Love, Ella!
#SammyandCandy
Lindy Hop Duo
Music Arrangement and Remix by Candice Michelle Franklin
Dancers: Samuel Coleman and Candice Michelle Franklin
Candice Michelle Franklin
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Love, Ella!
#SammyandCandy
Lindy Hop Duo
Music Arrangement and Remix by Candice Michelle Franklin
Dancers: Samuel Coleman and Candice Michelle Franklin
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Candice Michelle Franklin –Choreographer, Dance Artist, Master Teacher in Jazz Dance Studies
Creator of JAZZ AIN'T DEAD® Live Music and Dance Production
Dance Artist/Choreographer/Master Instructor in Jazz Dance Studies:
Traditional Jazz Technique, Contemporary Jazz Soul, Lyrical,
Theater Jazz, Afro-Fusion Jazz, Latin Jazz Styles, Commercial Jazz,
Street Jazz for Young Dancers, Ballroom, Swing,
Studies in Jazz Rhythms for Dancers, Concert Jazz &
Repertory from Jazz Ain't Dead®
BiographyOriginally from St. Louis, MO, born and bred into Jazz dance and influenced greatly by the Jazz music scene, Candice Michelle Franklin is a New York based professional dancer, choreographer, and producer who has been seen in numerous film, TV shows, music videos, industrials, and, of course, on the live stage performing in plays and dance companies. She has a B.A. in Fine Arts majoring in Dance on four-year scholarship, studied on scholarship at Steps on Broadway, trained in St. Louis at Missouri Concert Ballet, and, upon invitation to New York, received her conservatory training at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. She owns Dance Industrial Professionals, Inc./The Pro DANZ Group in which she oversees the dance and creative direction of several performance groups, recording artists, industrials, and stage shows. Her work has been performed in a host of New York venues including Jacob Javitz Convention Center, The Syracuse OnCenter, MTV/Viacom, Capitale, Odeum Expo Center, Broad Street Ballroom, The Kumble Theater, the National Black Theater, Symphony Space, Joyce SoHo, Brooklyn Academy of Music's BAM Cafe, Webster Hall, The SPACE at Westbury/Westbury Theater, Stage 48, the Oheka Castle, The Theater of Riverside Church, The Sage Theater, American Theater of Actors, Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, Marcus Garvey Park,Tribeca Performing Arts Center, John Jay College, and New York’s City College, as well as numerous casinos on the east coast such as Turning Stone, the Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, Tropicana, Borgata, and Caesar’s.
More recently, her choreography has been seen in the WEBBY-nominated music video for the rock band Black Taxi called “Shoeshine,” in the holiday stage play for Tiny Starr Productions, "Coming Home to Christmas," and in the gospel stage play, Blest Be the Tide, performed at Aaron Davis Hall in New York City. Additionally, she has been performing with the legendary master jazz pianist Onaje Allan Gumbs II's New Vintage and has served as Head Choreographer for CEG Productions LLC in addition to being an integral part, as both dancer and dance captain for the organization, for over 20 years. Moreover, she has served as choreographer for the 80′s Girl Group, Buffalo Stance, and as choreographer for a number of recording artists including Natiah, internationally celebrated Bollywood Hip hop artist, SHAKTI, the rapper BRASCO, Art Aure, and Grammy award winning recording artist, Macy Gray.
Currently, Ms. Franklin works on faculty as an Advanced Jazz instructor for the Joffrey Ballet School's elite year-round ballet program and master instructor and adjudicator for their summer intensive National audition tour and works as the producer and choreographer for Jazz Ain’t Dead®, a live band and dance production group performing at Jazz Festivals and Jazz concert series' such as Jazzmobile, the Harlem Shrines, and the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. She continues to study Dunham as a certificate candidate with IDTC and teaches Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique at Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance in Brooklyn, NY. She also is pursuing her MBA with a concentration in Music Business in a joint degree program with SNHU and Berklee College of Music. Miss Franklin is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and a founding member of the not-for-profit 501(c)3 dance advocacy foundation, iDANZ®, Inc.
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NYSCA Grant 2024 Winner Candice Michelle Franklin X Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance
After our incredible performance this weekend... Guess what FAM?
I'm an NYSCA Grant Award Winner!
This grant allows me to create a new piece called "Rise" in which I'll lead, teach, and choreograph an open-level Adult Community Dance Performance Group for Cumbe: Center for African and Diaspora Dance. My government name is listed under NYSCA FY2024: Support for Artist Awards. Click here to see the list of grantees!I would like to thank first and foremost Katherine Dunham and my brilliant IDTC family for their inspiration. I would also like to thank Jimena Martinez, our fearless leader of Cumbe, for spearheading our application and believing in me and my vision.
My mission is to bring dance and its performance, with no judgment, back into the lives of adults who used to dance as children and haven't danced in 15 years, the novice, the dance hobbyists, and the self-taught who just want a chance to perform, the busy mother who wants something fulfilling for herself, and the retired professionals who need a place to continue dance in their lives and be challenged without fear of criticism.
We'll be putting together a calendar of local community events for performance opportunities for us to perform by the community and for the community! So look for us This Summer!!!
Dunham-Informed Jazz Class by Candice Michelle Franklin will resume in January 2024!
https://cumbedance.org/dunham-informed-jazz-technique
https://nysca.org/downloads/files/FY2024_New_Awards_List.pdf
Cumbe Dance 4 Joy 2023 is in the books!
Another FANTASTIC Dunham Jazz performance in the books!
And We KILT IT!!!
"Red Warrior"
Choreography by Candice Michelle Franklin
Music by Philip Hamilton with percussion by Baba Fitz
Sold out Show
Sunday, December 10
@Billie Holiday Theater
But wait, there's more... We even had a whacking solo juxtaposition section from our very own student, Chris!!!
Thank you @philiphamiltonmusic and @fitzoneseven for your brilliant music. Thank you, @cumbedance, for this wonderful opportunity. And, thank you @chicava and @jimenapiacumbe for your brilliant programming, curation, and leadership. You all ROCKED!
Shout out to dancers Chris, Hettie, Izzy, Jernee, Akeela, Aqila, Alisha, Jenny, Tanya, Asia, Gabrielle, Layla, and Sadie!
Shout out to musicians Philip Hamilton and Baba Fitz
Choreography by Candice Michelle Franklin
@billieholidaytheatre
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Dance For Joy Fall 2023 Workshop
Dunham-Informed Jazz Performance Workshop
DANCE FOR JOY!
Dunham-Informed Jazz Performance Workshop
With Instruction & Choreography by Candice Michelle Franklin
10-Class Workshop
Open Level
Taught by Miss Candice Michelle Franklin
Saturdays 12pm - 2:00pm
@Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance
Brooklyn, NY
Starts October 7 through December 9, 2023 Performance on December 10, 2023 @The Billie Holiday Theater Brooklyn, NY
Join Cumbe's Dunham-Informed Jazz Performance Workshop!
A Community Dance Group Open to Dancers of All Levels
Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop is a special class and choreography series open to community dancers of all levels culminating into a live concert-staged performance presented by Cumbe at The Billie Holiday Theater with the option to perform at Cumbe socials and locally produced community events.
Next Workshop Series Starts October 7, 2023
Class Description: Inspired by the work of Katherine Dunham, dancers will explore Dunham's movement vocabulary often used in Jazz dance, traditional modern Jazz motifs, as well as vernacular jazz movement and experiment with the three to ultimately train and strengthen the body for a concert Jazz dance movement aesthetic. For each meeting, a classic Dunham warm-up will be given followed by lively, Dunham-inspired Jazz progressions. The final hour of each class will be reserved for choreography creation, ultimately building a concert dance piece. Class is open and embraces all levels, yet challenging enough for students who haven't danced for many years in a fun, freeing, and supportive environment.
Perform with Cumbe. All Are Welcome.
Excited to join? Check out our recap video!
Performance Workshop Recap
December 4, 2022
Performed at the Billie Holiday Theatre
December 4, 2022
Performed at the Billie Holiday Theatre
Dunham-Informed Jazz Performance Workshop Schedule 10 Workshop Dates:
Saturday, October 7 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 14 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 21 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, October 28 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 4 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 11 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 18 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, November 25 Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 2, Noon - 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 9, Noon - 2:00pm (2:00 - 3:15 pm for Performing Students Only)
(Please note that performing students are not required to attend all rehearsals and workshops, but should make their very best effort to come to any special rehearsals closer to the show to learn their final blocking).
Show Week Information Culminating Show: Sunday, December 10, 2023 @The Billie Holiday Theater Time: TO BE ANNOUNCED Show Week Rehearsals (Student Performers Only)
2 Night Rehearsals (Possible Dress Rehearsal/Dates Subject to Change)
*Wednesday, November 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Reserved if needed)
*Wednesday, December 6, 6:30pm - 8:30pm (Performing Students Only) *Friday, December 8, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Dress Rehearsal/Performing Students Only) *Saturday, December 9, 2pm - 3:15pm (Extended Class/Performing Students Only) *Sunday, December 10, Tech Rehearsal & Performance (Same Day- Time TBA)
Performance opportunities for other community events and Cumbe socials are optional and may require additional rehearsal.
Dunham-Informed Jazz Performance Workshop
Come Dance With Us!
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Sunday, December 11, 2022
Pro DANZ® Group
Candice Michelle Franklin
CEO & Head Choreographer of The Pro DANZ® Group
Dance Artist
*Choreographer
Creative Director
Producer
Dance Coach
**Teaching Artist
Master Teacher in Jazz Dance Arts
Traditional Jazz Technique Trainer
Beginning to Professional
*Specializing in choreography for live music concerts, musicals, music videos, stage shows, concert dance, festivals, dance conventions, dance camps, master classes, education workshops, high school dance programs, collegiate dance programs, film, television, web shows
**Teaching Artist of Open Level Creative Movement in Jazz Studies accompanied by live Contemporary and Traditional Jazz Music
Dance Choreography Specialties:
Commercial Jazz, Contemporary Concert Jazz, Afro-Fusion Jazz, Musical Theatre Jazz, Industrial Technique Jazz, Latin Jazz, Urban Contemporary Jazz, Retro Jazz Soul
Commercial Jazz, Contemporary Concert Jazz, Afro-Fusion Jazz, Musical Theatre Jazz, Industrial Technique Jazz, Latin Jazz, Urban Contemporary Jazz, Retro Jazz Soul
Music Styles:
Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Acid Jazz, House, Funk, Blues, Samba, Afro Cuban Jazz, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Cha Cha, Boogaloo, Boogie Woogie, Swing, Jazz Standards, Contemporary Jazz, Bollywood, Bollywood Hip Hop Fusion
Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Acid Jazz, House, Funk, Blues, Samba, Afro Cuban Jazz, Bossa Nova, Salsa, Cha Cha, Boogaloo, Boogie Woogie, Swing, Jazz Standards, Contemporary Jazz, Bollywood, Bollywood Hip Hop Fusion
Dance Casting:
Live Stage Shows, Music Videos, Back-up Dancers, Theatrical Production, Industrials, Special Events
Live Stage Shows, Music Videos, Back-up Dancers, Theatrical Production, Industrials, Special Events
Professional Dancers-for-Hire:
Commercial Pop/Hip Hop Dancers Choreographed for
Recording Artists, Music Videos, Industry Events, Special Events, & Fashion Shows
Commercial Pop/Hip Hop Dancers Choreographed for
Recording Artists, Music Videos, Industry Events, Special Events, & Fashion Shows
Other Custom Choreography Services:
Custom Choreography Packages for Wedding First Dance, Wedding Court/Sweet 16 Routines, Quincinera,
Father/Daughter Dance, Office Party Routine/Funny Video, Milestone Birthday (I Still Got It! Routine)
Custom Choreography Packages for Wedding First Dance, Wedding Court/Sweet 16 Routines, Quincinera,
Father/Daughter Dance, Office Party Routine/Funny Video, Milestone Birthday (I Still Got It! Routine)
| ***Wedding Dancers-for-Hire*** Express your love on your wedding day in a super special way with a professionally danced “LOVE” duet! ***Hire professional dancers to perform to your favorite love song at your ceremony or reception. “LOVE DUETS” are Candice’s specialty! Whether it’s a sexy, current R&B tune, a romantic old-school Soul song, a flirtatious, yet gritty Blues, or an elegant Jazz classic a la Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, let Candice create a dance just for you. Dances can be performed to live or recorded music. Rates start at $500. Custom choreographed performances start at $600. Call for details. (212) 426-1305 |
Hire Professional
LIVE MUSIC & DANCE ENTERTAINMENT
Hire JAZZ AIN’T DEAD® for your next special event! Jazz Ain’t Dead® consists of a Live BAND and DJ performed with Live DANCERS in a high-energy floor show. Sets are 15 minute, 30 minute, 45 minute, 60 minute, and 75 minutes. Entertainment can be planned up to three hours with band and dancers, and up to four hours with floor shows spread throughout the evening. Music styles include Funk and R&B, Funk Jazz Fusion, Jazz Standards, 20’s, 40’s, House, Acid Jazz, and Top 40 requests. Rates start at $2500. Call for additional information on rates and set descriptions.
Miss Candice Michelle Franklin is the Choreographer and the Artistic Producing Director of
JAZZ AIN’T DEAD®.
Pro DANZ® Group
Dance Industrial Professionals, Inc.
(212) 426-1305
Dance Industrial Professionals, Inc.
(212) 426-1305
Candice Michelle Franklin is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.
Cumbe Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop Recap
Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop
Open Level
Taught by Miss Candice Michelle Franklin
10 Sessions
@Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance
Brooklyn, NY
Performance Workshop Recap
December 4, 2022
Performed at the Billie Holiday Theatre
December 4, 2022
Performed at the Billie Holiday Theatre
DANCE FOR JOY!
Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop
With Instruction & Choreography by Candice Michelle Franklin
Join Cumbe's Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop!
A Community Dance Group Open to Dancers of All Levels
Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop is a special class and choreography series open to community dancers of all levels culminating into a live concert-staged performance presented by Cumbe with the option to perform at Cumbe socials and locally produced community events.
Next Workshop SeriesTo Be Announced
Please note that this choreography workshop is an extension of the Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique class at Cumbe.
Class Description: Inspired by the work of Katherine Dunham, dancers will explore Dunham's movement vocabulary often used in Jazz dance, traditional modern Jazz motifs, as well as vernacular jazz movement and experiment with the three to ultimately train and strengthen the body for a concert Jazz dance movement aesthetic. For each meeting, a classic Dunham warm-up will be given followed by lively, Dunham-inspired Jazz progressions. The final hour of each class will be reserved for choreography creation, ultimately building a concert dance piece. Class is open and embraces all levels, yet challenging enough for students who haven't danced for many years in a fun, freeing, and supportive environment.
Perform with Cumbe. All Are Welcome.
Excited to join? Check out our recap video!
Sample Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop Schedule
8 Sessions (Dates To Be Announced)
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Dunham-Informed Jazz Technique Class
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Creative Choreography Session and Rehearsal
Show Week (Dates To BE Announced)
2 Night Rehearsals
Tech Rehearsal & Performance (Same Day)
Performance Location: Billie Holiday Theater
Performance opportunities for other community events and Cumbe socials are optional and may require additional rehearsal.
Dunham Jazz Performance Workshop
Come Dance With Us!
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