Master Class with Jessica King (May 23, 2009)
Jessica was a "Top Ten" semi-finalist on last season's "So You Think You Can Dance" and a favorite of the judges, until she was forced under doctors orders to withdraw from the competiton due to 3 broken ribs. After healing, she went on tour with the other finalists of the show. The class, scheduled from 12:00pm-1:30pm, will concentrate on contemporary jazz style.
Wilhelm Dance Picture Gallery at Picasa Web Albums (March, 2009)
View some pictures from past events at Wilhelm Dance's Public Gallery posted on Picasa Web Albums here. Check for the latest released photos of our studio performers. Go to http://picasaweb.google.com/wilhelmdance.
Wilhelm Dance on YouTube (March, 2009)
Subscribe to the Wilhelm Dance YouTube Channel here. Check for the latest video posts of our students and teachers. We've posted videos from the Hollywood Connection National Finals, as well as, our first Cavs Pre-Game performance. Feel free to comment and share. Go to www.youtube.com/wilhelmdance.
Hollywood Connection Regional Convention (Chicago) (March 2009)
An absolutely fantastic experience for students and parents in attendance. "Props" to Elizabeth Keller for her efforts and organization in caring for all the students. All students & competition teams danced exceptionally. Over 20 studios from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio were in attendance. The following competiton routines performed beyond expectations:
"Mercy" (gold), "History Repeating (gold),
"Werewolf" (gold), "Walking On Air (gold),
"Hometown Glory" (silver), "Dream On" (gold), "Time Is Now" (gold), "American Boy" (gold),
"Boogie Wonderland" (gold), "Standin' There" (gold), "Bowtie" (gold), "Starting Now" (gold),
"Don't Tell Mama" (gold), "Club Cabaret" (gold), "Circus Dementia" (gold), "Alien" (silver)
The following students were recognized during the "final awards":
Nicholle Acciarri, Ashley Bauer,
Kayleigh Feldkircher,
Abigail Kane,
Caroline Kane,
Carolyn Keller
Teresa Larchian,
Emily McGee,
Kelsey Michels,
Elizabeth Petrella,
Jessica Preteroti
For further description of routines, results and awards, please click here
For pictures from this event, please click here
Ballroom Dancing Special (March 2009)
Wilhelm Dance welcomes any adult singles or couples interested in beginner, group ballroom instruction on Thursdays from 7:00pm-8:00pm. As an incentive for the reluctant few, the cost for the month of March will be $60 for singles and $75 for couples. Call the studio at (440) 333-3880 to sign up now.
Cleveland State University Horizon League Playoff Game Halftime Show (March, 2009)
The dance team's halftime performance of "Circus" at the January 29th CSU Men's basketball game was apparently a crowd pleaser. So much so, that they invited us back to perform at the Viking's 1st round Horizon League playoff game on March 3rd. "Circus" is a performance piece choreographed by Robert Schultz this past October, combining jazz, contemporary and hip-hop styles. The performance this time around will be "Alien", a hip-hop performance piece choreographed by Jay'J.
"I wanted to thank you again for bringing your group out last night. They were seriously awesome!! I got a ton of positive feedback from staff members, season ticket holders, etc.".....Carrie Neville, Ticket Manager,
Cleveland State Athletics
Cecchetti Ballet Exams (November 2008)
Congratulations to Lexie Below & Beth Evans for passing their Cecchetti Grade 5 Level Exam. Also, congratulations to Nicholle Acciarri, Cristina Burnett, Serena Celeste, Brianna Kilbane & Susie Min for passing their Cecchetti Grade 2 Level Exam. Each year, select ballet students train in the accredited Cecchetti Ballet method and are subsequently tested by ballet examiners brought in from around the country.
"Legally Blonde" & Robert Schultz Weekend (November, 2008)
Students enjoyed a morning of choreography and class with Sara Andreas, cast member of "Legally Blonde, The Musical", as well as, two days of choreography and classes with Robert Schultz, dancer, actor & LA choreographer, who is one of the most popular teachers at Edge Performing Arts Studio in Hollywood. For pictures of this weekend, please click here.
Dance Class Assistants (September 2008)
Lisa wants to acknowledge and thank Cristina Burnett, Marisa Celeste, Serena Celeste, Bianca DiVita, and Hanna Powers, for their commitment and assistance to her and other teachers in different classes during the week.
Continental Cup - International Youth Soccer Tournament (July, 2008)
The Greater Cleveland Sports Commission contacted Lisa earlier in the year to choreograph the opening ceremonies for one of the fastest growing youth soccer tournaments in the US. Lisa, however, had committed to attending the Hollywood Connection National Finals in Los Angeles at the same time; however, Wilhelm Dance was still represented at the opening ceremonies by the Hip Hop Dance Team performing "Splattered Colors". The event was held at Shula Stadium on the John Carroll University campus.
To see some photos from the event, please click here.
Hollywood Connection National Finals (July 2008)
Nicholle Acciarri, Ashley Bauer, Serena Celeste, Carolyn Keller, and Jessica Preteroti competed at the Hollywood Connection National Finals held in Anaheim, California. All were earlier award recipients at the regional competition in Chicago earlier in the year. At nationals, Jessica placed 1st in the ballet solo division and Serena placed 1st runner-up in her ballet solo division. Ashley Bauer was one of only 3 dancers picked to receive the Millenium Studio Scholarship sponsored by Millenium Dance Complex at the Final Awards Ceremony. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!
To see some photos from this event, please click here.
To see some videos from this event, please click here.
Ingenuity Festival Cleveland (July 2008)
Artour Bajanov & Lisa Lock perform a contemporary duet, "Blind Faith", choreographed by Lisa Lock. To see some photos from this event,
please click here.