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1 Fall Winter

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. 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 Conservatory Director Kimberly Nicole Wood Associate Director of Instructional Programs and Grants From studio to stage... South Bay s most comprehensive and professional performing arts program. This organization is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

3 DANCE DRESS CODE: Ballet attire must be worn in ballet; tights, leotard, ballet shoes, and hair up and out of face. Hip Hop must wear tennis shoes. All other styles need jazz shoes and fit dance attire. You may be asked to leave if the proper attire is not worn. BEGINNING (LEVELS I & I/II) DANCE TECHNIQUE I This class will focus on beginning movement and how a dancer should use their body in different styles of dance. Students will learn endurance, style, and form of different dance genres. Ages 6-11 Mondays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson CONTEMPORARY I / II 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 7+ Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

4 MUSICAL THEATRE I / II Students will develop their technique in all dance styles as they learn classic choreography from famous Broadway musicals. "And !" Ages 7+ Mondays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson JAZZ I 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 6-11 Tuesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Keenon Hooks TAP I 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 6+ Tuesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Christine Negherbon BALLET I 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 4-7 Wednesdays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Emilee Yaakola HIP HOP I 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 4-7 Wednesdays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Amanda Meade-Tatum LYRICAL I A subcategory of the jazz genre, lyrical dance incorporates ballet and modern technique. Lyrical dance is defined by its use of traditional ballet technique, various jazz styles, and emotional musical connection. Ages 6-11 Thursdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Dani Clement JAZZ / FUNK I 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 6-11 Thursdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Dani Clement 2 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

5 INTERMEDIATE (LEVELS II, II/III, & III) BALLET II 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 7+ Mondays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Sarah Marie BALLET III This class is a continuation of skills learned from Ballet II. Ages 10+ Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Sarah Marie JAZZ II This class is a continuation of skills learned from Jazz I. Ages 10+ Mondays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson TAP II 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 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

6 JAZZ/FUNK II / III 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+ Tuesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Keenon Hooks HIP HOP II For the student who has mastered the fundamentals of hip hop and is ready to take on more challenging choreography. Ages 7+ Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Amanda Meade-Tatum HIP HOP III This class is a continuation from other levels of Hip Hop. You will learn choreography quickly with a new routine each week. Get ready to work hard and you can t be afraid to sweat! Ages 10+ Tuesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Joel Sluyter MUSICAL THEATRE III This class will continue to develop techniques in all dance styles as you learn classic choreography from famous Broadway musicals. "And !" Ages 11+ Wednesdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Amy Ryerson CONTEMPORARY II / III This class is a continuation of skills learned from Contemporary I & II. Ages 10+ Wednesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Katherine Tokarz JAZZ III Scissor kicks and axle turns, transitions and accents! This class continues to teach the concepts and fundamentals of jazz dance focusing on body placement, proper technique, and stretching. Ages 12+ Wednesdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Amy Ryerson DANCE TECHNIQUE II This class will focus on body positioning and terminology through different styles of dance. If you already know the basics then this class is the next step! Ages 10+ Thursdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Tomo Takagi DANCE TECHNIQUE III Dive even deeper into making the perfect lines and having the perfect placement through different genres of dance. Be prepared to work hard! Ages 12+ Thursdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Tomo Takagi 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! You may also attend individual dance classes for a drop-in fee of $22 per. 4 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

7 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 10+ Thursdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Dani Clement ADVANCED (LEVELS III/IIII & IV) HIP HOP IV Get ready to sweat! This class aims to challenge our most advanced dancers by giving new, upbeat, street-style choreography each week. Ages 12+ Tuesdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Joel Sluyter BALLET IV This class will be a continuation of everything you have learned in the previous levels. Ages 11+ Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Katherine Tokarz STRETCH / STRENGTHENING / JUMPS Flexibility and strength are essential for advanced dance technique. Meet your goals and get into proper shape. We added jumps to this class because jumps are about strength! This is a well-rounded class perfect for the dancer ready to take it to the next level. Ages 11+ Wednesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Amy Ryerson CONTEMPORARY III / IV This class is a continuation of skills learned in previous levels. Be prepared to work hard! Ages 12+ Thursdays: 7-8 pm Instructor: Tomo Takagi 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 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

8 ACTING BEGINNING (LEVEL I) IMAGINATION THEATRE Students learn theatrical skills and acting techniques that develop self-confidence and bring out their inner star. Ages 4-7 Fridays: 3-4 pm Instructor: Sarah Marie BLACK BOX IMPROV 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 6-11 Mondays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin ON CAMERA 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 6-11 Mondays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin THEATRE SPORTS IMPROV Whose line is it anyway? This will be a fun class filled with games and group activities. Acting and movement will both be explored in this exciting NEW class. Ages 8+ Thursdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Dani Clement 6 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

9 INTERMEDIATE (LEVEL II) ON CAMERA 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 11+ Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin ADVANCED MONOLOGUES Explore character development, beat work, and choices based off of given circumstances in this fun and challenging class. 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 10 - November 30 No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 19-23) Winter Session January 7 - March 22 PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE in SINGING, ACTING, DANCE and PIANO! SIBLING AND MULTIPLE CLASS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Please contact Joel at x303 for information MONDAY 3:30-5pm Ready, Willing & Able (for students with special needs) Hast Ages 14+ $ pm Dance Technique I Robinson Ages 6-11 $ pm On Camera Scene Study I Franklin Ages 6-11 $ pm Ballet II Marie Ages 7+ $ pm Black Box Improv Franklin Ages 6-11 $ pm Musical Theatre I / II Robinson Ages 7+ $ pm Ballet III Marie Ages 10+ $ pm Contemporary I / II Robinson Ages 7+ $ pm On Camera Scene Study II Franklin Ages 11+ $ pm Jazz II Robinson Ages 10+ $200 TUESDAY 3-4pm Adult Tap Covas Ages 18+ $200 3:30-5pm Stage One Stars Rehearsal Yaakola Ages 6-10 $350 (incl. costume fee) 4-5pm Jazz/Funk II / III Hooks Ages 11+ $ pm Jazz I Hooks Ages 6-11 $ pm Hip Hop III Sluyter Ages 10+ $ pm Tap I Negherbon Ages 6+ $ pm Headliners (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 7-8pm Tap II Negherbon Ages 11+ $ pm Hip Hop IV* Sluyter Ages 12+ $ pm First Class Act (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 8 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

11 WEDNESDAY 3-4pm Ballet I Yaakola Ages 4-7 $ pm Hip Hop I Meade-Tatum Ages 4-7 $ pm Ballet IV Tokarz Ages 11+ $ pm Hip Hop II Meade-Tatum Ages 7+ $ pm Beginning Voice Yaakola Ages 4-7 $ pm Musical Theatre III Ryerson Ages 11+ $ pm Times Square Kids (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 5-6pm Monologues Wood Ages 12+ $ pm Stretch / Strengthening / Jumps* Ryerson Ages 11+ $ pm Contemporary II / III Tokarz Ages 10+ $ pm Jazz III* Ryerson Ages 12+ $200 THURSDAY 4-5pm Lyrical I Clement Ages 6-11 $ pm Mini Stage Cast A A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS JR. Wood & Yaakola Ages 7-12 $600 (incl. costume fee) 5-6pm Dance Technique II Takagi Ages 10+ $ pm Theatre Sports Imrprov Clement Ages 8+ $ pm Dance Technique III Takagi Ages 12+ $ pm Jazz / Funk I Clement Ages 6-11 $ pm Contemporary III / IV* Takagi Ages 12+ $ pm Improv / Choreography II Clement Ages 10+ $200 FRIDAY 3-4pm Imagination Theatre Marie Ages 4-7 $ pm Mini Stage Cast B A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS JR. Wood & Yaakola Ages 7-12 $600 (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) *Approval needed by Conservatory Director 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

12 SINGING BEGINNING VOICE Does your child love to sing? Then this is the class for them! Teaches 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 Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Emilee Yaakola 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 Fall/Winter

13 SPECIALTY MINI STAGE A GHOST TALE FOR MR. DICKENS JR. It's not just a class... it's a show. For more details, see page 14. Ages 7-12 Thursdays: 4-6 pm CAST A or Fridays: 4-6 pm CAST B Tuition: $600 (Includes costume fee) Director: Kimberly Nicole Wood Musical Director/Choreographer: Emilee Yaakola STAGE ONE STARS This is an introductory class to begin to learn all about our performing groups. Sing, dance, and act through them both in this excited class. Ages 6-10 Tuesdays: 3:30-5 pm Tuition: $350 (per session) Includes costume fee Director: Emilee Yaakola READY, WILLING & ABLE Ready Willing & Able is a fun dance class for teens and young adults with special needs, 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 their won winter showcase. 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

14 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 30 at 5pm Arrive ready to dance. We will teach you a dance combination and then you will sing in the order you arrived. Please bring sheet music and we will provide an accompanist. 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 7 at 7:30 pm at the Norris Theatre Tickets will go on sale Nov 1 CALL ext. 303 for more info! 12 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

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16 WINTER MINI STAGE Our Mini Stage productions are geared toward beginning/intermediate students who are ready to take that big step onto the stage. Previous experience in the performing arts is preferred, but not required. Students ages The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the foggy streets of Victorian London, where they meet the famous, well-off author, Charles Dickens, who has a severe case of writer s block. Jack and Annie also witness the hardships faced by the poor, and their efforts to help only land them in prison. Mr. Dickens rescues Jack and Annie, and they, in turn, help him escape the sad memories that haunt him. In the process, they inspire Mr. Dickens to write one of the greatest holiday stories of all time. This holiday extravaganza combines a class and a full-scale musical production on the Norris Theatre stage. There are no elimination auditions. Just sign-up and you re in! All expenses for sets, lights, and costumes are included in the $600 class fee. A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens JR. will have two casts that meet during the September to December class schedule with additional rehearsals in December. Please see the breakdown below for more information. CAST A (THURSDAYS) CAST B (FRIDAYS) Parent Meeting Sept 13 4pm Sept 14 4pm Class Information Sept 13th Nov 29th 4 6pm Sept 14th Nov 30th 4 6pm Additional rehearsals will be held December 3-14 Monday-Friday from 3:30-5pm Monday-Friday from 5-6:30pm Tech & Dress Rehearsals December 18 & pm December 18 & pm Show dates are December Fri (12/21) at 7pm & Sat (12/22) at 2pm Sat (12/22) at 7pm & Sun (12/23) at 2pm 14 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

17 SPRING MAIN STAGE Main Stage shows are for the more experienced performer who have had training in dance, voice, and acting. Auditions are required and students should have previous stage experience. Featuring more than 20 hit Queen songs, We Will Rock You School Edition follows two revolutionaries as they try to save Rock in a post-apocalyptic world. Featuring the songs Another One Bites the Dust, Bohemian Rhapsody, Killer Queen, We Will Rock You, Somebody to Love, We Are the Champions, Don t Stop Me Now, and many more. We Will Rock You School Edition takes place in the distant future where everyone wears the same clothes, thinks the same thoughts, and goes about life in a brain-dead haze. Musical instruments and composers are forbidden, and rock music is all but unknown. However, a small group of Bohemians struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion, and (most of all) live music. Ages AUDITIONS: December 12 & 13 CALLBACKS: December 14 REHEARSALS START: January 11 PERFORMANCES: February Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

18 SUMMER MAIN STAGE Ages AUDITIONS: May 16 & 17 CALLBACKS: May 18 REHEARSALS START: June 7 PERFORMANCES: July An unmistakable title from the unforgettable film and television franchise, Fame The Musical inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame! Conceived and developed by David De Silva now known affectionately to the planet as "Father Fame" this high-octane musical features the Academy Award-winning title song and a host of other catchy pop numbers. SUMMER MINI STAGE Ages: 7-12 REGISTRATION: TBD ORIENTATION/AUDITION: July 10 REHEARSALS START: July 15 PERFORMANCES: Aug 2-4 Xanadu JR. is inspired by the Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical and the Universal Pictures' cult classic movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Xanadu JR. is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original, legendary chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. ALL STUDENTS REGISTERED WILL BE CAST IN THE SHOW LIMITED ENROLLMENT NO ONLINE REGISTRATION (please call x 302 or 303) 16 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

19 CONSERVATORY SUPPORT Backstage is a parent-run support organization for the Conservatory. Funds raised through this group benefit everything from casting scholarships to production costs. Exciting things have been happening lately in this wonderfully energized group which will, in turn, give Conservatory students more opportunities - not only furthering their education in the arts, but also providing community support and philanthropic outlets. If your child is interested in performing arts, please consider joining Backstage! SAVE THE DATE for PVPA s Backstage Parents Group Annual Fundraiser November 2, 2018 Norris Pavilion Join us for a night of tacos, tequila and fun! More details to come soon! Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

20 MEET THE TEACHERS PVPA Conservatory is thrilled to have dedicated and excited individuals who make up the teaching staff. With experience at all levels of theatre, dance and music, these educators are also professionals who are continually performing, directing and teaching outside our Conservatory. From Broadway to cruise ship entertainment, from national tours to acclaimed dance companies, the teachers at PVPA have a wealth of professional experience to share with our students. The basics of training in each of our disciplines, combined with the practical application from the world beyond, offer our students the kind of top-notch training they need to develop not only their skills but their appreciation of the arts as well. Sean Alexander Bart Abby Carlson Dani Clement Pam Covas Kevin Franklin Julie Hast Keenon Hooks Sarah Marie Amanda Meade-Tatum 18 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

21 Christine Negherbon Shanta' Robinson Amy Ryerson Andrea Scatena Joel Sluyter Tomo Takagi Katherine Tokarz Kimberly Nicole Wood Emilee Yaakola Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

22 BE A PART OF THE PVPA CONSERVATORY FAMILY! 20 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter

23 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 or guardian must attend the mandatory parent meeting at the first rehearsal. 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. Hair should always be pulled up and out of face. No gum, food, or drink (except water) allowed in the studios. All credits must be used for a program with an end date inside of our fiscal year. 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

24 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