Relevé Studios: Sing - Dance

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	THE CAST OF ANNIE JR. (top row): Joel McCrary, Josie Bender-Bernstein, Karen Whipple, Jordan Delp, Marlenne Mendoza, Kaiti Bigman, Kellie Escobar, (middle row): Jasmine Farmer, Sofia Cohen, Alia Martinez, Sarah Shuster, Hannah Drew, (bottom row): Spencer Johnston, Jessica Wolf, Arnel Odero, Jenna Rodriguez, Emilee Luther, Emerson Johnston
Spring 2008	Issue 1 ... hard knock life ...
	Our first Musical Theatre Workshop Showcase!
Inside June Recital It’s almost time for our annual recital featuring all dance, piano, vocal, and acting students. June 7th and 8th Summer Camps All this and more starting in June. Magic; Shakespeare; Acting; Musical Theatre; Voice; Fitness; Dance/Music/Crafts; Creative Dramatics;	That’s right, we’ve only been in business for a little over four months and we’ve already produced a show. Sixteen students took on the challenge of a ten-week Musical Theatre Workshop, meeting every Saturday from 9am – noon. Their hard work paid off with two fabulous performances of Annie Jr. on April 5th and 6th. We’re so proud of these young artists. Look inside for some of their reflections on the whole experience.

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	Coming out of the studio and onto the stage in our ... Year-End Recital
Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, June 8th at 2:00 PM
Our Year-End All-Studio Recital is fast approaching! This only happens once a year, and it’s our goal to have everyone involved (including all* dance, voice, piano, and acting students). TWO* PERFORMANCES: Saturday June 7 at 7:00pm, and Sunday June 8 at 2:00pm MANDATORY REHEARSAL: Wednesday, June 4th from 5:30 – 9:30pm * Note: Younger children will go first and be released from rehearsal as early as possible. Please bring snacks and activities for children to do while they wait their turn backstage. LOCATION: Northridge Middle School TICKETS: Each participant will be given vouchers for 2 free tickets. Additional tickets (and tickets for the general public) will be $10.00 each. Tickets will go on sale May 5th.	PROGRAM ADS: Congratulate your loved one by purchasing a program ad. Ask the front desk for details. COSTUMES: Costumes have already been ordered. If you are providing your own, you’ll want to pick out those pieces soon. Tights, shoes and standard tank leotard are not included. Please ask the front desk for a list of preferred styles and brands of shoes and tights. VOLUNTEERS: We will need Backstage Volunteers at the rehearsal and both performances to help with quick changes, keeping children entertained and quiet, and getting performers lined up for their turn to shine. Each volunteer will get into the show for free, and receive 2 additional tickets for family and friends. Volunteer sign-up sheets can be found at the front desk. We’re really looking forward to this celebration showcase and hope you’ll be a part of the fun.

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Picture Day!

Sunday
June 1st

Beginning at 1:00 pm

Everyone will be given time slots throughout the day, according to age, level, and class.

Our wonderful photographer will be taking individual and group shots of every number in the recital. Bring all costumes, tights, shoes, make-up, and hair accessories.

Picture day package order forms will be available no later than the week of May 25th.

A shy girl from a
Small Town
When I was just 4 years old ...

…Mom and Dad thought dance lessons might help me overcome my severe shyness. Thank goodness they tried it, because they were right! Dance became one of the easiest ways for me to express myself as I went through school, especially for a girl who didn’t very much like her own voice. Later I found another outlet in theatre where I could explore myself through different characters. It felt safe.

Although it was always a struggle to pay for my dance lessons, acting, dance competitions, and summer training sessions, I will forever be grateful to my parents for finding opportunities and ways for me to continue in the performing arts.

I gained so much self-esteem and confidence as I began to achieve my dreams on stage. When I was 10, I knew I just had to teach everything I was learning to other kids my age, so they could see all they could achieve too (but only after I made it really big…ha!). In fact, when I was 15 I told my guidance counselor that I planned on opening a performing arts studio. It was pretty “out-there” for small-town Indiana. Our town had only one stoplight. Talk about tiny! My senior graduating class had 92 kids in it (gathered from 2 counties). The performing arts were not considered important in our rural farming community. They weren’t very accessible either! Mom and I would drive 50 miles to dance class after school 3-4 times a week. Then I would dance from 4:00-9:00 PM straight. After dancing we’d drive 50 miles back home, and I’d do my homework, go to bed and do it again the next day.

Now I realize that’s an extreme scenario, but I believe in the power of the performing arts. I believe the performing arts can be used as a tool to increase poise, discipline, self-confidence, friendships, communication and exploration of self and Truth, not only in the truly dedicated students but even for the recreational students.

Our name “Relevé” means raised up or lifted up — and that’s what we do: provide the best training in an environment that lifts up each student. Thank you all for joining Relevé on this exciting journey.

--Jodi Shilling, Owner/Artistic Director

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“This was the first theatre play we have ever been in. Now we know what it feels like to be stars!”

“My favorite part was when I came out of the box and sang with Annie.”

—Spencer (“Sandy”)

“My favorite part was when I got to sit on Rooster's shoulders and sign autographs.”

—Emerson (“Molly”)

“It was a wonderful experience and so much fun being in Annie Jr. Everyone was so friendly and nice to me. I liked doing the singing, dancing and acting. I can’t wait for the next show.”

—Kaiti (“Duffy”)

“Being a part of the Annie Cast was great. I got to work with great kids and adults who had a positive influence on me. Miss Jodi and Miss Thia have become very special to me and were great to work with. I hope I am able to work with them more often!! Thanks for allowing me to be a part of such a great cast and in the presence of wonderful teachers!!!”

—Jasmine (“Grace”)

“Being in Annie made me happy and glad. I was excited every Saturday to go to the Annie rehearsal and see all my friends from Theatre Dance Class and my new friends that I made while participating in this play. I want to thank Jodi for letting me participate in her production. I loved it!”

—Jenna (“Orphan Suzie”)

Annie Jr. Hard Knock Life

“I had a great experience doing Annie Jr. at Relevé because the teachers gave personal time helping me with challenges. Thia, the director, helped me learn to cheat out. Jodi, the dance instructor, helped me learn the dances. Ray, the voice instructor, helped me with the vocals. I learned so much in just ten weeks of rehearsals. I also made a lot of friends. I really want to do it again in the fall.”

—Jessica (“Annie”)

The Fall 2008 Musical Theatre Workshop starts Saturday, September 6


Important Dates:
May 24 sat – 26 mon Memorial Day Weekend Studio Closed June 7sat & 8 sun Year-End Recital June 9 mon – 22 sun Studio Closed June 23 mon Summer Camps Start August 25 mon Fall Registration Starts
Did You Know?
	Fitness 10-class-pass 10-class punch cards are now available — good for any of our fitness classes — for only $100. The pass is good for 3 months from date of purchase.
	Kids Corner Thanks to the generosity of friends – we now have a big pink toy bin in the lobby for younger siblings to enjoy! Check it out!
	Gift Certificates Relevé Studios has gift certificates available for any of our classes. Ask for details at the front desk.

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Summer Camps
June, July and August 2008	REGISTER TODAY!
During the summer, regular daytime dance classes are suspended while we fill the studio with a variety of half-day and all-day camps. Each youth camp will host a performance at the end of the week. Our daytime & evening youth classes will resume September 2nd.
Dance/Music/Crafts [Ages 4-6] 9a-noon : June 23-27 : $175 Encourage the imagination of your young one. Through fun exercises using theatre, dance, and music principals, students will create an original performance. Shakespeare [Ages 13-18] 9a-3p : June 23-27 : $325 This intensive and fun class for teens will not only make acting in Shakespeare a breeze, but also make reading the text and attending performances much more enjoyable. We'll learn about verse and prose, scansion, pronunciation, rhythm and rhetorical devices, and also rehearse an abridged production! Creative Dramatics [Ages 4-6] 9a-noon : June 30-July 2 (3 days M-W) : $110 This class offers your young performer a wonderful introduction to the art of acting. This 3-day camp culminates in a final production of an original play created by the class. Magic Camp [Ages 7-12] 9a-noon : June 30-July 2 (3 days M-W) : $135 (price includes magic kit) Introduce your curious child to the exploration of sleight-of-hand. This 3-day camp is taught by a Magic Castle magician! Acting Camp [Ages 7-12] July 7-11 [Ages 13-18] July 21-25 : either camp : 9a-3p : $325 Get your monologues, scenes, and acting technique down for auditions and agent interviews. Great acting training and individual coaching. Vocal Camp [Ages 7-12] July 21-25 [Ages 13-18] July 7-11 : either camp : 9a-3p : $325 Fabulous training, focusing on vocal technique, choral music and individual song presentations. So We Know You Can Dance! [7-12 & 13-18] July 14-18 or July 28-Aug 1 : 9a-3p : $325 Your talented youth will study seven forms of dance over the course of a week: tap, jazz, Hawaiian, ballet, hip-hop, African, musical theatre, and more! Musical Theatre Review [7-18 Grouped by age and level] Aug 4-22 (3 weeks M-F) : 9a-3p : now only $750 Solid training in dance, voice, and acting - while also performing dynamic numbers from a variety of new and classic musicals. 7AM Fitness Bootcamp [Teens and Adults] July and August (M-F) : 7a-8a : see website for prices A mix of indoor and outdoor fitness activities that will provide results! Evening Classes for Adults & Teens will be offered Wednesdays & Thursdays. In addition, private vocal, piano, dance, and acting lessons may be scheduled throughout the week.

Thank you! Relevé Studios is absolutely thrilled to be celebrating almost five months in business. We have over 70 regularly attending students from age three to fifty. We owe a big THANK YOU to our friends and clients who have been spreading the word about this new studio. If you know of someone who would like a tour or a free trial class — let us know!
Relevé Studios		Jodi Shilling, Owner/Artistic Director

Register Today 18356 Oxnard Street, Suite 100 Tarzana, CA 91356 www.relevestudios.com 818.343.7353