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Confessions of a Serial Dancer - by Trina

 
I pull the hood of my jacket over, half covering my sweaty face; I am exhausted. These are the confessions of a serial dancer.
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D2MG Waacking/Punking Workshop with Trina

November 15th 2009 12:27
Trina - Waacking/Punking Workshop @ D2MG Studio
Saturday, 21 November, 2pm - 3pm
$13 D2MG members, $15 non-members

Fresh from a 2 week dance training holiday in New York's dance studios and underground nightclubs, Trina is bringing sexy back with the fierce, sassy styles of Waacking and Punking with a hint of Vogueing. Leave your inhibitions behind! Register now >>

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D2MG Christmas Party Sat 20th Dec 2008!

December 11th 2008 12:50
Celebrate the holiday season with us as we bring back the block party and the soul train! D2MG has invited a range of dance schools around Sydney to be a part of our event, including DarrioStreet, Dancekool, Dance Central and Caramell, with DJ Libre on the decks along with many other special guest DJ, MCs and beatboxers to make up one big jam session. Help keep us alive with a $5 donation or more, and feel free to BYO. See you there!

www.d2mg.com

D2MG Christmas Party 2008
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Sexy Stylin' dance courses by Trina

November 12th 2008 10:45
So after all the feedback from some girls that we meet at bboy events, and from some of the bboys themselves wanting their girls to take some dance classes, here's something you guys might be interested in. I am starting Sexy Stylin' courses, a concept I came up with that includes a fusion of styles with a common sexy feel to it. The beginners course started just yesterday but there are still some spots left in the course and next Tuesday is the deadline as it is a 5 week course that may perform at our end of year Christmas Party. Hope to see some more faces there!

Sexy Stylin' by Trina
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The AUSTRALIAN B-BOY (BREAK DANCE) CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

November 12th 2008 05:37
Australian Bboy Championships 2008

Australian Bboy Championships 2008


Break Club presents:

The AUSTRALIAN B-BOY (BREAK DANCE) CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

13th of December - The Carriage Works, Sydney

Celebrating its 5th year anniversary, the AUSTRALIAN B-BOY CHAMPIONSHIPS is back in Sydney on December the 13th at the city's newest and most exciting venue, the Carriage Works. The Championships will once again see the top eight crews from around Australia battle it out for a cash prize from Nutrient Water and bragging rights for being number one in the nation.

Sydney based crew, SKB, will be defending their title however, the standard of b-boying in Australia has once again risen and former champions Fresh Sox from Melbourne will battling harder than ever to win and make breaking history with a fourth championship!

The international guest judges will include former 'World B-boy Champion' Juse Boogy from the Massive Monkees Crew, Seattle, USA. He will be performing on the night along co-judges Ill-Will direct from the Bronx NYC, Pepito, Australia’s number one international and with some of Australia's top dancing talent including Carlo “JESTER” Sorono (SYTYCD).

Australia’s best b-girls will also be battling it out in a ‘one on one’ contest.

With the music being supplied by Australia’s top B-boy DJ’s and featuring a special guest set by DJ Jumps from The Cat Empire, this year’s event is not to be missed!

Tickets are strictly limited so get in quick!

For more info:

www.breakclub.com.au
www.carriageworks.com.au

Break Club Battle Entertainment Presents:

The fifth annual
AUSTRALIAN B-BOY (BREAK DANCE) CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

WHAT: THE TOP EIGHT B-BOY CREWS FROM AROUND AUSTRALIA BATTLE IT OUT FOR A CASH PRIZE FROM NUTRIENT WATER AND BRAGGING RIGHTS TO BEING NUMBER ONE IN THE NATION.

WHEN: SAT 13TH DECEMBER 3-7PM

WHERE: THE CARRIAGE WORKS, 245 WILSON STREET, EVELEIGH, SYDNEY (ww.carriageworks.com.au)

HOSTS: MISTERY (BRETHREN/BOUNTY HUNTERZ), SCHOTIDOO (ALL CONSCIOUSNESS CREW)

JUDGES: JUSE BOOGY (MASSIVE MONKEES, USA), PEPITO ($7/ZULU KINGZ)

DJ’S: JUMPS (CAT EMPIRE, ISO), SAGE 1 (ACC), MATHMATICS (ROBOTECK)

ALSO:
* B-GIRL BATTLE FEATURING AUSTRALIAS TOP B-GIRLS INCLUDING DEMI HOT FROM THE 'SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE' NATIONAL TOUR!
* DANCE PERFORMNACE BY SERMASAH BIN SAAD (SYTYCD)
* THE FIRST EVER BREAKCLUB AUSTRALIAN B-BOY HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEROMONY!

TICKETS: $30 ADULTS /$20 CHIDREN UNDER 12, AVALIABLE NOW THROUGH TICKET MASTER

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY @ CLUB CLUB (in their logo), 111 SUSSEX ST, UNDERNEATH SPLIP INN.

MORE INFO:
WWW.BREAKCLUB.COM.AU
WWW.CARRIAGEWORKS.COM.AU
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Solow (Street Kings) Krump Tour in Australia

November 12th 2008 05:28
Solow Krump Workshop Australia

Solow (Street Kings) Krump Workshop @ D2MG


For those of you who are interested, Solow from the Street Kings (formerly Krump Kings) will be touring Australia with a Krump workshop series. D2MG will be hosting Solow's Sydney Workshop on Tuesday 18th Nov, 9pm to 11pm.

Since its launch in 2005 with the movie RIZE (Hopscotch Films) KRUMP has infiltrated the Hip Hop dance scene with alarming speed. The same stars of the movie (Tight Eyes, Slayer, Big Mijo) have been at the forefront of the new and ever changing KRUMP movement. The body they formed is called the KRUMP KINGS.

With no one’s position in the KRUMP KINGS being assured, all KRUMP Kings ( Now The Street Kings) are constantly battling and sometime losing their positions. Hence the changing faces of the family. Solow is one of those faces.

As part of the Street Kings family, Solow is one of the world’s leading KRUMP dancers. In a rare opportunity Solow will be touring Melbourne – Sydney – Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, conducting workshops and sessions in November, firing up our down home KRUMP scene in Australia.

Workshop Dates:

Brisbane

Thursday 13th November
ADIS Dance Studio
31-33 Collingwood St. Albion
6pm - 8pm

Sydney

Tuesday 18th November
D2MG Kent House Entry
Lvl 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney
9pm - 11pm

Wednesday 19th November
Bankstown PCYC
Cnr Meredith St & French Ave
Bankstown
6pm - 9pm

Melbourne

Thursday 20th November
Melbourne Music Academy
53 Victoria St
Melbourne
8pm - 10pm

Friday 21st November
The Arts Centre Forecorut
100 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne
11.30pm

Saturday 22nd November
Section 8
27-29 Tattersalls Lane
Melbourne
2pm - 6pm

Adelaide

Satruday 22nd November
Urtex Studio
Level 2, 14 Grenfell St
Adelaide
9pm - 10pm

Saturday 22nd November
Rocket Bar
142 Hindley St.
Adelaide
11pm

Perth

Sunday 23rd November
King Street Art Centre
357-365 Murray St
Perth
2pm - 4pm

Monday 24th November
Head Quarters Leederville
60a Frame Court
Leederville
7pm - 8pm

For arrangements and tickets contact Darrio Phillips Mob: 0409 772 143
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Calling Melbourne Hip Hop Dancers - Beatphonik Crew is holding auditions!

November 11th 2008 01:27
Here's your chance to join Australia's #1 ranked Melbourne-based Hip Hop dance crew, Beatphonik. Winning the 2008 Australian Hip Hop Championships earlier this year, the crew is holding auditions for male dancers only, this coming weekend in Melbourne, so you can have a chance to be part of an amazing group of talented dancers.

Become a part of the Australian Hip Hop Championship Crew of 2008 - BEATPHONIK!

Auditions are being held THIS SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER for male dancers only.

We are based in Melbourne, Australia and are only accepting applications from male dancers who live in Melbourne or are planning to re-locate within the area.

Time: 3pm Sunday 16 November. Call backs 8pm Wednesday 19 November

Venue: Unitd Styles Dance Studio, Cnr Chapel St & Brighton Rd, St Kilda East.

Your chance to join Australia's current Hip Hop Champions as Beatphonik are currently holding 2009 auditions for Male Dancers only. We are based in Melbourne, Australia and are only accepting applications from dancers who live in Melbourne or are planning to re-locate within the area.

Please allow 2 days for the Audition process.

DAY 1: First round of auditions
DAY 2: Call backs
DAY 3: Final call backs

Auditions dates & times:
Registration at 3pm on Sunday 16th of November & call backs at 8pm, Wednesday 19th of November

Venue: Unitd Styles Dance Studio, Cnr Chapel St & Brighton Rd, St Kilda East.

To register: WWW.BEATPHONIK.COM
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Movie Preview - CENTRE STAGE: TURN IT UP

October 22nd 2008 03:31
Movie Preview - CENTRE STAGE: TURN IT UP

Turn it up movie poster


Return to the Centre Stage phenomenon with new passions and partners as Sony Pictures Releasing brings the amped-up, high-energy Centre Stage: Turn It Up to cinemas on October 30!

All self-taught dancer Kate Parker has ever wanted to do was perform with the American Academy of Ballet. But when she doesn’t make it after auditioning, she learns that it takes more than precision and perfection to succeed in the dance world. With a turn in a cutting-edge hip-hop club and the help of a good-looking former hockey player, she may just find the passion she needs to make her dreams come true. Peter Gallagher (TV’s “The O.C.”) and a cast of hot up-and-coming stars including newcomers Rachele Smith and Kenny Wormald rock to a new beat in this unmissable sensation!

Starring Rachele Brooke Smith, Kenny Wormald, Peter Gallagher, Ethan Stiefel and directed by Australian filmmaker, Steven Jacobson

Only at the Movies! October 30 For more infomation, visit the official website.

Preview the trailer:

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Alvin De Castro (Beatphonik) exclusive Sydney Workshops this Sunday 19th October

October 15th 2008 05:11
Alvin De Castro, Director of Beatphonik
Alvin De Castro, Director of Beatphonik
For one day only, Alvin De Castro, Director of Beatphonik (Melbourne), the #1 Hip Hop dance crew in Australia is holding exclusive workshops this Sunday, 19th October at D2MG Hip Hop Academy. Winning the 2008 Australian Hip Hop Championships and planning to return to the World Hip Hop Championships in 2009, Alvin is a force in the Australian Hip Hop dancing scene. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the best in Australia!

Check out his stuff on youtube.com/alvindecastro, or peep our Youtube account, iheartD2MG to see what he taught our D2MGers Wendy, Lenny, Pauler and Trina during the October 2008 long weekend.

Details
Date: Sunday, 19th October 2008 @ D2MG Hip Hop Academy

Location: Kent House Entry, Level 8, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney

Workshops:

Beginner/Intermediate | 6pm - 7.30pm

Advanced | 7.30pm - 9pm

Cost: $20 per class (D2MG members), $22 per class (non members)

Limited spaces. Bookings only guaranteed when payment is received in full prior to workshop. To reserve your place, drop into D2MG HHA by Saturday 18th October.

For more info email trina@d2mg.com or visit our website www.d2mg.com

Beatphonik
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My thoughts on Looze Control 2008

September 2nd 2008 10:39
There's always controversy regarding the results of a Hip Hop dance competition in Australia - the most recent being Looze Control, Grand Finals which were held last Saturday 30th August in Sydney. Being one of eight judges, a quarter of the Artistic judges, our critera comprised 60% of the total score, while the other four Technical judges were worth 40%.

The results were:

1st Place - Seapuuog (South East Asian Poppers United Under One Group)
2nd Place - Doppelgangers (A German word meaning "a ghostly counterpart of a living person")
3rd Place - Random Select

Now I've heard and seen so many ignorant comments related to this competition, and I felt like I had to get this off my chest to get over it and move on, and so I don't have to keep repeating and justifying my judging to other people.

Many people believed Doppelgangers should have won and Limited Edition should have scored a place. That's the main controversy, so let me break it down for those still reeling from the results.

The main things that separated DG and SPG were: technique and narrative.

Technique: This falls under both Artistic and Technical criteria. In the Artistic realm, it comes down to the "Old School/New School" section which favours a variety of styles as long as they are ALL done true to form and proper technique is shown. Many groups forget that in order to score for their variety of styles, they have to be able to do them properly at the very least, otherwise it doesn't count.

SEAPUUOG

SEAPUUOG


One of the videos of SPG on Youtube had a comment stating that the person didn't realise Looze Control was a Popping competition and I've heard many similar things. Well they obviously don't realise Popping is a style on its own under the umbrella term of Hip Hop dance. They used other styles like the scarecrow, robot, animation, strobing, boogaloo, waving and snaking. Not only did they use a variety of styles, they did them really well, their technique was strong and consistent throughout all styles and within their group.

SPG also told a narrative that made their show extremely engaging. This narrative incorporated their routines seamlessly and transitions were smooth. It wasn't just, do a few moves then run into next formation, then some more moves then run to another formation. They were all in character throughout the whole time they were on stage, and the showcase evoked different emotions throughout, so it had a great use of dynamics.

They really played on the Wizard of Oz theme; the Scarecrow doing the Scarecrow style, Tin Man doing Robot and Animation, etc I thought that was very clever, although most people didn't get it.

DOPPELGANGERS

Doppelgangers


The opening of the show was a great way to start, and the ending was CRAZY! It would've been better if there were some sort of storyline to take the audience through and keep consistency of the theme. The narrative is like a thread that strings all the routines together - that would've made it a bit more engaging.

There were some routines that were marked down I suppose for the lack of technique. It comes down to being able to do styles properly.

Limited Edition

These guys had a great show too, but there were a couple of mistakes and times they were out of sync, which is hard to do with so many people. I think the biggest drawback was the lack of consistency in the show with the theme and routines - the costumes and the opening scene set a mood for that 1920-40s cabaret style atmosphere but some of the songs and styles didn't really fit that mood, like "dance too much booty in your pants" kinda threw me off. There were a lot of random bits, which made us feel like the show was kinda all over the place.

So that's all I'm gonna say about that, I was just one judge out of 8 and I hope that brought some insight to those who wanted it. People can say whatever they want to make themselves feel better but those are the types who will always lose out because they don't ask why, and learn from what happened, they just shut out reality and continue to make the same mistakes again.

Goodnight.

1st - SEAPUUOG



2nd - Doppelgangers



3rd - Random Select



Limited Edition

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Vince (Rewind) Exclusive Sydney Workshop

August 26th 2008 00:08
Vince Calingasan Rewind Sydney Workshop August September 2008


One of Australia's top Hip Hop choreographers, teacher and dancer, Vince Calingasan (Director of Rewind, Melbourne) is holding a one-off, exclusive workshop at D2MG/Next Level Studios. With his crew Rewind ranked 2nd place in the 2008 Australian Hip Hop Championships, and having competed at the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas in 2007, Vince is undoubtedly of international standard, aiming to take his crew to the 2009 World Hip Hop Championships in Los Angeles. D2MG and Next Level Studios are proud to present his one and only Sydney workshop, thanks to Nojon and Looze Control.

Details

]Who: Vince Calingasan (Director of Rewind, Melbourne)

When: Sunday, 31st August & Monday, 1st September**

What: 4 workshops over 2 days, 1 hour and 30 min each*

Sunday, 31st August

Beginner/Intermediate - 2pm-3.30pm

Intermediate/Advanced Workshops - 4pm-5.30pm

Monday, 1st September**

Beginner/Intermediate - 6pm-7.30pm

Intermediate/Advanced Workshops - 8.00pm-9.30pm

Where: D2MG/Next Level Studios | Level 6, 88 Liverpool St, Sydney

How much:

* 1 workshop = $25
* 2 workshops (on either day) = $45
* Unlimited pass = $65

* Places are limited and guaranteed only when paid in full. Bookings can be made in person at D2MG/Next Level Studio, or email trina@d2mg.com. Cash only.

** Monday workshops will replace regular classes (taught by Eriko, Lenny and Pauler on this Monday only).

www.d2mg.com

Rewind - The Australian Hip hop Championships 08 Prelim1



Vince Calingasan Rewind Sydney Workshop August September 2008

Vince Calingasan - Director of Rewind

Vince’s choreography is a work of art – a product of his own true ingenuity and artistry. He strives to bring music to life through dance – a blank canvas where paints combinations of steps that harmonize both lyrically and rhythmically – a skill not all choreographers possess.

As a dancer, Vince applies himself to a routine with the same discipline and soulfulness that he brings to his choreography. As a student, you will learn the importance of being able to put aside your own style and allowing yourself to be molded.

Embodying humility, kindness, and a sense of approachability, Vince is the perfect teacher. If you’re looking for experience, Vince is by no means lacking. At the respectable age of twenty-two he has accomplished a mountain of feats! Having choreographed, danced, and toured for huge artists such as J Wess, Israel, Jade McRae, and D’ark….you know who’s the man. His unique abilities have taken him all around Australia and even into your own homes via MTV. Vince has appeared on Israel’s “Old Skool Luv” and Jade McRae’s “So Hot Right Now” video clips. He’s even been on tour with J Wess on the “And 1 Mix Tape” Tour to Sydney and Perth….anyone for ball? It’s amazing this guy even has the time to sleep! His most recent achievements include placing 7th with his crew Rewind at the 2007 World Hip Hop Championships, and placing 2nd at the 2008 Australian Hip Hop Championships.

So get ready to rip up the dance floor….you’ve come to the right person to show you how it’s done. Vince will challenge you no matter what level you’re at…..GET READY TO BE INSPIRED!
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