SHOWCASE VIDEOS / PICTURES:
A special thank you to all the students and parents who participated in the 2010 Spring Showcase, "Let It Rock!" The entire weekend was a great opportunity for the families and community to see the talented students of Studio A. The students had a lot of fun and the entire staff is so very proud of their performance. If you ordered a video of the show, they are available for pick up in the studio office. If you haven't yet ordered a video, don't dismay…there are forms available in the studio lobby. Showcase pictures are also available for pick up in the office.

BOYS' HIP HOP COMPANY
Joslynn Mathis will be auditioning dancers for a boys' hip hop company at Studio A. Auditions will be Thursday, August 26th. See the audition section of this newsletter for times.

NEW CLASSES
We are proud to announce the addition of several new classes at Studio A. Mary Vines will be offering 12:00 Combo classes on Monday and Thursday. Miss Mercedes has added a Pointe II class to accommodate the accelerated ballet dancers. A Crumping / Jerking class is being offered as well. Crumping and Jerking are specialized forms of Hip Hop and can be seen on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance."

FALL REGISTRATION
Walk in registration will take place on Tuesday, August 24th, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please be sure to attend or mail in registration early to secure your desired classes.

FACULTY UPDATE:
We are proud to welcome Evan Maeda to the Studio A teaching staff. Evan will be replacing Branlee Querubin who will be attending U.C. Irvine as a dance major. Branlee promises to return to visit us next summer. We wish him the best of luck and welcome Evan to the Studio A family.

FACEBOOK:
Be sure to check out our page on Facebook to keep up on the latest happenings at Studio A. Our summer dancing adventures are detailed, as well as alumni updates and the latest information pertaining to upcoming events.

MASTER CLASS:
We were very fortunate to have nationally renowned ballet instructor Tara Foy teach a master class at Studio A. Ms. Foy brought a wealth of experience and information to our students and performed magic with our students, enhancing their dancing technique and even turning the ballet studio into a sauna!! The students had a fabulous time and Ms. Foy was impressed with their enthusiasm, hard work and solid technique. She will return for additional classes in the spring. Check out our pictures on Facebook.

ELITE BALLET INTENSIVE:
Nine dancers from Studio A attended a week-long ballet intensive in Las Vegas during July. The dancers had the opportunity to join students from across the country and study with outstanding instructors from renowned companies including the Royal Ballet, National Ballet de Cuba, Ballet West and Cirque du Soleil. Students enjoyed a curriculum that included pas de deux, character, repertoire, pointe, musical theatre, modern, classical jazz, Pilates and Gyrokinesis. The dancers had a wonderful week of dance and the week culminated with an inspiring showcase that highlighted the students' progress and accomplishments.

CONGRATS GRADS:
We are very proud of our graduating seniors at Studio A. Nicole Polewaczyk will be attending DVC in the fall and we are pleased to say she will continue to be a familiar face at the studio. Elissa Cheng will be studying dance and nursing at Cal State Long Beach. Melissa Smitheram will be attending Cal Poly in the fall. We wish them all much success as they begin their college careers!

NATIONAL SUCCESS:
Congratulations to dancers Hanna Eidson and Isabella Gonzales who travelled to Tahoe at the end of July to participate in the STARBOUND NATIONALS. The girls danced beautifully and their duo "Bye Bye Blackbird" won 4th overall Junior Duo / Trio. Way to go girls!!!

AUDITIONS:
The studio will be holding auditions for dancers interested in joining the Studio A Dance Company. This is a wonderful opportunity for the student who is interested in taking dance to the next level. Being a member of the company provides students with the opportunity to perform and compete throughout the year. Auditions will take place Wednesday, August 25th and Thursday. August 26th. See times listed below. For more information, please see Aggie, or call the office at 691-0505. The audition schedule is listed below:

Company Audition Schedule

REMINDER…REMINDER…
There is a no food policy at the studio. The reason for this is to keep the studio insect and rodent free. Please do not bring in ANY food to the studio, including the lobby and dressing room. Students who are at the studio for extended periods of time may eat in the
office. This is the only area that food is allowed.

PARTY SPECTACULAR!
Studio A offers creative and fun parties for your child's birthday or other special events. We provide both themed as well as standard parties that are a hit for all ages. It is a fun and EASY way to celebrate your child's special day! We provide invitations, paper products, a gift list, a special gift for the guest-of-honor, an enthusiastic party staff, and all set up and cleanup. How much easier can it be??! Check out our birthday party flyers outside the office door, and see a Studio A staff member for details.

PROPER ATTIRE FOR CLASS:
Please send your child to class in proper dance attire. This would include clothing that is "movement friendly". Jeans, dresses and skirts are not included in this category. Skorts are acceptable. Shoes must be worn to class unless otherwise advised by the instructor. Students who are not properly dressed may be denied entrance into class.

TIMELINESS:
Please make every effort to have your dancer in class on time. Due to the importance of warming up to prevent injury, students who are more than 15 minutes late to class will be denied admittance into the class.