I hope to "Rock Your Soul" Nicole Gilbertson Age 16 Moorhead, MN Contemporary Choreographed by: Nicole Gilbertson

Ayperi - Belly Dance www.raqsayperi.com Ayperi performs in New York, NY at the Lafayette Grille as part of Morocco's we-survived-the-weeklong-workshop showcase. August 2008 Music: Ozel Turkbas

Chicago Dancing Festival 2007 The Chicago Dancing Festival '08 kicks off Monday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. with “20th Century Masters,” a free performance event at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance 205 E. Randolph Dr., in Millennium Park. Audiences will have the unprecedented opportunity to see Martha Graham Dance Company and Limón Dance Company on the same stage performing landmark works by their legendary founders, Martha Graham and José Limón. The evening will also feature works by other notable American choreographers performed by dancers from some of America’s most respected dance companies including Oregon Ballet Theatre, among others. For reservations or more information call the Harris Theater box office at 312.334.7777. The Festival continues Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. with "Artists Up Close," an exploration of two of modern dance’s most legendary choreographers, Martha Graham and José Limón. Janet Eilber, artistic director, Martha Graham Dance Company, Carla Maxwell, artistic director, the Limón Dance Company, and dancers from their companies participate in this free lecture demonstration about the birth of American modern dance. For reservations or more information call the MCA box office at 312-397-4010. The Festival culminates with “A Celebration of American Dancers,” a free performance under the stars at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Programming will include an all-star lineup of dancers from some of the country’s most acclaimed dance companies including Chicago’s own Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the Joffrey Ballet and Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago. American Ballet Theatre’s Yuriko Kajiya and Jared Matthews, who brought last year’s Festival audience to their feet with their dazzling technique, will be back by popular demand. Programming will also feature the Chicago premiere of Ballet Tech Kids Dance performing Eliot Feld’s choreography, and additional works performed by dancers and companies to be announced at a later date. In light of last year’s overflow attendance, 1000 additional seats are being added for what will be this year’s must-see summer dance event. No reservation is required. Programming and artists for the 2008 Chicago Dancing Festival are subject to change. Detailed programming will be announced at a later date. For more information about the 2008 Chicago Dancing Festival or the Chicago Dancing Company visit www.chicagodancingfestival.com or email info@chicagodancingfestival.com.

alicia clifton - I Will Love You Dancer: Alicia Clifton, Age 16 Contemporary Solo choreographed by Emily C. Shock Song: I will love you, Fisher

WEST SIDE STORY / 50 YEARS LATER Chita Rivera, Carol Lawrence, Mickey Callin, and Kenny LeRoy were among the original cast members who celebrated the show's 50th anniversary with a 2007 appearance at the New Amsterdam Theatre in Times Square. This backstage vid was shot by the show's original "Snowboy" Grover Dale.

RETRO TV SPOT / TAB DANCE 33 years ago, the impact of Chorus Line was seen everywhere, including TV commericals. This spot featured Grover Dale as the lead "Tab" dancer. Look closely, and you may recognize Debbie Allen in the line as a nurse.

RETRO TV SPOT / DR PEPPER In 1971, this Clio Award-winning commercial choreo'd by Grover Dale cost less than $75,000 to produce. It quickly triggered a multi-million dollar campaign featuring dozens of dancers for the next five years.

RETRO TV SPOT / KINNEY SHOES This commercial featuring Ken Berry and 16 dancers performing 40's-50's-60's and 70's dance styles was directed & choreo'd by Tony Award winner and founder of Answers4dancers.com, Grover Dale.

Medium Original Choreography: Me Dancers: Columbia and Barnard Dancers

MAGDALENA SOUL MAGDALENA SOUL DOES A DANCE TRIBUTE TO SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS.