Funkanometry SF & Full Circle Initiative presents…

THE SOCKHOP DANCE WORKSHOP
Sunday, June 20, 2010
City Dance
99 Colton St, San Francisco

Registration starts at 4pm sharp
4:30pm – Adrian Causing (FR3SH)
5:45pm – Jeff Morales (Choreo Cookies)
7:00pm – Chris Martin (BreakEFX)
$15/class or $40 for 3 classes

*Early Registration Price – $12/class or $30 for 3 classes. (Pre-register by emailing info@fullcirclei.com or visit the FCI table at the Sockhop.)
*Performer Discount – $10/class or $25 for 3 classes

This workshop benefits Full Circle Initiative, a non-profit organization utilizing dance to empower the youth of Cambodia to live healthier lives, build a more promising future by furthering their educational opportunities, and become positive role models for their community. For more information or if you’d like to get involved visit our website www.fullcirclei.com or email us at info@fullcirclei.com.

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Adrian Causing
FR3SH Dance Troupe

Adrian Causing began his technical dance training studying Jazz, Modern, and Ballet with the performing arts company, the American Dance Theater of New Jersey, where he earned the role as dance captain. While performing and choreographing throughout NJ and NY, Adrian became a company member and choreographer for Culture Shock, NY, an international hip-hop dance company with chapters across the US, Canada, and the UK.  Most notably, he performed for Culture Shock San Diego’s Choreographer Showcase, a prestigious international exhibition. In addition to appearing on Season 4 of MTV’s “America’s Best Dance Crew” with “FR3SH”, Adrian Causing is currently the Founder and Executive Director of the FR3SH Dance Troupe, LLC.  Founded in 2003, Adrian has created one of the most recognized hip-hop dance companies on the east coast, winning first place at Culture Shock D.C.’s “East Coast Dance Competition 2008,” exhibitioning at Funkanometry San Francisco’s “The Sockhop”, and performing at the famous “Carnival:  The Choreographer’s Ball” in New York City. Adrian has become a sought after choreographer and instructor, teaching master classes and workshops in Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Ottawa, and Toronto. He has also produced various shows such as “Prelude: East Coast Dance Competition” with America’s Best Dance Crew’s “Team Millennia”, “FUNKy FR3SH”, held at Touch Night Club in New York City featuring Melissa Reyes from the WB’s “Search for the Next Pussycat Doll”, and is the executive director of “The Main Event”, a national hip hop dance competition.

Jeff Morales
Choreo Cookies

Born and raised in North County San Diego, Jeff Morales has dedicated many years to his love and passion for hip-hop dance. He first became interested in dancing while attending Mt. Carmel High School. There he danced alongside his classmates and friends in annual Airband competitions in 2003 and 2004. Following this, Jeff spent his next few years on the San Diego based all-male dance team ‘Formality’. Then, in 2005, Jeff became a member of the small dance team from San Diego: ‘Choreo Cookies’. Since then, Jeff has been a great help to the group’s success by not only contributing choreography to some of their award-winning medleys but also by becoming the team’s co-director. In the four years that he has been a member of ‘Choreo Cookies’, Jeff has furthered his leadership outside of his team with credits including: Co-directing a special needs hip-hop dance team, continuing in his fifth year as a dance instructor at Studio 429, and most recently as a co-director of the junior hip hop dance team ‘Tru-Definition’ since their 2008-2009 season. Through these past years, Jeff has developed a sincere joy in being a student and teacher of hip-hop dance. He has been an inspiration to many individuals who also share a love for dance and creates a positive atmosphere for other dancers through his leadership, encouragement, and loud laugh.

Chris Martin
BreakEFX

Chris was raised in Boulder, Colorado alongside many of his BreakEFX brothers, and although he was introduced to dance by his older sister, sought after choreographer Mariel Martin, we are pretty sure Chris came out of the womb tapping his feet to the rhythm and contemplating choreographic complexity! School didn’t always come easy for Chris but the movement and ‘eight counts’ did, thus by the age of 15, Chris was performing professionally and turning every head in the Colorado dance community. Chris lives a life amerced in performance art and the culture of hip hop with a simple goal to prove to his parents that a life can be successful in dance. As one of the originating members of BreakEFX Crew, Chris currently resides as artistic director. Following his high school graduation in 2009, Chris spent a week teaching in Canada followed by a life changing year-long teaching/performing endeavor in Norway for the internationally infamous ‘The Vibe’ dance studio. Chris attributes his dance education to Dee-Rawk Steez, Ken Jimenez, Keone Madrid, Eppie Deleon and his sister Mariel and has credited work for Boyz II Men, MC Hammer, Coolio, Young MC, Eve, Denver Nuggets (NBA), and Colorado Crush (AFL).  Chris is the presence of BreakEFX, the motivator, and the calm voice of creativity.

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!)

Project EM & De La Femme (doing a special 2-part collaboration set)

Funksters

Bionic (Supreme Soul)

Choreo Cookies (San Diego)

BreakEFX (Colorado)

FR3SH Dance Troupe (New Jersey)

Kaba Modern (Irvine)

Press Play (Sacramento)

Common Ground (Irvine)

PGN (San Diego)

www.funkbrella.com/thesockhop <— click here for MORE INFO!

We’ve sold out for the past two years, so make sure you get your tickets early!

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.

Click here to download the Sponsor Packet, or go to:

http://www.funkbrella.com/docs/sockhopSponsorPacket2010.pdf

In-Kind Donations
We are looking for businesses to donate the following in-kind donations:
- Raffle prizes
- Gift certificates
- Cups, plates, utensils for the cast dinner
- Food for the cast dinner
- Desserts
- Water
- And more! Contact us for a full list of requested items.

Sponsor a Seat! ($100)
Make a donation and sponsor a VIP seat! Not only will you and your company be recognized as a show sponsor, you’ll also pass up all the lines and get one of the best seats in the house!

Booth Sponsor ($250)
Sponsor a booth at the show and sell your company’s products, promote for your upcoming events, and gain exposure to a target demographic. Special discounts for nonprofit organizations. *Booths are limited!

Corporate & Major Sponsorships – Contact sponsors@funkbrella.com for more info.

*All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. Download the sponsorship packet for info regarding our tax ID # and further info.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email sponsors@funkbrella.com. Feel free to forward this email to anyone else who might be interested!

The Funkbrella Dance Company, City Dance Studios, and talented choreographers from all over California (representing companies such as Kaba Modern Legacy, EDSF, The Lost Kids, and The Company, as well as the Funkbrella itself) are coming together to help raise money to help the families and victims of the Haiti natural disaster.

On Saturday February 13th, 2010 (Valentine’s Day weekend), come support this hip-hop dance workshop presented by Funkbrella and City Dance entitled “LOVE FOR HAITI”.  All choreographers are donating their time and energy for the cause. See below for more info, and spread the word and SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR HAITI!

“LOVE FOR HAITI”
A hip-hop dance fundraiser workshop
*100% of profits will go towards Haiti disaster relief!

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=323721005109

When: Valentine’s Day weekend – Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Where: City Dance, 10 Colton St (Enter on Brady), SF
Time: Registration starts at 1:30pm; Class from 2-7:30pm

Price: $25 for all four classes or $8/class

Featured Classes:
*Please note the change in class schedule!!!

Class 1 @ 2pm – RJ Kool Raul (Supreme Soul)
Class 2 @ 3:20pm – David King & Lili Gregory (Groove Against the Machine/EDSF)
Class 3 @ 4:40pm – Emerson Aquino & Julio Morales (Funkbrella/Lost Kids)
Class 4 @ 6pm – Cio Malonzo (Kaba Legacy) *Choreo by Cio & Clarizcel
*All choreographers are donating their time to help raise money for the cause!

Live performance by Funksters!

Workshop Sponsors:
Funkbrella Dance Company
City Dance

www.funkbrella.com
www.citydance.org