Conchita Espinosa Conservatory of the Arts (CEC) is committed to developing and training young artists. Courses are designed to meet the needs and interests of students dedicated to furthering their natural artistic talents. Enrollment is open to the community and not limited to students from the Academy. Classes are also available for professionals and adults. Conservatory faculty is handpicked for their excellent teaching skills and superb reputation in their respective areas of expertise. The goal of each faculty member is to develop well-rounded artists in their students with excellent technique and a deep respect and love for the arts.
Upcoming Events:
CONSERVATORY YEARBOOK PICTURES
2019-2020
Our yearbook staff will be taking pictures of our Conservatory classes from October 14 – November 8
Week of October 14 - All Ballet, Pointe, Lyrical and Contemporary
Week of October 21 - All Spanish Dance
Week of October 28 - All Tap, Ballroom, Hip Hop
Week of November 4 - All Theatre and Art
Pictures will be taken during your regular class times. Please make sure you are in attendance, in full uniform and ready during your week(s). (There will be no re-takes)
Many congratulations to Conservatory violin student, Paloma Diaz, who performed alongside a group of extraordinary women artists on September 21st at ConCiertas Mujeres, a concert celebrating women in the Arts, featuring Conservatory piano professor, Ileana Cortizo, and Spanish Dance Department Head, Marisol Moreno.
Aires de España
On September 15th, the Spanish dance department performed alongside the Florida Chamber Orchestra in their concert, Aires de España, directed by Conservatory Music Department Head, Maestro Marlene Urbay. The dancers in Segovia Ballet Español and the Spanish Dance Ensemble did a phenomenal job interpreting some of the most beautiful music from Spain. Marisol Moreno, Spanish dance department head, Cristina Masdueño, Conservatory Spanish dance professor, and Raul Salcedo, guest teacher at CEC, were featured artists. It was a true honor for our students to not only share the stage with three of their teachers, but with such seasoned and professional artists. See Pictures and Videos >
Conservatory Uniform Pre-Orders
In order to facilitate purchases for everyone during hours when the Little Store is not open, we will now be accepting orders via our Conservatory Office. The turn-around time for your delivery will be approximately 2 days. Orders will be delivered directly to students in their Conservatory Class. Kindergarten and Pre-Primary orders will be delivered to their homeroom teachers.
Following are the items we will be offering for orders:
Leotards (including bun cover) $45.00
Bun covers $10.00
Theatre (Actors in Training) t-shirts $15.00
Hip Hop, Tap and Ballroom t-shirts (boys) $15.00
Hip Hop (off the shoulder – girls' t-shirts $20.00
Tap shorts $15.00
Tights $12.00
Music notebooks $5.00
Please fill out completely and make sure your contact telephone number is included, in case we need something clarified.
Drop off . . . .
8:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Orders must be given directly to Miriam de Leon, in the Conservatory.
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be a mailbox inside the conservatory office
Guest Speaker at CEA: Dr. Daniel Lewis
On September 20th, we were honored to have Dr. Daniel Lewis visit CEA to speak to the 6th through 8th grades and Junior Dance Mastery members and give a master class to the Senior Dance Mastery students. This was the first of a series of professional guest speakers we plan to have for our upper school students this school year. Throughout the year, we are inviting a number of seasoned professionals from different walks of life in our community speak to our students about how to apply and take full advantage of all of the subjects they study in their day-to-day lives, from dance to mathematics, science to music.
Ballroom dance is a form of social (and often competitive) dance that is enjoyed around the world. Many historical dances are incorporated into American Style Ballroom Dance bringing to life popular music and varied partner dances. It is a dance form that incorporates improvisation, artistry and often comes to life on the dance floors at social gatherings, competitions, stages, television and film.
Ms. Elizabeth Guerrero will bring to our Conservatory the rhythms of the Cha-Cha, Rumba, Swing, Bolero and Mambo, which are commonly taught in ballroom classes. With the exception of Swing which started in America, these are dances that originated in Africa and Cuba. Other popular dances programmed for this class could include Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Argentine Tango, Hustle, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Paso Doble. Between an upcoming "quinceañera" party and any social gathering among family and friends, all our Conservatory students will benefit from this class immensely. They will acquire the confidence to take command of any dance floor!
Stop by the Conservatory and register for this NEW Ballroom class with Ms. Elizabeth Guerrero. As an introduction, the registration fee will be only $25.
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