July 14-July 17 -Formality- Phillip, Darryl, Erik

THIS WEEK JULY 14 - JULY 17 - FORMALITY WEEK


MEET PHILLIP GENIZA

Phillip Geniza was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Since a very young age, he enjoyed performing for talent shows and basically anyone that wanted to watch. During high school he continued his love for performing at a local high school competition called airbands. Along with the end of high school, came the end of airbands. With his desire to perform still burning, he sought out a new platform and found it. He was invited to FORMALity's private auditions by his good friend Dennis Phermsin. In the fall of 2003 he found a new home under the direction of Erik Saradpon. Since then Phillip continued to train at Culture Shock Dance Center under teachers like Samath Orm, Sherman Shoate, and the wonder duo Sammie Cross and Julie Dismukes. In 2005 he was named Artistic Director of FORMALity's all-male junior team, FLIPSIDE. Along with directing FLIPSIDE, Phillip also teaches regularly at Studio 429 and Mystic Stepper. He directs two more junior groups(RIOT7403 and pg-13) and is also the current Artistic Director for EKETC's co-ed group, Mass Appeal.

When auditioning for FORMALity I did not at all expect what was to come. Dance has truly become something I PASSIONATELY eat, sleep, and breath. Everyday that God blesses me with, is another day to continue to improve my craft. I enjoy sharing my gifts and everything that I have learned with other people. I will always be a student and will always continue to push myself for my students, for they are my true inspiration.

PHILLIP'S VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkfUNOgK1pI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNU1G5FWDN

MEET DARRYL BELARMINO

Darryl Belarmino started dancing in 2002 in the Culture shock family, under the youth group Future Shock. After the end of his first season, Darryl became a member of FORMALity, which has been his family ever since. In 2004 he was appointed Assistant Director. FORMALity is the only team to win the four major competitions of southern California: Vibe, Fusion, Ultimate Brawl, and BustaGroove. FORMALity has placed First nationally and Third internationally at the International Hip Hop Championships. His industry credits include: 3LW, Ashley Simpson, Ellen Degeneres Show, KUSI 9, FOX 6, and Paul Mitchell. Along with FORMALity, Darryl also directs a junior team Tru Definition, and shares his love for Hip Hop through youth outreach. “Dance to inspire” is what he lives by and it is his FAITH that drives him.

DARRYL'S VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn3GuSsLA_I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdebaQZrzEY

MEET ERIK SARADPON

San Diego native, Erik Saradpon, is a nationally-distinguished choreographer, and world-renowned teacher. As a graduate of San Diego State University, Erik has dedicated his talents in empowering the lives of the youth by engaging them in positive lifestyles and healthy alternatives through music and dance.

Erik is most known for his artistic contributions in directing the
National Hip-Hop Champions, FORMALity, an all-male youth outreach dance company. Since the establishment of FORMALity in 1996, Erik has had the privilege to perform for thousands and open for such artists as Ashanti, 3LW, Mario, and Ashlee Simpson. A staple in Culture Shock's Choreographer'sShowcase, FORMALity has also graced the small screen through mediums such as The San Diego Union-Tribune, Filipinas Magazine, San Diego Insider, and The Ellen Degeneres Show. Their industrial experience includes work for Pepsi, Sea World, Panda Express, and Paul Mitchell. FORMALity has won championships at Vibe, Ultimate Brawl, Fusion, Bust A Groove, Battlefest, Prelude and the US & World Hip-Hop Championships.

Erik has enriched the dance community by founding his own company, EK Entertainment & Talent Company (EKETC), the parent company to Hi-Fi, FLIPSIDE, Mass Appeal and Epic 3. His annual talent showcase, FULL OUT has gained notable familiarity, and serves as a platform for his dancers to experiment, express, and entertain. EKETC now hosts franchises in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Temecula.

As a principal dancer for Jive recording artist, Tonex, Erik was
featured on the concert special, Out The Box. Erik is also on staff at Studio A in Montreal, Canada, where he directs AFTERMATH. He has taught master classes for Culture Shock, Boogiezone, Mavyn, and Studio A and is now coaching hip-hop at San Marcos High School. He is currently on faculty with Rising Star Dance Company and Temecula Dance Company, where his groups have won choreography awards and overall standings at the regional and national level at such competitions as Showstopper and Showbiz.

ERIKS'S VIDEOS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CCI7vuzGOY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTxmsM82bVU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1uzwMKPwiA