BreaTHe

beyonD, an amazing new convention, has given me an opportunity to do something I have always dreamed.  This summer, July 28th to be exact, beyonD will debut their life-changing summer event "BreaTHe" in New Orleans. It is a week of training with a faculty that lives to inspire, and it ends in a show. A SHOW! I get to choreograph for a show.  

The idea of choreographing for the sole purpose of displaying the art of dance... that idea...I live for that. No Competition. No Judges scribbling on paper.
Just Dancing. And, that is my favorite thing in the world.

As the convention toured through the fall, 4 dancers were chosen from each city as finalists to star in the BreaTHe show. Online voting determines the winner.  This is where I need your help.  The voting session begins today, November 13th, and lasts through November 27th.  You can vote once per day.  I want to tell you who my favorite is, but I shouldn't. So, please go here: http://www.beyonddancelive.com/08winners.htm and view and vote.

Pick a good winner, for I am excited about this show.

Are there any kids out there that are finalists? If so, tell us why we should vote for you. Are you a good listener or a champion prize fighter? Or maybe you dance every minute of the day.... even in the grocery store.  Whatever it is, let us know.

bye.

thanks for listening.

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i voted for!

Ashley Robicheaux today. lots of good people though. maybe a new one tomorrow!!

ms. self

thank you for voting for people. it comes in handy sometimes you know? I think that one of the reasons you are such a great dancer is because you always notice what is great about other dancers. like, you are always noticing. and appreciating. and learning. cool of you.

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well...

you get what you give.

besides i know how hard i work...so its nice seeing the dedication and passion and love others have for the same thing i do. and you do. dance is amazing

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dancedancedance

Im one of the contestants for BeyonD! i need support from anyone and everyone willing to vote for me! just go to beyonddancelive.com and vote for Ashley Robicheaux

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbgWrxuf-Ac

robicheaux

i think i remember you from the new orleans convention. red hair with a t shirt? ha. It is so nice to see you on here letting people know about yourself. you are an absolutely amazing dancer. hope to see you soon.- emily

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thank you

kelsey self.

your welcome

your red hair makes me miss mine

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hey robi :)

haha im voting for you todayyy well that is of course if my computer will hurry up and load your video even i watched you from the crack in the door :)
see you tomorrow for sytycd babyy. love and miss you. hope my dinosaur video didn't upset your stomach too much today ;)

Katie?

thanks

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I am a finalist

So my name is Sean Viator and i am a finalist on the Beyond Dance Website. I have been dancing for seven years and those seven years have been the BEST of my life. Dancing has helped me grow as a person, its helped me through so much the good, the bad, its taught me that dancing is the only thing  i need in my life to make me happy, and that it will always be there for me. I dance because its a freedom of expression. When i dance i want to people to feel what i'm feeling, i want to make them move without even realizing it. I want them to feel like they're going thru exactly  what i am, like we are one person. If i could just inspire, truly inspire one person in my life , i'd be happy. I hope you watch and enjoy my video and maybe even vote for me because , im not dancing to win stuff, but because its what makes me happy. Dance is life, the end

thanks<3

hi sean

what a beautiful way you have of expressing yourself. such a gift... to be able to move someone with your words... and also... with no words at all. Your desire to make others feel connected to you and feel your experiences when you dance, that intention is infectious. it is infectious because it is generous.  you dance to share and to connect. to give. that's pretty amazing, Sean. I cannot wait to see you dance again. You have my vote today.

way to go, kid.

emily.

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Thank you

Emily, everything you say to me means so much. It's dancers like you who inspire me to become the best I possibly can be.

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i havent watched

you dance yet and i already want to vote!

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Dani Joiner - Finalists Response

In Response to Ms. Emily's Question :)
so i attended my first convention three years ago. and wow what a surprise to me! it was incredibly overwhelming but i loved every minute of it. since that convention i have been looking up every possible dance convention online that i could find and i have been trying my hardest to attend as many conventions as i can and in as many cities as possible! (ask anyone... i have a special calendar just to write down every conventions dates and cities) As a dancer out on the carpeted ballroom..... i always looked up to the teachers assistant and was in awe of what they had accomplished and i wanted to be in their spot so badly i could feel it pumping through my veins! so when i came to beyond this year and was selected as finalist, i could not believe the opportunity that lye ahead of me..... I could have the chance to be an assistant up on the stage! no way.... i swore i was dreaming! After Minnesota I couldnâ€<sup>TM</sup>t have enough of beyond so every day I asked and asked my mom to let me go to the upcoming city.... New Orleans. Finally she gave in after a few good cries I had with her about how dance was my life and I wanted to go so badly! I was so excited! Once in New Orleans I had an experience of a lifetime... the talent in New Orleans was amazing and I was truly moved and inspired! And the phenomenal people I met while in New Orleans were so welcoming, sweet and amiable! I had the opportunity of assisting 3 teachers Stacy, Trump, and Nick and once the classes were over I wanted to die! I was an assistant for a weekend!!! It truly was a dream come true!!!! and if I won the prestigious title of 2-Fary BeyonD.... I would have this opportunity every weekend! so please vote for me, dani joiner,  to help me continue to achieve my dream someday!!!! dance is my passion and my life, as I'm sure you have heard from many other committed dancers. but when I dance, I dance with my heart and my soul. dancing makes me happy and dancing brings joy to my life. when I dance I can just forget about everything and just dance. and whenever I begin to dance its such a powerful and freeing experience that is un-explainable. not only do I love dance for the feeling but also I love all the friends I have made through my journey. my team is basically my best friends and I spend so much time with them that they are like my family. which is why I love going to conventions and meeting other dancers across the country and it is such a wonderful opportunity to meet the people that share the same passion as you and to meet friends that will be friends for life! some people ask why I dance from 4 to 930 or 10 every night, doesnâ€<sup>TM</sup>t it get boring?! and I just laugh and say... are you crazy? Itâ€<sup>TM</sup>s like breathing. I cannot live without it

little miss dani

Thank you for your response. I enjoyed watching you dance throughout the weekend in new orleans and it was nice to meet a fellow dancer who says, "like" more times than I do. that is quite a challenge. I hope that next time you can take my class too? such a busy girl. I should have asked you to assist me but I didn't know the order of operations quite yet.  Good luck with the voting!! hope to see you soon, Emily Shock.

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Taylor Odom.

This is an improv video that I discovered on you tube. Taylor Odom is the dancer. She is a finalist for the beyonD online voting contest.  I thought I would share.  I was very inspired by her dancing, so hopefully some of you will be as well.  thanks guys.... remember to promote yourselves and share your work.... and take time to appreciate the beauty of the work around you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SwO4dKNBaM

Im a BeyonD Finalist.

Hii, im Ashley Robicheaux. My love for dance is everything. Its unconditional, i could say. Dance means everything to me, without it, i dont know what i would be doing, or making of my life. Theres not one day that goes by that im not thankful for dancing. And not one minute that goes by without me thinking about it. obssessed? I am. Dancing pulls me in, and is the ultimate way that i let go of my feeling and express myself. Whenever words fail, dance fills in for me. I started dancing 5 years ago. I took maybe 2 one-hour classes a week. like a hobby. My first year i did recreation dance. The next year, I tried out for competition because it "seemed fun" Ever since then little by little by love for dance has grown, but just over the past 2 years has it bloomed. And when i say bloomed, it has just taken over every part of me. I love it more than anything, i think i could say. Just last year i was I had the wonderful opportunity of having Nick Watkins and Trumpie Card as my teachers. What an amazing year i had! And I just fell in love with dance. I danced at school. I danced in the hall. I danced in the grocery store, in the shower, in my desk, lying in bed, in my room, at my friends house, outside. Everywhere. I think its just constantly inside of me. Besides that, I am an independent dancer now. I train during the week and travel on my own dancing at conventions and taking master classes anywhere or anytime that i can. I am very lucky to be able to do this, and very grateful for it too. I jump at any opportunity given, or not given, to dance. It is an art form that is just beautiful to me and the movement that can be created by some people just captivating. I dream about dancing. I sing about dancing. I think about dancing. And it never ends. I feel like i love it so much that it will never be taken away from me. Ive always got dance. and thats it. I hope that people will vote for because, if by chance i won this out of this world opportunity, it would mean the world to me. Maybe it would even be an opening door for my dancing. It would be absolutely incredible to tour with the amazing BeyonD staff. To be in the presense of people who share the same love for dance from all over the country. Even just think about this now brings a smile to my face and butterflies to me stomach. I love dance with my whole heart. Deep inside i know it is what i would like to do with my life. I cant see myself not dancing, ever. If you are a reader, please watch my video at beyonddancelive and i hope that you vote for me.
<3Love, Robe.

I am sorry

for the typos. my heart was racing and my fingers were figgity.

Robe is the winner!!!

congratulations robe!! I am so excited to work with you on the show.

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