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:
MAY
4
Conservatory Pre-Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year
JUNE
30
During this period, the non-refundable
pre-registration fee is $25.00 per discipline
We will start the process of scheduling classes for the next school year earlier than in previous years! Please note that Pre-Registration will start May 4, and end June 30, 2019.
After June 30, the regular registration fee of $60.00 per discipline will apply.
You may continue to mail or bring to the office your child's registration form and payment at any time, but for forms received after June 30, 2019, the regular, non-refundable registration fee of $60 per discipline will apply.
Tuition for the Conservatory is based on one yearly fee, September through May. For your convenience, tuition may be divided into nine (9) equal monthly payments.
Pre-Registration forms are also available at the main office and the Conservatory.
As you know, class sizes are limited and only those pre-registering can be guaranteed proper placement or any placement at all.
Remember this is a Festival year! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2020.
Conservatory classes begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
MAY
21
Dance Juries
MAY
31
All Dance Juries will take place in the Rosita Segovia Theatre. Parents and families are welcome to attend. *Dance Juries will take precedence over other Conservatory classes scheduled.
Tuesday, May 21
3:00 - 3:30 - Cantabria Spanish Dance
3:30 - 4:00 - Sevilla Spanish Dance
4:00 - 4:30 - Cordoba Spanish Dance
4:30 - 5:30 - Andalucia Spanish Dance
5:30 - 6:30 - Castilla I/II Spanish Dance
*Note - Ballet, Tap, Cuban Dance, and Teruel Spanish Dance classes will take place as per their normal schedules. NO other Spanish Dance will have regular class on this day.
Wednesday, May 22
3:00 - 3:30 - Red Ballet
3:30 - 4:00 - Lilac II Ballet
4:00 - 4:45 - Navy II Ballet
4:45 - 5:45 - Cobalt Ballet
5:45 - 6:30 - Junior Lyrical
*Note - Spanish Dance, Cuban Dance, and Light Blue Ballet classes will take place as per their normal schedules. NO other Ballet will have regular class on this day.
Thursday, May 23
3:00 - 3:30 - Lilac I Ballet
3:30 - 4:15 - Navy I Ballet
4:15 - 5:15 - Forest Ballet
5:15 - 6:45 - Intermediate I/II Ballet
*Note - Spanish Dance, Tap, Cuban Dance, and Pink Ballet classes will take place as per their normal schedules. NO other Ballet will have regular class on this day.
Tuesday, May 28
4:00 - 5:30 - Intermediate IIIA, IIIB, and Advanced Ballet
5:30 - 6:15 - Alonso Pointe
6:15 - 6:50 - Escuela Bolera (students Navarra I only)
*Note - Spanish Dance, Tap, Pink Ballet, and Cuban Dance classes will take place as per their normal schedules. NO other Ballet will have regular class on this day.
Wednesday, May 29
4:00 - 5:00 - Navarra I/II Spanish Dance
5:00 - 6:15 - Malaga I/II Spanish Dance
*Note - Ballet, Cuban dance, and Jerez Spanish dance classes will take place as per their normal schedules.
Thursday, May 30
4:00 - 4:30 - Fonteyn Pointe
4:30 - 5:15 - Pavlova Pointe
5:15 - 6:15 - Senior Lyrical
*Note - Spanish dance, Cuban dance, Pink Ballet and Tap classes will take place as per their normal schedules.
Friday, May 31
4:00 - 5:00 - All Hip Hop
*Note - all other Conservatory classes will take place as per their normal schedules. This will take the place of the regular Friday Hip Hop classes.
Features:
Conchita Espinosa Theatre Department's Blessed Unrest presents: Our Town
Our Town Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, directed by Alison Elliott, and featuring the Conservatory's Blessed Unrest Theatre Ensemble was a beautiful story about gratitude for the present moment. In this era of technology, where we often do not even take the time to notice one another, the themes were more relevant than ever. Having a glimpse of life 100 years ago and realizing that families faced many of the same issues we continue to face today definitely provided plenty of food for thought and conversation. Blessed Unrest did two performances, one for families and another for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. They did a magnificent job!
The 2019 Spring Music Concert Series was better than ever! We are so grateful to our amazing faculty, students, and parents. The work presented on the stage of the Rosita Segovia Theatre each day for two weeks, was the culmination of the many lessons learned throughout the year, and throughout the years of musical training each student has had. They are learning to master their instrument and daring to try new ones, taking risks, practicing adaptability, flexibility, courage, discipline, teamwork, patience, resilience, expression, and awareness of themselves and those around them. Thank you to all who made it possible, our amazing faculty, administration and staff, the students who gave their hearts onstage, and their incredible families for supporting them.
This April we kicked off the spring season with the most spectacular art show yet! The show featured pieces by both Art Masteries, Conservatory Art students, and close to 700 sculptures by students in all CEA grades! Thank you to Mrs. Vazquez for her amazing work, and to Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Martinez and all the parents who volunteered setting up and in the show!
The Conservatory Spring Concert celebrated the talent and preparation of our young artists. This year the Spring Concert showcased some of our most advanced dancers, singers, and musicians. Thank you to our fantastic faculty and students, for making each Spring Concert even better than the last!
From March 13 through March 23, for 10 days, CEA dancers experienced the CEA Cultural Immersion Trip to Spain. They spent time getting to know the culture and growing in their love and knowledge of dance in Madrid, Seville, Toledo and Cordoba. In addition to taking class at the most prestigious and recognized conservatories and dance schools in the country, they watched professional dance rehearsals at the Alicia Alonso Institute and Ballet Nacional de España, watched performances, and immersed themselves in the history and culture of Spain. Read more >
Each year, Conservatory students participate in the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair Music Competitions. We are very proud of our young musicians and the work they and their wonderful teachers are doing!
We will start the process of scheduling classes for the next school year earlier than in previous years! Please note that Pre-Registration will start May 4, and end June 30, 2019.
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