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 President / CEO
AJ
A. Rivers, also known as
"AJ THE DJ"
President and CEO
FEEL THE BEAT PRODUCTIONS
Since 2002, AJ the DJ and Feel the Beat Productions have sponsored the 1 Love National Dance Summit. Each summit features all types of dancing and dance workshops with some of the country's best dance instructors and DJ's including AJ for your listening and dancing pleasure, fine dining, and fellowship. AJ found a way to bring people together for one of the best dance weekends on the East Coast. This year, the 7th Annual 1 Love Dance Summit will be held November 6-7, 2009 in Delaware and again this year will include different styles of dance, fellowship, and fun! For more information about Feel the Beat productions, please visit www.ftbdancesummit.com.
In April, 2004, AJ sponsored the Philly Quarterly Philly Fit Dance Workshops in Philadelphia. And in May, 2005, J brought Philadelphia style line dance to Baltimore, MD area with the annual Baltimore/Philly Dance Workshops.
In addition to the dance summit, since 2006, Feel the Beat Productions has provided toys to disadvantaged children with the Annual Feel the Beat Toy Drive where dancers from Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware join together to help Feel the Beat Productions bring smiles to the faces of children for the Christmas holidays.
In October, 2008, AJ was one of several DJ's at the Steady Steppers Dance Institute 2008 Las Vegas Weekend Jam II in Las Vegas, NV. He will be a guest DJ again this year, 2009.
On July 24-26, 2009, AJ will be one of several DJ's spinning the tunes at the StepOn….Unlimited 3rd Anniversary Dance Party, at the LAX Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.
His motto: " YOU CAN'T MOVE YOUR FEET UNTIL YOU FEEL THE BEAT!" |
 Executive Marketing Director
Aline
Aline, Founder of
381 Productions,
Philadelphia, PA
Member of National Teachers Association (“NTA”)
Member of Line Dance International (“LDI”)
Aline resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is an eight year veteran
of the line dance community. Aline is the founder and active member of
381 Productions, an organization created to share her love of dance. She
loves to bop, cha-cha and she is currently learning to hand dance.
Aline began teaching six years ago and has participated in two line
dance competitions. She has appeared on two cable television
network dance shows: Soulline TV and Let’s Dance, which currently
air in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
She is the creator and
editor of the first “Soul” line dance newsletter/magazine entitled 381 Informer: The Magazine
for People Who Like to Dance. Aline raises money and awareness for breast cancer with her
Ladies in Pink affairs, honoring cancer survivors with a portion of the proceeds being donated to
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Along with being busy with her own events, Aline finds the time to assist with the planning and
coordinating of the Feel the Beat Productions Dance Summit, an annual event in the tri-state
area, attracting people from all over the country.
She also assists with the coordination of dance
workshops for other groups in the Philadelphia area.
Aline was a line dance instructor on the National Soul Line Dance Association cruise in
September, 2004 and has led several line dance demonstrations for various events, including the
Welcome America events in Philadelphia.
Ms. Goodman is the author of the article Soul Line Dancing: A Fun Way to Lose Weight,
featured in the Spring 2004 issue of the magazine: 5-6-7-8 Dance; and was featured in the April
4, 2006 Sunday Philadelphia Tribune for her tremendous weight loss that she directly attributes
to line dancing.
She is the co-creator, along with Nolan Taylor, of her own line dance entitled
GOODMAN GROOVE and is also the co-creator, along with Michele King-Griffin, of the line
dance PATIENCE. You can also learn from Aline’s extraordinary teaching on her instructional
DVD.
For more information about Aline Goodman visit her website at:
http://members.aol.com/alineison/myhomepage/business.html or www.aline381productions |
 Vendor Coordinator
Joette
Joette Wood-Patrick
Vendor Coordinator
Feel the Beat Productions
Joette, is the Founder of Jo-Et-Tics Line Dance, Stretch & Trim. She is a native Philadelphian who grew up in a very diverse environment of talent and entertainment. In her High School years I embraced the arts through dance under a renowned Instructor and Choreographer. During her college years she became a Choreographer/Instructor, and was the first Black Female Newscaster and Primetime D.J. at C.C.P. (Community College of Philadelphia) which resulted in air time for her on an area radio station that broadcast from Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Her first audition with the renowned (C.C.P.) Chorale Ensemble earned me the position of 1st Soprano.
Joette was introduced to Line Dancing in 2001 and was intrigued by its’ complexity and simplicity and decided to create a genre of dance with a healthy new twist. Her own brand of physical fitness was borne, namely JO-ET-TICS Line Dance, Stretch & Trim. A healthier lifestyle is her goal and to teach other women who that they can do it as well.
Joette has been a coordinator and instructor for several of Feel the Beat Productions’ dance workshops throughout the Tri-state area. In June, 2006, she was a Judge and Line dance instructor at the 2nd Annual Texas Regional Competition and Social Dance in Houston, Texas.
Joette is also the host and instructor of the “Lunch Hour Line Dance Workout with JO-ET-TICS” in Love Park, which is her voluntary program sanctioned by the City of Philadelphia, that provides an outlet for fitness, camaraderie and stress release to the citizens of Philadelphia. Every Wednesday, from May to October, Joette, with the help of friends, teaches new and old dances to the people of Philly!
Joette has been featured on ABC Channel 6 Visions, PrimeTime, the Discovery Channel, and have demonstrated the benefits of Jo-Et-Tics at the NBC 10 Fit Fest, the American Red Cross Walk and the Sisters-In-Shape (S.I.S.) Fitness Explosion and affiliated with the City’s Department of Recreation, the American Heart Association, and various other community groups. “Fitness and Fun, All-In-One” is her motto. Start dancing toward a healthier you. She did, and you can too.
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 Girl Friday
JoJo
Joanne “Jo-Jo” Short has been a part of Feel the Beat Productions since 2005, beginning as a member of Ladies & Lads in Motion (LIMs). While a member of LIMs, she helped in the planning and coordination of the Denim Jam which is given annually. Jo-Jo has also assisted with coordinating and instructing at various other dance workshops and events around the Tri-State area that were given by LIMs and Fierce Moves Entertainers (FME). Jo-Jo has also participated in the NBCFit Fest, helping to showcase line dancing at its best! Jo-Jo currently teaches line dancing at the Mount Airy Learning Tree in Philadelphia.
Jo-Jo has taken on the title of FTB “Girl Friday” – helper, assistant, supporter – mainly in the administrative areas of the FTB organization. Whether it’s with a camera in hand snapping shots during the annual FTB Summit Events, interviewing instructors during the teaching segment of the instructor’s workshop, or teaching new students how to line dance, Jo’s friendly and professional manner can always be seen with a smile on her face. She enjoys knowing that she contributes in some small way to the continued success of Feel the Beat Productions
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 FTB Corporate Business Manager
Jeannette
Jeannette, Founder/CEO of Creative Designs and Services (CD&S) (www.creativedesignsandservices.com), a native Baltimorean whose passion is computers, dancing, skating and enjoying life. She is the Co-founder of Disco Sistas (a line dance group) along with her sister Tracey Rhodes. Together they have created line dances such as Disco Sistas, Sister Sprung, K2K, and Friends Trippin in which 3 were taught at one of the FTB dance summit or workshops.
She is a long time patron of Feel The Beat since 2004, Jeannette joined the Feel The Beat Team in 2007 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Informations Technology while currently working on her Master Certification at John Hopkins University majoring in Web Development, Graphic Designs, & 3D Digital Media. Currently working as a Sr. Technical Support Specialist, she is always willing to help in any areas needed.
Jeannette took on the responsibility of designing this FTB dance summit website, the Feel The Beat Productions Website (www.feelthebeatphilly.com), FTB Promotional Materials, Registration Desk and Management Duties for Feel The Beat Corporate Events. Jeannette's core experience has helped move Feel the Beat Productions forward into the 21st century. |
 FTB Corporate Event Coordinator
Tracey
Computer Accounting Major, Certified Payroll Professional, Line Dance Instructor
Tracey is a native Baltimorean whose passion is her family. She has been known for her nicknames: TraceyR; Gadget Geek - as she loves to buy a lot of gadgets! She enjoys Line Dancing, Roller Skating as well as Line Dancing on Skates, photography, videography, working with computers and a Love for Music. She is the Co-founder of Disco Sistas (a line dance group) along with her sister Jeannette Richardson. Together they have created line dances such as Disco Sistas, Sister Sprung, K2K, and Friends Trippin in which 3 were taught at one of the FTB dance summit or workshops. Believe it or not she plays the drums and read sheet music too!
She is a long time patron of Feel The Beat since 2004 and joined the Feel The Beat Team in 2007. She is a Client Services Manager by profession with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Accounting from Villa Julie College now known as Stevenson University. She was the Stage Manager, Sound Technician, Music Coordinator, & Parent Coordinator for Howard "G"s Musical Stage play "Ebony Scrooge", "Luv Thy Neighbor" and under the directorship of Howard "G", produced by Ken Norris "The Tie That Binds". She enjoys DJing at Comedy Shows for our local Baltimore Comedians.
She is our very own Corporate Event Coordinator and Registration Coordinator for "FTB Dance Summit".
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 Workshop MC
Renee Rivers
Renee C. Rivers was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland.
Renee is a member of LMCplusOne which was formed in 2001 to promote the art of Line Dancing . The name LMC was derived from the first names of the original members of the group, Linda, Marie and Carol. In 2002, Renee joined the group and LMC became LMCplusOne.
Renee started line dancing in 1999 with the city of Baltimore's Health and Fitness Program. Shirley Duncan and Lewis Neal were her first instructors. Linda, a member of LMCplusOne, inspired and encouraged Renee to become a line dance instructor. Linda saw something special in Renee, and she thought that Renee could be an integral part of the line dance community.
Renee's attendance in 2002 at Gloria Kingcade's Line Dance class at the Friendship Neighborhood Guild was her first introduction to the Philadelphia line dance scene. Renee, along with the members of LMCplusOne, has attended all of the Feel the Beat Production Summits since it's inception in 2002. These events began a longstanding line of relationships with the Philly family and LMCplusOne began sharing the Philly dances with their Baltimore family.
In 2007, Renee was the first instructor to win the Maryland Instructor of the Year Award at the Union Crew Star Award's Ceremony held in Baltimore, Maryland.
Renee teaches classes in and around the Baltimore Metropolitan Area Mondays through Thursdays. On Fridays, Renee relaxes and enjoys the art of line dancing at Club Reality which is hosted by Randy Dennis.
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 Instructor Coordinator
Theresa
Theresa started taking line dance classes at Sayre Recreational Center with Gloria Kincade as her instructor back since February 2002. She learned all the lastest new steps of this craze that seem to be sweeping over the party scene.
At class, She met a wonderful group of ladies who enjoyed line dancing just as much as she did. They started traveling and hanging out together at various dance events. In August 2003, they formed the group as "Ladies First Productions". With the enthusiasm she had for what she was learning, she decided to share her talent and excitement with others. In April 2004, she began teaching her own line dance classes at the Motor Lodge Inn in Philadelphia for Club En Stepp.
Today, her passion is stronger than ever as she continue to teach at the Tabernacle Lutheran Church at 59th & Spruce in Philadelphia. She is continuously learning dances as well as creating new ones to teach. She has found line dancing to be a wonderful stress reliever and great exercise. She has met so many people, near and far, and have formed many longstanding friendships from this activity.
Her students give her adrenaline to continue to do what she does. Her enjoyment comes from seeing them learn and whether they realize it or not they keep her "grounded"... except when she is working it out on the dance floor.
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 Staff Assistant
Miana
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 Security
Dre
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 Security
Papa Joe |
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