lee pazmino, EXECUTIVE director / CHOREOGRAPHER

JAney madamba, artistic directoR / choreographer

Lee was recently interviewed for the Contra Costa Times - Read the full article here.

Lee Pazmino is a dance icon and revolutionary choreographer recognized for his talent, determination, passion and contribution to the world of dance. Lee's star continues to rise as he presents his signature style of dance to the world through many creative and interactive mediums. In fact, as one of the most talented and sought after choreographers working in the entertainment industry today. Lee is a creative force with 19 years of experience in only 28 years of life. Known for his passion towards dance, Lee puts his heart into every dance step, which translates into memorable dance performances.

Born in San Francisco, California, Lee made his entrance into entertainment at the age of 9, as a professional dancer. Lee and his mother moved to Los Angeles, where he danced and acted for small dance and theater companies professionally at the age of 16.

He then decided to take his first hip-hop class at "Millenium" dance complex, and caught the eye of such top choreographers as Marty Kudelka, Shane Sparks, and others. Before he knew, it he was asked to perform in many shows as a back up dancer for upcoming artists Sebastian Mego, and even performed with Justin Timberlake on his "Justified" tour.

In 2006 Lee Decided to move back home to the heart of San Francisco, and has been happily dancing continuously with many talented choreographers and directors.

Over the last several months, Lee has been developing Funk4Soul, his own independent hip-hop business, and wants to celebrate his passion for telling stories through dance.

Lee is very excited about his continual personal and creative growth, and is passionate about bringing his knowledge of choreography and dance to the stage.

You can read more at Lee's MySpace page - shoot Lee a message to be added as a friend.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

funk4soul
Choreographer
Bootie Mashup Night, DNA Lounge
San Francisco, California
July 2009

funk4soul
Choreographer
BNP Dance Performance
Los Angeles, California
November 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Fundraiser for Lupus Cancer Research at Project Artaud Theater
Youth Chance Fundraiser performance at Club Vertigo
November 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Obama Campaign
Etiquette Lounge
October 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer - Up-coming artist Espy
Obama Campaign
Element Lounge
October 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Treasure Island Festival
October 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Obama Campaign
September 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Bootie 5th Anniversary Revenge Show
August 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Cream
June 2008

funk4soul
Choreographer
Bootie Mashup
May 2008

funk4soul
San Francisco, CA
Choreographer/dancer
September 2007

funk4soul
San Francisco, CA
Choreographer
Raggaeton Performance
May 2007

Freeplay
San Francisco, CA
Dancer
Great America Performance
May 2007

Humu Yansane project
San Francisco, CA
Dancer
Hip hop /Salsa
April 2007

Zion -I The Grouch
Santa Cruz, CA
Back up Dancer
Freestyle
April 2007

Sarah Bush Dance Project
San Francisco, CA
Dancer
Modern/hip-hop
March 2007

Shannon Bryant
Larkspur, CA
Back up Dancer
Contempory
February 2007

Sebastian Mego
Los Angeles, CA
Back up Dancer
hip-hop
2004-2005

Justin Timberlake Justified Tour / Rock your Body
All over USA
Back up Dancer
hip-hop/pop
2000-2003

Glendale Center Theater
Glendale, CA
Dancer
Theater
1998

Janey Madamba started dancing at the age of 3 and hasn't stopped since. Her training has encompassed a total of 26 years of Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Hula and Tahitian.

She is inspired by creative collaboration, and is utterly devoted to conceiving and producing new and meaningful dance works.

In addition to dancing wherever and whenever possible she has danced with Freeplay Dance Crew since 2003, where in 2007-2008 she was the Executive Director. In 2008, she made the move to Partner with Lee Pazmino and became the Artistic Director of Funk4Soul.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Full-Length Dance Productions

June 2008
Inside Out: the story of Freeplay Dance Crew. Executive Director, Choreographer, Dancer, and Jack of all trades.

March 2007
L1FE: mine. Yours. Ours. Co-Producer, Co-Grant Writer, Press Secretary, Budget Tracker, Choreographer and Dancer.

Fundraisers

Freeplay 101: the Remix, November 2007. Fundraiser for Youth Chance High School at the Embarcadero YMCA, Executive Director, Producer, Press Secretary, Dancer etc.

Select Performances

Women on the Way Festival, January 2008, Guest Dance Company, Freeplay Dance Crew, Executive Director, Choreographer and Dancer.

Aloha Festival August 2006, Academy of Hawaiian Arts, with Kumu Mark Keali'I Ho'omalu, Dancer.

Freshmeat Festival, 2007-2008, ODC Theatre and Project Artaud Theatre, Dancer, Choreographer, Executive Director (2008) with Freeplay Dance Crew.

San Francisco Pride Festival, API Stage 2003-2008, Main Stage 2005. Dancer with Freeplay Dance Crew.

One Voice Gospel Benefit 2005, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Dancer with Freeplay Dance Crew.

San Francisco Hip Hop Dancefest, 2003, Dancer with Freeplay Dance Crew at the Palace of Fine Arts.