October Dance Showcase 2022

Featuring all Ballet Levels, Acro, Tap, Contemporary, 

Pre-Ballet & Teen Ballet

Dear Kat’s Artist Tree Families,

We are excited to announce the dates for our next DANCE SHOWCASE. This performance features Kat’s Classical Ballet, Tap, Acro, Contemporary and more, presenting all original choreography.  

MANDATORY DRESS REHEARSAL THURSDAY, 

SEPTEMBER 29 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm (Level 4,5,6 end at 8:30)

2 PERFORMANCES: 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 @ 5:30pm & 7:00pm

DANCER CALL TIME: 5:00pm 

All students will be performing in both shows.

We are thrilled to have the chance to celebrate all our students have learned in class and see them shine on stage!  Performances are an exciting and important part of a student’s dance education. Participation is a mandatory part of the dance curriculum. Class attendance is crucial to students feeling confident on stage, and to the success of the entire class. Multiple unexcused absences may result in being removed from the performance at the dance director’s discretion. No refunds will be issued. 

PERFORMANCE FEES

To put on the high-quality performance our students deserve, a performance fee will be processed on 8/31/22. This fee will cover expenses such as costume rental, choreography, music editing, additional staff, etc. Dancers will wear their class dress code as the base of their costume. Additional costume pieces will be rented out for each dance. As a result, you will notice costume fees are lower than previous years. Regular fees and costume purchasing will resume for our Spring Showcase. 

Fees will be tiered according to the number of unique classes an individual student takes:

  • Pre-Ballet = $65 $35
  • 1 class = $75 $45 per student (including Ballet Level III)
  • 2 or more classes = $135 $80 (Including Ballet Levels IV, V, & VI or ex. Ballet & Tap, etc.)

If you need to arrange a payment plan, please contact the front desk.

Additional information about hair & make-up specifics, tickets, and Blu-Ray orders will be coming soon!

Summer Camps 2022!!

The wait is finally over….

This year, we are prouder than ever to share with you our Annual Summer Camps. It has always been our mission to give you the best and most unforgettable experience with music, dance and art and to provide a place where you can explore every creative thing that you dream of.

We hope that this summer brings you lots of joy, new experiences, great arts education, and more. Remember that with hard work and dedication all of your dreams can come true! We are here to help you make them happen.

To view our full list of camps being offered this summer and to register on online, please click HERE. Save up to 50% with these discounts: 

MULTI-CAMP: We offer a $25 discount off your total bill if signing up for multiple camps or signing up siblings
EARLY REGISTRATION: register before 4/30 for an additional $15 off the total bill
PAY-IN-FULL: Early Registrations (before 4/30) that also pay-in-full are eligible for an additional $10 discountThese offers MAY be combined

2022 Faculty Concert

Dear Families,

In celebration of our 10th anniversary of business, we are thrilled to let you know about a very special event that will be happening here at Kat’s Artist Tree. On Sunday, April 3rd at 5 PM, the teachers and staff of KAT’s will be performing in a Faculty Concert! This concert is an excellent opportunity for students and families to see the teachers that they admire up on stage in our theatre for the performance of a lifetime. It is a rare chance to be able to experience this much talent all gathered for a single event. We really hope you can join us for it!

See and hear the incredible talents of the Kat’s Artist Tree teachers in a 2-hour concert celebrating ten years of “nurturing your artistic roots” at Kat’s Artist Tree. From Classical to Jazz, Dance, and even more… this is an evening that is sure to entertain and enlighten. Don’t miss this event! 

Tickets for the show may be purchased at the front desk or in response to this email. Pricing is $20 for adults and $10 for under 18.



We hope to see you there!

Sincerely, 
Kat’s Artist Tree

Closed for the Holidays

Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder that Kat’s Artist Tree will be closed on the following dates for the holiday season:


Christmas Eve (12/24)

Christmas Day (12/25)

New Year’s Day (1/1)


For private lessons scheduled on these dates, please be sure to contact the office at 623-792-7000 to find a make-up time for your lesson(s).


Thank you and we wish you all Happy Holidays!


Sincerely,
Kat’s Artist Tree

The Nutcracker Fantasy

Celebrate the season with a new family tradition – come see The Nutcracker Fantasy!  Presented by Triad Performing Arts, a partner non-profit organization of Kat’s Artist Tree, it will be a show you don’t want to miss.  Ballet elements of the traditional Nutcracker are woven with acting and singing – there is something for everyone!Purchase tickets by visiting Triad’s website, www.triadaz.org, or clicking the link directly to ticket sales HERE.

There are 4 shows:Friday Dec 17, 7:00 p.m.Saturday Dec 18, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Sunday Dec 19, 3:00 p.m.

We hope your holiday is filled with love, family, and the beauty and passion of the performing arts!
Sincerely,Triad Performing Arts of ArizonaandKat’s Artist Tree

October ’21 Music Recitals

Dear Families,

We are thrilled to announce the dates and times for our October Music Recitals! Tickets for in-person attendance will go on sale this Wednesday, September 15th and may be purchased via phone, email, or during your next visit to KAT’s. Additionally, recitals will continue to be recorded in 4K Ultra HD and available as a digital download for purchase. Pricing information and the recital schedule are listed below:

TICKET & VIDEO PRICING

  • In-person tickets: $10 each (on sale starting Wed 9/15)
  • Digital Video Download: $15 (must be ordered by Wed 10/13)

Recital Schedule

Wednesday October 20th
6:30 PM – Filip’s Students and Rock Band

Thursday October 21st
6:30 PM – Kat’s Group Classes

Friday October 22nd
5:00 PM – Michael’s students
6:30 PM – Kevin’s students

Saturday October 23rd
12:30 PM – Heather & Nicky’s students2:00 PM – Christian, Sidni, Michelle, & Joe’s students
3:30 PM – Jon’s students
5 PM – Bonnie, Nathan, Sarah, & Catherine’s students
6:30 PM – Laura & Madison’s students

Sunday October 24th
2:00 PM – McKenna’s Students
3:30 PM – McKenna’s Students
4:30 PM – Bob’s Students
6:00 PM – Kat’s Private Students
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 623-792-7000.

Sincerely,
Kat’s Artist Tree

The Nutcracker Fantasy Streams Today

Don’t miss this HOLIDAY CLASSIC, with a twist.

Congratulations to our sister-nonprofit on the success of their very first production, The Nutcracker Fantasy.  This beautiful re-imagination of the timeless story combines Classical Ballet with Singing and Acting in a family-friendly holiday spectacular.  


Thank you to Triad’s Sponsors

www.KatsArtistTree.com
www.pvpd.com

This show was made possible through the generous contributions of:

Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry

Kat’s Artist Tree

Sylvan Learning Center of Goodyear

Goodyear Chiropractic

UPstage Group Audio/Video/Lighting

We appreciate their support!

Classes Resume In-Person AND Online

We are thrilled to share that Kat’s Artist Tree is once again delivering all of our classes IN-PERSON!

This includes all of our Dance Classes, Group Music Classes, Art Classes, and Private Lessons.

but wait there’s more…

We are also accepting NEW STUDENTS in our new Online Lesson options. Zoom classes are available in all of our artistic areas.

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Our staff is ready to help you! Fill out our Registration Form and we will reach out right away to take care of you.

Announcing Pre-Professional Ballet

Introducing a new Ballet Curriculum

Kats Artist Tree is thrilled to announce our new Pre-Professional Ballet company under our new dance director Ms. Bonnie Calvert!

We have always been recognized as a leader in high-quality creative instruction.  Our already high standards are reaching a new level with courses specifically designed for serious ballet students – fulfilling a need in the West Valley.

  • More classes, at more advanced levels
  • A professional training program that includes Technique, Pointe, Stretch, and more
  • Premier performance opportunities for students
More announcements are coming
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Meet our new Dance Director

Please join us in welcoming Bonnie Calvert to the teaching staff at Kat’s Artist Tree as our new Dance Program Director.  Bonnie is an experienced Ballerina who has performed around the world.  From 2016-2019, Bonnie worked as a dance specialist in Puyallup, Washington, creating pre-pointe and pointe programs as well as developing and training dance teachers. At Kat’s Artist Tree, Ms. Bonnie’s experience will help shape our growing curriculum while guiding each Dancer toward success.

We are thrilled to welcome Ms.Bonnie as part of the team alongside our long-time teacher Ms. Alyssa.  We look forward to announcing additional staff members and guest artists in the coming weeks.


We’re expanding our Dance Room

We’ve Renovated our Dance ClassroomWe’ve been busy during lockdown by completely remodeling our dance room.  The space is outfitted as a truly professional dance room:

  • Our Dance Room is now twice its previous size
  • We’ve installed a Sprung Floor
  • The entire floor is covered in Marley Surface for added traction and technique

Stay tuned for additional BEFORE & AFTER pictures of the dance room to see its incredible change!


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Face Masks now Required

We care about the health and safety of all of our students, staff, teachers, and family.  As COVID-19 infection rates continue to rise, we are implementing important requirements to ensure the safety of everyone at Kat’s Artist Tree.

  • Effective June 20, 2020, all staff and students are REQUIRED to wear face coverings (mask or shield) within Kat’s Artist Tree.
  • All parents/non-students are asked to wait in their cars during lessons/classes

Studies have shown that a face covering is the single most effective method of preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  In keeping with our local government mandates, we feel that this is the only responsible way for Kat’s Artist Tree to continue to see students in person.

  • All students still have the option of attending classes online, via ZOOM.  Attendance in person is only an option for families who feel comfortable in this environment and are willing to wear the required face coverings.

Please help us do our part by following these requirements and staying home if you exhibit any symptoms of infection.  On our part, we will continue to step up our cleaning procedures and monitor our staff for symptoms daily to keep everyone safe.

We appreciate the entire community that makes Kat’s Artist Tree such an incredible place and and urge you to stay healthy!

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.

623-792-7000

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