Miscellaneous
Skin Deep
Lesley Lambert asked me to edit Keke Palmer's song Skin Deep for her senior class to choreograph and videotape. Here is the result: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrgSJEzwWvM]
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Congratulations/Results
Michael Jackson for tap dance routines
It's been quite busy for music remixes and edits over the past several weeks. One of the latest requests is a Michael Jackson song re-edited/remixed for a 7-year-old tapper, with a duration of 2:20 for the routine. Michael Jackson was an amazing musician, singer, dancer and
Music Selection Ideas
Dance for Joy's Opening Number
Dance for Joy, in New Jersey, has for the second year in a row utilized a Squirrel Trench-created remix for their opening number. Last year's theme was the Wizard of Oz, and this year's number is Dancing Through The Ages. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/
Congratulations/Results
Feet Don't Fail Shaun Now
I am beaming proud of Shaunessey for her best performance to date... which garned her being awarded the Number One tap routine in her age category, as well as the First Place soloist in the 9-11 age category at this weekend's StarPower regional competition in Springfield MA. I
Congratulations/Results
Great feedback from Dance for Joy
Kim Houli, studio owner of Dance for Joy had some feedback recently about her Squirrel Trench remix for her studio's opening recital number, Dancing Through The Ages: Just wanted to let you know that our opening number is AWESOME!!! The music is perfect! I'll be sure
Miscellaneous
Ready for some musical inspiration?
Dance teachers, and studio owners, this post is for you. Right at the peak of Regionals competition season, heading into recitals and possibly Nationals, there is much that needs to be worked on. Some of you are also getting ready for a new season of routines, which means new choreography,
Congratulations/Results
Rhythm Dance Company lights up Worcester
Yesterday I had the treat of seeing four performances by Rhythm Dance Company in the DanceXplosion regional in Worcester, Massachusetts, that used Squirrel Trench Audio original remixes and edits. It was a great pleasure meeting studio owner and choreographer Nicole Newman Kelley in person after working with her via email
Congratulations/Results
Rhythm Dance Company wins Platinums at StarQuest
More congratulations are in order for Nicole Newman Kelley and the dancers of Rhythm Dance Company for high gold and platinum-winning performances at the StarQuest regional in Providence, Rhode Island three weeks ago. RDC uses Squirrel Trench Audio original remixes and edits for their group numbers (and a few solos)
Miscellaneous
The Disclosures - Thank My Piggy Bank
Those who work with credit unions may have heard of the Madison-based musical duo of Christopher Morris and Chad Helminak, better known as The Disclosures. In addition to their busy touring schedule, they have also been recording some new songs for a forthcoming album. It's not too often
Congratulations/Results
Congratulations, dancers!
Congratulations to four New England Dance Center soloists, a duo, and a trio, using Squirrel Trench Audio remixed songs and choreo by Miss Lesley, for winning 1st overall in your category at Star Systems' Worcester Regional yesterday morning... and the duo and trio scored the PLATINUM prize as well.
Audio Editing Tips
Pump Up The Volume
Just finished bringing up the volume of another movie soundtrack song (based on a Broadway show tune) for a dance teacher in Tennessee. We can raise the volume (without distortion) of any tracks that are playing too quietly compared to commercial releases today. This service is quite different than simply
Congratulations/Results
Brianna Roland wins Starbound Senior Overall
Congratulations to Brianna Roland for earning Elite Gold in both of her solo performances at the Starbound regional competition in Springfield, Mass. yesterday. These fierce performances earned her both First and Second place in the overalls for her age category. Her jazz routine Lady Jackson features an original Squirrel Trench