About
Fore Im a Versatile Entertainer (F.I.V.E) is an edutainment company that bridges the gaps between concert, commercial, and cultural lifestyles. F.I.V.E. creates, consults, and assists in various types of production. We provide artist development in music and dance performance. We provide workshops and master classes in the movement arts. As professional artists, entertainers, scholars, and producers we have experienced the ‘industry’ in various capacities. We train emerging and established artists in these fields to prepare them for careers in commercial and concert performance. We use our body of knowledge to introduce theories that systematically enrich and refine the physical performance of our artists.
Overview
F.I.V.E.s‟ work has graced stages in Japan, Ethiopia, Switzerland, Bermuda, Canada, Thailand and many other countries world wide.
In addition to the stage, F.I.V.E. has made numerous network appearances with Raven-Symoné, Spice Girls, Justin Bieber, and “Dancing with the Stars”. The company also teamed up with, Oiseau Noir Inc. and Hollywood Records, to co-produce and direct Raven‟s world tours, “Mystified” and “Raven-Symoné,” the album.
F.I.V.E has collaborated on music production for film, stage, radio and distribution. F.I.V.E. also co-produced and directed the independent film, “Water Theory,” along with The Illumini Group. F.I.V.E. members have performed with world-renowned dance companies such as Philadanco, Pilobolus and Koresh, to name a few.
With a strong foundation in education, the founding members of F.I.V.E., “Stand Firm” with Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters Degrees in Dance related fields. F.I.V.E. is adamant about providing an opportunity for others to express their versatility by stressing the importance of "higher education‟ in Community Outreach and International workshops.
In addition to the stage, F.I.V.E. has made numerous network appearances with Raven-Symoné, Spice Girls, Justin Bieber, and “Dancing with the Stars”. The company also teamed up with, Oiseau Noir Inc. and Hollywood Records, to co-produce and direct Raven‟s world tours, “Mystified” and “Raven-Symoné,” the album.
F.I.V.E has collaborated on music production for film, stage, radio and distribution. F.I.V.E. also co-produced and directed the independent film, “Water Theory,” along with The Illumini Group. F.I.V.E. members have performed with world-renowned dance companies such as Philadanco, Pilobolus and Koresh, to name a few.
With a strong foundation in education, the founding members of F.I.V.E., “Stand Firm” with Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters Degrees in Dance related fields. F.I.V.E. is adamant about providing an opportunity for others to express their versatility by stressing the importance of "higher education‟ in Community Outreach and International workshops.
Works
F.I.V.E. LIVE
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FIVE LIVE: WE TALK MOVEMENT EPISODE 1: INTRODUCTION (PILOT) HOSTED BY: Dougie Sanders (@d.styles317), Marc Spaulding (@thespaulding) and Dr. Ras Mikey Courtney (@rasmikeyc) (@fiveworldwide) SPECIAL GUESTS: Marshall King (@ilumeniking)
FIVE LIVE: WE TALK MOVEMENT EPISODE 3: On the Margins HOSTED BY: Dougie Sanders (@d.styles317), Marc Spaulding (@thespaulding) and Dr. Ras Mikey Courtney (@rasmikeyc) (@fiveworldwide) SPECIAL GUESTS: Christopher Huggins (@christopherhugginsdance), Tracy Vogt (@tracymvogt), and Kaylin Horgan (@kaylin1horgan)
Episode 6: Move Beyond the Step - FIVE LIVE - WE Talk Movement-Episode 6 HOSTED BY: Dougie Sanders (@d.styles317), Marc Spaulding (@thespaulding) and Dr. Ras Mikey Courtney (@rasmikeyc) SPECIAL GUESTS: Monique Haley (@haleybrwneyes), Brandy Lee (@brandiva78) and David Crosby (@mcdc.aae) IN this episode @FIVEworldwide talks with the other faculty of the Move BEYOND the Step - Virtual Dance Workshop. Taking place Aug 4-6, 2020. Watch as they discuss what students can anticipate in each class. These dynamic #blackmovers address the reasons why they do what they do and the main ideas behind their teaching approaches of the different movement dialects being offered for this 3 day workshop.
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FIVE LIVE: WE TALK MOVEMENT EPISODE 2: HIP HOP HOSTED BY: Dougie Sanders (@d.styles317), Marc Spaulding (@thespaulding) and Dr. Ras Mikey Courtney (@rasmikeyc) (@fiveworldwide) SPECIAL GUESTS: Crystal Frazier (@2bcrystylz) and Duane Lee Holland (@duaneleeholland)
FIVE LIVE: WE TALK MOVEMENT EPISODE 4: RAVEN Days HOSTED BY: Dougie Sanders (@d.styles317), Marc Spaulding (@thespaulding) and Dr. Ras Mikey Courtney (@rasmikeyc) (@fiveworldwide) SPECIAL GUESTS: Raven-Symoné Pearman (@raven-Symoné), David Crosby (mcdc.aae), Samuel Antonio Reyes (@sammyjacksonking77), Ryan Stauffer, Christian Crosby (@christiancrosby), and Grace Crosby (gracecr0sby) Conversations with F.I.V.E. and friends about their collaborations with Raven-Symone from 1999-2009.
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Collaborations
F.I.V.E. Collaboration with New Republic Magazine (2013)
FIVE in preparation to journey to Ethiopia to participate in the Ethiopian Millennium Celebrations of 2007. This is the introduction to the members of the group and what FIVE is all about. Featuring: Antonio Hudnell, David Crosby, Carl 'Dougie' Sanders, Marc Spaulding and RAS Mikey C.
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Raven-Symoné and F.I.V.E. LLC performing on the "This is My Time" 2005 Tour @Houston Astro Dome
A music video from the College Road Trip soundtrack with Raven-Symoné featuring choreography directed by F.I.V.E. LLC. (2009)
F.I.V.E. and Friends at L.A. Carnival in 2008 at 4:30 Club. Featuring Marc Spaulding, Antonio Hudnell, and Anthony Burrell. Directed by RAS Mikey Courtney.
Dalek music video, feat: Dougie Styles and RAS Mikey C, shot in Philly on a hot day in gas masks and flashing belt buckles. (2005)
F.I.V.E. LLC, in the elements, featuring D. Crosby and RAS Mikey C
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