Making it happen for Byron Klassen

Very serendipitous that the last post features the dancers from Batsheva. Well get back to that in a minute........

So, in this world you have 3 types of people which i break down like this.

1. people who asked "What Happened"
2. people who saw "What Happened"
3. people who MAKE IT HAPPEN

My close friend and frequent collaborator Garen Scribner falls into the third category of making it happen and on a constant. The special thing about Garen is that he does not only just make things happen for himself which is so easy to do noways with getting caught up in your own little world and shameless self promotion to move forward in life but Garen is another breed entirely. He enjoys more making others dreams and visions come true which is rare nowadays.

I want to share with you his most recent endeavor which would allow one of his students from South Africa (more on that below) named Byron Klassen to fly to NYC from South Africa to audition for Ohad Naharian who is Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance. Batsheva is the same company that i blogged about right before this post and one of the best modern dance companies in the world. Now we are getting an impression of Bryons talent level:) This is such a special opportunity for this kid with so much promise. Ive seen video of him in class and rehearsal, Byron lights that ass up. Its easy to envision him below getting down and dirty with the dancers from Batsheva. I hope everyone helps support him by spreading the word and donating. With all of that said......Im gonna pass the mic to Garen to give more deets.

"Hi Friends,

As some of you may know, I spent part of the summer in Cape town, South Africa teaching dance in the Dance for All program. Along with the rest of my LEAP South Africa team, we created a two-week intensive for almost 100 students. We had an incredible time and loved working with the children.

We saw so much talent, but recognized something very special in one student in particular named Byron Klassen. We really believe in his innate talent, and are working to bring him to New York so he can be seen by choreographers and directors. He is 19, and ready to move into the professional world. He simply needs the opportunity!

Please check out the website to support him and consider making a donation, no matter the amount! This is a really incredible chance to make a difference for a budding artist - and hopefully one day, you'll see him light up the stage.

Website below where you can click to help Byron get to the Big Apple.

Byron Klassen

All the best,

Garen Scribner"

Garen is working hard on this project along with his LEAP South Africa colleagues, former ABT and Hubbard Street dancer Alejandro Piris-Nino and former ABT and Stuttgart Ballet dancer Kristine Elliot. Byron is going to stay at Alejandro's apartment so our man already has a place to stay! Please help these guys out!

video of Bryon doing what it do below.

Enjoy!