Comments for danceJournal http://philadelphiadance.org/blog Writings and musings on dance in Philadelphia Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:49:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on A question of morality! Temple MFA Thesis Concert by Ann Vachon http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2010/02/17/a-question-of-morality-temple-mfa-thesis-concert/#comment-1197 Ann Vachon Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:49:34 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=2205#comment-1197 Hey it looks like great things are still happening at Temple! Congratulations. Hey it looks like great things are still happening at Temple! Congratulations.

]]> Comment on In Memory by Ms. Ramonah http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/03/13/in-memory-2/#comment-1172 Ms. Ramonah Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:06:48 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=905#comment-1172 Hi Desi, I miss you so much, and I think about you all the time. I have always admired you since you were a little girl, and I was so proud of how beautiful you were blossoming into a young lady. You did everything to the fullest. I enjoyed having you at summer camp every year. It was a pleasure having you in my life, I was considerably blessed to have known you. I will never forget how you hugged me the last time I saw you, I often feel that you have hugged me since then. I love you, and will always love you. Rest In Peace, for you are a beautiful angel. Ms. Ramonah Hi Desi,

I miss you so much, and I think about you all the time. I have always admired you since you were a little girl, and I was so proud of how beautiful you were blossoming into a young lady. You did everything to the fullest. I enjoyed having you at summer camp every year. It was a pleasure having you in my life, I was considerably blessed to have known you. I will never forget how you hugged me the last time I saw you, I often feel that you have hugged me since then. I love you, and will always love you. Rest In Peace, for you are a beautiful angel.

Ms. Ramonah

]]> Comment on In Memory by Roc-Quelle http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/03/13/in-memory-2/#comment-1154 Roc-Quelle Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:10:38 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=905#comment-1154 Hey Desiree ....... I know I had just met you last year but it felt likee I knew you forever. Desiree you was the only one that I could go to when I needed help on the tap steps that we had learned da week before. You never had gave anybody attitude, instead you kept a big smile on your face. Desiree I miss you so much... When I heard that the lord had called on you, I was so upset and hurt,Because it felt like I was just talking to you that Saturday at praise dance .... But I know that you are in heaven watching over us ..... Stay smiling like always and can't wait to see you up there. ILY Desiree & Miss you ! Love Roc-Quelle Hey Desiree …….
I know I had just met you last year but it felt likee I knew you forever. Desiree you was the only one that I could go to when I needed help on the tap steps that we had learned da week before. You never had gave anybody attitude, instead you kept a big smile on your face. Desiree I miss you so much… When I heard that the lord had called on you, I was so upset and hurt,Because it felt like I was just talking to you that Saturday at praise dance …. But I know that you are in heaven watching over us ….. Stay smiling like always and can’t wait to see you up there.

ILY Desiree & Miss you !
Love Roc-Quelle

]]> Comment on In Memory by Marissa http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/03/13/in-memory-2/#comment-1046 Marissa Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:47:53 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=905#comment-1046 Hey Desiree. I know that I've written to you already, but I decided to write to you again so here it goes: Desiree, I miss you so very much. I miss all of the thing that we did together. My life without you as my best friend is so much different from when I met you in kindergarten September 2003. I miss how you could make me laugh or smile when I was sad or upset about something. I miss the first time I came over your house when we were in fourth grade. I cry and also pray when I think of our awesome friendship. Know other friend will ever replace you. You will always be remembered as my fantastic, talented and loving best friend. I will remember the the day when we first met as if it were yesterday (to be exact, it was September 2003) I will continue to pray for you and your family. Love you and will always miss and remember you, Marissa (AKA Marissy) Hey Desiree.
I know that I’ve written to you already, but I decided to write to you again so here it goes: Desiree, I miss you so very much. I miss all of the thing that we did together. My life without you as my best friend is so much different from when I met you in kindergarten September 2003. I miss how you could make me laugh or smile when I was sad or upset about something. I miss the first time I came over your house when we were in fourth grade. I cry and also pray when I think of our awesome friendship. Know other friend will ever replace you. You will always be remembered as my fantastic, talented and loving best friend. I will remember the the day when we first met as if it were yesterday (to be exact, it was September 2003)
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Love you and will always miss and remember you, Marissa (AKA Marissy)

]]> Comment on Philadanco Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Season at the Kimmel Center, November 12-15 by Steven Weisz http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/11/05/philadanco-kicks-off-40th-anniversary-season-at-the-kimmel-center-november-12-15/#comment-1036 Steven Weisz Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:56 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=1876#comment-1036 Another article in the examiner PHILADANCO, celebrating forty years on stage in the nation, around the world Nov. 12 - 15 http://www.examiner.com/x-22608-Philadelphia-Charity-Examiner~y2009m11d12-PHILADANCO-celebrating-forty-years-on-stage-in-the-nation-around-the-world-Nov-12--15 Another article in the examiner
PHILADANCO, celebrating forty years on stage in the nation, around the world Nov. 12 – 15
http://www.examiner.com/x-22608-Philadelphia-Charity-Examiner~y2009m11d12-PHILADANCO-celebrating-forty-years-on-stage-in-the-nation-around-the-world-Nov-12–15

]]> Comment on Philadanco Kicks Off 40th Anniversary Season at the Kimmel Center, November 12-15 by Steven Weisz http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/11/05/philadanco-kicks-off-40th-anniversary-season-at-the-kimmel-center-november-12-15/#comment-1035 Steven Weisz Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:46:26 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=1876#comment-1035 Also see article by By Ellen Dunkel For The Inquirer Philadanco's 40th: Accidental anniversary http://www.philly.com/inquirer/weekend/20091113_Philadanco_s_40th__Accidental_anniversary.html Also see article by By Ellen Dunkel For The Inquirer
Philadanco’s 40th: Accidental anniversary
http://www.philly.com/inquirer/weekend/20091113_Philadanco_s_40th__Accidental_anniversary.html

]]> Comment on Philadelphia’s Dance Community offers up some tasty treats this Halloween! by Music & Motion Dance http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/10/24/philadelphias-dance-community-offers-up-some-tasty-treats-this-halloween/#comment-999 Music & Motion Dance Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:28:01 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=1830#comment-999 Thanks! Come see us live tonight Friday, October 30th at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Show starts at 6pm. Thanks! Come see us live tonight Friday, October 30th at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Show starts at 6pm.

]]> Comment on Philadelphia’s Dance Community offers up some tasty treats this Halloween! by beth kephart http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/10/24/philadelphias-dance-community-offers-up-some-tasty-treats-this-halloween/#comment-998 beth kephart Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:17:53 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=1830#comment-998 Love that video. Love that video.

]]> Comment on In Memory by Marissa http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/03/13/in-memory-2/#comment-986 Marissa Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:12:47 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=905#comment-986 Hi Desiree, Hey Desiree. You were a great friend and a fantastic dancer. You were my best friend and you always will be. I will continue to pray for your family. Im very sorry this has happened to some was as great as you. You were a very talented person. you were like the sister I never had. I will always remember you and your beyond beautiful smile. I miss you more than you can imagine. You will always be missed by your wonderful family and friends. Enjoy your time dancing in Heaven with our eternal Father. Love you and miss you much, Marissa (aka Marissy :D Hi Desiree,

Hey Desiree. You were a great friend and a fantastic dancer. You were my best friend and you always will be. I will continue to pray for your family. Im very sorry this has happened to some was as great as you. You were a very talented person. you were like the sister I never had. I will always remember you and your beyond beautiful smile. I miss you more than you can imagine. You will always be missed by your wonderful family and friends. Enjoy your time dancing in Heaven with our eternal Father.

Love you and miss you much, Marissa (aka Marissy :D

]]> Comment on A Philly Thank You To Gregory! by Sarah Mason http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2009/10/07/a-philly-thank-you-to-gregory/#comment-895 Sarah Mason Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:58:36 +0000 http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/?p=1783#comment-895 So glad to hear the show in Philly went well. I was at the State College opening last weekend, and it sounds like there were many changes and improvements! Did Kendrick get a chance to do his classical solo? Was there live jazz combo? We greatly missed the presence of Maurice and Michelle, and it's terrific to hear that the Philadelphia tap "masses" showed up for the Shim Sham, too! What a great time we had here in central PA - the scene is alive and well, and we're so grateful to Randy and Tony for allowing us to expose our students to the rich tap history that we're so desperate to continue passing on to the next generation! The artists were stunned at how many dancers joined them on stage for the Shim Sham here. In fact, they had to cut us off (for fire code reasons, maybe?) so that many of us ended up dancing in the audience that night! We also loved hanging out with Dormeshia and jamming afterwards - I'm surprised she isn't mentioned here? Her tone quality, dynamics and pure artistry are incomparable in the world of tap. In short, she's setting the standard for women today. I hope that everyone gets an opportunity to see her really cut loose in the show. Amazing feet. Lastly, our master class with Jason was fabulous. He really made an effort to reach out to all the students, regardless of level or age. He reminded me just a touch of Dianne Walker while he taught - a walking history book full of information about Savion, Gregory, Bubbles, etc. I really appreciate all the effort he is putting into making the tap community come together in unity. He's a great ambassador of tap, and I personally hope to see his career continue for decades to come. Thank you, Gregory. Sarah Mason So glad to hear the show in Philly went well. I was at the State College opening last weekend, and it sounds like there were many changes and improvements! Did Kendrick get a chance to do his classical solo? Was there live jazz combo? We greatly missed the presence of Maurice and Michelle, and it’s terrific to hear that the Philadelphia tap “masses” showed up for the Shim Sham, too!

What a great time we had here in central PA – the scene is alive and well, and we’re so grateful to Randy and Tony for allowing us to expose our students to the rich tap history that we’re so desperate to continue passing on to the next generation! The artists were stunned at how many dancers joined them on stage for the Shim Sham here. In fact, they had to cut us off (for fire code reasons, maybe?) so that many of us ended up dancing in the audience that night!

We also loved hanging out with Dormeshia and jamming afterwards – I’m surprised she isn’t mentioned here? Her tone quality, dynamics and pure artistry are incomparable in the world of tap. In short, she’s setting the standard for women today. I hope that everyone gets an opportunity to see her really cut loose in the show. Amazing feet.

Lastly, our master class with Jason was fabulous. He really made an effort to reach out to all the students, regardless of level or age. He reminded me just a touch of Dianne Walker while he taught – a walking history book full of information about Savion, Gregory, Bubbles, etc. I really appreciate all the effort he is putting into making the tap community come together in unity. He’s a great ambassador of tap, and I personally hope to see his career continue for decades to come.

Thank you, Gregory.

Sarah Mason

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