Video and Pics from Paul's Performance at DanceBreak
We just got back from seeing Paul's performance at DanceBreak 2007. All 6 of the choreographers were extremely gifted and I found myself inspired after an hour of so much energy on stage.
For those that don't know what DanceBreak is... The mission of the DanceBreak Foundation is to identify and nurture talented early and mid-career musical theater choreographers, and offer them an exceptional platform to showcase their work for an audience of industry leaders who can be most beneficial in advancing their careers.
A group of six gifted choreographers is selected from a nation-wide applicant pool,the applicants are reviewed and, after a preliminary screening of semi-finalists' reels, the finalists reels are seen and winners chosen by a esteemed Selection Committee with no bias towards race, ethnicity or gender.
Paul was one of the six invited to showcase his choreography in DanceBreak 2007.
For the DanceBreak presentations, each choreographer must create two dance numbers: one of his/her own choosing which may be performed with live musicians or recorded music; the other must be a traditional “ book musical” piece set in its original theatrical context and performed with live music and singing. The combined length of both numbers must be no longer than eight minutes. Each choreographer may use no more than ten performers and has a maximum of twelve hours of rehearsal time.
The showcases are produced with minimal production elements (no sets or lights and nominal costumes and props) in order to keep the focus on the choreographers’ work, not on the showcase’s physical presentation.
Video of "Supertoon" (press the play button)
Photos from "Look At Me Now" from the Wild Party
Performers: Al Blackstone, Izell O. Bluntt, Cara Cooper, Felicia Finley, Richard Fisher, Kathryn Fraggos, Spencer Liff, Ivory McKaye, Liz Racanelli, Davin Tullock, Daniel Vaniska
Kristin thanks so much for posting the pictures and the video. Even though the music on the video is a little difficult to hear and understand, the dance number looks fantastic. I'm so glad you and Mark were able to attend the performance and lead the cheering section!! Love, Mom
Thank you so much for all your love and support. Felicia and I had a great time working on this and although it was stressful, it was well worth it. There will be a video of the concert coming out and I will see if Kristin can post it when it does. For the record, Felicia was absolutley amazing in her singing number and brought the house down in Supertoon.
We just got back from seeing Paul's performance at DanceBreak 2007. All 6 of the choreographers were extremely gifted and I found myself inspired after an hour of so much energy on stage.
Kristin thanks so much for posting the pictures and the video. Even though the music on the video is a little difficult to hear and understand, the dance number looks fantastic. I'm so glad you and Mark were able to attend the performance and lead the cheering section!!
Love, Mom