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Monday, August 17, 2009

Popping and Locking at Break Dance Workshop

B-boys take to the floor in 4-day break dance instruction.

In the third break dance workshop of this summer held at Stories in Motion on Springfield Avenue, five young men energetically participated in learning the basics of headspinning, backspinning, hittin' and tickin' under the instruction of award-winning dancer/choreographer Anthony-Cave Harris, aka SOLO. With the goal of mastering the essential moves of break dancing and creating their own choreography, the boys performed their individual freestyle routines as well as group performances, encouraging each other while trying to expand their individual repertoire. Mr. Harris, or SOLO, has been a dancer and choreographer for the past ten years. He created the Envy Dance Group, a break dance, pop, hip-hop dance company that has been in existence…

Thursday, August 6, 2009

The Town Hall Dancers

The Inspirational Dance hijack the Township Committee meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 4 with the music of Michael Jackson and intricate choreography.

Video: Town Hall Dance Explosion!

A dance fight broke out at Town Hall this week.

Shortly before official business commenced at this week's Maplewood Township Committee meeting, representatives from Inspirational Dance on Springfield Avenue hijacked the proceedings—with dance!  The performance was a medley of Michael Jackson's songs and signature moves. Songs included "You are not Alone," "Man in the Mirror" and "Smooth Criminal."

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

PHOTOS: CHS Pre-Prom Party

Over students gather for photos before boarding their party bus for West Paterson.

A large group of students gathered at the home of graduating senior Mallory Sheer on Monday evening to take photos and pin corsages before boarding their party bus for Westmount Country Club in West Paterson.

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