amfAR kicked off its inaugural Dance2Cure dance challenge at Bardot at Avalon in West Hollywood on December 1, 2018 — World AIDS Day.
The event featured performances by Jussie Smollett, AlunaGeorge and Lion Babe and was hosted by Montana Tucker. The night concluded with a buzzing freestyle dance battle led by celebrity choreographers Tricia Miranda and Jason Samuels Smith. Notable guests who attended the Dance2Cure Kickoff included Victoria Justice, Chloe Lukasiak, Serayah and Jay Ellis.
The kickoff event launched a nationwide contest led by legendary choreographer and event chair, Frank Gatson, with the goal to engage thousands of aspiring dancers (18+) from across the country to raise funds for amfAR’s HIV cure research. Dancers will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the country’s hottest choreographers including Tricia Miranda, Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight and Jason Samuels Smith. Ultimately, dance crews will battle it out onstage in front of a panel...
The event featured performances by Jussie Smollett, AlunaGeorge and Lion Babe and was hosted by Montana Tucker. The night concluded with a buzzing freestyle dance battle led by celebrity choreographers Tricia Miranda and Jason Samuels Smith. Notable guests who attended the Dance2Cure Kickoff included Victoria Justice, Chloe Lukasiak, Serayah and Jay Ellis.
The kickoff event launched a nationwide contest led by legendary choreographer and event chair, Frank Gatson, with the goal to engage thousands of aspiring dancers (18+) from across the country to raise funds for amfAR’s HIV cure research. Dancers will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the country’s hottest choreographers including Tricia Miranda, Chris Grant, JaQuel Knight and Jason Samuels Smith. Ultimately, dance crews will battle it out onstage in front of a panel...
- 12/14/2018
- Look to the Stars
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ahf), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization, partnered with Debbie Allen, to host “Keeping the Promise – 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance,” a free, star-studded event, which took place at the historic Apollo Theater on this past Friday, November 30th.
“As Ahf continues its global mission to provide cutting-edge medical care to those living with HIV and AIDS regardless of their ability to pay, the World AIDS Day event at the Apollo recognized a momentous milestone for Ahf: as we now have over one million lives in care!” said Michael Weinstein, President of Ahf. "As part of the evening, we were pleased to also honor, recognize and celebrate the exemplary work of icon, Debbie Allen, who throughout her career has been a strong and steadfast voice in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Ms. Allen was presented Ahf’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award,...
“As Ahf continues its global mission to provide cutting-edge medical care to those living with HIV and AIDS regardless of their ability to pay, the World AIDS Day event at the Apollo recognized a momentous milestone for Ahf: as we now have over one million lives in care!” said Michael Weinstein, President of Ahf. "As part of the evening, we were pleased to also honor, recognize and celebrate the exemplary work of icon, Debbie Allen, who throughout her career has been a strong and steadfast voice in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Ms. Allen was presented Ahf’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award,...
- 12/6/2018
- Look to the Stars
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ahf), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (Dada), to host “Keeping the Promise – 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance,” a free, star-studded event taking place at the historic Apollo Theater on Friday, November 30th.
“As Ahf continues its global mission to provide cutting-edge medical care to those living with HIV and AIDS regardless of their ability to pay, the World AIDS Day event at the Apollo will recognize a momentous milestone for Ahf: as of a few weeks ago, we now have over one million lives in care!,” said Michael Weinstein, President of Ahf. "As part of the evening, we are also honored to recognize and celebrate the exemplary work of icon, Debbie Allen, who throughout her career has been a strong and steadfast voice in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
“As Ahf continues its global mission to provide cutting-edge medical care to those living with HIV and AIDS regardless of their ability to pay, the World AIDS Day event at the Apollo will recognize a momentous milestone for Ahf: as of a few weeks ago, we now have over one million lives in care!,” said Michael Weinstein, President of Ahf. "As part of the evening, we are also honored to recognize and celebrate the exemplary work of icon, Debbie Allen, who throughout her career has been a strong and steadfast voice in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
- 11/21/2018
- Look to the Stars
The Princess Grace Foundation-usa (Pgf-usa) is proud to announce that filmmaker James Cameron will accept the distinguished Prince Rainier III Award for his outstanding contributions to the arts and his exemplary give-back.
Mr. Cameron will be honored at the Princess Grace Awards Gala in Beverly Hills on October 25, 2017. The Foundation will also introduce the Stephen Hillenburg Animation Scholarship, a gift awarded annually in support of emerging animators in the film category. The evening will include a special dance performance by past Princess Grace Award winners Michelle Dorrance, Jason Samuels Smith, and Joseph Wiggan.
The 2017 Princess Grace Awards Gala celebrates the Foundation’s 35th Anniversary and continues the legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, who helped emerging artists pursue their artistic goals during Her lifetime. In total, the Foundation is awarding over $1 million to artists in theater, dance, and film. In the presence of Their Serene Highnesses The Prince and The Princess of Monaco,...
Mr. Cameron will be honored at the Princess Grace Awards Gala in Beverly Hills on October 25, 2017. The Foundation will also introduce the Stephen Hillenburg Animation Scholarship, a gift awarded annually in support of emerging animators in the film category. The evening will include a special dance performance by past Princess Grace Award winners Michelle Dorrance, Jason Samuels Smith, and Joseph Wiggan.
The 2017 Princess Grace Awards Gala celebrates the Foundation’s 35th Anniversary and continues the legacy of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, who helped emerging artists pursue their artistic goals during Her lifetime. In total, the Foundation is awarding over $1 million to artists in theater, dance, and film. In the presence of Their Serene Highnesses The Prince and The Princess of Monaco,...
- 9/21/2017
- Look to the Stars
Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron will receive the Prince Rainier III Award from the Princess Grace Foundation-usa on Oct. 25 in Beverly Hills.
Cameron will be honored at the Princess Grace Awards Gala, which will introduce the Stephen Hillenburg Animation Scholarship for young, emerging animators in film. The evening also will include a special dance performance by past Princess Grace Award winners Michelle Dorrance, Jason Samuels Smith and Joseph Wiggan.
The Prince Rainier III Award recognizes renowned leaders in the arts whose achievements are coupled with demonstrated service to their communities. Cameron, who has directed the two highest-grossing films of all...
Cameron will be honored at the Princess Grace Awards Gala, which will introduce the Stephen Hillenburg Animation Scholarship for young, emerging animators in film. The evening also will include a special dance performance by past Princess Grace Award winners Michelle Dorrance, Jason Samuels Smith and Joseph Wiggan.
The Prince Rainier III Award recognizes renowned leaders in the arts whose achievements are coupled with demonstrated service to their communities. Cameron, who has directed the two highest-grossing films of all...
- 9/11/2017
- by Patrick Shanley
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rolex presents Career Transition For Dancers' 30th Anniversary Pearl Jubilee A Star-studded Retrospective on Monday, September 28, at 700 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street btwn. 6 amp 7 Aves NYC followed by 'Supper With The Stars' at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York. Some of the talent and performances for the evening are 'All That Jazz' from Chicago with Bebe Neuwirth American Ballet Theatre Arthur Murray Dance Center, Columbus Circle Big Apple Circus Jazz Roots Dance Company Joffrey Ballet Concert Group National Dance Institute New York Song amp Dance Company Parsons Dance Jason Samuels Smith and others.
- 4/8/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Anthony Mackie steps into a new role this month as host of the 6th season of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange - the documentary series showcasing contemporary life and culture from across the African diaspora, which kicked off with Bobbito García and Kevin Couliau's basketball doc Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC, co-presented by Latino Public Broadcasting, on January 13. Other subjects that will be on the menu this season include the dynamic collaboration between American and Indian dance masters, Kathak guru Pandit Chitresh Das and tap dance star Jason Samuels Smith, in the documentary Upaj: Improvise by Hoku Uchiyama, co-presented...
- 1/27/2014
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Anthony Mackie steps into a new role this January as host of the 6th season of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange - the documentary series showcasing contemporary life and culture from across the African diaspora, which kicks off with Bobbito García and Kevin Couliau's basketball doc Doin' It in the Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC, co-presented by Latino Public Broadcasting, on January 13. Other subjects that will be on the menu this season include the dynamic collaboration between American and Indian dance masters, Kathak guru Pandit Chitresh Das and tap dance star Jason Samuels Smith, in the documentary Upaj: Improvise by Hoku Uchiyama, co-presented...
- 12/27/2013
- by Natasha Greeves
- ShadowAndAct
Nicole Scherzinger and Jason Samuels Smith will perform on next week's So You Think You Can Dance. X Factor judge Scherzinger and tap dancer/choreographer Samuels Smith will appear during the Thursday night results show on Fox. So You Think You Can Dance said goodbye to another two dancers this week, leaving just 12 contestants in the running to be named America's Favorite Dancer for the eighth season. Florence and the Machine and the Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet were the performers on this week's results show. Lmfao and Keri Hilson have also performed on the So You Think You Can Dance stage this season. Scherzinger will make her debut as an X Factor judge in the first season (more)...
- 7/8/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
So You Think You Can Dance sees Nicole Scherzinger and Jason Samuels Smith performing on the next results show on Thursday, July 14 Celebrate .National Dance Day. Saturday, July 30 With Three New Dance Routines at Fox.com/dance Finalists Ashley Rich, 22, a contemporary dancer from Antioch, CA; and Chris Koehl, 21, a hip hop dancer from Garland, TX, were eliminated tonight on So You Think You Can Dance. The three couples who received the fewest votes tonight were: Chris Koehl and Ashley Rich; Tadd Gadduang and Jordan Casanova; and Ryan Ramirez and Ricky Jaime. Judges Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy, along with choreographer Travis Wall, asked the six finalists to perform solo routines and then eliminated Rich and Koehl. Tonight...
- 7/8/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
USA Network was one of the firsts to hold a panel at the first day of San Diego Comic Con this year. "Burn Notice" kicked off the network's presentation at 1 P.M., revealing that a stand-alone movie will be created and centering on Bruce Campbell's Sam Axe.
USA exec Jeff Eastin said Campbell will be producing the "action-packed" TV movie which is made as a prequel explaining what happened to Axe and how he ended up retired and in Miami. "We learn a little more about the guy, and we get to see Sam Axe in action with guns. And I'm hoping you're Ok with this, but I'm thinking about putting a chainsaw in your hand," creator Matt Nix said to Campbell.
Nix also made use of the occasion to announce that this season's viewers can look forward to watching episodes that feature individual narrations from each character, Bruce,...
USA exec Jeff Eastin said Campbell will be producing the "action-packed" TV movie which is made as a prequel explaining what happened to Axe and how he ended up retired and in Miami. "We learn a little more about the guy, and we get to see Sam Axe in action with guns. And I'm hoping you're Ok with this, but I'm thinking about putting a chainsaw in your hand," creator Matt Nix said to Campbell.
Nix also made use of the occasion to announce that this season's viewers can look forward to watching episodes that feature individual narrations from each character, Bruce,...
- 7/23/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
“I spent the last six hours being duct-taped to James Roday and laying on asphalt. So that shows how my morning’s been going,” Dulé Hill says, laughing and apologizing for phoning EW a few minutes late on a recent lunch break. “But it’s all good. We have a good time.” Hill is definitely not complaining, not after getting to tap dance in tonight’s episode (USA, 10 p.m. Et) with his good friend Jason Samuels Smith, another vet of Broadway’s Bring in ‘Da Noise, Bring in ‘Da Funk. Gus (Hill) and Lassiter (Timothy Omundson) somehow end up in the same tap class,...
- 7/21/2010
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
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