WELCOME TO
VAN DE VEERE PRODUCTIONS
DANCE, DRAMA AND VOCAL STUDIOS

FOUR TIME NATIONAL VOCAL CHAMPIONS
Spotlight Dance Cup Competition Nationals, Branson, MO

 THIS WEBSITE IS DESIGNED TO ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING MY DANCE PROGRAMS.  PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. 

WE ARE THRILLED TO OFFER CLASSES IN

BALLET, JAZZ, TAP, HIP HOP,LYRICAL, CHEERLEADING,  DRAMA, MUSICAL THEATER, CREATIVE MOVEMENT, BALLROOM, AND VOICE TECHNIQUE/BROADWAY SINGING.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR 7 DANCE TEAMS AT OUR WEST LINN STUDIO AND 6 DANCE TEAMS IN MCMINNVILLE. ALL TEAMS TRAVEL, PERFORM AND COMPETE AT DANCE COMPETITIONS.

MY VOCAL STUDIO IS TOP NOTCH AND WE ARE REGIONAL OVERALL WINNERS  4 TIME NATIONAL WINNERS! VOICE TECHNIQUE AND MUSICAL THEATER IS MY SPECALITY AND OUR SINGERS ARE TOP AWARD WINNERS AT EVERY SKILL LEVEL AND  AGE.

WHY MISS KATHLEEN AND HER STAFF?

Miss Kathleen is thrilled to be the National Director of FIERCE, THE ULTIMATE DANCE CONVENTION, with partners Stacy J and Kim Borgaro. The convention combines unique historical sites and dance workshops. Check out the new convention at www.fierceconvention.com

SPOTLIGHT DANCE CUP COMPETITION 2006

The Van De Veere New Stars, Juniors and Dancers took high honors at the Spotlight Competition.  Our soloists did an outstanding job as well!  As a studio, we took...

 2 overall Entertainment Awards (Madeline for "Rockette" and "My New Philosphy")

Overall Best Costume Award (Juniors for 'My Strongest Suit")

Judges Choice (Van De Veere Dancers for use of prop in "The Storm")

Judges Choice ( Van De Veere New Stars for joy of dance in "Shoeless Joe")

Judges Choice (Courtney for amazing energy for "Walking on Sunshine")

Juniors took 4th and 3rd Place Overall for "I'm Going Bananas" and "My Strongest Suit"

Miss Emily won the Triple Crown Award!

Look for more results soon! Great job to all my dancers and singers!

PAST STUDENT OF THE YEAR TAKES

THIRD PLACE IN THE DANCE DOWN

Emily took 3rd place in the junior dance down at the Spotlight Dance Competition in Portland.  87 dancers learned a quick and challenging dance combination on stage like an audition. The judges saw the dancers in groups and choose their final 4 dancers. Emily took 3rd place with the invitation to dance with the Elite Performance Team in Las Vegas or Branson Nationals!

Miss Kathleen and Madeline&Emily ROCK Hollywood August 2005 

 Miss Kathleen attended the first annual FAMEUS Competition in Hollywood with Junior dance members, Emily and Madeline . This was the first nationals of its kind hosted and produced by Debbie Allen, a well known Hollywood choreographer and performer. We were also lucky to have Gracie along for the ride as our biggest fan!  Emily competed in the junior division with her routines, Lose My Breath and He's A Dream.  Although she did not place in the top honors, she danced her personal best and looked great!  Madeline and Emily also competed their duet, Millie and took a 1st place!  Madeline competed three songs in the vocal division for juniors with Out Here On My Own, Cowboy Take Me Away, and Don't Rain On My Parade.  She took 1st place in both the country division and the musical theater division! Miss Kathleen competed three songs as well, Straighten Up and Fly Right, Cabaret, and Out Tonight.  Miss Kathleen took 1st place in the jazz, rock, and musical theater divisions in the professional/teacher division.  This nationals combined the best of the best talent representing almost every state in the country.  Madleine and Miss Kathleen both placed in the top four with their musical theater songs to go on to the FAMEUS CHALLENGE.  This was a gala night with several television and film celebs, agents, casting directors, and producers.  Madeline and Miss Kathleen were able to recompete their songs for judges like Raven (from That's So Raven), Dave Scott (choreographer of You Got Served) and Debbie Allen herself as well as representives from major record lables.  In the gala, Madeline took 3rd overall high score with Don't Rain On My Parade in the junior vocal division and Miss Kathleen took 2nd overall high score with Cabaret in the professional/teacher division!  Wow!  What a blast!  Here is the best news, last week Debbie Allen called Madeline to invite her to a special audition with Disney the first week of September.  Who knows, Madeline could be the next television star!!! 

SPOTLIGHT NATIONAL VOCAL WINNER

Miss Madeline won the national title as the Spotlight Dance Cup National Vocal Winner  for the second time in a row with her outstanding performance "My New Philosphy" this June in Branson, MO.  She received a diamond trophy and took the overall high score at Nationals! We are so thrilled for her! Get her autograph now!  Madeline has studied voice with Miss Kathleen for two years and has traveled to Hollywood to compete in FAME US Competitions with Miss Kathleen and her sister, Emily.For more information on Spotight Dance Competitions, check out www.spotlightevents.com

WHAT ARE SESSIONS AND HOW LONG DO THEY RUN?

Sessions are lessons broken down into groups. Sessions may be a combination of 4,5,6,7 or 8 lessons. Please check your local parks and recreation guide for prices, dates and times. Please note that some locations have a week off in between sessions. Miss Kathleen and the recreations centers can not give refunds for classes missed due to illness, vacations, and forgetfullness.  You will never pay for a holiday that we would have off during the session, and any days off will be listed!  We take usual breaks for Christmas, Spring Break and time off in the summer.  Dancers need to be registered by the first day of the session to reserve their spot in class. Advanced registration is recommended because some classes can be very popular and there is limited space. You can always register through your local Parks and Recreation department.

DO I NEED TO REGISTER FOR EVERY SESSION?

Yes! On or before the first day of the session.

SHOULD I STAY AND WATCH THE CLASS?

This is becoming an issue in some locations. In all studios I have worked in the past, parents are not allowed to watch the class. This is for several reasons. First, it can be difficult for dancers to concentrate with observers in the room. Next, some parents will try and coach dancers from the sidelines. Another reason, noise from visiting or cell phone conversations. Next, some dancers feel embarrassed if they make a mistake on a new step with a huge audience watching them. Finally, there can be a problem with little brothers and sisters trying to run into the class. I do agree with all the reasons listed above, so consider these things before you decide to watch the class. If you in fact do stay, please respect the students and instructor by practicing silence. That way, we can all help the dancers be the best they can be and get the most out of the class!

WHAT IF MY LITTLE DANCER CRIES THE FIRST DAY?

This could happen. It is OK. Parents may try and take the class if the little one is scared. If this persists more than three weeks, the dancer may need to wait a year and try it again. This is common with the younger first time dancers. No worries!

NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS?

Yes, please turn off your cell phones during class, this goes for students and parents. Students may check messages between classes if there is an emergency.

WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE DANCE RECITALS?

Miss Kathleen and her staff offer classes for all ages and performance opportunites as well. Our dancers have performed at the Blazer Game, Yamhill Flyers International Basketball Games, Linfield College Games, and more!  Dance team opportunities are coming up again this summer! The teams perform in the competitions and attend a summer dance trip. There will be auditions for the following teams again in June of 2008.

MISS KATHLEEN'S LOCATIONS

Miss Kathleen and Van De Veere Productions offer dance and drama classes to students of all ages. Classes are offered in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, musical theater, lyrical, drama, and voice. We also offer great summer camps, and birthday parties (See more under class information)! Students begin at age 5 (younger in some locations) through adults.

Miss Kathleen and her staff offer quality training you would receive at any dance studio at a fraction of the price! In some locations, spring dance recitals conclude the season. Miss Kathleen and Van De Veere Productions currently offer classes in eight locations in the Portland area. All classes are offered through Parks and Recreation Districts. To find out more specifics on classes, dress codes, recitals, costumes, or schedules click on class information.

Check below to see if classes are offered in your area.

West Linn Parks and Recreation with Miss Kathleen and Miss Jacqui

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Thursdays
Van De Veere Productions at the McMinnville Grange Hall Location with Miss Kathleen
Thursdays and Saturdays

Wilsonville Parks and Recreation with Teacher Sandy
Wednesdays
Troutdale Parks and Recreation with Teacher Sandy

Thursdays

Chehalem Parks and Recreation with Teacher Miss Sara

Tuesdays