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The Wizard of OZ

Open Auditions for actors ages 8 to 19 are Sep-

tember 9th. See page 3 for full details. Call for

audition appointment. Mark your calendars, and

order your tickets early – TICKETS GO ON SALE

OCTOBER 1st. These shows will sell out !

Box Office Hours: Mon.—Fri. 11am to 6pm. Call

(650) 738-8648 for tickets!

September 9 3pm-6pm AUDITIONS for WIZARD OF OZ September 12 Fall Classes Begin September 30 Private Guitar Recital at Spindrift November 12 Fall Session Dance Show, All Are Invited!

December SUMMER CAMP 2011 REGISTRATION OPENS! Look for registration forms in December Spotlight. December 2 Opening Night for Wizard of Oz! December 23 Closing Night for Wizard of Oz!

Join the SPINDRIFT DANCE COMPANY for

at SSPA Dance Studios

*UPCOMING EVENTS*

Volume 7, Issue III

Fall 2011

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THE SPOTLIGHT

SSPA, P.O Box 891, Pacifica, Ca. 94044 (650) 738-8648 www.SpindriftSchool.org

Spotlight on: SSPA’s Choral Program

BE A SCHOLARSHIP STAR! As an annual tradition, all the fundraisers w e do during

the Holiday Show , go towards our scholarship fund

w hich w e use to offer scholarships during the year to young artists based on need and talent.

This season, give a little and get a lot. Add $5.00 to the cost of your ticket and have your ow n star on our Schol-arship Wall of Fame for the holidays AND get reserved

seating close to the stage. Adults $15.00 + $5.00 = $20

and Y outh $12 + $5.00 = $17.00 Star Seating limited to the front two rows for each

performance.

ADVERTISE in our OZ Program!! Full Page Ad 5” Wide x 8” High $250 Half Page Ad 5” Wide x 4” High $125

Quarter Page Ad 2 1/2” Wide x 4” High $75 Business Card 2 1/2” x 2” High $50 Well Wishes to a Cast Member $25

Special: Back Page & Inside Back Cover, Full Color Ads. Subject to availability , first come,

first served order early ! FULL COLOR PROGRAM!!!

Send your ad in .jpg or w ord doc form to [email protected] or w e can design an ad for you! Call

(650) 738-8648 for more information

CCC and Performances This Fall! Back by popular demand, Kate Roseman has a lot

planned for Fall 2011 and beyond! CCC has been working hard and now they’re ready

to show off some of those chorus skills! Come join in on the learning and perform-

ance opportunities! SSPA’s CCC is a place where children and young adults can learn

about music while striving to grow and challenge themselves as individuals and as a

group. Chorus members will learn healthy singing and breathing techniques and will

perform this November and December (see dates above). Rehearsals include learning

aspects of music theory, music history, and of course, singing a wide repertoire of

music from varying genres and composers. From Broadway to Classical, Jazz to World

Music, the students will use the skills and techniques from this class to sing in any

style. No previous experience required, those with previous choir experience are en-

couraged to come and sing! Attendance is mandatory. Please see above rehearsal/

performance dates!

Performance Schedule: CCC will have performance opportunities throughout the fall /winter 2011.

CCC will open SSPA’s Fall dance show on 11/12 and will be featured guests for SSPA’s Holiday Gala

Event at SSPA 12/1! Don’t miss out on chorus and these performance opportunities! Come and learn

the joy of music, make new friends, and discover your voice in a fun and challenging environment!

For Ages 8-14 Mondays 3:30-4:20pm @ SSPA (1050 Crespi Dr. in Pacifica)

9/12-12/1 (performances 11/12 and 12/1 included, no class 10/10, 10/31. 11/21)

11 sessions: $132 Attendance is mandatory!

“Teaching voice and

choir gives me the

chance to aid students

in discovering and

utilizing the potential of

their own voice”.

Kate Roseman is a graduate of the University of Redlands where she received her Bachelors of Music Education. While at Red-lands, she had opportunities to conduct the University or Redlands Chapel Singers, the University of Redlands University Choir, and the Community Chorus of Redlands. Ms. Roseman studied at the Zoltan Kodaly Pedagogical Institute of Music in Kecskemét, Hungary, specializing in Zoltan Kodaly’s pedagogy and methodology, music history, conducting and ear training. Ms. Roseman is an active member of the California American Choral Directors Association and has worked with noted choral conductors and clini-cians including Charlene Archibeck, Henry Leck, Jo Michael Sheibe and Rollo Dilworth. Ms. Roseman is currently the Director of the Repertoire group at the Peninsula Girls Chorus in Burlingame as well as SSPA’s Choir Director.

OPEN AUDITIONS

SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2011

All the music and characters you love: A Wicked Witch, A Good Witch, A Yellow Brick Road, A Cow-

ardly Lion, Dorothy, Toto, Munchkins and more! The story & timeless

music of this American classic (The Royal Shakespeare Company version) will come to life this Holiday

season and we invite YOU to audition to be a part of SSPA history!

AUDITION DATE: Friday, Sept 9th 3:00 to 6:30 (appt. required)

WHERE: 1050 Crespi Drive at the Main Theatre

CALLBACKS: Saturday, Sept. 10th, 10 am to 1pm

WHERE: 1050 Crespi Drive at the Main Theatre

AGES: Ages 7 to 19

REHEARSALS: are on Fridays 3:30 to 6:30 until Tech Weeks

TECH WEEKS: are M-F Nov 14th-Dec 2, 3:30-6:30 (Thursday & Friday off for Thanksgiving)

SHOWS: Dec. 2 through Dec. 19. Must be available for all performances scheduled and tech weeks.

INSTRUCTIONS: Call for appointment

Prepare 16 bars of music, be prepared to sing, accompanist provided, no a cappella or CD accompani-

ment allowed. Choose a piece of music in the style of the show but not from the show. You must bring

your sheet music for the accompanist. Bring a resume of any experience or training with headshot (picture of any kind, does not need to be

professional) attached.

Please be available for the entire callback time. Dance auditions are done during callbacks. If you are

called back come dressed & prepared to dance.

Come with your calendar and be prepared to note ALL scheduling conflicts for the entire run of rehears-

als and performances. Be prepared to fill out a conflict calendar through December 23rd 2011.

Enrollment in production class required for all actors cast. COST: $395.

Limited scholarships available PLEASE request scholarship form at time of appointment. Request/form

must be handed in at audition.

CALL 650 738-8648 for audition appointment.

Thursday Dec. 1st 7:00pm PREVIEW (Invitation Only)

Friday Dec. 2th 7:00pm Opening Night

Saturday Dec. 3rd 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm

Sunday Dec. 4th 2:00 pm Matinee

Friday Dec. 9th 7:00pm

Saturday Dec. 10th 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm





Tuesday Dec. 20th 2:00 pm Matinee

Wednesday Dec. 21st 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm

Thursday Dec. 22nd 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm

Friday Dec. 23 5:00 pm Closing Night

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES


Coastside Children’s Chorus with Kate Roseman Back by popular demand, Kate Roseman has a lot planned for 2011 and beyond! SSPA’s CCC is a place where children and young adults can learn about music while striving to grow and challenge themselves as individuals and as a group. Chorus members will learn healthy singing and breathing techniques and end up performing a couple times through-out this Fall and Winter. Rehearsals include learning aspects of music theory, music history, and of course, singing a wide repertoire of music from varying genres and composers. From Broadway to Classical, Jazz to World Music, the students will use the skills and techniques from this class to sing in any style. No previous experience required, those with previous choir experience are encouraged to come and sing! Attendance in mandatory! No classes 10/10, 10/31, 11/21 **Shows included 11/12 & 12/1 Beginning Piano With Helena Pacholuk Learn basic piano technique in a fun group atmosphere! Each child will learn on a piano and class is limited to 6. †Fee includes a piano book. NEW!!! Beginning Guitar With Chris Matthews Learn basic guitar technique and skills in a fun group atmosphere! Learn guitar through current music in a fun and encouraging environment!

DRAMA DIRECTION! New to acting or want to work on specific skills? Introducing our NEW drama track. These courses focus on individual skills essential for the growth of every actor at any level. Each session will focus on one area of acting and we’ll offer classes for ages 4-7 and 7-12, once the actor has gone through the comprehensive 2 year program they will have the skills for per-formance and success on stage! Content for the older age group is more advanced.

Actors In Action! with Christa Jensen Explore acting techniques, characterization, and movement through creative play, im-provisation, pantomime, and tableau. Actors will learn to express themselves using their body through theatre games & movement exercises.

At the end of the session perform small pieces in front of an audience. Explore the theatre process in a fun and encouraging environment!

Improv/Sketch Comedy with Natalia Luna Did you ever want to be apart of an improv troupe? Do you have a flare for com-edy? Or do you just want to learn new, fun, and silly, acting games? Then this class if for you! Based on shows like “Who’s Line is it Anyway,” and the famous comedy troupe “Second City,” this class offers students a fresh look at Comedy Sports. Learn improv games and even help compose skits through story telling. Perform the games and skits learned in class in a hilarious final performance. A great opportunity for both

seasoned actors and students who have never studied acting before. Come and be an improv star and fine tune your funny skills.

Play Production with Christa Jensen Due to popular demand, SSPA is bringing Play Production Class to the Fall for the first time ever! We’ll be doing the show One Hundred Lies! In this poignant comedy, teenager Liz Nostrand presents her life as a competition, com-plete with scoreboard and time clock. The goal of the game: To dramatize, in only 30 minutes, 100 significant lies told by and to Liz. By the final buzzer, though, we see that the most crucial lies in Liz's life are those she has told herself. Everyone who signs-up gets a part, space is limited to roles in the chosen show. *Approximately 25 hours of instruction, rehearsal and performance, one of the best values of the season! *The final production weeks meets M-Wed 10/31-11/9 3:30-5pm. Shows Wednesday 11/9 @ 7:30pm and Thursday, 11/10 @ 7:30pm. Performances will

be at Spindrift. Please note: No missed rehearsals/shows allowed these final production weeks.

ALL SSPA & ODDSTAD CLASSES WILL MEET 1/17 & 3/15

2011

Fall Class Schedule www.SpindriftSchool.org

650-738-8648

MUSIC

Drama

CLASS AGES DAY TIME DATES LOCATION # SESSIONS TUITION

CCC Chorus w/ Kate 8-14 Mon 3:30-4:20 9/12-12/1* SSPA 11 $132

Beg. Piano w/ Helena 6.5-10 Wed 4-4:50 9/14-11/16 SSPA 10 $160†

Beg. Guitar w/ Chris 7-12 Thurs 4:30-5:20 9/15-11/17 SSPA 10 $120


Actors In Action! w/ Christa 5-7yrs Thurs 4:30-5:20pm 9/15-11/17 SSPA 10 sessions $120

Actors In Action! w/ Christa 7-12yrs Thurs 5:30-6:20pm 9/15-11/17 SSPA 10 sessions $120

Improv Sketch Comedy w/ Natalia 10-17 yrs Thurs. 4:30-5:20pm 9/15-11/17 ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120

Play Production w/ Christa 10-17yrs Wed.* 3:30-5pm 9/14-11/10* SSPA 25 sessions $295

Fall (Movement): Actor’s In Action! Winter (Character): Kids Are Characters! Spring (Improv): What’s My Line?

Fall (Scene Work): Causing A Scene! Winter (Reader’s Theatre): Tell Me A Story! Spring (Performance): Bringing Down The House!

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Sound of Music! Musical Theatre with Christa Jensen

Explore the world of musical theatre and learn voice, dance and acting technique. Learn scenes, songs, and choreography from the popular Broadway musical, Sound of Music And show off your skills in a final performance. Be ready to move and explore the fun of musical theatre in a positive and encouraging envi-

ronment.

Fiddler on the Roof Musical Theatre with Noelle DeWeese

Learn voice, dance and acting technique from the classic Fiddler on the Roof. Learn scenes, songs, and choreography from the popular Broad-way musical and show off your skills in a final performance. Be ready to move and explore the fun of musical theatre in a positive and encour-

aging environment.

Wizard Of Oz Production Class with Noelle DeWeese, Natalia Luna, & Katy Stephan

Coming to Pacifica this holiday season is the vibrant classic The Wizard of Oz! The show offers many speaking parts to a wide age range. Those with music, theatre, and dance experience encouraged to audition. Open auditions will be held at SSPA for youth performers ages 8-19* on Friday, September 9 from 3-6:30pm to be accepted in the class/production. Please bring a resume of theatre experience, a snapshot/headshot, and music to sing (accompanist provided). Rehearsals will be Fridays 9/16-11/11, 3:30-6:30pm @ SSPA. Tech weeks will be Mon-Friday 11/14-11/18, M-Wed 11/21-11/23, M-Fri 11/28-12/2 3:30-6:30pm @ SSPA. 19 shows 12/1-12/23. Tuition is $395, limited scholarships available. Call now for an audition appointment 650-738-8648! Auditions held at SSPA! See full information on roles, dates, and audition requirements online at www.SpindriftSchool.org.

Pre Ballet Explore basic ballet/dance technique in a fun and encouraging class! For the beginner student.

Experience the joy of ballet. Come ready to dance in ballet shoes and dance attire +show included

Beginning Ballet Ballet is the foundation of all dance. Learn basic ballet technique in a fun and encouraging

class! This class if for the beginner student. Experience the joy of ballet. Come ready to dance in ballet shoes and dance attire +show included

Int. Ballet Level 1 Improve your ballet technique week by week. This class is for the intermediate dancer +show included

Int. Ballet Level 2 Improve your ballet technique week by week. This class is for the intermediate dancer +show included

Drop-in Advanced Ballet Must be an adult or have teacher approval — with Jenna Monroe or Brianna Anthony

2hr class! *discount with class card

Teen/Adult Pointe Prep For the serious dancer only. All dancers must take Adv. Ballet/Teen Ballet in addition to this class every

week. Stretch, tone, and strengthen your body in preparation for Pointe. Pointe shoes required (must have teacher approval to take this class.)

Teen/Adult Pointe Serious dancers who have been training on Pointe only. All dancers must take Adv. Ballet/Teen Ballet in addition to this class every week. Stretch, tone, and strengthen your body on Pointe. Learn turns, tricks and choreography on Pointe. Pointe shoes

required (must have teacher approval to take this class & must have taken at least 1 year of Pointe Prep or the equivalent of)

Beginning Tap Explore basic tap dance technique in a fun and encouraging class! This class if for the beginner student. Experience the

joy of tap. Come ready to dance in tap shoes and dance attire +show included

Beginning Hip-Hop Learn Hip-Hop technique to current music. Stretch, tone & strengthen your body in a fun and encouraging class.

+show included

Intermediate Hip-Hop Learn & fine-tune your hip-hop dance technique in this fun and challenging class. Jazz/Hip-Hop shoes required.

+show included

Advanced Hip-Hop Learn & fine-tune your hip-hop dance technique in this fun and challenging class. Jazz/Hip-Hop shoes required.

(must have teacher approval to take this class) +show included

SPINDRIFT DANCE COMPANY DANCING TO THE EXTREME ! Prep for SDC & ADVANCED SDC Auditions in January

SDC is a company founded almost 5 years ago, for serious dancers interested in continuing their training and passion for dance. The company explores a variety of dance disciplines while maintaining dance technique with a focus on training the well-rounded performer. Must have ballet, tap, and jazz shoes and must be prepared every week in appropriate dance attire. Attendance is mandatory. Those who have already been a part of the company, are STRONGLY encouraged to continue their dance training through SDC Prep. See advanced class benchmarks on our website www.spindriftschool.org or be assessed by a teacher at the first day of class if you think you may be in Adv SDC. All dancers must take additional classes in addition to SDC. See schedule on other page!

SDC Auditions for the company and company level placement will be in January 2010. Start to prepare now and DANCE!

DANCE


Sound of Music! Musical Theatre 5-7yrs Wed 5-6pm 9/14-11/16 SSPA 10 sessions $120

Fiddler on the Roof Musical Theatre 7-12yrs Wed 5-6pm 9/14-11/16 SSPA 10 sessions $120

Wizard of Oz Production 8-19 yrs Fri + 3:30-6:30pm 9/9-12/23 SSPA Lots (see above) $395

Musical TheatrE

SSPA, P.O. Box 891, Pacifica, Ca. 94044 (650) 738-86488 www.SpindriftSchool.org

CLASS CARD INFO

Valid through December 17th, 2011 If only one student is at a particular drop-in class, a 30 minute private lesson will be offered at the rate of 2 dance classes. If 2 students are at a particular drop-in dance class then a 30 minute semiprivate lesson will be offered at the same rate of 1 dance class.

CLASS CARD PRICES 1 Class/Drop in: $15

4 Classes: $48 ($12 a class, 20% discount) 8 Classes: $90 ($11.25 a class, 25% discount) 12 Classes: $120 ($10 a class, 34% discount)

*CLASS CARDS may be

purchased at SSPA or at ODDSTAD. Please ask

your teacher for one!

Drop-in Dance Schedule FALL 2011 (all classes are held at the Oddstad portables @ 930 Oddstad Blvd)

SATURDAY

17 10—12n Adv Ballet (BA)

24 10—12nAdv Ballet (JM)






NOTE ABOUT DANCE LEVELS

Beginning Classes: Meant to be exploratory/fun/age appropriate beginning & introductory level of dance. Intermediate Classes: These classes are for dancers with dance ex-perience. Meant to be fun and technical. Advanced Classes: These classes are for serious dancers/adults. Must have teacher approval and at least 2 years dance experience.


Pre Ballet w/ Brianna 3-5yrs Wed. 3-3:50pm 9/14-11/9 ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120+

Beginning Ballet w/ Brianna 5-8yrs Mon. 3:30-4:20pm 9/12-11/7 ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120+

Int. Ballet w/ Natalia & Jenna 8 & up Thurs. 5:30-6:20pm 9/15-11/10 ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120+

Drop-in Adv. Ballet Jenna/Brianna Adult or Teacher Approval

Sat. 10-12noon See Drop In Page for Schedule

ODDSTAD Drop-in ($30 a class)*

Teen/Adult Pointe Prep w/ Natalia 10-adult Tues. 4:30-5:20pm 9/13-11/8 ODDSTAD 9 sessions $108

Teen/Adult Pointe w/ Brianna 10-adult Tues. 6:30-7:20pm 9/13-11/8 ODDSTAD 9 sessions $108

Beginning Tap w/ Noelle 5-8yrs Wed 3-3:50pm 9/14-11/9 SSPA 10 sessions $120+

Beginning Hip-Hop w/ Jenna 7-10yrs Mon. 6:30-7:20pm 9/12-11/7 ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120+

Intermediate Hip-Hop w/ Jenna 10-16yrs Thurs. 6:30-7:20pm 9/15-11/10 ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120+

Adv Hip-Hop w/ Natalia 12-up Tues. 5:30-6:20pm 9/13-11/18* ODDSTAD 10 sessions $120+

SDC Prep *those in holiday show may pay for sept/oct

7 and up Mon. 4:30-6:30pm 9/12-12/12 (no class 11/21)

ODDSTAD 13 (2hr) sessions $95 a month (sept/oct/nov)

Adv SDC Prep *those in holiday show may pay for sept/oct

Teacher approval

Wed 4-6pm 9/14-12/14 (no class 11/23)

ODDSTAD 13 (2hr) sessions $95 a month (sept/oct/nov)

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MISSION STATEMENT: To train and inspire students of all ages in the performing arts while instilling the qualities of confidence, self-discipline, creativity, & respect for others

REGISTRATION FORM *Please mail registration form with a check to: SSPA P.O. Box 891, Pacifica, CA 94044

Name of Student: _____________________________________________________Birthday:_____________________

______________________________________________/___________________________________ Name of Parents Parents Email

Address___________________________________________City________________St.___________Zip___________

Home Phone:_____________________________Cell Phone:______________________________________ We would like to take the following class(es):

Class Name Dates location (SSPA or Oddstad) Instructor Tuition 1)__________________________ _______________ ________________ ________________ ______ 2)__________________________ _______________ ________________ ________________ ______ 3)__________________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ______

Dance Card Purchase (please circle): 4 8 12 Total (check payable to SSPA): $________

(4 classes=$48, 8 classes=$90, 12 classes=$120)

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE (650) 738-8648 Call to arrange instructor availability/time/location.

Voice/Piano: Alex Bootzin, Kate Roseman, Katy Stephan Modern Dance: Jenna Monroe, Brianna Anthony Piano: Helena Pacholuk, Philip Keil, Annie Li Ballet: Natalia Luna, Jenna Monroe, Brianna Anthony Guitar: Andre deVilliers, Chris Matthews Jazz/Hip-Hop: Jenna Monroe, Noelle DeWeese Acting: Natalia Luna, Christa Jensen, Carla Pauli Tap: Noelle DeWeese Violin: Annie Li SSPA admits students of any race, national, or ethnic origin.

Have a week off? Join us for Musical Theatre !

Thanksgiving Break Camp:(ages 7-12)

Exploring theatre through movement and dance! Go on Max's adventure through the forest, out at sea, and to the land of wild things where he be-comes king! The story will be told through music, dance, and acting. Each performer will be high-lighted as a character in this children's wild clas-sic! Bring your dance shoes (or bear feet), most of the story will be told through dance and move-ment. Learn basic dance and acting techniques and get ready to have a wild time!

November 21-23 (9am-3pm*) Location: 930 Oddstad Blvd.* Cost: $145 (3 days) * childcare available 8-9am & 3-6pm

Holiday Mini Camp 1: (ages 7-12)

Bright Lights, Big City and All That Jazz!

Get ready to sing, dance, act and sell these memorable show tunes back to the cities where they belong! Perform scenes, sing show-stopping songs, and dance chore-ography from musicals/musical num-bers about big cities like, 42nd Street, Chi-cago, and many more!

December 19-23 (9am-3pm*) Location: 930 Oddstad Blvd* Cost: $195 (5 days) *childcare available 8-9am & 3-6pm

Holiday Mini Camp 2: (ages 7-12)

Magical Musicals Explore the magic of musicals while singing, dancing, and acting from shows containing an aspect of Fantasy. Learn choreography and tunes from everyone's childhood favorite Peter Pan or the new Wicked, the untold story about the witches of Oz. Perform scenes from The Wiz a modern and magical rendition of the Wizard of Oz, and the magi-cal classic Beauty & the Beast. Don't miss out on this magical experience!

December 26-30 (9am-3pm*) Location: 1050 Crespi Dr. *

Cost: $195 (5 days) *childcare available 8-9am & 3-6pm

POLICY NOTES: Classes may be cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met. Please be advised we do not send notifications upon receipt of enrollment. You will be called if the class is full /cancelled. Audits are allowed the first day of any class. $25 Check Return Fee for any returned checks. Audits the first week of classes are en-

couraged. Scholarship requests with proof of income are required in advance of classes starting. Email [email protected] for form (based on need, talent and availability). Classes generally meet on holidays unless noted.

PLEASE NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, all classes WILL meet Monday, October 10th and 31st

and on Friday, November 11 (Veteran’s Day).

(650) 738-8648 www.SpindriftSchool.org

Performing Arts at Your School, Pre-School or Organization! SSPA offers both in-school and afterschool programs at Pacifica local schools. We can tailor a program to suit your group’s ages and

needs from pre-school age to high school. If you would like a Spindrift to come to YOUR school or would like something specific

offered at your location...call us! (650) 738-8648

SSPA Welcomes Guitarist, Christopher Matthews Christopher Matthews holds a BA in music from the University of Louisville, KY. His concentration

at university was in music industry. Christopher is also well versed in computer recording applica-

tions. In college, he performed in solo student recitals and the University Guitar Ensemble all while

developing musical projects within the community.

Christopher toured the states throughout 2009 working as multi-instrumentalist for the band Days of

the New. He is currently working in the Bay Area with Ready Steady, an act that includes

Amber and Paul Oldham.

Christopher’s teaching background is primarily teaching private lessons to students of all ages at

beginning to intermediate playing levels. He has taught group lessons as well at his studio in Mom’s

Music, a local music store and educational center in Louisville.

Christopher is excited to be working with the Spindrift School of Performing Arts! He will be teach-

ing in the afterschool program and looks forward to developing the abil-

ity of young guitarists!

INTRODUCING: Spindrift Dance Instructor, Josh Ornales Josh was born and raised

in Hayward and began dancing during high school for Stage Left Dance Company. He has a Ballet

background and is currently attending San Francisco State University as a Dance Major with plans to

achieve a California State Teaching Credential. He is currently dancing for University Dance Theater

at SFSU; and as part of this company, he has had the opportunity to dance along side ODC Dance

Company members and learn and perform choreography from Brenda Way. Spindrift is pleased to

have Josh on our line-up teaching outreach as well as working alongside the core Spindrift Dance

Company instructors.

AFTER SCHOOL OUTREACH This schedule is subject to change due to final approval from the

schools involved. Classes may be added or dropped or locations

moved. Look for this flyer to be updated or look for a flyer from

your school during the first weeks of school.

* Show included Note: All classes with * will have a performance on November 12 with a rehearsal that morning. The performance

counts as the final class.

CABRILLO SCHOOL(starts week of Sept 12th) Hip-hop 1 (grades K-2) Christa Jensen Wed. 1:45-2:45pm 9/14-11/9 10 sessions $120 in MPR* Hip-hop 2 (grades 3-5) Natalia Luna Thurs. 3-4pm 9/15-11/10 10 sessions $120 in MPR* Adv Hip-hop** (grades 4-8) Natalia Luna Tues 3-4 9/13-11/8 10 sessions **Must have teacher approval to take this class 650-738-8648

OCEAN SHORE SCHOOL (starts week of Sept 12th) Hip-Hop (grades K-3) Noelle DeWeese Wed. 1-2pm 9/14-11/9 10 sessions: $120 in TBA*

ORTEGA SCHOOL Beg Hip-Hop (grades 1-3) Jenna Monroe Wed. 1:45-2:45pm 9/14-11/9 10 sessions $120 in MPR* Beg/Intermediate Jazz (grades 2-5) Josh Ornelas Fri. 2:45-3:45pm 9/16-11/4 9 sessions $108 in MPR* Adv Dance Tech Hip-Hop (grades 3-5) Jenna Monroe Wed. 2:45-3:45pm 9/14-11/9 10 sessions $120 in MPR*

SUNSET RIDGE

Performing Arts Workshop (grades 3-5) Christa Jensen & Carla Pauli Thurs 2:45-3:45pm 9/15-TBA Free to students in MPR

VALLEMAR SCHOOL Beg Hip-hop (grades 1-3)Jenna Monroe Fri 2:45-3:45pm 9/16-11/4 9 sessions $120 in MPR* Adv Dance Technique (grades 3-5) Josh Ornelas Wed 1:45-2:45pm 9/14-11/9 10 sessions $132 in MPR* Chorus(grades 3-5) Kate Roseman Mon 2:45-3:45pm 9/12-11/14 10 sessions $132 in TBA Improv (grades 3-5) Carla Pauli Tues 2:45-3:45pm 9/13-11/15 10 sessions $132 in TBA Beg Guitar (grades 3-5) Chris Matthews Thurs 2:45-3:45pm 9/15-11/17 10 sessions $132 in TBA

IBL Hip-hop (grades 2-5)Jenna Monroe Tues. 3:15-4:15pm 9/13-11/30 10 sessions Free to students in MPR*

HOME SCHOOL ARTS @ SSPA (1050 Crespi Dr.) Beg Acting: Actors In Action!(6-9yrs) Carla Pauli Tues. 1:20-2:20 9/13-11/15 10 sessions $120 @ SSPA Play Production (10-14yrs) Carla Pauli & Natalia Luna Thurs 12noon-1 (Tues too in Jan (20hrs $240) @ SSPA

OCEANA HIGH SCHOOL Beg Dance (high school) Jenna Monroe Mon. 3-4:30pm TBA Grant Program/Free to Students Int/Adv Dance (high school) Jenna Monroe Thurs. 3-4:30 TBA Grant Program/Free to Students

Auntie Kim's Daycare Preschool Music & Dance (ages 1-2) Noelle DeWeese Wed. 10:30-11am 9/14-11/16 10 sessions $100 Preschool Music & Dance (ages 3-4) Noelle DeWeese Wed. 11-11:45am 9/14-11/16 10 sessions $100

Flexibility/Strength:

Right/Left Splits Core strength & control of upper body Straight leg toe touch

Ballet Benchmarks: Good and Consistent Turn-out Foot Strength High Arch Understanding of Basic Ballet Terms Good and Consistent Alignment Proper use of arm positions Right/Left Solid Pirouettes

Jazz/Hip-Hop Benchmarks: Isolations—Head, Shoulders, Rib Cage, Hips A good sense of Timing/Musicality 45-180 degree High kicks w/ good Technique Proper Spotting While Turning

Commitment/focus: Advanced students MUST be focused and take

outside classes as well as SDC on a regular basis. Also, students MUST come to class on time and be prepared.

Performance and Musicality: The advanced student MUST be able to count mu sic and dance in time with music while performing. Advanced students must demonstrate a high performance quality when performing.


Prepare for Auditions this Winter 2012!

SDC PREP (7-18yrs) Mon. 4:30-6:30pm 9/12-12/12 $95 a month (Sept/Oct/Nov)

Advanced SDC (Teacher Approval)* Wed. 4-6pm 9/14- 12/14 $95 a month (Sept/Oct/Nov) No Classes Thanksgiving week 11/21 & 11/23 Classes total 26 hours of training in 13 2hr sessions

ATTENTION DANCERS!!

SDC training done at 930 Oddstad Blvd, Oddstad

School (back portable)

FOR MORE INFO CALL 650-738-8648

www.SpindriftSchool.org

Advanced Students must be able to achieve the following:

This fall, dancers of all ages have a unique opportunity to experience the world of DANCE! Train through the fall in SDC prep, either SDC or advanced SDC. All SDC prep dancers must also take addi-tional technique and training classes to strengthen their basics or their favored form of dance.

Exploring various dance forms with professional dance in-structors and guest artists, while continuing studies in their major dance form Field trips to professional dance companies in S.F and the Bay Area

Yearly performances/special events featuring company solo-ists & student choreographers (selected from auditions) Opportunities to perform with instructors/other professional dancers Learn Choreography and dance composition, and an oppor-tunity to produce and perform student work Learn together as a company and be inspired by other young advanced dancers

(650) 738-8648 www.SpindriftSchool.org

To Our STAR Sponsors...THANK YOU!

Red Carpet Sponsors Rafel & Jean Cons

Andrew & Sharon Dipkin

Ms. Harriet Heyman &

Mr. Michael Moritz

Craig Cummings & Irene Otten

The Irene S. Scully Family Fund

Walmart.com

Producer’s Circle Walter & Beverly Colquhoun

The Vinson/Rambo Family

Stephen and Emma Tigerman

Stanford Theatre Dept.

Director’s Circle Beta Sigma Phi

Bleyle Elevator

Eric Nelson & Ann Rudorf

Franklin Templeton Investments

Genentech, Inc.

The Hughes-Lynch Family

The Mattes Family

Matthew Chikhal in honor of the

Nora Chikhale Memorial Sch. Fund

John Hall & Andrea Schine

The Sutton/Kemball-Cook Family

Featured Performer David & Julie Brosnan

The Burns Family

Mary Ellen Carroll & Dariush Kayhan

The Carson Family

Don & Sasha Colquhoun

The D'Arcy Family

Janie & Rick Deovlet

The Fazackerley Family

Michele Garside

The Hurley Family

Carolyn Keefe & Jay Powers

Phillip Keil

The Langlands Family

The Lie Family

The Martinez Family

Cindy Madden, Paralegal Services

Charles & Clarice Moody

John & Kathy Pantoleon

The Pugh-Newman Family

RNM Management

The Robalino Family

John & Therese Robertson

Gordon S. Tannura

Rosaleen Nardi Trinca

The Van Niekerken Family

The Vreeland Family

Cast Members The Aiello-Coppola Family

Ruth & Allan Amber

Kimberly Cahill

Jen & Tom Colombo

The Davy Family

Norman, Karen, Valerie, &

Eric Dutton

Pamela Fornesi

The Kanes

The Leal Family

Dave, Patti, & Billy Linney

Lynn & William Mullen

Marsha Murphy

Hope Nelson

Ms. Barbara Paquette

Cassie G & Angelique Ricarte

David & Sandra Saitz

Lennon Smith

Anonymous

Friday Dec. 2th 7:00pm Opening Night

Saturday Dec. 3rd 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm





Spindrift School of Performing Arts is proud to present

The Wizard of OZ A true classic for all ages! Don’t Miss The Annual Spin-

drift School of Performing Art’s Holiday Show! Show Dates and Times:

TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 1st. 650 738-8648. Box Office hours are Tue—Fri 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Adults $15.00. Children 17 and under, $12.00. Visa & MasterCard orders accepted over the phone.

Be a SCHOLARSHIP STAR! Add $5.00 to your ticket price have your name on our "Star Wall” in the Lobby.

Each Star ticket will also be entitled to have a seat for that performance reserved as close to the stage as possible.

Limited number of Star Seating per performance.

All performances will be held at the Spindrift Theatre at 1050 Crespi Drive. Handicapped parking and seating is

available, please request special seating needs when purchasing tickets.




Tuesday Dec. 20th 2:00 pm Matinee

Wednesday Dec. 21st 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm

Thursday Dec. 22nd 2:00 pm Matinee & 7:00 pm

Friday Dec. 23 5:00 pm Closing Night

SSPA SPONSORS – BE A STAR!

Our Mission Statement: To train and inspire students of all ages in the performing arts while instilling the qualities

of confidence, self-discipline, creativity & respect for others.

YES! I would like to support the Spindrift School of Performing Arts and become a Star Sponsor at the following level.

Cast Member ($25-$99) Your name in show programs and newsletters for one year

Featured Performer ($100-$249) All of the above, plus two tickets to any SSPA show & an invitation for

two to our yearly Gala in December!

Director’s Circle ($250-$499) All of the above, plus a DVD/PHOTO CD package for any summer camp

show , SDC or Winter Show.

Producer’s Circle ($500-$999) All of the above, plus, 2 VIP passes that entitle you to admission to 2 seats to

each SSPA production for one year (Two seats to a dance recital, SDC concert, Winter Show, Summer Camp

Shows, etc.)

Red Carpet Sponsorship ($1000+) All the benefits from each of the levels plus a reserved row of 6 seats (you

and 5 guests) to the Gala performance of the Winter Show. This includes the show and the legendary culinary

pre-show festivities.

Name as you would like it to appear in programs and newsletters

Name if different from above

Address

City St. Zip Phone

Email

All donations to Spindrift School of Performing Arts are tax deductible. Our tax ID# is #40-0000399

MAIL TO: SSPA

P.O. BOX 891

Pacifica, CA 94044

$25 Buys 4 scripts for our library

$25 Costumes one actor for one show

$25 Buys assorted percussion instruments for classes and

performances

$30 Buys a complete make-up kit for an aspiring actor

$35 Buys a first aid kit for one of our summer camp locations

$40 Buys a music stand

$50 Buys paint for one set

$75 Buys costume materials and accessories for 6 dancers

$75 Provides one 50% scholarship for one Spindrift Dance

Company student for one month

$100 Buys lighting gels and special effect gobos for one show

$120 Buys props and materials to make props for one show

$198 Provides one 50% scholarship for one summer camp

student (age 4 -7)

$298 Provides one 50% scholarship for one summer camp

student (age 7-17)

$300 Buys materials to build one show set (we use our set

pieces many many times)

$500 Provides 3 to 4 professional musicians for performances

of one of our summer camps

$500 Pays for one month worth of PG&E to keep our

performers in the spot light

$1260 Pays for rent and utilities (excluding PG&E) for one

month

$6000 Provides a 1-year performing arts program for 70 chil-

dren at a local public school

650 738-8648 www.SpindriftSchool.org

What will your contribution do?

Thanksgiving Break Camp:

(ages 7-12) Exploring theatre through move-ment and dance! Go on Max's adventure through the forest, out at sea, and to the land of wild things where he be-comes king! The story will be told through music, dance, and act-ing. Each performer will be high-lighted as a character in this chil-dren's wild classic! Bring your dance shoes (or bear feet), most of the story will be told through dance and movement. Learn basic dance and acting techniques and get ready to have a wild time!

November 21-23 (9am-3pm*) Location: 930 Oddstad Blvd.*

Cost: $145 (3 days) * childcare available 8-9am & 3-6pm

FALL Session

Class Schedule!

SDC Information

AUDITION INFORMATION

For the Holiday Show!

P.O. Box 891

1050 Crespi Drive Pacifica, CA 94044

Phone: (650) 738-8648

www.SpindriftSchool.org

E-mail: [email protected]

Inside this issue:

Non-Profit Org US Postage

PAID Pacifica, CA 94044

Permit #240

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

2012 MINI CAMPS Details in the Newsletter in December! Ski Week Mini Camp February 20-24 9am-3pm Ages 7-12 1050 Crespi Drive Tuition: $195

Spring Break Camp April 9-13 9am-3pm 1050 Crespi Drive Tuition: $195

Before care 8-9am and after care 3-6pm offered on-site for all camps

Holiday Mini Camp 1: Bright Lights, Big City

and All That Jazz!

(ages 7-12) Get ready to sing, dance, act and sell these memorable show tunes back to the cities where they belong! Perform scenes, sing show-stopping songs, and dance choreography from musicals/musical numbers about big cities like, 42nd Street, Chicago, and many more!

December 19-23 (9am-3pm*) Location: 930 Oddstad Blvd* Cost: $195 (5 days) *childcare available 8-9am & 3-6pm

Holiday Mini

Camp 2:

Magical Musicals

(ages 7-12)…..Explore the magic of

musicals while singing, dancing, and act-ing from shows containing an aspect of Fantasy. Learn choreography and tunes from everyone's childhood favorite Peter Pan or the new Wicked, the untold story about the witches of Oz. Perform scenes from The Wiz a modern and magi-cal rendition of the Wizard of Oz, and the magical classic Beauty & the Beast. Don't miss out on this magical experience!

December 26-30 (9am-3pm*) Location: 1050 Crespi Dr. * Cost: $195 (5 days) *childcare available 8-9am & 3-6pm

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