NEW NAKA SQUAD

NAKA Entertainment has selected their new squad for the 2008/09 dance season. Please join me in welcoming this season's dancers of NAKA Entertainment Dance Company.

Akela Bey
Amanda Rankins
Antwane Younger
Asia Johnson
Briana Green
Brittany Morrow
Dee Dee Thornhill
Delana Jerry
Erik Barlow
Elexis Rullsel
Tee Tee Barlow
Fatima Wallace
Jamese Weaver
JaRee Weaver
Gabe Ash
Jade Simmons
Jahmar Younger
Jasmine Beltran
Kenisha Morgan
LJ Duncan
Nina Grayson
Roland Lott
Sean Green
Sharnell Younger
Shayla Wadley
Taylor McMillan
Taylor Washington
Tony Williamson
Toyaii Rutherford

NAKA Entertainment Auditions

NAKA Entertainment is holding auditions for it's dance company Saturday, September 13, 2008 and Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:30 PM. NAKA Entertainment is a Hip-Hop, Contemporary and Performing Arts center located at 124 N. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

For further information, contact Jim "Big Weave" Weaver at 412-969-3885

Come prepared to dance:

Swear pants, tennis shoes, and T-Shirt.

Please no tank tops, half shirts, or blue jeans.

To learn more about NAKA Entertainment visit the NAKA Fitness website at www.nakafitness.com or the NAKA Entertainment Blog at nakaentertainment.blogspot.com.

SHYNE On

Congratulations Big Weave for your Shyne Awards nomination for Community Involvement.

The SHYNE Awards Program recognizes young adults 13-19 for their achievements in the:

• Arts
• Academics
• Community Service
• Service in Ministry and
• Entrepreneurship
• An adult will be awarded the "Gwen Elliott Lifetime Achievement Award"

2008's Nominees Are:

Janel A. Young, Dion White, Bakari Thompson, Justin Payne, Charmaine Clarke, Rodriques Tate Jr, Erica Lynne Witherspoon, Keturah Vactor, DaMarra Chanel Underwood, Jourdan Martin, James Porter Traylor, Malik Johnson, Amanda A. Parks, Activ8 Youth Ministry, Mt. Ararat Youth Cafe, NAKA Entertainment

Special Performances by: Team Excellence, uNiqu' Inc, and NAKA Entertainment

WHO WILL WALK AWAY WITH A SHYNE AWARD?

This star-studded night will allow young adults to shine!

Let's support the young adults who are shining examples in their communities!!!

Produced by The Darkins Group

Last year's Shyne Award Winners!!!

Jamiyla Diamond Miller, Academics

Robert Travis, Community Service

Terrell Jackson, Service in Ministry

Kontara J. Morphis, Arts

Daniel Miller Jr, Entrepreneurship

Richard Carrington Sr., Founder of Pittsburgh's Voices Against Violence, was awarded the Gwendolyn J. Elliott Lifetime Achievement Award

Get Your Tickets

NAKA Entertainment Presents: Def Squad the New Beginning, Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, at the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Performances include:
Them NAKA Dancers
A live performance by Doswell
a special performance by Lhagic
And other special guests.
Doors open at 6:00 PM for dinner sales and the show starts at 7:30.
For tickets or more information contact James "Big Weave" Weaver at 412-969-3885