Sharing Advisory for D(n)A Art "Made to Move" Intensive on Sat. Aug 30
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D(n)A Arts Collective
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES /GREAT VISUALS
Sisters Daisha and Alicia Graf Mack Fuse Art Worlds and Join Forces with Celebrity Teachers to Inspire Next Generation of Artists
D(n)A Arts “Made to Move” 1-Day Intensive, August 30; 8:30am-6pm
New York, NY— On Saturday, August 30, Daisha and Alicia Graf Mack, co-creators of D(n)A Arts and stars in their respective worlds of commercial and concert dance, will host their 2nd “Made to Move” 1-Day Intensive, which draws artists from across the nation. They have achieved extraordinary success and are committed to sharing their knowledge and experience with aspiring young artists. Led by the Graf sisters and an impressive roster of celebrity teachers, students will experience an inspiring and dynamic day of dance and music. Today’s art industry requires versatility, and the Intensive is designed to challenge young artists to diversify their skills and reach beyond their wildest dreams.
“As a teacher, there is no greater feeling than experiencing a student who is growing and improving. I am not very concerned with creating extraordinary dancers, but helping to build extraordinary people. The talent will take care of the rest,” said Alicia Graf Mack, lead dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and co-creator of D(n)A Arts.
In addition to Daisha and Alicia, teachers include: Renee Robinson (Body alignment) Ronald K. Brown (Contemporary African), Luam Keflezgy (Hip Hop), and Ankh Ra Amenhetep (Voice).
One of D(n)A Arts' primary goals is to support dancers as they navigate the transition from student to professional artist. To that end, the “Made to Move” 1-Day Intensive will host a panel discussion featuring major artists and choreographers as well as teachers, agents and administrators in the arts and entertainment industry. New and returning panelists include: Matthew Rushing, Ebony Williams, Antonio and Kirven Douthit-Boyd, Torya Beard, Renee Robinson and Julianna Lichtman, among others.
“What Alicia and Daisha are doing for the dance community is creating a true community, for exploring, being vulnerable and learning in that incredibly supportive space. I was honored to be a part of last year’s panel,” said Misty Copeland, soloist for American Ballet Theatre.
Returning panelist, Antonio Douthit-Boayd of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, shared this:
“Being on a panel with artists I have looked up to, and finding that we all have overcome so many obstacles to get to where we are now was such an amazing treat. Knowing that our stories can help other young artists reach their goals was such a satisfying feeling.”
D(n)A Arts alumni have become apprentices for Ailey II and Urban Bush Women, another student starred in Debbie Allen’s “Brothers of the Knight,” and another student starred in Vegas’ showgirl production, “Jubilee!”
“We are building a D(n)A Arts family and care about what happens to each and every student. It takes a tribe to raise a child. As a teacher you want to give your students the tools and encouragement they need to succeed in the world—not just dance world—and it all translates,” added Daisha, MBK/Epic Records recording artist and co-creator of D(n)A Arts.
Where: New York City Center Studios 130 W. 56th Street, New York, NY 10019
When: Saturday, August 30, 8:30-6PM
Who: Ages 11-15 (Intermediate/Advanced) and 16-Adult (Advanced)
How: Students can register by visiting www.dnaartscollective.com
Fee: Registration is $125.00 (includes all classes and lunch)
Media who wish to attend the “Made to Move” Intensive or gather B-roll should contact Jacqueline Lara, 240-305-2133, jlara@mpactpr.com. For more information about D(n)A Arts, visit www.dnaartscollective.com.
