The slide show depicts DanceFest Master Classes in Ballet, Modern, Hip-Hop & Tap, Triple Threatartists learning the right way to sing, dance and act and Next Generation performers working together in diverse art forms ranging from ballet, string quartet and symphonic work to jazz piano, modern dance and chorale singing. Not a bad way to check out how talented young people
can be @ SCA.
MISSION
The mission of the Stamford Center for the Arts Educational programs is to instill a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts through opportunities to experience the joy of live performance; to foster an understanding of the performing arts; to provide the inspiration and tools to enjoy and create the performing arts; and to cultivate audiences of the future and tomorrow’s artists.
The annual Emerging Young Artist Scholarship Award of $2,000 created by Stamford Center for the Arts will be awarded in 2012 to a high school vocalist in Diana Ross’s name, who is pursuing his/her career in the performing arts. The criteria for the scholarship has been established by professionals in the field and the recipient must meet the following requirements:
Students must be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 and live in Fairfield County, CT
Possess talent of the highest caliber
Dedication to the art form
Vocal range, phrasing and musicality; pitch and intonation;
diction (can lyrics be understood)
Personal style and interpretation
The first part of the audition process will be to submit
the following:
A performance solo with accompaniment on a CD
of 2 songs; a Diana Ross selection and a song
of your choice
Performance/Education resume
The finalists will be contacted in March, with the final audition on March 19, 2012.
Click here to download general info about the
Emerging Artist Program
Click here to download the Emerging Artist Criteriafor application
Click here to download the
Emerging Artist Audition Form
SCA and SGB present ‘Next Generation”, a holiday gift for everyone from our Next Generation of promising performers. Our Young Artist Showcase will be on December 2nd. This performance will benefit and feature outstanding talented students in a collaborative evening of music, dance and choral selections. Sharing the stage will be young artists from The Ballet School of Stamford, Lumina String Quartet, Westhill High School Winter Percussion Ensemble, Stamford High School Madrigal Singers and Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic. Danny Pravder, the 2011 recipient of SCA’s Emerging Young Artist Scholarship Award will perform a jazz piano solo accompanied by dancers performing original Contemporary choreography. The Young Artists Philharmonic joined by the Madrigal Singers will fill the stage with joyous sounds for the holiday season in a grand finale.
All net proceeds after direct expenses will go to the arts organizations. SCA is providing free of charge the facility and its organizational and management expertise.
For more information and to purchase tickets contact SCA’s box office: 203.325.4466 Tickets go on sale September 1, 2011.We are very pleased to work with Stamford Gives Back (SGB) to host the Next Generation-Young Artists Showcase for the first time.This collaboration of cultural organizations will create a wonderfully unique experiences for these young performers and give our audience an exciting glimpse into the future of the performing arts!” says Carol Bryan, SCA Director of Education.
Top of page
The Triple Threat Performer is an annual week-long summer intensive in the study of theater arts to help young aspiring performers become stronger and more dynamic in their art and to help impart the understanding of the tools required to become a true Triple Threat Performer. It will serve to educate, develop and strengthen their skills as dancers, singers and actors by giving students an insight into what it takes to have a successful career in musical theatre. Classes will include: Audition Techniques, Theatre Dance, Voice, Acting, Improv, Scene Study and Individual Coaching.
Top of Page
DanceFest is an annual Dance Festival designed for intermediate and advanced dance student’s ages 10-18 years old who train at area dance schools from Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Students participate in master classes taught by outstanding professionals in the dance world in seven different disciplines from Hip-Hop/Jazz/Funk to Ballet. School directors, teachers and parents are invited to observe the classes. The festival culminates with the Student Festival Performance of original choreography performed on the stage of the Palace Theatre. For moreDanceFest info - Carolbryan.com is the place to go.
Top of Page
November 20, 2011 Performance - Register by Sept. 16, 2011
1st Annual Young Choreographers Festival
November 20, 2011 Performance @6:00PM
“Voices and Visions”
Young dancers’ ages 13 – 18 years are eligible to submit a piece to be performed on the stage at the Palace Theatre on November 20, 2011, 6:00pm
Choreography in every genre is welcome:
Classical Ballet, Hip-Hop, Funk, Broadway Jazz, Contemporary, Theatre Dance, Modern, Contemporary Ballet, Lyrical, Broadway/Rhythm Tap, Irish Step Dance, Ethnic Dance
Criteria:
Attend/Participate in Master Class on Choreography on Sat. September 24th from 12pm-2pm the Palace Theatre
You are between the ages of 13 -18 years old
You have studio space available for rehearsals
You provide your own dancers, music and costumes
You adhere to all guidelines, deadlines and fees
Max. length of piece, no more than 3 minutes
Only group pieces will be accepted (no less than
5 dancers)
Choreographers fee: $50 (inc. Master Class, 2 tickets to the Festival Performance)
Per dancer fee: $25 (inc. 2 tickets to the Festival Performance)
To register for the Young Choreographers Festival call Carol Bryan, Director of Education at the Palace Theatre 203.517.3431 or contact by email: cbryan@scalive.org
Click here to download the Young Choreographers Festival packet.Top of Page
About Stamford Gives Back- The performing arts define a community in many ways. Supporting and encouraging the performing arts is the focus of Stamford Gives Back Association, a non-profit organization created by the First Lady of Stamford, Maureen Pavia. The youth of Stamford have opportunities to expand their artistic ambitions but oftentimes do not have the means to accomplish this ambition. Stamford Gives Back, through fund raising and community support, distributes grants to local theatre, dance companies and artists who have made an impact, and who continue to demonstrate by example that we have a responsibility to inspire future artists.
Top of page
Dancing Classrooms helps kids to build social awareness, self confidence and acceptance of others by teaching them how to ballroom dance, a skill they will use for the rest of their lives.
Top of page
Stamford Center for the Arts announces three new family friendly programs for the 2012 season, including Sesame Street Live. “Presenting world-class family events will continue to be one of the driving forces of the institution as we move forward,” said SCA Executive Director, Elissa Getto. “We are able to capitalize on the momentum created through our past programs and continue to develop and offer some truly unique experiences for our youth and families in 2012.”
Masters Of Illusion- LIVEFebruary 9, 2012
Whether in Las Vegas or on television, magic has never been hotter! Now the hit television show, MASTERS OF ILLUSION: IMPOSSIBLE MAGIC, breaks out of the box and into Stamford! Associated Television International is mounting MASTERS OF ILLUSION LIVE!, the greatest magical touring show in history bringing the art of stage illusion to magic fans all over. Exotic animals, beautiful dancers, escapologists, comedy magic, quick change artists, sleight of hand…everything you could possibly imagine and others that you’d never dream possible! And it’s all LIVE! No camera tricks, no computer graphics – just amazing illusions in real time in front of a live audience.
Sesame Street Live presents their latest production at The Palace for three shows only April 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm and April 18, 2012 at 3:00 and 6:30 pm. Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends! It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 … Imagine!” This high-energy musical will transport audiences to faraway places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues. It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination.
The African Children’s Choir™ takes to the stage on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm as part of their week-long residency. The African Children’s Choir™ is made up of some of the neediest and most vulnerable children in their countries. During their residency, the choir will also offer drumming workshops for middle/high school students, school performances with a Q & A period, collaborations with local children’s choirs from schools, community centers, churches, and youth serving organizations.
Special day time performances African Children's Choir matinee - May 22, 2012 A shorter, school-time, performance of the African Children's Choir open to the public.
Come hear these wonderful children perform. General Admission
Tickets: $5 each, includes SCA Fees
Showtime: 10 am & noon
Runtime: 60 mins; no intermission Appropriate for children 7 and up; everyone , regardless of age, must have a ticket to attend.
“I believe that having the opportunity to bring these cultural organizations and young performers together in this showcase is a very unique and special opportunity that both SCA and SGB are anticipating with great excitement. This project is of great importance to me personally because I enjoy and am committed to providing opportunities to enable and encourage children to participate in the Performing Arts in Stamford and the rest of Fairfield County,” says Maureen Pavia, Founder of Stamford Gives Back.
For tickets for the performances, call or visit The Palace Theatre box office:
203-325-4466 or visit us online at www.scalive.org
