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A Bite of the Big Apple

Blue13 escaped New York City before the blizzard- phew!…But not before the dancers performed 3 “Fire & Powder” showcases at the APAP conference: one at City Center with River City Artists Management at the prestigious Agents’ Collective Spotlight Showcase, and two at the stunning Jazz at Lincoln Center with the Booking Dance Festival, care of Jodi Kaplan.  Photos and videos forthcoming…check back soon!  Until then, the company is back home in L.A., teaching classes and planning wonderful performances and events throughout 2016. Stay tuned!

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The DTLA Showcase

Blue13 previews our APAP showcases of “Fire & Powder” here at home in Los Angeles!  Friday 1/8 8:30pm 3 20-minute showcases by BrokusRED, Astra Dance Theatre, and grand finale by Blue13, featuring our contemporary Indian dance theatre touring piece before he head off to NYC!  Presenters welcome gratis- please RSVP to be put on the VIP list by calling us at 310.876.2513.  Others, purchase tickets HERE.

Spotlight Dance at City Center APAP in NYC 2016

We’re thrilled to perform with our new management, River City Artists, January 16th at the Dance Agents Collective: Spotlight Dance at City Center during ‪#‎APAP2016‬! See Blue13 perform excerpts from our touring work, “Fire & Powder,” a contemporary Indian reboot of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in a ‘West Side Story’ setting.  At New York City Center, Studio 4, 6:20 p.m. 20 Minute Showcase.
RSVP: jmarino@rivercityartists.com or knasti@rivercityartists.com; 484-599-0252

Jessica Marino, Artist Rep, River City Artists Management, Booth 422, Rhinelander, or call for a meeting.

APAP Booking Dance Festival 2016 in NYC

Blue13 is proudly dancing in NYC at the Booking Dance Festival during ‪#‎APAP2016‬! See us at Jazz at Lincoln Center in the 4:30 block and the 8:30 block dancing excerpts from our touring piece, “Fire & Powder,” a contemporary Indian reboot of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in a ‘West Side Story’ setting.  8 Minute showcases, the latter block followed by a VIP reception.  Presenters at APAP gratis.  Others may purchase tickets HERE.

Blue13 in National Commercial for Madden NFL

Are you ready for some football?! Blue13 was featured dancing in the hilarious Madden 16 Commercial, a national 5-minute “movie” inspired by Bollywood film, choreographed by Achinta S. McDaniel, starring Dave Franco and Christopher Mintz-Plasse, directed by Wayne McClammy.  Achinta and dancers had the pleasure of working with NFL pro football players Rob Gronkowski (Patriots), Colin Kapernick (49ers), Julio Jones (Falcons), Antonio Brown (Steelers), and Coach Rex Ryan (Bills).  Watch it below now!

https://youtu.be/3eVF9uBbuqc

NEWS: BOLLYWHAT?! Achinta S. McDaniel at Music Center’s Dance Downtown

Achinta & Blue13 had a blast this summer, for the 10th year in a row leading the Music Center of LA’s Bollywood Bhangra Dance Downtown, with over 3,000 in attendance! Kanika Lal at Bollywhat?! honored us by featuring our amazing event on the popular YouTube channel. Achinta S. McDaniel on the mic, DJ Nick Datwani on decks, and Malinder Tooray on Dhol. Check out our moves and grooves below!