Inland Valley Classical Ballet Theater

A Toy Drive To Benifit Local Homeless and Families in Need...

2011-11-30T16:07:00.000-08:00

Dear SDA Families,

We have joined KATY 101.3 in their "Toy/Gift Drive" this Season

KATY 101.3 is collecting toys to benefit the "Western Eagle Foundation."
All Toys & Gifts items that we collect here at the studio will benefit needy and homeless families in and around Riverside County by way of the "Western Eagle Foundation." Read more about this organization at:

http://www.western-eagle.org/

The "Western Eagle Foundation" will host a "Christmas Party" for such families and will then be handing out these gifts. What an awesome outreach to be a part of.

Our hope is that everyone can bring at least one (1) gift item and/or donate $1 - $5 or whatever you can afford. Bring your spare change!...

I am sure one of our little dancers will be happy to take part in shopping with the proceeds we collect here at the studio and purchase Toys, Trinkets & Gift items in our effort to contribute to this endeavor.

There will be an open container covered in "gift wrapping" paper, so you can't miss it, near the front entrance of the studio. Just drop off your gift item in this container. Also, there will be a decorative canister at the same location for monetary donations. : )

Thank you all for your participation.

SDA/IVCBT Staff
Posted by Stacy & Diamond George

The Nutcracker 2011 Peek of Photos

2011-11-30T16:02:00.000-08:00

The Nutcracker has come and gone! All those long hours of practice paid off. The shows were lovely and lavish! I could not possibly capture all the sparkling moments of The Nutcracker 2011--since I am not a photographer. You'll have to find someone else who caught the proposal on camera! But I did manage to snap a few shots for this spot to whet your appetites. Mrs. Jacobsen painstakingly photographed the rehearsal (Thanks Suzette!) and of course we will have the DVD to look forward to. Enjoy a quick peek at this weekend's fun! Click on any photo to see it enlarged. Laughter and tears, marvelous memories, and a whole lot of amazing dancing:

It all begins with a prayer!
Svetlana encircled by her studio family for prayer.
Best foot forward!

Pre-shows social time keeps the butterflies away.
We even had a guitar and some singers relieving stress before curtain.

Natalie and Mychal are so calm before the show begins.
Those brilliant smiles showcase their confidence.
They BOTH danced beautifully!

Some dancers stretch to warm up. Some talk and giggle. A good time is had by all!

Opening scene--this party is where it is at!
(photo provided by Suzette Jacobsen)

Clara's best friends dance--Mistilyn and Reilly alongside Clara/Maddie (not pictured). Sarah and Jennifer enjoying conversation in the background.
(photo provided by Suzette Jacobsen)

Angels sparkle-Rachael and Kate Marie

Beautiful Party Teens!

More pretty Party girls getting in the festive mood!

The fun continues!
Sarah and Natalie ham it up after the show.

Normal Class Schedule Resumes Today

2011-11-30T10:16:00.000-08:00

Dear SDA families,

Just a reminder, all classes will resume TODAY Wednesday, November 30th. I hope you all got some rest.

Also please check our studio's "lost and found" items as all clothes that are not picked up by this Saturday, December 3rd will be given away to Salvation Army.

Thank you for your understanding.

Be blessed!

From the Director's Desk, Svetlana Waisman

FRIDAY REHEARSAL CHANGES!

2011-11-24T08:44:00.000-08:00

Friday Nov.25th
10am Angels with Guardian angel at the studio
11am Mirlitons at the studio

**If you need to pick up your forgotten items at the studio this would be your ultimate time!**

Call time for the entire cast is 5pm at the theater unless scheduled rehearsal on stage earlier.

Rehearsal on stage mandatory (do not be late!):
Russian 4:45
Battle scene@ 5:00
Pas for Drossemeyer and Clara @ 5:30pm
Arabian @ 6 pm on stage

All dancers 13 and under should sign in downstairs at the sign in table with the parent signature.
Also here are a few areas of need:
1. Need volunteers for signing in 13 and under downstairs.

The Merc assignment for dancers in costumes:
Friday: 3-3:30pm Ashlyn Miller and Brenna Leeper, 5:00-5:30 Madeline Jacobson and Natalie Nobienski (in costumes)
After the show: Photo booth picture Assignment is as follows:
Friday-Madelyn Jacobson and Dillon Nauert
Saturday at 2pm-Natalie Nobienski and Dillon Nauert
Saturday at 7pm-George Ortiz and Melodie Raese
Sunday at 1pm-Kati Lovsted, Michael Clemmer, Maddy Matheiu, Mistilyn VanBeber, Natale Nobienski
Sunday at 4 pm-Sugars Plum and Cavalier

FaceBook Alert!!

2011-11-22T19:00:00.000-08:00

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Katy 101.3 "The Mix" Has Picked Up & Plugged Our IVCBT/SDA Pre-Show "Meet and Greet" at The Merc –

A Performance Venue at the Old Town Community Theater Open to the Public.

Yes IVCBT is hosting this Pre-Show Event Friday 25th • 2PM-6PM

All Principals and Leads are encouraged to show up all other performers is at the discretion of the producer of the show...must be "Stage Ready " for this event – 3PM and/or 5PM or Both.

if you will be appearing email: stacymdg@verizon.net

See the KATY 101.3 " post, "Like " and "Share" this page on your FB page. All the pertinent information for this event will display on your page.
Photographer on-site to capture this event.
Dancers, please let Stacy George know if you will be participating. Preview the following link and start posting!!

KATY 101.3 The Mix

Post by Stacy George. Please do not contact Kelly.

Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity at The Merc 2011

2011-11-22T14:35:00.000-08:00

Attention Cast Members
The Merc – Friday Opening Night Only!

We need all “Principal and Leads” that are willing and able

to please come to The Merc “Stage Ready” for a Meet & Greet Photo Opportunity with the public.

There will be a professional photographer on site taking your pictures!

The Merc “Meet & Greet” Shedule:

3PM & 5PM (for approximately 20 Minutes)

Location: The Merc is right at the Theater next to the box office!

Please email Stacy George for all those that can attend and will be attending…Other non-leads dancers that are willingwill be at the discretion of Svetlana!

Please indicate which time slot 3PM or 5PM

you will be at or both.

stacymdg@verizon.net
Thank you so much! We appreciate you all!

Posted by Stacy George. Do not respond to Kelly.

MYSTERY FEET

2011-11-20T21:05:00.000-08:00

Who do these feet belong to? Lovely arches, lovely insteps. Perfect for high-demi pointes and getting over the box of the shoe when en pointe!

Comment below with your guesses!

HINT: They do not belong to Svetlana Zakharova. Instead, to a radiant girl in our studio! GUESS!

URGENT Rehearsal Updates!

2011-11-20T20:37:00.000-08:00

Urgent! Please pick up your costumes on Monday! So we know before dress rehearsal if there is anything that needs to be done. Please see Carla for pick up.

Monday, Nov.21st
Advanced ballet class at 6:30 is canceled! Please take intermediate class at 4pm instead (a must)!
12:00-1:00 Angels and Guardian angel (former North Star)
12:00-1:00 Candy and Presents/Bon-Bons (Jennifer/Angela)
1:00-2:00 Party scene (Clara, Fritz, Girls, Teens, boys, no adults)
2:00-3:00 Chinese with Leads
3:00-4:00 Tarantella
5:30-6:30 Arabian
6:30-8:15 Both Waltzes (Snow with Icicles, Flower with buds) Everyone must attend!
8:15-9:15 Adults with men

Tuesday, Nov. 22nd (updated)
**Run through the whole show in costumes as it will help us to determine what we are missing.. Everyone‘s attendance is a must!
Act 1
11:30-1:15 (Party entrances, all adults, boys, girls, teens, Party scene, all Dolls, Battle scene, Soldiers, Mice, Rats, Snow, Icicles)
If you are not in the party scene please come @12:30
Act 2
1:15-3:00 (Candy, Ginger Breads, Presents, Angels, North Star, Tarantella, Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Russian, Mother Ginger and Bon-Bons, Mirlitons, Sugar Plum, Flower Waltz, Buds)
All afternoon classes will be held as scheduled! All privates with Jose could be scheduled at normal times.
8:00-9:00 Sugar plum and Cavalier

Wednesday, Nov.23rd (updated)
Dress rehearsal at the Theater: 4pm-9pm
Call time for all the dancers: 2:30pm
Unloading props: 10:30-11am
Tech. rehearsal:
1 pm-3pm Program lighting/sound

Thursday, Nov.24th
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day of rest and please , do not overeat!
Studio is closed on this day!

Friday, Nov.25th
Show (7:00 pm) at the Old Town Temecula Theater. Arrival time for all participants is 5:30. Please be ready to arrive 2 h before the show if asked on Wednesday after the dress rehearsal.

Saturday, Nov.26th
Shows (2:00pm &7:00 pm) at the Old Town Temecula Theater.

Sunday, Nov. 27th
Shows (1:00pm &4:00 pm) at the Old Town Temecula Theater.
Props moving back to the studio immediately after the last (4pm) show

READ THIS!

2011-11-19T09:15:00.000-08:00

Some important information to help you navigate through performance week:

Starting Today--Saturday November 19--Dine & Dance Potluck for our dancers! Please remember to bring some food to share with our hungry crowd of performers! Bring a serving spoon and even some disposable dishes/utensils if possible. Last night's soup was tricky without bowls! :) Homemade is not a requirement--drumsticks or cheese and crackers satisfy too! This such a special treat to the hard-working and hungry dancers.

Friday's Dress Rehearsal HAS BEEN MOVED to Wednesday, November 23. Here are the details from Svetlana's email:

"First of all thank you so much to all of you who do take time to pray for our studio and our children. We already have a praise report! The theater called me this morning and offered a theater use for our dress rehearsal on Wednesday Nov.23rd. It is wonderful news as it eliminates a lot of pressure of having a dress rehearsal and a show on the same day. So, that means that dress rehearsal on Friday Nov.25th is canceled and will take place on Wed. Nov. 23rd at the Theater. (Please disregard a previous Wed. schedule I sent before.) Friday Nov. 25th will only have a show @ 7pm, call time 1 and1/2 h before the show."

CHANGES:

Wednesday, November 24

Call time for all the dancers: 2:30pm

Dress rehearsal: 4pm-9pm

Unloading props: 10:30-11am

Tech. rehearsal:

1 pm-3pm Program lighting/sound (see Paula's email with particulars about this!)

Friday, November 25
7pm show ONLY, call time 5:30pm NO DRESS REHEARSAL!

More tidbits and gentle reminders:

You all know that the cast is very large for this show, the biggest ever for Nutcracker. That means the staff and volunteers are scrambling to get additional costumes for all our dancers. Many are being made from scratch to match existing costumes. Please offer grace and understanding if you are still waiting for a fitting or costume check. They are being made and everyone will look sparkling for our first show. Thanks for your patience.

Feel free to volunteer some time this week sewing tulle on tutus, making garland or hot gluing snowflakes on skirts. A whole craft central exists in Studio D. Come check it out today while you wait for your kid's rehearsal to end. Bring a chair, a sweater (it is chilly back there!) and helper hands. There is MUCH work to be accomplished~many hands make light work.

We understand that just getting our dancers to the studio for all the rehearsals is a monumental task--THANK YOU for your faithfulness and dedication! Even if you can't help, please be sure to smile. It helps keep the environment in the studio sweet and peaceful for our children.

We are in this together! It is going to be a spectacular show and a great memory for our kids if we persist in peaceful and gracious attitudes for our dancers to imitate.

Spotlight on Staff: Angela

2011-11-16T13:12:00.000-08:00

Angela-Ballet I-II Instructor

Meet SDA's newest instructor. Angela has been teaching our Ballet I-II students for the past 6 months. We are so glad to have her with us!

Angela, a dancer since she was three, recently discovered Classical Vaganova Ballet. She fell in love with the art. Now she and her 8 year old daughter, Taylor, are both pursing serious training in classical Russian ballet here at the studio.

Angela began her dancing career as a competitive team dancer. She trained for 18years. Pointe work was always her favorite. Now Angela shares her love of ballet with her daughter and our other young dancers. A proud momma, a disciplined student and an accomplished teacher!

Angela also enjoys running and art, especially mural painting. Before she became a mother to her two children, Angela was in the Navy for seven years. Unbelievable--all those talents in one gal! She was an air traffic-controller at LAX! Angela--a woman of many skills. We are so thankful she is sharing them all with us here!

Nutcracker Rehearsals Nov. 19-27th

2011-11-16T12:56:00.000-08:00

Tues. Nov. 15th
3:00 -4:00 Private with Josh

4:00-4:45 Tarantella is canceled (sorry it was my mistake, I confused Tue. with Thur.)

Pas De Deux class is canceled!

5:30-6:15 Clara & Nutcracker pas (Jose)

6:15-7:00 TBA

7:30-8:30 Snow Waltz (Snowflakes/ leads / Snow Queen)

8:30-9:30 Rat Queen/ Nutcracker/Spanish

Wed. Nov. 16th

3:00 -3:45 Private with Josh

5:30-6:30 Finale (all dances in act 2. No Bon-bons or candy! No angels.)

6:30-7:30 Entrances (I will let personally know to those who have to be to this rehearsal on Tuesday)

8:15 Russian

Thur. Nov. 17th

3:15-4:00 Angels/ North Star

3:30-4:15 Candy/Presents

4:00-4:45 Tarantella (studio B)

6:30-7:15 Angels/ North Star is rescheduled for earlier time 3:00-4:00

8:00-8:45 Flower Waltz (no buds)

8:45-9:30 Finale (all dances in act 2. No Bon-bons or candy! No Angels!)

Fri. Nov. 18th

Run through the whole show. Everyone‘s attendance is a must!

Act 1

4:00-6:30 (Party entrances, all adults, boys, girls, teens, Party scene, all Dolls, Battle scene, Soldiers, Mice, Rats, Snow, Icicles)

If you are not in the party scene please come @5pm

Act 2

6:45-9:00 (Candy, Ginger Breads, Presents, Angels, North Star, Tarantella, Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Russian, Mother Ginger and Bon-Bons, Mirlitons, Sugar Plum, Flower Waltz, Buds)

Candy, presents, and Mother Ginger with Bon-bons will be run first in second act so they could leave before 7:30pm J

Costume Pick up day starting @3:45 pm .

Sat. Nov. 19th

11:45-12:45 Nutcracker /Clara Pas (Jose) Studio C

11:45-12:45 Sugar Plum (Svetlana) Studio B

12:45-1:45 Cavalier/Sugar Plum Studio C

12:45-1:45 Russian (Svetlana) Studio B

1:00-1:45 Bon-Bons (Jennifer) Studio A

1:45-2:45 Battle Scene (Soldiers, Mice, Rats, Nutcracker, Rat Queen)

2:45-3:45 Flower Waltz with Buds Studio B

3:45-4:45 Tree scene (Clara/ Drosselmeyer) Studio C

3:45-4:30 Party scene (Boys, girls, teens, Ladies) Studio B

4:30-5:30 Party scene(Boys, girls, teens, Ladies, Dolls, Clara, Fritz) with Drosselmeyer Studio B

5:30-6:30 Party Adults

6:30-7:15 Arabian

7:15 TBA

Sunday Nov. 20th

TBA

Mon. Nov.21st

TBA Rehearsals will start around 11:45am

Tues. Nov. 22nd

Int./Adv. Ballet must take class with Jose @ 10:00 am Run Through the whole show @11:45am

Wed. Nov.23rd

Run through the whole show in costumes. Everyone‘s attendance is a must! There will not be any afternoon classes held on this day. Int./Adv. Level ballet, have to take ballet class @ 10am, 9:00 am ballet class is available only to level 2 ballet or higher.

Act 1

11:45-2:00 (Party entrances, all adults, boys, girls, teens, Party scene, all Dolls, Battle scene, Soldiers, Mice, Rats, Snow, Icicles)

If you are not in the party scene please come @12:30

Act 2

2:15-5:00 (Candy, Ginger Breads, Presents, Angels, North Star, Tarantella, Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Russian, Mother Ginger and Bon-Bons, Mirlitons, Sugar Plum, Flower Waltz, Buds)

Candy, presents, and Mother Ginger with Bon-bons will be run first in second act so they could leave earlier J

Props moving to the theater between 2pm and 6pm. Please all volunteers let me know what time would be the best to meet at the studio. Props should be dropped off at the theater before 6pm

Thur. Nov.24th

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your day of rest and please , do not overeat!

Studio is closed on this day!

Fri. Nov.25th

Dress rehearsal (10:30 am) and show (7:00 pm) at the Old Town Temecula Theater. Please arrive to the theater by 10:30am, ready to go in costumes by 11:15am. All dancers will be given a break before 7pm show. I would like to be done with dress rehearsal by 4pm. All participants should be back in the theater no later than 6pm. unless asked to come back earlier after the dress rehearsal.

All Int./Adv. Levels must meet on stage in make up for a warm up class @6:10pm

Sat. Nov.26th

Shows (2:00pm &7:00 pm) at the Old Town Temecula Theater.

Sat. Nov.26th

Shows (1:00pm &4:00 pm) at the Old Town Temecula Theater.

**Props moving back to the studio immediately after the last (4pm) show**

DINE & DANCE POTLUCK

2011-11-14T11:11:00.000-08:00

UPDATE:

SDA/IVCBT families and friends have already raised $124.58 from the Dream Dinners fundraiser! WOO HOO!!! Grateful "Thanks!" to those who participated!

Many thanks to Aileen Kohrman for her tireless efforts heading up our fundraising needs! IVCBT relies on the support of our fantastic family!

Here is another opportunity to participate!

Carla, our beloved office manager, shares this:

"I'd like to announce Dine & Dance! I love to look for ways to do things for our dancers, especially before a show. Each year a few of moms get together and provide potluck food the Friday and Saturday before the show. Dancers, especially the older ones, can be here up until midnight practicing!

On Friday, November 18 at 4pm and Saturday, November 19 at noon, we would like to provide a potluck for the dancers. They work so hard and burn so many calories to make our shows a success!

We invite our parents to participate with crockpot foods, salads, french breads, desserts, drinks, plates, forks and spoons, napkins, cups and ice.

Some ideas for crockpot foods are: spaghetti w/sauce, chicken or beef stew, rice dishes, pasta dishes, macaroni & cheese, etc.

There are three ways to sign up: Call Carla at 951-587-8402, email Carla at ivcbtfundraising@yahoo.com, or check out the sign-up sheet in Volunteer Central!

Please drop off dishes at the studio one hour before the appointed time--sooner if they need to be plugged in!

Thanks so much!"

From the Desk of Carla Mathieu, Office Manager

Looking Lovely for The Nutcracker

2011-11-13T10:33:00.000-08:00

As you are preparing for the upcoming performance of SDA's The Nutcracker, don't forget your make-up!

Click on the link below to find make-up tips and video tutorials (for those visual learners!) for The Nutcracker. The information is offered by Christine Dion of Mode Dion. She's a professional makeup artist who specializes in makeup for the ballet stage.

These are suggestions only, not required. SDA and IVCBT do not require stage makeup for men and boys. The video tutorials are interesting. They will help you to understand the use and application of stage makeup. The finished results are fabulous!

Take a peek here:

http://www.danceinforma.com/USA_magazine/2011/11/01/nutcracker-makeup-tips/

From the Desk of Paula Clemmer

The Immortal Dracula Ball

2011-11-12T10:48:00.000-08:00

Creative, artistic, passionate people congregate at Svetlana's Dance Academy! Dillon, a SDA student for 2 years, tops the list. Dillon is a junior at Cal Poly, Pomona where he takes his studies seriously. He is a Hotel Hospitality Major with an emphasis on Event Planning. This boy can plan events!

To meet the requirement of 800 hours of work experience, Dillon put on the FIRST ANNUAL Immortal Dracula Ball at the studio last month. Svetlana was easy to convince of the merits of the Ball--she loves the classic Dracula Ballet.

Dillon employed his many talents and skills to transform the dance studio into a Gothic ballroom. 65 party-ers showed up for the ball. Dancing, a DJ and original performances combined to make the night a success. Four original dances entertained the guests. A trio of Vampires brides, a demon-possessed solo and two duets highlighted the Halloween theme.

Dillon did a fabulous job decorating the studio...check out the photos below for proof. Checkers are his hallmark and they transformed the wall into a geometric spider's nest. The costume contest added a bit of friendly competition to the night.

Honors went to the following:

Best Costume: Sarah the Dragon

Second Place was shared by: Leanna the Lion & Alexa the Ring Master

Third Place was snagged by : Pierce the Fairy

Dillon's Trademark Checkers

Even Santa made an appearance!

Dillon hopes to continue planning Big Events. If the 1st Annual Immortal Dracula Ball is any indication, Dillon has a prosperous future ahead. Look ahead to the 2nd Annual Ball next Halloween. Keep your eyes fixed on the Nutcracker stage where Dillon will dance the part of the Nutcracker Prince.

Thanks for all your hard work and diligence, Dillon.

Nutcracker Rehearsals for the weeks beginning November 6th

2011-11-10T12:12:00.000-08:00

Mon. Nov.7th
8:00-8:45 Mirlitons
8:45-9:30 Rat Queen/Nutcracker

Tues. Nov. 8th
4:30-5:15 Bon-Bons (Jennifer) Studio D
Pas De Deux class is canceled!
5:30-6:15 Clara & Nutcracker pas (Jose)
6:15-7:00 Spanish
7:30-9:00 Sugar Plum /Cavalier
7:30-8:30 Snow Waltz (Snowflakes/ Leads / Snow Queen)
8:30-9:15 Finale (all dances in act 2. No Bon-bons or candy!)
9:15 Meeting with Jessica West

Wed. Nov. 9th
5:30-6:30 Arabian Studio B
7:00-8:00 Harlequin/ Colombina
8:30-9:30 Harlequin (Chad only)/ Arabian leads

Thur. Nov. 10th
4:00-4:45 Tarantella (studio B)
6:30-7:15 Angels/ North Star
7:30-8:00 TBA
8:00-9:00 Flower Waltz (no buds)
9:00-9:45 Adults with men

Fri. Nov. 11th
Due to a “no school day” I scheduled some of the rehearsals first part of the day. Ballet class with Andrea (4:30-5:30) is canceled until December. Andrea is getting married this day!
Int/Adv ballet, please come and take ballet class @ 10am as you need to be warmed up for rehearsals that will follow.
11:30-12:45 Snow Waltz with icicles
12:45-1:45 Tree scene (Clara/ Drosselmeyer) Studio C (connection with battle @1:45)
12:45-2:00 Battle scene (Mice, Rats, Soldiers, Nutcracker, Rat Queen)
2:00-3:30 Party scene (party adults, girls, teens, boys, Clara, Fritz, Drosselmeyer/ Nutcracker)
3:45-4:15 Candy (Angela, Jennifer)
4:15-5:00 Flower buds only (Angela, Jennifer)

Sat. Nov. 12th
11:45-12:45 Nutcracker /Clara Pas (Jose) Studio C
11:45-12:45 Sugar Plum (Svetlana) Studio B
12:45-1:45 Cavalier/Sugar Plum Studio C
12:45-1:45 Chinese both casts with leads (Svetlana) Studio B
1:00-1:45 Bon-Bons (Jennifer) Studio A
1:45-2:45 Battle Scene (Soldiers, Mice, Rats, Nutcracker, Rat Queen)
2:45-3:45 Flower Waltz with Buds Studio B
3:45-4:45 Tree scene (Clara/ Drosselmeyer) Studio C
3:45-4:30 Party scene (Boys, girls, teens, Ladies) Studio B
4:30-5:30 Party scene(Boys, girls, teens, Ladies, Dolls, Clara, Fritz) with Drosselmeyer Studio B
5:30-6:30 Party Adults
6:30-7:15 Russian

Sun. Nov.13th Time will be announced
Russian, Party adults with men, Sugar Plum

Mon. Nov.14th
TBA

Tues. Nov. 15th
4:00-4:45 Tarantella
Pas De Deux class is canceled!
5:30-6:15 Clara & Nutcracker pas (Jose)
6:15-7:00 TBA
7:30-8:30 Snow Waltz (Snowflakes/ leads / Snow Queen)
8:30-9:30 Rat Queen/ Nutcracker/Spanish

Wed. Nov. 16th
TBA

Thur. Nov. 17th
4:00-4:45 Tarantella (studio B)
6:30-7:15 Angels/ North Star
8:00-8:45 Flower Waltz (no buds)
8:45-9:30 Finale (all dances in act 2. No Bon-bons or candy!)

Fri. Nov. 18th
Run through the whole show. Everyone‘s attendance is a must!
Act 1
4:00-6:30 (Party entrances, all adults, boys, girls, teens, Party scene, all Dolls, Battle scene, Soldiers, Mice, Rats, Snow, Icicles)
If you are not in the party scene please come @5pm
Act 2
6:45-9:00 (Candy, Ginger Breads, Presents, Angels, North Star, Tarantella, Spanish, Chinese, Arabian, Russian, Mother Ginger and Bon-Bons, Mirlitons, Sugar Plum, Flower Waltz, Buds)
Candy, presents, and Mother Ginger with Bon-bons will be run first in second act so they could leave before 7:30pm

Sat. Nov. 19th
TBA

ADVERTISEMENT INFORMATION

2011-11-10T12:03:00.000-08:00

ATTENTION PROUD MOMS, DADS, & GRANDPARENTS:
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET THOSE SHOUT-OUTS IN FOR THE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM!
LAST DAY FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 11/15/11!

ADVERTISING RATES FOR NUTCRACKER 2011

Color Pages:
Back Page: $250 (Portrait)
Inside Front Cover: $125 (Portrait)
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Inside Fold (2 Pages) $250     (8.5x11)(Landscape)
Full Page: $100   (5x8)(Portrait)
Half Page: $75    (5x4)
Quarter Page: $50     (5x2)
Business Cards: $30       (2.5x2)
Shout Outs: $25        (2.5x2)
Bio’s w/pic: $15         60 words or less.

Ad photos must be in .jpg format (jpeg). Ad artwork must be in .jpg format (jpeg).

Last Day to Submit Art and Copywork is 11/15/11

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! November 8th

2011-11-08T07:49:00.000-08:00

Just a quick reminder, be sure to RSVP to Dream Dinners first thing today if you haven't already. They are hosting a Tasting Event for us and need a head count - call: 951-302-6982 to RSVP.

Our event runs from 4pm to 7pm Tuesday, Nov 8th - the address is: 79 South 31757 Temecula Parkway, Suite E, Temecula, CA 92592. Go tonight to sample their delicious fare!

Then...during November 9th through November 19th - you can just call in your order in advance and pick it up and IVCBT receives a portion of the proceeds as a fundraiser! What could be easier? Check out www.dreamdinners.com to see the November menu.

Also...special for us - go to the Dream Dinner Tasting Event with $5 cash and you get a meal for 3 people for $5 - BUT! You must call by 10:00 A.M. and RSVP first thing and mention you are with IVCBT!

Hope to see you there!

Click on LOCATION at the bottom of this post for directions.

From the Desk of Paula Clemmer

Meet Rebekah & Rachael!

2011-11-01T19:24:00.000-07:00

Rebekah & Rachael Mathieu
Both 4th Graders at Dehesa Charter School

Everyone has heard the axiom about twins: "Double the trouble!" But Rebekah and Rachael, twin ballerinas at SDA, bring to mind the old Double Mint Gum ad: "Double the Pleasure!" These darling girls can be found painting their nails, giggling, telling secrets, running down the hall, doing homework and especially swirling around in the studio. They spend a lot of time at the studio as their mom, Carla, takes such good care of the administrative tasks here. The girls' pleasant personalities brighten the place up!

Rebekah is homeschooled and loves Math. She has been dancing for a year now and prefers contemporary ballet. She dreams of dancing the part of Clara one day. This year she travelled with her family to Mammoth and hiked to a waterfall. It was a highlight of 2011 for her.

Rachael, also homeschooled, enjoys Reading especially the Narnia series. She likes fantasy stories. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary as well. She aspires to dance professionally someday. A special memory includes a visit to Ohio to see her aunt.

Be sure to smile at our studio flowers, twins Rebekah and Rachael, next time you see them prancing past you at the studio. And look for their sweet smiles in the upcoming performance of The Nutcracker.

Meet Ian!

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Ian VanBebber, 14, is a freshman at MVHS

The VanBebber's are new to SDA. Ian and his twin Mistilyn both dance at the studio. You will see Ian's big smile in the Pas de Deux class with Jose. He is not unequivocal in his feelings towards dance, like some. Ian feels 50/50 towards ballet. It takes a lot to get him here, but when he arrives, Ian says he loves it!

He is NOT ambivalent about Musical Theater though. He is passionate about performing on stage. Recently, he was "Gus" in a production of Cats.

Ian is comfortable admitting that he doesn't know what his future holds. He didn't tell me what he wanted to be when he grows up because he isn't sure yet. That's okay! Ian has plenty of charm and talents to go far. He shared with me his amazing ability to put his arm behind his head. I bet Jose appreciates his flexibility in his partnering class.

The farthest Ian has traveled is Oklahoma but he hopes to travel to faraway countries. Ian is a self-proclaimed Star Wars expert. I don't know exactly what that entails, but I bet he can tell you when you ask. Be sure to welcome Ian to the studio next time you see him around.

Here is a photo of his amazing talent so he won't be asked over and over to show us his skills:

The Amazing Ian!

Double Thumbs Up for Ian! Welcome!

POINTE SHOE FUNDRAISER INFORMATION

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BRING IN YOUR POINTE SHOE DONATIONS THIS SATURDAY (10/22)TO THE STUDIO!

A journey begins with a single step! How appropriate to begin our fundraising journey for a new heating and air conditioning system for the studio with a Pointe Shoe Raffle and Fundraiser at the Nutcracker?

Ballet Pointe Shoe Craft Raffle Program

We have some craftsy moms who are looking to bless IVCBT and SDA with the first fundraiser to go towards a new heating and air conditioning system for SDA! Our plan is to hold a raffle at each of the Nutcracker performances for a pair of stunningly embellished pointe shoes!

Mrs. Kim Feddema has graciously agreed to lead this first project – and many thanks to her for her willingness to help improve our studio environment.

If you have some of these items in your craft closet and would care to donate them, here is a list of needed items:

· USED POINTE SHOES – long and narrow preferred, all sized accepted. As good condition as possible – we will be embellishing these. They don’t have to be perfect, but the shoes do need ties (ribbons) attached.

· Hot glue sticks and guns (guns can be returned – please put your name on them)

· Craft glues (tacky glue, fabric glue, white glue)

· Handmade Papers

· Rhinestones

· Paints

o Fabric

o Acrylic

o Oil

o Clear acrylic spray paint

· Old Costume Jewelry

· Ribbon

· Coupons

o Michael’s

o JoAnn’s Fabrics

· Fabric

o All kinds – scraps are great!

Finished pointe shoes will be placed inside acrylic boxes for display and we will auction one item per show, Plus, we will have some for sale.

Please bring items into the studio and place in the donation box – if you can, please place donated pointe shoes in a one gallon ziplock bag (or equivalent). Donations are accepted at the front desk!

From the Desk of Paula, IVCBT Fundraising Chair

Meet Melodie!

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Melodie is a Junior at MVHS

A melody is defined as "a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying". A synonym for melody might be a song. SDA's own Melodie Raese makes beautiful music with her dancing. Her name fits her perfectly. She glides, pirouettes and jetes across the floor with effortless grace. A symphony of ballet!

Melodie has big dreams. At 16, she already knows she wants to become a principal ballerina. She is well on her way--scoring the role of "Clara" in this year's The Nutcracker. Melodie will dance the part of Columbina and Dew Drop on alternate performances.

As if dreaming big and working hard to achieve her dance dreams weren't enough--this gal hopes to become a neurologist when she grows up! She plans on attending UCSD or Stanford after she graduates. You go, girl!

We love BIG DREAMERS here at Svetlana's Dance Academy.

Keep dreaming until your dreams come true!

When she is not making melodies with her dancing and studying hard to prepare herself for her bright future, Melodie enjoys cooking dinner for her mom. Her favorite kind of food is Italian and her speciality is spaghetti with a yummy meat sauce. Maybe Melodie will share her recipe with us this month in our recipe post? Hint. Hint.

She loves the beach and appreciates the sand's exfoliating benefits on her dancer heels. Melody likes the idea of being pampered but rarely indulges. This girl will need a spa pedicure after our November performances!

Dancing since she was five has paid off. Melodie excels on the dance floor. She did admit that turns are both her favorite and most challenging aspect of ballet.

Keep listening for the lovely sound of Melodie's life--and look for her on stage at our upcoming performance of The Nutcracker.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES!

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Grab your calendars and pencil these events in:

October 22, See's Fall Fundraiser Candy Sales Due

November 5, GSSGC Girl Scouts San Gorgonio Council Nutcracker Workshop

November 7, The Nutcracker Ballet Essay Contest USD entries due (Judged Event)

November 8-11, Dream Dinner's Fundraiser Week

November 14, The Nutcracker Ballet Essay Contest Winner Announced!

November 25, 26, 27 The Nutcracker at the Temecula Old Town Community Theatre - call 951-587-8402 for advanced ticket sales

SDA's Studio Treasure

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George Ortiz

For more than 10 years, George Ortiz has shared his passion, his talents, his heart with the students at Svetlana's Dance Academy.

Today we gratefully thank George for his INSPIRATION to the SDA studio family!

George is a treasured gem here at SDA! We are proud to announce that after TWO life-threatening battles with cancer, George is in remission from leukemia. Chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant and many, many prayers have worked to bring healing to one of our favorite people.

George will resume his roles as Drosselmeyer and Arabian Prince in this year's production of The Nutcracker. We are all so thrilled his health has recovered for him to dance with us again!

This amazing survivor inspires dancers, staff, and family alike at SDA. George is full of the Spirit. When you watch him dance, you sense not only his passion for the art but also his fervent soul.

He glows.

He soars.

He inspires.

George performed the role of Jesus Christ in SDA's The Passion of the Christ right before his diagnosis of leukemia earlier this year. And it is to Jesus Christ that we offer all the thanks and praise for George's recovery!

His diagnosis this spring came as a shock after overcoming lymphoma in 2005. Discovering the dreaded C-word was invading his life and body again must have been devastating! His life has already been cruelly scarred by cancer--his 29 year old brother died from lymphoma. But George's fortitude, fitness, bravery and determination, along with a Great Big God, helped him conquer cancer. AGAIN! Praises!

Please be sure to welcome George with a warm smile and kind words next time you see him at SDA. He has ministered to the students here in so many ways. His big heart for young people is obvious and appreciated.

You are an inspiration to us all, George.

We are blessed by your return to SDA!

Welcome!

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