The News Review:
- Her big break: Teenager Nikki Blonsky happily fit the ‘Hairspray&#…
- ‘Break Up Notebook’ exhibits a lot of heart
- Special report: Ibiza’s failing drug clampdown
- … of Sa Dingding ‘” First Chinese Singer/Songwriter to Break…
- Sixteen Finalists Revealed For DanceX
Her big break: Teenager Nikki Blonsky happily fit the ‘Hairspray&#…
Free with registration – Sacramento Bee – AccessMyLibrary.com – Jul 16, 2007
“And then all of a sudden I saw her looking in the mirror. ‘She has a waist! Call an emergency session! Nikki’s got a waist!’ ” The problem was that Blonsky plays teenager Tracy Turnblad in the new movie “Hairspray” (opening Friday in Sacramento) and Tracy is supposed to be plump. “I didn’t want her to be ‘Hollywood heavy’ ” Shankman says. “I needed her to be round and curvy like Ricki Lake was in the first ‘Hairspray.
‘Break Up Notebook’ exhibits a lot of heart
San Diego Union Tribune – Jul 16, 2007
org “The Break Up Notebook: The Lesbian Musical” written by Patricia Cotter and Lori Scarlett chronicles the post-breakup life of a 33-year-old lesbian Helen. Through her relationships with a butch femme couple her protective gay co-worker her homophobic mother and a slew of awkward dates she slowly begins to recover and eventually finds herself. The musical was adapted from the play “The Break Up Notebook” and premiered in Los Angeles in 2005 with much success. The show won the 2006 vation Award for best world-premiere musical the L. Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical Score and six Garland awards. It is worth all the accolades… ” Burns commits fully to the part of Casey giving Helen a wild lap dance. Her intensity in spite of the ridiculous seduction has the audience roaring. The script and lyrics are the musical's strength though the music itself sometimes falls flat. The melodies tend to be bland and group harmonies lack originality. The campy choreography by Christine Kellogg is contradictory to the tone of the musical detracting from the songs' intimacy and truthfulness.
Special report: Ibiza’s failing drug clampdown
Telegraph.co.uk – Jul 16, 2007
“It wouldn’t be Ibiza without the drugs” said a 21-year-old woman from Liverpool who was holidaying on the island for the third consecutive summer. “It’s all about the music the dancing and the pills. ” Her friend took a break from the dance floor. “Getting drugs is as easy as buying a drink at the bar but quite a bit cheaper” she said. In stark contrast to the cost of a pill the effects of which last several hours a small bottle of beer sets the customer back 12 euros. The controversial sale of “laughing gas” is officially promoted at many of the venues where a “hit” can be bought over the counter for five euros. And for those with more money to burn a gramme of cocaine can be procured easily from dealers in some clubs for around 50 euros.
… of Sa Dingding ‘” First Chinese Singer/Songwriter to Break…
fuerteventuradigital.com – Jul 16, 2007
Anyone who signs up for the mailing list on this website to be notified of future news and events will be able to receive the Full Phatt version of ‘Alive’ for free. Full Phatt has worked with many major artists including Usher utkast and Christina Aguilera. Known as ‘The Best Dance Music Singer’ in her native China Sa Dingding is a unique and hugely talented artist who combines different kinds of Eastern and Western music. The result is a powerful sophisticated and entirely appealing sound. The track ‘Alive’ for example contains Chinese Folk Music and Western electronica overlaid with her strong haunting voice that can be described as both pure and sexy. Sa Dingding is signed to Universal records.
Sixteen Finalists Revealed For DanceX
Easier – Easier (press release) – Jul 16, 2007
It was only when she started to go prematurely grey that Claire realised she was pushing herself too hard and reduced the severity of her regime. A self-confessed workaholic Claire says she likes to have fun but is dedicated to achieving her goals. Daniel UppalDaniel 19 from Coventry began dancing four years ago when he saw a break dancing crew perform and set his heart on joining them. With no formal training he went on to win the 2004 Under 18 UK Freestyle Dance Competition. This led to him being awarded a full scholarship for a performing arts course at Bodyworks in Cambridge. Daniel auditioned for DanceX in London after his mum encouraged him to give it a go. Confident in his abilities he believes that success is a matter of “when” not “if” and is certain that one day he’ll make it.