So you think you can dance but can you make the team?

The Baltimore Raven’s cheerleading team auditions are being held this Saturday at the Downtown Athletic Club.  There are a lot of girls who fight for spots on professional dance/cheer teams each season.  So you think you can dance?  Well here’s how to make the team.

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Snow postpones Hall of Fame Dance Challenge

Hall of Fame Dance Challenge was canceled due to to the record-breaking snow storm that hit Maryland the weekend of Feb. 4-6.

It was called off the Thursday prior out of the safety of all of the dancers, teachers, judges that were traveling to the competition that was being held in Towson.

“I felt really bad [when the competition canceled] because we would’ve won,” youth competitor Veronica Ramirez said.

At only eight, Veronica’s confidence in her team and love of dance caused negative feelings toward the snow.  The storm started Friday and continued into Saturday making it impossible for the dancers to be able to compete.

This was the first time in nine years that the competition had to be postponed due to inclement weather.  However, Hall of Fame was able to book the same stage for a later date.

“It feels good to have time because we get to practice,” Ramirez said.

The snow gave the dancers  extra rehearsal time to prepare to hit the stage and be ajudicated.  Yet, a second storm came into town last Tuesday which kept schools and studios closed so the dancers haven’t been able to dance.

“I like that they get to practice more, but I honestly was looking forward to their performance,” mother Jenny Aries said.

While the competitors now have extra time it could also cause conflict for those that are headed to multiple competitions as Starpower Talent Competition will also be in Maryland.

Baltimore Dance Center, one of the competing studios, set out to participate in both Hall of Fame and Starpower but is now unable to because of this postponement.

The Towson competition is rescheduled for the weekend of March 26-28 at Goucher College.  The studios that are unable to make it for this date will be reimbursed in full.

What ever happened to when snow was a good thing?

567…it’s been way too long of a wait

I’m sorry to all those who have missed out on their daily fill of dance from me.  It’s been a busy month but I promise you many good things are ahead as this dance blog will now be continually updated again.

For all the local viewers out there, Hall of Fame Dance Challenge is hitting Goucher College Feb. 5-7.  I’m both very proud and nervous to say that my youth and teen competition team (Baltimore Dance Center) will be competing.  Swing by if you’re in the area or free.

Here’s the tentative schedule.  My younger ones will be performing on Saturday around 10:45a.m. and the older group will be performing around 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Stay tuned !

The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers hit So You Think You Can Dance

And man, were they good.  Check out the three guys at 1:43-insane!Web series to premeire next year directed by Jon M Chu.

Baltimore Dance Center Blog

Annoucement:

I will still be keeping this blog, however I have also created another blog strictly for my studio, Baltimore Dance Center.  While I touch base with the events at the studio on this blog, I will dig further on my new one.

Check the studio blog for upcoming events, the latest news, and multimedia of the dancers.

This one will remain a general dance blog on happenings in the media, in Baltimore, in whatever Katie Hopper’s mind comes up with sort of thing…ya get it?

Thanks everyone!

The Rockettes hit 1st Mariner Arena

Well it’s officially December which means a lot of fun holiday events will be happening this month.

I personally recommend going to see the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at 1st Mariner Arena this season.  I went last year, and I left there wanting to be a Rockette (after all I do fit the height requirement).

Wow a whole year later and I never pursued that, oh well.  You should still treat yourself and a loved one to see those who have turned their dream into reality by dancing with The Rockettes.

It’s a great show, family friendly, and really puts you in the holiday spirit.

There are still tickets to the afternoon and evening shows on Dec. 17.  Prices run from $25-$99 before the additional fees.

Choreography: “Pokerface”- Daughtry

A little something I just started working on…

Dancer & Choreographer: Katie Hopper (Me).

Song: “Pokerface” (Lady Gaga cover) by Daughtry.

Studio: Baltimore Dance Center.