Palmdale Junior Ballet and Theatre Dance

A wonderful dance opportunity,For more information please IM Heather Benes or call 661-754-0645

Summer dance for kids ages 6-11 with & under Erin Hvegholm @ Legacy Commons Dance Room in Palmdale. Kids Tap & Hip Hop Jazz dance a three week session. Dates June 26th,July 3rd & 10th 2023. For more info/ sign up registration @ cityofpalmdale.org.♥️

Books in Motion returns to the east Kern libraries in July 2023. Interested in performing? Our tour workshop will be held at the OneCore Dance studio in Rosamond. Leave a comment or message for more details on the workshop and tour. Books in Motion is a program of the Kern Dance Alliance.

DEADLINE EXTENDED // There is still time to submit a video audition for the Junior Division Ailey School Summer Intensive (ages 12-15) - now accepting applications until April 15!
Don’t miss your chance to spend four weeks dancing with us in New York City.

Learn how to audition here: bit.ly/3iJMdzB

Photo by Nir Arieli

Resources for the aspiring professional...

We’re proud to participate in Center Theatre Group-Los Angls College and Career Fair for the Arts on March 18. This free event is open to high school students, parents, guardians and educators. Come and chat with us, take workshops, connect with college counselors, take a FREE professional headshot, and learn about careers in the arts! RSVP at CTGLA.org/CollegeFair.

Happy Birthday to a great dancer; she inspired so many young dancers to follow their passion.

FYI

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS - National Honors Society for Dance Arts 2023 Information ALERT! 📢 Learn about the USA’s ONLY honors society for dancers by attending the NHSDA Information meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, March 1 @ 3:30 pm.

REGISTER for the MEETING 👉 www.kerndance.org/NHSDA (live link in bio!)

Did you know is the ONLY National Honors Society for Dance Arts Secondary Chapter in the Central Valley?   recognizes students studying dance who are excelling in ARTISTIC MERIT, LEADERSHIP, and ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.  

If you are a graduating senior or just entering your high school years, you can apply to join 1000s of National Honor Society for Dance Arts inductees across the country!! NHSDA is an excellent resume booster for college admissions and job applications.

APPLY TODAY! www.kerndance.org/NHSDA

Questions?  Email [email protected]

NHSDA Induction Information:
Students who meet the Requirements may apply for Induction at any time.

General Requirements for Induction:
GPA: A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher in all Dance Classes. (If applicable)

DEMONSTRATION OF CHARACTER: Demonstration of collaborative teamwork, motivation, and leadership as determined by a KDA Mentor or recommendations given by the student’s Teachers or School Administrators.

EARNED PARTICIPATION POINTS: A minimum of 30 points earned via The NHSDA National Induction Point System. (See more information in The NHSDA National Induction Point System section of the KDA webpage.)

Are you a high school graduate? It’s not too late! Email [email protected] to find out how KDA can induct qualifying seniors retroactively.

FYI

Applications are by by Feb. 28, 2023.

Dance - CSSSA A collegiate-level Dance Program designed for students who are interested in pursuing a college degree and/or a professional career in dance

Register now! Classes begin on Monday, January 9, 2023.

༺❀༻♥️ Winter Dance 2023 @ the Palmdale Playhouse༺❀༻
Lyrical, Ballet, Point, Tap & Hip Hop Jazz with our dance instructors Darci Mckee, Heather Benes & Erin Sloan Hvegholm ༺❀༻༺❀༻

Looking for a ballet class? Starting Monday, January 9 at the Palmdale Playhouse:
Ballet Basics for teens and adults; Beyond the Basics for teens and adults with previous experience.
Classes include a performance opportunity on May 6.

༺❀༻♥️ Winter Dance 2023 @ the Palmdale Playhouse༺❀༻
Lyrical, Ballet, Point, Tap & Hip Hop Jazz dance classes will resume on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday Nights with our dance instructors Darci Mckee Heather Benes & Erin Sloan Hvegholm ༺❀༻༺❀༻

CALLING ALL CONTEMPORARY DANCERS 📢 - INT/AVD CONTEMPORARY with DESMOND RAMEY is for YOU! Grab your $5 ticket to Desmond’s class on on Saturday, September 17 from 2:00 - 2:50 pm at Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield, Ca. Celebrate our national dance holiday by giving Desmona’s inspiring class a whirl! 🌪Buy your tickets NOW ➡️ www.kerndance.org/DANCEDAY 🧡

ABOUT DESMOND RAMEY:
Desmond Ramey started dancing at the age of four. From there he has grown competitively as a dancer and all star cheerleader. He began choreographing and teaching at the age of 15 to now have many industry awards/nominations along with working with many choreographers and performing with them as well.

📢 EVENT INFO:

Saturday, September 17
Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, and Convention Center
8:30 am - 6:00 pm

⏰ 9 hours

3️⃣4️⃣ classes, workshops, and seminars for ALL ages, levels, and styles

👥 30+ local, national, and internationally renowned dance educators

‼️ $5 a class

American Dance Movement 🎉 💃 🕺

DONT FORGET:

KDA is seeking National Dance Day volunteers, sponsors, and marketplace vendors! Learn more and join the fun at www.kerndance.org/DANCEDAY

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Double Rainbow over Buckingham Palace Attributed to Queen, Husband A double rainbow over Buckingham Palace has been attributed to the late Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip.

National Dance Day – Kern Dance Alliance National Dance Day 2022 is focused on celebrating all movers and groovers with joyous classes, workshops, seminars, and performances featuring local, national, and internationally renowned artists.  The day will also feature a vendor marketplace focused on health, wellness, and promoting an improve...

An American classic. Watch it here if you can't get to the theatre.

Now-June 19 watch of Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations,' for free online: bit.ly/3kWqeTV

More than just a popular dance work, it has become a cultural treasure, beloved by generations of fans since its premiere at the 92nd Street Y in New York City in 1960.

Solomon Dumas, Constance Stamatiou, and Yazzmeen Laidler in the "Wade in the Water" section of Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations.' Photo by Paul Kolnik.

Beginning Monday, 4 pm, at OneCore Dance in Rosamond, Ballet Basics for 12+ years.