Preparation for the Kick-Off Event.

30th, April 2011 @ 4:10pm EST

     Today marks the kick-off event at Broadway Dance Center, BDC. Kurt Robinson and BDC invited two Broadway guest actors to be there for us. All participants will be briefed regarding the challenge. I will perform and sing with other participants and I'm excited to know and find out what's in-store for us. I am almost done with all the preparation for the challenge. Now, it's time for the hard work.

     Two weeks ago I contacted Nicole Johnson, a fellow BDC student, the creator, and director of Motivation Opportunity Vision Entertainment, M.O.V.E. It is a non-profit organization and you may check their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/MOVE-Motivation-Opportunity-Vision-Entertainment/168695093154851 for details regarding their projects. It was Bonnie Erickson  who introduced me to Nicole. Bonnie is the director of the Educational Program at BDC. One of the coolest person I met there. As a challenger, I am required to perform and give back to non-profitable organization to do my charitable deeds. Yesterday, I had an appointment with my nutritionist to consult and ask her advice about eating healthy meals. I have all the information needed and I will continue updating my blog once I have everything organized and documented. My contact person for a live performance agreed to my request and will give me a venue to perform live in front of an audience. It is too early to reveal the details for now but you will be the first one to know for any updates. I will book a studio for 30 days to do my daily vocalizations and practice for 30 minutes everyday beginning tomorrow. I'm set for the voice lessons and all I have to do is book a schedule for that.

I think it is going to be an exciting 30 days for me with lots of surprises doing this challenge. Oh, before I forget... last week a casting agent held an audition to do a reality show for Oprah Winfrey at the Broadway Dance Center. Prior to the audition day, I posted my pictures and applied online. When I arrived that morning for the audition, I was surprised to hear from the casting agent director that he did recognize me and he sounded too enthusiastic to find out more informations about me. We had an informal short chat while I was waiting outside for my turn before I went inside the audition room. Inside the audition room, the two panelist did the same thing and just taking notes while I was talking and responding to their questions. I liked how their eyes sparkled and craved for more informations while I fill them in with details on why I am here and why I am doing this. I feel so delighted that a total stranger can be too enthusiastic to know and find out more informations about me. I just enjoyed the moment. One thing is for sure, if it comes from the heart... you really cannot deny it and I just carried on talking and enjoying my conversations with them. It ended well, I think. Then I said, goodbye and thanked all the staff outside. They greeted me back with a warm smile.

     I have to go now and get ready for the kick-off event. Thank you to all of you and please feel free to send your comments, suggestions, and moral support. Wish me luck!!!  :) :) :)

The Full-Voice 30 Day Challenge

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Challenge starts May 1, 2011

BECOME THE PERFORMER YOU ASPIRE TO BE…IN 30 DAYS!
BDC and Creative Director Kurt Robinson challenge you to a rigorous thirty days of activities to transform your voice, body, and soul – join us May 1st to embark on a journey to release your inner triple threat. Whether you're a dancer hoping to develop your singing chops or an established singer wanting to take your work to the next level and expand your dancing prowess, this powerful program will provide the structure to support your success.
Sing out, New York City!

FULL-VOICE!*

• 30 Daily Practice Sessions
  30 min - 1 hour of practice each day for a month; miss ONE day and you're out! These sessions may be held anywhere you can practice – special rates on practice rooms may be available. Fill out and submit the provided daily practice report.
• 4 Private Voice Lessons
  Four one-hour private voice lessons with a professional voice teacher of your choosing; photo or video “sign-off” with teacher taken at each session and posted to your challenge blog and Facebook for credit. Purchase a single lesson or package
• 2 Coaching Sessions
  Two 30 min - 1 hour coaching sessions with a professional accompanist or your choosing, which should focus on memorization, musicality, and communicative expression.  
• 1 Live Vocal Performance
  YOU sing one solo live! Must be prepared and planned; karaoke with your friends doesn't count, but an evening of song with your friends and invited guests does! Think School Productions, Community Theater, Church Performances, Recitals, Cabarets etc. but you must sing at least one song live! Submit a program or photo/video from the event.
• 1 Live Performance
  Get out and see an inspiring vocal performance! Submit a ticket stub and program.
• 1 Live NY Industry Audition
  Prepare for and attend a real audition for the Broadway or Commercial circuit. Submit a copy of the breakdown.
• 1 New Demo Recording
  Learn a new song, master it, record it and post to YouTube.

*Photo/video proof of each event above must be posted to your Challenge Blog and Facebook for credit.

FULL-OUT!

• 25 Health-Conscious Meals
  Take a snapshot of each leafy-green-laden meal and post to your Challenge Blog.
• 20 Energizing Dance or Body-Conditioning Classes at Broadway Dance Center
  Work out that body as well as your voice! Log the classes on your blog and we will check them at BDC. Purchase a 10-Class Card

FULL-ON!

• 5 Charitable Deeds
  Pay it Forward! Put your brilliant artistic minds to work and find ways to inspire and help those within your artistic or local community. Must be documented (photo/video) and blogged about for review by the Challenge Committee and your fellow challengers!