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NSAA Dance Department Announces Summer Classes for ages 2 to 18

April 5th, 2012

The North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) has a top notch Dance Department for a wide variety of ages. Levels range from beginners to advanced with some competing in competitions. NSAA has just released its Summer 2012 Programs, Classes & Events containing classes in the visual, literary and performing arts for all ages. This summer, the NSAA Dance Department will be offering:

Ballet Princesses Dance Camp for the potty trained

Hip Hop-Level: MTV (Intermediate/Advanced) ages 14 and up

Hip Hop-Level: Commercial (Beginning) ages 14 and up

Ballerina Superstars ages 5-7

Ballet & Lyrical (Intermediate/Advanced) ages 12-16

Jazzista Rock Stars ages 6-9

Jazz it Up ages 12 and up

Private Dance Lessons for ages 6 and up

Animals on the Move ages 4-6

Premier Dance Company Professional Performing & Competitive Dance Company ages 10-18

Mommy and Me ages 2-3

Stomping Out Rhythms ages 5-7

For registration questions please contact info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or call 262.377.3514. The Dance Department is run by Kathleen Fictum who has a longstanding history of bringing her teams to success. You can email Kathleen at kathleenf@northshoreacademyofthearts.org The NSAA dance department is located on the 3rd floor at 1111 Broad Street in Grafton.

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NSAA Announces Summer 2012 Visual Arts Programming and More

April 5th, 2012

The North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) is proud to announce its summer programming. Summer 2012 ONLINE VERSION

NSAA serves all ages in the visual, literary and performing arts. In just the Visual Arts Department, NSAA will offer the following:

Spring Monet ages 3-5

Mini Master Lunch Program ages 3-5

Summer Art Sampler ages 6-10 & 11-15

Artist Spree Art Camp ages 6-13

Watercolor Wonder ages 8-13

Summer Art Camp ages 6-13

Creative Craft Camp ages 4-6

Summer Monet ages 3-5

Le’go My Lego ages 6-13

Arts Lunch Program multi-age

Making K’Nexions

Zip Code Art (Photography) ages 11-15

Visual Arts Walk in Studio for Kids ages 8 and up

Experimental Painting Techniques ages high school and adult

Visual Walk-in Art Studio for Adults

Basket making Basics ages 14 to adult

Intro to Wheel Throwing ages 14 & up

For a full listing of programs in the performing arts, dance department & more, please refer to the link to the program guide above. Call 262.377.3514 with registration questions or email info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org NSAA is located at 1111 Broad Street in Grafton, WI. Our “sister site” facility is located at 1300 14th Ave. in Grafton. Visit http://theartsmill.org

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Seussical Show Times and Little Mermaid Sign Ups

March 29th, 2012

Call the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (CPAC) Box Office for tickets (262.376.6161). Tickets will also be sold at the door if seats are available. DIRECTIONS Tickets are just $3 for children and $7 for adults and can be reserved over the phone. Cookies, flowers, water and “Clovergrams” will also be sold in the lobby.

Friday March 30 school shows…9:30 and 12:30

Friday night March 30 7:00

Saturday March 31 1:00 and 7:00

Sunday April 1:00

Registration for Little Mermaid opens Friday night at 6:00pm in the CPAC lobby first come, first serve. This is going to be a popular show so register early! Bring a checkbook to secure your child’s slot in the show. An informational parent packet about auditions, show times, rehearsal times, etc… will be handed out upon registration. For questions about Stagekids contact Stagekids Community Coordinator Debbie Knuth debbiek@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or the Registrations Office at info@northshoreacademyofthearts.org or 262.377.3514

Tags: Angela Mack, Box Office, Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, CPAC, CPAC directions, debbie knuth, Little Mermaid, musical theater, NSAA, Seussical, Seussical show times, stagekids, The Little Mermaid, upcoming shows, voice lessons
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Former NSAA Musical Theater Student Receives 7 Superior Ratings at Regional Solo Ensemble

March 29th, 2012

by Angela Mack 3/29/12

Andrew Minkin is a sixteen year old from Mequon who became involved with the North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) when he was in 3^rd grade. Since then, he has been in at least nine NSAA productions.

Recently, Andrew played the lead role of Pippin in Homestead High School’s Pippin. This year, the regional Solo Ensemble competition was held at Homestead High School. Andrew sang three solos and was in five ensembles. Of those eight songs, Andrew received seven “One Stars” which is the highest rating that can be obtained.

Some of his solos included “Corner of the Sky” from Pippin, “Bright is the Ring of Words” by Von Williams and “Pie Jesu” by Bethany Zamora.

Andrew continues to be an asset to NSAA as a volunteer in the performing arts and marketing departments. Currently, he is assisting as a vocal coach and director’s assistant in NSAA’s Stagekids Production of Seussical. Andrew also works at The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee as a marketing assistant promoting Rap shows and working with their booking agent.

Andrew would like to pursue musical theater as an actor after high school. He has been looking at Oklahoma University as well as Boise State University. He is currently auditioning for the Sound of Music at the Skylight Musical Theatre in Milwaukee.

NSAA is proud of Andrew and the leader that he has become and wishes him success in all that he does. We see a bright future for him! Imagine…Discover…Create…Dream Andrew!

Tags: actor, Andrew Minkin, Angela Mack, debbie knuth, Homestead, Homestead High School, Mequon, musical theatre, NSAA, Seussical, Sheri Bestor, Solo Ensemble, stagekids, voice lessons
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NSAA ANNOUNCES Sign Ups for 2013 Production Little Mermaid

March 26th, 2012

North Shore Academy of the Arts is proud to announce its 2013 production of the the Little Mermaid.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl with the enchanting voice.

*Pending availability.

The target age group for the Little Mermaid are grades 2nd through 9th. Those wanting to register should bring their checkbooks to the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center during one of the Seussical Shows. Show times are Friday March 30 at 7:00pm, Saturday March 31 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday April 1 at 1:00pm. Tickets to see the show are $3 for children and $7 for adults. Tickets can be purchased through the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center Ticket Box Office. Please call 262.376.6161 to reserve tickets.

The NSAA Stagekids program is a part of the spiraling performing arts department programs offered at NSAA. For more information on visual, literary and performing arts classes offered at NSAA visit www.northshoreacademyofthearts.org or call 262.377.3514. Spring classes for all ages will begin April 30. Early registration discounts will be given through March 1. NSAA also has a “sister site” The Arts Mill located at 1300 14th Ave. in Grafton. Visit www.theartsmill.org

You can REGISTER for THE LITTLE MERMAID HERE

Tags: art classes, Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, childrens theater, CPAC, dance classes, music classes, music lessons, musicals, NSAA, Performing Arts, piano lessons, Seussical, stagekids, The Little Mermaid, theater, voice lessons
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NSAA Announces Brand New Workshop “Zip Code Art”

March 19th, 2012

ZIP Code Art_ The Place You Live In & You See It!

Taught by F. Martin Morante

This video it a promotional for a brand new workshop that will be conducted between June and August at the NSAA, as part of the Academy’s programs for the summer.

Students with an interest on visual arts as chosen medium for self-expression will be guided on how to start and develop visual projects using their block, neighborhood, town or city as inspiration and representation ground. Using collage, drawing, painting and photography, the participants will create visual pieces that range from a simple postcard to a framed piece while creating a lasting bond with their community.

At the end of the workshop, the created pieces from it will be part of the SATURATION show, during September at the Arts Mill of Grafton.

More details will be available (cost, schedule, times, etc) upon release of the Summer 2012 brochure.

(Taken from F. Martin Morante Blog)

Tags: F. Martin Morante, New Programs, NSAA, ozaukee county, Summer Workshops, Zip Code Art
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NSAA Becomes a Bayshore Community Foundation Change for Charity Recipient

March 8th, 2012

PARK YOU CAR, We Receive Funds!

The North Shore Academy of the Arts was recently selected as a nonprofit organization to receive a portion of the proceeds from the parking meters at Bayshore Town Center in Glendale, WI. Please be sure to park and shop at Bayshore Town Center to help us earn funds! Much THANKS to the Bayshore Community Foundation!

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NSAA Arts Mill Announces 2012 Exhibition Calendar

March 8th, 2012

North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) is proud to announce their Arts Mill 2012 Exhibition Calendar VIEW PDF FLYER The NSAA Arts Mill is the “sister site” of the North Shore Academy of the Arts and is located in the historic mill at 1300 14th Ave. in Grafton. FOR HOURS & MORE INFORMATION

Contact NSAA Arts Mill Director Paula Christensen paulac@northshoreacademyofthearts.org

MIAD ALUMNI EXHIBIT
March 23 – May 29, 2012

This juried exhibition is open to all alumni from MIAD or its predecessors Milwaukee School of Art and Layton School of Art.

Deadline for Entries: March 8, 2012, via EntryThingy.com (entries must be submitted through EntryThingy.com)

Notification of Jury Results: March 9, 2012

Contact info: Melissa Dorn Richards, Director of Cultural & Alumni Relations melissarichards@miad.edu

APRIL 2012

ARTS MILL SPRING FLING
April 16-20th
“A portion of studio artists will host a sale on selected items”

ARTS MILL FIRST ANNIVERSARY SHOW
April 27 – 5-9 pm
“Celebrating art work from the Arts Mill studio artists”

MAY 2012

KENNEDY SCHOOL ART SHOW
Dates: May 2 – May 14
Opening May 6, 1-3pm

INNER – ACTION
Dates: May 19, 6-11pm
“An Interactive Pulled Painting Event with Matthew Reilly and Friends”

JUNE/JULY 2012

WRAP – “Wisconsin Regional Art Program
Dates: June 10 – July 28
Opening June 15
WRAP workshop July 28

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012

SATURATION 4 - “A Photography Event”
Dates: August 3 – September 18
Opening August 3, 5-10pm

LADIES NIGHT OUT
Dates: August 7, 5-9pm

OUR AMERICA – “A juried exhibit exploring the State of our America as you see it. Life, politics, current state of affairs.”
Dates: September 28 – November 27
Opening September 28, 6-9pm

OCTOBER 2012

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL/ARTS WEEKEND
Dates: October 11-13
Friday from 5-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm

NOVEMBER 2012

FROM HAND TO HeART
November 7th from 6-9pm
“A celebration of giving through Handmade Art”

DECEMBER 2012-JANUARY 2013

FURNITURE AND GIFT EXHIBIT
Dates: December 7 – January 2013
Opening December 7th, 6-9pm

The Arts Mill – 1300 14th Ave, Grafton WI 53024
For more information regarding any of these events please contact us at:
262-377-3516 or visit www.theartsmill.org
The Arts Mill is open Tuesday – Saturday 11-5pm

The ARTS MILL is home to artist’s studios which are open to the public. In one space, an artist creates displays, discusses, and sells his or her artwork. Not only can one shop for original artwork in the studios, one can also get a first-hand look at the artistic process. People can find out the story behind a work that catches their eye or talk with the artist about how it was created. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Paula Christensen at: paulac@northshoreacademyofthearts.org.

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Attend Celebrity Charity Event THE GRAND SLAM CHARITY JAM and Benefit NSAA

February 28th, 2012

Dear Friends of NSAA:

The Grand Slam Charity Jam is one of Wisconsin’s most exciting celebrity charity events. On March 10, 2012 over 400 people will come together at Potawatomi Casino’s Expo Center and Northern Lights Theater for the rare opportunity to see Smash Mouth, Debbie Gibson (currently starring on NBC Celebrity Apprentice), Naima of American Idol, Trista & Ryan from ABC’s The Bachelorette, Broadway Star and former Miss America Kate Shindle, LeRoy Butler and other “Green & Gold” favorites, and many others. The goal is to raise over $125,000 for a variety of charities, including ours!

If you purchase $25 or $40 “concert only” tickets, our charity will be given 100 percent of your purchase price!
If you purchase $100 – $500 “concert and dinner” tickets featuring admission to the Celebrity Dinner Party & Red Carpet, we will receive 50% of your purchase price!

All you have to do is visit www.grandslamcharityjam.com and click “BUY TICKETS AND TABLES.” Upon check out, you have the opportunity to enter the name of our charity in the “Optional Charity Code” line. Simple and easy!

This is a very rare celebrity event in the Milwaukee area.

By attending you will not only have an incredible experience but you will be providing vital support to our charity.

An invitation is attached for your review. Thank you! NSAA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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Please Join Us! NSAA Annual STARLIGHT NIGHT to be held March 3 at the North Shore Country Club

February 9th, 2012

VIEW PHOTOS from past events…

Join us for NSAA’s largest fundraiser of the year! Starlight Night is a family-friendly evening to celebrate and support NSAA. Bring the kids!
The evening includes kids’ crafts, raffles, silent auction, dinner, dancing, NSAA performances, and more!

Starlight Night: Celebrate & Support NSAA
Saturday, March 3
5:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
North Shore Country Club
3100 West Country Club Drive, Mequon
Adults $60
Children $15
**Corporate & Family Sponsorships available!

MORE INFORMATION and Purchase Tickets

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