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Its all about the H.Y.P.E Movement

kids7-handsin2009 is a time to continue PACIFIC SUPERHERO love and support for all our people around the world, pacific-worldwide who are leaders and role models for the present and future generations.

The HYPE Movement, is an initiative we’ve been made aware of from our Tongan sista Anapesi, who has pushed, reppin-that-hypedeveloped and supported what is a shinning light for our many Pacific Communities state-side.  So pass it on PACIFIC SUPERHEROES support whats good for our hood and check out the video, peace & luv!

‘The HYPE Movement was started by young Tongan university students (in the USA) who were devastated by the increase in high kids5school dropout rates, incarceration rates, and death rates in our Pacific Islander community. They wanted be engaged in bringing about a positive change in our young people. They wanted to be involved in a grassroots movement that would bring all youth together (regardless of race, class, and gender) united under one cause—the power to live our dreams and to emancipate (free) ourselves from the confinements and limitations that society has imposed upon us or that we have internalized. Livin’ the HYPE means striving to reach our greatest potential in order to recreate a world of endless possibilities for all our youth!

The HYPE MOVEMENT is living the very words of the legendary Bob Marley when he said “emancipate yourselves from mental slavery none but ourselves can free our minds”!!! Continue reading ‘Its all about the H.Y.P.E Movement’

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SDNZ presents DREAM 08

Check it out PACIFIC SUPERHEROES, keep supporting whats good in South Aucklands hood. The latest Street Dance NZ showcase is back with New Zealands Top Street Dance Performers. After the success of last years concert, ‘DREAM 08′ is set to be a sell out event.

A collection of New Zealand’s finest Street Dancers will showcase their talent at the Telstra Clear Pacific Arena, Manukau City, November 22nd 2008.

“DREAM 08 SHOWCASE” is a celebration of the skill and achievements of New Zealand street dance crews who have had NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS.

Featuring 160 dancers will be participating in this DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA with respected crews from 2008 World Champions Auckland SWEET & SOUR , Wellington World Finalists, LEGACY, Rotorua 2007 World Bronze Medalists, FEARLESS, Hamilton 2008 World Bronze Medalists, FDC SUPREMACY and National Junior Champions, DEJAVU.

“The showcase will surely engage and inspire many. The night is a celebration of New Zealand’s finest dancers” says Street Dance New Zealand (SDNZ) Director Ennaolla Paea. “I am particularly looking forward to the, Dream 08 Awards, which will be presented to our most highly commended performers and pioneers of Street Dance in Aotearoa”

The SDNZ DREAM 08 AWARDS will Honour Dance Crews and Individuals with Awards for

Best Dance Crew
Best Newcomer Crew
Service to Street Dance
Legend of Street Dance Award

The “Dream 08 Showcase” is on November 22nd at 8.00pm in the
Telstra Clear Pacific ARENA
Tickets are $20 each, or $15 each for a group of 10 or more
0800 4 TICKET or visit
www.ticketdirect.co.nz.

For any enquiries, call
021 210 5204
streetdancenz@gmail.com

“Real leaders are ordinary people with extraordinary determination”

www.sdnz.org.nz

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Dziah Dance Academy Concert

Yo PACIFIC SUPERHEROES, its school holidays and time to get your dance on and support whats all good in South Aucklands hood->DZIAH DANCE ACADEMY!!!

DZIAH DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS

ATLANTA 2008 FUNDRAISIN​G CONCE​RT FOR DZIAH DANCE ACADEMY
HEADING TO PERFORM AT CULTURE SHOCK SHOWCASE IN ATLANTA

NIGHT OF ENTERTAINMENT NOT TO BE MISSED.
OPPORTUNITES TO JOIN DZIAH ACADEMY

LIMITED TICKETS
COST: $15 for groups of 10 or more, $10pp

FOR BOOKINGS AND MORE INFO CALL & OR EMAIL BILLIE

092747966 – billie@dziah.com

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DZIAH Dance Academy Tour

What up PACIFIC SUPERHEROES its time to put on your dancing shoes and pull out those pingers to support whats all good about South Auckland and Hip Hop Culture. The DZIAH DANCE ACADEMY, straight outta Otara, South Auckland need our help!!!

An opportunity has come up for the academy members to get international exposure, respect and knowledge on the dance stage in Atlanta, USA.

A school tour is on the books and more coorporate gigs are needed! So if you want our kids to have a continued future, please keep reading and get a dialing those digits below to book the hottest dance academy in Aotearoa!

‘Dziah Dance Academy are fundraising to attend the ATLANTA “Culture Shock 2008″ event in October. We are the very first New Zealand showcase attending this prominent event and a rare opportunity like this is not to be missed for New Zealand!

Major fundraising will be taking place in order to get to Atlanta with our team having to fundraise $50,000! Phew!!! Members from each of our elite crews will be selected to represent the Academy in Atlanta, performing alongside some of the best choreographers in the world.

Dance Workshops will be held and Dance Academy’s from all over the world will come together for a week to conference, perform, network, and learn from the best!

We are currently being booked for a schools tour throughout the greater Auckland Region, and would like your continued support :) if you can book us at your school, workplace or you have contacts who you think would be interested in booking us :) please forward this on and we will deliver a world leading dance showcase thats worth your time!

BOOK YOUR SCHOOL IN NOW!!!’

What: DZIAH DANCE ACADEMY Schools Tour 2008
20-30min Performance Set.

When: 15Sept-29Sept

Available Times 9am-2pm (Times will vary Depending on School Schedule)

COOPERATE GIGS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO BOOK!!!


CONTACT

BILLIE PAEA
Director
Ph: +64 9 274 7966
Email: dziahdance@gmail.com
Website: www.dziah.com

WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR UP AND COMING DANCERS IF YOU WISH TO AUDITION FOR THE ACADEMY AND BOOK YOURSELF A PLACE IN ONE OF THE ACADEMIES ELITE TEAMS, PLEASE DO CONTACT US FOR TIMETABLES AND WORKSHOPS. OUR BACKGROUND AND TEAMS ARE AS FOLLOWS. Continue reading ‘DZIAH Dance Academy Tour’

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Word Up! 2008

Check it out all you super spelling, writing, thesaurus carrying, lyricists, storytellers, poets, comedians and freestyle rappers!!! PACIFIC SUPERHEROES recommend you hit this spot if u think u got power in your flows!!! Its all catered for our youth of today helping y’all to being successfully creative leaders of tomorrow, phew! Mauri Ora!!!

‘Are you a poet, singer, rapper, writer, songwriter, comedian or playwright? Do you write your own material? If you wanna be a star, here is your chance! We need talent for Word Up!, a unique and funky event, now in its 4th year.

Word Up! is a youth (15-18yrs) performance event, organised to encourage first time performers of word based material, including Continue reading ‘Word Up! 2008′

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