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PAUL LATTA
DANCE STUDIOS

(EST. 1971)

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Paul Latta Enterprises (EST. 1980)
PO Box 38
North Surrey, BC
Canada
V3T 4W4
Phone: 604.533.2315 (24 Hours)
Email:
paul@PaulLatta.com

Welcome to our 39th YEAR!
(1971 TO 2009)
2009 / 2010 SEASON
Starting January 2010

JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE OUR 39th YEAR!
WITH LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE LOWER MAINLAND

SPECIALIZING IN POLYNESIAN MUSIC & DANCE
ALSO TAP & KINDERDANCE

CO-ORDINATION, POSTURE & GRACE!

SELF ESTEEM & DISCIPLINE!

PERFORMANCES!

COMPETITIONS!

CAREERS!

OR JUST FUN & FITNESS!

"SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!!!"

Call our 24 Hour Message Centre at
604 533 2315

CLASSES
Welcome New Students....
All New Classes for 2010!

 

 STUDIO #1
Private Surrey Studio
Guildford, Surrey, BC

PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY
Technique &/or Competition Solos

DATES: Mondays & every other Saturday
Registered Students
$15.00 per 1/2 hour class
Non-Registered
$25.00 per 1/2 hour class


 STUDIO #2
Surrey Studio - Main Branch
Ukrainian Orthodox Hall
13512 - 108th Ave, Surrey, BC
(1 Block South West of Gateway Skytrain Station)
1 block West on 108th Ave off King George Hwy

DATES: Every Tuesday
WINTER SESSION - 8 weeks
START: Tuesday January 5, 2010
REGISTRATION: First Tuesday's class

Phone 604 533 2315
(24/7 voicemail)
to Pre-Register


 STUDIO #3
Vancouver Studio
Kerrisdale Community Centre
5851 W Boulevard (AKA Arbutus)
Vancouver, BC
Ongoing Classes!

12:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesdays

Start: Wednesday January 6, 2010
Phone 604 257 8100 to register


 STUDIO #4
Langley Studio
Willoughby Hall

"STUDIO SUNDAY'S"
All Authentic Polynesian Dance
& Tahitian Drumming

OPEN WORKSHOPS
EVERYONE & ANYONE IS INVITED!

PLUS PAUL's All Polynesian Bazaar
Dance Supplies, Gifts, Accessories, Music & More!

Last Sunday of each Month:
Subject to Change - Always Inquire!

Workout Workshops
Hawaiian Hula / Tahitian Ori & Ote'a
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$25.00

Optional
2 Hour Special Choreography Workshop
3:30 - 5:30 pm
$20.00


Anyone & Everyone Welcome!
Willoughby Hall 8280 208th St.

(Corner of 83rd Ave & 208th St., North Langley)

Phone 604 533 2315
(24/7 voicemail)
to Pre-Register

 2010 Registration

WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?


 Paul Tavai-Latta
Director / Instructor

Owner, Operator, Director, Choreographer and Principal Instructor is Paul Tavai-Latta.

Paul enjoys and actively works in many capacities in the field of entertainment: Producer / Director, Choreographer / Instructor, Entertainer / MC, Talent Coach, Costume and Set Designer and Creator, Show Make-Up and Hair Artist, Commercial Art / Design and Advertising, Adjudicator / Consultant and special-skilled Actor.


Brenda 'Nui'
Assistant Director / Instructor

Paul Tavai-Latta is the first certified Master's Degree Polynesian Dance Master in Canada. Paul is also a Canadian Champion Tap Dancer.Brenda 'Nui' has been with the Company since 1987 and is the Assistant Director / Instructor of the Paul Latta Dance Studios / Director of the acclaimed 'Journey Thru Polynesia!" South Sea Review.

In addition, excellent 'special guest' instructors are invited from time to time to conduct workshops and apprenticing teachers & professional substitute dancers where required.

WHAT CLASSES DO WE OFFER?

We are "Canada's Largest Producers, Suppliers & Exporters of Spectacular Polynesian Dance & Entertainment". Our Hâlau offers classes in authentic and contemporary, traditional through modern Hawaiian Hula, New Zealand Maori, Samoan, Tongan, Cook Island and the very best of Tahitian dance, music and culture.

We have expanded over the years to include a full line of "Variety Arts" classes, included Tap, Jazz, Stage, Middle Eastern and Kinderdance.

Private and group classes are offered for all ages, all levels - from beginner to professional levels - including special classes for pre-schoolers, boys and seniors.

In addition, we offer specialized private instruction, performance direction and coaching for athletes, models, actors, show bands, skaters and other performers for career development. We also offer excellent 'Out of Studio' Workshops - including Private and Group Master Classes and Workshops, Choreography and competition training to other fine dance studios for technique development through to international competition entry.In addition, special Master Classes and Workshops are held privately and / or in other Studios throughout Greater Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, British Columbia, the USA and Europe upon request.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING AN EXPERIENCED, REPUTABLE STUDIO?


We offer top international competition and performance instruction, with a reputation and a
Jerrica and Jade with Sears Cosmetics for Jennifer Lopez - "J-Lo" Perfume Launch, September 2002commitment to quality and detail. We provide professional discipline and experienced 'Masters Degree' instruction, one-on-one attention, development of cultural and theatrical education, poise, grace, confidence, self-discipline, self-esteem and pride, all of which is excellent groundwork for any successful career! Whether Program "A", "B" or "C", we have a class just for you!My Studio has prided itself on consistent, unsurpassed quality for almost 40 years!

WHEN ARE CLASSES HELD?

There are approximately 35 regularly scheduled weekly classes in the Studio year. We teach Monday through Saturday, day and evening classes. For specific days, times and locations, see our 'Class Schedule'.

WHAT ARE THE FEES?

Our Main Branch / Surrey Studio Year is divided into 2 Semesters:

Semester 1
Fall Session: 12-14 weeks
Semester 2
New Year's Session up to 8 weeks
Spring Session up to 8 weeks
Graduation Session up to 7 weeks
Main Branch - Surrey Studio / Group Classes Fees
1 hour/week $15 per lesson + gst
NOTE: 1st Year Beginners pay for 1 full Semester. ie: Sept - Dec
NOTE: Refunds will not be issued after Week #2.
NOTE: "Drop in's" are welcome for the first 3 consecutive visits

IS THERE A REGISTRATION FEE?


There is an annual non-refundable Registration Fee for all students which assists in covering countless expenses throughout the year: photocopies, handouts, choreography, fact sheets, lesson and show tapes, Studio Book inserts, Studio sarong, practice costumes, and more.

PROGRAMME "A"
For students enrolling in September $75.00 + gst
For students enrolling in January $50.00 + gst
PROGRAMME "B"
For students enrolling in September $50.00 + gst
For students enrolling in January $25.00 + gst
KINDERDANCE
For students enrolling in September $50.00 + gst
For students enrolling in January $25.00 + gst
(For "Out of Studio" Classes, including Parks & Recreation, YM/YWCAs and others, prices may vary - inquire directly.)Please note the following:
A mandatory Program A - 'Show Group' student package
is one weekly 'Technique / Choreography' group class
plus one bi-weekly private lesson.
If a second Group Class is taken, the second class is half price.
(does not include 'Out of Studio or Parks, Recreation and
Community Centre' Classes)
If a 2nd, 3rd or more member of a family takes a Group Class, it is half price!
Novice Beginners (ie: first-year students) must enroll in Program "B" Group Classes
for at least 1 year before being recommended and promoted to
Program "A" Group and / or Private Classes and solo work.

sTARWELCOME TO PRIVATE LESSONS!"Hula Halau" Ma'e Ma'e Kapua O Kahala"

Special Request / Drop In Private Lessons for non-registered students are $25 per 1/2 hour or $50.00 per hour (includes full choreography, facts and informational material, music, costuming and staging suggestions and previous adjudication comments where possible for past performed routines). All private lessons are conducted at the Private Studio - Guildford, Surrey, and are conducted on availability basis.

REGISTERED STUDENTS / PRIVATE LESSONS All registered students taking Private or Semi-Private classes should be aware of the many important benefits which private lessons provide.

Private lessons serve 2 purposes:
Jerrica Santos - Maui1. To have undivided attention, private one-on-one special help for dance technique, specific questions & answers to problems that can't be covered in group class, etc. The first part of every private lesson is reserved for 'special help' with basic, fundamentals & routines learned during group classes. This is a "one-on-one" time that is used to review & clarify any aspect of a group lesson that the student did not grasp.2. To learn a custom-designed & choreographed "solo" routine for shows & competition, knowing the routine must pass strictest standards before going forth. Learning a solo does not automatically mean you will perform it & definitely does not mean you will automatically compete it. Each step must be deserved & earned. The review of group dances will take priority over solo routines. All private lessons for registered students are $15.00 per 1/2 hour. Non-Registered Special Request Drop-in Private Lessons are $25.00 for 1/2 hour. Private lessons must be paid in full, in advance & the fees are non-refundable. Have a 60-minute cassette (30 minutes for Lesson #1, 30 minutes for lesson #2, etc.). Bring a video camera if you have one, with a new tape. There are no credits or refunds on Private Lessons.

WHAT PROGRAM IS BEST FOR ME?

PROGRAM "A" - "Show Group & Professional Program"

Germaine's Aloha!This renowned accelerated program is for those who want more! Students from Program B may be invited to progress to Program A at the Director's discretion. This program, its method of training and its requirements of both students and parents, are intense.Consistent quality in all aspects is mandatory!These dancers - of all ages and all levels - are motivated, trained, coached and entered in performances throughout Hawaii, BC, Western Canada, the US and beyond for Movies, TV, Theatre, Fairs, Competitions, Exhibitions, Nightclubs, Hotels, Conventions, national and international performance tours, Festivals and much, much more!Highest Standards in quality, commitment, performance and dedication are required from both students and parents. Students are expected to maintain these standards throughout the year if they are to remain in the Program.

PROGRAM "B" - "Studio Program"
All dancers start out in Program B. This comprehensive program is for those who want the fun, fitness, exercise and challenge of a professional quality class without the mandatory requirements of monthly performances or competitions, or the same level of expectations, commitment and active involvement necessary for Program A. Program B can also be considered a relaxed apprenticeship class for entering Program A.

PROGRAM "C" - "Community Programs"
For those who just want to enjoy fun and fitness in a Community Centre program, this program is for those who want the fun, fitness, exercise and challenge of a dance class without the mandatory requirements of performances or competitions, or the same level of expectations, commitment and active involvement necessary for Program A or B. Program C dancers may choose to move to a Program B level, providing they maintain the required level of consistency and dedication expected of dancers at that level.

AGES
Pre-Schoolers: 2 - 5 years of age Primary: 6 - 9 years
Youth: 10 - 12 years Teen: 13 - 17 years

Adult: 18 & Over

The Keike's (children)

  The Keike's (Children)

 We accept ages 3-103
"Join us in September!"

WHEN DO THE CLASSES START?"LIVE!" at Finale Show - The Paul Tavai-Latta Polynesian Dancers and Co. June 2005
The official opening of a new Season is September. (Our second registration, for more newcomers, is in January).
Attend the 1st Class "INFORMATION / REGISTRATION" MEETING or contact us anytime.We will put your name on our Waiting List and contact you for the next registration!

WHAT IS THE AGENDA FOR THE DANCER'S YEAR?
We host and participate in various events, 2 competitions, several shows, workshops, international tours to Hawaii and Las Vegas and more to make a very exciting and fulfilling year both educationally and personally for students of all ages and levels!

Each student receives our
"Year at a Glance" Studio Schedule
which includes all our
 
Important
Very important
Mandatory Events for the Year.

WHEN DOES THE SEASON END?
The year ends with our spectacular Annual
"FINALE! Year-End Extravaganza", our 'Show of all Shows held each June!'.
WHAT IS TO BE BROUGHT TO CLASS?
This will be discussed in detail at our Registration meetings.

PAUL LATTA SHOW PRODUCTIONS - EXCLUSIVITY RIGHTS
All students are expected to sign and abide by the "Exclusivity Clause". Any breach of this Exclusivity Clause will result in immediate dismissal and possible legal action for breach of contract and infringement of registered Trademark and Copyright laws for non-authorized use of information and materials.

TALENT AGENCY MEMBERSHIP
By becoming a member of PAUL LATTA DANCE STUDIOS, you automatically become an associate of PAUL LATTA SHOW PRODUCTIONS and, as such, also become a member of our TALENT AGENCY. Any and all work that pertains to our Company will be hired, managed and paid by our Company. All applicable rules, regulations, tariffs, agents' and union fees will apply to anyone contracted to perform through and for PAUL LATTA SHOW PRODUCTIONS.
Our Agency is responsible for such Film, TV and Media work as:
Petty Crimes - 2004
Telus Commercial - "Circus!" - 2002
TV Movie - Disney Films - "So Weird" - Disney Channel - 2001
TV Movie - "Romantic Comedy 101" - starring Joey Lawrence
Hawaiian Village - TV Commercial
Hollywood Pictures' feature movie "Deep Rising"
Alberta Telephone - TV Commercial
BCTV Telethon
"Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry"
Made for TV film with Katherine Hepburn
Variety Club Telethon - Annually
CBC's Timmy's Telethon and much more!

WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION?
Additional information regarding students' curriculum, costumes, studio policies, competitions, conventions, etc. is available at our "Information / Registration / Orientation" Meetings.
Souvenir albums and videotapes will also be available for viewing.

VICTORIA, BC AFFILIATE
"Lilia's Polynesian Dance Studio"
www.liliaspolynesiandance.com
Tel: 250 477 5522

..."Canada's Largest Producers, Suppliers & Exporters of Spectacular Polynesian Dance & Entertainment!"