We got invited to the YAGP 2019 New York Finals!After a beautiful performance at the YAGP Chicago Regional on January 12, our Ensemble piece "Unaffected When We Join" was invited to perform at the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in New York in April. Congratulations to our students and our thanks to Andrew Cribbet for choreographing such a beautiful piece. Jade O'Connor, Jasmine O'Connor and John Tubbs - Urbana Fine Arts Center students performing "Unaffected When we Join".  Andrew Cribbet - Choreographer. Bolshoi Academy Summer Intensive ScholarshipAlso, after a polished performance of the "Paquita Pas de Trois Variation" at the YAGP 2019 Chicago Regional, our student John Tubbs was offered a scholarship to attend the Bolshoi Academy summer intensive in Connecticut. Congratualtions to our talented and dedicate student and thanks to his supportive parents, John and Catherine.  John Tubbs and Luciana Rezende. We are proud of our students that participated in the YAGP 2019 Chicago Regional.Congratulations to our students Lily Summers, Victoria Bagby, Jasmine O'Connor, Jade O'Connor and John Tubbs for the great work and beautiful pergformances in solos and group pieces. Thank you so much parents and friends for supporting our wonderful students.  From left to right: John Tubbs, Jasmine O'Connor, Victoria Bagby, Jade O'Connor and Lily Summers.
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Urbana Fine Arts Center will offer Yoga Dance Class starting January 17, 2019. THURSDAYS from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Ages 18 and older. Price: $15.00 per class or $ 225.00 for the full semester (18 classes). Classe will be conducted by Chloe Nagle. Click here for registration.  CLOE NAGLE is a teacher, choreographer, and performer. She received her MFA in Dance at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2018 and a BFA with Honors in Performance and Choreography from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2015. Nagle has performed her choreography at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts, Danceworks Milwaukee, Milwaukee Summer Series, and BATES Dance Festival Young Choreographer's Showcase. She has performed with Wildspace Dance Company as a performance intern and has worked with choreographers in academic contexts including Charli Brissey, Sara Hook, Deb Loewen, Rebecca Stenn, Keely Garfield, Luc Vanier, Elise Frost, and Ping Chong. She is currently working toward a 200 hour Yoga Teacher certification at Amara Yoga and Arts. About Yoga Dance:Yoga Dance is an experimental dance class that integrates yoga principles and movements with Contemporary Modern Dance techniques. Ideal for anyone who wants to develop their artistry as a dancer, expand their technical toolbox, or deepen their awareness of their body in motion. No prior experience with yoga or dance is necessary.  Tai Chi Classes at Urbana Fine Arts CenterUrbana Fine Arts Center will host a series of Tai Chi Classes, conducted by Scott Bloomer, an accredited Yang style Tai Chi instructor. Classes are designed for students ages 18 and older. The first session will start on November 7 and end on December 19, 2018. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, from 12:00 to 12:45 PM. Price is $ 5.00 per class, plus a one time donation of a can of non perishable food for the food bank. About Tai ChiTai chi is a form of gentle, slow movement that combines stretching and mindfulness. The slow movements relieve stress and anxiety. Tai chi is ideal for adults because the movements do not put too much stress on the muscles and joints.  Health Benefits of Tai Chi•better mood, with lower levels of depression, stress, and anxiety
•greater aerobic capacity and muscle strength •more energy and stamina •enhanced flexibility, balance, and agility •lower blood pressure and improved heart health •reduced Inflammation •fewer falls  Modern Dance Workhop Conducted By Andrew CribbetOnce again we hosted a successful event at our studio. On August 7 and 8, Andrew Cribbet, a professional dancer with the Eisenhower Dance Company, MI, taugth Contemporary and Modern Dance classes for students ages 7 to adult. Our thanks to Mr. Cribbett! ANDREW CRIBBETT:  Andrew Cribbett, originally from Thomasboro, Illinois, began his dance training at the age of six. He trained with Christine Rich and Luciana Rezende at the Christine Rich Studio Dance Academy and Performing Arts Center in Savoy, IL. At the age of 16, he received a full scholarship to The Washington School of Ballet in Washington D. C. He attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts to finish his senior year of High School. Andrew has received scholarships to attend summer intensives at Washington School of Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, The Rock School of Ballet in Philadelphia, and Faubourg Ballet Chicago. He is
a professional dancer with the Eisenhower Dance Company and a proud teacher. Currently , Mr. Cribbett is directing a Black Box Theatre, based in Detroit. Urbana Fine Arts Center's Expansion: |
