PARK RIDGE— PKRG-TV is excited to announce a special program aimed at helping parents navigate the often overwhelming task of selecting the right performing arts teacher for their child. With so many options available, it can be challenging to find an instructor whose qualifications, experience, and teaching style are the right fit for a young aspiring musician, dancer, or actor.
This informative broadcast is hosted by PKRG-TV’s Tom Bauer and features an insightful roundtable discussion with three nationally and internationally recognized performer-teachers: dancer/choreographer Andrea Kron, pianist/composer Judy Kessler, and soprano vocalist/actor Lori Fredrics.
These experts will explore the benefits and potential pitfalls of studying various performing arts disciplines, including singing, piano, dance, and theater. Their collective experience provides valuable guidance for parents seeking more than just a “pay-to-play” opportunity, but rather, meaningful artistic development for their children.
Meet the Featured Teachers:
Andrea Kron is a Montvale-based dancer and choreographer who received her Certificate of Dance from The Ailey School in New York City. She has performed on Broadway and in regional theater productions, and has choreographed over 50 repertory works for students and professional companies alike. Her expertise spans ballet, pointe, Horton technique, theatre dance, Pilates, and anatomy-based injury prevention. Kron’s dedication to her craft shines through in her teaching style, which blends classical techniques with modern sensibilities.
Judy Kessler is a pianist, arranger, and composer with a degree from the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music. A seasoned performer, Kessler has worked with ensembles such as The French Classical Jazz Ensemble and Savoy Truffle, and has shared the stage with jazz great McCoy Tyner. She also has experience in scoring films and performing with classical chamber groups. Kessler runs a private piano studio in Hawthorne and is a respected adjudicator for the Music Educators Association of New Jersey.
Lori Fredrics grew up in Park Ridge and brings extensive experience as a soprano vocalist and actor. She holds a Bachelor of Music from William Paterson University and a Master of Music in Voice from The University of Texas at Austin. Fredrics has performed as a soloist at prominent venues worldwide, including the Seoul Opera House, Lincoln Center, and the Barbican Centre in London. She is also a dedicated educator, having taught at institutions such as William Paterson University, Texas A&M, Kingston University of London, and Brown University. Fredrics teaches at Bergen Bel Canto Studio in Park Ridge.
Tune In: Parents and aspiring performers alike can watch this invaluable program on Optimum Ch. 77 (Park Ridge) and Verizon FIOS Ch. 22 (Bergen County). For those unable to catch the broadcast, the program will also be available on PKRG-TV’s YouTube channel, PKRGTVOnDemand. For the complete broadcast schedule, visit pkrgtv.com.