Pump Camp W/ Aisha Francis

Pump Camp with Aisha Francis was an experience that I will never forget. I learned to squeeze from the pus, flip my hair like no other, and to sit on my hip.

Aisha’s energy is so amazing and she is always smiling. She does the routine with everyone as a whole group and then separates everyone into groups. The groups go from 5 to 3 to 1 person dancing the routine. Everyone in the room is cheering you on. The people taking the class are cheering you on and helping you record your video of the dance.

Pump camp goes from floor work , to basic heels, and chair dance. You can do it for your man or whatever you are into. She always told me to practice at home and use it on my man. ( little did she know I didn’t have one. Lmao ) Every time I went to class every month when she used to come to NYC. It was for all levels of dancers. I highly recommend this class.( obviously or I wouldn’t take it. )

Body Language The Art Of Seduction W/ Ksyn

danceBody Language the Art of Seduction with Ms. Ksyn, is a class on your must list of classes in New York, because its everything and more you want in a class. The class is fun and sexy vibe that’s a heel based in New York. For everyday women with little to no dance experience can bring their sexy back. Body Language class starts with Ksyn saying touch your boobs, your vagina , your booty and say its yours. She doesn’t want you to box out your body doing a routines and feel the moment and pretend whatever guy is in the mirror you are dancing to. Then you do a routines practicing your lines and get you warm up to the chorography. With the chorography depends what move Ksyn is in, but she always like three songs just incase. Either way, you are going to have dope choreography. Get ready to unleash your inner sexy.
When I first took Body Language The Art of Seduction I never took heels class a day in my life. I always wanted to take heel class and once Ksyn started teaching in New York, I had to go take her class. The first or and second year I went every Sunday because my goal was to get better than the last time I took class. Body Language The Art of Seduction as class I was shy at first, once I kept taken the class that I can let go and live in the moment. After I took the class and kept coming back because Ksyn energy and she jokes to make you comfortable with the moment of the dance. But by the end of the end the class you will feel liberated and ready for the next class. cropped-dance-part-2.jpg

First year, I was terrible and shy. But just going to one class  and I was hooked. I literally went every other Sunday because I was in college at the time. I had the time but no the funds either. I started to get comfortable in my own body and liking a guy during the time.  Definitely, helps to make the choreography more sensual. I had a couple  muses then. Then, I started to improve in the dances Ksyn was teaching.

Second year,I went every Sunday because I just love the class.  Then, I really wanted to get better. I saw another version of me every time I came into class. I became more  confident in the moments and genuine let loose. Literally from the atmosphere and from the energy and lighting. ( those red lights man, set the mood.) you get to envision the guy you want there or you can do this dance for yourself, which it turn more and more to everytime I went to class. I saw a complete transformation from when I first started Body language The art of seduction to  the present time. It’s a huge difference and I wouldn’t change it for the  world.

I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to unleash their inner sexy or bring it back. You will learn from the best ( that you want to take the class again ) & your partner & your future self will thank you later for taken this class and this experience from it.

Classes are Sunday 630-8 at ripley Grier studios ( 520  8th ave btw 36/37 ) 16 floor. Each class is $20 and will be 18 and older. Follow the class page on IG @bl_theartofseduction for more info

 

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Miguel:War & Leisure Tour

What I can say about Miguel? another tour he pulled off gracefully. Miguel leaves his heart and soul on stage every night when he performs.

On March 23,2018 I got to see Miguel for the fourth time and see him grow as an artist. Miguel went from opening for usher,trey songz to headlining his own tour.

Miguel makes sure everyone is on the same vibe and free to be themselves and enjoy the show. He preformed songs from all four albums throughout the whole night. One of my favorite moments was when Miguel did thrusts while singing and maintaining eye contact with the love of his life. I was in awe with both of them. I witnessed that real love in person. That made me want that and to have someone that support each other dreams.

My second favorite part was when he brought up his brother on stage and they sang a song together

As you can see in the video and he was always smiling and wanted people to vibe. That’s someone that I’m an awe of. Watching him grow as an artist is pretty dope. I’d see this man perform again in a heart beat and I highly recommend seeing him perform.

Artist Spotlight: Mark Ross

. Sunglasses : Michael Kors Photographer/Model: Mark Ross

Every once in the rarest s while, a young artist shows up on stage as if out of nowhere. As an audience member he pulls you in awe and you are mesmerized in his movements. Then, you want to know his name.Mark Ross

 

Q: when did you get into dancing?

A: 3 years old, his sisters were dancers as well. Growing up practicing in the hallways, Ross would join them and then 13,14 years old he joined a dance club.

Q: What are your long term career

goals ?

A: Acting.

Q: How did dancing inspire you ?

A: he used to be really shy , dance helped him out of his shell. Meet a lot of people, People inspired him to dance.

Q: If you emulate a person’s career? Who would it be and why ?

A: Will Smith’s, because he started acting with no training and because after that will smith became one of the biggest actors in the world.

Q: Describe a day in Ross’ life ?

A: wake up, work out, oatmeal and coffee, edit videos, dance practice.

Q: What performance style of dance do you prefer?

A: Hip Hop is his first love, where he feels most himself.

Q: What do you consider your greatest opportunity?

A: Joining The Ken Project, after he got to training in the performing aspect and got to work with big names in the industry.

Q: What excites you the most about your career as dancer/ actor ?

A: Meeting with a lot of talented people and doing what he loves even though when you get a big job into a big gap, but that doesn’t stop him. That’s what excites him about his career.

Q: What goals do you want to achieve in your careers?

A: Make it , so as to provide for his love ones. So they don’t have to worry about much.

Q: Your greatest accomplishment?

A: One of his greatest accomplishment was the cruise ship for 5 months with Broadway actors, singers, choreographers. That was on real broadway and it was amazing.

Q: What has been the biggest challenge you have came across in your career so far ?

A: The cruise ship. Broadway jazz, tap dancing that he had to do that at the show. But, he over came through obstacles. The team was really great and patient with him. The cruise ship taught he what he needed to know. It was a great challenge and it was great.

Mark Ross is man of many talents that includes dancing, acting, photography, and more. if you are interested  in him and his work, you can follow him at Instagram @rated.ross

Heels With RORO

One day, right after work that I got to leave early. Even though I was dead set on going to Ro’s class since she posted about it. So, I went on instagram and saw it was tonight. Meanwhile, I was rushing to head to New York even though the bus was late. I was lowkey freaking out that I wouldn’t make it on time, but I made Ro’s class. I haven’t taken a heels class in a minute.

Ro started her class with a warm up, and then she said we need to wake our abs up. So, we did four sets of eight abs work outs. Then, we got into the choreography and I fell in love with it. The choreography was exactly like all of her Instagram videos, but she was actually teaching it. ( I was waiting for it because I had a feeling it was coming ).

The vibe from her class from her teaching and from everyone in the class. Plus everyone went all out and made it more fun. When Ro did her choreography ( the first video above ) she killed it. I wanted to go all out even when my leg started cramping, but when I start something I have to finish it.

I highly recommend Ro’s hip hop to heels classes because her energy is dope and you will go back for more. She even challenges you ( in a good way). You are definitely not going to find classes like this.

Follow her on Instagram for updates on her classes and everything else. @roroswagg ( thank me later)

The Ken Project & The Dollhouse

This is going to be a biased post about how the Dollhouse & The Ken Project has changed my life.

When I was around 18/19, I always wanted to take a dance class in nyc. It didn’t matter if it was modern, street jazz, or a heel class. I really wanted to learn from anyone that does what they love.

Around 2013, I started my search on instagram but I didn’t know who to follow. I then stumbled upon the dollhouse Instagram. Unfortunately, I missed their first show, but saw they had a Build A Doll workshop  (B.A.D workshop) coming up. I saw this as my chance to do a heel class and be sexy all at once.  I liked a guy at time and thought I could win him over with some new moves. (I don’t know what I was thinking at my early 20s.)

In the B.A.D workshop, I learned how to do my make up and the ins and outs of any audition and what they want from you. (As a self proclaimed awkward sally, I really enjoyed it).  Let’s fast forward to the first show I went to of The Dollhouse & The Ken project. I was in awe of the fairy tale theme and I loved every minute of that show. (Personal faves were jasmine, Jessica rabbit, mini mouse, etc)

Then, The Dollhouse & The Ken project had another show called Burlxx. Man, I tell you that was my favorite show. They had a video of all of them acting and preformed their addiction. My favorite was this one girl who had a fetish for bondage who used the song “Play” by Goapele. ( make sure to YouTube it!) That whole show made me speechless and I was ready for the next one.

Let’s fast forward to fall 2014. They had another B.A.D workshop, this time with Ksyn teaching. I was STILL awkward sally and showed up overdressed with heels that didn’t fit. But, that was all I had around that time. ( I was going through something in life during that time.) Anyways, Ksyn taught “Would You mind” by Janet Jackson and I fell in love with the choreography. I was intimidated by everyone because I was overdressed but once we started dancing, it didn’t matter as much. It also helped that The Ken project was there because everyone WENT in.

Next, Circques( I probably spelled it wrong.) For the circus theme, I brought a whole group of people because I couldn’t shut up about it. Also, my friends saw my videos from the other shows wanted to try it as well. So, I got the VIP section this time and my friend got a lap dance from the singer in the opening act. ( I never got a thank you from him, oh well.) They performed “Drunk in Love ” by Beyoncé with a female dancing on a pole and a male partner following suit. The best part was in the song where Beyoncé sings “ride him like a surfboard “, I was in awe and I wanted to hit replay again. You just had to be there to understand that performance.

Now, let’s get to 2017 because I missed all their other shows in between. After Mother’s Day, I went to see The Ken Project by themselves. ( I was used to seeing both The Dollhouse and The Ken project performed together.) The Ken Project killed their “Bedroom diaries” show. I’m not going to say much, but that was so good. You guys should definitely go to the levels of The Ken Project and The Dollhouse as they serve you in their performance.

I will ALWAYS highly recommend this show to everyone.( I do already.)

IG @thekenproject @thedollhouseny

( side note : the guys are dope on and off the stage and I appreciate them.)

Free Spirit With A Wildheart…

Miguel tour for his album “WildHeart” around August 2, 2015 at Terminal 5. When Miguel performs he beats to his own drums and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. But, in the middle of the show Miguel made the whole audience promise to be themselves and who cares what anyone thinks. Of course he sang adore, sure thing, coffee, what’s normal anyways, simple things, leaves, beautiful exist, NWA, Lotus flower bomb and etc. during the show Miguel crowd surfed in the audience and that was different in a good way. Minus some people don’t know how to act. ( the fans/ audience) Trust me, I’ve been to a lot of shows/concert and every artists bring their own flare to the stage. Like for example Miguel did with the crowd surfing &make his fan promise to be them self , Justin Timberlake taken a shot of whatever, Usher bringing a fan to the stage and singing to her along with a bouquet of roses, the list goes on and on. The venue was intimate settings at Terminal 5, but I feel like you get more with the artists in that setting than a stadium filled. I recommend you see Miguel live in person once because he sounds exactly like the music you are buying from all digital formats. ( get war and leisure, if you haven’t already)

Thank You “Self Care” Day gift baskets

This is going to be short and sweet. The Picture above is a Demo of  my ” Thank You, Self care day” baskets for all the Business & Professional dancers ( Jack of all trades, most of them are.)I interview. But, It will be of their favorite things for their “Self Care Day “because we are always on the go and never get time to  rest when we are tired.  So, I wanna gift that to the people I interview as a Thank you.

 

 

Hip hop with Rolanda

On November 15, 2017 I went to Brooklyn, to the studio DanceWave. Where the class starts at 6:30 -7:30 with Rolanda Catapano. In the beginning of the class, you have your warm up and stretches. Then, we did another warm up cross the floor before we did a choreography. Rolanda vibe and energy while teaching the whole class was perfect. I wanted to do better every time we did the routine over and over again. She taught Lemon by N.E.R.D & Rihanna and she put milky rock into the choreography. I definitely got that part down when we had to do it by ourselves. I also love that Rolanda hype each group that went with the class. This hip hop class is fast pace and a workout all at once, if you get bored at the gym and wanted to try this class. I highly recommend it, if you are in the New York area or don’t mind traveling to the class. ( I have more to say, edit all weekend. Enjoy for now)