Monsters Dance Conventions 2008-2009 Tour Book

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Phoenix, AZ Oct. 4-5, 2008

New Brunswick, NJ Feb. 7-8, 2009

Worcester, MA Oct. 11-12, 2008

Reston, VA Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2009

Radisson Ft. McDowell Resort 800.333.3333 Room Rate thru 9/3/08: $149

Hyatt Regency New Brunswick 800.233.1234 Room Rate Thru 1/3/09: $109-$159

DCU Center Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Worcester 508.753.5700 Room Rate thru 9/18/08: $99

New York, NY Oct. 18, 2008

(Saturday Evening Master Class Workshop) The Ailey Extension

Chicago, IL (Featuring Club Stylz Monsters Nov. 1-2, 2008

Ball)

Crowne Plaza O’Hare Airport 888.233.9527 Room Rate Thru 9/29/2008: $120

Denver, CO Nov. 22-23, 2008 DoubleTree Hotel Denver 800.222.8733 Room Rate Thru 10/22/08: $89

Dallas, TX Jan. 3-4, 2009

Westin Park Central Dallas 888.627.7032 Room Rate Thru 12/12/2007: $114

Cancun, Mexico Apr. 18-19, 2009

Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort 888.594.2483, Room Rate Thru 3/16/09: $192/$217(includes all taxes & breakfast)

Hyatt Regency Reston 800.233.1234 Room Rate Thru 2/6/09: $112

New York, NY Mar. 14, 2009

(Saturday Evening Master Class Workshop) The Ailey Extension

Greenville, SC Mar. 21-22, 2009

Hyatt Regency Greenville 800.233.1234 Room Rate Thru 3/1/09: $120-130

Portland, OR Mar. 28-29, 2009 Red Lion Hotel on the River 800.733.5466 Room Rate Thru 3/5/09: $119

Santa Clara, CA Apr. 4-5, 2009

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara 800.233.1234 Room Rate Thru 3/24/09: $121/$146

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND JUN. 26-27, 2009 TelstraClear Pacific Stadium More Info To Come

SUMMER '09

08-09 TOUR SCHEDULE

WORLD TOUR

Monsters goes global

Orlando, FL 3-Day Tour Finale Jul. 17-19, 2009

Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport 800.233.1234 Room Rate Thru 6/26/09: $110

LA Hip Hop Intensive Aug. 10-14, 2009 Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio North Hollywood, CA

The Monsters Show Aug. 14-15, 2009 El Portal Theatre North Hollywood, CA

MISSION STATEMENT To bring dancers together with the industry’s top dance professionals in a fun and challenging environment that fosters self-fulfillment and career development.

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Faculty Napoleon & Tabitha D’umo

Marty Kudelka

Destiny’s Child • Missy Elliott • Pink • Beyoncé • Toni Braxton • Kanye West • Run DMC • Timbaland Accolades Creators of the successful hip hop dance apparel Nappytabs TV/Film/Commercials So You Think You Can Dance • America’s Best Dance Crew • Rock the Reception on TLC • The Grammy Awards • The Billboard Music Awards • Legally Blonde • Soul Train • The Billboard Music Awards • Bacardi, Chevy, Mastercard & Apple iPod Choreography/ Directing Credits Christina Aguilera Back to Basics Tour • Ricky Martin World Tour • Celine Dion’s World Tour

Artists

Artists

JABBAWOCKEEZ Neyo • Leona Lewis • Daddy Yankee Pussycat Dolls TV/Film/Commercials Much Music Awards Canada • MTV Asia Music Awards • Teen Choice Awards • Step Up 2 Artists •

Dave Scott Marques Houston • Brian McKnight B2K • Jon B • Tyrese • Chaka Khan Accolades Winner of the American Choreography Award for Best Choreography on You Got Served TV/Film/Commercials Snowflake • Step It Up & Dance • Co-Host of Countdown to America’s Best Dance Crew • Stomp The Yard • You Got Served 2 • Backdown • Step Up 2: The Streets • Prom Night • Made of Honor • You Got Served • So You Think You Can Dance Artists •

Rhapsody The Jonas Brothers • The Pussycat Dolls • Cassie • Donnie Klang • Beyoncé Knowles • Nina Sky • Fat Joe • R. Kelly • Eve TV/Film/Commercials Step Up 2: The Streets • Making The Band 4 • MTV’s Wade Robson Project • Soul Train Awards Choreography/ Directing Credits Rhapsody: The Company • Siren Assassins Artists

Janet Jackson • Mariah Carey • N’Sync Pink TV/Film/Commercials 2007 MTV VMA Winner for Best Choreography in a Music Video • Making the Band 4 • So You Think You Can Dance Poland • The Grammy Awards • MTV Video Music Awards • Clerks II • Stick It • Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Choreography/Directing Credits Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/LoveSounds & Justified Tours •

Kevin Maher Alicia Keys • Mariah Carey • Basement Jaxx • Missy Elliott • Kelis TV/Film/Commercials Paul Butcher from Nickolodeons Zoey 101, MTV’s Rock the Cradle • Disney’s Hidden Talents, Orbit Gum • You Got Served • MTV Video Music Awards Asia CHOREOGRAPHY Artistic Director/Choreographer for 2008 NKOTB World Tour • Single by NKOTB featuring NEYO • Nominated for MTV’s VMA’s Video of the Year for Britney Spears Piece of Me • Jessi Malay Promo tour and MV Cinematic Artists

LUAM Rihanna • Ludacris • Kanye West Fergie • Ciara • Nelly Furtado • Ashanti • Busta Rhymes TV/Film/Commercials MTV’s Video Music Awards • SNL • Nike Industrial • Mastercard, Reebok, Fila Choreography/ Directing Credits Rihanna for US Promo Tour & Japan Tour Artists •

TONY TESTA Janet Jackson 20 Y.O. Project • Cheetah Girls Artists Janet Jackson • Beyoncé • Aaron Carter Performance Credits Original cast TapKids • Sony Las Vegas TV/Film/Commercials Dreamgirls • Host and Choreographer of Nickelodeon’s Dance on Sunset Choreography/Directing Credits

Learn from the Best!

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JAMAL SIMS

TV Land Awards • Billboard Music Awards • GAP, Skechers, Levi Strauss, McDonald’s Choreography/ Directing Credits Justin Timberlake’s FutureSex/ LoveSounds • Gwen Stefani’s Sweet Escape Tour Performance Credits The Electric Boogaloos •

P. Diddy • Usher • Nick Cannon • Outkast • Usher • Tyrese • TLC • Danity Kane • Ciara • Celine Dion • Houston TV/Film/Commercials Hairspray The Movie • MTV’s Making The Band • Beauty Shop • After The Sunset • NFL Half Time Show • Vanilla Sky • Step Up • Step Up 2: The Streets • Nissan, Volkswagen, Sprint, Adidas & Target Artists

Teresa Espinosa Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds Concert 3D Feature Film TV The Singing Office with Joey Fatone • American Idol Gives Back with Miley Cyrus • Disney Channel Games with Miley Cyrus Choreography

CHUCK MALDONADO Chris Brown • Marques Houston • Mya Raven Symone • Taylor Dane • Pink • Missy Elliott • Usher • Jennifer Lopez • Sisqo TV/ Film/Commercials So You Think You Can Dance, Guest Choreographer • BET Awards • Hip Hop Honors • Vibe Awards • Soul Train • Guest Choreographer for America’s Best Dance Crew • Associate Choreographer of Stomp The Yard Artists •

Mr. Wiggles Usher • Limp Bizkit • Missy Elliott Madonna TV/Film/Commercials VH1 Hip Hop Honors • Showtime at the Apollo • Skechers, Sprite Accolades Drama Desk Award for Jam on the Groove • Bessie Award for Best Choreography for So What Happens Now Performance Credits Electric Boogaloos • Rock Steady Crew Artists •

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MISHA GABRIEL Justin Timberlake • Mariah Carey Christina Aguilera • Kylie Minogue • Janet Jackson • Hilary Duff • Omarion • Aaron Carter • Raven Symone TV/Film/Commercials Clerks 2 Artists •

LISETTE BUSTAMANTE & CHONIQUE SNEED Britney Spears • Jay-Z • No Doubt Paulina Rubio • Pink • Missy Elliott • Madonna • Mya • Usher • Christina Milian • LL Cool J • Janet Jackson • P Diddy TV/Film/Commercials House Party II • Good Burger • Funkland Choreography/ Directing Credits Missy Elliott • Gwen Stafani • Jay-Z • Pink’s World Tour • Best Kept Secret Artists •

FLOMASTER Christina Aguilera • Jessica Simpson • Usher TV/Film/Commercials Step Up 2 • You Got Served • Be Cool • She’s All That Performance Credits Rock Steady Crew • 7GM’s Footwork Fanatix Artists

LiL' C Madonna • Jennifer Lopez • Ciara Missy Elliott TV/Film/Commercials Featured in Rize • So You Think You Can Dance • FOX’s Bones • Teen Choice Awards Choreography Chris Brown • Omarion • Brooke Valentine Artists •

Luther BRown Danity Kane • Mario • Diddy • Christina Aguilera • Sean Paul TV/Film/Commercials So You Think You Can Dance Canada • Making The Band 4 • Nip Tuck Artists

Michael Jackson • Talking Heads • Missy Elliott • The Black Eyed Peas • Mya • Janet Jackson TV/Film/Commercials Nick Cannon’s Short Circuitz • Soul Train Awards • The Grammy Awards Artists

all-star faculty

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IntroducinG:

Monsters of Contemporary Your feedback on our all-hip hop format has moved us to expand our vision and create the first all-contemporary workshop. We’ve assembled a truly inspiring cast of instructors who have followed the growth of our hip hop convention and are excited to share their love and passion for contemporary dance.

Faculty

Wes Veldink

Peter Chu

Jillian Meyers

SonYa TaYeh

MaTT CADY

COMING 2009 TO A CITY NEAR YOU All-new 1-day master class format featuring 90 minute classes, scholarships and performance opportunities available.

Santa clara, CA JAN. 10, 2009

Hyatt Regency Santa Clara

Baltimore, MD JAN. 24, 2009 Hyatt Regency Baltimore

Chicago, IL MAY 2, 2009

Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare

Details coming soon to www.monstersofcontemporary.com. questions? call us TOLL-FREE at

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WHY MONSTERS?

REAL PEOPLE, REAL OPPORTUNITIES Monsters is family-owned and operated and has been built on strong customer service, quality teachers and an organized event with limited class sizes!

Thousands of dollars worth of scholarships ARE awarded in each city for : Classes at Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio (LA) Millennium Dance Complex(LA) The Ailey Extension (NYC)

MOHH Convention Scholarships

NEW

NEW

FOR LIFE At each season’s tour finale, one dancer will receive this incredible LIFETIME PASS to Monsters dance conventions.

Monsters congratulates 2008 recipient Brandee Evans!

The Alan Funk Award is a convention scholarship awarded in each city in honor of Andy Funk’s brother who died of Leukemia at the age of 19. This award will go to the dancer who demonstrates a positive attitude, determination and passion for dance.

MONSTER

THE MONSTERS SHOW In addition to the above scholarships, 4 dancers in each city will be selected as finalists for THE MONSTERS SHOW, which is a live production taking place in Los Angeles each August. This incredible distinction also comes with a VIP Tour Pass, enabling the recipient to attend unlimited MONSTERS conventions free for one year! Becoming a cast member in The Monsters Show has become one of the most coveted awards in the industry, as a majority of its participants go on to dance professionally soon after. All cast members are invited to participate as interns along-side our faculty, gaining valuable experience and exposure.

Agency Affiliations Each workshop will feature an agency representative and in select cities, Disney Talent Casting will be on hand to deliver valuable seminar information and scout for talent. Join the dozens of dancers signed each year through Monsters of HipHop.

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Club Stylz Showcase & Freestyle Battle Our one-of-kind evening event features: Group Showcase Performances with faculty critiques Individual freestyle battle for cash prizes & more Parents freestyle battle Here’s your opportunity to be seen by and receive feedback from the industry’s top choreographers. The Club Stylz Showcase is a noncompetitive and very supportive environment where your dancers can perform without the pressure of a competition. Groups will receive a private link to their own page on DanceJam.com to view footage and feedback from our faculty.

CLUB STYLZ is our all age appropriate, alcohol-free dance show and party held Saturday evening at every Monsters city – open to everyone to attend! We offer a limited number of Showcase spots for groups participating in the convention to perform and an individual Freestyle Battle with cash prizes. Admission is free to registered Monsters dancers. Additional fees apply for Showcase performers and Battle participants. Tickets are $5 for everyone else and proceeds from Club Stylz benefit The American Cancer Society.

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SHOWCASE The Showcase is your opportunity to perform in a non-competitive atmosphere and receive feedback from the country’s top choreographers and a special Monsters Performance Award.

SHOWCASE GUIDELINES The showcase is limited to the first 10 groups of 6 or more in each city that register with payment in full.

All showcase dancers must be registered for both days of the Monsters of HipHop convention.

Dancers performing in the showcase must wear their convention wristbands during the showcase.

Showcase dancers must be at least 6 years of age.

Each studio, group, or crew is eligible to enter 1 routine. Any studio, group, or crew that registers more than 20 dancers for the convention may enter 2 routines.

All routines must consist of any of the following styles: Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Breakdancing or any other street dance style.

All routines may be no longer than 4 minutes. Songs exceeding 4 minutes will be faded out.

A master CD and back-up (no tapes) must be submitted Saturday morning upon check-in/registration.

No dangerous or elaborate props may be used (swords, fire, etc.). General props are allowed but must be taken on and off quickly.

Routines must be free of any vulgar lyrics, gestures, and inappropriate clothing.

FREESTYLE BATTLE Not a part of a group? Then the freestyle battle is for you.

This is your chance to take the floor and show your individual skills. This Battle is strictly FREESTYLE.

Freestyle Battle Guidelines Dancers will be required to freestyle to music played by the Club Stylz DJ. Age categories: 12 & Under, 13 & Up, Parents Battle (win scholarship).

Two rounds of battling with cash and prizes awarded.

LEVELs

FEEs

Junior: Recommended for ages 6-10.

Includes two half days of classes.

Intermediate: Ages 11-14. Recommended for dancers with 3+ years of experience.

Advanced: Ages 15 & Up. This is a preprofessional level recommended for dancers with 6+ years of experience.

Teachers: Ages 18 & Up. Provides access to all classes plus two half-day teacher-only classes. Teachers receive a free gift & are eligible to win scholarships in the advanced audition.

The above are only guidelines. Please use your own discretion when selecting levels.

Changing Levels: Dancers must remain in their designated ballroom. Dancers wishing to change classrooms must do so before the third class on Saturday.

2008-2009 WORLD TOUR CITIES

EARLY 1

Junior

$ 99

REGULAR

$ 205

Intermediate

$ 189

$ 205

Advanced

$ 189

$ 205

Teacher

$ 205

$ 225

Observer2

$30/$35 including

Club Stylz admission

Club Stylz Showcase $20/Performer Freestyle Battle

$20/Dancer

Club Stylz Showcase & Battle fees not included in registration. Parents Freestyle Battlers are FREE.

ORLANDO TOUR FINALE

Multi-City Discount

EARLY 1

Junior

$ 124

$ 140

Attend more than 1 city per tour and receive $25 off your next city’s registration.

Intermediate

$ 239

$ 255

MONSTERS PACKAGE DEAL

Advanced

$ 239

$ 255

Teacher

$ 255

$ 275

Observer2

$35/$40 including

Pre-Register for any three 2-day workshops and take advantage of our Package Deal including workshop registration and 2-nights hotel per city for just $999 ($1050 with Orlando)! Call for details.

POLICIES For detailed Policy Information, please visit www.monstersofhiphop.com.

1 Early

registration must be received 4 weeks prior to the event.

2 Observers

must wear a Monsters of HipHop wristband to be permitted into a classroom. Observers are not permitted into the audition. No refunds are offered, no exceptions.

Jahaan Amin with Miley Cyrus on the set of Hannah Montana: The Movie

REGULAR

Teresa Espinosa at a Hannah Montana themed dance camp

Club Stylz admission

Club Stylz Showcase $25/Performer Freestyle Battle

$25/Dancer

Club Stylz Showcase & Battle fees not included.

Parents Freestyle Battlers are FREE.

LA HIP HOP INTENSIVE HOSTED

BY DEBBIE REYNOLDS BEFORE 2/28/2009

$ 599

AFTER 3/1/2009

$ 699

Fees may vary for Auckland, New Zealand.

Call for details.

MONSTERS GOES GLOBAL Cancun, Mexico Apr. 18-19, 2009 Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort 800-HILTON, Room Rate Thru 3/16/09: $192/$217(includes all taxes & breakfast)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND JUN. 26-27, 2009 TelstraClear Pacific Stadium More Info To Come For details, visit monstersofhiphop.com or call (888)5 MONSTR.

“Coming to Monsters allows me to live out my dreams and get away from the stress of ‘real life’.”

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- Brandee Evans

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Miley Cyrus with Ryan Chandler

Monsters dancers on the Nashville set of Hannah Montana: The Movie

monsterous success “Coming a long way since I first started with you at Monsters.”

-Bryan Tanaka in Beijing for a Nike Industrial incorporated with the Olympics. Since being signed by MSA at Monsters, Bryan has danced with Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Beyoncé and more.

“Hey Andy, I was actually supposed to go to D.C. but I got booked on a last minute gig. I wanted you to know that I’ve been doing GREAT, and having an amazing time in LA! After the first Hilary Duff U.S./Cananda Tour, I worked with Miley Cyrus on her first music video, Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Tisdale, and a national commercial for Degree. Then I went back on the World Tour with Hilary, hitting Mexico, Brazil and Australia! And just to top all of that off, I booked my DREAM JOB of working with Missy Elliott! Thanks for everything! Monsters definitely made me believe in my talent and what I can achieve.”

-Lyle Beniga, 2006 Monsters Show Cast

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BOOK A MONSTER Whether you want to make a big splash for your studio with a big name, celebrity choreographer or set choreography for your dance team, we’ve got you covered. Our pool of choreographers from Monsters and our Next Generation is available and can meet almost any budget. For more information, simply fill out the Book A Monster form online.

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Monsters of ContemporarY faculty now available too!

Luam teaching in Maryland

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Meet Monsters’ New Sidekick...

If you haven’t heard, DanceJam is a new, online dance community where you can hang out, watch others dance, learn dance moves and show off your own dance skills. If you haven’t been there yet, head to DanceJam.com now.

Setting up your profile is easy and fun at DanceJam.com.

It will take you less than 5 minutes — guaranteed. Once your profile is up and running, you will enjoy participating in dance competitions, voting for your favorite dance videos, meeting new dancers and ranking the competitions.

And, in the next few months, DanceJam will be rollin’ out information on local dance-related events.

Do YOU have IT? Prove It! Contest Requirements: 1. Submit your info (name, email, address) at the DanceJam booth.

2. Upload your best dance video at DanceJam.com.

3. Get your friends to vote for you!

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