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Gigi Torres presents “Man’s World”

“The thing women have yet to learn is nobody give you power. You just take it.” -Roseanne Barr

To You:

Here’s my latest Artistic Creation, “Man’s World” sung by Joss Stone. It’s something VERY different from what you usually see from me. Wanted to stretch my limits of Artistic Vision and also bring it back to the main reason I do what I do, to EMPOWER WOMEN! Women, we have more power than you think. Let’s stand (and dance) together and show the world our power through class, poise, and integrity!

Love, Gigi

I used to write a lot of entries on issues I feel that should be talked about openly, it’s been over 2 years since my last one…I think it’s due time for another. PLEASE feel free to speak what’s on your mind and open up this forum: 

QUALITY, WORK COMPENSATION, & EVENT RATE STANDARDS IN THE DANCE COMMUNITY ARE LOWERED EACH AND EVERY YEAR DUE TO “COMPETITION” WITH TOO MANY STUDIOS, ORGANIZERS, DANCERS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, & INSTRUCTORS. In world that’s going through a crisis where almost everyone is hurting financially, how do you think we could keep THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT alive and keep OURSELVES alive?

Studio Owners & Organizers: How are you keeping afloat and keep your business running?

Choreographers, Instructors, & Dancers: How do you maintain a stable income? How do you survive month to month?

[I remember taking about 4+ classes a week in 2000-2006 on top of rehearsing 3 full nights a week with the dance companies I was on and working a part-time job. Now I see dancers just training with their dance companies with no outside training.

I remember taking class in LA back in 2002-2006 (when I was 17-21 yrs old) and paying $25-40 for a Master Class! Now most master classes are $15-25. 

I remember teaching workshops in 2006-2009 when dancers would pay $50 for a 3 class workshop and it would be FULL! Now dancers “might” go and pay $25 for a 3 class workshop and it’s not to capacity.

I remember going to dance shows paying $50 for a ticket. I remember paying $20 for a club event. Now dance shows are at most $35 and people want to get in for free to club events.]

REALISTICALLY, what do you think will happen to the dance community in 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, or 10 years? Where do you think YOU will be in this time? 

Thank you for sharing with me and the community, in advance. Pass this note along if you feel it’s fit :) 

-Gigi

***This has been on my mind because lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of people with so much TALENT and BUSINESS MINDSET with GENUINE CARE for the DANCE COMMUNITY either lose their business or quit dancing/choreographing/teaching. I’ve been seeing people change their paths, give up, or put a hold on their dreams because of reasons that may not be their fault.***