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Free dance classes available Fridays for winter

In an effort to enhance the cultural atmosphere of Old Forge and surrounding areas, The School of the Old Forge Ballet Company is conducting free classes on Fridays throughout the winter to Adirondack Park residents.

This is a terrific opportunity for an adult or child who has always wanted to take a dance lesson, but was unable to make a long-term commitment to a program or performance.

Classes in Ballet, Tap & Jazz, Ballroom, Beginning Piano, Introduction to Performance and Workshops in Latin and Modern Dance are offered for students ages pre-school to adult. Continue reading →

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Phoenix Dance Company bringing performance to View

Troupe to present signature athleticism, experimentation on October 14th

Phoenix Project Dance Company of Norwich will perform six original dance works at View on Friday, October 14 at 7 p.m.

The Phoenix Project Dance Company, in its seventh season, is operated through the Amber Perkins School of Dance of Norwich. The dance school, which has been in operation for 14 years, is run by sister and brother team Amber and Mike Perkins.

Both dancers, they create the choreography, which Mike said is based on modern dance, for the Phoenix Project Dance Company.

“The Company came about because we have a large school and a lot of our dancers would go on to perform professionally in all of the major companies in New York.

My sister said, ‘Why should we train our dancers to go on to perform in New York when we can have our own company right here?’” Mike said.

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Old Forge: Dates set for fall dance school and ‘Nutcracker’ auditions

The Old Forge Ballet Company will conduct fall registration and 2011 “Nutcracker” auditions for students on Wednesday, August 31 at 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. for new students; and August 31 at 7 to 8 p.m. and September 3 at 1 to 3 p.m. for returning students.

Registration and auditions will be held on the 2nd floor of the North Woods Community Center, 110 Crosby Blvd. in Old Forge.

Sessions begin on Sunday, September 11 for the 2011-2012 season.

Preparation for the “Nutcracker” ballet in December 2011 presented at the Strand Theatre is underway.

The School and Company are dedicated to the children of our mountain communities and adults who wish to enjoy dynamic dance classes in a friendly manner.

Classes for male and female students ages 2 through adult in Cecchetti Classical Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Ballroom will be taught. Modern dance workshops by Whitney Denesha will also be offered.

The staff of instructors includes Sue Ann Lorenz-Wallace, Director of the School and Artistic Director of the Company; Linda Lorenz LaDue, former Artistic Director of the company; and Laurie Waranis and Luann Bowen, company dancers.

The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet is considered the Creme de la Creme of ballet training throughout the world.

Teachers at the Company School are highly trained in the Cecchetti Method and have all taken and successfully completed Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England examinations by USA and world wide examiners in various levels to Advanced.

Mme. Wallace and Mme. LaDue were formerly with the 1000 Islands Festival Ballet Company in Watertown.

They received their teacher’s training from Jean Spear, Fellow/ Examiner Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, London, England and founder of Florida Ballet Co. in 1962 and Watertown’s Ballet Co. in 1982.

Both are founding members of The New York State Ballet Association and Associate Directors of The Cecchetti Students Ballet Company Tour in 1991.

Mme. Wallace brings 30 years of teaching experience to the benefit of the community.

In 1993 she incorporated the Old Forge Ballet Company with her sister Mme. LaDue to bring the culture of classical ballet to the Adirondacks.

Call Sue Ann Lorenz-Wallace for more information at (315) 369.8721 or email: thenewconservatory@roadrunner.com.

 

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Friday, August 19th: Celtic Band to perform at Niccolls dance

Doolin O’Dey, a Celtic/ contra band of Ithaca, will bring a mix of fiddle, guitar, keyboards, and Celtic whistle to a community Celtic Square Dance at Niccolls Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, August 19 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The band includes violinist Jerry Drumheller, keyboardist Ceili Murphy, and guitarist Nora Starr.

The evening with be complete with dances being taught and “called”.

All ages are welcome to come dance, sing and enjoy.

Donations will be accepted to cover the entertainment costs and to support the Parkinson’s Residence at the Presbyterian Home in New Hartford.

More information about Doolin O’ Dey can be found at: ceilimuse@gmail.com or norastarr@yahoo.com.

For event information, contact Niccolls Church at (315) 369-3475.

 

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Niccolls Dance to support Parkinson’s unit, Aug. 7

Life is Motion will be the theme of a Scottish square dance or Ceidhli (kay-lee) that will be held on Sunday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Niccolls Church Fellowship Hall in Old Forge.

No dancing experience is necessary and all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Dance instruction will be taught, and dances “called.”

The evening will celebrate retired Niccolls’ pastor Jim Ulrich’s 40th year in Old Forge. Cake and beverages will be served throughout the evening. Continue reading →

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Two-week Theatre & Performing Arts Workshop to Begin August 1

Khoros Performing Arts Company for Kids, in conjunction with View and the Old Forge Library, will be offering a two week theatre and performing arts workshop for children ages 8 to 12 in the first two weeks of August.  Continue reading →

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Old Forge Ballet Company: Registration Under Way for Summer Dance Programs

Registration for summer session dance classes is now underway at The New Conservatory for the months of July and August.

The New Conservatory, the official school of The Old Forge Ballet Company, Inc., is under the direction of Sue Ann Lorenz-Wallace.

Summer classes run until August 30. Weekend, afternoon, and evening classes are available.

The Conservatory offers classical ballet training of the highest quality for adults and children, pointe work, repertoire, pre-ballet, modern dance workshops, ballroom and musical theatre, tap and jazz classes for male and female students ages three to adult.

Private and coaching classes are available. Drop-ins welcome. Tuition is $5 per hour for children and $8 per hour for adults.

The New Conservatory director and staff of teachers have been trained and tested to teach the Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet. The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from a pre-ballet beginning level to a professional level.

For more information and to register, call Sue Ann Lorenz-Wallace at (315) 369-8721 or e-mail the Conservatory at: thenewconservatory@roadrunner.com.

The studio is located at 110 Crosby Blvd. at the North Woods Community Center in Old Forge.

 

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