3rd February, 2012
The Kids’ Cabaret of New England Dance Centers: Jessica Sings Don’t Rain on My Parade
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One of New England Dance Center’s musical theater students at the Granby, CT studio participated in the Granby’s Got Talent competition recently and did an amazing job singing “Don’t Rain on My Parade”.
Jessica Manion, a high school student at Granby High School and several year member of The Kids’ Cabaret, commanded the stage with her powerful vocals….take a look, you are sure to be wowed!
Great performance Jessica, we are so proud!
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29th August, 2011
Musical Theater for Kids in Westfield, MA & Granby, CT
This musical theatre program is perfect for the child who loves music, theater, dance, singing and acting.
The Kids’ Cabaret is the musical theater department of New England Dance Centers in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT. The program involves all aspects of musical theater including: vocal warmups, singing, dance, acting, diction, theater games and performances.
This program is for kids ages 6 & up and is packed with fun and learning. Going into its 7th year, it is a proven musical theater
program for youth in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT.
To get in on the fun of musical theater for kids, register here today to guarantee your child’s space in this popular program! Limited enrollment.
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15th August, 2011
Looking for a Youth Theater Program in Western MA or CT?
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The Kids’ Cabaret, the musical theater department at New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers, is gearing up for their next season of musical theater, drama, singing, dancing, acting and all things youth theater!
With studios located in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT, the musical theatre department at NEDC is accessible and affordable!
There are classes for children interested in theater from the age of six and up with a variety of times available.
The program is run by Director, Lesley Lambert. Lambert has been with NEDC for over 25 years and has been working in youth theater for the past 15. Lambert has a degree from Westfield State University and is one of the directors of the Simsbury Summer Theater.
Classes cover song styles from Broadway, current pop, singer standards, oldies, rock and roll and more. Students will participate in improvisational acting lessons, diction, stage manners and craft, vocal warmups, theater games and dance lessons.
Ready to sign up? Visit this page to get the registration form.
Want to see the facility at the open house? Westfield, MA open house is Weds. August 17, 2011 5:30-7:00 PM. Granby, CT open house is Thurs. August 18, 2011 5:30-7:00 PM.
The Kids’ Cabaret theater program for youth is ready for you to come PLAY with us!
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28th April, 2011
“Beautiful Day” Spring Musical Theatre performance
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Thank you to all the families that visited New England Dance Centers in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT this week for our musical theater department’s performances of “Beautiful Day”.
The students all did a fantastic job with their one act plays, bringing a smile to everyone’s face with their beautiful voices, drama skills and overall cuteness!
Older classes presented the plays that they created in our actor’s workshop script writing classes.
Some parents have posted videos to our Facebook page (thank you!) that we encourage you to watch.
Registration for next year’s classes begins in May. Be sure to visit www.newenglanddance.com for schedules and forms.
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6th April, 2011
Spring Studio Musical Theatre Performance: You Are Invited!
Parents, friends and family of the performers of The Kids’ Cabaret at New England Dance Centers in both Westfield, MA and Granby, CT…you are invited!
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20th March, 2011
Dance Anywhere 2011 at New England Dance Centers
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New England Dance Centers in Westfield, MA 01085 celebrated Dance Anywhere 2011 on March 18, 2011.
This event, meant to bring awareness to everyone, everywhere about the beauty, fun and excitement of dance.
At NEDC we celebrated as we took our classes and the kids had a great time! Enjoy this short video showing our dancers loving what they do best!
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17th February, 2011
New England Dance Centers Musical Theater Costume and Photo Reminder
Musical Theater Outfits
The Kids’ Cabaret at New England Dance Centers will soon be taking their class portraits. Photographers will be at the Westfield, MA and Granby, CT locations. Students will be included in a class portrait for our foyer at no cost. Individual photos will be taken for no advance fee, there will be a viewing date where you can decide if you want to purchase prints or not.
The picture schedule for the musical theater students is as follows:
Granby Studio
Monday 5:30 class will have photos Saturday March 5th at 4:25pm
Monday 6:15 class will have photos Saturday March 5th at 5:00pm
Westfield Studio
Tuesday 4:00 class will have photos Sunday March 6th 1:30pm
Tuesday 5:45 class will have photos Sunday March 6th 1:50pm
All students should come dressed and be on time for the photos. The photographers are very prompt and we keep a tight schedule.
Students should wear their performance outfits for the photo. Reminder: the outfits should be all bright, fluorescent type colors. No jeans of any kind are permitted. Layers and accessories are encouraged, but the t-shirt must be the top layer. Hairstyle is up to you, but hair must be out of the face. All students need their jazz shoes. For an example of costumes see the picture above.
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12th January, 2011
Musical Theater Class Portraits
Example of Red, White & Blue theme from 2010
The musical theater department at New England Dance Centers in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT will have their class portraits and individual photos taken on March 5 and 6th at the studio where the students study. The specific times are still to be announced.
2011 Performance Shirts
Students will wear their T-shirt that is on the way along with an outfit that they create from the assigned color palette. The pictures in this post are examples of past year’s outfits to help you understand how to create the ensemble. The students should also wear beige jazz shoes for girls and black jazz shoes for boys.
This year’s color palette is hot or florescent colors. The T-shirt (see picture) will be lime green. Suggested colors for the outfit are: bright yellow, hot pink and bright blue. The outfit should be comprised of street clothes (NO JEANS) which can be purchased new or found at second hand stores or even the kids closets! Feel free to embellish and accessories are encouraged!
2009 Musical Theater show: Spring colors
The students can wear their hair any way they like, but it should be off of the face and hats do not work well because the brims shadow the face.
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29th December, 2010
Musical Theater Students Caroling at the Holyoke Mall, Holyoke, MA
Many thanks to everyone that attended our Christmas Caroling at the Holyoke Mall. Our musical theater students from both Westfield, MA and Granby, CT attended this charitable event. It is a great opportunity for them to share their love of singing and do a good civic duty at the same time. These pictures were taken by Felicia and Olivia LeBlanc’s dad and we thank him very much!
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.
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7th December, 2010
Joy that is Impossible to Resist at our Holiday Shows!
Please join us for The Kids’ Cabaret, musical theater in-studio holiday performances! The performers have been working hard on their songs and skits to share with you and we hope you will save the date to join us!
Where: New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers
Granby, CT Studio: Monday December 20, 2010
Westfield, MA Studio: Tuesday December 21, 2010
These drama performances will be held during your normal class time. Bring your camera and holiday spirit!
The Kids Cabaret is the musical theater department of New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers. Musical theater classes for students age 6 and up are held at both the Westfield, MA and Granby, CT locations. Children love to sing, dance and act and we do, too!
Email: nedctheaterdepartment@yahoo.com for more information
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