Monday, November 12, 2012

A Little Something For Lost Time!

4:58 PM

Hello dance world! It's been forever since we've last posted.
Here's a little something to make up for lost time! It's something our own Marc Miranda put together with a couple other of our dances!

Introducing Our 2012-2013 Family!

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Thank you everyone who came out to auditions! It was awesome meeting everyone and seeing all the talent come out. Below is the list of dancers we believe will strongly represent us as Family Bizness for next season. If you do not see your name on the list, we encourage you to train through the classes we teach a Jayvee Dance Center and come out for our next audition.

Orientation begins Monday, August 20 at 9:30 PM. Congratulations! And we look forward to seeing everyone Monday!

FamCore:

Anthony Macaraeg
Arielle Barba
Emeroy Bernardo

Marc Miranda

Roxine Ami

Stephanie Hagberg

2012-2013 Family:

Alyssa De Jesus

Audriano Gotye

Brien Palisoc

Calvin Lee

Charlie Betancourt

Chris Babaian

David Lee

Dominique Gutierrez

Dominique Pompa

Edward Bocalacan

Evan Zhou

Francis Avancena

Ian Carlo Delos Santos

Jay Jay Egida*

Jennifer Garcia*

Joan Ybanez
John Reyes

Joyleen Laurence

Julian Roca

Kelly Khuu

Keiko Buensuceso

Kenneth Ng

Kenny Tran

Kevin Sy

Kimberly Saavedra

Kimmay Evans

Lanae Alarcon

Martin Malonzo

Matthew Tagayun*

Marion Cruz*

Marylou Ferreras

Omar Perez

Ralph Ami

Raymond Fernandez*

Sean Miura

Serena Su

Stephen Chou

*-indicates trainee

Friends and Family Night!

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Hip Hop International 2011

After a few hard working months Family Bizness along with our many other friends from the studio will be debuting our set for Hip Hop International!

The HHI crew is really proud I what we've put together and we would love for all of you to be there!

The event starts at 8:30 at Jayvee Dance Center!

See you all there!

Pacific Rim Video Crew Coverage

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Pacific Rim Video recently covered us and our journey to Hip Hop International!

Check out the article below or head to the article on their website here: It’s a Fam Biz at Hip Hop International with [Fam]ily [Biz]ness MegaCrew

It’s a Fam Biz at Hip Hop International with [Fam]ily [Biz]ness MegaCrew

By Emeroy Bernardo of Fam Biz

Established during the summer of 2004, [FAM]ily [BIZ]ness started as a collection of friends performing for debuts and church events, and eventually grew more than just a small group as the years passed. While many other high school kids were out at the mall hanging out with friends, these dancers were out at parks and parking lots choreographing planning their next performance routine. To this very moment,FamBiz stands out as a story of not only determined passion and inspired talent, but that of a group of friends who could not help but follow a shared dream.

Fam Biz has been busy with a wide variety of preparation for Hip Hop International. We’ve been doing high intensity endurance training, meditation, and yoga along with our short but intense rehearsal schedule.
To help defray costs of traveling to Las Vegas, we’ve been doing a lot of fundraisers via workshops, bake sales, etc.

Fam Biz will be competing as a Mega Crew this year whereas last year we only did the Adult Division with 7 dancers. This year we’re going with our strongest 15 out of our 36 members. With HHi only a few weeks away, practices are only getting more intense!

For more information on our crew check us out at http://e3klives.wix.com/fambiz#!home/mainPage

For More HHI Coverage check out http://hhi.pacificrimvideo.com!

Fresh Friday: Trey Songz - Panty Droppa

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Arielle and Julian subbing Marc's Fresh Friday class a few weeks ago. Check check it!

A HUGE THANK YOU!

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Thank you all for coming out to support our workshop this past Sunday! It was a huge success! It was great seeing you all come out. We hope you had fun and we hope to see you next time!

Here's the recap video of the workshop!

John Reyes

Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee!

FamBiz Summer Workshop This Weekend!

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Looking to do some dancing this weekend? Our summer workshop is this Sunday!

FamBiz is going to compete at Hip Hop International this year and need your support! We're hosting a summer workshop to help fund our way to get there. We'll be featuring some of our very own choreographers: John Reyes, Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee.

We would love to see you all there!

Location:

Jayvee Dance Center

216 E. Main St

ALhambra, CA

Time:

Registration: 2:30pm

1st Class: John Reyes - 3:00pm

2nd Class: Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee - 4:30pm

How Much?

$7 for one class

$10 for both

Superior Habit

11:05 AM

Our friends from Superior Habit will be

selling shirts at our event!

Come in and learn some dope choreo and walk out with some fresh gear!

FamBiz Summer Workshop!

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Summer? Yes.

Dancing? Heck yes!

It's summer, and what better way to enjoy it than to do some dancing! FamBiz is going to compete at Hip Hop International this year and need your support! We're hosting a summer workshop to help fund our way to get there. We'll be featuring some of our very own choreographers: John Reyes, Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee.
We would love to see you all there!

Location:
Jayvee Dance Center
216 E. Main St
ALhambra, CA

Time:
Registration: 2:30pm
1st Class: John Reyes - 3:00pm
2nd Class: Ralph Ami and Harrison Kee - 4:30pm

How Much?
$7 for one class
$10 for both

Random Famdom: Julian Roca!

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Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

1. Full time student

2. My favorite kinds of foods are burgers, burritos, and sushi.

3. I can drink brisk iced tea for days

4. I'm an undrafted NBA player.

5. I watch a lot of anime.

6. I use kawaii-desu asian faces when I text.

7. Kpop is a reason I started dancing.

8. I'm a guild leader.

9. Premium disneyland pass holder.

10. Lovatic.

11. The biggest thing that prevents me from getting a mac is Maplestory.

12. Xbox live.

13. Pokemon master.

14. I've played volleyball for 6 years.

15. A geek full of obsessions with things.

16. Duke Blue Devils. LAL. NYK.

17. New York Jets

18. Nutella is lovely

19. I hate my braces.

20. I wait for new Naruto manga every week online.

End of The Season

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Every season has to come to an end. After 10 months of dancing, we had our celebration our journey together this past weekend. With the company of good food and energy, this season is certainly one to remember. One of growth and reaching new heights. Awards were handed out both hilarious and deserving. And one award we particularly give out for those who have put in the time.

To close out the formal events we watched a recap of the time that past, a recap of all the.hard work, the joy and the laughter, and all the places we went to. knowing its all memory now. A journey we took together, and memories that will be a part of us forever.

All photos are credited to Stephen Chou

Bake Sale Tomorrow!

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Want that craving for sweets to be satisfied! Come out to our bake sale tomorrow over at Jayvee Dance Center!

Bake Sale!

7:30 AM

Are you looking to satisfy that sweet tooth? Or are you just aiming to get your morning dose of coffee?
We're having a bake sale this Saturday over at Jayvee Dance Center! We'll be selling all sorts of goodies!
All proceeds will be going towards our finances for Hip Hop International. We we would love your support and even more to see you there!

Random Famdom: Marcel Balladares

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Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

1. Started dancing after my grandma passed away it was the one thing I could do all the time to get pain off my mind.
2. I love DJing although its been a while since I last did it.
3. I love watching movies since I get to do it with my dad the most.
4. Favorite color is black, also now red because an ex told me I wore it more than black.
5. Never thought of dancing choreography ever until the end of 2011.
6. Fan of sports, but never been a die-hard fan truly until I found out about the UFC.
7. Only one in my family with colored eyes, aside from my brother.
8. I have empty bullet casings from a person that used to be in my life.
9. I learned more from movies than school.
10. I love old school cars, from the 40s and 50s.
11. Coca-Cola is my favorite soda.
12. Love how the Koy Fish tattoos are done, planning to get an amazing tattoo one day.
13. I collect caps, snapbacks and fitteds.
14. I never really listened to Tupac until High School.
15. The only sport I was ever really good at was baseball.
16. I learned how to cook better from my dad than my mom.
17. I sometimes practice getting better at dancing while I'm waiting for the bus to go to school.
18. I can't whistle or blow bubbles with gum.
19. I grew up with my cousins so they were more like brothers and sisters to me than cousins.
20. I don't like smiling, so sometimes people think I'm mean because I dpn't always look happy.

Congratulations to our Hip Hop International Team!

10:20 AM

Our summer season for Hip Hop International has begun! Out of the 36 talented dancers in our family, 15 have been chosen to represent us at HHI this summer for the Mega Crew Division. Congratulations everyone!

Anthony Macaraeg

Arielle Barba

Emeroy Bernardo

Marc Miranda

Roxine Ami

Dominique Pompa

Francis Avancena

Ian Delos Santos

Jay Jay Egida

Julian Roca

Matt Tagayun

Kevin Sy

Kimmay Evans

Omar Perez

Ralph Ami

Random Famdom: Jessica Chang!

7:00 AM

Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

1. I don't eat red meat.

2. My besterestest friend is my stuffed doggy, Paramus.

3. My right thumb is significantly smaller than my left thumb.

4. Afraid of butterflies.

5. Diagnosed with Road Rage.

6. My favorite color is purple.

7. Super obsessed with Pikachu, pandas, and Hello Kitty.

8. I love anything Electric Dance Music.

9. Majoring in English to become a teacher.

10. Sushi, Mexican food, KBBQ, & FYEAHPOTATOES♥

11. Sensitive to the weather, I can't stand the cold.

12. It's really easy to make me laugh.

13. Tumblr addict. FOLLOW ME @jennnuggets!

14. If I don't know the words to a song, I'll make up my own lyrics.

15. My eye sight and hearing is hella poor.

16. I'm not really allergic to mushrooms, tomatoes, and tofu.

17. I absolutely hate it when people don't laugh at my jokes.

18. My fav games to play are RPG's and MMO's.

19. I consider myself an "otaku".

20. Most of my fam consists of mostly boys, that's why I'm so bro-ish.

Random Famdom: Brien Palisoc!

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Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

1) I have the most severe case of Jungle Fever

2) When I'm home alone I wear only sunglasses and socks

3) I like to get my eyebrows threaded

4) Girls don't like guys, girls like cars and money.

5) In middle school when i was the short kid, i would wear the most baggy jeans with the belt buckle that
had the letter B for brien. And size tall XL shirts. and timberlands.

6) When i was younger, i thought the only way of achieving maximum cool was acquiring super saiyan hair.

7) One of my pet peeves is when someone exits my room without closing the door.

8) I thought ATL was the coolest movie ever.

9) "live by the gun die by the gun" -tupac was the quote i lived by...... when i was 13 and had no idea what that even meant it just sounded cool.

10) I eat whatever is in the fridge when im super hungry.

11) my favorite snack is forever chips and a soda

12) Although i love driving to loud music, there are times when i drive to absolute silence to reflect.

13) I subconsciously flirt with everyone.

14) I enjoy awkward moments.

15) Anything will make me laugh.

16) I'd rather fold laundry than do the dishes.

17) I'm very scared of heights.

19) I love taking showers

20) I dance on a team called Family Bizness.

3 Categories in Self-Evaluation

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Everyone has their own way of grading themself as a dancer. Some just go by their overall feeling of how they did while some others tend to break it down such as they felt their facials drop or they lost energy at one point of the routine.

I enjoy being able to measure how I did with the overall dance. I love hearing feedback from other people to see what I can work on. But sometimes, there are those times when the feedback from others doesn't seem to click or it's honestly just useless for what you want.

And if you're coming from the realm of "there's always room for improvement," you'll definitely always want some sort of feedback, and to be honest, not everyone's feedback is always gonna be useful to you.

Giving honest feedback to yourself is just as good if not better. You can instantly grade yourself and immediately get yourself prepared on the improvements you want.

In giving yourself feedback, be brutally honest with yourself, but take it for what it is, don't sugar coat it or take it worse than what it is. It won't serve you in either case.

Here are 3 categories I use as measuring sticks in getting the overall feedback for myself as a dancer. These are categories I keep in mind during rehearsal. I give myself a grade (rating from 1-10 or a letter grade) so I can improve on each run through and each rehearsal. It allows me to be aware of what needs to be worked on instead of guessing.

1. Energy.

We all are receptive to the energy we give one another. If we show up with the energy of anger or frustration, the people around us will definitely pick up on that. It's the same thing when it comes to performing on stage, are you performing a high energy routine, a smooth energy, or a swag energy? Being mindful of what energy you're giving off will contribute to the experience for the audience.

2. Performance

Each person may define performance differently, but I define performance to the facials in the routine. Again, depending on the energy being given off, is my face saying it as well? Or is it just a zombie-blank-face doing moves. I've seen many talented dancers with a dead face. It's like watching a zombie.

3. Execution.

Technique, knowledge of the dance. How well do you know each detail of the routine? How well do you know the music? This is practicing to the point that the dance is second nature to you.

"Master the music, master the instrument. Then forget all that shit and play."

With these 3 categories, I'm able to evaluate myself quickly and honestly. I take it for what it is and never blow it up out of proportion. With the information that I gather, I fix what needs work and move on.
We all are striving to progress and hone our craft. Getting feedback from others may not always be there. This is simply my own way of improving. It may or may not work for you, but I hope you've gotten some sort of insight.

If you've got your own way of evaluating yourself, I'd love to hear it!

Random Famdom: Mike Villaster!

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Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

1. I still collect Comic Books. Such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Deadpool, The New Avengers, The Dark Avengers, Mouse Guard, Marvel Zombie series, and a bunch of other crap I can't remember

2 I like to keep a lot of things to myself... because I'm oh so MYSTERIOUS!! OHHOHOHOHOH.

3. If I had to choose a super power, it would be between Controlling Time, Teleporting, Fire powers(Like the human torch because he can go super nova and destroy the world), Ice powers(Like Ice man because he can freeze the world and freeze his organs so he can live foreever!), or controlling uhh... metal like uhh Magneto because he can destroy the world by removing all the metals in the world, create a sky island and then destroy the world!

4. I’m a socially awkward penguin.

5. I like to joke around a lot. I usually say a lot of mean stuff, but they are all fun and games. All the bad things I say, I never mean it at all, but all the compliments that I say to people come right from my heart

6. If random was a word it would be a picture of myself right next to it.

7. Some of my ideals/philosophy in life is “Know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others.”

8.. I'm super shy when I first meet someone. I'm even more shy if its a pretty girl :) .... or an intimidating person. T_T

9. Am I the only one that thinks eating tomatoes is gross? Pickles too. Actually theres a lot of stuff I don't like to eat. I'm very picky about food~!

10. In 4th grade I lived in the Philippines for one year and during Tagalog classes I would always cry because I didnt know how to speak tagalog.

11. I LOVE to eat sweet stuff, waffles, shaved ice and crepes. Nom nom nom

12. I feel like I can pretty much laugh at anything because I'd always come up with some stupid thought about it.

13. I actually don't like watching scary movies, but I still watch it anyways just because they're cool.

14. I guess you can say I’m a hopless romantic

15. I like to say a lot of movie quotes or quotes in general. Like.. "I'm gonna take you out senator trent.. TO THE BLOOD BANK." or "Forget about the girl!" or "and I'll whisper.. no" or "BILLY'S...MOTHER!!!"

16. People told me I have nice skin. If you feel my skin they are smooth as eggs. I also have been told I have the nicest legs ever. Better than a girls because its soo silky smooth. That is why you will never EVER see me wear shorts... unless I have to.

17. If there were some sort of apocalyptic event that was inevitable, I hope it is a zombie invasion
18. I hate it when people take something without asking even though they know I am going to say "Yes". Thats just plain rude.

19. I hate crossing streets. Unless it is along with someone else or in a pedestrian walk way. If I ever jay walk, I usually look several times before I cross even if the streets are empty.

20. I like listening to all sorts of music. Even country music!

Inspiring Story of Steelo Vasquez

7:00 AM

This is a story that deserves to be heard by everyone! Bboy Richard "Steelo" Vasquez, one of the most prominent B-boys out there, suffered a brain aneurysm last year leaving him unable to move for months. Check out these inspiring videos of where he's been, and how far he's come in his journey.

Random Fandom: Jay-Jay!

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Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

‎1. I can solve a 3x3 rubix's cube in about a minute and ten seconds

2. Used to compete in Rollerblading competitions

3. I can bend my pinky all the way back.

4. Was State Sergeant Major for California Cadet Corp.

5. Used to be afraid of clowns, now just really dislike them.

6. Used to be afraid of the dark.

7. Used to be afraid of the shower.

8. I learned how to roller blade at 5.

9. Used to do Tae Kwon Doe.

10. Can't cook.

11. Favorite colors are blue and purple.

12. Favorite chick flick: Walk to Remember.

13. My 5/5 movie is Saving Private Ryan.

14. Been on tv for football, music videos (as an extra), and a tv shows (as an extra).

15. LA Lakers fan.

16. San Diego Chargers fan.

17. Got stuck in a baby swing set at age 10.

18. Braces total of 7 years and had them twice.

19. Voted most Spirited in my high school's hall of fame.

20. When I was in my mom's stomach, I had my hands around my ears for almost the whole time, so the bottom of my ears stick up.

Jayvee Monthly Jam with Kmmay!

7:30 AM

Dance with our own Kimmay Evans this month for Jayvee Dance Center's Monthly Jam!

Rihanna "You Da One" | Jayvee Monthly Jam with Marc Nunez

5:04 PM

Our very good friend Marc Nunez was teaching last month for Jayvee Dance Center's Monthly Jam. Here's one of the videos featuring our own Brien Palisoc dancing with him!

Random Famdom: Marylou!

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Get to know a FamBiz member! Each week we'll be posting up 20 random facts about each of our family members!

1. I drink coffee like it's water

2. I wanted to be a drummer, I ended up taking guitar classes

3. Nick Carter used to be my baby daddy

4. I'm pretty sarcastic, don't take it personal

5. I am working on publishing a food blog

6. My bunny's name is Tofu.

7. In high school I was a drama geek who played a male news reporter in our version of "His Girl Friday"

8. Shawn Michaels will always be my favorite wrestler

9. I was your typical teeny bopper boy band freak...BSB,Nsync,Westlife,LFO,5ive,Youngstown,2gether, etc

10. I'm a really emotional person, the way I feel always beats out my reasoning.

11. Yes, I have a tattoo, it's a long story

12. I can't swim, I can't waddle, I can't float

13. I used to take dance classes at Bally Total Fitness

14. I tend to be a quiet person even though my mind is racing with information... I won't speak unless I feel the need to

15. Although I am half white, I don't know ANYONE from that side of my family

16. I've become annoyingly health conscious

17. I secretly despise people who read books because a new movie is out

18. I was so obsessed with basketball I decided to try out for my high school's junior varsity team. I played one home game then quit.

19. Every Thursday you can catch me watching Vampire Diaries, don't bother me from 8-9pm

20. I play Call of Duty at least once a day, I even have a headset. ITS THAT SERIOUS.

Work Ethic

12:19 PM

One of our core members, Roxine, found this post on Jayvee Dance Center's Facebook wall a little while ago and had shared it in an e-mail.

I am not that old (yet.)

But I AM old enough to see a difference in generations of dance. This current generation is mind blowingly talented but scarily missing the work ethics of my slightly less talented generation as well as those that came before us. As most of you will dance for my generation or the generations prior; here is what was expected of us that we naturally and collectively, expect from you.

NEVER mark.

Why pay for a class and mark until you get into groups? Groups occur for MAYBE 10 minutes. Most of which you'll spend trying to figure out the parts you've been marking.

Don't sit. Don't yawn. Be on time. If anything, be early.

Touching your toes and sitting in a grande plie 2nd for a minute does not a sufficient warm up make. Put your phones AWAY. Be hungry to know EVERYTHING about your art; ESPECIALLY its history. you would not be here without those that came before you. You MUST be able to hold an intelligent conversation about the art form that you have chosen to make your life's purpose.

If you miss rehearsal, get with someone prior to learn the choreography you don't know.

If you don't make the youtube video, don't get the job, or don't get called out for the "special" group; it doesn't mean you stop coming to class. in fact, the very opposite. you KEEP SHOWING UP. Perseverance and SHOWING UP is often how a job is booked.

If a dance doesn't win, it doesn't mean it's bad. If a choreographer isn't on SYTYCD, it doesn't mean they aren't worth working with.

If a teacher can't book you something, it doesn't mean their class isn't worth taking. Know loyalty. ALWAYS remember where you came from and who got you there.

Be humble.

Even if that older dancer can't turn as many times as you; there's a reason why they've booked so many jobs and are STILL working. Respect and learn from them. Be responsible for your energy. Come to class to be inspired but be responsible for what you bring to the table too. Never treat the role of an understudy as a waste of time. It is often a fruitful opportunity of a lifetime.

Be self motivated and self driven. Do your homework. Go to ballet. Go to african. Go to modern. Go to EVERYTHING. The class and/or teacher that challenges you most; is usually where and who you are growing most from.

If you're injured, be smart. Know what it is to work internally; without expectation of reward or instant gratification.

Be open to criticism. Be OPEN (period.)

If you commit to something follow it through with enthusiasm or drop out completely. We are in a line of work that people throw their life, their savings, and their whole heart into. Don't destroy it by giving anybody less than your best. Don't be SHADY. If you know someone say, "Hi" regardless of whether it makes you look good in that moment.

If you see a video you dig on Facebook, like it. If you like a video on YouTube, share it.

If someone is better than you in class, shout out a "werk" and study the hell out of 'em.

And finally, know that dance does not come over night. or over months. Or even years. It happens throughout a LIFETIME process that is to be adored despite struggle. Love every second of it for genuine reason and you will probably find yourself doing all this naturally.

The Power of Music

12:30 PM

This is a beautiful story of the power of music.

The Concept of Biting

12:02 PM

This is a dope video from Strife.tv featuring Aby and Alieness sharing their concept about biting.

We're Adding To The Family!

12:57 PM

Moments after we performed our routine at Urban Street Jam, Our Organizational Director, Stephanie Hagberg, announced to all of us that her and Emeroy will be having a baby!

Congratulations Stephanie and Emeroy! We're looking forward to meeting the newest member of our family!

World of Dance-Los Angeles!

12:00 AM

Were you there?! World of Dance never ceases to amaze us in our experience there. Every year the ante is taken to a higher level. We are thankful for the World of Dance staff for giving us the opportunity to perform, for the people that came out to support us-your love and support encourages us to grow, and for every member in Fam Biz-your hard work, dedication, and love for dance continues to bring us to new heights!

Here's the video of our performance if you weren't able to come out! Enjoy!

Nobody's Perfect

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Choreography our own Julian Roca put together and recorded after rehearsal.

You can follow his tumblr here:

jsmob.tumblr.com

Hello World!

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I know it feels like forever since we posted something up! We've gotten caught up with the grind of the season, but we're back!

We've had quite the eventful second half of the season. And still plenty of it that we get to share with you all!

Here are a couple things we've done since we last spoke:

1. Urban Street Jam

2. Lunar Festival
We had the opportunity to perform at Alhambra's Lunar New Year Festival. We were blessed to be able to perform twice that day. Once as spokes-dancers for Verizon and a second time representing Jayvee Dance Center!
These kind of performances are always fun, there's no stress of competition or judges. Just putting on an amazing show for the people.

3. The Road to World of Dance
We're currently in the middle of our hell week getting ready for World of Dance! We're looking forward to sharing with everyone what we've been putting together and seeing what everyone else puts down on the floor!

Friends and Family Night This Friday!!

4:22 PM

This Friday is our Friends and Family Night debuting our new routine for Urban Street Jam! We would love you all to be there! We've also put together for USJ, check it out!

Friends and Family Night!!!

12:56 PM

You're all invited to come out to Family Bizness and Junior Hit List's Family and Friends Night!

We've been on that grind getting ready for Urban Street Jam! And with all the hard work we've put into it, here's an opportunity to check out the routine before we go onstage to compete the following day!

Viewing starts at 9:00pm at Jayvee Dance Center
216 E. Main St.
Alhambra, Ca 91801

Urban Street Jam will take place on March 3 at the Anaheim Convention Center. For more information and tickets regarding the competition, please visit:
http://www.urbanstreetjam.org/

Footwork Styles

12:51 PM

Dope video from Profo Won and STRIFE.TV on the different kinds of footwork that exist in Breakin! It's always dope for the knowledge to be passed on.

The Truth About Krump

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Found this the other day while I was YouTube surfing on my lunch break. I found it very insightful and educational. Watch the video and you'll see what I mean.

Inspired #21

1:45 PM

By Emeroy Bernardo

1. Rocky's Speech

This particular scene in Rocky was just popping up in my mind throughout the weekend and last night I listened to it with my girlfriend. I think it's truly an amazing speech.

It makes me think of how children are: free, curious, courageous, honest and so much more. Growing up a lot I remember being told that I could be anything I want to be and that anything was possible. But somewhere a long the way, I heard that not all dreams come true, that I have to be "realistic." I was told what I can and can't do and I believed it. I was taught to be afraid to take risks for fear of judgement and rejection.

Fear is a learned behavior.

But not anymore, I'm connecting with that inner child. The child that was care free, did what he wanted when he wanted, and wasn't afraid of being judged. Be childlike, not childish.

2. Team work

I have been experimenting with having my students work with each other for my dance classes. The great thing I get to do as a dance teacher is not only teach dance, but I get to teach them some life lessons through dance.

There's more to life than dance. There's more to dance than dance.

One of the things I've been wanting to teach them since last year was getting them work together.

The results were amazing. All I did was set the ground rules and what I wanted them to do, and throughout the span of an hour, students learned something new, further progressed their mastery in the dance style, and developed relationships with each other.

I'm not going to use it all the time, but it's definitely a new tool I can use to develop the students in their dance.

3. "Your belief determines your action and your action determines your results, but first you have to believe." -Mark Victor Hansen

I was speaking with a friend of mine from Fam Biz this past weekend. I was sharing that freestyling is going to be a part of rehearsal. I know for a fact that he isn't comfortable freestyling because he's told, but I see in him a lot of courage. I know how scared he is going into a freestyle circle because I see exactly the kind of fear I had when I started freestyling. I remember thinking to myself I can't do it and thinking to myself that I suck.

Guess what? I was right. I believed that I couldn't do it and I believed I would suck. It lead to sucky results which either was me not going in at all because I let fear paralyze me or me doing a sucky freestyle because I let fear flow in my dance instead of my love and passion for it.

My friend has taken a first step in overcoming his limiting belief about his freestyling and is coming out to take my Tuesday night class. I'll keep you all updated!

iTUT

11:07 AM

By Emeroy

Just saw this. One of the most creative concepts I've ever seen!

Bboy Venum Workshop

12:42 PM

By Matt Da 5hat

Last Sunday I took a Bboy workshop from Bboy Venum of the Skill Methodz crew, LXD, the world famous Rocksteady Crew and seen in movies such as Step up 3d and not to mention hip hop superteam the Groovaloos.

The first time I have ever seen Bboy Venum was from Freestyle Session 7. Probably one of the sickest events ever. Bboy Venum straight up went in the circle during the battle and totally ripped a new one in it. His floorwork, transitions, freezes, power moves and style got me. This guy was the total package. Not to mention his crew SKMZ, these guys are raw.

Fast forward to today and this Bboy is still ripping it worldwide.
So last Sunday I took his workshop along with a special guest his girlfriend, Bgirl Tanya from the Russian Steps crew, this Bgirl is ill and don't let the pretty face fool you.

Bboy Venum showed us different ways to get into our moves or "go downs." This is a very important part of bboying the transition between toprock to the floor. He took his time with us knowing we weren't that advanced which was really dope. I must admit even though it was an honor to go right after him in the cypher I messed up a little and he told me to go back in which was really cool.

Bgirl Tanya showed us different toprock combinations that I never knew that were possible. The combinations were real fresh. We were practicing Russian kicks which are pretty much the basis for footwork.

In the middle of the workshop when the dancing was paused he sat us down and told us why he does workshops for free. He basically explained that when he was young he couldn't make it out to dance workshops because of financial struggles and living in an unstable environment as a child.

Bboy Venum honestly does these workshops out of the goodness of his heart, this Bboy is real. He also wanted us to invite anybody we could because its a free workshop to express yourself through the art of bboying. This ties in to the whole each one teach one concept. It's all about educating each other and not leaving anyone in the dark. Knowledge is power. Open minds open hearts. This workshop was very inspirational to me and I got to meet a Bboy that I look up to.

Be sure to look him up on his Facebook fan page Jaime Venum Burgos to get more information on his workshops!

This is your friendly neighborhood Mattda5hat signing off!

Inspired #20

12:23 PM

Inspired #19

12:22 PM

By Emeroy Bernardo

This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week.

1. This Is A Call
I recently stumbled upon this song I heard back in high school. This song really touched my heart back then and still continues to do so now, it's one of the songs that moved me to tears. It's an inspiring song and a great listen.

2. Metta Meditation
I was recently looking up what Metta meant in Metta World Peace and I found much more than I was looking for. I found a form of meditation that I would like to try out, Metta Meditation, or Loving-Kindness Meditation.

From what I understand, "Metta is loving-kindness, benevolence, amity, friendship, good will, kindness, close mental union, and active interest in others." It starts with the meditator at first giving loving-kindness towards themselves, then their loved ones, friends, strangers, enemies and finally towards all sentient beings.

I'm really intrigued from just scratching the surface and I'm excited to learn more about it.

3. Fam Biz Auditions
Fam Biz auditions were recently held this past week and I would first like to say congratulations and welcome to all the new dancers to the Fam Biz family. I'm glad to say that we are now 36 dancers strong! I'm excited and honored to be able to a part of leading this team for the next 5 months!

Inspired #18

5:21 PM

By Emeroy Bernardo

This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week.

Sorry I missed posting last week!

1. MITT Advanced Course

Sunday, January 8 I graduated from my Advanced Course with MITT. I have to say it was one of the most life changing 5 days I've ever had. There were a lot of eye openers that were brought to my attention.
For example, I knew there were things that were holding me back, but I never knew in what scale and where it stemmed from.
I've learned more about myself here than anywhere else. I've read plenty of quotes saying, "Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself," and "there's always room for improvement."
I truly feel like those aren't just quotes anymore, they're a reality. The only thing that can ever stop me is me.

2. Jayvee Instructor Retreat

This past weekend was Jayvee Dance Center's instructor retreat! A couple reasons why I was excited.

This wasn't taken from the trip. But damn it's beautiful!

1. It's a get away from the city. I love living in the city. But sometimes it's just great to get away from it all and not worry about responsibility. It's like a quick sigh of relief.

2. Create a connection with the other instructors. I'm pretty good acquaintances with most of the instructors in Jayvee, but I don't really know who they are as people. I saw this as a great opportunity to build not only the friendships I have now, but to also build some new ones as well.

3. Seeing snow fall for the first time

During the last day of the retreat, it started raining, or so I thought. The moment some of the other instructors started saying it was snowing it took me a couple of moments to actually let it register. I couldn't help be lost in wonder as I watched it fall. I felt like a little kid again. It was such an amazing experience and such a blessing that I was able to watch it before heading back home.

The Results Are In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12:00 AM

Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2012 mid-season audition!

There was so much talent in the room, it was hard to make our decision!!

Our MANDATORY orientation is this Monday, January 24th at 9:00pm SHARP.

Without further ado, we present to you our 2012 team!

Family Bizness 2012

Core:
Anthony Macaraeg
Arielle Barba
Emeroy Bernardo
Marc Miranda
Roxine Ami
Stephanie Hagberg

Dancers:
Alyssa De Jesus
Brien Palisol
Charlie Betancourt
Daniel Balladares*
Dominique Pompa
Edward Bocalan
Francis Avancena
Ian Delos Santos
Jay-Jay Egida
Jessica Chang
John Reyes
Joyleen Laurence
Julian Roca
Jullian Mordeno
Kelly Khuu
Kenneth Ng
Kenny Tran
Kevin Seng
Kevin Sy
Kimmay Evans
Marcel Balladares*
Marion Cruz
Marylou Ferreras
Matt Tagayun
Mike Villaster
Omar Perez
Ralph Ami
Sean Miura
Serena Su
Stephen Chou

* - Denotes scholarship member

Auditions Tonight!

12:55 PM

If you love dancing your ass off and sharing amazing moments with a great group of dancers, come join the family! We are looking to extend the family as we continue our 2011-2012 journey!

Registration: 9:00 PM

Auditions Begin: 9:30 PM

Must be 18+ and/or out of high school to audition.

Location:

Jayvee Dance Center

216 E. Main St

Alhambra, CA

We look forward to seeing all of you there!

Workshop Tonight!

10:28 AM

Sorry for the lack of updates recently! We've been preparing for our upcoming workshop and auditions! We've been promoting it like crazy on our Facebook and Twitter!

Tonight is our workshop! For everyone who wants to be a part of the family the audition piece will be taught TONIGHT!
Registration: 9:30 PM
Time: 10:00 PM
Price:
-$7
-$5 if you have a FamBiz Shirt!

Location:
Jayvee Dance Center
216 E. Main St
Alhambra, CA

FamBiz Auditions!

12:15 PM

We're looking to extend our family this new year! If you love hard work and good company come out and join us! We would love for you to come out and dance and become a part of our family!

Date: Wednesday, January 18

Time: 9:00 PM

Location:

Jayvee Dance Center

216 E. Main St

Alhambra, CA

NOTE:

We will also be teaching the audition piece for our workshop!

More Info Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/312021078830157/

Koan #5

12:30 PM

What Is A Koan? The purpose of a koan is to get you out of your head and into your heart. The heart just lives the moment. It is not concerned with the future or the past.

“A koan is a fundamental part of the history and lore of Zen Buddhism. It consists of a story, dialogue, question, or statement whose meaning cannot be accessed by rational thinking, yet it may be accessible by intuition.”

We stand in our own shadow and

wonder why it is dark!

"When we think there is a problem in life, we should realize that the problem actually lies within us. We may not be able to transform the situation, but we can transform ourselves and how we perceive our lives.

When we look at things from the view point of our separate ego-self, we cast a shadow which obscures the light of our essential self and everything seems dark. If we turn and face the light, we rise above our limited self-interest and can see the whole picture."

Inspired #17

12:00 PM

By Emeroy Bernardo

This was inspired by the writer of The Simple Dollar. Every week I will be sharing the top 3 things that have inspired me as a person throughout the week.

1. The secret of living is giving

Give, give, give. I saw this quote the other day at a gas station. It was a message that was scrolling by on the screen where you swipe your card and whatnot. It blew me away simply because I wouldn't expect to see this message at a gas station. And it was a great reminder that going is truly greater than receiving.

2. The New Year
It's finally 2012! Oh how 2011 came and went so quickly.
I'm reminded of one of the lessons I leaned in meditation is the things come and go. It's a cliche and common thing we all know but what we do about it is what matters. What I do about it matters.

I was told life only gets faster as the years come. It doesn't slow down to the pace of how things were when we were children. I definitely don't wan life to just pass me by. I'm well aware that I can get caught up with things that take me away from the moment, but I'm committed to experiencing each moment that comes.
2011 was an amazing year. It was definitely filled with blessings and trials, but its helped evolve me into who I am.
It was a true learning experience and I'm thankful to be able to live another year let alone another day.
Greater things are yet to come. I'm not The hugest fan of new years resolutions, but I am committed to making 2012 and extraordinary year.

3. Life in a Day
Have you ever though of what someone else in the world is doing right now? Think about it. Aside from the world you are currently living someone else is living theirs. They could be just waking up, going on a date, in the hospital fighting cancer, or holding their new born baby for the first time.
This is exactly what this movie about. A single day where individuals from 192 countries are sharing their own life experience in front of the camera.

I found it inspiring and humbling as it reminded me of when I went to Jamaica with some friends awhile back to do some missionary work at some orphanages(a story I'll share another time). It opened my eyes as to how lucky I truly am to have what I have. This movie is definitely a strong recommendation for everyone.

Dancing Til The World Ends!

12:12 PM

It's 2012!!

Whether it's the end of the world or not, we're gonna make 2012 an extraordinary one! We're kicking off the new year with an amazing workshop for you all! Our very own Arielle Barba will be teaching! Come out and dance!

Date: Monday, January 16

Time: 10:00 PM

Price:

$5 if you have a FamBiz Shirt!

Location:

Jayvee Dance Center

216 E. Main St

Alhambra, CA

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