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Back By Popular Demand, The Fairy Tale Ballet For Young Tots Returns This Summer To Los Angeles
La Canada, CA: California DanceArts (http://www.caldancearts.com) has announced that it will continue its Fairy Tale Ballet program this summer 2011. The program will be done in two 3-week sessions, July 11-July 27 and August 1-17, and will be open to young dancers between the ages of 3 to 7.
The program was started several years ago to inspire young and upcoming dancers to take an early start in dance and get their first experience with the aesthetic of dance. The program features a different fairy tale each day, with the students first listening to the story and then dancing it out, complete with props to make the experience as imaginative as possible. The classes are small, limited to 8 students only per period, ensuring that individual attention and a personalized atmosphere is maintained. The instructors are professionals who specialize in working with younger dancers.
Erin Holt, Founder and Director of California DanceArts, stated: “The Fairy Tale Ballet is a very unique experience by comparison to other summer programs. Imagine being able to create a new world, the ones your parents read to you at night before you went to bed, through the beautiful art form of dance. Our mission is to make a positive, profound contribution in the lives of our students by providing progressive dance education of the highest caliber, and that’s what we’re pleased to give to the youngest generation of dancers.”
Since 1987, California DanceArts has been dedicated to the purpose of grooming and nurturing the talents of beginning to serious career dance students. Its current location in beautiful La Canada is among several schools and recreational facilities. More information on California DanceArts 2010 summer dance workshops can be seen at www.danceallsummerworkshops.com. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.
California DanceArts Prepares for Its Upcoming Intensive Youth Dance Workshop
La Canada, CA: California DanceArts (http://www.caldancearts.com), in preparation of its summer calendar of dance workshops, is holding auditions for the Youth Ballet Intensive. Up to 12 young dancers will be chosen to participate in the intensive training program. Auditions are being held every Saturday at the California DanceArts main dance studio. The program is intended for the young (9-12 years) intermediate student of dance education.
The program is a “Ballet Intensive”, and as such features not only traditional ballet instruction from instructors who are youth specialists, but also includes instruction in pre-pointe preparation, MPT (Placement Technique), modern & jazz dance, stretching, Aerial Ballet, choreography and Dance Essentials™ (improvisation, musicality, performance skills, etc.). Dancers are selected based on experience and training up to an intermediate level at California DanceArts or similar training level from other previous training.
Erin Holt, Director for California DanceArts, stated the following: “We strongly recommend that a student seeking a professional level of ability continue to develop their knowledge and technique of dance. The summer is an excellent time to focus on one’s advancement in dance instruction intensively, and the Youth Ballet Intensive provides an encouraging yet challenging environment that can bring out the best in a dancer’s ability. Not only is it a lot of fun, there is a great feeling of accomplishment that comes from the concentrated instruction, especially when seeing the results in resuming their dance instruction in the fall.”
Since 1987, California DanceArts has been dedicated to the purpose of grooming and nurturing the talents of beginning to serious career dance students. Its current location in beautiful La Canada is among several schools and recreational facilities. More information on California DanceArts 2010 summer dance workshops can be seen at www.danceallsummerworkshops.com. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.
Los Angeles Dance Studio Offers Summer Programs To Fit Needs Of Students Of All Ages
La Canada, CA: California DanceArts (http://www.caldancearts.com) has just completed its lineup of dance intensives and workshops for summer 2011. Aimed at a wide variety of dancers at all levels, they include the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive, the Youth Ballet Intensive, the Dancers Delight Day Camp and the Fairy Tale Ballet program. Auditions are being held on Saturdays at the studio.
The various programs are arranged from the beginning levels to the very advanced. The Fairy Tale Ballet program is for the child who will be getting their first experience with dance. The Dancers Delight Day Camp is similarly for the very new student. The Youth Ballet Intensive is for the serious student of dance at an intermediate level. The Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive is for those students seeking professional careers in dance.
Erin Holt, Founder and Director of California DanceArts, stated, “Summer is a great time for dancing. And summer dance camps are a great way for dancers of any age to make the most of their time during the summer. Whether a young person is at an intermediate or advanced level and is a serious dance student or if they are dancing for the first time, an intensive summer dance program with a reputable dance school can provide a real boost in their growth and development.”
Since 1987, California DanceArts has been dedicated to the purpose of grooming and nurturing the talents of beginning to serious career dance students. Its current location in beautiful La Canada is among several schools and recreational facilities. More information on California DanceArts 2010 summer dance workshops can be seen at www.danceallsummerworkshops.com. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.
Los Angeles Dance Academy Prepares Again to Host the Prestigious International Dance Event
LOS ANGELES: Three adjoined dance studios located in La Canada, north of downtown LA, are going through final preparations for the Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive, hosted by California DanceArts (http://www.caldancearts.com). This year’s program begins on July 5th and goes until July 23rd, with attending students also being given the opportunity to attend the Global Ballet Workshop in the Czech Republic. Limited attendance has been stipulated, and auditions are already in progress for the Intensive.
The three week Intensive will cover a curriculum of dance education spanning classical and contemporary ballet, pointe, variations, Pas de duex, conditioning and MPT (Maor Placement Technique) and Aerial Ballet, with the final day culminating in a performance by the dancers. The instructors this year have danced with such companies as the New York City Ballet, the Saravejo in Yugoslavia and the Laine Theatre Arts in England; and dancers will also receive instruction from California DanceArts’ Founder and Director, Ms. Erin Holt.
Ms. Holt stated the following: “We’re very pleased to again be hosting the Los Angeles Ballet Intensive for serious students this summer, and we extend a warm welcome to those instructors rejoining the Intensive as well as those joining us for the first time. It is truly a whole different class of program, a rigorous and exacting experience that is unforgettable. Most dancers who have reached this level are already looking to prepare for a career in dance, and the Intensive provides both the level of technical mastery needed and the diverse opportunities for dancers ready for the international stage. It is our privilege to present this year’s Los Angeles International Ballet Intensive.”
Since 1987, California DanceArts has been dedicated to the purpose of grooming and nurturing the talents of beginning to serious career dance students. Its current location in beautiful La Canada is among several schools and recreational facilities. More information on California DanceArts 2010 summer dance workshops can be seen at www.danceallsummerworkshops.com. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.
California DanceArts Announces the Return of Its Versatile and Fun Summer Program
La Canada, CA: California DanceArts (http://www.caldancearts.com) professional dance studio located just north of Los Angeles in La Canada CA, has unveiled its Summer 2011 line-up of programs, and is happy to announce the return of the Dancers Delight dance camp. The program is open to all ages, no audition required, starting July 25th to August 5th and running a second session from August 8th to August 19th.
The Dancers Delight dance workshop features a wide variety of dance styles throughout the program, such as traditional Ballet as well as Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap and more. Dancers will have a chance to develop rhythm, coordination, dramatic skills, performance abilities and basic dance education; they can even participate in the camp’s Choreography Workshop where they can choreograph their very own dances. A few optional field trips include ice skating or live performances.
Erin Holt, Director of California DanceArts, stated: “This program above all others really introduces a young person to the fun of dance. There are so many different avenues that dance can be used to create aesthetic and exhilarating new ideas, and we really hope to introduce the new dancer to them with our Dancers Delight program. Many of the professional dancers training at California DanceArts got their start in our summer dance camp, and we hope to be able to give your child the same opportunity.”
Since 1987, California DanceArts has been dedicated to the purpose of grooming and nurturing the talents of beginning to serious career dance students. Its current location in beautiful La Canada is among several schools and recreational facilities. More information on California DanceArts 2010 summer dance workshops can be seen at www.danceallsummerworkshops.com. The school’s blog can be seen at http://caldancearts.typepad.com. For more information about California DanceArts and the programs offered by the school, call 818-790-7924, or visit the school online at www.caldancearts.com.
LOS ANGELES – Construction and foundation repair expert Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction announced the company now offers retaining wall design and building services. Retaining walls are freestanding structures used to keep soil on a slope from moving down.
“Many homes are built in areas that require retaining walls to hold back ground on a hillside and create more usable space,” says Julian. “They can also be used to stop soil from sliding away from a foundation or damaging landscaping.”
Retaining walls can be built from various materials, including brick, stone and concrete. Some of the more common types of restraining walls include gravity, anchor, sheet piling, and cantilever. Gravity restraining walls are the most common, and rely on their own weight to keep soil from moving. Cantilever walls are made with steel-reinforced concrete and use less material than a gravity wall. They convert horizontal pressures from the soil to vertical pressures on the ground. Anchor walls made with cables anchored into nearby rock or soil. Sheet piling walls are made from wood, vinyl or steel planks that are driven into the ground.
According to Julian, one of the factors to consider when determining what type of wall to build is whether or not the soil that it will restrain is fill material or a cut face. Other important aspects to the project include the amount of space that is available for the wall, the type of soil it will be built on, the slope of the ground above and below the wall, and the location of pipes or other service lines near the structure.
“Retaining walls need to be constructed properly in order to prevent leaning, cracking or bulging,” says Julian. “This includes choosing the right type of wall for the project, as well as the materials that will be used to construct it.”
Julian De La Torre has been retrofitting buildings since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. He formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout the region. Julian’s partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting.
Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.
LOS ANGELES – Seismic activity in Southern California occurs on a regular basis, weakening house foundations and causing damage that can lead to a building’s collapse during a major quake. Construction and foundation repair expert Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com) says regular foundation inspection and maintenance can help prevent structural failure when the ground shakes. He offers these tips to homeowners that want to increase the integrity of their foundation.
Conduct a thorough inspection of your property. Look for cracks, slopping floors, bowed walls and other evidence of existing foundation problems. Repair any damage.
Find the source of your foundation problems. Foundations can weaken over time due to excessive moisture, expanding and contracting soil, and foliage growing too close to the structure. A foundation repair expert can determine what is causing the deterioration and correct it.
Bolt your house. House bolting will increase your home’s stability, which can help minimize damage during an earthquake.
Strengthen cripple walls. A cripple wall is the wall between the foundation and the first floor. These are the walls that receive the force of a quake. Install braces to strengthen these walls and prevent them from shifting during an earthquake.
According to Julian, the motion of a quake can cause a house to slip off of its foundation. “Cripple walls in older homes are often very weak,” says Julian. “Seismic activity can cause the wall to move, and result in the first floor collapsing onto the foundation.” He adds that seismic retrofitting is a multi-step process that involves bracing cripple walls and bolting them to the home’s floor and foundation.
“House bolting, bracing cripple walls and keeping a foundation in good repair will help minimize damage from a quake and ensure greater safety for the home’s occupants,” says Julian.
Julian De La Torre has been retrofitting buildings since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. He formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout the region. Julian’s partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting.
Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com
Real Estate and Property Management Company Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase
SACRAMENTO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals (http://www.aeromarinetaxpros.com), today announced that a California-based real estate and property management company obtained a sales and use tax exemption for the purchase of their Piper PA32/G from the California Board of Equalization.
“I was referred to Aero & Marine Tax Professionals by our tax accountant who said the firm would make sure we got through the exemption process the right way,” said Thomas, an executive from the company. “It is an extremely robust undertaking, and requires experienced and professional assistance to make sure everything is done correctly.”
The company purchased a Piper PA32/G to enable executives to quickly and easily reach their destinations. “Our business includes vacation rental management, apartment ownership and resort destination. The good deals on apartments move around with the economy. With the Piper, we can travel wherever and whenever we want,” said Thomas.
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals is a pre-eminent tax firm specializing in aircraft and vessel purchases. The company helps individuals and corporations avoid paying California sales and use taxes when buying an airplane or boat. Their unique knowledge and expertise has resulted in regular referrals from attorneys and accountants throughout the nation.
“We are thoroughly familiar with the laws pertaining to California sales and use tax, and know how to help our clients get the exemption they deserve,” says Thomas Alston, President of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals. “Our firm has more than a decade of experience in this unique area of taxation, and are highly qualified and capable of assisting anyone intending to purchase an airplane, boat or ship.”
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid sales tax, specifically how to avoid aircraft tax and vessel tax in California and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on sales and use tax.
Family-owned Agricultural Business Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase
SACRAMENTO, CA: Aero & Marine Tax Professionals (http://www.aeromarinetaxpros.com), has helped an agricultural business reduce costs on the purchase a Cessna 421 by obtaining a sales and use tax exemption from the California Board of Equalization.
“Aero & Marine Tax Professionals showed us how to clear the legal hurdles in order to obtain an exemption,” says an executive from the one hundred year-old family business. “They provided excellent customer service every step of the way, and successfully guided us through the entire exemption process.”
The Cessna 421 was purchased for executives that needed to travel both in and out of state, and to help expand business opportunities. The plane is also used to fly clients to special events and outings. According to a representative from the business, flying commercial had become impractical and time-consuming.
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals is a pre-eminent tax firm specializing in tax issues related to aircraft and vessel purchases in California. The company helps individuals and corporations legally avoid paying California sales and use taxes when buying an airplane or boat. Their unique knowledge and expertise has resulted in numerous and ongoing referrals from attorneys and accountants throughout the nation.
“The policies and procedures for requesting a sales and use tax exemption from the State of California are extremely complex,” says Thomas Alston, President of Aero & Marine Tax Professionals. “We know how to help clients legally avoid paying taxes on airplanes and boats, and will provide whatever tax assistance is needed to acquire an exemption.”
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals shows purchasers how to avoid sales tax, specifically how to avoid aircraft tax and vessel tax in California and to make certain the full value of their next aircraft, vehicle or vessel goes into their pocket--not the government's. They have successfully filed hundreds of tax returns with the California State Board of Equalization. Mr. Alston has also published many articles on sales and use tax.
Who can forget Juliet Prowse during the 1970’s L’eggs™ pantyhose commercials? At least once every hour or so, she would fly across our televisions, showing off an amazing pair of endlessly long, unbelievably shapely legs! As I sat stock-still with my eyes riveted on the television screen, I watched her give a quick kick of her high-heeled foot and her stockinged leg, extending well beyond her beautiful red head. She would then casually smile and say, with all sincerity, “As a dancer, my legs are my fortune!”
Wow… those words have stayed with me, even today! I never doubted that those legs really were worth a fortune! With both of my parents sitting beside me (and naturally, as my father sat, completely bug-eyed, I’m sure), I clearly remember that we discussed the practice of insuring the body parts of certain actresses. We were all convinced that Juliet’s legs were undoubtedly insured for a king’s ransom! As a young lady who had a driving ambition to dance, it was my greatest hope that my legs might someday become my fortune too!
Well, Juliet has me beat in both fortune and legs…however, one should never give up hope! The quest to have beautiful legs is one that I think most women share. Most men would surely agree that it’s a sad day when a woman packs away her mini-skirts! By the same token, it’s also a bit scary for any woman over 40 years of age to see that L’eggs™ pantyhose have become a thing of the past! Yep, that’s right…today, all the sexy ladies are showing off their bare naked legs! Of course, it’s not just legs that a woman aught not to neglect…it’s the belly and arms too! After all, the mini-skirt always looked best when paired with a halter top! By the way, ladies, according to her biographies, Juliet Prowse started studying ballet and jazz at the age of four. Her dance training is precisely what kept her looking so great…so great, in fact, that I estimate Juliet was over 40 years old when she made those L’eggs™ commercials. It’s quite possible that she was even older than my mother was at the time, but Mom never looked quite like that (“Ouch…sorry, Mom”).
The fact of the matter is that if you want to look like that, you’ve got to get into a dance class! There are so many forms of dance-craze classes available today, but in all honesty, you’ll have greater, more long-lasting results if you simply enroll in a few good ballet and jazz classes at least a couple nights each week. Ballet, in particular, is really great for shaping the legs and jazz can do wonders for your booty. It goes without saying that work, kids, husband and all of your other obligations are important. However, I find that women are still putting themselves last on the list and in so doing, they are giving up their valuable female “ass-ets”! Frankly, after a full day of teaching dance classes, I feel dog-tired and lazy, so I hear ya, sister! And, after the kids have grown and left the nest (and the mini-skirts have long since been donated to Goodwill), you may find that you simply have no interest in maintaining a good body image. No one likes to confront it at that stage and it just seems easier to let it all go, while making a point of never looking at yourself in a mirror.
Sadly, Juliet Prowse was only 59 years old when she passed away, so the world was robbed of a remarkably beautiful feminine inspiration, but…we are still living! We still have the opportunity to kick up our high heels and to become the Juliet Prowse’s of our generation. Let’s decide together that we won’t give up and that we WILL be sexy in our mini-skirts, even if it’s hard…even if it kills us.
So with all of that said, you absolutely must join me as I return to mini-skirt shape! That’s right…even in my profession, I’ve slacked off a bit and I need to get back to what I call my “hey baby” weight. You can celebrate with me when I’m ready (my qualifier, my loop hole!) and when I dare to wear a mini-skirt again. Heck, let’s get in shape together and we can all wear our mini-skirts for the ultimate girls’ night-out party! (Or not, you can all laugh at me in my mini skirt!) But first, you must decide to leave work just a little early once or twice a week, or leave the kids at home with dad (or bring the kids with you, since they can watch or do homework). Let’s ALL get back to our “hey baby“ weight, thin our thighs, get rid of the chicken arms…we’ve got work to do, so let’s get going!
Join me Tuesday morning 9:15-10:15ish Floor Barre: An amazing ballet class performed while lying on the floor! LOL! Doesn’t that sound easy? Well, it’s not! Floor barre helps you find your core abdominals and what dancers call “center”, while tightening and toning your LEGS, BELLY and HIPS. Beginners, dancers, returning dancers, recovering dancers…it’s all good!
Tuesday evening Ballet Class 6:00-7:00pm: Nothing like a good ballet class to work those LEGS and entire body! Beginners, dancers, returning dancers, recovering dancers… it’s all good!
My friend Malinda teaches Jazz classes on Monday & Friday morning 8:30-10:30am and Wednesday evening 6:00-7:30pm. Great for working that booty and so much more!
You may also enjoy our Boogie Booty Ballet class Thursday morning at 9:00am, taught by Lisa! LOL! It sounds like a riot. Talk about legs and arms…I mean, she looks amazing! This class combines elements of ballet, jazz and workout dance. Trust me…whatever she does in her class, we should do it since it’s obviously what she does to keep in such amazing shape! I haven’t had a chance to take this class yet, but there’s no time like the present, especially if I’ve just committed to wearing a mini-skirt again…OMG! What have I done?
Erin Holt is the director of California DanceArts in La Cañada, California, where she has dedicated her life to dance education through curriculum development, dance instruction, productions and choreography. She is also the choreographer and artistic director of her performing company, California Contemporary Ballet. Together with her ski bum of a husband, she has raised their daughter and is also affectionately considered “mom” by many of her students, both past and present.
Second Printing to Be Available Next Week from Dailey Swan Press
DALLAS - Award-winning book author and editor Susan Mary Malone of Malone Editorial Services (http://www.maloneeditorial.com), today announced that the novel “Swiss Chocolate” by author James Weil has sold out its first print run. Malone Editorial Services developmentally edited Weil’s manuscript, which has been published by Dailey Swan Publishing. The book is a fictionalized memoir of the writer’s boyhood days in a Swiss boarding school.
James Weil stated “I found Susan Mary Malone on the internet, and after reading what others had written about her editing skills I hired her on the spot. I was not disappointed. Not only did she give me a brilliant critique, but she honed in on the essential aspects of the story and characters and helped me flesh them out. With her help, she taught me some of the most essential skills about good story telling. Working with her has made a permanent impact on my writing. She followed up with me as I painfully worked through the rewrites. I sent her back entire chapters, and she continued to mark them up and send them back with words of encouragement and wonderful critiques. This continued for months until Susan told me congratulations, I had nailed it, and go celebrate. And lo and behold, my book got published four years later. Susan Mary Malone is a truly gifted editor.”
Weil’s book has garnered many 5 star reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, including:
"Swiss Chocolate is the type of American novel that is difficult to put down. Once you start, you are in for a deeply moving adventure of love and coming of age. James Weil is a master of character development and human relations. "
“Swiss Chocolate is a great book.....among the best I've read in awhile. Honest, straight-forward, exciting and tragic. The Author has a simple, yet elegant style. He is very open about Drew's life in a dysfunctional family and his love of Alexandra, that spans decades. He has a gift for expressing intricate details of the beautiful places he travels. You feel like you're right there with him.”
Susan Mary Malone considers herself more than just a proofreader or grammar editor. “I call myself a developmental editor because I dive right into character and story development, which are areas that usually need work with a brand new writer,” says Malone. She is thrilled about the release of Weil’s first book, which she says is an amazing accomplishment and milestone for a new author.
Malone's professional background includes working as an editor, columnist and reporter for newspapers and magazines. She is the author of “By the Book,” “BodySculpting: The Weisbeck Way,” “Fourth and Long” and “Five Keys to Understanding Men.” Malone Editorial Services offers a comprehensive developmental editing package for fiction & non-fiction manuscripts. Over 40 edited books have recently sold to traditional publishers. Clients include NY Times Bestselling author Mary B. Morrison, and Essence Bestselling author Naleighna Kai. Other notable edited books include: The Things I Could TellYou by Jeremy Woodson (nominated for an NAACP Literary Award); O'Brien's Desk (a Publishers Weekly Spring Pick to Watch); Ida Mae Tutweiler and the Traveling Tea Party (made into a Hallmark film), among many others.
LOS ANGELES – Many homes are built on terrain that expands when the soil’s water content increases. This can lead to severe structural problems such as cracks in the building’s floors, walls and foundation. It can also cause upheaval and movement that the structure was not designed to tolerate. According to construction and foundation repair expert Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com) caissons can help stabilize homes built on active and expansive soil.
“Caissons can provide added support to buildings that are getting damaged by wet soil,” says De La Torre. “They are economical, extremely reliable and can be used in many different ways.”
A caisson is created by putting concrete and reinforced steel into a cylindrical shaft under the structure. The drilled shaft penetrates both soil and rock, and is typically 2’ to 4’ in diameter. Void material is used to prevent the concrete from contacting the soil when it is poured. Once the cement sets, it will transfer the weight of the house to the bedrock. The size and location of the caisson is determined by calculating the weight that is carried by the structure.
Homes built on hills are especially susceptible to sinking and often require additional structural reinforcement. One of the advantages of caissons compared to other types of support is that they use less steel, and are not as costly to build. They are also more adaptable.
“Homeowners should consult a foundation expert to determine the severity of their soil problem and how a caisson system can help their particular situation,” says Julian. “A qualified foundation company can properly evaluate structural damage, identify the source of the problem and develop a repair plan tailored to the homeowner’s specific needs.”
Julian De La Torre has been retrofitting buildings since the early 1990s and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes in Southern California. He formed Julian Construction in 2001 with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout the region. Julian’s partner Shawn Kyles has inspected over 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety, and is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting.
Julian Construction owns its own company and is built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. When you work with Julian Construction you get the principals of the company and workers of Julian Construction under your home. The result is the highest quality work at affordable prices. They can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com.
LOS ANGELES – A foundation is critical to the structural integrity of a home. It distributes and transfers the weight of the building to the ground, and holds the structure in place. Foundation problems can result in cracks, uneven floors, crumbling and wall separation, bulging and rotation. Julian De La Torre, founder of Julian Construction (www.julianconstruction.com), a Los Angeles-based construction company that specializes in foundation repair, says there are five main reasons why foundations fail:
Improper Soil Preparation – Before building a foundation, the ground should be graded to direct water away from the structure. Soil should also be compacted to prevent movement later on. Soil that isn’t sufficiently compacted can result in uneven settlement.
Poor Foundation Construction – Cement foundations should be flat and square, and contain sufficient steel reinforcement. An improperly constructed foundation will cause extensive settling, cracks and other structural issues that will need to be repaired.
Adverse Soil Conditions – A foundations will start to weaken if the soil it is built on expands or contracts. Expansion can occur from too much water, and will lift the building. Contraction occurs from dry conditions, and can result in the soiling pulling away from the foundation
Plumbing Problems – Water from leaky pipes, toilets, tubs and sinks can cause significant foundation issue, including heaving. Leaks in plumbing under the foundation can be especially damaging to a foundation and can destabilize the building.
Drainage Issues– When rainwater and water from sprinkler systems doesn’t drain properly, it can accumulate in puddles near the house and eventually seep into the building. Moisture build-up under a foundation can cause lifting and cracks.
“Foundations should be regularly inspected to detect potential problems that could lead to structural failure,” says Julian. “Immediately correcting any issues can increase the life of a foundation and prevent the need for costly repairs down the road.”
Julian De La Torre has been providing earthquake retrofitting services in Southern California since the early 1990s, and has personally worked on over 6,600 homes. In 2001, Julian used his unmatched experience to form Julian Construction, with the goal of making safer homes, apartments and commercial properties throughout the region. His partner Shawn Kyles, is an expert in foundation repair and house bolting. Over the years, Shawn has inspected more than 15,000 structures, working with both engineering firms and local departments of building and safety. Julian Construction is a privately owned company built on a “no middlemen” model – no salesmen, no subcontractors. You always work directly with the principals of the company. As a result, you receive the highest quality work at affordable prices. Julian Construction can be contacted by phone at 323 733-3377, by fax at 323 733-4477 or via their website, www.julianconstruction.com
Erin Holt, Founder and Director of California DanceArts, stated, “Summer is a great time for dancing. And summer dance camps are a great way for dancers of 
