R.E.M. - It's The End Of The World

Dance Breaks it looks like we made it to the end of the world. How do you feel? Personally I feel fine. I feel encouraged that a global shift is coming a change in in our hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. A collective thought of peace, love, understanding and acceptance. The end of fear and the beginning of love. It's the end of the world as we know it and I say dance!

Prince - 1999

Greetings Dance Breakers. So for all we know this could be one of the last post I do. The world is coming to an end tomorrow so no telling what the future holds for any of us. So in true end of the word fashion I think we should all party like it's 1999. So find a friend for the end of the world and dance.

Full Performance of "Let's Have A Kiki"/"Turkey Lurkey Time" from "Thank...

It's holiday time dance breakers and nothing says the holidays like gatherings with friends and loved ones or this year it seems nothing says the holidays like a good old fashion kiki. I heard this on Glee last week and fell in love. So here is your dance break today a mash-up of Let's Have a kiki by Scissor Sisters and Turkey Lurkey Time. Lock the doors and dance.

Rihanna - Diamonds

Greetings Dance Breakers. So much to catch up on. Last week I saw Pentatonix and they were more amazing then I thought they could be. Then I took a week off to go see some wonderful shows in New York. If you get a chance you must see Sleep No More. It's an amazing dance experience. Also, the wonderful cast and crew of Bring it On: The Musical will be leaving Broadway at the end of the month if you happen to be in the area go see it.

Now for your dance break for the day. A little something something from Rihanna, Diamonds.

GANGNAM STYLE (강남 스타일) - Pentatonix (PSY Cover)

Dance Breakers. Today is an exciting day for for me. One of my favorite groups Pentatonix is here in Atlanta performing tonight at Variety Playhouse. In honor of what is sure to be an amazing show is here Pentatonix performing PSY Gangnam Style.

Whompa Dance Break Style...

Bruno Mars - Locked Out Of Heaven [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

It's a few days before Thanksgiving and we have a lot to be thankful. I am thankful for all of you who take the time to read this blog. It's a big deal to me to know I'm not speaking to air, that there are others out there listening, dancing and sharing their joy. Let's continue to spread the love and joy of dance. Today's dance break is Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars. This is such a great song. Be thankful and dance.

P!nk - Blow Me (One Last Kiss)

Hey Dance Breakers so it's been a pretty crazy buys weeks thus the lack of tunes but wanted to come back with one of my favorites. P!nk has been on the scene for years and never disappoints. Here latest single Blow Me (One Last Kiss)is no exception. Here new album The Truth about Love is solid all the way through with some great duets. Hope you enjoy!

Alex Clare - Too Close (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Happy Monday Dance Breakers. What can I say? This song is just infectious. I can't help but dance when I hear this. Simply put, dance!

[Official Video] Aha! - Pentatonix (Imogen Heap Cover)

Hey Dance breakers! Today I am bringing you some creepy, haunting melodies from Pentatonix. Whom, BTW will be in Atlanta November, 29 at Variety Playhouse. Already got my tickets! This is their trick or treat to you. Imogen Heap's Aha!

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL (Broadway) - "Cross the Line" [LIVE @ America's...

Greeting Dance Breaker! Back in January of 2011 I did a post about Bring it On: The Musical at the Alliance Theatre Well almost two years later, the show has become a Broadway hit. The cast performed on America's Got Talent back in August. I will have a chance to see the Broadway production next month. I will certainly give you an update on the changes. For now, here is a little sample.. Cross the Line from Bring it on The Musical.

Justin Bieber - Beauty And A Beat ft. Nicki Minaj

OK so originally I was going to post As long as you love me. But then I discover Beauty and the beat with Nicki Minaj. This one seemed way more interesting. Looks like our Justin is growing up. Find your inner beauty and dance to the beat.

Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out

This dance break is in honor of National Coming out Day. It takes a brave sole to stand up and be themselves. Be brave, be strong, be out, be proud be you and dance!

Beetlejuice - Day-o (Banana Boat Song)

Greetings Dance Breakers. The last month has been pretty hectic dealing with Dracula: The Rock Opera It was just the right amount of crazy fun to get me in the holiday spirit. I thought I would share with you another little dance ditty that will get you shaken your pumpkin. Enjoy.

The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons ft. Snoop Dogg

Friday Dance Break. A friend of mine sang this to me this morning and has been in my hear all day. Share a song and dance.

Christina Aguilera - Your Body (Real Full) [NEW SONG 2012]

Hey Dance Breakers. So here is the new single from Christina Aguilera. Let me know what you think. For now find a stranger and dance.

[Live HD 720p] 120715 - PSY - Gangnam style (Comeback stage) - Inkigayo

It's a rainy Tuesday. So here is a dance break that will sure to get you out of your seat and move your booty. Dance Bitches!

Whodini - Freaks come out at Night (original)

Greeting Dance Breakers. Atlanta is Celebrating Dragon Con this weekend. A pop culture convention where the freaks and geeks can come out and celebrate their freaky,geeky selves. So this Labor Day weekend let your freak flag fly and dance.

Buffy Theme Song

Hey Dance Breaker in honor of Dragon Con in Atlanta this weekend here is a dance break to my favorite show ever. Geek out and Dance!

The Good Girls - Love Is Like An Itchin' In My Heart

Greetings Dance Breakers.I have been taking a short vacation but, I back with an really obscure dance break, that came to me out of nowhere. Perhaps you remember the original done by The Supremes. his remake was done by The Good Girls. What ever happened to them? Enjoy the dance.

Nicki Minaj - Beez In The Trap (Explicit) ft. 2 Chainz

Hey Dance Breakers! I'm so excited there is so much music surrounding us these days. This weekend you will find me at the Jason Mraz concert, I can't wait! Also this November I will be seeing Pentatonix in concert. While this dance break is neither of those groups she is still pretty amazing.

Jason Mraz - Butterfly (Live, 2008)

Dance Breakers. Giving some more love to my boy Jason Mraz. Counting down the days until his concert.

[HQ] Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] (With Annot...

Dance Break Time. No it's not in French. but it's been in my head all day so I thought I would share. Happy Dancing.

The Jefferson's Theme Song Video

Greetings Dance Breaks. I will continue the French invasion but I felt that I need to pay respect and a shout out to the late great Sherman Hemsley who passed away today. Take a moment a do that George Jefferson walk today.

Booba - Scarface

Hey Dance Breakers! It's day two of the French invasion. Here is some rap straight our of Paris. Hope you enjoy. Merde!

Matt Pokora - Juste Une Photo De Toi [Official Music Video]

Greetings Dance Breakers! This week the 4 PM Dance Break is going international. Actually, just to France in celebration of my good friend who is heading back to Paris after this week, I am doing an entire week of French dance breaks. Today's song comes from what i am told is the french Justin Bieber. His name is Matt Pokora and let's be honest it's going to take the Biebs some more years and some street cred to match this hunky frenchmen.

Janet Jackson: State of the World (LIVE from The Rhythm Nation Tour)

Hello Dance Breakers. Last night a horrible incident occurred during the premiere of The Dark Knight movie. A lone gunman came into a movie theatre and opened fire on the theatre. This took place in Colorado, it's sad to think there are so many people living in fear and that they feel the need to spread that fear. This song popped into my head when I heard about the tragic shooting.  Sorry the quality is not great but the message still holds true.Please everyone who reads this blog help me spread love and the joy of dance. When you are faced with fear, dance.

JoJo - Leave (Get Out) Official Music Video [ORIGINAL] in Best Quality A...

Dance Breakers! Here is your song for today. I hope you enjoy it.

Jason Mraz - Geek In The Pink (video w/intro)

Hello Dance Breakers! So yesterday I got some great news and the 4PM Dance Break will be at the Jason Mraz concert in August. So for the next 4 weeks I will be featuring music from the geek in the pink himself. Mr. M-R-A-Z!

Usher - Lemme See ft. Rick Ross (Official Video) HD

Hello Dance Breakers. Today's dance break has followed me everywhere I have gone for the past week so it must be the universes way of telling me to share it with you. So here it is Ushers- Lemme See ft Rick Ross. Dance your clothes off. Lemme see, lemme See.

Eamon - F**k It

Hey Dance Breakers. I was was reminded of this song the other day. I have not heard it forever so I thought I would share with you. Please be advised this song contains strong adult language. Ah Fuck It!

Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z - Upgrade U ft. Jay-Z

Greetings Dance Breakers. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July. We are deep in the middle of summer but we have to keep that dance going through all the heat. So here is some Beyonce with Jay Z.

Starships - Pentatonix (Nicki Minaj Cover)

Dance Breaks! I am so excited. Yesterday Pentatonix released their first EP PTX. Vol.1

You have seen their video for Somebody I use to know. Now check out their video for Starships by Nicki Minaj. I hope you all are enjoying these guys as much as I am. Get out and Dance!

Nicki Minaj - Starships (Explicit)

Hello Dance Breakers. Hope you all have been having a great week. Just tossing a little Nicki Minaj your way today. Enjoy the Dance.

Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe

Hey Dance Breakers. I wanted to kick off this week, with what I think is a super cute video and song by Carly Rae Jepsen. She just won a MuchMusic Award as did here twitter friend Justin Beiber. Enjoy and call me ifyou want to dance.

When Love Takes Over - Pentatonix feat. Natalie Weiss (David Guetta feat...

Greetings Dance Breakers. Happy Friday. I hope you all had a wonderful week of dance. Today I am wrapping up Pentatonix week here on the Dance Break. This last song is When Love Takes Over by David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland. Note the special guest vocalist on this one. Hope you all enjoy. Have a dance filled weekend.

You Da One - Pentatonix (Rihanna cover)

Greetings Dance Breakers! We are ending our Pentatonix week. I have enjoyed sharing this music with all of my friends. As you can tell I am truly a fan. Just imagine hear something like this on the radio. A different sound not so overly produced but true and pure music. Let me get off my soap box and on to the dance floor. Enjoy the dance.

End of Time - Pentatonix (Beyonce Cover)

Hey dance breakers. Our week of Pentatonix continues with their version of End of Time by Beyonce. I have to say Scott, the lead vocal on this is just a beast. Again I ask why are these guys not doing guest spots on Glee? They are young, good looking and talented. They would make a great rival group for the new directions. I'm just saying. Ryan Murphy call me let's talk.

We Are Young - Pentatonix (Fun Cover)

Greetings Dance Breakers. This week is going to be focused on new music from my favorite groups Pentatonix. We have featured them on the dance Break before. They just announced that their first EP entitled PTX Vol. 1 will be available on iTunes June 26. I hope you have enjoyed their music as much as I have. This weeks first PTX dance break is We Are Young by Fun. Enjoy and Dance!

Giwayen Mata- Puttin' It All Together DEMO1

Hey Dance Breakers. Today's Dance break is pretty special. I got a email this morning from a friend who stumbled upon my blog and asked if she could submit the info below. Of course here at the 4 PM Dance Break we love all kinds of dance and so I hope you enjoy The All-Sistah dance, drum and vocal ensemble Giwayen Mata. There is a performance happening this Father's Day go check it out. Enjoy. Dance!



The All-Sistah dance, drum and vocal ensemble Giwayen Mata to Salute Men this Father's Day



Atlanta’s ‘BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT’ Salutes Men on Father’s Day

The All-Sistah ensemble Giwayen Mata to bring their ‘contagious’ high energy drum and dance to the Southwest Arts Center

Sunday, June 17, 2012

3pm

Location

Southwest Arts Center

915 New Hope Road

Atlanta , GA, 30331

(404)604-9364

giwashop@giwayenmata.org


PAY PAL LINK: http://www.giwayenmata.org/ai1ec_event/a-salute-to-our-men?instance_id=18


This Father’s Day, Atlanta’s All-Female Best World Music Act, GIWAYEN MATA, gives tribute to fathers, sons, brothers, husbands and friends in their stage production of “A SALUTE TO OUR MEN”. Performed with special male guests and choreographed in part by Ayo Love, Artistic Director of Ayodele Drum and Dance, family-friendly audiences can expect the ‘roaring’ Afrikan djembe drums, dance, prose, vocal performance, and ‘contagious’ high energy audience participation!


Tickets for ‘SALUTE’ are $25 in advance by purchasing through PayPal online, or $28 at the door. Special rates are also available for students, children and senior citizens.


ABOUT GIWAYEN MATA

Approaching their 20-Year Anniversary, GIWAYEN MATA, the Atlanta-based dynamic, soul-stirring, all-sistah, dance, percussion, and vocal ensemble has ‘wowed’ audiences throughout the nation with high-energy-filled performances, workshops and classes. Dedicated to perpetuating the study and teachings of African cultures through dances, rhythms, and songs of Africa to audiences of all ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds, the GIWAYEN MATA ‘Elephant Women’ celebrate and uplift women, the community and the planet. Founded by Omelika Kuumba, Gail V. Zuri Sami Ra Maati Jordan, Sarahn Henderson and seven other women, the 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization has been recognized by USA Magazine and was voted “Best Local International / World Music Act” three times in Creative Loafing Magazine’s Best of Atlanta Issue. The nation embraced them on NBC television network reality series “America’s Got Talent” and they prepared members of the cast of the BRAVO cable network top-rated reality series “Real Housewives of Atlanta” in a high-energy dance experience in connection with their travels to South Africa. www.giwayenmata.orgata.org

Arsenio Hall Show - Color Me Badd - All For Love (1992 Live)

Hey Dance Breakers. I heard this today at an ironic moment in my life. So here is your dance break Color Me Badd - All For Love. Dance for love.

Kelly Clarkson - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)

Hey Dance Breakers. I'm back! This week Kelly Clarkson made and a host of other superstars launched a new reality show called DUETS. Will the show have the drive of American Idol or the charm of The Voice. Stay Tuned to ABC to find out. IN the mean time jam out to Kelly Clarkson stronger. Dance like it's the end of the world!

John Legend - Tonight (Best You Ever Had) ft. Ludacris

Hey Dance Breakers. Today's dance break comes from John Legend. Enjoy

Beastie Boys - Brass Monkey

Greetings Dance Breakers. Today's Dance Break is in Honor of the fallen Beastie Boy MCA. Let's get funky with that Brass Monkey

Jason Mraz - Everything Is Sound (Official Lyric Video)

Today's Dance Break just makes me smile. If you have not heard the new Jason Mraz album, Love is a four letter word, do so. It's a great fun happy album. You don't need a vacation if you just dance. Here is Everything is sound by Jason Mraz.

Electric avenue

Greetings Dance Breakers. We are kicking off the dance break this week with a retro break from the 80's. Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant. Get down and dance.

Alison Krauss - Down in the River to Pray

Today's Dance break has a more folk feel to it. Love this song and it goes out to an amazing woman on her birthday. May the pink Flamingo live on forever in dance.

Chow Down (at Chick-fil-A)

Dance Breakers. I love a good laugh and good controversy and good social commentary and I love Wilson Philips and this video has it all. I hope you enjoy Chow Down (at Chick-fil-A)

Charles Bradley - The World (Is Going Up in Flames) (Live on KEXP)

Today's Dance Break is coming from Charles Bradley. Get your soul groove one and dance.

A. Bandstand Theme '77-'87

This dance Break goes out to the late great Dick Clark. We know all the kids are dancing where ever you are.

Beyoncé - Love On Top

Dance Breakers,

It's Friday! Put on boggy shoes and jam out to Beyonce's Love on Top!

GLEE - Full Performance of "Somebody That I Used To Know" airing TUE 4/10

Hey Dance Breakers!

Today's Dance Break is a who did it better. I would love to hear which version of this song you like best. Either the Glee version:




OR

Pentatonix version

Touch Me - Smash (Katharine Mcphee)

Greetings Dance Breakers. Life is full beautiful and wonderful. Today's dance break comes from NBC's hit show SMASH. If you are not watching it you should. It's great. The show revolves around the creation of a Marilyn Monroe musical. This song performed by Kathrine McPhee is just amazing. I'm sure here album sales will go up following this series. Enjoy!

Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up [Official Music Video]

Dance Breakers. I know, I know it's been so long. The real world keep spinning and has had my attention. Fear not (as if fear were actual a factor in the lack of postings on this blog.) I won't give up on the mission of the dance break. This dance break is more of a slow jam. Grab a loved a do a slow dance to I won't give up by Jason Mraz off his new album LOVE is a four letter word. Dance like it's the end of the world.

69 Boyz "Kitty Kitty"

Dance Breakers. I know it has been far too long since last we jammed. I hope you have been dancing your hearts out during this little break. Fear not the dance break is back and today I am kicking it off with a little 69, boys that is. We know this 90 group from their smash hit Tootsie Roll, but do you remember Kitty Kitty? Ladies put on your leopard print, gents throw on your hammer pants and everyone dance like it's the end of the world.

The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville

Hey Dance Breaks. today we lost Davy Jones from The Monkees. So today's dance break is dedicated to him.

The Monkees - Last Train To Clarksville

Hey Dance Breaks. today we lost Davy Jones from The Monkees. So today's dance break is dedicated to him.

Whitney Houston - My Love Is Your Love

Happy Friday Dance Breakers. It's been a crazy week and so much has happened. I have not had a chance to honor Whitney Houston. Say what you want but in her prime no one matched the diva Houston. He she is for your Friday Dance Break Whitney Houston My love is Your Love. Dance like it's the end of the world.

Bruno Mars - Grenade [Official Music Video]

4 PM Dance Break Grammy edition. Today's dance break is my pick for winner of Best song of the year. The competition is pretty stiff but I have a feeling Bruno Mars is going to blow up his fellow nominees with his hit single Grenade. Tune in this Sunday and see if I was right. In the meantime, dance like it's the end of the world.

Somebody That I Used To Know - Pentatonix (Gotye cover)

Hey Dance break Fans! So you may or may not know I have become a huge fan of Pentatonix since they appeared on NBC's The Sing-Off. They are off touring around and making incredible music. This one is a cover of Somebody That I use to Know by Gotye. Hope you enjoy. Dance like it's the end of the world.

Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

So this seemed fitting with his appearance at last nights Super bowl. And the start of the second season of NBC's The Voice. A little Gnarls Barkley and Crazy.

Give Me All Your Luvin' (Feat. M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj)

Greetings Dance Breakers! So I am a fan of Madonna, M.I.A and Nicki Minaj. So in theory this dance break should be the answer. However it leaves me with more questions like why is Madonna doing cheerleader videos and why aren't M.I.A and Nicki doing more since they are clearly the best part of this song. Since it is Madonna i thought I'd add it to the dance break and let you all deiced for yourselves. Dance like it's the end of the world!

Phish: Birds of a feather on Letterman

Greetings Dance Breakers. Today I wanted to share some music from one of my favorite bands, Phish. This takes me back to the days of my summer up in the mountains. Dance like ti's the end of the world.

P!nk - There You Go

Today I thought I would go back to Pink's early days. Always and forever a bad ass. Dance like its the end of the world.

SexyBack (Director's Cut)

This Dance Break is a special Request from a friend for her birthday. Trust when I say she always brings the sexy back! Dance like it's the end of the world!

Christina Aguilera NEW SONG 2012!!!! (DEMO)

Today's Dance Break is a sneak peak at the new Christina Aguilera. As we all know she is one of my favorites you may not agree if not feel free to let me know but in the mean time dance like there's no tomorrow.

Gym Class Heroes: Stereo Hearts ft. Adam Levine [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Hey Dance Breakers, here a little something for you to shake out the cobwebs. Dance like it's the end of the world.

SLAMMIN - Way You Move

Dance Breakers thought I would share a little Slammin All Body Band in the mix. Hope you enjoy. Dance like its the end of the world.

Flo Rida - Good Feeling [Official Video]

Hey Dance Breakers. As we stumble through 2012 with new excitement and uncertainty of what is going to happen there is a song out that that we should all be dancing and jiving to. Flo Rida Good Feeling. Of course the original sentiment came from Etta James. Dance like its the end of the world!

Rihanna - We Found Love ft. Calvin Harris

This is a song I have been meaning to post forever. So here it is, We found love featuring Calvin Harris. Another dance break from Rihanna. Looks like its Rihanna week on the 4 PM Dance Break. Dance like it's the end of the world!

Rihanna - You Da One

Happy New Year Dance Breakers. I hope you spent NYE dancing your tails off so we can dance through out the year. We are going to kick off with a slow groove from Rihanna You Da One. Happy Dancing!