Dance Out Loud 2012 - 12/15/2012

GrX Winter Performance 2012 - 12/9/2012

Eight Count past, present, and future

Dance Out Loud 2012 - Saturday, 12/15/2012

Eight Count will be a guest performer at Dance Out Loud 2012 presented by Purdance.

DOL 2012 is an exciting urban dance show featuring some of the most talented crews, dancers, and artists in the Bay Area.  DOL 2012 seeks to provide performance opportunities for dancers new to hip hop and help strengthen and grow the local dance community.

Event info:

• Date/Time: Saturday, December 15, 2012, 5:00 PM
• Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041 - SecondStage
• Admission: $20 at the door or ticket office

Ticket details: http://www.mountainview.gov/mvcpa/dec12.html or 650-903-6000
Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/events/428574780537704

We hope to see you there!

"Touch the Sky" at GrX Sunnyvale - 12/9/2012

Volunteering at SF International Hip Hop DanceFest 2012 - 11/17/2012

Winter Performance at GrX - Sunday, 12/9/2012

Eight Count will be debuting our new winter piece next month at Great Exchange Covenant Church (GrX) during Sunday service.  There will be a sermon, singing, and an Eight Count dance performance.  We hope to see you there!

Performance Info:

• Date/Time: Sunday, Decmeber 9, 2012, 10:30 AM
• Location: The King's Academy, 562 N Britton Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
• Cost: FREE!

Clips of last year's performances:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srVd_yO5ygw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4SuiGQBafo

Facebook event page:
http://www.facebook.com/events/169477029864903

Global International Mission Rally - 9/23/2012

Performing "Dare You to Move" at Iranian Christian Church

Eight Count Auditions - Tuesday, 10/9/2012 and Thursday, 10/11/2012

Passionate about dance?  Passionate about God?  Passionate about both dance and God?  If so, this may be the perfect place for you!  We are currently looking for new members to join our ranks for this upcoming year.  Our goal is to glorify God through the gifts that God has given us - using dance as a means to build community and serve.

Details:

• Audition Date/Time: Tuesday, October 9, 2012; 7:30 PM-10:00 PM
• Callback Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 2012; 7:30 PM-10:00 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: FREE!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/356959137721030 or info@eightcount.com

Eight Count Presents: My Nguyen - Tuesday, 9/18/2012

Eight Count dance ministry is hosting various workshops during the summer.  All skill levels are welcome to attend so feel free to invite friends.  Join us Tuesday for another fun workshop!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: Eight Count alumnus My Nguyen
• Date/Time: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 7:30 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: FREE!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/505676492777008

Eight Count Presents: B-Boy Basics Part 2 - Thursday, 9/13/2012

Miss out on the first B-Boy Basics workshop? Interested in learning some basic b-boy/b-girl moves? Then join us next Thursday for some fun. All skill levels are welcome to attend so feel free to invite friends!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: Eight Count's Shayquan Johnson
• Date/Time: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 8:30 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: FREE!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/410896035641080

Eight Count Presents: Patricia Lam - Tuesday, 8/28/2012

Eight Count dance ministry is hosting various workshops during the summer. All skill levels are welcome to attend so feel free to invite friends. Join us next Tuesday for another fun dance session!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: SoulForce Dance Company's Patricia Lam
• Date/Time: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 7:30 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: Free!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/353500474727625

Purdance Presents All Day Groove 2012 - Sunday, 8/26/2012

All Day Groove 2012 is the ultimate hip hop dance workshop for all ages and all levels. Three Eight Count alumni, Nami Lofland, My Nguyen, and Joseph Cheng, will teach their own pieces and styles this year.  Come show your support!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: Joseph Cheng, Nami Lofland, My Nguyen, Krisuan Rosalejos
• Date/Time: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
• Location: Dance Effects, 58 East Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA
• Cost: $15 per class; $30* for all for classes

*Pre-register at http://purdance.eventbrite.com to save $5.

Details: http://purdance.com/workshops/all-day-groove/groove2012.php

"Dare You to Move" at Mission in the Mix, San Francisco - 7/1/2012

Team Photos 2012

Highlights from our team photo shoot on the Michelle Nicole Photography blog

Eight Count with photographer Michelle Nicole Ng

Highlights from photo shoot of our two new members:

Thanks again, Michelle!

Eight Count Presents: K-Pop by Nami - Thursday, 8/16/2012

Eight Count dance ministry is hosting various workshops during the summer.  All skill levels are welcome to attend so feel free to invite friends.  Do you enjoy listening to Korean pop music or want to learn choreography to dance along to K-pop?  Join us next Thursday for a fun K-pop workshop!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: Dance instructor and Eight Count alumnus Nami Lofland
• Date/Time: Thursday, August 16, 2012; Registration at 7:15 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: Free!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/331315726962035

Eight Count Presents: Michael Banh - Tuesday, 8/7/2012

Eight Count dance ministry is hosting various workshops during the summer. All skill levels are welcome to attend so feel free to invite friends. Join us next Tuesday for another fun workshop!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: Eight Count alumnus Michael Banh
• Date/Time: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 7:30 PM; Registration at 7:15 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: Free!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/342002002551822

Eight Count Presents: B-Boy Basics - Tuesday, 7/17/2012

Interested in learning some basic b-boy/b-girl moves?  Then join us next Tuesday for some fun and fellowship.  Eight Count dance ministry will be hosting a special workshop by our very own Shayquan Johnson!  All skill levels are welcome to attend so feel free to invite friends.  We'd love to see you there!

Workshop info:

• Featuring: Eight Count's Shayquan Johnson
• Date/Time: Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 7:30 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• Cost: Free!

RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/events/479034235457194

Mission in the Mix 2012 - 7/1/2012

Eight Count with Micaya, Producer and Choreographer

After performing "Dare You to Move" on closing night of Mission in the Mix 2012

Mission in the Mix 2012 - Saturday, 6/30/1012, and Sunday, 7/1/2012

[UPDATE] Tickets are completely SOLD OUT online!  See you there!

Eight Count will be a guest performer on two nights at Mission in the Mix 2012 hosted by Micaya. 

Performance info:

• Date/Time: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 8:00 PM and Sunday, July 1, 2012, 7:00 PM
• Location: Dance Mission Theatre, 3316 24th St, San Francisco, CA
• Cost: $17.00, online pre-sale and at the door

Event details and tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/245446
Facebook event:  http://www.facebook.com/events/233953790042755

We hope to see you there!

Destiny Conference 2012 - 6/21/2012

After performing "Dare You to Move"

Destiny Conference 2012 - Thursday, 6/21/2012

Eight Count will be guest performing at Destiny Conference 2012 hosted by River of Life Christian Church.

Performance info:

• Date/Time: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 7:30 PM
• Location: Jubilee Christian Center, 105 Nortech Parkway, San Jose, CA
• Conference cost and info: http://thedestinyconf.com/destiny/

See you if you are attending the conference!

Charity Dance Concert 2012 - 5/6/2012

 After performing "Dance to Celebrate Life" set

Eight Count with ABOVEasONE (A1 Crew) after our performances

Charity Dance Concert - Sunday, 5/6/2012

Eight Count will be performing this Sunday at the Charity Dance Concert 2012 presented by Dance Team Stage 2.  All profits will be donated to the American Red Cross "where the need is greatest".

Performance info:

• Date/Time: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 3:00 PM
• Location: Albert & Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall at OFJCC, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA
• Cost: $15 at the door; see event link for pre-sale tickets

Event details: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2446361132

We hope to see you there!

"Dare You to Move" at sjDANCEco Dance Festival, San Jose - 4/22/2012

sjDANCEco Festival - Sunday, 4/22/2012

Eight Count will be performing this Sunday at the 10th Annual sjDANCEco Festival (fka Dancin' Downtown Festival) at Santana Row in San Jose to kick off National Dance Week in the South Bay.  This outdoor festival is free and open to all ages!

Performance info:

• Date/Time: Sunday, April 22, 2012, 10:00 AM
• Location: Park Valencia at Santana Row, 3055 Olin Ave, San Jose, CA
• Cost: Free!

Event details: www.facebook.com/events/188027704646578

We hope to see you there!

Performance at GrX SF Service - Sunday, 4/15/2012

Eight Count will be performing our new Easter piece at Great Exchange Covenant Church San Francisco (GrX SF) during this Sunday's service.  There will be a sermon, singing, and an Eight Count dance performance.

Performance info:

• Date/Time: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 5:00 PM
• Location: Dolores Park Church, 455 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA
• Cost: Free!
• Refreshments after service in the fellowship hall

Facebook event link: http://www.facebook.com/events/387868761246884

We hope to see you there!

2012/04/08 - GrX Easter Service Performance

"Dare You to Move" at GrX Easter Service, Sunnyvale - 4/8/2012

GrX Easter Service Performance - Sunday, 4/8/2012

Eight Count will be debuting our new piece this coming Easter at Great Exchange Covenant Church (GrX) during Sunday service.  There will be a sermon, singing, an Eight Count dance performance, and lunch.  Come join us as we celebrate Easter!

Performance info:

• Date/Time: Sunday, April 8, 2012, 10:30 AM
• Location: The King's Academy Theater, 562 N Britton Ave, Sunnyvale, CA
• Lunch after service in the courtyard
• Cost: Free!

If you have children coming with you, there is a free Easter egg hunt before service at 9:45 AM in the W-Room.


Here are a few clips of some past Easter performances:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlDNhCmr1Hw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kc1zLggVPc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-OcRQRE6KE

Facebook event link: http://www.facebook.com/events/354941151216148

We hope to see you at the Easter celebration!

Hip Hop Workshop for Stage 2 - 2/17/2012

Janette Najera teaches a one-day beginner hip hop workshop;

photo courtesy of Dance Team Stage 2

Open Practice Again!

If you missed out on our salsa-bollywood-hip hop sesson last time, we will have open practice again this Thursday.  All skill levels are welcome to attend.  Whether you are curious about the ministry, want to take a free dance class, or are serious about joining us, come dance with us!

• Date/Time: Thursday, February 23, 2012, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• RSVP: info@eightcount.com

Open Practice

Interested in checking out Eight Count dance ministry and learning some choreography?  Then come to open practice this Thursday!  All skill levels are welcome to attend.  Whether you are curious about the ministry, want to take a free dance class, or are serious about joining us, we'd love to see you there!

• Date/Time: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: GrX Ministry Center, 2346 Walsh Ave, Santa Clara, CA
• RSVP: info@eightcount.com