This past weekend was full of dance education for former MDA student, now MDA teacher, Kristen Long (here photographed with Paula Morgan & MDA owner/director Sue Kirwin-Campbell).  Both teachers travelled to Kitchener, Ontario, to work with the world renowned Los Angeles Ballet Guru Paula Morgan(centre). Paula Morgan is the teacher to many famous dancers & choreographers such as Mandy Moore & Tyce Diorio (SYTYCD) and Kristen Long just might get the same chance. Already certified through Dance Masters of America in Acro and Jazz, Kristen has now officially begun the process of certifying herself in the Paula Morgan Ballet Technique (PMT). Miss Kristen was given encouragement and praise for her focus and approach to the work and as a current professional dancer (Deerhurst LIVE Stage Show), Kristen was particularly excited by Miss Paula’s comment,  “I would work with you as a dancer in a heart beat, if you ever come to LA … look me up”.  This was a very exciting moment for her, considering there is a huge waiting list of dancers from all over the world trying to get in to see the famous Morgan.  Sue Kirwin-Campbell, also certified in Tap, Jazz & Acro with Dance Masters of America, is already certified in PMT Levels I & II and will travel to LA this October for Level III training.

“This is a proud moment for all of us at the MDA as we continue to strive to be the best we can be, never to stop educating ourselves and our students”.   -Sue Kirwin-Campbell

Sierra Neudorf is loving her dance this summer! After dancing in Nuit Blanche North, for  the Huntsville Festival of the Arts last weekend (a bold interactive multi arts street festival) she is now on her way to attend “Fresh Dance Intensive” in Stratford, Ontario.  Sierra received a dance scholarship in May during the Breakthru Dance Challenge at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville. She will get the opportunity to work with some of the most incredible “fresh” new teachers and choreographers from across Canada and the United States. Way To Go Sierra!

http://www.dancestudiolife.com/2012/05/higher-ed-voice-a-fresh-approach/

Three dancers from the Muskoka Dance Academy will  make dreams come true this summer. Molly Paulsen 16yrs, Robin Hunka 17yrs and Lyall Turvey 10 yrs all from Huntsville, each received $1000.00 in scholarship money (through a  local dance competition) to attend an elite dancers’ workshop called “Be Discovered”.  This exclusive dance workshop is offered in both New York City and Los Angeles, California and is very hard to get in. Each one is unique and each one has its own focus. Both locations provide residence, chaperones and dance nutritionists as well as a wide variety of dance instruction by specialized dance teachers and choreographers.  Lyall Turvey, who trains in vocal with Sherisse Stevens of Huntsville and dances with the Muskoka Dance Academy will go to  New york City for 7 days in July where she will dance and sing as well as be given opportunities to perform on Broadway and audition for local NYC Casting Companies. Molly Paulsen and Robin Hunka will attend Los Angeles, California, for one week in August where they will dance with some of the most famous LA choreographers, be given tips on how to prepare for live stage auditions, videos, and dance wear print work.  They will also attend official auditions held by Disneyland and Disney Cruise Lines.   “This is a trip of a lifetime and will provide the girls with a whole new level of experience”, says teacher Sue Kirwin-Campbell, “it will also give them valuable tips and professional contacts for life”  The Muskoka Dance Academy has a strong reputation for training dancers for the professional dance industry. For the past 30 years the MDA has had many former dancers perform on Television and in film, on Cruise Lines, tour with prestigious dance companies, and sign with major casting companies.  The Muskoka Dance Academy takes pride in opening windows and providing a variety of opportunities for the youth in their community. “We couldn’t be more proud of our dancers”, remarks Kirwin-Campbell, “they believe in themselves and that is what it is all about”.

Congratulations and good Luck on a successful summer girls!

Lyall Turvey (10yrs) is on her way to NYC!  Lyall will attend “Broadway Bound” this summer in New York City, a unique & professional performance workshop designed for talented young dancers. Lyall won a $1000.00 scholarship this year with Inspire Dance Challenge, held in Niagara falls in April, and now she is on her way to Broadway. Vocal lessons, live Broadway Stage Performances, Dancer Workshops and a tour of the “Big Apple”.  We could not be more proud of our Petite Company member Lyall Turvey 🙂

Check out her Song & Dance solo on our Muskoka Dance Academy Channel;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=c6XIA6Rfew8

June is Pre Registration Month for 2013/2014 Dance Classes

Register Wednesdays 5pm-7pm during the month of June and receive 10% off all Non Competitive Dance Fees.

Call 705-789-5341 for details or Email us at mda@bellnet.ca

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