The Inwood Performing Arts Company will begin a New Creative Movement Ballet Class for 3 & 4 year olds Monday, April 13th from 5:15-6:00pm. The 8 week session is $104. To register please call 304-229-3209.
by denna
Due to a scheduling conflict the Spring Ballroom Dance at the Inwood Performing Arts Company for Saturday, April 4th has been cancelled.
Inwood Performing Arts will have Open House March 23-28. Parents and friends are encouraged to join us for class this week and see your child’s progression. Hope to see you there!
Don’t forget the Hip Hop Party tonight at the Inwood Performing Arts Company from 6-8:30pm. Bring a friend and enjoy dancing, hip hop classes, dance contests and prizes. $12 per person ages 6-13. See you there!
The Inwood Dance Company will host a Longaberger Basket Bingo and King Tut on Sunday, March 8th at 3:00pm at the Inwood Performing Arts Company. The Inwood Dance Company will showcase two new works during intermission Evening Waltz and perhaps. Doors Open at 2:00pm. Refreshments will include Country Ham Sandwiches.
Mention you saw us at the Home Show and get in for a $20.00 donation.
The truth behind the dream.
Renowned New York Talent Scout Peter Sklar knows a thing or two about helping aspiring child stars achieve success. His list of protégés includes Sara Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, and Mischa Barton, to name a few, along with many current and former Broadway, TV, and film actors, singers and dancers.
Reality shows like American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance have springboarded some of the most talented kids in the nation into super stardom. But with so much available talent, what really sets one kid apart from another?
According to Sklar, an arts career is about two things: self-image and health. He argues that these qualities outweigh looks, training, connections, and even talent.
In “So You Want To Be a Star…” a free lecture for aspiring dancers, singers and actors, and their parents on Friday, March 27th , 2009 at 6:00pm at 2297 Henshaw Road, Inwood, WV. Mr. Sklar will explain why his views are in synch with the needs of top New York and Hollywood agents and casting directors.
“The people who sit behind the table are trying to decide two things: do they like you, and do they believe you,” Sklar tells young audiences. “If you don’t feel good mentally and physically, you won’t open up and show us who you really are. That means you’ll be artificial. When that happens- no matter how good you are, how pretty, or who you know- we’ve already lost interest.”
Alluding to a dramatic rise in self-destructive behavior, such as smoking, drinking, drugs, and eating disorders among so-called “happy” teens, Sklar marvels at how often these activities secretly co-exist with good grades, good behavior, and virtually every other outward sign of stability.
“The kids I interview are the smartest and most talented- the highest achievers in the nation,” proclaims Sklar. “And they’re often the most unhappy, unhealthy, and least employable.”
Sklar boasts an Ivy League pedigree, (Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University), and four decades of experience. He’s been the subject of multiple feature-length articles in the New York Times, appeared as a guest expert on Donahue, was interviewed on E! True Hollywood Story, and has had his work presented on the Bravo Channel, Good Morning America, and dozens of other media outlets.
He’s currently developing an original musical based on his experiences entitled “The Kid Who Played the Palace”, to be directed by William Martin, (Broadway’s “The Lieutenant”, recipient of five Tony Award nominations).
“So You Want to be a Star…” is open to teenagers, young adults, older children, and parents. There is no charge for admission, but reservations are strictly required. Nobody under age six (6) will be admitted with or without a parent, and nobody under age eighteen (18) will be admitted without their own mother, father or legal guardian. (Substitute non-legal adult guardians are not permissible.)
WHEN: FRIDAY , MARCH 27TH AT 6 PM
WHERE: Inwood Performing Arts Co.
2297 Henshaw Road
Inwood, WV, 25428?
RESERVATIONS: (304) 229 – 3209
The St Joseph School Girl Scouts visited the Inwood Performing Arts Company on Thursday, Februrary 12 to study the Paso Doble, the fast paced Latin American dance which was modeled after the Spanish bull fight. The traditional music is Espana Cani (Spanish Gypsy Dance), a lively march in which the man plays a Matador and the lady his the cape. Director, Denna Smith taught sur place, chasse and apel( call to the bull) as well as introduced spanish port de bras.
The last Hip Hop Party was a hugh success. Over 30 students age 6-13 attended the the evening. Elijah Gibson and Denna Smith taught several great hip hop dances. Jamie Long and Mackenzie Sherman won the costume contests. Dance contest winners were Abby Hodgson, Sarah Kingery, Mackenzie Sherman, Alison Shephard, Isabella Shallenberger and Tessa Congo’s Brother. Due to popular demand we will have another Hip Hop Party Friday, March 6th from 6-8:30pm. Bring a friend and enjoy hip hop classes, costume and dance contest. Cost $12
Lauri Stallings creates "perhaps"
Choreographer, Lauri Stallings created her third commission for the Inwood Dance Company in January. The new work “perhaps” is to music by Boris Kovak from “eidolon”. “perhaps is the most challanging of her three works at Inwood pushing the dancers with more physicality, speed and detail.” says director, Denna Smith. Both of Stallings’ previous works Port of Call and doublespeak have won national choreographic honors at the Regional Dance America’s National Festival in Pittsburgh in 2007 and the Southeastern Regional Dance Festival in High Point in 2008.
Don’t forget to join Elijah Gibson at the Inwood Performing Arts Friday, January 23rd from 6-8:30pm for an evening of Hip Hop. Dress in your hip hop look! Bring a friend if you like. Cost $12.