Performances
That's what it's all about right? Approximately
every 18 months we produce a large-scale concert program at
the California Theater of Performing Arts. It's a great
learning experience and confidence builder! There are
other performing opportunities available too.
Schedule
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Currently our ballet department teachers are
Jeanne Williamson and Ron Cocking. We’re
planning a Performance Awards Program for spring
2009 in coordination with The American Academy
of Ballet. Beginners through advanced will
participate. Mignon Furman, director of AAB was
at the studio in fall 2008 and awarded over 50
ballet dancers with a total of 13 gold, 37
silver, and 5 bronze medals. |
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LGSPA’s advanced tap classes are being taught by Los
Angeles tap ace Bill Bartlett as well as studio and
co-owner/artistic director Ron Cocking. The advanced classes
are feeders for Mr. Cocking’s tap ensemble TAPS! Also, the
advanced tap dancers are sometimes cast in Mr. Cocking’s tap
teacher’s video series available at
www.steponit.tv. |
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Our vocal department is producing lots of
successful concerts in our Studio Theatre. Kelly
Uminski and Chip Saporiti are working together
to encourage students to become as versatile as
possible. Their shows include kids age 6 through
19 and feature choreography as well as show
songs and pop songs. The studio also has an
adult vocal department. |
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Our Acting department is currently planning
the 2009 Acting Festival. The event includes two
weekends of one-act plays, scenes and
monologues. The students are critiqued by
industry professionals. Professional actress
Gloria McMillan-Cocking, a member of SAG and
Actor’s Equity Association, produces the
festival. |
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LGSPA’s next concert performance in the
LOOKING GOOD series is slated for spring 2010.
The show features Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop,
Vocal and Kinder-Theatre performances. There is
a registration deadline for students that want
to be a part of the cast. Don’t wait too long to
get into class! |
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