Costumes

If you are wondering what your child's costume looks like check out the link to our Spring Recital blog - this shows many of the costumes. As we place orders you will see the blog updated with delivery dates - balance information and more!
www.inmotionrecitalcostumes.blogspot.com

Nutcracker 12/5 & 12/6

Reminder that rehearsals are AT THE STUDIO this weekend!! :) See you all there - fingers crossed for no snow!!

Career Day

Today I had the opportunity to present 4 twenty minute sessions as part of Case Middle School's Career Day. I had a great time and wished for more time with the students. I spoke to them about being a dance teacher, a business owner, and the other performance related careers for people to also consider. We tried to do a little hip hop too and often ran out of time...oh well! I want to thank one of our dance parents, Carla VanWormer, for inviting me to be a part of this event. A lot of time, effot, and energy goes into putting something like this together - especially if it's a first time venture - believe me, I know. If the interest is sparked in one student to continue their education, stay in school, etc. then it will have been a success! Thank you Carla for caring about kids!! Next week I'll be teaching an after school session at IHC - check back for info. on that! :)

Enrollment Update

Enrollment may be accepted in just a few classes - this will be a case by case basis.
Current enrollment information as of November 9, 2008 is:

111 - Families
135 - students
242 - spaces filled in classes

We took a few students off our current lists as they have not been to class and have not contacted the studio. Please remember you need to fill out a withdrawal form to close your account. If you are someone who has not been to class but still intends on returning - you MUST contact us ASAP as we are measuring for costumes that will be ordered in the near future!

Nutcracker Info. for the weekend

FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 7
5:00 - Chinese - Shereen
5:00 - Allison C. - Tricia

6:00 - Mother Ginger - Shereen
6:00 - Spanish - Tricia

7:00 - Flowers - Tricia

SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 8
9:30 - Angels - Shereen - approx. 30-45 min.
10:15 - Marzipan - Shereen - approx. 45 min?
10:15 - Sugar Plum - Tricia -
11:15 - Adult Dance - Shereen - approx. 45 min.?

Next week - on the stage for ACT II - 10: 00 a.m. - 60-90 min. or so
1 2:00 - Flowers and Snowflakes stay - c heck with Tricia for how long

Hip Hop movies

These movies will be temporarily available for viewing on this blog. See what you missed out and think about attending the next master class when it comes to an area near YOU!

In the NEWS

In Motion's Snack Attack was a great success! Those that attended had a great time learning a few new healthy snack recipes, making them, and eating them! We all rec'd cookbooks with ideas for other healthy snack ideas.

The Hip Hop Workshop at the YMCA was awesome!! We all had a great time with Pat-Y-O and hope to be able to have him back again sometime.

Weather Policy

Last night they said 8-12, this morning it was 4-8, now I see 6-10 inches of snow possible...I can't believe it! Anyway...time for the weather policy for this year.

We will NOT close when or because schools close. We will make our own determinations based on road conditions in the Watertown area whether to hold classes or to cancel them. If you choose to not venture to classes please be sure to contact us - especially those in smaller classes. We will make every effot to make a decision by 2:00 each day there is weather. We will post information on the blog and on the answering machine. If we do cancel on or before 2:00 we will contact WWNY, WWTI on the TV and the BORDER radio station. If conditions worsen after 2:00 or when classes are in session we will personally make phone calls to cancel classes. When in doubt, don't hesitate to call - leave a message if you get a machine and someone will always get back to you!

Fingers crossed - we stay GREEN for Halloween! :) Happy Haunting!
-Shereen

LOST and FOUND

Please take note of the many items left behind in our first month of classes. Look on top of the cubbies, pull up a chair and really look up high... if anything is yours, please take it home. Anything there in November will be donated to the Salvation Army instead of allowing the pile to grow out of control. :) Sweaters, pants, dance shoes, shirts, hair accessories - you name it, we have it.

Class Updates

Classes are beginning! Monday, September 8 we are open for business. Below you will find the class enrollment information for our classes thus far. This list will only include classes close to being filled to maximum enrollment. Students must be at the right level, approved by the director and instructor, to participate.

**NEEDS MORE STUDENTS** = less then 5 students are enrolled currently - will only be held for Sept. without the min. # of students. Class will be taken off the schedule in October w/o an increase in enrollment for that class.

MONDAY
3:45 - Pre-School Combo - 30 min. - 2 spaces available - w/Shereen
4:15 - Beginning Ballet I - 45 min. - 2 spaces available - w/Shereen
5:00 - Beginning Jazz I - 45 min. - CLOSED - waiting list - w/Tricia
5:45 - Int/Adv. Ballet - 60 min. - 2 spaces available - w/Tricia

TUESDAY
4:45 - Beg. Ballet 2 - 45 min. - 1 space available - w/Jessica
5:30 - Advanced Beg. Ballet 3 - 45 min. - 2 spaces available - w/Jessica
6:15 - Beg. Jazz 2 - 45 min. - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/Kristina
7:00 - Beg. Hip Hop 1 for 10-13 yrs. - 45 min. - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/ Kristina

WEDNESDAY
4:00 - Pre-Jazz - no enrollment - temporarily off the schedule
5:15 - Beg. Ballet 3 - 45 min. - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/Jessica
** POINTE will be offered if the 4:00 class does not go. Other class times would be moved up 15-30 min.**

THURSDAY
4:00 - Pre-Ballet 2 - 4 yr. olds - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/Shereen
4:45 - Pre-School Combo - CLOSED - w/Shereen
5:30 - Beg. Tap I - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/Shereen
5:30 - Beg. Lyrical I - 45 min. - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/Allison - class time changed from 7:00**
6:15 - Beg. Tap II - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/Shereen or Modern - no one enrolled currently
7:00 - Beg. Lyrical I - 45 min. - NEEDS MORE STUDENTS - w/ Allison

Please email or call if you are interested in any of the classes you see here. Our complete list of classes (there are more!) can be found on our website www.inmotionschoolofdance.com

Creative Movement for 2 and 3 yr. olds

In Motion School of Dance will offer a Creative Movement class for children ages 2-3 years of age on Thursdays 10-10:45. This will be a 6 week class that will involve a different theme each week. Children will hear a story and have a movement lesson and finish with a simple coloring activity. The class will be $55. Siblings may take $10 off. The class will tentatively run the following dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. If you are interested, please contact Shereen at 785-5513.

Class updates

MONDAY
3:45 Pre-school combo - 3 spaces left w/Shereen
4:15 - Ballet I - 2 spaces left w/Shereen
5:00 - Jazz I - CLOSED - FULL - 15 students
TUESDAY
4:30 - Ballet II - 1 space left w/Jessica
6:15 - Jazz II - new class if 5 new students sign up w/ Kristina
7:00 - class time/day change - Hip Hop I - 10-13 yrs. old w/Kristina
WEDNESDAY
4:15 - class time change - Hip Hop I - 5-8 yrs. old w/Kristina
THURSDAY
possibly adding a 2nd section of JAZZ I at 4:00 if interest - must have 5 new students on the waiting list
4:30 - Pre-school combo - 2 spaces left - may change to 4:45

Please call for more information or to register. You can go to the website, print out the registration form and send in with registration fees. www.inmotionschoolofdance.com

Open House/Registration

Open House This Weekend!!
Friday, August 22 - 3:30-7 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 - 10-2
Sunday, August 24 - 1-4 p.m.

Stop by and see the studio, ask questions, register for fall classes. Classes begin the week of Sept. 8.
Nutcracker - Dec. 20, 2008
Recital - May 30, 2009

We are celebrating our 9th season! Fun atmosphere with top notch teaching - emphasis on technique, vocabulary, and basics.

NYC Trip

Hey folks, we're back from the Big Apple!! Tricia and I had a wonderful time in New York City. We attended a three day dance conference hosted by Dance Teacher Magazine, took in a Broadway show, a comedy show, got some shopping in, AND took a class at Broadway Dance Center with Chio. It was a great time! Here are some highlights from the trip...

Website!!

Our website is up and running. There will be updates coming and more details. The schedule is pretty close - times have not been update from May - those will be done soon too. Thank you to Stacy Doldo for all her hard work and time! You can print out a registration form and mail it in with your registration fee, see price lists, teacher bios, and pictures - and more to come! www.inmotionschoolofdance.com

NYC or Bust!

Tricia and Shereen are leaving! If anyone needs to get in contact with us - use our cell phones and leave a message. Looking for dance information? We can help you upon our return - after 8/12/08. :)

1 Week and Counting...

Tricia and Shereen leave in one week - 8/8/08 - for Dance Teacher Magazine's Summer dance conference! I am on my way out now to get a new backpack to carry all my dance stuff around over the weekend! More info. upon our return!

Last week of summer classes

Aug. 4 begins our last week of summer session. Videos should be ready for me to pick up from WHS on Monday but I don't have cases yet. I'm working on that! Keep you posted! :) Make sure you register for classes soon! Registration/Open House dates will be posted soon. Call for information: 785-5513

2 weeks - and the countdown begins!

Tricia and Shereen leave in 2 weeks for the Big Apple! We will be attending Dance Teacher Magazine's Summer Dance Conference in New York City. This 3 day event provides education to teachers in varying dance styles as well as forums and studio owner information sessions as well. We will be taking classes in Vintage Jazz, Speed Racer: Tap, Pointe, Barre Exercises, Ballet Center, Conditioning for Jumps, Hip Hop and more. There are so many great classes, it's hard to fit them all in let alone choose. We are excited for a great weekend in the city and to bring back much of what we learn to share with all of you. It's been 5 years since we've made the trip to the conference - it was worth it then and we know it will be worth it this time! Check out all the course descriptions at this link:
http://www.dance-teacher.com/conference/sessions

Update Summer Session 2

Classes Cancelled:
Tue. 10:45 - Level I combo
Tue. 11:00 - Pre-Ballet
Wed. 12:00 - Beg. Ballet 3
Wed. 12:45 - HSM camp
Wed. 12:45 - Beg. Ballet 2
Wed. 1:30 - Level 2 Combo
Wed. 1:30 - Beg. Ballet I

New Schedule:
Tuesday
10:45 - Pre-school Combo - tap/jazz (space still available)-Shereen
10:45 - Beginning Ballet 2 - Alllison Carlos
11:30 - Little Stars Jazz - Shereen
11:30 - Janelle's solo with Tricia
12:15 - Petite Stars Jazz - Shereen
12:15 - Little Stars Lyrical - Tricia
1:00 - Jr. Stars. Tap - Shereen
1:00 - Jr/Sr. Technique and combinations
1:45 - Solo w/ Shereen
1:45 - Petite Stars Lyrical - Tricia

Wednesday
11-12 - Technique for gymnasts and skaters - Shereen
11-12 - Intermediate Ballet - Jessica
12:00 - Hannah Montana Camp - tentative

DVDs and Registration

DVDs are not quite ready for pick up. Pictures are ready however. Registration continues today 4-7 and tomorrow 11-1:30. Check back here on 7/13 and 7/14 for any updates to the summer session 2 schedule. Classes with less then 4/5 students will be closed.

Registration

A registration for summer session 2 and fall classes has been set. You may come in on Thursday, July 10 4-7 p.m.
Friday, July 11 4-7 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 11-1:30
You may come in to pick up recital portratis at this time as well. We will update the entry when DVDs are ready so you will know that they will be available as well.

Recital Portraits

Recital Portraits are in. Thank you to Jim and Kathy at Creative Imaging for a beautiful product. If you would like to pick yours up you may do so during summer classes. DVDs are not ready yet - we are working on them - if you choose to pick both up together we will be setting a date in a couple weeks for pick ups and registrations. Any questions concerning the portraits must be directed to Creative Imaging at 465-4848. Beg. Ballet I Thurs. class - your portrait has been scheduled for Thursday, July 3 at 5:00 at the Manor House. Take Rt. 81 South to the Pierrpont Exit. Turn L and travel about 1/4-1/2 mile and the Manor House is located on your R - there are 2 driveways (u-driveway). Please try to arrive about 10 min. early. I'll meet you there. :) -Shereen

This week's schedule - week of 6/16
Monday - no classes
Tuesday - Int/Adv. ballet 6:15-7:15
Wednesday - 4:00- Beg. Ballet I, 4:45 - Beg. Jazz I, 5:30 - Beg. Tap I - 6:15 - private instruction - 6:45 closing
Thursday - 4:00 - Pre-Tap, 4:30 - Pre-Jazz, 5:00-6:00 - Technique for Gymnasts and Skaters
Friday - closed
Saturday - closed

August

There will be no summer classes scheduled for August. Session 2 will be our last session. Shereen and Tricia are planning to attend the summer conference in NYC through Dance Teacher Magazine. It's been 5 years since our last conference and we're looking forward to learning plenty of new things to share with the kids in the fall. We will leave the remainder of the summer open for our vacation, preparation for fall and private instruction. Enjoy your summer!

Fall 2008-2009

You may come in during our summer class hours to register a child for a class in the fall. You may also contact the studio for information to be sent to your home. A completed or updated registration form must be on file along with a registration fee. Be sure we have a current phone number and address to mail info. to you. New student registration is $18 for one student and $9 for each additional sibling. Returning student registration is $14 for one student and $7 for each additional sibling.

Pre-school classes - must turn 3 by November 1, 2008 to enter.
Beginning Level I classes - must be in Kindergarten or turn 5 by Nov. 1, 2008

MONDAY
3:45-4:15 - Pre-school tap/jazz combo - Ages 3/4 - w/Shereen
4:15-5:00 - Beginning Ballet I w/Shereen - Ages 5-9
5:00-5:45 - Jr. Tap Company w/Shereen - (invitation/audition only)
5:00-5:45 - Beginning Jazz I w/Tricia - Ages 5-9
5:45-6:45 - Int./Adv. Ballet w/Tricia
5:45-6:30 - Beginning Tap I w/ Shereen - Ages 5-9
6:45-7:30 - Sr. Jazz Company w/ Tricia (invitation/audition only) - may flip flop with Lyr. time
6:45-7:30 - Sr. Jazz Class (Intermediate level)w/Shereen
7:30-8:15 - Sr. Lyrical Company w/Tricia (invitation/audition only)
7:30-8:15 - Sr. Tap Class (Intermediate level) w/Shereen

TUESDAY
4:15-4:45 - Pre-Ballet 2 w/Jessica - Age 4
4:15-4:45 - Little Star Lyrical Company w/Tricia (invitation/audition only)
4:45-5:30 - Petite Star Lyrical Company w/Tricia (invitation/audition only)
4:45-5:30 - Beginning Ballet II w/Jessica
5:30-6:15 - Little Star Jazz Company w/Shereen (invitation/audition only)
5:30-6:15 - Beginning Ballet III w/Jessica
6:15-7:00 - Petite Star Jazz Company w/Shereen (invitation/audition only)
7:00-7:45 - Beginning Lyrical II w/Shereen

WEDNESDAY
4-4:30 - Pre-Jazz - Ages 3/4 w/Jessica
4:30-5:15 - Beginning Ballet II w/Jessica
4:30-5:15 - Beginning Hip Hop I - Ages 7-11 w/Kristina
5:15-6:00 - Beginning Ballet III w/Jessica
5:15-6:00 - Beginning Hip Hop I - Ages 10-13 w/Kristina
6:00-7:00 - Int/Adv. Ballet w/Jessica
6:00-6:45 - Beginning Jazz I - Ages 9-13 - w/Kristina
7:00-7:45 - Sr. Lyrical - Intermediate Level - w/Jessica
**if a class does not fill we may be able to fit in a 30 min. pointe session**

THURSDAY
4:00-4:30 - Pre-Ballet I - Age 3 w/Shereen
4:30-5:15 - Pre-School combo jazz/tap - Ages 3/4 w/Shereen
4:30-5:15 - Beginning Ballet I - Allison C. - Ages 5-9
5:15-6:00 - Beginning Modern - Ages 8-12 - w/Shereen
5:15-6:00 - Beginning Tap I - Ages 5-9 - w/Allison C.
6:00-6:45 - Beginning Tap II - w/Shereen
6:00-6:45 - Beginning Jazz III - w/Allison C.
6:45-7:30 - Beginning Tap III - w/Shereen
6:45-7:30 - Beginning Lyrical I - Ages 5-9 - w/Allison C.

FRIDAYS and SATURDAYS are currently reserved for private instruction, special workshops/rehearsals/make-ups, and Nutcracker rehearsals.

Dancers in our Nutcracker production must be a member of the dance school. Some parts are reserved for students only in ballet classes - such as dancers in ACT II and specialty dances in Act I. Dancers auditioning for the party scene or mice and soldiers may come from any classes in the school.

Dancers wishing to perform in the spring recital and learn solos must be enrolled in a class where they will be getting training in technique. "Solo" time will be for choreography only.

STUDENT TEACHERS and SUBSTITUTE LIST:
Kristina Ferris
Allison Carlos
Allison O'Brien

Starbound!!

This weekend our Company Stars attended Rochester for the Starbound Talent Competition. The kids had a great time. Saturday morning was a nutty as it was go go go for our littles but as things continued and we got ourselves situated...the kids really shined! Possible awards: silver, high silver, gold, high gold. We saw some fantastic dancing from many other dance schools and we're excited to get going on cleaning up our dances a bit more and starting new choreography!

Results:
Little Stars Lyrical = One Small Voice - GOLD
Little Stars Jazz = Shake Ya Tail FEather - Gold
Little Stars Tap = Make 'em Laugh - GOLD

Petite Stars Lyrical = Shine - GOLD
Petite Stars Jazz = Ladies Choice - Gold = Costume Award - Thank you to Shelly Carlos!

Junior Stars Tap = Step in Time - GOLD = Judge's Award - "Fun Concept"
Junior Stars Jazz = Jazz Machine - GOLD

Senior Stars Lyrical (modern) = Lean On Me - GOLD
Senior Stars Jazz = On Broadway - GOLD

Senior Soloists:
Allison Carlos - Pointe - HIGH GOLD
Allison Carlos - Modern - HIGH GOLD
Breanna Lees - Modern - GOLD
Allison O'Brien - Jazz - GOLD

Junior Soloists:
Hannah Millich - Lyrical - GOLD
Hannah Millich - Jazz - High Silver
Gabriella Park - Jazz - High Silver

Petite Solists:
Taylor Storey - Lyrical - GOLD
Janelle Walker - Jazz - GOLD

Congratulations!

Today Shereen and student, Allison Carlos, attended the PDTA (Dance Caravan)dance workshop in Liverpool. Allison was chosen as 1 of 2 students from the advanced classes for a scholarship to the Joffrey School to take ballet classes. We're so proud of her! Great day!

Results....

Congratulations to the following students for their achievements this weeekend at Dance Xplosion competition in Watertown:
Allison Carlos - Pointe/Platinum - choreographed by Terpsie Toon, Modern/Platinum choreographed by Katie Sloan - Xtreme Team*
Hannah Millich - Lyrical/Platinum - choreographed by Tricia Moore, 1st place trophy in the division - Xtreme Team*
Gabriella Park - Jazz/Xtreme Gold - choreographed by Shereen Daly, Xtreme Team *
Richelle Secor - Jazz/Xtreme Gold - choreographed by Tani Currier, Xtreme Team*
Taylor Storey - Lyrical/Platinum - choreographed by Shereen Daly, Xtreme Team*

Xtreme Team - approx. 35 students from each Junior an Senior solo divisions were chosen to participate in Nationals in either New Jersey or Florida.

Highest award possible- Xtreme Platinum

Starbound Competition

In Motion Company stars will be competing at Starbound in Rochester, NY the weekend of May 2. Fees must be sent in to the studio this month. Fees this year are: $28 per group, $80 per solo, $90 per duo ($45 each dancer). Checks should be made payable to In Motion.

Dance Xplosion

In Motion would like to wish the following students GOOD LUCK as they compete solos at Dance Xplosion this weekend; Richelle Secor, Hannah Millich, Taylor Storey, Gabriella Park. If you would like to come and cheer the girls on just drop us an email, call, or ask in class for competition schedule information. Location: Dulles State Office Building... Good Luck Girls!

Check out my Slide Show!

Happy New Year!

We hope that everyone enjoyed their holiday season. With the New Year upon us, it is time to re-energize and yes, it's time for dance to begin once again! I know many of you have been missing your classes and we have missed you as well, but we did all need a little vacation. Classes begin Wednesday, January 2. Please be sure your accounts are up to date as we will be mailing out bills in the next couple weeks that will include late payments. Make sure your costume deposits have been made as orders will be placed soon. It will be time to make a push on our recital dances for those who have started. Other classes will be starting choreography in the next week or two - attendance is very important. We do not have extra studio time or instructor availability to catch students up on missed choreography so do your best to get to classes.

We also want to take a moment to congratulate everyone involved with The Nutcracker this year. The show seemed to be a success and we've heard many wonderful things. The show was featured on WWNY 7 as one of the "North Country's Finest". You can check it out by going to their website, searching "Nutcracker", and clicking on the first result. We also had a dance dad write a warm letter to the people in Sunday's Watertown Times - we thank you! It's hard work putting a show like that together but we hope that the finished product is well worth the effort, it is for us and we are proud of all of you!

Newsletters will be out soon and as soon as all the costumes are decided on we will be posting balances. Until then...sit back and enjoy a little dancing!! See you all in class!

Love,

Shereen, Tricia, Jessica