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Well, I guess it's my turn to be introduced in the BodyVox blog! Hello, I'm Sarah Shell, hailing all the way from Music City USA, Nashville,TN. I've been dancing all my life and initially moved out to Los Angeles to fulfill my dream of becoming a professional dancer. Even though I have been away from home for 7 years, I still have my accent and yes I say ya'll instead of you guys! When I first moved to Portland about a year ago, I was amazed at how clear the sky is and I'm loving having seasons again!

After some time away, I am so happy to be back with my BodyVox family! I have the honor of directing the exciting BodyVox-2 dancers. They are a remarkable group of talented artists and have been working hard learning the main company repertoire for their upcoming show in Hood River on November 7th. They will also have a show at the BodyVox Dance Center in February, 2010.

Hi there, My name is Jeff. I am one of the new members of Bodyvox 2. I am having a great time dancing with the other BV2 members and rehearsing with the main company. The environment is so fun. I am excited that I get to improve my technique and learn a new style of movement. The members are so easy to work with and really make dancing even more fun, if that's possible.

Former BodyVox Dancer Laura Haney and OBT Principal dancer Gavin Larsen will fill in for Eric Skinner as Substitute teachers while BodyVox is on their East Coast tour this week and next. The schedule will be as follows:

Laura Haney - Contemporary: Thursday, Oct. 15, 6-7:30pm
Emily Bartha - Ballet: Sunday, Oct. 18, 12-1:30pm
Laura Haney - Contemporary: Monday Oct. 19, 6-7:30pm
Laura Haney - Ballet: Tuesday Oct. 20, 6-7:30pm
Laura Haney - Contemporary: Thursday Oct. 22, 6-7:30pm
Gavin Larsen - Ballet: Sunday Oct. 25, 12-1:30pm

BodyVox was in St. Joseph, MN last week for a tour. After touring the world for over 25 years, it’s always great to know that there are still new experiences to be had.