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Check out the work of our theatre students as they perform their final projects of the semester! Only $2.00 at the door gets you an evening’s worth of entertainment.
- 5:00pm: Acting 1B
- 7:30pm: Acting 3
This one day intensive experience from the Pius XI Performing Arts Academy gives Dance students from grades 8-12 the opportunity to interface with some of the best and brightest in the world of Dance from across the country. Enrollment is only $50 and includes lunch and a commemorative T-Shirt. Space Is Limited, Don’t Miss Out!
NOTE: Those registering after January 17, 2017 will not receive an Infusion t-shirt.
Featuring Master Teachers:
Thom Dancy began studying dance at the age of 20 under Cynthia Vallone at Steps On Broadway in New York City. Continuing his education in ballet, Thom pursued a BFA in Dance from the University of Oklahoma, where he studied under Steve Brule, Mary Margaret Holt, and Donn Edwards. As a professional dancer, Thom has worked for Milwaukee Ballet, Grand Rapids Ballet, and recently as a contemporary artist with the Big Muddy Dance Company. Thom has also danced for the Ohio Outdoor Historical Drama Society and the St. Louis MUNY and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. While dancing for companies across the country, Thom has also choreographed highly successful works performed by Grand Rapids Ballet, Milwaukee Ballet II, and The Big Muddy. His work has been heralded as “marvelous” by Michael Uthoff (Artistic Director, Dance St. Louis) and as being “of great wit and invention” by Midwestern critics. Thom has also been the recent recipient of choreographic awards ranging from Youth America Grand Prix to the Palm Desert “Dance Under the Stars” Choreography Festival. During his off-season, Thom is the director of the contemporary project “NomadicLIMBS,” a group of ballet-minded movers formerly based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This group of four men and four women is comprised of some of the most gifted dancers from companies such as Milwaukee Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, and Hessisches Staatsballett in Germany. The group received rave reviews during its Wisconsin tenure.
Lisa Moberly is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in dance. As a professional dancer, Lisa has performed with Chris Stevens, Kanopy Dance in Madsion, Nikolais/Louis Dance Theatre in New York, Martha Mulligan and Brian Jeffery in Chicago and currently with Betty Salamun’s Dance Circus in Milwaukee. Lisa has assisted in developing A.C.E. programs for schools while with Dance Circus.
Her teaching experience started in college when she helped develop a dance program for Mary Lou Meyers, Turning Point Dance Academy. She has also taught dance at Sherry Morray’s Dance Academy in Downers Grove, IL. Lisa is currently teaching for Danceworks at their main location and at their satellite location at the Jewish Community Center. Lisa is also a certified Pilates instructor. She received her certification from Body in Balance in Chicago, IL. and has taught Pilates for the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee since 2004. In 2012 Lisa opened her own studio, Flying Frog LLC., located in Thiensville where she teaches Pilates and the GYROTONIC (R) method. Lisa also teaches Pre-Ballet and Pilates for the Milwaukee Ballet School.
Alvin Ramirez, Co-Director of Xtreme Dance Force, was born in the Philippines and lived there for his first ten years. He now resides in the Chicagoland area where he earned a credited bachelor’s degree in Human Geography from Elmhurst College. Alvin trained in hip hop, contemporary and breakdancing since the age of 17. Through his performing/competition and training years, Alvin lived in the competition world winning numerous overall first place awards and earning scholarships throughout the country. He has performed and opened up for several top recording artists such as Ciara, Ludacris, Soulja Boy and Twista. Alvin has also been showcased in top shows in Las Vegas and recently was a choreographer for the internationally broadcasted MLS All Star Game Half-time Show featuring top recording artist Lupe Fiasco on ESPN. He has also choreographed for the NBA Detroit Pistons dance team Automotion, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as well as Western Michigan University dance team.
Alvin continues teaching all over the country while he sets award winning hip hop routines for numerous dance studios and companies. Since becoming Co-Director of Xtreme Dance Force, the company has opened up for celebrity recording artists such as Bow Wow, Chingy, Mims and Tyrese as well as many others. Alvin is currently working on choreography with brand new up and coming recording R&B artist Stevie Brock who was recently signed with Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records. Among all this, Alvin is on faculty for Tokyo’s Move Dance Intensive. Alvin was also on MTV’s Season 2 of America’s Best Dance Crew. He was the main choreographer and co-mentor of Xtreme Dance Force crew. Alvin is currently self-training through different movements and executions and continues to search for more knowledge.
Alvon Reed is a recent graduate from the University of Iowa receiving his Master of Fine Arts in Dance with an emphasis in choreography. He began his dance training at Eisenhower High school under the direction of Evelyn Newman. He holds a degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA. Alvon was a fellowship student at The Ailey School and the Milwaukee Ballet School. He has played featured roles in Theatre of Cedar Rapids productions of SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE and FOLLIES. Alvon has also toured the Caribbean and the Hawaiian Islands with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Mr. Reed has performed lead roles with Inland Pacific Ballet, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Opus Dance Theatre, and Jennifer Muller/The Works. He also had the distinct honor of working with renowned post-modern choreographer, Bill T. Jones on the Broadway workshop entitled SUPERFLY! THE MUSICAL. He has also performed at the world renowned Apollo Theatre with tap dancing legend, Maurice Hines in a variety show called “Apollo Club Harlem.” In addition to his performance credits, he has taught master classes and workshops both nationally and internationally. Alvon has worked as assistant choreographer for SHREK THE MUSICAL at Theatre Cedar Rapids and choreographer for their productions of THE LITTLE MERMAID and SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL. Additional choreographic credits include AMERICAN IDIOT with the University of Iowa Theatre Department, EVITA with Revival Theatre Company, and his own original musical, HATTIE MAE’S JUKE JOINT which he wrote, choreographed, directed, and designed. This fall, Alvon began working at Cornell College as their Artist-in-Residence in Dance. He is thrilled to be returning this winter to work with the wonderful director, students and instructional staff of Infusion.
Join us to see the latest instrumental music achievements of the Pius XI Performing Arts Academy, our outreach program for Milwaukee-area elementary and middle school students!
The Milwaukee Festival Brass’ winter program “Top Brass” will provide a glimpse into the pieces the band is preparing to perform in their return campaign to the North American Brass Band Championships in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as they highlight the brass band’s technical prowess.
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the latest Pius XI Alumni Exhibition, “Move.” The exhibition features Anne Marie Stringer ’01 and friend of Pius XI James Smessaert.
Miss Contestants Ages 18-24
Outstanding Teen Contestants 13-17
Princess Day Camp Participants Ages 5-12
Areas of Competition:
Private Interview, Talent, Fitness, On-Stage Question, and Evening Wear
Thousands of dollars in scholarships awarded annually.
For more information: www.MissMilwaukeeArea.org or www.MissLakeshore.org
This event has been cancelled.
Presented by the Tosa’s All City Read program
Here’s your chance to talk about A Man Called Ove with the author himself, Fredrik Backman. This event will take place in our intimate Black Box Theater. Mr. Backman will be at home in Stockholm, Sweden.
Tickets for Schools and other groups are available exclusively through our Group Sales office. E-mail us or call 414.290.7454 for details!
The Sunday, March 12 performance is SOLD OUT. A waiting list for any tickets that are turned in will begin at our tickets office 1 hour prior to the performance.
Don’t miss the amazing voices of our Women’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble–one night only in the Black Box Theater.
Join the Pius XI Visual Arts Department in their annual showcase of student work! Check out studio spaces on the 6th floor of the Pius XI building and meet student artists. Work will be available for sale!
Come check out the talent of the Pius XI Instrumental Music students in this intimate chamber concert! We are also pleased to welcome guest performers Tallymoore for this concert.
Tallymoore is a contemporary Irish Folk band from Milwaukee performing a range of Irish and Scottish folk tunes, ballads, reels and classic pub songs. The group also incorporates acoustic and vocal material from broader Celtic, traditional country, bluegrass, and Americana sources. Established in 2012, Tallymoore has made appearances at major Irish music festivals across the United States including Milwaukee, Kansas City, Syracuse, and Indianapolis. They released their second full-length album “Drive” in March of 2016. Learn more >
This special preview performance is open to Pius XI Alumni only! Contact alumni@piusxi.org to receive a promo code to purchase tickets.
Join us as we celebrate the opening of the latest Pius XI Alumni Exhibition, “Home Again.” The exhibition features Kristi (Siehr) Roenning ’67 and Martin Stupich ’67.