Classroom Confidential: TMI and Honorable Mentions
*Alyona K. is now living in London, a lil disappointed (Pineapple for example - seems as a version of old Broadway Dance Center) - classes are just 1 hour no air conditioning and almost never a pianist accompanies a class! Sharing pictures with us before she left. "By the way, do you know that sometimes Vladimir plays really cool music from Russian cartoons or great Russian movies. It helped me a lot to sweat and exercise while hearing funky melodies from my soviet childhood."… *Ashley C. didn't get lost on the way to class, she's been in Europe almost all year and I just got back!...*Mylana A. just received a talent scholarship to Adelphi U. Congrats!...*Xiaoyang F. took an awesome trip to China and returned to explore the ballet classes offered in San Francisco, only to meet a fellow Kat student in the class at Lines Ballet. She says, "It looks like this group of people converge no matter where they go." See Xiaoyang's China pictures here… *Matthew Z & James T. are doing the 2008 Broadway Bares STRIP-A-THON! this year. This is a way we are raising money in conjunction with this year's show, Broadway Bares 18: Wonderland. Matt is asking you to help by supporting his fundraising efforts. Your tax-deductible gift will make a difference in the lives of men, women and children who have been impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. See Matt 1/2 naked here… *also we expect to see other classmates baring it all at this years Broadway Bares (see performance corner below), our very own Ronnie N. and also Nate Z. is in the big tap number with two tapping males and 14 scantily-clad Broadway chorus girls. Nate will be the "fisherman" who narrates the story through his rhymes…*Jun M. and his new wife Mrs. M made very special wedding rings. See class pictures here… *Melissa B. is performing soon and thought she would pass on the info! Check out Performance Corner!...*Andrea T. aka Alec B. got back from vacation (Italy) with creamy Limoncello for his ballet teacher, with a sprained ankle. He's able to walk without cursing every step, but the ankle is still swollen and bruised. He was spotted at Gold's gym by one of his fans!...*Erik N. how's that groin injury? You did that how? Kneeling to propose to Gus? Gus and Erik are engaged? Wow! Congrats! See the ring here...*Christina "Bambi" J. wants to share this cool radio thingy with us: Checkphoto, he is the second sleestak from the back (with his leg out in front). Point your toes Todd! Hope to see you this summer visiting classes here in NYC... *Andrea W. singin' and dancin' in THE PAJAMA GAME in Minnesota, then moving to LA this August…*Katherine W. is traveling again, this time to Ile de Groix, then throughout France till beginning of August. Wow, that's a long way to go to get out of attending the weekend workshops this summer. Enjoy!...*Jocelyne T. is now the Senior Program Accountant at CastlePoint Management Corporation. Congrats. Even though we won't see her in class as often, we hope she will join us whenever she can…*Denise C., whom we miss a lot in 6pm class, is producing The 1st annual Motor City Tap Fest this month, check it out here…*See Royce Z. dance all over the city this summer, check the Performance corner this issue for dates and times…*Jen D. has been cast as Delfina Treadwell, Daytime television talk show host simultaneously mother-confessor and torture-room interrogator star. See Performance Corner for details…*Diane B. graduated from New York Law School on Sunday, May 18th, at Avery Fisher Hall. She received her J.D. degree. She now begins her prep for the Bar Exam. No wonder she hasn't been in class lately. Congrats Di!...*Great to hear from Ms. Meng, hope to see you soon, thanks for the email note…*Thanks Amy M. in Kauai, Hayley H. in Hawaii and Taro here, for your help and tips on Hawaii! Hopefully we'll be seeing Amy M here on our Island this month!...*Felicity S. plays a pregnant, angry Wiccan girl in the new movie Baby Mama! Wild huh? Congrats Felicity!...*Did you know Christine K. teaches Irish Dancing in Bern, Switzerland? Check it out…and finally, Yasmine just celebrated her one year anniversary of being on pointe!

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Quote of the month:
"The secret to the fountain of youth is to think youthful thoughts." -Josephine Baker


Taylor's Tales
A column by our webmaster.

Check out Taylor's website and blog (and here) for reviews of performances like ABT and NYCB, writings on dancing daily, and more. And keep an eye out for movmnt magazine (a new dance magazine) coming out this month at Barnes & Noble with several articles she wrote!

A few highlights: Jerome Robbins Celebration at NYCB, Le Corsaire at ABT, interning at The New Yorker, recent auditions, summer intensive at ABT, a writing course with a New York Times dance critic …

Kat's Klassifieds & Mailbag
Kat's Klassifieds:
This is a new section of the newsletter, we need to add for your classmates offering/needing services. Please note, these are not reccomendations just announcements:
*Pilates Erin G eringinn@gmail.com offering private or semi-private mat lessons at very affordable dancer discount prices!
*Nate natezl@aol.com, its imperative that he finds a very clean apt to share, that isn't teeny weeny, for around 800 bucks.
*MISSING DANCER! She is Haruka Fuita from Japan. She used to work at "Yagura" which is japanese restaurant 24 E. 41st St. (bet. Madison & 5th Aves.) as a waitress. It seems she is missing and her parents came here to find her. Please help if you know or remember something about her.
*Where to stay When you visit New York City, you owe it to yourself to stay where it all comes together for one unique experience. You are invited to stay for a special rate and, best of all, as part of W Hotels' We Care philosophy, 10% of your room rate will be donated to BC/EFA. This offer is valid through December 2008. Here's how to secure your room reservation: Visit whotels.com or call 1.877.whotels and request the BROADWAY rate.
Choose from one of the 5 W Hotels in New York. Enter in the Promo Code BROADWAY, and BC/EFA will earn 10% of your room rate.
*Dancers Responding to Aids: When AIDS is stopped we will dance for joy. Until then we will dance for Life! Become a dancer responding with action. Make a difference, a donation of as little as one dollar can make a difference in a dancers life. For more info and to make a secure online donation visit www.dradance.org
*Need your roots done? Yes you do! call Sheila at Mingle salon, 10 W 55, 212 459-3320, don't wait any longer- really!
*Harkness Center for Dance Injuries is offering FREE Injury Prevention Assessments. Call for an appointment 212 598-6022
*Please, sign the Million For Marriage petition, and be a part of this historic civil rights battle.
*The Dancers Resource, providing emotional, educational and emergency financial support to professional dancers facing health problems or injuries. For additional information directly contact The Dancers Resource call The Actors Fund 212 221-7300 ext 119 or intakeny@actorsfund.org
*Education Tip: Veteran and emerging teachers are invited to study the formal vocabulary of Character Dance Thursday, June 26(4:00PM) through Tuesday, July 3 (2:00 PM) Held in New York City at the Baryshnikov Arts Center Studios, 450 West37th Street, 6th Floor, Studio 6A. This is an exceptional opportunity to strengthen and deepen your teaching credentials.


Monthly Mailbag:
*Hi Kat, Just wanted to touch base. Please don't think I am flaking....there have
been several auditions posted, both last week and this week. But I am try to make it at least once if not 2x a week consistently to your classes. The problem is do you go to class, or to that audition that could possibly land a Broadway paying 
salary? I'm sure you can relate. I was planning on taking your Friday morning class this week, but there
is now a Mama Mia audition in the morning. Just wanted to keep you in the loop. Still hope to see you soon and catch up in person. Best! N.
--Dear N, Thanks so much for your email. Of course I understand. You know I miss all of you when you are not around and often worry, so a quick email will always be appreciated. MAHOLO! (means: thanks in Hawaiian, one of the
many things learned on vacation this season) K.

*Hi Kat, Just got the link from the performance we did in Oct. 07 at the New Dance Group with Eriko, Khiara, Anna (Gus), Laura, Taylor, and me 3 months pregnant. Enjoy ;-) Hugs, B.
--Thanks for sharing B, You all look lovely. K

*Dear Kat, Thank you for supporting one of our BROADWAY BARES Strip-a-thon participants. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of men, women, and children across the country who have been impacted by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. If you would like to participate or learn more about our cause and other opportunities to support us, please visit our Web site at http://www.broadwaycares.org/. Sincerely, Tom Viola

And Finally...
Re've'rence:
*Sallie Wilson, 76; leading dancer with the American Ballet Theatre
*Alvin Colt, 92; Tony-winning costume designer on Broadway for more than 60 years