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- From guitar to magic tricks to break dancing teens turning to …
- 5 top spring break spots for LI college students
- Students launch own dance project
- Dancing’s Shawn Johnson Says She’s Never Shaken Her Hips
- Activities aplenty in Quinte to keep kids busy March break
- Children’s programs abound for a spring break staycation
- Best Bets
From guitar to magic tricks to break dancing teens turning to …
Fort Worth Star Telegram
Solomon and Grace Lee of Little Neck Queens had no idea their 13-year-old son Solomon Jr. was practicing dance moves like the pop and lock and the moonwalk in his room. Solomon logged onto YouTube and his bedroom became his dance studio. Solomon said he and several of his friends all learned how to break dance solely from the Internet. “There was nothing else that I could use to learn how to break dance” he said. Some teenagers are going from being the student to the teacher. Will Liu 18 a senior in Ann Arbor Mich.
5 top spring break spots for LI college students
Newsday
ACAPULCYou’ll find spring breakers mostly along the Costera the main coastal road which is lined with hotels night clubs bars and restaurants. Acapulco is famous for its night life particularly its discos (dance clubs). These are big places with somewhat steep cover charges but that usually includes drinks. Most famous is Palladium capacity 2500. Also popular: El Alebrije and Disco Beach.
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Students launch own dance project
BBC News
The students at Prestatyn High School in Denbighshire set up Shooting Stars after research for their business studies found a gap in the market. Children will be offered free street dancing sessions which are a modern mix of break dancing and hip hop. Tammina Khan 18 said: “Round here there’s nothing for children to do that doesn’t cost anything. She said: “It costs a lot of money to go to lessons but what everyone forgets is the costumes and equipment on top of that. Stephanie Chappell also 18 said market research they conducted for their business studies found there was a demand for free activities for young people in the area.
Dancing’s Shawn Johnson Says She’s Never Shaken Her Hips
People Magazine
“I was shaking I was starting to forget the dance” she tells PEPLE. “Then we went out on the floor and those things went away and I had a great time. ”Taking a break from gymnastics Johnson is still getting accolades for her sportsmanship. She learned Tuesday that she was nominated for the sports world’s scar-equivalent — the prestigious Sullivan Award which goes to outstanding amateur athletes who also demonstrate strong moral character. Past recipients include Peyton Manning Bruce Jenner and Michelle Kwan. Johnson is currently the leading online vote-getter for the award which will be announced on April 15 in New York City.
Activities aplenty in Quinte to keep kids busy March break
Belleville Intelligencer
To register please call 613-392- 2811 ext. * March break dance camp takes place at the Ireland Academy of Dance and Performing Arts at 444 Dundas St. Belleville ages four and up. Students will participate in various styles of dance make crafts and play games.
Children’s programs abound for a spring break staycation
The Tennessean
) Spring Break Camp March 1620. The camp offers an organized and diverse program for students in fourth through seventh grades. Included will be TCAP preparation in math and language arts discovery science labs sports intramurals dance and art. Camp fees are $85 with an additional $15 for before and after care. Registration required. To register call Dawn Crawford at 615-262-6688 ext.
Best Bets
Denver Post
You wouldn’t know it from the generic-sounding name but Denver Dance Festival 2009 could be the freshest most diverse dance offering of the year. Spearheaded by Denver hip-hop and break-dance boosters Motion Underground the event features hip-hop jazz and modern companies that have supplied dancers for “So You Think You Can Dance” “America’s Best Dance Crew” and other shows. Includes Mad Monkey Project Schiff Dance Collective BreakEFX True to Form RockStarz and others. Today-Sunday at the New Denver Civic Theatre 721 Santa Fe Drive.