Greetings!
I hope you are having a fantastic summer!
At the time of this writing, most of the students in WSPA are on their final week of intensives and classes. For the past three weeks our studios were filled with youthful energy - you could feel their passion through the mist they have caused on the windows. Progress is clearly visible and I am excited for their accomplishment.
 | Ms. Katie's musical theater camp on creative writing. |
A big welcome to those who are new to the school. I thank you in advance for entrusting your child's training to us.
I am looking forward to seeing all our continuing students come back in September.
If your child is in the upper levels of the ballet performance program, click here to remind you of your August schedule and Nutcracker auditions.
 | Andrea Pineda in Kabanaiev's summer intensive morning session with Ayra Demirovich and Mahalaya Tintiangco-Cubales |
If your child is interested in auditioning for classes not included in her recommendation,
I have amazing news on how our students did in the past month of competitions from San Diego, New York and San Jose. You'd be proud and inspired to read about the awards and the scholarships won. Our teacher's and student's recaps will be published in September.
 | WSPA's Te Orama - Hura Tau Overall Winner at 2013 San Jose Tahiti Fete 1 of 3 |
A WSPA signature dancewear is being developed and designed for our dance programs. Having a uniformed dance apparel in ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary will encourage students to work without the pressure of having to outdo each other with the latest and most expensive leotard/dancewear out in the market. The uniformity and style will also magnify each student's unique physicality and progress thereby aiding the teacher to spot and recognize areas of strength and weakness immediately. Furthermore, our WSPA students in uniform will exude professionalism and discipline as a school. The signature line will be launched in September. A separate email will be sent out in August. Students will be able to continue to wear their current leotards until they outgrow them.
 | Hailey Rozzano-Keefe shown here modeling the Junior leotard and Kayla Soto poses in a Ballet n' Tap leotard dress. |
Attention: All those concerned with August rehearsals for Tap, Polynesian and Pistahan Preparations. Below is a Schedule at a Glance. FYI, the Office Hours for the week of Aug. 5 through 9 is 12noon to 5PM. Friday, August 2 - 5:00-7:00 Heiva Reno Rehearsals - Studio B Monday, August 5 - 4:00-5:00 Studio B Tap Festival Rehearsals with Amy Monday, August 5 - 5:00-7:00 Heiva Reno in Studio B
Monday, August 5 6:30-7:00 Katie working with singers for Pistahan in Studio D Monday, August 5 7:00-9:00 Matt/Michelle working with dancers for Pistahan in Studio B Tuesday, August 6 - Katie recording in Studio D 6:45-8:00.
- (6:45 Singers; 7:30 tappers for Starships)
- 2:00-5:00pm Mayo Studio B
Wednesday, August 7 - 2:00-5:00 Mayo Studio
- 4:00-5:00 Studio B Tap Festival Rehearsals with Amy
- 5:00-7:00 Heiva Reno rehearsals in Studio A
- 6:00-7:00 Soldier of Love & Starship Tappers
- 7:00-9:00 Starships & HH Flash Mob Rehearsals
Thursday, August 8 Friday, August 9 - 2:00-5:00 Mayo Studio A
- 4:00-5:00 Studio B Tap rehearsals with Amy
- 5:00-7:00 Heiva Reno rehearsals in Studio A
- 6:00-8:00 Parade Rehearsal in courtyard/Studio B
I hope to see you all in Pistahan, if not, see you all when classes begin on September 4!!!
Malu Rivera-Peoples
Westlake School for the Performing Arts
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