"Doggie Acts" 
by Michael and Karin!
For Children's Party Entertainment
   and for Adults who love dogs!
Serving the Pasadena and greater Los Angeles California .


Raggedy Ann Party Theme
 
Magical Circus Act -
Good for A Doggy Party Theme- And/or a Circus Party Theme

September 19^th,’o3
 “For our daughter’s fourth birthday we had Karin and her team, transform our backyard into a
wonderful childhood memory.  The doggie tricks were the talk of her school all week and the
“Sleeping Beauty Dance” show with all the kids had the parents in awe and the kids in giggle
 and smiles.  It was the most unique and fun birthday party we have been to or had with both
of our children.  There was a cool innocence and an old time feel about it all. HIGHLY recommended.”    Lynette Reed 

 August 15th, '04
Hi Karin,
I wanted to thank you for the fun show!  The kids loved it!  So did the parents.
They all thought it was great!  Both you and Michael.  I will forward your info to anyone who asks.
 It was great.  Fun had by all!

"For Charlotte and Hencry's "Doggy" birthday party we had 25 children between the ages of
6 months and 7 yrs. sitting in little plastic chairs completely engaged in the performance
by Michael (doggy) and Karin.  They watched the entire show laughing and giggling until the
 very end.  A lot to ask froma group of such young children.  When the show was over Karin
called my daugher Charlotte up to learn a few tricks while the other children r
eceived "Doggie Stickers" and looked on.  Charlottes father took some nice video and
photos of Charlottes giving Michael treats while teaching some tricks.

It was fun, creative and very entertaining experience for All of us, not just the children.
I highly recommend calling Karin and Michael, they are well worth the price
she charges. - Sincerely, Andrea Andrews (fellow animal lover) *



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e-mail: karinmichels@sbcglobal.net
Phone 818 378-5668
 

Children's Holiday CD

Letters of Recommendation

Karin Michels plays enchanting
classical flute in the halls
of Cal Tech on wknd.'s

 10 second movie below of Karin dancing just a snipit of a 3 minute dance called
"Water Study" by Isadora Duncan
Performed on May 20th, 2000 at the South Pasadena Junior High School Auditorium”
in "The Story 0f the Legendary Isadora Duncan".

 Click here to view an mpg. movie of Karin Michels Dancing (June,2000)"Water Study"

Karin and her dog "Michael" Available for Children's Birthday Parties.

“Petite Danseuse “
dancing "Under The Scarf" by Isadora Duncan 5-20-01

Karin Michels is a long time resident of South Pasadena.  She began teaching in 1975 at Cambridge Elementary in Pasadena CA.
She taught for many years at Le Studio (Original Home of the Pasadena Dance Theatre - a highly prestigious Ballet School)
 from 1981 - 1996..  She has taught at Montessori Schools, and various private schools as well throughout the Pasadena, La Canada,
San Dimas and West Covina areas.   In 2005 she retired from teaching to pursue another avocation.

Karin was a Dance student at Cal State L.A. and at Cal State Long beac h, and was accepted to the Dance Department at UCLA in 1980.  She is a few units from a Dance degree as well as a few units shy of a psychology and music degree.  She enjoyed teaching in private schools and dance studios and instead of completing her degrees she enjoyed a teaching career without one.
She studied dance in New York city with The Joffrey Ballet School; Murray Louis Modern Dance Company; Jose Limon Co.,
and The Martha Graham Co.  She performed in  lofts and venues with various off shoot individuals/companies. 
She attended Manhattanville College, in Purchase NY , two summers, studying and performing in workshops with world acclaimed
Modern Dance Company - "The Jose Limon Company", and 3's Co. and Annabelle Gamson (World Acclaimed Isadora Duncan soloist)
 She was given a scholarship to study with The Murray Louis Modern Dance Company by the late Jan Day at Cal State LA,  in 1979.
(a one time member of the Bella Lewitzky Dance Company). 

She also took classes with Annabelle Gamson (Internationally acclaimed
Isadora Duncan Interpreter/Soloist) and has learned dances from friends who danced with Duncan Co.'s and
 studied with Hortense Kooluris, (a famous protege of the "Isadorables") a 3rd generation Isadora Duncan Dancer. 
Karin researched the life and dances of Isadora Duncan and researched the music used in many of her dances. 
She staged "The Story of the LegendaryIsadora Duncan", June 10th 2000. at the So. Pasadena Junior High School auditorium.
 She gave a workshop for the Cal Tech Dance Troupe at Cal Tech, teaching the
history and dances of Isadora Duncan, 2002. 
  She  studied with Ann Barlin at Loyola University who was a pioneer of children's dance programs in Los Angeles,
and a member of the Lester Horton modern dance company. 
Ann received several Arts grants and produced numerous books and recordings related to children's dance programs. 
Consequently Karin became a member of "Movement Teachers Co-Op in 1983, and gave a workshop teaching
 her own creative movement techniques to elementary teachers at the School of Performing Arts/USC annex .
Karin produced a Holiday Cd called "The Dancing Easter Bunny Hop Song". 
Includes St. Patrick's , Valentines and Easter related Dance/music/songs.

Karin Michels has also played classical flute since she was 7 yrs. old and is a few units short of a degree in
 music, having emphasized Flute Performance.  She has played in various churches, malls, restaurants, and private parties.  She has also taught flute privately and assisted the La Canada Elementary School Music Teacher, conducting and coaching privately- 1993.

Having Also majored in Psychology with an emphasis in Movement Therapy, she led a movement therapy program at San Gabriel Community Mental Health Clinic - 1976.

Karin has performed throughout the Southland in various venues with various dance artists: In the Art Gallery of Chapman
University with "Cylinder", directed by Cyrus Parker ( also the director of dance at Chapman With Jamie Nichols (who is director of "Fast Feet") at The John Anson Ford Theatre and with
The Pasadena Dance Theatre at The San Gabriel Auditorium; The John West Ensemble for the Pope's
 Arrival at Dodger Stadium; Mary Vandebur/Mann at "The House", Lulu Washington and Carolyn Berger in
Carolyn's Ensemble at Academy West;
Karen Hahn and Dancers at "The House"; At Pasadena City College in a cable television project for which Karin
choreographed a modern dance number";  In La Traviata with The North East Opera Co. with
Charles Edmondson;  at Fuller Seminary Arts Festival as a soloist.  She was on television news and on
the front page of the Pasadena Star newspaper, playing the flute and dancing as a leprechaun with
her group "Petite Danseuse", at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 1997. (see photo below)
Karin choreographed and performed  “The Rag doll Dance” for children's events and art's festivals in
Pasadena as well as in convalescent homes where she has included her students.
Karin has also written children's dance books, and musical
tapes - songs for Creative Dance.

Karin  directed and danced with “Petite Danseuse” 1998-2001.  She wrote, produced and danced two
Isadora Duncan Solos, "Water Study", "Under the Scarf", with “The Story of The Legendary Isadora Duncan”.
 All of her students also performed in that production held at the South Pasadena Junior High School Audiotorium.
Karin took her “Petite Danseuse “ troop to The South Pasadena Fun Faire - May 2001. She performed
Isadora Duncan’s "Brahm’s Waltzes" and her students performed "The Children’s Dances" by Isadora Duncan. 

First photo of Karin's student's at St. Elizabeth's School.
Second photo above taken 1997 at The Stand for Children's Rally -
outside the Pasadena City Hall. Karin's students from The Conservatory dancing inside The Moving Bags.
Last three rows- Miss Karin's Creative/Modern Class at Le Studio in 1994.

  The St. Patrick’s Parade - 3/11/’97 Green St. Parade Pasadena CA
  Karin  playing an Irish Belfast Hornpipe tune on the flute while students dance about.

Dear Karin,
Thanks so much for making it possible for Abigail (and all of your students!) to have this wonderful experience Sunday in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade!  I really appreciate you and what you've done.
                        You're Awesome!
                           Yours,
                          Naomi Dauermann

Karin used to put on Birthday Entertainment -
“Have a Ballet/Ballerina Birthday Party”

  

Miss Karin,
I love You,
Natalie