■ Students Tell All!

■ Adriana, Senior Company: “It feels good to do something for others.” [Speaking on behalf of the Kids Helping Kids Foundation.]

■ Sarah, Junior Company: “I’ve danced with In Sync for two years and really love it. I love Miss Jessie. If you are learning something new, she is patient and helps you until you get it. When you’ve learned something hard, you feel great about yourself and your accomplishment.”

■ Maddy, Junior Company: “I love In Sync! The teachers are nice and the kids are really nice. My favorite part of dance is learning the choreography. Dance makes me feel happy.”

■ Amanda, Elite Company: “The Kids Helping Kids Foundation has become such a huge part of In Sync’s purpose. In Sync Dancers put their talent to use by sharing and having an impact on the lives of others through the act of giving without expectations.”

■ Parents Tell All!

■ De la Torre Family: “[In Sync] provides a fun and safe learning environment for all dancers. Our daughter enjoys ever minute she spends there.”

■ Susan Bradford, Parent: “It’s hard to put into words the positive experience we’ve had at In Sync, simply outstanding is the best way to describe it.”

■ Carol Wood, Parent: “As a proud parent of an In Sync dancer, I am most appreciative of the studio’s philanthropic philosophy. Giving back to the community and “paying it forward” is modeled regularly at In Sync.”

■ Former Students Tell All!

■ Kathryn Vega, Production Designer, NY: “In Sync was my home three days a week for eight years. The family I formed at the studio, at the barre, and on stage will always stay with me, even as I make my way in New York City. Confidence, presence, and timing are only three of the many values I learned while wearing a tutu on stage, and these have transferred to my work as a production designer for film, fashion, and theater. While at In Sync I studied Jazz, Irish and Tap, but under Miss Jessie’s careful tutelage, Ballet is where I thrived and I will forever be thankful for my years in Company.”

■ Katrina Sperry, Professional Model: “In Sync Dance was my second family for nine years, and I flourished with Miss Jessie’s rigorous ballet classes and inspiring choreography. During high school, dance classes provided social and artistic enrichment to homeschooling. Later, the discipline and work ethic developed in Company and technique classes assisted in academic success at UC Berkeley. Today, the grace, poise, posture, confidence, and stage presence I learned from Miss Jessie are indispensable to my career as a model. On the runway, in front of the camera, and even on the street, I am frequently asked, “Are you a dancer?” My answer is always met with an appreciative nod and smile. I am proud to be an In Sync Dance alum!”

■ Summer Intensive Dance Camps!

 
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Be an “Early Bird” and receive a 20% discount! Call In Sync Dance for details!
Phone: 530.823.6782. Studio Address: 4055 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95602

■ Monster Yard Sale!!

In Sync Dance & The Kids Helping Kids Foundation will be holding a MONSTER YARD SALE in the studio parking lot on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st & 2nd. WE OPEN AT 10:00 AM. 30+ families will participate, outside venders, 3 live radio stations, pony rides, catered food, snow cones, arts & crafts and MORE. Come out and support the students who are earning their way to the Disneyland “Dance The Magic” Holiday Parade this coming November. The studio is located at 4055 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95602. Phone: 530.823.6782. Auburn Journal: »Full Story

■ Introducing Glee Company!

Love to sing, act and dance?

Welcome to Glee Company at In Sync. New in 2011, Glee was an idea brought forth by students interested in combining singing and acting with dance performance. It began as a trial class with just a handful of performers. The class caught on so well the first year it’s now quadrupled in size and is the newest Company to fall under the Kids Helping Kids Foundation non-profit organization. Glee Company continues to grow and now performs at both the annual ballet and the June Show each spring and summer, plus Glee performers make more than a dozen public appearances in the community throughout the year. Auditions are held each August. Contact In Sync Dance if you want to become part of the Greater Auburn area’s most sought after performing dance company.

■ Company Auditions 2013-2014

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013
Location: In Sync Dance Studio
Address: 4055 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95602

New to company auditions and have questions about how to prepare, what to wear, what to bring? All your questions can be answered by calling the Studio, or check back here for updates posted on the website throughout the summer.

Classes

• - Adult Ballet
• - Ballet Co IV
• - Ballet Co V
• - Ballet Co Elite
• - Bal/Jazz/Tap
• - Ballet/Tap 2-4

• - Int/Adv Ballet
• - Int/Adv Ballet Tech
• - Int/Adv Jazz
• - Pre Pointe
• - Pointe

view Miss Jessie’s Bio »

Classes

• - Int Jazz
• - Int Stretch & Conditioning
• - Contemprorary Co Elite
• - Beginning Ballet

view Danny’s Bio »

Classes

• - Int Ballet
• - Int/Adv Jazz Tech
• - Adv Stretch & Condit
• - Adv Pro Jazz Tech
• - Jazz Co Elite

view Sarah’s Bio »

Classes

• - Adv/Pro Tap Tech
• - Ballet/Jazz 4-6
• - Ballet/Tap 2-3
• - Ballet/Tap 3-4
• - Ballet/Tap 4-6
• - Beg Ballet 8-10
• - Beg/Int Ballet 10+
• - Beg/Int Jazz 10+

• - Beg/Int Tap
• - Int/Adv Tap
• - Jazz 4-6
• - Jazz Co III
• - Tap Co III
• - Tap Co V
• - Tap Co Elite
• - Theater Dance

view Sara’s Bio »

Classes

• - Beg Ballet/Tap
• - Beg Hip Hop
• - Boys Hip Hop
• - Beg Jazz/Contemp
• - Beg Modern Jazz
• - Int Ballet/Jazz
• - Int Jazz Co Tech
• - Int Contemp
• - Contemp Co Senior

view Heather’s Bio »

Classes

• - Ballet/Tap 2-4
• - Ballet/Tap 6-8

view Kristen’s Bio »

Classes

• - Beg Hip Hop
• - Int Hip Hop 13+
• - Hip Hop Co Junior
• - Hip Hop Co Elite

view Ashley’s Bio »

Classes

• - Bal/Jazz/Tap
• - Beg/Int Hip Hop 6-10
• - Beg/Int Tap 8-10

view Amanda’s Bio »

Katrina Sperry spent nine years at In Sync Dance of Auburn as a student and Company Dancer. She now enjoys a modeling career and credits her training at the academy for giving her the confidence and poise to engage in runway, print, and media/broadcast modeling at the professional level.

“Wherever I go, people always ask if I’ve had dance training. They say they can tell by how I move and hold my posture.”

Best wishes Katrina from your fellow dancers and friends at In Sync!

 

Kathryn Vega spent eight years as a student and Company dancer at In Sync. She now enjoys a successful career as a Production Designer for film, fashion and performing arts in New York. Dance training at the academy under Jessie Krick’s watch wasn’t the only thing she left In Sync Dance having gained. She went out into the real world with confidence, presence and timing; all essential elements she says are critical if you want to make it in today’s competitive world of design. She describes In Sync as having been her second home and family, and credits her years at the academy as being the perfect environment for students to thrive.

 

Jazz Company

Tap Company

Hip Hop Company

Introducing Glee Company!

Thank you!

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Congratulations to Dominic “D-Trix” Sandoval, a finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance” and a member of “America’s Best Dance Crew” 2009 Champions, “Quest Crew.”

D-Trix, a past instructor at In Sync, also held a local dance workshop in Auburn.

Hats off to you D-Trix… we wish you the best of luck with your career!

■ Thank You!

Thank you is simply not enough to show the gratitude we feel towards those who have helped in tremendous ways to make In Sync Dance of Auburn the most sought after performing company in the region. Without the generous help of countless supportive parents and family members, local businesses, community resources and volunteers of all levels, we simply could not achieve our mission and the goal we set out to do a few years back. As we continue through our 13th season, having just closed another spectacular spring ballet, The Lion King, and now start the final count down for our Annual June Show, we are proud to say that enrollment in classes and participation in Company Dance continue to grow. This achievement would not be possible without your help. To all the parents who help with costumes and sets, to the businesses who offer discounts on posters and programs, to those who offer assistance with publicity and website updates, our “Thank You” is meant in the most heartfelt way possible. Our depth of gratitude is difficult to put into words. Simply put, you have helped us reach our dream mission. Together we are better!

■ Thank You Karyn Ben-David!

In Sync Dance students, staff and parent volunteers would like to acknowledge artist, Karyn Ben-David, and her generous gift of a watercolor painting entitled, “The Lion King,” that we used as part of our 2012 spring ballet poster design. Ms. Ben-David’s work was seen on over 100 posters distributed throughout the greater Auburn area, as well as the community of Grass Valley. A large-scale poster was displayed at The Center For The Arts in Grass Valley promoting our two performances in April. Thank you Ms. Ben-David!

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■ Auburn Journal – June 2012

In Sync Dancers Shine In Annual [June] Talent Showcase…

— by Krissi Khokhobashvili, Journal Features Editor
Nearly 100 dancers will take to the stage June 30 and July 1 for a tap, jazz, ballet and hip-hop performance that will showcase the results of, in some cases, 10 years of hard work. Full story…

■ Auburn Journal – March 2010

Under-The-Sea Adventure Takes Stage – In Sync Dance Performs ‘Little Mermaid’…

— by Loryll Nicolaisen, Journal Staff Writer
In Sync [Dance] is donating proceeds from this weekend’s production to help send an Auburn boy diagnosed with a brain tumor and his family to Disneyland. The Kids Helping Kids Foundation aims to teach young dancers to give back to their community. Full story…

■ Auburn Journal – October 2009

Foundation Gives Gifts To Youth Who Lost Everything In 49 Fire…

— by Jennifer Gee, Journal Staff Writer
Four Auburn youths were recipients of the fundraising efforts by the nonprofit Kids Helping Kids Foundation, which is comprised of dancers and parent volunteers from In Sync Dance Studio in Auburn… After the 49 Fire, the dancers and parent volunteers organized a massive community yard sale. Full story…

■ The Placer Herald – October 2008

[In Sync] Dance Studio In Step With Service To Community…

— by Bridget Jones, Gold Country News Service
[In Sync] is unique in that it does not just provide lessons in various types of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, ballroom dancing and more, but it offers an outlet for community service as well. Kids Helping Kids is a non-profit foundation that is a part of the company. It offers aid to Auburn families and children in need. Full story…

■ The Nevada County Fair 2012

For six years and counting, In Sync Dancers have been invited back to the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds under the pines.

■ Auburn’s Annual Holiday Events – December 2011 & 2010

Each year In Sync Dance and The Kids Helping Kids Foundation participate in several annual holiday events in the Auburn area. The Festival of Lights Parade and Old Town Country Christmas are just two of the events we thoroughly enjoy year after year!

■ Members of Junior Hip Hop Reveal New Dance Wear 2011

Looking good at the annual Mandarin Festival at the Gold Country Fairgrounds are Kaleb, Carson, Tristan, Eric, Cameron and Morgan. In Sync Dancers and The Kids Helping Kids Foundation participate in over a dozen Auburn and Foothill area community events each year. To learn more about Company Dance read here: »Company Dance

■ Parade Down Main Street Disneyland July 2010!

Traveling to and participating in parades at Disneyland are both an honor and a blast. The thrill of performing in front of tens of thousands of cheering spectators lining Main Street Disneyland can be summed up in two words… TOTALLY AWESOME! Students attending classes at In Sync Dance and their families are eligible to participate in numerous fundraising events held throughout the year to help cover the cost of travel.

■ Radio KAHI with Dave Rosenthal – March 2009

Live radio is great fun, but it takes quick thinking to keep up with Dave’s rapid fire questions while “On Air.” In the hot seat are Elite Company dancers Amanda, Kelsie and Kristen as spokespersons for The Kids Helping Kids Foundation.

■ Disney Holiday Dance Spectacular December 2008

These In Sync dancers wore bright smiles during the Dance The Magic night parade at Disneyland. All students and their families are eligible to travel to many exciting events such as these while enrolled in classes at In Sync.

■ Mark Your Calendars!

Joining Company Dance is an exciting adventure. Hear what Company Dancers, students and parents have to say about In Sync Dance by viewing the “Student Feedback” link on the right sidebar menu.

This year’s Company Auditions will be held:

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013

Location: In Sync Dance Studio, 4055 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95602

More details to be posted soon. Or, contact In Sync Dance Studio: »In Sync

■ Back To Broadway! 2013

Don’t miss our annual June Show “Back To Broadway!” Be there as the lights go down and the curtain comes up! Now starting our 16th season! Visit our Home Page to purchase tickets online.

Saturday, June 15th: 2:00 Matinee & 7:00 Evening
Sunday, June 16th: 2:00 Matinee

The Performing Arts Theater, Bear River High School
11130 Magnolia Road, Off Combie Road, Near Lake of The Pines

BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

■ Monster Yard Sale!

In Sync Dance & The Kids Helping Kids Foundation will be holding a MONSTER YARD SALE in the studio parking lot on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st & 2nd. 30+ families participating, outside venders, 3 live radio stations, pony rides, catered food, snow cones, arts & crafts and MORE. Come out and support the students who are earning their way to the Disneyland “Dance The Magic” Holiday Parade this coming November. The studio is located at 4055 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn, CA 95602. Phone: 530.823.6782

■ Disney’s “Dance The Magic” Holiday Parade!

In Sync Dancers and their families are honored once again to attend this year’s holiday parade down Main Street Disneyland. Approximately 40 dancers will be spending three and a half days rehearsing and filming at the Happiest Place on Earth beginning November 8th through the 11th. The thrill of dancing down Main Street with tens of thousands of spectators cheering along the route can be summed up in two words: “TOTALLY AWESOME!” Not only that, the dancers get a great behind the scenes look at how the park pulls together celebrity events. Keep a watchful eye on our Home Page News & Events for fundraisers supporting this event, and please wish safe travels to the In Sync Dancers and their families! View photos from past Parades Down Main Street: »In Sync Dancers At Disneyland

Ballet Intermediate through Ballet Advanced/Pro provides the core of ballet training for all students learning to dance. Each level is designed to provide an increase in a dancer’s challenges, and represents the progression in a dancer’s achievements and commitment to dance. All levels emphasize correct postural alignment, principals of turn out, balance, control and barre and center exercises that become more complex and challenging at each level. The principles taught in each level build upon one another to create a solid foundation for technical strength and proficiency.

30 minute classes that challenge the student with proper technique and fun combinations. Dancers will spend 15 minutes in ballet where they learn body placement, gain strength and flexibility, and increase range of motion and coordination. The next 15 minutes is spent learning the basic steps and terminology of Jazz. These classes are created to prepare the student for the next level of dance.

30 minutes of creative movement and pre-ballet. Children explore space, body locomotion and body part differentiation, simple rhythms and qualities. At first, children learn self-control, body awareness, class structure, tempo and size of movement. An introduction to dance with engaging music and fun props that will help the dancer’s imagination and creativity grow!

A 30 minute class that enables a young dancer to get an introduction to two genres of dance. Children will spend 15 minutes learning basic ballet steps and terminology through creative movement and engaging music. The last 15 minutes is focused on basic tap steps and terminology.

60 minute class that introduces the young dancer to two genres of dance. The combo class is a wonderful opportunity for dancers new to dance who would like to learn the basic techniques of both ballet and tap. The combo classes tend to keep young dancers excited, interested and focused. These classes are created to prepare the student for the next level of dance.

A 60 minute class that is designed for the dancer who is new to ballet or returning to the dance world. Dancers will receive an introduction and overview of the ballet technique and terminology. Dancers will learn correct body alignment and posture and work on increased flexibility and range of motion through basic barre work and center exercises.

Learn the beautiful movements of this ancient art form while building strength and self-esteem.

Company Dance encompasses what In Sync Dance and the Kids Helping Kids Foundation is all about. These groups, which consist of three different levels (Junior, Senior, Elite) and five different disciplines of dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary) dedicate their time and energy performing throughout the year for a variety of events. Through performance and voluteerism, they represent the Foundation and its mission to provide aid to children and their families who may be less fortunate in the greater Placer County area.

Weekly choreography classes as well as weekly technique classes in each discipline are required. All students are welcome; however auditions are required to participate. If the desire is there, any dancer may participate as the audition process is in place to find the best level/fit for each participant. Lastly, Company Dancers must be available to represent the Kids Helping Kids Foundation at community events.

The In Sync Dance Company is proud to be the most sought after performing company anywhere in our region.

This class begins with a full body warm up using breath and concentrating on releasing tension and gaining mobility. The following series of exercises focus on strong placement and classical technique that support a contemporary style balancing lyricism, fluidity, and athleticism. The class culminates in longer across the floor phrases and combinations that utilize the strength, body awareness, and the stylistic sensibility built up throughout the class. The dancers preview and learn basics from a variety of different modern dance techniques.

A high-energy class that uses the latest sounds in rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today’s hottest video choreographers. Hip Hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin’, locking, and breaking as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style. Hip Hop is urban, it’s street, it’s diverse and forever changing. The classes are broken down by age and by level.

Based on traditional Irish Folk Dancing. Original ‘River Dance’ style choreography. One year of ballet and tap recommended.

Jazz is an exciting and ever evolving dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, passion and life. The class begins with a center warm up focused on classical principles, strength, range of motion and flexibility. Dancers are given simple to complex locomotor exercises that challenge these principles depending on their age and class level. Dancers are given center combinations of choreography that encourage individual expression and the development of personal style

A 60 minute class that enables a young dancer to get an introduction to two genres of dance. Children will spend 30 minutes learning basic jazz steps and terminology and 30 minutes of tap focusing on basic steps and terminology.

Class for advanced Ballet dancers who are ‘en pointe.’

Designed to prepare dancers for going ‘en pointe.’

This class is for dancer and non-dancer alike. The goal is to dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels and performs. It builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. It teaches body awareness, good posture and easy, graceful movement. This 60 minute class improves flexibility, agility and range of motion.

A 60 minute class that is designed for the dancer who is new to tap. Dancers will receive an introduction and overview of tap technique and terminology. Dancers will learn basic steps and develop skills in rhythm and syncopation

At each level of tap the dancers will focus on developing skills in tap technique, rhythm, syncopation and coordination. The combinations, steps and rhythms get more advanced and challenging at each level. Improvisation and choreography are important tools students will develop.

Based on Broadway type pieces, plays and skits. Acting, all types of dancing and some vocalization is done in this class.

Fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and tantalizing moves to create a dynamic workout system designed to be FUN and EASY TO DO! Fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat.

It’s easy to register for classes at In Sync Dance! Download both the front and back of the Registration Form to the right, fill in your information, and stop by our studio located at:

In Sync Dance of Auburn
4055 Grass Valley Highway
Auburn, Ca 95603

Phone: 530.823.6782

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Withdrawal must occur within the first SEVEN days of the month. To withdraw from classes a parent or adult student must:

• Inform studio administration in person, and
• Complete and sign a withdrawal form provided by the office, one month in advance of discontinuing lessons.

In Sync Dance reserves the right to terminate lessons to any students without notice.

• Costume payments for the annual spring ballet are due on December 1.
• Costume payment deadline for the annual summer performance tentatively scheduled for late June is March 1.

It will be critical that In Sync Dance receives all costume fees and places all orders by these dates in order to ensure costumes arrive in ample time to be ready for the shows. In Sync Dance will assist with tailoring and alterations at no additional cost to parents or students prior to any performances in the event costumes require this type of work.

Sincerely,
The In Sync Dance Staff

In Sync Dance of Auburn is proud to be considered the finest instructional dance studio in the greater Placer County area. Our program features all dance disciplines, for all ages, but we’ve added a twist! Our Dance Company, currently consisting of approximately 60 youth members, performs year-round in community events throughout the greater Auburn area, plus we offer travel opportunities to specialty events outside our region. Some time ago, we realized the potential GOOD that could be achieved through the efforts of a performance group of this size and reputation. We also realized there was no other youth performance group in our area focused on the same objectives and goals as we strived for. So we went to work on our dream!!!

The Kids Helping Kids Foundation (KHKF) was born; a non-profit organization devoted to helping children and families in need right here in our area. KHKF consists of Company youth performers, their parents, and family members. We are now 200+ members strong and growing, and we welcome new members! Come join us in achieving our community goals and what we stand for. KHKF is dedicated to raising awareness of the Arts in the region while at the same time achieving funding opportunities for a very important cause… children in need right here in our own community. With almost no overhead or administrative expenses – thanks to many dedicated members who bring energy, the spirit of volunteerism, and a variety of resources – all funding raised by the Foundation goes right back into our community.

In Sync Dance has achieved a secondary goal through its efforts, and just as rewarding as our first goal. Our charitable activities and hands-on learning experiences are growing the adults of tomorrow. KHKF is the only local NPO that offers youth performers the chance to give back to the community. Our students are developing a bright future as loving, sharing, giving and responsible community volunteers.

For more information about Kids Helping Kids Foundation (KHKF) call 530.823.6782 or Email Us»

Tuition will be accepted on a monthly basis, ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE. Monthly payment plans will require a one-month advance payment, and subsequent payments will be due no later than the 7th of the month, prior to that which is being paid for (i.e., payment for October is due by September 10th). Checks should be made payable to In Sync Dance.

In Sync Dance of Auburn
4055 Grass Valley Highway
Auburn, Ca 95603

Phone: 530.823.6782

To make a positive difference in the lives of our dancers through support, mentoring, building confidence and the lessons of giving. To promote the art of dance in our community. To promote altruism through participation in charity events.

■ The Story of In Sync Dance and KHKF

Started in 2002 by Jessie and Kevin Krick at a previous small studio off Palm Avenue in Auburn, their goal was to create an ideal academy in which children could grow, thrive, and work as a team through the art of dance while at the same time learn about the spirit of community volunteerism. Their ideas and dream caught on as enrollement increased beyond the small setting they originally rented, and they soon realized a bigger facility was necessary. In 2008, they moved to their new and larger studio at 4055 Grass Valley Highway. Now with over 2,500 square feet of studio space, four dance rooms, over 60 classes taught each week by eight instructors, and 150+ students coming and going five days a week for lessons, In Sync Dance and The Kids Helping Kids Foundation is the place for kids who want to learn to dance, audition for Company Dance, or prepare for professional dance in their future.

Studio Director “Miss Jessie,” as she is affectionately referred to by her students, began her ballet training at the age of six. By age 14 she was dancing professionally in both Europe and the United States. For over 25 years now she has instructed countless students in classical style ballet. Her original choreography not only receives rave reviews by her contemporaries and critics in her field of expertise, but is also evidenced by thunderous applause each year at the final bow of In Sync’s annual Spring Ballet and June Show. You can read more about Miss Jessie at: »Jessie Krick Bio

No child is ever turned away from In Sync Dance. Students not only feel embraced, but make new friends and learn about giving back to their communities, plus all students have the opportunity to receive advanced training if they choose to continue dance as a professional goal. Miss Jessie has inspired many students over the years to continue dance through and beyond college, and as a career.

In Sync Dance and the Kids Helping Kids Foundation is the only NPO in our area that offers children the opportunity to bring the art of dance together with fundraising opportunities that assist children and families in need right in their own communities.