Antoine Hunter perform at DeafNation Expo

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Pleasanton, CA

DeafNation Expo- Pleasanton 

Saturday, October 13, 2012
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Antoine Hunter performing again JOANNA HAIGOOD’S SAILING AWAY, SEPT 13-16, 2012

Everyone,

This is NOT the show to miss - Such beautiful dance that was made with Joanna Haigood- This Dance is about the Real life Story/history that happen here in Bay Area, Where the people of color fleeing away from discrimination - If i tell you more it would be like telling you what happen in the movie- so I say unto you - COME SEE!!! 

JOANNA HAIGOOD’S SAILING AWAY, SEPT 13-16, 2012

Events - August 27, 2012

In partnership with California Historical Society

“...hauntingly poetic...”- Rita Felciano
SF Bay Guardian, Aug 2012

3 FREE PERFORMANCES DAILY

September 13-16, 2012

12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm

On Market Streets in San Francisco

starting point map

Performance begins on Market/Powell Streets and ends on Battery St

All Sailing Away performances & community events are free and open to the public. For more information call 415-822-6744.

Inspired by San Francisco’s early African American settlers, this site-specific performance features eight prominent African Americans who lived and worked near Market Street during the mid-nineteenth century and evokes their participation in the mass exodus of African Americans from California in 1858.

Read our official Press Release

Choreography & Direction by Joanna Haigood
Scenic Designer: Wayne Campbell
Writer: Kim Euell
Costume Designer: Callie Floor

In collaboration with Performing Artists: Bibene Byb Chanel, Antoine Hunter, Robert Henry Johnson, Jetta Martin, Shakiri, Raissa Simpson, Amara Tabor Smith, Travis Santell Rowland, and Matthew Wickett

This performance is made possible with generous support from the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund, Wells Fargo Foundation, Bayview Community Fund of the Tides Foundation, California Historical Society, Bayview Opera House, and the Museum of the African Diaspora.  Sailing Away was originally commissioned and presented by the San Francisco Arts Commission's Art on Market Program in 2010.   
 

ASL MOM Teaching ASL to Birth Worker At TCBC!!!

I thought I take the time to write about something that I greatly feel is really beautiful going to happen in Southern California! Yes L.A!! You see I value family and I am a family man- I am man who want to have a family and hold my family tight together healthy and alive and protected... Yes i plan to have a family!

If you planning to have a family or a child,  you gotta thinking about what kind of birth you want. Well I tell you I been at few birth in my life and I would tell you Home Birth are the best!!! I didn't learn homebirth until 2011. My 1st home birth with my beautiful nombre/novia/amiga. It was so beautiful I would write a book about it but that another story. While my love and I commuicate with heart and spirit which was a blessing and yes of course she knew a little sign as a hearing woman who recently been in relationship with a Deaf person but we communicate from the heart and that help give a smooth birth.

You have to think who do you want to be at your birth- Family often people would say that but you need someone who know as much as a doctor - I would tell you get a Midwife!  What is that??

Well i went on midwife web site from TCBC.. and it said ..
" midwife is a trained professional with special expertise in supporting women to maintain a healthy pregnancy birth, offering expert individualized care, education, counseling and support to a woman and her newborn throughout the childbearing cycle. A midwife works with each woman and her family to identify their unique physical, social and emotional needs. When the care required is outside the midwife’s scope of practice or expertise, the woman is referred to other health care providers for additional consultation or care. "

I would tell you get a Midwife as I said before because most midwife don't treat us like rough Doctor- it like have a close friend or family there for you and take care of you whenever you call them.. Now as a Deaf Person !! Are there many Midwife that sign or are there Deaf Midwife??? I don't know many and in fact I wished for a midwives that sign however I am forever graceful for the beautiful wise midwife that was there during me and my love one times. Yet would other Deaf family want to have someone who sign or must pay for ASL Interpreter  and Midwife oh wow that going to be a lot of money - look like most Deaf either are blessing to know someone who Sign communicate for free - with midwife to help them through a smooth birth!  Reality That dont happen often no matter how beautiful birth is everyone want to get paid and of course family want to pay them for their beautiful time. Just too much money for people who are not really "rich of money" so... For the reason why i writing this blog...

IN L.A there going to be something really beautiful happening - August 24, 2012 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 



Ms. Racha Lawler who is a beautiful soul and a wonderful friend of mine.. Her passionate inspired me to continue what we do.. Serve our community -  While we both are lover of dance and arts, we both help community very different ways... Her ways is as Midwife ohh - Wait until you see her in action- she amazing spiritual person! Her 3 children are beautiful and so smart as a Star! I love her spirit alway there for any mother at birth! You can look on her web site for more information however you might ask me what or why am I talking about Ms Racha Lawler - Well she own a Birth Center called The Community Birth Center in L.A and had many beautiful midwives!! She decided to have a wonderful workshop called what??

ASL for Birth Workers

August 24, 2012 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Where:	The Community Birth Center 2422 W Florence Ave Los Angeles,CA 90043 USA	Map data ©2012 Google - Terms of Use Report a map error Map Satellite View Full-Size Map
Cost:	$50
Categories:	Birth Workers The Community Birth Center

American Sign Language for Birth Workers -
taught by a certified ASL instructor and mama/client of  TCBC!’
TCBC ladies get a 50% discount.

Hey there all my L.A People if you doing Birth for living and want to learn ASL - then go here http://lacommunitybirth.com/ai1ec_event/asl-for-birth-workers/?instance_id=136 lol!!

 

How exciting is that?? That is great for Deaf Family who would be considering home birth- yes they are having a Certified ASL instructor teach birth worker and yes that involve midwife!.... Wait wait  I know you all my Deaf friend said "ASL Certified hearing woman" teach  why not a Deaf mom teach!! I say unto you all... This is a start!!! Trust me my great beautiful Friend would love to find many ways for Birth Worker to learn ASL! PLus She is Client of TCBC meaning she had a beautiful baby with them... Also, I am Deaf and I am a good friend of Ms. Racha Lawler a hearing passionate loving woman,  let me tell you her intention is to make sure everyone in the community is not left out to get the best of the best in their own home birth! Gay, str-8, race, disable are not kicked out to have a beautiful home birth and I sure she want to learn more ASL herself... I stand tall and clap hand and then hand wave applauding for starting something that can support Deaf family.. Trust me i seen people turn away just beautiful family was Deaf or Gay... So let all my Deaf friends give Support to The Community Birth Center and APPLAUDE FOR DOING SUCH BEAUTIFUL THINGS.  

My only hope that I hope they show my video from Youtube called "How you communicate with a deaf person" Because as Ms Lawler know, ASL is not about just sign word it about communication - I only hope she will share what she learned about Deaf Culture because Sign without understand Deaf culture will lead to misunderstanding - as I said before it was beautiful when she learning ASL- she became so more aware about her body language- without sign without awareness lead to many wrong word which is why I am so happy the birth worker are going there - A place I trust ASL and birth to grow smooth in our Deaf and Hearing community!! 

Everyone Know ASL is very important to me for the reason why I have many ASL group in the Bay Area.  Here in L.A you got something wonderful so get it Birth Worker and Thank you MS Racha Lawler..

If you like to learn more about them The Community Birth Center please go to their web site- 

KNow this!! No one ask me to talk about them- No one knew anything about me writing about this- this is me going with my heart saying how much i love what the TCBC is giving to the community- this is what i feel need to know to our community!  The community need to know they have something wonderful right there. 

Here their web site 
http://lacommunitybirth.com/


All photo belong:
The Community Birth Center Web page! I do not own the photo! lol!!!

Antoine BABA Hunter
Psalm 46:1

Rest In Peace Tiffany Glenn (Love you Sis!)

Now that I might had finish crying....
I thought I take a minute.....
To honor a Dear Close Friend of Mine.....
Tiffany Glenn

When I move back to the Bay Area - It was like I didn't have anyone to really talk to and I didn't find other dancer struggling to dance on stage everyday- I remember meeting and dancing with Tiffany in San Jose, Ca. A ballet dance that was created by us.. mostly her.. I was living in Oakland, Ca and I knew having Rehearsal in San Jose was going to be a lot of work and a lot of money- However i knew there was something wonderful about her- she was my Partner for 2 duet dances- we perform 2004 San Jose Museum of Art tomorrow. I had so much - we were sweaty in good spirit. I love how she create the dance where you leave your partner touched. She was my fav-dancer to pick up while i had some bad and hard time with other dancer I had to lift or pick up- She alway lifted herself and it made it easier to dance and lift her lol.  After that we hadn't found the time to perform together again but we did keep in touch. In fact we share inspiring words to each other- we text message- we just kept in touch- while it was few years ago we were M.I.A then we reconnect 2008... Sharing things we do on email. Sending love to each other if any of were going to perform-

I knew of her battling Cancer for 6 yrs as I thought she look GREAT SHE GONNA LIVE FOREVER TO BE A REALLY OLD WOMAN. I guess I was wrong- God alway need a beautiful dancing Angel- However I am right She dance forever with us today- She really beautiful in everyday and I honor her today- I love you Tiffany Glenn - You're my Sis forever- 33yrs old is too young but you know - I know know it a blessing to know you!
(I don't know who took these picture or own them but i just honoring my sis Tiffany Glenn)

Antoine hunter and Urban Jazz Dance Com heading to Kentucky Deafestival!

Antoine Hunter and Urban Jazz Dance Company will be performing here in Kentucky!!!

Students of Antoine hunter and others will be perform JUNE 9 to 10!!

Shawl and anderson dance center

PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

WINTER/SPRING 2012 YOUTH PERFORMANCES
JUNE 10TH, 2012
JULIA MORGAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 2640 COLLEGE AVENUE, BERKELEY
SHOWS AT 2PM, 5PM AND 7:30PM

Join us for an exciting afternoon featuring Youth Performances by Shawl-Anderson Dance Center students at the Julia Morgan Theater on Sunday June 10th. Students age 9 and up will be demonstrating their finest work from this years Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop and Jazz classes. The 7:30pm show will feature the Shawl-Anderson Youth Ensemble – our most advanced pre-professional modern dancers – sharing work by seasoned and up-and-coming Bay Area choreographers: Rogelio Lopez, Randee Paufve, Janet Das, Mo Miner, and student work directed by Abigail Hosein. This beautiful ensemble of pre-professional teens is sure to inspire dancers of all ages!

Make a day of it! One ticket admits you to all three shows.
General Admission: $12
Children, Students & Seniors: $6
Available now at the front desk at Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
or at the box office on the day of the show.
You can buy tickets online here ONLY for the 7:30pm show

2PM

Ballet 9-11 Susan Williams – Tuesdays

Ballet 11-13 Susan Williams – Tuesdays

Ballet 11-13 Amanda Whitehead – Thursdays

Modern 11-13 Jessica Damon – Mon/Weds

Modern 9-11 April Taylor – Wednesdays

Hip Hop Beginning 9-11 Jessica Wolf - Mondays

Hip Hop Beginning Teen Jessica Wolf - Fridays

Hip Hop Teen Beg/Level I Jessica Wolf – Fridays/Tues

5PM

Beg Ballet 14-18 Andy Gaudet – Mondays

Beg Ballet 14-18 Coco Liboiron – Wednesdays

Beg Modern 14-18 Troy Macklin – Mon/Weds

Urban Jazz dance 12-18 Antoine Hunter – Thursdays

Int Ballet 13-18 Amanda Whitehead – Mondays

Hip Hop Intermediate 9-11 Jessica Wolf – Fridays

Hip Hop Teen Level I Jessica Wolf – Tues/Thurs

Hip Hop Teen Level II Jessica Wolf – Tues/Thurs

7:30PM

Int Modern 12-18 Katie Kruger – Tues/Thurs

Int Modern 12-18 Abigail Hosein – Mon/Weds

Adv Modern 12-18 Mo Miner – Tues/Thurs

SAYE – Shawl Anderson Youth Ensemble in work by

Rogelio Lopez, Janet Das, Randee Paufve, Mo Miner and student work directed by Abigail Hosein

YOUTH PERFORMANCES SATURDAY JUNE 9THSHAWL-ANDERSON DANCE CENTER
STUDIO 1

These June 9th showings are limited to two audience members per dancer, no tickets necessary. No seats available for the general public.

1PM

Ballet 6-7 Amanda Whitehead – Tuesdays

Ballet 7-9 Susan Williams - Thursdays

Modern 7-9 April Taylor – Wednesdays

3PM

Ballet 6-7 Amanda Whitehead - Thursdays

Modern 5-7 Julie Kane – Saturdays

Modern 6-8 Maurice Charriere – Tuesdays

5PM

Ballet 7-9 Amanda Whitehead – Mondays

Boys Modern 6-8 Maurice Charriere – Fridays

Modern 7-9 Julie Kane – Saturdays

Modern 8-10 Julie Kane – Saturdays

Antoine Hunter Performing back at Skyline High School

I'm so excited to dance back at my high school. My 1st real dance was shown there
I hope you come see where the birth of many great artist- I hope you all get a chance to visit!

Skyline Gold:   June 9, 6pm
50th Anniversary Performing Arts Fundraiser
Student discount tickets available from Mr. Anderson!

For 50 years, students have been singing, dancing, acting, playing musical instruments, and making technical magic at Skyline High! 

This June, some of our accomplished and passionate Titans are returning to Skyline, to perform in the Rawley T. Farnsworth Theater alongside their modern counterparts.  They're doing it to remind us of the value of the training our Skyline programs provide, and to raise money to keep those programs vibrant.

June 9th, 2012

Reception - 6 p.m.

Performance - 7:30 p.m.

Our Skyline alumni have taken the lessons they learned at Skyline and turned them into successful careers in business, education, arts, and sciences. They've earned advanced degrees and roles on Broadway, conducted symphonies, led organizations, and served their communities.  They've told important stories through written word, film, and performance in all mediums.  They've made the news and they've reported it.

Ten years ago, a thousand Skyline performing arts supporters came together, and the Rawley T. Farnsworth Theater in Skyline's Selmer Berg Auditorium was turned into a state-of-the-art performance facility. 

Ten years is a long time in the world of technology, but thanks to a smart and thorough renovation, the "Farnsworth" is still an excellent performance laboratory that lets Skyline provide great training.  But to keep it that way and prevent it from falling into disrepair, we need to again ask for your support. 

We're keeping tickets affordable - a $40 donation - though of course we hope many in our community can afford to give more.

With district support gone, Skyline Performing Arts needs to find a way to pay for repairs and enhancements for the sound system, fix the stage curtains, and buy supplies like lighting gels and lamps, lumber, paint, and so forth.  Program costs, including royalties for musicals and plays, music rental, and funding for guest artists, are also much harder to fund than they were a few years ago.

At the top of this page, you'll find an opportunity to make an additional donation.  Even if you aren't able to attend the performance, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution in support of Skyline Performing Arts.  Any amount is appreciated, and donations of $100 or more above the ticket price will be aknowledged in the program.  We hope you can help, and we really hope to see you at the Farnsworth on June 9th!

If you'd prefer to pay by check or cash, please click on the Website link below, to find out how.

Visit our Website for more information.

Thanks for your support of Skyline Performing Arts!!

Dance photo by Stephen Woo