User talk:PHeelgooD

09:47, 24 August 2010 (UTC)PHeelgooD (talk)Howard PHeelgooD! an american born entertainer out of Memphis, TN. PHeelgooD is the oldest child of singer/dancer, Fenora Dowdy. A second generation performer from the Issac Hayes family, PHeelgooD got his name and his career start in Memphis, TN as a Liberty land Amusement Park Entertainer impersonating James Brown. He went on to train as a professional performer at Epcot Center in Disney World, Alvin Ailey summer intensives, Debbie Allen, Frank Hatchet, Matron Gales and Dr. John Cooksey. In the 90’s, as an entertainer, PHeelgooD was recognized by the Los Angles Theater Critics circle as “… the minister of soul and the demon of dance whose performances stir up a soul inspired storm that brings the house down!” This multidimensional performer/choreographer throughout the 90’s experienced many entertainment facets: USO tours, a production of ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD, national tour of A CHORUS LINE as Ritchie, a developmental record deal with Solar Records, Arizona’s Entertainer of the Year Award, appearances in numerous commercials, TV, music videos, and national competitions with such companies as Sony, New Line Cinema, Propaganda Films, TV, VMA, BET, Warner Brothers, Star Search, Pepsi Cola, WNBA, and a recipient of the LASS Rookie Songwriter of the year Award. His career as a working dancer, singer, and actor to date has given opportunities to work with many established artists: Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, Ginuwine, Nsync, and Destiny’s Child, Monica, Sheena Easton, Ben Vereen, Gregory Hines, Denzel Washington, Charlie Sheen, Janet Jackson and more. In 1999 – 2001, PHeelgooD became a registered talent agent in Scottsdale, AZ and established PHeelgooD Enterprises. This company exclusively represented, trained, and booked dancers. This was the genesis of PHeelgooD new passion: creating opportunities for other young artists to experience working professionally sharing their gifts. In 2002, PHeelgooD took on the position of Dance Minister and Associate Music Director at Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, Ca. In 2004, PHeelgooD relinquished the title to relocate to Las Vegas to be Artistic Director of a Stars Dance Center in Las Vegas, breaking student enrollment records, winning numerous choreography competitions, and receiving Quality Teacher of the Year Award. In 2005, PHeelgooD became the choreographer of the local Fox Network Production, GIMME THE MIC, where he was nominated for a 2006 EMMY. Also, in 2005, PHeelgooD made Las Vegas History by being the first show producer to contract a youth show, MENAGERIE, the Rhythms of Life, in the famed Las Vegas Strip Showroom, V-Theater. In 2006-2009, PHeelgooD took on the position as choreographer of UMOJA, the musical, in Memphis, TN at Mississippi Blvd. Christian Church. Presently, PHeelgooD is in the process of developing and producing a new TV variety show, The, I PHeelgooD! Variety Show