Contents A Zoo To You Freestyle Repertory Theatre Rope Warrior Exotic Animal Encounter......................... 42 Theatre Sports...................................... 55 Power Rope Jumper................................ 14 Welcome American Aerobatics Frisbee Dogs Ruby Harris Amazing Air Show.................................. 53 High Flying K9s....................................... 19 Bowing The Blues................................... 16 Arthur Lipner Great Big Faces Sand Sculptors Brazilian Soul......................................... 27 By Paul Merklein................................... 51 Sand Man ............................................... 39 Ballet Folklorico Mexico Half Time Programming Sideswipe BarynyaBarynyyny Dance, Music & Culture of Mexico.......... 6 Amazing Half Time Shows!................. 32-33 Extreme Martial Arts Entertainment....... 38 Barefoot Hawaiians Harlem Hoopsters Silk Road Acrobats Class Act is excited to be entering our 29th year Hawaiian Dance & Music......................... 21 Freestyle Tricksters.............................. 9 Amazing Acrobatic Prowess................... 35 of delivering the finest Entertainment for Corporate Events, Barynya Illstyle & Peace Sky Squad Half Time Shows, Arts in Education for Schools and From Russia with Music & Dance............. 18 Theatrical Break Dance........................... 46 Trampoline Slam-Dunk Basketball.......... 58 Libraries, Colleges, Fairs and Festivals, and Camps Around Bichini Bia Congo Jabali African Acrobats Stand Strength Team The World. Dance Theater Company......................... 17 Kenya Alive!.......................................... 7 A Bed of Nails!....................................... 56 Blind Bike Trials Jeff Bibik Street Drum Corps As former PTA president and Cultural Arts Representative for Vision is More Than Sight........................ 44 Hypnotist/Mentalist............................... 52 2012 Drum Ensemble of the Year........... 15 my children’s school, I have seen firsthand what a positive Bob Love Joel Ward Swift Shift impact and benefit that an exposure to the arts at a young age Inspirational Speaker............................ 41 Hollywood Magician............................... 50 A Magical Quick-Change Act................... 23 can have on the lives of children. That’s why Class Act is BreakSk8 Keith Leaf Team Turbo Dunk dedicated to delivering only the most superb Entertainer or Roller Skating Break Dancers................ 10 Amazing Fire & Juggling Show................ 47 Trampoline Slam-Dunk Basketball......... 34 Speaker distinctively customized to your venue and event. Bubble Wonders Mark Hayward The Waltens We pride ourselves on our personal, superior service and The Art of Bubbles................................. 30 Yo-Yo Champion.................................... 49 Acrobatic Dog Show................................. 36 Carol Weston attention to every detail. From furnishing a Solo Performer to Mark Nichols Tom Sharpe Delightful Singer & Musician.................. 24 Full Service Festival and Event Planning, we honestly strive to The Puppet Place Theater....................... 45 World Music That Rocks.......................... 13 Circus Boy determine and meet all of your needs. You have our promise of Michael Rosman Wayne Francis Performance Comedy Theater................ 31 the utmost attention to every aspect of your event and we will Flying Meatball Circus............................ 40 Comedy Ventriloquist............................. 43 Cirque-Tacular work with you to provide the right fit and optimal result every Mr. Taps Wild World of Animals Artistry & Athleticism............................. 20 time. The King of Whimsical Dance................. 37 Traveling Wildlife Show.......................... 12 ComedySportz Nego Gato We wish to thank our many faithful return clients, whom Improv................................................... 48 Afro-Brazilian Music & Dance.................. 22 “Class Act truly has made the we have had the pleasure and honor of serving for many David Seebach Novel Ideas WFAA’s 50th Anniversary Year ‘golden’!” years. Thank you to the talented Performers and Speakers Wonders of Magic................................. 8 Improvising Education.......................... 29 who allow us to represent them. Welcome New Clients! We Jane Koehler, Woodstock Division BMX Polynesian Paradise Dancers Opera House Fine Arts Assoc. hope that you will experience the same friendship and business High Flying Cyclists............................... 57 Postcards From Paradise........................ 26 Woodstock, IL relationships that have been the true essence of Class Act. EnviroDrum - Maryland Popeye & Sailor Green Drumming................................... 59 We look forward to an exciting, healthy and successful year for Dog Gone Amazing................................. 11 www.class-act.com everyone now and in years to come.come. Flight Crew Prismatic Magic Jump Rope Team.................................... 28 Spectacular Laser Shows........................ 25 800-808-0917 Flores Family Thrill Show Real Live Game Shows 262-245-0700 Heart-Stopping Chills & Thrills............... 60 Exciting, Competitive Game Shows......... 54 President Thank you to Jabali Chicago Miami Marriott International Class Act for their ongoinggg African 262-245-0700 800-303-9669 association with ClassClass ActAct Acrobats Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc. 800-808-0917 New York 2 Copyright 1998-2016. All rights reserved. Los Angeles 888-279-1002 Class Act Performing Artists & Speakers, Inc. 800-557-3599 3 Service: Class Act Provides Our Class Act promises to provide fast, accurate and effi cient responses to your Blind Bike requests, answer all of your questions honestly and assist in every way Trials A Variety of Talent possible to deliver the ultimate performance experience for your event. for any Event Promise Dependability: Class Act is dedicated to providing you with effi cient, honest service and Game Shows Concert Production Sports Shows String Quartets aassistance in fi nding the right performer or speaker for your needs. Our return clclient base and earned trust has contributed to our impressive growth and Ventriloquists Concert Management Magicians Harpists BreakSk8 Comedians Pianists Cabaret Acts Classical Musicians sstrengtht in the fi eld of the Arts, Entertainment and Sports Shows and speaks for Jazz Combos Soloists Mentalists Full Service Event Planning ththe value of service. Laser Shows Variety Performers Hypnotists Acrobats / Gymnasts Quality: Casino Nights Filmmakers Circus Acts Multicultural Performances All of our professional performers and speakers have been identifi ed as tops in Living Statues Stage Managers Interactive Celebrity Impersonators their respective fi elds. All shows are pre-screened and performers personally Robots Jugglers Games Strolling Performers selected for their talent, professionalism, dependability and ability to customize their shows to specifi c themes and audiences. Dancers Carnival Attractions Caricature Sand / Ice Sculptors Musicians Storytellers Artists Speakers & Lecturers Detail: Animal Acts Team Building Activities We promise attention to the smallest detail. No task is too large or too small. We And More! provide complete, attentive service from your fi rst contact with us through our follow-up phone call. We make every effort to cover all of the bases to ensure And Distinctive Entertainment For: complete understanding and no last minute surprises. School Assemblies Trade Shows Youth & Civic Groups Integrity: Class Act is built on honest, up-front relationships. We conduct business in a Theaters Churches & Synagogues International Tours candid, upright fashion and in the best interest of all parties involved. We Fairs & Festivals Media & Advertising Bar & Bat Mitzvahs believe in a ‘Win/Win’ result and strive to achieve it 100% of the time. Colleges/Universities Fund Raisers Holiday Celebrations Like us on facebook for Libraries Corporate Events Private Parties updates on new acts, View our curriculum connections at: www.class-act.com/curriculum Camps Conventions Workshops /Residencies touring in your area Grand Openings Theme Parks Restaurants and discounts available! Class Act Offers You Malls Banquets Half Time Shows • Top Professional Performing Artists selected as the Company Picnics Meetings Park Districts best in their respective fi elds. Street Fairs Museums • More than 28 years of highly satisfi ed clients. Clubs AND SPECIAL EVENTS OF ALL KINDS! • Resource Planning Guides, Teacher Notes and Technical Cabarets Information furnished in advance. • Hands-on Participatory experiences, customized, age-appropriate We are committed to opening the door to enrichment and educationally oriented for School Assemblies. and cultivating an appreciation for the Arts at a young • Artist in Residence, Workshops, Master age. All of our performers are consumate professionals Classes and Teacher In-Service Programs. Polynesian Paradise in their fi eld and will display their Art Form for the • Artists chosen for their talent, professionalism, Dancers intrinsic value of “The Arts”. We believe that an dependability, enthusiasm and ability to express Education in the Arts has a valuable role in the their talent and art form to audiences of all ages. curriculum of our schools, and should be regarded for • Pre-screened Performances. its own merit as inspiration, enrichment and providing • A full range of disciplines in all areas of the knowledge of the diversity of our