Spisak dance academy interview with april spisak nelson the. At pinnacle dance north, we have a talented staff with a pasison for dancing. The nutcracker is a holiday tradition that dates back to 1892 and is performed by ballet companies worldwide. Home of the 2009 miss dance america and other state title holders, sda is proud to present jataba, its nonprofit, scholarshipbased, youth dance company audition only. Karens dance academy prepares for the nutcracker ballet. All 3 of my daughters take multiple dance classes at summit dance academy and we love everything about the studio. Nutcracker participation and summer classes are also strongly recommended as well as participation in our dance team intensive week at the end of the summer. She choreographed the opening ceremonies for the mbl arizona diamondbacks, halftime shows for the nfl arizona cardinals, and opening and closing. South sound nutcracker performances sounds fun mom. While there she trained in jazz, ballet, lyrical, tap, and acrobatics.
Born and raised in phoenix, arizona, amy grew up dancing starting from the age of 2 and a half years old. Micheles dance academy provides training in classical ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and musical theatre for all levels of advancement. The new official trailer for vienna festival ballets autumn tour of the nutcracker. Jan 22, 2016 spisak dance academy in glendale, arizona, was established in 1960 by ann spisak. Dancers can also participate in ebtsponsored master classes, a free bounding boys classrehearsal, and the teaching institute for teens. Ballet classes for children nutcracker ballet school. April spisak nelson is the present owner, director and educator of the school. For convenience, customers can park in a neighboring lot. Ballet east be, formally susan lyle studios has been a professional dance training institution for the past 45 years. Usually performances are cut into different age groups, but the element that makes this ballet performance different is that all ages are included.
The dance classes at spisak dance academy in glendale, arizona are designed to promote selfconfidence and improve posture and range of motion. Just for kicks presents the nutcracker just for kicks. This auburn based company presents their nutcracker at the sumner hs pac on the 20th and 21st. Jataba dance troupe is a 501c3 nonprofit youth scholarship organization dedicated to advancing the art of dance in the north west phoenix area and throughout arizona. Jan 03, 2018 spisak dance academy glendale, az duration. The jataba dance troupe spisak dance academy in geldale, az. The dancers are given different parts to be each year. Jataba dance troupe is a nonprofit youth scholarship organization dedicated to advancing the art of dance in the phoenix area and throughout arizona. If you are cast in more than one piece then you will have more than one rehearsal class. Our junior and senior company members dance the leads with the addition of professional male dancers in their appropriate roles. The nutcracker seems to be no match for the mouse queen.
Pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky the nutcracker is a holiday favorite the world over. The nutcracker ballet school in hornchurch offers russian classical ballet classes vaganova method for students of all levels and abilities aged 4 years upwards. Family time with the nutcracker ballet raising arizona kids. More information can be found under our online classes tab. The rigorously curated forged, chosen by audition each august, consists of the spisak dance academy efficiency firm and combo and okay1 ballet college students. Ebt provides performance and training opportunities to students of emerald ballet academy. Shchelkunchik listen help info is an 1892 twoact ballet fairy ballet.
Glendales spisak dance academy prides itself on being arizonas oldest and most established dance school. Jataba dance troupe at spisak dance academy in glendale performs dec 21 at north canyon high school in phoenix. December 15 morning time tba dress rehearsal at austin waldorf school. Established in 1980, jataba dance troupe functions in partnership with the nationally respected spisak dance academy in glendale, where members receive their dance training and education. April nelson business profile spisak dance academy. Rehearsal classes will begin the week of september 2nd. Our hope is to instill in each student the focus, work ethic, passion and technique needed to excel, while infusing them with a lifelong appreciation for the art of dance. In december we present our annual production of the classic nutcracker ballet. It is a much newer version than the one currently being performed just half a mile away at the royal. Jataba promo v2 spisak dance school glendale az duration. The philadelphia dance academy, now in its th season, and its youth performance company, the philadelphia youth ballet, celebrate their 8th annual production of the nutcracker.
We train each student equally and help them develop their own passion. See spisak dance academy s revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest communitybased business insights platform. Mice and battle the nutcracker marlupi dance academy duration. Spisak dance academy features dance classes that will make anyone great on their feet. Ann spisak is still teaching at the studio and is also the artistic director and wardrobe mistress for the jataba dance troupe, inc. Spisak dance academy interview with april spisak nelson. Spisak dance academy glendale, az business information. We strive to have a teacher to student ratio of 5 to 1 for all 36 year old classes. Our dancers will be performing at glendale glitters this saturday at 9 pm. Our experienced dance instructors work with children as young as three. We take great pride in participating in such a special tradition. Dec 20, 2017 the english national ballets nutcracker has made its annual return to the london coliseum. We offer friendly ballet classes for children from hornchurch and nearby areas including upminster, romford, gidea park, brentwood, emerson park, harold wood and further afield. Our production of the nutcracker features performances by dance academy students, youth ballet members, and professional guest artists.
Academy of dance and the american pacific ballet company team up to perform the nutcracker. Spisak dance academy in glendale, arizona, was established in 1960 by ann spisak. George balanchines the nutcracker waltz of the snowflakes. We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and modern styles of dance. Spisak dance academy is proud to be arizonas oldest and most established dance school while staying up to date with the latest trends. Local dance studio celebrates nutcracker entertainment. Our program includes classes for all ages and levels of ability. This timeless ballet was composed by pyotr ilyich tchaikovsky, and based on the story the nutcracker and the king of mice by e. Our team at the academy of dance, we firmly believe that a dance studios reputation and success is closely related to the quality of its teachers. Since its founding in 1986, nashville ballet has grown to become the largest professional ballet company in tennessee, presenting a varied repertoire of classical ballet and contemporary works by noted choreographers, including original works. Westports academy of dance has been teaching classical ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and tap to children and teens for over 40 years.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of spisak dance academy performing the nutcracker. Each december, eastern shore dance academy produces the holiday classic, the nutcracker. Nov 15, 2009 spisak dance academy celebrates 50 years in the state of arizona. Drews passion for dance circles the globe year round. We have regular progression dance classes, a performance team, a loudounettes dance team and a very strong competitive dance program here at the dance academy of loudoun. Nutcracker haven dance academy ballet, tap, jazz, modern. Founding the jataba dance troupe in 1980 to fill a void in the northwest valley, the troupe has produced the nutcracker production for 34 years. The nutcracker is presented by mongan dance academy s ballet students in preballet iii and ballet i, ii, and iii. Spisak dance academy the finest dance academy in glendale, az. Dance lessons spisak dance academy in glendale, az. Our performances take place at buhach colony high school where each year we offer 3 school performances and 3 public performances. The merced academy of dance has been performing this full length classic ballet for 22 years. April spisak nelson business profile owner and director at. The jataba dance troupe functions in partnership with and trains at the nationallyrespected staff at spisak dance academy in glendale.
Spisak dance academy dance schools 5255 w phelps rd. The nutcracker and his army can go on no longer and are captured by the mice and their queen. She started her dance training at spisak dance academy and was a part of their company, the jataba dance troupe. The philadelphia dance academys 8th annual nutcracker. Nutcracker performance academy of international dance. The registration fee will be waived for any new dancers looking to keep their skills up and join our online classes. Visit this page for audition information, casting news, production information and details on buying tickets. Micheles dance academy las cruces dance instruction. The owners are amazing, the teachers are all extremely gifted and the classes are so much fun. The mouse queen has an epic fight with the nutcracker oneonone. We are consistently the top studio at regional competitions and a strong national competitor in many styles including ballet, jazz, and contemporary. Whether a students goal is a career in dance or purely recreational exercise, our dedicated faculty offers personal attention and professional training to match each students interests.
Drosselmeyer, clara, the mouse king, all have their own representative character nutcrackers to collect. We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, and modern. December 14 will be our first semidress rehearsal from 4. Haven dance academy of lynnwood, wa proudly presents the nutcracker suite. The show features professional ballet artists, over 75 ballet students, an array of beautiful costumes, and spectacular backdrops. As a company member amy performed in their annual nutcracker ballet every. Where to see the nutcracker this winter phoenix city news. Since 1981, i became an accredited member of dance masters of arizona. Join jataba dance troupe as it presents its 39th annual production of this valley holiday favorite. I started teaching when i was 16, and worked at spisak dance academy 6 years. Spisak dance academy on 51st avenue and bell road in glendale is celebrating 50 years of excellence in dance education. Her legacy continues as our staff continues their own dance education to stay up to date with the latest trends, methods, and knowledge of dance education. Jataba dance troupe presenting nutcracker ballet news.
We teach all ages and our students help them learn. The nutcracker presented by just for kicks school of dance. Spisak dance academy s top competitors are j c custom welding, noble erosion and ciwcertified. Here you will find calendar and informational pages, announcements relating to classes and performances, as.
Family time with the nutcracker ballet raising arizona. Be a part of jataba dance troupe because it presents its 39th annual manufacturing of this valley vacation favourite. Enjoy our selection of nutcrackers in all different styles from the nutcracker ballet and beyond, ranging from 10 inch all the way up to outdoorsized figures. Spisak dance academy is celebrating over 60 years of dance education in arizona. The carefully curated cast, chosen by audition every august, consists of the spisak dance academy performance company and combo and k1 ballet students. Every december the jataba dance troupe produces the classic tale of the nutcracker. Every year, in december, the academy of international dance presents its annual nutcracker performance in the santa ana high schools bill medley auditorium. Students in ballet i, ii, and iii are eligible to audition for special roles, such as clara, nutcracker, drosselmeyer, sugar plum fairy and more. As a company member, amy performed in their annual nutcracker ballet. The philadelphia dance academy the creative arts building 219 cuthbert street, 3rd floor philadelphia, pa 19106 2159222422. Dec 15, 2019 directors jennifer and robbin shahani, who have performed in countless nutcrackers across the country, bring a beautifully choreographed performance of the ballet which is both rooted in nutcracker history and which incorporates new interpretations of the rich and varied source material. Dec 01, 20 jataba dance troupe at spisak dance academy in glendale performs dec 21 at north canyon high school in phoenix. The nutcracker eastern shore dance academy dance classes.
For a great place to get down and dance in glendale, spisak dance academy s got you covered. Claras nightgown dancewear by patricia nutcracker ballet. At an hour long, it is the perfect length for an audience of all ages. Dance buffalo grove park district buffalo grove il. Vienna festival ballet the nutcracker trailer vienna festival ballet. Dance photography posesoutdoor ballet photographyphotography kidsfoto sportdance photo. Vienna festival ballet the nutcracker trailer youtube.
Studio 83 dance academy is pleased to offer the community high quality, curriculum based dance instruction from professionally trained teachers, with the low cost associated with a park district. We have had the most incredible 4 years here and look forward to many more at summit dance academy. Enriching lives through art from emerald ballet theatre on vimeo. She has also danced in jataba dance troupes production of the nutcracker.
Cadance academy new minas dance school ballet modern. During her school years, she won many awards and titles, performed in countless ballets and nutcrackers, ultimately drawn to dances storytelling and. Join us for a charming version of the nutcracker including act i and act ii. December 9 will be community performances for one academy of dance, which is an optional performance. Her early training with april lessard and tony spisak in phoenix instilled a passion that was augmented at roland dupree dance academy in hollywood, and dance masters of america competitions. The nutcracker leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with the mice. This year, in its 28th annual production of the nutcracker ballet, grants pass own stillpoint dance studio and the creative team of penny king, jocelyn vodovozschmidt, and erica bury bring us an exciting new vision that includes fresh choreography alongside familiar scenes, new characters joining old favorites, and a strength of. Nov 30, 2015 at karens dance academy, dancers range anywhere from 3 years old all the way up to adults. Spisak dance academy celebrates 50 years in the state of arizona. Picture posesdance academymodern dancecontemporary dance poses.
Two shows of this family favorite are scheduled for 2 and 7 p. Come get a sneak peek of our nutcracker spisak dance academy. California dance ensemble presents the nutcracker ballet. We carefully select those teachers who we believe reflect our own beliefs of providing a fulfilling and wellrounded dance education in a familyfriendly setting.
So when you need to learn a few professional dance moves for your wedding, the staff at spisak dance academy in glendale is here to help. Our intention is to recognize the extra effort some of our students display and nurture their love of dance and determination to excel in their dance subjects. All 25 songs featured in dance academy season 1 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. Glendales jataba dance troupe, spisak dance academy s nonprofit youth scholarship organization, has moved its annual production of the nutcracker ballet to the west valley. The academys nutcracker has become a westport tradition that fills the holiday season with sweet treats, from tiny angels and brave soldiers to delicate dew drops and radiant sugar plums. North county academy of dance is committed to providing quality dance training to the north county area. Accomplished instructors offer courses in ballet, hiphop, tap, contemporary and musical theatre. Spisak dance academy presents the nutcracker ballet news. April is the artistic director of the jataba dance troupe and has choreographed and staged 30 productions of the the nutcracker. May 31, 2010 visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. We have 4 fully equipped studios with sprung floors, a warm and welcoming waiting area, and a full selection of classes for ages 2 adult. The sda performance company whose members are also chosen by audition is invited to perform in the timeless ballet every year, along with some of our invited combo and k 1 ballet students.