RHSPA Media Kit

About The RH School of Performing Arts The RH School of Performing Arts (RHSPA) is dedicated to promoting, inspiring and empowering youth to express their energy, gifts and talents through the art of dance and modeling. The school provides specialized instruction for various dance styles for children ages 3-18 including ballet, jazz, tap, modern dance and hip hop. We will also offer modeling classes where posture, presentation and modeling techniques will be taught. Acting and Dance History are also offered The “Entire Child” is catered to at RHSPA. Our program is designed to empower youth through the discipline and creativity of dance and modeling instruction as well as encourage academic growth, promote teamwork, build healthy self-esteem and provide service within the community. Nurturing Children From the Inside Out, is the motto by which the entire RHSPA staff live. Positive affirmations being recited at the end of each class is one of many ways that the students of RHSPA are reminded of who they are and the greatness that they are destined to encounter. One of the schools favorite affirmations is “I Will Never Use The Word Can’t To Define My Possibilities”! At RHSPA it is clearly communicated that anything is possible. In addition to offering dance classes, RHSPA coordinates field trips and other activities to reinforce academic growth, promotion of teamwork, building healthy self-esteem and providing service within the community. Some of those events have included participating and/or attending RHSPA Art Day, the Monsters of Hip Hop Convention and the Monique Book Signing sponsored by Sensual Steps Shoe Salon. Everyone including the RHSPA parents and supporters along with the children participated in an annual community service project. Each year In December of 300+ brand new items were donated to the Excellent Way Women and Children’s Shelter located in the South Shore Community.

Rhea A. Henderson Rhea has been studying, performing, and teaching dance for over 30 years. Her love for children and her extensive training in performance management drove her to pursue her lifelong dream. In 2008, she opened the RH School of Performing Arts, LLC. Rhea began her ballet training at Sadie Bruce Dance Studio. She continued her studies at Mayfair Academy and in high school at Whitney M. Young in Chicago. She was awarded the gold medal in the NAACP Act-So Competition. Rhea continued her studies in the area of performing arts at the Joel Hall Dance Company where her concentration of study was Graham-Technique. Rhea spent time “polishing her act” and began training in the Miss Illinois Pageant system. Rhea’s commitment to training, talent, poise and personality earned her a place as a contestant in the Miss Illinois Pageant twice; once as the First Black Miss Macomb in 1990 and again as Miss Northwest Cook County in 1992. Her hard work and perseverance earned her a spot as a top10 finalist in the Miss Illinois Pageant in 1992. With the help of extensive training with Jackie Blakely and the Collage Modeling Troupe, Rhea went on to do runway and choreography for such greats as Revlon, Colomer USA, and Inner Beauty Fashion Affair throughout the U.S. As an active community advocate for over 10 year, Rhea has coordinated/participated in community service events. Rhea is a firm believer that the gifts that you receive are in direct proportion to the gifts that you give. It is this belief that drive’s Rhea to engage the students, parents and supporters of the RH School of Performing Arts in an annual community service activity. Rhea is a graduate of Chicago State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Information Management. She is actively pursuing her Master’s degree in Business Administration. Rhea is a member of the UDMA (United Dance Merchants of America), Chicago Women’s Entrepreneur Network, and The BOSS Network. She is a graduated founding member of Jack and Jill of America Lakeshore Chapter, where she held the office of Vice-President and Teen Advisor. Rhea’s sisterhood in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is dear to her heart.

"Academics is Food for

the Mind, Dancing is

Food for the Soul”

~Rhea A. Henderson

"Dancing feeds the soul,” ~Dominique Laurent, Ballet and Modern Dance Instructor

“Dance from your heart, and everyone will see your passion,” ~Brandi S. Brumfield, Hip Hop and Jazz Instructor

"Modeling, equals confidence and poise ” ~Jason Wilder, Director of Modeling

Modeling II Modeling I is tailored to our 11-18 year olds. Intermediate modeling runway techniques are taught with an emphasis on posture, body alignment and personality.

Combination Class The combination class is a class tailored to our 3-4 year old dancers. This class emphasizes the creative art of dance while providing an exciting new learning environment.

Ballet I Ballet I class is tailored to our 5-7 year old dancers. In Ballet I classes students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, and across the floor combinations.

Ballet II Ballet II class is tailored to our 8-10 year old dancers. In Ballet II classes students are taught proper body placement, body alignment, and across the floor combinations

Hip-Hop Hip Hop I class is tailored to our 11-18 year olds. This class combine street dance with funk, jazz, break dancing and body popping and ticking.

Jazz I The Jazz I class is tailored to our 5-10 year olds. This class is fun and energetic. In it students will learn how to coordinate quick arm and leg movements including turns, kicks and jazz hands.

Jazz II The Jazz I class is tailored to our 11-18 year olds. This class is fun and high energy. In it students will learn how to coordinate quick arm and leg movements including turns, kicks, jazz hands, leaps, turns, splits and isolations.

Modern Ballet Modern Ballet is tailored to our 11-18 year

olds. This is a style of dance that uses the emotion and mood of the music to elicit

movements from the dancers.

Modeling I Modeling I is tailored to our 5-10 year

olds. Basic modeling runway techniques are taught with an emphasis on posture,

body alignment and personality.

Modeling III Modeling III is tailored to our high school students with previous modeling experience with RHSPA. Advanced modeling runway techniques are taught with an emphasis on posture, body alignment and personality.

Prom Fantasy is RHSPA’s annual community outreach event. Each year in November over 200 high school students audition to earn the privilege of experiencing one of the most amazing programs Chicago has to offer. “The Prom Fantasy Experience”. 30 students are selected to participate in an intense 9 week training session in preparation to amaze audiences with their flair and professionalism as they model some of the most elegant and unique prom attire around in a fashion showcase crafted with care by RHSPA’s Director of Modeling Mr. Jason Wilder. Together with our team of experienced modeling coaches and dance instructors, Mr. Jason creates an experience the students nor the audience will ever forget. Academic growth, teamwork, social etiquette and discipline are just a few of the benefits that the participants experience while training with the RHSPA staff. Thanks you to our sponsors Avlon Hair Care and Country Financial, since 2009, RHSPA has awarded over $9,000.00 in academic scholarships and prizes.

RH School of Performing Arts built a solid partnership with Avlon Industries. Per Avlon Inc.’s 2011 Prom Fantasy Press Release: “Avlon Industries Inc.'s, has dedicated themselves to giving back to the communities that it serves. Avlon continues to create products for healthy hair, as well as seek ways to financially support cultivating the minds of the leaders for tomorrow, and assist to provide ways to nurture healthy self-images for women and young ladies.” Avlon has provided the following to RHSPA:

• Awarded numerous RHSPA Prom Fantasy students with college scholarships.

• Provided hair product samples for Prom Fantasy's audience , RHSPA’s parents, and students.

• Educated students about t he importance of proper hair care.

• Provided hair stylists for Prom Fantasy Fashion Shows.

• Educated students about print modeling. Afforded students the opportunity to participate in Avlon’s model calls.

• Hired students to model in various trades shows such as 2012 American Beauty Show.

RHSPA Models at the 2012 American Beauty Show

That Girl Boutique

Teague, Knight and Associates Tax Service

For more information about Partnerships opportunities, please contact Danielle Wideman at [email protected].

RHSPA sponsored, Aaron Fullerton, senior at Homewood Flossmoor High School to help the varsity football team raise money for uniforms and activities.

RHSPA sponsored teen, Brittany Browning, for her Prom in 2011. Brittany lived on her own at the age of 17 years old. RHSPA ensured Brittany was ready from head to toe from hair, make up, gown and accessories.

For the past four years , RHSPA collected and delivered toiletries, hats, gloves, socks ,and toys to over 200 children and 100 women to the Excellent Way Homeless Shelter for Women and Children in Chicago, IL.

RH School of Performing Arts has been featured in the following articles and newscasts: October 7, 2008 Chicago DEFENDER Vol CIII-No. 22

Performing arts school opens in South Shore January 31, 2009 ABC 7 News Prom Fantasy 2009 Featured August 31, 2009 Chicago Sun Times Performing Arts School Offers Discount March 2010 Goddess Magazine A Fairy Tale Story June 2010 Chicago Women’s Entrepreneur Lifestyle and Wellness: “Are You Living Your Passion” February 2011 Chicago Crusader Scholarships for CPS Students to be Presented at Prom Fantasy March 2011 Goddess Magazine Prom Wonderland June/July 2011 Sophisticates Black Hair Prom Fantasy

Visit Our “Events” page at www.RHSPA.com for more details about upcoming events!

5th Annual Recital June 2013

RH School Of Performing Arts 1014 East 47th Street Chicago IL 60653 Telephone: 773.850.1487 E-mail: [email protected] www.RHSPA.com

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RH School of Performing For Media Inquires, contact: Danielle Wideman Brand Manager Telephone: (773) 413-0105 Email: [email protected]