Month: October 2023

Global Entertainment Expo (GEE)

Join us at the Summit Artspace in Akron, Ohio for the most exciting event of the year – the Global Entertainment Expo (GEE)! Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of entertainment like never before. From jaw-dropping performances to mind-blowing educational seminars, fashion show and food fiesta, GEE promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Discover the latest trends in international dance, music and song! With a lineup of renowned artists, industry experts, and influencers, GEE offers a unique opportunity to connect with your favorite entertainers and gain insights into their creative processes.

Explore the vibrant exhibition hall filled with cutting-edge technologies, interactive displays, and exclusive merchandise. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious about the world of entertainment, GEE has something for everyone.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendars and get ready to be amazed at the Global Entertainment Expo (GEE)!

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Joan Van Dyke is an Associate Professor of Dance, and affiliate faculty for Women’s and

Gender Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ms. Van Dyke was appointed ballet

master of the former Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Arts. She serves as the director of

the dance at IUP and Artistic Director of IUP Dance Theater.. Ms. Van Dyke was awarded

University Dance Teacher of the Year award for the Eastern District for Health, Physical

Education, Recreation and Dance. Ms. Van Dyke is the Artistic Director for the Mahoning

Valley Ballet and director of curriculum Van Dyke and Company. Professor Van Dyke’s

interests include quantitative and qualitative research in dance, cast-based approach to

choreography, dance kinesiology, feminist theory, somatics and the Alexander Technique. Ms.

Van Dyke is an invited choreographer, lecturer, and educator nationally and internationally.

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Sarah is a native of northeast Ohio, growing up in this area. She graduated from Mogadore HS and then from Kent State with a bachelor of Music in Voice performance. She is a mother of three girls who are an inspiration to me every day. Charlotte is 11, Brooklyn is 8 and Madison is 2. They are amazing people, and I love being their mom. I have been married to my husband, Ben for 19 years and we share a passion for God, loving others and caring about our community. I also have three fuzzy members of our family, a beabull named Rubble an orange tabby named Daisy and a brand new kitten that jumped into our lives named Lilac. We live in Akron, and love our city. Sarah is the host of Good Morning Akron on WAOH.tv and also hosts for 330toGO, The Cleveland Guardians, and Fusion Live.

She believes we all have a story and if we dive into our stories and work through our own messiness, we can help others to do the same! Together with her husband Ben, a pastor at the Kenmore Chapel, they have a podcast called Religious Recovery on this very topic having walked through three toxic/abusive church situations themselves and God has put it on their hearts to help others to heal too.

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Missoni Lanza:

Welcome to Movement Bottega, a destination for innovative and transformative Pilates and movement training that is unparalleled in the Coachella Valley. Movement Bottega is located on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert. Our collective of seasoned instructors have extensive training and knowledge in fitness, sports performance, holistic movement & Pilates. Our mission is to connect you to your body’s natural intelligence to move with more strength, grace, and ease. Discover your new restorative escape for a world class movement experience.

Music by Missoni Lanza

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60XOcc_cOY0

https://www.movementbottega.com/

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Torah Bontrager

Part 1: Family and why she escaped

Riveting interviews about how Torah escaped her Amish family, moments of deciding to take her life, knowing there was potential of never seeing her life and the community she grew in, and preparing herself that she may never return to her Amish life again.

How she has reunited with her family after 20 years, and how she has reunited with her father. She has been working with Professor Joan Van Dyke https://www.vandykeandcompany.com/ and created a ballet about the Amish.

All proceeds of memoirs go to Amish Heritage Foundation

https://www.amazon.com/Amish-Girl-Manhattan-Escaping-Breaking/dp/0989420078

The ramifications of Wisconsin vs. Yoder: https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/amishstudies/vol10/iss1/9/

Podcast: https://tim.blog/2008/07/15/escaping-the-amish-part-1/comment-page-2/

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Jane Startzman talks about dance in Northeast Ohio and how she she dance today and the future of dance in Akron and beyond

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Jane Startzman talks about dance in Northeast Ohio and how she she dance today and the future of dance in Akron and beyond

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