Upperclassmen Spring Semester Schedule
Seniors- Ballet with Ruttan in Annex 1
Juniors- Modern with Herndon in Annex 2
Sophomores- Ballet with Cesler in 205
We will rotate between Round 1, 2 and 3. Please see the dance calendar for further details.
Seniors- Modern with Herndon in 205
Juniors- Ballet with Cesler in Annex 1
Sophomores- Modern with Ruttan in Annex 2
Please join us in welcoming David Cesler as a guest teacher for the 2016 spring semester
Mr. Cesler ​will be teaching the Body Conditioning class, the Ballet II class, the Ballet III class and will rotate between the Ballet I class and the Advanced Dance Technique class for Musical Theater majors. Cesler will help to coach Les Sylphides and will set a work for our May show at Lincoln Elementary School. He is also interested in starting an after school partnering class!
David Cesler, a native of Kentucky, gained his early professional experience in Southern
California working with the Long Beach Ballet, Ballet Pacifica, and the Los Angles Chamber Ballet, as well as guest performing with the Hawaii State Ballet, The Royal Ballet De Wallonie in Belgium, Ballet Arkansas, and the Sacramento Ballet.
While in California he danced featured roles at Disneyland, The Crystal Cathedral, and The Great American West Show and appeared on T.V. & film.
Cesler then danced three seasons with Oregon Ballet Theatre, touring the U.S. performing principal roles from Balanchine to Petipa.
He then moved to Las Vegas to perform in the world's largest production show,
JUBILEE, at Bally's hotel. While in Vegas he discovered the world of 'adagio' dancing, which combines ballet with powerful overhead lifting. He traveled the world on board cruise ships performing this exciting style of pas de deux.
Returning to Las Vegas to perform in the shows See the Music, Tropical Passions, and Ribbon of Life, he received the prestigious Golden Rainbow award for Best Duo. Mr. Cesler was then selected by famed choreographer Kenny Ortega to dance at the grand opening of the Wynn Hotel & Casino.
Cesler and his partner were Finalists in the World Ballroom Competition in Blackpool, England in the Theater Arts Division.
Returning to Kentucky, he completed his Bachelors in dance at Western Kentucky University and received his MFA in dance at Hollins University.
Mr. Cesler has taught dance through the Louisville Ballet Educational Outreach Program and as an independent instructor throughout JCPS, as well as instructing at the University of Kentucky. He recently choreographed a dance for Berea College and continues to perform.
Most excitedly, David has created the Kentucky Dance Theater which premiered last spring. KDT showcases the many forms of professional dance, highlighting the wide variety of dance genres within the state.
Dance Festival and Dance Concert Reception Meetings
All students attending the National High School Dance Festival and their parents: Please join us on Wednesday, January 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Annex Room, 10a for a meeting regarding your upcoming trip to Pittsburgh.
All Freshmen parents, and parents interested in helping with the Dance Concert Reception: Please join us on Wednesday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Annex Room, 10a to help prepare for the Dance Concert Reception. Freshmen parents take charge of putting on this reception under the leadership of upperclassmen parents. Please help make this a truly memorable event for our upperclassmen dance majors!
Reminder to sophomore and freshmen dance majors:
Freshmen dance majors: Please bring in your money for Stuart Pimsler no later than December 8. Tickets are $15.
Sophomore dance majors: Your revised critiques and resumes are due on December 8.
Please join us in honoring Ms. Theresa Mudd's retirement
YPAS dance majors, please join us in pampering Ms. Mudd on Friday, December 18 from 2:30-3:15. We will be doing manicures and pedicures. We'll meet in the Annex.
YPAS parents, students and alums please join us in honoring Ms. Mudd on the YPAS main stage on December 18. Please arrive at 3:00.