Have you
been joining in on the fall fun at Bricks Studio? We saw some pretty pink
outfits during Pink Week, and some frightfully fun Halloween costumes as we
raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Walk for a Cure. The studio also was
busy with a Tap Master Class from Jenefer Miller, Hip Hop Master classes from
H2M, and the Monster Mash Halloween Bash for our younger students.
The
Bricks Company dancers have also had a fall in and out of the studio. The
dancers recently performed at the Herberger Theater Festival and the Arizona
State Fair in October, and started November strong by dancing at the Juvenile
Diabetes Walk for a Cure.
Below are
some photos from our recent events, but you can see more on Facebook.
For the last 27 years Miss Beth has trained and
taught at a variety of dance studios across the country. She began her training
in northern Colorado in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. For 7 years,
Beth was the Artistic Director of The Academy of Performing Arts in Prescott,
Arizona. In December of 2011, Beth made the to move to the valley and began her
career in the Phoenix area Beth has taught and choreographed for many
organizations in both Colorado and Arizona including high school/college cheer
and pom teams, after school dance programs, charter schools, and a variety of
musical casts. Her students have gone on to dance in college dance departments
all over the country, private performing arts high schools, and on many professional
dance teams (including the Denver Nuggets). Throughout Beth’s dancing career,
she has consistently sought out training of her own travelling to workshops,
master classes, and conventions in many cities including Phoenix, Denver, Los
Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and Las Vegas.
Miss Beth currently teaches ballet, tap, jazz,
and hip hop at Bricks Studio, and choreographs for the Bricks Company.
We recently interviewed Miss Beth to learn a
little more about her that you might not know.
Question: What is your favorite ice cream
flavor?
My Favorite ice cream flavor in mint chocolate chip.
Question: What is your favorite style of dance
and why?
My favorite dance style changes all the time but right now I
love ballet and contemporary. They are both so beautiful and challenging.
Question: If you weren’t dancing, what would
you do?
If I am not dancing I love spending time outdoors hiking, biking,
and running... I would also take more yoga classes.
Question: Who is your favorite dancer and why?
My favorite dancer is... Good ole Janet Jackson. Who
wouldn't love her? She was so intricate, smooth, and exciting to
watch. I still like YouTubing her old videos. Those were my
inspiration as a young girl.
Question: If you could dance anywhere for a day
where would it be?
If I could dance anywhere for a day it would be in a show
choreographed by Mia Michaels. Her choreography is so challenging
both mentally, emotionally, and physically. Plus they always have
fantastic costumes!
We also asked Miss Beth for her playlist picks and here they are:
Can you believe it’s almost Halloween?! The last few months
have flown by at Bricks. As our fall semester of dance classes have filled up
the studio has been busy with Bricks Company auditions, the Company car wash
and bake sale, master classes with Miss Ruth and the H2M Dance Crew, annual
Pink Week, and a performance at the Herberger Theater.
Hurray!! Miss Amanda is nominated for another Zoni Award. Her hard work, dedication, and love of dance and musical theatre has snagged her two other Zoni Awards in 2010 and 2011. Were rooting for you Miss Amanda!!
Welcome, welcome, welcome!!! We're so excited to see our old students and meet our new ones! We have some exciting news to tell everyone. We've updated our new system and created online registration. It includes all the class times and is really easy use. You can always come into the studio to register and while you're there take a look at all our new leotards, tutus, tights, and shoes for all styles of dance. There are so many styles and colors to choose from and we carry all sizes.
Class Special!!! Take 2 classes for $99!!! *For a limited time* To register online go to bricksstudio.com and click "Register Online."
Hey Parents, Every Thursday in June is Toddler Day from 8am-Noon, all Tots ages walking to 4 years old are welcome! Only $35 per day! For more information call Miss Lisa at 480-748-9561 or visit Bricks!
Oh man! We are getting excited! Nows the time to give it all you've got! Parents and students: Please make sure we are in class every week with all the necessary tool for success (proper shoes, proper attire, hair away from the face, ect. ect.) 'Cleaning' is a term used by many choreographers when the dance number is complete but needs a few tweeks to make it perfect. Please be sure you are in class for 'cleaning', as your spots and minor moves might change. Costumes are arriving everyday and will be given out closer to dress rehearsal.
Important Dates: Dress Rehearsal & Pictures: Monday, May 14th & Wednesday, May 16th 4pm-8pm (ask the front desk what time your class is supposed to be there)
Show your Irish spirit and dress in your CRAZIEST outfit for class! The winner gets a prize! Please make sure outfits are suitable for functioning in class. Be Creative!!!
Our younger Bricks students are perfecting the skill of writing. Look what one of them has to say about us. Feel free to submit your student's story to the front desk and we'll post it on our blog!
LAST CHANCE!!!! The teachers have picked their songs, have made costume selections, and have choreographed awsome pieces for the show. We just need to know who's going to be in the May 11th or 12th recital. If you havn't signed up already please do so at the front desk. Everyone is working so hard to make this show a memerable one!
This little dancer attended our Tu-tu Workshop and made her very own tu-tu!
Be sure to check out our newsletter for more monthly workshops just like this one. Mr. Terrance has a fun break-dancing class for boys and girls 9 and older on Saturday Feb. 11th. Be sure to sign up!!!
Bricks has the opportunity to open for the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, April 1st 2012!!! This is a wonderful experience and a great opportunity for all our students. You get a costume, a ticket to the game, a DVD of the performance and an unforgettable memory. For more information on price, rehearsals, and the registration packet click on the link. Make sure to have your registration form turned in before the first practice on February 10, 2012.
Happy New Year! Bricks has so much planned for this year. We are so excited about new classes and promotions that are being offered to our students. You can find more information in our newsletter. Click HERE!
Upcoming Workshops in February include: Build a TuTu with Miss Jess for Valentines Day and Learn to Breakdance with Terrance! Check out the studio for more information.
Register Now for classes! Print the current schedule online at bricksstudio.com
Amongst all the shopping, gift wrapping, card sending, and holiday parties there is little time for yourself around the holidays...but these guys took just 1 hour to themselves and participated in our Christmas Kickboxing Class with Miss Mila. You guys did awsome!
Be sure to check out our newsletter for more monthly workshops just like this one. Mr. Terrance has a fun break-dancing class for boys and girls 9 and older on Saturday Feb. 11th. Be sure to sign up!!!