Lcsopa Lake County School of Performing Arts

Hello from Dubai everyone! Thank you to all who have continued to follow this page and to check in periodically. It means a lot to me. I have been living and wo...rking in Dubai for the past 2 years and what an amazing experience it has been! This is a fantastic city and I love living here though I miss the mountains and familiar faces of my life in Lake County. I have grown and learned a lot as a ballet teacher here with young students from all over the world. With the onset of the COVID-19 epidemic I have had to adapt yet again learning to teach online. I am now available via Zoom for private and semi-private coaching in ballet, conditioning, and flexibility for dancers age 8 and older. I still have my certification to teach the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum and I have been teaching the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus (from London’s Royal Ballet) here at Melodica Music and Dance Institute in Dubai the students I have presented for exams have all passed with Distinction or with Merit. I have also picked up a fantastic technique and strength conditioning program for dancers called Progressing Ballet Technique. It is applicable not just to ballet dancers but also to Contemporary and Jazz dancers as well. This fall I will be adding a certification from Alixa Flexibility. Since I am half a world away, hours are limited to mornings in Lake County from 10:30am-12:30 pm and evenings from 5pm-9pm. Cost is $30 per hour. Please send a pm to my personal page (Shannon Malone) for more info, to discuss your personal goals, and to secure a spot. Thanks again for sticking with me!

It is with a very heavy heart that I must announce that due to the economic realities of life after the fire and some serious personal issues LCSoPA will not be opening in January as planned. Those of you that registered for classes, your checks will be returned to you. If you are owed a refund for shoes or uniforms not received, please contact me asap so that I can return your money to you. I hope that in the future I will be able to teach again, I will all of my students and teaching dance more than I can say. Thank you to the many people who have helped and supported and danced with me. I love you very much.

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Receive 10% off your first semester's tuition when you register in December. Register now at Cakes By Dey in the Coyote Valley Plaza. LCSoPA is proud to add the Acrobatic Arts acrobatic dance syllabus to its dance curriculum beginning January 2016! Acrobatic Dance, or acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Often defined by uniq...ue choreography, acro dancers seamlessly blend musicality, emotional expression, lines and extension with acrobatic movements in a dance context. Acro has its roots in traditional Chinese dance later gaining popularity on the Vaudeville stage. Acro has gained popularity with the widespread success of Cirque du Soleil's contemporary circus productions. Mainstream media including television programs like ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and ‘America’s Best Dance Crew’ have further fueled its demand in dance studios. Acro is an especially challenging style for dancers to master as training in both dance and acrobatic elements is required. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, based in flexibility, contortion and strength. The Acrobatic Arts program provides easy progressions for dancers to follow providing step by step instructions for every level. Acrobatic Arts starts at the very beginning, as students learn what they need to know about proper placement and technique they will have the building blocks to progress safely and quickly from one level to the next. Acrobatic Arts Teacher Training and Certification courses provide extensive, hands-on training in spotting and progression so teachers are knowledgeable and confidently prepared to teach acro dance. Annual Acrobatic Arts Exams, as well as regular skills testing throughout the year allow students and instructors to observe the exciting progress of building strength, skill, and artistry in class and in performance. Dancers who train through Acrobatic Arts have balanced development, are stronger, more flexible, and are fearless! Dancers who train within the Acrobatic Arts program develop more skills, have fewer accidents, and are less likely to develop chronic injuries. Classes are available for ages 4 and up. Level 1 requires concurrent registration in an equivalent ballet or jazz technique class and proficiency in a few basic flexibility and strength skills. No requirements or prerequisites for Primary level. Shannon Malone, Certified Instructor American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, PrePrimary - Level 3 Acrobatic Arts, Primary - Level

10% discount on first semester tuition if you register in December. Register now at Cakes By Dey in the Coyote Valley Plaza. LCSoPA proudly teaches the American Ballet Theatre’s National Training Curriculum. www.abt.org ABT’s National Training Curriculum is a program for the development and training of young students that embraces sound ballet principles and incorporates elements of the French, Italian and Russian schools of training. Under the direction of ABT Artistic Dire...ctor Kevin McKenzie, ABT’s National Training Curriculum was designed and written by Franco De Vita and Raymond Lukens in collaboration with ABT’s Artistic Advisors and the Medical Advisory Board. ABT’s National Training Curriculum aims to assist beginning through advanced teachers in training dance students to use their bodies correctly, focusing on kinetics and coordination, as well as anatomy and proper body alignment. Artistically, the National Training Curriculum strives to provide dance students with a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance. ABT Certified Teachers have completed intensive training in the ABT National Training Curriculum and successfully passed comprehensive examination(s). Yearly student exams and periodic testing throughout the year allow students and instructors to watch the exciting development of the athleticism and artistry of a dancer as they progress through all the levels of accomplishment. Classes available for ages 3 up. Level 1 and higher require concurrent registration in Acrobatic Dance Level 2 and higher require concurrent registration in Acrobatic Dance and at least one other dance style. Shannon Malone, Certified Instructor American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum, PrePrimary - Level 3 Acrobatic Arts, Primary - Level 6

Looking for dance classes? Below is a little information about our studio. Registration is being held at Cakes By Dey located at 18990 Coyote Valley Road Suit 1, HVL from Dec.8-Dec.11 and Dec.14-Dec.17 from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Receive 10% off your first semester for signing up during the month of December.

Come on down to Cakes by Dey starting this afternoon at 3pm to register for the new semester beginning January 11.

Register for new semester December 8-11 and December 14-17, 2-4pm at Cakes By Dey in Coyote Valley. Classes begin January 11. 10% discount on first semester tuition for all students registering in December!

Class Schedule and Times. We will have two studios and will have studio rental availability for outside instructors. Early registration today at Cakes By Dey from 12:30-2:30pm

Dance class sign ups today from 12:30-2:30pm at Cakes By Dey Bakery.

Early Registration for all our dance classes will be held at Cakes By Dey 18990 Coyote Valley Road Suite 1 here in Hidden Valley on Wednesday November 18, Thursday November 19 and Friday November 20 from 12:30-2:30pm. Register early and we will wave you $25 registration fee. All you have to pay is the $25 Insurance Fee. All classes will begin in January 2016 at our new studio next to Anytime Fitness Gym.

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