Tuesday, April 13, 2010

World of Dance Aftermath: Movement Lifestyle

Have you heard of these names? Shaun Evaristo. Keone Madrid. Mari Martin. Pat Cruz. George Anazlado. Bryan Subijano. Jeka Kalotkin. These top choreographers debuted as Movement Lifestyle this past weekend at World of Dance Pomona 2010. Not surprisingly, their collaboration was highly anticipated by the choreo crowd in attendance. Glimpses of what this group promised have previously been seen in a few teaser trailers online. At WOD, we got to see them live.

Movement Lifestyle showcased the strengths of each of these choreographers in solos, duets, or trios on stage. We didn't see a ton of people on stage. It was spare, succinct, and to the point. These choreographers have been idolized by many in the choreo scene. Their attitude and stage presence translated well even if you were watching them from the back of the hall.

You can check out a clip of Movement Lifestyle here:

Will we see more collaborations coming from Movement Lifestyle? We hope so. Their members aren't showcasing foundation in street styles - they're freestyling with their own flavor, expressing musicality that is unique to themselves. We'll be watching to see if they create their own foundation and movement language, that can last over time.

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