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JAZZ BALLET MODERN HIP HOP TAP TUMBLING STREET
JAZZ
COMBO ages 3-4 (Ballet, Tap, Tumbling) COMBO ages 5-6 (Ballet, Tap, and
Tumbling option)
REGISTRATION
NEW STUDENTS Fall Registration is at the school on Friday August 29th 2008 from 4:00-7:00 pm and on Saturday August 30th , 2008, 11:00-2:00 . We continue taking students through the end of the calendar year, but some classes do fill up early.
RETURNING STUDENTS may register once theyve received their Teachers Placement Newsletter and Schedule by: e-mailing us at backstagedance@mindspring.com, or by faxing us at 547-1041, or by calling the studio at 547-1040 beginning August 25 through August 30, 2008 between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
OVERVIEW
In 1992,BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO II opened by popular request , offering the youth of Las Vegas the same caliber of instruction that adult professionals had been receiving for over 20 years at the original BACKSTAGE. Our instructors are past or present adult working dancers and local, national, and international choreographers. This brings a wealth of solid training from distinguished ballet and modern companies, theatre, TV, film, and the fabulous Las Vegas stage. Our instructors are dedicated to giving support and encouragement to every student whether they plan on becoming a professional or just want to dance for health, self esteem, or fun. Each individual is evaluated for placement by technical level and age to ensure they progress to the best of their ability.
THE FACILITY
BACKSTAGE II is a. state-of-the art facility designed and built for the art of dance. Our classrooms have "floating" and "sprung" dance floors. These are raised floors on staggered sleepers on rubber pads which allow the floor to flex and rebound and absorb impacts. This means students can dance longer with less stress and fatigue and have less risk of injury.
Every studio has one-way viewing windows so parents can watch,
and the students can concentrate on their classes
All studios are separated with soundproofing walls, so
students are not distracted by another class music.
All A/C Heating units have fresh air ports to help renew
the air, reducing the chance of students passing illnesses to one another.
Comfortable lobby with sofas, tables, chairs, TV, vendors and microwave
Private parking lot and unlimited street parking
OWNER - DIRECTORS
JOAN PALETHORPE was initially trained at The Royal Ballet School in London. She performed in the West End of London and also on television and film. She came to the United States to become a Ron Lewis dancer. In 1979 Joan began choreographing shows at major resorts in Las Vegas, Reno, Tahoe, New York, Miami Beach and Carnival Cruise Lines. In 1992 she had the privilege of choreographing several numbers for the incomparable Liza Minelli. Joan was the first female in 50 years to choreograph the "Lido" in Paris.
STEVE BECKER his first audition brought him from his training in L.A. to Las Vegas to perform in the renowned "Casino de Paris". In 1979, Steve became assistant choreographer to Joan Palethorpe, learning many aspects of cabaret theatre. He worked as company manager for two Las Vegas style revues and became a co-owner and director of "Backstage" in 1984.
ARTISTIC STAFF
Our instructors are dedicated to giving support and encouragement to every student whether they plan on becoming a professional or just want to dance for health, self-esteem or fun. Each individual is evaluated for placement by technical level and age to ensure the progress to the best of their ability.
All instructors are adult professionals with advanced training, experience, creativity, and the strong practical knowledge gained from performance backgrounds. Ballet credits include: The Royal Ballet of London, Ballet Caracas, Ballet Russe Des Monte Carlo, The National Ballet of Cuba, and the schools and companies of Moscow. Our contemporary staff have danced in MTV Videos, Films, on Vegas stages, and for such renowned troupes as Tap Dogs and The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Notables teachers have danced with range from New Kids on the Block and TLC to Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr.
RENTALS
During the day BACKSTAGE II is Las Vegas' best equipped rental space for auditions, rehearsals, and private lessons. Production shows, touring broadway companies, cruise lines, acts and headliners are often in rehearsal at the studio. Students can also audition for the numerous convention shows that use BACKSTAGE and its kids.
CLASSES
BALLET
Technique, foundation of dance
JAZZ
Style, attitude, technique
TAP
Timing and rhythm
MODERN
Unique meld of Jazz and Ballet
STREET JAZZ
Fusion of Hip Hop & Jazz
TUMBLING
Floor tumbling, Beginner Advanced
PRE-SCHOOL
Combination age 3-4
One hour intro to dance, focusing on Ballet, Tap and Tumbling in 20 minute segments.
Combination 5-6 Now a little older, the students can concentrate 30 minutes each on Ballet, Tap, and a Tumbling option.
THE CONCERT
Our annual concert is presented at the Artemus Ham Concert Hall, UNLV. The venue's large stage and lighting facilities are enhanced by our own high-tech automated lights by Vari-Lite. These lights, used extensively by popular music artists and Vegas shows, complement the colorful costumes and varied choreography of this fast-paced production show. Students over age 10, all levels, may participate in the exciting Opening and Grand Finale numbers which receive near riotous ovations.
Finale production number from our annual concert.
"Among the more professional and entertaining concerts I've
seen locally are those produced by
Steven Becker and Joan Palethorpe."
Hal de Becker
local dance critic
City Life and Call Back - Aug. '98
DANCEWEAR
For your convenience, and savings, we sell all required shoes, leotards and tights at reasonable prices. We carry products by top of the line manufacturers Bloch, Capezio, and Danskin.
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E-Mail: backstagedance@mindspring.com