Brian Friedman and Tina Landon to Star at ProDance™ 2005
Brian Friedman and Tina Landon, choreographers extraordinaire and two of the biggest stars of the dance world, will rock ProDance 2005.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 29, 2005 -- ProDance’s position, as the most
anticipated event of the professional sports dance calendar, has just been
elevated. In dazzling fashion, ProDance 2005 will feature two of the world's
most highly sought-after choreographers - Brian Friedman and Tina Landon. Their
expertise, talent and star presence will certainly enhance the already
phenomenal ProDance experience for all attendees.
“Our aim each year is
to get the best choreographers in America for our participants and we’ve hit the
jack-pot for ProDance 2005” says Rosalyn Jones, Founder-CEO of ProDance. “What
an incredible line-up - Kim Baum, Tabitha and Napoleon D'uomo, Eddie Garcia,
Cris Judd, Charles Kaplow, Marina and Mina Ortega, John Peters, and now Brian
Friedman and Tina Landon. Let me tell you--it does not get any better than this!
All of these extraordinary choreographers under one roof - the dancing is going
to be Fierce."
ProDance is celebrating its sixth consecutive year as the
leader in professional sports dance training and the 2005 edition will take
place in the incredibly creative and energetic city of Miami! ProDance is an
international forum for dancers and choreographers representing the NBA, NFL,
WNBA, CFL, AFL and other professional sports teams. These unique athletes and
entertainers receive state-of-the-art instruction, enabling them to provide a
heightened entertainment package to their respective franchises for the upcoming
season. The world’s top choreographers teach more than 30 fully choreographed
routines, many of which are performed on basketball courts and football fields
around the world.
Tina Landon, who will be sharing two routines with
ProDance participants, has choreographed music videos for artists such as
Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson. On television,
Tina has choreographed for such shows as The Grammys, MTV Awards, MTV Movie
Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, “Will and Grace”, “The Jamie Foxx Show”, and
the 2001 Super Bowl half-time show. Landon is a five-time MTV Best Choreography
nominee and the MTV Award recipient for Michael & Janet Jackson’s “Scream”
and Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ La Vida Loca”. Jennifer Lopez presented a special
“Alma Award” to Ms. Landon for her artistic contribution to the Latino
Community. As a director and choreographer, Tina recently staged World Tours for
Shakira, Anastacia and Motley Crue. Tina Landon has also released her own
instructional dance video, “Behind The Moves”. www.tinalandon.com
Brian Friedman, who makes his second
appearance at ProDance, will be teaching three routines at ProDance this year.
He was recently nominated for an MTV 2003 Video Music Award for Best
Choreography for Mya’s “My Love Is Like…” He has also worked with Britney
Spears, NSync, Pink and Fatboy Slim. His movie credits include “Charlie’s
Angels,” “She’s All That,” “Newsies” and “I’ll Do Anything.” He has worked in
television with shows like “The Today Show,” “Regis and Kathie Lee,” the Grammys
and the Soul Train awards. Friedman has recently choreographed Britney Spears’
ABC special and 2004 tour. www.brianfriedmanfreestyle.com
“Brian and Tina’s
combined experiences speak volumes,” says Cheryl Lawson, CEO & President of
The Perfect Date, the event coordinator for ProDance 2005. “They’re incredibly
talented choreographers and performers and we’re sure they’ll bring immense
experience and energy to ProDance 2005.”
About ProDance:
ProDance is a
powerhouse weekend of dance for high-profile choreographers, directors and
dancers representing the NBA, NFL, WNBA, CFL, AFL and other professional sports
leagues. Founded in August 2000 by Rosalyn Jones, ProDance’s mission is to
“positively impact each participant by offering effective strategies to improve
the overall entertainment value to their respective franchises.” Jones is a
former NCA instructor, choreographer for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers
(1992-2003), and studio owner. For more information, please visit http://www.prodance.net
About The Perfect Date,
Inc.:
The Perfect Date, an event-planning and marketing firm, provides
planning services for events like corporate meetings, race events and party
planning. Since 1992, The Perfect Date’s CEO & President, Cheryl Lawson, has
planned some of the most exciting meetings, events and parties in the country.
After working for 16 years with Fortune 500 companies like General Motors and
Fleetwood RV, Lawson founded The Perfect Date in 2000. For more information,
please visit http://www.theperfect-date.com.
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