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The Genesis of GoLive!

golive! Jul 23, 2025
Karen Barbee with The Ghafour Brothers and Other Musicians

I remember the moment the idea for GoLive! was born.
It was one of those spark moments—where something clicks that you didn’t even know you were waiting for.
A flash of “this could be something” that slowly (and then quickly) grows into something undeniable.

But like most big ideas, it didn’t start with a yes.

At First, I Said No.

For years, I pushed back against the idea of a big in-studio weekend like this.
I’ve always been protective of our space, our process, and the quality of what we offer.
The pressure of a “big event” felt...off-brand.

I didn’t want GoLive! to become just another weekend dance festival.
That’s never been our vibe, and it never will be.

What Changed Everything.

At some point, I realized the problem wasn’t the idea itself.
It was that I hadn’t seen anyone else do it in the way we would.

GoLive! wasn’t supposed to be just a weekend.
It’s a window into our world.
It’s where students and professionals gather to study, rehearse, perform, and grow—with live musicians, deep feedback, and no fluff.

It’s not about “putting on a show.”
It’s about becoming the kind of dancer who belongs on stage.

Why GoLive! Matters to Me.

Because I know what it feels like to want more—more direction, more performance experience, more meaning in your practice.
And I know what it feels like to not know where to find it.

GoLive! gives dancers a clear, supportive, and elevated environment to train, take risks, and level up.
It’s also a love letter to everything we do inside Project Band—put into fast motion for a single weekend.

If you’re craving depth, artistry, and feedback that doesn’t waste your time...
I think you’ll love it here.

More Soon…

We’re getting ready to open up more info (and just a few more tickets get yours here).
If you want to see what’s possible when live music, performance, and feedback collide—stay close.

More behind-the-scenes, stories, and details coming soon.

💌
— Karen

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