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Visionaries of Dance & Arts is dedicated to serving, supporting, promoting the advancement of high quality education in the art of dance and empowering artists, arts organizations, and other cultural partners for the greater good of the dance community.

It provides the dance artist, educator and administrator a network of resources and support, a base for advocacy, and access to programs that focus on the importance of dance in the dance arts community.

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FDEO Introduction

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TEACHER IN THE SPOTLIGHT Mariea Motter

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FEATURED STUDENTS Kiara Miller Libby Faber

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DANCE INSIGHT Choosing a Qualified Dance Teacher

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GALA EVENTS Boca Ballet

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TEACHERS PERSPECTIVE Sick?... Now What?

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TECHNOLOGY Dance App

HEALTHY EATING & LIFESTYLE Irritable Bowel Syndrome

EDITORIAL Children Series & College Dance Fair

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REVIEWS Harid Conservatory & Paris Ballet

DOCTOR’S ADVICE Concussion

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Greetings Dance Aficionados, Thank you all for the incredible feedback I’ve been receiving since the last issue was distributed. I couldn’t be happier knowing that you love the new look and layout of the magazine. I hope to continue to receive your comments, so we can continue to work at making it even better.

These are not the only changes we are working on; we have formed a partnership with Florida Dance Education Organization (FDEO) to bring you more information, education and advocacy within the state of Florida. Our goal is to continue to provide quality articles, resources and events.

World of Dance Magazine is opening registration for the upcoming 2017 Cover Model Search Contest and the 2nd Annual World of Dance Gala Fashion Show. Each year we strive to make it bigger and better. Encourage your students to experience the possibilities and exposure this can add to their dance life.

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GALA FASHION SHOW & AFTER-GLOW RECEPTION COVER MODEL SEARCH WEEKEND WORKSHOP The weekend of November 4, 2016 – contestant will be required to participate in the workshops, classes and seminars specifically organized to help them develop and refine their “outside of dance skills” such as: Being Audition-ready, creating a strong resume, proper headshots and comp card for further modeling opportunities as well as the interview segment will take place during this weekend.

WORLD OF DANCE GALA FASHION SHOW Candidates will be invited to participate in the 2016 World of Dance Gala Fashion Show, to be held, November 6th, 2016 at the Embassy Suites, in West Palm Beach. The winner and finalists will be announced at the end of the fashion show.

AFTER-GLOW GALA RECEPTION Following the fashion show, there will be the “After-Glow Gala Reception”, to celebrate the models and winners and for photo opportunities with the sponsors, judges, organizers and press.

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Break-A-Leg /// Editor’s Note

Hello Readers, It’s here; the new school year, the new dance season. We are all looking to the future with new hopes, dreams, and goals. I was very excited to see all the positive feedback we received from our last issue and we promise to keep on growing and offering you more interesting information from the world of dance in Florida.

With this in mind, this issue of World of Dance Magazine is focused on the future. We are discussing the importance of choosing the right teacher on page 16 and how to mix dancing with modeling in our feature article. Special congratulations go to the young Dance Talents, Kiara Miller and Libby Faber for their extraordinary achievements as they head straight on into their futures. On the topic of health, Doctor Davenport discusses the dangers of a concussion.

We want to congratulate our long time column writer Kate Corallo with the launch of her new website and wish her all the best.

There is so much more to read, learn, and find out in this issue, so sit down, relax and enjoy. And remember the future begins with one step, so just keep on dancing!

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Dance Highlights /// What’s going on in Florida’s Dance Communities Miami, Fl

Paving the way NWSA Alumni While our graduating college and high school students make way for the new chapter in their lives, those who walked the checkerboard floors of New World School of the Arts, who found inspiration in the studios, and who proudly shared their art form with the NWSA family continue to pave the way for the new generation of artists, and inspire through their achievements.

Yazzmeen Laidler [Dance - High School 2012] was recently invited to join the distinguished Ailey II Company, where she will join fellow NWSA alumni Annellyse Munroe and Jacoby Pruitt. Ailey II was established in 1974 and, under the direction of Sylvia Waters, has flourished into one of the most popular dance companies in the country.

Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

Libby Faber Accepted into Julliard School Palm Beach Gardens resident Libby Faber has been accepted to the prestigious Julliard School’s Dance Division pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts beginning in the fall of 2016. Dancers from all over the world go through a rigorous audition process, which includes an evaluation of ballet, modern, solos, choreography and a personal interview. Each year only twelve women are accepted to the program. Faber, now a senior at William T. Dwyer High School’s International Baccalaureate began dancing at age five at Ballet Palm Beach Academy, formerly known as The Esther Center, located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. What began as an after school activity grew into a passion. As she progressed in her training, Faber trained between 15 – 20 hours a week at Ballet Palm Beach under the direction of artistic director Colleen Smith.

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I think the amount of discipline taught to me really helped to make me who I am today. Growing up in an environment where I know people really cared about me was one of the best things about dancing at Ballet Palm Beach,” says Faber. “The training is absolutely world class. Being trained correctly is one of the most important things about dance because it prevents injuries later in life. Being able to dance as long as possible is a great thing! I know that Ballet Palm Beach has the best training in Palm Beach County and I’m so happy that I grew up in this studio,” says Faber.

Jupiter, Fl

Rhinoceros Maltz Jupiter Theatre Theatre of the Absurd will be taken to a new level this August with the Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s student production of Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros.

Under the guidance of industry professionals at Florida’s largest award-winning not-for-profit regional theatre, area middle and high school students are spending their summer at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre participating in a free summer mentorship program to produce the show.

Rhinoceros will take place on Saturday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. on the Theatre’s stage.

One of the major inf luences of absurdist theatre, the play explores the themes of conformity, culture, mass movements, mob mentality, philosophy and morality. It follows the residents of a small French town who begin to

experience disconcerting run-ins with a raging rhinoceros. Events begin to take a strange turn as one by one, citizens are transformed into rhinoceroses. As the trampling becomes overwhelming and the animals destroy everything in their path, one man remains. But will he stay true to himself or follow the herd? Known as the Youth Artists’ Chair, the project aligns high school students with individual Theatre staff members for one-on-one mentoring and guidance during the creation process of the show. Through the project, students have produced the dramas The Glass Menagerie, The Crucible, Hamlet, The Laramie Project and The Good Times are Killing Me since 2011.

Rhinoceros will take place on the Theatre’s stage on Saturday, August 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Visit www.jupitertheatre.org or call (561) 575-2223.

Miami, Fl

New Nonprofit Dance Company Mosaic Dance Project Mosaic Dance Project, Miami’s newest nonprofit professional dance company, successfully wraps up its inaugural season with “Trifecta,” a show which concludes the series of three presentations exploring the complexity and duality of the human conditions of love, life, and loss. “Trifecta” presented Friday, June 3, 2016 in The Gleason Room Backstage at the Fillmore Miami Beach. (Photos by MagicalPhotos.com / Mitchell Zachs)

(Photo by MagicalPhotos.com / Mitchell Zachs) Toby Abner, Kelly Spicer, Amanda Tae, Laura Perez, Andrew Mulet, Nathalia Guzman, Steven Isicoff, Marchetta Genis, Carlos Torres, Alexandra Tijerina, Briana Dacal, Kiki Lucas not pictured,Dayanis Mondeja pose after their performances.

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Helping Talented Low Income Students Summer Theater Academy New World School of the Arts will be offering its second Summer Theater Academy, a program designed to help talented, low-income students, entering 11th and 12th grades in the fall of 2016, gain a competitive edge in theater auditions through training for collegiate arts programs. This initiative is funded in part through a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s Knight Arts Challenge grant, a funding initiative to help bring South Florida together through the arts and sponsored by The Miami Salon Group.

“There is an unparalleled opportunity through this grant to reach young students in our community who wouldn’t normally have this type of opportunity,” said Dr. Jeffrey Hodgson, Provost of New World School of the Arts. “We want to shine a light on their talent and let them see the world can be their stage.”

The all-inclusive program is FREE of charge with acceptance, for the two-week session. The session includes training, materials, lunches, snacks and field trips. A theater arts teacher must recommend the student.

company’s 20th Anniversary. The cultural exchange among countries is the main focus.

In addition to a vast array of performances, dance conferences and workshops displaying directors varying manners and styles will be offered. Dancers involved will get to experience different tendencies through a multi-collaborated choreography resulting in a single piece of international magnificence.

Traveling to participate in this festival in Indonesia is a great opportunity for Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida thanks to the support of the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and private funds. The American delegation is represented by our principal dancer Mary Carmen Catoya with Lillian Hill, Hinano Eto, Renee Roberts and Kayci Rodríguez. They will showcase Don Quixote Grand Pas, music by Minkus and choreography by Petipa and the variations for The Four Seasons, choreographed by Vladimir Issaev and music by Verdi. Guest artist Jun Tanabe former principal dancer for

Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida and currently with Nevada Ballet in Las Vegas, will round up this production.

Director Marlupi Sijangga, a dance eminence in the history of Indonesia will graciously host and welcome Artistic Director Vladimir Issaev and his group of excellent dancers. Ms. Sijangga directs 30 dance schools in that country. As a Director of Marlupi Dance, she is also hosting represented companies such as Ballet Fouette from Polonia, Doris Topete Ballet from Guadalajara in Mexico, ESBN from Lima – Perú and Ballet Pirouette from Germany among others.

The festival includes high rank local officials of culture and the Consulate General of the United States in Surabaya, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchanges.

For additional information about Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida please visit our web site www.artsballettheatre.org or call at (305) 948 4777

Miami, Fl.

Young Dancers Festival in Indonesia Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida After concluding another amazing ballet season and receiving the best scholarly critic reviews, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida will travel to Indonesia to be part of the 2016 International Young Dancers Festival.

This convention will set specifically in the cities of Jakarta and Surabaya from June 14th through June 22nd. The event is conducted on annual basis since 2004 when Denmark hosted first.

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Arts ballet - Le Printemps ( Variation from Four Seasons )

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Dance Highlights /// What’s going on in Florida’s Dance Communities Winter Park, Fl

Choreographers Showcase Center for Contemporary Dance

The Center for Contemporary Dance takes audiences into the rehearsal studio for a rare preview of new and repertory works from some of the area’s finest choreographers; included in the Showcase are selections from up-and-coming dance makers who have emerged as “Ones to Watch” from the organization’s Pre-Professional Program.

The Showcase concludes with an intimate opportunity to dialogue with the Artistic Directors, guest choreographers and Company artists.

with choreographers in order to learn more about the process of dance making and to ask questions about presented works. “In addition to seeing some compelling dance selections,” says Johnson, “audiences will discover more about what motivates the creative process and become acquainted with some of the areas finest dance makers.”

Performances take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 14 at The Center for Contemporary Dance, 3580 Aloma Avenue #7 in Winter Park, FL. Proceeds from the Showcase benefit the organization’s Residency Program, which provides resources for seasoned and rising choreographers, and has supported the launch of 13 of the area’s professional modern and contemporary dance companies. Tickets are $12 (advance) and $15 (at the door). Seating is limited and advance purchase is recommended; please call (407) 695-8366 or visit www.thecenterfordance.org.

Tallahassee, Fl

Kiara Miller Dance Scholarship Winner

During these up-close, limited-seating performances, choreographers will unveil a selection of new contemporary dance works, including excerpts from upcoming events in the 2016-2017 performance season. The Choreographers’ Showcase includes works created by: Dario J. Moore , Dawn Stewart-Branch , Nikki Peña , Smruti Patel, Emmanuella Dorcely , Glynn Owens, David Gabriel ,Noe Leilani, Isobel Rose , Evan Bundrage , Cyrene Molineros.

“As an education and incubation center for emerging perspectives in dance,” says Executive Director Craig W. Johnson, “it’s important to introduce the community to contemporary dance in ways that extend beyond the traditional stage.” Following the Showcase, audience members will have the unique opportunity to dialogue at length w w w.D a n c e M a g a z i n e F l o r i d a.c o m

Scholars were selected from more than 650 outstanding applicants from 45 counties across Florida. Students in public, magnet, charter, virtual and private schools, as well as home education programs, vied for the prestigious award now in its 17th year. This year’s scholarship winners were selected by a committee of respected experts in one of the scholarship’s five disciplines of creative writing, dance, drama, music or visual art.

“Each year, I am amazed by the incredible talent of Florida’s aspiring young performers and artists,” said Mrs. Bush. “It is my hope that these scholarships will help support these young artists as they continue to pursue their dreams and share their love for the arts with others. Thanks to their talent and passion, I know the arts will continue to play a key role in our state’s future.”

A passionate advocate for the arts and arts education, Mrs. Bush established Arts for Life! in 1999 to recognize the creativity and artistic talents of Florida’s high school students. This year, Arts for Life! is awarding $2,000 cash scholarships to 25 Florida graduating high school seniors who excel in one of the five artistic disciplines. Since the program was launched by Mrs. Bush 17 years ago, more than 400 students have received over $450,000 in college scholarships.

The 2016 Arts for Life! scholarship winners for dance is: Kiara Miller.

Kiara Miller attends Somerset Arts Conservatory in Pembroke Pines, Florida.

She is a student of the Dance Program, a member of the Varsity Pantherettes Dance Team, and President of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts under the direction of Mrs. Stacey Swogger.

“I am very proud of her”, beams Mrs. Stacey Swogger. Her dancer teacher at Somerset Academy Charter School

STAY UP TO DATE ON ALL THINGS DANCE IN FLORIDA: Go to our website for more information Former First Lady of Florida Columba Bush and the Foundation for Excellence in Education announced the 2016 Arts for Life! scholarship winners.

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FDEO /// Introduction

Dear Colleagues, It is with pleasure and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the official Florida Dance Education Organization (FDEO) page in World of Dance Magazine. On behalf of the FDEO board of directors, I am honored to announce the collaboration between FDEO and World of Dance Magazine. This informative page will feature many of our upcoming events, networking opportunities, as well as, advocacy and initiatives within the state and nationwide. One of our goals is to bridge the gap between private studios and public school programs working together towards the maximum potential of the students and their needs.

We, as a non-profit organization and state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), are dedicated to the advancement and promotion of high quality education in the art of dance. We provide several kinds of services and information for dance educators.

• Conference - Each October, FDEO presents an educators conference featuring guest presenters and speakers, roundtable discussions, technique classes, lectures, networking opportunities and performances. The upcoming conference will be held at the prestigious Miami City Ballet in Miami Beach on October 20-22, 2016.

We will have Toni Pierce-Sands, former Alvin Ailey dancer and co-founder of TU Dance Company, as keynote presenter and Susan McGreevy-Nichols, NDEO Executive Director, as guest speaker.

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• National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) – As a state affiliate of the National Dance Education Organization, FDEO manages all Florida chapters for the NHSDA. The primary mission of the NHSDA is to promote and honor outstanding dance achievement in middle, high and collegiate levels.

• Beyond the Test: Mentoring for Artistic Achievement – A two-day event that includes the NHSDA honors concert, mock audition, master classes, and the Florida Dance Performance Assessment which is an evaluation process that presents dance educators with a summative form of assessment that is aligned with the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

Join us now! Become a member or enroll your institution. Membership is open to all studios, private and school teachers, arts administrators, university and college professors and honor society students. We believe that you

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will find the events and innovative programs at FDEO are a ref lection of the shared interests and needs of its members. Along with the opportunities and benefits that membership provides, we believe you will discover an organization committed to representing your interests and ref lecting your voice in the dance community.

All of us at FDEO look forward to seeing you at our events and hope you enjoy the future page in World of Dance Magazine. If you have not done so yet, I encourage you to visit website at www. fdeo.org to see the variety of programs and services we offer.

Respectfully, Valerie Barreiro Florida Dance Education Organization President valeriebarreiro@gmail.com

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Teacher in the Spotlight /// Mariea Motter

How long has you been teaching?

I have been teaching for 33 years.

What’s your favorite part of being a dance teacher?

Seeing the “light go on” when they “get it“ is so rewarding!

What’s your teaching philosophy?

My challenge is to make the dancer who hates ballet, like ballet, and make the dancer who likes ballet, LOVE ballet.

Describe your classes in three words?

Technique, Artistry, Analogies

What’s your most memorable moment as a teacher?

It was in a packed theater, and I told them in rehearsal that I wanted them to engage the audience so much that I could feel the intensity- like hearing a pin drop- and they did it!! I was sitting in the audience and I could feel it! The crowd was locked in to what the dancers were doing onstage- It was an awesome feeling.

What’s your best advice for students?

Focus and use the tools your teachers give you. Know that it takes more than just showing up to class every day. Know that you have to work harder than you think you have to, and always explore other forms of dance. Go to a college that has a great well-rounded dance program, as well as all other aspects of performing arts. Know that if by some chance you don’t find a career in dance, there are other ways to be involved- like lighting, costuming, stage managing, or even the business end of running a company.

Teacher in the Spotlight

Mariea Motter Artistic Director and Founder of Envision Ballet Theatre.

A non- profit youth ballet ensemble.

Teaches dance at Dance Explosion Studio

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Featured Students /// Kiara Miller | Elizabeth Faber

The 2016 Arts for Life! scholarship winner for dance

KIARA MILLER, 18 Somerset Arts Conservatory | Studio 61 I DANCE BECAUSE: Dance gives me the opportunity to say a lot without saying a word. It is the best stress reliever and escape from the world. It really makes me feel like I’m something with greater purpose.

I really don’t know what I would do without it.

HOBBIES: Dance, Make up, Shopping, Cooking FAVORITE COLOR: Light pink FAVORITE DANCE PRODUCTION: The Lion King on Broadway FAVORITE DANCE STYLE: Contemporary and Hiphop FUTURE GOALS: To dance for famous companies and artists, teach around the world and possibly open my own studio or company. I want my dancing to impact the world in a positive way. I want to give back through the art of dance because dance is a universal language. It can be understood anywhere and bring people together. I want to inspire, travel, and live to my greatest potential.

Accepted into Julliard School Program

ELIZABETH FABER, 18 Julliard School | Ballet Palm Beach Academy HOBBIES: I love hanging out at the beach, going paddle boarding, boating, and reading. I love Harry Potter, I’ve read all the books seven times.

FAVORITE COLOR: Lavender FAVORITE DANCE PRODUCTION: Stars and Stripes FAVORITE DANCE STYLE: Ballet DANCE BECAUSE: Dance is the most freeing activity in all senses. I love the physicality and strength that is needed for dance. I love the constant challenge of achieving perfection; an impossible goal. I love the fact that there is always something new to learn. I love the freedom of expression and showing the audience that you love what you’re doing without using words. I love the brainpower needed to put steps together and to choreograph a piece. I love the constant frustration and moments of achievement when you finally reach a goal. I love every aspect that dance has to offer.

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Dance Insight /// Choosing a Qualified Dance Teacher

Class at Sarasota Ballet. Photo credit: Vutti Photography

The Importance of Choosing a Qualified Dance Teacher What makes a teacher qualified? Do they have a degree? Have It’s that time of year when students and parents are enrolling they received specialized certification? Do they have experience in the new dance year, and many of them are in the process of as an instructor of your desired age group and dance style? This choosing a new school or program. There are many factors that is a question that has many answers, but the most important can weigh on this decision such as location, curriculum and cost, aspect of the question is that it is asked at all. Students and parbut one of the most important aspects of choosing a program is ents, when choosing a studio, school, convention, instructor, the teacher. When deciding on a class, it is important to make etc., should take the time to make sure they are getting qualified sure that a qualified teacher is at the front of it. and experienced instructors and programs for their study and Whether a student wants to become the next soloist with training in dance.

American Ballet Theatre or they simply want to have fun perWhile there are many dancers who are forming in recitals with their friends, highly skilled at their genre of movement proper instruction is absolutely paraNo matter what a dancer’s goals are, and technical skill, not every one of those mount. Learning correct technique and dancers may be qualified to instruct others execution of skills and tricks is why spestudents and parents should take the in the art. Teaching takes a specific skill set cialized schools and programs for dance time to ensure that they are being on its own, and teachers must be trained training exist rather than students simply placed in a class or program with in both proper execution and pedagogy of emulating what they see on TV or learnqualified instructors. dance. Knowing how to perfectly execute ing from YouTube tutorials. Training as a pirouette or pas de chat and effectively a dancer also means working the body in teaching someone how to execute them are specific and stylized ways, and proper inentirely different things. struction can help students avoid injuries from poor placement A teacher can base their qualifications on a variety of factors. and technique.

One of the most common qualifications a teacher can receive is So what should a student and/or parent look for when chooseducation. Many teachers have trained extensively in collegiate ing a program/studio/school/instructor? It always depends on or professional schools and programs and have the paper work to what the dancer’s needs are, but in general, one should look for a show for it. Ask the studios/schools you are inquiring with if the program or instructor that meets their expectations for what the teachers they offer have earned degrees in dance and/or education student will hope to learn and achieve as part of the program. w w w.D a n c e M a g a z i n e F l o r i d a.c o m

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certification to back it up. Training programs for teachers exist all over the world, and one such program happens to be Florida grown and based. Revolutionary Principles of Movement created

by JoAnna Kneeland and refined by Ruth Petrinovic is a teaching method and training program which connects the principles of Kinesiology and Anatomy to dance instruction, allowing teachers to instruct with greater understanding movement as a science. This program gives teachers an expanded methodology for classical schools of technique (RAD, Checetti, Vaganova) along with a curriculum and syllabus to guide their class structure and pedagogy. For more information on this certification program, visit http://www.ballet4everybody.com.

Another qualification many students and parents may want to look for is whether or not the teacher has recent professional experience as a performer in the field. Teachers who also perform as professionals bring a unique perspective to the dance classroom by sharing their immediate relevant experience with their students. It also typically ensures that the teacher is consistently still training and working within that dance style and bringing what they learn into their own curriculum as well. Training with a currently working professional can help ensure that the class content is up to date and relevant to the present world or professional dance for aspiring professional dancers.

None of this is to say that young teachers shouldn’t be considered qualified. There will always be new and upcoming teachers who have studied dance for years, assisted classes as students and worked hard to become a top dancer in their age group, and they should be given consideration and respect as instructors. But one would be prudent to make sure that there is a range of experience and qualifications among the instructors at a school so that there is balance and mentorship. Some studios and schools do employ students as instructors, especially for primary level students, but students and parents should make sure that the studio has a proper mentorship program in place to help these student-teachers grow in their quality and expertise while they teach.

No matter what a dancer’s goals are, students and parents should take the time to ensure that they are being placed in a class or program with qualified instructors in order to maximize their learning potential and avoid conceivable unnecessary injury. Don’t be afraid to call studios and schools to ask for their instructors’ credentials and experience before coming to try a class.

Students Sarasota Ballet. Photo credit: Vutti Photography

Jerry Opdenaker, creating choreography on company members , Florida Dance Theatre. Photo credit: Neil Cohen

or any professional certifications through professional curriculum programs such as American Ballet Theatre (ABT). These degrees not only signify achievement in the field, but they also demonstrate that the instructor has completed significant study in performance and pedagogy of the art of dance which can be important and beneficial to the students who will train with them.

Another way dancers hold teaching qualifications is through experience. An instructor who may not have a Master of Fine Arts in dance but has danced with both Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Martha Graham Dance Company and held a full time instructional position at a college of performing arts for years would have earned enough experience to be highly qualified in the field of dance pedagogy. Years of experience in the field performing and studying classical and/or specific technique like the Graham technique would allow a teacher the credentials to teach that method of movement as an specialist.

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Jenne Vermes Professor of Tap at Florida School of the Arts | Dancer/singer for The Cruxshadows | Dance teacher and choreographer throughout Jacksonville, FL,| Fitness and Health blogger: www.FIT-it-in. blogspot.com · Certified Zumba and Group Exercise instructor (AFAA), Contact me : annyk113@ gmail.com

Wes Chapman working with student.

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During my youth, my friends and I would model every Friday night at the Aruba Beach Club and Resort. We would spend countless hours rehearsing, choreographing sequences, and at the retail store trying on clothing, matching shoes and accessories.

Not only did we enjoy these events, but sometimes we even got paid or got a new outfit or shoes out of it. Not bad for teenage life. w w w.D a n c e M a g a z i n e F l o r i d a.c o m

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Madeline Crandall – 2nd finalist CMS 2016.

Also 2016 winner of Dance Wear Corner.

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2016 winners of DWC Courtesy Jon Demott. Photo credit Collette Murk

Even as an adult, I modeled as part of a fundraiser for my children’s elementary school during my years in Turks & Caicos Islands. I fell in love with being on stage since my first performance as a little girl and modeling, as dancing has allowed me to be on stage doing what I enjoy, entertaining.

Fast forward now and I’m excited to offer this experience to young dancers.

Four years ago, I began with the Cover Model Search Contest.

The winner is featured on the cover and the two finalists are featured in the content pages.

Each year, the contest has been growing and gaining momentum. With some tweaking here and there, each year, I’ve been able to expand on the additional opportunity I want to offer these students. This is where the idea of the World of Dance Fashion Gala Show, came to be. Last year, we expanded the Cover Model Search Contest into a full-blown Fashion Show that was regarded as an instant success.

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Always willing to add value to what I offer, we have organized a complete weekend of activities for the contestants of this year’s Cover Model Search Contest.

The weekend activities will include; stage vs. street makeup, how to be audition- ready, what your portfolio should look like, proper portfolio headshots, how to be confident during an personal interview, proper audition attire, creating a winning resume, personal development workshops and more. Most of these classes will be open to the parents, as well.

We’ll have a bonus feature just for parents: A Dance Parents Workshop Luncheon, during the same weekend.

Once more, So Dança, the leading dancewear provider, will be sponsoring this event. So Dança has been very involved with the Dance Community for years and is supportive of our efforts to continue to bring value and education to our communities.

Dancewear Corner Super Store in Orlando, owner Jon Demot, hosted last years personal interview segment of the contest. They also hold their own Modeling contest.

Leah DeNisco 2013 Cover Winner (2nd from left) Modeling for Dance Wear Solutions

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TESTIMONIALS “I want to thank you for the Fashion Show. Our student Seidy Ortiz (3rd finalist 2016) is another person! She is so confident now and we all owe it to the encouragement you gave her during the photo shoots.

Congrats! You are doing a fantastic thing for the youth down here in South Florida!”

Ruby Romero-Issaev, Executive Director, Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida “The experience was phenomenal from beginning to end. The girls were treated with love and respect. You could see that they were having a blast and felt like queens. Tatiana loved the experience and getting to meet you and Neil! The love that she felt from all of you was so heartfelt. She had the best experience being a part of the World Of Dance Magazine Cover Model Search!”

Maria Alvarado, Mother Tatiana Melendez, Cover winner 2016 “Alexa Olivier had such a great time at the 2015 World of Dance Magazine Fashion Show. So proud of her and happy she was able to be a part of such a fun event and experience. Thank you to Karina Felix, World of Dance Magazine, Neil Cohen, Capezio, Bloch, So Danca and everyone else that helped in making this day and everything leading up to it so special for all of the girls.”

Tammi Davis Olivier, Mother of Alexa Olivier, Finalist “The experience of participating in the World of Dance Magazine Cover Model Search for my daughter was truly amazing. It was a special experience that she will remember for a lifetime. Everyone was so helpful, kind, and truly took an interest in each contestant. The addition to the search of adding a Fashion Show took it that extra mile and gave the girls an opportunity to do some real modeling in a fun environment. It’s also wonderful how the World of Dance Magazine keeps in contact with the prior winners and participants of the Cover Model Search after they have participated in a prior year. Love, love, love what it’s all about!

What do you think of the addition of a Dance Parents Workshop Luncheon?

I think having a Dance Parents Workshop Luncheon would be a fantastic addition to the already successful event that the World of Dance Magazine hosts including the Cover Model Search Contest and Fashion Show.”

Lisa Weger, Mother of Brittany Weger, 1st finalist 2013

REGISTRATION August 1st - September 15th, 2016 WEEKEND EVENT November 4 – 6th, 2016 Cover – Tatiana Melendez – cover winner 2016 Photo credit – Neil Cohen

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Go to our website for more information or to register to participate in this year’s model search and Gala Fashion Show.

FASHION SHOW November 6th, 2016

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We are currently accepting participation from Dance retail stores for prizes, gifts, and giveaways for the participants. Any and all donations are appreciated and are tax-deductible. There will also be tables for vendors interested in presenting their products and services.

We guarantee to make this event an exceptional experience that will be cherished forever, by the participants, their parents and the audience. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Adia Hollist - 1st finalist 2015 (R) Amanda Davis - 2nd finalist 2015 (L)

Fashion Show

Gabriella Stillo Cover winner - 2015

Why did you apply to participate in the cover contest?

I applied because I thought it would be a great opportunity and it turned out to be a wonderful experience. I was very honored to be the cover model search in 2015!

What was your experience during the Cover Model contest?

My experience was so fun. I was interviewed like a real model with some very cool judges. The contestants and I had an amazing photo shoot on top of a roof (never going to forget that)! And I also got to hang out with a bunch of talented dancers.

What was your experience during the Fashion Show?

I could not attend the Fashion show, but I heard it was a complete success!

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I came out with new dance friends, a great opportunity, and another connection to dance with World of Dance Magazine.

Where you able to continue modeling as a dancer? Where?

Yes, I was a finalist for the Dance Spirit cover model search contest. And I was previously a winner of the Grishko model search contest!

Would you encourage others to participate in this years contest? and why?

Of course, it’s a great way to interact with amazing dancers and work with amazing photographers as well as get feedback from the judges.

We are expanding this years event into a whole weekend of activities. What do you think of that?

I think that’s amazing, it’s going to be a whole weekend of memories for these amazing dancers to remember! They are going to get a lot out of this experience, just like I did!

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Gabriella Stilo 2015 Cover winner modeling for Pointe Magazine and The American Dance Competition.

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Healthy Eating & Lifestyle /// Treatment of IBS

Macaroni & ‘Cheese’ • 1 package gluten free fusilli pasta • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (coconut or macadamia nut milk are the creamiest) • 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 drop oil of oregano • 1/2 tbsp lemon juice • 4 tbsp organic nutritional yeast flakes • 2 tbsp green tips of spring onions (do not use the white bulb section of onion) • Himalayan sea salt to taste Cook the pasta • In pan over medium heat, add milk, herbs, pumpkin puree, stirring constantly • Combine all ingredients well before lowering heat and adding nutritional yeast and stirring • Season the thick sauce with sea salt to taste • Once the sauce is creamy enough, turn off heat and add the cooked pasta and green onion tips • Coat pasta with sauce • Distribute macaroni and ‘cheese’ into individual bowls • Add green tips and additional nutritional yeast and enjoy!

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment of IBS PART 1

Abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, diarrhea, constipation or the feeling of not being able to empty the bowels are some of the very real symptoms of IBS. For some, it is even more severe. Before leaving home they must identify the nearest public restroom in their travels. Theater and airplane tickets must be isle seats to have easier access to public restrooms. w w w.D a n c e M a g a z i n e F l o r i d a.c o m

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Statistics show that 35-40% of the reported IBS cases are in men, while 6065% of the reported cases are in women.

Statistics show that there are between 2.4 to 3.5 million annual physician visits related to IBS. IBS is real and worldwide.

Certain foods trigger these symptoms; therefore, healing begins with a food journal. Copious notes should be recorded about each food and the body’s reaction to that ingested food. Time of day, weather, mood and beverage should all be recorded. A journal conveniently assists the health practitioner and nutritionist with exactly what has been consumed and the body’s reaction to it.

The pain and uncomfortableness of IBS is lifestyle altering and deserves special attention. It is true that most tests do not diagnose IBS, but a clear description of the symptoms and a food journal is the best way to identify this digestive distress.

What causes irritable bowel syndrome isn’t exactly clear. There was a time when it was thought to be ‘all in your head,’ not exactly but… recent studies prove that signals sent from the brain to the digestive tract may cause stress and anxiety associated with digesting certain foods. There is no structural problem or biochemical abnormality in the intestines, but the muscles in the intestines of IBS sufferers may be slower or more sensitive to emotional distress and food sensitivity. Antibiotics are almost certain to intensify an existing IBS problem.

In 1999, Dr. Sue Shepherd and her Australian team (shepherdworks.com. au) developed a low FODMAP diet.

This diet has been published in medical journals internationally and is widely accepted and recommended. Gastroenterologists, natural homeopathic practitioners and nutritionists have found it to be the most effective of all therapies for the treatment of IBS.

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These 5 points can provide relief for this common digestive issue: 1. Visit a doctor, take your food journal with you and have the appropriate tests taken, for gluten intolerance and Crohn’s disease and other tests as recommended by a gastroenterologist. (Hopefully they will provide the Low FODMAP diet.)

2. Reduce stress by daily meditations and the power of positive thoughts.

3. Practice mindful movement through yoga poses.

4. Rub essential oils directly onto the belly and abdomen 5. Follow the FODMAP diet until the intestines have calmed.

What does the acronym FODMAP really mean?

F = FERMENTABLE: Foods broken down or fermented by bacteria in the large intestine O = OLIGOSACCHARIDES: Olig means few and saccharide means sugar (molecules of individual sugars liked in a chain) D = DISACCHARIDES: Di means 2 (double sugar molecule) M = MONOSACCHARIDES: Mono means single (single sugar molecule) A = AND P = POLYOLS: Sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol) Basically, FODMAPs are a collection of carbohydrates and sugar alcohols found in certain foods or food additives.

FODMAPs include fructose, fructans, galacto-oligosaccharides, lactose and polyols. When these carbohydrates are not absorbed they lead to severe symptoms of distress that affect the absorption of nutrients.

Foods high in FODMAPs, or ‘ foods not to consume’ while on the FODMAP diet: • dairy products • apples, cherries, mangoes, pears, stone fruit, watermelons, dried fruits • artichokes, asparagus, cabbage, garlic, mushrooms, onions

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• barley, spelt, wheat • most legumes, including soybeans • agave, honey Foods low in FODMAPs or ‘foods to consume’ while on the FODMAP diet: basil, black pepper, raw cacao, cinnamon, coconut nectar, coriander, cloves, cumin, ginger, Himalayan sea salt, pure maple syrup, mint, *nutritional yeast, parsley, rice malt syrup, rosemary, tamari, turmeric, vanilla *broccoli, carrots, *cucumbers, eggplant, *green beans, leafy greens: *kale, spinach, *leek tips, parsnip, potato, *pumpkin, rhubarb, *sweet potato, sea vegetables: nori, kombu, *zucchini, avocado (1/8 per day only), bananas, blueberries, bell peppers, unsweetened cranberries, oranges, papaya, pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes amaranth, black rice, *buckwheat, millet, *oats, quinoa, wild rice *chickpeas, *lentils, miso, tempeh *almonds, chia seeds, *coconut, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, macadamia nuts, pecans, sesame seeds & *Tahini, walnuts Foods marked with * may cause digestive upset in some IBS sufferers.

Limit fruit to one fruit per serving.

Avoid fruit cup and fruit smoothies.

Please understand that foods high in FODMAPs are not unhealthy foods, but rather they are not digested properly by those who have IBS. Treat IBS with the FODMAP diet for 6-8 weeks while under a doctor and nutritionist’s supervision.

In the next issue, I will feature delicious and nutritious Vegan FODMAP recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, plus yoga poses that improve digestion, as well as a restful meditation to soothe a troubled digestive tract.

Until then, try a delicious Macaroni and ‘Cheese’ dish, Vegan FODMAP style!

Kate Celesta Corallo, CN, RYT 500 The Kate Effect Plant-Based Nutritionist Yoga, VBarre, Barre Conditioning Meditation & Life Coach www.thekateeffect.org

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Doctors Advice /// Concussion

Concussions in Dancers Concussions have been in the news more and more. This is because there is more understanding about the importance of correct identification and management of concussions. It is important to recognize and treat concussions early, but dance has often been left out of the concussion conversation. Concussions in dancers are not as common as some higher impact sports, like football and soccer.

However, concussions in dancers happen and often dancers, parents, and teachers are unsure how to handle the situation.

The government’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) has excellent resources about concussions, which I have included (http://www.cdc.gov/HeadsUp) What is a Concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain. It can affect how you think and your dance performance. It can happen with hitting your head, or a hard fall. You don’t have to hit your head or have a bruise on your

head to have a concussion. If your brain bounces around in your skull, your brain can be injured.

How do I know if I’ve had a Concussion? Many symptoms can occur after a concussion, and you may not have all of them. These include headaches, dizziness, sensitivity to light and/or sound, double or

or she is answering your questions more slowly; changing personality/behavior, or any loss of consciousness. Record how the injury occurred and share this information with parents, teachers, and doctors so everyone knows what happened.

What do I do if I think I’ve had a Concussion? The most important thing, and often the hardest part, is to immediately stop what you’re doing. If you have an injury to your brain, it is not safe to continue dancing or any activity. You must stop. A straight forward brain injury can become very serious if not treated correctly and immediately.

The main treatment for a concussion is rest. This includes all kinds of brain rest – dancing, other sports activities, school, and screen time (phones, video games, television, etc.). If a concussion is suspected, rest must happen immediately and aggressively. Usually ,it takes more than a week to return to full participation, often around 10-14 days. While no one likes missing out, it takes much longer to recover if you pretend you don’t have a concussion and delay treatment.

When should I see a doctor? Anytime you think you may have had a concussion, you should see a doctor. You should not return to dance, school, or any activity until you are medically cleared to do so. A brain injury can take much longer to heal if it is not treated early and correctly.

More Concussion information. As mentioned above, the CDC has excellent resources online about concussion tips and management. This is a major focus for the CDC in schools and sports across the nation and I highly recommend checking out their website. They have a card you can print out for your dance bag if you’re wondering about remembering all the things to look for in a concussion (http://www.cdc.gov/HeadsUp).

Dance Healthy, Dance Happy!

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blurry vision, nausea or vomiting, difficulty with focus or memory, feeling down or depressed, confusion, difficulty sleeping.

If you’re a parent or teacher, you also should check if a dancer is unable to remember events before or after the injury, looks dazed or stunned. You should look out for confusion, clumsiness, or if he

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Health Care Q & A /// Health Insurance

Are You Confused about Health Insurance… Still?

There’s still a great deal of confusion about health insurance!

So here’s a list of Q&A’s. Let’s see how well you do!

Q#1: I don’t have to buy Obamacare cause “regular” health insurance is still available.

A#1: Wrong! The only health insurance plans available to an individual are Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, also known as Obamacare. Even employer groups plans are ACA compliant now.

Q#2: I’m confused about the Marketplace. What is it?

A#2: Many are confused with the term, “on and off Marketplace.” The “Marketplace” we use in Florida is the Federal Marketplace, www.healthcare. gov because the State of Florida declined to establish their own marketplace as some other states did. (That’s a political issue that I’ll leave aside here!) The Marketplace is a website where multiple insurance companies compete for your business by offering choices of plans that are readily visible and less costly than off-marketplace plans. For off-marketplace plans, you need to compare the websites of each company. But health plans on and off the Marketplace are all ACA plans. More about this topic in my next newsletter.

Q#3: Can I form a group of people within the same type of industry or employment and get a group health plan?

A#3: NO! Employer groups are based

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on actually working for the same employer, not being part of a similar group of working people.

Q#4: If I earn under a certain amount of money, I can get a subsidy to help pay for my health insurance.

A#4: Yes, correct! In fact, this is the cornerstone of the ACA (Affordable Care Act), that people who cannot afford health insurance, will get help from the Federal government to pay for it. I’ll detail in my next newsletter the income levels according to family size that qualifies for financial assistance. And the subsidy is only available to plans on the Marketplace!

Q#5: Can I buy health insurance any time during the year?

A#5: Wrong, but also right! You can only buy a plan that is ACA compliant during the open enrollment, which is expected to be Nov 1 to Dec 31 in 2016, with a plan effective date of Jan 1, 2017. But you can buy non-ACA compliant health insurance from United Healthcare, also known as short-term insurance, anytime of the year. However, short-term health insurance is not free of the pre-existing health clause that ACA plans have, meaning if you have a health issue, it won’t be covered by short term health. And since it is non-ACA compliant, you’re still subject to the health insurance penalty.

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Q#6: Medicaid is available only to people ages 65 and over.

A#6: Wrong! Don’t get confused between Medicaid and Medicare! Medicare is for people ages 65 or over, or under 65 and disabled. Medicaid is income based and administered by the State. Medicaid offers help in many ways, including health insurance. If you think your income qualifies you for Medicaid, visit this website and make an application: http://www.myflorida.com/accessflorida/ Q#7: Health insurance now covers all pre-existing conditions.

A#7: Correct! There is no longer an exclusion of any health issues on ACA plans.

Q#8: I will get Medicare when I turn age 65, no matter how many years I’ve worked in the US. A#8: WRONG!!! This is a critical issue for people who work in a cash based business and don’t pay FICA taxes (Social Security & Medicare taxes)!! The rule to get full Medicare is that you must work and pay FICA taxes for a minimum of 10 years, (or 40 quarters), or be married at least 2 years to someone who has done the same.

If you have questions specific to your needs, please contact: Andrew Kramer Licensed Health Insurance Agent for the State of Florida Wellington Email: perfect@gate.net Tel. 561-790-0108

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Teacher’s Perspective /// Sick?...Now what?

Sick? … Now What?

The job of a dance teacher is incredibly rewarding. It also has many challenges that our peers in the corporate world don’t have to think about. Most of us are self-employed. For us, there is no paid time off.

We are under- or uninsured. Few of us have disability or life insurance plans. Unless we teach for a school, or are have access to our spouse’s benefits, we are faced with little to no help in the face of an emergency.

I found this out firsthand last year when I was diagnosed with Stage IIIB Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After years of confounding test results and misdiagnoses, my cancer was finally discovered. While being ill, I was not able to work as much as I did.

In addition to all of the extra expenses, I made less money. I had to dip into my savings, which I was lucky to have.

The health and maintenance of my body is crucial to my ability to work as performer, dance teacher and Pilates instructor.

It is also a huge part of my identity. This was one of the most difficult aspects of the disease for me. Due to surgeries on my hips and chest, I was unable to do full-out dancing. I had tumors on my spine, ruling out jumping and rolling on the floor, two things frequently found in my dances and Pilates work. Thankfully, I never got horribly nauseous like many experience during

chemo, but enough that I had to cancel lessons, get subs for classes, and spend a few days each cycle in bed. I really struggled with issues of identity- Who am I, if not a dancer or teacher, at least at the level at which I have come to expect from myself?

Who do I become, when the person and life I created are no longer viable options?

Part of my answer to these questions was to create a fund that would offer financial support to dancers and dance teachers suffering from a chronic disease. With independent contractors, especially those dependent on their body for their work, like dance teachers, the burdens of disease are even more pronounced. I discovered is that there are not a lot of resources for adults with cancer. There are even less for artists, and still less specifically for dancers.

So I decided to make one. I contacted Karina about serving on my board. She told me about her non-profit, Visionaries of Dance, and asked me to bring my idea into it; it was a perfect fit. Visionaries of Dance provides resources of all types for dancers and dance educators: networking, business education, professional development opportunities, fiscal advice, and now, financial support.

I hope you will consider becoming a member of Visionaries of Dance. Our

dance community can only thrive when we are healthy- fiscally, emotionally and physically.

Nicole Perry A professional dancer, dance teacher, and Pilates Instructor based in Fort Lauderdale. She is a cancer survivor. Ms. Perry is currently an MFA candidate in Spirituality and the Arts, with a dance concentration, at Ocean Seminary College. www. nicoleperry.org

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Editorial ///Children Series | College Dance Fair

Children’s Library Series

by Miami Momentum Dance Company

Since 1999 Miami Momentum Dance Company has presented its Children’s performances for audiences around South Florida. The company returns to the Coral Gables Public Library, where is has presented a four-part series since 2000. In addition, Momentum brings its children’s programs to Miami Beach with four events at the Miami Beach Regional Library. Momentum, under the leadership of Artistic Director Delma Iles, is nationally recognized for its outstanding children’s programs. The Coral Gables series has been standing room only since it’s inception.

“We are delighted to be able to continue to offer the public our free children’s programs and event to expand them this year”, exults Artistic Director and Founder Delma Iles! Our goal is to touch as many children and families as possible, sharing the beauty and excitement of our

art form with choreography created just for youngsters.

All performances are followed by a movement workshop for kids in the audience and dancers pose for photos with the kids after the show. Workshop activities are created around topics introduced in the performances. “The best way to understand and appreciate dance is by participating in it”, explains Iles. “Our young audiences grow from creating movement with the guidance of the dancers.” Workshops culminate in a mini-performance by the participating kids.

“We have enjoyed the performances for many years”, explains one parent, Debra Thomas of Kendall. “Julian enjoys the classes held after the performance the most. We’ve been coming to the series for several years, and he never gets tired of seeing the dancers”.

So Danca Presents the 5th Annual College Dance Fair

at Boca Ballet Theatre’s Countess de Hoernle Center for Dance

Boca Raton, FL – Created for high school dance students and their parents to network and navigate the college dance world over the course of one weekend, the College Dance Fair features master classes and informational sessions with renowned faculty from the country’s top dance programs. Boca Ballet Theatre and Só Danca are pleased to offer a solution that is cost and time-efficient, and that opens the door to a vast array of resources and experience.

The Colleges for 2016: New World School Of The Arts, AMDA College and Conservatory of Performing Arts, Adelphi University, University of Arizona, Butler University, NYU-Tisch, Southern Methodist University, Boston Conservatory, Point Park University.

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that may not have been previously considered. Taking master classes with the faculty from the universities helps them get a glimpse of the different styles of teaching to see what is compatible. Students received information about their programs, the degrees that are offered, the summer intensives, and the success rates of their graduates. The College Dance Fair is a wonderful tool in so many ways - and it’s right in our own back yard, in Boca Raton!

Together So Danca and Boca Ballet Theatre have been committed to present the College Dance Fair for the past five years.

Register now to secure your spot! Rising High School juniors and seniors are eligible to participate. Registration is $119 before August 1st or $169 after August 1st, and includes a boxed lunch for the students on

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Saturday and Sunday, up to three master classes a day, and informational sessions.

“The College Dance Fair was the perfect opportunity for us to begin the search for a college program that best fit our daughter. Not only did we get to meet and talk to the faculty in a relaxed environment, we gained an understanding of the advantages of attending college for the long term success of our daughter.” – Mary Theisen “The information sessions and the opportunity to talk to the teachers helped my daughter discover that what she thought she wanted, might not be the best fit for her.” – Kathleen Boutte Wo r l d o f D a n c e M a g a z i n e • J u l y/A u g u s t 2 016 S e r v i n g, S u p p o r ti n g, & Pro m o ti n g

Reviews /// Harid Conservatory | Paris Ballet

Harid Conservatory Concludes Another Successful Year

The HARID Conservatory, in Boca Raton, concluded another successful year with its Spring Performances over Memorial Day Weekend. The school’s graduating class was showcased in the program, which included both classical and contemporary ballet.

Among HARID’s Class of 2016 are New Zealander, Henry Grey, who will become a member of the Bavarian State Ballet in Munich, Germany, next season; Brazilian dancer, Humberto dos Reis, who will join Charlotte Ballet II in North Carolina; Alexander Sargent, from Virginia, who will enroll at The Juilliard School; and Livia Bedwell, from Tennessee, who will pursue a BFA degree in dance performance at Butler University.

The Spring Performances included excerpts from both Raymonda and Act II of La Bayadère, staged by HARID’s ballet faculty, plus On the Town, a dynamic and engaging jazz piece created by local teacher and choreographer, Maria Konrad. Other highlights were the premiere of Renaissance Way, HARID resident choreographer Mark Godden’s newest contemporary ballet, and a guest appearance by Miami City Ballet principal dancer and HARID alumna, Simone Messmer.

The HARID Conservatory is an internationally recognized professional-training school for gifted young dancers. Students from across the United States and from other countries are selected for enrollment through a stringent audition process. Artistic

Paris Ballet & Dance Going into its eighth year!

I am very happy and extremely proud of each and every student who has been a part of my everyday life. I push hard, because I want my students not only to be great dancers but to be ready for any career path they choose.

I am extremely proud this year to showcase our very own male students Emill Hurmemaa, dancing the role as the Prince in Cinderella. Former student Gillian Yoder, Next Generation Ballet in Tampa, returned this year to perform with us. Xander Visker finished his first year at the Harid Conservatory.

We are bidding a fond farewell to graduating students Kelly Dillon, Sierra McLaughlin and Yasmeen Scuderi. It has been a pleasure to have these three young ladies studying with me, and the school. Both my staff and I wish them well as they venture on to the next exciting chapter of their lives!

This past season, I was able to represent the school in a special pre-performance talk at the Kravis Center. The Conservatory was featured in an entire segment on the WPTV Channel 5. Mauricio Canete selected Paris Ballet to be part of the Florida Youth Dance Gala for the third year in a row.

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talent is the primary criterion for admission. HARID students have won major awards at various national and international ballet competitions, and the school’s alumni have been employed by more than eighty professional dance companies across the United States and in Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia. Many have distinguished themselves as soloist and principal dancers in leading companies.The HARID Conservatory is recognized as a high school by the State of Florida. Graduates receive a highschool diploma and, for those who qualify, a HARID Conservatory Certificate of Completion.

Florida dancers who are interested in applying to The HARID Conservatory are encouraged to contact the school. Visit www. harid.edu for more information.

Bach n’ the Beatles. The School had a three page cover article in World of Dance Magazine. We had a wonderful party to celebrate The Nutcracker at Kids Need More Art hosted

by James and Karen Nobel. While having many young men and boys of all ages, I added an additional class to accommodate their needs.

Plans have been finalized for our collaboration with The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for next season. This includes a major six day intensive workshop with the Etoiles of the Paris Opera Ballet in July, 2017. Select advanced students will also perform in the The Kravis Center 25th Anniversary Season Community Gala in October 2016. Next season will also include new teachers, more master classes and guest teachers.

A new division, called the Ensemble Advanced Training Program for students, was created for students not able to attend the established day-time Paris Ballet Conservatory.

Thank you to everyone on my staff who shares my dream with their expertise and passion. Thank you to all the army of incredible volunteers who give selflessly, above and beyond the “call of duty.” Without any of you, Paris Ballet could not exist.

Also, thank you to the many anonymous donors of the Paris Ballet Conservatory for their wish to continue the tradition of excellent training for generations to come. www.parisballetdance.com/

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Personal Growth & Development /// Staying on Track

Staying on Track We are consistently being told to live in the moment, be present in the now. Not to focus on the future or dwell on the past.

But if we didn’t have the past, who would we be? And without a vision for the future and clear goals, how will we know we are there, if we don’t know where there is.

As the summer months are coming to an end and we’re getting ready for the new school year, the anticipation of opportunities that come with new beginnings, arise. Whenever there’s a new cycle in our lives: a new school year, going off to college, getting married, or getting divorced for that matter, there’s always a sense of a new beginning, new opportunities to do it different, better. So we review the past year and set goals for the future. It is at this time that we need to be mindful of our thoughts.

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of the past and daydream about all the successes the future has in store?

For some of us, the reality we tend to focus on is the bad, unhappy times, which causes us to feel guilt, regret, resentment, sadness and non-forgiveness. The uncertainty of the future causes us to feel anxiety, tensions, stress and fear. Interestingly enough, when we live in the present moment, it relaxes us and reduces stress. When we accept the present moment for what it is; when we don’t label it, don’t place expectations on how it should or shouldn’t be; it’s almost as if a divine cloud of joy and peace permeates us. Look only at the yesterdays that teach, encourage and enlighten you. For everything else, store it in a bag, put a lock on it and shoot it into space. Unless it adds value to your life, don’t think about it again.

When planning for the future, the strategy is to give it thought only when 1) deciding where you want to go; 2) what steps to take to get there and 3) confirming you’re still on track.

Confirming you’re still on track is a very important step in the process to achieving your goal. With our tendency to focus on past and future instead of what needs to be done right now, we may make decisions that take us off course. Many times the changes are ever so slight that initially we don’t even notice until much, much later in the game.

In the world of aviation, before a plane takes off, the pilot is given a flight plan with instructions on altitude, speed, and the path he needs to take to get to his destination. Each pilot knows, regardless of the plan, circumstances changes. During any given flight, a pilot may encounter traffic, weather, wind strengths, jet streams, and even something as crazy as a migrating flock of birds. Each of these circumstances affect the course of the plane and most of the time the plane is off course by just a few degrees.

If the pilot doesn’t monitor deviations and make the proper adjustments, he will arrive in a completely different city. The longer he flies off track, the further away he gets from his intended destination. By monitoring consistently, adjustments are made much quicker and tend to be minor. Needless to say, no plan always goes exactly as intended. That’s ok. We need to learn to recover and continue.

As you make decisions and take action steps to achieving your goal remember every so often to stop and calibrate your progress. Are the actions you’re taking moving you in the direction of your desired goals? If not, then adjust them. However, if not, but you like this new destination better, then clarify your new goal, adjust your action steps and go forth to achieving your dreams.

The key is to savor this very moment, be grateful for where you are and where you’re heading. Take a deep breath and ….

Live Daringly!

Natasha Felix Event Planner, Human Resource Management, Spokes person, Certified trainer for John Maxwell & Stephen Covey leadership programs, alumni of Darren Hardy, Chalene Johnson and Tony Robbins/Chloe Maddanes coach program.

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Gala Events /// Boca Ballet All photos by Silvia Pangaro

Spring Mix Success is Celebrated At Renzo’s Café & Pizzeria

Boca Raton FL – After the entertaining Saturday night Spring Mix performance, dancers, patrons and friends of Boca Ballet Theatre were greeted with great food and warm hospitality at Renzo’s Café & Pizzeria in Boca Raton, thanks to Owner Renzo Sciortino. Boca Ballet Theatre’s production proudly featured Emily Bromberg and Shimon Ito, both Soloists from Miami City Ballet, who thrilled the audience with their dance range going from classic ballet to a sultry contemporary number.

Among the honored quests joining the dancers for the après at Renzo’s were Martin Riskin, Marleen Forkas, Madalyn Savarick, Seth and Fran Marmor, John and Michelle Keever, Blake and Seton Smith, Seth and Roni Robert, Natalie Parker and Mark and Gail Baker. The partygoers enjoyed drinks, music, getting to know the dancers a little better and an amazing array of pastas, salads and pizzas. We would like to thank Renzo Sciortino for treating us like family and providing such a memorable après experience!

Emily Bromberg and Shimon Ito, Soloists Miami City Ballet

Jane Tyree and Shannon Smith

Giuseppe Carriero, Renzo Sciortino, Dan Guin

Technology /// Dance App

The Studio Link Dance Application Connects Tech to the Dance World Los Angeles, CA A platform where artists, choreographers, and dance studios around the world Move As One. Studio Link Dance is a smartphone application for all things DANCE worldwide. Studio Link Dance allows consumers to submit their location to find the closest dance studios in their area and book a dance class or classes of their choice. Dancers will also be able to book one-on-one private sessions with top choreographers worldwide, in person or virtual. Can’t make the class? Studio Link Dance’s Master Class Online Videos allow you to download the class with extra helpful footage and tips w w w.D a n c e M a g a z i n e F l o r i d a.c o m

from your favorite top choreographer. All of this and more can be expected from Studio Link Dance. Pre register at www. studiolinkdance.com now to be the first users of the Studio Link Dance Application. Coming this summer 2016. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @studiolinkdance STUDIO LINK TECHNOLOGIES 6433 Topanga Canyon Blvd #810 Canoga Park Ca 91303

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2016

Events CALENDAR OF EVENTS SATURDAY JULY 9 @ 1:00-4:00PM OPEN HOUSE GALMONT BALLET Director: Lucia Montero Venue: Galmont Ballet studios Admission/Rates: FREE Contact info: Lucia Montero, School Director Phone number: 321-543-4403 Email: info@galmontballet.com Website: www.galmontballet.com SATURDAY, JULY 23RD @ 2:00PM GRIT SAR ASOTA CONTEMPOR ARY DANCE Director/s: Leymis BolaĂąos Wilmott VENUE: New College of Florida BlackBox Theatre TICKETS: info@sarasotacontemporarydance.org Contact info: info@sarasotacontemporarydance.org Contact person: Audrey Lehrer Contact email: info@sarasotacontemporarydance.org SATURDAY JULY 30TH @ 2:00PM SATURDAY JULY 30TH @ 7:30PM IN THE ROUND SAR ASOTA CONTEMPOR ARY DANCE Director/s: Leymis BolaĂąos Wilmott VENUE: New College of Florida BlackBox Theatre Tickets email: info@sarasotacontemporarydance.org

SATURDAY AUGUST 13 @ 7:30PM RHINOCEROS MALTZ JUPITER THEATRE Director/s: Maltz Jupiter Theatre VENUE: Maltz Jupiter Theatre TICKETS: $25 for adults and $20 for children Contact info: 575-2223 www.jupitertheatre.org Contact person: Linnea Bailey Contact email: LBailey@jupitertheatre.org For detailed info: http://dancemagazineflorida.com/category/performances-2/

AUDITIONS

Director/s: Michele Zehner, Maria Konrad VENUE: Florida School for Dance Education Audition fee: $15 Contact info: 561-627-9708 Contact person: Michele Zehner Contact email: info@floridaschoolfordanceeducation.com For detailed info: http://dancemagazineflorida.com/auditions-2/

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Person of Interest /// Daniel Lewis

Daniel Lewis Internationally-recognized dancer, teacher, choreographer and author Mr. Lewis worked with Jose Limón, from 1962-74. He danced with the José Limón Dance Company. Mr. Lewis served as the Limón Company’s acting artistic director after Limón’s death, and became founding director of the Limón Institute.

As Mr. Limón’s assistant he staged works of Limón and Doris Humphrey for such companies as the Royal Swedish Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, American Ballet Theatre, National Ballet of Canada, the London School of Contemporary Dance, The Juilliard School, and the José Limón Company.

Founded: New World School of the Arts (NWSA) in Miami, Florida and created the dance division’s eight-year professional program Miami Dance Futures formed in 1988 produces the Miami Balanchine Conference, the Dance History Scholars’ Conference, the National High School Dance Festival, Modern Dance Sampler and local dance companies: including Houlihan and Dancers and Rosita Segovia’s Ballet Español.

Daniel Lewis Dance: His repertory company has performed and taught extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Scandinavia.

Published books: The Illustrated Dance Technique of José Limón (Harper & Row Publishers, 1984) translated into German, Spanish and Japanese. Technique Video or DVD, is available from Video D. As a choreographer: He was commissioned to create works by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, Dallas Civic Opera, American Opera Center at Lincoln Center, Amherst College, the University of California at Los Angeles, The Juilliard School, and companies in South America and England. w w w.D a n c e M a g a z i n e F l o r i d a.c o m

Previous positions: Assistant to Martha Hill, the Director of the Dance Division, at The Juilliard School, as a member of the dance faculty. Adjunct professor at New York University and a professor at Amherst College for six years while his company was in residence there.

Served on: Fulbright Screening Committee, dance panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts. Dance panelist and advisor to the Canada Council for the arts, Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and a grants panelist for many grants for the Metro-Dade Cultural Affairs Council. Vice president, president and immediate past president for the National Association of School of Dance.

He is currently on the boards the Florida Dance Educators Organization, The Thomas Armor Youth Ballet, Arts for Learning and Miami Dance Futures.

Recognitions & Awards: The Florida Arts Recognition Award, Honorary Chairman for “dance4life”, Nancy Smith Award, Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Dance Educators Organization, Martha Hill Lifetime Achievement Award in New York City, just to name a few.

Daniel Lewis has an extensive and impressive biography. Read more of his accomplishments by going to his website for more details: http://www. daniellewisdance.com/

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