Studio Bleu Dance Center Vocal and Theatre Arts

At This Table

At This Table

Tomorrow! Our music video for our cover of At This Table will be released live at 10 am! 💜

Coming on Thanksgiving 🍁 Watch that morning for our release of a special video by Treble in Paradise for Thanksgiving...we can’t wait to share this special project with you 💜

Join us on Wednesday night at 8 pm on our various social media platforms for a live stream concert. We are so thankful for the wonderful family we call Bleu! The perfect way to kick off the holiday.... #family #thankful

We must continue to fight for the things that matter most to us....we need to try and use our voices and our talents for something greater than ourselves....
So grateful for these kids and to be working on this project. Coming in January....

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all the men and women who have served this country and who are still serving 🇺🇸💜 #veteransday #happyveteransday #thankyou #armedforces #bleunation #bleufamily #bleu

Studio Bleu Dance Center

Bleu families! Please check your emails for important class updates!

Its not too late to register!! Spend tonight and tomorrow dancing with some of the best teachers and choreographers in the industry! Visit the link below to register 💜Perfect for those of you wanting to become a true triple threat 💜

https://app.thestudiodirector.com/danceashburn/portal.sd?page=Login

We hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween! But now it’s time to get back and work...just like Eliza. 💜 Christmas music is what is on my mind this week- be ready to pick out your holiday song!

Studio Bleu is the premiere training facility for dance, vocal arts and theatre for beginners through pre-professional levels. Dance classes include Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Acro, Tumbling, Turns and Leaps, Technique and Master Classes taught by leaders in the industry. Registration is still OPEN for our classes! We offer in person and virtual dance classes for ages 18 months through Adults with extensive COVID-19 procedures in place. We offer Vocal privates in person or virtual. We are honored to offer our programs to help our students become well rounded performers and artists! If you’re a new student and you register before November 1st, your registration fee will be waived! Please call the studio at 703-729-9293 for more information or if you would like to schedule a free trial class 💜 Check out the link below to register!

https://app.thestudiodirector.com/danceashburn/portal.sd

Looking for something fun for the kids to do on Halloween? Our good friend @itsjelaniremy is hosting a virtual cabaret! So excited!!!!!

Happy Birthday to our beautiful, talented, passionate and humble Miss @nellie.edw 💜 We are so grateful for you and the passion you bring to teaching those younger than you and mentoring them as performers!

Just a reminder we DO have lessons today!

Congrats to our cast of Chaos in Fairytale Forest! 💜

We still have a few open spots in both our virtual and in person theater classes!

This Fall we have some exciting plays in our line up!

We also have an awesome virtual class option if that’s more your speed! We want every student and parent to feel safe so we have fun options for both in person and virtual theatre that we can’t wait to share with you.

This Fall at Studio Bleu Vocal and Theatre Arts, we will be taking precautions to make sure our students and faculty are extra safe so that we can keep our focus on what’s most important to us: theatre. To make sure we can work together safely, we ask that every student wears a mask to class, and your teachers will wear one too.

Class sizes will also be kept small in order to maintain social distancing, and our class time will be 50 minutes instead of 90 minutes. Our shows will also comply with social distancing rules, so that when we rehearse we will stay as safe as possible!

So make sure to register today since limited spots are still available! 💜 #teambleu #theater #theatercompany #fall #falltheater #fallprograms #signup #dontmissout #bleunation #bleufamily #bleu

We still have room for Private Vocal Lessons with our amazing teaching assistants Miss Nellie and Miss Ale for both virtual and in person options! Sign up today!

We still have a few open spots in both our virtual and in person theater classes!

This Fall we have some exciting plays in our line up!

We also have an awesome virtual class option if that’s more your speed! We want every student and parent to feel safe so we have fun options for both in person and virtual theatre that we can’t wait to share with you.

This Fall at Studio Bleu Vocal and Theatre Arts, we will be taking precautions to make sure our students and faculty are extra safe so that we can keep our focus on what’s most important to us: theatre. To make sure we can work together safely, we ask that every student wears a mask to class, and your teachers will wear one too.

Class sizes will also be kept small in order to maintain social distancing, and our class time will be 50 minutes instead of 90 minutes. Our shows will also comply with social distancing rules, so that when we rehearse we will stay as safe as possible!

So make sure to register today since limited spots are still available!

Now Enrolling!

We are so excited for our first Monday classes to begin this week for dance, acro, theatre, and voice lessons! We offer options for both in-person and virtual classes based upon preference and space! Visit us at www.DanceAshburn.com and register today or give us a call to review options or to schedule a free trial class. Spaces are limited! *We are adhering to all safety protocols - for a detailed list please visit our website for more information!p 💜 #teambleu #dance #dancer #dancersofig #dancersofinstagram #fall #falldanceclasses #danceclasses #bleunation #bleufamily #bleu

Reminder auditions are due today!!!!

Fall theater starts tonight! Come and join us there is still time!
Also we are taking auditions for our HS show The Laramie Project! Auditions are due by the 13th!

So excited for the first day of fall lessons and classes! #sing #dance #act #excited

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT- Please prepare a 30 second to 1 minute dramatic monologue. Email to [email protected] or text directly to Miss Tina. Auditions due by September 13th at 6 pm. Cost is $350 once cast. Performance date is January 29th. #soexcited #laramieproject #audition #highschool

Come and join us live tomorrow for our Virtual Cabaret with our Triple Threat Intensive Students! We are so excited! 💜

We are so excited to announce our fall theater line up. We wanted to make sure we could offer the safest environment possible for our actors and actresses this fall!

Virtual-
Super Happy Awesome News-
Online performance class (musical)
Rehearsal schedule based on performers availability
3rd to 7th grade
November Performance
Cost is $175

Radio Drama- 8th to 12th grade
Monday’s 8:30 pm (virtual rehearsal and streaming performance)
Vintage Hitchcock
October 23rd
Cost is $150

Theater Thursday - In Person

Chaos in Fairy Tale Forest
5:30 - 1st grade to 6th
December 11 performance
Cost - $350

Fractured
6:30 - 6th to 9th
January 8th
Cost- $350

High School Play-
Audition info coming soon!
January 29th

Triple Threat Intensive
3 DAYS ONLY!

Master the tricks of the trade with this 3 day theatre intensive! With equal time spent honing in on dancing, singing, and acting skills, students will leave ready to tackle any audition. From scene study to a mock audition, participants will gain valuable knowledge on how to ace their auditions and how to bring compelling life to their future roles. Students will showcase their hard work at the end of the 3 days in a cabaret that everyone can tune in for virtually!

Cost is $200 for 3 days
Middle School 1 pm to 4 pm
High School 5 pm to 8 pm

Throwback Thursday to last years summer production of The Little Mermaid Jr! So much fun! Sure miss all these faces.... #throwback #thursday #littlemermaidjr

Word Wednesday-
Looking at some theater terms that some of you may not know.

Sitzprobe: A German word that describes the first time the performers sit and run through the full score with the orchestra. Time is taken to incorporate the two elements until the Music Director is satisfied.

How many of you have heard the term sitzprobe before?🤔

Tip Tuesday

As singers, we’re very sensitive about the way our voices feel. Even the slightest change in the strength, tone, or comfort of the voice is detected by a singer and can lead to an array of concerns about vocal health. But so often when students report problems with their voice, such as vocal fatigue, hoarseness, difficulty singing, and a rough, gritty feeling, they haven’t given much thought to the two single most important factors to maintaining a healthy voice: sleep and hydration.

1. Have you REALLY had enough water today?

Let’s be honest – the answer is probably no. But understanding why hydration is so important to maintaining good vocal health may encourage you to drink that extra glass of water.

Have you ever seen a video of vocal cords at work? If not, go to YouTube and do a search for a “laryngoscope.” One of the first things you’ll probably notice about the vocal cords is that they are slippery and wet – they have to be, in order to vibrate freely and create a smooth, healthy sound. How do you think the sound and feel of your voice would change if your vocal cords weren’t quite as hydrated? Well, think about your skin when it becomes dried out. Instead of appearing supple, smooth and glowy, it becomes tight, uneven, and dull. The same is true of your voice. Hydration works from the inside out – replenishing your entire body so that your tissue is healthy and flexible.

Remember – hydrating the voice is not like applying a topical medication! You can’t just take a big drink of water right before a long performance and expect that your cords will stay hydrated. To hydrate our vocal cords we need to hydrate our entire body – and that means drinking lots of water each day. Individual needs vary, but it is recommended that you drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day.

2. Did you get enough sleep?

Think of it this way – your voice is a muscle, just like any other in your body. Each time you lift weights, do yoga, or go for a run, do you notice that additional tone right away? Probably not, unless you imagined it, because your body first has to go through a reparative process in which it rebuilds the muscle tissue

Fun Friday- what is your favorite summer time dessert? Mine is Strawberry Shortcake! We picked strawberries 🍓 in Michigan and then made biscuits to have shortcake 🥰 #summer #treats #summertime #vacation

A little Throwback Thursday to one of our first years of vocal groups. We were performing at @thezoneusa and raising funds and awareness for Childhood Cancer @ising4acure 💛💛💛#ising4acure #ourfight #memories #throwbackthursday

Word Wednesday!!! Mixed Voice

The ultimate goal is to be able to blend and easily switch between your head voice and chest voice. This is your mixed voice.

Being able to successfully navigate between your head and chest voice will help you:

Create your own sound that is best suited for you
Perform music that doesn't rely too heavily on only chest or head.

Flexibility is always a good thing.
Your mixed voice isn't something that just happens. If singing was naturally easy for everyone then our favorite musicians wouldn't be as special. You have to practice at it.

Don't forget to relax, massage, and warm up your facial muscles. The same way an athlete stretch before a game, you need to take care of your vocals.

Your voice is a muscle, so adequate exercises, rehearsal, and time is needed to reach the goals you set for yourself.

Tip Tuesday!! (A day late sorry!!)

Hydration for Singing
Singers need to take extra precautions, because your entire body is your instrument. With excessive use, vocal cords can be easily damaged, as they are made of extremely delicate tissue.

If you allow yourself to become dehydrated, your voice may suffer. Whether we are speaking, singing, or humming, the sound is created by the vibration of our vocal folds. Mucus protects these vocal cords, and staying hydrated ensures that everything is working properly. If you are even slightly dehydrated, your vocal fold tissues may become dry and even permanently injured.

However, simply drinking water right before a performance is not good enough! In order to keep your vocal folds truly hydrated, you need to be drinking water throughout the day. Keeping hydrated will also help to keep your throat and mouth lubricated, making speaking and articulation easier as well.

Signs of Vocal Dehydration
If you are using your voice professionally, or even as a casual singer, you should be able to recognize these signs of dehydration:

Dry/scratchy throat
The need to clear your throat often
Dark yellow urine
You require more effort to use your voice
Excessive thirst
Benefits of Hydration for Singing
When you keep properly hydrated, you are setting yourself up for good voice quality. Most experts recommend drinking 8-10 eight-ounce glasses of water daily to ensure this.

What to Watch
Certain things can cause dehydration, as well. Here are a few to watch out for, as they may reduce your body’s fluids:

Caffeine and alcohol intake should be decreased, as both act as diuretics.
Air conditioning and heaters tend to dry your secretions. Using a humidifier during sleeping hours to offset these effects may be helpful.
Dry climates, especially in the winter months, are dehydrating to your body. If you are in a dry environment be sure you are keeping hydrated with adequate water consumption.
Some medications can dry out your vocal cords. Try to avoid medications such as antihistamines and decongestants.
Milk and sugary beverages, as well as carbonated beverages, may cause thickened mucus secretions.
Once you fully understand how to stay

Fun Friday! Ms. Tina got enough likes, comments, and shares on her Facebook to dump ice water on Mr. David’s head!

Throwback Thursday- this was from one of the first years Miss Tina started teaching and our vocal students came together to sing a song at Recital 💜