A.J. Rogers

His eyes have it

Movement isn't in his blood or his soul -- it's in his eyes. When AJ was eight years old he saw a kid his age playing the drums. AJ's eyes lit up -- he couldn't even blink as he didn't want to miss a single thing.

It was just a few years later, now infected by the groove, that he saw some dancers on a music video; no video in particular, mind you -- just dancers. His eyes again: "Yes!" He became a self-taught hip-hopper and knew (yes, I said KNEW) that dancing was his future at the tender age of 12 ...around the same age many of us are just getting to know Clearasil.

He took his dance to a new level during a week-long intensive study with Choreographer Brian Friedman (of televisions: "So you think you can dance?" reality show). That confidence helped him identify his style and, uniquely enough, earn him some humility. When he teaches -- which he loves to do at the studio or with you on the dance floor, please ask -- he not only brings his experience and confidence to the table, but also reaches out to the people who aren't picking up what he's putting out so quickly. He adjusts to them, occasionally learning something new as he goes.

"I like testing myself," he says, adding: "I went through a lot to get this job and now I'm glad because it's so fun."

"We had a fabulous time. AJ was very professional and brought an entertaining presence to the party. All the equipment you recommended gave our celebration that extra ambiance and feel to employ excitement. Overall you services were outstanding. I would use your company again."
- Catalina Caba, One Market Street, October 31, 2008

"First... by far, AJ is one of the best DJ's I have seen. What an experience he provided, ensuring this conference of predominantly male guests were all dancing with the 5 other women who also attended this conference! By gosh, he even had me dancing.. after midnight when I was officially off that proverbial time clock! Thanks again truly, the Kerio was one of the best events at the Acqua Hotel and AJ was a key success factor!"
- Brea Kern, Acqua Hotel, October 17, 2008

"The Disc Jockey A.J. Rogers was just amazing and I would recommend him to everyone"
- Geoffrey Williams, Westin St Francis Hotel, September 28, 2008

"I just came home from our party that AJ mc'd tonight (Lauren HOffman's bat mitzvah). He did a fantastic job -- the kids loved him and the adults thought he was terrific. I don't remember the DJ's name, but he was also very good. I appreciated that he came up to me during the party to see if I was happy with their event (and I still don't remember his name!). There were only a few adults, but AJ and the dj even got them dancing. You're lucky to have AJ. Thanks for making Lauren's night so memorable and fun."
- Carol Hoffman, Congregation Beth El, September 20, 2008

"My name is max and your D.J service just did my party. it was amazing. personally i thought that it couldn't be any better. more than three of my friends came up to me and literally told me that this was the best party of the year. Dan, thanks - AJ, Ben and the dancers were all great, AJ has a big yet warm personality, he read the crowd better than most of the adults and knew exactly what to do. If you could have 10 AJs you'd be rich! No complaints, just solid compliments all around. Yes, we'll be calling you again, perhaps for a more scaled down birthday party celebration - do you do just DJs with MCs and dancers? Thanks for your help, Dan - it was a pleasure, and you've my strong endorsement and recommendations."
- Max Shulman, Tamalpais Valley, September 13, 2008

"AJ was awesome, as was Perry. They did a wonderful job of getting all the kids moving as well as the adults. We truly could not have been happier and will recommend him to anyone who listens. Someone who was at our party even said that they'd been to another party with AJ and that they were impressed with him at that event as well. Good job. Please send him our thanks (yet again)."
- Leslie Laskin - Reese, Peacock Gap Country Club, July 12, 2008

"The girls (and boys) had a fabulous time. Thank you for sending AJ! He was great."
- Michelle Steinhart, Golf Clubhouse, June 6, 2008

"AJ was just perfect on the May 30th event -- the kids loved him, and the songs were just what they wanted. I cannot think of anything AJ could have done better -- he was also just a really nice guy to hang out with and it was a pleasure to work with him."
- Juliette Ambatzidis, Falkirk Cultural Center, May 30, 2008

"AJ was magnificent! Denon and Doyle transformed a hall full of sullen 13 year olds and adult strangers into an outpouring of love, joy and celebration for our daughter Scarlett. When I first read the testimonials on your website, I thought they were a bit much. Now I feel they're not nearly enough. Thank you for memories we'll cherish forever."
- George Tucker, Congregation Beth El, May 17, 2008

"It was a great success. Thank you so much. AJ was awesome in the way he managed the kids, and most of them went home and told their parents "I want this for my next birthday".
- Lisbeth Kanestrom, Private Residence, April 19, 2008

"Everything went great. AJ, Perry and Jocelyn were all fantastic and everyone had a great time. Several parents got his card before the evening was over. One of my out of town cousins, who already has had two kids Bat/Bar Mitzvah'd, thought it was fabulous and was texting himself ideas to use for the next kid throughout the party. AJ got the parents involved, and the kids, and I couldn't have been happier."
- Donna Sidel Straus, Mira Vista Country Club, January 19, 2008

"The party was "Huge" for the kids. AJ really made it happen. I understand he will be getting additional bookings from some of the invited young people. Your company personnel are great and we'll book with you in the future. Thanks to Ms. Garnett for the reference!"
- Bob Gordon, St Francis Yacht Club, January 11, 2008

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