5 Questions with the Shaping Sound Dance Company

Teddy Forance, Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini and Kyle Robinson

By: Jacob Elyachar One dance company that is generating a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry is the Shaping Sound Dance Company. The Los Angeles-based Contemporary dance group’s nucleus is made up of choreographers Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance and Kyle Robinson. Together, the quartet recruited several astonishing dancers that have performed with [...]

A Conversation with Hitch Fit’s Micah Lacerte

Micah Lacerte

By: Jacob Elyachar  Micah Lacerte can transform your life. The WBFF (World Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation) champion and his wife, Diana Chaloux, own Hitch Fit, the world’s number one online personal training system and a 1-on-1 transformation gym in Kansas City, which has helped thousands of people from around the world change their lifestyles and [...]

A Conversation with Ballroom dancer Lauren LaPointe

Lauren LaPointe has gone from novice to ballroom superstar in less than two years. (Photo courtesy of Lauren LaPointe)

By: Jacob Elyachar Lauren LaPointe has a passion to dance. This Kansas City native has grown as a dancer since she became a student of renowned ballroom dancer Louis Bar.  She quickly evolved from ballroom novice to traveling across the country with her teacher to compete against other high-caliber couples.    Her hard work and training [...]

Catching Up With…Fit2Fat2Fit’s Drew Manning

Drew and Lynn Manning's latest fitness journey will show both men and women how to gain lean muscle mass. (Logo property of the fit2fat2fit brand)

By: Jacob Elyachar Two years ago, Utah-based fitness trainer Drew Manning began a journey to inspired people all around the world to get into shape. His excursion from fit to fat and back to fit again evolved into a successful fitness brand that includes a New York Times best seller and supplements and clothing lines. [...]

A Conversation with Bodybuilder Nick Wright

Nick continues to connect with his fans through various social media networks. (Banner by SHAD and courtesy of Nick Wright)

By: Jacob Elyachar Seven years ago, Nick Wright began a journey that led him to on a path to be one of the most recognized bodybuilders of his generation. With over 11 million views on YouTube and thousands of fans following him through social media, Nick continues to be an inspiration to both bodybuilders and [...]

Stars shine at the 2013 Variety Show

By: Jacob Elyachar The Midland Theatre was packed full of excitement as guests of all ages celebrated the Kansas City chapter of Variety Children’s Charity. Before the curtain rose, guests were entertained by members of the Kansas City Juggling Club, balloon artist John Perry, who created a diverse array of creations ranging from the Little [...]

Jacob’s Eye On…The 2013 Variety Show

A diverse group of performers will take the Midland Theatre on Saturday night to raise money for Variety of Greater Kansas City. (Poster courtesy of Variety of Greater Kansas City)

By: Jacob Elyachar Tomorrow night, some of Kansas City’s biggest names will come together to perform on the Midland Theater stage for the 2013 Variety Show, which will benefit the Variety Children’s Charity of Kansas City. The show came to be when the charity brainstormed ideas for an interactive fundraiser that would attract the community. [...]

A Conversation with Fitness icon Scott Herman

scotthermanfitness.com is one of the more popular fitness websites because of its strong sense of community.  (Logo courtesy of Scott Herman Fitness)

By: Jacob Elyachar Ask any fitness buff to make a list of the top personal trainers in the world; Scott Herman would be at the top of that list. The fitness icon and former Real World star has accumulated over 69 million views on YouTube and millions of fans (known as Hermanites) across the world [...]

A Conversation with Alec Mazo & Edyta Sliwinska

Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska have captivated audiences worldwide with their phenomenal routines and graceful moves. (Photo courtesy of Dancing Pros, Inc.)

By: Jacob Elyachar Two of my favorite ballroom dancers are Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska. The husband and wife team represented the United States at many International dancing competitions before they took on the daunting task of teaching celebrities how to dance on ABC’s hit show: Dancing with the Stars for a combined 15 seasons. [...]

Talented people needed for Kansas City based variety show

Variety Show Star Search

By: Jacob Elyachar Young Variety is looking for talent! The Kansas City-based charity is having its second annual Variety Show on March 2, 2013 at the Midland Theater and it is looking for future superstars to perform on stage with several local celebrities. Each individual or group must submit a 3-minute video showcasing their act [...]

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