Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Dance Workshops Session Two Starts This Sunday
Sunday Workshop Schedule
November 11 - December 16 (no class 11/25)
10 a.m. Acrobatics with Diana
11 a.m. Lyrical with Diana
4 p.m. Hip Hop with AJ
5 p.m. Adult Broadway Jazz (16+) with AJ
$167.00 for 5 weeks
To sign up, call 609-737-2888 or email emily@caruentertainment.com.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
CaRu Dance Studio Hosts Dance Moms: Miami
Pennington, NJ - On Sunday, October 14, CaRu Entertainment will welcome Hannah Epstein and her mother, Debi, from Lifetime TV's Dance Moms: Miami to its New Jersey studio.
Hannah will be teaching two master classes - one Hip Hop and one Contemporary. Hannah and Debi will then be sharing their experiences with bullying as part of their country-wide anti-bullying campaign. This will be followed by an hour long 'meet & greet.'
Hannah is a nationally-ranked dancer who has competed all over the United States. Hannah and Debi are involved in grassroots anti-bullying campaign. Portions of the proceeds will go to Brand UR anti-bullying pledge and scholarship fund, which has seen support from other celebrities such as Pauly D, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and TLC's Alana Thompson ("Honey Boo Boo").
The cost is $50 for one dancer and one parent for two 45-minute master classes along with the 'meet & greet.' For one master class and the 'meet & greet,' the cost is $30. Debi will be mingling with parents while the dancers are in class. An autographed photo is included.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Contemporary
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Hip Hop
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Meet & Greet
Space is limited. Spots are reversed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event open to dancers ages 7-18, all levels, and is not limited to CaRu Entertainment families.
CaRu Entertainment is located at 21 Route 31 North, Pennington, NJ 08534.
If you are interested in participating, make a reservation by calling 609-737-2888. Credit card payments will be accepted over the phone.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Anthony Raimondi to Teach Master Class at CaRu NJ Studio
Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment is proud to welcome professional dancer Anthony Raimondi to its NJ studio on September 18 for a master class with the 2013 CaRuCrew.
Anthony began his dance training at the age of ten at Horizons Dance Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he explored classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop with well-known choreographers and teachers - Tyce Diorio, Mary Kate Felber, Derrick Yanford, Andrew Turtletaub, KC Castellano, Linda Abbate-Machado and Rachel Bachietto. Anthony recently graduated from the University of Arizona with a BFA in Dance and a BS in Business Marketing. While attending the University of Arizona, he had the opportunity to perform works created by the school's world-renowned faculty as well as works created by the well-known artists and icons Mia Michaels and Donald McKale.
Immediately following graduation, Anthony began performing with Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, in which he was given the opportunity to perform works by Jon Lehrer, David Robison, Kiesha LaLama and Christopher Huggins alongside the main company. In 2009, Anthony had the chance to compete with the Top 150 dancers in So You Think You Can Dance "Vegas Week," and has performed for a number of different commercial venues across the United States including fashion shows, commercials and music videos.
Anthony recently finished the live musical tribute tour "Bad Romance" - a musical theater production featuring the music of Lady Gaga. He is about to join the national touring company of West Side Story in the fall.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Fall 2012 Schedule
Cadettes Training and Performance Program - Fall Semester
September through December
Tuesday 4:30 p.m. - Technique with Wheeler
Friday 4:30 p.m. - Choreography with Emily
Friday 5:30 p.m. - Choreography with Cassie
Workshops - Session One
September 16 through October 21 (no class 10/7 and 10/21)
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - Acrobatics with Diana
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - Lyrical with Diana
September 16 through October 21
Sunday 4:00 p.m. - Hip Hop with AJ
Sunday 5:00 p.m. - Hip Hop Adult with AJ
Mommy & Me
October 2 through October 23
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
To register or for more info, email emily@caruentertainment.com or call 609-737-2888.
Mommy & Me
October 2 through October 23
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m.
To register or for more info, email emily@caruentertainment.com or call 609-737-2888.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
CaRu Crew 2nd Open Call Audition on August 2
Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment will be hosting a second open call audition for dancers ages 7-17 for their 2013 CaRu Crew competitive team on August 25.
For more information, or to register, email CaRuCompetition@gmail.com.
Friday, July 27, 2012
Inaugural Season Ends at Starpower Nationals
Ocean City, MD - The inaugural season of CaRu Entertainment's CaRu Crew competitive dance team ended with Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, MD. The competition closed with the performance of "Cracks" - the very first piece that the CaRu Crew performed at The Pulse On Tour in Atlantic City back in January.
The Crew secured a number of notable trophies:
Senior Solos
Ashley Wysocki - 1st Overall
Marissa Colon - 3rd Overall
Senior Small Groups
"Breakin' a Sweat" - 1st Overall
"Mamma Knows Best" - 2nd Overall
"Big Jet Plane" - 3rd Overall
Senior Duo/Trio
"Let's be Bad" - 1st Overall
Teen Small Groups
"Cracks" - 2nd Overall
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Members of the Crew Perform at Pavilions in Forrestal Village
Princeton, NJ - CaRu Entertainment Dance Studio performed for the residents of Pavilions at Forrestal, an assisted living community in Princeton, yesterday.
Members of the CaRu Crew from the ages of 7 through 17 showed off some of their competitive dance pieces, providing an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Styles ranges from Jazz to Musical Theater and incorporated all the glitz and glamour of Broadway.
"At CaRu, it's not just about dance," said Cassie Russo, Executive Director. "We want to help cultivate strong, well-rounded individuals. We really want our dancers to be a part of the community while getting a chance to do what they do best - entertain."
The next stop for the CaRu Crew is Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, MD.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Seen and Heard
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
CaRu Summer Dance Camp - Pennington
Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment will be hosting a one-week dance camp at their Pennington studio location. Camp is Monday, August 13 through Thursday, August 16. ONE WEEK ONLY! Sign up ASAP, space is limited. To register, email carucamp@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Starpower Dance Competition Results
Paramus, NJ - CaRu Entertainment ended their regional competition circuit on the highest note of the season at Starpower National Dance Competition. Along with the CaRu Crew taking the stage for the third time in CaRu's first year as a studio, the CaRu Cadettes training team look the stage for the very first time. More than any high score, the CaRu team was proud of the passion and dedication each dancer displayed - living up to the CaRu motto that "dreams are merely visions awaiting the opportunity to become reality."
CaRu Entertainment is also proud to share three special awards that are at the heart of what the studio is all about:
The CaRu Crew's next stop is Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, Maryland in July 2012.
CaRu Crew
Petite Solos:
Gillie Castadot - 1st Overall
Junior Solos:
Maddy Castadot - 4th Overall
Emma Follman - 5th Overall
Sammie Mazzoni - 6th Overall
Maddie Mihavetz - 7th Overall
Junior Duet/Trios:
"Judas" - 2nd Overall
"Go Do" - 3rd Overall
Junior Groups:
"Baby June and Her Newsboys" - 1st Overall
Teen Groups:
"Cracks" - 1st Overall
"End of Time" - 7th Overall
Senior Solos:
Ashley Wysocki - 1st Overall
Marissa Colon - 2nd Overall
Annie Nyce - 3rd Overall
Molly Russo - 4th Overall
Senior Duet/Trios:
"Let's Be Bad" - 1st Overall
Senior Groups:
"Mamma Knows Best" - 1st Overall
"Breakin' A Sweat" - 2nd Overall
"Big Get Plane" - 3rd Overall
CaRu Entertainment is also proud to share three special awards that are at the heart of what the studio is all about:
Miss Personality Special Award
Maddie Mihavetz
Entertainment Award (Petites and Juniors)
"Baby June and Her Newsboys"
Choreographed by Cassie Russo
Entertainment Award (Teens and Seniors)
"Breakin' A Sweat"
Choreographed by Cassie Russo
Broadway Stars Award
"Cracks"
Choreographed by Wheeler Hughes and Cassie Russo
CaRu Cadettes (Star Division)
CaRu Cadettes (Star Division)
Teen Solos:
Camille Concannon - 4th Overall
Katie Rose Davis - 5th Overall
Kelly Martin - 8th Overall
Junior Duet/Trios:
"Trouble" - 1st Overall
Teen Duet/Trios:
"Business of Love" - 1st Overall
Teen Groups:
"Momma's Place" - 5th Overall
The CaRu Crew's next stop is Starpower Nationals in Ocean City, Maryland in July 2012.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Pennington Day 2012
Pennington, NJ - Come see CaRu Entertainment at Pennington Day 2012 on Saturday, May 19. The CaRu team will be at a table from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with giveaways and information about the 2012-13 CaRu season. Meet members of CaRu's esteemed faculty, and find out about CaRu's competition team and the studio's accelerated learning opportunities in commercial dance styles like Hip Hop, Street Jazz and Contemporary.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
2013 CaRu Crew Auditions June 9
Pennington, NJ - CaRu Entertainment will be hosting the first of two open call auditions for their 2013 Competition Company, the CaRu Crew, on June 9. Dancers of all levels ages 7 to 18 are encouraged to attend.
Candidates will be expected to perform basic dance skills and choreography taught by CaRu instructors in front of a panel of judges. Appropriate dance wear and shoes required.
Auditions will take place at the CaRu Studio at 21 Route 31 North, Pennington, NJ 08534.
To register, email CaRuCompetition@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Star Systems Talent Competition
Basking Ridge, NJ - CaRu Entertainment attended their second-ever competition with the CaRu Crew this weekend. Fourteen out of 16 competing dances placed in top 5 overall with seven coming in first. A special congratulations goes to the below award winners:
3rd Overall Mini Soloist - Gillie Castadot
4th Overall Junior Soloist - Maddie Mihavetz
2nd Overall Junior Soloist - Emma Follman
1st Overall Junior Soloist - Maddy Castadot
1st Overall Mini Group - "Baby June and Her Newsboys"
2nd Overall Junior Duet/Trio - "Go Do"
1st Overall Junior Duet/Trio - "Judas"
1st Overall Junior Small Group - "End of Time"
4th Overall Senior Small Group - "Breakin' A Sweat"
2nd Overall Senior Small Group - "Big Jet Plane"
1st Overall Teen Small Group - "Cracks"
1st Overall Teen Soloist - Molly Russo
3rd Overall Senior Soloist - Annie Nyce
1st Overall Senior Soloist - Ashley Wysocki
Check back for photos.
Monday, February 27, 2012
CaRu Entertainment Makes Competition Debut
Paramus, NJ - The CaRu Crew, CaRu Entertainment's competition team, made their debut this weekend at Encore DCS. CaRu is proud to announce the following awards:
Petite Solos:
3rd Overall - Gillie Castadot
Senior Solos:
1st Overall - Annie Nyce
3rd Overall - Ashley Wysocki
Teen Group:
2nd Overall - "Cracks"
Senior Group:
3rd Overall - "Breakin' a Sweat"
5th Overall - "Mamma Knows Best"
Special Awards:
Sassy Sisters Performance Award - "Mamma Knows Best"
Top Overall Dynamic Dancer Scholarship Winner:
Molly Russo with "Who You Are"
Most Outstanding Choreography:
Wheeler Hughes and Cassie Russo for "Cracks"
Check back for photos from the weekend.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
CaRu Crew at PULSE Atlantic City
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| CaRu Crew PULSE Atlantic City |
CaRu dancers took workshop-style classes from top choreographers such as Robert Hoffman, Desmond Richardson, LaurieAnn Gibson and Brian Friedman. They also had the opportunity to perform their number "Cracks" for the celebrity staff.
Check back for more photos and video!
Monday, January 2, 2012
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