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DANCERS EDGE TEACHER AND UNCG MFA CANDIDATE LINDSEY BRAMHAM HOWIE PRESENTS DANCE CONCERT The University of North Carolina at Greensboro’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present Lindsey Bramham Howie’s MFA Thesis concert entitled Under Control, February 24th and 25th at 8:00pm in the UNCG Dance Theater. The UNCG Dance Theater is located in the Health and Human Performance Building at the corner of Walker Avenue and Kenilworth streets, and parking is available in the Walker Parking Deck. General admission tickets are $12; student and senior citizen tickets are $9; and $6 for UNCG faculty and students. Tickets will be available in the lobby of the Dance Department beginning one hour before each performance, or you can contact the University Box Office at 336.334.4849. You may also order tickets HERE. Under Control features dancers Megen Burgess, Paige DeRosa, Ruth Gibbs, Abby Mathias, and Ashley Meeks. The concert consists of five different pieces with the ideas of control, manipulation, and power at its heart, and will also feature work by filmmaker Mandi Hart. The choreography can be described as dynamic and vigorous, balanced with Howie’s intrinsic sense of gentility. “Desperately Trying” features a soloist restlessly searching and grasping hold to some semblance of control. “Bound to You” is a duet which explores themes of authority, dominance, and dependence. The trio “Follow Me” is inspired by Howie’s relationship with her two sisters. “Sheltered” is a quartet created out of personal reflections generated in response to her father’s battle with leukemia. The performance closes with “Under Her Spell,” a lighthearted and sensual piece featuring all five dancers. Originally from Mechanicsville, Va., Howie earned a BFA in Performance with a concentration in jazz dance from East Carolina University in 2004. She performed and studied in Chicago until 2006, then moved to Winston Salem, and became a member of Sidelong Dance Company under the direction of Karla Coghill. Howie has been a guest jazz dance teacher at numerous universities in North and South Carolina. She currently teaches dance appreciation, beginning, intermediate, and advanced jazz courses at UNCG, along with classes at two local dance studios.

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DANCERS EDGE RECEIVES 2011 BEST OF WINSTON SALEM AWARD FROM THE U.S. COMMERCE ASSOCIATION Dancers Edge was selected for the 2011 Best of Winston-Salem Award in the Dance Companies category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies who have achieved exceptional success in their local community and business categories. These are companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2011 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners were determined based on information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties. The U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a New York City based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local businesses through public relations, marketing and advertising. The USCA recognizes the best local businesses in their community. The organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

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DANCERS EDGE PERFORMS AT THE FDC NATIONAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN DALLAS!

Dancers Edge was honored to be one of the elite dance studios from across the country and beyond to be invited to compete at the World Dance Series Championships August 5-6, 2011 in Dallas, TX. The studio was the ONLY North Carolina studio in attendance for the event, which was sponsored by the Federation of Dance Competitions. “We are so proud of the dancers and choreographer Justin Mann,” said Cathy-Lee Hambright Ward, the studio’s co-owner. “What an honor to be invited, attend and compete with the top studios from around the world!” The community and studio families supported the group and raised money for the dancer’s hotel accommodations and air fare to Dallas. The studio would like to thank the following people who donated to the group’s fundraising efforts: The Abbott family, the Banesse family, the Barr family, the Boose family, the Cain family, the Celik family, the Colvin family, the de jong family, the Hungate family, the Slappey family, the Spencer family, the Weyant family, the Williams family, Ashley Hambright, Buddy McSwain and The Phoenix Company, Dave Barr and McClain Barr & Associates. In addition, the following people donated directly to dancers in their fundraising efforts: The Bassett family, the Baugham Family, the Ennis Family, and Gary Alford. Thank you so much to the community - and to our dance families - for all your support!

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DANCERS EDGE WINS BIG AT NATIONAL DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS!

Dancers Edge recently took top honors at the Applause National Dance Championships in Charleston, SC. The studio won an impressive 8 National Championship Titles, with 53 of their routines placing in the Top Ten! They received 50 Platinum Placements and 23 High Gold Placements. Sue Ishige (Greensboro, NC), Moriah Butner (King, NC), Elliott Harrington (Waxhaw, NC), Kelly Spencer (Greensboro, NC), Rachel Johnson (Oak Ridge, NC), Imani Nelson (High Point, NC), Alyssa Williams (Winston-Salem, NC) and Samantha Stewart (Winston-Salem, NC) all received Scholarships to dance programs in Chicago and New York. “I am so proud of all of the dancers for their hard work and dedication,” said Director and co-owner Cathy-Lee Hambright Ward. “They danced their hearts out, and as we say in the dance industry ‘left it all on the stage.’ Thank you to the staff and families at Dancers Edge for making our National finals an amazing experience.”

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DANCERS EDGE PERFORMS ON FOX NEWS

Dancers Edge was recently invited to perform on High Point's FOX News affiliate WGHP.
One of our groups performed "Miss Invisible," a lyrical performance. Click HERE to watch the act!

Co-Owner and Artistic Director Cathy-Lee Hambright-Ward also provided some fun by giving the FOX8 News
Team - Cindy Farmer, Neill McNeill, and Meterologist Randy Jackson - their very own dance lesson! Click HERE.

DANCERS EDGE INVITED TO COMPETE AT FDC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Dancers Edge Routine Decisions, Decisions.       Choreography by Justin Mann. Dancers Edge was among an elite group of studios from across the country and Canada to be selected for the World Dance Championship Series August 5-6, 2011 in Dallas, TX. Thousands of studios from every corner of the United States and Canada competed at dance competitions sanctioned by the Federation of Dance Competitions this season to vie for a spot at the World Dance Championships. Routines had to place in the top overalls in at least two FDC competitions during the regional season to qualify, which narrowed the list to around 1,000 routines that were eligible. The routines were then ranked according to score, and the executive committee for the Federation of Dance Competitions voted to invite the TOP FIVE in each age division to go head to head at the World Dance Championship finals in August. Dancers Edge routine Decisions, Decisions was selected as one of those top five routines in the Senior Age division (ages 15-19) in the Southeast Region! “This is a huge honor that we truly did not expect,” said Christy Hambright-Carter, the studio’s co-owner. “We only competed at two FDC competitions, and really did not even expect to qualify, much less win a spot as a top studio. We are so proud of the dancers and Justin Mann – the choreographer for this piece.” The studio will hold several fundraisers to help the dancers reach their goal of being able to compete at the World Dance Championships finals.

	DANCERS EDGE PERFORMS AT THE ACC TOURNAMENT IN THE GREENSBORO COLISEUM Dance teams from Dancers Edge recently performed during halftime at the ACC Women's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum. The ACC Tournament opened this year in Greensboro, coinciding with the Grand Opening of the ACC Hall of Champions. Team dancers performed two hip hop routines during halftime.

DANCERS EDGE DANCER APPEARS ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW! Hip Hop dancer Jonathan Barnes - who has trained and competed with Dancers Edge for numerous years - appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show ("Ellen") Thursday, February 3, 2011. Congratulations Jon! Click HERE to See the News2 Story. Click HERE to see the video link from Ellen's Show.

DANCERS EDGE HOSTS DANCE WORKSHOP FEATURING POREOTICS MEMBERS JUSTIN "JET LI" VALLES AND CHARLES NGUYEN Dancers Edge hosted another Guest Artist Workshop on January 20th, 2011, featuring Justin "Jet Li" Valles and Charles Nguyen from Poreotics, the winning group on Season 5 of Randy Jackson's America's Best Dance Crew. Poreotics became famous for its "Popping Robotics" style of dance that took America by storm during Season 5 of the popular MTV show. Inspired by robots, they entertain with unexpected humor and incorporate a revolutionary and unique dance style. The crew blends different techniques into a distinctive, animated look, and their integration of humor and synchronicity makes each of their performances fiercely entertaining. To Learn More About Poreotics, Click HERE.

Dancers Edge Dancers performing the tap act "Pipes" on Paula Abdul's New CBS Show, "Live to Dance."

DANCERS EDGE "LIVES TO DANCE" ON CBS PRIMETIME DANCE SHOW Dancers Edge acapella tap routine on "pipes" (choreographed by David Mann) was honored to be one of a select few routines - out of thousands from across the country - to receive three gold stars and a stamp of approval from Paula Abdul, Travis Payne, and Kimberly Wyatt. Thanks to Live to Dance for an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! See the WFMY News Story HERE. Visit the official Live To Dance Page HERE.

JUSTIN BIEBER LEAD DANCER MARVIN MILLORA TEACHES MASTER CLASSES AT DANCERS EDGE Master Classes took place at our Kernersville Studio December 14, 2010 Justin Bieber was in Greensboro on December 15, 2010 to wow thousands of screaming fans … but a special guest brought "Bieber Fever" to the Dancers Edge studio a day early! Marvin Millora – lead dancer for Justin Bieber’s “My World” tour - was at Dancers Edge in Kernersville, NC on December 14th teaching Master Classes. In addition to showing eager Bieber fans the choreography from on-stage routines like "Somebody To Love," he thrilled students with stories from his experience on the road as well as sharing a few behind-the-scenes secrets in the world of Justin Bieber. The University of the Arts grad, who is also an alumnus of the Edge Performing Arts Center Scholarship Program in Hollywood, CA, has a long list of dance credits that includes performances for Nickelodeon, Disney, VH1, Coca Cola, Red Bull and Paramount. He's worked on TV shows including MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" and ABC's "Dance Machine." Millora has shared the stage with such artists as Britney Spears, Jesse McCartney, Nick Cannon and Clay Aiken, and the Cheetah Girls. Since starting his work with Bieber over a year ago, Millora has appeared on "The Today Show," "Saturday Night Live," "Late Show with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "The View," "The Oprah Winfrey Show", the MTV Video Music Awards, and recently filmed Justin Bieber’s new 3-D movie “Never Say Never” which will be in theatres in early 2011.

CATHY-LEE HAMBRIGHT WARD - Dance Teacher of the Year for the State of North Carolina! Dancers Edge owner and instructor, Cathy-Lee Hambright Ward, was awarded the 2010 Community Dance Educator of the Year for the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NCAAHPERD). The Dance Teacher of the Year Award is given to a dance educator who currently teaches within a dance studio, performing arts center, community arts program, and/or recreation program who demonstrates solid teaching skills that support the philosophy of dance education and exhibit leadership within the community where they live and work. The prestigious award was presented November 12, 2010 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston Salem, NC as part of the NCAAHPERD’s 63rd Annual Convention. Congratulations, Cathy-Lee... from the entire Dancers Edge Family!

CONGRATULATIONS to KENTRELL NEWTON and THE SWAGGER CREW!
BRINGIN' IT - ON DECK - AND ON MTV's AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW!


Click HERE for Additional Kentrell/Swagger Crew/America's Best Dance Crew Photos

Dancers Edge Hip Hop Instructor Kentrell Newton (far left) and the Swagger Crew appeared
on the popular MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew" as one of the Season 5 finalists!

THE WINSTON SALEM DASH CHOOSES DANCERS EDGE
AS THEIR OFFICIAL MINI DUGOUT DANCERS!
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Dancers Edge was proud to be selected for the 2010 Winston Salem Dash Mini-Dugout Dancers!
Featuring between-inning, family-friendly dance numbers, the performances offer our dancers
the opportunity to perform in front of as many as 7,000 people.
(Sometimes the DE Dads chip in, too!)

 

THE CAROLINA PANTHERS CHOOSE DANCERS EDGE
TO PERFORM AS THEIR EXCLUSIVE HALFTIME SHOW



Dancers Edge was honored to be chosen as the only dance studio ever to be asked
to be the exclusive halftime show for a Carolina Panthers NFL football game.

The studio performed the holiday-themed halftime show at the Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys
game December 22nd with the Carolina Panthers TopCat cheerleaders.

Nearly forty dancers from Dancers Edge practiced at the Bank of America Stadium in the weeks leading
up to the event, and got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform for the sold out crowd of more 72,000!

Dancers Edge was selected to receive the 2009 Best of Winston-Salem Award in the Dance
Studio & School category by the US Commerce Association for their exceptional success in
the local community and as a company that enhances the positive image of small business
through service to their customers and community.

ROCK STAR CHRIS DAUGHTRY VISITS THE EDGE!

Dancers Edge would like to thank Chris Daughtry and his beautiful family for taking time
to visit with Dancers Edge students and staff in Kernersville. Chris was kind enough to
sign some autographs, take some photos... and even sign our "graffiti wall"!
Thanks Chris!

Check out Chris' Extremely Cool Website HERE