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ajusticenetwork Winter 2012 Newsletter

splinterdance — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:28:00 +0000

ajusticenetwork Winter 2012 Newsletter

Plans and recaps of 2011-2012 for ajusticenetwork and Splinter Dance Company! Happy Reading!

~ SPLINTER AUDITIONS ~

splinterdance — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:50:26 +0000

Splinter is growing and will be holding AUDITIONS for more company members to fill new repertoire!

Looking for male and female dancers who are proficient at learning and performing various styles of dance. Strengths in hip hop or breakdance, contemporary or lyrical movement are encouraged. A strong desire to use dance as a tool for bringing social awareness to the community also required. Performances range from educational shows in schools across the U.S., to local corporate and private event entertainment and local community events.

Please email us at info@splinterdance.org to find out more, and to schedule an audition.

Splinter Monday Open Classes ~ January 2012 ~ Happy New Year!

splinterdance — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:46:50 +0000

~ Come join Splinter in January 2012 for Monday Open Class ~

@ RED Dance Co-op
89 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor
Pioneer Square, Seattle
(next door to Cafe Palomas and the Cigar Shop)

Street parking is available
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so that we can let everyone into the building and start on time.

January 2nd – Zumba (w/ Guest Teacher, Naghme)
comfortable workout clothes and sneakers with as little tread as possible
(dance sneakers work too)

7:30-8:30pm
$10 drop-in rate
Naghme currently teaches at Synergy Fitness Studio in Louisville, CO.

http://www.synergyfitnessonline.net

January 9th - Hip Hop/Breakdance w/ Justice
all levels
indoor, non-marking shoes only
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

January 16th - No Class – Go Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with a Service Project!

January 23rd - Hip Hop/Breakdance w/ Justice
all levels
indoor, non-marking shoes only
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

January 30th - Technique Brush-up w/ Robin
beginning/intermediate
socks, bare feet or ballet shoes
7:30-9pm
$10 drop in rate

More information can be found on our public online calendar: http://www.ajusticenetwork.org/productions-calendar.shtml, or email us at info@splinterdance.org.

Looking forward to moving with you!

warmest,
Robin and Justice

December Open Class Schedule

splinterdance — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:28:09 +0000

~ Come join Splinter in December for Monday Open Classes ~

@ RED Dance Co-op
89 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor
Pioneer Square, Seattle
(next door to Cafe Palomas and the Cigar Shop)

Street parking is available
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so that we can let everyone into the building and start on time.

December 5th – No class – we’re prepping for a Corporate gig!

December 12th – Class Canceled!

December 19th – Hip Hop/Breakdance (w/ Justice)
indoor, non-marking shoes only
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

December 26th – No class due to the Holidays – enjoy your Vacation or Staycation!

More information can be found on our public online calendar or email us at info@splinterdance.org.

Providence Health & Services; Christmas Carnival Performance

splinterdance — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:09:29 +0000

Providence Health & Services, Christmas Carnival “is a free admission event open to the community to come to The Westin Seattle Ballroom where you will preview FIFTEEN elaborately designer decorated Christmas trees and to participate in some holiday fun and folly. Families all over Puget Sound have made this event part of their holiday tradition….”

For event info, click here!

Splinter will be performing one Hip hop piece around 6pm AND 7pm.
Free and open to the public! Family Friendly!

Where: The Westin Seattle Ballroom
When: Monday, November 28, 2011
Time: 12 pm – 8 pm

November Open Classes w/ Splinter

splinterdance — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:22 +0000

~ Come join Splinter in November for Monday Open Classes ~

@ RED Dance Co-op
89 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor
Pioneer Square, Seattle
(next door to Cafe Palomas and the Cigar Shop)

Street parking is available
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so that we can let everyone into the building and start on time.

November 7th – Hip Hop/Breakdance (w/ Justice)
indoor, non-marking shoes only
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

November 14th - Hip Hop/Breakdance (w/ Justice)
indoor, non-marking shoes only
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

November 21st - Beginning/Intermediate Lyrical Technique (w/ Amanda & Robin)
socks, bare feet or ballet shoes
7:30-9pm
$10 drop in rate

No Class on the 28th, but come watch Splinter perform at the Family Affair Treeview! Free and open to the public, Splinter will perform at 6pm, at the Westin Hotel, Seattle.

More information can be found on our public online calendar: http://www.ajusticenetwork.org/productions-calendar.shtml, or email us at info@splinterdance.org.

Looking forward to moving with you!

warmest,
Robin and Justice

September Open Classes

splinterdance — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:56:20 +0000

~ Come join Splinter in September for Monday Open Classes ~

@ RED Dance Co-op
89 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor
Pioneer Square, Seattle
(next door to Cafe Palomas and the Cigar Shop)

Street parking is available
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so that we can let everyone into the building and start on time.

Sept 5th - Ballet/Contemporary w/ Amanda
bare feet, socks, or ballet shoes
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

Sept. 19th - Restorative Yoga w/ Alex
please bring a mat and water
7:30-9pm
$15 drop in rate

Sept. 26th - Hip Hop/Breakdance (w/ Justice)
indoor, non-marking shoes only
7:30-9pm
$12 drop in rate

No Classes in October as Splinter will be busy getting ready for Halloween!

More information can be found on our public online calendar: http://www.ajusticenetwork.org/productions-calendar.shtml, or email us at info@splinterdance.org.

Looking forward to moving with you!

warmest,
Robin and Justice

Beacon Rocks – Sunday August 28th

splinterdance — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:08:49 +0000

Come out and celebrate the summer at the 2011 Lander Festival Street event, Beacon Rocks! Splinter will be performing at 4:45pm – after the Street Festival Dedication by Seattle’s Mayor Mike McGinn!

This event features the renaming ceremony where the “Lander Festival Street” (the first and only Festival Street in Seattle so far) will officially become the Roberto Maestas Festival Street, with words from representatives from El Centro de la Raza, the Mayor of Seattle and more! Plus the usual lineup of performers, food, and family fun that are part of every “Beacon Rocks!” event.

Clothing Exchange: bring your gently used clothing, sort them onto the tables provided, Shop for free and take home some new to you treasures!

http://www.rockitspace.org/beacon-rocks.html

Welcome new Splinters!!!

splinterdance — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:34:03 +0000

A huge and happy WELCOME to our newest members of Splinter! Increasing our cast to 14 strong, we are excited to bring Denise, Amanda, Emi and Russ into the family! Lots to do – can’t wait to get in the studio with the whole crew!

TEDxOverlake “Wars” and Hip-hop Dance Videos online!

splinterdance — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:32:15 +0000

“Wars” : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjifFiLPjlg&feature=youtu.be

Hip-hop: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSBN7smDCJw&feature=related

choreography by Justice Beitzel

“Wars” Dancers: Thomas Glass, Nasim Simmons, Justice Beitzel

Hip hop dancers: Justice Beitzel, Robin Campbell, Thomas Glass, Molly Hiatt, Tameka Lampkin, Nasim Simmons