Middle East Arts International presents
Midnight Heat
October 6, 2007 8 pm
Seattle Art Museum Auditorium

Spicy dances served up hot–
Featuring Jamileh and Midnight Mirage of Salt Lake City!

Tickets on sale now at Brown Paper Tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/17660

Performances by:
Jamileh and Midnight Mirage of Salt Lake City ~ Dahlia ~
Manon ~ Sabura ~ MEAI Dance Co. ~ Tango with Ilana Rubin
and Tony Fan ~ Lyrical Jazz by Mary Lou Sanelli and Mary Kay
Bisignano-Vadino ~ Salsa by Jim Chow ~ Samba Girasol

We get asked all the time about dance schools, and so we have added a Dance School Directory to our site. This is by no means a complete list and really is a work in progress, but hopefully it’s a good start to what we hope will be a useful resource to the community. If you have information about a school that isn’t listed here, feel free to submit the information to centerstagedance (at) qwest.net . The scope for this site will be limited to Western Washington, but it does include all types of dance. Thanks in advance for your input!

PNB has changed their dress code this year, and they are now requiring Mirella leotards in various colors and styles. Because this news came to us rather late, we have been trying our best to stock up on what PNB students will need for the fall. Overall, the availability has been pretty good, except for the Spruce leotards in the Pre-Teen, Adult Petite and Adult Small sizes. Unfortunately, these leotards will not be available until November. We have pleaded with Bloch, who owns Mirella, and various people at PNB have also pleaded with Bloch, but it just doesn’t sound like the production on these leotards can be accelerated. We spoke with Jody at PNB to see if we could come up with a Plan B because we understand that people don’t feel comfortable going to class without the proper attire. We did a color comparison and found that Reflextions hunter green is very similar to the Mirella Spruce. Although Reflextion’s short-sleeve leotard doesn’t have the same seaming as the Mirella 515 style, Jody mentioned that this would be an acceptable leotard for those who need the Spruce in the sizes that are on backorder.

I personally loved Lacey. She has so much personality, and I think her versatility is awesome. I do agree with many, though, that her solos were weak. That is understandable considering she has done very few in her lifetime – after all her background is in Latin and Swing. Overall, I am pleased that Sabra won. I wasn’t very impressed with her initially, but ultimately she proved to be just an outstanding dancer and performer.

The 10 top dancers will be coming to the Everett Events Center
November 28, 2007
Tickets are on sale now at:
So You Think You Can Dance Tour

Here is another performance by Lacey, this time with Pasha. This is a fabulous choreography by Dave Scott. I like how this dance isn’t just about moves but it has a storyline as well. Pasha and Lacey do a great job of getting into character.

Enjoy!

Centerstage recently started carrying the Mondor line, and one of the things that we are really excited about it their Wellness Tights. Considering that some of us practically live in our dance clothes, it is important to consider what we are putting next to our skin. What sets these super-soft tights apart is that the microfiber yarn is blended with Skintex, a highly sophisticated fabric ingredient which provides gentle care of your legs and feet.

Skintex combines the expertise and experience of micro-technology with the powers of nature. The ingredients are sourced from Mother Nature. Microcapsules are filled with natural based high grade care ingredients such as Vitamin E, Passion Fruit Oil, Monoi de Tahiti, and Squalane (derived from olive oil) which are released gradually onto the skin, ensuring a supply over many hours.

–Vitamin E: protects the skin from radicals and premature aging
–Squalane: balances moisture and fat content of skin
–Monoi de Tahiti: helps regeneration of skin cells
–Passion Fruit Oil: relaxes skin and makes skin more supple

If washed according to instructions, Skintex will last multiple washes. After 20 home launderings 48% of the active Skintex agents will remain, still providing the skin moisturizing properties. Microcapsules survive the wash and start working as soon as the item is worn and comes in contact with the skin.

Last year we started carrying the Dedicace pointe shoe by Merlet, and it quickly became one of our most popular styles. That is why we were very disappointed to receive the news this week that Merlet will no longer exporting their goods to the United States. They are selling out their stock here, and once it’s gone, it’s gone! We have stocked up on the Dedicace as best we could, but the supply is very limited. If this is your shoe, don’t wait to get your next pair. Stop by or give us a call, and we can let you know if we have what you need. If not, we might be able to assist you with finding another vendor here in the States who still has the size you need. These shoes are selling out fast, so don’t wait!

I love So You Think You Can Dance, and I really enjoyed Lacey and Danny’s performance last week. I thought they made a fabulous couple, and the choreography was great fun, too! In case you missed it, here it is: