Barrie Dance Studio

www.carbonated.tv It’s hard not to be mesmerized by Rick Malambri the star of Step Up 3D. With a towering 6-foot-2 figure and a well shaved look to make any lady weak in the knees, Rick Malambri is on top of his game, starring in the film franchise known to upstart the careers of Hollywood newcomers like Channing Tatum. As Rick relishes in the success of Step Up 3D, Carbonated TV sits down for a chat with the star who’s dancing in and out of life’s many complicated dimensions. The stars of the Step Up franchise usually come from an extensive background. The immense talent and formal dance training of each cast member is presented within the first five minutes of the film; however, Rick Malambri reveals his background was in acting when joining the film. According to Malambri, the film franchise wanted to evolve into a more mature storyline which demanded Malambri’s character to be the designated leader rather than the head dancer. Naturally, more character development was needed rather than dancing expertise. But the experience he does bring comes from being a lifelong self-learner. Malambri would watch dance videos online with friends and then breakdance in the streets. Step Up 3D Cast: Rick Malambri, Adam G. Sevani, Sharni Vinson, Alyson Stoner, Keith Stallworth, Kendra Andrews, Stephen “Twitch” Boss, Joe Slaughter

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We caught up with Chuck Brown to learn more about the Reno Dance Sensation April 15-18, 2010. This year there’s a Beginning Bootcamp and even ways Allstars and Champions can improve their dance. Chuck also gives a insights to the European dance invasion and a sleeping schedule tip. Check it out, there are three parts. This is part 1, be sure to watch all three.

We caught up with Advanced West Coast Swing Dancer and Clinical Psychologist, Milena Esherick after her workshop “The Mental Side of Dance: Strategies To Improve Performance” at CapSwing. Milena has some incredible methods to improve your dance. She’ll touch on them briefly here, but be sure to go to GottaLottaDance.com for her full presentation.

MEET TOKYO TOKYO has a very unique induction into dance as he was not introduced to dance till he was a Senior in high school. Tokyo grew up in the martial arts and began training at age 5. By the age of 15 he attained several black belts and studied intensively in Shotokan Karate, Hwa Rang Do, Tae Kwon Do, Bagua, Ninjitsu, Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Muay Thai, Boxing and MMA (Cage Fighting). By age 16 he was Head Instructor of what was considered by many to be one of the most successful competitive martial arts school in Hawaii. At age 17, just a few months shy of making a professional career out of MMA (mixed martial arts/cage fighting), Tokyo discovered dance and his life changed drastically. Since leaving the fighting world and entering the dance world, Tokyo has been fortunate enough to have done master classes and choreography for many studios, companies, casinos and colleges, most notably the prestigious Juilliard School and Point Park University. Due to Tokyo’s background in martial arts his approach to dance movement and teaching dance is very unique and has been received and loved by many. Other than teaching/choreographing Tokyo recently concluded his position as Co-Director of one of the largest dance competitions in the industry, Hall Of Fame Dance Challenge and is looking forward to progressing with his teaching and choreography. Tokyo is excited to be able to give back so much of what he has been given in life through the art of dance!!! LINKS …