Dr. Caroline J.S. (Kay) PicartHonorsDance 2013 — Dr. Picart taught “Introduction to Ballroom Dance” and “Introduction to Lifts and Dips” with the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. 2012 — Dr. Picart taught a Master Class on Ballroom Dance with Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA in March 2012. 2012 — Azalea International Folk Festival Dance Competition (AIFF Dance Competition) 2011 — Dr. Picart taught "Introduction to Ballroom", Spring 2011, at the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center 2011 — Dr. Picart taught a Master Class in Ballroom Dance at the Valdosta State University Dance Department on March 4, 2011 2011 — Dr. Picart taught a Master Class in Ballroom with Santa Fe College 2011 — Dr. Picart teaches Intermediate-Advanced Ballroom Classes with the Gainesville Dance Association 2011 — Dr. Picart was part of a panel of distinguished dance judges at the Azalea International Folk Fair World Dance Competition in Valdosta, GA. 2011 — Dr. Picart taught a Starke Country Club Ballroom Dance Class, January 2011 2011 — Dr. Picart taught a UCG Ballroom Class, January 2011 2010 — Dr. Picart taught "Introduction to Ballroom", Fall 2010, at the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center 2010 — University of Florida Levin College of Law, LawLawPalooza 2010, a fundraiser, invited performance with Joshua Angel 2010 — Dr. Picart was part of a panel of distinguished dance judges at the Azalea International Folk Fair World Dance Competition in Valdosta, GA, March 6, 2010. 2010 — Gainesville Health & Fitness Center "Introduction to Ballroom" Class, January-February, 2010. Capped at 100. 2009 — USA Dance Incorporated-Tallahassee June Dance, Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303, June 20, 2009 2009 — "Workshop on Lifts, Dips and Drops," plus bazaar on dance-related footwear, clothes, jewelry, and many others, Center for Creative Release, in collaboration with Kinaesthetics, LLC, 221 E. Third Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303, May 30, 2009 2009 — The Grand Opening of the Center for Creative Release a dance and art show, 221 E Third Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303, May 8th and 9th, 2009 2009 — Collective Arts Project invited performance and art display at the Palmer Munroe, April 17, 2009 2009 — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee; Invited Movement Piece to Rick Masten's "Let This Be a Dance" (March 8, 2009)--Dr. Picart performed with: Jim and Carol Terrell, Rick and Cindy Pellin; and with Jerry Rivera, Tom Stratton and Maurice Smith. 2009 — City of Tallahassee Employees' Service Appreciation Banquet, at the University Center (March 12, 2009): Dr. Picart performed with: Rick and Cindy Pellin; and Jerry Rivera, Tom Stratton and Maurice Smith. 2009 — "Kinaesthetics and Friends," a dance and art show, a pre-grand opening show for the Center for Creative Release, 221 E Third Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303, April 10, 2009, 7-10 p.m. Featuring AIFF winner, Kahu Ahi; Tallahassee's most visible dancesport athletes, Rick and Cindy Pellin; 2006 US Open Pro Am Theatre Arts Champion, Dr. Picart. Listen to the radio spot here. 2009 — A video of the 2009 4th annual World Culture Folk Dance Competition is available here. 2009 — Tallahassee Northside Rotary Club, Daddy-Daughter Dance, February 7, 2009, Location: The Moon 2008 — Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee; Dr. Picart choreographs and performs three numbers: "Bleak Midwinter;" "Holiday Tango;" "Baby, It's Cold Outside." 2008 — Experience Asia 2008, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Lewis and Bloxham Park, Tallahassee, FL. Dr. Picart will have a booth devoted to art prints, and performing with Zumba. 2008 — "Dialogues that Deliver: Generative Practices in Collaboration, Conflict, and Community." Taos Institute, Sarasota, Florida. Sept. 27, 2008.
Dr. Picart was recently quoted in the Tallahassee Democrat on using Pilates as a part of training for DanceSport competition. Recent Dance PhotosSeptember 2006 Champion, US Worlds pro am cabaret dancesport, Hollywood FL February 2008 Global Gatherings, Ballroom and Beyond: Translating Across Cultures, Moore Auditorium, 7:00-9:30 p.m., February 1, 2008; Presented by: FSU International Center, Division of Student Affairs February 2008 Northside Tallahassee Rotary Daddy Daughter Dance, Dr. Kay Picart will be teaching a dance class and performing a dance demonstration with the Arthur Murray staff, February 3, 2008, National Guard Armory; 1225 Easterwood Drive (corner of Capital Circle NE and Easterwood Drive); Tallahassee, FL June 2007 PAGDIRIWANG - PHILIPPINE FESTIVAL, Duluth Festival Center, Sunday, June 17, 2007, 12:15 pm, Dr. Kay Picart with Darian Chancellor May 2007 ASIAN AWARENESS DIASPORA:
The Asian Coalition of Tallahassee, Inc; May 19, 2007; 10am - 12:30pm; The Leroy Collins Public Library
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE ASIAN COALITION OF TALLAHASSEE (ACT) WILL BE CELEBRATING THE ASIAN AWARENESS HERITAGE MONTH AT THE LEROY COLLINS PUBLIC LIBRARY. Kay Picart to perform with Darian Chancellor and the TCC Dance Company April 2007 Philfest 2007, Tampa FL, Invited Performances on April 13,
14, 15: Performed two solos and one cabaret number with the TCC Dance
Company; Performed at the Sinagtala Theatre and the Bayanihan Arts Center. March 2007 FSU High School; Cultural Event; Three dance classes/performances for Elementary, Middle and High Schools. March 2007 "Right Relations Fiesta," Unitarian Universalist
Church of Tallahassee, Dr. Kay Picart with Maurice Smith, Salsa lesson and dance demo;
Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. March 2007 Global Gatherings, Ballroom and Beyond: 2007, FSU State Ballroom, 5-7:30 p.m. March 19, 2007; Presented by: FSU International Center, Division of Student Affairs February 2007 Dr. Kay Picart and Darian Chancellor, "My Immortal" and "I Will Always Love You" Cabaret Dance Demonstration, FSU International Bazaar, Oglesby Union Ballroom, February 24, 2007, 2-6 p.m. February 2007 Step-up Event, Dr. Kay Picart, Dance Demonstration with Sue Tucker and a salsa-mambo lesson; E. Peck Greene Park at Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL, February 24, 2007, 12-12:45 p.m. February 2007 Korea in Motion: Traditional Korean Dance and Music, Dr. Kay Picart co-hosting with Sungryun Rim; Florida Museum of History, R.A. Gray Building, February 21, 2007, 6:00-8:00 p.m. February 2007 Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Fundraiser; Dr. Kay Picart with Maurice Smith; 7-10 p.m. February 10, 2007 February 2007 KDPhi "In The City" dance workshop and dance demo
with Dr. Kay Picart; Leon County Civic Center, Saturday February 10, 2007,
7-10pm February 2007 Northside Tallahassee Rotary Daddy Daughter Dance, Dr. Kay Picart will be teaching a dance class and performing a dance demonstration with Darian Chancellor, February 3, 2007, National Guard Armory; 1225 Easterwood Drive (corner of Capital Circle NE and Easterwood Drive); Tallahassee, FL January 2007 Dr. Kay Picart with Darian Chancellor, "I will always love you," US Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association, Tallahassee Chapter, Senior Center, January 19, 2007 December 2006 Big Bend Filipino Association Christmas Party, December 16, 2006, Civic Center, Tallahassee FL, December 16, 2006 December 2006 U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association Christmas Party, December
16, Senior Center, Tallahassee FL, December 16, 2006 December 2006 Dance demonstration by Dr. Kay Picart and Darian Chancellor for the US Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association, Governor's Square Mall, Tallahassee FL, December 16, 2006 December 2006 Tallahassee Celebration of Lights (Winter Festival 2007), dance demonstration by Dr. Kay Picart, Darian Chancellor and the TCC Dance Company, December 2, 2006, 9 p.m. December 2006 Rock-a-thon "Culture to Culture" Holiday Celebration Saturday, December 2, 2006, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Riley Center/Museum; 419 E. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL; Dr. Kay Picart and Darian Chancellor performed with the TCC Dance Company December 2006 Dance Demonstration with the TCC Dance Company, FSU
Foundation Fundraiser, December 1, 2006, Silver Slipper, Tallahassee, FL October 2006 Fred Astaire National DanceSport Championship; October 25-29, 2006
Hilton Walt Disney Resort, Orlando, FL Solo 16 L and Solo 56 L: Dr. Picart ranked first place for both; scores of 97 and 98, averaged. October 2006 Dance Demonstration with Darian Chancellor, Ms TCC
Beauty Pageant, TCC Ballroom, Tallahassee, FL September 2006 Kay Picart with Darian Chancellor and the TCC Dance Company
EXPERIENCE ASIA 2006, Lewis-Bloxham Parks, Tallahassee, FL, Sept. 30, 2006 September 2006 American Legion Dance Demonstration at DJ Bruno's Monday night ballroom party, Sept. 4, Lake Ella, Post 13 American Legion Click Here for Photos August 2006 Pilipino Americans Networking in Georgia - Federation Induction & Afternoon Tea Party, Marriott Airport Atlanta Hotel, August 5, 1:00 PM Special Kinaesthetic Dance Performance by Dr. Kay Picart August 2006 "Chacha" with Jared Papesh, in collaboration with
the TCC Dance Company, August 1, National Night Out 2006, North Florida Fair Grounds. http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/ July 2006 Variety Show for America - July 22nd & 23rd, Quincy Music Theatre, Quincy, Florida July 2006 Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Services, 4th of July Celebration Tom Brown Park, dance demonstration with Javier Fernandez and the TCC Dance Company June 2006 Millenium DanceSport Pro am Cabaret Nationals;placed second in heat 155 and third in heat 161 with Darian Chancellor
Photos 1 Photos 2 Photos 3 Photos 4 Heat 155 Winner's Line-up Photos 1 Heat 166 Photos 1 Photos 2 Photos 3 Photos 4 Heat 161 Winner's Line-up June 2006 Dr. Kay Picart, Darian Chancellor and the
TCC Dance Company, USABDA demonstration, Senior Center, Tallahassee, FL, June
2006
March 2006, Global
Gatherings 2006, Tallahassee, FL March 2006, R and R Clinic opening; dance demonstration February 2006, Northside Rotary Daddy Daughter Dance, Tallahassee, FL January 2006, Tallahassee NaFFAA Conference, Tallahassee, FL September 2005, Experience Asia 2005 - Asian Coalition of Tallahassee June 2005, Millenium DanceSport Competition:
March 2005, Gallery 621 Performance-Exhibition February 2005, MAC Cosmetics AIDS Benefit, Tallahassee, FL December 2004, Governor Square U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association
Exhibition Choreography January 31, 2008, “Diva Dance (the Fifth Element),” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio, FSU Global Gatherings' International Center's “Ballroom and Beyond 2008: Translating Across Cultures” Performances/Competitions/Public Service Appearances2006 Champion, US Worlds pro am cabaret dancesport, Hollywood FL March 7-8, 2008, Public Service Appearance and Complimentary Dance Class, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Mu State, District 1 Meeting, Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL February 1, 2008, “Diva Dance (the Fifth Element),” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio, Northeast Rotary Club, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Armory, Tallahassee, FL January 31, 2008, “Diva Dance (the Fifth Element),” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio, FSU Global Gatherings' International Center's “Ballroom and Beyond 2008: Translating Across Cultures” January 31, 2008, “Duality,” tai chi martial arts sword dance, combined with vinyasa flow yoga elements, solo, FSU Global Gatherings' International Center's “Ballroom and Beyond 2008: Translating Across Cultures” December 2007, Festival of Lights, “The Bleak Midwinter,” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio December 15, 2007, USA Dance Inc. Christmas Ball, cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio December 14, 2007, UU Winter Fest, “The Bleak Midwinter,” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio December 9, 2007, Arthur Murray Holiday Showcase, theatrical waltz, co-choreographed with Jim Hurst, franchisee of the Arthur Murray Studio-Tallahassee December 9, 2007, Arthur Murray Showcase, cabaret, “The Bleak Midwinter,” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio December 2007, Tallahassee Civic Chorale 2007-2008 Concert, “American Traditions,” “White Christmas,” cabaret number performed with Michael Tribble of Arthur Murray Studio December 1, 2007, salsa number, co-choreographed with Adi Omer, “Culture to Culture” Rock-a-thon Holiday Celebration, to benefit the John G. Riley Museum December 1, 2007, chacha number, co-choreographed with Maurice Smith, “Culture to Culture” Rock-a-thon Holiday Celebration, to benefit the John G. Riley Museum September 29, 2007, Experience Asia 2007, Moulin Rouge, two-man cabaret number performed with the Arthur Murray Staff September 29, 2007, Experience Asia 2007, “Duality” sword dance, solo 2006 The Fred Astaire Dance Studio, featuring Dr. Kay Picart, is having a Moulin Rouge show at Leon County High School on Saturday, August 19th, at 7 p.m. 2006 One Woman art show and dance demonstrations with the TCC Dance
Company; Federation of Philippine American Organizations in Georgia;
Federation Induction and Tea Party; Atlanta Marriott Hotel; August 5 2006 Variety Show for America - July 22nd & 23rd, Quincy Music Theatre, Quincy, Florida Dr. Picart performs Saturday, July 22nd @ 7:00pm and Sunday, July 23rd @ 2:00pm 2006 2006 Millenium DanceSport Nationals, Open Pro Am Cabaret, June 21-22
2006 Dance Demonstrations by Kay Picart and the TCC Dance Company on July 7, 2006. FULL CIRCLE Gallery; 659 Industrial dr Tallahassee FL 32310;(in railroad square) 2006 Dance Demonstrations by Kay Picart and Darian Chancellor on June 22, 2006 for the US Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association, Tallahassee Chapter, Senior Center, Tallahassee, FL 2006 A Benefit for the Alzheimer Resource Center, Saturday June 10, 2006, 6- 10 pm, Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe Street; 50's, 60's, & 70's Style Dance; For tickets call 561-6869 2006 Dance Demonstrations by Kay Picart on June 9, 2006. Location to be announced 2006 May USABDA Fundraising Event, Cabaret Dance Demonstrations with Darian Chancellor, with soloist Kayatta Williams of the TCC Dance Company 2006 Food, Fun and Fairs!, Sponsored by the Department of Health, Merengue class and dance demonstrations with Vic Hanna, March 2006, Springwood Elementary School 2006 Global Gatherings - Performing with the Stars: Connecting Tallahassee to the World Through Dance Tallahassee, FL, March 22, 2006, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., FSU Oglesby Union STATE Ballroom 2006 Fourth Annual MASKED BENEFIT BALL For the Capitol Area Community Action Agency Tallahassee, FL, March 4, 2006, 8 p.m. - midnight, FSU University Center Futch Ballroom 2006 Rally at the Capitol Courtyard Tallahassee, FL, February 2006, Capitol Courtyard Sponsored by the Department of Health, Tallahassee Capitol Area, Dance Demonstrations (Tango and Waltz) with Darian Chancellor; Merengue and Swing Class 2005 United States DanceSport Council Worlds Competition, Hollywood, FL, September 2005, U.S. Open to the Worlds Pro Am Cabaret and Showdance Competition, 2nd Place 2005 Millenium DanceSport Competition, Tampa FL, June 2005; National DanceSport Cabaret pro am open competition, 2nd place; placed firsts and seconds as well in open and closed smooth and rhythm categories 2005 "Ballroom and Beyond: Bridging Cultures Through the Performing Arts," FSU Moore Auditorium, sponsored by the Big Bend Filipino American Association and the FSU International Center, June 14, 2005 2005 USABDA Tallahassee Chapter, Governor Square Mall dance demonstration, salsa 2005 USABDA Christmas Party show with the TCC Dance Company, “Hazme Amarte” (chacha). “Moonriver,” (waltz), and “Fever” (foxtrot theatrical) 2005 Global Gatherings TV Show, "Ballroom with a Twist II," April 8, 2005 2005 Gallery 621 Dance Performance-Art Exhibition, March 18, 2005 2004 Performed two theatrical numbers, Monticello Opera House, Benefit for Florida Public Interest Foundation, October 30, 2004 2004 U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association, Theatrical Bolero and Nightclub Exhibitions 2004 U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association, Theatrical Waltz Exhibition 2004 American Legion Rug Cutters' Dance, Theatrical Waltz and International Tango Exhibitions 2004 Two bolero theatrical numbers, Fred Astaire Showcase Ballroom Competition, Fort Walton Beach, FL April 3, two golds awarded 2004 Peach State Country Western Dance Competition, Atlanta, FL, March, 2004, three golds and two silvers awarded, third overall 2004 Central Florida Dance Stampede, National Country Western Dance Competition, Altamonte Springs, FL, February 2004, three golds, two silvers awarded, fourth overall 2004 Two liturgical dances choreographed to excerpts of Handel's Messiah and Pachelbel's Canon, Pisgah United Methodist Church, April 4, 8, 11 2004 Global Gatherings Special Edition, "Ballroom with a Twist," co-hosted and performed two theatrical bolero numbers, Fred Astaire studio, Tallahassee, February, 2004 2004 International Bazaar, performed two theatrical bolero numbers, International Student Center, Moore Auditorium, FSU, March 2003 Tango and bolero performances, Filipino Association, December 20 2003 Bolero theatrical number, United States Ballroom Dancing Association, Tallahassee Chapter, December 13, Governor's Square Mall and Senior Center 2003 Chacha, tango, and night club two step performances, Global Gatherings, December 5 2003 Theatrical number performed as courtesy for Parisienne and Fred Astaire, Tallahassee Mall, July 26 2003 Theatrical number performed at Fred Astaire Jubilee Awards Ball, June 26; graduated to silver level 2002 Performed a theatrical bolero number at the US Amateur Ballroom Dancing Association Florida Chapter Christmas Ball in December 2002 Performed a theatrical bolero number at a Fred Astaire show at Fort Walton Beach, FL, Oct. 4 2002 Performed a theatrical bolero number at the Florida Women's Show, Civic Center, Tallahassee, FL, Oct. 19 2002 Fred Astaire Dance Competition at Destin, FL, Sept.20: silver in cha-cha, bronze in swing, bronze in rumba 2002 Performed the cha-cha for the "Surviving In Spite of Fate Project, a benefit for the Red Cross and a support group for the homeless, Florida State University Pepper Center; 2002 Performed the foxtrot and bolero with the Fred Astaire studio at a benefit for the Capital City Optimist Club, Tallahassee Antique Car Museum 2001 "Dance and the Body Politic" performance-lecture, Waltz and Chacha numbers, Montauk Yacht Club, New York 2001 Arthur Murray Superama, Miami. Full Bronze Routines in Tango (Gold) and Chacha (Gold); Full Bronze Open Competition entries in Foxtrot (Silver), Waltz (Silver), Tango (Bronze), Swing (Gold), Chacha (Silver); Full Bronze Closed Competition entries in Foxtrot (Finalist); Waltz (Semi-Finalist); Tango (Semi-Finalist); Rumba (Semi-Finalist); Mambo (Semi-Finalist); Swing (Semi-Finalist), Chacha (Semi-Finalist); semi-finalist in the all around competitions in smooth (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) and rhythm dances (Chacha, Rumba, Swing). 2001 Foxtrot routine, Fred Astaire Dance Studio 2001 Foxtrot and Bolero routines, Filipino Association, Civic Center, FSU 2001 Global Gatherings, "Philippine and Hispanic Connections: Dance, Music and Cuisine," Florida State University, Argentine Tango and Chacha numbers 2001 Graduated from Bronze 3, Arthur Murray-Tallahassee, with an average of 96 (Gold with Honors) in Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Chacha, Mambo, Swing, Samba, Argentine Tango, and Bolero. 2001 Arthur Murray Showcase Performance in Foxtrot, Elk's Club, Tallahassee, FL. 2000 Arthur Murray Studio Ottawa Bronze Two Level Swing Spotlight Number, Gold (94%); Graduated out of Associate Bronze with 7 Gold with Honors and 1 Gold 2000 Arthur Murray Studio Ottawa and Montreal Showcase Bronze Two Level; Scored two Golds with Honors (Tango and Swing) and six Golds (Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba, Chacha, Mambo, Samba) and a 96 out of 100% for a Chacha routine and 97 out of 100% for a Swing Pre-Routine (Both Gold with Honors); Finalist--6th PLace for a Rhythm Scholarship Competition (Only Bronze against Silver and Gold Level dancers) 1999 Completed Arthur Murray Studio’s Associate Bronze Levels Finalist Checks with General Averages of A and A- 1999 Arthur Murray Studio Eau Claire Showcase, Scored 96 over 100 in a Chacha routine, Associate Bronze 1999 Arthur Murray Studio Eau Claire Showcase, First Places in Tango, Chacha, and Rumba; Second Places in Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing, Associate Bronze 1999 Arthur Murray Studio Appleton Showcase, Scored 94 over 100 in a Chacha routine, Associate Bronze 1999 Arthur Murray Studio Appleton Showcase, First Places in Tango, Chacha, Rumba, and Samba; Second Places in Foxtrot, Waltz and Swing, Associate Bronze 1998 Arthur Murray Studio Rockford Showcase, Scored 96 over 100 in a Chacha routine at the Associate Bronze level 1998 Arthur Murray Studio Rockford Showcase, Second Place in Waltz and Rumba as an Associate Bronze 1998 Arthur Murray Studio Appleton Showcase, First Places in Smooth (Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango) and Rhythm (Rumba, Chacha, Swing) Freestyles as a Newcomer 1998 Arthur Murray Studio Appleton Showcase, Third Place in a “Jack and Jill” Dance Competition 1998 Arthur Murray Appleton Showcase, First Place in the Team Competition 1998 “Blue Tango,” Performed at the “Women’s History Month Celebration,” University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, WI 1998 “Blue Tango,” Performed at the Lynn Dance Company’s 19th Annual Spring Concert Series, Chalice Stream, Ladysmith, WI 1998 “Blue Tango” and “La Cumbia” (Chacha), Performed at the Eau Claire School of Dance’s 9th Annual Spring Recital, Eau Claire, WI
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