THIS WEEK: JULY 28 TO JULY 31 IS MECCAMEE WEEK

MEET ELLIS BARBA

Ellis Barba is a young, driven dancer and choreographer focused on
improving and expanding his own style. He started out by joining Future
Shock Las Vegas whome he danced with for seven years and later on
co-founded the group, Meccamee. Ellis is currently the artistic director
and is the "creative brains" behind the upcoming team. His choreography
has been featured in all Meccamee performances, such as Boogie Wars 07.
He also teaches for Studio 702's Groove Class, Smash Studio's hip hop
class, and is in charge of Meccamee's junior group, Rascals. Ellis is an
aspiring dancer who is eager to share his knowledge and passion for
dance, as well as learn from others.

ELLIS' VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPtpQPGBZHc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a3eol8XpCY
(First, 2nd to Last, and Last song choreographed by Ellis)

MEET JAY DE JESUS

Jay De Jesus is a young choreographer, aspiring to establish his own style of the craft. He started out by joining the Las Vegas based team, Meccamee, and has expanded his knowledge since then. He is the team's captain, enhancing tentativness and ensuring retention is on point. Being one of the lead choreographers for the team, his pieces have been featured in shows and competitions such as Battlefest Vegas, Boogie Wars, Set It Off, and Culture Shock's Takin' It To The Streets. He is
the Special Events Coord for *Groove Community Dance and has taught classes at Studio 702 numerous times. Lately, he has been co-training and mentoring Meccamee's new junior team, the Rascals. Jay is a highly disciplined, motivated dancer who wishes to share his knowledge and experience with other dancers in hopes to elevate their love for dance as well. Jay has been in the US Army since 2004 and will commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in August 2008. He attends the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, as a senior and will get his degree in Management Information Systems in August of 2008.

JAY'S VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uMDH9ufi9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t7KPzAVkDI

MEET LEXI BAUTISTA

Lexi Bautista grew up in West Covina dancing with Dellos Dance Studio. For 10 years there, she trained in all styles of dance with teachers Allison Gladney, Donna Shepard, and Fred Odgard. She also assists Al Bee at Hollywood Vibe Dance Conventions around the West Coast. In 2005, she Joined Team Millennia Jrs with a love for Hip Hop. With TMJ, she performed in shows such as Prelude 2, CPAC, Elev8, Friendship Games 2005, and SI2. In 2006, she moved to Las Vegas joining Meccamee. With Meccamee, she has performed at Boogie Wars taking 4th, and Battlefest Live Las Vegas taking 1st. She was also teamed up on an all female group called Hi-Fi Las Vegas which is a part of EKETC. Now at 17 years old, She choreographs for Meccamee and teaches at local dance studios out in Vegas.

LEXI'S VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niOWRdbyrj8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78-p6OtRRRQ