Chad Larsen-Part 4/5

Larsen says he makes sure to give the teachers what they want with a twist of unpredictability that is different each time with a wide range of styles. However, Larsen’s abilities are not just limited to the dance studio. During his time at Los Feliz University, Larsen was in constant demand for the university’s film department. Larsen also has experience in songwriting and orchestration. He is constantly working on projects with computer programs such as Notion, Digital Performer, and even Garage Band, depending on the project.

Here is some of his music on a site that is three website pages worth of music if you click through the pages: http://soundcloud.com/larsenchad

In addition to playing for dance, Larsen is on staff at Ydid Nefesh, a messianic synagogue in Yukon, Okla. http://www.ydidnefesh.org

Here are some links to his collaborations with Gus Cooper, who has attended Ydid Nefesh for at least the four years that Larsen has been there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

http://www.youtube.com/watch?f

Chad Larsen-Part 5/5

Larsen is currently writing music for several projects, including a film at University of Southern Oklahoma and a major upcoming music concert. “I want to keep writing music,” says Larsen of his future endeavors. With everything he plays, Larsen wants to continue to inspire others with everything he plays, note by note.

Dance Events for the Weekend of March 2

(a picture of me courtesy Heartquake pictures)

Next weekend is definitely a good time to go see some dance performances. First of all, I will be performing solo and group pieces in the White Lotus Collective's informal show case on Friday at 7:30 pm, which should have lots of different styles of modern dance. For more information, search "White Lotus Collective" on Facebook. I will also be a part of two University of Southern California projects next weekend. One project is to do the lead in an MFA student's dance project. Details will be forthcoming as I know more. The other project is to be a part of "USC School of Theatre-URG Project Site-Specific Theatre on Campus." The late-night postmodern dance bash happens at 11 pm next Friday. For more information, join the group on Facebook.
Other events that I would like to attend include "Celebrate Dance" at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, which can also be found on Facebook. The performance happens on Saturday at 8 pm and features a vast array of different ballet and modern companies. Also happening on Saturday at 8pm is "Journal de Danse," presented by La Danserie. For more information about the contemporary ballet performance search "La Danserie" on Facebook. On Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm, South Bay Ballet will present "Bravo," a showcase of classical and contemporary ballet. for more information, go to www.southbayballet.org.
"I'm really looking forward to it," says dance affectionado Narumi Nakayama, "Hope to see you there!"

An Introduction

The title of my blog is "Dance World News: A Focus on  the Diversity of Ballet and a Whole Lot More." The blog will explore ballet as well as other dance-related issues, such as anatomy, health, art, and other dance forms and inspirations. Some inspirations will come from campus. Others will not.