2012 BALL
OCTOBER 27, 2012
Fitness Portion of the Ball starts @ 11am (in COSTUME)
Crunch Lafayette (Mrs. Tina's Diesel class)
Then Ball starts @8PM ...Location TBA!
2011 OVERALL HALLOQUEEN BALL TITLES :
WORLD'S SMALLEST WAIST
AMY SALL- "SHEBA"
HALLO'QUEEN FITNESS TITLE:
JUAN EMANUEL PEREZ "BANGK BANG"
Categories:
More to COME!
ASIAN FIERCENESS- 1st place YUEN DENG "LINGLING"
RETRO 80/()'s- 2nd place ALEXANDRA PRASSAS
WHEN DARKNESS FALLS- 3rd place NICHOLAS BULLOCK "KICK NICK"
CATWALK MIRANDA-4th place Caroline J. "POWER PUFF"
DEMOCRATIC FIERCENESS- 5th place FABIANO MESSIAS "OBAMAH"
FLASH DANCE 6th Place VICTOR MATOS "FLASHDANCE"
CHORUS LINE 7th Place JESSICA MORALES "SMILEY"
COWGIRL FABULOSITY 8th Place CLINT HENDERSON "CHAMP"
RUNAWAY BRIDE 9th Place SHALINA CHEN "HITOMI2"
NAVY BOY CUTENESS- 10th Place DAVID KNAPP "CIRQUE"
HONORABLE MENTION: "ANNA BOFANA" KOWALCZUK
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HALLO'QUEEN CLASS 2009LEGENDARY STEP WINNERS!DEFYANCE LAUNCH PARTY NYC 2009
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Asaf Ganot in the center and Pierre Antoine Oury
Defyance turn up at Cain.This past Wednesday night we were treated to a tantalizing event at Cain that featured the introduction of Defyance, a fashion forward fashion line and the stunning Tina Thompson who helped choreograph the dance routine that showcased the label’s durability, sleekness and it’s cutting fit.
Founded by former athlete Asaf Ganot, Defyance is a menswear line that utilizes innovative performance textiles to create fashionable, everyday clothing. The brand describes itself as “John Varvatos meets Nike.” The result is clothing that answers to common problems urbanites encounter, especially in unpredictable weather – sweat marks, the need for bulky and unflattering layers, unexpected rain, and general discomfort from constantly being on-the-go. In addition to functionality, the brand focuses on comfort, fit and style. The inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2010 line is Brazil. Some of the pieces in the line reflect the colors of the flag (blue, yellow, green) and also incorporate detailing and graphics that draw from the São Paolo art scene.
While the event didn’t include a fashion show, the line’s Sweat-DefyTM properties were showcased via a pre-recorded video of dancers wearing the line. The dancers, who were choreographed by Tina Thomspon of Skin Dance Company, had previously performed multiple 90 second pieces to popular hip hop songs in the middle of Times Square during the course of the day earlier. The clothing seemed to hold up, and after several performances, the clothing did not show signs of sweat.
In attendance was Richard Vorisek of Housing Works who got to tell me about his up-coming charity “Fashion for Action.” Running on its sixth year, the four-day gala’s opening benefit on November 19th will be hosted by Derek Lam. The benefit will be followed up by a designer sample sale (from 50-70% off) featuring over a million dollars of fashion apparel and beauty merchandise and experiences. Those already lined up to donate include Diane von Furstenberg , Diesel, Hugo Boss and DKNY. Defyance will also be making a contribution to the cause.
A special note of thanks to Elena, Benjamin and Pierre of Arsenic9 who helped make this all possible…
Go to Scallywag’s Photo Gallery.
Richard Vorisek and Pierre Antoine Oury.
02/21/2009 - 8:00pmTheater: Williamson TheatreRunning Time: 2 hours, including intermissionCouncil of Arts and Humanities of Staten Island (COAHSI)Think the Emmy’s…think Staten Island. Who knows, maybe there will even be a red carpet and paparazzi. The CFA partners with COAHSI on this first-ever award’s night to celebrate Staten Island artists working in the visual, performing, and literary disciplines, as well as partnership projects in the schools and community.Meet this year’s winners amongst them being Tina Thompson (2009 Choreographic Award in Dance for ROBE) and enjoy living art by alumni and more. We know that Staten Island is ARTsi!27th Annual National Fitness Trade ShowTina & The Ms. Fitness USA & World Competitors(Ekaterina Meishvilli & Friend)The Health Lift Team DIVAS & Bill Kazmaier (2009 Life Time Achievement Award)Tina & Bill Pearl www.billpearl.comTina & Christine Huang (2009 Ms. Fitness USA Competitor)Tina & Bill KazmaierHealth Lift TeamTina, Linda Okwar and Dr.Venus Ramos Tina, Vanda Hadarean (Ms. Fitness World) & Tiffany YeeThe 'COMPETITOR'FITNESS SHOE
N.Y. LAUNCH PARTY!
Dana Eaves, Tina Thompson and Diana Lee in essence.
Tina Thompson & Terace Jones (International /Broadway star) take it to the floor!
*More to come...
DIVA's in TRINIDAD!
Tina Thompson Dance Theater's Cheryl Olivencio and Yuen Deng take a trip to TRINIDAD's carnival Feb 3- 12 2008!
The Tina Thompson Dance Company honored
Sean McLeod as the special guest artist at the famed
AILEY CITIGROUP THEATER, and will have him as a special guest on June 21, 2008 in NYC
The award winning choreography of Sean McLeod will be featured in New York City by the Tina Thompson Dance Company at the SYMPHONY SPACE PETER JAY SHARP THEATER on June 21st, 2008. Tina Thompson's Featured works include the celebrated THRU and Black Satin (New World premiere) along with Sean McLeods “Comfortable within my skin” and the critically acclaimed “Rite of Passage” plus more guest artists such as Terrace Jones from the BEJART BALLET …Ms Fitness USA 2007, Top Five
The 2007 Ms Fitness USA and World was held in the Rio in Las Vegas on September 8th and 9th. The competition will aire on cable tv on Fox Sports Net in January of 2007 and we will update you with the exact time and date once it is announced. The show proved that these are the fittest women in the world and a role model for any person wanting to lose weight, tone up, or fit for life.
The women of Ms Fitness represent grace, strength, flexilibility, and health. Because the competitors achieve their fitness through natural means, we can model our workouts to achieve better abs, thighs, arms, and less body fat. Ask your LIVE online personal trainer how to incorporate training like the Ms Fitness Women.
The final round of competition is the routines. Below are the top 5 women in the Ms Fitness USA 2007 program. Notice the strength, power, grace, flexibility, and beauty of the fittest women in America. They are true role models of health and beauty.
Cara Kokenes, Winner of Ms Fitness USA 2007
Cara Kokenes demonstrated her strength and beauty with a amazing routine. Notice the feminine physique achieved by proper diet and exercise.
Heidi Malono, Runner Up Ms Fitness USA 2007
Heidi Malona amazed the crowd with exceptional strength and gymnastic moves. Heidi represents natural beauty and strong lean muscles.
Nikki Crawford, 3rd Ms Fitness USA 2007
Nikki Crawford had hands down one of the best and most fun routines. Her performance was full of energy and showed off Nikki's amazing strength, balance, and gymnastics.
Karen Elliott, 4th Ms Fitness USA 2007
Karen Elliott graced the floor with amazing skill and balance. Karen's high fitness level was in full display.
Tina Thompson-Pope, 5th Ms Fitness USA 2007
Tina Thompson-Pope amazed the audience with each move. Each movement showed off her exceptional strength, flexibility, and showmanship. She was a true joy to watch.
Ms Fitness women achieve their great levels of fitness completely all natural. They demonstrate what is possible with a committment to living a healthy and fit lifestyle. Proper diet and exercise is the key to achieving weight loss, athletic performance, and tone lean muscles. Live Lean Today hopes that these women are an inspiration.
2007 Ms Fitness USA Result
1st Cara Kokenes- Illinois
2nd Heidi Malano- Colorado
3rd Nikki Crawford- Oregon
4th Karen Elliott- Colorado
5th Tina Thompson-Pope- New YorkAugust 12, 2006 - Washington, D.C.
Ms. Fitness Eastern USA
Ms. Fitness Eastern USA was held in the Nation's Capitol serving as a stepping-stone to Ms. Fitness USA, the national championships, taking place 4 weeks after.
New York's Tina Thompson-Pope's flexibility is about the best out there. Her range and balance during moves like the heel stretch and straddle press on elbows never ceases to amaze onlookers. She's also an artful performer using her ballet and dance talents and uses costumes to lend a dramatic effect. She performed a unique variation of a plange seldom seen that appeared like human art itself.
Florida's Angela Glenn performed in a sexy outfit using a Cat Woman theme.
Maryland's Kate Grevey was strongest in the swimsuit round. She showed a lean, toned physique, nice abs, and had a golden tan to set it all off nicely.
Maryland's Patti Franklin show sculpted abs with deep lines that set her physique off. She displayed perfect split leaps and L-holds during her Scooby Doo themed routine, which included backflips as well.
Maryland's Christine Woods showed off excellent flexibility during her performance.
Virginia's Cheri Clarke gave good demonstrations of high kicks, split leaps and the toe stretch move.
August 12, 2006 - Washington, D.C.
OCB Presidential Cup Bodybuilding & First Lady Figure and Fitness Model Championships
Seventy-two competitors were greeted by a packed audience at the fifth annual Presidential Cup event. The new OCB Fitness Model division made its debut at this event and April Marie DelGuidice's appearance was a great example of what it was meant to be like. Her stylish stances, poses and movements were reminiscent of a runway model.
Monica Maines made an excellent selection for the fitness apparel round. Her stylish garb both complimented her physique, skin tone and hair color and showed her great abs. Sherilee Newton appeared natural and confident on stage and made a nice choice of fitness apparel, using a red sports bra for contrast against her dark skin color and spandex shorts, which paired with the top made for a nice ensemble of the imagined "fitness model" look.
At the top of a strong inaugural field however, Yenny Polanco emerged as the Fitness Model division winner. She looked stunning in a fashionable fitness outfit and brought an ideal sense of style to the swimwear round, donning shades and sporting trendy swimwear. The look was suggestive of a tropical beach setting that made for a nice contrast against her skin, hair and body type.
Polanco's confidence was enhanced with sexy stances and movements, conveying a very photogenic and marketable package. She rounded out that package with a stunningly fit, toned body and is an ideal representative of what the OCB Fitness Model division was envisioning when created.
In the Figure category, Qawnana Crockett came in at her all-time best to clinch first place in both the novice and open classes in which she entered. Her polished look was highlighted by fine upper body conditioning and she had the bronzed, satiny skin coloring desired in fitness competitions. She made noticeable improvements with her presentation as well and looked stunning in her side poses.
Jenifer Wellman showed up with an impressively dry and defined upper body that her abs set off nicely. Stacy Marsh looked stunning with her golden tan, toned and balanced physique and shapely curves. The blonde Marsh's striking "Figure" look captured first in her class in the Novice division.
Other notables were Cher Weal who displayed well-rounded muscle shape and curves highlighted by eye-catching abs. Lisa Daly may have had the hardest physique among the figure competitors, while Joy Fenton's abs jumped out among her nicely sculpted upper body. Sherilee Newton's physique was almost as stunning as her stage presence, which was spectacular.
She's a natural in the public eye and has the physique to match her presence. She showed soft, pleasing curves, excellent symmetry and beautifully shaped muscle. The one to rise to the top and claim the Open overall title, however, was Tiffany Moore. She showed all-around firmness, appealing lines of definition, an impressive v-taper and hourglass symmetry.
Next on the venue was women's bodybuilding. Petite yet sleek Kelsey Doucette took the Female Best Poser award for the second time in as many outings this year. She also claimed the award at the April Richmond, Va. show. This time she came in with even more detail and shape carved out. Her presentation belied her 19 years and she has a promising future in the sport.
Celeste McKeefery was a standout in the women's bodybuilding. Her hardness couldn't be touched. She claimed the overall title and became eligible for IFPA pro competition in the process.
In men's bodybuilding Frank Barnes showed a thick, solid and ripped upper body to take the Novice title. Peter Conduragis performed a routine that ended with the audience screaming their lungs out wanting more. One of his routine's highlights was a backwards bend around an arch, complete with gunfire sounds reminiscent of the famous Matrix movie scene.
Neal Grossman appeared back on the circuit after overcoming surgery. Grossman picked up where he left off, collecting first place titles in the Masters 55+ divisions.
The Masters 35+ and third Open Class brought about a unique set of events. The top four placements in the Masters division were all within one point of each other in scoring. The top two ended in a tie while third and fourth were also tied and only a point behind. After the dust settled and ties were broken the order was Keenan Wilburn first, Dave Grogan second and David Moore third.
By the time the Open class rolled around, Grogan seemed to be a tad bit harder, Wilburn's muscles didn't seem as full as they did earlier in the day and Moore showed noticeably more hardness. The result this time for the three ended with Moore on top followed by Grogan, and then Wilburn.Ken Brumfield showed up looking more cut and harder than ever before to take first in his Open class. Anthony Primola was next thanks to a rock-hard upper body and striking symmetry.
Massive David Neil, Jr. took third in his class. Frank Barnes' ripped upper body got past Neil, but it was Garrett Rhodes who ended on top. Rhodes is becoming known as "The Shredder," a name he lives up to every outing. He showed deeply carved muscle separation throughout, as well as fully pumped muscles. It was all set off by striated glutes, one of the best indicators of extreme conditioning.
Nate Hagerty and Duke Bell battled for the top spot in the third Open class. Hagerty came in with his usual lean and hard conditioning, perfect coloring, and trademark massive traps. He showed noticeable size gain since his win at the OCB Blacksburg, Va. show 10 months prior. His appearance was near flawless, but the elder Bell brought ripped conditioning, a massive upper back and muscle thickness, which seemingly gave him the edge to claim the class title. He would eventually claim the division overall title and lay claim to the IFPA pro card that came with it.
August 12, 2006 - Washington, DC
IFPA U.S. Capitol Women's Pro Bodybuilding Classic
Women's natural pro bodybuilding was at the nation's capitol August 12, 2006 for the IFPA U.S. Capitol Pro Classic. Ten ladies took part in the inaugural IFPA event, which was paired with the fifth annual OCB Presidential Cup.
Illinois' Sue Steele-Bergman competed in her first pro event. She's sure to rise in the ranks given her enthusiasm to be among the pros in the sport, and continued training will bring forth additional size that will make her more of a threat. She's an artful poser and had pleasing muscle shape.
Wisconsin's Normajean Harness' posing routines are always moving and full of emotion. Harness won an IFPA pro qualifier three month's earlier in Ann Arbor, MI but couldn't seem to nail her peak and display as chiseled of a look for this time.
Virginia's Cassondre Wilburn carries a lot of size and looks solid from head to toe. She showed some striations in her pecs but they weren't enough to move her up past 8th place.
Maryland's Deb Samuels showed great upper body conditioning and hardness to take 7th place.
Georgia's Dana Easterling didn't carry as much size as some of the others, but her nice dry, hard look revealed the detail to land her in 6th place. The symmetrical shape and length of her thighs paired with her slim waist and high lat tie-ins give her a pleasing symmetrical appearance.
Massachusetts' Christy Resendes appeared to be carrying the most size among the impressive lineup and took 5th place. There were four others who showed up a little harder though, and were able to rise above Resendes' size. Virginia's Linda Carpenter was one of those competitors. She took 4th place. She looked most impressive when hitting her most muscular pose, which showed her great upper arm size, brought out crazy striations throughout her shoulders and chest, and had her thick traps bulging up off her upper back.
Colorado's Leanne Allen took third in the show and the $500 cash prize that came with the placement. She displayed what was probably the most impressive upper body size when hitting her front lat spread and front double biceps poses, and the deep muscle bellies of her abdominals helped set off her appearance.
Maryland's Frances Parker made a statement at the pro level by finishing as runner up in her first pro show and claiming the $1,000 cash prize for doing so. Her skin looked bronzed, satiny and paper-thin and presented a nice polished look to her well-rounded, shapely and full biceps and shoulders. She treated the audience with an artful routine, complete with painted face for a more dramatic touch, and claimed an additional $100 cash prize for being named best poser of the show.
Florida's Karen Taylor earned the overall title. She packed an impressive amount of muscle and showed crisp, rock-hard muscle and razor cuts to boot. Prominent vascularity showed in her legs and striations covered her pecs and shoulders. A $2,000 cash prize and custom IFPA Pro ring came with the victory.
All competitors had to pass a polygraph exam prior to the show as a means to screen for use of banned substances in the drug-tested event. The top four place winners had to provide specimens for urinalysis as well.
Photos and video of the event are available. Ordering information can be found on the contest results page for the show on the IFPA website, www.IFPApro.com . The promoters wish to send a special thanks to Bodybuilding.com, Core Nutritional's and Fitness & Physique Magazine for their sponsorship of the event.
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Collaborative Leadership:
Using Influence to Empower CommunitiesRosen Shingle Creek Conference Center
Orlando, Florida.
November 15-19, 2006The National Urban League’s Whitney M. Young Center for Urban Leadership (WMYCUL) is a nonprofit educational organization that exists to foster positive social and economic change through effective urban leadership development. The mission of the Center is to cultivate and enhance the leadership capabilities of individuals and organizations that serve disadvantaged communities. Our role is to convene and link those entities to practical leadership development tools and resources to help them address capacity issues and various leadership challenges. The philosophy is that through the enrichment and/or development of effective leaders, disadvantaged communities can be improved and empowered, thereby helping to create a society whereby all people have equal opportunity to be positive contributors.
Journey from good to great with a diverse group of professionals at the 2006 WMY National Urban Leadership Development Conference (NULDC), as people of influence explore the power of collaborative leadership. The NULDC is the largest, most diverse national gathering of community leaders and decision makers from across the country, including: nonprofit board members, chief executive officers, directors, managers, and department heads. Delegates represent social services and community-based organizations, authorities and alliances, grass-roots organizations, public health agencies, and educational institutions. As well, the conference draws delegates from government, education and research institutions, professional associations, consulting firms and industry.
Discover how the nonprofit sector is increasing its impact and influence in communities across the country through collaborative leadership. In addition, learn how organizations are maximizing and capitalizing on social entrepreneurial endeavors as a means of responding to the ever-growing needs of the community and the changing trends in philanthropy and giving.
We have developed an engaging series of plenary sessions, informative concurrent training forums, and numerous opportunities for networking. Key issues to be covered within the broad spectrum of leadership include: social entrepreneurship, economic development, health and quality of life, education and youth development, civic engagement, civil rights and social justice, best practices, knowledge-transfer, innovation, accountability, sustainability and evidence-based outcomes.
Attendance at the conference is expected to range from 500-700 delegates from across the nation.
Special Events
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:00pm-9:00pm
Urban Influencer's Networking Soiree featuring
Ragan Whiteside and The Fam
(A Business Casual All Black Affair)Note: Participants are encouraged to wear black
Thursday-Sunday, November 16-19, 2006 (Every Morning 6am-7am)
Wake Up & Get Fit With Tina!
Tina Thompson, Ms. Fitness USA CompetitorThursday, November 16, 2006 9:00pm-11:00pm
An R&B Concert Extravaganza
Jive Recording Artist
Donnell JonesFriday, November 17, 2006 8:00pm-10:00pm
Whitney M. Young Awards Dinner & Ceremony
(Black Tie Optional)Ms. Victoria Rowell
Actress & Founder
The Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan (RFCPPFor a list of Honorees please click here
Saturday, November 18, 2006 3:30pm-5:30pm
Black & Brown Town Hall Meeting - Collaborative Leadership in the 21st Century hosted by Marc H. Morial
Sunday, November 19, 2006 9:00am-11:00am
Gospel Empowerment Breakfast featuring Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Wednesday,
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Registration
November 15, 2006
3:00pm
Hotel Check-In
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Urban Influence Networking Soiree featuring Ragan Whiteside & the Fam
(An All Black Affair-Business Casual)Thursday,
6:00am - 7:00am
Wake Up & Get Fit with Tina!
November 16, 2006
8:00am - 9:30am
Empowerment Breakfast Plenary:
Am I My Brother's Keeper: A Solution Driven Discussion on the Black Male Crisis In America
(Moderated by Aaron A. Thomas, III)9:45am - 12:45pm
Concurrent Sessions (Tracks 1 - 10)
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Health Empowerment Luncheon Plenary featuring Pernessa Seale, President & Founder, Balm in Gilead
HIV/AIDS in the Urban Community 25 Years Later2:45pm - 5:30pm
Concurrent Sessions (Tracks 1 - 10)
9:00pm - 11:00pm
R&B Concert Extravaganza
Scheduled to Appear-Jive Recording Artist Donnell JonesFriday,
6:00am - 6:45am
Wake Up & Get Fit with Tina!
November 17, 2006
8:00am - 9:00am
Empowerment Breakfast Plenary: Social Entrepreneurship-A Vital Vehicle of Economic Empowerment for Nonprofit Sustainability
9:15am - 12:15pm
Concurrent Sessions (Tracks 1- 10)
12:30pm - 2:15pm
Economic Empowerment Luncheon Plenary: "The Future of Urban Poverty in America - A Socio-Economic Dilemma ( in conjunction with Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Concurrent Sessions (Tracks 1 - 10)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Whitney M. Young Awards Dinner &
Ceremony (Black Tie Optional)Saturday,
6:00am - 7:00am
Wake Up & Get Fit with Tina!
November 18, 2006
8:00am - 9:00am
Civic Engagement Empowerment Breakfast Plenary featuring Civil Rights Attorney
Thomas N. Todd&n
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