PUJA ANNUAL DANCE CONCERT & FESTIVAL

Pre-sale Tickets for PUJA FANTASTIC VOYAGE available!

2011-06-02T13:21:00.000-07:00

THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 3rd, 20011- First Friday Dance Showcase

In addition to a great 'teaser' showcase from various PUJA artists at HISAM, Hawaii State Art Museum, Friday, June 3rd, 2011, we'll have pre-sale tickets for sale on site. Please approach Willow Chang or any dancer affiliated with PUJA to purchase tickets - a great price at $20 students, seniors and military and $25 for general.

Featured at HISAM:

Anasma of Paris

Jasmine Revolution Dance

Willow Chang

George Garcia and Isla Tango

Gui Alves

Converence Dance Theater

Jason Tom

Kelly Wadlegger

and more!

For more info call 292 0820.

2011-06-02T12:31:00.000-07:00

Willow Chang and Passport Productions Presents  

PUJA 2011 : FANTASTIC VOYAGE

Windward Community College Paliku Theater 

June 4th, Saturday 7:30 p.m.  & June 5th, Sunday 2 p.m.

As Hawai’i’s Original Multicultural Dance Concert and Festival, we celebrate our 4^th year with PUJA: FANTASTIC VOYAGE. Our events celebrate dance, movement and music, with both traditional and innovative approaches. The show and cast promise to delivery the inspiration, diversity and creativity that are synonymous with PUJA.

In 2008 Willow Chang and Passport Productions presented PUJA: An Offering In Dance, a journey in movement and music with artists from Honolulu and abroad. Puja, the Sanskrit word meaning "offering", is a celebration of devotion and the divine, expressed here in dance. As Hawai’I’s original theatrical dance concert featuring both traditional AND modern dance, it’s no surprise both shows sold out-and audiences were ready for the next show!

In 2009, the vision continued with the concert PUJA: Gods and Monsters, and 2010’s LOVE LETTERS.   The shows brought artists from all corners of the globe to explore the wealth of stories, myths, movement and music, spanning experiences that are both unique and universal. 2009 marked the debut of the PUJA dance Workshops, with 25 different classes offered by the artists in the concert.

Now in its’ fourth consecutive year, PUJA Annual Dance Concert & Festival continues in 2011, with the theme PUJA: FANTASTIC VOYAGE.

This show will explore ALL aspects of a Fantastic Voyage, ranging from unique cultural traditions, expressive explorations, journeys of the heart and travel of the imagination.

The PUJA Dance Concert & Festival is a unique and groundbreaking experience that celebrates  where tradition and innovation meet.

Guilherme Alves- DeRose Method

Willow Chang

Adela Chu

Denise Decova

Convergence Dance Theater

George Garcia & Isla Tango

Chansri Green & The Encore Dance Project

Michael Hamilton

Esther Izuo & The Fang Sway Groove

Jasmine Revolution Dance

Kamakoa Page Zablan/ Page Academy of Dance

Mehetia Productions- Tahitian Dance

Samba Axe

SANGHA Dance Theater

Jonathan Sypert

Jason Tom

Kimberly Tordjman & Phillip Duong

Kelly Wadlegger

KW Dance

Returning from Paris, special guest artist Anasma, performing World Fusion & Oriental inspired dance

(Talent subject to change.)

Tickets are available pre-sale ($20 for students & seniors, $25 general)  & at the door ($25 students & seniors, $30 general).  For more information, please contact Willow Chang at www.willowchang.com, www.facebook.com/PUJAAnnualDanceConcertandFestival.com

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Full event details at http://pujadance.blogspot.com

 or at 808-292-0820

Global Dance Cafe 6 This saturday- Fundraiser for PUJA!

2010-04-19T02:38:00.000-07:00

Willow Chang & Passport Productions Presents

The Return of Global Dance Café 6!

Saturday April 24^th, 2010 at Oceans 808 Restaurant Row

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 – 9 p.m. $10 admission

ALL Ages- not to be missed!

A kick off to preview artists involved with the June Annual PUJA Dance Concert & Festival, and a chance to meet the performers & teachers! Featuring Hawaii's finest dancers keepin' it real & intimate- from Break dancing & B- Boys to modern dance, Belly Dance to Tango, Salsa, Tribal Fusion, Nu Polyneasian, Martial Arts and everything in between!

Scheduled to perform: The Rhythm Renegades, SANGHA Dance Theater, Willow Chang, Taehani, Samba Axe, Salsa with Phillip & Kimberly, George Garcia & Isla Tango, Beat box artist Jason Tom, Pepper Raefin, Gui Alvez, Naomi Brown and more!

For additional information, contact Willow Chang @ 292 0820 or willowchang@hotmail.com

www.pujadance.blogspot.com

on Facebook: PUJAANNUALDANCE CONCERTANDFESTIVAL

JUST ADDED TO THE CAST!

2010-04-04T03:02:00.000-07:00

We are proud to announce that Kirsten Wilkenson of KWDANCE will join the cast of PUJA. Ms. Wilkenson has traveled extensively internationally and brings a wealth of artistic depth to Hawai'i.

Also, GLOBAL DANCE CAFE 6 will be held at the OCEANS 808 Club, r\Restaurant Row, April 24th, Saturday, 2010. This fundraiser is a dance showcase of local talent and a greta way to experience dance up close and personal, honoring many of the original contexts of the various dances shared.

Doors open at 6:30 and the showcase is from 7-9 pm. $10 cover with free parking. ALL AGES! bring your friends, children, roommates and family! Food and a full bar on site at the club.

We will be celebrating UNESCO & THE CID International Day Dance- come and join the fun!

Slated to perform: (more to follow)

Taehani- Tahitian

The Rhythm Renegades - B Boys & breakdance

Jason Tom - Beatboxing

Phillip & Kimberly - Salsa

SANGHA Dance Theater - Belly dance

Willow Chang - Modern & Belly dance

George Garcia & Isla Tango

Gui Alvez - Yoga

Samba Axe

and MORE!!

Stay tuned for additional updates!

2010-03-28T13:47:00.000-07:00

Willow Chang & Passport Productions Present

PUJA: LOVE LETTERS- Annual International Dance Concert

Saturday, June 5^th at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 6^th at 2 p.m.

Windward Community College Paliku Theater Kaneohe, Hawai’i.

PUJA, is the Sanskrit word meaning an offering or blessing, offered with respect. We believe Dance is truly a gift from those who dance, to those who watch.

The PUJA Concert has several missions:

*Honors the art & diversity in dance

*Celebrates the talent in Hawaii & abroad

*Provides greater appreciation resulting in collaboration & development of future projects

As Hawai’I’s Original Multicultural Dance Concert and Festival, we celebrate our 3^rd year with PUJA: LOVE LETTERS. Our events celebrate dance, movement and music, with both traditional and innovative approaches, delivering the inspiration, diversity and creativity now synonymous with PUJA.

2010 cast includes (but is not limited to):

Anasma – Paris, France

Colleena Shakti – Rajistan, India

Arianna al Tiye & The Nubian Moon Daughters- NYC, NY
Anne Au
The Hawaii Jitterbugs
Phillip & Kimberly/United Rhythm Dance Co.
The Rhythm Renegades
Taehani

SANGHA Dance Theater

Willow Chang

Gui Alvez

George Garcia & Isla Tango

Michael Hamiliton

Kamakoa Page Academy

Michael Pili Pang

Greg Henry

Samba Axe

Sewa Fare & Badenyaa

Convergence Dance Theater

Bollywood Hawaii

Jason Tom

Jonathon Intrepid Sypert & Chansri Green

Giinko Marischino

In 2008, Willow Chang’s Passport Productions produced the first PUJA: An Offering in Dance Concert, followed by 2009’s “PUJA: Gods + Monsters” concert & 25 different dance workshops in addition to pre- PUJA concert performances & events. The PUJA Festival features musicians, teachers, choreographers & designers who respect tradition & innovation. Uniting dancers from various disciplines, it creates opportunities for dancers to meet, collaborate & perform locally & abroad (Since 2009, PUJA artists have met in France, NYC, Argentina & Switzerland!)

The PUJA FESTIVAL

-The Annual PUJA Dance Concert -First weekend in June. THIS YEAR, JUNE 5th & 6TH, 2010.

-The Global Dance Café- a dance showcase in a casual setting, intimate & interactive dance. -Year round. At Oceans 808 & the Himalayan Kitchen.

-Performances at HISAM (the Hawaii State Art Museum) Live From The Lawn (in conjunction with First Friday) FREE! JUNE 4TH, 2010

- Dance, Movement & Music Workshops (last year we had 25!) that feature our concerts’ dance artists, continuing the educational experience.

New! 2010 Events- The Annual Book & Music Festival, MAY 15 & 16th, 2-4 pm At Civic Center, near Honolulu Hale. FREE!

For more information, contact Willow Chang:

willowchang@hotmail.com

www.willowchang.com

www.facebook.com/willowchang

On Facebook under PUJA Annual DANCE CONCERT & Festival

Mobile: 808- 292 -0820

Our Artists involved with PUJA have included:

Colleena Shakti- India

Willow Chang

SANGHA Dance Theater

Gui Alves- Hawaii/Brazil

Anasma -France/NY

Meissoun - Switzerland

Eduardo Rodriguez- Cirque Du Soleil & Argentina

Kamakoa Page & The Page Academy of Dance

Badenyaa African Dance

Mahalohalo Kolintang Ensemble

Desiree & Wayland Seguritan

Simeon Den & David Kane

Diane Lam & Pure Pilates

The Breakatears (Rhythm Renegades)

George Garcia & Isla Tango

(K’ai Roberts, Elizabeth Coraggio, Tanya Somday, Yoko Wee)

Adela Chu, Kathryn Takara & Ayin Adams

Michael Hamilton

Michael McElhaney

Samba Axe- Hawaii/ Brazil

Samantha Tavares

Andrea Torres & Samadhi Hawai’i

Shakti Dance Theater

Jonathon Clarke Sypert “inTrepid” Chansri Green

Convergence Dance Theater/Jennifer Shannon

Naomi Brown

Betsey Fisher

Dazzman Toguchi

Glo Ayson

Mayuko Ayabe- Japan/San Franscico

Michele Painter

Global Dance Café

Many of the above mentioned artists and:

Samira

Jason Tom

Pepper Raefin Cummings

Taehani Gollero

Christy Cote-San Franscico, CA

Facundo – Argentina

Aisha of Greece