im planning on attending college in denver this fall and dance is a huge part of my life so i was wondering if anyone knew of a really good dance studio or a dance college possibly? i love hip hop and lyrical dance the most and i really just want to find a good place to dance.
Colorado Ballet
Miller’s
X-tream Dance Force
The Pointe
Starstruck
A phone call came in to the studio late one evening in July 2006 asking whether there was any time available during the following week to record a telephone interview. It was an unusual request – we normally record rock bands – but booked a session for the following Friday. I asked who we were to expect, and was told it was Mitch Mitchell, legendary drummer with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. All that was required for the caller from Los Angeles would be ten or fifteen minutes for Mitch to talk about his time with Jimi. The ensuing file was to be sent over by ftp to be placed in the US Congress Library of Recording.
On the day of recording Mitch was late arriving, and when he did arrive his appearance was not how I had expected the exhuberant rock drummer to look – but then his heyday with Jimi had been some thirty years ago! Now he would go totally unnoticed anywhere. Having said that we had to prise him off the studio drum kit when the phone rang from LA for the third time. We got Mitch comfortable installed with the mic open and he started talking.Â
He spoke initially about seeing some young ladies tap-dancing and thinking that it seemed an interesting thing to do. There was a small drum kit at the dance school which he was eventually allowed to ‘put a foot in’. In Mitch’s eyes there was a direct link between the timing and syncopation of tap-dancing and drumming. Later he took up fencing for the same reason – this was through someone who had been a stunt double for Errol Flynn.
Time passed, and the recording file size was growing bigger all the time, eating into the hard drive. I could see the drive running out of space, not expecting such a long recording, and I had to call a short break to switch drives.
Then we continued. after Terri had helped him remove his shoes. Mitch had a very rich career – child actor, singer on early commercials for television, session musician, drummer with Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and of course the seminal Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Eventually he got round to his anecdotes about Jimi, how he auditioned and won the job, life with the Experience, and the death of guitarist Jimi.
All in all the recording ran for about two hours – about 2 gig of wave file. Mitch had a very deliberate style of delivery with a lot of pauses for thought. We have since edited the full recording, without losing Mitch’s flavour, and the final version now runs at a shade over an hour. We hold this as a unique and priceless treasure. Probably Mitch’s final interview – but certainly his most in-depth.
After the interview had finished Mitch was in no hurry to leave and he sat in on the kit again. This was an opportunity not to be missed and I plugged in a guitar, Terri hooked up a mic, and we sat and jammed until he had to get off back home again. What an experience!
We meet and work with many known names in the music business but Mitch stood out as a wonderful, warm and easy going man. The Jimi Hendrix Experience may now be complete in spirit but the world will miss this drumstick wizard who has been the inspiration of drummers around the world.
To hear a short sample of Mitch speaking follow the link on Mitch @ Little London Studios website.
Mike Harris
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/the-mitch-mitchell-story-in-his-words-671024.html
can someone give me a couple different websites for some dance studios around or in mchenry illinois area? im looking to sign up for dance because im fairly good at it and it is my dream. maybe not to become professional but i want to start working towards that dream. so if you have any website i could check out on some local dance studios that would be amazing.
thanks for the help and time ! :]
Mar Ray dance studio Inc-
3923 Main Street, Mchenry, IL – (815) 385-6077
Rita’s Dance Studio-
4715 West Crystal Lake Road, Mchenry, IL – (815) 363-8408
http://www.summersacademyofdance.com/
http://www.jsvalander.com/
All That Dance-
1055 Nimco Drive, Crystal Lake, IL – (815) 356-8035
http://www.dancepasg.com/
Klein’s Barbara School of Dance-
4403 Ringwood Rd, Wonder Lake, IL – (815) 728-0161
Dancer’s Pointe-
646 East State Road, Island Lake, IL – (847) 526-4084
Woodstock Ballet Studio-
227 East Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL – (815) 338-5610
http://cgpac.com/
http://www.batailledance.com/
http://www.aadance.com/
http://www.grayslakedanceconnection.com/
Northwest Suburban School of Performing Arts-
835 Virginia Road, Crystal Lake, IL – (815) 444-9624
http://www.elitedanceltd.com/
There are TONS more. just go to google maps and type in dance studios near mchenry IL
Walt Disney World offers its guests more than 100 different dining options. Formal restaurants, family dining, theme dining, character meals, quick bites and treats from cart vendors are all available throughout Disneyâs complex. From mouthwatering steaks to sushi to smoked turkey sandwiches with avocado mayonnaise, dining in Walt Disney World is diverse and delicious. The Florida vacation hot spot continually offers guests culinary choices to please even the most discerning palette.
There are four main theme parks at Walt Disney World. Within each park reside a variety of sit-down restaurants, counter-service restaurants, theme or character dining options and food cart vendors. Several of the best dining options at Disney World are eateries located within the theme parks.
Magic Kingdom
* Cinderellaâs Royal Table
Located in Cinderellaâs Castle, the âDreams Come True Dinnerâ is a recommended dining experience, especially if you have a little princess in your party. This is a character dining experience. Characters that appear may include Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming, Jasmine, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Princess Aurora and Snow White.
The dinner meal includes choices of appetizer, entree and dessert as part of a fixed priced meal. Appetizers range from green salad to a delicious corn and crab chowder. The lemon lavender chicken is a recommended entree choice as are the pork chops or cavatappi pasta. For dessert, donât miss the créme brulée.
* The Crystal Palace
Located on Main Street U.S.A. around the corner from Caseyâs Corner, The Crystal Palace has one of the best breakfast buffets in Disney. Make a reservation for this restaurant to share a breakfast buffet experience with the character of Winnie the Pooh. Dine on fluffy eggs, decadent pastries, fresh fruit, Mickey Ear waffles and amazing omelets. The characters including Pooh Bear, Eyeore, Piglet, and Tigger will visit each table and pose for pictures while you eat. The food is outstanding and the atmosphere festive. Breakfast at The Crystal Palace is a great way to start a Disney day.
* Liberty Tree Tavern
To the left of Cinderellaâs Castle is the pathway to Liberty Square. In the square is the Liberty Tree Tavern, a great lunch spot serving an amazing New England clam chowder. Visit the Tavern for a hearty lunch of tasty New England pot roast, a juicy Angus cheeseburger or even a flavorful vegetarian potpie. The Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake is recommended for dessert.
Epcot
Epcot is divided into two sections, the World Showcase and Future World, both with many great places to eat. If trying dishes from different countries sounds exciting and delicious, plan several meals in the World Showcase. There are eleven different countries represented serving sit-down meals, quick-bites and some of the tastiest coffee drinks in Epcot. Future World offers an equally eclectic collection of food choices from traditional American burgers to pan-seared Ahi tuna.
* Le Cellier Steakhouse (World Showcase:Â Canada)
One of the most popular restaurants in Walt Disney World, Le Cellier Steakhouse is one you will need reservations in order to get a table, even for lunch. The atmosphere is warm and the food is extremely hearty and flavorful. For an appetizer, start with the rich Canadian cheddar cheese soup. It is a steakhouse, so a steak is recommended. Excellent choices include the mushroom Filet Mignon and the coffee-rubbed Kansas City Strip Steak. However, for the non-meat eater, the sauteed potato gnocchi is outstanding. For dessert, consider the chocolate âMooseâ or the apple-rhubarb crumble.
* The Biergarten Restaurant (World Showcase:Â Germany)
A festive, family atmosphere, The Biergarten is an all-you-can-eat German buffet served in the Oktoberfest tradition. There is a polka band and guests are encouraged to take a twirl on the dance floor in between feasting on the best German food at Disney. Diners are seated at long tables with other guests so the atmosphere is very friendly. The buffet includes hot and cold offerings as well as amazing pastries and strudels for dessert. For beer lovers there are many German and European choices available. On the buffet, do not miss the sauerbraten, Bavarian cabbage salad, homemade spaetzle, pork roast and baked veal loaf.
* Teppan Edo (World Showcase:Â Japan)
Miso soup, sushi and Teppan-Yaki entrees are all served around a flattop grill/table combination and cooked to perfection by your personal chef. Kids will love the show the table chef gives as he flips shrimp tails behind his back and creates a steaming volcano out of onion slices. The food is fresh, hot and full of flavor. The atmosphere is relaxing and suitable for couples, families or larger parties.
* Coral Reef (Future World:Â The Living Seas)
If you are going to eat seafood during a Disney World trip, this is the restaurant to visit. They offer succulent seafood that is fresh and cooked expertly by top chefs. For appetizers the creamy lobster soup and the shrimp and lobster cakes are superb. The blackened catfish served over pepper jack cheese grits is spicy and full of rich flavors but for non-seafood eaters, try the wild mushroom lasagna or the grilled New York Strip Steak. The almond gelato with passion fruit sauce is a dessert favorite.
* Sunshine Season Food Fair (Future World:Â The Land)
Perfect for lunch, the Food Fair offers items from sandwiches and salads to noodle dishes and pork chops. There is something for everyone and many of the fresh ingredients are grown right there in The Landâs greenhouses.
* Kringla Bakeri og Cafe (World Showcase:Â Norway)
Viking coffee, espresso and pastries are all recommended at this small counter service stop. This is the perfect place to grab a specialty coffee and treat before Epcotâs evening fireworks display.
Disney Hollywood Studios
* Hollywood Brown Derby
The Brown Derby is located on Hollywood Boulevard across from the giant Mickey Sorcererâs hat. It serves American food with Hollywood style and is most famous for its Cobb salad. They are open for lunch and dinner but reservations are recommended.
* Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
Eating at this restaurant is like dining at an old-fashioned drive-in that only plays snippets of classic Sci-Fi movies. The table are cars and you dine while the movie clips play. It is a great place to eat with kids. The Rueben is outstanding and the hamburgers are always a hit. Not to be missed is the large and extremely filling ice cream sundae for dessert. It is located on Commissary Lane.
* Toy Story Pizza Planet Arcade
A replica of Pizza Planet from the Toy Story movie, it is a great place for pizza, salads and fun. It is located on the Streets of America across from Muppet Vision 3-D.
Animal Kingdom
* Tusker House
This restaurant located in the Africa area of the park is a lunch and dinner buffet. It features American and African cuisine with dishes like couscous salad, hummus, curry chicken and rotisserie pork loin. The warm banana pudding is excellent for dessert.
Dining in the Resorts
* California Grill
(Contemporary Resort)
Featuring Californian-Asian fusion cuisine, this amazing restaurant is located on the top floor of the Contemporary Resort with one of the best views of the eveningâs fireworks from the Magic Kingdom.
* Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge)
African and American cuisine served buffet style, Boma is a flavorful bounty of delicious foods. Make sure to try the FuFu, mashed sweet and white potatoes spiced with cinnamon and coriander.
* Victoria and Albertâs (Grand Floridian)
This is the ultimate in elegant Disney dining. Victoria and Albertâs is not for a casual family meal or a quick bite before taking in a fireworks display. This fine dining, Disney style. Meal choices include Poulet Rouge, Wild Turbot, lamb, duck and Australian âKobeâ beef tenderloin to name but a few. Reservations are required.
Finding a good place to eat or dine is not difficult when visiting Walt Disney World. Most restaurants and quick-service eateries are participating members of the Disney Dining plan. The Dining Plan can be included in most vacation packages and can save guests about 40 percent on their vacation dining.
It is strongly recommended for guests to make advanced dining reservations at most Disney table service restaurants, Character dining, Dinner Shows, and Grand Gatherings. Reservations can be made by calling (407) 939-3463 (407-WDW-DINE), through your concierge at your Disney Resort hotel, from your in-room telephone by touching 55, or by touching *88 on any Disney World resort pay telephone.
Raj Aryan
Completely transform your body with the innovative Progressive Pilates 10 Minute Target-Tone program! Fitting in a workout is sometimes challenging. Pilates expert Liz Gillies makes every minute of your time count by targeting your body s core. These four effective workouts focus on the abs, butt, arms and thighs. Liz s 3-dimensional approachito classic Pilates mat exercises will tone, firm and re-shape your body using focused concentration and precise form. You will improve muscle coordination, increase energy and improve your overall fitness. Meet the Instructor: Liz Gillies combines 20 years of teaching experience, formal dance training and movement therapy practice to create the most cutting-edge Pilates and fitness programs. Liz owns the Inside Scoop studio in New York where she is dedicated to providing progressive and uniquely intelligent fitness techniques to her clients. Also Available: Liz Gilles Progressive Pilates for Weight Loss.
If you want to expand on your Guitar playing experience, then the most obvious course you will take is the use of Guitar Effects pedals.
Five very common Effects Pedals are as follows:
1. Compression Pedal
This pedal is the hardest to use and the least understood. However, it is an extremely useful pedal. Effectively the Compressor enables the guitarist to play over a wide dynamic range â from loud solos to soft rhythmic chords â while maintaining the same output volume of the Amplifier. This way the audience can not only hear those softer passages, but also the more dynamic lead work without drowning out the other musicians.
An effect put to good use, is the ability of the Compressor to enable long sustained notes, far beyond the natural ability of the instrument. Ideal for all Gary Moore type sustained notes which seem to last forever
Care must be taken when using a Compressor, as improper use can lead to the introduction of noise, or lead to a rather bland dynamic performance.
2.        Tremolo Pedal
A very popular Pedal used in the 60âs and is still used today. The Tremolo Pedal produces a vibrato effect to the chord or single note by changing the volume of the signal â the variation of which is determined by the user. The Pedal allows control of both the signal depth and rate of the speed variation, due to a sine wave which is applied to a Voltage-Controlled Amplifier. Itâs the Frequency and Amplitude of the sine wave – which the controls alter â that affects both the rate and depth of the effect.
3.        Overdrive and Distortion Pedals
Overdrive and Distortion Pedals are used to amplify the guitar signal to the point where the sound produced is anything between a warm rich âclippedâ sound to a dirty or gritty tone. Depending on your budget, the number of controls, and hence the available tone variations, vary from pedal to pedal. These range from just a few simple pots and a footswitch, to more complex versions incorporating Tone Shaping facilities.
4.        Wah Wah Pedal
The Wah Wah produces an effect, which sounds similar to a human voice saying â yep youâve guessed it âwahâ. The effect is produced by a foot pedal in the form of a rocking treadle, and is great for enhancing your lead or rhythmic playing.
Being a bit technical again, the Wah effect is produced by a low-pass filter whose cut-off frequency is control by the foot pedal. Interestingly, this type of low-pass filter is used often in modern Dance or Trance type music where the high frequencies of the song are gradually filtered out until only a kind of muffled beat is left. As the high frequencies are restored the sound returns to normal.
5.          Chorus pedal
A Choir or Orchestra creates the chorus effect naturally in music, where all are singing or playing the same piece. This is due to the time variations and differences in timbre, which creates a âshimmeringâ or âspatialâ effect. This effect is also created when double tracking is used in Recording Studios. In the case of a Guitar Chorus Effect, the signal is split and vibrato is added to one. The signals are then re-mixed, creating the effect of multiple guitars playing together. Altering the rate or depth of the vibrato controls the chorus effect.
Conclusion
Guitarist set up their effect pedals in two ways. By use of multi-effects Units that have various types of Guitar Effects in one âboxâ – which range in price depending on the facilities available. Where most are now microprocessor controlled, many tone and parameter settings are available to the musician.
The other method is by the use of individual pedals which are âdaisy chainedâ together by short cables. Many guitarists have favourite individual pedals, therefore they adopt this method. Also, pedals can be bought separately if you happen to be on a low budget and added to the chain. The downturn is that the set-up time takes longer and more cables are involved (which always seem to go wrong at the gig).
Alan Williamson
A group of writers from Asean on a reporting excursion of Pluralism and Religious Freedom in US took a visit to Elvis Presleyâs Graceland. The tour emphasized the influence of Elvisâ religious beliefs on his early singing career. When he was in his teenage years, he had worn bright, loud clothes and sported long sideburns. The king of rock and roll was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, and died on August 18, 1977.
During the tour on Graceland, one had constantly reminded that Elvis started by singing every Sunday in church. In 1951, some years before he became a rock ânâ roll sensation, he attended youth organization at the âFirst Assembly of Godâ (a church in Memphisâ McLemore Avenue) âHe came in late,â said Blackwood, Stamps (one of the popular Blackwood Brother Quartet). Â Stamps, the only 2nd baritone in the 63-year history of the Southern gospelâs renowned quartet, became the best friend of Elvis when they were sixteen and high-school mates in Memphis.
âWhen he comes in class, everyone would stare at Elvis because he dressed a bit different. His hair was different too. Elvis had long side-burns, and he wore second-hand clothes, loud and bright, white shoes, and a red coat,â Blackwood recalled.
Elvisâ family lived in a simple wooden shack located at the poorest area of Tupelo. His father Vernon later moved them to Memphis. Despite the poverty they were experiencing, Gladys, his mother ensured that Elvis would not turn to crime for them to survive. In 1958 when he was on leave from the US Army, he was strolling on his beloved Graceland home. He had bought the isolated house of Memphis to run away from public attention.
Elvisâ decision to create a record at Sun Studios in Memphis for his motherâs birthday was a turning point in his life and it popularized rock ânâ roll forever. He paved the way for other performers to sing and present the Afro-American music. As one went through Elvisâ beloved Graceland home, the audiotape tour restated that gospel music was Elvis favorite music.
The old folks at Memphis remembered the early days when the legendry singer strummed his guitar to the blues with the Afro-American singers. Blues song was borne out of hardship and slavery. This music became a form of therapy in the midst of painful experience. The king of rock ânâ roll sought relief by singing these blues music as it expressed pain and love from the human heart.
The Graceland tour as well exposed that Elvis warmed-up for his recording sessions with gospel music, and when not, he was always at his home playing his favorite hymns on piano.
During his lifetime, he completed 3 gospel albums: âHand in Mineâ during the 1960, âHow Great Thou Artâ in 1967 which won the Grammy award for the best sacred performance and âHe Touched Meâ in 1971. These albums, along with many inspirational tracks of his live performances, are enclosed in the two CD set called the âAmazing Grace.â The collection had not only given spotlight to the remarkable talents of Elvis, but as well served as an opening to the various styles of Southern gospel.
Since then, Elvis was not just a rock ânâ roll star; he was also the most versatile song and dance artiste.
Jameson Meer
POP DVD – This musical release from progressive rock band Riverside captures a concert recorded at Toya Studios, and features favorite tracks like “Second Life Syndrome,” “Dance With The Shadow,” “Rainbow Box,” and more. – Riverside: Reality Dream (DVD)
A phone call came in to the studio late one evening in July 2006 asking whether there was any time available during the following week to record a telephone interview. It was an unusual request – we normally record rock bands – but booked a session for the following Friday. I asked who we were to expect, and was told it was Mitch Mitchell, legendary drummer with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. All that was required for the caller from Los Angeles would be ten or fifteen minutes for Mitch to talk about his time with Jimi. The ensuing file was to be sent over by ftp to be placed in the US Congress Library of Recording.
On the day of recording Mitch was late arriving, and when he did arrive his appearance was not how I had expected the exhuberant rock drummer to look – but then his heyday with Jimi had been some thirty years ago! Now he would go totally unnoticed anywhere. Having said that we had to prise him off the studio drum kit when the phone rang from LA for the third time. We got Mitch comfortable installed with the mic open and he started talking.Â
He spoke initially about seeing some young ladies tap-dancing and thinking that it seemed an interesting thing to do. There was a small drum kit at the dance school which he was eventually allowed to ‘put a foot in’. In Mitch’s eyes there was a direct link between the timing and syncopation of tap-dancing and drumming. Later he took up fencing for the same reason – this was through someone who had been a stunt double for Errol Flynn.
Time passed, and the recording file size was growing bigger all the time, eating into the hard drive. I could see the drive running out of space, not expecting such a long recording, and I had to call a short break to switch drives.
Then we continued. after Terri had helped him remove his shoes. Mitch had a very rich career – child actor, singer on early commercials for television, session musician, drummer with Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and of course the seminal Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Eventually he got round to his anecdotes about Jimi, how he auditioned and won the job, life with the Experience, and the death of guitarist Jimi.
All in all the recording ran for about two hours – about 2 gig of wave file. Mitch had a very deliberate style of delivery with a lot of pauses for thought. We have since edited the full recording, without losing Mitch’s flavour, and the final version now runs at a shade over an hour. We hold this as a unique and priceless treasure. Probably Mitch’s final interview – but certainly his most in-depth.
After the interview had finished Mitch was in no hurry to leave and he sat in on the kit again. This was an opportunity not to be missed and I plugged in a guitar, Terri hooked up a mic, and we sat and jammed until he had to get off back home again. What an experience!
We meet and work with many known names in the music business but Mitch stood out as a wonderful, warm and easy going man. The Jimi Hendrix Experience may now be complete in spirit but the world will miss this drumstick wizard who has been the inspiration of drummers around the world.
To hear a short sample of Mitch speaking follow the link on Mitch @ Little London Studios website.
Mike Harris
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/the-mitch-mitchell-story-in-his-words-671024.html
A phone call came in to the studio late one evening in July 2006 asking whether there was any time available during the following week to record a telephone interview. It was an unusual request – we normally record rock bands – but booked a session for the following Friday. I asked who we were to expect, and was told it was Mitch Mitchell, legendary drummer with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. All that was required for the caller from Los Angeles would be ten or fifteen minutes for Mitch to talk about his time with Jimi. The ensuing file was to be sent over by ftp to be placed in the US Congress Library of Recording.
On the day of recording Mitch was late arriving, and when he did arrive his appearance was not how I had expected the exhuberant rock drummer to look – but then his heyday with Jimi had been some thirty years ago! Now he would go totally unnoticed anywhere. Having said that we had to prise him off the studio drum kit when the phone rang from LA for the third time. We got Mitch comfortable installed with the mic open and he started talking.Â
He spoke initially about seeing some young ladies tap-dancing and thinking that it seemed an interesting thing to do. There was a small drum kit at the dance school which he was eventually allowed to ‘put a foot in’. In Mitch’s eyes there was a direct link between the timing and syncopation of tap-dancing and drumming. Later he took up fencing for the same reason – this was through someone who had been a stunt double for Errol Flynn.
Time passed, and the recording file size was growing bigger all the time, eating into the hard drive. I could see the drive running out of space, not expecting such a long recording, and I had to call a short break to switch drives.
Then we continued. after Terri had helped him remove his shoes. Mitch had a very rich career – child actor, singer on early commercials for television, session musician, drummer with Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames and of course the seminal Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Eventually he got round to his anecdotes about Jimi, how he auditioned and won the job, life with the Experience, and the death of guitarist Jimi.
All in all the recording ran for about two hours – about 2 gig of wave file. Mitch had a very deliberate style of delivery with a lot of pauses for thought. We have since edited the full recording, without losing Mitch’s flavour, and the final version now runs at a shade over an hour. We hold this as a unique and priceless treasure. Probably Mitch’s final interview – but certainly his most in-depth.
After the interview had finished Mitch was in no hurry to leave and he sat in on the kit again. This was an opportunity not to be missed and I plugged in a guitar, Terri hooked up a mic, and we sat and jammed until he had to get off back home again. What an experience!
We meet and work with many known names in the music business but Mitch stood out as a wonderful, warm and easy going man. The Jimi Hendrix Experience may now be complete in spirit but the world will miss this drumstick wizard who has been the inspiration of drummers around the world.
To hear a short sample of Mitch speaking follow the link on Mitch @ Little London Studios website.
Mike Harris
http://www.articlesbase.com/music-articles/the-mitch-mitchell-story-in-his-words-671024.html
