Nashville Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the Nashville Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "You Appearing" by M83
Juniors - "Monster Love" by Golfrapp
Minis - "Smile" by Skylite

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

AC Ciulla:
Seniors/Teens - "Circus" by Britney Spears
Juniors - "Everybody Dance Now REMIX" by Chani
Minis - "I'm A Star" by Eden Espinosa
Teachers - "Permanent" by David Cook

Danny Wallace:
Seniors/Teens - "Seventeen Years" by Ratatat
Juniors - "Grade Nine" by Bare Naked Ladies
Minis - "Dance To Drummer's Beat" by Unknown Artist
Teachers - "No Air" by Boyce Avenue

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Let Me Love You Down" by INOJ
Juniors - "Better Than Me" by NLT
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "Heard It Through The Grapevine" by ZAPP & Roger

Boston Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the Boston Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Elephants" by Rachael Yamagata
Juniors - "When A Man Is Wrong" by Seal
Minis - "Walking On Air" by Kerli
Teachers - "Have You Ever" by Sean McDonald

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "Blue Would Still Be Blue" by Guillemots
Juniors/Minis - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "All Alright" by Sigur Ros & "Let It Be" by Ray LaMontagne

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Before I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by Steve Miller
Teachers - "Angry Young Man" by Billy Joel

Dana Wilson:
Seniors/Teens - "Let Me Love You Down" by INOJ
Juniors - "Better Than Me" by NLT
Minis - "Word Up" by Cameo
Teachers - "Kill Joy" by N.E.R.D.
Men's Class - "Heard It Through The Grapevine" by ZAPP & Roger

Houston Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the Hosuton Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "Biko" by Bloc Party
Juniors - "Vid Spilum Endelaust" by Sigur Ros
Minis - "Bloodstream" by Stateless
Teachers - "Heartbeats" by Jose Gonzalez

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

AC Ciulla:
Seniors/Teens - "Pocketbook" by Jennifer Hudson
Juniors/Minis - "Everybody Dance Now" Remix by Chani
Teachers - "Closer" Remix by NE-YO

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Before I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by Steve Miller
Teachers - "Angry Young Man" by Billy Joel

Jillian Meyers:
Seniors/Teens - "Just A Touch" by Estelle
Juniors - "So Much Betta" by Janet Jackson
Minis - "Greenlight" by John Legend featuring Andre 3000
Teachers - "Nudity" by Kylie Minogue
Men's Class - "Millionaire" by Kelis featuring Andre 3000

Los Angeles Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the Los Angeles Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Elephants" by Rachael Yamagata
Juniors - "When A Man Is Wrong" by Seal
Minis - "Walking On Air" by Kerli
Teachers - "Even Now" by William Fitzsimmons

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "Spiegel Im Spiegel:2" by Arvo Part
Juniors - "Vid Spilum Endelaust" by Sigur Ros
Minis - "Cry Baby" by Roisin Murphy
Teachers - "Heartbeats" by Jose Gonzalez

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

Chloe Arnold:
Seniors/Teens - "Disturbia" by Rihanna
Juniors/Minis - "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige
Teachers - "Candela" by Buena Vista Social Club

Tony Testa:
Seniors/Teens - "Cellphones Dead Remix" by Beck
Juniors - unreleased track
Minis - "Windows" by N.E.R.D.
Teachers - "Whatever You Like" by Nicole Sherszinger
Men's Class - "Universal Mind Control" by Common

Kansas City Convention Music

Here is the music for the convention in Kansas City:

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Joey Dowling:
Seniors/Teens - "Come To My House"
Juniors/Minis - "Shining Star"
Teachers - "Garden"

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "Suite For Solo Cello In D Minor (Bach)" by Yo Yo Ma
Juniors - "Vid Spilum Endelaust" by Sigur Ros
Minis - "Cry Baby" by Roisin Murphy
Teachers - "The Poets Act" by Phillip Glass

Lauren Adams:
Seniors/Teens - "Let It Be" by Ray LaMontagne
Juniors/Minis - "Over The Rainbow" by Ingrid Michaelson
Teachers - "All Alright" by Sigur Ros

Danny Wallace:
Seniors/Teens - "17 Years" by Ratatat
Juniors/Minis - "Grade Nine" by Bare Naked Ladies
Teachers - "Lean On Singing Pegnuins"

Tony Testa:
Seniors/Teens - "Universal Mind" by Common
Juniors - unreleased track
Minis - "Windows" by N.E.R.D.
Teachers - "Whatever You Like" by Nicole Sherszinger
Men's Class - unreleased track

Salt Lake City Convention Music

Here is the music that was used at the Salt Lake City Convention!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens - "You Make It Real" by James Morrison
Juniors/Minis - "The Dance" by Evelyn Champagne King

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Over The Pond" by The Album Leaf
Juniors - "When A Wan Is Wrong" by Seal
Minis - "Walking On Air" by Kerli
Teachers - "Into The Sea" by The Album Leaf

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "Point Mort" by Yann Tiersen
Juniors - "Vid Spilum Endelaust" by Sigur Ros
Minis - "Cry Baby" by Roisin Murphy
Teachers - "Heartbeat" by Jose Gonzalez

Andy Pellick:
Seniors/Teens - "Don't You Know Who I Think I Am" by Fall Out Boy
Juniors - "Be Ok" by Ingrid Michaelson
Minis - "Jimmy" by M.I.A.
Teachers - "Love Me" (acoustic version) by National Product

Mike Schulster:
Seniors/Teens - "Before I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page
Juniors/Minis - "Jungle Love" by Steve Miller
Teachers - "Before I'm Gone" from Revolution found on Revolution's MySpace Page

Tony Testa:
Seniors/Teens - "Beat Goes On" by Kayne West
Juniors - unreleased track
Minis - "Windows" by N.E.R.D.
Teachers - "Whatever You Like" by Nicole Sherszinger
Men's Class - unreleased track

Who has inspired you over the last 15 years?

We are celebrating 15 years of inspiration. We want to know, who has inspired you over the years?

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Holiday Lanteri New York Commercial Contest!

Keep an eye out for the release of the Lanteri NY holiday Commercial Contest!!! Start thinking of your ideas!!!!

DID YOU KNOW?

The Top Ten List of what sets NYCDA apart.

10. NYCDA = becoming a part of an AWESOME dance family!

9. NYCDA prides itself in maintaining a professional, classy, and family environment. This season marks the FIFTH anniversary for the “Class Act Award” - awarded to studios that maintain an “age appropriate” environment.

8. NYCDA has 7+ faculty in 4 Ballrooms in ALL regional cities! Our amazing faculty members are in different cities each season! If you come to more than one city, chances are, you’ll see different fabulous teachers!

7. Dancers attending more than one Regional Workshop receive a 50% Workshop Tuition discount in each additional city!

6. Teachers attending more than one Regional Workshop with competing students may attend all additional cities free of charge!

5. Donate your trophies to your favorite charity. We provide three choices - you get to choose which one you want to support. $5 per trophy in your studio’s name. In conjunction with raffles and other fundraisers, NYCDA has donated over $200,000 to charities of YOUR choice!

4. When a studio brings 50+ students, everyone receives a special appreciation gift from NYCDA!

3. Our Summer Dance Intensive, two weeks in NYC, is 2nd to none! Each weekend, dancers are awarded auto-acceptance to this prestigious program.

2. Our National Season Finale! provides amazing opportunities that you can only get from NYCDA—Special Classes, Seminars and Special Broadway Audition Workshops that have included “Legally Blonde”, “West Side Story,” “Billy Elliot,” and many more…visit our website to check it out!

1. Did we mention that you belong to the awesome NYCDA family?!?

NYCDA Nationals Highlight Reel

NYCDA Attendee Stars in Qwest Commercial!!!!

Check out NYCDA attendee, Madison Curtis, in this Qwest Commercial.

NYCDA Attendees Crowned Champs on Dancing With The Stars!

CONGRATULATIONS to Brittany and Brandon, NYCDA attendees, for winning the "Ballroom Kids Competition" on 'Dancing With The Stars.' We are so very proud of you!!!!!!

NEW LANTERI NY VIDEO COMMERCIAL CONTEST!!!!

Want to be a star in your own commercial? Be a part of the LANTERI NY Video Commercial Contest! Here’s your chance to showcase YOUR talent, imagination, and to show the world how much you love to dance! HAVE FUN! Dress in your favorite LANTERI NY clothes, and direct, cast, and star in your very own Lanteri NY commercial. Send your submissions to us by June 13th. Click for details.

In Case You Missed It!!!!

In case you did not watch 'Dancing With The Stars' on Tuesday night, here is a clip of NYCDA Attendees, Brittany and Brandon. They looked spectacular performing their "Paso Doble." Tune in May 22nd, to see if they won!!!!!

Atlanta Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers - "Come Out Tonight" by Jeffrey Gaines
Seniors/Teens - "Breathe Through" by Annie Stela
Juniors - "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Minis - "Sing Your Song" by Kari Kimmel

Joey Dowling:
Teachers - "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Seniors/Teens - "This Way" by Psapp
Juniors/Minis - "Gavin's Song" by Marc Broussard

AC Ciulla:
Teachers - "Won't Let You Fall" by Fergie and "Never Again" by Kelly Clarkson
Seniors/Teens - "Ladies" by Sarai
Juniors/Minis - "Run and Tell That" from the HAIRSPRAY Movie Soundtrack

Dana Wilson:
Teachers - "Signs" by Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dogg
Seniors/Teens - "Fantastic Voyage" by Lakeside
Juniors - "4Minits" by Justin Timberlake and Madonna
Minis - "P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson

Congratulations Andy!!!!

Andy Blankenbuehler, NYCDA Faculty Member, has been nominated for a 2008 Tony Award for his Choreography in the Broadway show "In The Heights." The musical is also nominated for 12 other Tony Awards including Best Musical. You can view the Tony Nominations here.

Support NYCDA National Outstanding Dancer on "Step It Up and Dance"

Make sure to watch Cody Green, NYCDA National Male Outstanding Dancer, on the Bravo TV show "Step It Up and Dance." You can stay more up to date by reading his blog. Click Here for Cody's Blog! "Step It Up and Dance" can be seen every Thursday at 10/9c on Bravo!

NYCDA Attendees Perform the Cha Cha on "Dancing With The Stars"

NYCDA attendees rock the dance floor on "Dancing With The Stars." These two young dancers performed on April 22, 2008 competing in the youth competition. Make sure to vote for Brittany and Brandon on May 13th!!!! They will be performing the Paso Doble so make sure you support them by calling in your vote!!!!

Philadelphia Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers - "Breathe Through" by Annie Stela
Seniors/Teens - "In The Margins" by Ani DiFranco
Juniors - "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Minis - "Sing Your Song" by Kari Kimmel

Andy Blankenbuehler:
Teachers - "Beyond The Sea" by Royal Crown Revue (Combo), "Too Young For The Blues" by Ella Fitzgerald"
Seniors/Teens - "Look At The Fireworks" IN THE HEIGHTS Soudntrack (CD coming out in June)
Juniors/Minis - "Wipe Out"

Joey Dowling:
Teachers - "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Seniors/Teens - "This Way" by Psapp
Juniors/Minis - "Gavin's Song" by Marc Broussard

Danny Wallace:
Teachers - "Aiko Aiko" by Brother Ipp
Seniors/Teens - "Wonder Wall" by Paul Anka
Juniors/Minis - "Crazy In Love" by The Puppini Sisters

Dana Wilson:
Teachers - "Signs" by Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dogg
Seniors/Teens - "Fantastic Voyage" by Lakeside
Juniors - "4 Minutes" by Justin Timberlake and Madonna
Minis - "P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson
Men's Class - "Chic Like You" by Raphael Saadiq

Greenville Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens - "Lost" by Anouk
Juniors - "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Minis - "Sing Your Song" by Kari Kimmel

Jason Parsons:
Teachers - "In The Heart" by Moby
Seniors/Teens - "Good Girl" by Panda Bear
Juniors - "What Do You Want" by Dajae
Minis - "See You Dancin'" by Junior Jack

Andy Pellick:
Teachers - "Mar Desconocido" by Pink Martini
Seniors/Teens - "How Far We've Come" by Matchbox 20
Juniors/Minis - "Danceing With Myself" by Nouvelle Vague

Danny Wallace:
Teachers - "Aiko Aiko" by Brother Ipp
Seniors/Teens - "Wonder Wall" by Paul Anka
Juniors/Minis - "Crazy In Love" by The Puppini Sisters

Dallas Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens - "In Rainbows" by Radiohead
Juniors/Minis - "What Do You Want" by Dajae

Joey Dowling:
Teachers - "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Juniors - "The Way I Are" by Timbaland
Minis - "Gavin's Song" by Marc Broussard
Girlfrenzy - "Feedback" by Janet Jackson

AC Ciulla:
Teachers - "Trouble" from the Broadway Soundtrack Smokey Joe's Cafe and "Where Is The Love" by Celine Dion
Seniors/Teens - "Radio Go Go"
Juniors/Minis - "Run And Tell That" from motion picture soundtrack of Hairspray

Danny Wallace:
Teachers - "What Sarah Said" by Death Cab 4 Cutie
Seniors/Teens - "Wonder Wall" by Paul Anka
Juniors/Minis - "Crazy In Love" by The Puppini Sisters

Dana Wilson:
Teachers - "Signs" by Justin Timberlake and Snoop Dogg
Seniors/Teens - "Just Fine" by Mary J. Blige
Juniors - "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
Minis - "P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson
Men's Class - "Chic Like You" by Raphael Saadiq

Check out the Meadowlands Showcase!

Meadowlands Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers - "Lost" by Anouk
Seniors/Teens - "One Day" by Polly Paulusma
Juniors - "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Minis - "Sing Your Song" by Kari Kimmel

Joey Dowling:
Teachers - "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Juniors - "The Way I Are" by Timbaland
Minis - "Gavin's Song" by Marc Broussard
Girlfrenzy - "Feedback" by Janet Jackson

Andy Blankenbuehler:
Teachers - "Beyond The Sea" by Royal Crown Revue, "Topsy" by Royal Crown Revue, "Handsome Devil" by James Bianco for the technique Combination
Seniors/Teens - Music from "In The Heights"
Juniors/Minis - "Wipe Out"

Mike Schulster:
Teachers - "Moby Dick" by Led Zeppelin
Seniors/Teens - "Let's Go" from Revolution (can be found at Revolution's Website! or Revolution's MySpace Page!
Junior/Minis - "Paradise City" by Guns and Roses

Santa Clara Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers - "Always Midnight" by Pat Monahan
Seniors/Teens - "Crash Into Me" cover be female artist
Juniors - "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Minis - "Big Sky" by Annie Lennox

Jason Parsons:
Teachers - "Berlin" by Alva Noto
Seniors/Teens - "String Quartet, Op. 11" by Beaux Arts String
Juniors/Minis - "What Do You Want" by Dajae

Joey Dowling:
Teachers - "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Seniors/Teens - "Night Becomes Day" by Citizen Cope
Juniors/Minis - "The Way I Are" by Timbaland

Chloe Arnold:
Teachers - "Tito Puente" by Ti Mon Bo
Seniors/Teens - "Shoulda Let You Go" by Keyshia Cole
Juniors - "The Way I Are" by Timbaland
Minis - "I Feel Good" by James Brown

Dominic and Hok:
Teachers - "Wings of Forgiveness" by India Aire
Seniors/Teens - "Rain" by Missy Elliot
Juniors/Minis - "P.Y.T." by Michael Jackson
Men's Class - "Scenario" by Tribe called Quest featuring Busta Rhymes

Santa Clara Showcase!!!

Check out the Showcase from Santa Clara!!! SYTYCD contestants reunited!!!! Starring Dominic Sandoval, Hok Konishi, Sabra Johnson, and Jaimie Goodwin!!!! Also starring NYCDA Outstanding Dancers Taja Riley, Corey Cox, Tiare Keeno, and McKenna Ross. ENJOY!!!!

Buffalo Showcase 2008

Check out the showcase from Buffalo!!! Starring the cast of Revolution, SYTYCD Contestant Jaimie Goodwin, and other amazing dancers!

Buffalo Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Lauren Adams:
Teachers - "A Song For You" by Celine Dion
Seniors/Teens - "All Th Wild Horses" by Ray LaMontagne
Juniors/Mini - "Storm" by Lifehouse

Andy Pellick:
Teachers - Mar Desconocido" by Pink Martini
Seniors/Teens - "How Far We've Come" by Mathcbox 20
Juniors - "Dancing With Myself" by Nouvelle Vague
Minis - "Better Get To Livin'" by Dolly Parton

Mike Schulster:
Teachers – “Paradise City” by Guns and Roses
Seniors/Teens – “Let’s Go” original music from the show “Revolution” can be found HERE!
Juniors/Minis – “It’s Only Rock & Roll” by The Rolling Stones

Jaimie Goodwin:
Teachers - "I Remember" by Damien Rice
Seniors/Teens - "I Remember" by Damien Rice
Juniors/Minis - "Life Is Wonderful" by Jason Mraz

Rachel Kreiling:
Teachers - "Beautiful" by Gold Frapp
Juniors/Minis - "Breakin' Dishes" by Rihanna

Check out the Showcase from Denver!

Check out the Showcase from Denver starring SYTYCD Contestant Jaimie Goodwin, Robbie Nicholson, The Cast of "Revoultion", Erica Ross, Tiare Keeno, McKenna Ross, and Justin Timberlake dancer Ava J.!!!

Convention Music from Denver

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Seniors/Teens: "Always Midnight" by Pat Monahan
Juniors: "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Mini: "Big Sky" by Annie Lennox

Jason Parsons:
Seniors/Teens: "Little Bear" by Guillemots
Juniors/Minis: "Cha Cha Cha" by Offer Nissim

Joey Dowling:
Teachers: "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Seniors/Teens: "Night Becomes Day" by Citizen Cope
Juniors/Minis: "The Way I Are" by Timbaland

Mike Schulster:
Teachers – “Paradise City” by Guns and Roses
Seniors/Teens – “Let’s Go” original music from the show “Revolution” can be found HERE!
Juniors/Minis – “It’s Only Rock & Roll” by The Rolling Stones

Ava J.:
Teachers: "Picture Perfect" by Chris Brown
Seniors/Teens: "Wall To Wall" by Chris Brown
Juniors: "Let It Bump" by Missy Elliot
Minis: "Picture Perfect" by Chris Brown
Men's Class: "The One You Need" by Meghan Rochelle

2008 NYCDA Chicago Showcase

Check out the NYCDA Showcase from Chicago. Starring, Justin Timberlake dancer Dana Wilson, SYTYCD winner Sabra Johnson, SYTYCD contestant Jaimie Goodwin, and NYCDA Senior Male Outstanding Dancer Craig Dionne.

Chicago Convention Music!!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers: "Lost" by Anouk
Seniors/Teens: "Crash Into Me" Female Cover
Juniors: "Home" by Vanessa Carlton
Minis: "Big Sky" by Annie Lennox

Jason Parsons:
Teachers: "Land Between Solar Systems" by Mum
Seniors/Teens: "Berlin" by Alva Noto
Juniors/Minis: "Cha Cha Cha" by Offer Nissim

Andy Pellick:
Teachers: "Mar Desonocido" by Pink Martini
Seniors/Teens: "How Far We've Come" by Matchbox 20
Juniors: "Dancing With Myself" by Nouvelle Vague
Minis: "Better Get To Livin'" by Dolly Parton

Chloe Arnold:
Teachers: "Ti Mon Bo" by Tito Puente
Seniors/Teens: "Shoulda Let You Go" by Keyshia Cole
Juniors: "Rock My World" by Michael Jackson
Minis: "I Feel Good" by James Brown

Dana Wilson:
Teachers: "Signs" by Snoop Dogg featuring Justin Timberlake
Seniors/Teens: "Shoop" by Salt-N-Peppa
Juniors: "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
Minis: "PYT" by Michael Jackson
Men's Class: "My Way" by Usher

Pittsburgh Convention Music

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

AC Ciulla:
Teachers: "Wont' Let You Fall" by Fergie
Seniors/Teens: "Battling Go Go Yugari in Downtown L.A." by Edit
Juniors/Minis: "Run and Tell That" by Elijah Kelly HAIRSPRAY Film Soundtrack

Jason Parsons:
Teachers: "Berlin" by Alva Noto
Seniors/Teens: "Temporary Dive" by Ane Brun
Juniors/Minis: "Cha Cha Cha" by Offer Nissim

Joey Dowling:
Teachers: "What I Wanted" by Nelly Furtado
Seniors/Teens: "Night Becomes Day" by Citizen Cope
Juniors/Minis: "The Way I Are" by Timbaland

Danny Wallace:
Teachers: "Aiko, Aiko" by Domesticated Primates
Seniors/Teens: "Wonderwall" by Paul Anka
Juniors/Minis: "Cloudburst" by Jon Hendricks

Dana Wilson:
Teachers: "Signs" by Snoop Dogg featuring Justin Timberlake
Seniors/Teens: "Shoop" by Salt-N-Peppa
Juniors: "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
Minis: "PYT" by Michael Jackson
Men's Class: "My Way" by Usher

NYCDA Showcase from Pittsburgh

Convention Music from St. Louis

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers – “The Lake” by Anthony and the Johnsons
Seniors/Teens – “Blue Skies” by Strays Don’t Sleep
Juniors – “Home” by Vanessa Carlton
Minis – “Big Sky” by Annie Lennox

Lauren Adams:
Teachers - Piano Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2,
"Moonlight": I. Adagio sostenuto performed by Maurizio Pollini
Seniors/Teens - "A Song For You" by Celine Dion
Juniors/Minis - "The Winner Is" by Devotchka & Mychael Dan

Andy Pellick:
Teachers - "Mar Desconocido" by Pink Martini
Seniors/Teens - "How Far We've Come" by Matchbox Twenty
Juniors/Minis - "Dancing With Myself" by Nouvelle Vague

Danny Wallace:
Teachers - "Iko Iko" by Domesticated Primates
Seniors/Teens - "Any Other Day" by Mika
Juniors - "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice
Minis - "Cloudburst" by Jon Hendricks

Ava J.:
Teachers - "Wall To Wall" by Chris Brown
Seniors/Teens - "Wall To Wall" by Chris Brown
Juniors - "Champion" by Kanye West
Minis - "Picture Perfect" by Chris Brown
Men's Class - "Touch" by Omarion

Check out the showcase from St. Louis!!! Starring Justin Timberlake dancer Ava J., Andy Pellick and SYTYCD Top Ten finalist Jaimie Goodwin!!!!

Music from Orlando

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Lauren Adams:
All music was performed by Mario Spinetti. You can find more about Mario and his amazing music at www.mariospinetti.com and www.myspace.com/mariospinetti

AC Ciulla:
Teachers – “Wanna Be” by Tamia and “Won’t Let You Fall” by Fergie
Seniors/Teens – “Ladies” by Sarai
Juniors/Minis – “Run and Tell That” by Elijah Kelly HAIRSPRAY Film Soundtrack

Jason Parsons:
Teachers – “Temporary Dive” by Ane Brun
Seniors/Teens – “Innocence” by Bjork
Juniors/Minis – “Cha Cha Cha” by Offer Nissim

Tony Testa:
Teachers – “Get It Shawty” by Lloyd
Seniors/Teens – “Wall to Wall” by Chris Brown
Juniors – “Kiss Kiss” by Chris Brown
Minis – “Give It To Me” by Nelly Furtado
Men’s – “Feedback” by Janet Jackson

Mike Schulster:
Teachers – “Paradise City” by Guns and Roses
Seniors/Teens – “Let’s Go” original music from the show “Revolution” can be found at www.myspace.com/revolutiontheshow
Juniors/Minis – “It’s Only Rock & Roll” by The Rolling Stones

NYCDA Orlando Showcase 2008

For the first time- here is Tony Testa! He just got off tour with Janet Jackson and is now on the NYCDA tour! Also continuing the excellence are Sabra and Robbie!

Portland Showcase

Check out the Showcase from Portland, OR. Starring SYTYCD winner Sabra Johnson, SYTYCD Top Ten contestant Jaimie Goodwin, Erica Ross, Tiare Keeno, McKenna Ross, and Kolton Krouse.

NYCDA 2008 Portland Showcase and Class iMix

Here are all the songs used this past weekend at the NYCDA Convention in Portland, Oregon! So, follow this Oregon Trail to all the musical goodness that's in store for you! Doesn't it sound like a fun weekend?!

COLOR ME AWESOME

First, let me start off by saying that I realize I have been using the adjective “awesome” an awful lot lately. I also realize that to use such a retro adjective is a little redundant and uninspired. But to be honest I don't care because I am awesome right now! I am so awesome that I am colored by it! What does that even mean?! I DON'T KNOW! What I do know is that my colorful outlook has been influenced by the latest album to hit my ears:

IN RAINBOWS


I promised that my travels would bring new music to me and so they have. One of my best friends and fellow music gurus proceeded to humiliate me in the way only best friends can when I mentioned that I STILL had not gotten the new album from Radiohead, In Rainbows. Upon this confession I was marched straight to the computer and forced to download one of the “AWESOMEST” treats of the New Year. Yes, I know I am jumping on the bandwagon later than other music columnists and had I done so earlier I could have gotten this album for whatever amount I deemed worthy on www.inrainbows.com but that is all moot. This album is worth every penny. Not only is this a great album to listen to, it also has the potential to be a great album for dancers. When I listen to music, I am immediately struck by what type of movement seems to come out of the music. I had visions of pedestrian movement, interesting shapes, and control- lots of control. There is so much here to be inspired, challenged, and stimulated by that I only hope a choreographer/dancer will take a chance on it. Speaking of chance! In my research, I came upon news of a past collaboration between Radiohead and Merce Cunningham from the 50th Anniversary Season of the Merce Cunnigham Dance Company.

READ THE REVIEW FROM THE NEW YORKER HERE

Even if Merce Cunningham isn’t your thing, tracks like “All I Need” and “Jigsaw Falling Into Place” could fall into lyrical/contemporary territory. This whole album is well worth the exploration. Take the chance- I dare you!


Lyrically Yours,
Music Mama

PARENTAL ADVISORY: As always, parents should screen first for explicit content on all albums suggested by Music Mama! As certain songs suggested by Music Mama may be appropriate, full albums may not and should be screened accordingly.

Convention Music from Portland

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers – “The Lake” by Anthony and the Johnsons
Seniors/Teens – “Blue Skies” by Strays Don’t Sleep
Juniors – “Home” by Vanessa Carlton
Minis – “Big Sky” by Annie Lennox

AC Ciulla:
Teachers – “Wanna Be” by Tamia and “A Song For You” by Celine Dion
Seniors/Teens – “Ladies” by Sarai
Juniors/Minis – “Run and Tell That” by Elijah Kelly HAIRSPRAY Film Soundtrack

Jason Parsons:
Teachers – Solaris Soundtrack
Seniors/Teens – Solaris Soundtrack
Juniors/Minis – “Cha Cha Cha” by Offer Nissim

Chloe Arnold:
Teachers – “Ti Mon Bo” by Tito Puente
Seniors/Teens – “Shoulda Let You Go” by Keyshia Cole
Juniors - “The Way I Are” by Timbaland featuring Keri
Minis – “Tambourine” by Eve

Dana Wilson:
Teachers – “Signs” by Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake
Seniors/Teens – “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige
Juniors – “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
Minis – “PYT” by Michael Jackson
Men’s Class – “Can We Chill” by Ne-Yo

Showcase from Arlington 2008

Check out the NYCDA Showcase from Arlington, VA starring Justin Timberlake dancer, Dana Wilson, SYTYCD winner Sabra Johnson, Jaimie Goodwin, Craig Dionne, Taja Riley, Tiare Keeno and Corey Cox. Keep checking back for updates!!!!

NYCDA 2008 Arlington Showcase iMix

Sabra Johnson danced to "The Promise" by Tracy Chapman and Tiare Keeno danced a Variation from Diana and Acteon. Unfortunately, iTunes doesn't have "The Promise" (weird, right?!) or the Variation so they were not included in the iMix!

THE POWER OF THE CAT

Chan Marshall, aka Cat Power, is making us wait. She is making us wait for a new album of original music. However, like the Three Course Menu at TGI Friday’s, she has given us an appetizer to help ease our hunger pains. This latest release of covers called Jukebox sounds like the personification of cigarettes and booze. Its intoxicating effect, slightly dangerous yet cozy and inviting, spreads slowly through your veins and leaves you a little sad and unsure once the effect has passed.


I was unsure, upon finishing my first listen, of where to start with my compliments. This is a great album. It achieves everything one could hope for in a covers album. Ms. Power breathes her own life into the songs she has chosen to cover. She is respectful of the original versions while allowing her own perspective to create a new identity for each song. She cleverly plays homage to Bob Dylan in “Song to Bobby” not only because he is the Bobby to whom the title refers to but also because Dylan used to pen the same type of confession. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this record.

That being said there are very few songs that will be heard at a dance competition any time soon! This is where my sadness comes into play! I was sure that after her first album of covers (The Covers Record) gave us “I Found a Reason” and “Sea of Love” (yes, the same Sea of Love I was raving about from the Juno soundtrack) that this album would have plenty of options for dancers. However, I can name just one that might make for good competition fare. That is “New York.” That’s right- start spreadin’ the news! This “New York” is what you might find lurking in the dark corners of the Meat Packing District not the bright lights of the Great White Way. So think outside the box and you might just make it there or anywhere for that matter!

That is all for this week. I am not sure what is on the horizon for next week but I am traveling a lot lately and that always brings new music my way. If not I believe there is still an outstanding promise to share the music of the NYC Subways. I guess you will have to check back next week to see what’s up in Music Mama’s world!

Lyrically Yours,

Music Mama

PARENTAL ADVISORY: As always, parents should screen first for explicit content on all albums suggested by Music Mama! As certain songs suggested by Music Mama may be appropriate, full albums may not and should be screened accordingly.

NYCDA FEATURED DANCER OF THE WEEK

NYCDA FEATURED DANCER OF THE WEEK IS:

MADISON MANOLIS from New Castle, PA

Madison was nominated by fellow dancer Joanna Pfeiffer because “Madison loves to dance. She is such a hard worker. You can always tell she wants to learn and grow more as a dancer.” At only 11 years old Madison has clearly made an impression on those around her. Joanna, who attends Ludovici Dance Academy with Madison, says that, “Madison is a very well rounded dancer. I feel she is the best dancer in her age group at our studio. She is always very attentive in class and always ready to learn. I feel that she knows how to handle a class and not just blow it off, which is really important to young dancers.”


Madison, for being such a great dancer and setting a good example NYCDA chooses you to be the Featured Dancer of the Week! Congrats and keep up the good work! We can’t wait to see more of you!

Wanna show another dancer some love? Nominate them for NYCDA FEATURED DANCER OF THE WEEK! See the sidebar for all the info!

Convention Music from Arlington

Here is the convention music from the weekend in Arlington.

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers – “Beautiful” by Me’Shell Ndegeocello
Seniors/Teens – “Blue Skies” by Strays Don’t Sleep
Juniors – “Home” by Vanessa Carlton
Minis – “Big Sky” by Annie Lennox

AC Ciulla:
Teachers – “Won’t Let You Fall” by Fergie and “A Song For You” by Celine Dion
Seniors/Teens – “Ladies” by Sarai
Juniors/Minis – “Run and Tell That” by Elijah Kelly HAIRSPRAY Film Soundtrack

Jason Parsons:
Teachers – “Black & Blue” by Chris Garneau
Seniors/Teens – “Take It From Me” by The Weepies
Juniors/Minis – “Cha Cha Cha” by Offer Nissim

Danny Wallace:
Teachers – “Aiko” by Aiko Domesticated Primates
Seniors/Teens – “Work” by Prince
Juniors – “Cloud Burst” by Jon Hendericks
Minis – “Lollipop” by Mika

Dana Wilson:
Teachers – “Signs” by Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake
Seniors/Teens – “Just Fine” by Mary J. Blige
Juniors – “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
Minis – “PYT” by Michael Jackson
Men’s Class – “Can We Chill” by Ne-Yo

Lansing Showcase 2008

Check out the NYCDA showcase from Lansing. Performers include SYTYCD winner Sabra Johnson, Jaimie Goodwin (performing choreography done by faculty member, Lauren Adams accompanied by the music of Mario Spinetti), Allison Holker, Erica Ross, and McKenna Ross. Keep checking back for new showcases from every weekend!!!!

Music from Lansing

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – “Udu Chant” by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – “Dance With You” by Lauren Hildebrandt

Suzi Taylor:
Teachers – “Lost” by Anouk
Seniors/Teens – “Delicate” by Damien Rice
Juniors – “Home” by Vanessa Carlton
Minis – “Big Sky” by Annie Lennox

Joey Dowling:
Teachers – “Bitter” by Me’Shell Ndegeocello
Seniors/Teens – “Slow Me Down” by Emmy Rossum
Juniors/Minis – “The Way I Are” by Timbaland

Lauren Adams:
All music was performed by Mario Spinetti. You can find more about Mario and his music at www.mariospinetti.com and www.myspace.com/mariospinetti

Tony Testa:
Teachers – “Greenlight” by Beyonce
Seniors/Teens – “Girlfriend” by *NSYNC
Juniors – “Kiss Kiss” by Chris Brown
Minis – “Wall to Wall” by Chris Brown
Men’s – “Give It To Me” by Timbaland

Mike Schulster:
Teachers – “Paradise City” by Guns and Roses
Seniors/Teens – “Let’s Go” original music from the show “Revolution” can be found at www.myspace.com/revolutiontheshow
Juniors/Minis – “It’s Only Rock & Roll” by The Rolling Stones

Convention Music from Mobile

So sorry that this took so long to get posted!!!

Joe Lanteri:
Seniors/Teens – "Udu Chant" by Mickey Hart
Juniors/Minis – "Dance With You" by Lauren Hildebrandt

Joey Dowling:
Teachers – "Bitter" by Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Seniors/Teens – "Slow Me Down" by Emmy Rossum
Juniors/Minis – "The Way I Are" by Timbaland

Lauren Adams:
Teachers - "Shirk" by Me'Shell Ndegeocello
Seniors/Teens - "Almost Lover" by A Fine Frenzy
Juniors/Minis - "The Winner Is" by Devotchka & Mychael Danna

Jason Parsons:
Juniors/Minis – "Cha Cha Cha" by Offer Nissim

Danny Wallace:
Seniors/Teens – "Work" by Prince
Juniors/Minis – "Cloud Burst" by Jon Hendricks

Dana Wilson:
Teachers – "Signs" by Snoop Dogg, Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake
Seniors/Teens – "Can We Chill" by Ne-Yo
Juniors – "Play That Funky Music" by Wild Cherry
Minis – "PYT" by Michael Jackson
Men's Class – "My Way" by Usher

Lights. Camera. Baby! Wait, what?

I know, I know, I know- I missed last week. Annnnddd, I promised to share the gift of music provided by those roaming troubadours of the New York City Subways but I got distracted. No, I didn’t drop my computer in the toilet rendering my iTunes library obsolete. I went to the movies… A LOT! What's a girl to do when she gets several AMC giftcards for Christmas? Spend them, duh! It is, after all, that time of year when studios bombard you with “award winners” and everyone becomes a pundit. So what does all of this have to do with music? Well as I awoke from my popcorn induced coma and exited the theatre through the blinding light that signaled re-entry into the real world, it became clear to me that I was a changed person. I had rediscovered the amazing awesomeness of the soundtrack! C-ello!

Soundtracks have always been important and a favorite music source of mine. In many cases the music can make or break a film. It can be used to define character. Would Jaws be as frightening without those creepy two notes announcing his arrival? I think not! Would Indiana Jones be anything without his theme song? Nope, you might as well take away his hat and his whip while you’re at it! P.S. If you have no idea who Indiana Jones is please pick up the new Vanity Fair and read on! I am very excited for the new movie. Ahhhh, I digress! Back to business- the amazing awesomeness of the soundtrack! Right.

So what amazingly awesome soundtrack did I discover? One word, JUNO!


No matter what your feelings are about this film, I found it to be funny and incredibly touching, you have to admit it has one of the, I can’t think of another word for it, coolest soundtracks. Not only does it help define character but it also really supports the tone of the movie. Now, I know you are probably thinking that all those things are great for the movies but who cares about character and tone when it comes to a number in a dance competition? To that I say this: dance is an expressive medium. I am pretty sure that every person who has ever danced would say that they have done so because using movement was the only way that they could release whatever emotion was floating around inside them. It is a release much in the same way that journaling helps writers or painting helps painters. A competition is a platform for every dancer to improve their ability to share that release with others. When a dancer begins to move they have not only entered into a relationship with the music they are dancing to or the people witnessing the movement; but in a way, they are expressing the relationship they have with themselves. They are giving an insight into their character and the tone by which they live their life.

Wow, that was a little bit deeper than I had anticipated especially considering that you are all going to listen to the Juno soundtrack and think, “This is what got Music Mama all riled up about character and tone?!” But it’s true. The music of the soundtrack is exactly like the movie. At one moment silly and fun (Vampire, All I Want Is You) and at other times it is incredibly touching (Anyone Else But You, Sea of Love). Speaking of Sea of Love, this cover is performed by the incredible Cat Power. Its simplicity and tenderness are so stirring I cried. I can’t wait to see a piece done to this song that really allows the dancer or dancers to release. I think that would be pretty cool!

That is all for this week! Speaking of Cat Power- next Tuesday Cat’s new album of covers (y’all know what a sucker I am for a good cover) drops and Music Mama will be there first with all the opinions of a politico at the Michigan Primary!

Lyrically Yours,

Music Mama

PARENTAL ADVISORY: As always, parents should screen first for explicit content on all albums suggested by Music Mama! As certain songs suggested by Music Mama may be appropriate, full albums may not and should be screened accordingly.

NYCDA FEATURED DANCER OF THE WEEK

NYCDA is pleased to present our very first FEATURED DANCER OF THE WEEK!

ALEXA SANNIOLA of BAYONNE, NJ

Alexa was nominated by fellow dancer Melanie because “Alexa would do anything to dance, she is very committed and puts a lot of effort into her dancing.” However, it is clear that Alexa is committed to being a well-rounded person as well! She is an honor student at Bayonne High School. She makes a lot of people laugh with her great sense of humor. And she recently danced the Arabian Variation in The Nutcracker. When asked why Melanie looks up to Alexa she said, “I look up to her because she is a very skilled dancer. She is well rounded and she does her best at everything she does. She never gives up and always keeps trying." Alexa has clearly made an impact, not only on Melanie, but also on some of the other dancers at her studio, Ms. Huguette’s Dance Studio. “A lot of people at the studio look up to her as a dancer and a person. Because of her great technique and the way she shows how she feels when she is dancing, she is amazing to watch and she draws you in.”



We think Alexa is pretty cool! Hope you do too! Know a person or three people or twenty people who deserve a shout out? Email us and tell us about them! This is an ongoing honor and we are always accepting nominations. At the end of the season YOU will get to vote for your favorite featured dancer of the week and they will be the first NYCDA Featured Dancer of the Year. BE SURE to get us those nominations! Click on the "Featured Dancer of the Week" link in the sidebar for full details.

THE MOMS HAVE SPOKEN... AGAIN!!

NYCDA wants to give a shout out to our sister company, ONSTAGE NEW YORK, for their outstanding showing in the DanceMom.com 2007 Readers Survey of Dance Competitions.


Onstage New York is kicking off their Regional Tour in Springfield, MA on Feb.2-3, 2008! If you haven’t put Onstage New York on your calendar be sure to check out the website at www.onstagenewyork.com!

THE MOMS HAVE SPOKEN

NYCDA is one of only two competitions to receive the top honor, HIGH PLATINUM, from the readers of DanceMom.com. This annual survey polls dance parents and their children who attend competitions across the country! This is such an exciting honor as it was voted upon by you, our attendees! To read the full article and see the full results of the survey click the link below!


CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE!

IF YOU ARE AMONG THE VERY YOUNG AT HEART... part duex

Happy New Year! Well, if Christmas makes me feel like a kid then New Year’s Day is a friendly reminder that I am not, in fact, an actual kid! Young, yes but kid, no! And since today is the first day of the rest of my life- wow that sounds so heavy- I am going to look to the future. I am going to have faith that 2008 will bring good music, good friends, and good times!

So, let’s get started with what’s to come. My first pick this week, I can’t believe I am actually going to suggest it, but seeing as this artist has been touched by the fairy godfather known as Timbaland; it is only a matter of time before this song takes over the airwaves and your dance classes! I am referring to Ashlee Simpson’s new single Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya).

It is a little Gwen and a little Madonna with some Bananarama on the side. If this single is any indication of what can be found on the rest of the album then 2008 may prove to be a good year for Miss Simpson.

Next up are two girls from California with a mission for saving the planet and producing awesome music! Did I mention that one of their major influences is The Muppets Show? I LOVE THEM!

Abbey DeWald and Amanda Barrett are The Ditty Bops. They have already traveled 4,700 miles by bicycle, performed a national FARM tour (Yup, a tour performed on farms), and won over the hearts of those music Gods over at Grey’s Anatomy. What more could they ask for? Well, you could sign their PLASTIC REDUCTION PETITION or you could purchase their new album, Summer Rain, which is due to drop in early 2008. After releasing their previous albums with Warner Bros. and butting heads along the way, these girls are doing it for themselves and flying solo. So show the girls some love and check out their albums, Moon Over the Freeway and The Ditty Bops. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the song Sister Kate. That’s all I’m gonna say about that one!

Wow, it is almost midnight and the first day of the rest of my life is almost over! Not bad 2008. I’m a fan so far! Hopefully your year started out with a bang too! Next week, I am going to highlight one of my favorite music finds from the subway (Hey, if Oprah can do it then so can I). Check back next week to scoop the music gold that can be found on the F train!

Lyrically Yours,

Music Mama

PARENTAL ADVISORY: As always, parents should screen first for explicit content on all albums suggested by Music Mama! As certain songs suggested by Music Mama may be appropriate, full albums may not and should be screened accordingly.