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Chloe Arnold
Chloe Arnold is an American dancer and Emmy-nominated choreographer, actress, director, and producer. She is best known internationally as a tap dancer, and was seen on Season 11 of FOX's ''So You Think You Can Dance'' with her company Chloe Arnold's Syncopated Ladies. Early life Arnold was born in Washington, D.C. She did her first modeling work at age 4 for ''PM'' magazine, and began dancing at age 6. At 12, she starred in ''Chloe's World'', a documentary for cable television. She was a member of Chris Bellou's National Tap Ensemble from age 10 to 13; then Toni Lombre's Taps & Company from 13 to 18, where she trained in tap, ballet, jazz, and modern. In high school, she won a gold medal from The Montgomery County NAACP's Act-so Arts Competition. She played violin in the DC Youth Orchestra, and played varsity sports at Wheaton High School in soccer, tennis, track and field, and cross country. She also excelled as a scholar, winning The Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship, The Pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dancer
Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin. An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts of theatrical and participatory dance, although these two categories are not always completely separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics. There are many professional athletes like, professional football players and soccer players, who take dance classes to help with their skills. To be more specific professional athl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Slyde
James Titus Godbolt (October 2, 1927 – May 16, 2008), known professionally as Jimmy Slyde and also as the "King of Slides", was an American tap dancer known for his innovative tap style mixed with jazz. Slyde was a popular rhythm tap dancer in America in the mid-20th century, when he performed on the nightclub and burlesque circuits. He was also popular in Europe and lived in Paris for a brief period of his life. Slyde appeared in several musicals and shows in the 1980s, and he received numerous awards for his talent. He was known for his signature move, the slide. Early life Godbolt was born in Atlanta and moved to Boston at the age of three. As a child, his mother encouraged him to play the violin, and he enrolled at the Boston Conservatory of Music to advance as a violinist. However, the Conservatory was across the street from Stanley Brown's dance studio, which he would visit to watch great tap dancers such as Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, John W. Bubbles, Charles "Honi" Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon
The ''MDA Labor Day Telethon'' was an annual telethon held on (starting the night before and throughout) Labor Day in the United States to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Muscular Dystrophy Association was founded in 1950 with hopes of gaining the American public's interest. The show was hosted by comedian, actor, singer and filmmaker Jerry Lewis from its 1966 inception until 2010. The history of MDA's telethon dates back to the 1950s, when the ''Jerry Lewis Thanksgiving Party for MDA'' raised funds for the organization's New York City area operations. The telethon was held annually on Labor Day weekend beginning in 1966,"MDA's 'Love Network' has a rich, vital history," from ''Quest'', 7/1/2005 and raised $2.45 billion for MDA from its in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagine Tap
''Imagine Tap!'' is a musical revue developed by Derick K. Grant (director/choreographer), Zane Mark (music director/supervisor), Aaron Tolson (associate choreographer/co-creator/asst producer), and Channing Cook Holmes (assistant music director). It opened at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago, IL on July 11, 2006 and closed on August 6, 2006. This show is unique because it is one of the few big-budget all-tap dance revues since Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, of which Derick K. Grant was dance captain for the original Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (other) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street **Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ... cast. List of songs All original music is by Zane Mark and Crystal Joy. # Imagine Tap # Echoes # 3 Chefs # Mr. Happy # Beautiful Love # Tea 4 Two # The Doll # Tea 4 Two # D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Torti
Robert Felix Torti (born October 22, 1961) is an American actor. Torti originated the roles of Jesus and Jack in both the New York City and Los Angeles stage productions of ''Reefer Madness''. Earlier in his career, Torti was honored with a Tony Award nomination for his performance as Greaseball in ''Starlight Express'', which marked his Broadway debut. His work on Broadway also includes the role of Pharaoh in the musical ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat''. In addition, he appeared in the London and Los Angeles productions of '' Smokey Joe's Café''. On screen, Torti played singer Freddy Fredrickson in Tom Hanks's ''That Thing You Do!''. He also reprised the role of Pharaoh in the film version of ''Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'', and counts among his other film credits ''Who's Your Daddy'', '' Submerged'', and ''The Legend of William Tell'' (currently unreleased). Torti has also been seen on television in regular and recurring roles on such series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Rolanda Arnold (; born June 28, 1969) is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child actor, appearing in supporting roles in '' Little Shop of Horrors'' (1986) and ''How I Got into College'' (1989) before being cast as Pamela "Pam" James on the FOX sitcom ''Martin'', which she played from 1992 until the show ended in 1997. Arnold also played the family matriarch Rochelle on the UPN/ CW sitcom ''Everybody Hates Chris'' from 2005 to 2009, and portrayed Judi Mann in the TV Land original sitcom ''Happily Divorced'' from 2011 to 2013. From 2014 to 2017, she played the lead role of Cassie Calloway on ''Survivor's Remorse''. As of 2018, Arnold plays Tina Butler in the CBS sitcom series '' The Neighborhood.'' From 2018 to 2019, she played the role of Paulette in the South African series ''Lockdown''. Early life Arnold was born in Queens, New York City, to a working-class family. Her mother, Diane, was a sanitation worker and her father Gene Arnold was a police ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emmy Award
The Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international television industry. A number of annual Emmy Award ceremonies are held throughout the calendar year, each with their own set of rules and award categories. The two events that receive the most media coverage are the Primetime Emmy Awards and the Daytime Emmy Awards, which recognize outstanding work in American primetime and daytime entertainment programming, respectively. Other notable U.S. national Emmy events include the Children's & Family Emmy Awards for children's and family-oriented television programming, the Sports Emmy Awards for sports programming, News & Documentary Emmy Awards for news and documentary shows, and the Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards for technological and engineering achievements. Regional Emmy Awards are also presented throughout the country at various times through the year, re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Make Your Move 3D
''Make Your Move'' (formerly called ''Cobu 3D'', also known as ''Make Your Move 3D''), is a 2013 independent dance film starring K-pop singer BoA and ballroom dancer Derek Hough. The film was directed by Duane Adler, who wrote the script for ''Save the Last Dance'' (2001) and '' Step Up'' (2006). Hough took season twelve off of the show ''Dancing with the Stars'' to star in the film, which was shot in New York City and Toronto during the spring of 2011. Aside from the lead stars, singer Yunho from TVXQ has a cameo appearance. The film was choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon D'umo, Yako Miyamoto, and Nick Gonzalez. A preview of the film was shown at KCON 2012, a Korean entertainment convention, in Irvine, California. Songs from the movie's soundtrack were played at the convention as well including three by the groups Girls' Generation, F(x) and TVXQ. The film was released in 2013. According to IMDb, it was released in Norway, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark in the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dancing With The Stars (American TV Series)
''Dancing with the Stars'' is an American dance competition television series that premiered on June 1, 2005, on ABC. It is the U.S. version of the UK series ''Strictly Come Dancing'', and one of several iterations of the ''Dancing with the Stars'' franchise. The show pairs celebrities with professional dancers. Each couple performs predetermined dances and competes against the others for judges' points and audience votes. The couple receiving the lowest combined total of judges' points and audience votes is eliminated each week until only the champion dance pair remains. The show was hosted by Tom Bergeron from its inception until 2019. Lisa Canning was co-host in the first season, Samantha Harris co-hosted seasons two through nine, Brooke Burke-Charvet in seasons ten through seventeen, and Erin Andrews from season eighteen through twenty-eight. Since the twenty-ninth season, model Tyra Banks has served as host of the show. Starting with the thirty-first season, Alfonso Ribei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
America's Got Talent
''America's Got Talent'' (often abbreviated as ''AGT'') is a televised American talent show competition, and is part of the global ''Got Talent'' franchise created by Simon Cowell. The program is produced by Fremantle (as well as distributed by) and Syco Entertainment, and broadcasts on the NBC television network. It premiered on June 21, 2006 after plans for a British edition in 2005 were suspended, following a dispute within the British broadcaster ITV. Production would later resume in 2007, following the success of the first season. Each season is mainly run during the network's summer schedule, and has featured various hosts over the course of the program's history. The current host is Terry Crews. The program attracts a variety of participants from across the United States and abroad, who possess some form of talents. Acts range from singing, dancing, comedy, magic, stunts, variety and other genres. Each participant or act who auditions, attempts to secure a place in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as The Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh and Eighth avenues from 31st to 33rd Street, above Pennsylvania Station. It is the fourth venue to bear the name "Madison Square Garden"; the first two ( 1879 and 1890) were located on Madison Square, on East 26th Street and Madison Avenue, with the third Madison Square Garden (1925) farther uptown at Eighth Avenue and 50th Street. The Garden is used for professional ice hockey and basketball, as well as boxing, mixed martial arts, concerts, ice shows, circuses, professional wrestling and other forms of sports and entertainment. It is close to other midtown Manhattan landmarks, including the Empire State Building, Koreatown, and Macy's at Herald Square. It is home to the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL), the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boardwalk Empire
''Boardwalk Empire'' is an American period crime drama television series created by Terence Winter and broadcast on the premium cable channel HBO. The series is set chiefly in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the Prohibition era of the 1920s and stars Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson. Winter, a Primetime Emmy Award-winning screenwriter and producer, created the show, inspired by Nelson Johnson's 2002 non-fiction book ''Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City'', about the historical criminal kingpin Enoch L. Johnson. The pilot episode was directed by Martin Scorsese and produced at a cost of $18 million. On September 1, 2009, HBO picked up the series for an additional 11 episodes. The series premiered on September 19, 2010, and its five-season run of 56 episodes ended on October 26, 2014. ''Boardwalk Empire'' received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its visual style and basis on historical figures, as well as for Buscemi's lead perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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