DANCE NAO NYC

Nao is back---!!

2012-02-04T09:17:00.000-08:00

Dear to all my Students,

I'm back to NYC~!
I got sick and had to stay in bed for 2 days as usual after my long trip…lol

Sorry for missing classes. Also thank you all.
Cus, I really have amazing time in salvador!! Dancing all day and everyday…
rsrsrsrs….lol Love u all!

I will be back to teach from tomorrow Sunday Feb 5, 2012.
(Class at JCC already started.)
I hope see you all in my class soon!!

SUNDAY
-9:00AM-10:00AM @ Jewish Community Center
(334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023:
W76st & amsterdam ave)
- 11:00AM-12:00PM @ Bridge for Dance
(2726 Broadway 3fl NYC 10023, bet 104&105st)

MONDAY
-7:30PM-8:30PM @Perry studio: Millennium Dance Company
(2542 frederick doug bet 135&136st)

WEDNESDAY
-11:15AM-12:15PM @Jewish Community Center

Nao will be away from Jan13-31st.

2012-01-11T20:03:00.000-08:00

HI,

I will be away from Jan 13-31st.
My classes will be covered by following instructors below or cancelled.
Please check with studio before you leave home!!
See you all in Feb!! (I will be back to teach from Wed, Feb 1 @JCC!)

=Jewish Community Center=
http://www.jccmanhattan.org

SUNDAY, Jan 15, 22 &29(9am-10am) by Nadine Isenegger
WEDNESDAY, Jan 18 & 25 ( 11:15am-12:15pm) by Molly Parch

=Bridge for Dance=
www.bridgefordance.com/

SUNDAY, Jan 8, 15, 22, &29 (11AM-12PM) by Sara Britt

=Perry's studio=
www.themillenniumdancecompany.com/

Monday 7:30PM-8:30PM. No Zumba class in January 2012.

Kotchegna Dance Company show

2012-01-04T11:13:00.000-08:00

This Saturday, Kotchegna Dance Company will perform.

January 7 @2PM
Museum of the City of New York
(1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd street, New York NY 10029)

https://boxoffice.mcny.org/public/show.asp

APAP showcase 2012

2011-12-31T03:51:00.000-08:00

Michael Mao Dance company will perform at APAP showcase on Jan 7,8,9 at Ailey Theater.
It's on going showcase for all day long.

Our company is scheduled 6pm-7pm on 7th,
12:30pm-12:40pm on 8th,
10:30pm-11pm on 9th.

Ailey Citigroup Theater*
405 West 55th Street (at 9th Ave)
New York City

If you have time, stop by;-)

http://www.bookingdance.com/calendar_conferences.html

ZUMBA class January 2012

2011-12-23T17:30:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I hope you all enjoying holiday season with your family or friends...

I'd like to inform you my classes after christmas and beg of new year.
Also I will be gone from Jan 13th-31st. Durning the time, there will be sub instructors for class at Jewish Community Center and Bridge for Dance.
But I recommend to check with front desk before you go to the venue.

=Jewish Community Center=
http://www.jccmanhattan.org
SUNDAY, Dec 25th 9:30AM-10:30AM (time changed. Not 9:00am!!)
SUNDAY, Jan 1st, Cancelled ( I think I don't see my name on web.... please check with front desk.)

There will be sub teacher for class bet Jan 13-31st.

=Bridge for Dance=
www.bridgefordance.com/
Sunday, Dec 25th, Jan 1st - closed
I won't be able to teach in Jan 2012.
Sara Britt will cover my classes.

=Perry's studio=
www.themillenniumdancecompany.com/
Studio will be closed from Dec 22-Jan 3.
No Zumba class in January 2012.

SAMBA class at Ailey Extension

2011-12-13T15:14:00.000-08:00

Nao will be teach Brazilian Dance for Quenia Ribeiro's class at Ailey Extension.

Live percussionists!!!

Let's round off the year of 2011 with SAMBA and kick off the 2012 with SAMBA!! ;-)

Tue, Dec 27 2011 7:30pm-9:00pm

Mon, Jan 2 2012 6:00pm-7:30pm (First Samba class of 2012!!!! YEAH!!)

Sun, Jan 8 2012 4:00pm-5:30pm

Tues, Jan 10 2012 7:30pm-9:00pm

Ailey Extension
405 West 55th street (corner of 9th ave)

Always welcome beginners!

This Sunday classes

2011-11-17T09:58:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I will be out of city this weekend.

There will be sub teachers for Sunday, Nov 20th, at ALL locations!

So you can go to studio as usual and get sweat and have fun!!

9am @Jewish Community Center Manhattan

11am@Bridge for Dance

1:30pm@Namaste Yoga in Kensington

I will be back to teach from Mon, Nov 21st, 7;30pm @Millennium Dance Company.

Have a great thanksgiving and see you after the holidays!!

(Looking forward to see you on 25th right after the eating holidays;-)! )

"FESTIVAL FOR THE DEAD"

2011-11-08T09:34:00.000-08:00

This weekend!!

"FESTIVAL FOR THE DEAD"

Ancestral Musical Traditions in the Diaspora

A Raices Cultural Center Production

FEATURING

Raices Cultural Center Ensemble

Grupo Ribeiro

November 12, 2011, 7PM

Crossroads Theatre

7 Livingston Ave. New Brunswick, NJ

Tickets

$5 children ; 12 and under, $10 general seating, $20 premium seating (add $1 ticket for online credit card purchases.)

For more info or tickets; 732-317-2649,

www. raicesculturalcenter.org

2011-10-20T01:50:00.000-07:00

It would be our LAST gig at L'orange bleue.
(because it's sold... (:0;)
Let's get all together and tear the house down!!

They serve wonderful food. Kitchen open till 12am!

SAT, Oct 22nd 2011,
11PM-2AM.

Live Brazilian/Latin Music by Dawn Drake & Zapotte.
Samba performance by Nao Yamada.

FREE Admission!!

Please spread a word and join the night with us!!
Hopefully see you there!

Beijos

NAO will be back!!

2011-10-13T17:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I will be back teaching class from SUN, OCT 16th.

Hopefully see you in my class!!!

SUN - 9:00am-10:00am @JCC (plz ask about price at frontdesk)

- 11:00am-12:00pm Zumba&Yoga stretch @Bridge for dance

(2726 Broadway 3fl NYC 10023, bet 104&105st) $15

NEW!!! From 9/25/2011

- 1:30PM-2:30PM @Namaste Yoga of Kensington

(482 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn, NY 11218)

(*use Red stairs on Church Ave)

MON - 7:30-8:30PM

@Perry studio: Millennium Dance Company

(2542 frederick doug bet 135&136st) $10

WED - 11:15am-12:15pm @Jewish Community Center

(334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023: W76st & amsterdam ave)

$: Please ask front dest about price

www.jccmanhattan.org

www.bridgefordance.com/bfd/adult/fullschedule.html (212-749-1165)

www.themillenniumdancecompany.com/ (212)690-0500)

www.mynamasteyoga.com (347-533-6226)

ZUMBA, BRAZILIAN, AFRICAN workshop in TOKYO with NAO 2011

2011-09-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone~,

I will hold dance workshops in Tokyo while I'm there.

Come & Join me!!

No experience needed!! Just need to bring your smile;-)

If you'd like to take class, please send me an email with following information for reservation.

Title; "RSV: Nao's workshop 2011"

1. Date of class

2. Name of class

3. Your Name

4. Your contact (incase of last mins of cancellation.)

Email to dancenaonyc@gmail.com

NAO's Workshop in JAPAN 2011

10/2 （日）

18:30-19:30 ZUMBA 1500yen

19:45-21:15 BRAZILIAN 　2500yen

（If you take both class = 3500yen）

@Nakameguro Juku Center B2 Playroom

@2-10-13 Meguro-ku Naka Meguro, Nakameguro Square.

(Nakameguro Sta by Hibiya line or Toyoko line)

10/4（火）

18:00-19:00 ZUMBA 1500yen

19:15-20:45 AFRICAN MOVEMENT (アフリカン）2500yen

(If you take both class = 3500yen）

@Meguro Ba-shimon Practice room B1

1-1-1 Meguro-ku Yagumo TEL.0357012924

(Toritsu daigaku sta. by Touyoko line)

10/9（日）

18:00-20:00 BRAZILAIN with Live Percussionists!! 3000yen

@Nakano ZERO hall Practice room B2

2-9-7 Nakano-ku Nakano TEL.0353405000

(Nakano Sta. by JR, Tokyo Metro Touzai line. South Exit)

BLOG;

http://www.naoyamada.blogspot.com/

http://www.dance-nao-nyc.blogspot.com/

ZUMBA/BRAZILIAN/AFRICAN クラス in 東京！！

2011-09-27T05:33:00.000-07:00

皆様いかがお過ごしですか？

ほんとにまた急なことになってしまいましたが、今週日本に帰国することになりました。また短い期間ですが、その間にワークショップも開催することになりました。

急な告知で、皆様の予定ももう入ってるかと思いますが、お時間あるかたどうぞご参加ください。

また、今年はNAO's ZUMBAもやりまーす。

こちらは只今世界中で大人気のダンスフィットネスです。いろいろなラテンの音楽や、ベリーダンス、フラメンコ、レゲトン、アシェ等世界のいろいろなリズムを６０分のクラスの中で楽しめます。

こちらのクラス、基本は、見てやるだけ！です。

ので、未経験の方もどうぞお気軽に～。でもNAOのクラスですので、汗はばっちりかかせます。笑　（ダンス経験者も楽しんでできるはず～）

さて、その後はブラジルへ。

おなじみカーニバルサンバ、そして、サンバレゲエ、アフロブラジリアン等一緒に楽しみましょう。

最終日には、パーカッショニストを迎えてのクラスになります。

２日目には、前回意外にも人気だった、アフリカンムーブメントのクラスを行うことにしました。こちらはアイボリーコースト（コートジボアール）からのステップです。

NAO's クラスは未経験者、初心者の方、いつも大大歓迎しています。

老若男女問わず。

ちょこっと気になった方、どうぞご参加ください～。

下記にクラスの詳細を記載しました。

今回も当日の受付をスムーズにさせるため、ご予約をメールにてお願いしたいと思います。参加ご希望の方は、

タイトルを　”NAO'sワークショップ２０１１予約”　とし、

①ご希望クラス日付

②参加ご希望クラス名

③お名前

④携帯電話（緊急時の為）

⑤代表でご予約の方は、参加希望の方のお名前

を記載の上、dancenaonyc@gmail.com まで送信ください。

告知期間がスーパー短くなってしまいましたので、是非皆様お友達にもお声をかけていただけるとうれしいです～。

お会いできること楽しみにしております～！

今後のクラスの変更、天候での直前のキャンセル等有りましたら、ブログ

（www.dance-nao-nyc.blogspot.com/) に載せますので、クラスの前にご確認ください。

NAO's Workshop in JAPAN 2011

10/2 （日）

18:30-19:30 ZUMBA （ズンバ）1500円

19:45-21:15 BRAZILIAN （ブラジリアン）2500円

（２クラス受講の方-3500円／２クラス）

@中目黒住区センターB2 プレイルーム

目黒区中目黒2丁目10-13中目黒スクエア内日比谷線、東横線中目黒下車。前の横断歩道を渡り右方向へ進む。徒歩8分

10/4（火）

18:00-19:00 ZUMBA （ズンバ）1500円

19:15-20:45 AFRICAN MOVEMENT (アフリカン）2500円

（２クラス受講の方-3500円／２クラス）

@めぐろパーシモン練習室B1

目黒区八雲1-1-1TEL.0357012924

東横線都立大学駅改札を出て左へ進む柿の木坂通りを直進、徒歩5分

10/9（日）

18:00-20:00 BRAZILAIN with Live Percussionists!! 3000円

（ブラジリアン、生演奏でのクラス（の予定…））

なかのZERO多目的練習室B2

@中野区中野2-9-7TEL.0353405000

JRまたは東京メトロ東西線中野駅南口から徒歩8分

NAO's Modern クラスも開講することになりました。

こちらのクラスはスペースの関係上完全予約制になっています。参加ご希望の方は

タイトルに"Nao's Workshop 予約希望”とし、willsrentalstudio@gmail.comまでお送りください。

10/10(月) MODERN CLASS

4:30PM-6:00PM　2500円

ウィリスレンタルスタジオ

東京都世田谷区松原６－９－１７ジュノ羽根木公園Ｂ１０１

最寄駅は、小田急線　梅ヶ丘駅徒歩７分。京王井の頭線　東松原徒歩５分

Nao will be gone for 2 weeks.

2011-09-26T06:40:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I will be gone for about 2weeks.

While those days, there will be sub instructor covering my adults classes for some of studio or canceled.

Please double check with studio before you going there.

MON, 7:30pm-8:30pm @Perry's(Millennium dance) = CANCELLED

WED, 11:15am-12:15pm @Jewish Community Center= Mr. Jaomer(Latin Dance)

SUN, 9:00am-10:00am @Jewish Community Center = Oct 2. Ms. Julia (Gipsy Dance workout)

Oct 9. Ms. Simona (Zumba)

11:00am-12:00pm @Bridge for Dance = Oct 2. Ms. Misha Fucher

Oct 9. Ms. Stephanie Brooks

1:30pm-2:30pm @Namaste Yoga = Oct 2 & 9. Mr. Carlos

I will be back to teach class from SUN, OCT 16th.

See you in a couple of weeks!!

Nao will be teaching ZUMBA in Brooklyn!

2011-09-22T09:51:00.000-07:00

Nao's ZUMBA will start in Brooklyn!! Yeah!

My class will be

SUNDAY, 1:30PM-2:30PM

@Namaste Yoga of Kensington, Brooklyn (482 Coney Island ave.)

http://www.mynamasteyoga.com/schedule.html

I will also teach Zumba this SAT, Sep 24th 12:00pm-1:00pm.

Subbing for Caros's class.

I will be gone for 2 week. While I'm gone, Carlos will be subbing my classes @Namaste Yoga

on Oct 2nd &9th!!

Video from Flash-mob

2011-09-22T09:29:00.000-07:00

The event last week at JCC was so much fun!

Thank you for all who attended my class and participate flash-mob event after.

I wanna do it again.....lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVoc2xBM92Y

ZUMBA/Flash-Mob this SUNDAY!!!

2011-09-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

I want to invite you to an exciting event this Sunday, Sep 18th.

Zumba/Flash mob class with Nao!

What is that?

You attend Zumba class on 18th, and in the end of the class, I will take time and break it down choreography of one song. We'll do over and over for that song to remember;-) Then we go out, we'll dance in the public!! It's fun surprise!!

Do you need experience?

Nope!

You don't need any experience.

Specially for flash-mob song, easy to remember!

(I already tested out with my roomy who doesn't know how to move. hehehe. But she could do it and she said, "oh-, I can do it-! it's fun~! " ;-) )

(If you know how to walk, and up your hands up, you'll be fine! )

When & Where?

Zumba/Flash-mob class with NAO

Sunday, Sep 19th 2011

4:00pm-5:15pm

@Jewish Community Center; 334 Amsterdam Ave(corner of 76st)

http://www.jccmanhattan.org/open-house

and this is FREE event!!

Hopefully see you then!

(I also have reg class that day, 9AM @Jewish Community Center, 11Am@ Bridge for dance! )

We were on TV this morning!

2011-09-12T11:00:00.000-07:00

Quenia Ribeiro and Grupo Ribeiro Dancers were on TV for promoting coming up her SAMBA workshop!!

Check this out!!

http://www.wpix.com/news/morningnews/wpix-wakeup-workout-samba,0,5612505.story

ZUMBA at Perry's studio

2011-09-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

I hope you had wonderful summer...;-)

From tomorrow, ZUMBA class at Perry's studio(Millennium Dance Co.) will start again for fall program. Still only $10 per class! Come and join my class.

ZUBMA: every MONDAY 7:30PM-8:30PM
@ Perry's studio(2542 Frederick Douglas, bet 135&136st)

212-234-1400

Hopefully see you in my class soon!

On going other classes;

Teaching at Ailey Extension next week!

2011-09-01T07:59:00.001-07:00

I will be subbing SAMBA/Afro Brazilian for Adult open class at Ailey Extension for Quenia Ribeiro following dates. Come and join me! Live percussion!!

I hope see you in my class! ;-)

Tue, Sep 6th 2011, 7:30pm-9:00pm

Wed, Sep 7th 2011, 7:30pm-9:00pm

405 West 55st (corner of 9ave) NYC

http://www.aileyextension.com/

Class schedule changed

2011-08-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

Next Monday, Aug 22nd

Zumba 7:30pm class will be 6:30PM-7:30PM.

@Perry's studio( Millennium Dance Company)

2542 Frederick Douglas (bet 135th &136th)

Please contact me for following two weeks schedule after Aug 22 if you are planning to come.

Studio is closed now, so we might not have class or will be at different location.

email; dancenaonyc@gmail.com

Studio will be open from Sep 10th. (for other classes. )

Other classes are on going..

WED - 11:15am-12:15pm, Zumba Gold @Jewish Community Center

(334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023: W76st & amsterdam ave)

$: Please ask front dest about price

SUN - 9:00am-10:00am @JCC (plz ask about price at frontdesk)

- 11:00am-12:00pm Zumba and Yoga stretch @Bridge for dance

(2726 Broadway 3fl bet 104&105st) $15

www.jccmanhattan.org

http://www.bridgefordance.com/bfd/adult/fullschedule.html

OPEN HOUSE ;Sunday Aug 21st

2011-08-15T19:43:00.000-07:00

Coming SUNDAY Aug 21st

Millennium Dance Company(Perry's studio) OPEN HOUSE.

FREE trial classes!!!

I will be teaching

SAMBA at 2:00PM

ZUMBA at 2:30PM

Please come by!!

Millennium Dance Company

Frederick Douglas (bet 135th&136th street)

#B or C train to 135st.

class cancellation

2011-08-05T05:59:00.000-07:00

Sunday 8/7/11

11am Zumba class at Bridge for dance will be cancelled.

I will see you following week!

Tanabata Project

2011-07-27T11:54:00.000-07:00

I will be participating this event for Japan Earthquake Reliefe.

There will be variety of performances includes Taiko, Dance, Tap, Belly, Gospel, Kids Bon-odori, and samba....etc.

Samba will be with live percussion! Please come out and support us!!

There is so many people still staying at gym, schools...etc. surviving after the earthquake without going home....

Aug 7th, 2011 7PM-

@JEBON Sushi & Noodle

15 St. Marks Place New York, NY 10003

212-388-1313

www.jebonus.com

$10 suggested donation

contact; aikeda33@aol.com / o_reiko@hotmail.com

Dance in the Park; booking dance festival Edinburgh

2011-07-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

6:00pm – 7:30pm | Lawn

Eight dance companies bring their dynamic performances to the Bryant Park Stage for an evening of modern dance.

Featuring:

DAMAGEDANCE
Gehring Dancetheatre
Clyde Forth Visual Theatre
Sasha Spielvogel/Labyrinth Dance Theater
Michael Mao Dance
Freespace Dance
Rebecca Stenn Company
Ballroom Dancing for Tough Guys

Booking Dance Festival Edinburgh 2011 is a dance "festival within a festival" at the annual Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by Jodi Kaplan, Booking Dance Festival fosters a cultural exchange between performing artists and international communities.

http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/calendar.html

"Summer Saturdaze" in East Brooklyn

2011-07-15T20:33:00.000-07:00

ARTsEast New York will host their Second Annual "Summer Saturdaze" series every Saturday from July 9 to August 27, 2011.

Tomorrow, I will be performing at East New York Farmers Market from 12pm.

@615 New Lots Ave. Brooklyn 11207

July 16 ␣ Blame It on Brazil

Visual Artist: South American Influence Dance/Capoeira/Music etc. from a variety of Brazilian performers. Sustainability Topic: Fiscal/Economic Vitality ( Small Business Enterprising, Financial Empowerment)

Huntington Summer Arts Fes

2011-07-15T07:52:00.000-07:00

Michael Mao Dance Company will perform at Huntington Summer Arts Festival.

Thus July 21st, 8:30pm

@Chapin Rainbow Stage, Huntington Village (Heckscher Park),

Long Island's Premier Public Stage

Map : http://huntingtonarts.org/content/programs/saf/2010/hours_and_info.cfm

http://www.huntingtonarts.org/

FREE SUMMER EVENT!!

2011-07-02T09:36:00.000-07:00

I will be performing with Grupo Ribeiro on SUNDAY July 10th, 6PM.

We are participating in an FREE African Music Festival in Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem

We will do Brazilian dance&Music.

Come out and enjoy the night with us!!

http://www.shrinenyc.com/mafrika.php

Celebrating traditions of the North East, Brazil!!

2011-06-25T05:36:00.000-07:00

June 30th, participating in a big Festa Junina party on the lower East Side in collaboration with Citylore,
celebrating traditions of the North East . Grupo Ribeiro Dancers will
be performing the Quadrilha, Xaxado and Samba De Roda.

There will also be a dance lesson and plenty of opportunity to dance to live Forro

music. There will be Brazilian food and drink so come out and
celebrate with us! Tickets are available at :

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/181526

KEKENE V

2011-06-05T16:59:00.000-07:00

Vado Diomande presents "Kekene V".

African Dance Performance. "Kotchegna Dance company" and the Ivory Coast all-starts!! Energetic live drumming sounds and dance, breathtaking traditional stilts Mask dance....etc.

Story of 'Vampire'!! Come to see us!!!

Sat June 25th, 2011

4:00pm & 8:00pm

@JKO High School Theater (120 w46st (bet 6&7th ave) NYC 10036)

Tickets $25 www.smarttix.com or 212-868-4444

CANCELLED this Saturday Night CARNIVAL.

2011-06-05T16:39:00.000-07:00

Saturday Night Carnival!!

Come and join us and enjoy beautiful summer night at L'orange bleue!

Live latin music by Dawn Drake & Zapotte

Samba performance by Nao Yamada (and YOU!!)

Sat June 11th & 25th

11:00PM-2:00AM

@L'orange bleue :430 broom street & crosby, SOHO, NYC

FREE admission!

www.lorangebleue.com/

CANCELLED by restaurant owner because of private party.

metroPCS Adult Zumba Challenge

2011-06-05T16:23:00.000-07:00

I will be leading 3 Zumba class(11am, 12pm &1pm) in this event.

There will be prize for the participant to spend the most time in zumba class! (I guess me... no?? hahaha...) Come and workout with us!!

And this is family event. There will be many activities all day long.

Fun for the entire family!!

Children's Sports & Fitness Expo

Sat June 11, 2011

10:00am-4:00pm

Boys&Girls High School ; 1700 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY

Zumba classes will run 11:00am-4:00pm!!

Winner will receive a blackberry with 3 months of FREE service!!

FREE!!

Millennium Dance Company Annual Show

2011-06-05T16:12:00.000-07:00

The children I teach, they will have big performance.

They are so talented!! Come to see them!

Sunday, June 12th 2:00pm-5:00pm.

@Aaron Davis Hall

Ticket on Sale, Monday May 2, 2011.

Tickets: $35 (10 or more, $30)

For more info call studio: 212-690-0500

Thank you for attending!

2011-06-05T15:49:00.000-07:00

Thank you very much for attending ZUMBA for JAPAN vol.2!!

It was really nice meeting you who came in first time.

We made $180 for total!!

It will be sent to Japan society in this week.

I'd like to keep continuing this event class once a while. (Maybe by end of August again...)

I hope people far from there(like us) not forget about this quickly even many people still surviving over there now... And hope Japan will rise from rising sun soon!!

If you have big space and let me use for this event, please contact me!! I will be appreciated!

Arigatou gozaimashita!

No class at Perry's till July 5th.

2011-06-04T18:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Just want to inform that there will be no class at Perry's studio in Harlem.

The studio will be close for adult classes starts week of June 5th and continue to summer vacation after their kid's performance till July 4th.

It will be re-open from July 5th.

No Monday @7:30pm class at Perry's studio.

June 5th-July 4th.

I am trying to rental studio and have Zumba class during the time if it's possible.

If you are interested in, please send me email (dancenaonyc@gmail.com) and let me know or check this blog for future information.

Have a great summer!!

Beijos, NAO

Zumba for JAPAN vol.2!!

2011-05-24T18:50:00.000-07:00

Let's get sweat and enjoy ZUMBA with NAO and support Japan!!

I will have 2nd fund-raise class for Japan FRIDAY, June 3rd.

100% of the contribution(except studio rental fee) will be sent to Japan Society as the Japan relief.

http://www.japansociety.org/earthquake

Please spread the word, bring your friends and support us!!

Zumba is latin, international music based dance workout.

You don't need to have any experience. It's easy and fun!

Just watch and follow as Nao does!!

FRIDAY, June 3rd

7:30PM-8:30PM

@PMT studio; 69 West 14th street 3rd fl (close to 6the ave)

Suggested minimum donation: $10

If you have any question about class, please feel free to email me!

dancenaonyc@gmail.com

abc news

2011-05-20T18:36:00.001-07:00

Check this out! Quenia Ribeiro's workout DVD.

We were on TV!

http://abcnews.go.com/Health/video/quenia-ribeiros-samba-workout-brazil-latin-america-strong-cardio-workout-health-13624260?tab=9482931&section=1206835&playlist=3547557&page=1

Tomorrow Night!!

2011-05-13T12:54:00.000-07:00

Live latin music by Dawn Drake & Zapotte

Samba performance by Nao Yamada

Sat, May 14th, 11PM-2AM

@L'orange bleue :430 Broom street & Crosby

www.lorangebleue.com

NO COVER!! FREE!!

Just bring yourself and have fun!

Micheal Mao Dance Company Performance

2011-05-07T11:19:00.000-07:00

Thursday, May 19th , 5:00PM

City Center Studio 4

130 West 56th Street( Bet 6&7ave) Subway; F,N, Q, R lines to 57th st

212-757-9669

admin@michaelmaodance.org

www.michaelmaodance.org

FREE Admission- NO Reservation Required!!

Thursday, May 26th, 6:30PM

Chelsea Art Museum

556 West 22nd street(corner of 11th ave) Subway: C, E lines to 23rd st

212-255-0719

www.chelseaartmuseum.org

FREE Admission- Reservation Required!!

Please RSVP at rsvp@chelseaartmuseum.org

TONIGHT!!!

2011-04-27T04:47:00.001-07:00

Coming Monday only!! Zumba with Nao at MIDTOWN!!

2011-04-14T06:08:00.000-07:00

Coming Monday only!!

Because the studio will be closed for easter week, there is no class at there.

BUT!! I rented studio, I will teach in Midtown!! Whoowoh!

Zumba with Nao

Monday, April 18th

6:30PM-7:30PM

only $10!! (cash only)

@pearls studio ; 500 8th ave 4th floor (bet 35 & 36th st)

Please make RSV via Email because for space matter.

(I might need to change space if it will be a large group...)

Email ; dancenaonyc@gmail.com

I will get back to you with Room #.

Please note; there will be class on Sunday at Jewish Community Center & Bridge for dance.

Have a great week!!

Song list of my Zumba class

2011-04-11T19:41:00.000-07:00

I was often asked the name of song in my class.

Here it is.... check it out!

Most recently class.....

1. Jamaican Cumbia 2. Bacchanal 3. El Meneito 4. Jump in the line

5. Yo no se manana 6. Caliente 7. 1+1=2 8. Chori chori

9. La Comay 10. Yo quiero Bailar 11. QuteMueve 12. Danca da maozinha

13. Mami 14. Mambo del politecnico 15. Soosan Khanoom 16. Un beso

These songs below are already we've done....

17. Hala 18. Tigre 19. Salome 20. 5 letras

21. Me gusta, me gusta 22. Do you dig it 23. Push push push 24. Cabelo, Joelho

25. La morena 26. El africano 27. Pa'la discoteka a bailar 28. A la nena le gusta

29. In the mood 30. Saca a tu mujer 31. La cumbia 32. Snake dance

33. zoom, zoom, zoom 34. Baila esta cumbia 35. Que rico el mambo 36. Na de na

37. Dale Candela 38. Hommage a Jonathan 39. Baila pa's emociona 40. El Marciano

41. Pal' Charco 42. Sahara Oasis 43. Carnival 44. no Te Pierdas La Sabrosura

45. Samba 46. Las maravillas 47. Batucada latin percussion 48. Zumbando Al Son

49. Sigue la cumbia 50. Que quire la nina 51. Mi Gente 52. Bandolero

53. El Merengazo 54. Down 55. Alegria pa zumba edit 56. Pabajo

57. Danca do vampiro 58. Bamboleo 59. Mariana Mambo 60. Jin-go-lo-ba

61. Que locura enamorarme de ti 62. Fiesta Caliente 63. El Tango de la bodega

64. Zumba Mami 65. Pusha pusha 66. Con Movimiento 67. Mueve, mueve

68. Badegnan 69. Badegnan 70. El Twist de la munequita 71. Chismosita

72. Tres vueltas 73. La lambada 74. Samba Groove 75. Hava nagila

76. Se le ve 77. Arranca en fa 78. I need to know 79. Abusadora

a video of "Jam for Japan"

2011-04-04T19:52:00.000-07:00

Just got an email from my friend who planned "Jam for Japan" at Union Sq. He sent me video. I wanted to share with you.

The following video has been posted to a big channel called "Partners4Japan", where all the revenue from that channel also go to charity.

http://www.youtube.com/user/partners4japan#p/a/u/0/lAFjc8fpYLU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAFjc8fpYLU

Upcoming performance schedules

2011-04-04T19:51:00.000-07:00

1) Samba Samba Samba for Quenia's birthday

Sat, April 2 @Shrine

10PM-12AM

$10 cover

There will be donation box for Japan also!!

8 best musicians and sambistas!!

www.shrinenyc.com/

2) Special Japan Benefit Town hall

Michael Mao Dance company will participate with this event for Japan.

Tue, April 5th, 6PM-8PM

http://aaartsalliance.org/

3) Saturday Samba Party at L'orange bleue

Sat, April 9th @L'orange bleue

11PM-2AM

Live latin band by Dawn Drake& Zapotte

Samba performance by NAO

NO COVER!!

www.lorangebleue.com/

Final Results

2011-03-28T07:43:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much for attending class, events, and donation for supporting Japan!

I raised $752.00 for total.

Just wanted to inform you all that I sent it to Japan Society as Japan Earthquake Fund.

I believe they will send it to most needed place.

So many people still suffering, and have to fight for reality, and also build up their life and city again from nothing. It won't happen a day or a month.

I'd like to keep doing donation class once a while for something I could or you could do even little support.. Every little things make it big!!!

I will announce when I know the dates.

Thank you for supporting again!

Doumo arigatou!!

Have a safe and wonderful day!

Thank you for attending class!

2011-03-21T08:41:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much for whom attended Fund-raising for JAPAN class also donated even you couldn't attend yesterday.

Fund-raising result from yesterday is $440!!

All total is $701.85 so far. (march 21st 2011)

Some of my friends told me that they want donate more. So I will still collecting this week.

I will send it all by this weekend.

Also I will report more details when I send.

I want to continue this Fund-rasing class once a while. I think the victims of Earthquake, Tsunami needs long term support not just for right now. I can't not imagine victims and area has to go through this to revive how long, how far, and how difficult....

I hope I can do something even little support.....

And I can not do it by myself. I need your help and support!!

Thank you again for all who supported!!

And also most thank you for Ellen Chapelle from Bridge for Dance, Jewish Community Center, L'orange Bleue, Dawn Drake & Zapotte, and Perry's studio, and Tomas Rays who helpful , supportive and allowed me to collecting donation!!

Continuing!! Japan Earthquake& Tsunami Fund!

2011-03-19T10:28:00.000-07:00

Tonight!! Brazilian Carnaval Bash Continues at L'Orange Bleue.

March 19th 11PM to 2AM with live music by Dawn Drake & ZapOte.

Samba performance by Nao Yamada

L'orange bleue; 430 Broom St & Crosby, Soho

No Cover!

I will be collecting DONATIONS to JAPAN for the relief effort there.

Calling all sambistas!

Dawn Drake: Vocals, bass, percussion, David Acker: Guitar, Luciana Padmore: Drums, Terry Dame: Sax

Jam for Japan. Tomorrow 7PM @union sq!!

2011-03-16T13:45:00.001-07:00

My friend is planning a fund raiser event for Japan tomorrow. Please join and support us!!

I will be there~! See u tomorrow!!

Nao

Please show your support for the victims of the 3.11 earthquake & tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan.

What:
A high-energy percussion and dance jam/performance. Donations will be collected and flyers will be distributed to raise awareness and let people know how they can help out. ALL collected funds will be sent to the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund of the Japan Society. Go to:http://www.japansociety.org/earthquake

Who:
Musicians who play Brazilian percussion*, dancers from all genres and anybody who would like to support the people of Japan.

*Percussionists, please bring one or more instruments. :) We will be playing standard batucada and other rhythms from Brazil. Also open to other world music drumming traditions.

Where:
Union Square Park across from Whole Foods

Other Details:
You are encouraged to wear RED and WHITE and bring handmade signs to show your support :)

Ganbare, Nippon!

$5 ZUMBA for JAPAN FUND

2011-03-14T22:10:00.000-07:00

"Let's ZUMBA for Japan!!"

Please join us and support Japan!!!

Come and take ZUMBA with NAO on SUNDAY morning!!

Get in shape, and all your thoughts goes to Japan!

Coming SUNDAY, March 20th

10:45AM-11:45AM

@Bridge for dance ; 2726 Broadway 3FL, NYC (#1 train to 103st. Between 104 &105st)

Suggested minimum donation $5 !!

(Additional donations are most welcome!!!)

All proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross for Japan relief effort.

I hope see you all in my class!!

Please forward this to your friends!

In the end, thank you for Ellen Chapelle from Bridge for Dance which offering the space and sharing this event, Tomas Ray who made this flyer quickly!!

Continuing!! Japan Earthquake& Tsunami Fund!

2011-03-13T11:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you for coming and supporting last night.

(My family is safe. Thank you for concern and worrying about...)

I am keep collecting any donation to Japan all this week.

I will announce in my classes or studio wherever I go...etc...

Please feel free to get me and drop your heart into box anytime!!

(oops...I think I misspelled "Earthquake"....I didn't realized till now....hahaha-.)

Thank you for your support!!

Let's send your love and pray for Japan!!!

Tonight!! Japan Earthquake Fund-raiser Samba Party!!

2011-03-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

As already you know, Japan had terrible earthquake and tsunami.

I was thinking about what I could do for.

There is Samba party tonight at L'orange bleue. I will be dancing.

I'd like to take this opportunity for fund-raising.

The restaurant are really supportive and welcome to do fundraise.

The band leader Dawn really helpful to do this happen.

I will bring Fund-raise BOX and put it tonight while we play.

All money corrected will be sent to Japan.

Please come out and support us!!

TONIGHT, SAT March 12th

11PM-2AM

Samba/Latin night!! Afro-latin beat, brazilian live music by Dawn Drake&Zapotte!!

Samba performance by Nao

FREE admission!!

Welcome to accept any donation for fundraise of Japan Earthquake!!!

Samba night at L'orange Bleue!

2011-02-22T02:39:00.000-08:00

We are back!!! Sat night Samba night at L'orange bleue!

Brazilian/Latin live music by Dawn Drake&Zapotte.

Samba performance by Nao.

Saturday, March 5th, 11 pm to 2 am.

Saturday, March 12th, 11 pm to 2 am.

No cover!!!

L'orange Bleue

430 Broome St & Crosby

Soho NYC

212-226-4999

www.lorangebleue.com

Kotchegna Dance Company

2011-02-18T11:14:00.000-08:00

NYC based West African from Ivory Coast dance company.

If you are interested booking us, contact me or direct to Company manager.

Lisa Diomande : Kotchegna@gmail.com

917-696-2539

http://www.kotchegna.com/booking.shtml

Photos from class

2011-02-16T18:56:00.001-08:00

Here is my uptown classes.

These are dance studio. So you can start and drop in anytime you want!

I hope see you in one of my class soon!!

MON - 7:30-8:30PM @Perry studio: Millennium Dance Company

(2542 frederick doug bet 135&136st) $10

WED - 11:15am-12:15pm, Zumba Gold @Jewish Community Center

(334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023: W76st & amsterdam ave)

$: Please ask front dest about price

SUN - 9:00am-10:00am @JCC (plz ask about price at frontdesk)

- 11:00am-12:00pm Zumba and Yoga stretch @Bridge for dance

(2726 Broadway 3fl bet 104&105st) $15

For more info, please feel free to contact me.

dancenaonyc@gmail.com

2011 Nao's Zumba/Zumba Gold class schedule

2011-02-07T17:33:00.000-08:00

MON - 7:30-8:30PM @Perry studio: Millennium Dance Company
(2542 frederick doug bet 135&136st) $10

WED - 11:15am-12:15pm, Zumba Gold @Jewish Community Center
(334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023: W76st & amsterdam ave)
$: Please ask front dest about price

SUN - 9:00am-10:00am @JCC (plz ask about price at frontdesk)
- 11:00am-12:00pm Zumba and Yoga stretch @Bridge for dance
(2726 Broadway 3fl bet 104&105st) $15

www.jccmanhattan.org
www.bridgefordance.com/bfd/adult/fullschedule.html

My class is an open level. It’s easy to follow that everyone and any
age can do it! Class includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha cha, Cumbia, Belly
dance, Flamence, Samba, Reggaeton, Tango, Rock and Roll…etc. It is
fun, different, easy and effective. It’s great for the mind, body and
soul!!

Requirement: Your smile , Comfortable cloth&shoes
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me.-
dancenaonyc@gmail.com

Hopefully see you soon in my class!

Brazilian Samba at Ailey Extension

2011-02-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

Nao will be teaching Brazilian Samba at Ailey Extension for Quenia
Ribeiro's class.

Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 7:30PM-9:00PM
Sun, Feb 27th 2011 4:00PM-5:30PM
Sat, March 5th 2011 4:00PM-6:00PM
Tue, March 8th 2011 7:30PM-9:00PM

Live percussion!!

Ailey Extension; 405 West 55th Street New York, NY 10019 (212) 405-9056

Nao's workshop 2010 にご参加くださった皆様、ありがとうございましたー！

2010-12-28T22:38:00.000-08:00

年末の忙しい中、Nao's workshop 2010 にご参加くださった皆様、ありがとうございましたー！
今回は少し長めの’１時間５０分”クラス。それでも短かったように感じましたが…
２日目はアフリカンの１時間もあり、さすがに終わった頃にはヘトヘトでしたね。笑
クラスの後のビールも最高でした。（終電がなければねえ…もうちょっと長居したかったのですが…）
また次回も皆様にお会いできること、楽しみにしています

よいお年を…
そして、来年２０１１年も皆様にとって素敵な一年になりますように…

Nao's workshop in Tokyo 2010!!!!

2010-11-28T23:11:00.000-08:00

２日間ですが、ワークショップも開催することになりました。年末で皆様も忙しいとは思いますが、よろしければご参加ください～！
（今回は残念ながら、ライブパーカッションではありません）

毎回時間があっという間に過ぎてしまうので、今回はブラジリアンのクラスは１時間５０分と長めのクラスにしました～。たくさん踊って汗をかきましょう～(^0^)。２日目には、以前から希望もいただいていたので１時間と短いですが、アフリカンのクラスを設けてみました。コートジボアールベースのアフリカンです。こちらのクラスのみの受講も可能ですが、ウォームアップは各自で行っておいてください。

参加ご希望の方は、
タイトルを　”ワークショップ予約”とし、必要事項をご記入の上、メールにてご予約ください。
アドレスは、dancenaonyc@gmail.com まで。
こちらで確認がとれたものには、”予約確認メール”　を送らせていただきます。

①参加希望日　
②代表者氏名　
③人数　
④メールアドレス
⑤携帯番号（任意。もしもクラス直前の緊急連絡をとれるようにしておきたいのでいただけるとありがたいですが、なくても構いません）

皆様のお友達等、またはミクシイ等にて告知していただけると嬉しいです。

<<<<< Nao's workshop in Tokyo 2010 >>>>
12月19日(日曜) 10:30AM-12:20PM 2500円
Brazilian Dance: Samba de Rio, Samba Reggae

12月23日(祝日：木曜)
1) 6:30PM-8:20PM , 2500円
Brazilian Dance: Samba de Rio, Samba Reggae
2) 8:30PM-9:30PM, 1500円（アフリカンのみの受講）
1000円（ブラジリアンクラスを受けた方のみ）
West african Dance (Ivory coast）

NAO:　千葉出身。NY在住。
現在、Grupo Ribeiro(Brazilian), Kotchegna(African) , Michael Mao
Danceカンパニーに所属、NYを中心に各地で公演、イベント等出演。
自身でもパーティ等へダンサー派遣等行う。バレエ、Zumba、サンバの
インストラクターとしてもフィットネスジム、ダンススタジオ、公立学校にてクラスを持つ。最近ではコスチュームデザイナーとして、制作、販売も手がける。

場所：リフレッシュ氷川　４階
住所：渋谷区東1丁目26番23号
電話：０３５４６６７７００
明治道りを恵比寿方向に向かい並木橋を越えスーパーライフの手前

交通：渋谷駅徒歩10分
（JR、東急東横線・田園都市線、東京メトロ銀座線・半蔵門線、副都心線、京王井の頭線）
交通：都バス[都06][田87]系統「並木橋」徒歩2分

大きな地図で見る

Nov 27th Sat night dance party @L'orange blue

2010-11-09T22:58:00.000-08:00

Sat night dance party @L'orange blue :430 Broome st (& corner of crosby)
Nov 27th, 11PM- 3AM
FREE admission

Salsa, Brazilian, afro-beat Live music by Zapote
Samba performance by Nao Yamada

The QAS: The Quarterly Art Soiree Curated by Gerard

2010-11-09T22:57:00.000-08:00

@Webster hall, NYC :125 E 11th street, Between 3rd&4th Ave
SUNDAY, 14th November 2010 2PM-2AM

On going show case Dance / Live music / Film / Fashion / Video /
Photography ....etc.

Nao will be perform with Michael Mao dance at 3PM

$20 admission at the door includes all access all day&
intermittent open bars.
Discount tix available at : www.websterhall.com

**Bring something to give and you get $5 off admission at door!!
(simple items are often forgotten-socks, underwear, toiletries, etc)

Nov 6th Sat night dance party @L'orange blue

2010-11-09T22:56:00.000-08:00

Sat night dance party @L'orange blue :430 Broome st (& corner of crosby)
Nov 6th, 11PM- 3AM
FREE admission

Salsa, Brazilian, afro-beat Live music by Zapote
Samba performance by Nao Yamada

CHILLE PEPPER FESTIVAL at Botanical Garden

2010-09-16T05:58:00.000-07:00

Sat, Oct 2 Noon-6PM

@ Chile Chocolate Stage at Medow
3:15PM-4PM Dawn Drake&Zapotte (Funky afro-samba soul)
Nao will perform samba with them.

www.bbg.org/visit/event/chile_pepper_fiesta_2010/

2010 DAMBO DANCE FESTIVAL

2010-09-16T05:57:00.000-07:00

Sep 23-25th
FREE/pay-what-you-will

Michael Mao Dance
-Thus, Sep 23 at 7PM
-Sat, Sep 25 at 9PM

www.whitewavedance.com/DDF_2009.php

FREE! Open House at JCC in Manhattan.

2010-09-16T05:56:00.000-07:00

Zumba with Nao
Sun, Sep 19th 1PM-2PM
W76st & Amsterdam ave

www.jccmanhattan.org/

Nao's class schedule FALL 2010

2010-09-16T05:54:00.000-07:00

ZUMBA Class

Open level. It’s easy to follow that everyone and any age can do it!
Class includes Merengue, Salsa, Cha cha, Cumbia, Belly dance,
Flamence, Samba, Reggaeton, Tango, Rock and Roll…etc. It is fun,
different, easy and effective. It’s great for the mind, body and
soul!!

Requirement: Your smile , Comfortable shoes

MON -
7:30-8:30PM zumba&yoga stretch (Start Sep 13th, Mon)
@Perry studio: Millennium Dance Company
(2542 frederick doug bet 135&136st) $10

WED -
11:15am-12:15pm @Jewish Community Center
(334 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023: W76st & amsterdam ave)
$: Please ask front dest about price

SUN -
9:00am-10:00am @JCC (plz ask about price at frontdesk)
11:00am-12:00pm @Bridge for dance
(2726 Broadway 3fl bet 104&105st) $15

www.jccmanhattan.org
www.bridgefordance.com/bfd/adult/fullschedule.html

FREE Zumba with Nao!

2010-09-16T05:53:00.000-07:00

Open house at JCC in Manhattan.
Sunday, Sep 19th
Zumba 1PM-2PM
www.jccmanhattan.org/category.aspx?catid=2866#/load_2985

I just came back from Europe~

2010-08-28T19:06:00.001-07:00

It took about 20 hours flight trip
since I left my friend's apt in London....
London to Edinburgh, Edinburgh to Paris, and Paris to NYC.....

Michael Mao Dance Company performed 24 shows in Edinburgh Festival 2010.
I made 23 of them!! Yeah!!! I enjoyed wonderful view of city
Edinburgh, meeting new dance companies and stuff, working with my
people from Michael Mao. It was such a great experience. 24 hours,
just think about our performances and taking care of my body for
performances for 2 weeks and half...

Now back to my real life...(^0^;)

Edinburgh tour video created by Stacy Yoshioka

Review: web.mac.com/mmdnyc/www.Michaelmaodance.org/Edinburgh_2010.html
Chinese News:ntdtv.com/xtr/b5/2010/08/22/a420565.html

Kekene IV --- Sat, July 31st 4PM and 8PM

2010-07-19T21:00:00.001-07:00

Kotchegna Dance Company + Ivory coast all stars.
Sat, July 31st 4PM and 8PM
@JJO High school theater: 120 W 46th NY
$25 in advance by Samrt tix, $30 at the door
(There is group discount also.)

Michael Mao Dance Company --- Wed, July 21st 7PM

2010-07-19T20:57:00.000-07:00

Wed, July 21st 7PM sharp!
@Chelsea Art Museum : 556 W 22nd st (bet 10&11 ave) , NY
$15 general, $10 student/ senior, CAM Members free

more detail web.mac.com/mmdnyc/www.Michaelmaodance.org/News_flash.html

"Booking Dance Festival Edinburgh 2010" in The Edinburgh Festival Fringe & a Preview Performance at Bryant Park at 6PM on July 16

2010-07-12T01:04:00.000-07:00

Michael Mao Dance will come back again to the Edinbugh Festival Fringe in 2010.
The show will expand this year, more dance companies and more performances!

"Booking Dance Festival Edinburgh 2010"
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
(The World's Largest Arts Festival)

If you plan to visit this festival in August, please be sure to check us out!!

Also, there will be a "preview" of this show at Bryant Park on July 16 (Fri) at 6PM.
Please feel free to visit if you are looking for something to do this Friday evening!
The admission is free!

"Booking Dance Festival Edinburgh 2010"Edinburgh Festival Fringe(The World's Largest Arts Festival)

2010-07-12T00:34:00.000-07:00

Producer/Director: Jodi Kaplan
Co-Director: Jodee Nimerichter, Co-Director of American Dance Festival

A dance “Festival within a Festival” at The Edinburgh Fringe!
12 dynamic dance companies in 4 distinct programs!
See them all!

BEAUTIFUL / LYRICAL / ROCK IT! / ATHLETIC

-----------------------------
WHEN
Aug 8 - Aug 22, 2010
-----------------------------
WHERE
Edinburgh, Scotland
venue150 @EICC
www.venue150.com
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DANCE COMPANIES
Body Stories/Teresa Fellion Dance (New York City)
Christine Jowers/Moving Arts Projects (New York City)
Ingrid Graham/Collaboration Movement (Los Angeles / New York City)
Keshet Dance (Albuquerque)
MacArthur Dance Project (Philadelphia)
Rebecca Stenn (New York City)
Ballroom Dancing for Tough Guys (New York City)
Body Stories/Teresa Fellion Dance (New York City)
Freespace Dance (New York City)
Michael Mao Dance (New York City) www.michaelmaodance.org/
project: Smith & Peluso (New York City)
Ragamala Dance (Minneapolis)
Vox Dance Theatre (Los Angeles)
-----------------------------
TICKETS
Price: £10
Kids under 10: only £2!
Young Audience Members ages
10-18 and dancers: only £5
For tickets: (011-44) 844-847-1639
-----------------------------
More details : www.bookingdance.com/festivals_edinburgh2010.html

venue150 @EICC

Latin live band "Zapotte" with Samba

2010-07-12T00:30:00.000-07:00

Wed, July 14th, 10PM-2AM
@ L'orange blue :430 Broom street(corner of crosby)
(They serve great food!! if you like to have dinner.)
Free Admission

Sat night Dance party with live latin music and Samba!!

2010-05-19T23:14:00.001-07:00

June 26,2010
11PM-3AM
@L' orange blue : 430 Broom street (at corner of crosby)

Michael Mao Dance Company "CHINA MOVES" a work in progress

2010-05-19T23:13:00.000-07:00

June 17,19, 2010
@ LaMama New York
International Dance Festival

July 16, 2010
@ Bryant Park New York

more info >> web.mac.com/mmdnyc/www.Michaelmaodance.org/CHINA_MOVES.html

"REFLECTIONS" :Millennium Dance Company Performance

2010-05-19T23:12:00.000-07:00

Sunday June 13, 2010
2PM
@Aaron Davis Hall :138 Convent Avenue(W135th st & Convent Ave)

Harlem Stage Gatehouse Box Office: 212-281-9240
For more information: 212-690-0500

Spring Carnaval Dance Party Tonight (Saturday May 8th) 11pm to 3am

2010-05-10T00:23:00.000-07:00

May 8, 2010
Hi we are definitely ONNN tonight (Saturday May 8th) for the monthly Great Big Carnaval Bash at L'Orange Bleue… It promises to be a blast!

Where:
L'Orange Bleue
430 Broome St. @ Crosby St.
SOHO, NYC
212-226-4999
www.lorangebleue.com

When:
Tonight, Saturday MAY 8, 2010
11 pm to 3 am FREE!

Original and Classic Latin, Brazilian and Afro-beat By Dawn Drake & ZapOte and Live Dance by Yamada Nao!

Featuring:
Arei Sekiguchi: drums
Yayoi Ikawa: keys
Terry Dame: sax and percussion
Nick Herman: percussion
Dawn Drake: Bass, percussion, vocals.

movie from April 20 @S.O.B's

2010-04-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

with KRS-ONE

Krs-One Stalley+Charchl+AmountBoyz&X-Fenz

2010-04-17T21:59:00.000-07:00

Tue, April 20 7:00PM-1:00PM @S.O.B's
www.sobs.com/calendar-date/2010-04-20

Immigrant Paths Thu, April 15

2010-04-17T21:58:00.000-07:00

Thu, April 15, 7:00PM
Chelsea Art Museum
556 West 22nd street
(corner of 11ave)

Mon, April 19, 5:00PM
City Center studio 5
130 West 56th street
(Between 6th & 7th ave)

Free addmission
www.michaelmaodance.org

Saturday, April 17th. Latin and Afro-Zilian Dance Party!!!!

2010-04-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

11pm to 3 am
L'Orange Bleue
430 Broome St. @ Crosby (corner of crosby)
Soho, NYC
212-226-4999

with Zapote, Capoeria&Samba show!

www.dawndrake.com

Dawn Drake & "ZapOte"

Quenia's Birthday Party at Shrine with Live band and dancers 10PM-12AM!!

2010-03-26T00:12:00.000-07:00

Saturday March 27th at Shrine( Adam Clayton Powell, just below 134th street)
www.shrinenyc.com

Live Brazilian band playing from 10pm to 12pm
Live drums and the Grupo Ribeiro Dancers celebrating a late Carnaval.
$5 at door ( Will be for the musicians.)

Quenia Ribeiro's student performance with Grupo Ribeiro

2010-02-25T19:15:00.000-08:00

There will be special guest Capoeiristas , dancers and musicians
performing with all of our talented students. AfroBrazilian dance,
Samba from Rio and Bahia, Capoeira, and much more!!

@Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis High School Theater 120 west 46th st.
( between 6th and 7th ave)

Saturday, March 6, 2010
Show starts 8:00pm sharp doors open at 7:30

Advance ticket via online through Smarttix: $16.50
http://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?EID=&showCode=QUE19&GUID=

At door in cash: $20

Nao will be subbing for Quenia Ribeiro at Ailey Extension

2010-02-25T19:11:00.000-08:00

Sat, Feb 20th 4:00PM-6:00PM
Sat, Feb 26th 4:00PM-6:00PM
Sun, Feb 27th 4:00PM-5:30PM

Ailey Extension
Quenia Ribeiro

Next week: Dawn Drake & ZapOte's Carnaval kick-off and NYC Restaurant Tour

2010-02-09T20:34:00.000-08:00

Saturday, Feb. 13th, 11:00 pm to 3 am.
A Great Big Official Carnaval Kick-Off Bash at L'Orange Bleue
430 Broome St.
New York, New York 10013
http://www.lorangebleue.com/
212-226-4999
Free Dance Party!

Dawn Drake & "ZapOte"

みなさま、ワークショップご参加ありがとうございましたー！

2010-02-09T18:53:00.000-08:00

ほんとに急な日程のなか、沢山の人に集まっていただけて、とてもうれしく、
また私自身すごい楽しませていただきました！
踊るって最高～！！ほんとギュッと詰まった週末になりました。
レッスンのあとのビールがサイコーでした！（でも気のゆるみすぎか、その後終電で、
遠～くまで（実家のある駅からさらに快速で４０分…）まで行ってしまいましたが…
まあ、いい思い出だ（笑）

中目黒にてのNacao Capoeira代表Fabio氏、Hiji氏のご協力もあり、実現することができました。
ありがとう～。そして、パーカッション隊！久々に懐かしいメンバーとのコラボ（ほんとだ。きっとこのメンバーで集まったの４年ぶりくらいじゃないでしょうか？？）で、とってもたのしかった。
ほんと１時間半があっという間…。次回は最低でも２時間はしたいねえ…
生音だったので、たくさん詰め込んでしまいました。笑　
Samba de roda, Samba de rio and Samba reggae.

こちらは歌舞伎町にオープンしたばかりのお店FIESTAにてのワークショップ。
Samba Reggaeには思ったより場所は狭かったですが、でもそのおかげで生徒さんたちももっとわきあいあいとパーティのような感じでしたね。たくさん笑った(^0^)

親しい友人であり、FIESTAのオーナーLuis氏と。
急なスケジュールにも関わらず、快く場所を貸してくれ、本当にありがとうございました～。
Alex氏にも感謝！！！

緊急ワークショップ開催！のお知らせ

2010-01-31T18:49:00.000-08:00

お元気ですか？
突然ですが、来週私事で日本に１週間のみですが帰国するので、緊急でワークショップもしてしまうことにしました～（今回もいろいろ短期間に協力してくれたお友達、ありがとう。感謝してます。）

土曜のクラスはヨシ君、まんじ君、ふくちゃんによるライブパーカッション付きのクラスです！！YEAH!! 久々に日本でのパーカッションクラス～！YEAH!!
しかも、サンバの後のFabio氏によるカポエイラクラスにも参加可能！ブラジリアンな土曜の夜にしましょう～

Samba/Samba Reggae Workshop with NAO / Live Percussion!!!
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2010年２月６日（土曜） @中目黒住区センター：中目黒スクエア
6:30-8:00 Samba ¥2500
8:00-9:45 Capoeira
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2010年２月７日（日曜） @新宿
3:30-5:00PM ¥2500
こちらのクラスは定員がありますので、完全予約制となります。
予約確認返信メールにて場所の詳細を送らせていただきます。
定員になりしだい締め切らせていただきます。
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参加希望の方はタイトルに　"（希望日）日ワークショップ予約”、
本文に
①氏名（代表者のお名前）　
②Eメールアドレス　
③ 希望日　
④参加人数
⑤カポエイラクラス参加希望の有無
をdancenaonyc@gmail.comまでEメールにて送信ください。
確認メールを返信させていただきますので、そちらを受信して予約完了とさせていただきます。

参照までに…バックダンサーとして出演させていただいているビデオクリップ

HAITI BENEFIT SHOW for TEACHER PENIEL GUERRIER

2010-01-24T17:34:00.000-08:00

SAT, Jan 23, 2010
Two shows 7PM & 9:30PM
(I will be in 9:30PM show with Grupo Ribeiro)

at The ailey citigroup theatre
405 W55th street (9th ave)

Suggested minimum donation $25
(All proceeds go to the family of Peniel Guerrier)

More info: https://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=arti&v=673

Class schedule 2010.

2010-01-14T04:51:00.000-08:00

Nao’s class is an open level class, and all levels. Just come and drop
in and you’ will have fun!!! It’s great for the mind, body and soul!!

<<ZUMBA & Cool down with YOGA stretch class>> NEW!!
Mon: 6:30-7:45PM
@Perry’s dance studio: 2542 Frederick Douglas New York(Bet 135&136th street)
Sun: 11:00AM-12:00PM
@Bridge for Dance: 2726 Broadway New York(Bet 104&105th street) Start 2/07/2010

<<ZUMBA>>
Wed: 11:15AM- 12:15PM
@Jewish community center(JCC): 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York (76th street)
Fri: 6:30-7:30PM @Perry’s dance studio
Sun: 9:00-10:00AM@JCC

<<BRAZILIAN (Samba&Samba reggae)>>
Fri: 7:30-8:30PM @Perry’s studio

**Requirement = SMILE, SMILE, SMILE
**Class fee: It depends on studio. Please contact me or directly stud

Nao's new Zumba&Yoga stretch class start on Mon!!(From 1/11/10)

2010-01-11T19:23:00.000-08:00

EVERY MONDAY 6:30pm
@Millennium dance company
2542 Frederick douglas
New York, NY (bet 135 & 136th stre

APAP showcase /produced by Jodi Kaplan&Associates

2010-01-11T19:22:00.000-08:00

@Ailey Citigroup Theater*
405 West 55th Street (at 9th Ave)
New York City

SATDAY, JANUARY 9th
6:30pm-8:30pm
(Michael Mao Dance Company 7:10pm & 8:20pm)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10th
12noon-4:25pm
(Michael Mao Dance Company 1:00pm)

3) Nao's new Zumba&Yoga stretch class start on Mon!!(From 1/11/10)

EVERY MONDAY 6:30pm
@Millennium dance company
2542 Frederick douglas
New York, NY (bet 135 & 136th stree)

url : www.bookingdance.com/calendar_conferences.html

With guest dancer Ms.Ana, and Millennium dance company

2010-01-11T19:21:00.000-08:00

They did wonderful job!!! I'm so proud!!

"The Brazilian Carnival Dance Workout by Quenia Riberio"

2009-11-25T18:56:00.000-08:00

Nao will be substitute Samba class at Ailey Extension for Quenia Ribeiro.

2009-11-25T18:54:00.000-08:00

Tue, Nov 31st 7:30-9:00PM
Mon, Dec 1st 6:00-7:30PM
Sat, Dec 5th 4:00-6:00PM
Mon, Dec 7th 6:00-7:30PM
Sun, Dec 13th 5:00-6:30PM

more info www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=main_e&v=6&sec=aileyextension

a pic of the day "60x60 Dance"

2009-11-23T17:26:00.001-08:00

more info: www.voxnovus.com/60x60/60x60_Dance.htm

ARTs East New York will host

2009-11-23T17:20:00.000-08:00

非営利団体Arts East New Yorkが地域での銃事件に対するイベントを開催。
ブルックリン、イーストニューヨークにて、若手のアーティスト達、プロフェッショナルアーティストが集まっての無料イベント！ダンス、フィルム、ポエトリー、歌、などいろいろ。
私はブラジリアンダンスとして、アフロブラジリアン、カポエイラ、サンバレゲエ、サンバと盛りだくさんグループを引き連れて。サンバレゲエを踊るのはNaoが指導していたハーレムにあるスタジオPerry's
danceのプロフェッショナルキッズグループ、Millennium dance company.
エネルギッシュにセクシーに子ども達が魅了しますよ。そして友情参加で、Dancer Ana, Capoeritsta Pitbull
も一緒にグループを盛り上げてくれます。

ARTs East New York presents “ARTsPLOTION” a concert for the arts in a
response to the ongoing gun violence in the East New York section of
Brooklyn.

On Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 3-6pm ARTs East New York will host
their first ever “ARTsPLOTION” event, a free concert for the arts in a
response to the ongoing gun violence in the community. The event will
take place within the East New York neighborhood located at George
Gershwin JHS, 800 Van Siclen Avenue. “ARTsPLOTION” offers a unique
opportunity to view local youth visual artist, teen poets,
professional dance performances and independent film screenings. These
artists will come together to bring attention to the gun violence that
is shattering the East New York community. Performers include Mike
Lunapiena, a Cellist/Composer/Teacher, “The Hand” a local African
dance company, the “Roza Contemporary Dance Company” lead by Israeli
-born choreographer Shani Karni Aduculesi, “Lorenzo Latin Dance
Studio” and Brazilian dance lead by Nao Yamada with Millennium dance
company. ARTsPLOTION will also showcase two independent film
screenings, a documentary “Future” produced by Mya Baker and “War for
Your Soul” directed by filmmaker and public speaker Reginald Bullock.
A special tribute will be given to East New York angel Sammy Jackson,
a neighborhood role model that passed on this year. This entire event
is to be aired on BCAT (Brooklyn Community Access Television) late
winter 2010.

more info www.artseastny.com/OurPrograms.html

"60x60 Dance"

2009-11-01T18:48:00.000-08:00

11/13/2009 Friday@World Financial Center Winter Garden.
2 performances with Root in revolution.
more info: www.voxnovus.com/60x60/60x60_Dance.htm

Every Sunday @ Jewish community center!

2009-11-01T18:40:00.001-08:00

New Zumba Gold class start from Nov 1st!!
Every Sunday 9:00AM-10:00AM
at Jewish Community Center (76st & Amsterdam, Manhattan)
www.jccmanhattan.org

Every Wednesday @Jewish Community Center

2009-10-21T20:12:00.002-07:00

Every Wednesday : 11:15AM-12:15PM Zumba Gold

@Jewish Community Center
334 Amsterdam Ave (corner of 76th street)
Take #1, 2, 3 to 72nd street
$ = Please contact with stuff
www.jccmanhattan.org

Every FRIDAY @ Millennium Dance Comapny(Perry's studio)

2009-10-21T20:12:00.001-07:00

Every FRIDAY: 6:30-7:30PM Zumba Gold
Every FRIDAY: 7:30-9:00PM Samba

@ Millennium Dance Comapny(Perry's studio)
2542 Frederick Douglass, bet 135&136st
Take #B, C to 135th street
$10/ class

10/4 (SUN) "CAMS" in Gunma

2009-10-18T18:57:00.003-07:00

I joined an event called "CAMPS" in GUNMA with my 2 other dancers
invited by Samba reggae band "BORA BORA".
It became nice sunny day after rain.
We did wonderful energetic show!!
It was really really fun!!
On the way came home, we stopped by Onsen (spring hot water) and
refresh ourselves.
It was amazing day!

http://camps.bz/

10/3(SAT) Workshop in Daikanyama, Tokyo and after party.

2009-10-18T18:57:00.001-07:00

沢山のかたにご参加いただきました。当日、ちょっとハプニングもございましたが、皆さんのご理解とご協力のもと、無事ワークショップを終え、そして更に、クラスの後は、急遽、近くのすてきなイタリアンレストランでのアフターパーティをしていただきありがとうございました！！
あまりに雰囲気がよく、そこでパーカッションを持ち込みで
"演奏OK"とオーナーのかたから了解をいただいているにも関わらず、初めは気が引けましたが、始まってしまえばこっちのもん(笑）とっても楽しかったですね。
そこにいらっしゃったゲストの方々も一緒にサンバを踊って、とても楽しい一日でした。
ありがとうございました～！
また来年もぜひぜひ、やりましょう～！