SOLID FOOTING ANTI GRAVITY COMES UP WITH NOTED NEW DIRECTOR.Byline: Daily News Veda Burton, celebrated choreographer cho·re·o·graph v. cho·re·o·graphed, cho·re·o·graph·ing, cho·re·o·graphs v.tr. 1. To create the choreography of: choreograph a ballet. 2. and dance instructor, has been appointed to direct the new performing arts for preschoolers program at the Anti Gravity Sports Complex in Valencia. Burton will also direct the entire dance curriculum at Anti Gravity, which includes classes in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz and performance teams. Additional programs under Burton's direction include musical theater, voice, acting pop stars, fun and get-in-shape kid program, dance club nights and hip-hop birthday parties. ``It doesn't matter if you are just starting out or are a seasoned professional,'' Burton said. ``The idea is to simply come out and have some fun, and if we happen to uncover a hidden talent and help launch a career in the entertainment business, well, the rewards can be tremendously exciting.'' Many of Burton's students have gone on to sing, dance and act professionally, including her 16-year-old daughter, Tiffany Tiffany, Tiffanie (UK) a semi-longhaired version of the Burmese cat. It has a fine, silky coat in many colors. , who recently signed a recording contract with MCA Records MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group, which MCA Records was still part of. . Prior to moving to Valencia, Burton operated the Performing Arts School in Fresno, guiding students to more than 200 national competition titles including Star Power and Show Biz awards. Burton's students have performed in Broadway plays, Radio City Music Hall Radio City Music Hall New York City’s famous cinema; home of the Rockettes. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2338] See : Theater Christmas shows, the Academy Awards, Grammys, American Music Association Awards, Teen Nick Concerts, Disney's Kidsongs and national television commercials, as well as halftime entertainment for the Lakers See Lake poets , Raiders, Rams and the 49ers. ``I have a unique lesson plan with my preschoolers through 8-year-olds that really gives them a head start,'' Burton said. ``I believe in teaching, not with 'counts,' but by telling a story. The kids have so much fun, they don't ever feel like it's work.'' The Anti Gravity Performing Arts Program combines Burton's creative preschool teaching concept with elementary academics. Children will sing, dance, act and tumble while receiving academic preparation for kindergarten kindergarten [Ger.,=garden of children], system of preschool education. Friedrich Froebel designed (1837) the kindergarten to provide an educational situation less formal than that of the elementary school but one in which children's creative play instincts would be . The program emphasizes the building of self-esteem, having fun and staying fit. An annual recital Recital - dBASE-like language and DBMS from Recital Corporation. Versions include Vax VMS. is a program highlight. The performing arts center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. is now accepting enrollment for Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning sessions beginning Sept. 9. Tuition is $250 a month. The Anti Gravity Sports Complex is located at 27927 Smyth Drive, Valencia. For information, or to register your child, call (661) 702-0123. CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Veda Burton, new director of the Performing Arts for preschoolers program, leads young dancers at the Anti Gravity Sports Complex. David R. Crane/Staff Photographer |
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