Music Selection Ideas
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.
Congratulations/Results
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.
Congratulations/Results
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
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
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
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
Miscellaneous
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
Congratulations/Results
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
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
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
Congratulations/Results
Congratulations to the Rhythm Dance Company dancers on their first competition of the season! Soloists and Duos/Trios who have music edited by Squirrel Trench Audio include: • Sara G. with First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Elite Gold and 6th overall teen soloist • Allie D. with Giving - Gold • Molly
Miscellaneous
As much as I enjoy editing and cutting popular songs to dance competition length, I take special pride in creating unique remixes that are often used for group routines, especially jazz, character, tap, and hip hop routines. Here's what a choreographer in Utah had to say after I