Grady Turner is a key member of the Alan Waltz Entertainment team, and if you haven’t seen Grady in action before, you don’t know what you’re missing. Grady brings the old school to Alan Waltz Entertainment and is smooth in voice and on his feet, as both an emcee and DJ, and his positivity and enthusiasm are infectious. We wanted to throw a few questions at him to see if he is as energetic off the dance floor as when he’s on it.

 
I love to be around positive and upbeat people.  It is very important for my well-being.  I am also passionate about The Martial Arts-Tae Kwon Do is my favorite style. I am a dance fitness instructor and choreographer and I enjoy watching my students having fun while getting a great work-out.  Their positive feedback and results motivates me to keep teaching.  

 
My top three artists/groups are MC Hammer, Michael Jackson and Prince.

How did you start dancing?

I started dancing with Jam Patrol, a dance group that I co-created.  I learned how to DJ from the members of my dance group.  
 
What do you enjoy most about working on events with Alan Waltz Entertainment?

The thing I enjoy most is leading interactive dancing and games with both the kids and the adults. 

What song do you find gets everyone up and dancing?
 
For the kids, the song, “Party Rock Anthem,” gets them on the floor.  For the adults, the song, “Play that Funky Music” gets them moving.

Thanks, Grady!

Sergio Suarez is one of the Alan Waltz Entertainment dance team, and if you haven’t seen Sergio in action before, he is like the Tasmanian Devil on the dance floor! We wanted to throw a few questions at Sergio to see if he is as wild one-on-one as he is on the dance floor.

Introduce yourself, and tell us about two interesting (or not so interesting!) facts about you.

My name is Sergio Suarez; in the dance world, I go by “PowerSerge”. I’ve been dancing for the past 18 years, and dancing professionally for the past 10 years.

Who are your top three artists/groups?

My all time favorite artist would have to be Michael Jackson. 
2nd: James Brown 
3rd: The Beatles

How did you start dancing?


I began dancing back in 1994, a few of my school mates began teaching me the “running man”, which than lead to the “Roger Rabbit”, which eventually lead to me spinning on my head (Breakdancing). I am happy to say, I’ve been spinning on my head ever since! (Ed. Note It’s hard to keep him right-side up sometimes!)
 

What do you enjoy most about working on events with Alan Waltz Entertainment?

One of the greatest feelings is being able to share a special moment in a young person’s life. Knowing that “Alan Waltz Entertainment” helped and organize a memory/feeling that will never be forgotten is truly priceless.  

What song do you find gets everyone on the dance floor?
Pump it-Black Eyed Peas

Thanks, Sergio!

People will often ask us, “How can I make my event stand out from all the rest” ? we tell people all the time, “the number one thing you can do to make you an impact on at your event, in addition to having great entertainment, is to add uplighting”.

It’s not as expensive as you might think, and much less than having your venue or a lighting company provide it for you.

When it comes to lighting there are endless possibilities to create a unique look and feel in any size room.

If your considering uplighting let us know what your thinking, or we can design something for you. We have lots of ideas we can share with you.

Our lights use very little electricity, so blown fuses or breakers are unlikely. They also do not generate enough heat to pose the threat of catching fire or causing injury.

This event was special, before Alan, RJ, and Devin returned from the Bat Mitzvah of Sonia Varah, we received an email from her parents exclaiming about what a great, memorable event it was.

We had worked with the Varahs before the event to put together a timeline of what would happen when during the event, and they said how brilliant it was that we kept everything moving, running on time, and getting everyone involved and having a great time. We incorporated contemporary elements, like bringing out hula hoops and giving out glow necklaces, while making sure that we maintained the traditional with the candle-lighting and a Hora.

Sonia’s parents said, “You were AMAZING!!! Everyone had such a fantastic time at Sonia’s Bat Mitzvah tonight!!!! Thank you and your great dancers, RJ and Devin, for making tonight
so memorable and fun!” And we’re even planning on working with the Varahs again for their son’s Bar Mitzvah in 2016!

Whatever your event, we’ll work with you one-on-one to discuss exactly what you want your event to be like. Whether it’s a corporate event, a Mitzvah, wedding, or other special occasion, you know you’ll always get a great mix of music, dancing, and games to get everyone on the dance floor, and our fun, experienced, and professional team.

In addition to being a World Class DJ and event planning service in the Bay Area, Alan Waltz Entertainment now lets you get in on the action with their Green Screen Photos!
You’ve done the photo booths at weddings and other events, but with the Green Screen booth, you can get photos taken in Alcatraz, in front of The Golden Gate Bridge, a magazine cover or whatever you can think up! With lots of options to choose from, add a unique, fun touch to your wedding, Mitzvah, or corporate event. Not only is it something different for you event, but the green screen is even less expensive than a regular walk-in photo booth!
Add a touch of green to your next event, for less green, by booking your event with Alan Waltz Entertainment.

At the end of March, Alan Waltz Entertainment provided the entertainment for Lisa Liddle’s birthday celebration.

Lisa used to sing in an alternative rock band, and our very own Alan got his start in the entertainment business as a drummer, so they particularly had lots to talk about in the planning session for Lisa’s party. Lisa loves 80s music, so, of course, we had everyone dancing to those classic party songs like Celebration and Love Shack during the event. 

Over 100 people attended Lisa’s party at the Silicon Valley Capital Club, and there was lots of fun, drinking, and dancing at this stunning club with the best view in all of San Jose.
When it’s time to book your special event, speak with Alan Waltz Entertainment about your taste in music, décor, games, and more, to make your event the best one yet!



Not only do we provide DJs and event coordination around the Bay Area, but Alan Waltz Entertainment now offers our services in Southern California, too.
On March 23, 2012, our team of Alan, Grady, and RJ, got the party started at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, right in the heart of Hollywood, for the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. This was the second time that we’ve worked with the Coalition, and they definitely know how to have a good time (and when they have a good time, so do we!). Over 600 people were in attendance, and the dance floor was packed all night long, including a 200-strong flash mob to Beyonce’s “Move Your Body.”
What a night! Lighting and sound were provided by our friends at SOS Entertainment, and Alan Waltz Entertainment provided the fun.
If you’re looking for DJs or event coordination for your special occasion or corporate event, in the Bay Area or Southern California, Alan Waltz Entertainment is your one stop shop.

We had a blast coordinating and working Jacob Orlov’s Bar Mitzvah earlier this month. What an event! There were 80 kids and 100 adults, so it was non stop action all night long! An added bonus was someone donned a panda costume towards the end of the night, so all the kids ending up dancing around the panda! This isn’t something we normally do, but who knows, we may have to include it for the future!

We worked with the Orlovs from the beginning to plan all the details of the event, and with so many people, it needed lots of planning! Alan, Grady, Serge, and RJ put together a great mix of music and dancing for everyone to enjoy. Serge with his “b-boy” moves particularly got the kids out on the dance floor and Grady was popping and locking with the best of them! We the adults out on the dance floor while the kids were eating, and when they were finished we played games with the kids so they could get involved too. There was just so much positive energy throughout the event, it was contagious! Jacob’s dad, Brian Orlov, who is a professional photographer (www.brianorlovphoto.com), added an additional element to the night by setting up a photo booth, and he had someone make custom T-shirts for the event, too, so everyone got a memento of the occasion.

The Orlovs gave us some great feedback: “The initial planning meetings are what made everything work at our party. The flow, the energy and music were perfect.  All my guests are still raving about the party and it was (3) days ago!!  Let the professionals do what they do best, and your party will rock!! Thanks for making some great memories for our family and friends.”

No matter what you’re looking for and what elements you want to incorporate to make your event unique, with Alan Waltz Entertainment, we’re going to work with you to take care of every detail. We’ll plan it all out, add in your special touches, and truly work to your vision and make it a reality.

Earlier in March, we had the pleasure of working with the Solomon Family again on a second event; this time, for son Ben’s Bar Mitzvah at the Embassy Suites in Burlingame. The Solomons are always a joy to work with, and it’s particularly fun to see the whole family get on the dance floor—all kids, parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.

We worked with Susie to plan the party from the beginning, and per Ben’s request, the party colors were black and gold, and the theme was “Welcome to B-Town.” With Ben’s top ten songs consisting of LMFAO, Wiz Khalifa, and Drake, Susie wanted to make sure that we played lots of hip hop for the kids but also wanted to keep some of the traditional elements like a Hora, Zemer-Tik and Mayim. She mentioned how she loved the group/line dancing we offered at her other son, Aaron’s Bar Mitzvah, and she also wanted to include some oldies but goodies to get the young-at-heart up on the dance floor too, so we knew we’d have a great mix of music for the Solomons.

Susie gave us great feedback from the event:

“Our party was beyond perfect thanks to Alan Waltz and crew. They got both adults and kids on the dance floor throughout the entire party. Alan also coordinated the timing/schedule of the party, so I didn’t have to do anything except have fun! Alan Waltz and team are amazing. They created a perfect party for us.”

When you hire Alan Waltz Entertainment, all you have to do is tell us what you’d like at your event—whether a Mitzvah, a birthday, wedding, or corporate event–and we make it a reality for you. Like Susie, you can sit back and relax (or get on the dance floor!) knowing that we’ll make your event the best it can be!

We were proud to offer our services to Hillbrook School’s 2012 fundraiser earlier this month, which, through the ticket sales and donations, allows the school to offer financial aid to potential students! In working closely with the school, Alan Waltz Entertainment gave the whole event an 80s theme! Alan Waltz Entertainment made things totally rad by coordinating the event, decorating and lighting the space, DJ-ing, and providing an 80s themed arcade, complete with Pac-Man, Asteroids, Defender, Galaga Space Invaders and more!

Not only did we make the space totally tubular, but with the event being a costume party, our team even got into the 80s spirit. Grady Turner proved that no one “can’t touch this” as MC Hammer, Serge Suarez tore up the floor as an 80’s breakdancer, and Alan even dyed his hair blonde and dressed as Mr Mony Mony himself, Billy Idol. Most of the attendees dressed up, too, and the event was a great success for the school.

You can have a look at the school’s website for more information and schedule of the event (http://www.hillbrook.org/auction) to see what sorts of services we can provide. Whether you’re looking to raise money or to celebrate a special occasion, Alan Waltz Entertainment can provide all the services and coordination you need to take you every step of the way: DJs, dance teams, lighting and staging, special touches like arcades and casinos, and more. Alan Waltz is the premier full-service event production and coordination service for the Bay Area!