Respect My Step

Respect My StepRespect My Step is a new social media network that expands the dance community to a global scale. It is a simple yet effective concept. Each dancer is asked to submit one minute of movement that expresses their unique voice, say their name and end with “Respect My Step”. All they ask is that you be creative with a camera in a imaginative location and move. It helps to watch the already existing videos, give them respect and then build upon the collection of work.

Enforced Arch founder, James Koroni recently submitted a video to Respect My Step which is currently featured on the front page. Check it out and if you like what you see simply click Respect My Step and show some support. Here’s the LINK!James Koroni, Respect My Step

Who started this project? About Respect My Step’s creative directors:

The idea began to brew when an unlikely duo of choreographer, Jermaine Browne, and technologist, Edgardo Burgos, began to discuss the future of dance as well as advancements in technology.

“I wanted to give dance a bigger voice.” said Jermaine. “Get it to a larger audience and put a name to the nameless faces who share a passion for dance. A place to bring everyone together.”

“Technology affects every sector in life and culture,” continued Edgardo, “so I started thinking about how the dance community was affected. How can technology embrace the dance community?”

Together, they learned about each others fields, discovered and explored possibilities to make their vision come true, and created the perfect synergy of technology and dance. With a name like Respect My Step – everyone can relate. Jermaine explains: “Peoples passions are a part of them and they shouldn’t be judged for what they enjoy to do. You are who you are and you should be respected for that.”

For more information visit Respect My Step!

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Sunsetboys by Notic Nastic – Official Video

Notic Nastic, SunsetboysJames Koroni & Tracey Katof, Creative Directors of Enforced Arch and KaKoNYC, were commissioned by recording artist Notic Nastic, along with video artist Joshua Katcher to create a music video for their latest single, Sunsetboys.

“The video is about a race of super intellegent alien women, who come to earth in hopes of impregnating the earth boys with hope, smarts and higher vision for the future. it’s an artsy take on the revolution in action!!”
- Notic Nastic

Sunsetboys Official Video HERE

Recording Artist – Notic Nastic
Video Director – Joshua Katcher
Choreographers & Producers – James Koroni, Tracey Katof
Dancers – Charles Alexis Desgagnes, Christopher Nolen, James Koroni, Julio Hugo Penagos, Katherine Roarty, Keshia Robinson, Lauren Cox, Tracey Katof
Womens’ apparel – Ruffeo Hearts Lil Snotty
Mens’ shoes – Brave GentleMan
Womens’ shoes – Cri De Coeur and Novacas, courtesy of Mooshoes

 

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MOVE For KIDS

Broadway Dance Center is proud to be partnering up with Wellness in the Schools organization to get kids and family’s moving!

Wellness In Schools, Broadway Dance Center, Enforced ArchJoin them for these fabulous classes and support the strive for healthy living! Ages 10 and up. Wellness in the Schools inspires healthy eating, environmental awareness and fitness as a way of life for kids in New York City’s public schools. All proceeds of these two classes will go to the Wellness in the Schools organization.

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Katherine RoartyKatherine Roarty
Bas CONTEMPORARY JAZZ
Sat, 9-10:30 am
Jun 23

Jared JenkinsJared Jenkins
Bas HIP-HOP
Sat, 7:30-9 pm
June 30

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The Man Who Wasn’t There

The Man Who Wasn't There, Enforced Arch

Journeys are seldom undertaken voluntarily. Somehow we look up to find that we’ve been traveling with no clear direction or destination. We collide with others and imprint their experiences onto our own- we take on each other’s mannerisms, thoughts, points of view. Occasionally we are injured, and these experiences can teach us to withdraw, to retreat within ourselves for fear of rejection, inadequacy, sorrow. But if we take care, we can move through the world expanding, our spirits growing at every intersection of two souls, growing to include every joy and every sorrow, preserving through this expansion all that is essential in human experience.

-Jessica Myers

FT Collab presents: ‘The Man Who Wasn’t There’ at DIXON Place Thursday, June 21 8PM

Our creative process is a journey of it’s own and we invite you to join us! We will be updating our blog throughout our rehearsals and performance season which begins Next week! Here’s the link:

The Man Who Wasn’t There BLOG

The Man Who Wasn’t There Facebook Group

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ALLIANCE Art & Activism – Highlights

ALLIANCE Family

Dancers – Alexandra Shieron, Andy Allen, Charles-Alexis Desgagnés, James Koroni, Julio Hugo Penagos, Katherine Roarty, Keshia Robinson, Klara Beyeler, Lauren Cox, Rebecca Lloyd-Jones

Contributing Recording Artist – Amanda Lee, Clara Lofaro

Creative Directors & Choreographers – James Koroni, Tracey Katof

Costume Designer – Lui Konno *Please, Don’t Touch – Marlena Pavich

Lighting Designer – Amanda Clegg Lyon

Camera Operators – Joshua Katcher, Melissa Fornabaio

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Gay, Proud & Compassionate

John Bartlett, Gay, Proud, CompassionateEnforced Arch founder and Co-founder of KaKo NYC, James Koroni, is proud to model John Bartlett‘s Gay, Proud & Compassionate tank. Details:

In honor of Gay Pride Month, we are proud to present this Limited Edition “John Bartlett Gay, Proud and Compassionate” Tank. This super soft cotton tank features our signature “Tiny Tim” Logo in rainbow foil (a throwback to the great graphic tees from the late 80′s/Early 90′s.) While these tanks are certainly fun and fabulous – they are more than a cool and colorful way to show your pride this year; with 10% of the proceeds donated directly to The Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, they also highlight another part of our strong and powerful community that is often overlooked – our compassion.

You might also notice this tank was not shot on a model, but an actual member of our community – who is not only proud to be gay, proud to express his love, and proud to be an individual – but also proud to be compassionate and make a difference in the lives of animals – a class of creatures that we so often forget about in today’s political atmosphere.

HAVE A HAPPY PRIDE!

Click HERE to get yourself a Gay, Proud & Compassionate Tee or Tank by John Bartlett!

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Burlesque Without Borders

Bettin May, Burlesque Without Borders

Bombshell Bettina May is making an appearance in ‘Burlesque Without Borders’.  Details for the above performances are listed below.

May 24: Washington, DC – *Burlesque Without Borders* at Red Palace, 1212 H St NE. An all international cast of burlesque with Canadian Cutie Bettina May, Finland’s LouLou D’vil, and Spanish Siren Medianoche, with host Albert Cadabra. Doors 8:30, show at 9pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Click here for advance tickets!
May 25: Wilmington, DE – *Burlesque Without Borders* at MOJO 13, 1706 Philadelphia Pike. An all international cast of burlesque with Canadian Cutie Bettina May, Finland’s LouLou D’vil, and Spanish Siren Medianoche, with host Albert Cadabra. Doors at 8pm, show at 9:30pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door, available at MOJO 13. Must be 21+.
May 26: West Chester, PA – *Burlesque Without Borders* at The Note, 142 E. Market Street. An all international cast of burlesque with Canadian Cutie Bettina May, Finland’s LouLou D’vil, and Spanish Siren Medianoche, with host Albert Cadabra. Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm. Tickets $10 advance, $12 at the door. Click here for advance tickets!

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The Man Who Wasn’t There

The Man Who Wasn't There, Enforced Arch

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Battie Bwoy Fi Dead!!!

Bulletyme, Dixon Place, Enforced ArchThe Dixon Place Presents: Battie Bwoy Fi Dead!!!

Get ready to laugh, cry, and think as Bulletyme The Artist takes you on a journey you will never forget. See life through the eyes of The Sissy, The DL Thug, and The Spiritual Guru. After surviving bouts with suicide, failure, and family tragedy, he created this show to remind the LGBT community why self love is the most important lesson one will ever learn.

Film and Photography – Prince Alexander Lutomirski
Artistic Design – Ronie Reives

The Dixon Place Lounge is open before, during, and after the show. Proceeds directly support Dixon Place’s artists and mission.

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‘MoonShoes’ 10% off

MooShoes, Macbeth, Enforced ArchHere’s a great opportunity to get yourself a good looking pair of sneakers for Hip Hop class and support an endangered species. I might get myself a pair of these good looking Hensley Sneakers from Macbeth Footwear (more from Macbeth). DETAILS:

Moon Bears, Enforced ArchGet your shop on for the bears with ‘MoonShoes’. On Saturday, May 12th 10% of all proceeds at MooShoes (online and in store) will go to Animals Asia and their work helping endangered moon bears.

Moon Shoes Facebook Event

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