DAZZ DANCE CLASSES UNGOIN @ DANCE NETTWERKS 111A RIDEAU CENTER ,STARING-FEB-25-06-FROM
4-5 PM..CLASSES 5-6 PM OPEN DANCE CLASS FOR RAPPERS/STREET DANCERS**LOOKIN FOR SERIOUS/PROFFESIONAL DANCERS 4 PERFORMANCES/TOURS./teachers. 2006-8
For Immediate Release*february-2006* soulcandy PRODUCTIONS w/Uncut
Records JON-E-SHAKKA 176-B Woodridge Cres. Nepean, Ontario K2B-7S9 1-613-820-5715
ALL DAT DAZZ THAT GIVES YOU PIZZAZ
**Who is involved? DAZZ Classes and Workshops are taught by Former Ottawa Senators' Dancer: The electrifyin JON-E-SHAKKA,
Choreographer, Musician, Performer, Dance/Fitness Instructor of Soulcandy productions Where/When is it happening? feb.25th@Dance Nettworks 111a Rideau street.saturday's@4pm-6pm ***Why is your show important and unique or different from all
other productions?
These Classes are loved by Children, Adults and Youth, in a high-energy,
fun environment where there is no such thing as a mistake Dazz is a unique dance form, there's only two people that can
truly teach it "old school meets new school" "it's a family act"
A new generation of music rhythms, and Dazz dance Style, That
extends the boundaries of Rap-Music-Dance. "All music is orignal for dazz dance, produced by my son rapper/musician/producer
of Uncut Records Double f ,and myself.
***DAZZ REVIEWS
*"...18,000 fans will spend at least 2 minutes of the third period, not
looking at the ice, but looking at the stands... (at) a man who has a gift for making you watch him..." - Max Keeping,
Newscaster, CJOH (Sens. game, 1998)
***Kanata, May 8, 2002) ".....The students were mesmerized as Jon-E donned
a white mask, then mimed and danced robotically for them. Even students who deemed themselves "too cool" to participate
in dance classes were soon enthusiastically following his dance instructions. Teachers, visitors and even office staff
were keen to join in and give his dance steps a try. We would highly recommend Soulcandy Productions as an exciting
participatory workshop for students of all ages. Not only is Jon-E an outstanding performer, he is an excellent teacher... His
dance style is truly unique and engaging. It was a privilege to have Jon-E in our school during Education Week." -J.
Toews, Principal and L. Herrndorf, Teacher; John Young Elementary School
*"...The best moves of the night belong to the amazing Jon-E-Shakka. His
dance routineduring stoppages in play, is 'HALL OF FAME' material..." - Don Brennan,Writer, Sports Section; Ottawa Sun (Jan.28,1997)
*(Jan.17/2002): "The grade 10 dance class students were immediately impressed
by Jon-E-Shakka...The 'DAZZ' style of dance is very welcoming & appealing to students of high school age. Students
enjoyed the workshop so much that they requested a return engagement for next class. Students obviously had a lot of
fun & were eager to learn more. JON-E-SHAKKA, himself, was very patient & showed a great love of his dance form
that kept students motivated & interested. He included dance moves that were familiar with a challenging twist. His
form of dance provided students with a unique experience allowing for the enhancement of creativity in their own future
choreographies. As a teacher, I would recommend a dance demomstration and workshop presented by JON-E-SHAKKA." -Ramona
Martino, Dance Teacher; Lisgar Collegiate Institute (Ottawa, Ontario)
***What is the work about?
INTRODUCTION OF "DAZZ" Dazz was founded by my Brother Eugene
Poku of Special Blend in 1971-72 .
Dazz is a unique blend of Jon-E's native African Dance Style: Afro-Rhythm
combined with the following modern Dance Styles: 'Savage Jazz', Street-Dance, Break-Dancing, Acrobatics, Mime,modern and, Robotics!
Jon-e's career as a Dance Instructor, began in Montreal in 1983 when he and his brother, Eugene, taught DAZZ dance classes
at M.A.D School, West Island Dance Centre, L'écoles Ballets de Montréal and L'école les Ballets Jazz de Montréal.J.
Jon-E then moved to Ottawa in 1984 and continued teaching DAZZ
at: Dovercourt Community Centre (1986-1987), the Jazz-Hot Dance Company (1995), Bayshore Recreation Centre (2000), Minto
Skating Club (2001-2002), Cyrville Community Centre (2001), The R.A. Centre (2000-2001), Ottawa Athletic Club (2002),
many local Schools (Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board), Private Schools
and Skating Clubs (including the Minto Skating Club & Nepean Skating Club). Dazz has taken jon-e-to perform with
many other famous Artists, including: CélineDion, Alanis Morisette, ICE-T, Bare-Naked Ladies, Roch Voisine, Réné Simard,
Jermaine Jackson, Boule Noire, Lou Gossett Jr., Nanette Workmanand Donald Lautrec at venues including: Montreal Forum,
Apollo Theatre and the Corel Centre, with audiences totalling 18,000! Sporting Event Performancesare a crowd favourite!!
Jon-e's performances at these events have included:Ottawa Wheels of the Roller Hockey International, Ottawa Lynx Baseball
Club, Ottawa 67's Hockey Club and the Ottawa Senators' Hockey Club!
******The
first video/dvd/cd/ DAZZ instuction lessons is in the works , will be shoot in ottawa/montreal will keep you updated*** ***All
New songs/beats comin out on Uncut Records w/ Double F, Young Poet., jon-e-shakka, international release
For Dance Schools, Camps, Private
Schools, Skating Clubs, Professional/Amateur Figure Skaters, Professional/Amateur Dancers, Business Organizations, etc.
Jon-E-Shakka has taught "DAZZ"
Dance Classes in Montreal and Ottawa, for the past eighteen years! "DAZZ" is
a unique blend of Dance Styles, including: Afro-Rhythm, 'Savage Jazz', Hip-Hop, Street-Dance, Mime & Robotics!
Jon-E is currently teaching in Schools belonging
to both the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board and the Nepean Skating Club!
These Classes are loved by Children, Adults and
Youth, in a high-energy, fun environment where there is no such thing as a "mistake"!
Sign up today for a memorable and "dazz"ling experience!
** FOR SCHOOLS, ETC: "DAZZ" Dance Workshops (JK-OAC)
For SCHOOL DANCE CLASSES, DANCE COMPETITIONS, PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR
DANCERS, PROFESSIONAL/AMATEUR FIGURE SKATERS, TEAM MASCOTS, CHEERLEADERS, ETC.!!
Not
only does Jon-E choreograph all his own Shows & Dance Classes, he has also choreographed the following: "Times of Our Life" Soap Opera (CFCF-12; Québec, 1983), "Feel Like Dancin'"
(CFCF-12; Québec, 1974-1978), Scouts Canada Jamboree (Thunder Bay, Ontario; 1997), St. Patrick Intermediate "Spirit Squad" (Ottawa, 2002)and assisted in the GOLD
MEDAL-winning choreography of past Junior Men's Figure Skating Champion, Fedor Andreev!!
**FOR SCHOOLS, ETC: Choreography for Cheerleaders, Dance Competitions, etc.
For Festivals, Events, Clubs, Business Organizations, Sports Events, Christmas Parties,
Weddings, Schools, Black History Month, etc.
Jon-E & ShakkaProject has performed
with many other famous Artists, including: Céline Dion, Alanis Morisette, ICE-T, Bare-Naked Ladies,
Roch Voisine, Réné Simard, Jermaine Jackson, Boule Noire, Lou Gossett Jr., Nanette Workman and Donald Lautrec
at venues including: Montreal Forum, Apollo Theatre and the Corel Centre, with audiences totalling 18,000!
Sporting Event Performances are
a crowd favourite!! Jon-e's performances at these events have included: Ottawa Wheels of the Roller Hockey International,
Ottawa Lynx Baseball Club, Ottawa 67's Hockey Club and the Ottawa Senators' Hockey Club!
** FOR SCHOOLS:
"Black History Month" Show and "The Human Robot....and Much
More" Show!!