Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tickets are going fast!  For just $7 for adults and $3 for kids you don’t want to miss this exciting show!  We highly recommend that you get your tickets now.  What a GREAT STOCKING STUFFER!  Here’s how!

Call or stop in at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center preferably M-F between 3 and 6 (or else leave a message).  The number is 262.376.6161.

Performance times and groups:

1/20    9:30 Yellow group major, Red minor 12:30  Red group major, yellow minor SOLD OUT!
1/21    7:00  Yellow group major, Red minor

1/22    1:00 Red group major, Yellow minor    7:00 Red group major, Yellow minor

1/23    1:00 Yellow group major, Red minor

Mastercard and Visa, Check and Cash are accepted. 

Be sure to buy a few extra tickets this season!  Give the gift of seeing a live show!  Support our youth who are involved with the show!  Thank you!

Straight From Broadway!

Learn from a Broadway Dancer! Movie actor, TV celeb, dancer and Broadway performer Paul McGill is coming back to visit NSAA and share his talents. This workshop will be two hours of enriching energetic fun as Paul works through basic dance techniques that will enhance your dance skills and build new ones for on stage choreography. It can help you during auditions as well as working in musicals and in dance classes. Based on his own experiences, Paul will talk about what he feels will help you earn opportunities in the world of performing arts. Anyone interested in dance, acting, movies and Broadway are encouraged to attend. Spaces are limited.

Dance attire recommended.

February 7, 2011. 6:30-8:30pm

Early Registration Fee: $40 Fee: $50

We are also pleased to announce that Paul has accepted the position of being on our Artistic Advisory Board of Directors.  We are thankful for this great NSAA friend!

Thousands competed.  But ten year old Liora Bushee won the award for the National Menorah Essay Contest. This incredible win landed her near the White House giving a speech to an audience of thousands.   The event was covered by CNN and can be seen 17 minutes into the video on this website.

Liora presented her speech, titled “Light” on the first day of Chanukah for the Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Washington DC on Dec. 1.

She confidently spoke, “Light can easily overcome darkness.  The darkness is the bad and mean things in this world and light is happiness and joy.

You can read the rest of her essay HERE.

Liora has participated in several shows through the NSAA Jr. Stagekids program.  The goal of the Jr. Stagekids program is:

For those children who love to act, sing, and dance…this class is for you! Make friends and build self-confidence while learning to deliver lines, act in character, sing and perform choreographed moves!

We are very happy that Liora had the confidence and bravery to speak in front of such a large audience with clarity, feeling and perfect timing.

You see, we do more than just put on shows.   Our Peforming Arts Department helps DEVELOP LEADERS.   It’s our desire to develop “the leader within” each and every student….

NOW ENROLLING* for “How Does Your Garden Groove?”

Children will have a fun filled time movin’ and groovin’ in Freddy and Franny Farmer’s vegetable garden.  This is not your typical garden-variety musical as the french fried potatoes have “appeal”, leafy vegetables sing “Lettuce Entertain You” and the corn and peas beg “Please Don’t Put Us in a Can-Can!”

Our focus will be on the process:  gaining self-confidence, learning theatre skills and making new friends.  The class will culminate with a lively show on our very own NSAA stage.  There will be costumes, props, scenery, singing and dancing just like on the “big stage”!  Fun, fun and more fun!

Instructor:  Debbie Knuth, NSAA Stagekids Community Coordinator and Director

Times/Dates:  1-1:45 pm, Thursdays 1/13, 1/20/ 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 performance

Early Registration Fee:  $100  Fee: $110

Program 213

*Enroll by Dec. 10 to receive a discount.  Registration available ONLINE.

Welcome to Zumba!

Zumba is a Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, dance fitness party! It is a spicy, upbeat mixture of Salsa, Merengue, Samba, belly dancing, hop-hop and many other beats.

A NOTE FROM ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR MERLYNN KIMMEL…….

Dancing has always played a very important role in my life. I have a graduate and undergraduate degree in dance from UW-Madison. I have taught, been trained/certified and competed professionally in many styles from Jazz, Ballet and Zumba to Latin/Ballroom Dance. I have taught and choreographed for ages 2-82 at many dance studios in the area as well as Concordia College in Mequon and U.W. Madison. I have been involved in NSAA’s Dance/Theater program since it’s inception. I am most passionate about Zumba because the classes feel like a party that EVERYONE can join in on. Each class is a total body work-out with toning exercises that are more fun than they are work. And, Zumba requires NO previous dance experience.

North Shore Academy of the Arts has positively affected the lives of thousands of people over the ten years that it has been in existence. With my background and the comfortable/creative environment provided at NSAA, I felt it was the perfect place for Zumba to grow. The classes have been running for three weeks and already the energy at the Zumba classes has been exhilarating. We are bringing people of ALL fitness levels, ages and backgrounds together for a movement celebration. Come, take a class, the first class is FREE, feel the music, and let loose. The classes are ongoing, you can join anytime.

For more information please notify me. Mkimmel@earthlink.net .

First class is free.
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. 9:15-10:15.
$6.00/drop in. $50.00/10 class punch card.
Bring a guest. You AND the guest can take the class for FREE.

“I look forward to coming to class.”
“The energy in the class is invigorating.”
“I’m feeling more comfortable in my body already.”
“This is the first fitness/dance class I’ve taken that allows my creativity to shine.”

Here we go!   One decade down.  Many more to go!  2011 will mark our next decade of providing visual, literary and performing arts opportunities for all ages.   For 10 years we have provided the Southeastern WI communities with quality programming.  Here is a peek at our newest offerings. 

Announcing our Winter Spring Program and Events Guide

“Growing Strong” photo courtesy of Angela Mack (c) 11/10.  May not be used without permission.

(NSAA Founders Scott and Sheri Bestor and Stagekids Community Coordinator Debbie Knuth mailed out a letter to registered HAIRSPRAY members.)

North Shore Academy of the Arts Presents: HAIRSPRAY !

This amazing upbeat musical  which is touring America, is certain to be an experience of a lifetime for cast members!  This show will bring the audiences to standing ovations! North Shore Academy of the Arts, Inc. and Nicolet Recreation Department are joining together to bring a cast of talent and energy to the stage from all over Southeastern Wisconsin. All registration fees are non-refundable. For those that are auditioning—you will receive a refund if you aren’t cast in the show.

Please note the following changes:

We are now REGISTERING for HAIRSPRAY 2011

AUDITIONS: February 2nd 4:30 to 9:00 at NSAA

FIRST REHEARSAL: February 5th 2:30 to 4:30 at NSAA

SHOW TIMES/DATES:  Friday, April 29 @ 7:00pm, Saturday, April 30 @ 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 1 @ 1:30pm

PERFORMANCE VENUE: Nicolet High School Auditorium

REHEARSAL and AUDITION LOCATION: North Shore Academy of the Arts

REHEARSAL TIMES:  Saturdays 2:30 to 4:30 until closer to the show

TARGET CAST: High School, Adults, and limited roles for 2nd through 8th graders

FEE:  $150R/$170NR

Email Stagekids Community Coordinator, Debbie Knuth with Questions debbiek@northshoreacademyofthearts.org

Register ONLINE today!

We are now registering for the musical, CAMP ROCK!

AUDITIONS: 1/31/11

FIRST REHEARSAL: 2/8/11

PERFORMANCE WEEKEND: 5/6-5/8 2011

REHEARSAL LOCATION: North Shore Academy of the Arts

REHEARSAL TIMES: Tuesdays

TARGET CAST: 2nd through 8th grade

Email Stagekids Community Coordinator, Debbie Knuth with Questions debbiek@northshoreacademyofthearts.org

For more on our STAGEKIDS PROGRAM

Register Online Today!

Come and hear these talented local GLEEKS sing their hearts out on Monday November 15 at 7pm!  This event is free and open to the public.   WATCH NEW “Take a Bow” VIDEO!

The teen GLEEKS are students ranging from Mequon to Fredonia.

12 year old Mequon resident and NSAA Stagekids Alumni, Mari Duckler, is rapidly becoming well known throughout SE Wisconsin as a highly skilled young actress. She recently landed a professional acting position at the Fireside Dinner Theater in Fort Atkinson, WI. Mari will be the lead supporting role, “Pepper” in the Fireside’s upcoming production of Annie. The Fireside Dinner Theater attracts national audiences as a professional theater each year.

Mari first came to NSAA as a 9 year old seeking private vocal instruction with vocal coach, Angela Mack. From there, she auditioned for the NSAA Stagekids Production of High School Musical and was surprisingly cast as the lead role of “Sharpay Evans”. She was also “Lily St. Regis” (Annie) and “Phineous Trout” (Willy Wonka) through NSAA Stagekids.

Since then, Mari has performed at Homestead High School Auditorium, Range Line Auditorium, Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and has appeared in the film, “The Bully”.

Quite spectacular about Mari’s experience is that she was recently cast as the highly competitive and lead role “Junie B.” (Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business) at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Mari will also soon be performing as “Ady” in Miss Nelson is Missing at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.  She is currently taking private tap/ballet at NSAA with Miss Kathleen Fictum so that she is a “triple threat” to the world of musical theater.  

Mari dreams of performing on Broadway someday.  At this rate, she just might!  Keep your eye on this petite and spunky soprano belter!