In Design Class Assignment- Triple Threat

The Magazine For The Girl Who Does It All

TRIPLE THREAT December 2013

How to Prep for an

Audition

Pure Barre pg. 3

Spotlight

on Dance pg. 5

Supporting Community

Theater

TRIPLE THREAT December 2013

Published by: Kari Jenkins

CIS 188-01 In-Design Concepts December 16, 2013 Bradley Hesser

The Magazine For The Girl Who Does It All

FEATURES 3..................The Pure Barre Experience

Editor: Kari Jenkins

5............................Spotlight on Dance

Photography: Various (See article)

6..................Preparing for a Vocal Audition

Design and Layout: Kari Jenkins

7..................When a Singer Gets Sick

Š Kari Jenkins 2013

8........................Supporting Community Theater

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Article and Photos: Courtesy of Pure Barre

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Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective, yet safest way to change your body. In just 55 minutes you will achieve a full-body workout concentrating on the areas women struggle with the most: hips, thighs, seat, abdominals and arms.

The Pure Barre technique is low-impact, protecting your joints by avoiding any bouncing or jumping.

Each strength section of the workout is followed by a stretching section in order to create long, lean muscles without bulk. The technique works to defy gravity by tapering everything in and lifting it up!

The concentration involved while taking Pure Barre allows you to block “life” out for the hour, creating the mental benefits similarly obtained by the practice of yoga or meditation.

A transformed body and a clear head in just one hour—it doesn’t get much better than this.

body workout, but with additional intense seat work to taper in that stubborn The Barre outer thigh area and tightIf you are a new or Veteran en up the waist.

Pure Barre client looking to deepen your understand- Pure Barre Lite ing of the technique, this Want to try Pure Barre at class is for you. We provide the tools you need to a lighter pace? This class take your Pure Barre work- produces the same great out to a deeper level. The results, but moves a bit slower. best part? It’s free!

Breaking Down

Intensive: Fab Abs This 75 minute workout offers the Pure Barre total body workout, but with

This 75 minute workout offers the Pure Barre total body workout, but with additional intense seat work to lift, tighten, and tone your seat by the end of class.

Intensive: Bye Bye Inner Thighs

additional intense abdominal work to burn away fat and leave you with toned, sculpted, sexy abs.

Intensive: Slenderize Outer Thighs This 75 minute workout offers the Pure Barre total

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Intensive: Lifted Seat

This 75 minute workout offers the Pure Barre total body workout, but with additional intense thigh work to sculpt the inner thighs, leaving them slender and sexy.

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Frequently Asked

Should I arrive a little early before my first Questions class?

We recommend that you What should I wear to arrive 10-15 minutes beclass? fore class begins. Once You should wear pants, you fill out a short waiver, leggings or capris that you are comfortable in (no the teacher will show you shorts) and a top that cov- where you can leave your belongings and help you ers your midriff. You will get the equipment you’ll see faster results in your flexibility this way. You will be using during the day’s class – typically a set of also want to wear sticky socks to retain your body’s light weights, a ball, and a tube. Your teacher will heat as well as prevent bring you a mat halfway your feet from sliding during class. Once you’ve (you’ll thank us later).

You’ll want to remove your got everything you need, just find a spot in the stushoes and put on your dio where you feel comsocks before you walk fortable, facing the front through the studio (you’ll mirror. be lying down on the carpet during class, so this is just an effort to keep the What can I expect during floors as tidy as possible). class?

For 55 minutes, your personal life will melt away What should I bring? as you plunge into this fun We’ll have all the equipworkout set to motivating ment you’ll need there at music. Your teacher will the studio, so just bring a bottle of water and a pos- set up the exercises and then circulate the room, itive attitude! We do ask that you not bring your cell correcting form to help you phones into class with you, get the most out of your time. as this can be distracting to the teacher and your fellow LTBers. If you’re expecting an important call, you’re welcome to leave your cell phone at the front desk and we’ll come snag you if you’re needed.

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Can men take class?

Yes, men are absolutely welcome to take a class at Pure Barre. Although you will usually find a majority of women in our classes, we have a lot of men who attend regular classes and see great results. Many studios periodically host

“Bring on the Men” classes where clients are encouraged to bring their special men (husband, boyfriend, brother, dad, friend, etc.) to class to find out what Pure Barre is all about. It’s always a fun class take!

What if I’m not a teeny tiny ballerina?

Neither are we! We strive to make our studios a place where everyone will feel comfortable. Pure Barre is a low-impact workout and can be done by women of all shapes, sizes, and ages. As long as you can hold on to the ballet barre, you can do Pure Barre! No dancing experience is required.

While the Pure Barre technique is high intensity, it is very low impact, meaning you’ll get a great workout without putting excessive stress on your joints. If running or jumping has ever caused pain or stress to your joints, Pure Barre may be just what you’re looking for. We focus on very tiny isometric movements, so size truly does not matter. Pure Barre is one of the fastest, most effective ways to change the shape of your body. Client typically see the best results when they take 3-4 classes per week.

For more information on class times and locations, please visit http://purebarre.com/.

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Article by: Kari Jenkins Photos and Information: Sherry’s Academy of Dance

Spotlight on DANCE

This week’s winner of the studio of the week comes from Carleton, Mich.

Sherry’s Academy of Dance is one of the leading dancing institutes in the United States. Based in Carleton, Mich. (with studios both in Carleton, Mich. and Brownstown, Mich.), the institute provides training facilities to preschool students as well as young adults to adults. It offers a suite of dance training programs for gymnastics, ballet, contemporary, hip-hop and tap, to name a few. The institute also provides martial art training which includes self defense techniques, strikes, kicks and ground fighting techniques and also voice and piano training.

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Owner Sherry Blaha

Sherry Blaha is the owner and artistic director of Sherry’s Academy of Dance.

This is Mrs. Blaha’s 33rd year of operating and teaching at the Academy. In 25 years, Sherry has trained many professional dancers and is proud that many of her students have gone on to be excellent teachers themselves.

She has an innovative approach to tap, jazz, modern and lyrical choreography that has been recognized and awarded at national levels. As a teacher, the love of dance is shown by the training and education which Sherry gives to each student in the classroom.

Sherry’s Academy of Dance has received the National Dancewerks Studio of Distinction Awards 2010, Applause Nationals Junior Group First Place 2012, Shoot Out Dance Studio Winner 2008 & 2009, FDC Judges Choice Award Senior Small Group 2012 just to name a few.

Sherry’ has 12 professional teachers on staff (8 for dance, 2 for gymnastics and 2 for voice/piano).

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn or a seasoned dancer, Sherry’s has the perfect program for you. It’s fun and easy! Don’t miss out, sign up today!

For more information on locations, events and class times, please visit http:// www.sherrysacademy.com/.

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Preparing for a Vocal Audition

Edited by: Flickety, and 20 others (http://www.wikihow.com Prepare-for-aVocal-Audition) Background Photo by: Courtesy Paul Lefevre (http://www.carrfamily.com/auditioning/)

Photo by: larrydooleyvoice.blogspot.com

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re you freaking out about a school play or choir audition?

Maybe a community theater audition? Maybe even bigger? No sweat.

There are so many things you should and should not do before an audition.

Here are some things that may help with not only your voice but you stress level as well.

3: Talk

6: Warm Ups

Talk an adequate amount the day of the auditions to get proper articulation.

You may want to take a few deep breaths from you diaphragm throughout the day. It can really help with the stress of your audition.

Warm up a bit. Do something to get your voice ready to give the performance of your life.

7: Positive Thinking

Always stay positive.

If you go into the Drink water regularly. Not room thinking “I can’t just before the audition, do this. Everyone’s but always, to help better than me”, then maintain the quality of your it’s going to show. We voice. It’s a myth that you use our voice to show need 8 cups a day, but a lot of emotion and you should drink anytime a lack of confidence, you are thirsty, eating stress or anything will 1: What You Eat salty foods or feeling show. Just know you Do not drink or eat any some buildup of phlegm or can do it and think you dairy products for 24 mucus. are the best vocalist in hours, especially in the few that auditioning room. hours before the audition.

This is very crucial. Dairy 5: Stress builds up mucus, and no And remember to Don’t stress out! This is one wants to hear sound BREATHE! Don’t a very important step. Do coming from a throat sweat it. You got whatever you do to calm clogged with mucus. this. You will do fine yourself. Try some yoga as long as you have or meditation. At least faith in yourself! The take few deep breaths! A 2: Load Up! microphones waiting! stress filled voice is not Take lots of vitamin C in impressive and can harm the days leading up to your voice. Just think the audition. You wouldn’t that you are in your room want to get sick, would singing your favorite song you? and no one is going to hear you.

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When a singer gets sick; 3 things you should never do

By Ron Cross | January 21, 2013 Background Photo by: allthingsadmin.com http://themusicministrycoach.com/when-a-singer-gets-sick-3-things-you-should-never-do/

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I write this we’re in the middle of one of the worst flu seasons ever, according to the experts. But it takes much less than that to negatively impact the average’s singer’s voice. In fact something as simple as a common cold has been known to cause some singers to completely lose their voice for a period of time. When you’re not feeling well and you notice it’s affecting your ability to sing, that means your vocal cords are probably suffering some inflammation and irritation. Unfortunately, most of the things singers immediately do when their voice starts to suffer from an illness will actually make the situation worse. So today I’m going to list 3 things almost all singers do when they get sick and why you should avoid doing them. Before we continue, these tips assume one of two things; 1. You’re starting to get sick and it’s affecting your ability to sing. However it’s not bad enough yet for you to be bed-ridden. 2. You’re just starting to get over being sick and now you’re trying to get your voice back into shape. A singer who finds himself in either one of those scenarios should never do the following:

1. Keep singing.

Yes, I know. The show must go on. You don’t want to seem

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unprofessional. You’re gonna let everyone down. I get it. But here’s the thing. When your vocal cords are irritated and inflamed they don’t function correctly. Inflammation can cause them to get stiff and not close properly. So any kind of additional stress you add to the mix actually makes it worse and increases your chances of losing even more of your voice. It’s better to simply cancel your engagement or church performance.

Trust me, you’d rather deal with a few people inconvenienced or disappointed rather than deal with some long term complications with your voice.

tea and lemon or oranges, they’re full of acidic foods. We’ve already discussed why you want to avoid those when you’re sick or recovering and trying to get your voice in shape. Alcohol dehydrates. This is very important to know when you understand how important moisture and lubrication is to the proper, safe function of your vocal cords. If they’re already inflamed and irritated they’re stiff and not vibrating properly. Add dehydration to the mix and you have a recipe for some serious damage.

The most important thing to remember as a singer is that you MUST keep your vocal cords moist and lubricated. That said, 2. Drink tea with honey and the most effective thing you can lemon do for your voice is drink lots of water. Water keeps your whole body Say WHAT?? Yes, one of the most hydrated. Breathing steam, using common, popular home remedies a humidifier and the old-fashioned for making a voice better is actually “lean over a pot of boiling water with a myth. Here’s why. Both tea and a towel over your head” are all good lemon are very acid foods. Acid is ways to get your voice back into NOT what you want to be eating shape after a bout of the cooties. if you’re trying to nurse your voice Ultimately though it’s far better to do back to health. While it’s true that whatever you can to avoid getting nothing you eat or drink will come sick in the first place. It can be hard in direct contact with your vocal cords, acid foods can cause acid re- to do, but most people could avoid it by simply washing their hands flux You’ll forgive me if I don’t more often. Certainly at key times graphically explain all the nastiness that happens there, I hope. Suffice it like before a meal, after a trip to the to say though that there’s a lot of acid bathroom, before you touch your in your stomach, as you can imagine. face after touching public services or coming in contact with people.

When acid re-flux happens that acid comes up and….ok. I said I wasn’t The good news there is that ordinary going to describe that, didn’t I? The honey is ok though. There, I threw in soap and water does the trick just fine. No need to buy special antisome good news for you. bacterial soap. The only advantage of hand sanitizers is the fact that they 3. Drink “hot toddy” type drinks or medications high in can be used when soap and water isn’t around. But they don’t work any alcohol. better than ordinary soap and water.

A Hot Toddy may feel mighty good As they say, an ounce of prevention going down, but pretty-much all of is worth a pound of cure. But if it’s ingredients are bad for your voice you do get sick, taking a few extra when you’re trying to get it back to precautions to protect your voice will health. Since they’re often made with get you back to 100% much faster.

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Support Community Theater

Article by: Kari Jenkins Photo by: Kathleen Foulkrod Background Image by: depositphotos.com

sets, designs their own costumes and fundraises to offset the cost of the shows.

Get Involved

Without the communities help and support, the shows may not happen.

How Costly Are The One of the easiest ways here is a little lesser to help is to come see Shows? known group in Shows can be very costly a show or two. Season your town known as depending on which shows tickets are available for your community theater most if not all theater the group pick for their group. If you are not quite groups. Tickets can season. The group will sure what community acquire royalty fees, script be purchased at the theater is, this is a group theaters box office before and score fees, they will that is made entirely by have to pay the orchestra performances or the a community. People and music director (if they group’s website. Theater from that community (and groups are always looking will have to use one), surrounding communities) for unpaid volunteers they will also have to pay will come audition and to collect tickets, greet the director, sound and put on shows. The show theater goers at the lighting people (if they could be a musical or a don’t volunteer), costume door, set construction straight play (plays without and tear down, make a and prop fees (if they singing or music). Each have to borrow costumes tax deductible donation theater group is made to the group or become from another group or of a diverse group of all a member on your own. shop), materials to build ages and talents that all With a membership to the set (if its required), come together to promote advertising fees (posters, the group, you will have their group and put on a say on what shows are radio, TV, newspapers high quality shows and preformed the following etc.) and theater fees (to have fun while doing it. season and you will also borrow for show nights Lifelong friendships are and tech week if they don’t have an opportunity to made while memorizing audition for upcoming have a home theater). All lines, long days of dance shows (you will have to these fees can add up to practices and rehearsals, become a member to one pretty penny. Some sewing costumes or audition). Help support theater groups have a during set construction. long standing relationship your community’s theater A lot of theater groups with newspapers, TV and group today. You will not participate in other regret it! radio stations and some community activities such of the advertising can be as parades, carnivals, exchanged for a ticket fairs and different events giveaway to the show or throughout their county. sometimes the theater The group builds their own group can get ads for free.

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