Marshalls, T.J.Maxx, HomeGoods -- "Up on the Housetop"

Happy Holidays Dance Breakers. Here we are just a few days from Christmas. People are traveling home to be with their loved ones and hopefully you have finished all of your shopping. Have you spread some holiday cheer to someone? Well here is some cheer from the 4 PM Dance Break. A fun holiday commercial from the folks at T.J MAXX, Marshalls and HomeGoods.

Holiday Hosts Commercial

It's Holiday time here at the 4 PM Dance Break and the holidays can be full of singing and dancing and good cheer. This week I thought I would share with you some fun holiday commercials that may put you in the holiday spirit and encourage you to get out and give the gift of dance. This one is from Smithfield Ham.

Nas Feat. Lauryn Hill - If I Ruled The World (Imagine That)

Greeting Dance Breakers! Here is today's dance break get out there and rule your world and dance!

Saturday Night Live - D*** in a Box - Video - http://www.nbc.com

Hey dance breakers. This one has been stuck in my head all day. Perhaps it' because it's sung during 7 Stages production of Krampus Xmas Spectacular or maybe cause it's the holiday season either way I hope you enjoy this special gift from Justin Timberlake and Andy Samdberg. Enjoy!

Saturday Night Live - D*** in a Box - Video - http://www.nbc.com

Beyonce Dance For You Music Video / Rehearsal Choreography

Greeting Dance Breakers. A friend of the 4 PM Dance Break, Cakes, you may remember our interview with her several months ago, The Story of Cakes a Hip-Hop Diva sent us a new video of her newest work.




This got me to thinking, how do choreographers take their amazing skills and move to the next level. That's when I came across DanceBreak. The mission of the DanceBreak Foundation is to identify and nurture talented early and mid-career musical theater choreographers, and offer them an exceptional platform to showcase their work for an audience of industry leaders who can be most beneficial in advancing their careers. DanceBreak provides all the financial, administrative and technical support necessary to develop new choreographic talent for this uniquely American art form.

Each year, DanceBreak produces a series of presentations in New York City to showcase the work of emerging choreographers for an audience of producers, directors, artistic directors, writers, institutional managers and agents.

A group of six aspiring choreographers is selected from a nation-wide applicant pool,the applicants are reviewed and, after a preliminary screening of semi-finalists' reels, the finalists reels are seen and winners chosen by a esteemed Selection Committee with no bias towards race, ethnicity or gender.

In 2007 and 2008, more than 28 of the theatre’s foremost choreographers, directors and producers were part of the selection process, including choreographers Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, La Cage Aux Folles and Legally Blond), Kathleen Marshall ( On the Town, Pajama Game, Grease), Rob Ashford ( Thoroughly Modern Millie and Curtains, Cry Baby, Promises, Promises),directors Jack O’Brien (Hairspray, Henry IV, The Coast of Utopia), John Rando ( Urinetown), Michael Mayer ( Spring Awakening) and Jason Moore ( Avenue Q, Shrek), choreographer Larry Fuller (Evita),composer Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, Wicked), producers Kevin McCollum (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights), Jack Viertel ( Jersey Boys, Spring Awakening, Encores! Series) and Robyn Goodman ( Avenue Q., Tick, Tick, Boom)and the legendary dancer/choreographer Marge Champion. To name a few.


Visit DanceBreak.org for more info about the DanceBreak Foundation.

Visit projectslide.com for more info about Cakes and her dance company.

Final Montage - Winner of America's Favourite Acapella Group (Series 3) ...

Hello Dance Breakers! Happy Friday to you. So over the past few weeks I have been posting some music from a group called Pentatonix. They have a great unique A Capella club sound and they just won season 3 of NBC's The Sing-Off. Here is a video of all of their performance on the show. This one is about 30 minutes but it great music and from the views they have been getting I'm sure you will enjoy this video montage. Enjoy the dance!

Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster

Greetings Dance Breakers. Today seemed like a good day for some Daft Punk. Need I say more? Why talk when you can dance!

Soul For Real - Candy Rain

Greeting Dance Breaks. I hope you have all come out of your turkey commas and are ready to get up and dance your way into the holiday season. Today's dance break was inspired by my Janet Jackson station on Pandora. Here is Candy Rain by Soul For Real. Enjoy!

Pentatonix The Sing-off "Since U Been Gone" " Forget You"

This month Pentatonix has been the most viewed. Their style is amazing and they have been killing it and bringing dance beat A Capella to a new level. Here is a mash-up of "Since you've been gone" and "Forget you". Enjoy!

Grandmaster Flash - The Message

Greetings Dance Breakers! I thought we would kick off this Friday with some old school rap from Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five. Get out your British Knight's and Gold Chains and dance.

Pentatonix The Sing-off " OMG "

So my obsession with this group continues. NBC's The Sing-Off has introduced me to Pentatonix, a group that seems to have started a new wave of a Capella techno that is just crazy. Get out there and dance.

Boyz II Men - Thank You

Today's Dance Break a big Thank you to all the men and woman who serve our country! Happy Veterans Day!

Heavy D. & The Boyz - We Got Our Own Thang

In honor of the passing of Heavy D, who was only 44. Dance for him. Dance for life. Just dance.

Pentatonix. The sing-off " Britney Spears" Medley

These guys get me every week on NBC's The Sing-Off. Never been so excited about a Capella! The Pentatonix doing a Britney medley. Killing it!

Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me

Your official Halloween Dance Break!

MIKA - We Are Golden

Been dancing to this album all weekend. Happy Halloween Dance Breakers get out there and scare the dance out of folks.

Elliott Yamin singing "Alright"

Today's Dance break come from Elliot Yamin, American Idol contestant. Sorry for the Video quality but could not find a good live version of the video but the song is definitely a great dance break, thanks to KP for turning me on to this. Now get out there and dance.

Girl Walk//All Day

Dance Breakers. If you are a fan of the 4 PM Dance Break and you have enjoyed our Girl Talk post then you will love this. If you feel compelled support this kickstarter project if not well keep dancing!

GLEE - Performance of "Run the World" from TUE 10/4

We all know I'm a sucker for Glee. So today's dance break is one of those great Glee dance numbers from Britney S. Pears. Run the World and dance.

PENTATONIX The sing-off " Video Killed The Radio Star"

Bonus Break for you. Got to tell you I am loving this group. Penatonix - Video Killed the Radio star.

The Bangles - Walk Like An Egyptian ( official music video )

I'm not sure why I am feeling so nostalgic. Perhaps it was that episode of the NBC series UP ALL Night that has me thinking of The Bangles. Walk or dance like an Egyptian.

Aaliyah - Are You That Somebody Official Video

On a dreary day like today, nothing like a little dance to put some sunshine in your life.

Deniece Williams - Lets Hear It for the Boy

This dance break is in celebration of the new Footloose opening in theaters this weekend. Let's Hear it for the Boy and dance!

Public Enemy - Fight The Power

So here is your dance break for the day! Fight the power and dance!

Arab Spring, American Autumn (I WILL NOT MOVE: A Short Film)

So the 4 PM Dance Break usually does not step into the political ring but freedom belongs to everyone. We have the right to express ourselves in productive and loving ways. Please speak out when you see injustice and dance for freedom.

George Clinton - Atomic Dog

Here is another dance break for the day. Sending this one out with some birthday love.

Sing Off 3 - Pentatonix - Your Love Is My Drug

It's been a few day since I've posted something. So NBC has started it's third season of their A Capella singing show The Sing Off. Pentatonix are doing some sick vocal arrangements if you ask me. I could bust a move to an A Capella group. Can you? Get out there and Dance!

Sister Sledge - We are Family (1979) (1)

In honor of Atlanta Pride and National Coming Out Day I thought this song would be very fitting for the occasion. I hope to see lots of folks out at the park have a gay old time. Dance all weekend long this is a time to gather with friends and love ones. Give them your support. love them for who they are. We are all family so let's dance!! Happy Pride!

Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment

So I was sure I had posted this one before, but perhaps not. Hope you enjoy this one from Adam Lambert. Think of yourself as a Burlesque dancer when you listen to this one. Keep dance!

Ready For The World - Oh Sheila

It's Dance Break time. Going for something a bit retro today. Enjoy!

Christina Aguilera - Show Me How You Burlesque HD live on Dancing with t...

If you love Christina Aguilera, if you enjoy fun dance numbers then this dance break should be for you. It's fun sassy and on Dancing with the Stars. Break it down for Show me how you Burlesque.

LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock

OK Dance Breakers here today 4 PM Dance Break. This video has 218,385,892 views on you tube. It's an infectious dance anthem. Enjoy!

Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson - The Best Thing In Life Are Free

Hey Dance Breakers. Today's dance break comes from the Mo'Money Soundtrack (A movie staring Damion Waynes and Staci Dash). Check it out it's a crazy film. This song was a duet with Janet Jackson and Luther Vandross and featuring BBD. So here is is The Best things in Life are Free.

MC Brains - Oochie Coochie 1991 (HQ)

Greetings Dance Breakers. It's time for another old school jam. This one is from MC Brains. This one hit wonder came during the time of Boys 2 Men and Bel Biv Devo. Come ya'll do the Oochie Coochie.

jj fad - supersonic (Video Quality A++)

It seems like the 4 PM Dance Break is going old school this week. A little JJ Fad and supersonic.

E.U. (Experience Unlimited) - Da Butt (Video)

Oh Dance Breakers do I have one for you. I can't believe it's taken me this long to post this. This goes back to my days in DC and the move School Daze. I love a good go-go beat.

The 4 PM Dance Break Turns One Tomorrow

It’s been a fun year finding music, hearing your suggests and getting your feed back. Its wonderful running into folks who say “I love your 4 PM Dance Break.” or “I’ve missed your dance break why haven’t posted?” It started as something fun and silly and remains that way just with a wider reach now. Being able to share dance and music with my friends and strangers from around the world is a crazy surreal experience. I hope everyone is having as much fun listening and dancing along as I do putting this blog together. For the one year anniversary of the dance break I would like to know what your favorite dance break has been so far. Please go to the 4 PM Dance Break blog find your favorite song and post on your Facebook page. It’s very simple to do there is a FB button under each post just click and it post right to your wall. Please tag me in your post so I can get a feel for what makes you shake your bon bon.

Thanks – Here’s to another year of Dance!

Sean Kingston - Fire Burning

Greetings Dance Breakers. We are just nine days away from the 1 year anniversary of the 4 PM Dance Break. We are going to be kicking off a 4 PM Dance Break count down starting tomorrow of your most viewed dance breaks. For now here is a brand new dance break for you, Sean Kingston - Fire Burning.

Maroon 5 - Moves Like Jagger ft. Christina Aguilera

It's hump day Dance Breakers! We are posting the dance break a little early today but this one is going to have me moving all day long for sure. It comes from two of my favorites, Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera. I first heard this song on NBC summer reality show The Voice. If this doesn't move you not sure what will. Happy Dancing!

They Might be giants - Birdhouse in Your Soul (ORIGINAL VIDEO)

These two songs have been stuck in my head all weekend so I thought I would share with all of you. Both of these songs are from They Might Be Giants. Birdhouse in Your Soul




& You and Your Racist Friend

C&C MUSIC FACTORY - EVERYBODY DANCE NOW

It's Friday So Evey body Dance Now!

MC Hammer - Pray

It's Friday Dance Breakers! Hope you were able to shake your groove thang through the week. Today, we thought one dance break was not enough so today you get two. These dance break take it back a bit. But I dare you not to dance. This first one comes from M.C Hammer. For some of us it's been a rough week but if you Pray and dance it out you can make it though the rough times.

Canned Heat - Center Stage

Today's Dance Break goes out to a friend of mine who will be starting a new journey with The Atlanta Ballet. Mary French this one is for you!

David Guetta feat. Jennifer Hudson - Night Of Your life

Hey Dance Breakers! Today's dance break is a special request from one of our readers on his birthday! So Marc Delong this one's for you. Happy Birthday! May this year be filled with music and dance.

Another Bad Creation - Iesha

Greetings Dance Breakers! As The original Dance Break Song - Janet Jackson's All 4 U plays ion my co-workers laptop. I thought I would share with you a song that was stuck in my head this morning. Another Bad Creation - Iesha.

Salt-N-Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex

It's Friday Dance Breaks and there is important topic we should talk about before you dance yourselves into the weekend.

Lady Gaga - Yoü And I (Official Video)

Dance Breakers it's the new video from Lady Gaga. Artsy or weird you tell us.

Chaka Khan - I Feel For You [official video]

Greetings Dance Breakers. Today's dance break is going back to the 80's. Chaka Khan ' I Feel For You takes us back to a time when big hair, and big clothes and big earrings where the thing to wear. I hope you enjoy. Keep Dancing and share the love.

Take 6 - All Blues

Today's Dance Break is going in a different direction the normal. We are hitting the vocal jazz scene. This is an amazing version of All Blues by Miles Davis. BTW, if you are in Atlanta during September, 7 Stages is producing a play by the same name. visits
www.7stages.org for info about the show. It sounds crazy good. Enjoy.

Jay-Z & Kanye West Ft. Otis Redding - Otis (July 2011) (HQ)

Hey Dance Breakers. Today the new Kanye Wes and Jay-Z album hit stores. Recently Kanye has compared himself to Hitler and Micheal Jordon. A strange combination, a strange man but a great artist. Here is Otis. Dance on kids, dance on.

Jes Hudak - See Through [PLATINUM HIT]

The third of the Platinum Hit pop songs that we wanted to share with the Dance Break Community. This one is Jes Hudak - See Through.

Platinum Hit- World's Last Spin (Scotty Granger)

Today's Dance Break is another song from the Bravo series Platinum Hit. Let us know what you think of these future songwriters.

Sonyae Elise - EXIT [PLATINUM HIT]

OK so we have been keeping our ears open to the song writers on the Bravo Reality show Platinum Hit. Like it or Leave it let us know what you think of this pop hit winner from Sonyae Elise called Exit.

Jay Z Hard knock life

This song has been stuck in my head for days. Enjoy dance breakers.

Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own

Today's Dance break is dedicated to the late Amy Winehouse. I could have gone with the obvious choice but wanted to go for something a bit different. Her life and songs were tragic. Her lyrics were prophetic. Her voice will be missed. Dance on Amy, dance on.

Mary Mary- "Never Wave My Flag" 2011 Dove Awards

Monday already? Well nothing like a dance break to get you going. This one comes from the Gospel duo Mary Mary. In looking for this song I also found some mixes of the song so we also have a who did it better selection for you as well. Happy Dancing!




OR




Who did it better?

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB | SOMETHING GOOD CAN WORK

Happy Friday Dance Breaks. Today's dance break is a great summertime song and has a pretty cool video. Enjoy your weekend and keep dancing!

The Bird and the Bee - Don't Stop the Music

We love great covers of songs. This cover of Rihanna's Pleas Don't Stop the music by The Bird and the Bee is one of our favorites. Don't stop the music and don't stop dancing.

Vortex Park Tonight at Five Spot

Happy Friday Dance Breakers.  Our favorite Atlanta Band Vortex Park will be playing in Little Five Points tonight at the Five Spot.  Come on a shake your money maker to the sounds of VP!

 

 

TONIGHT!
 

VORTEX PARK LIVE @ FIVE SPOT in Little Five Points, Atlanta

We will start at 10P and we are the only band!

$10 cover

click here for details

The Beatles - Come Together

Hey Dance Breakers here a little Beatles for your Thursday afternoon dance break! Keep it moving.

Katy Perry - Peacock (Live on Letterman)

Happy Friday Dance breakers. Today's dance break comes from Katy Perry. This is such a fun song and I dare you not to dance to it. Come on let me see your peacock!!




Also check out this video. These guys are always so funny.

Patti LaBelle - New Attitude

It's Friday! Have a great and joyous 4th of July!

Madonna - Human Nature Official Music Video HD

Here is a bonus dance break for you on this Thursday. Don't hang your shit on me!

Cathedrals - Jump, Little Children live at the Music Farm

It's cloudy day here in Atlanta. So we thought we would go for a mellow dance grove today. We heard this song last night on So You Think You Can Dance and it reminded us of how much the dance break loves a good contemporary number. Hope you favorite is not in the bottom three tonight.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime

Happy Summer Solstice Dance Breakers! It's officially the first day of summer. So let's get the summer dance break started off right.

Panic! At The Disco: I Write Sins Not Tragedies [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Today's Dance Break is a one hit wonder from a band with a strange name but a cool song title. Enjoy!

Christopher Scott - So You Think You Can Dance - Meet the Top 20

The Top 20 Guys kill it like Mad Men

Sonya Tayeh - So You Think You Can Dance - Meet the Top 20

The top 20 girls go Geisha!

Caitlyn Lawson, Ashley Rich, Mitchell Kelly, Alexander Fost, Ryan Ramire...

This week is a new episode of So You Think You Can Dance. Here is a recap of one of our favorite pieces from last week.

Atlanta Represents in So You Think You've Got Dance

Hey Dance Breakers! We hope you are watching one of our favorite reality shows this summer. So You Think You Can Dance. It's a great show for dancers and dancers at heart. This year Atlanta has two dancers in the top 20. So tune in on Wednesday's and Thursday's to support these Atlanta dancers and pick up the phone and vote. Looks like we will have a new feature this summer for the 4 PM Dance Break.

Michael Jackson - Dirty Diana

This dance Break goes out to a friend of the dance break who is celebrating a birthday today. She's not dirty but she sure is fierce! Happy Birthday Amber!! Still as beautiful today as the day I first meet you. Maybe even more so, if that's possible.

32 Flavors - Who Did it Better?

This Friday the 4 PM Dance Break is asking you who did it better? Today's song is 32 Flavors. We would love to hear from you. Who did it better?

Ani DiFranco


Or
Alana Davis

Christina Aguilera - Fighter

It's been a long and challenging week for the 4 PM Dance Break. After this week this song seemed fitting. Keep fighting, keep dancing!

Vortex Park Private Concert

Happy Saturday Dance Breakers. The 4 PM Dance Break was asked by Vortex Park to interview them for a promotional documentary they are producing. It was so much fun to spend time and get to know better one of our favorite bands.

We spent time at Black Box ATL shooting the intro to the film and then spent some time at The 5 Spot in Little Five Points in Atlanta shooting the interview. Friday took us back to Black Box where the guys held an intimate concert for about 25 of their die hard fans and the 4 PM Dance Break was right there in the mix.

Vortex Park played an amazing set for about an hour and a half. We even go to hear some never before heard songs We also had an opportunity to interview some of the VP fans to find out why they love VP. The most common answer, the unique sound of the group, this crazy gypsy rock sound that really can't be defined as gypsy rock.

This band is well on their way. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with the guys on this project. As soon as the film is done we will share it with all of you here on The 4 PM Dance Break.

In the mean time you can check out their videos
Bee Sting
and
Through A Hole

If you want to hear more of Vortex Park. Visit the Vortex Park website and hear Follow the Elephant in it's entirety for free.






Till next time keep jammin' and keep dancing

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P!nk - Stupid Girls

Today just felt like a P!nk day! Work it out and dance.

Rolling In The Deep

Today's 4 PM Dance Break asks the question, who did it better? We have three versions of Rolling in the deep and we want to know who you think did it better?




OR





OR




Post you comments here or on Facebook. We would love to hear from you.

Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls)

Here's a bonus Break for you today. It's the new dance break from Beyonce. Who runs the world? Dance breakers that's who!

Nicki Minaj - Right Thru Me (Clean Version)

Hey Dance Breaker. Today we have been jammin' out to Ms. Minaj all day. Nicki sure do get around not only are her cuts fantastic, but she makes her mark on so many other artiest cuts. We hope Minaj is around for a while. Her quirky style is reminiscent of some Missy Elliot. where did she go BTW. Hmm, could there be a Missy, Timberland, Minaj trio in our future? Now that's what I call a Minaj a trois. Please say yes, Please say yes!

Saturday Night Live - Digital Short: 3-Way (The Golden Rule) - Video - NBC.com

It's Dance break time again. Since the Emmy Award winning Dick in a Box hit T.V screens, it's seem the dynamic duo of Sandburg and Timberlake can't be stopped. Their latest effort features Lady Gaga, in 1, 2, 3 Way. Do what ever kind of dance you like to this one. Who are we to judge.

Saturday Night Live - Digital Short: 3-Way (The Golden Rule) - Video - NBC.com

Rebecca Black - Friday (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

You either love it, or hate it, but we all know the words and that makes it a pop culture sensation. Rebecca Black Friday has hit the waves and even made an appearance on Glee's prom episode. So yes it's Friday! Get out there and dance!

Ricky Martin - Mas [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Ricky Martin how far you have come and look now you have both men and woman screaming your name. Life is good. So Dance!

TLC - What About Your Friends

What about your friends? I know I have some pretty fantastic friends who I love. So to them I say thank you and let's dance bitches!

Ear to the Streets

It's your 4 PM Dance Break! Keep it in the streets.

Katy Perry - E.T. ft. Kanye West

Happy Friday Dance Breakers. It's been a long crazy week. But here is your 4 PM Dance Break. Keep it groovin' through the weekend.

Melissa Carter's Last Day

Morning Dance Breakers! For those of you who may not know. I am a huge fan of a local radio show in Atlanta called The Bert Show and one of their DJ Melissa Carter who wrote and performed one of my favorite dance breaks UnPlugged. Since this is her last day on The Bert show I though I would share her hit single unplugged.

Black Eyed Peas - Joints & Jam (Extended Version)

Here is a song from the Black Eyed Peas when they, in my opinion made way better music.

Vortex Park at Dogwood Festival

Hey Dance Breakers, It's been a while. I hope you all have been moving and grooving to the radio in your head. We just got a note from our good friends Vortex Park.

Hello all-

We just want to let you know that we are playing the Atlanta Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park this year!

We'll be on the main stage at 3 PM on Sunday, April 17, so bring your picnic basket and frisbee and come out for a great day for friends and live music!

If you haven't gotten a copy of our new album, Follow the Elephant, we'll be signing copies after the show. Or you can head over to iTunes, Amazon and most other music digital distribution stores, but you can download it in our store for only $5.

As always, we sincerely appreciate you supporting Vortex Park and original music and art!

Best-
VP

www.vortexpark.com


If your in Atlanta head out and see these guys they put on a great live show.

Slayer Goes To Church

Here is your 4 PM Dance Break. April Fools!

Janet Jackson - Rhythm Nation

The 4 PM Dance Break is going back to our roots with one of Janet Jackson's number One in celebration of her arrival in Atlanta.

Warren G - Regulate ft. Nate Dogg

This Dance Break goes out to Nate Dogg who passed away at the age of 41. Your voice will be missed. A true original. Big ups Nate Dogg!

Glee Cast - Loser Like Me (Glee Cast Version)

It's been a while since I posted Dance Breakers but we are back with a Glee song of the week. From last night episode of Glee an original song from The New Directions Loser Like Me.

Enjoy!

Here Comes The Hotstepper - Ini Kamoze

Today's Dance Break is going back to the day.

Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor ft. Pitbull

It's Friday Dance Breaks. The 4 PM Dance Crew is feeling good today. So fans of American Idol may have seen this video premiered last night during their 2 hour result show. So here it is folks the latest dance break from Jennifer Lopez featuring "Mr. Worldwide" Pitbull, On The Floor.

Lady Gaga - Born This Way

The video has been out for a few days. The message of the song is wonderful. So in the spirit of dance, open you r heart, mind and soul and let love in. Cause we were all born this way. Loves from The 4 PM Dance Break.

Christina Aguilera - Keeps Gettin' Better

This one is for you Christina. They can't hold you down. You will just keep getting Better.

Vortex Park Release Party

Saturday night in East Atlanta the roads are pretty empty in this part of town.  Mostly loft apartments and condos, some industrialized areas and a few small bars.  As I pull down Krog st more of the same.  a Lone street lamp on and a midsized warehouse space on the corner.  Pretty unassuming.  As I pulled closer I notice lights flashing from outside the building.  Even closer I see people hanging out in front of the ware house and ever nearer still, the thump of the drums inside like and elephant stomping through the jungle, I had arrived.  I followed the sounds of the elephant inside the building as we greeted at the door and given my pass to go inside.

There it is, the elephant.

The Vortex Park CD Release party was great.  An amazing crowd of loyal followers mixed with newbies who were jammin' out to the gypsy, cosmic vibe of Vortex Park.  After being there for a few minuets, a cute little blond came up to me, she had this impish smile.  "Excuse me, you look like you know how to dance." (Please note she made this statement because I was at the time dancing and it had nothing to do with the fact that I am black, OK maybe a little. ) she continued "would you like to dance?"  What kind of Dance Breaker would I be if I did not take the opportunity to dance. And so we did.

Vortex Park closed out their first set with a new song off the album called Yellow Flowers.  I'm loving the new stuff from the guys.  This is an album you want to put in your car CD player and head on a road trip with two of your crazy friends.

During the intermission, I had a chance to talk with some of the folks who were there to talk with the band.  There was so much going on with the drinking of the Terrapin and the cigarettes.  I meet some interesting folks, including a singer who just moved here from Seattle. 

The second set started strong giving us a much more jammin' version of Bee Sting and some Gypsy Metropolis.  It was a great night.  The guys were great as always.  Can't wait to hear what's next.  Insider sources tell us there are already three new songs in the works.  Keep it coming VP.

Aaliyah - Rock the Boat (Official Music Video)

Today's 4 PM Dance Break is going old-school. Happy Friday go rock the boat this weekend. We will be back on Monday with all the behind-the-scenes dish from the Vortex Park CD Releases Party.

The Story of Cakes, a Dance Diva part 2

Yesterday we introduce dance breakers to Samantha “Cakes Huggins. Backup dancer for R& B group Bell Biv Devoe and Founder and owner of Decatur dance studio Project S.L.I.D.E.

The work that Sam does with Project S.L.I.D.E is truly amazing.  She is working with young girls & boys and getting them active, motivated and confident.

Sam is able to bring in guest artist to her studio to do work shop performances.  Not many Atlanta Studios can say they have backup dancer for Beyonce in studio working with their kids.  Project S.L.I.D.E can and they do it with no bravado.  Sam is working hard to give teens a chance to shine.

So what does the future hold for this Renaissance woman? “I would love to dance with Chris Brown, Ciara, Ne-yo and Prince although I might have to have more of an edge to dance with him like dying my hair platinum blonde or something…lol.  You see my style of dance is more old-school urban hip-hop.”  We think Cakes has plenty of edge and plenty of talent to dance with the best of them.  Even as we sat in this interview she would bust out a move or two in the chair.  This girl is on fire!

Now for the fun stuff we wanted to know who Cakes is dancing to when not on stage or in class. “Of course anything Michael Jackson related will get me going. I love Chris Browns Deuces. I wore my boy friend out playing Aaliyah’s Rock the boat. My mood changes, so it just depends on how I'm feeling. But I can dance to and love almost anything produced by Timbaland. At the end of the day I just love good music 

Finally, we had to know what your favorite BBD song is.  “Poison, when we get up on stage and they first notes start playing.  You can feel the history and timelessness of the song.  The crowd’s excitement and passion for the songs makes me feel like I’m dancing to Thriller.  This is the song they came to see, so you better not mess up… lol.”

Thanks to Sam for spending time with the 4 PM Dance break.  She truly is a delight and fantastic energy about her.  Project S.L.I.D.E has a recital coming up on May 1 on the 2^nd stage at the 14^th Street playhouse.

The Story of Cakes, a Hip-Hop Dance Diva

Everyone has a story, and dancer and diva Samantha "Cakes" Huggins is no different. O.K. maybe a little different.

Sam Huggins has worked in Atlanta's arts and music scene for several years. What you may not know about Sam or "Cakes" as her friends call her is she is one of Atlanta's best kept secret.

Monday through Friday Sam Huggins spends her day working with several arts organizations and come Friday night Sam is, in her words, "Taking off my coat, throwing on my earrings and getting all diva'd out."

Why the superman change? Sam Huggins is a backup dancer for 90's R& B group Bel Biv Devoe. "Most people I work with have no idea what I do. I have sort kept it on the DL."

It all started three years ago when she booked a summer tour with BBD on their Ladies Night tour. The tour included Dru Hill and Keith Sweat. That 3 month tour turned into a three year gig all the while Sam kept her humble life here in Atlanta "I'm blessed to work with such a legendary group. Their music is timeless."




One day your talking with parents about the progress of their children and the next night you popin' and lockin' in Vegas and chillin' with artists like Montell Jordan, Salt & Pepa and Doug E. Fresh

Working with such legendary talent has given Cakes some perspective on the music industry and the fame game. We asked Sam what she thought of all the YouTube sensations that merged recently. "I'm old school. I went to school for dance and I hustled to get to where I am. I'm cool with it as long as their are talented. Like Justin Bieber. I took the kids from my studio to see his movie premiere and I was like this kid is really talented he can play the drums and everything.



Did we forget to mention that on top of working a full time job and doing world-wind U.S. tour on the weekends Samantha "Cakes" Huggins is also founder and owner of  Project S.L.I.D.E. ,

S.L.I.D.E stands for Saving Lives in Dance Education. "Dancing kept me out of trouble growing up. Boys would call me and I would tell them. Sorry I can't (go out with you tonight) I'm dancing tonight. You know how it is, a dancer can't be pregnant so if you ruin this it's going to be a problem. So I was extra cautions and determined to stay out of trouble and focused on dance. 

The mission of project S.L.I.D.E. is clear, offer professional dance training for today's youth in a safe and nurturing environment. It's for ages 8-17 and is a hip hop based program but will offer a variety of dance styles. Dance will be used as a form of therapy and to inspire today's youth to be better citizens.

With teen crimes and pregnancies being at an all time high let's bring back the days when you were so involved that you didn't have time to be influenced by the negative issues that our teens our faced with today! Our instructors are passionate about dance and teaching, that is why our staff is strategically chosen because the growth, development, and safety of our students is PRIORITY!

Tomorrow's dance break will look more at Project S.L.I.D.E, Sam's thoughts on the future and her favorite dance break.

Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me

We have been grooving to the song for weeks. The video is not my favorite that Britney has done nor is the song to be honest, but both are fun in a cliche sort of way. Till the next big break keep dancing.

Glee Britney/Brittany Me Against The Music Britney/Madonna Singing

Today's Dance Break is from Glee. I have not posted Glee music up for a while, but a conversation on Facebook got me thinking of a good song for my friends over at Theatre in the Square in Marietta, GA.

Theatre in the Square this dance break is for you!

Janet Jackson Damita Jo

This song just popped into my head today. Maybe it's because she has her interview with Piers Morgan on CNN tonight.

Portishead - Glory Box

Another slow, sexy grind for your valentine.

Robin Thicke - Lost Without U

A true romantic, Robin Thicke really got it going on. He had to have learned a thing or two from his dad Alan.

Slow Jamz - Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Twista

It'would be a day of love with out a good old slow jam or in this case Slow Jamz.

Chris Isaak - Wicked Game (HD:1080p)

Looking for a dance break that will get you wet and sand in all the wrong places. Chris Isask's Wicked Game is just the jam for you Valentines Day.

Damien Rice - Volcano - Official Video

This song is so hot. In honor of the day of love I will be posting some songs that either get you in the mood or just have a sexy sultry feel. Happy VD!

Lady Gaga - Born This Way (Audio)

It's the new Lady Gaga Dance Breakers. It sounds just like Madonna Express Yourself. Still a good song.

Joss Stone "L-O-V-E"

This 4 PM Dance Break is to get you in the mood for Valentine's Day!

P!nk - Raise Your Glass

Damn right she is so hot! Love me some Pink!

Pink (P!nk) - Fuckin' Perfect (Music Video) HQ [2011 *NEW*]

Lovin' me some Pink.

Back to 1 Review of Bring it On: The Musical

Hey Dance Breakers,

Check out the review for Bring it on the Musical on our sister Bog Back to 1

Jessie J - Price Tag

Today we will posting some new videos out this week. The one from Jessie J.

Yasmeen - Blue Jeans

This old school but damn if I don't love this song.

The Launch of Back to 1

Hey dance breakers. We are excited to bring you our brand new blog, Back to 1. Let us know what you think.

Enjoy!
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Paris (Oo La La) - Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

This is new music for me. So I thought I'd share. Pretty funky song and who doesn't like a woman who can rock out.

Rhianna - S& M

So we gave you the song yesterday. Today we give you the video for Rihanna's S&M

S&M Rihanna

Rihanna is such a machine she always has new music coming out and they are always hits. what will she do next? From here lyrics we always get a feeling for who she is "sticks and stones may break my bones but whips and chains excite me.

T.I feat Christina Aguilera - Castle Walls (FULL NEW SONG 2011) + Downlo...

Hey Dance Breaks so excited about this one. We all know how much we love Christina here at the 4 PM Dance Break. Well here she is with T.I. a song bound to be a huge hit. Remember you heard it here on the 4 PM Dance Break.

Back to 1

Hey Dance Breakers, tomorrow will launch a brand new blog.

In a world where people want to know about movies, comes a blog that will give you an on set look of movies being filmed in and around Atlanta. From the creators of the 4 O'clock Dance Break, comes Back to 1.

Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow [Official Music Video]

Greeting Dance Breakers. We are back to our normal format of bring you song that make you want to dance..if nothing else a real dope head bob. Here's Black and Yella by Wiz Khalifa

Vortex Park CD Release Party

Dance Breakers it's finally here. According to your views you really love what Vortex Park is doing. Well The 4 PM Dance Break will be at the CD Release Party of "Follow The Elephant" at KROG JAM on Saturday, February 26, 2011.

Congratulations to Vortex Park Producer, Nick Chahwala, for his GRAMMY NOMINATION!

Follow The Elephant now cause these guys are going places.

Check out other Vortex Park songs

Bee Sting

Through A Hole

Bring it on

In celebration for Bring It On: The Musical!

When I say Bring it, You say On!

Greetings Dance Breakers. Today I thought I would cross the line of my normal format to tell you about an amazing production I was fortunate enough to see yesterday. Bring It On: The Musical. Yes I said Bring it On:The Musical. Before you start scoffing about competitive cheerleading coming to the stage. Take a look at the creative team who put together this amazing show.




Tony Award winning Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA has certainly brought it with amazing team. Now the Alliance is no stranger to working with big name Broadway talent. The Alliance has launched the World Premieres of AIDA, The Color Purple, Come Fly with Me and many others.

Now to the fun part. You have an amazing creative team, a top notch theatre, so now all that's missing is a cast who can sing, act, dance, and cheer. This show required more then just your normal triple theaters. The team had to find quadruple threats or at least turn dancers in to cheerleaders and vise verse. Take a look.



The show is still in the preview stages so some small changes are still being made. Let me tell you if you are in or around the Atlanta area this is a show to see. If you are a fan of the movie I think you will love this production. It is not based on any of the movies and is it's own story but has some glimpses of familiarity. The choreography and stunt work is great. The mix of hip-hop, pop and rap will have dance breakers on their feet. While we can't show any scenes from the show. We do have a behind-the-scenes video from rehearsals of Bring It On:The Musical.



Honestly, I can not say enough about this production. If you have never been to the Alliance Theatre, if you have never seen a World Premiere Musical, if you've never seen Bring It On, what are you waiting for?

For realsies, put your bitter bitch barbie down and go see Bring it On The Musical at the Alliacne Theatre

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Fall For Your Type - Jamie Foxx ft Drake

Here is a Dance Break for you from Jamie Foxx and Drake. This is one of thoes slow jam dance breaks you know what I mean.

7 Year Old Raps Ke$ha - We R Who We R (Cover/Remix) MattyBRaps

More from Matty B!

7 Year Old Raps "Like A G6" - Far East Movement Cover/Remix MattyBRaps

So the hot thing for this decade is young kid performers. With You Tube hit lie Justin Beiber, Willow Smith and Greyson Chance Now the newest You Tube sensation is right her in Atlanta Matty B Bringing Rhymes to popular hits.

King Dream Chorus & Holiday Crew - King Holiday (Original)

In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King. May your dream live on. Today join hands, celebrate and dance.

The Best Thing About Me Is You

In searching for songs that help express how I feel about Virgina I stumbled upon this Ricky Martin song. I think this really sums it all up. The best thing about me is you.

Sarah McLachlan - Angel [Official Music Video]

Today's 4 PM Dance Break is dedicated to loving memory of Virgina Vann. Marketing Guru, mentor and friend.

Golden Girls Theme Song

Last night I found out that dear friend and mentor of mine lost her battle with Cancer. She was a truly remarkable woman who inspired and motivated so many. In this time of incredible sadness I am trying to hold on to all the good things that came out of knowing such a unique and amazing individual. I was truly blessed to have worked with and been a friend to Virginia Vann.

Kanye West - Monster ft. Jay-Z , Nicki Minaj & Rick Ross [Official Music...

A new song for 2011, Monster from Kanye West, featuring Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Bon Iver. Sick Beautiful Fantasy. He's nuts but freakin' brilliant.

Britney Spears - Hold It Against Me (New Single)

Hold it Against Me, The Britney Spears single is out. Hopefully you heard it here first on the 4 PM Dance Break.

Common Ground-Dave Adule and Tall Paul

It's day two of the the snowpocolypse in Atlanta. So I have asked friends of the 4 PM Dance Break to send in their request that help keep them moving through these cold days. Here is one from some friends out in Sunny L.A.

Dance break requests

Greetings Dance Breakers. Today in Atlanta we had a snow day. The city was pretty much shut down. It did however give me time to set up an email address so you could send in your suggestions for the 4 pm dance break. So if you have a song that makes you want to move please share it with me at 4pmdancebreak@gmail.com

We want to know what music is making the world dance.

Robin Thicke & Jay-Z: Meiplé Music Video

So I was just turned on to this song. So hot!

Ted Williams on Good Morning America

It's amazing what can happen in just 48 hours. From Rags to Riches all thanks to one local reporter.

[HD] Ted Williams on Today Show [1/6/2011] FULL INTERVIEW - Golden voice...

Ted Williams just got his big break, again! He definitely should be dancing on the ceiling today!

Homeless man w/golden radio voice in Columbus, OH (Update-FINAL)

From Dance Break to Big Break. This is an amazing story and it only get's better.

DJ Earworm - United State of Pop 2010 (Don't Stop the Pop) - Mashup of T...

Just in case you have not had enough of the best of 2010. Here is another mix from DJ Earworm

Vortex Park Release Special Offer

Hey Dance Breakers. If you have been diggin on Vortex Park as much as I have, and why wouldn't you they freaking rock my face. You will love this special offer.

FROM VORTEX PARK:
We hope you had a safe and Happy New Year! As we patiently await the arrival of our new CD (expected mid-January), we'd like to offer you the download of our new album, Follow the Elephant, for ONLY $1 for a limited time!

Just go to www.vortexpark.com/store and use the discount code "dollar" in the shopping cart to get the discount.

Don't Forget to check out their single Through A Hole, Here on the 4 PM Dance Break.

Phish - Alpine Valley - Ghost - 8/15/2010

Phish also has a new album out today from their Alpine Valley Show.

Crystal Bowersox - Farmer's Daughter

So for all you American Idol fans Crystal Bowersox released her new album today. Here is a look at her new single Farmer's Daughter.

Cee Lo Green - It's Ok (Official Video)

The new joint from Cee Lo Green. It's OK! Preach on Brotha man.

Facebook Favorites of 2010

This is a post of songs my friends on Facebook thought were the best songs of 2010.  It's a great mix of songs.  From Top 40 Hits to Youtube wonders.  Be sure to catch Fuck You, The back it Up Song and Teenage Dream.