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PCB News and You! We hope everyone is enjoying
their summer and looking forward to an exciting new year at PCB!
Summer Show Success
PCB's production of It's a Small World" was presented at the San Gabriel
Civic Auditorium to sold out audiences June 22 and 23. The performance
featured dances from around the world. Highlights included a colorful
Ballywood scene, a vibrant Greek number, adorable French poodles, Penguins from
the Antarctica and a spectacular neon light fireworks finale!
DVDs for both performances will be available for purchase for $35.
Please sign up at the front desk if you are interested in purchasing one.
PCB Dances Perform in St. Thomas
Members of Pasadena Civic Ballet Company traveled to St. Thomas this June.
The company was invited by the St. Thomas Ritz Carlton to perform as part of
their Caribbean Extravaganza. The dancers too ballet classes daily and
rehearsed a new piece choreographed by Pamela Langevin. Miss Pamela is a
former PCB instructor and guest artist. The dancers performed Bring Me
Joy, Miss Pamela's piece Bach Preludes, and The Clown to a delighted audience at
the Ritz Carlton. We are very proud of our PCB dancers! Dancers took
a little time out to night snorkel, kayak and bask in the beautiful Caribbean
sun.
Summer School
PCB dancers enjoyed a diverse and exciting curriculum this summer including
ballet, tap, musical theatre, jazz, African, tumbling, Hip-Hop, ballet
storybook, dance history, make-up and variations. Students and teachers
alike enjoyed summer dance camp and look forward to returning in the fall.
Miss Zoë has her Baby
Baby Kyri was born May 23, 2007 and weighed in at 7lbs. 5oz. Zoë is
enjoying her little guy and big brother Niko couldn't be more thrilled.
She looks forward to introducing little Kyri to the PCB family.
Famous Choreographer Sets Piece on Sr. Company
PCB Senior Company members had the honor of having Adonis Daukaev choreograph
a special contemporary piece for them this summer. Mr. Daukaev is the
Associate Artistic Director, Soloist and Choreographer of the world-renowned
German contemporary dance company
Pfalztheater. We
are looking forward to premiering this piece this upcoming year.
New Jazz / Tap Combo Class!!!!!
This fall Miss Zoë will be teaching a beginning tap/jazz combination class on
Tue. 5:30-6:30PM. It will feature dances from popular chidren's songs and
musicals. This is the first time PCB is offering a combo class and it is
expected to fill up soon. Be sure to send in your pre-registration form
early to guarantee a spot!
Ballerina Birthday Parties
Our new studio is the perfect spot for your daughter's next birthday party.
Available on Sundays, please schedule with Inga at the front desk.
PCB Student Essay
Every year members of PCB Company are asked to write an essay as part of
their dance history course offered in the summer. Students are asked to
express in words how dance and their experiences at PCB have enhanced their
lives. We selected the following essay written by Cymphonique Miller.
She is a member of Pre-Company and is 9 1/2 years old. She also takes
Theater Ensemble. She has been at PCB since she was 3 1/2 years old.
Download Cymphonique's Winning Essay
Pre-Registration by Mail or:
Tue. Aug 14th, 4-7PM
Tue. Aug 28th, 4-7PM
Auditions for the Musical Theater Ensemble will be held the first week of
September. To arrange an audition, please contact Miss Inga at the front
desk.
PCB will be starting six-week beginning ballet and tap adult workshops.
Please inquire at the front desk for further information. |