Studio Calendar 2014-2015 South Valley First Day of Classes August 25, 2014 Labor Day—no classes Creative Dance September 1, 2014 Bring-A-Friend to Class Week September 15-20, 2014 2014-2015 Studio Brochure Fall Recess—no classes Nurturing the WHOLE child. October 16-18, 2014 Thanksgiving Break – no classes November 26-29, 2014 Friends & Family Week December 8-13, 2014 Holiday Break – no classes December 15, 2014-January 3, 2015 First Day of Classes after Holidays January 5, 2015 Bring-A-Friend to Class Week January 12-17, 2015 Martin Luther King Day—no classes January 19, 2015 President’s Day—no classes February 16, 2015 Spring Break April 6-11, 2015 South Valley Creative Dance honors and respects each child for Spring Recital their uniqueness by providing dance education of the highest T.B.D quality that focuses on individuality, creativity, and personal discovery. Memorial Day—no classes May 25, 2015 We offer a safe environment where, through creative C.I.A Company Show movement, children can explore the world around them and discover their own inherent potential. May 30, 2015 Last Week of Classes 747 East 9400 South June 1-6, 2015 Sandy, UT 84094 Summer Dance Session 2015 801-576-0090 June 15-July 2, 2015 [email protected] About Our Studio... Senior Workshop 2014-2015 South Valley Creative Dance was started in 2004 by Tami Knubel and, since 5 Unique Sessions—Saturdays 1:00-3:00 2012, continues under the ownership and direction of Nicholas Cendese. During fall semester Senior Workshop dancers will come for the Saturday Our studio carries on the dance traditions of Ms. Virginia Tanner and Ms. sessions only—not on Thursdays. During spring semester Senior Workshop Pearl Wagstaff Garff. We strive to nurture the child as an artist using crea- dancers will join regular Company on Thursday evenings. Saturday sessions, tive movement and contemporary dance based training to encourage each January-June 2015, are extra and must be paid for separately from the student to relate, reflect, and respond to the world around them. standard tuition rates. Using natural movements such as skipping, twirling, leaping, running, etc. Gaga Exploration (September 6, 13, 20, 27) – after spending the summer we explore a variety of concepts that educate the dancer about their body working with Noa Zuk and Ohad Fischof, creators of RDT’s new commis- and their environment. We explore language arts, science, math, rhythm, sion By The Snake, Nick and dancers will explore gaga movement ideas and principles to develop unique solos for each dancer. and coordination through dance & movement. Our classes incorporate fun, playful music, colorful props, and stories in a setting that encourages ex- Choreography Workshop (November 1, 8, 15, 22) – work with Nathan ploration, creative problem solving, and team work. Shaw, RDT alumnus and dance director at Judge Memorial Catholic High School, as he creates a brand new piece on the Senior Workshop dancers. As students grow older, emphasis is shifted from natural movements to Dancers MUST be at all rehearsals and two rehearsals this month will be 3 more concrete modern and contemporary dance training. Working on hours rather than two. This dance will be performed during Company’s clarity of line, core strength, and body articulation, we incorporate ballet spring performance. training, stretching, and strengthening exercises into weekly classes. While the emphasis shifts to a more rigorous training model, we continue How NOT to dance to lyrics (January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31) $80 – explore mu- sic with lyrics and play around with the different approaches to using music to develop each student as a creative thinker and artist as well as a per- and text. Taking this class is a prerequisite to using music with lyrics for former. company choreography! Our goal as a studio is to help every student understand the unique and Partnering Workshop (March 7, 14, 21, 28) $65 – spend a month working wonderful ways dance and movement can be a part of their daily life. We on partnering skills and choreographic ideas using duets, trios, quartets, and value each child’s unique individuality and encourage its development. We a whole group. Guest teachers or guest partners (TBA) may join us to incor- allow each child to explore and make choices in the moment and encour- porate new ideas. age creative problem solving over ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answers. We strive to give each student unique tools, ideas, and skills that they can apply Ausdruckstanz (May—dates subject to change) $65 – part of the Ger- throughout their life and encourage them to always look at the world as man Expressionist movement, Ausdruckstanz approaches choreography through a mystical, symbolic, and allegorical language popular in today’s artists, art lovers, and creative thinkers. contemporary dance world. The work of Pina Bausch will be explored and DID YOU KNOW... dancers will have an opportunity to create work that falls into this category www.southvalleycreativedance.com has all the information you need to of choreography. stay up-to-date with what is going on at the studio, including: All Senior Workshop participants must pay $100 workshop fee to cover the cost current studio schedule and calendar for the year of the guest choreographer. This is charged in place of the regular company details on all classes and teachers note archive of all notes and emails sent throughout the year fee. General Information Our Studio Faculty... NICHOLAS CENDESE is a Utah native who began dancing in 6 th Grade with Chil- dren’s Dance Theatre, has a BFA in modern dance from the University of Utah and We are NOT a competition dance studio. danced professionally with Repertory Dance Theatre for 11 years. He is now the Assistant Artistic Director for RDT and the owner and director of SVCD. All classes for younger dancers are creative movement based. For older dancers classes begin to TAMI REDD KNUBEL began dancing at the age of three, dancing with the Uni- versity of Utah Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program, The Life Arts Center, The focus on movement technique as well as creativity. Christensen Center and Children's Dance Theater. Tami holds a BA in modern dance and a BS in social work from Brigham Young University. Tami taught for the Dancers looking to take only one class per week Life Arts Center, the Waterford School and opened SVCD in 2004. In 2012, she (either 60 or 90 minutes) may pick any age turned ownership over to Nicholas Cendese. appropriate class except Company. KELLIE SIMMONS started dancing at the Life Arts Center with Pearl Wagstaff NEW THIS YEAR! Any 4th or 5th grade dancer Garff and continued on with Hillcrest High School Dance Company, Ricks College, and at the University of Utah. She has a BS in public communications from the Uni- may join Mr. Nick for Pre-Company on Mondays. versity of Utah. She started dance programs for SLC Parks and Rec, and Sandy City This class will focus on the choreographic process, Parks and Rec. Kellie started teaching for SVCD in 2009. movement invention, and advanced technique CARRIE STROUT PETERSON started dancing at the age of three at Life Arts principles. It is open to any dancer in 4th or 5th Center, graduated from Alta High School as a Sterling Scholar in Dance and received grade. Dancers who wish to participate in Pre- a BFA in modern dance and a BS in communication from the University of Utah in 1999. Company are required to take the technique class during the week with Ms. Mary Martha. MARY-MARTHA JACKSON began dancing at the Virginia Tanner Creative Dance Program at the age of three and danced with the Children’s Dance Theatre Any dancers 6th grade and older are invited to join Creativity In Action, SVCD’s from 1997 to 2008. She received her BFA in Modern Dance from the University of performing company. Under the direction of Nicholas Cendese, this special Utah, was the recipient of the Anne Riordan Legacy Scholarship, and the Fine Arts Advisory Board Scholarship. company performs 4-7 times throughout the year and participates in dance festivals and workshops. Company members are exposed to guest KATHERINE WINDER, a native to Salt Lake City, received her dance training from Rocky Mountain Dance, Ririe Woodbury, and graduated with a BFA in dance choreographers, complex movement ideas, and are encouraged to choreograph performance from the The Boston Conservatory. She has performed in new works their own works. at MIT, The Boston Conservatory, and with The Common Wealth Ballet. In 2010 Katherine was the recipient of the Davis Peace Project Grant, allowing her to travel Junior High and High School dancers looking to take two classes per week may to India and establish a dance program for leprosy effected youth. Katherine choose any age appropriate technique class on a weekday or Saturday. Dancers danced with RDT for three years and teaches and choreographs throughout the state of Utah. who wish to participate in Company are required to take a technique class in addition to Company class. JAMI ROBISON-HEALEY is a Utah native and has attended BYU and Weber State University. At WSU she was a member of Moving Company, worked with kids Junior High and High School dancers who would like more rigorous training are from Lewis Elementary, was awarded the Outstanding Performer of the Year two years in a row, and graduated from WSU with a BS degree in biology and dance encouraged to take three classes per week: 2 technique classes and Company education. OR Senior Workshop. JENNIFER A. BEAUMONT holds a BFA in ballet and an MFA in modern dance All classes are scheduled on a conditional basis.