Tuesday, February 26, 2013


What’s The Good Word?

The Good Word Media is a global, non profit, multi-media publication with advertisers in 30 countries. THE GOOD WORD is one man’s attempt to make a difference in the world.  I believe there is enough misery in the world, and our  minds need a breath of fresh air.  If you like what you see, please share with a friend.  If you are looking for a new career direction in life, please contact Steve Schappert.   Learn more at http://TheGoodWord.Me

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Creating an environmental ballet



Do you want to dance

sing, play music or perform?

The word BIOS is Greek for "life". I chose it very carefully because it can be understood in many languages, it is short and simple. I have an image of The Bios Center serving as an international icon for healthy living in harmony with nature.
The non profit museum and art gallery is the best platform to educate the masses, mixing the for profit businesses that compliment it allow us to bring people to action.
People will walk through the museum of natural history and say hmmm, ahaha, maybe an occasional wow. It educates but does not cause people to stop in their tracks and take action. Compare that to the video the following video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlfKdbWwruY One person, one step and people around the world join in instantly.

HERE IS WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO CREATE
Ballet is story telling with movement, we will tell a story about the rebirth of a planet? A new dawn of understanding, the New Energy Revolution. There will be a few simple steps that children and adults of all ages around the world can replicate. We will create one symbol, as simple as two fingers being held up as a peace sign that will identify the movement and offer it to the world without a trademark.
It will start with one person and a few steps on railroad street and as she works her way to the Green, others join in, one dance studio, then another, then a martial arts studio, yoga, craft center, the local bars and business's empty out and join in. It would start with a simple group of drummers that follow her and by the time we get to the Green we have a full electric symphony comprised of New Milford School children of all ages. Band, marching bands, chorus and performance artists, a dance floor and a full performance in collaboration with the many local dance studios.
Invitations to local celebrities and artists, a film crew to document it, newspapers, radio, television news crews, internet postings would send the message around the world at light speed. The unprecedented exposure for everyone involved would truly allow us to do well by doing good.
Now take it one step further and include Plow to Plate and other local vendors and the day will turn into a tremendous earth day celebration and grand opening celebration of the Bios Center. promoting a block party concept as well with all of the local businesses promoting something special, face painting at real estate office, moon bounce from hh taylor, etc
A lofty goal I agree, but dreams come true everyday.
-Steve Schappert, Founder The Bios Center

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Rebecca Anderson Darling


Rebecca Anderson Darling of Studio D Main street New Milford, CT Rebecca Anderson Darling is an accomplished dancer, teacher and choreographer. Rebecca has been a dancer all of her life, with her earliest training in ballet and gymnastics. Rebecca Anderson ,having grown up in CA , attended UCLA, earning a BA in Dance. Upon completion of UCLA, she headed to NYC to study at The Nikolais and Louis Dance Lab and completed their two year certificate program (comprised of study in dance technique, improvisation, pedagogy and composition). Murray Louis and Alwin Nikolais have had a lasting influence on Rebecca’s approach to movement and to Dance as an Art form . She performed with Nikolais and Louis, Janis Brenner and Dancers, and Gerald Otte along with her own choreography which was performed at dance events around NYC. Of her performance, New York Times critic Anna Kisselgoff writes, “Ms. Anderson has something of Mr. Louis’s cat like prowl and pounce” and of her choreograpahy “ she uses minimal movement to brilliant effect”. In 1994, Rebecca Anderson was invited to join Pilobolus Dance Theater and never looked back. She has been a principal in both Pilobolus and Pilobolus Too. She served as their dance captain for three years, collaborated on the choreography of around 15 original dances and has performed the Pilobolus reperetory all over the world! . Some highlights of Ms.Anderson Darling’s career include: Collaborations with The Radio City Rockettes, dancing on the ice in Brian Boitanno’s Skating Spectacular, creating work as a Pilobolus Choreographer for Dancing Wheels, the first physically integrated dance company, performing in Marilyn Manson’s music video, “The Beautiful People” and of course, touring all over the world.. Rebecca enjoys her work with mentor ,Alison Becker Chase, and recently assisted Ms. Chase in creating a “New Ballet” on six principle NYC Ballet dancers, which premiered this year at The Miller Theater in NYC. Last year she performed at Carnegie Hall both live and on film in Alison Chase’s new creation, “Lucid Dreams.” Rebecca Darling was part of Pilobolus’ Emmy Award winning performance at the Kennedy Center and appears in the feature length documentary, “Last Dance”, a film about the collaboration between Pilobolus and Maurice Sendak and can be seen in Pilobolus books, Twisted Yoga and The Alphabet. Ms. Darling has a passion for creating and continues to create new dances each year for various events, University Dance Groups and for herself. In 2004, Ms. Darling opened up Studio D, located in New Milford, CT. Studio D is a dance studio with a base in modern dance and ballet and includes classes in hip hop, jazz, pilates, improvisation and composition. As Studio D’s owner and Artistic Director, Miss Darling has produced two evening length shows, including “The Wizard of Oz~in motion” and “Alice in Wonderland~ in motion” which are a magical mix of many styles of dance, music, props, costumes and dancers of all ages. Rebecca is thrilled to be working with Matt Kent, in his production of “Peter and the Wolf” and “Fairy Tales”, and has been performing with his since 1996.
Her Part Is Mine - Maria Millar & Rebecca Darling http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=SN2xmcWz-zo
27 Main Street, Ste D, New Milford, CT 06776
860 350 2900

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Adelka Polak “From Mourning to Moonlight” performed by Adelka Polak with video by ZoĆ« Woodworth combines Butoh movement & video to retell Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis” How was digital technology integral to the form/content of your piece?My piece was split into two sections, both which combined video and dance in different ways. Video aided in playing with time, textured static surfaces, and allowed me to create an affective performance. Were there staging challenges that you overcome through the use of digital technology?Yes. In the first section video functioned as a tool for lighting and atmosphere by giving moving texture and color to the huge white surfaces surrounding me. Later video allowed the transformation from human to insect to be clear by viewing both forms simultaneously, live and projected. Projected images created the desired atmosphere in very limited space without using scenery or props. Also, as a soloist I was able to create the image of getting lost in a crowd without any other performers onstage. Did the digital technology itself present any staging challenges?Butoh dance often uses improvisation while being keenly aware of every other performers’ rhythm and placement. As a soloist I had no other live performer to relate to, so I had to create a relationship with the video. Timing myself with the video was crucial for key moments in the performance, so my “improvisation” required very strong focus and direction when working other pre-recorded elements. Were there any technologies that you would have liked to have used but did not?I would loveto have used moving screens and projectors with images of people walking in the second section. Also, live fed of the audience could have brought everyone present into the imagery onstage. Did your piece impact the audience in the way you anticipated?The audience was not impacted in the way I desired on Thursday night, so I changed some of the choreography that wasn’t quite working and Friday night was extremely successful. The open lab worked within itself for my piece by displaying improvement from the first to the second viewing. Adelka's Blog http://www.ReinventYourPants.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth Parkinson, Founder and Director Elizabeth is presently one of New York’s greatest dance stars. Acclaimed in ballet, modern, and jazz styles, Ms. Parkinson has performed worldwide as a principle with the Joffrey Ballet, Feld Ballet, Donald Byrd/The Group, and Twyla Tharp Dance. In 1999, she segued to Broadway and received tremendous praise as a lead in Fosse and later in the hit Twyla Tharp/Billy Joel musical, Movin’ Out, where she earned the 2003 Tony-award nomination and the highly coveted Astaire Award for best female dancer on Broadway. Elizabeth continues to perform as a concert soloist and on the Movin’ Out national tour. This past summer she taught for Broadway Dance Center and Step's on Broadway, and choreographed her first piece for The Main Event in Detroit produced by John Crutchman and The West Coast Dance Explosion (WCDE). Elizabeth will be teaching ballet for the WCDE national tour 06/07. Often described as fiery, fearless, and an indefatigably hard worker, Elizabeth hopes to pass on her passion, love and strong work ethic to her students. Elizabeth on Youtube http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=ITQsmT798nY 57th Tony Awards http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=ImTi1-LjiMo&feature=related
Scott Wise, Founder and Director Scott has been Broadway’s leading song & dance man throughout the last three decades. He is a Tony award winner (Broadway’s highest performance honor) for Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. Additionally, he was nominated for the Tony Award for his performances in State Fair and Fosse. He is also the proud recipient of the 1997 Connecticut’s Best Actor in a musical for Lucky in the Rain at East Haddam’s Goodspeed Opera House. You can also see Mr. Wise in the hit movie musical Chicago. A veteran performer of thirteen Broadway shows, Mr. Wise has also choreographed and directed on Off Broadway and regionally. He worked side-by-side with Twyla Tharp as assistant director for the award-winning hit musical, Movin’ Out. Scott has taught nationwide as well as in New York’s Broadway Dance Center and Step’s on Broadway. He has recently been certified by Dance Educators of America. With his back ground so rooted in performing on Broadway he hopes to share his knowledge, guide aspiring performers, and share the joy he has found throughout his career to students of all levels. Scott's Bio on Broadway.com Tony award winning performance