TUESDAY, FEB. 1!!

Be sure to continue to check here, our blog, our answering machine, emails, WWNY, WWTI, and the major FM radio stations for any closings or cancellations. I am at this time anticipating that we will be closing tomorrow so make sure you are prepared for this and for staying safe with your families! I am watching the weather for tonight and hoping that we will be able to get classes in. Stay safe!

End of January Updates

- billing statements have been distributed in everyone's file folders! These may not necessarily include costume balances, January, or competition fees (unless you had any previous balances...in which case these items will be listed too). If you do not have a statement in your folder then you are up to date!

- February is almost upon us! Continue to be aware of our procedures for cancellations due to inclement weather: WWNY, WWTI, radio, blog, Facebook, emails, and our answering machine.

- The Costume Blog will be update over the next 3 days for your convenience. Here we will try to post as many of the pictures as we can, list the shipping dates, arrivals when they come in, and any other necessities (shoes, tights, etc)

- Needing another Nutcracker video... we will sell copies for just 2 more weeks... please leave something IN WRITING in the office! You will need a form filled out!

- We are doing a small order - 12 - of Nutcracker Cast shirts - if you still wanted/needed one, be sure to get in touch with Shereen to let her know: Short sleeve/Long sleeve

- Company Stars - stage rehearsal on 2/12!! don't forget!

- February Break begins on 2/20 and ends 2/27. The studio will be CLOSED during those dates while we install a brand new sprung sub floor system and a new vinyl floor. We will be moving our black vinyl floor from the back room into the front studio to enable us to have tap and pointe safely in both rooms! This is very exciting!

- Company Stars and NNY All Starz Hip Hop dancers will be competing at Dance Xplosion during the weekend of 3/4!! Check back here for details! Free admission... we encourage you all to come and support our dancers!

- Tentative date for dancing at Ives Hill Retirement Community... Sunday, April 10?? - recreational students (smaller groups), solos, duos, pre-school... We'll keep you posted

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Class Schedule

11:30 - SOLO - Meagan Sloan - w/Shereen
12:00-1:15 - Sr. Company - w/Shereen
1:20-2:15 - Jr/Sr. Tap Co. - w/Shereen
2:20-2:50 - "Imagine" - w/Shereen
2:55-3:30 - "Tres Deseos" - w/Shereen
3:00- 4:00 - Int I/II Ballet - w/JESSICA RENZI!!! :) Yay!
THIS IS THE NORMAL 6:15 class!!!
3:30 -4 - "Blame it on the Boogie" - w/Shereen
4:00 - SOLO - McKenna with Savannah
4:00 - Pre-School Combo - w/Shereen
4:45 - Beginning Tap 2 - W/Shereen
5:00 - Pre-Ballet - w/Savannah
5:30 - Hip-Hop 1 - w/Kayla
5:30 - SOLO - Izzy - w/Shereen
6:15 - Hip Hop 1 (older girls) - w/Kayla
CLOSED at 7

Welcome 2011!!

2011 is upon us! Back to dance time! Regular classes begin this evening at the studio.

Substitute teachers will be in Ballet 2/3 - Tuesday this week, Jazz 2/Ballet 2 - Wednesday 2 weeks, Thursday classes with Allison for 2 weeks. Ballet at 5:30 will be combine class for 2 weeks with Kayla. Jazz 3 will combine with the Teens if a sub is not available.

Costumes have been ordered. Please continue to check information on those by going to "view my profile" and choosing the "Costume Blog" option.

Hope 2011 treats you well!

Love, peace, and happy dancing to you all!
-Shereen

Snow!!

no class tonight, 12/7. Make-up class will be Tuesday, 12/21

Travel safe out there! Some areas are getting it worse then others.

Nutcracker T-shirts

We are taking orders for short and long sleeved Nutcracker tees. The artwork above is what you will find on the front of your shirt. Cast members have the option of ordering shirts with the cast list on the back. Be sure you have checked your file folder for order information/forms. Your order needs to be placed no later then 11/20!!

Common Characteristics of 5 Year Olds

At my children's first parent teacher conference of the year we received a wonderful leaflet outlining common developmental characteristics of children. As an educator (of any kind) it is important to have a grasp of these stepping stones and stages as you work with children. As a parent it is important to have an understanding as well. It helps us measure typical behaviors and abilities and can allow us to recognize red flags when needed.

When you chose In Motion for your child's dance education, it is important to know that you chose a dance school that has a staff committed to teaching dance properly, teaches terminology, makes dance fun, provides structure, and is always educating themselves to be better teachers. In a continued effort to be well equipped to teach your children, understanding the social, cognitive, and of course physical stages of children is key.

Today I will share the characteristics of a 5 Year old. This information is "Adapted from Yardsticks - Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14" All text below is taken straight from the material...

"Five, overall, is a time of great happiness. Life is "good," says the five-year-old. Five is also a time of great change. During this one year, children may go from being cautious and compliant to uncertain and oppositional.

SOCIAL
- Early in the year, like to help, follow the rules, and be "good"
- Later, may test or oppose adult authority or show uncertainty (not sure whether to be "good" or naughty")
- Need consistent rules and enforcement; respond well to clear and simple expectations
- Need empathetic discipline as they test limits and make mistakes

PHYSICAL
- Better control of running, jumping, and other large movements
- Need lots of physical activity, including free play
- still awkward with writing, handcrafts, and other small movements
- early in the year, pace themselves well; later, tire quickly
- pencil grip changes from three-fingered to other grips
- able to see close objects best; not yet able to sweep focus smoothly from left to right
- read one word at a time
- copying from blackboard is hard

COGNITIVE
- see only one way to do things; rarely see other viewpoints
- imaginative and believe toys and other objects are alive
- think very literally ("raining cats and dogs" means cats and dogs are falling from the sky)
- often reverse letters and numbers
- early in the year, like to copy and repeat activities; later, like to try more new activities
- often think out loud before acting ("I'm going to move the truck")
- learn best by exploring materials such as blocks, clay, finger paints, rocks, and shells"
Provided by Responsive Classroom - A practical approach to creating safe, challenging, and joyful elementary classrooms and schools

Veteran's Day!

There IS class on Veteran's Day!! Be sure you are there! :)

Nutcracker

Please check the link above "Nutcracker Cast List" for information on the Nutcracker!

Enrollment information

It's not too late to register for classes with In Motion! We will accept new students until the end of October. We still have spaces available!! At this time we are excited to announce that our current enrollment is:
94 Families
122 students
245 class spaces filled **updated 10/7

As we continue to grow and offer quality dance education to students in the North Country, we hope you consider our dance school, In Motion School of Dance! 11 years and still getting better!

Classes still available:
**Monday -5-5:30 - Pre-Ballet - 2 spaces available
Monday - 4:45-5:30 - Beg. Tap 2 - 5 spaces available
Monday - 5:30-6:15 - Hip Hop ages 5-9 - 9 spaces available
Monday - 7:15-8:15 - Hip Hop ages 10 and up - 11 spaces available
**Tuesday - 5:30-6:15 - Beg. Ballet 3 (beg) - 4 spaces available
Wednesday - 11-11:30a - Creative Movement - 3 spaces available
**Wednesday - 12:30-1 - Pre-Ballet - 3 spaces available
Wednesday - 4-4:45 - Beg. Jazz 2 - 9 spaces available
Wednesday - 4:45-5:30 - Beg. Ballet 2 (adv) - 9 spaces available
Wednesday - 5:30-6:15 - Beg. Ballet 3 (adv) - 9 spaces available
Wednesday - 5:30-6:30 - Int 2/Adv Ballet - 8 spaces available
Wednesday - 6:45-7:15 - Beg. Jazz 3 - 11 spaces available
**Wednesday - 7-8 - Teen Combo - 8 spaces available
Wednesday - 7:15-8 - Teen Tap - 13 spaces available
Thursday - 4-4:45 - Beg. Ballet 1a - 2 spaces available
Thursday - 4:45-5:30 - Beg. Lyrical 1 - 8 spaces available
**Thursday - 5:30-6:15 - Beg. Tap 1 - 1 spaces available
Thursday - 6:15-7 - Beg. Lyrical 2 - 13 spaces available
**Saturday - 10:45-11:30 - Beg. Ballet 1b - 7 spaces available
** - updated 10/7
Classes awaiting enrollment to open:
Beg. Jazz 1 - Mondays 4:15-5
Beg. Lyrical for pre-teens - not on schedule yet
Pre-Ballet - 12:30 Saturdays
Pre-Jazz - 1:00 Saturdays

Enrollment Update for classes

At this time we are closing the following classes due to full enrollment:
-Beg. Ballet 2 on Tuesdays at 4:15
-Pre-school combo on Wednesdays at 11:45**

At this time we are closing the following classes due to LOW enrollment and generating a wait list for the following classes:
-Beginning Lyrical 2 Thursdays 6:15-7 (starting Oct. 1) - only 2 enrolled
-Beginning Tap 1 Saturdays 10-10:45 (starting Oct. 1) - only 1 enrolled
-Beginning Lyrical 1 Saturdays 10:45 (current) - 0 enrolled

Classes with very few openings left:
-Intermediate 1/2 Ballet Mondays 6:15 – 1 space left
-Beg. Ballet 3 Tue. 5:00 – 3/4 spaces **
-Creative Movement Wed. 11-11:30 – 3 spaces left
-Pre-Ballet Wed. 12:30-1 – 2/3 spaces left **
-Beg. Ballet 1a Thurs 4-4:45 – 2/3 spaces left**
-Beg. Tap 1 Thurs. 5:30-6:15 – 3 spaces left

** students are trialing classes. Once these are firmed up we can better determine the class size and openings available.

-- Shereen Daly
In Motion School of Dance
Celebrating 11 Years of educating young dancers!

The Nutcracker Details!

CASTING INFORMATION - please see the post below for Audition date and times. Know that casting will be determined by the information below AND costume sizes and sign-ups/audition turn out. We'll be choosing some roles based on what is seen in group auditions. Also, work in classes is considered as well when selecting dancers. Each family participating will be responsible for a $20 fee to participate this year and will also be given comp. tickets (# TBD later) for each show.
ACT I - roles and breakdowns
The Party Scene is a big portion of ACT I. It includes:
* the guests arriving to the party (dancers and non-dancers as stage fillers)
*The Nutcracker March - Older Girls and Boys/Little Girls and Boys (see below)
*Dance of Friends - 4 Advanced Beginner or Intermediate ballet students and 4 Ballet 2/3 students
*Clara's solo - must be Ballet 3 or Int. ballet dancer - approx 10-12 years of age, must be animated and have good stage presence
*The Adult dance - we will need 5/6 "couples" of adult volunteers to learn simple dance
** I would add a Father Daughter Dance OR Grandparent dance if I had volunteers!
LITTLE GIRLS/BOYS - 16-20 students to play the parts of Little Girls and Little Boys in the Nutcracker March. We will be needing people that are strong leaders (have done it before or a bit older then others) as well as new faces that can learn quickly. General ages for the LITTLE parts are 5-8/9 years old. You do NOT have to be a student in a ballet class!
OLDWE GIRLS/BOYS - 6 Older Girls and 6 Older "Boys" to perform the March as well. These students are generally around 10 and up. The Older Girls should be ballet students. The Older Boys do NOT need to be ballet student - they can come from any of our In Motion classes. The choreography for the "boys" is based mainly on walking patterns.
DANCING TOYS - The Director will invite select students based on auditions of group pieces for the toys: 2 Dolls, 1 Puppet, 1 Toy Soldier
*Fritz - we'd be looking for a boy to play the part of Clara's brother - 9-12 years of age approx. (This person should be willing but won't necessarily would be in...the Nutcracker March dance) - please sign up with the Director

The next big scene in Act I is the Battle Scene. It includes:
* Clara
* The Nutcracker - need another volunteer to play this - boy around 9-12 years of age - "dances" with soldiers
*Mice - 6-9 students ages 5-7 (would allow an older 4 who can follow directions and has good spacial awareness) No ballet required
*Soldiers - must have the same amount of soldiers as Mice (for partnering section). Approx. 7-10 years old. Ballet is not a requirement
*Mouse King - approx 10-12 years of age - must be willing to be animated and dramatic! Make the most of that big death scene! :)

The next dance scene in Act I is the change into the Snowflakes scene. The Christmas Trees perform during this scene change.
*The Christmas Trees - 6 students (ballet is helpful but not a must necessarily) - 6-9 years old approx.

*Snowflakes - around 12 Beg. Ballet 3, Int, Adv. students (must have an even #)
*Snow Queen - POINTE/ADV. student!

ACT II Roles and Breakdowns
ACT I is a welcome to Clara and The Nutcracker to the Land of Sweets. Each dance occurs one after the next and the show ends with a big curtain call and send off for Nutcracker and Clara in their magical Sleigh.
*Spanish - 3 Int/Adv Ballet students
*Chinese - Beg. Ballet 3 students
*Marzipan - 9 Beg. Ballet 2 or 3 students
*Russian - approx. 5 dancers (ballet a plus but not a must)... COULD consider changing this to a younger or mixed group this year?? Must be able to do lots of jumps, must have good technique, clean lines, stamina, TURNS - looking for dancers level 3 and up GYMNASTS NEEDED!!
*Mother Ginger - 8 dancers - Beg. Ballet 2 and 3
* Arabian - 1 advanced student - we have 2 options for the direction of this: flexible, strong technique, bare foot OR POINTE
*Waltz of the Flowers - 8 Int/Adv. dancers
*??Lead Flower - 1 Adv. or POINTE dancer

NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

You must be a student with In Motion to participate - this is a dance school production with all the work done by dance studio staff, dancers and families.

Sunday, September 19th:
1:00 p.m. - Mice, Angels, Christmas Trees
1:30 – Party Scene dancers, Dance of Friends, Soldiers
2:00 – Marzipan, Mother Ginger
2:20 – Chinese, Russian
2:45 – Waltz of the Flowers, Snowflakes, Clara, Arabian, Soldier, Snow Queen, Lead Flower

Staying on schedule will be determined partly by how many students we need to get through. Be patient and understand we may not run exactly on time... have your dancer ready however by the times listed above.

Please use both sides of the building for parking and try to limit the amount of people you need to bring with you as it sometimes can get very crowded in the waiting area on audition day. We are using a Sunday to avoid congestion with Saturday classes this year and hope this helps people.

We recommend trying out for more then one part. You may be selected for a part that you didn't "try out" for. We will try to place as many students as possible. There are roles for younger students and older. We need lots of girls to be boys too! Keep watching for a breakdown on recommendations for ages for these roles, descriptions, and pre-requisites (for example: Waltz of Flowers must be students in certain levels of ballet classes).

Nutcracker auditions

We will be holding 2 dates for different roles in the Nutcracker this year. Our first audition date will be be NEXT Sunday, 9/19!! Details will follow soon. Hand-outs and postings will be available in classes this week. A 2nd date will be in the beginning of October with rehearsals beginning soon after. Rehearsals will be Fri-Sunday. This does not mean you will need to be there Fri-Sun...this simply means these are the days of the week we'll be using this year to hold practices. It will depend on the given weekend and the role you have which day over a weekend you will have. Rehearsals for approximately 6-8 weeks at a time are scheduled so that you can adjust your schedule accordingly. Participants are expected to have good attendance so that we can get choreography taught to the dancers and have time for polishing and overall rehearsals. Plan to be available for a full company rehearsal on the Wed. before Thanksgiving - this is an annual tradition...you must be available! We look forward to our 5th Nutcracker season and hope to see lots of faces there!

In Motion goes Italian!

On Saturday, September 11, the In Motion Company Stars will be performing at the Bravo Italiano Festival at 2:30 p.m. on the main stage in the Fairgrounds Ice Arena. Come down and watch the kids perform their dances from last season and stick around and enjoy some great Italian food made fresh! We will have Registration Forms and other literature with us for any interested families/students.

Tentative Bravo Line-up
If We Hold On Together
100 Years
ABC
Disco Inferno
Grace
Puttin' On The Ritz
Hair
Power of the Dream
Watch Over You
After Tonight
Spoonful of Sugar
Angels
When She Loves Me
Imagine
Love Lockdown
Tres Deseos

Full enrollment for Pre-k combo

First class closing announcement!! Monday - Pre-K Combo - now closed to enrollment - full roster. We will be taking names and numbers for a waiting list for this class beginning today.

Classes begin soon!

Classes begin Monday, 9/13!! We are not open this week as we are all busy preparing for the start of new classes. If you are interested in signing up for classes please contact us via email: inmotion@twcny.rr.com or by phone 785-5513 and someone will return your call as soon as we can. Keep in mind we have busy schedules and little people in school as well and will do our very best to contact you and get new and old families ready for dance! :)

Monday, Aug. 30

Open House continues tonight 5-7 p.m.!!
We will be holding a can and bottle drive to benefit the In Motion Company Stars so please bring out anything you have. :)
Rehearsal for the Bravo Italiano Fest begins at 5:30 with the following schedule:

5:30 - Disco Inferno
5:45 - Imagine
6:10 - Puttin' On The Ritz
6:30 - 100 Years
6:45 - Love Lockdown

Bravo practice next week

8/29 - Open House 11-3!!
Bottle and Can Drive and Rummage sale to raise $ for the In Motion Company Stars!!
rehearsal for Bravo Italiano (company groups):

Allison and Shereen will split into the 2 rooms and rehearse the girls at the same time. :)
12:00 – Power of the Dream & If We Hold On Together
12:30 – Tres Deseos & Hair
1:00 - ABC & Spoonful of Sugar

8/30- Open House 5-7 !!
Bottle and Can Drive and Rummage Sale to raise $ for the In Motion Company Stars!!
5:30 – Disco Inferno
5:45 – Imagine
6:10 – Puttin’ On The Ritz
6:30 – 100 Years
6:45 – Love Lockdown

2nd date for practice – Tentative – Wed. 9/8 afterschool and/or morning of the performance? 9/11 – at the studio... Pencil it in and feedback please. (JUST rec'd word the stage might be available Thursday, 9/9 for a practice - more details to follow)

Monday, August 23

9:30-10:30 review day for all company members w/ Tani, Shereen, & Tricia (lyrical/jazz).
10:30-11:10 - all tap groups review
11:15-11:45 - Private lesson (Taylor w/ Shereen)

Inquiries are welcome! also... email inmotion@twcny.rr.com

Aug. 16 week

Aug. 16 - Tani's classes 3:30-6 p.m. tonight

NNY All Starz Hip Hop camp begins 8/18!!

Choreography for the season will be taught in these sessions - attendance is a must!
Wed - 9-12 - SRS. 12:30-2 - Youth
Thurs - 9-11 SRS. 11:30-1 - Youth
Friday - same as Wed.

We are also open for any inquiries and registrations during these times.

8/23 we are open 9:30-11:15 - company technique and review day

Open House is coming up 8/29 and 8/30!!!

Some East Coast Studio Trivia

How do we measure up?
Based on survey information from the 2009/2010 registered studio owners for Dance Teacher Summit here is some information coming out of the the East Coast. Average Reg. Fee - $24, Tuition Single Class per Month - $58.50, 83.3% offer multiple class discounts and 16.6% offer Unlimited Class discounts.

In Motion's Reg. Fee - $18 for new students, $14 for returning students, Tuition - $32.50/$37.50/$45 (based on length of class), we do have a multiple class discount, we do not have an unlimited class discount.

Next set of hours!

8/14 - Company Classes - Choreography Day
9:30-10:15 – Little Jazz Company
10:20-11:05 – Little Lyrical Company
11:10-11:40 – Little Tap Company
11:45-12:30 – Petite Tap Company
12:35-1:20 – Petite Jazz Company
1:25- 2:10 – Petite Lyrical Company

Monday, 8/16 - Tani's Monday classes continue: 3:30-6:00

NNY Hip Hop Choreography Camps for Youth and Senior Teams - 8/18-8/20!!

Next Company class - Aug. 23

Look for rehearsal sked for 8/29 and 8/30 for Bravo Performance!

Open House- 8/29 - 11a-3p & 8/30 5-7p
Can/Bottle Drive and Rummage Sale to raise funds for Stars Competition group will run simultaneously!

Make-up class for Jrs/Srs. on 8/31 - tentative...need feedback on available times.

Hours of week of 8/9

COMPANY
Monday, Aug. 9 – Choreography Day
9:30-10:15 – Petite Jazz Company
10:20-11:05 – Petite Lyrical Company
11:10-11:40 – Petite Tap Company
11:45-12:30 – Little Tap Company
12:35-1:20 – Little Jazz Company
1:25- 2:10 – Little Lyrical Company
Recreation
Tani - 3:30-6:00 - private lessons and classes
Jeri - 7-8 - Ballroom private lesson

COMPANY
Tuesday, August 10 – Choeography Day
3:10-3:55 – Jr. Jazz Company
4-4:45 – Jr. Company Lyrical
4:50-5:35 – Jr/Sr. Tap Company
5:45-6:45 – Sr. Company
Recreation
Kayla - 6-7:30

**Jr/Sr company members – alternative dates for a make-up would be 8/30 or 8/31. I have open house on 8/30 (5-7 p.m.) so I could do it before maybe? On Tuesday 8/31 I could do daytime...anything before 4:00 probably. Let me know who would be available to come then and I’ll send home a little survey to those that come on Tuesday too. :)

Studio Hours for 7/26-7/30

MONDAY
Shereen
1:00 - Pre-Ballet
1:30- Pre-school combo
2:15 - Beg. 1 Tap
3:10-3:55 - Jr. Jazz Company - CHOREOGRAPHY
4-4:45 - Jr. Lyrical Company - CHOREOGRAPHY
4:50-5:35 - Jr/Sr. Tap Company - CHOREOGRAPHY
5:45-6:45 - Sr. Company - Technique and CHOREOGRAPHY

Tani
3:30 - Private Lesson
4:00 - Beg. Ballet - level 1
4:45 - Beg. Lyrical - level 1
5:30 - Private Lesson

TUESDAY
Kayla
Level 3 and Intermediate Ballet - 6-7
Pointe - 7-7:30


Tricia, Tani, and Shereen leave for NYC the week of August 1 for the Dance Teacher Summit... Check back after for updates and pictures.

Savannah will be subbing for Shereen's rec classes
Tani's classes will be taking Monday off and adding an extra Monday on to make-up
Kayla's classes will be the same as normal.

DVDS

DVDs are being mailed! We wanted to touch base with you regarding the DVDs. We videotaped the show ourselves which is why we offered them at a lower price this year. This is our first year mailing them, so forgive us on the delay. The backdrop for the show this year affected the dancers on the stage a bit. The video was edited by Phil Towne and each DVD has been printed/labeled. We packaged them ourselves for you. We hope you are able to enjoy this keepsake and are already working to pick out a backdrop that will enhance the look of the dancers onstage for next year.

Studio Hours week of 7/19-7/23

Next week studio hours:
Monday the 19th - company (10-12:30)
summer camp week #2 with shereen (1-3)
summer camp week #3 with Tani (4-5:30)
Tuesday the 20th - Ballet 3/Int. Week #3 with Kayla (6-7:30)

Studio Hours week of 7/12-7/17

This week the studio is open:
1-5:30 Monday – Shereen (1-3), Tani (3:30-5:30)
6-7:30 Tuesday – Kayla
9:30-2:30 – Wednesday – Shereen

come in and register for a fall class or pick up your recital DVDs. Remember to fill out a new Policy Form when registering your family this year! :)

June 22

Today is our last day for the Tuesday June classes! Sign up for July/August! Come in between 5-5:15 or 6:00 tonight before close to do so. You can call or email us as well.

Monday June classes finish up next Monday night - you can sign up with Tani before 3:30 or at 5:30 before close.

This Thursday: Parent meeting for Company Stars - packets were already sent out - 4:30
NNY Youth Team parent meeting and try-outs - 5:30
NNY Sr. Team parent meeting and try-outs - 6:30
Be prepared to learn at least 16 counts of material - ready to move

Recital DVDs - process of duplication is going on now! We'll keep you posted! :)

June Update

RECITAL DVDS
We are working to get the DVDs completed for you. They are loaded into a computer for editing and to be put onto a DVD from a tape format. This takes time and the man doing it for us has been swamped with school activities as he runs the AV room at WHS. We'll keep you posted soon. The slide show we are hoping to fit right onto the same DVD as the recital show for your convenience.Remember - you need to FILL OUT A FORM in order to place an order. If you still would like to purchase one - you may. We will be ordering a few extra... the price will be $12 for late orders.

Summer Classes
See below to see what classes are available for summer!

Company Stars
Mandatory Parent informational Meeting for Company Stars - Thursday, June 24 at 4:30. Company packets went out in the mail 6/14. Be sure to bring your forms with you to the meeting to register for summer and fall classes.

Fall Classes
We will be having a staff meeting on Sunday, June 27 to determine our finalized Fall schedule for the '10-'11 school year. We will be attempting to add a few classes and assign teachers. As soon as it is finalized we will post that here for your convenience. We appreciate your patience in the meantime and look forward to seeing you all in class.

Summer News:
Shereen and Tricia will once again take a trip to NYC to attend the Dance Teacher Summit! Three fun filled days - classes and seminars, fashion shows, ACE Capezio Awards and so much more - we can't wait to share it all with you upon returning.

If you need to contact us please email: inmotion@twcny.rr.com

SUMMER DANCE!!

June classes running are: Mondays - 4:00 - Level 1 Ballet, 4:45 - Level 1 Lyrical and Tuesdays - 5:15 - Level 1 Tap
Classes with 5 or more students will receive an In Motion T-shirt!
Classes:
Sign up now for our July/August Session!!

July - Mondays - 3:00 - Int. Technique, 4:00 - Level 1 Ballet, 4:45 - Level 1 Lyrical, 5:30 - Level 1 Jazz - 6 weeks - Tani
Mondays - 1:00 - Pre-Ballet, 1:30 - Pre-school combo, 2:15 - Level 1 Tap - Shereen
Tuesdays - 5:30-6:15 - Ballet 2, 6:15 - Ballet 3 - Kayla
Wednesdays - 5:30- Inter/Adv. Ballet, 6:30 - Pointe - Kayla

Call 785-5513 for more information or email: inmotion@twcny.rr.com

Ives Hill Retirement Community

Sunday, May 16th, we will be performing for the residents at the Ives Hill Retirement Community! We begin at 4:00, dancers need to report by 3:45. The tentative line-up is looking like the following:
1. A Dream is a Wish - Tue. 4:00 pre-ballet
2. The Climb - Wed. 4:45 lyrical
3. Flying V/If You're Happy and You Know It - 11:00 Wed. Creative Movement
4. Power of the Dream - Petite Company Lyrical
5. Bluebird - Wed. 4:00 Beg. Ballet 2
6. Angels - Lexi/Chloe' duo
7. If We Hold On Together - Little Company Lyrical
8. A You're Adorable - Thursday 4:45 pre-school combo
9. Watch Over You - Savannah/Lexi - sister duo
10. Hair - Little Company Jazz
11. Imagine - Jr. Lyrical Company
12. Grace - solo
13. ????Over the Rainbow - solo????
14. Tres Deseos - Little Company Jazz

If we're missing anyone just give a holler! See you all there!!

COMPANY STARS - important dates/info.

FRIDAY – no Tap practice for petites – 4/23

STAGE REHEARSAL THIS SATURDAY – 4/24
2:30 - Kyra
3:00 -Little Tap Co.
3:30-4:15 – Little jazz AND Little Lyrical (we’ll split the time)
4:15-4:45 – Jr. Lyrical
4:45-5:15 – Jr. Jazz
5:15-6 – Jr. Sr. Tap Company

Monday – 4/26 – Sr. company done at 8

5/1 – Saturday – STAGE REHEARSAL – park in parking garage
1:00 – Petite Jazz
1:30 – Petite Tap
2:00 – Petite Lyrical

5/2 – Sunday – STAGE REHEARSAL – park in parking garage
SENIOR COMPANY – 10-11:30

5/7 weekend – Sr. Dance Concert at Potsdam – possible road trip for anyone interested – details TBD

5/22 weekend – COMPETITION AT ROCHESTER – make sure you’ve booked your room if you are getting one

5/27-29 – RECITAL WEEKEND

Newsletter and Tights

New March Newsletter is posted on the wall at the studio. We are hoping to get it posted/linked on our website and will attempt to email it to anyone on the email list on our new computer.

Also - Capezio Pink Tights for class time and/or recital will be available at the studio. Look for signs going up soon! All ballet classes for the studio need to be in matching pink tights - we've decided this year to offer them through the studio for the convenience of parents needing new ones or new to the process.

Updates

Join us on FaceBook!! - search In Motion School of Dance and become a fan!!

Wednesday Hip Hop students - Summer will be handing out important costume information tonight - 3/3. Be sure to take home, give to parents, read! Thanks!

Continue checking the costume wall for balances. Sometimes there are errors in amounts paid and these will be updated on the wall as well as any remaining balances people need to pay. No payment, no costume.

Recital Portrait dates are scheduled: Monday, April 5 (any Mon. classes with costumes in and All Company)
Thursday, May 6 (all other classes) Thank you to Creative Imaging!

Dance Xplosion - come watch our dance company compete at the Dulles State Office Building - weekend of 3/20!! Keep checking back for details. We have 11 groups, 1 solo, and the NNY Hip Hop team all preparing!

Dance Xplosion stage rehearsal Schedule:
10-Little Jazz
10:30 - Little Lyrical
11-Little Tap
11:30-Petite Lyrical
12:00-Petite Jazz
12:30-Petite Tap
1:00-Jr. Lyrical
1:30-Jr. Jazz
2:00- Jr/Sr. Tap
2:30-3:30 - Sr. Company
3:30-4:30 - NNY Hip Hop
5:15 - all come back with costumes
DRESS REHEARSAL - 5:30

Company Stars rehearsal

Reminder that tomorrow -Tuesday - is Company rehearsal on the stage. Here is the scheduel

9:30-10 a.m. - Little Jazz – “Hair”
10-10:30 a.m. – Little Lyrical – “If We Hold On Together”
10:30 a.m.-11 – Little Tap – “Spoonful of Sugar”

11-11:30 a.m. – Petite Lyrical – “Power of the Dream”
11:30-12 p.m. – Petite Jazz – “Tres Deseos”
12-12:30 p.m. – Petite Tap – “ABC”

12:30-1:15 p.m. – Jr. Lyrical – “Imagine”
1:15-2 p.m. – Jr. Jazz – “Disco Inferno”
2-2:45 p.m. – Jr. /Sr. Tap – “Puttin’ on the Ritz”

2:45-4 – Sr. company

REHEARSAL CLOTHING - - bring layers until you are warm

also - will be getting together info. for some things you'll need for competition as well as Rochester Hotel info.

Please come in the main doors and have ID ready as tomorrow is a normal work day in the building: Parking garage will not be open to public.

Company Stars

Please be sure to contact Shereen with your availability for stage rehearsal either Tuesday, Feb. 16 or Thursday, Feb. 18. Our Monday rehearsal needed to be canceled due to the holiday - S.O.B. is closed. At this time we are looking to hold rehearsals at the same time as originally scheduled. Tuesday currently looks better for the groups but be sure to let us know in order to make a definite decision by Tue, Feb. 9 p.m. Thanks so much!

CLOSING

no dance tonight due to the terrible weather that is so quickly changing!! Currently - blizzardlike here in town. Please call/email/text Shereen so I know who I don't need to call. Making contacts with the 5:00-8:30 people now. Be safe everyone!

3:45 and 4:15 classes

Today - 2/1 - we will close down for the 3:45 and 4:15 classes due to heavy snows starting in the Watertown area and road conditions are deteriorating. If this continues we will most likely close the rest of the night. Update will be posted for the 5:00-8:30 side of the night by 4:00.

It's cold out there!

Hi everyone!! It sure is cold out there... if you are looking to get your sweaters off and your sweat on...then try one of our Zumba Gold classes!! Megan and Tia will be leading Zumba on Saturday 1/30 at 9:00 and 1:00, each class is $5 per person.

Follow In Motion School of Dance on Facebook now too!! A great way to keep informed on classes and other events within the dance studio!

THURSDAY Jan. 28

Classes are ON for tonight!! If you cannot make it in PLEASE contact us by text or calling - 783-6728.
If weather deteriorates and we need to close early we will make phone calls. Travel safely!

Crew Assignments

need Act I set up by 5:00 Friday for Dress Rehearsal

Saturday
Box Office and Ushers report to Stage Manager by 1:00 and 6:00 for duties.

House Manager needs to get box office open for staff by 12:45 with tickets, money box, etc. in place. Programs need to be placed for ushers.

Ushers need to be: 2 on each set of main doors, 2 people upstairs, an adult usher should man the doors until the house is open for seating. Someone hand out programs, someone take tickets.

Ushers - downstairs - Madesyn Alexander, Olivia Klock, Mark Pacilio, Patty Dillenback, Gabbee Park, K. Guthro / upstairs Allison O'Brien (if people don't have a ticket send them down to the box office)

Tech Jobs
Brandon - backdrop changes, growing tree, pick up Breanna (Doll), wheel out sleigh

Charlie Bradshaw - move the 2 pink chairs from the party scene to Stage Right

Mike Hiett - Roll out a dancing toy, carry off Puppet, move Fireplace and stuff on it off to Stage R, help put candy out for Act II

Randy Young - remove party scene table to stage Right

Erin and Jerry- move the couch of to Stage R?

Jerry - carry off Savannah, wheel sleigh out at end

Gabbee Park & Madesyn Alexander - After battle Stage R - watch all soldiers in dressing room

Beth Burleson & Anela Mangum - After battle Stage L - watch all mice in dressing room
Get batteries, bulbs - make sure they work and put them together for angels, take angels out to aisles for Act II 2 min. before Act II start.

Olivia Klock - curtain - floater on Stage R

Megan Lortie - Headset on Stage L

Allison O'Brien - Soldier Cheeks, move 1 snow tree from Stage L onto stage after battle

Rachel Boulio - move 1 snow tree from Stage L onto stage after battle, help with ACT II costume changes

Tani - Asst. Stage Manager - Stage Left - put out seat of snow for Clara during scene change before snowflakes, move 1 white snow tree after battle, help Kyra change in ACT II

Jessica Renzi - Headset/music - stage Right

McKenna Cooney and Eloise Johnson - gift duty! :)

Monitors will be in the dressing room - if you are in between jobs we need to keep dressing rooms covered always when children are in there.

We need to decide where boys/men can use a dressing room/bathroom - those that did it last year, let me know for newbies.

Also - floaters that have few jobs - ACT II has a few quick changes...need helpers

if I'm missing anything let me know! :)

Rehearsals...

Rehearsal begins tonight at 5:30!! There are few house cleaning/tech things to take care of first...plan on the timing to be close to the other night.

Friday- FULL DRESS REHEARSAL - practice hair AND make-up AND costumes!! Start at 5:30

Saturday - see your rehearsal schedules that were handed out before Thanksgiving for report times.
All dancers and tech crew should arrive by 12:30 in the building. The auditorium will be closed off until 1:30 to the general public. PLEASE do not tape off rows and large groups of seating for people you plan to enter the event. The Box office will open at 1:15.

See the post below for more notes!!! If I cannot answer my phone or text you back please don't assume I've gotten your message - try to contact someone else in the cast to relay messages or get an answer - thanks!

Nutcracker Announcements - updated 12/17 at 11:15 p.m.

BAKE SALE!!! We will be holding a bake sale during both shows that will be open for intermission and at the conclusion of the shows as well. We need donations of water, 1/2 coolers w/ice, lots of baked good to sell. Be sure to pick up your containers at the end of the night!

Friday - 12/17 - tickets on sale in the box office starting at 5:30

Little Boys in party need to have laceless jazz shoes, not ballet shoes. Soldiers need to have black ankle length pants with black socks.

Need someone to pull some characters aside and grab some nice photos with my camera: Clara, Fritz, Nutcracker, Dolls, Puppet, Toy Soldier, Sugar Plum Fairy, any real families that are in the show, Arabian.

I need someone to look at the dolls in their new gloves with the arm bands - tack them to one another!

I think Cyndie Sloan is taking care of all the Snow costumes - thank you so much - if you need more help let people know! :)


order for Act II is:
Christmas Tree Angels
Sugar Plum Fairy
Spanish
Marzipan
Russian
Chinese
Arabian
Mother Ginger and her Polichinelles
Waltz of the Flowers

Ticket Information

The Nutcracker will be held on Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The performance will take place at the Dulles State Office Building.

Tickets will be available during rehearsals in the stage area or ticket booth.
$10 - Adults
$5 - Students
Children 4 and under are free

785-5513 or inmotion@twcny.rr.com for more information.

Tech Week Schedule - The Nutcracker!

updated...12/12 at 11:00 p.m.
SUNDAY - WHOLE SHOW - at the stage!

Start rehearsing in costumes!!
12:30 start... we will take a short break between Act I and Act II

We will first make sure everyone has their costumes before we get started at 12:30.

Before we begin Act II we will work on Curtain Call order so that we can let people not in Act II go home.

Hoping to be done with everybody by 3:00 - Act I students only should be done before that.

Be sure you have all the appropriate parts needed for your part - outdoor coats, etc as well as socks, shoes, extra back tights, hair pieces and all that fun stuff!


Monday- night off or snow day make-up - we'll confirm on Sunday.

Tuesday night - let's meet at 5:00 - get the show running by 5:30 - straight through Act I - light tweaking during the "intermission" then Act II - walk through Curtain Calls before Act II

Wednesday night - Syracuse Symphony participants - Sugar Plum, Russian, Waltz of the Flowers ... meet at 5:00 for brief rehearsal (probably w/o symphony but on marley in the pit) - 30-45 min. tops! Meet back at 7:45 in the conference room.

Thursday night - meet at 5:00 - start by 5:30 - I highly recommend rehearsing with hair changes as well as costumes!!!! We will do the curtain call in costume at the END of the night. Tech stuff will start coming into play this night - scene changes, backdrops hung, growing tree, lighting, etc.

stay tuned for updates....

New Classes!!

Wednesday - Nov. 4
11:00 - Creative Movement - 2/3 yr. olds
Themed Story - Movement - Coloring Page - Parent/tot
11:30 - Pre-School Combo - 3/4 yr. olds
Jazz/Tap class - structured dance class, learning the basic elements of dance
will order a costume and participate in the dance recital at the end of the
year

Thursday - Nov. 5
4:00 - now taking names for Beg. Ballet 1A
1A - ages 5-8 0-1 year ballet experience
4:45 - Beg. Ballet 1B
1B - ages 5-8 - 1-2 years ballet experience
5:30 - Beg. Tap I
ages 5-8 - 0-1 year tap experience

Call 785-5513 or email: inmotion@twcny.rr.com

Nutcracker Cast List and Rehearsal Schedule

Remember to fill out a yellow conflict form (available in the office) to keep on file.
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Rehearsal Schedule - tentative - subject to change

7th Rehearsal - October 31 - Saturday
9:30 - Snowflakes w/Shereen
10:45 - Flowers w/Shereen
11:30 - Chinese w/Shereen
12:00 - Puppet (30 min.)

8th Rehearsal - Nov. 6 - Friday
4:30 - Angels w/Tricia 4:30 - Marzipan w/Shereen
5:00 - Chinese w/Tani 5:00 - Mother Ginger w/Shereen
5:30-7 - Snowflakes w/ Tani & Shereen
7-7:30 - Flowers w/ Tani and Shereen
7:30 - Dolls and Spanish just run it before you leave

9th Rehearsal - Nov. 7 - Saturday - AT State Office Bdg - 11th Floor
ACT I - start blocking and putting some pieces together
12:30- Puppet
1:00 - Older Girls
1:30-2:30 - all littles/bigs (girl/boys), dolls, puppet, toy soldier, mice, soldiers, Nutcracker, Clara
2:00 - Snowflakes should be there and ready to run through it a couple times
(NO CHRISTMAS TREES YET)

10th Rehearsal - Nov. 13 - Friday - AT STUDIO
5:00 - Puppet/Toy Soldier
5:30 - Russian
6:00 - Snowflakes
7:00 - Flowers (done at 7:30?)

11th Rehearsal - Nov. 14 - Saturday = AT STUDIO
10:15 - Marzipan
10:45 - Christmas Trees
11:15 - Dance of Friends
11:45 - Arabian?

12th Rehearsal - Nov. 20 - Friday
5-5:30 - Christmas Trees
5:30-6:45 - ACT I Blocking/rehearsing

13th Rehearsal - Nov. 21 - Saturday
ACT II Dances in 15 min. intervals
10:30 start… this order
Angels
Waltz of Flowers
Chinese Arabian???
Russian
Spanish
Marzipan
Mother Ginger
Sugar Plum Fairy

14th Rehearsal - Nov. 25 - Wednesday
9:30 - Act I
11:15 - 1 hour lunch break - Adult Dance **
12:15 - Act II
Done by 2

15th Rehearsal - Nov. 28 or 29th - we could get the stage…Please let me know who is NOT available
Definitely would want Flowers, Russian, Sugar Plum Fairy
Would like to hear from anyone however!!

16th Rehearsal - Dec. 4th - Friday -TENTATIVE
5-5:30 - Christmas Trees
5:30 - Act 2 dances

17th Rehearsal - Dec. 5th OR 6th - Saturday/SUNDAY - TENTATIVE9-10:45 - Act I - Location TBD


2009 Nutcracker Cast List
ACT I
Clara - Makayla Dillenback

Little Girls (Nutcracker March) - Reina Guerriero, Olivia VanWormer, Mackenzie Moore, Jillian Fllint, McKenna Clough, Holly Young, Abigail Sullivan, Eloise Johnson

Little Boys (Nutcracker March) - Caroline McPherson, Alexis Klund, Isabelle Boyce, Isabelle Adams, McKenna Cooney, Emmett Young, Annika VanWormer, Correy Bradshaw

Older Girls (Nutcracker March) - Taylor Storey, Hannah Oram, Chloe’ Charles, Bridgette Deeney, Megan Goss

Older Boys (Nutcracker March) - Makayla, Haley Snell, Maeve McCullouch, Kendall Bodah, Jessica Peebles, Ryan Long

Dance of Friends - Kyra Daly, Alexis Grant, Giavanna Doldo, Emma Renzi, Megan Welch, Sarah Pacilio, Cathy Pfaltzgraff, Makayla Dillenback

Puppet - Meghan Oram

Toy Soldier - Meagan Sloan (pointe shoes)

Dolls - Savannah Grant, Breanna Lees

Mice - Emmett Young, Abigail Flint, Darby Murray, Katelyn Decker, Georgiana Doldo, Sophia Devito, Keely Cooney, Adelaide Weir

Soldiers - McKenna Cooney, Cathy Pfaltzgraff, Kyra Daly, McKenna Clough, Holly Young, Isabelle Adams, Alexis Klund

Mouse King - Hannah Oram

Christmas Trees - Katelyn Decker, Katherine Morgan, Caroline McPherson, Elizabeth Jackson, Mackenzie Moore, Reina Guerriero

Snow Queen - Allison Carlos

Snowflakes - Meghan Oram, Megan Goss, Meagan Sloan, Alexis Grant, Savannah Grant, Bridgette Deeney, Sarah Pacilio, Emma Renzi, Chloe’ Charles, Breanna Lees, Jessica Peebles



ACT II
Angels - Elizabeth Jackson, Sophia Devito, Georgiana Doldo, Abigail Flint, Annika VanWormer, Ariana Centeno

Sugar Plum Fairy - Allison Carlos

Spanish - Breanna Lees, Meagan Sloan, Savannah Grant

Chinese - Bridgette Deeney, Chloe’ Charles, Emma Renzi, Taylor Storey

Marzipan - Olivia VanWormer, Isabelle Boyce, Cathy Pfaltzgraff, McKenna Clough, Mackenzie Moore, Abigail Sullivan, Caroline McPherson, Jillian Flint

Arabian - Megan Sloan (pointe shoes)

Russian - Savannah Grant, Breanna Lees, Meghan Oram, Maeve McCullouch, Alexis Grant

Russian Gymnasts - Hunter Czajkowksi, Megan Welch, Kyra Daly(?)…any other vols?

Mother Ginger - Kyra Daly, Hannah Oram, Giavanna Doldo, Kendall Bodah, Taylor Storey, Megan Welch, Holly Young, Zoe Marsh

Flowers - Allison Carlos, Sarah Pacilio, Megan Goss, Meghan Oram, Meagan Sloan, Savannah Grant, Breanna Lees, Alexis Grant, Jessica Peebles

You will need to fast forward to :42 sec to view.

Open House/Registration Dates

Open House and Registration will be on:
Sunday, Aug. 30 - 1-3 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 31 - 3-6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 12 - 10-1

On Sunday the Northern New York All Starz Hip Hop team will practice 12:30-1:30 with Shereen instructing.

On Monday the In Motion Company Stars will be having make-up classes that will run simultaneous with the Open House. Classes will be run by Shereen and Megan Lortie.

We will have staff on hand to take your registrations and answer any questions they can! We invite you to come in and check out In Motion.

VIDEOS

DVDs are packaged FINALLY and ready to be picked up. You can check the website for Megan's Wed. class dates or any of the company classes for pick up times. Megan's classes are running 10-12.

Adult dance/stretch and strength class is open at 12:00 on Wednesdays, walk-ins are welcome - $10 per session.

Sheree, Tani, and Allison Carlos will be attending the Dance Teacher Summit in New York City on July 27, 28, and 29. We look forward to getting back and sharing our knowledge with you!

Summer Dance

We will extend taking new students to next week - 7/14. Please contact the studio if you plan to attend - 785-5513. 5:00 on Tuesdays will become a level I ballet class - openings available. Also, Megan will be offering an Adult class on Wednesdays. This week the class will be at 1:30 - check back for any time changes that may begin next week. The class will be stretch and strength work using the principlesof yoga. She may also incorporate some movement/dance work as well. You may pay as you go - walk-ins are welcome.

Summer Company Stars!

Our first company stars day went great with Littles and Petites. Thursday is Juniors and Seniors... Srs...are you coming in at noon? Give me a holla!! Line-up is Jr.Lyrical 9:30, Jr. Jazz 10:15, Jr. Tap 11 and seniors 12-1:30: need at least 4 participants so be sure I know before 9 a.m. :) see ya'll!!

Time is running out...

Six week summer sessions start NEXT week... July 7/8...hurry to register your child!!

Company members...be sure that participating members of the '09-'10 Stars Company have registered for 4 summer sessions...your classes begin THIS WEEK... JULY 1!

6 WEEK CLASSES

6 Weeks for $50!!
Register for 1 summer class and receive the 2nd half off (per student).
Summer Sibling Special - 15% off siblings tuition!
Tani Currier - In Motion Alum, SUNY Potsdam student studying Psychology and Dance will be offering classes for 6 weeks this summer. Tani will teach the following classes and dates:
TUESDAYS - July 7, 14, 21, Aug. 4, 11, 18
3:30 - Beg. Jazz 2
4:15 - Beg. Lyrical 2
5:00 - Beg. Ballet 2
5:45 - Beg. Ballet 3
6:30 - Int. Ballet

Megan Lortie - In Motion Alum, SUNY Oswego graduate, now studying to obtain her Masters and a student at Kinections in Rochester (studying Dance Therapy). Megan will be teaching 6 weeks of classes this summer. You may choose from the following:
WEDNESDAYS - July 8, 15, 22, Aug. 5, 12, 19
10-10:30 - Pre-Ballet - Ages 3/4
10:30-11 - Pre-Jazz - Ages 3/4
11-11:45 - Beg. Ballet I - Ages 5-9
11:45-12:30 - Beg. Jazz I - Ages 5-9

SUMMER!!!

Hi everyone!! I hope you are enjoying what seems to be the beginning of summer, warmer temperatures and sunnier skies!! With that said,I want to notify you all of some upcoming information.

1) Company Stars - registrations and summer sign-ups are due by 6/15
2) Recital DVDs will be ready in about a week or 2 - going through the master and
then will start duplicating and packaging.
3) My COMPUTER - may be down until further notice - so please call me with anything regarding questions, registrations, and more. 785-5513 - please leave a message if we are unable to take your call.
4) Summer Schedule... we have little to no registrations at this time-if you are interested you will need to request a reg. form and pay 1/2 down to hold the spot. We will require at least 4/5 students minimum to run a class.

if you need to reach me via email you can try my husband's in the interim until our computer is either fixed or replaced... thanks! sdaly@watertowncsd.org

We hope everyone had a great year and we are looking forward to the next. Myself along with Tani Currier and Allison Carlos will be attending the Dance Teacher's Summitt in New York City this summer with a fabulous staff. You can go to our website and click on the New York City Trip link to learn more information.

I encourage you all to check back here for updates and information throughout the summer! Thanks everyone for your hardwork, trust, and dedication. I look forward to our 10th year together!! And any new students... contact us about enrollment and we would love to see new faces for 2009-2010! :)
xoxo - Shereen

Recital and Summer news

Today is recital!! Students must be ON the stage for warm-up at 12:15 for the 1:00 show. Students must be there for the 6:00 show warm-up at 5:15. Good luck everyone, have fun and SMILE!! Following the show will be a performance by the In Motion staff members as well as a dance school and senior slide show. We'd like to congratulate our 5 seniors...Krystle Bennett, Rachel Boulio, Kristina Ferris, Desiree Irvine, and Allison O'Brien. Wish you much happiness and success!

There is a complete summer schedule listed on the back of your recital programs today. You can also find information on our website by clicking on SUMMER 2009 SCHEDULE. Right now we are offering several classes for 4 weeks in June. A 2nd session consisting of 6 weeks is offered in July and August with Tani Currier and Megan Lortie. Megan's schedule has not been posted yet onthe site but will be held the same weeks as Tani's however it will be on Wednesdays. She will offer Jazz and Ballet for Pre-Schoolers as well as beginning level I classes. Please call to register - 785-5513 or email for more information: inmotion@twcny.rr.com

A Gold Weekend at Starbound!

Dancers from In Motion Company Stars competed this weekend in Rochester with Starbound Talent Competition. All dances received a GOLD (highest being a High Gold). SEveral dances were very close to High Gold - some within 2 points or less!! We're very proud of everyone!! Special recognitions are going out to the following:
Janelle Walker - Judge's Award for her lyrical solo - Beautiful Flower
Janelle Walker (Jazz) & Taylor Storey (Lyrical) - Top 10 placement for Junior Solos
Da Doo Ron Ron- TAP - (McKenna, Campbell, and Kristen)- Top Score Jr. Pet. Duet/Trios
Received $100 Award
It's Still Rock and Roll- JAZZ - (Megan and Taylor) - Top Score Jr. Duet/Trios
Rockin' Robin - TAP - (Kyra, Hunter, Mallory, Janelle, Addison) - Top Score Jr. Petite Groups
Received $100 Award

In Motion is proud of all the dancers and we look forward to what next year brings!

Rehearsal Schedule 4/25

Stage Rehearsal for 4/25 for competition dances

2:00 - Allison Carlos
2:30-3:30 - Sr. Company
3:30-5 - All other GROUPS
5:00-6ish - Solos/Duos/Trios

Tastes of the Town Schedule

All dancers are asked to wear costumes.

The Tastes of the Town event begins at 11:00 at the State Office Building- we are dancing AT 11:30. Please there and ready by 11:15. We are usually in a back corner - ask when you arrive where the dancers are performing.

For more information on this event please check out: www.tastenny.org

Taste(s) of the Town - Saturday 4/25/09
1. Wish Upon A Star
2. Superbad
3. Crocodile Rock
4. Upside Down
5. High School Musical
6. Anguish
7. Please Don’t Stop The Music
8. I Love Rock and Roll
9. It’s Still Rock and Roll
10. Reflection
11. I’ll Stand By You
12. Where Are You Christmas?
13. What A Wonderful World
14. All For The Best
15. Rockin’ Robin

Welcome Back!

Classes resume on Monday, April 20!!

National Dance Week is April 24 - May 3!! To celebrate - we encourage students to bring in something that expresses their love for dance, what dance means to them, or why they dance. This could be a collage, a story, poem, personal artwork. The best of the best will be posted in the studio! We also invite students to bring a friend to class to observe. Friends may sit in the studio, no shoes please, and quietly observe classes.

Students will perform at the Tastes of the Town at 11:30 on Saturday, April 25 - details to follow soon.

Shereen will be leading storyhour at the Flower Memorial Library on Wednesday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Starbound!

In Motion Company dancers are Starbound... going to Starbound dance competition that is! May 1-3 dancers will head to Rochester to compete for awards - wish them luck!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to all our competition dancers! Everyone did a great job representing the studio and yourselves! Some notable awards were:

"Da Doo Ron Ron" - Tap trio - Novice - Xtreme Gold, 1st Place Trophy, Top Ten (1st Place) in all duo/trios 9 and under for novice

"Wish Upon A Star" - Platinum, 1st Place Trophy, Top Ten (7th place) in all small groups xtreme division.

"Proud Mary" and "Let It Be" - Top Ten (8th and 9th Place) in all large groups xtreme division

"Where are you Christmas" - Platinum, 1st Place Trophy, Top Ten (7th place) in all solos 9 and under xtreme division - Xtreme Team selection ($500 scholarship to attend Nationals in Orlando or Wildwood)

Dance Xplosion 2009!!

Come and support your In Motion Company Stars this weekend at the Dulles State Office Building. Below find the dances, dancers, approx. performance times, and award times.

FRIDAY - March 20, 2009
#117 - “I’ll Stand By You” - Hannah Millich - 5:48 p.m. (13-15 yrs. Old)-Lyrical

#127 - “Listen” - Allison O’Brien - 6:18 p.m. (16-19 yrs.) Lyrical

#174 - “Please Don’t Stop The Music” - Breanna Lees - 8:39 p.m. (13-15 yrs.) Jazz

AWARDS - 9:45 APPROX

SATURDAY - March 21, 2009
#203 - “Where Are You Christmas” - Kyra Daly - 8:06 a.m. (6 & under) Lyrical

#225 - “Beautiful Flower” - Janelle Walker - 9:12 a.m. (10-12) Lyrical

#226 - “What A Wonderful World” - Taylor Storey - 9:15 a.m. (10-12) Lyrical

#287 - “All For The Best” - Janelle Walker - 12:18 p.m. (10-12) Jazz

AWARDS - 2:30 APPROX

Approx. start time for afternoon/evening - 4:15

#415 - “I Love Rock and Roll” - Little Stars Jazz (7-9 yrs)
(1st after awards conclude)
Kyra, Kristen, Hunter, Mallory, Ally

#360 - “Wish Upon A Star” - Little Stars Lyrical (6 & under) - 5:06 p.m.
Kyra, Kristen, Hunter, Mallory, Ally, Mackenzie, Belle, Livy, Giavanna

#369 - “Here Comes The Sun” - Jr. Stars Lyr. (10-12) - 5:44 p.m.
Morgan, Mackenzie, Lexi, Emma, Taylor, Hannah O., Chloe, Jade, Makayla, Janelle

#395 - “Rockin’ Robin” - Petite Stars Tap (7-9) - 7:38 p.m.
Kyra, Mallory, Hunter, Janelle, Addison
(permission to go on before scheduled time - when ready report backstage)

#399 - “Jailhouse Rock” - Jr. Stars Tap (10-12) - 7:54 p.m.
(need 3 volunteers to help quickly place cells)
Morgan, Jade, Chloe, Lexi, Allison, Savannah, Megan, Meghan, Beth

#423 - “Kids Wanna Rock” - Jr. Stars Jazz (10-12) - 9:36 p.m.
Morgan, Mackenzie, Lexi, Emma, Hannah M., Hannah O., Chloe, Jade, Makayla, Janelle

AWARDS- 9:45 p.m. APPROX.

SUNDAY - March 22, 2009
#479 - “Da Doo Ron Ron” - Tap Trio - (6 & under novice) - 10:42 a.m.
McKenna, Kristen, Campbell

#509 - “Let It Be” - Sr. Stars Lyr. - (13-15) - 1:34 p.m.
Savannah, Breanna, Allison O., Allison C., Beth, Madesyn, Hannah, Gabbee, Rachel, Meghan

#537 - “Proud Mary” - Sr. Stars Jazz - (13-15) - 3:48 p.m.
Savannah, Breanna, Allison O., Allison C., Beth, Madesyn, Hannah, Gabbee, Rachel, Meghan

ADULT DANCE

Last week we had YOGA as our first installment of adult dance classes. Cathy Lortie led us through some introductory poses that were great for strengthening our bodies and allowed some relaxation time as well. The benefits of Yoga are many. Positions in yoga can increase flexibility, increase lubrication of the joints, ligaments, and tendons. Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. It massages all the organs of the body, tones muscle, and improves posture.

This week we will present adult ballet. Class begins at 6:30. For $10, students will receive a one hour lesson in beginning ballet. You will learn terminology but mainly focus on the exercises that benefit us in the form of stretch and strength. This class should be a nice progression from yoga into next week's lesson in Modern. Ballet promotes better posture, sculpts and tones your body, develops poise and body awareness, helps relieve stress, and promotes flexibility. I found this link that may provide some insight into the connection adults have found with attending dance (ballet) classes. http://hubpages.com/hub/The-Benefits-of-Ballet-Lessons-for-Adults. There is also proof that exercise and participation in weight baring activities such as sports and dance (ballet) can reduce bone loss and prevent osteoporosis. Many of the things we will cover (and covered in yoga) can be repeated at home - if done several times a week you will find the most benefit.

Contact us for information about adult dance: inmotion@twcny.rr.com or 785-5513.

YOGA TONIGHT!

Come join us tonight for the first installment of our 6 week adult dance workshop. Cathy Lortie will lead us in yoga tonight at 7 p.m. $10 per session or pay $50 for the entire 6 weeks. Next week Shereen will lead you through ballet at 6:30 on Friday! What better way to start the weekend? Wind down from your work week with some stretch, strength and relaxation tonight.

New Classes and website

you can also see more information at our site: www.inmotionschoolofdance.com

Interested in our new classes:
Saturdays
9:30 - pre-ballet - ages 3/4
10:00 - Beg. Ballet - ages 5-9
11:30 - Beg. Jazz - ages 5-9

Adult - Ballroom Workshop or Introduction to dance (6 week course)

call 785-5513 for more information or stop out to the studio and fill out a registration form! We're on outer Arsenal St. next to The Cheese Store!

Classes are on!

There are classes tonight... call the cell if you cannot make it to class! Thanks! :)

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