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California Contemporary Ballet Announces Fundraising Campaign for Summer Performance of “Thumbelina”
Local Ballet Company Soon to Premiere Latest Production; Requests Support from Patrons of the Arts - June 07, 2013 - California DanceArts
Cheer Channel Seals Deal with No Limit Sportswear for Superstars of All Stars™ Program
No Limit Becomes Official Shoe Provider of CCI's Superstars - June 07, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Partners with Chassé for Scholarship Program
Cheer Channel's Superstars of All Stars™ Program Named Beneficiaries - June 07, 2013 - Story Merchant
California Contemporary Ballet Announces Premiere of New Spring Time Production “Thumbelina”
Local Ballet Company Presents New Original Performance in Glendale, Featuring Local Professional and Amateur Talent. - May 28, 2013 - California DanceArts
Online Registration for Fall 2013 Classes Now Available at AMA Dance & Music School
Des Plaines’ premier dance and music school announces online registration for fall 2013 enrollment. - May 05, 2013 - AMA Dance & Music School
Ballet des Amériques Presents "Peter and the Wolf"
Ballet des Amériques School & Company will give its annual Spring Performance at 3 p.m. on June 9th, 2013, at The Emelin Theatre for the Performing Arts in Mamaroneck, New York. In this year's performance, the students of the School present Peter and the Wolf, choreographed by Carole... - May 02, 2013 - Ballet des Amériques School & Company
Carolina Ballet Presents Giselle May 16-23
Local Professional Ballet Company Closes Its 15th Season with Classical Romantic Masterpiece. - May 02, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
POWERBows Ties Up Sponsorship for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader Season Two
POWERBows experienced success with CCI's branded entertainment in Season 1 of Secret Diary and continued with bow sponsorship for Season 2. - April 26, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Selects Cheer Star Productions "Alamo Nationals" for Filming of Secret Dairy 2
Cheer Channel is the first to film fictional teams competing at a live cheerleading competition. CCI will film segments of Secret Diary Season 2: The Fierce One at the Alamo Nationals hosted by IEP Cheer Star Productions. - April 26, 2013 - Story Merchant
The Drama Continues with Episode 5 of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2
Cheer Channel debuted an episode of its original hit web-series and continued the teen drama and cheerleading action. - April 26, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Selects The Elite Cheer Company as Cheer Gym for Secret Diary Two: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel Inc (CCI) will film Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One at The Elite Cheer Company gym in South Austin, Texas. The Elite Cheer Company is the premier All-Star cheer gym in South Austin. - April 26, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Launched Episode 1 of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel launched the World Premier of Episode 1 of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One on Monday March 4, 2013 at 5pm PST. Weekly episodes and contests will continue every Monday. - April 26, 2013 - Story Merchant
Episode 4 "Twisting the Truth" Rocks Secret Diary 2 Fans
Cheer Channel original hit web-series continues to build views with Episode 4 of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The drama continues and leaves viewers wanting more, returning for each weekly episode. - April 26, 2013 - Story Merchant
Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader Season Two; Winner Takes All
Cheer Channel wraps up Season 2 of its original hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. The season finale features the All Star guest cast of real cheerleaders and reveals the winner of Alamo Nationals as voted for by viewers and fans. - April 25, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel's Superstars of All Stars 2013
Cheer Channel announces the All Star cheerleaders named to this prestigious group. The 2013 Superstars of All Stars are the second class of cheerleaders awarded this honor. - April 25, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet Announces Final Performance of Timour Bourtasenkov
Professional Ballet Company Announces Final Performance of Principal Dancer and Founding Member - April 25, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
The Competition Gets Fierce with Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
In the season finale of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One, catch the exciting showdown between the Texas Twisters and the Shooting Stars at a real cheer event, Alamo Nationals. The episode features the All Star Guest Cast. - April 18, 2013 - Story Merchant
DEA Youth Dance Program Expands to Reach Students in 20 Cities Nationwide; Plans to Grow to 30 Cities by 2014
Free Program Seeks Donations to Help Even More Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs - April 18, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
Cheer Channel Debuts Cast Interviews for Secret Dairy Season 2
CCI debuts the cast interviews and behind the scenes footage from its original hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. Catch an inside look at life on set and get a sneak peak of the next episode. - April 14, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet Presents Fancy Free/Carolina Jamboree April 18-21
Company Performs Dual Program Featuring Classic Broadway and Bluegrass with the Red Clay Ramblers - April 10, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Jessica Walker Accepts Prestigious Honor & Joins Oakton's Six Piano Ensemble
AMA Dance & Music School’s piano instructor Jessica Walker is one of the youngest members ever to be invited to perform in the prestigious Six Piano Ensemble. - April 07, 2013 - AMA Dance & Music School
Cheer Channel Releases Episode 2 of Secret Diary 2
Cheer Channel released Episode 2 of the second season of the hit original web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The drama continues as The Fierce One posts the secrets of the Texas Twisters to The Fierce Board. - April 06, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Excites Audiences with New Original Web-Series, Cheer Mashup
Cheer Channel launched its second original web-series, Cheer Mashup, hosted by 2-time World Champion cheerleader, Maddie Gardner. The series will air 6 monthly episodes and will feature the top trends and news in the spirit industry. - April 06, 2013 - Story Merchant
Project Moves Dance Company Airs Anti-Bullying Performance Live Online
Project Moves Dance Company, Inc., the resident company of The Gold School of Dance Art in Brockton, Mass., is proud to present I AM…when being yourself is enough. While the two performances will be held at Bridgewater/Raynham High School in Massachusetts on Friday, April 5, 2013 and Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 7:30 pm, the Company is airing a portion of the show online for their supporters around the world. Tune into www.facebook.com/projectmoves at 8:45 ET on Sunday, April 6th to view. - April 02, 2013 - Project Moves Dance Company
Wizard of Oz Ballet
It’s The Charlotte Youth Ballet’s The Wizard of Oz performance at the Knight Theater! - March 18, 2013 - Charlotte Youth Ballet
Integral Ballet in Merrick Reveals Expanded Studio Space at March 9th Ribbon Cutting
Integral Ballet, a non-profit ballet school and pre-professional training company in Merrick recently launched an expanded second studio for their corps de ballet rehearsals, adult classes, special needs classes, and to enhance the schedule of professional-track and recreational classes for students. - March 14, 2013 - Integral Ballet
AMA Dance & Music School Launches a New Performance Company: The AMA Dance Force
A new dance company plans to take the Des Plaines community by storm. - March 02, 2013 - AMA Dance & Music School
McGough Academy Announces 2nd Location Grand Opening in Scarsdale, NY
The McGough Academy of Irish dance will be celebrating it's 2nd Grand Opening in Scarsdale, NY on Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00 PM. Beginner Students Welcome - no experience required. 7 pm - 8 pm Beginner Level 1 8 pm - 9 pm Advanced Levels 2 & 3 The McGough Academy is the Newest TCRG Certified... - March 02, 2013 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
Cheer Channel Announces Release of Series Trailer for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel Inc. released the official series trailer for the original web-series Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One on February 25, 2013. The trailer has over 10,000 views in less than 48 hours on the Secret Diary Show YouTube Channel. - March 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet Promotes Tracy Hudson to Marketing Coordinator
Professional Ballet Company Expands Marketing Department with Promotion of Assistant Box Office Manager - February 21, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
dancEnlight Presents the World Premiere of "Sacred Existence"
dancEnlight, a professional 501(c)(3) modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Sacred Existence" in the Hartford, CT area. This work is inspired by the documentary film "The Unmistaken Child" directed by Nati Baratz. - February 18, 2013 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
"Tango Lovers" (Enamorados Del Tango) and Mora Godoy Return to the US at the Best Broadway Style
International dance sensation will visit New York, Palm Beach, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. - February 11, 2013 - Tango Lovers
Australia's Cheer Chick Charlie Line Set to Take U.S. by Storm at NY Toy Fair
Popular Australian children's author, Leanne Shea Langdown partnered with Cheer Channel CEO and PSME Properties to launch the Cheer Chick Charlie boxed book set (doll and book) in the US at the NY Toy Fair, February 2013. - February 09, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Sets Beth Sepko for Casting Duties for Secret Diary 2: the Fierce One
Casting for Hit Web-Series Draws Actors Nationwide - February 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel CEO, Cindy Villarreal Named International Liaison for 5th Element Cheer
Villarreal to Aide the Spirit Industry in Australia - February 01, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet Reveals Elegant New Website
New Site Features Modern Images, Expanded Navigational and Social Media Tools for Convenience of Users. - February 01, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Extreme Bling Uniforms Joins Cheer Channel as Sponsor of Cheer Mashup
Extreme Bling Uniforms will be the category sponsor for the upcoming and highly anticipated web-series, Cheer Mashup hosted by world-famous cheerlebrity, Maddie Gardner. The show will air February 2013. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant
Cheer Channel Announces Cast for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel Inc. announces the cast of the upcoming second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The cast is composed of real cheerleaders and actors with a cheer background. - January 24, 2013 - Story Merchant
Carolina Ballet to Sponsor Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Jan. 17
Local Arts Organization Supports Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Networking Event. - January 17, 2013 - Carolina Ballet
Cheer Channel Announces Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One
Cheer Channel announces the synopsis of the second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader 2: The Fierce One. The second season will be filmed in Austin, Texas. Season 1, filmed in Los Angeles has over 1.5 million total views across the CCI syndicated platforms. - January 12, 2013 - Story Merchant
Two-Time World Champion Dance Troupe Grupo America Aims to Reclaim Top Spot in Cuban Salsa
Grupo America, a Canadian Latin dance troupe from Vancouver, BC, aims to reclaim its spot as the World Champion for cuban salsa at the World Latin Dance Cup Championships today in Miami, Florida. The team won first place for the cuban salsa category in 2007 and 2008, and is competing for the first time since then, in the cuban salsa and bachata categories. The team has qualified for the finals in both categories, and will be competing for the top spot later today. - December 17, 2012 - Grupo America
Cheer Channel Announces Glitterbug Cosmetics as a Sponsor for New Series, Cheer Mashup
Glitterbug Cosmetics, makeup provider for Season 1 of the Cheer Channel Inc. original web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, will partner with CCI on a new series, Cheer Mashup. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant
Amethyst Jeans to Partner with Cheer Channel as Major Brand Sponsor of Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader
Amethyst Jeans, major youth denim manufacturer, will partner with Cheer Channel Inc. for the second season of the CCI hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. - December 14, 2012 - Story Merchant
California Contemporary Ballet to Show Special Retrospective Video of 14 Years of “The Snow Queen”
In celebration of their 15 years presenting “The Snow Queen,” California Contemporary Ballet will be releasing a short video to be seen just prior to the performances of the ballet on December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. The video will document the progression of the ballet over the course of... - December 12, 2012 - California DanceArts
Carolina Ballet Announces Promotion of Nathan McGaha to General Manager
New General Manager to Assume Role Beginning Jan. 14, 2013. - December 12, 2012 - Carolina Ballet
Cheer Channel Announces Chasse as Season Two Sponsor for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader
Chasse, a cheer accessories and clothing company has signed on as the official category sponsor of cheer accessories for Cheer Channel Inc.'s second season of the hit web-series, Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader. Chasse has experienced success with CCI's branded entertainment. - December 09, 2012 - Story Merchant
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2012 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 38-year tradition with its announcement of full-length Nutcracker performances in the Hartford, CT area. - December 05, 2012 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships
The McGough Academy Eight Hand Team Girls Under 10 Qualify at the Irish Dance Mid Atlantic Regional Championships for the World Championships 2013 in Boston, MA. - November 30, 2012 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance
15th Anniversary of California Contemporary Ballet's "The Snow Queen" Seasonal Extravaganza
Local Ballet Company Presents Performance in Glendale, Featuring Local Professional and Amateur Talent in a Festive Display of Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Aerial Arts, and Gymnastics. - November 27, 2012 - California DanceArts
Cheer Channel Held First Casting Call for Secret Diary of an American Cheerleader, Season 2
CCI held a Highly Anticipated Casting Call in Austin, Texas on November 10, 2012. CCI Was Casting Lead Roles, Featured Extras, and Background Actors for the Highly Anticipated Second Season. - November 15, 2012 - Story Merchant