NAKA Entertainment

NAKA Entertainment Auditions

2009-09-09T13:46:00.000-07:00

NAKA Entertainment will be holding auditions on Friday, September 18, 2009, from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm for any returning dancers that have not performed in at least two NAKA Entertainment productions or any new members interested in joining NAKA for the first time.
Auditions will be held at the West Penn Recreation Center in the Polish Hill section of Pittsburgh. The address is 470 30th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
For more information contact NAKA Entertainment at nakaentertainment@yahoo.com or Keni Jefferson at 412-979-7848.

Congratulations NAKA Entertainment!

2009-08-07T20:07:00.000-07:00

NAKA Entertainment won the 2009 Shyne Award for their continued work in the Arts.
Congratulations, and thank you for all the hard work you do in the community.

NAKA Entertainment AKA NAKA International

2009-07-09T07:43:00.000-07:00

Six dancers from NAKA Entertainment accompanied Rev. Tom from the Monumental Ministries Church and other members of the House of David Program to Canada to perform for supporters of the Pastors for Peace Humanitarian mission.
The dancers on the trip were Jamese Weaver, Jade Simmons, Briana Green, Tony Williamson, LJ Duncan and Roland Lott. James Weaver and Keni Jefferson from NAKA Entertainment also accompanied the dancers on the trip to serve as shapparones and supporters. Also in attendance was Kevin, Ms. Mattie, and Mr. Amir also from the House of David Program.
They danced in two different cities in Ontario, Ottawa and Kingston. In addition to the performances, the dancers also visited a historic underground railroad site and the beautiful Niagara Falls and painted a bus that was bound for Cuba to deliver humanitarian aid to an area that has been devistated by hurricanes.
We met some beautiful people along the way and had some amazing people open their homes to us. We appreciate everyone and especially thank The House of David Program for allowing us to be a part of this experience.

WAMO Hasn't Paid the 106 & Pittsburgh Winners

2009-04-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

As I posted in my events, NAKA Entertainment competed in the WAMO 106 & Pittsburgh Step and Dance Competition on April 3, 2009. They were announced the winners and the prize, according to WAMO, was to be $1000, and six tickets to 106 and Park in New York. (see link http://www.wamo.com/pages/pages.php?page=69)
Since Monday, April 6, I have been unsuccessful in collecting the winnings from the station, but very successful in being jerked around.
I have sent emails, made phone calls, and went in person on Monday, April 20, to the station to collect a "Prize Packet" that was supposed to have been left there for me by Jamal Woodson on Friday, April 17.
After waiting for over 35 minutes, the receptionist informed me that Mr. Woodson, who I had seen running around the building, but did not acknowledge me at all, did not in fact have the prize packet ready and that he would be in contact.
Needless to say, I have not received the prize, nor have I heard from anyone at WAMO regarding the winnings for the group.
I'll keep you posted as to how this story ends.

Congratulations NAKA Entertainment!

2009-04-04T22:01:00.000-07:00

NAKA Entertainment competed in the WAMO 106 & Pittsburgh Step and Dance Competition and took home the title as the 2009 106 & Pittsburgh Dance Champions.
NAKA competed against DWG, Fatal Atraption, Caution, and other talented groups to take first place.
Congratulations NAKA, you earned it!

2009 Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards

2009-02-11T16:41:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Jim "Big Weave" Weaver for receiving the 2009 Pittsburgh Hip Hop Award for your dedication and continued work as a Hip Hop Pioneer.
Big Weave has been a name synonymous to Hip Hop for over a decade, and he continues to inspire the new generation of Hip Hop performers.
The NAKA Entertainment Dancers opened the show with a hype performance that had the crowd on their feet.

NEW NAKA SQUAD

2008-10-06T06:44:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-04T09:11:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-08T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2008-08-03T19:56:00.000-07:00

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