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NOSD Is Pleased To Announce: The "Baby Dolls" Centennial Exhibition titled, “Baby Dolls: Living Tradition & History,” Opening January 18, 2013 at the Presbytere, La. State Museum. NOSD in association with Xavier University and the LA State Museum, will provide belated recognition to our unique masking, music and dance folklore, which is also an important part of Louisiana's history and American pop culture.
NOSD is Pleased to Announce: Our feature article in Offbeat Magazine's online editorial (2/16/12), "The Babydolls are 100 and brand new this carnival" by Sam Primeaux (Photo credit -Jeffrey Dupuis)
NOSD is Pleased to Announce: Our feature spread in the LA Cultural Vistas Magazine (Winter 2010-11 edition) , "They Call Me Baby Doll" by Dr. Kim Vaz (NOSD (group) Photo Credit -Jeffrey Dupuis; NOSD (poster) Photo Credit -J.Holmes)
Entertainment; Film & Video Production; Artist Development; K-12 programs...
- Entertainment & Promotions: NOSD's signature "Baby Doll Ladies" featuring Dj Hektik and our additional poole of (co-ed) talent is reliable and experienced in providing effective footprint promotions and specialty acts as the highlight of your event. Our signature (masked) ensemble is a staple choice for the jazziest of New Orleans theme affairs! NOSD is also your trusted source for regalia-outfitted hosts and dancers to suit most all of your creative concepts. Some of our Key entertainment industry clients include: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival; Redbull Music Academy; GMR Marketing; Essence Music Festival.
- Film & Video Production: With the experienced leadership of NOSD Artistic Director, Aftra Union Member & Film/Video Production Coordinator (POC) Millisia White, we provide the finest production resources locale, including but not limited to pre-production coordinating, dance-talent castings and on-set choreography. Recent production credits include: HBO Documentary "If God is Willing & The Creek Don't Rise" directed by Spike Lee; Film Pilot "Bourbon Street" directed by John Coppola; Film Pilot "Who Do You Love" directed by Jerry Zaks.
- Artist Development: Our collaborative team of experts identify and develop the pre-professional or industry recording artist's skills and overall level of performance. NOSD also helps create and facilitate the framework for solo and-or group master performance(s). Take advantage of our association of creative arts & entertainment professionals who have been organized to help recording artist's achieve their performance goals thru:
Song Selection
Choreography & Movement Coaching
Custom Background/Talent Calls
“Hexclusive” Showtracks & Remix cd’s
Pre-production Coordinating
Health, Wellness & Styling
- K-12 Programs: As a community centered dance-company, NOSD provides k-12 demonstrations and movement based workshops that gives students a unique experience in making a difference thru teamwork & character education. Workshops and presentations are age appropriate, holistic and also meets grade level benchmarks as determined by the Louisiana Department of Education. Some of our School & Youth (Arts) Patrons include The NHP Foundation; Girls First; McDonogh 42 Charter School (N.O., La.)
- FOR RATES: Contact us for a bid or free consultation! We remove the guesswork by utilizing in house specialists and/or partnering with other certified entities to deliver the best possible arrangement to suit your needs and budget. Stop wondering and get an honest opinion from our distinguished team of dance-talent professionals. Submit your request, programming needs or working treatment(s) and we will evaluate your material…for free! (Other arts & entertainment specialists can charge as much as $250 an hour to consult with companies like us, so take advantage of a free consultation. Serious Inquiries only, please. Also please remember to include the following (where applicable) within your Contact Us submission form:
* Organization or company affiliation; Event description, itinerary etc.
* Special dance-production needs (coordinating, choreography, talent, etc.)
* School & Youth program description, # of students, school(s), dates & times
* Links to website and-or social media sources(facebook, twiter, etc.)
* Artist EPK links
* Working treatments/script(s), mp3 music links, etc.







