Calendar

May
20
Fri
Performance Team Informational Meeting @ Zoom Meeting
May 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 305 786 0021

Mr. Frank & Ms. Yesenia will be covering all of the details involved in being part of VSPA Performance Teams.  Topics to be covered are:

  • Expressions vs. Echos
  • Qualifications per group
  • Additional enrollment requirements
  • Costs (monthly, uniform, performances)
  • Level of Commitment (both parent and students)
  • Performance Opportunities
  • Walt Disney World Tour for Expressions

We hope you can join us and discover all you need to know before auditions the following weekend.

May
21
Sat
Opener/Closer Rehearsal @ Valverde School of Performing Arts
May 21 all-day

OPENER/CLOSER:

If your child wishes to participate in the opening & closing numbers there will be additional rehearsals for the learning of those pieces.  There will also be a $40 fee to cover the cost of a show T-shirt, which will serve as their costume, and rehearsal time.  You will provide Black Bottoms & Black Jazz shoes.  Fee is due APRIL 6th by 1pm.  

O/C Rehearsals:  Sat. 4/30, Sat. 5/7, and Sun. 5/21  

  • Youth/Teen/Adults    4:30-6:30 pm    Yellow/Red Room
  • Jr. Cast AB                   3:30-4:15 pm      Blue Room
  • Jr. Cast CF                   4:30-5:15 pm       Blue Room
  • Jr. Cast DE                   5:30-6:15 pm      Blue Room

Peewee

  • Cast A & B                    3:30-4:15 pm       Purple Room
  • Cast C & F                    4:30-5:15 pm       Purple Room
  • Cast D & E                    5:30-6:15 pm       Purple Room
Teens, Scenes & Drama Queens @ VSPA Annex
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Drama Department’s Annual Show returns!  The Drama Students will present monologues, short scenes, and mini plays.

All Participating Students may invite 3 guests to watch the performance.  No Tickets are required, however, there will be a $20 participation fee per performer to cover the additional hours the staff will be required to work, along with the costs of operating the building additional hours.

May
22
Sun
Evolution & Friends Concert @ VSPA Annex
May 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Join us for an evening of Dance!  Evolution & Friends Concert is celebrating it’s 2nd Annual Concert.  It will feature work by Guest Artist, Colleen, Student Choreography and works by Evolution Directors, Annie Lee and Haihua Chiang.  Our “Friends” that will be presenting work are Jazz Spectrum Dance Company and our own Miss Kairah Jibri in a piece created for a concert at CalState Fullerton.  We hope to see you there!

May
28
Sat
Performance Team Auditions @ Valverde Main Campus
May 28 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

~Prepare 16-24 bars of a song & bring sheet music! A short combination and across the floor series is included in audition. Bring your Jazz shoes!!

~Prepare Two Parts of the 3 part harmonies of “Chapel of Love”. –  3 Part Harmony Audition Materials

~This link will give you an idea of the Audition Requirements

May
31
Tue
EVOLUTION Pre-Professional Company Auditions @ VSPA Annex
May 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Looking for Intermediate/Advanced Dancers, High School Aged Dancers

Purpose: 

  • To give serious dancers an opportunity to get to the next level of dance.
  • To prepare dancers for Collegiate Dance Programs or  Regional Professional Companies.
  • To continue in their pursuit of improving their technical and performance skills.
  • To give dancers opportunities to explore movement through personal choreography and repertoire with Artists in Residence.

Styles of Dance/Areas of Study:

  • Ballet
  • Modern
  • Contemporary
  • Improv/Choreography
  • Dance and Media
  • Health and Well Being of Dancers
  • Repertoire
Jun
3
Fri
Teen Ballet Placement Day @ Valverde School of Performing Arts
Jun 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We are excited to announce our Ballet Placement Day on Sunday, May 15th at 2:00pm at the Main Campus.  Miss Kyla, Miss Haihua and Ms. Paulina will be assessing dancers and making sure students are placed in the correct Ballet Levels for the upcoming season.
Who should attend?
Dancers currently in Ballet 1 – 3
Jr. Ballet Dancers about to move up to Teen Classes
What should my dancer wear?
Current Ballet Level Colored Leotard
Pink Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair in a bun
How long will this take? Will I get the results right away?
The Placement Class will take 60 – 90 minutes, depending on how many students attend. We will inform you at drop off of the estimated pick up time.
You will receive an email when your assessment is ready to pick up at the Front Desk.
Will there be a fee to attend this Placement Day?
Yes, there will be a $15 fee to attend the Placement Day Class. This will cover the additional expenses of the hours of the Ballet Teachers.
Do I need to Sign Up ahead of time? When do sign ups start?
Sign Ups will begin TODAY, May 2nd at the Front Desk. You may sign up until Saturday, May 14th.
Will this placement cover a Pointe evaluation?
No, this will need to be scheduled one on one with Miss Kyla. Pointe Assessments are the equaivalent of a private lesson and will be billed as such.
Please use this Sign Up Genius Link for a slot.
Jun
4
Sat
Act 1 (Cast AB) Run Through @ Main Campus
Jun 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

We will run Act 1 for Cast AB in order.  The Opener/Closer will be run at the beginning of the rehearsal.  Please note that NO Peewee Ballet/Tap 1 classes will be at this rehearsal.

Enter the Building by Age Group:

  • Peewees: Enter Through Main Lobby Doors
  • Jrs: Enter Through Rear Blue Room Door
  • Teens/Adults:  Enter Through the Music Lobby Doors
Act 2 (Cast AB) Run Through @ Main Campus
Jun 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

We will run Act 2 for Cast AB in order.  The Opener/Closer will be run at the beginning of the rehearsal.  Please note that NO Peewee Ballet/Tap 1 classes will be at this rehearsal.

Enter the Building by Age Group:

  • Peewees: Enter Through Main Lobby Doors
  • Jrs: Enter Through Rear Blue Room Door
  • Teens/Adults:  Enter Through the Music Lobby Doors
Jun
5
Sun
Summer Musical Auditions @ Valverde School of Performing Arts
Jun 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre or Disney song.  Bring your jazz shoes as you will be taught a short combination.  A Headshot/photo is needed and resumé would be nice.

The Musical will present on  July 29th – Sunday, August 1st at the VSPA Annex following an intense three week rehearsal process.  Rehearsals will be held primarily during weekday mornings / afternoons.  There will be a $275 participation fee due by July 15th.

Show Info:

https://www.mtishows.com/broadway-junior-revue-raise-your-voice

Song list

  • Right Before Your Eyes
  • The Spark of Creation
  • Matchmaker
  • So Much Better
  • We’re All In This Together
  • Consider Yourself
  • Part of Your World
  • Sit Down You’re Rocking The Boat
  • Good Morning
  • These Palace Walls
  • Step In Time
  • Raise Your Voice
  • Beautiful City
  • Why We Tell The Story
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