Antoine Hunter Need your Help to make the Deaf Dance Festival Happen

Dear Community and friends!

I need your help I am almost there, almost there!

So please share this with anyone or everyone!

It's nearly impossible to write everyone a personal letter but if you help me you will be helping me make history.

Please forgive me for mass email to you as all of you are dear to me...

You’re invited to the inaugural Bay Area Deaf Dance Festival! 

The 2013 Bay Area Deaf Dance Festival (BADDF) will celebrate the creative talents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing performing and fine artists in the disciplines of dance, music, painting, and handcrafted artisan wares.  It will include workshops in Deaf Leadership Development within the arts and will showcase the exciting results of collaborations between hearing and deaf artists. 

BADDF objectives are to:

Showcase the contributions of the Deaf community to the arts;

Raise Deaf awareness in non-deaf populations;

Cultivate interest in the arts and encourage artistic expression in Bay Area residents.

Our inaugural event will take place August 9-11, 2013 at Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th Street (corner Mission) San Francisco.  Dance Mission is one of the best hot spots for any festival in SF and will feature a diverse variety of deaf performing artists.

We are still in need of $2,000 to present this exceptional event at its maximum potential.  We can’t do this alone, so we’re asking for your help. Please be a force in helping us produce BADDF 2013 by sending your donation in any amount.  Whatever you give from your heart will make a difference!

Urban Jazz Dance Company, and Bay Area Deaf Dance Festival, is a fiscally sponsored project of Epiphany Productions Sonic Dance Theater, a California 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, EIN # 20-3969226.  When sending your tax-deductible gift, please make your check payable to EPSDT and write “deaf dance arts” in the memo line.

Please mail your donation to:

EPSDT - 925 Mission Street, Suite 109 - San Francisco CA 94103-2905.  You will receive a letter of confirmation directly from our fiscal sponsor, which may be used for tax purposes as verification of your tax-deductible gift.

Thank you in advance for your generous support,

Antoine Hunter

Artistic Director,

Urban Jazz Dance Company

Antoine Hunter

Artistic Director

Urban Jazz Dance

Company

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Oakland, CA 94…

510-444-9999

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Deaf Culture is Present at the SF's Ethnic Dance Festival !!!!

For the 1st time history Deaf Culture will be present at Ethnic Dance Festival

Please be Sure to look our SF Chronicle New Paper and June/Aug InDANCE 

Please look out for Antoine Hunter Fan PAGE!!!
Please Share with other and come Support Deaf Culture!!!
I want to thanks Amazing Wanda Sabir! For she was the one who reminded me to audition!!
Antone Hunter will perform a SOLO!!!!! Come see the newest work!

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Read about the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival in this Sunday's San Francisco Chronicle Datebook Section Tickets for the 2013 San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival are selling fast! “A glorious achievement... I heartily envy the Bay Area residents who can see the three programs I must miss” -Alastair Macaulay, chief dance critic for The New York Times Don't miss out on the celebration. Get your tickets here before they're all gone. ..........................................Urban Jazz Dance Company / Photo by RJ Muna ...................................... Come see Urban Jazz Dance Company  in the 35th Anniversary San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival In this stunning solo, Antoine Hunter presents American Sign Dance, expressing felt syncopation through the athletic body. Hunter unites jazz, African, hip-hop, gospel, and signing as a poetic gestured language. The piece honors deafness as human experience. We will be performing June 29 & 30 at Yerba Buena Center's Lam Theater in San Francisco. Click here for tickets! This year's Festival features 35 extraordinary dance companies in a series of thrilling and inspiring performances honoring cultural legacies and highlighting the vibrancy of the Bay Area’s world dance community. For tickets and a full performance schedule, visit www.sfethnicdancefestival.org Urban Jazz Dance Company performs:  Saturday, June 29 at 2pm and 8pm Sunday, June 30 at 2pm Tickets are going fast, so don't wait! Tickets are $18 - $58; Subscriber discounts are available when purchasing tickets to three separate performances; Group discounts for 20 or more are available; Kids 12 and under receive half-price admission for all Saturday matinees. This e-mail was sent from World Arts West Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.

Bar Talk: I need energy to love my woman

Thought I share w really good conversation I had with a friend.

I thought every time I go to a Bar - I have really good chat with people - so deep - I had to share-

 

Him: "Antoine Hunter, I was trying to be like you- I remember (yearssss ago) you would DRIVE to L.A on a business trip or to see your woman all in one day... (shaking his head)...Now when you see your woman.. after 7 hours drives, did you even have the energy to have sex??... cuzz I COULDN'T!!! "Antoine Hunter 

 

Me: "(was laughing on the floor- 15 mins)... (Watering eyes)...

 

Him: It's ain't funny,... she's mad at me and i drove all the way there... I can't even grab her cuzz my arm strong and my back so tired...

 

Me: Why you didn't take a nap together.. HIM: It was lunch time..

 

Me: Why you didn't let her feed you...

 

HIM: She did.. 

 

ME:...

 

HIM: So how did you do it? Coffee or something.. ain't that bad for you anyway?

 

Me: "Man, do what work for you but for me to tell you what I did is my business and I know it ain't easy"

 

Him: come on man ..

 

Me" I can't tell you how to be superman"

 

Him: "Come on man."

 

Me: "what?"

 

Him:" (Hit me on my Chest) Come on MAN!" 

 

Me: "Ok, simple, Tell her you love her and mean it.. think about how you would make her happy like cleaning the house , cooking for her all that and knowing it would make her smile and KISS HER.. Then the energy set back in. I ain't lying it work..

 

Him: " ... you didnt drink Red Bull?"

 

Me: " ...do you love her?"

 

Him: "I like her but love her naw man.. I don't see a future with her"

 

Me: Then that why you didnt have the energy.. LOVE is like a lightning bolt, the energy so LARGE it's strike the Mind, Heart, body and Soul back alive !!"

 

HIM: Let me post that on my facebook status

 

ME: "I know huh me too!!!

("LOVE is like a lightning bolt, the energy so LARGE it's strike the Mind, Heart, body and Soul back alive !!"- Antoine Hunter  )

STOP RAPE- Stop Abuse!!!

Dear All,

Many people don't know but I am surivor and I am of course against RAPE AND ABUSES. 

Many people do not know that I am fully involved in movement to stop RAPE and ABUSE!

Often I think about our children, hoping their would never had to ever experince that.

I know for myself as Parent, I worry about my children future.

I thought I take the time to create BLOG here on educating What Rape is and how to Fight it.

I join force for many time with DeafHope- 

Wonderful Organzaine that support Deaf who been rape and alway training people to understand the rape culture- 

Someone ASK me what is RAPE Culture please watch the video below.

 

Sadly it is true it happen everyday all over the world. It can happen to anyone, any race, age, and so on. I found many people in my Deaf community didnt know how to protect themselve or speak up even myself - I was lost. It wasnt until years later I've learn my right and understood wow I am surivor.

I have a question for you

Are you a Sexist?

I know there is alot of information but we need to still continue to educate. Our gay community is being attack everyday just like Deaf people being attack everyday- Does it make you wonder what the number against Deaf Gay community. I am strong believe no one should be rape. Gay, str-8, Deaf or Disable. I asked the community to join the fight let no one suffer that pain alone. 

How do you repsond when you someone someone being abuse?

What does COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY look like?

Please watch this video - 

Warning hard image here.

You know when I was growing up - I saw a lot of sistas and friend get rape. 

I couldnt tell my parent or anyone because no one would believe us. 

Sadly it was true. When went to ask for support we was ask to shut or we get in trouble-

Victim Blaming

Trues story!! 

Please watch the video - 

Domestic Violence is none of our business?

Yeah, right! it is our business!! Someone get beyound hurt - Check in 

Get involve - stand and you will save a live-

You know dont think so - Well watch this video 

WARNing this IMAGE is rough - 

there Violence shown

That's right it can happen anywhere public and at home!!!

It can be someone you love so much!!!! 

I remember my ex Partner was alway werid out 

When I asked to kiss

Hug , or even make love. 

I was Abuse and I wanna make sure my love one doesnt feel that kind of pain EVER!!!

SADLY THAT PERSON WANTED ME TO TAKE CONTROL WILD BUT I FELT

 I was treated unsexy-

 I FELT MY WAY OF BEING GENTLE WAS UGLY

however I learned I was being very sexy- 

I strong believe 

Consent is Sexy!!

Watch and Learn. 

IF SHE/HE SAY NO IT MEAN NO-
IF YOU DONT UNDERSTAND WHAT NO IS
READ!!!

!!!!!!!GET IT- GET THE POINT!!!!!!
iF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE LOOK UP
DEAF HOPE-

Mission

Our mission at DeafHope is to end domestic and sexual violence against Deaf women and children through empowerment, education and services.

This mission will be achieved on three levels - by providing services to Deaf women and children who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence; by educating our community and service providers about domestic and sexual violence; and by providing statewide training and technical assistance to establish more Deaf-run services for Deaf survivors.

Company Overview

We believe:

1. Deaf women and children deserve to live in homes that are free from violence.
2. The Deaf community and our allies CAN do something to end violence against Deaf women and children.

Description

At DeafHope we rely on the empowerment model. We believe that Deaf women and children are not responsible for violence, and they have a right to live in a healthy environment. We believe that Deaf survivors have the ability and right to make their own choices toward living independently and safely. As advocates, we provide support and information, working with her strengths, and only the survivor can make the best choices for her and her family.

 i HOPE YOU LEARN A LOT FROM THIS VIDEO AND BLOG- DEAFHOPE DIDNT ASK ME TO DO THIS BUT I HAD TO BECAUSE I FELT IT IS MY JOB TO ALSO EDUCATE- NOT MANY VIDEO HAD CAPTION AND SIGN SO I USE DEAFHOPE. SUCH WONDERFUL TEAM IN BAY AREA. I HOPE YOU ALL SHARE AND I HOPE THIS CHANGE HOW OU SEE THINGS. 

PLEASE EDUCATE, 

STOP THE ABUSES, THE RAPE

THE PAIN!

PLEASE GET INVOLVE 

AND 

LET SUPPORT AND PROTECT OUR LOVE ONE 

AND 

THOSE WE DONT KNOW FOR NOONE HAD A RIGHT TO ABUSE OR RAPE ANYONE- 

LET PROTECT OUR CHILDREN. 

WE HAVE A SHOW COMING UP PLEASE COME SUPPROT!!

lOOK UP WWW.DEAFHOPE.ORG

IT MIGHT NOT LOOK LIKE IT BUT I AM ALWAY INVOLVE

IT MIGHT NOT LOOK LIKE I WAS THERE BUT I AM ALWAY THERE

IF YOU BEEN HURT AND NEED SUPPORT FEEL FREE TO REACH 

DEAF HOPE AND YOU CAN ALSO CALL ME 

AND I WOULD BE HAPPY TO LEAD TO TO 

DEAFHOPE

TO GIVE YOU ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

i ALWAY ENJOY WORKING WITH DEAFHOPE AND

EMPOWERING OUR PEOPLE

PEACE LOVE AND DANCING BLESS

ANTOINE HUNTER

History Made! Antoine hunter Join: 35th Anniversary Festival Schedule Announced

Hello-

As far as I know - 

1st time in history Deaf Artist's work is presents as Deaf Culture's work in SF Ethic Dance Festival !!! 

Antoine Hunter will be presenting Deaf Culture!!!!

This festival is very hard to get into so manh hundred of beautiful different culture people are coming from all over the world to audition to present their culture. Only few out of a hundred are picked. You're presenter Antoine Hunter - will be on the front line - His company Urban Jazz Dance Company - Present No matter where or what you are you still can reach your Dreams! 

Please my deaf community please - join me and support me and our people. Show we are here!!! 

Festival Weekend Four, June 29 & 30
Lam Research Theater, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

Saturday at 2 pm & 8 pm; Sunday at 2 pm
Tickets: $18, $28, $38, $48, $58
TICKETS ON SALE BEGINNING APRIL 18
Available online, or by phone 415.978.2787

Urban Jazz Dance Company (American Sign Language Dance)
In this stunning solo, Antoine Hunter presents American Sign Dance, expressing felt syncopation through the athletic body. Hunter unites jazz, African, hip-hop, gospel, and signing as a poetic gestured language. The piece honors Deafness as human experience.

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Tickets for the 35th Anniversary San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival on sale April 18! You can beat the rush and purchase your tickets early by becoming a Festivalsupporter. Don't miss out on your chance to get the best seats in the house! Click here for more information. Sponsor a FestivalArtist Take advantage of this opportunity to become a sponsor of one of this year'sFestival artists. You'll receive prominent recognition in our Program Book, and VIP tickets to theFestival. More information is available here. 2013 Isadora Duncan Dance Awards Festival Artistic Director CK Ladzekpo has been honored at this year's "Izzie" awards for his many years of work teaching and promoting African music and dance at UC Berkeley. Congratulations, CK! More information about CK and the other distinguished honorees can be found here. ....................Antoine Hunter/Urban Jazz Dance Company / Photo by RJ Muna  2013 Festival Schedule Released The World United Through Dance We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival this year with a series of thrilling and inspiring performances honoring cultural legacies and highlighting the vibrancy of the Bay Area’s world dance community. Named as the 2012 “Most Valuable Player” in dance by the San Francisco Chronicle, this year’s Festival features dances from Bali, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Haiti, Hawai‘i, India, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Liberia, Mexico, the Middle East, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Senegal, Spain, Tibet, and the continental US. Each weekend’s program is different, and includes innovative works by masterful dancers and numerous cross-cultural collaborations. The Festival opens in grand style at San Francisco City Hall on Friday, June 7 with a special Rotunda Dance Series performance and Artist Dialogue with Ballet Folklórico Netzahualcoyotl and Fogo Na Roupa Performing Company. Join us on Saturday, June 8, at the Legion of Honor museum for a special, innovative performance and Artist Dialogue featuring Charya Burt Cambodian Dance. Weekends two, three and four of the Festival are at the Lam Research Theater and the Forum at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and feature breathtaking performances by more than 30 Bay Area dance companies. Be sure to join us for these special events: Performance, Artist Dialogue, and Ojo de Dios (God's Eye) making workshop with Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro. Saturday, June 22, at 11:30am. Artist Dialogue with four Bay Area dance leaders - Blanche Brown, Colette Eloi, Latanya d. Tigner, and Deborah Vaughan - who will reflect on the history and current status of dance from the African Diaspora with Festival Artistic Director CK Ladzekpo. Saturday, June 29, at 6:30pm.  For the full Festival schedule and other information, please visit ourwebsite. connect with us This e-mail was sent from World Arts West Immediate removal with PatronMail® SecureUnsubscribe. To forward this e-mail to a friend or colleague, use this link. To change your e-mail address or update preferences, use this link.