1. Eat healthy- we all know this is important, but food is our fuel, so make sure it is high-quality: lots of fruits, vegetables and whole-grains for energy; low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese for strong bones; lean proteins like chicken, nuts, and beans to build muscle.

2. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!  Our body is made up primarily of water….so it is super important to replenish it constantly! Did you know….once you “feel” thirsty, your internal organs are already starting to dry out- drink before you feel thirsty! Soda and caffeinated beverages actually dry you out- so stick to water, and fruit juice or herbal tea once in a while for a treat.

3. Sweat is sweet! Cardiovascular exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle, but crucial for performers! Aim for 30- 60 minutes of an activity that makes you sweat most days of the week. This doesn’t have to be boring- try a new activity like biking, dancing, hiking, playing a sport, or Power Hour at the Barre. For motivation: bring a friend or family member- you’ll both benefit!                                                    

4. Get some ZZZZZZZZZZ’s! Sleep is the time when your body regenerates, recovers, and rejuvenates. Performers have a tendency to be busy people, and sleep is often one of the first things to get pushed aside.  The negative effects of this on your instrument are numerous! Sleep deprived people have trouble focusing/learning new things, get sick more easily, tend to have more body fat, and are at a greater risk for numerous illnesses. Make sleep a priority and see the difference it can make in your life….and your performance!

5. Make Positive Lifestyle Choices! Treat your body with respect, and you’ll be amazed at what an amazing creation it is!

6.BattleStress! Everyone has stress in their lives; school, work, family…..and we all cope with stress differently. It is important as a performer to make sure you have a good reliable method of coping with stress. Many professional performers find relaxation, yoga, or meditation helpful. Many of these techniques, I teach in acting classes. Why not join us?

Way to go Ayla & Fernando we are so proud!

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What better way to start the New Year but with friends! When you bring your friend to class and they register you can put your name in for a drawing for 1 free month of Tuition. The more friends that register the more times you can enter the drawing…

Happy New Year!

Wow—how time flies when you’re having fun! We are excited about the upcoming year we have Dance Classes, Music classes, Acting Classes to join.

Classes

Acting: All acting classes are $75.00 per 4-week session. We have acting for ages 3- Adult! We have added a Pre-Teen Acting class on Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15. This class provides students with the tools they need to become better actors. Poise, speech, physical expression, emotional awareness, and mental focus are some of the topics that are covered in this class. Please see front desk for more information.

Music: We currently offer private lessons in drums, guitar, flute, saxophone, piano, and voice.         There are group voice lessons also available.  See the front desk for additional information.

Friday Jazz: From 3:00-4:00. This class is to take in addition to the Performance Team or an                extra class. This class is for intermediate students who are between the ages of 6 years- 9 years.

Power Hour at the Barre’- Held Monday 8:15pm-9:15pm and Thursday 8:30pm-9:30pm. Let PAC help you with your new year’s resolution. If you want to loose weight, tone your body, feel great and have fun—this class is for you!

Music and Acting Holiday Showcase

We had an awesome turn out for our Music and Acting Holiday Showcase. We are so proud of all the accomplishments our students have made! Pictures coming soon.

 
Reminder: PAC will be closed from December 19th, 2011 – January 1st, 2012

Classes resume January 2nd!
 
Happy Holidays!
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Remember… Auditions for Beauty and the Beast are coming up soon! Tuesday, November 8 (6:30pm-8:30pm)

Be prepared- know your stuff, dress appropriately, be fed, rested, hydrated, warmed-up

Be prompt- early is ontime and ontime is late in the theatre world!

Be brave- be ready to do anything the director asks.  Listen to directions and do your best to try whatever they are asking you to do.  No one expects you to do be perfect.  They want to see that you are willing and able to try.

Be confident- The people casting you WANT YOU TO SUCCEED!!! They want someone who is going to be comfortable doing the part. If you aren’t confident, act like you are anyways! See what a difference it can make in your audition!

One of the newest feature we wish to tell you about is the Blog.  When you subscribe to the blog, you will receive an email every time we update the blog with exciting news from the PAC!

If you subscribe to the blog through the end of November, you will automatically be entered in a drawing to receive 4 free tickets to our production of Beauty and the Beast! Sign up today! (See subscribe box in top right of each page)

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