The Studio of Classical Dance Arts

Summer at The Studio is off to an amazing start! Our first Workshop over the last two weeks was full of ballet, laughter and, of course, sore muscles ;). Here are a few moments, enjoy!

Great information here, also, the discussion in the comments is quite interesting. Of course, nothing is completely black and white, but these are pretty good general guidelines for intermediate to advanced dancers. If you are interested Engerman: Ballet Teacher, Coach, Choreographer is among the best for good, down to earth, relevant information.

Dance Students: You cannot take the summer off dance and pick up where you left off. Dance is not a seasonal sport. These are dance facts of life.

If you take an entire summer off or take only a few classes here and there, plan to begin the fall having lost at least 50% of the strength, stamina, placement, flexibility, and mental focus that you gained in the previous year.

If you study dance 2-4 days per week over the summer, plan to maintain the level you created during the school year but not necessarily improve—unless that 2-4 days per week is significantly more than you are used to.

If you want to improve your dance immensely, attend a summer intensive in addition to consistent classes while you are home. Or stay home and attend a full schedule of classes at your home studio.

These decisions will affect your placement level in the fall and possibly your long term dance goals.

I intend no judgement here. I am pointing out the physical and mental demands of long term progress in dance. People have different goals with their dance training. Make sure that your actions match up to and will create your goals.

Dancing as a hobby is fantastic and gives you space to take longer periods of time off.

If you want a dance career, yes, go ahead and take a week or two for rest and relaxation. (It’s good for you.) But more than that hinders progress. The choice is yours.

Photo: Scott Serio
Dancer: Magnolia Williams

Carmina Burana is fundamentally about the human experience presented through music and dance. Performed often by large ballet companies around the world it is extraordinarily rare for a school to present such a monumental work. As performers Linda and Marc performed John Butler's truly iconic version many times, if you know his ballet you'll see nods to it in our choreography:) Here is a link to an Interview with Stoner Winslett, Director of the Richmond Ballet talking about Mr. Butler's Carmina Burana. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSmYFAVba9g Great seats are still available, get your tickets today! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673 A big shout out to MyEyes Photography by Scott Olsen for these beautiful pictures from our 2018 production!

Thank you Racine Arts Council for sharing!

It was a magical Sunday at The Studio! With just under two weeks before Carmina takes the stage dancers, Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin & Jubilate Community Singers singers came together for the first time! Truly a day of inspiration! Go to https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673 and get your tickets today!

CARMINA NEWS! YES! you are correct:). One of the gentlemen in our Carmina posts is none other than Studio alum, audience favorite and original 2018 Carmina cast member William Heide! William, a current a member of Milwaukee Ballet II, will be joining Ballet Arkansas this fall! His passion, energy and phenomenal dancing will join with our wonderful students in bringing our 2024 production of Carmina Burana to life! We are thrilled to have him back in The Studio and are so proud of him and look forward to our dancers sharing the stage with him again! If you haven't yet, get your tickets today! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673

With over 100 artists from the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Jubilate Community Singers, The Prairie School Treble Choir, 3 professional vocalists, 8 professional musicians and, of course, dancers from The Studio Carmina 2024 is not to be missed!

Happy International Dance Day!

Dancers are always supportive of one another;). This is the beautiful final pose for O' Fortuna which opens and closes Carmina Burana. We are betting most everyone has heard the music but might not realize. Here is a great version (starts at 2:13) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNp5UKRtbQ. Don't miss out on Southeast Wisconsin's very own imagining of this masterpiece, a collaboration between The Studio and Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. 2pm May 18 and 19 at "The Rita". http://www.classicaldancearts.com for information and tickets!

The Studio of Classical Dance Arts A professional ballet school serving Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

The Roamin' Gnome stopped by The Studio last Saturday and took in class and rehearsals! If you look closely there is a preview of a Carmina surprise we will formally announce soon:)! Share, like/love and comment to get the news out and make the "Algorithms" happy ;). Tickets at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673

Our friends at Choral Arts Society have enlisted a bit of PR help for Carmina Burana! They arrived in the states last week and will be visiting our area and studio soon! Comment, like/love and share to help spread the word of this inspiring collaboration! Don't forget to check out the Choral Arts Society of Southeastern Wisconsin page for more "Gnome" adventures. Get your tickets today:)! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673

CARMINA NEWS! The Roamin' Gnomes of Rome (Fine Arts Promoters Extraordinaire) have arrived from Italy to help get the word out about Carmina Burana 2024! Promozione Gnome, CEO of Roamin' Gnomes, Inc., was heard to say, "My team will be checking in on rehearsals, visiting with the cast, and doing some sightseeing around Racine and Kenosha!" More to come...Tickets available at: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673

Throw back Thursday to Carmina Burana 2018! The same moment captured in the studio during a full cast rehearsal and then on stage during a performance! We are thrilled to bring this production back to "The Rita"! Get your tickets today! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/CASCarminaBurana/5673

A few beautiful moments from Carmina Burana rehearsals! Join us along with the Choral Arts Society and singers from the Prairie School on May 18 & 19 at the "Rita" on the UW-Parkside campus for this exciting theatrical experience!
Get your tickets today! https://www.classicaldancearts.org/carmina-burana

Be a Part of Something Special! Summer registration is happening now, sign up today to make sure your dancer has a wonderful dancing summer! Information at http://www.classicaldancearts.com or give us a call at 262-633-4450!

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Happy Leap Day!

Happy World Tutu Day! (02/02)

As always please be safe and comfortable when making travel choices:)! https://www.classicaldancearts.org/weather-closings

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It was a wonderful run of Nutcracker this year! A big congratulations to all of the performers, you were inspirational! And, a huge thank you to all who drove, made lunch, did laundry, etc. without you this couldn't have happened :). To our wonderful, happy audiences, thank you for bringing your enthusiasm and appreciation we hope we made you smile :)! Happy Holidays!!!

Nutcracker 2023! Join us this weekend at The Rita on the UW Parkside campus Saturday 1:30 & 7:00 and Sunday 1:30. Tickets are still available for all three performances and can be purchased at the theater! The best seats are available for Saturday evening. Limited tickets are available for the Sunday matinee.