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PART III: The objectification of ART and the Death of CULTURE

Reflections by Bosque (c) 2009 If you like this article please consider joining the Spirituality & Art Group which is hosted by Bosque. Scroll down to Part III to read the newest addition or begin at the beginning to review the previous sections Introduction Dominant culture art is high brow art. What the hell is high highbrow art? Highbrow art is Art that meets the standards of an elite group of… Continue

Added by Bosque on November 8, 2009 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

Art Hop and Graduate Exhibitions Highlights

As promised, Cal's Blog at Grip Fast Artworks has been updated with photos of Jill Tisdale's grad work, Nature of Control along with other photographs of the local art scene. Remember next week, Leslie Batty will present her graduate exhibition at CSU Fresno. Prepare to be impressed. I also have intention to hit up the Nudes in November show in two weeks. Continue

Added by Christopher Adam Lessley on November 6, 2009 at 9:10am — No Comments

Folclorico Moderno is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Dannelle and Yolanda Ramirez, Rodriguez Folclorico Moderno's Biography: We are a mother and daughter duo. Performing music has been in our family for many generations. Our ancestors saw music as a form of expression. They fused their culture with the people they encountered on their journey through Spain and Mexico. The Gypsy mixed with the Spanish. Then our family moved to Mexico and fell in love with traditional Mexican music. We keep this traditio… Continue

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On Point is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Directors Name: Philip Garvin and Yer Yang On Point Biography: On Point Dance started in December 2006, dancing out of a two car garage. It is now a family of all races and ages, from all walks of live, who learned to adapt and love one another to achieve a common goal. In finding ourselves as a dance family, we fell in love with funk music and culture and have centered our focus on the funk styles popping and locking, while implementing both styles into modern hip h… Continue

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Danza is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Directors Name: Gladys Alvarez Danza Biography: Danza Latin Dance ensemble was born from the desire to display the latin culture and it’s immense gamma of dance genres. Danza aims to showcase the roots of latin dance with a major emphasis in Salsa. Our mission is to provide an honorable performance team that emits originality, high technique, and flavorful entertainment. Danza was established in June of 2008, major accomplishments include: Los Angeles International S… Continue

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Altered Modalities is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Directors Name: Martha Kelly-Fierro Altered Modalities Biography: Hailed from our Central Valley, Martha Kelly-Fierro has traveled the country and abroad choreographing, instructing, and showcasing her contemporary dance company. Her unique style of dance was nurtured by assisting and touring with such world renown choreographers as Mia Michaels (So You Think You Can Dance), Keith Clifton (The Edge Dance Studio-Hollywood), and Jeff Amsden (A Few Good Men Dancin’-Broa… Continue

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CITY PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY - November 7th

Directors Name: David Rosales and J P Christensen The City Performing Arts Academy Biography: The City Dance Company Established in 2003 ranges in ages from four to nineteen. They will perform 14 routines in all styles of dancing including ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap, and hip hop at the five competitions at various venues across the state this year. Dance Co. is an intensive program for intermediate to advanced dancers who choose to take their dance training to a more rigorous pre-professio… Continue

Added by Cris Mendoza-Howell on November 6, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Looking for people who want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in PEOPLE'S LIVES!

I have decided to bring my tribute to breast cancer survivors to the Central Valley and I need your help. I need people of all talents to help make this dream a reality. We can make a difference in people’s lives. If you can spare a little time in your schedule to help people realize that breast cancer can’t destroy the beauty that comes from within please contact me. Michael P. Hays michaelphays@edgescapes.com Continue

Added by Michael P. Hays on November 5, 2009 at 12:11pm — No Comments

Kings Dance Center is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Katie Heugly Kings Dance Center Biography: Kings Dance Center is in its 25th Anniversary Season. KDC first opened its doors in Lemoore in 1985 and then expanded to Hanford in 2002. Owner/Director, Katie Heugly has been a part of Kings Dance Center since the beginning. First as a dancer, then as a teacher, and now director. Kings Dance Center offers a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Latin, Ballroom, Tumbling… Continue

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University Dance Theatre is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Kenneth Balint University Dance Theatre Biography: Mr. Balint has worked professionally as a choreographer, dancer and dance educator throughout the US. He is currently an Associate Professor within the Theatre Arts Department at California State University, Fresno. His MFA is from Arizona State University where he was awarded the University Graduate Fellowship, the Regents Graduate Academic Fellowship and the Graduate Assistant Scholarship. He recei… Continue

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The 2nd Street Dancers is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Beth Zobian The 2nd Street Dancers Biography: The 2nd Street Dancers were founded in 1985 to enrich the performing arts in our community and to provide opportunities for dedicated dancers to participate in their art. The company of students from The Dancing School of Selma performs jazz and many other styles of dance all over the valley as well as internationally. In the summer of 2007 the group completed two very successful performances in Rome, It… Continue

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Range of (E)Motion Dance Company is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Directors Name: Kellie Townsend Range of (E)Motion Dance Company Biography: Range of (E)Motion Dance Company is a new modern & experimental dance group now performing in Fresno. The intentions of this group are to a) explore the dancer’s inner world as an integral part of improvisation and performance, b) create open fields of co-creative possibility with artists of other disciplines, and c) seek movement innovation through the use of diverse styles, techniques,… Continue

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DANCE XPRESS - November 7th

Director: Mikeisha Tresevant Dance Xpress Biography: Dance Xpress is an organization on the Campus of California State University, Fresno. This Dance Team was founded in Fall of 2008 by Mikeisha Tresevant, to enhance the students attractions to life on campus at CSUF. This Dance team is special because it does not focus on one culture of Dance. We consider ourselves a team that performs according to the Event. For example, for Cinco De Mayo we performed a piece that expressed the Mexican cultur… Continue

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DRUMAGIC PERFORMS NOVEMBER 7TH

Director: George Haley Drumagic Biography: Drumagic is a Fresno based drum group who believe in the importance of working with our youth. Our mission is to reseed the rich culture of Africa in the youth of America. We encourage youth to participate and explore with Drumming, Singing and Dancing while instilling the values and principles of community living. The Drumagic dancers are a young dance troupe from Los Angeles composed of Preteens and Teenagers. They believe that Drumming, Singing and… Continue

Added by Cris Mendoza-Howell on November 5, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

HM DANCE - November 7th

Director’s Name: Ms. Susan Vang HmDance Biography: Founded in 2007 in belief that Hmong Arts have a unique power to engage its youth and to motivate them towards excellence, HmDance provides the opportunity for Hmong dancers to actively engage themselves in choreography, fundraising, costume design and philanthropy. In July 2009, HmDance entered and earned first place at the Fresno Annual Water Festival Hmong Dance Competition. Upon their first win, HmDance was invited to perform for Mayer Ash… Continue

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Sorensen's ArtHop "Nudes in November" ... Eyes Only

Fresno's only all NUDES show is opening this ArtHop, 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Sorensen's Gallery. This is a juried show with cash prizes distributed. Come out and see what Art the judges have selected as Best of Show, First, second prizes in several categories. No prudes only nudes this Thursday 5-8 pm. The Gallery location is: 2223 S. Van Ness Ave. (Van Ness and Railroad, at the Fresno Arch) Fresno, CA 93721 Continue

Added by Chris M. Sorensen Studio on November 4, 2009 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

Prodigy Salsa Dance Company is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Directors Name: Idalia Reveles and Chris Cruz Prodigy Biography: Prodigy Salsa Dance Company was founded in 2008 by Idalia Reveles and is now directed by two very talented individuals; Chris Cruz and Idalia Reveles. Their mission is to create well rounded performers through disciplined physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. Becoming a member of Prodigy Salsa Dance Company will provide team members with the opportunity to enhance their dance technique and provide… Continue

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Rattananan is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Rattananan K. Moerdyk Rattananan Biography: My name is Rattananan K. Moerdyk. I was born in Thailand and am now a resident of Fresno. I'm an artist and I’ve been painting for 8 years. And I’ve been showing my artwork in many places. I’m also a member of my.fresnoarts.net. Besides my art, I also dance. I mix Thai dancing with modern foreign songs in my own style. Brief art history: Last year 2008: - My butterfly event at Long Beach - Pink Show - Ch… Continue

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Tanjora is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Lydia Fortner Tanjora Biography: Lydia has been bellydancing since 1998. Specializing in Tribal Fusion style bellydance since 2000. She is the director of Tanjora Tribal Bellydance, Tanjora Tribal Fire, Banat Tanjora Renaissance Guild, and Arabian Nights Bellydance Entertainment Agency, and teaches bellydance at the California Arts Academy of Fresno. She also has training in Egyptian and Turkish style bellydance, ballet, modern dance, music, and the… Continue

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DEcru is performing at the 2009 CVD Fest!!

Director's Name: Wayne Hurley Dance Empowerment Biography: D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment Inc. is a non-profit organization that utilizes Hip-Hop to keep kids in school, away from drugs, and away from the gangs and violence. D.A.N.C.E. Empowerment has been in existence for 10 years and has done shows all over the central valley. Contact Information: E-mail: contact@danceempowermentinc.com 2009 Central Valley Dance Festival Where:… Continue

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