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1 Fall Winter From studio to stage... South Bay s most comprehensive and professional performing arts program.

2 Welcome to Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory! Here at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory, we believe in providing an environment where students continue to be appropriately challenged and build the beginnings of a life-long love of dance, music, and theatre. While performing arts programs are being eliminated in many schools and communities, students have an even greater need to develop public speaking skills, an understanding of team building, confidence, character, and empathy. Over the last 15 years, with the support of our community, we have grown into the most comprehensive, professional performing arts training program in the South Bay. Every day we hear stories of students whose lives have been changed by performing arts. Our growth as a program can been seen in hearing them hit that high-note they ve been striving for, watching the perfection of a second-turn, or bringing a character to life from the pages of a script. And it s because of their relentless dedication to learning, along with our instructors deep passion for sharing their knowledge, that the Daily Breeze awarded us Favorite Dance Studio in the South Bay. As Co-Directors, it is our privilege to work with your children and to watch them grow and develop into successful individuals. Our goal is to help each child develop a strong sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and self-confidence through exploration in the arts. Joel Sluyter & Kimberly Nicole Wood Conservatory Co-Directors

Ages 4-7 Mondays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Emilee Yaakola BEGINNING BALLET Ballet is the foundation for all other dance disciplines, from jazz to tap to

3 DANCE BEGINNING DANCE INTRO TO BALLET The perfect way for young students to get their bodies moving! Incorporating elements of ballet and jazz in a fun creative environment. Ages 4-7 Mondays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Emilee Yaakola BEGINNING BALLET Ballet is the foundation for all other dance disciplines, from jazz to tap to hip-hop. Students learn or strengthen their skills in the fundamentals of technique, body position, flexibility, coordination, and terminology. Ages 7-12 Mondays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Brittnay Baldwin Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

4 BEGINNING JAZZ / FUNK DANCE This fun, high-impact style of dance is based on street funk with elements of jazz and modern dance. Students are learning technique without realizing it because they are having such a blast! Ages 7-12 Tuesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Keenon Hooks BEGINNING JAZZ Students will learn and strengthen their command of jazz dance and terminology while learning jazz and contemporary combinations. The fundamentals must be mastered before moving on to higher levels! Ages 7-12 Tuesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Keenon Hooks BEGINNING TAP This class is for the beginner looking to learn basic tap technique and terminology. A must for anyone looking to perform in musical theatre. Ages 7+ Tuesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Christine Negherbon INTRO TO HIP HOP Get funky and learn the basics of hip hop dance in this introductory class. Ages 4-7 Wednesdays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Amanda Meade-Tatum BEGINNING HIP HOP Hip Hop dance is a dance style that has taken over - showing up everywhere from music videos to the Broadway stage. This class teaches the basics of this high-energy style to popular music. Ages 7-12 Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Amanda Meade-Tatum BEGINNING LYRICAL A subcategory of the jazz genre, lyrical dance incorporates ballet and modern technique and vocabulary. Lyrical dance is exemplified by its use of traditional ballet technique, various jazz styles, and emotional musical connection Ages 7-12 Thursdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner 2 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

INTERMEDIATE DANCE INTERMEDIATE BALLET I Continue to develop your skills in ballet, the foundation for all other dance disciplines, from jazz to tap to hip-hop.

5 INTERMEDIATE DANCE INTERMEDIATE BALLET I Continue to develop your skills in ballet, the foundation for all other dance disciplines, from jazz to tap to hip-hop. Students learn or strengthen more advanced skills in technique, body position, flexibility, coordination, and terminology. Ages 8+ Mondays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Brittnay Baldwin MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Students will develop their technique in all dance styles as they learn classic choreography from famous Broadway musicals. "And !" Ages 7-12 Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Dani Clement IMPROVISATION/CHOREOGRAPHY I This class experiments with storytelling and choreography. Must be comfortable with improvisation, solos, and keeping an open mind in a safe nurturing environment. Ages 10+ Wednesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Dani Clement INTERMEDIATE JAZZ Scissor kicks and axle turns, transitions and accents! This class continues to teach the concepts and fundamentals of jazz dance focusing on body placement and proper technique, stretching and development of skills. Ages 12+ Mondays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Brittnay Baldwin *Enrollment approval required by PVPA Conservatory Director Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

6 INTERMEDIATE LYRICAL This class incorporates elements of modern, jazz, and contemporary dance for students who have mastered beginning lyrical. Continuing to polish the moves and learn the vocabulary, this is a great way for dancers to push themselves to the next level of storytelling. Ages 12+ Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Brittnay Baldwin INTERMEDIATE JAZZ/FUNK DANCE For those students who have mastered Jazz/ Funk I and are ready to move up and keep sweating all while having a blast doing so! Ages 11+ Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Dani Clement INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP For the student who has mastered the fundamentals of hip hop and is ready to take on more challenging choreography. Ages 10+ Tuesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Joel Sluyter BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE TAP This class is for students who have mastered basic tap technique and terminology and are ready to advance, taking on more challenging concepts and choreography. Ages 11+ Tuesdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Christine Negherbon INTERMEDIATE BALLET II Continue your ballet technique in this challenging class. Leotards, tights, and ballet shoes must be worn. Hair must be out of the face. Ages 12+ Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Katherine Tokarz IMPROVISATION/CHOREOGRAPHY II For those students who have mastered Improvisation I and are ready to take it to the next level. Students will learn skills to begin choreographing on their own. Ages 11+ Thursdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Dani Clement INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED DANCE CAN T COMMIT TO A FULL SCHEDULE OF CLASSES? The PVPA CONSERVATORY DANCE CARD allows you to attend any TEN hours of dance class for just $200 per session! INT/ADV BALLET II* A continuation of skills learned in Intermediate Ballet I. Ages 12+ Thursdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner You may also attend individual dance classes for a drop-in fee of $22 per. 4 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

7 FLEXIBILITY / CONDITIONING CONTEMPORARY* Flexibility and strength are essential for advanced dance technique. This class will get dancers bodies into proper shape to enable dancers to reach their performance goals. Contemporary is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. This class will strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movement. Ages 11+ Thursdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner Ages 12+ Wednesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Katherine Tokarz ADVANCED DANCE JUMPS, LEAPS, & TURNS* This class is dedicated to learning, improving, and perfecting technique in jumps, leaps, and turns as well as teaching the exercise regimen necessary to achieve the best results. Strong ballet background is important for this class. Ages 11+ Thursdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner ADULT DANCE ADULT TAP For our dancers who are young at heart and still want to give their tapping feet a place to show off! Ages 18+ Tuesdays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Pam Covas ADVANCED HIP-HOP* Get ready to sweat! This class aims to challenge our most advanced dancers by giving new, upbeat, street-style choreography each week. Ages 13+ Tuesdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Joel Sluyter *Enrollment approval required by PVPA Conservatory Director Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Spring/Summer

ACTING BEGINNING ACTING IMAGINATION THEATRE Students learn theatrical skills and acting techniques that develop self-confidence and bring out their inner star.

8 ACTING BEGINNING ACTING IMAGINATION THEATRE Students learn theatrical skills and acting techniques that develop self-confidence and bring out their inner star. Ages 4-7 Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Sarah Marie ACTING / IMPROVISATION The ability to think on your feet and improvise is a necessity for any actor and an excellent tool for improving public speaking and social skills. Plus, it is a whole lot of fun! Ages 8-12 Tuesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE ACTING SCENE STUDY I Study different scenes and learn different techniques all while having a blast. ACTION! We will have a small presentation at the end of the session. Ages 11+ Tuesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin 6 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

9 INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED ACTING SCENE STUDY II For students with acting experience. Through exercises, games, scenes, and monologues tailored to each student, actors will grow, fain confidence, and create characters with more depth. Ages 12+ Tuesdays: 6-7:30 pm Tuition: $250 (per session) Instructor: Kevin Franklin ACTING SKILLS Learn acting fundamentals from terms to vocal projection to character choices. Ages 12+ Wednesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Kimberly Nicole Wood Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

10 Fall/Winter Session SESSION WEEKLY SCHEDULE Dance Singing Acting Specialty Performing Groups Fall Session September 11 - December 1 No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 20-24) Winter Session January 8 - March 23 PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE in SINGING, ACTING, and DANCE! SIBLING AND MULTIPLE CLASS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Please contact Joel at x303 for information MONDAY 3-4pm Intro to Ballet Yaakola Ages 4-7 $ pm Beginning Ballet Baldwin Ages 7-12 $ pm Beginning Voice Yaakola Ages 4-7 $200 3:30-5pm Ready, Willing & Able (for students with special needs) Hast Ages 14+ $ pm Intermediate Ballet I Baldwin Ages 8+ $ pm Improvisation/ Choreography II Clement Ages 11+ $ pm Int. Jazz/Funk Dance Clement Ages 11+ $ pm Intermediate Lyrical Baldwin Ages 12+ $ pm Intermediate Jazz Baldwin Ages 12+ $200 TUESDAY 3-4pm Adult Tap Covas Ages 18+ $200 3:30-5pm Mini Stage Cast A PETER PAN Jr. Wood & Yaakola Ages 6-11 $550 (incl. costume fee) 4-5pm Beg. Jazz/Funk Dance Hooks Ages 7-12 $ pm Scene Study I Franklin Ages 11+ $ pm Beginning Jazz Hooks Ages 7-12 $ pm Intermediate Hip Hop Sluyter Ages 10+ $ pm Acting/Improv Franklin Ages 8-12 $ pm Beginning Tap Negherbon Ages 7+ $ pm Headliners Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 6-7:30pm Scene Study II Franklin Ages 12+ $ pm Beg/Int Tap Negherbon Ages 11+ $ pm Advanced Hip Hop* Sluyter Ages 13+ $200 8 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

11 WEDNESDAY 3-4pm Intro to Hip Hop Meade-Tatum Ages 4-7 $ pm Int. Ballet II Tokarz Ages 12+ $ pm Beginning Hip Hop Meade-Tatum Ages 7-12 $ pm Imagination Theatre Marie Ages 4-7 $ pm Times Square Kids Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 5-6pm Pop Voice Marie Ages 7+ $ pm Acting Skills Wood Ages 12+ $ pm Musical Theatre Dance Clement Ages 10+ $ pm Improvisation/ Choreography I Clement Ages 10+ $ pm Contemporary Tokarz Ages 12+ $200 THURSDAY 4-5pm Beginning Lyrical Meixner Ages 7-12 $ :30pm Mini Stage Cast B PETER PAN Jr. Wood & Yaakola Ages 6-11 $550 (incl. costume fee) 5-6pm Flexibility and Conditioning Meixner Ages 11+ $200 5:30-7pm Acro/Tumbling I Burton Ages 8+ $ pm Int/Adv Ballet* Meixner Ages 12+ $ :30pm Acro/Tumbling II Burton Ages 10+ $ pm Jumps, Leaps, & Turns* Meixner Ages 11+ $200 FRIDAY 4-5:30pm Stage One Stars Rehearsal Yaakola Ages 6-10 $350 (incl. costume fee) SATURDAY 9am-Noon Times Square Kids Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 9am-Noon Headliners Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 10am-1pm First Class Act Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) *Enrollment approval required by PVPA Conservatory Directors Classes are subject to cancellation in the event of low enrollment. Tuition for classes provided during a session are nonrefundable. Register for classes at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

SINGING BEGINNING VOICE Does your child love to sing? Then this is the class for them! Designed for beginning singing techniques so they can develop their inner rock star or diva.

12 SINGING BEGINNING VOICE Does your child love to sing? Then this is the class for them! Designed for beginning singing techniques so they can develop their inner rock star or diva. Students will share their talents for family and friends during their final class. Ages 4-7 Mondays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Emilee Yaakola POP VOICE Learn how to sing in the style of pop music! Each week you will learn different techniques to help use your voice properly. Ages 7+ Wednesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Sarah Marie PRIVATE VOICE INSTRUCTION PVPA Conservatory is proud to offer private voice lessons from classically trained professionals with experience in Hollywood, Broadway, and studio recording. Contact us for teacher rates/availability. 10 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Spring/Summer 2017

13 SPECIALTY MINI STAGE PETER PAN JR. It's not just a class... it's a show. For more details, see page 11. Ages 6-11 Tuesdays: 3:30-5 pm CAST A or Thursdays: 4-5:30 pm CAST B Tuition: $550 (per session) Includes costume fee. Director: Kimberly Nicole Wood Musical Director/Choreographer: Emilee Yaakola ACRO / TUMBLING I Mix of tumbling and acrobatic techniques geared for those interested in integrating these techniques into their performing arts training. Ages 8+ Thursdays: 5:30-7 pm Tuition: $300 (per session) Instructor: Alyssa Burton ACRO / TUMBLING II Students will continue to work on skills mastered in Acro I and learn more advanced techniques. Ages 10+ Thursdays: 7-8:30 pm Tuition: $300 (per session) Instructor: Alyssa Burton READY, WILLING & ABLE Ready Willing & Able is a fun dance class for special needs teens and young adults assisted and accompanied by high school and college mentors. Learn and perform ballroom, folk, tap, movie musicals, and popular dances in weekly classes. This class also performs in two showcases in the winter and spring. Ages 14+ Mondays: 3:15-4:15 pm & 3:45-5 pm Director: Julie Hast Assistant Director: Andrea Scatena Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

- In this four-hour workshop Paul Mabon, Get Lit's Manager of Arts Education, and Maia Mayor, will teach the

Participants will use classic poetry paired with spoken word to address a label that they have carried with them.

Participants will use imagery and metaphor to examine how cultural and social landscape has shaped their story.

14 FALL MASTER CLASS Rename. Reclaim. Get Lit Spoken Word Workshop October pm Ages 10+ Tuition $75 Rename the Darkness. Reclaim the Light. - In this four-hour workshop Paul Mabon, Get Lit's Manager of Arts Education, and Maia Mayor, will teach the fundamentals of writing, responding and performance. Participants will use classic poetry paired with spoken word to address a label that they have carried with them. They will then discover and uncover language to release and overcome. Participants will use imagery and metaphor to examine how cultural and social landscape has shaped their story. They will then use performance tools and tactics to make their poem come alive. Let poetry be a tool to build a new inner world of power and pride. Rename. Reclaim. Maia Mayor Rename. Writing Your Response. Reclaim. Share you Classic and Response. Paul Mabon 12 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

WINTER MINI STAGE SHOW Mini Stage: Every performer starts somewhere! Our Mini Stage production is geared towards beginning students who are ready to take that big step onto the stage.

15 WINTER MINI STAGE SHOW Mini Stage: Every performer starts somewhere! Our Mini Stage production is geared towards beginning students who are ready to take that big step onto the stage. Previous experience in the performing arts is preferred but not required. There will be no audition for this show. The first 40 students who sign up are guaranteed a spot. Please stop in or call the office to register. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Featuring the iconic songs, "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land," and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us... who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up. This high-flying experience combines a class and a full-scale production on the Norris stage. The best part is there are NO auditions. Just sign-up and you re in! All expenses for lights, sets, and costumes are included in the $550 class fee. There will be two casts for Peter Pan Jr. that meet during the September to December class schedule with additional rehearsals in December. Please see the breakdown below for more information. CAST A (TUESDAYS) Sept 12th Nov 28th 3:30 5pm Class Information CAST B (THURSDAYS) Sept 14th Nov 30th 4 5:30pm Additional rehearsals will be held December 4-15 Monday-Friday from 3:30-5pm Fri (1/5) at 7pm & Sat (1/6) at 2pm Tech & Dress Rehearsals January 2-4 from 4-8pm for both casts Show dates are January 5-7 Tickets for the show must be purchased separately. Monday-Friday from 5-6:30pm Sat (1/6) at 7pm & Sun (1/7) at 2pm Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

16 SPRING MAIN STAGE Main Stage shows are for the more experienced performer who has had training in dance, voice, and acting. Students should have previous stage experience and know how the audition process works. A professional headshot and working resume should be presented at the time of audition. Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Ages AUDITIONS: December 12 & 13 CALLBACKS: December 14 REHEARSALS START: January 12 PERFORMANCES: February Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

PERFORMING GROUPS The PVPA Conservatory Performing Groups are a dancing and singing troupe that assists young performers in cultivating their talents through quality artistic training, confidence

Auditions for 2017-18 Performing Groups August 31 at 5pm Members of the Performing Groups act as ambassadors for the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory and share their energy, vitality, and

Being a member of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Performing Groups... Provides students with the best training program to excel as dancers, singers, and confident future leaders!

17 PERFORMING GROUPS The PVPA Conservatory Performing Groups are a dancing and singing troupe that assists young performers in cultivating their talents through quality artistic training, confidence building, peer camaraderie, and community involvement in a supportive team setting. Auditions for Performing Groups August 31 at 5pm Members of the Performing Groups act as ambassadors for the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory and share their energy, vitality, and enthusiasm when they perform throughout the year at holiday festivals, our annual fundraiser, community events, Knott s Berry Farm, and Disneyland. Being a member of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Performing Groups... Provides students with the best training program to excel as dancers, singers, and confident future leaders! Gives young artists the opportunity to train with professional choreographers, voice teachers and coaches. Allows students to share the gift of dazzling, polished performances to community members, family, and friends! Don t miss the PVPA Conservatory Performing Groups Winter Showcase! Friday, December 8 at 7:30 pm at the Norris Theatre Tickets will go on sale Nov 1 CALL ext. 303 for more info! Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

18 BE A PART OF THE PVPA CONSERVATORY FAMILY! 16 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

19 AUDITION REQUIREMENTS Audition procedures vary from show to show, so refer to each production s Audition Notice which will be posted in the Education Building and at Some auditions require students to schedule an appointment time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before audition start time to sign in, have a picture taken, get an audition number, and complete all paperwork. To save time, audition forms can be found on the website and filled out in advance. A parent/guardian must attend the mandatory parent meeting at the start of the audition. Students will be notified if they are invited to callbacks. Not receiving a callback does not mean that a student is not cast in the production. Students will be provided with callback materials, such as music and/or dialogue from the show. It is not necessary to memorize the callback material. Unless stated otherwise on the Audition Notice, come prepared to dance first in dance clothing and dance shoes. After the dance audition, all students will sing individually in the order they arrived. Students may change clothes before the vocal audition. The choreographer will teach the students a short dance combination. After it is learned, students will be called forward in a small group to perform the routine. Students should prepare an audition song that fits the style of the show. It should be approximately one minute in length (one verse and a chorus is recommended). Bring sheet music in the correct key. Students may not perform a cappella or with a recorded accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided. Students should be familiar with the show as it helps through the audition process. SHOW TUITION AND POLICIES Tuition covers the costs of training, costumes, wigs, sets, props, and technical elements. Performers must supply their own shoes/tights. Cast lists will be ed to students within a week of auditions and callbacks. Please acceptance of casting as soon as possible. Tuition is due at orientation meeting. Financial aid is available. The financial aid form must be submitted at the time of audition. Application for financial aid does not affect casting. Please see Joel Sluyter or Kimberly Wood for more information. Rehearsal conflicts must be approved by the creative team at the time of casting. Students are expected to be on time and prepared for all rehearsals and performances. CLASS TUITION AND POLICIES Class tuition is non-refundable. Students must turn in a completed Palos Verdes Performing Arts Student Information Form before they can participate in any activities or classes. Students are expected to be on time for all classes and limit absences. Anyone arriving more than 10 minutes late will be admitted at the discretion of the teacher. Appropriate dance clothes and shoes must be worn for all dance classes. Instructors will dictate their class attire rules. Hair should always be secured and out of the face. No gum, food, or drink (except water) allowed in the studios. For a fee, drop-ins are welcome. Guest auditing is not permissible. Professional conduct is expected from students at all times. Instructors have the right to remove a student from class if he/she is disruptive or disrespectful. For their own safety, it is important students are in the correct class level for their ability. Intermediate and advanced classes require the approval of PVPA Conservatory Director to participate. If a student is in the wrong level class, tuition paid will be transferred to a different class. Financial aid is available. See Joel Sluyter or Kimberly Wood for more information. Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

20 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 234 Torrance, CA Norris Center Drive Rolling Hills Estates, CA ext. 302 or ext DANCING ACTING SINGING SPECIALTY

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2018-2019 Fall Winter Welcome to Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory! Here at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory, we believe in providing an environment where students continue to be appropriately