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August 31, 2008

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Ivan Koumaev's Little Sister

Season two contestant Ivan Koumaev's little sister, Kristina Koumaev, is just as brilliant in her own genre as Ivan is in his. Kristina, at 13, already excels greatly at her contemporary/lyrical styles. Although still quite underage for SYTYCD, I still thought it would be a present for everyone. Here's a solo of her from the JUMP Convention.



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Ivan Koumaev's Little Sister

Season two contestant Ivan Koumaev's little sister, Kristina Koumaev, is just as brilliant in her own genre as Ivan is in his. Kristina, at 13, already excels greatly at her contemporary/lyrical styles. Although still quite underage for SYTYCD, I still thought it would be a present for everyone. Here's a solo of her from the JUMP Convention.



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August 30, 2008

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Lancey Photos and a clip of their rehearsal

Lacey Schwimmer(s3) and DWTS partner Lance Bass. There are also a few other ones that you may not've seen.

Lance Bass + Lacey Schwimmer = laughing in every pic!


Check out the rest of the pictures at Lacey's Dancing With The Stars photo album.

Also here's a video of Lacey and Lance rehearsing in the studio. Special thanks to Tara for giving us the heads up on this! Just type Dancing With The Stars in the search box, and scroll down to Dancing With The Stars - Lance Bass.
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Lancey Photos and a clip of their rehearsal

Lacey Schwimmer(s3) and DWTS partner Lance Bass. There are also a few other ones that you may not've seen.

Lance Bass + Lacey Schwimmer = laughing in every pic!


Check out the rest of the pictures at Lacey's Dancing With The Stars photo album.

Also here's a video of Lacey and Lance rehearsing in the studio. Special thanks to Tara for giving us the heads up on this! Just type Dancing With The Stars in the search box, and scroll down to Dancing With The Stars - Lance Bass.
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August 29, 2008

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Lacey Schwimmer talks about DWTS partner Lance Bass

Lacey Schwimmer(s3) talks about her Dancing With The Stars partner, Lance Bass.

Fast forward to 1:40.



Thanks to DanceDabbler on YouTube for uploading the video.
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Lacey Schwimmer talks about DWTS partner Lance Bass

Lacey Schwimmer(s3) talks about her Dancing With The Stars partner, Lance Bass.

Fast forward to 1:40.



Thanks to DanceDabbler on YouTube for uploading the video.
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Chelsie and Gev Backstage After Dancing Under The Stars

Check out the backstage videos of Chelsie Hightower (s4) and Gev Manoukian (s4) after their performances at the Scera Theatre, also there's a surprise appearance by Matt Dorame (s4) in one of the videos. You can find them here on chelsiehightowerdance.com's media gallery.


Special thanks to Stacey and Ryan at chelsiehightowerdance.com.
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Chelsie and Gev Backstage After Dancing Under The Stars

Check out the backstage videos of Chelsie Hightower (s4) and Gev Manoukian (s4) after their performances at the Scera Theatre, also there's a surprise appearance by Matt Dorame (s4) in one of the videos. You can find them here on chelsiehightowerdance.com's media gallery.


Special thanks to Stacey and Ryan at chelsiehightowerdance.com.
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August 28, 2008

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Katee Shean Radio Interview

Here's a radio interview with Katee Shean (s4), who was one of the four finalists.



Thanks so much to Tima (gottlauren on IDF) for giving us the heads up!
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Katee Shean Radio Interview

Here's a radio interview with Katee Shean (s4), who was one of the four finalists.



Thanks so much to Tima (gottlauren on IDF) for giving us the heads up!
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Choreography by Thayne

Thayne Jasperson (s3). The girl that is the main focus in this video is Vegas finalist,Kelli Baker (s4). Love the choreo, and everything else!



Video uploaded by bakerkelli on YouTube. Check out her channel here for more dance videos, including her duet with Matt Dorame (s4).
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Choreography by Thayne

Thayne Jasperson (s3). The girl that is the main focus in this video is Vegas finalist,Kelli Baker (s4). Love the choreo, and everything else!



Video uploaded by bakerkelli on YouTube. Check out her channel here for more dance videos, including her duet with Matt Dorame (s4).
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The Drift On Dreams Foundation

The Drift On Dreams Foundation was created by Jaimie Goodwin's (s3) sister in honor of their mother, Jane Goodwin. Jane passed away in 2005 from breast cancer. She home schooled four children, and supported both education and the arts. This foundation was created for children that are home schooled, and are interested in taking dance classes during the day. For more info, make sure you check out the website, and if you have any questions, there is an email and phone number on the website.

Drift On Dreams Foundation Website
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The Drift On Dreams Foundation

The Drift On Dreams Foundation was created by Jaimie Goodwin's (s3) sister in honor of their mother, Jane Goodwin. Jane passed away in 2005 from breast cancer. She home schooled four children, and supported both education and the arts. This foundation was created for children that are home schooled, and are interested in taking dance classes during the day. For more info, make sure you check out the website, and if you have any questions, there is an email and phone number on the website.

Drift On Dreams Foundation Website
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MarkKanemura-Online.org is now online!

Linda Hoang has done it again! She just released another great fansite for another great So You Think You Can Dance contestant, Mark Kanemura

It's very colorful, so I advise anyone who has epilepsy to think twice about visiting. Haha, just kidding.

Linda says to: Bookmark it, pass it on, comment, visit, join the forum, add the MySpace!




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MarkKanemura-Online.org is now online!

Linda Hoang has done it again! She just released another great fansite for another great So You Think You Can Dance contestant, Mark Kanemura

It's very colorful, so I advise anyone who has epilepsy to think twice about visiting. Haha, just kidding.

Linda says to: Bookmark it, pass it on, comment, visit, join the forum, add the MySpace!




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Fire and Ice Dance Spectacular

Fire and Ice Dance Spectacular will take place September 27, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. It will be held at the Carol Morsani Hall. Prices range from $40 to $140 for VIP Meet and Greet after the show. The show is expected to run about two hours with a fifteen minute intermission.

Description: Ballroom dancing at its best! Top professional dancers from Fire and Ice are dedicated to reviving the art of ballroom dancing that almost had faded from style. There are no other words to best describe this event. Fire, the heat and passion of latin dances such as the rumba and paso doble, and Ice, the cool elegance of the waltz and foxtrot. Come enjoy, feel the excitement, and discover the beauty of that which is ballroom dance. Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis from the TV hit So You Think You Can Dance will be featured.

If you're a Pasha or Anya fan and you live in Tampa, you should go!
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Fire and Ice Dance Spectacular

Fire and Ice Dance Spectacular will take place September 27, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. It will be held at the Carol Morsani Hall. Prices range from $40 to $140 for VIP Meet and Greet after the show. The show is expected to run about two hours with a fifteen minute intermission.

Description: Ballroom dancing at its best! Top professional dancers from Fire and Ice are dedicated to reviving the art of ballroom dancing that almost had faded from style. There are no other words to best describe this event. Fire, the heat and passion of latin dances such as the rumba and paso doble, and Ice, the cool elegance of the waltz and foxtrot. Come enjoy, feel the excitement, and discover the beauty of that which is ballroom dance. Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis from the TV hit So You Think You Can Dance will be featured.

If you're a Pasha or Anya fan and you live in Tampa, you should go!
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August 27, 2008

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iHollywood Dance 2008 Pictures

iHollywood Dance has uploaded some pictures on their MySpace!





There are some more at their MySpace album: Click here!
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iHollywood Dance 2008 Pictures

iHollywood Dance has uploaded some pictures on their MySpace!





There are some more at their MySpace album: Click here!
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MarkKanemura-Online.org

Linda Hoang, webmistress of the glorified TravisWall-Online.org, is releasing MarkKanemura-Online.org Thursday, August 28, 2008! The fan site is obviously for season four contestant Mark Kanemura. Linda claims she still loves Travis Wall however.

Make sure to check it out tomorrow, as MK-O is one of our affiliates!


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MarkKanemura-Online.org

Linda Hoang, webmistress of the glorified TravisWall-Online.org, is releasing MarkKanemura-Online.org Thursday, August 28, 2008! The fan site is obviously for season four contestant Mark Kanemura. Linda claims she still loves Travis Wall however.

Make sure to check it out tomorrow, as MK-O is one of our affiliates!


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August 26, 2008

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Dancing Under The Stars: Bows

Here's another video of bows at the end of the show. Chelsie Hightower, Hefa Tuita, Gev Manoukian, Matt Dorame, and other dancers show up at around 1:25!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80H_o_zYb5Q

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Dancing Under The Stars: Bows

Here's another video of bows at the end of the show. Chelsie Hightower, Hefa Tuita, Gev Manoukian, Matt Dorame, and other dancers show up at around 1:25!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80H_o_zYb5Q

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Lacey Schwimmer and Lance Bass

Lancey FTW! Everyone vote LANCEY for Dancing with the Stars!



For photos of the fantastic duo rehearsing click here!
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Lacey Schwimmer and Lance Bass

Lancey FTW! Everyone vote LANCEY for Dancing with the Stars!



For photos of the fantastic duo rehearsing click here!
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Utah Talent at Dancing Under The Stars

There was so much talent at the Dancing Under The Stars show at Utah this past Friday and Saturday. Season four dancers that appeared were Chelsie Hightower, Gev Manoukian, and Matt Dorame. Season four auditionee Kelli Baker was also there.

0:07 - Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian jive.
0:48 - Gev Manoukian solo.
2:27 - Chelsie Hightower with another professional dancer.
3:12 - Chelsie Hightower in a group ballroom dance.
4:15 - Matt Dorame's Sweet Contentment solo.
4:56 - Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian doing Sonya's contemporary piece.
5:50 - Chelsie Hightower (I'm not sure if it's her or not, but I'm pretty sure) and Dance on Sunset Nick 6 member Hefa Tuita doing American Boy.
7:12 - Gev Manoukian, Hefa Tuita, Chelsie Hightower in a group number.



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Utah Talent at Dancing Under The Stars

There was so much talent at the Dancing Under The Stars show at Utah this past Friday and Saturday. Season four dancers that appeared were Chelsie Hightower, Gev Manoukian, and Matt Dorame. Season four auditionee Kelli Baker was also there.

0:07 - Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian jive.
0:48 - Gev Manoukian solo.
2:27 - Chelsie Hightower with another professional dancer.
3:12 - Chelsie Hightower in a group ballroom dance.
4:15 - Matt Dorame's Sweet Contentment solo.
4:56 - Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian doing Sonya's contemporary piece.
5:50 - Chelsie Hightower (I'm not sure if it's her or not, but I'm pretty sure) and Dance on Sunset Nick 6 member Hefa Tuita doing American Boy.
7:12 - Gev Manoukian, Hefa Tuita, Chelsie Hightower in a group number.



Enjoy!

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iVAN 7 by movmnt released

Description: In this 7th and final episode (6.2 became an episode by itself), iVAN brings you backstage the grand finale of sytycd. Movmnt is proud to be the first and only one to bring you where no cameras have been before with the performers from all for seasons.

Along with Ivan you will recognize Travis Wall, Dominique Sandoval, Neil Haskell aka "Glitter", Twitch, Hok and many more SYTYCD Alumni.

iVAN - i-Vision i-Analyze i-Network is an online mini series hosted by former So You Think You Can Dance contestant Ivan Koumaev for movmnt magazine. Get exclusive videos, pictures, music and much more about SYTYCD,

MORE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE ON THE FREE MOVMNT NETWORK: JOIN US AT

WWW.MOVMNT.NET

Movmnt magazine was co-founded by David Benaym and season 3 runner up Danny Tidwell. Covering Fashion, Dance, Music and Pop Culture as a lifestyle, movmnt, via iVAN, has an exclusive original look at one of the most popular shows on television.



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iVAN 7 by movmnt released

Description: In this 7th and final episode (6.2 became an episode by itself), iVAN brings you backstage the grand finale of sytycd. Movmnt is proud to be the first and only one to bring you where no cameras have been before with the performers from all for seasons.

Along with Ivan you will recognize Travis Wall, Dominique Sandoval, Neil Haskell aka "Glitter", Twitch, Hok and many more SYTYCD Alumni.

iVAN - i-Vision i-Analyze i-Network is an online mini series hosted by former So You Think You Can Dance contestant Ivan Koumaev for movmnt magazine. Get exclusive videos, pictures, music and much more about SYTYCD,

MORE FOOTAGE AVAILABLE ON THE FREE MOVMNT NETWORK: JOIN US AT

WWW.MOVMNT.NET

Movmnt magazine was co-founded by David Benaym and season 3 runner up Danny Tidwell. Covering Fashion, Dance, Music and Pop Culture as a lifestyle, movmnt, via iVAN, has an exclusive original look at one of the most popular shows on television.



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August 25, 2008

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Gev and Courtney Contemporary Remix

Here's a remix made by Tima (gottlauren on IDF & gottlaurenlvr on youtube). I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. The original dance was choreographed by Mandy Moore, and was danced to "Alone" by Anouk. Dancers are Courtney Galiano (s4) and Gev Manoukian (s4). Amazing dance, awesome dancers, and a great song. Be sure to check it out!




Tima has made many montages as well, and remixes so be sure to check out her youtube channel.
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Gev and Courtney Contemporary Remix

Here's a remix made by Tima (gottlauren on IDF & gottlaurenlvr on youtube). I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. The original dance was choreographed by Mandy Moore, and was danced to "Alone" by Anouk. Dancers are Courtney Galiano (s4) and Gev Manoukian (s4). Amazing dance, awesome dancers, and a great song. Be sure to check it out!




Tima has made many montages as well, and remixes so be sure to check out her youtube channel.
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Mark Kanemura Pictures

Beautiful pictures really, of season four contestant Mark Kanemura.





Pictures were taken at the Windward Mall in Hawaii on August 17, 2008! By the way, Mark, that shirt is so H&M. You should be a model for them, because I know you sported H&M a gazillion times on the show.

Two more pictures in the set: Click here for the goodies!

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Mark Kanemura Pictures

Beautiful pictures really, of season four contestant Mark Kanemura.





Pictures were taken at the Windward Mall in Hawaii on August 17, 2008! By the way, Mark, that shirt is so H&M. You should be a model for them, because I know you sported H&M a gazillion times on the show.

Two more pictures in the set: Click here for the goodies!

Uploaded by puakea006 from Flickr.
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Mark Kanemura Workshop

Mark Kanemura (S4) in a short video clips of his workshop for little kids. There's not much dancing in the first video, but it'll suffice for Markers. The second video features his combo for the little dancers, quite cute.












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Mark Kanemura Workshop

Mark Kanemura (S4) in a short video clips of his workshop for little kids. There's not much dancing in the first video, but it'll suffice for Markers. The second video features his combo for the little dancers, quite cute.












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Utah dancers at dance clinic

Last Thursday, a fan had the opportunity to attend a dance clinic put on by So You Think You Can Dance. Four dancers from Utah were there, and luckily for my sake, her favorite was Chelsie Hightower (S4).



Thayne Jasperson (S4) was also there!



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Utah dancers at dance clinic

Last Thursday, a fan had the opportunity to attend a dance clinic put on by So You Think You Can Dance. Four dancers from Utah were there, and luckily for my sake, her favorite was Chelsie Hightower (S4).



Thayne Jasperson (S4) was also there!



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Joshua Allen: Untrained or Trained?

Around the age of 10 Allen said he started to take dance classes, however it was only a summer endeavor and he was never technically trained.

"I took modern class, I took ballet classes and I took some jazz classes. But I wasn't technically trained like [fellow finalists William Wingfield, Mark Kanemura and Matt Dorame]. I just took class and I knew what everything was," he told reporters.

"I didn't want to go into the competition dumbfounded and act like I didn't know what nothing was. I felt like if you want to be a well-rounded dancer, than you should know a lot of different styles of dance. So I took classes, but I wasn't a technically trained dancer."

Source: RealityTVWorld
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Joshua Allen: Untrained or Trained?

Around the age of 10 Allen said he started to take dance classes, however it was only a summer endeavor and he was never technically trained.

"I took modern class, I took ballet classes and I took some jazz classes. But I wasn't technically trained like [fellow finalists William Wingfield, Mark Kanemura and Matt Dorame]. I just took class and I knew what everything was," he told reporters.

"I didn't want to go into the competition dumbfounded and act like I didn't know what nothing was. I felt like if you want to be a well-rounded dancer, than you should know a lot of different styles of dance. So I took classes, but I wasn't a technically trained dancer."

Source: RealityTVWorld
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Dancing Under the Stars

Fellow blogger Jill Ann was at the performance! Fortunately, she took pictures so we have something to look at; she was able to get pictures with season four contestants Gev Manoukian and Chelsie Hightower! Don't forget to check out a clip of video that was linked to earlier from ChelsieHightowerDance.com! The event took place at the Scera Shell in Orem by Center Stage Performing Arts Studio. Matt Dorame was also said to be there, but no pictures or videos of him yet.




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Dancing Under the Stars

Fellow blogger Jill Ann was at the performance! Fortunately, she took pictures so we have something to look at; she was able to get pictures with season four contestants Gev Manoukian and Chelsie Hightower! Don't forget to check out a clip of video that was linked to earlier from ChelsieHightowerDance.com! The event took place at the Scera Shell in Orem by Center Stage Performing Arts Studio. Matt Dorame was also said to be there, but no pictures or videos of him yet.




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New professional photos from Comfort

Comfort Fedoke (s4) just uploaded a new batch of pictures from photoshoots onto her myspace. Here's a couple of sample pictures from her myspace.





Be sure to check out the rest of them here at Comfort's myspace photos.
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New professional photos from Comfort

Comfort Fedoke (s4) just uploaded a new batch of pictures from photoshoots onto her myspace. Here's a couple of sample pictures from her myspace.





Be sure to check out the rest of them here at Comfort's myspace photos.
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Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian in Dancing Under The Stars

Season four contestants Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian perform in a finale from a post-SYTYCD performance. I believe it is from the Dancing Under The Stars performance, though I haven't had confirmation yet. She looks so good in that hot pink dress! Gev is in the break dancing feature right before Chelsie.

Watch the exclusive video here at Chelsie Hightower Dance!

Uploaded by Ryan and Stacey Hightower. Thank you guys a lot!
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Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian in Dancing Under The Stars

Season four contestants Chelsie Hightower and Gev Manoukian perform in a finale from a post-SYTYCD performance. I believe it is from the Dancing Under The Stars performance, though I haven't had confirmation yet. She looks so good in that hot pink dress! Gev is in the break dancing feature right before Chelsie.

Watch the exclusive video here at Chelsie Hightower Dance!

Uploaded by Ryan and Stacey Hightower. Thank you guys a lot!
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Twitch Boss Master Class

Season four finalist Twitch "Stephen" Boss teaching a master class on August 21, 2008 at South County Dance in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Twitch was also on their faculty as a hip-hop teacher before SYTYCD; fellow finalist and contestant Katee Shean is also on faculty there.



Visit here for more Twitch master class videos.

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Twitch Boss Master Class

Season four finalist Twitch "Stephen" Boss teaching a master class on August 21, 2008 at South County Dance in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Twitch was also on their faculty as a hip-hop teacher before SYTYCD; fellow finalist and contestant Katee Shean is also on faculty there.



Visit here for more Twitch master class videos.

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Ben Susak and Wade Robson Choreography

Season two contestant Ben Susak is featured in this video of Wade Robson's choreography.

Description: Before Wade Robson set this piece on Josh & Katee for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, he created the original version on his beautiful dancers from his Cirque Du Soleil/Criss Angel BELIEVE show. He then decided to shoot a short film of two of his dancers that really connected with the piece, Ben Susak & Pam Chu. This was Josh and Katee's inspirational guide. Enjoy.

Concept: Wade Robson & Amanda Robson
Choreography: Wade Robson
Director and Editor: Wade Robson
Choreographer Assistant: Dana Wilson
Music: John Mayer - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room



In my opinion, Ben has improved mountains since the show -- in technique and musicality.

Uploaded by wajeroent.
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Ben Susak and Wade Robson Choreography

Season two contestant Ben Susak is featured in this video of Wade Robson's choreography.

Description: Before Wade Robson set this piece on Josh & Katee for SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, he created the original version on his beautiful dancers from his Cirque Du Soleil/Criss Angel BELIEVE show. He then decided to shoot a short film of two of his dancers that really connected with the piece, Ben Susak & Pam Chu. This was Josh and Katee's inspirational guide. Enjoy.

Concept: Wade Robson & Amanda Robson
Choreography: Wade Robson
Director and Editor: Wade Robson
Choreographer Assistant: Dana Wilson
Music: John Mayer - Slow Dancing in a Burning Room



In my opinion, Ben has improved mountains since the show -- in technique and musicality.

Uploaded by wajeroent.
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NUVO Dates for 2008-2009!

The new dates for the 2008-2009 season for the dance convention NUVO! Season two duo Travis Wall and Ivan Koumaev will once again be on the faculty. This convention is really fun and great; I had the opportunity to attend last year. Every convention date ends with a faculty show, which is completely free, so anyone who is a Trivan fan should check it out if they live near one of the cities. It's also very -- and by very, I mean VERY -- easy to meet Travis, Ivan, or the rest of the faculty after the show, so I highly recommend anyone interested to check it out.



Dates and locations are located in the cut. Click view full post!


November 7-9 - Los Angeles, CA - Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
November 14-16 - Dallas, TX - Hyatt Regency Dallas
November 21-23 - Pittsburgh, PA - TBA
December 5-7 - Salt Lake City, UT - TBA
January 3-4 - Phoenix, AZ - Hyatt Regency Phoenix
January 9-11 - Orlando, FL - Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport
January 16-18 - Dearborn, MI - Hyatt Regency Dearborn
January 23-25 - Atlanta, GA - Westin Peachtree Plaza
January 30-February 1 - Buffalo, NY - TBA
February 6-8 - Kansas City, MO - TBA
February 13-15 - Santa Clara, CA - Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
February 20-22 - Seattle, WA - TBA
February 27-March 1 - Meadowlands, NJ - Sheraton Meadowlands
March 13-15 - Arlington, VA - TBA
March 27-29 - Houston, TX - TBA
April 3-5 - Chicago, IL, Hyatt Regency O'Hare
April 17-19 - Providence, RI - TBA
May 1-3 - Mobile, AL
May 8-10 - Denver, CO - TBA
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NUVO Dates for 2008-2009!

The new dates for the 2008-2009 season for the dance convention NUVO! Season two duo Travis Wall and Ivan Koumaev will once again be on the faculty. This convention is really fun and great; I had the opportunity to attend last year. Every convention date ends with a faculty show, which is completely free, so anyone who is a Trivan fan should check it out if they live near one of the cities. It's also very -- and by very, I mean VERY -- easy to meet Travis, Ivan, or the rest of the faculty after the show, so I highly recommend anyone interested to check it out.



Dates and locations are located in the cut. Click view full post!


November 7-9 - Los Angeles, CA - Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
November 14-16 - Dallas, TX - Hyatt Regency Dallas
November 21-23 - Pittsburgh, PA - TBA
December 5-7 - Salt Lake City, UT - TBA
January 3-4 - Phoenix, AZ - Hyatt Regency Phoenix
January 9-11 - Orlando, FL - Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport
January 16-18 - Dearborn, MI - Hyatt Regency Dearborn
January 23-25 - Atlanta, GA - Westin Peachtree Plaza
January 30-February 1 - Buffalo, NY - TBA
February 6-8 - Kansas City, MO - TBA
February 13-15 - Santa Clara, CA - Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
February 20-22 - Seattle, WA - TBA
February 27-March 1 - Meadowlands, NJ - Sheraton Meadowlands
March 13-15 - Arlington, VA - TBA
March 27-29 - Houston, TX - TBA
April 3-5 - Chicago, IL, Hyatt Regency O'Hare
April 17-19 - Providence, RI - TBA
May 1-3 - Mobile, AL
May 8-10 - Denver, CO - TBA
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Lauren Gottlieb in Disaster Movie

Lauren Gottlieb (S3) will also be in the upcoming movie, Disaster Movie, set for release this Friday, August 29, 2008.



She will also be in Hannah Montana: The Movie set for release May 1, 2009.
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Lauren Gottlieb in Disaster Movie

Lauren Gottlieb (S3) will also be in the upcoming movie, Disaster Movie, set for release this Friday, August 29, 2008.



She will also be in Hannah Montana: The Movie set for release May 1, 2009.
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Lauren Gottlieb Dance Spirit Interview

Lauren Gottlieb (S3) gets interviewed by Dance Spirit Magazine. Thanks to Tima for the heads up!

She speaks from New York at a photo shoot about her past dance life and current life. Enjoy!

Lauren will be on tour with Mariah Carey.


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Lauren Gottlieb Dance Spirit Interview

Lauren Gottlieb (S3) gets interviewed by Dance Spirit Magazine. Thanks to Tima for the heads up!

She speaks from New York at a photo shoot about her past dance life and current life. Enjoy!

Lauren will be on tour with Mariah Carey.


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Lacey Schwimmer on Dancing With The Stars

It has been confirmed by People Magazine and other various sources that season three finalist, Lacey Schwimmer, will be one of the pros on Dancing with the Stars! Her partner will be Lance Bass, and for those who don't know him, he's from the popular boy band *NSYNC.



The seventh season will premiere on ABC September 22nd.
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Lacey Schwimmer on Dancing With The Stars

It has been confirmed by People Magazine and other various sources that season three finalist, Lacey Schwimmer, will be one of the pros on Dancing with the Stars! Her partner will be Lance Bass, and for those who don't know him, he's from the popular boy band *NSYNC.



The seventh season will premiere on ABC September 22nd.
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August 24, 2008

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Dancey Drawing

I found this on deviantART. People amaze me with their talents!



Uploaded by ~angelxglow on deviantART.
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Dancey Drawing

I found this on deviantART. People amaze me with their talents!



Uploaded by ~angelxglow on deviantART.
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SYTYCD Canada and Blake McGrath

One of the original all stars, season one Blake McGrath is featured in the SYTYCD Canada commercial. The commercial was also choreographed by him, and the show will be broadcasted on CTV and Much Music. Blake will be one of the rotating judges and choreographers.

Judges Dan Karaty and Mary Murphy will also be guest judges. I'm wondering why they would put Dan and Blake within close proximities yet again.

Music featured in the commercial is When I Grow Up by The Pussycat Dolls.

So You Think You Can Dance: Canada will premiere on September 11, 2008. We're all praying for this to be a success! Visit the website for more information: http://www.dance.ctv.ca



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SYTYCD Canada and Blake McGrath

One of the original all stars, season one Blake McGrath is featured in the SYTYCD Canada commercial. The commercial was also choreographed by him, and the show will be broadcasted on CTV and Much Music. Blake will be one of the rotating judges and choreographers.

Judges Dan Karaty and Mary Murphy will also be guest judges. I'm wondering why they would put Dan and Blake within close proximities yet again.

Music featured in the commercial is When I Grow Up by The Pussycat Dolls.

So You Think You Can Dance: Canada will premiere on September 11, 2008. We're all praying for this to be a success! Visit the website for more information: http://www.dance.ctv.ca



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Fan Art by Tori

Tori has sent in some fan art! They are lovely, please enjoy and comment if you like them!







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Fan Art by Tori

Tori has sent in some fan art! They are lovely, please enjoy and comment if you like them!







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Chelsie Hightower answers fans' questions



Season four contestant Chelsie Hightower reaches out to her fans today and answers questions posted in a live chat on ChelsieHightowerDance.com.

Entire summary of questions and answers are included in the cut. Click view full post to view! ♥


Of the two styles of hip hop you did, did you prefer lyrical hip hop (Bleeding Love) or more hard-hitting, comical hip hop (Control)? - Mandie
- Definitely hard hitting although unfortunetly there wasn't a whole lot of choreography in the last one, but I really like Shane Sparks hip hop and anything really groovy and hard hitting, just not popping ha cause I'm not the best at that.

Hey Chels, do have any favorite movies, music, etc? - Millzerz
- But i love comedies haha, and a ton of music!!! Like everything but all time favorite fav band is Third Eye Blind. John Mayer, John Legend, Missy Higgins ... the list goes on.

We heard about your knee injury during the show, how did that happen?
- During the top ten week, I had an injury with my LEGS not knees. I had an eight o clock three hour practice for my jive and didn't get a whole lot of sleep, didn't eat anything that morning, drank very much water for the past couple days and my body was just very weak at that point. I went to practice and basically worked my legs until I couldn't lift them anymore so I had to take a break and didn't finish out practice. Then I went home and took a long nap before practice with Sonya so I thought I was ok, so I went to practice and did it full out for three hours which was a mistake. The next morning I woke up and couldn't lift my legs out of bed unless I lifted them up with my arms. We had dry blocking on stage all day where I was struggling to lift my legs up let alone dance. They had the massage therapist come and the medic by my side the whole day. Long story short I woke up the next morning still hurt but I had a lot of prayers behind me and by the time the performance came the adrenaline kicked in and I danced and it hurt like hell but I got through it hah.

Could you please tell me what the cherry tricks that you and Cat were talking about are? - mon.amourette
- I taught Cat at one of our kiss off dinners how to tie a knot with a cherry stem and we would have contests of who could do it faster. They say you're a good kisser if you're good at it aha.

What were your favorite dances that you were not in? - Morgan
- Katee and Joshua's Slow Dancing in a Burning Room was my favorite of the season. It's absolutely incredible and the way Katee dances in that is so amazing. Plus I love that song.

What is something that we wouldn't know about you just by watching the show? - Jasmin
- Haha uh ... well I didn't make my ninth grade dance team and I flunked dance company in high school haha but only because the teachers in both didn't like me. I was a trouble maker.

Do you watch American Idol? - Ashley
- Yea, I love David Archuleta.

I love to read, so I was just wondering what some of your favorite books or authors are? If none, possibly a favorite quote?
- Ya I love the Twilight books. I'm going to marry Edward somehow in my dreams maybe.

What was your favorite group performance? - Brittany
- The Rose by Mandy.

What is your absolute favorite place to be, like a relative's house, park, store, vacation spot, a certain city ... ? Thanks! - Christina (XT)
- I love being home with my family. I love the canyons here in Utah. I always take drives by myself and listen to music, and this place called Sundance up the canyon. I have a lot of memories there.

Do you have past favorite SYTYCD contestants? - Andrew
- Ya I am good friends with Ali and have always admired her dancing, so her definitely.

Chelsie, which partner did you enjoy dancing with on the show the most? - Tiki
- Mark!!!

What is your favorite clothing store to shop at/your favorite clothing brand?
- Anything really. Savers to Abercrombie. Don't care just as long as there are cute things there.

What did you like the most about growing up in Utah?
- The good people and growing up in a family oriented community and the canyon. :-)

If you weren't a dancer, what would your dream job be, or what job would you most picture yourself doing? - Andrew
- I have always really enjoyed fashion. I would love to be a buyer for a clothing store.

So glad they wished you a happy birthday on TV, how did you spend the day?
- Uh I just danced all day. I have danced every year on my birthday so I'm used to it now hah. Actually one year I was sick and went to dance anyway and I over worked myself and passed out haha that was a good birthday.

Just wanted to know ... is there someone that you wanted to partner, but never got the chance to?
- Ya Will and I really wanted to partner each other. He would have been good to have my style of ballroom with.

Are you considering taking a stab at Broadway at all?
- Um not sure, I have had some agents in Hollywood call me about acting so I might take a whack at that, but not sure about Broadway 'cause it's so hard to support yourself in New York on a Broadway salary.

What were you feeling when Mia said she wanted to stab you because you were so gorgeous?
- Haha I thought it was hilarious. I love Mia.

If you weren't a ballroom dancer, what would your dance style be?
- Contemporary for sure!!! I was really sad 'cause I never got to show what I can do in contemporary on the show, but hopefully one day people will see.

Did you guys know what the dance selections for the finale were before the show? They were danced so flawlessly so I'm wondering if you guys had time to rehearse for them.
- Ya, kind of.

If you could have one date with any celebrity, alive or not, who would it be and why? <3
- Hahaha uh .... I dunno really. Probably some comedian. Just 'cause I love to laugh and poeple who make me laugh.

Did you ever get nervous about performing on stage and on TV?
- I always got nervous, but not too bad. It was more excitement than anything. The crowd was always amazing and it was so fun performing on the stage.

What is your favorite Missy Higgins song?
- Where I stood and The Special Two ... but all are friggen amazing.

Chelsie, who was your favorite choreographer to work with and why?
- I can't choose a fav. They were all great.

Chelsie, what's your favorite food/type of food?
- Grapes.

Did you watch the Olympics and which events/athletes did you most enjoy?
- Ya Shawn Johnson is the bomb.com!

Chelsie, how much do you love Mark? I mean, is your wub of biblical proportions?
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Uh oh. We all got disconnected. Seems like the servers aren't used to all the fans. This question is "to be continued" then!

Random fan: Hah it was awesome while it lasted.
24/08/2008 22:58:43 ‹chels› yes it was

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Chelsie Hightower answers fans' questions



Season four contestant Chelsie Hightower reaches out to her fans today and answers questions posted in a live chat on ChelsieHightowerDance.com.

Entire summary of questions and answers are included in the cut. Click view full post to view! ♥


Of the two styles of hip hop you did, did you prefer lyrical hip hop (Bleeding Love) or more hard-hitting, comical hip hop (Control)? - Mandie
- Definitely hard hitting although unfortunetly there wasn't a whole lot of choreography in the last one, but I really like Shane Sparks hip hop and anything really groovy and hard hitting, just not popping ha cause I'm not the best at that.

Hey Chels, do have any favorite movies, music, etc? - Millzerz
- But i love comedies haha, and a ton of music!!! Like everything but all time favorite fav band is Third Eye Blind. John Mayer, John Legend, Missy Higgins ... the list goes on.

We heard about your knee injury during the show, how did that happen?
- During the top ten week, I had an injury with my LEGS not knees. I had an eight o clock three hour practice for my jive and didn't get a whole lot of sleep, didn't eat anything that morning, drank very much water for the past couple days and my body was just very weak at that point. I went to practice and basically worked my legs until I couldn't lift them anymore so I had to take a break and didn't finish out practice. Then I went home and took a long nap before practice with Sonya so I thought I was ok, so I went to practice and did it full out for three hours which was a mistake. The next morning I woke up and couldn't lift my legs out of bed unless I lifted them up with my arms. We had dry blocking on stage all day where I was struggling to lift my legs up let alone dance. They had the massage therapist come and the medic by my side the whole day. Long story short I woke up the next morning still hurt but I had a lot of prayers behind me and by the time the performance came the adrenaline kicked in and I danced and it hurt like hell but I got through it hah.

Could you please tell me what the cherry tricks that you and Cat were talking about are? - mon.amourette
- I taught Cat at one of our kiss off dinners how to tie a knot with a cherry stem and we would have contests of who could do it faster. They say you're a good kisser if you're good at it aha.

What were your favorite dances that you were not in? - Morgan
- Katee and Joshua's Slow Dancing in a Burning Room was my favorite of the season. It's absolutely incredible and the way Katee dances in that is so amazing. Plus I love that song.

What is something that we wouldn't know about you just by watching the show? - Jasmin
- Haha uh ... well I didn't make my ninth grade dance team and I flunked dance company in high school haha but only because the teachers in both didn't like me. I was a trouble maker.

Do you watch American Idol? - Ashley
- Yea, I love David Archuleta.

I love to read, so I was just wondering what some of your favorite books or authors are? If none, possibly a favorite quote?
- Ya I love the Twilight books. I'm going to marry Edward somehow in my dreams maybe.

What was your favorite group performance? - Brittany
- The Rose by Mandy.

What is your absolute favorite place to be, like a relative's house, park, store, vacation spot, a certain city ... ? Thanks! - Christina (XT)
- I love being home with my family. I love the canyons here in Utah. I always take drives by myself and listen to music, and this place called Sundance up the canyon. I have a lot of memories there.

Do you have past favorite SYTYCD contestants? - Andrew
- Ya I am good friends with Ali and have always admired her dancing, so her definitely.

Chelsie, which partner did you enjoy dancing with on the show the most? - Tiki
- Mark!!!

What is your favorite clothing store to shop at/your favorite clothing brand?
- Anything really. Savers to Abercrombie. Don't care just as long as there are cute things there.

What did you like the most about growing up in Utah?
- The good people and growing up in a family oriented community and the canyon. :-)

If you weren't a dancer, what would your dream job be, or what job would you most picture yourself doing? - Andrew
- I have always really enjoyed fashion. I would love to be a buyer for a clothing store.

So glad they wished you a happy birthday on TV, how did you spend the day?
- Uh I just danced all day. I have danced every year on my birthday so I'm used to it now hah. Actually one year I was sick and went to dance anyway and I over worked myself and passed out haha that was a good birthday.

Just wanted to know ... is there someone that you wanted to partner, but never got the chance to?
- Ya Will and I really wanted to partner each other. He would have been good to have my style of ballroom with.

Are you considering taking a stab at Broadway at all?
- Um not sure, I have had some agents in Hollywood call me about acting so I might take a whack at that, but not sure about Broadway 'cause it's so hard to support yourself in New York on a Broadway salary.

What were you feeling when Mia said she wanted to stab you because you were so gorgeous?
- Haha I thought it was hilarious. I love Mia.

If you weren't a ballroom dancer, what would your dance style be?
- Contemporary for sure!!! I was really sad 'cause I never got to show what I can do in contemporary on the show, but hopefully one day people will see.

Did you guys know what the dance selections for the finale were before the show? They were danced so flawlessly so I'm wondering if you guys had time to rehearse for them.
- Ya, kind of.

If you could have one date with any celebrity, alive or not, who would it be and why? <3
- Hahaha uh .... I dunno really. Probably some comedian. Just 'cause I love to laugh and poeple who make me laugh.

Did you ever get nervous about performing on stage and on TV?
- I always got nervous, but not too bad. It was more excitement than anything. The crowd was always amazing and it was so fun performing on the stage.

What is your favorite Missy Higgins song?
- Where I stood and The Special Two ... but all are friggen amazing.

Chelsie, who was your favorite choreographer to work with and why?
- I can't choose a fav. They were all great.

Chelsie, what's your favorite food/type of food?
- Grapes.

Did you watch the Olympics and which events/athletes did you most enjoy?
- Ya Shawn Johnson is the bomb.com!

Chelsie, how much do you love Mark? I mean, is your wub of biblical proportions?
...
....
.....
Uh oh. We all got disconnected. Seems like the servers aren't used to all the fans. This question is "to be continued" then!

Random fan: Hah it was awesome while it lasted.
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Chelsie Hightower Live Chat

Season four contestant Chelsie Hightower will be online for a chat today at ChelsieHightowerDance.com.

Pacific DT: 3PM
Mountain DT: 4PM
Central DT: 5PM
Eastern DT: 6PM
Atlantic DT: 7PM

Chelsie will be answering questions asked by her fans, so if you have something you want to ask her, feel free to post here! Questions, however, are to be meaningful, so requests for autographs, pictures, or back stage passes will be ignored, denied, and deleted by moderators.


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Chelsie Hightower Live Chat

Season four contestant Chelsie Hightower will be online for a chat today at ChelsieHightowerDance.com.

Pacific DT: 3PM
Mountain DT: 4PM
Central DT: 5PM
Eastern DT: 6PM
Atlantic DT: 7PM

Chelsie will be answering questions asked by her fans, so if you have something you want to ask her, feel free to post here! Questions, however, are to be meaningful, so requests for autographs, pictures, or back stage passes will be ignored, denied, and deleted by moderators.


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August 23, 2008

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ShanCey Batcha-kata

For those of you who haven't heard of the fab band "ShanCey Batcha-kata", it's a band that consists of Shauna Noland (s3) and Lacey Schwimmer (s3). They currently have one song on their myspace, called "GURL". Note that GURL stands for Guilty Under-Rated Ladies. Here's a snippet of lyrics from the song.

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Lacey - my name is lace face
go ahead and hate me
prepare yourself cuz celebs love to date me
including DC who aint no tank
its ok i dont need a blonde skank.

Shauna - so you wanna get to me and lace face.
well here it comes are you ready? cuz ur gunna hafta chase
we will run run run and if you follow let us borrow your sorrow
cuz gurl we hallow ...OHHH!!!
you know thats how we do
so high so fly taking out time to ....

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Be sure to check out their song on their music myspace page which can be found right here.



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ShanCey Batcha-kata

For those of you who haven't heard of the fab band "ShanCey Batcha-kata", it's a band that consists of Shauna Noland (s3) and Lacey Schwimmer (s3). They currently have one song on their myspace, called "GURL". Note that GURL stands for Guilty Under-Rated Ladies. Here's a snippet of lyrics from the song.

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Lacey - my name is lace face
go ahead and hate me
prepare yourself cuz celebs love to date me
including DC who aint no tank
its ok i dont need a blonde skank.

Shauna - so you wanna get to me and lace face.
well here it comes are you ready? cuz ur gunna hafta chase
we will run run run and if you follow let us borrow your sorrow
cuz gurl we hallow ...OHHH!!!
you know thats how we do
so high so fly taking out time to ....

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Be sure to check out their song on their music myspace page which can be found right here.



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