Showing posts with label Our ballet life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Our ballet life. Show all posts

Sunday, December 7, 2008

More Cakes from The Cakery....



They taste as good as they look, Bobby is really talented!!

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Have you seen it yet?

Tomorrow is you last Chance, so join us at GHS at 3 pm and see The Nutcracker!!

Here is a few photos.....









































Wednesday, December 3, 2008

No Strings Attached! Galax Event for Children of All Ages!

Chestnut Creek School of the Arts and The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre’s Creative Movement Class (Ages 3-4), co-sponsored by the Arts Council of the Twin Counties and the Galax Downtown Association have created a performance for children of all ages on Saturday, December 13, 11:00 am at the Rex Theater in Galax.

Katy Hickam, instructor, and her tiny little red-nosed reindeer in pink tights and leotards from the Conservatory’s Creative Movement class will briefly dance into your hearts, opening for the shadow puppetry performance of Aladdin’s Lamp, a Persian interpretation, by Iara Kendrick. She will be using seven different hand-made puppets and special screen.

Shadow puppetry, a popular art form for the past 1000 years in the eastern part of the world, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment, originally known as a shadow theatre, using opaque, leather puppets in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.

The show, which consists of puppets being moved behind a thin screen, usually tells a story or teaches some kind of lesson. The figures are usually moved behind a thin screen and are not entirely a show of shadows as it is more of a silhouette shadow, giving the figures some color. Unlike other types of puppets, only the effect the puppet creates is seen performing, and not the puppet itself. The performing shadow puppet is not just a single object of wood or cardboard, but a collection of things working together. However clever or beautiful the puppet shape, it's the puppet's combination with light and a screen that makes its magical effect.

“Traditionally, the light source for these shows is fire,” Kendrick said. “Obviously, we can’t use fire indoors for safety reasons, so I will be using a regular spotlight as my light source.”

Iara Kendrick studied this ancient art form in Indonesia, although it is popular in many cultures. She made a trip to the Shadow Puppet Museum in Jakarta and spoke with a man whose family had been practicing shadow puppetry for close to 500 years. Presently more than 20 countries are known to have shadow show troupes.

Admission is $2 and a non perishable food item for the food bank.

The Conservatory of Dance and Theatre is located at 119 W. Grayson Street, Galax, Virginia. The studio is on the second floor, entrance is from the back. For information on the Conservatory, please visit www.galaxballet.com.

The Arts Council is located at 608 W. Stuart Drive, Galax. For information about the Arts Council of the Twin Counties, please visit www.artsculturalcouncil.org.

For information about the Galax Downtown Association, please visit www.galaxdowntown.com.

A collaborative project with the City of Galax, Chestnut Creek School of Arts preserves and promotes the cultural heritage of southwest Virginia by fostering artistic and individual growth through classes in visual and performing arts, heritage and contemporary craft, and traditional music. To register for the classes or for more information about CCSA, please visit the website at www.chestnutcreekarts.org or telephone (276) 236-3500.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

This weekend is


THE NUTCRACKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!


And if you want to see Grace dance, you need to come Saturday night. If you want to see Bobby and I attempt to dance together, come to either ha ha... I love my husband, but ummmm......

Nutcracker Dates:



Galax High School Auditorium:
Saturday, December 6 at 6pm
Sunday, December 7 at 3pm

Ashe County Civic Center
Saturday, December 13 at 2 and 6pm


Need tickets, get them NOW!!

276-236-2105

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Photos from Breakfast with Santa....

Here are some photos by Thompson's Photography, from our Breakfast at Bogeys!

( We went with a Breakfast with Tiffany's theme)






Sunday, November 23, 2008

Breakfast with Santa

At Bogeys, turned out really well!!!!!
We had a great turn out!! We ran out of food!!! I am very pleased and glad everyone had a chance to come out and see Santa. Here are just a few photos... to tease you with now!!





Friday, November 14, 2008

It's coming soon...

Breakfast with Santa

and Characters from The Nutcracker



Proceeds to Benefit The Nutcracker Ballet by

The Conservatory of Dance and Theatre.




November 22,2008

9 am to 11 am

Bogey's Restaurant



http://www.bogeysgreatfoodandfun.com/



Tickets $10

includes

Breakfast Buffet, Door Prizes, and a

photo to take home of you with a character.


If your business is interested in donating a door prize please contact me ! I am putting together goody bags, if your business would like to place a coupon or item in the goody bag!! Email me asap!!

Monday, October 27, 2008

** Breakfast with Santa and characters from The Nutcracker

Breakfast with Santa

and Characters from The Nutcracker



Proceeds to Benefit The Nutcracker Ballet by

The Conservatory of Dance and Theatre.


November 22,2008

9 am to 11 am

Bogey's Restaurant



http://www.bogeysgreatfoodandfun.com/



Tickets $10

includes

Breakfast Buffet, Door Prizes, and a

photo to take home of you with a character.

If your business is interested in donating a door prize please contact me


( www.galaxballet.com)

Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Nutcracker is coming soon!


And we need your help!!

The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre
Nutcracker Dates:


Galax High School Auditorium
Saturday December 6 at 6pm
Sunday December 7 at 3p

Ashe County Civic Center
Saturday December 13 at 2 and 6pm



Support the Ballet!

The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre Guild is a group of volunteers who support the Conservatory in its efforts to bring the highest-quality dance productions to the Twin Counties. The Conservatory could not perform or operate without the dedication of our guild members.

Organized by parents and members of the community the CD&T Volunteer Guild brings together people from all walks of life who are interested in fostering the arts in our area and contributing to the enrichment of aspiring young dancers.

We have been fortunate to have the tireless support of our members since our first Nutcracker performance; but, we need new volunteers. Volunteers are needed for:

Backstage: Help with props, costumes, sets and cues

In front of the Theater: Your valuable people skills are needed during every performance as an usher or box office assistant.

CD&T Boutique and Concessions: Guild members staff the boutique and concessions for most performances.

Audience Development: Help distribute information about our performances to local businesses and the community.



Please join us!


Questions? Call 276-236-2105

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Summer Dance Camps :)

The Conservatory of Dance & Theatre

I teach the Petite Princess Camps and The Kids Rock Camps.


Petite Princess Camp – Ages 3-4
Session 1: June 16-20 5-6:30
Session 2: June 23-27 10-11:30
Session 3: July 7-11 10-11:30
Our petite princess ballerina camp is for the smallest of princess. Children become beautiful petite ballerina princesses as they twirl into the princess ball. The day also includes arts and crafts, ballet stories, dress-up, acting and much more. At the end of the week the princess will invite their parents to a gala performance to showcase each princess. Fee: $75/week

Tiara’s and Tutu’s - Ages 5-6
Session I: June 16-20 10-12
Session 2: June 23-27 10-12
Session 3: July 7-11 6-8pm
An introduction to the magical world of ballet for young girls and boys. The students day will include age appropriate ballet class, use of ballet acting to famous ballets, snack and a rehearsal to prepare for parents’ demonstration at week’s end. Fee $100/wk

So You Think You Can Dance? - Ages 9-14
Session 1: June 16-20 6-7:30
Session 2: June 23-27 6-7:30
You’re never too old to learn how to dance! This workshop is for the older beginning ballet student. The day starts with a classical ballet lesson and then after a small break students will explore the world of jazz dance. Fee $90/week

Dances Around the World - Ages 7-9
Session I: July 14-18 6-8pm
Session 2: July 21-25 6-8pm
For the beginning ballet student, this camp starts with classical ballet instruction followed by a short break and then explores dances of other cultures such as Russian, Spanish and Irish. Students will also learn the traditions and history behind dances of other cultures. A final performance on Friday will be held for the parents. Fee: $100/week

“Kids Rock” Camp - Ages 5-7
Session I: June 23-27 5-6pm
Session 2: July 14-18 10-11am
Love Hannah Montana and High School Musical? This high-energy camp will have the very young students dancing to their favorite songs. Fee: $90/week

“Pop Star” Camp - Ages 8-10
July 14-18 6-7:30
The most fun you will ever have at camp! The day consists of a warm-up, jazz class and choreography plus many extras: music, dance, singing and costumes. Students will create and perform their own music video to take home and show at the end of the week. Fee: $100/week

Musical Theater Workshop “Hairspray”- Ages 10 and up
July 21-25 10-1pm
Being a ‘Triple Threat’ is a must in theater. This workshop focuses on the hit Broadway and cinema sensation “Hairspray”. The day begins with a jazz warm-up followed by choreography and blocking from segments of Hairspray. You don’t have to sing to join in the dancing fun. Bring a light lunch and lots of energy. Fee $130/week

Ballet Intensives
Ballet I: July 21-25 5-7pm
Ballet II: July 14-18 10-12
Ballet IIB/pre-point: July 28-Aug 1 5-7pm
Each session starts with stretch and strengthening exercises and ballet technique for an hour. After a short break, the students work on ballet variations with different emphasis each day, turns, leaps, adagio and pre-point/pointe, pas de deux for the more experienced dancers. Each level will study a major ballet and work on variations from that ballet for a final performance at the end of the week. Fee for each is $200/week




Questions? Call 276-236-2105

Friday, May 2, 2008

My kitten




Here are the only photos I have of Grace, for now. She was quite hidden during her dance!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

So tired.,..... ONE MORE day to Cats Opening night!

but I have to say, if you haven't plan on going to see CATS, you need too!

The music, singing, and dancing is just amazing! AND Lenny has out done herself this time with the props/stage!! Its just amazing! My poor kids were starving,sleepy, and fought all the way home! We arrived home at 9:30 pm...... Way past bedtime normally!

I saw Miss Charlotte there, and I can't wait to see her photos!!

So.....................

Cat is May 3 at 2
May 4Th at 3
May 10Th at 6
and May 11 at 3...... at the Rex Theater!!

I took some photos tonight, will share soon!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

It's Coming!!


Will you be there???
Rex Theater
Galax VA
SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT 2PM
SUNDAY, MAY 4 AT 3PM
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AT 6PM
SUNDAY, MAY 11 AT 3PM
Questions? Call 276-236-2105
( Grace and I are both in it)

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Auditions for Cats~ Downtown galax!!

New Auditions scheduled for Cats!

Vocalists are needed for soloist and chorus roles. Come join the fun and showcase your talents. Two dates are selected depending on your schedule. The Galax Theatre Guild will be holding the auditions at the Rex Theater in downtown Galax on the following days:

Sunday, March 16th 2 to 5:30pm

Monday, March 17th 5 to 7pm.

If you have any questions you may contact Carol Waddell from the Theatre Guild at 236-9465 or the Conservatory at 236-2105.