Announcements

I DREAMED A DREAM - THE SUSAN BOYLE STORY [COMPLETE]

2011-11-15T13:13:00.000-08:00

The Race

2011-08-21T05:01:00.000-07:00

Creative

2011-03-25T09:02:00.000-07:00

Have fun with your pointe shoes!

Ballet Photography by Gene Schiavone

2011-03-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

Oprah Black Eyed Peas Close Up Choreography on Michigan Ave.

2011-03-18T13:38:00.000-07:00

Making of T-Mobile Dance

2011-03-18T13:28:00.000-07:00

Step / Line Dance - "Hole In The Wall"

2011-03-11T11:47:00.000-08:00

Great Link for Shoe Information

2011-02-17T08:04:00.000-08:00

http://www.bestballetshoes.com/

Pointe Shoe Preparation - Part 4: Breaking in

2011-02-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

TWitch and Ashley Bouder - Discount Dance Supply

2011-02-08T17:02:00.000-08:00

Lion King.wmv

2011-02-05T10:32:00.000-08:00

Eric Conrad's Blog 3 - The Secrets of Russian Ballet

2011-02-05T07:41:00.000-08:00

Intent.com Presents: How To Make A Zine

2011-02-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

Anaheim Ballet: How To Balance Like A Ballerina

2011-01-26T09:42:00.000-08:00

Madison Ballet | Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, Wisconsin

2011-01-14T13:08:00.000-08:00

Kids in the Rotunda

Madison Ballet

Offstage and Personal

Sat, Feb 26 Rotunda Stage | Free /Running time: 45 minutes

Madison Ballet returns to the Rotunda Stage for an "off-stage and personal" look at what it's really like to be a dancer. Take part in a ballet class warm up, see the dancers practice their barre and center floor work, and watch a rehearsal up close. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the Madison Ballet like never before!

Each Saturday from the end of September through April at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM, Overture Center presents Kids in the Rotunda, a series of FREE artistic programs designed for children and families. This popular performing arts series on the Rotunda Stage offers a relaxed, kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional musicians, storytellers, jugglers, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted.

Kids in the Rotunda is generously sponsored by American Girl's Fund for Children. Additional funding for Kids in the Rotunda is provided by contributors to the Ovation Fund and also by members of the KIR Club. To find out how you can join the KIR Club and help keep this community asset for families free, click here.

Sat, Feb 26 | 9:30 AM

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Sat, Feb 26 | 11 AM

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Sat, Feb 26 | 1 PM

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Sign Language Interpreted

2011-01-14T12:52:00.000-08:00

Kids in the Rotunda

Sponsored by American Girl's Fund for Children

Meenakshi Ganesan & Kalaanjali School of Dance

classical Indian dance

Sat, Mar 19

Rotunda Stage |

Free

Running time: 45 minutes

For nearly 25 years, the Kalaanjali School of Dance has shared the drama of traditional Bharatanatyam-style dancing of southern India with southern Wisconsin. Vividly experience breathtaking stories of the East through the graceful bodies, percussive feet, vibrant costumes and dynamic expressions of the Kalaanjali dancers. Led by Meenakshi Ganesan, dancers of all ages will capture your spirit with the beauty, elegance and magnificence of classical Indian dance.

Sat, Mar 19 | 9:30 AM

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Sat, Mar 19 | 11 AM

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Sat, Mar 19 | 1 PM

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Sign Language Interpreted

Meenakshi Ganesan & Kalaanjali School of Dance | Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, Wisconsin

2011-01-14T12:51:00.000-08:00

Meenakshi Ganesan & Kalaanjali School of Dance | Overture Center for the Arts | Madison, Wisconsin

TEDxSMU 2010 - Stephen Mills - Light/The Holocaust & Humanity Project

2010-11-05T12:59:00.000-07:00

New Costumes!

2010-11-03T07:15:00.001-07:00

We have started a new venture to help with Beyond ballet Community Arts Program
http://customcostumecreations.blogspot.com/

Costumes for dancers, schools, companies and everyone. We will post photos soon.

But in the meantime- enjoy this video from Rhee Gold, it is truly inspiring- It's why we dance!

http://www.dancestudiolife.com/welcome/

http://www.dancestudiolife.com/category/dancelifetv-com/

Ballet class with Dmitri Roudnev 12

2010-10-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

Augustfest Schedule

2010-08-13T09:37:00.000-07:00

Open House Sat August 14th

2010-08-10T13:55:00.000-07:00

Summer Classes Start July/August 2010

2010-06-24T13:33:00.000-07:00

OK, I really haven't kept up with this, but here is the new class info for July

Summer Intensive Program
July 7 thru August 14th
Tuesday/Wednesday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

And Pilates for adults is T/W mornings 9am

Free Concerts in WI

2010-05-21T09:29:00.000-07:00

Fox EmmerichComing to Wisconsin for the only time in 2010! Yay! Would love to see you, please come, bring people! :)

Mon 31st May, 7pm-9pm - GREEN BAY, WI
Starbucks, 2883 S Oneida St, Ashwaubenon, WI

Tue 1st Jun, 7pm-9pm - APPLETON, WI
Harmony Cafe - Fox Valley, 233 E College Ave

Wed 2nd Jun, 7pm-9pm - WAUSAU, WI
Biggby Coffee, 320 E Bridge St
Also May 30 Duluth,
Jun 3 Madison
& Jun 4 Milwaukee (details on websites).

They're the only shows in this area in 2010 :)
Watch music videos: http://www.youtube.com/foxelipsus - Click "like" here: http://www.facebook.com/foxelipsuson

2010-04-25T08:33:00.001-07:00

Sleeping Beauty
Inspiring Students Imagination Through Dance
Dear Educators & School Administrators:

Wausau Dance Theatre would like to invite you and your students to attend SLEEPING BEAUTY — FREE OF CHARGE. A fairy tale favorite among children and adults, your students will enjoy this beautiful production.

SLEEPING BEAUTY is the story of a beautiful princess who sleeps for a hundred years has captured the imagination of children for an even longer period of time. How could everyone in a castle--even the flies on the walls--sleep for a century and then wake up? This magical, beautiful tale begins when the king excludes the most difficult fairy of the kingdom from a feast celebrating the birth of his beautiful daughter. Furious, the fairy storms in and curses the baby, pronouncing that on her sixteenth birthday she will be pricked by a distaff (from a spinning wheel) and fall down dead. The youngest fairy softens the curse to a century-long sleep. Despite the fact that the king burns all the spinning wheels in the kingdom, a 16-year-old finds herself in the tower where the evil fairy and her fate await her.

The drama of the spell unfurls as she and the other inhabitants of the castle from the courtiers to kitchen maids fall instantly asleep. But goodness and true love prevail when the perfect prince does finally find his way through the thick vines. Much celebration commences when the town is awakened, and a grand event with many performing for the Prince and Princess.

SLEEPING BEAUTY will be performed Friday, April 30, 2010 at 10:00am and 12:30pm at the historic Grand Theatre, Wausau. The performance is approximately 60 minutes. Through various funding sources, we are able to offer this award winning production FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE NOTE — seating is limited, and this is based on a first come first serve basis.

In conjunction with the production, Wausau Dance Theatre will visit your classroom/school. Our "Access Dance” program will engage students of all ages – the art of dance, sharing costumes/masks and many aspects of the production. You will also have access to our GENERAL BALLET and SLEEPING BEAUTY material available online.

Please Hurry, Space is Limited and seating is based on a first come first serve basis.

To bring your class or school to SLEEPING BEAUTY please click 'register' in the menu above.

If you require further information please contact us at 715-842-4447 or email us at info@wausaudancetheatre.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Annaluna Karkar

Story Book Weekend in Wausau

2010-04-25T08:24:00.000-07:00

Sleeping Beauty
May 1, 2010 at 1:30 and 7:00pm
Grand Theater, Wausau
Wausau Dance Theatre will present its 9th Annual Storybook Weekend featuring Sleeping Beauty. This charming story is taken from the famous fairy tale about a little princess‚ christening. A wicked fairy interrupts the celebration, declaring that when the princess turns 16, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. The youngest fairy intervenes, changing the curse so that princess will not die, but sleep for 100 years until a charming prince comes to awaken her with a kiss. Goodness and true love prevail when at last the prince finds his way through the thick vines surrounding the castle and saves the princess.

Tickets: $18.00 Adults and $16.00 Students/Seniors
To Purchase tickets please visit the Grand Theater online at www.onartsblock.org
or call 715-842-0988. For Group ticket sales please call 715.843.5444

Storybook Weekend
May 1, 2010 at 11:30am-3:00pm
Great Hall on Arts Block
FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
In conjunction with the performances of “Sleeping Beauty,” WDT will offer the “Enchanted Kingdom” at the Great Hall adjacent to the Grand Theater throughout the weekend. Join us for fun in the Great Hall, including games, activities, life size chess, castle building and crown/scepter making, crafts, and much more. Special guest appearance and amazing balloon creations by Dizzy the Clown.

2010 Spring & Summer Schedule

2010-03-08T07:42:00.000-08:00

Tuesday Classes

At 209 South Main St Studio Neshkoro WI

· Ballet 4: 3:30-4:30pm

· Repertoire Class: 4:30-5pm

· Jazz 2: 5:15-6:00pm for ages 9-14

Wednesday Home-school Performing Arts Classes

A mix of Ballet, Jazz, Choreography & Musical Theater/Set Design

At 209 South Main St Studio Neshkoro WI

Mixed level:9:00-10:30am for ages 7-11

Adult Classes

· Tuesday-Adult Pilates-Fit: 6:00pm-6:45pm

· Wednesday-Adult Pilates-Fit: 1:00pm-1:45pm (Neshkoro Classes begin in April)

Thursday Classes

At the Neshkoro Elementary School Gym

· Ballet 3: 3:30-4:45pm for ages 8-12

· Ballet 2: 5:15-6:15pm for ages 7-13 “Sisters” Class

(for mixed ages of siblings wishing to be in the same class)

At 209 South Main St Studio Neshkoro WI

· Ballet 4: 2:00pm

July Summer Intensive Performing Arts Classes

A mix of Ballet, Jazz, Irish Dance and Musical Theater; Special Guest from Chicago: EmilyAnn O’Brian; Choreographer, Student Teacher, Irish Dancer, dance captain for “Seusical” ; Tessie & NYC Dancer in Annie Jr.

T/W/Th.; Ages 4&5 1:00-1:30pm,/ Ages 6&7 1:40-2:10pm/ Ages 8-9 2:15-3:15pm/

Intermediate Level 3:30-5:30pm/ Mixed Age Level Class 5:30-6:15pm/

Other Groups & Times TBA

Note: Ballet 3 & 4 (Intermediate level) require previous dance experience

Overture's Kids in the Rotunda

2010-03-08T07:27:00.000-08:00

Overture's Kids in the Rotunda

American Girl Fund for Children Kids in the Rotunda

Trinity Academy of Irish Dance

Free

Rotunda Stage

Sat, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 13

45 minutes

You've seen them on Johnny Carson, Good Morning America and countless local news broadcasts. Now it's time to see Trinity Academy of Irish Dance live in the toe-tapping, hand-clapping flesh at Madison's best Saturday spot for kids and families: Overture's Kids in the Rotunda! Come one, come all and come early because this St. Patrick's Day celebration is guaranteed to be packed!

Each Saturday from the beginning of October to the beginning of May at 9:30 AM, 11 AM and 1 PM, Overture Center presents Kids in the Rotunda, a series of FREE artistic programs designed for children and families. This popular performing arts series on the Rotunda Stage offers a relaxed, kid-friendly environment in which to enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional musicians, storytellers, jugglers, theater troupes, magicians and dancers. The 1 PM performances are sign language interpreted.

Broadway at the Overture Center

2010-03-08T07:08:00.001-08:00

Overture Center is pleased to present the Broadway Workshop Series, designed especially for high school students.

Acting Workshop with the cast of AquilaTheater who are performing Henrik Ibsen’s Enemy of the People

TUE, MAR 23, 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Wisconsin Studio - Lower Level, Overture Center
Registration Fee $10

TO REGISTER, send via email your name, address, phone number and email address to Thomas Lund or call 608.258.4177.

Students will pay at the door on the day of the workshop. This workshop has limited capacity and is open until filled.

ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE!

SPECIAL OFFER! Each student who signs up for the workshop will receive a pair of tickets to the performance on Friday, March 19 at 8pm.

(We'll send information after you register.)

Students can purchase $20 tickets in person at Overture Center Ticket Office with a student ID in the best available seating area. Available anytime. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Limit 2 tickets per ID. Not valid on prior purchases. Tickets must be purchased at the Overture Center ticket office. Excludes TUES, MAR 23, SAT, MAR 27 and SUN, MAR 28 performances. Groups of 15 can reserve tickets by contacting Heather Murn at 608-258-4159.

Click here for regular tickets.

Watch for Upcoming Workshops

MAY 2010 - Acting workshop with cast from Lion King

Overture Center hosts Madison Ballet lecture demonstration!

2010-01-22T12:24:00.000-08:00

OVERTURE'S KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA
AMERICAN GIRL FUND FOR CHILDREN KIDS IN THE ROTUNDA
MADISON BALLET

OFFSTAGE AND PERSONAL FREE
Rotunda Stage SAT, FEB 27 - 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm

Madison Ballet returns to the Rotunda Stage for an "off-stage and personal" look at what it's really like to be a dancer. Take part in a ballet class warm up, see the dancers practice their barre and center floor work, and watch a rehearsal up close. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the Madison Ballet like never before!

New Class Location!

2009-11-13T10:28:00.000-08:00

New location Announced
FOR BEYOND BALLET COMMUNITY ARTS BALLET CLASSES

Classes will be starting 11/19/2009
At the Neshkoro Elementary School Gym
Ballet 3: 3:30-4:45pm for ages 9-12
Ballet 2: 5:15-6:15pm for ages 7-11

Contact Person; Hani Scott Boeck 920-527-1076

Classes are free to everyone! Currently local area students from Berlin, Hancock, Princeton, Montello, Wautoma & Neshkoro are involved. Classes teach classical ballet terminology, positions, and movements, as well as choreography suited to age and ability.

A short children’s performance;
“A Rockette Christmas”
Will take place on
Friday December 18th at 5:30pm ,
followed by entertainment by local performers and groups. The Event is Free and the public is invited to join us to enjoy the children’s efforts in their studies as well as enjoying local entertainers and bands.

Regular attendance is required to participate in all scheduled performances; however casual students may participate in class-work on an unscheduled basis

Older students are encouraged to help
by demonstrating for younger students.

Black or Pink Leotard,
Pink tights & Regulation Ballet Slippers
Are the required uniform, & Hair should be pulled away from the face.
Regulation Ballet slippers are soft leather or canvas with elastic at the ankle. Dance skirts, and warm-up wear are acceptable for wear over the required uniform, especially in colder weather. All costumes for performances are provided by the program and if he student cannot afford the class attire, it will also be provided.

Beyond Ballet Community Arts Program is focused on fitness, health, and proper dance training education of individuals of all ages, but mostly of area children that would not have a chance to travel to a larger city and study with a group such as the Madison or Milwaukee ballet.
The program does not serve as an alternative to serious dance study; but a starting point for young students to be given an introduction to classical ballet and its discipline. The program seeks to encourage a lifelong love of dance as an art form in students in rural areas. Dance Art is not only a possibility for everyone; it can be reality for everyone!

This Sunday 3pm-6pm Great Free Event!

2009-11-06T06:43:00.000-08:00

You Are Invited to: Neshkoro Coffee Mill Sunday November 8th, 2009
3-6 pm Free Live Entertainment “Re-Made in America Fashion Event”
Up-cycled clothing for the Frugal Fashionista

—Featuring—
Timmy Kash, Manda Blu, The String Kings,
& Ballroom Dance Demonstration Class
by Mike Brhely Ballroom Dance Professional

3:00pm
“Manda Blu” singing classics and ballads.
3:30pm
Mike Brhely of KayDee Music Center; beginning ballroom dance instruction.
4:00pm
the fashion show "Timmy Kash" MC
4:30pm
Timmy Kash "Keeper of the Legends" Performance.
5:00pm
"The String Kings" doing fifties, sixties, and country music.
5:30pm
Finishing up "Manda Blu."

Vendor Tables
"Wildtree" foods. Simple, Healthy, Natural choices in foods. Including, The Culinary Club and many gift sets for holiday giving!
"Simple Delights" soy scented candles, as well as perfumed oils and incense. Wonderful gift ideas for the holidays!
There will also be KAYDEE Music store guitars on display & for sale.
Gift certificates available for lessons!
Another table will feature the "Main Street Game Exchange" selling, buying and trading video games.
another table will display Mary Kay Cosmetics.
Naomi House of Wautoma will be taking pre-orders for their annual Christmas Cookie sale and announcing their annual open house, Nov 13th & 15th
Artisan Technologies computer guy will answer your computer questions and diagnose computer problems.
Also taking registration for computer classes, troubleshooting workshops & used computer drive.

Goodwill donations taken
for the Wild Rose Dance Team
& Beyond Ballet Community Arts Program
All donations are tax deductable

Independent Sector | Research -- The Value of Volunteer Time

2009-11-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Independent Sector | Research -- The Value of Volunteer Time

Wages by Area and Occupation

2009-11-05T06:59:00.000-08:00

Wages by Area and Occupation

The Dollar Value of Volunteer Time By Susan J. Ellis

2009-11-05T06:58:00.000-08:00

The Dollar Value of Volunteer Time By Susan J. Ellis

Timmy Kash MC at The Re-Made in America Fashion Event

2009-10-18T16:18:00.000-07:00

Tim has one of the most amazing voices-- reminiscent of Johnny Cash & Rickey Nelson. Tim will be the MC for the Re-Made in America Fashion event and will provide fantastic entertainment as well! Join us Sunday November 8th @ 3pm

Hear samples at: http://myspace.com/keeperofthelegends

Press Release - Arts in Crisis

2009-10-18T13:41:00.001-07:00

Press Release - Arts in Crisis

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Welcome to Beyond Ballet's New Blog

2009-10-15T16:34:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce our blog! This is going to be a great way to keep everyone informed and up to date on Beyond Ballet and any classes or events.