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

2016-2017 Fall Winter From studio to stage... South Bay s most comprehensive and professional performing arts program.

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 for a second year in a row. 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 Conservatory Co-Director Kimberly Nicole Wood Conservatory Co-Director

DANCE BEGINNING DANCE FAIRYTALE BALLET The perfect way for young students to get their bodies moving! Incorporating elements of ballet and jazz in a fun creative environment all while exploring your favorite fairytale. 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 2016-17 1

BEGINNING MUSICAL THEATRE Students will develop their technique in all dance styles as they learn classic choreography from famous Broadway musicals. And 5-6-7-8! Ages 7-12 Mondays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson 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 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 8-12 Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Joel Sluyter 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 8-12 Thursdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner 2 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

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 INTERMEDIATE BALLET II* A continuation of skills learned in Intermediate Ballet I. Ages 12+ Wednesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Emily Loftiss INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL THEATRE For our more advanced dancers, this style of dance incorporates a contemporary storyline using all dance styles set to contemporary musical theater music. Ages 10+ Mondays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson 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: 6-7 pm Instructor: Brittnay Baldwin *Enrollment approval required by PVPA Conservatory Director Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 3

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: 7-8 pm Instructor: Shanta' Robinson 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 8-12 Tuesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Keenon Hooks 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 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 60-minute class; $30 per 90-minute; $35 per Acro class (fees vary). 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/ ADVANCED DANCE FLEXIBILITY / CONDITIONING 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. Ages 11+ Thursdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED BALLET* For the student who has mastered beginning technique and is ready to be challenged in ballet. Students polish more advanced skills in technique, body position, flexibility, terminology, and choreography. Ages 12+ Thursdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Allie Meixner 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 4 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

ADVANCED DANCE 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 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 IMPROVISATION/CHOREOGRAPHY* This is an advanced class experimenting with storytelling and choreography. Must be comfortable with improvisation, solos, and choreographing. Open your mind and perform in a safe environment. Ages 11+ Wednesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Emily Loftiss *Enrollment approval required by PVPA Conservatory Director Palos Palos Verdes Verdes Performing Arts Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-2017 2016-17 5

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: Emilee Yaakola BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE ACTING ACTING / IMPROVISATION I 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 6 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT/ MONOLOGUES Learn the fundamental steps in creating a character through acting techniques, the who, what, where, why, and how of a character. Students will work on monologues and develop a repertoire of monologues to use for auditions. Ages 8-12 Thursdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Jasmin Bianca DeMain INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED ACTING SCENE STUDY 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 10+ Tuesdays: 4-5 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin ACTING II For students with acting experience. Through exercises, games, scenes, and monologues tailored to each student, actors will grow, gain confidence, and create characters with more depth. Ages 12+ Tuesdays: 6-7 pm Instructor: Kevin Franklin BLACK BOX THEATER Dive deeper into acting and challenge yourself through new acting techniques. There will be a small presentation at the end of the session. Ages 10+ Thursdays: 5-6 pm Instructor: Jasmin Bianca DeMain Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 7

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 MUSICAL THEATRE VOICE For the tween singers who love the stage and are ready to develop their singing through Broadway classics and newer hits. Students will share their creation with family and friends during the final class. Ages 8-12 Mondays 5-6 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. 8 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 2016-2017

SPECIALTY CURTAIN CALL ACADEMY No need to wait until summer for Camp Curtain Call! Just as with the summer camp, these students will learn to sing, dance, and act while putting together a show to perform for friends and family at the end of the session. No audition necessary! Ages 6-11 Tuesdays: 3:30-5 pm or Thursdays: 4-5:30 pm Tuition: $340 (per session) Includes costume fee. Instructor: 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: Carrie Kinsey STAGE ONE STARS This is an introductory class to begin to learn all about our performing groups. Sing, dance, and have a blast all at the same time. Ages 6+ Fridays: 4-5:30 pm Tuition: $350 (per session) Includes costume fee. Instructor: Emilee Yaakola 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 and 3:45-5 pm Tuition: $260 (per session) Instructor: Julie Hast YOGA FOR EVERYONE* Come relax and stretch with this awesome new class. Yoga is a system of exercises for mental and physical health. Ages 16+ Fridays: 6-7:15 pm Tuition: $165 (per session) Instructor: Susan Sellers +NOTE: This class will meet starting Sept 30 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: Carrie Kinsey Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 9

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. THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it s every father s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family a man her parents have never met. And if that weren t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he s never done before keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday s normal boyfriend and his parents. Ages: 10-18 AUDITIONS: December 12 & 13, 2016 CALLBACKS: December 15, 2016 REHEARSALS START: January 13, 2017 PERFORMANCES: February 17-26, 2017 10 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

SUMMER MAIN STAGE Ages 12-18 AUDITIONS: TBD May 2017 REHEARSALS START: TBD June 2017 PERFORMANCES: July 14-23, 2017 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 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. Ages: 7-12 REHEARSALS START: TBD Summer 2017 PERFORMANCES: TBD Summer 2017 Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony-winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 11

2016-17 Fall/Winter Session SESSION WEEKLY SCHEDULE Dance Singing Acting Specialty Performing Groups Fall Session September 12 - December 2 No classes the week of Thanksgiving (NOV 21-25) Winter Session January 9 - March 24 PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE in SINGING, ACTING, and DANCE! SIBLING AND MULTIPLE CLASS DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Please contact Joel at 310-544-0403x303 for information MONDAY 3-4pm Fairytale Ballet Yaakola Ages 4-7 $200 4-5pm Beginning Ballet Baldwin Ages 7-12 $200 4-5pm Beginning Voice Yaakola Ages 4-7 $200 3:15-4:15pm Ready, Willing & Able (for students with special needs) Hast Ages 14+ $200 3:45-5pm Ready, Willing & Able (for students with special needs) Hast Ages 14+ $200 5-6pm Intermediate Ballet I Baldwin Ages 8+ $200 5-6pm Intermediate Musical Theatre Robinson Ages 10+ $200 5-6pm Musical Theatre Voice Yaakola Ages 8-12 $200 6-7pm Intermediate Jazz Baldwin Ages 12+ $200 6-7pm Beginning Musical Theatre Robinson Ages 7-12 $200 7-8pm Intermediate Lyrical Robinson Ages 12+ $200 TUESDAY 3-4pm Adult Tap Covas Ages 18+ $200 3:30-5pm Curtain Call Academy Yaakola Ages 6-11 $340 4-5pm Jazz/Funk Dance Hooks Ages 8-12 $200 4-5pm Scene Study Franklin Ages 10+ $200 5-6pm Beginning Jazz Hooks Ages 7-12 $200 5-6pm Intermediate Hip Hop Sluyter Ages 10+ $200 5-6pm Acting/Improv I Franklin Ages 8-12 $200 6-7pm Beginning Tap Negherbon Ages 7+ $200 6-7pm Headliners Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 6-7pm Acting II Franklin Ages 12+ $200 NEW! 7-8pm Intermediate Tap* Negherbon Ages 11+ $200 7-8 pm Advanced Hip Hop* Sluyter Ages 13+ $200 12 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

WEDNESDAY 4-5pm Intermediate Ballet II Loftiss Ages 12+ $200 4-5pm Beginning Hip Hop Sluyter Ages 8-12 $200 4-5pm Imagination Theatre Yaakola Ages 4-7 $200 5-6pm Times Square Kids Rehearsal (PVPA Performing Group by audition) 6-7pm Improvisation/ Choreography* Loftiss Ages 11+ $200 THURSDAY 4-5pm Beginning Lyrical Meixner Ages 8-12 $200 4-5pm Character Development/ Monologues DeMain Ages 8-12 $200 4-5:30pm Curtain Call Academy Yaakola Ages 6-11 $340 NEW! 5-6pm Black Box Theatre DeMain Ages 10+ $200 5-6pm Flexibility and Conditioning Meixner Ages 11+ $200 5:30-7pm Acro/Tumbling I Kinsey Ages 8+ $300 6-7pm Intermediate/Advanced Ballet* Meixner Ages 12+ $200 7-8:30pm Acro/Tumbling II Kinsey Ages 10+ $300 7-8pm Jumps, Leaps, & Turns* Meixner Ages 11+ $200 FRIDAY 4-5:30pm Stage One Stars Rehearsal Yaakola Ages 6+ $350 NEW! 6-7:15pm Yoga For Everyone Sellers Ages 16+ $165 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 non-refundable. Register for classes at www.palosverdesperformingarts.com/conservatory Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 13

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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 2016-17 Performing Groups September 1st 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 Holiday Showcase! Friday, December 9 at 7:30 pm at the Norris Theatre Tickets will go on sale November 1 CALL 310-544-0403 ext. 303 for more info! Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 15

TEACHER BIOGRAPHIES BRITTNAY BALDWIN Brittnay Baldwin started her training in Seattle, WA at the age of 4 and went on to graduate Cum Laude from Chapman University in Orange, CA with her Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Communication Studies. Following her graduation, Brittnay danced for Holland America Line where she performed on the seas of the Mediterranean, Baltic and Caribbean. During her career, she has been featured a soloist in Brian Friedman s Capezio Fashion Show, on the prestigious stages of Irvine s Barclay Theater and New York s Miller Theater in Sarah Mann s award winning P-noki (Puppet Edit), Max t Out under the direction of Jonni Homsey and numerous Chapman University performances, including the 27th Annual American Celebration. An experienced teacher, award-winning choreographer and master instructor, Brittnay brings her passion and love for dance to all ages and styles. SEAN ALEXANDER BART Sean Alexander Bart, voice and piano, is a full-time artist and educator. He received a comprehensive classical education at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, supplemented with studies in multiple other styles and genres, most importantly a long tutelage with the powerful, malleable singing techniques of Richard Nickol. Sean has over 160 professional and youth productions to his credit, encompassing a variety of musicals, operas and straight plays, on top of a full roster of pop/rock bands, studio work, and many years of private teaching and coaching. Sean s approach is dynamic, holistic and process-oriented, structured for the healthy pursuit of goals. Students enjoy a greater connection to the full capabilities of their instrument, and an understanding of those elements which help them express their artistry. 16 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

ABBY CARLSON Abby has has worked with students of all ages as a private instructor, choir director, and classroom teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Education and Vocal Jazz Performance and a K-12 Teaching Credential from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music at California State University, Long Beach. Abby currently teaches Musical Theatre Voice at the Orange County School of the Arts and directs the choirs at Shepherd s Grove Academy & High School. She also directs the children s choir at her church, and vocally coaches at Los Alamitos High School. Abby is an active performer and choreographer in the Southern California musical theatre scene, and she sings with two professional a cappella groups, four rock bands, and regularly performs as a classical and jazz vocalist. She has toured the US and Europe with various performing groups and has shared the stage with some of the greats. PAM COVAS Pam Covas is an established tap teacher and choreographer in the Southbay for over 30 years. Her effective and enjoyable style is influenced by her mentors, an elite list of tap masters including, Jimmy Payne Sr., Pat Rico, and Henry LeTang. Pam has enjoyed performing alongside Arthur Duncan, Eddie Brown, Cab Calloway and The Nicholas Brothers, promoting the art of tap dance. Her productions include An Evening of Tap Dance at Marymount College, American Rhythms I, II & III at The James Armstrong Theater and the Masters In Tap Series at The Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Pam is founder of The Honey Taps, a song and tap dance group that now has companies in NYC, Chicago and Los Angeles. Her work was featured at The Choreographer s Canvas in New York City and on the NYC Life series Barefeet Dance with Mickela Mallozzi. JASMIN DE MAIN Jasmin De Main studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and has since worked in theater, film, and television in Australia, the UK, Germany and the States. She also works as a host, has recorded audio books and writes travel articles for the online womens website Dirty and Thirty.com. Jasmin also received her teaching and educational degree for drama and ESL classes at Charles Sturt University. She coaches students privately and teaches voice, accent reduction, and movement at The Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory in Santa Monica. KEVIN FRANKLIN Kevin Franklin is a graduate of Rutgers University's BA acting program, Stella Adler and Uta Hagan Conservatories. He has appeared in plays off Broadway and Alabama Shakespeare Company. He has also appeared in film and television programs ranging from drama to comedies. He is excited to bring his wealth of knowledge and experience to teach the talented young actors at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory. Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 17

JENNY GRAHAM Jenny believes if a singer has a strong classic foundation, they can sing ANY style of music! She makes learning technique fun and creative and is comfortable working in any style of music from pop to jazz to musical theatre. Jenny is a working SAG-AFTRA singer. To date, you can hear her voice in over 80 movies, including Van Helsing, Spiderman 2 and 3, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Simpsons Movie, Wall - E, The Smurfs, Avatar, Gangster Squad, After Earth, Oblivion, and Despicable Me 2. She has performed on the television shows Glee and Family Guy. She has worked for Michael Buble, Josh Groban, Hugh Jackman, and Kristin Chenoweth. She currently has students singing on Broadway and in national tours. JULIE HAST Aka Julie Tea, was first hired to assist the dance teacher at the age of 12, but didn t become a professional dancer until after receiving her degree from UCLA in Kinesiology. Being part of the chorus in the L.A. production of 42nd Street led to several national commercials, television and industrial gigs along with a number of benefits, performing with or for some of show business greats. Julie has appeared in numerous musicals, developed choreography for children both on stage and in videos, has been a technique coach for dance, drill and tall flag competition teams, and is part of Pam Covas Honey Taps dance company. When she isn t dancing or working with kids, she s either developing environmental education, producing videos, or teaching businesses how to reduce waste and recycle. KEENON HOOKS Keenon Hooks, an LA native, began dancing in high school when his mentor Jennifer Infante had him step into his first tap shoe for the musical Crazy For You. From there he found his passion and his dance career took off. He received his dance and theatre training from Peninsula School of Performing Arts, South Bay Conservatory, Millennium Dance Complex, Negri Learning Center, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and El Camino College. He spent 2 years as a principle/featured dancer with Oui Geometor Dance Company, and then went on to perform in several choreographer showcases including The Carnival Choreographers Ball. Once finished with school, he also went on to work as a regional Actor/Dancer/ Choreographer with companies such as Cabrillo Music Theatre, San Diego Musical Theatre, Long Beach Opera, Performance Riverside, Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre, Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theatre, Chance Theatre, Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, and the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival. He is represented for Equity Theatre by Steven Dry at Connor Ankrum & Associates Inc. and a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. 18 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

HEATHER HORN Heather, a University of Redlands graduate with a B.A. in Dance, Theatre Production, and Business, went on to earn her teaching credential in physical education. She has attended and participated in several dance festivals and intensives including the Boulder Jazz Dance Festival, the American College Dance Festival, the American Dance Festival 06, L.A Contemporary Dance Company s Summer Intensive and has presented work at the 2014 Courageous Creativity Conference. Heather was a member of Intersect Dance Theatre, a modern dance company based in Riverside, CA, and has choreographed pieces at the collegiate level for Riverside Community College and Antelope Valley Community College. Currently, Heather is teaching dance at Ridgecrest Intermediate School and is in her fourth year coaching Peninsula High School s award winning Co-ed Choreo Hip hop team. CARRIE KINSEY Carrie has been involved in the art of gymnastics for over forty years either as a competitor or a coach. She has held certifications in coaching, skill evaluator, safety and first aid. Continuing education in a diverse variety of areas is one of her every day commitments. She is a licensed Montessori teacher and a Minister Practitioner. She is a wife and mother of five. Her greatest love is supporting young people in realizing their greatness, physically, mentally, and emotionally in a healthy positive way. What we model for our youth is who they will become so I strive to always come from respect and love. Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 19

EMILY LOFTISS After graduating from the University of Alabama (Roll Tide), Emily moved straight to New York City to try her hand at being a dancer. For 8 years, she worked non-stop as a professional in the industry. A few of her credits include Radio City Rockette, Broadway National Tour of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Broadway workshops of Josephine, Leap of Faith, and numerous regional shows across the US. On television, she has danced on every major station from VHI, MTV, CMT, NBC, ABC, to David Letterman and national commercials. She has worked with brands like DKNY, Ferrari, Lexus, Nexxus, Mattel, Lucille Roberts, ERIOS Vodka, Hard Rock, Bowlmor Bowling and Knockout Abs Infomercials. She has won national choreography awards, her routines have been performed on national television by pageant winners, and she has choreographed for Ralph Lauren s campaign and for Lisa Lampanelli at Radio City Music Hall. Emily is now a working TV Host + Style and Beauty Expert. For more information (videos, press, blog) go to www.emilyloftiss.com. ALLIE MEIXNER Allie is from Pittsburgh and at 17 moved to New York City where she was cast as the lead in the Tony Award winning musical, Contact, as the girl in the yellow dress. Credits include touring with Toni Braxton, Saturday Night Live, head cheerleader in Across the Universe, and dancing with Beyonce on VH1 Fashion Rocks, MTV Video Music Awards, a L oreal commercial, the Dereon print campaign, and creating the role of Lady Cross in Tony award winning director, Jerry Mitchell s, production of Peep Show, featuring Mel B, Kelly Monaco, Holly Madison. Allie can be seen in Katy Perry s California Gurls music video and 98 Degrees comeback video, Microphone. Other credits include commercials for Sony and GM and sketch performer on the Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno. She played young groupie in the Las Vegas Production of ROCK of AGES is featured in the new Step Up 5 movie. 20 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

CHRISTINE NEGHERBON Christine Negherbon has been in 6 National Tours including Chicago, Crazy For You, My Fair Lady and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (starring Ann- Margret). Regional theatre: Cats (Jennyanydots) Sound of Music (Maria) and Thoroughly Modern Millie (Millie) to name a few. TV: Hart of Dixie, Haunting Evidence. She is co-founder/co-author of The Thriving Artists. She is wife of actor, Joe Abraham and Mom to Cole & Ty. Www.TheThrivingArtists.com SHANTA ROBINSON Shanta Marie is a Tiny Firecracker, she grew up training in ballet and continued to add styles such as jazz and tap along the way. She is a multiple award nominated theatre performer who has performed in numerous musicals and traveled the world as a dancer on Disney Cruiseline. For the past two years she was the Magic Carpet in Disney s Aladdin A Musical Spectacular. As a teacher and choreographer Shanta has taught at numerous dance studios and schools throughout California, her students have gone on to own their own studios and dance for the NBA. My goal is for my students to leave my class with more confidence believing they can do anything! Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 21

ANDREA RUOF Andrea has a passion for teaching dance and performing arts to children of all ages and abilities. Over the past 30 years she has taught dance and performing arts at several Torrance schools including Riviera Elementary School, Richardson Middle School, West and South High Schools as well as Camp Escapades, a summer day camp for children with special needs. Andrea is a member of the Pam Covas Honey Taps, a professional tap dance company who has performed all over Southern California. Andrea holds a Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science and a Masters of Business Administration and is currently the Director of Information Technology and Strategic Initiatives at Pediatric Therapy Network, a clinic for children with special needs. In her spare time, she is a marching coaching for the Division 5 State Champion South High Spartan Marching Band. SUSAN SELLERS Susan's yoga journey started a long time ago, back in the day of cassette tapes and VHS. She had a lot of stress and needed a positive outlet and eventually walked into a yoga studio and found herself practicing 6 days a week, reading everything she could get her hands on and bringing her learnings to friends, co-workers and family. Finally, she made the decision to go through teacher training with Cloud Nine Yoga in December 2008 and has never looked back. She has taken numerous trainings and classes with Shiva Rea, Steve Ross, Seane Corn and many others. She tries to make yoga fun, relatable and leave you feeling OMazaing. Her classes focus on breath, body awareness and hands-on adjustments. Currently, she is teaching at yoga studios throughout Southern California and many corporations. Off the mat you can find her hanging out with her husband Kevin and daughter Morgan, eating pizza, swimming, baking and riding roller coasters. She loves being able to share her passion for yoga, essential oils, and music with the world. 22 Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17

JOEL SLUYTER Joel began his dance training at Ball State University in Indiana. He then moved to New York City and continued his education at New York University as a dance performance major. He has been choreographing dance for the last ten years. He has taught at Kings Academy High School, Ball State University, Torrance and West High Schools, and several high schools throughout Indiana. His work has won Grand Championships at Show Choir competitions. He has choreographed musicals including West Side Story, Back to the 80s, Camp Rock and Nunsense. He also teaches Hip Hop dance during the summer program at the Professional School of the Arts. EMILEE YAAKOLA Emilee is originally from Portland, Oregon and is a graduate of The Pacific Conservatory for the Performing Arts. She has preformed up and down the West Coast with many regional theaters and has had the joy of originating leading roles in three new works. However, her true passion is sharing her love of musical theater with young actors. She has taught throughout Oregon, Washington, California, and New York. For over five years, the educational department at PVPA Conservatory has been her home away from home and she is thrilled to be making an impact on so many young lives in the South Bay area. Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory Fall/Winter 2016-17 23

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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 www.palosverdesperformingarts.com. 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 emailed to students within a week of auditions and callbacks. Please email acceptance of casting as soon as possible. Tuition is due upon acceptance of role. 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 2016-17 25

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