Dear friends and fellow dance community members,

As you know, I have recently decided to step down as director of Funkanometry SF Dance Company.  (If you didn’t know, click here to catch up.)  After interviewing several applicants and doing a panel discussion with company leaders, it is my great pleasure to officially introduce the NEW Executive Director of Funkanometry SF…Kristen Brillantes!

Kristen has been a dedicated Company Dancer with Funkanometry SF since 2006 and has contributed to the company as our former Operations Coordinator.  She has been a role model for dancers in the company artistically, and administratively.  Kristen also comes to us with previous experience in business management, operations consulting, and nonprofit programming.  Throughout the years, Kristen has shown great talent and dedication to supporting Funkanometry SF’s nonprofit mission, and we’re extremely excited to have her on board!

Please welcome Kristen in her new position!  We are currently in the process of re-vamping our website and email addresses, but for now you can reach her by emailing info@funkanometrysf.com.

Thank you for your support over the years, and I hope you all will be able to create a wonderful working relationship with our new director.

All the best,

Gina Mariko Rosales

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As always, THANK YOU for your support! We couldn’t do what we do without the talent and passion of each of our dancers! = )

-Gina R.

Good luck!

The summer is sadly coming to a close, but that means it’s time for our annual summer youth showcase! Come celebrate with us as we showcase our Funksters Summer Intensive, our adult Performance Workshop, and other amazing youth companies from all over the Bay!

Sunday August 22, 2010
Brava Theater
2781 24th St (between Hampshire and York St)
San Francisco, CA

Shows at 2pm & 5pm – TWO shows with TWO different line-ups!
*Show is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes long.
*LINE UP HAS CHANGED! PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE NEW LINE UP BELOW. – 8/18

2PM Showcase Performers:
Funkanometry SF
Project EM
De La Femme
Funksters Summer Intensive
Performance Workshop 8
Future Shock Oakland
MVP San Jose
VIP San Jose

5PM Showcase Performers:
Funkanometry SF
Project EM
De La Femme
Funksters Summer Intensive
Performance Workshop 8
A-Youngin
Decade
Intensive Innovation

Tickets only $10 each!
In-person: Purchase tickets from any performing dancer
Online: http://funkssummershow2010.eventbrite.com (processing fees may apply)

For more info:
www.funkanometrysf.com

As you may have heard, our current Executive Director, Gina Mariko Rosales, is stepping down this year.  (If you didn’t hear, please click here to catch up.)  As a result, we are opening up the position of Executive Director (ED) and are accepting applications from those interested in applying.

Below you will find a general description of the duties that the ED has been doing, BUT, please keep in mind that the ED co-manages the entire organization and has the freedom to make changes and delegate duties as he/she feels necessary (with the support of the Executive Artistic Director and Board of Directors, of course).

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Funkanometry SF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED)

Reports to: Board of Directors
Attends meetings: Once a week
Manages: Event Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Accountant, Company Class Coordinator, and other administrative staff

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It’s summer! And that means time for Funkanometry SF’s annual Summer Youth Intensive!  Come dance with other students from all over the Bay Area, learn hip-hop choreography, and PERFORM at the end of the summer in San Francisco!

This year we have THREE sessions to choose from:

Session A: Beginning Hip-hop Intensive (Ages 6-18)
Session B: Intermediate Hip-hop Intensive (Ages 13-18)
Session C: Funksters Leadership Program (This session is only open to current Funksters company dancers that are graduating High School Seniors.)

**For prices and more info about each session or to REGISTER, CLICK HERE.

Hope to see you this summer!

June 19, 2010

To Funkanometry, dear friends, and dance community members:

You may be aware that tomorrow (actually today) is The Sockhop showcase.  I’m writing to let you know that this will be my last Sockhop.  This announcement may not come as a surprise to many of you, considering the fact that I’ve been noticeably less present the past 6 months, but this is my official goodbye, as I am stepping down as Executive Director of Funkanometry SF Dance Company.  Funkanometry has been my LIFE for the past 6 years (moreso than I ever would’ve imagined), but alas, it is time for me to move on…

I was appointed director of Funkanometry SF when I was in my Junior Year at UC Berkeley as a young 20-yr old college girl with huge optimism, passion for the team, and motivation to contribute.  It seems like it’s been forever since then.  Over the years I’ve witnessed many company members come and go, two large exoduses (followed by two great comebacks!), our company doubling in size, and many struggles and hard times, as every close team or family experiences.  But the GOOD TIMES and GOOD PEOPLE are what have kept me here for so many years.

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THE SOCKHOP IS THIS WEEKEND!!! Don’t miss out on the showcase, or the amazing dance workshop the next day…

Funkanometry SF & Full Circle Initiative presents…

THE SOCKHOP DANCE WORKSHOP
Sunday, June 20, 2010
City Dance
99 Colton St, San Francisco [Read more →]

Sockhop is officially 13 days away.  Pre-sale ticket sales are over, but fortunately we do still General Admission, $35 reserved Mezzanine seating, and $100 VIP Sponsor seats.  Click on the flyer to get more info about the show.

Sockhop 2010 Line-up and Cast:

Funkanometry SF (performing 3 new routines!)

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About The Sockhop
Through The Sockhop showcase, participants not only walk away with newfound friendships, a sense of accomplishment, and the skills and encouragement to become a better and stronger dancer, they leave with the understanding that they have a nation-wide network of support for their talent as a dancer.

We are currently looking for companies and individuals to become a part of this network of support for youth and young adults throughout the United States by becoming a sponsor. Funkanometry SF provides high quality dance programs for over 200 young people every year that help to increase their confidence, build community, and enrich their lives. Please see below for more info, and we hope you’ll considering sponsoring our cause!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We have many sponsorship opportunities for those interested in supporting the show. [Read more →]