the party
After 19 years of the Black and White Ball, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks launched a new party called possessed in 2004. possessed is one of the hottest signature fundraisers in town for party goers who want to dress up, get down and unleash their spring fever Be prepared to groove, move and get down all night long to the R&B, Funk and Motown sounds of TWO live bands and DJ Cam Sound! New this year URBANdivide and back by popular demand Superband.
Expect amazing music, a packed dance floor, impromptu performances by the DJD company and guests, a spectacular silent auction, fabulous cocktails and delicious culinary delights.
Do these tunes inspire you to dance?WHEN DOVES CRY - PRINCE - SUPERFREAK - RICK JAMES - LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE – INDEEP - GET DOWN ON IT - COOL & THE GANG - ITS TOO FUNKY IN HERE - JAMES BROWN - WE WANT THE FUNK – PARLIAMENT - BRICK HOUSE – THE COMMODORES - THANK YOU – SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE - I WANT YOU BACK – JACKSON 5 - SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED (I’M YOURS) STEVIE WONDER - R.E.S.P.E.C.T - ARETHA FRANKLIN IF SO- THIS IS THE PARTY FOR YOU? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? IT’S TIME TO GIVE UP THE FUNK!!!!
what to wear?
Cocktail dress with a funky cool flair! Be creative, go adventurous, bold, sexy. Retro funked out, slick, cool 50’s Motown or right-now sexy, dress to get down with your bad self... Anything goes!! Nothing is forbidden!! Afros Welcome!! And a touch of green!!!