Upcoming Workshop Lesson Plans PLUS discount
More space, longer classes....The big space for the workshops is really something special and our kickoff weekend has been a hit. Here is our focus for the next two workshop weekends:
1. Next Weekend, June 9 & 10: All things Rond, meaning circular, including your favorites...de Bras, de Jambe a terre & en'lair, grand saute renverse.
PLUS...SPECIAL DISCOUNT. If you missed the workshops last weekend, Ailey is offering a $10 discount off this week's upcoming workshop, if you download this coupon and bring it in to the front desk when you register. (Reminder: You need to register separately for workshops. Regular class cards do not apply).
2. June 16 & 17: Beats! Batterie is the theme, as Special Ailey percussion artists to jam with Vladimir both days. Bio for Victor See Yuen is here.
Nine weeks of workshops left! Schedule through August 26, 2007 is below. You can also get more information about rates and registration at the Ailey Studios Web site.
And, YES, there will be regular classes throughout each week during the workshop season!!! Visit and bookmark this page for regular class schedule & updates.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Saturdays
Ballet 4-6pm
Pointe 6:15-7:15pm
Sundays
Ballet 1-3pm
Pointe 3:15-4:15pmClass Gossip, TMI
Had so much fun at the ABT Reunion, and you can check out the photo gallery here....The New York Times was at the ABT reunion, too, news here. The New York Sun also has a nice writeup...Rest that foot, Marianne, ouchie shot in the foot....Christina is a daredevil flyer when she's not in class....Speaking of etiquette, close doors slowly if you need to step out during class...Andrea (aka Alec Baldwin) is off to Italy to visit his family, and bring back Lemon Cello for Kat...Sophia is offering 10% discounts off headshot photos, see her Web site for more about her services...stretch of the month is the Lord of the Fishes twist pose. Great new research here on brain scans of dancers, with some New York Times followup here. Greg throws one heckuva BBQ...look for 20 of Utah's finest taking class on fouette day Wednesday June 13th welcome tutu New York ladies!!!...Denise Jefferson spotted taking morning class, more on her here....Where is Erika? Lake Placid visiting her son's family...Yes, Melba made it...she is a nurse...congrats....Aaron is gone on a 7-month tour, enjoy and stay injury-free.....Kat and Arthur celebrate five years of marriage....their anniversary party catered by David Hart....Sue Samuels now at Ailey, welcome Sue...David Marquez is looking great as always! Eleanor is really becoming a regular with our morning workouts....our 7:30 hunk Fernando is teaching at Club H-ask him for your free guest pass.
MI-5 (Most Improved Five): This time Claudia, Joan, Paula, Elana & Cleo. Congrats, keep up the great work!!
SUGGESTED READING
Technical Manual of Classical Ballet, one for your bookshelf.
Addicted to Dance? Kat's favorite longtime teacher Mr. A offers a historical perspective.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Figure skating Senior: Its never tutu late!
Stay in top form. Book a workout at circularpower.com.
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK
Whym, close to class at 889 9th Avenue (between 57 & 58).
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took an excuse -- Florence Nightingale.
Got something you want to contribute? Tell Roy in class, or drop us a line at the the Web site.
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Casting Call
The Ailey School upcoming August auditions: HERE.
ABT is looking for supers. These are non-dancing roles. Theatre and/or dance experience is helpful for all roles: Romeo & Juliet, Saturday, June 9, 5pm, followed by rehearsal until 7:30 pm. Please arrive at the Metropolitan Opera stage door, W. 65th Street 30 minutes prior to start.
The Rebecca Davis Dance Company is hiring male and female contemporary ballet dancers for its 2007-08 Season in Philadelphia. Two full-time and eight part-time contracts are available. ONE AUDITION ONLY: SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2007 in Philadelphia The Rebecca Davis Dance Company Studio 1802 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145. More here....
Auditions for the hottest all-girl hip hop dance troupe "The Vixens" June 10th 3-6pm at Chelsea Studios, 151 W. 26th St. Room 602. Info call 646-671-9377 or aintme01@hotmail.comPerformance Corner
Kat's own Khiara and Royce are now profiled on the Rebecca Kelly Ballet Company Web site.
Christopher reports that The Times Square Alliance and Dancers Responding to AIDS will celebrate the arrival of Summer with the second annual "Dancing at the Crossroads," a FREE dance performance featuring over 30 dance companies on Sunday, June 24 from 4:30pm to dusk on Military island(intersection of Bway and 7th avenue between 43rd and 44th). Our very own Khiara will be performing at the event.
Check out Taylor's new Web site.
Matthew will be performing in one number of this year's Broadway Bares show on June 17. This year's theme is Myth-Behavior, taking inspiration from ancient mythology, and is living out his dream to dance like a Chippendale.
Vic DiMonda is excited with starting rehearsals for his Smokey Joe's Cafe. The show features a "wonderful group of Broadway Vets" and will play the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, NY, from June 28-Aug 5. engemantheater.com Call 631-261-2900 for tickets and information! Pointe Shoe Tip 'o the Week
Two recommendations for adults to get that added achilles comfort: new gear from Bunheads, and Bloch.
Because of space issue, there will be no pointe class on Monday, June 11 and Friday June 29. Sorry dancers, only those two so far. | | |
