First Class Arts

First Class is a talent network that brings together individuals from various realms of arts to provide professional services to clients. Our goal is to not only provide clients with high-quality products and services, but also give artists more exposure and opportunities to share their talents. We currently house only dance talent (choreography, teaching, freestyle, & performance) for hire.

First Class specializes in:
• Booking, managing and developing artists
• Event planning and promotion

For more information contact:
Bibi Khalili, Founder
firstclassix@gmail.com
www.firstclassarts.com

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DAMSF Featured Artist :: Marko Polo

DAMSF :: www.damsf.info | Saturday June 2nd, 2012 | 1-5pm

Mark Baylon aka Markopolo is an up-coming artist born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Currently attending Thurgood Marshall High School and graduating with the Class of 2012, Mark at just 17 years old, is pursuing his love for Music, Dance, Acting, Producing, and DJing.

Marko has been involved with the performing arts his entire life. By 2010 Mark slowly began to realize his overall passion to entertain though the art of music and from there, he begin embracing his career in writing & recording. 

As a lyrical MC, Mark admires artists such as Frank Ocean, Kanye West, J. Cole and growing up in a musically inclined family, Mark finds his main source of motivation right at home. 

Mark is Currently apart of The Dopest Outsiders Youth Artist Collective as their first lyrical MC &  the Impress Yourself Ent. music group. In School, Mark is also involved with Filipino Youth Coalition, Asian Club, Young People Project (Tutoring) Youth Leadership Institution (Alcohol Awareness) 

You can find more from MarkoPolo here:

YouTube.com/Listentomarkopolo

Permalink Just make sure you check out DAMSF :: All Ages FIRST then audition ;) fuckyeadance: FOR THE CAUSE AUDITIONS!!!!!  SATURDAY JUNE 2nd at 5-8pm at Malonga Studio A 1426 Alice St Oakland CA Before these auditions there will be 3 weeks of FREE workshops. Taught by FOR THE CAUSE dance crew here is the schedule WEEK 1 - 9-10pm - May 7 & May 10Mon: May 7 -Hanson Nguyen (Iso/Hip Hop choreo) - DONE!Thu: May 10- Teena Bernado (Waacking choreo)WEEK 2 - 9-10pm - May 14 & May 17Mon: May 14 -Dillard Worthen (iso/hip hop choreo)Thu: May 17- Alton Guevarra (Tutting/hip hop choreo)WEEK 3 - 9-10pm - May 21 & May 24Mon: May 21 - Phuong *Pop Secret* Le (iso/waving choreo)Thu: May 24- Hanson Nguyen (Iso/Hip Hop choreo) seanmiikkeee.tumblr.com
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Permalink Check out this Video! Kehlani Parrish is a 17 year old junior living in Berkeley, California. Since she was very young, she has been acting, singing, dancing and all around performing. She was recently in a band on the hit television talent show, America’s Got Talent, where her band came in 4th place. She has performed all across the country, gaining professional experience. Having performed/worked with people such as Dwayne Wiggins, Rapheal Saadiq, Stevie Wonder, Jamie Foxx, and many more, Kehlani is on the road to success. Now an unsigned solo artist, she is continuing her journey to the top! Twitter :: @eyyykehlani YouTube :: www.youtube.com/kehlaniofpoplyfe
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Permalink DAMSF Featured Artist :: nerCity DAMSF :: www.damsf.info | June 2nd, 2012 | 1-5pm Spoken Word Artist, Host, Community Activist,  poetical trendsetter & architect nerCity’s (Pronounced “Inner City) name might not be well known as his “Heavyweight” poetical peers but if you ask them many will tell you that he’s one of the most underrated and overachieving poets you’ll ever meet. Some say “He’s your favorite poet’s poet” and that not enough people have witnessed the power he brings to shows. For 10 years nerCity has been trailblazing spoken word scenes sharing what he calls his “4 B’s” which are “Brash, Brutal honesty but Beautiful” with audiences from all across the country. National poetry slam awards and final stage appearances, shared stages. Numerous national television & radio appearances sharing stages as a poet and/or host with the likes of John Legend, Common, Mos Def, Talib and many other recording powerhouses and icons at showcases such as the Essence Festival (New Orleans), Los Angeles Film Festival, NBA All Star Game and Apollo Theater. Though ‘City’ never performed on HBO’s “Def Poetry” he did receive a standing ovation at an autograph signing for Russell Simmons & to open up for his Broadway play.   But it’s more than just poetry with nerCity. He’s also Founded, Co-Founded or financially helped keep afloat spoken word venues around the Bay Area. He’s the host & Founder of the Golden State Slam & Open Mic one of the most innovative spoken word venue in the country which also helps give back to the community with programs like “Santa Claus is Coming to Da Town” & “The Gathering” . “This is not a hobby or something to kill time. I am not a person playing a fictitious character on stage, what you see is what you get and that’s passion, hard work and fun every time I’m in front of an audience on or off the mic. I’m that dude”- nerCity Email- nerCity@gmail.com Twitter- @nerCity Website- www.gsslam.com/nercity