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Sarasota News Leader December 14, 2012 Page 89 hip hop, from pre-professional programs and master intensive workshops to dance classes for persons with special needs, from modern/ contemporary dance to ethnic dancing, and from tap dancing to ballroom,��� the release adds. Since its inception the SMDA has undertaken projects to promote its goals, the release says. For example, in 2011, in conjunction with The Hermitage Artist Retreat, SMDA sponsored The Creative Process, a community workshop conducted by New York choreographer, perThe new site also gives individuals and busi- formance artist and dancer Ralph Lemon and nesses that provide dance-related services Maria Jimena Paz, an Argentinian dancer and opportunities to gain exposure, including choreographer. choreographers, composers and musicians, On Jan. 19, as part of the Ringling Museum of videographers, costume designers, sound Art���s ViewPoint series, SMDA is sponsoring technicians and lighting designers, the release The Interplay between Music and Dance, a points out. In addition, a section of the weblecture and demonstration by choreographer site is dedicated to healthcare providers who and dance educator Elizabeth Bergmann, with offer dance-related services, including Pilates, yoga, Gyrotonic(R), massage therapy, physical dancers from Moving Ethos Dance Company, the release adds. therapy, exercise classes and acupuncture. The website was made possible in part with Through Dec. 31, the organization is offering grants from the Helios Foundation and an anon- discounted memberships. For further information, visit www.smdance.org or call 922-5277. ymous family foundation, the release notes. YO GABBA GABBA! TOUR TO TAKE VAN WEZEL STAGE DJ Lance Rock and a cast of colorful characters are calling all fans in Sarasota to get ready to jump, shake and shimmy during the Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get the Sillies Out! tour stop at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on March 21 at 3 and 6 p.m. ��� Yo G a b b a G a b b a ! is an award-winning, live-action television series and live stage show whose unconventional formula has created a triple-stacked fan base, making it one of the most popular entertainment properties among preschoolers, parents and indie music lovers alike,��� a news release says. Yo Gabba Gabba! premiered in the U.S. on Nickelodeon in Au- gust 2007; it ranks as one of the most popular series on television, with broad appeal among preschoolers, parents, teens and adults, the release adds. Visit www.yogabbagabba.com. The television show airs several times a day on Nick Jr. Hip-hop legend Biz Markie will join the cast on stage at the Van Wezel for Biz���s Beat of the Day, the news release notes. The show will also feature Super Music Friends and Dancey Dance guest performances. The Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE! tour will be in Sarasota in March. Contributed photo Tickets and Gabba Party Packages are on sale from $27 to $47. For details, call the box office at 9533368 or visit www.VanWezel.org.