RIZE for GREATNESS!

Click on to link provided below to hear all about our latest news and Professional Dance Instructor Search by Audition only (Sunday, May 15th at 1:00PM):

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Rize-for-Greatness-.html?soid=1102067251056&aid=ngpVJmv1p0Q

LOVE and LOST

(Click onto the link provided below)

Dance for the Planet 15th Anniversary Celebration

Art Transcends Barriers for Unity

Click onto our newest Orizon Newsletter (events & the buzz) here: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Art-Transcends-Barriers--FASHIONISTA-.html?soid=1102067251056&aid=fRz3lVbwqGM

LDFOF 2011 by O.P.T. Crew / ORIZON (hosted by LULAC Model Mentoring Program)

Televised on UNIVISION; Let's Dance For Our Future!

Behind the Scenes at the UNIVISION taping

ORIZON featured on UNIVISION TV!!!

Check-out our latest EVENTS and Upcoming Projects here:

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Be-in-the-NOW--Dance-Blast-.html?soid=1102067251056&aid=v8ElK1noepU

Get down with... O-TOWN!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Get-down-with----O-Town---.html?soid=1102067251056&aid=kWBtEZ0nlfE

November Upcoming Events 2010

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/November-Happy-Hour---Performance.html?soid=1102067251056&aid=qBW0XRaJ1HA

HIP HOP SMASH and WORKSHOP

7PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2010: Come celebrate the realism of real Hip Hop and feel "ENERGY" the unity of our elements: LIVE DJ EZ Eddie D "Godfather of Dallas Hip Hop", Graffiti designed LIVE by ICON5 (T.I.P Crew) - raffle drawing & winner walks away with One of a kind Art by ICON5, 1 on 1 Battle-Round Winner walks away with $50.00 cash, Cutting Edge Choreo Workshop by O.P.T Crew, Rap/Slam Session and Poetry reading.

For futher information check-out our Facebook Event page:

Hip Hop SMASH and Workshop

Fitness Universe Event: 08/29/09

Fitness Universe hosting their annual Fitness Texas Event at The Ft. Worth Community Arts Center. Orizon Performance Team - O.P.T performing "Feel da Beat" as Special Guest at the Fitness Texas Championship hosted by Lou Zwick - CEO & President (California based company). Check-out Fitness Universe article titled "Feel da Beat" pertaining to the O.P.T Dance Crew as special guest at Fitness Texas August 29th, 2009 (Saturday) performance: http://www.fitnessuniverse.com/

Orizon 2009 Summer International Tour

May-August 2009: Orizon Youth Camp (O.Y.T program) held this year in D/FW, Belize, Vietnam (Saigon) & Cambodia.

COMING SOON... Pictures & Video!

(camera broke down through all the travels this year)

ORIZON SUMMER TOUR 2009

Domestic and International

ORIZON Summer Tour dates are as follows:

1. June: CHICAGO, IL.
"CKS Fitness Competition Camp 2009" Saturday, June 6th at 10:00am
Event: CKS Fitness Competition Camp 2009

"A Fun Filled Action Packed Day with access to Judges, Experts & Champions!"

What: Workshop
Hosted by: Cara Kokenes Samson, The Body Beautiful by Allegra, Orizon and a Special Guest (?)
Start Time: Saturday, June 6 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, June 6 at 4:00pm
Where: 1&1 Fitness (Chicago, IL)
Sponsored by: Red Bull

2. June 8th- 20th: D/FW Summer Dance Camp
Hosted by Larry North Fitness-Dallas and Gold's Gym-Valley Ranch/Irving
Facility: Larry North Fitness (Preston Hollow)
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Time: 1-3pm
For Further Information Contact: Joe Long at 972.639.6966 or 214.265.1331
joelong@larrynorth.com
Facility: Gold's Gym-Irving (Valley Ranch)
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 12-3pm
For Further Information Contact: Morgan or Scott Terry at 972.401.8383 (ext. 0) Sterry@goldsgym.net3. June 20th- 27th: BELIZE

4. July 4th-25th: VIETNAM "Grab some popcorn and enjoy the Show by O.P.T"

(Orizon Performance Team)

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS...

1. NEW 2009-2010 ORIZON Photo Shoot (Saturday, March 28th, 2009) by Naoki Graphic Technologies (Bei): Orizon Posters, Calendars, Post Cards, Flyers, Revamping websites and etc.

2. 12th Annual Dance Festival Latino "Cinco De Mayo & Folklorico Festival" O.P.T Performance Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 at 5pm

3. 13th Annual Dance For The Planet O.P.T Performance Sunday, May 3rd, 2009: Noon and 4pm

EQUINOX 2009

Congratulation's to O.P.T. "Orizon Performance Team" for a Phenomenal performance on Monday, Feb. 2nd, 2009!!!

EQUINOX 2009 Event in D-Town

O.P.T. enjoying some down time after the Performance ;-)

New EQUINOX in D-Town

ORIZON "O.P.T." performing at the EQUINOX Pep Rally Monday, Feb. 2nd 2009 at 4pm. The Hip Hop Groove class kicks-off in 2 weeks scheduled for Thursday, February 5th, 2009 at 6:30pm!!!

For further information pertaining to the Equinox Group Fitness classes or memberships please contact Will Amason at 214-443-9009 or email Will.Amason@equinoxfitness.com. Club Direction's or Map to the Dallas Equinox please click onto the link that has been provided.

DEDICATION to The Orizon Dancers:

Thank you for the Support and pristine Love from all of the past, present and future Orizon "O.P.T." Dancers (members) around the world for creating ORIZON what it is today a Performing Arts Company based on Dignity for Humanity... "Many Cultures coming together through the Power of Music & Movement into ONE Style". The Orizon program has been created in remembrance for our Ancestor's that created the path of unity based on their Love for what the future may entail "Collective Consciousness of Peace for all Man kind".

Telos Fitness Center

Telos "Greek for completion or fulfillment of your ultimate goal" has been recognized for their dedication for the DFW Metroplex: Dallas Business Ethics Award, Top 100 Trainers in America- Men's Journal, Best Gym in Dallas, Everett Aaberg named 2001 Trainer of the year though IDEA Health & Fitness Association, Brent Darden named 1998 Club Manager of the Year-IHRSA, Club Success Magazine as one of the 3 in the United States "Club that Inspires" and 7 awards through NOVA 2004-08.

On Thursday, November 13th, 2008 Brent & Everett hosted an all staff meeting which allowed me "Micaela-Orizon" (4 1/2 year employee of Telos Fitness Center) to refresh my Soul of why we do what we do Best!!! Brent Darden ended his speech by quoting John Wayne "The fearful or skeptic does not step into their personal Journey... Only the fragile & weak does not last long in their walk and only the very few that are strong will end their Journey in completion in knowing of what is".

Everett Aaberg, Louise & Brent have been Orizon's "Many Cultures... One Style" personal Business Mentor for the last 4 1/2 years in reminding me of why "Quality vs. Quantity" and whom are you truly passionate in Inspiring "People or Ego". Our Business Ethics (Morals) is the final and ultimate result to our Future success!!!

Thank You for your dedication and hard-work within and for others:
Everett, Brent & Louise

Upcoming Events: Coming Soon!!!

1. Orizon Hip Hop Groove Premiering at the Larry North Fitness (Preston & Royal Ln.): Saturday, November 1st. at 11am and 11/05-Wednesday at 7pm

For further information contact: Joe Long (General Manager) at 214-265-1331 or
email joelong@larrynorth.com

2. 8th Annual South Dallas Dance Festival (S. Dallas Cultural Center) by Loris Beckles: 11/07 Friday and 11/08/ Saturday at 8pm. Performance titled "One World" by ORIZON ft. R3venge of the Nerdz.

Ticket Reservations 214-886-2321
Email: sddf2020@yahoo.com

3. Orizon Anniversary Celebration (Gloria's Restaurant): Saturday, December 20th, 2008- Dinner @ 8pm and Music/Dancing 11pm-2am

4. NBC-5/TELEMUNDO "Health Fit Expo" (Dallas Convention Center): January 2009

5. 3T (Transformation, Tranquility & Talent) Camp by CKS Fitness "Cara Kokenes". Contributing presenters are The Body Beautiful- Allegra Feamster and ORIZON by Micaela Brigida. Get ready for this 3-day grand event in Chicago, Illinois future date of March 2009. Representing Successful... Strong... Women of Today through rejuvenation of the Mind, Body & Spirit.

6. 12th Annual Dance for the Planet hosted by the Dallas Dance Council: May 2009

Mr. Boley from Misawa, Japan!!!
"Tis is what Dancing is about"
(Orizon Overseas Dance Camp)

Parker College of Chiropractics: Dallas, TX.

On October 11th, 2008 Orizon hosted a 20 minute warm-up for the "Walk for Wellness" assisted by Thun & Tammy with a lot of shaking going on before the students, staff and attendees kicked off the grand Event.

For further information pertaining to the event please refer to the link provided:

Parker College of Chiropractics
"Walk for Wellness"

Okinawa, Japan: August 16th-23rd, 2008

KADENA AFB YOUTH DANCE CAMP

Dance Camp pics 1-118

Okinawa, Japan pics 1-214

Okinawa Hip Hop Dance Studio Videos 1-2
AM Dance Rehearsal Videos 1-3
PM Dance Rehearsal Videos 1-2
AM Dance Showcase videos 1-2
AM Showcase cool-down video
PM Dance Showcase videos 1-2

I "Micaela Brigida" (Orizon Founder & President) would like to personally say "Thank You to the Prime Contractor for allowing ORIZON to partake in such an amazing Journey for 10 weeks in directing a Multi-Cultural dance workshop and teaching to so many Beautiful Children around the World".

Special Acknowledgments & Gratitude goes out to: Dr. Kimberly Moore, Eielson AFB, Elmendorf AFB, Hickam AFB, Osan AFB, Anderson AFB, Yokota AFB, Misawa AFB, Kadena AFB, Families, Flight Chiefs, Youth Director's, Staff, Children, Parents (AFB, Navy & Army) and Friends/Familia (Chicago, Texas, Oklahoma, California, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Atlanta & etc.) that have made this 10 weeks memorable "Priceless" and so extremely Successful in the unity of all Human Kind... We "Orizon" love you all!!!

Misawa, Japan: Misawa AFB

Misawa Youth Dance Camp August 11-15, 2008

Pictures 1-72

Misawa, Japan pictures 1-11
Little mini Chris Brown by Terrell
AM Rehearsal Videos 1-2
PM Rehearsal Videos 1-3
PM Latino warm-up video
AM Dance Showcase videos 1-2
PM Dance Showcase videos 1-2

Yokota AFB: Tokyo, Japan 08/08/08

PICTURES

1. Youth Dance Camp (88 plus)

2. Tokyo, Japan & Youth Directors (300 plus)

VIDEOS

1. Session 1 Dance Showcase

2. Jade on Pointe with Ms. Micaela

3. Session 1 audience applause

4. Session 1 cool down

5. Session II Youth Dance Showcase

6. Session II Rehearsal (4-videos)

7. Japanese Wedding

Tokyo, Japan: Yokota AFB 07/28-08/08

The Sacred Lions of Japan: Gate Keepers

Moshi, moshi.

Genki, deuka?

Hai, genki desu

Domo arigato for everyones Love & Support...

Yigo, Guam: ANDERSEN AFB

Orizon Youth Dance Program July 21-25, 2008

Pictures... 1- 67

(click onto link above to view pixs)

Picture above is Zachery kick'n it B-Boy style!

Videos Below:

1. Everybody Noise by N.E.R.D rehearsal

2. Freestyle... Andersen AFB Style

3. Dreams & Goals- "Yes I can..."

4. Andersen Dance Showcase

OSAN AFB: Dance Showcase 07/18/08

To view Videos please click onto the links below:

1. Dance Showcase Performance Video: PM (9-11yrs.)

2. Orizon Youth Latino Cool Down

3. Dreams and Goals: "I will be in... 5yrs. & 20yrs".

4. Dance Showcase Performance Video: AM (6-8yrs.)

5. Youth Hip Hop Groove Cool Down

South Korea: OSAN AFB 07/14-18/2008

(click onto link below to view pics)

Pictures 1-168

HAWAII: June 29th - July 12th 2008

Honolulu, Hawaii AFB:

Hickam Youth Dance Showcase 07/11/08

To view further videos or pictures of Hickam AFB "2008 Youth Dance Camp" please refer to the following links below:

1. Pictures 1-60

2. Videos 1-10

Anchorage, Alaska: Elmendorf-AFB

For further Videos & Pictures...

(please click onto the links below):

1. Hip/Hop Lyrical "As my Girl by Maxwell"

2. Learning the technique to Maxwell

3. Pictures (17): group & individuals

Farewell to Fairbanks, AK. (Eielson- AFB)

Orizon would like to personally say... "Thank You, Gracias, Merci" for your Warmth & Hospitality dedicated to the Children, Parents, Staff & Director's during our stay at Eielson-AFB (all the picking-up, dropping off & laughs were wonderful). We are grateful for the opportunity to have instructed an effective program designed/created for your students. It was filled with excitement "Energy", at a Performance level of Dance, which is the Universal Love for the arts & Human Kind around the world. The Eielson-AFB Youth Program Directors, Staff & Parents are an amazing group to work with! Due to the wonderful experience that Destani & I have had during this past week, it is definitely going to be extremely difficult to meet the quality of Individuals that exude the Professionalism & Enthusiasm that you have given to Destani & I through out our stay in Fairbanks, Alaska!

Come check-out the Orizon Youth Program

video & links below (15 total):

1. AM group 1st video take on Hip/Hop Group
2. AM group 2nd video take on Hip/Hop Group
3. AM group 3rd video take on Hip/Hop Group

4. Opening Vocals “Orizon” and Lyrical AM 1st video take
5. Lyrical AM 2nd video take
6. PM group 1st video take on Hip/Hop Group & 1st Lyrical video
7. PM group 2nd video take on Hip/Hop Group & 2nd Lyrical video
8. PM group 3rd video take on Hip/Hop Group-Destani & The Moms get down with Micaela

9. Face Off (head to head) PM group and Farewell Dance Off: Battle circle/round

Fairbanks, Alaska day 3

Destani Rosales enjoying the life at "the" North Pole (actual name of the nearest town) and Yes... Yes... there is a candy cane on every corner! You better believe Santa is larger than life in this town! He's standing roadside eager to be seen by both locals and visitor's, arm outreached and sending a grand "Hello"! Believe it or not, you better make sure you welcome Santa with open arms, if not, Santa WILL leave coal in your stocking this year! As you see, Destani truly believes in Santa Clause without any doubt at all.

Come check-out Ms. Destani's (pictures) doing what she does best "Fit Destiny"!

Ms. Micaela breaking it down... B-Girl style and sharing her skills with the Youth in Alaska.

History of Alaska

How many of you remember the Walt Disney Movie "Brother Bear" (click onto the link to view Brother Bear video clip) ? If not, I highly recommened for you to pick it up this weekend and watch it with someone you love! This movie has the authentic reasoning why Alaska's History is so Valuable as well as Priceless to its people.

Alaska people are so extremely warming and have such an open Heart to it's land, Cultural Belief's & Traditional ways. Alaska's indigenous people, who are jointly called Alaska Natives, can be divided into five major groupings: Aleuts, Northern Eskimos (Inupiat), Southern Eskimos (Yuit), Interior Indians (Athabascans) and Southeast Coastal Indians (Tlingit and Haida). Visit Alaska's History and learn about their proud people: History of Alaska.

Dinosaurs once roamed the Great Land, followed by bison and woolly mammoths. The first people moved across the Bering Land Bridge into northwestern Alaska more than 20,000 years ago (and moved southward), archaeologists. Their Northern Lights are an amazing sight to see which can be best viewed in the dark months of the season. The northern lights are just about the only thing that could get Alaskans to stand outside without a coat in January.

Overseas Summer Dance Camp learns Latino & Bellydancing

Today was the 1st day for many Youths in Fairbanks, Alaska to learn and even be introduced to Latin & Arabic Music with movement through the non-verbal communication as the body being a vessel for celebration of Life. For further pictures please view: Orizon in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Orizon in Fairbanks, Alaska

For further information pertaining to "The Orizon Youth Program" please visit: Micaela's Photobucket (OYT).

Our experience here in Alaska has just been absolutely amazing and so breathtaking of how beautiful the land as well as the little spirit's that have fallen in Love with the Orizon Youth Dance Program here in Fairbanks ;-)