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Our Dancing Lives: The Bradleys

no@spam.com (danceScape NewsFlash) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PST

Dancing has changed the lives of the Bradley family, in more ways than we can count. It has brought them closer, improved their overall health, and provided a healthy psychological environment for all of them. Those who dance together, stay together.

Pierre Dulaine Gets Ready to "Take the Lead" with Antonio Banderas

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Internationally acclaimed dancer, Pierre Dulaine, reveals just how far one can possibly go by taking that extra step forward. How did his life story inspire the upcoming Hollywood dance movie, "Take the Lead", starring Antonio Banderas? Read this up-close and personal interview with the man behind the movie and discover how his passion for dance led him to create "Dancing Classrooms" for inner city kids and youths in New York City's Public School system.

Louis Van Amstel, Dancing With The Stars Season one

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Meet Latin legend, Louis van Amstel as he shares his feedback about "Dancing with the Stars", Season One.

Charlotte Jorgensen

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Read this up-close and personal interview with Charlotte Jorgensen from "Dancing with the Stars", Season One. Charlotte and her celebrity partner, John O'Hurley, won the rematch event.

Chris Johnston From Blackpool to SuperShag

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Meet Chris Johnson from Supershag, one of the top dance studios in Massachusetts. Chris initiated the concept of Pro-Am Dancing at the Blackpool Dance Festival in 2005.

Upclose with Malene van Hauen, New CHRISANNE Managing Director

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

The Inside Scoop on the new managing director at CHRISANNE, Fashion Trends & Blackpool 2005. An incredible interview with the young, beautiful, multi-faceted, inspirational and ambitious Malene van Hauen! What more can we say, read on...

"Dancing with the Stars" Airs on ABC Television Wednesday Nights at 9 p.m. ET

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Dancing with the Stars is a totally unique and original series that pairs a celebrity with a professional dance partner as they train and then compete in front of a studio audience in a televised dance competition. The pairs will be judged by a panel of experts and also by viewers at home, with one couple being eliminated each week.

Celebrities who will be competing include: Trista Sutter, Rachel Hunter, Kelly Monaco, Joey McIntyre, Evander Holyfield, and John O'Hurley. The celebrities will be partnered with Professional Ballroom and Latin dancers: Louis van Amstel, Jonathan Roberts, Alec Mazo, Ashly DelGrosso, Edyta Sliwinska, and Charlotte Jorgensen.

Tune into our DanceScape PODCASTs with Louis van Amstel and Charlotte Jorgensen as they share the inside scoop about their experiences on the show.

The Making of Michael Jackson Dancer, Simone Maurice

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Meet Simone Maurice, the female Hip Hop dancer whose passion to "Talk the Talk" and "Walk the Moonwalk" led her on a path to performing for Michael Jackson, landing a dream job as a host of Canada's #1 Dance Television Channel "BPM TV", and developing the right attitude that has shaped her into a successful dance entrepreneur who is bringing Hip Hop to the forefront around the world. One can only imagine what the future will hold for a woman who is genuine, talented, insightful and committed to her overflowing passion for dance.

In this cutting edge interview, Simone Maurice covers it all. Read her comments on the current situation surrounding "The King of Pop", Childhood Obesity, the fusion of dance with media, and what's hot for the Future of Hip Hop...

DanceScape's Own Robert & Beverley Make Guest Appearance in W Network's Makeover Show, "GROOMED"

no@spam.com (danceScape NewsFlash) — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT

DanceScape's own Robert Tang & Beverley Cayton-Tang made a guest appearance as Dance instructors on the W Network's (Women's Television Network) new makeover show, "GROOMED".

Hosted by butler Paul Hogan, best known for his show-stealing performance in the hit reality series "Joe Millionaire", "Groomed" puts unpolished, ungainly men through "gentlemen's boot camp" in preparation for a big event. The pilot episode aired Saturday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and Sunday, June 12 at 6 p.m. ET/PT, and transformed an awkward husband-to-be into a dashing "dancing" Prince Charming for his wedding.

An Interview With John Kimmins, Arthur Murray Dance Studios

no@spam.com (Laura Davies) — Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST

On April 15th, John Kimmins tendered his resignation as President and Member of the Board of Directors with the American Ballroom Company (ABC). He had served as its President since 1992 and is credited with bringing US Dancing to the world stage.

His resignation represents a significant change in vision and leadership for an organization which has, since 1971, hosted one of the premier Dance championship events in the world, the United States DanceSport Championships (USDSC) formerly known as the United States Ballroom Championship (USBC).

In this up-close and personal interview with DanceScape, John shares his views about the situation, his resignation, and his plans for the future.