FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        April 10, 2009                         

Performing Artist TRISH Joins Monsters of HipHop
To discover North Americaâ€^TMs next top Dancers

Baltimore, MD- One of the worldâ€^TMs leading dance resources, Monsters of HipHop Dance Convention is teaming up with performing artist TRISH in an international contest to find two lucky dancers.  The winners will receive an incredible prize package including a trip to Orlando, FL to rehearse with TRISH and renowned choreographer Luther Brown (So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Diddy, Brandy, Danity Kane, Mario & Making the Band 4) before performing live at Monsters of HipHopâ€^TMs Tour Finale.   The winners will also enjoy a weekend of free classes with the worldâ€^TMs top hip hop choreographers.

TRISH hails from Toronto, Canada and works with various international talent in the entertainment field. Known for her infectious voice and undeniable stage presence, she has become a hit with dancers across North America with her tracks and especially with the track â€oeBump”. TRISH has become an upcoming household name among various tastemakers and music critics which makes her a natural fit to work with Monsters of HipHop.  â€oeI'm very honored to be working with Monsters and excited to see what dancers bring to my music. Iâ€^TMm also looking forward to performing on stage with the winners”. TRISH is always adding new performance dates to her schedule and is currently working on her debut album; check www.trishmusiconline.com for the latest on TRISH.

Choreographer & Artistic Director â€" Luther Brown also originally hails from Toronto, Canada but now resides in Los Angeles.  Luther is the founder and co-owner of Do Dat Entertainment; a company which offers an array of dance-oriented services from workshops/classes to corporate entertainment, talent casting and management.  His work and reputation amongst his peers is unmatched, as Luther is able to deliver heart-felt, captivating moves which have dubbed him as the â€oehip-hop soul” choreographer.  â€oeThis is a great opportunity for any dancer looking to take their career to the next level; I feel very honored to be working with Monsters and canâ€^TMt wait to put together a dope performance!!!”  For more information on Luther; check out www.dodat.com or find him on Facebook/Twitter

Monsters choreographers have taught to TRISHâ€^TMs music at the convention and â€oethe response from the dancers was amazing,” said Monsters founder Andy Funk.  â€oeHer beats, along with the incredible choreography of course, created quite a buzz with dancers who were left asking where to find more of her music.”  Part of the Monsters mission is to create real career opportunities for dancers.  Expanding on this effort, Monsters is calling for all dancers ages 16 and up, to download TRISHâ€^TMs latest track â€" â€oeBump” and submit a one-minute dance video which will be reviewed by TRISH and choreographer Luther Brown for the opportunity to be chosen for this unique performance.

Submission rules and information is available at www.monstersofhiphop.com.  Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2009.

Contacts:
Andy Funk               
Monsters of HipHop
410.456.5575
andy@monstersofhiphop.com