Variety (November 1924)

V'A R I E T Y Wodnesdaj, November 26, 1924 I i _ "Fi'" '" WW J ^WW ^ -!' BBSS p-' ■■ ■■.»«;_ i **• .**' •** • . i-Jh ' :»" - a^««»«v*-u*- Message > »"\!r: ^b t^e Profession ■ ( ,i> - from MED WAVBUAN L *««t.' THIS ■e bip g aside <m« day in th« year to "check op**—to examine the record, to Bote the Good that has accCHnulated in our Itree—is an ezcel« leaf custom, I think. It somehow makes our petty eiveryday w o rrie s , our little troubles and misfortunes, look/ mii^ty small—and hdps us to r e member how mnch of 9mt good fortune and happiness we owe to our BS in stage dancing at the Ned Waybum Studios; and are now enjoying successful, happy stage careers. They are noit amaimun such as are turned out by Am aTerage teacher. When iny pi^ils complete their course at the Ned Waybum Studios, they know their business and just what is required of them. As I look back to that 30th day of April, 1M2, when I opened my Studios of Stage Dancing^^th one,pupil as I review the subsequoit steady, almost phe- growth into g big institution ^th a present enrollment of 1076—I begin to realize just bow much I have to be thankful for. ^ Sometimes it doesn't teem possible. Think of it I Lass dian three years ago the Ned Waybum Studios of Stage Dancing was merely an tJea. I knew that there was, and is, a crying nieed by |»roducers of revues, mu^ cal comedies, vau<feVille acts, and motion picture pres- entations, for trained danoev^—-dancers who are ready to go on and make good instantly. And I felt that out of my many years of experience producing and staging musical shows, 1 had evolved a successful.short method of training dancers. 1 believed that I had discovered a Mmple yet practical technique that would enable ambi* tieos beginners to prepare for success qrotcMy—and that I could help the professional artist, as well. \,That's the way I started—^%rith faith in my idea and one pupil. What happened? Enrollments of other pupils began almost at once. Before long we had to move to enlarged quarters at Columbus Circle—our present location. And we're rapidly outgrowii|g our present quarters. Soon we'll'have to expand again! ^.^ In this great institution we teach every type of Stage Dancing, including Musical Comedy, American Tap, Step and Specialty, Acrobatic and Ballet ("Toe," "Classical," "Character," "Interpretive." etc). All bourses included Foundation Technique—my personal method of Limbering and Stretching, not taught in an^ other school. Moreover, I personally give all pupils special lectures on stagecraft and showmanship—an- othter invaluable feature not duplicated in any other school. 't i ' I don't wwn to boast of the merits of my method but til* I— h a q>eak for themselves. l.iterally hun- dreds of yonng people, nM>st of them with no previous tmiiiittg or experience whatever, have cs..:pleted the At this moment there are over ISO recent Ned Way. bum pupils in 17 Breadwi^ productions. At the Stadios we have about 600 young ladies and a hun dre d young men actually stodying at the present time. In addition, over 300 children are enrolled—among whom are undoubtedly to be found many "«tars of tomorrow." We have a splendid corps of people preparing them* selves to teach Stage Dancing. And a surprisingly large number of men, women and jrirls come to us pwrely for the glowing health, strength and youthful vigor that this type of physical training gives. When yon consider that this great institation baa grown firom ^ mere idea within thirty months, ]roa begin to see how much I have to be thankful for. But I could not IJave done it alone. If I am thankful for success—^I am also deeply conscious of the big debt of gratitade I owe to my many friends in the profession who have helped so much to make ^lat success possibln. So I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitufle to the great body of managers, producers, artists, agents, press representatives, members of com- pany staffs and the many others who, b^ letter and personal recommendation, have been instrumental in sending so many pupils to the Ned Waybum Stodios from all parts of the world. I want you to visit the Ned Waybum Studios, 1841 Broadway (entrance on 60th Street), New York City, ' at your first opportunity, and see for yourself what a splendid institotion your good wishes, your good will, your personal interest and co-operation have helped to ^build. When you are in town, if you will let me know in advance just when you can come (telephone Colum- bus 3500), I shall try to make it a point to personally welcome you. If you are out of the city write me for an illustrated bo6klet telling about our facilities and the work W^ are doing. 1 will gladly send you the booklet without any obligation on your part. Gratefully vows, * ^ \ ■V -' ■I • •■ /' ' ■ ■ !*■ "'J