hip hop
36th annual dance recitals for Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 10:42pm
For 36 years dancers from the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio have celebrated the joy and beauty of dance during their annual recitals and starting Sunday, April 28, that tradition continues on the stage of the South Shore Room at Harrah's Tahoe.
The studio's 'Lake Tahoe’s Shining Stars', ages 2 1/2 to "young at heart" adults will dance in the recitals that showcase their talent and hard work.
Tahoe Arts Project brings Hip Hop Fundamentals to town
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 11:57am
Event Date:
March 29, 2019 - 7:00pm
Hip Hop Fundamentals, an award-winning team of diverse professional Breakdancers dedicated to Hip Hop Education, are heading to South Lake Tahoe courtesy of the Tahoe Arts Project.
They are the world’s only Breakdance education company combining academic and social content with the world’s most dynamic dance form. They'll be in local schools starting March 25 and ending their stay with a free public performance on Friday, March 29 with a 7:00 p.m. show in the South Tahoe Middle School gym.
South Lake Tahoe twins headed to Boys and Girls State
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:49am
It has always been an amazing accomplishment for a student from South Tahoe High to be selected to go to either Boy's State or Girl's State, programs sponsored by the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary.
For the first time organizers can remember, twins have been selected to represent the community in the unique and exciting government-in-action learning programs which teach youth how to be knowledgeable stewards of freedom, democracy and patriotism.
It's showtime for the 35th consecutive year for Marcia Sarosik's Shining Stars
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/28/2018 - 2:53pm
Over 200 dancers of all ages graced the stage at Harrah's Tahoe during each show of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio last weekend as the annual recitals opened up to full houses. The shows continued Saturday, April 28.
The opening night is still being talked about, especially the opening number, The Greatest Show on Earth, though details are being kept secret until all have seen the show. Other numbers include Put a Little Love in Your Heart, Catch a Falling Star, Sit Still Look Pretty, Bitter and Sweet Symphony, True Colors and Buenos Aires.
LTCC brings Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs to campus
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 3:53pm
Event Date:
February 27, 2018 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Author, hip hop artist and speaker Philip "Sharp Skills" Jacobs will be at Lake Tahoe Community College Tuesday, February 27, 2018. His 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. workshop in the college's Duke Theatre will focus on how one can develop into a skillful and successful leader.
Jacobs is the author of "Accuracy: A Guide to Living Skillfully and Successfully in Today's Crazy Times," a look at how to live the most accurate life possible with practical everyday wisdom, a road map to flourish on every area of life.
Tahoe Arts Project holds 6th annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/06/2018 - 1:46pm
Event Date:
March 3, 2018 - 6:30pm
Ten local members of the South Lake Tahoe community will be demonstrating their dancing skills on Saturday, March 3 at the 6th annual Tahoe Arts Project Dancing with the Tahoe Stars in the MontBleu Showroom starting at 6:30 p.m.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening will once again be Dreu Murin.
Ten locals have been paired with ten dancers to perform various styles of dance including Cha Cha, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Swing, Disco, Fox Trot, Bachata, Hip Hop and Musical Theater.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars crowns new champion
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 1:13pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort on Saturday night was on hand to see Blue Angel Cafe owner, and Lake Tahoe Community College Board Trustee Jeff Cowen win the mirror ball trophy for the 5th annual Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars.
Cowen, and his professional partner Rhonda Keen performed a Bollywood number that brought down the house.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor working on his moves for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 1:00pm
Event Date:
March 4, 2017 - 6:30pm
What has become the South Lake Tahoe area "event to attend" for the past four years, Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing With the Tahoe Stars once again has filled the stage with men and women from the local community.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Austin Sass and his professional partner Catherine Arens are two of those participating on the MontBleu stage and have been working several hours a week on their Samba routine.
Opinion: Why themed schools work in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 9:33pm
As we look at reopening the Al Tahoe Elementary School as a STEAM academy, it is important to take a look back at the journey Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) has taken to get to where we are today.
Following decades of desegregation efforts and forced busing, lawsuits in the 1990s effectively brought a halt to desegregation efforts in the country. Neighborhood schools in South Lake Tahoe may have been segregated, not only based on race, but based on income levels.
South Tahoe High grad returns for two shows: Live at Lakeview and special encore
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 7:48am
Event Date:
July 21, 2016 (All day)
Robbie Gallo, the frontman for Vokab Kompany, is coming home to South Lake Tahoe this week for two shows, the first at Live at Lakeview Thursday night. The 1998 graduate of South Tahoe High School is also the MC for the San Diego based hip hop band.
Dr. Mandi Weavil wins Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 9:55pm
A packed house at MontBleu Resort Saturday night witnessed ten local celebrity couples dancing for the ultimate prize, the mirror ball trophy, during Tahoe Art's Project annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars fundraiser.
After a few weeks of practicing with their trained professional partner, the celebrities put on an entertaining show that brought out the cheers and applause, and lots of money for the non-profit.
Locals competing for mirror ball trophy in Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 - 6:30pm
For the past few weeks, "celebrities" from South Lake Tahoe have been practicing with their professional partners, all in a quest to win the coveted mirror ball trophy in the Tahoe Arts Project's 4th annual Dancing with the Tahoe Stars
All of the rehearsing, and nursing aches and pains, have come down to this, the final event which will be held at MontBleu Resort on Saturday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m.
South Tahoe Now caught up with a few of the couples in their secret rehearsals as they polished up their dance moves in preparation for the big night.
Contestants for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars announced
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:23pm
Event Date:
March 5, 2016 (All day)
The next cast for the Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars has been announced, and the list contains ten South Lake Tahoe business owners, educators, police sergeant, and other well known locals.
Professional dancers will be working with the "celebrities" to teach them each a dance they'll bring to the MontBleu stage on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
The Stars:
Dr. Kelly Shanahan will be teamed up with Rainer Herm to dance Disco.
Iris Kahm is teamed up with Jorge Favio Orozco to dance Salsa.
Lake Tahoe Dance Connection holds 2nd Annual Summer Dance Experience
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/25/2015 - 5:47pm
Lake Tahoe Dance Connection (LTDC) brings in professional dancers and choreographers for a weekend of dance, top instruction and fun at Lake Tahoe Community College.
The second annual Lake Tahoe Dance Connection will consist of a camp, August 12 – 14, and a Dance Intensive Weekend, August 15-16.
For the full summer dance experience, it is recommended that you enroll in both the Dance Camp and Intensive Weekend; however, registration is available for just one class, one day or either event. LTDC is open to a variety of age groups and levels, although dance experience is necessary.
Dancing With the Tahoe Stars ends in a tie; McDaniel wins People's Choice
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 1:09am
The 3rd annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars is quickly becoming a community favorite. A capacity crowd filled MontBleu Casino Resort to watch ten local celebrities paired with professional dancers vie for the mirror ball trophy.
South Lake Tahoe teacher Lisa McDaniel and Lake Tahoe Unified School Board Member Ginger Nicolay-Davis each ended up with the top honors in the first ever tie. The tiebreaker combined judge's scores, ticket donations and crowd noise.
Celebrities practicing moves for Dancing With the Tahoe Stars
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/22/2015 - 3:32pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2015 - 6:30pm
Five, six, seven, eight. Dancers will always have numbers in their head as they count out the beat, and those participating in the annual Dancing With the Tahoe Stars are no doubt experiencing just that as they wrap up their final two weeks of rehearsals.
There's an old saying: "Writing about art is like dancing about architecture." After watching rehearsals this week I starting searching for the words to start as I found that translating the movement of the human body into something written down to be a frustrating process.
So instead, I'll focus on those who are participating.
South Tahoe High grad opens up SnowGlobe with Vokab Kompany
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 10:58am
South Tahoe High graduate Robbie Gallo (aka Rob Hurt), the founder, MC and front man for the popular hip hop band, Vokab Kompany, hits the main stage Monday to open up the three day outdoor concert in South Lake Tahoe.
Sunday night, he and the group were in Reno and will be spending New Year's Eve at Park West in Chicago, but for today, South Lake Tahoe gets their own back on stage at both SnowGlobe and the after concert at Blu Nightclub at MontBleu.
South Tahoe grad aims for the SnowGlobe stage through music contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/17/2014 - 10:50pm
Charter Communications installer by day, electronic producer by night. South Lake Tahoe local Jose Meza is following his dream to make it big in the competitive world of DJs, beats, mixes and electronic music.
With a stage name of Manny Maze, the 22-year-old South Lake Tahoe native has been perfecting his talent and mastering the making of the tracks he hopes will make him well known in the electronic music world.
Festival favorite Bassnectar to perform at MontBleu
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 9:38pm
Event Date:
November 6, 2014 - 8:00pm
Bassnectar, who has played at South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe, will be performing at MontBleu Resort on November 6.
The Electronic Dance Music heavyweight has rock critics saying his shows are not only finely tuned auditory experiences, but feature unparalleled light arrangements and awe-inspiring visual queues.
Bassnectar is the brainchild of Lorin Ashton, a San Francisco-based DJ, producer and artist.
LTCC brings Professional Dancers and Choreographers to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/03/2014 - 10:27pm
Event Date:
August 15, 2014 - 9:00am
Lake Tahoe Dance Connection brings in Professional Dancers and Choreographers for a weekend of dance, top instruction and fun. This weekend workshop takes place August 16 & 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community College. Register by July 14, for the early bird special rate of $255! After that the price increases to $280.
Up and Coming ZZ Ward Making First Visit to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 10:21pm
If you could take Muddy Waters, the Beatles, Tina Turner. David Bowie and Tom Petty, throw in a little Jay Z and mix them all up, you'd come up with a blond 27 year old named ZZ Ward.
After listening to her debut CD, "Til the Casket Drops", I am a new fan. And apparently I am not alone. "The tour has been incredible," Ward told me in a phone interview. "At every venue I'm seeing new fans and it's been a very positive thing to see."
Amy Thompson, Owner of Tahoe Tot Spot, Take Home Mirror Ball Trophy
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/09/2014 - 11:36am
If the showroom overflowing with screaming and happy fans is any indication, the Tahoe Arts Project's Dancing with the Tahoe Stars was a success.
Ten couples performed numbers in front of a panel of judges: Marcia Sarosik, Paul Middlebrook and Don Bosson. MC Dreu Murin guided the evening of entertainment from the dancers to performances by Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio, South Tahoe High Performing Arts and Forever Dance.
SnowGlobe: Zion I Returns to the South Lake Tahoe Stage
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/26/2013 - 5:30pm
Amp Live and Zumbi are looking forward to returning to the high energy and "hype" crowd of South Lake Tahoe's SnowGlobe this year. The duo makes up Zion I, which mixes hip-hop and trip-hop beats with lyrics focused on a message of unity, hope, and spiritual awareness.
South Lake Tahoe SnowGlobe: STHS Grad Hits the Stage With Vokab Kompany
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/24/2013 - 10:31am
The 2013 SnowGlobe Music Festival in South Lake Tahoe is just a few days away and the musicians and promoters are starting to arrive in town!
Jack Durst at the new Electric Mushroom Nightclub in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/23/2013 - 1:14pmI was invited down to the Electric Mushroom Nightclub in Stateline to film a DJ session by Gardnerville-based dubstep/EDM collective Spyncycle featuring Reggae Ambassadors. It was a great night of DJ music with the best light show in town.
Reggae greats Rebelution, Matisyahu at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Outdoor Event Center
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:07am
Event Date:
August 21, 2013 - 6:00pm
World and reggae greats Rebelution and Matisyahu will bring their Island-fused rock, spirited jams and blissful irie grooves to Lake Tahoe Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the MontBleu Outdoor Events Center.
Live at Lakeview: Free Summer Concert Series Featuring Vokab Kompany
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 07/21/2013 - 2:33am
Event Date:
July 25, 2013 - 4:30pm
FREE music on the beach July 25 with the electronic funk stylings of Vokab Kompany. Live at Lakeview features local vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, FREE bike valet, and great vibes! Parking is limited; with off-site locations available at the SLT Recreation Center (1601 Rufus Allen Blvd.) Bike or hike! Thursdays from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tall Treez, Jamie Anderson team up for Film Festival at Horizon
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 4:16pm
Event Date:
November 16, 2012 - 7:00pm
Tall Treez is teaming up with Lake Tahoe snowboarder Jamie Anderson to host there 3rd Annual Film Festival. The show will be on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Horizon Casino Resort at Stateline South Shore Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Entry $12.
Live at Lakeview: 40 Watt Hype will bring Latin Fusion to Lakeview Commons
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 2:51pm
Event Date:
July 19, 2012 - 4:30pm
It's concert time when 40 Watt Hype will bring its Latin Fusion to Lakeview Commons and El Dorado Beach beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday as part of the Live at Lakeview Concert series.
The Academy of Dance Arts: A Spring Celebration
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 5:31pmThe Academy of Dance Arts is proud to present, in it’s 18th year, A Spring Celebration at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa May 18-19. The show will consist of two parts. First will be performed a ballet entitled Princess For A Day, which will feature excerpts from seven different fairytales, with seven different princesses including the beautiful Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, the fun and feisty Ariel from The Little Mermaid, and the playful and spunky Jasmine from Aladdin. Accompanying the princesses will be different characters from each fairytale.
311 with special guests The Dirty Heads at MontBleu
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 6:51pm
The popular American rock group 311 takes the stage March 6 performing an array of chart-topping songs from their 10 albums. Their latest album, Universal Pulse, released earlier this year includes hit singles, “Sunset in July” and “Count Me In.”
The Dirty Heads, reggae rock band from Southern California, kicks off the show with a melodic style that includes hip hop and punk genres. Their debut album, “Any Port in a Storm,” was released in 2008.
Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars return to Harrah's on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 8:55am
By Marcia Sarosik
"Twas the Night Before Christmas", a very special holiday production by Lake Tahoe's Shining Stars of the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio is returning to Harrah's Tahoe Special Events Center this Sunday, December 4th.
33rd Freaker's Ball Rocks the House at MontBleu Oct. 29
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/21/2011 - 10:38amWhether it’s the 16 ft. clown, Lady Gaga lookalikes, entire Addams Family, Tricky Dick Nixon, a deck of playing cards, a human lobster bib or a zombified super hero, there's only one place at South Tahoe to see the outrageous unveil itself through costume and it could be worth a $10,000 in contest prizes.
Game preps his game for Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 12:29pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hip hop star Game makes his way to Tahoe once again, but this time brings his rap game."I've definitely been to Tahoe and I've definitely had a Tahoe and I definitely had...
