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Dance matrix 12-4-07

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:42:24 -0700

Team,

This is a new dance matrix reflecting the changes and updates in personnel etc. This is by no meanse the "set in stone" version. It will adjust as needs present themselves. Although as the dances are set, changes will reduce.

Some highlights: Donna, Alice, and Angelica have been removed, Lynn and Dan have been added. The "Act 1 recap" has been removed in favor of a one couple solo. (Thanks for taking that on!!) the Hip Hop number has been removed as well.

Please look it over and be sure that you have (or have not) been effected.

My best to you all,
-Mike

Showcase dance matrix 11-13-07

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:23:06 -0700

Team,

Here is the latest dance matrix. Please look it over, and understand it. If you have questions don't hesitate to call or email me.

Great work so far!!

-Mike

Showcase dance matrix

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 22:06:57 -0700

I am proud to present the dance matrix for our 2008 showcase "Take the Floor & Dance". It is an attached excel spreadsheet. Following are somethings to consider when you look at it.

1) This is a two sheet workbook. The first sheet is the matrix showing the dances and descriptions of each. The second sheet is the "who's in what" showing who is selected to dance in each routine.

2) If there is question, comments, or concern about what you see please talk to Monique or myself. You were selected for these dances because we know you will be great.

3) Note the titles of the dances shown above. A schedule will be developed using dance abbreviations so note what the names are so when you look at the schedule.

4) I will bring hard copies to practice on October 24th.

5) As the process toward the show moves forward there are bound to be changes. We are still looking for men. The matrix will be updated when or if changes occur.

We're going to be great!!!

-Mike

Regionals Ad

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:21:41 -0700

This is the ad for the Regionals program.

Finally!

Fri, 04 May 2007 14:19:49 -0700

I would like to say that I have had a wonderful time working with all of you. Being on the team has brought me great happiness and many fantastic memories.

However, it's time for me to leave. I know I've told many of you about my situation and what I have dreamed of has finally come to pass.

I have a job offer in Malta as a Medical Sales Representative and I have turned in my resignation at my current job, effective 5/18. I hope to be flying out on the 22 or the 23rd of this month.

Thank you all for all of your kindness, caring, and support.

I will forever treasure the memories from being on the team.

And when we get a video of the last showcase...I'd like a visual memory too :P

Take care everyone. You'll always be remembered fondly.

FT Medley Music

Wed, 02 May 2007 15:26:12 -0700

This is the medley being developed on the Formation Team in first half of 2007.

Quest rehearsal and show schedule (4/28/2007)

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:02:58 -0700

Team,
The word has just come down for the evening schedule at Quest:

Rehearsal:
"Shark Swing" (formerly LBS) Call: 2:45 for a 3 - 3:30 rehearsal
Chicago Call: 3:15 for a 3:30 to 4pm rehearsal

Show:
Shark swing: Call 7:40 for an 8 pm go
Chicago: Call: 10pm for a 10:30 go

Thanks to all for making this happen.

Best regards,
Mike

Practice Announcement 2007-04-16

Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:53:15 -0700

Team,
I have completed the rehearsal schedule. Ken has attached it to this article (log in to see it).

For quick reference here is this week. Please note it is not normal, some need to be there earlier:

Weds:
7 to 8 Chicago
8 to 8:05 announcements
8:05 to 8:25 VW
8:25 to 9:25 FM
9:25 to 9:30 announcements
9:30 to 10:00 LBS

Sat:
4 - 5:30 All Chicago

Sunday:
4 to 5 FM
5 to 6 LBS

Please make a note of the Weds Schedule and get there at your call. Give me a call or email with any questions.

Mike

March Officer's Meeting Notes

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:25:17 -0700

Good Day Everyone,

For those that were at March's Officers Meeting, here are the minutes from that meeting to refresh your memory.

For those that weren't there, you are still free to look them over.

Chicago Medley

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:31:21 -0700

Chicago Medley is a six-couple standard/smooth routine developed for the Performance Team in 2006-2007. The music is a medley of excerpts from the musical Chicago, and contains quickstep, slow foxtrot, tango, and viennese waltz. This routine will make its debut in February 2007 at the Quest for the Best competition in Everett, WA, before going up to the Snowball Classic competition in Vancouver, B.C.

Chicago Tango & V. Waltz section Video clips

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 04:44:01 -0700

Here are a few of the video clips I have. These are the things we have been working on this weekend.
sorry a few of them are shakey, I was trying to do the move while recording.

Chicago Tango Line USA Dance Seattle
Hey jeff you were right it was choreographed with the right hand.

Chicago Tango Fallaway USA Dance Seattle

Chicago Tango Step points USA Dance Seattle

Chicago Tango Wisks USA Dance Seattle

Chicago Tango end USA Dance Seattle

Chicago Viennese Waltz USA Dance Seattle
Keep watching because Monique corrects herself in the middle.

Chicago Foxtrot 2 underarm sway right side USA Dance Seattle
Ignore count on audio. Actual count is:
1234 - 56 - 78 - 22-34 - 5-678 - 32-3-4

Chicago Foxtrot 2 Grapevine kick right side USA Dance Seattle

Chicago Foxtrot 2 End right side USA Dance Seattle

News and Schedule

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:04:00 -0700

Team,

I finally put a schedule together for the next many weeks. Following is the schedule for Wednesday 1/10:

7 to 8:15 Chi
8:15 to 8:25 SD
8:25 to 8:35 - Announcements
8:35 - 8:45 LBS
8:45 to 10:00 VW

Thanks to all who attended our all team meeting on Sunday. We had some good conversation. Following are some highlights:

In order to maximize our Monique time we will start the PT team rehearsal right at 7pm (rather than hosting a group warm up). If the back room is available I will host a warm up at 6:52pm. It is up to us to use the time we have in the best possible way . . . Please be ready to dance right at 7pm.

We will all do our best to keep the rehearsals on track. Often we go long and compromise the FT time. (Starting on time will help with that)

NEW OPPORTUNITY: On March 17th & 18th the first annual King 5 Healthy living expo. The event is being held at the Qwest Field exhibition center. All day, both days. We will have multiple opportunities throughout both days to perform several times . . . . The schedule posted on the website is based on putting all our material out there. It is a fantastic opportunity, it will be highly advertised and will have TV coverage. Please check your calendar and come prepared to sign up at practice on Sunday.

We will re-start our team awards program: Quarterly we will award for perfect attendance and one person will be named most improved. Attendance winners will get a $15 Starbucks gift certificates, and most improved will be awarded a private lesson with a local area instructor of your choice.

So much fun all the time!!!!

Thanks to all,
-Mike Begley

A couple more video's

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:49:44 -0700

Practical Magic

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5133210466378578004

Minuet Dance

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1950204733620442531

Videos from Nov. 18, 2006: West Coast Dance Challenge, Redmond Marriott

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 12:55:59 -0700

Here are links to videos of the team performances from the West Coast Dance Challenge (the Nov. 18 event at Redmond Marriott). The footage was kindly provided by Karen. If you're unable to view these online because your internet connection is too slow, please let me know and I can make you a copy on CD.

Life Boat Swing
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1956207088429550514

Sirius Ritual
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5476820650765567910

Grease
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6954216556487102731

Meeting Notes from December Officers Meeting

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:14:34 -0700

Hello team members. We had an officers meeting on Sunday, for those that did not attend, here is what is in the minds of the officers.

Jeff