August 2013 News
Summer is off to a great start with all of the Summer of Fine Arts Camps at Performance School of the Arts!
All of the little ballerinas had so much fun earlier in the summer finding their dancing feet at Angelina Ballerina Dance Academy Camp and Sleeping Beauty Dance Camp. Aurora herself even came to visit! Professional ballerina, Abigail Reyome, performed as Aurora in a professional production of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, as well as performing other solo roles in such ballets as Coppelia, Nutcracker and Le Corsaire. It was a great honor having her here to share her knowledge of the ballet. Our campers showed us how much they learned at their own end of camp performance.
During Musical Theatre Week our special guest was Actor, Professional Playwrite and Motivational Speaker, James Pent Audi, who came in to inspire us and give us tips on acting and how to write plays. At our end of camp performance we performed segments from Singing in the Rain, Anything Goes, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Mulan and Wicked.
Throughout Music and Art Week, we immersed ourselves in fine arts and put on a big variety show at the end of the week. We also had the honor of viewing a beautiful art exhibition with original artwork created during camp.
August Fun...
August is filled with even more exciting camps with All About Guitar Camp, Little Kids Musical Theatre Camp, Rock N Roll Camp, Multi Media Art Camp and En Plein Air Outdoor Art Camp! Learn guitar fundamentals, meet real life rock, folk, jazz, blues and classical musicians, use your imagination on stage to become a different character each day, enjoy singing, dancing and stage time while also learning musical theatre history and styles, spend the week in the life of a rock star, learn what it's like to be a rock band member and put on your own rock performance, discover your creativity while we explore many different art mediums and techniques, experience painting the landscape outdoors in natural light just as the impressionist artists did in the 19th Century, and then showcase your art at the group Art Exhibition!
Sounds like fun, doesn't it? Don’t worry, it’s not too late to sign up. Spaces are still open. Please inquire with the front desk for availability at (518) 383-5255 extension 4 or click here for details and to register.
Upcoming Events for 2013-2014 School Year
Register Now for Fall Lessons!
If you haven’t already done so, please visit the front desk in person to register for Fall lessons. Registering now will ensure your desired time slot and teacher for the new school year. Even if you are continuing your lessons throughout the summer months, you must still register for the Fall. Register now for the best times for your family. Class sizes are limited and schedules are filling up quickly so don't delay!
Exciting New Classes Starting September 2013 
Music Theory
Musical Theory classes will be offered for our students to supplement and enhance their private lesson experience.
Musical Theatre 
Musical Theatre class is scheduled for Thursdays at 6:30pm and will include singing, dancing and acting.
Acting Classes
Acting classes are a great way to learn from professional actors, participate in performance opportunities throughout the year, become inspired by guest Broadway dancers and actors and prepare for professional auditions.
College Preparatory Programs
We are now preparing High School students who are considering going to college for music or fine art. These programs will be offered in the Music and Art Departments.
Music Department: This program will include music theory and sight singing preparation for music college placement exams. Included is private coaching and group master classes related to selecting and performing repertoire for music college auditions.
Art Department: This program is focused on helping high school students build impressive art portfolios of their own to satisfy college admission requirements. It features outstanding art lessons attuned to each student's own needs and goals, as well as extensive teacher support in selecting pieces of your art to be included in your portfolio.
Angelina Ballerina 30th Year Anniversary
Angelina Ballerina herself will be making another special appearance at our school! To celebrate their 30th Year Anniversary, we will be welcoming a live character appearance of Angelina along with Katharine Holabird, Author of the Angelina books! Join us for a book signing with the author and a meet and greet with the dancing mouseling in person! Stay tuned for all of the exciting details...
Click here to see photos from our last meet and greet with Angelina Ballerina!
