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

MASTER CLASSES AVAILABLE

Thursday, Dec. 27
10-11 - Ballet for ages 8-12 (beg. level 2/3)
11-12:30 - Horton Technique - MODERN - open to ages 8 and up
12:30-1 - Nutrition Discussion - How to eat and live healthy!
1-2:30 - Ballet for ages 12 and up (Int./Adv.)

$5 each class. Nutrition discussion is FREE.

Teacher - Katie Sloan
Danced locally for many years, graduate from South Jefferson '04. Studied with Terpsie Toon, Debbie Boughton from Center for Ballet and Dance Arts in Syracuse. She has danced as a trainee in Richmond Ballet for 2 years. She has performed in the corps for Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and the Nutcracker. This is Katie's 2nd year with Dayton Contemporary Dance's 2nd company where she studied ballet, jazz, and modern; Horton Technique. Katie is also a dietetics, nutrition, major and will graduate this year with an associates degree.

Please contact the studio if you are interested in taking a class. We need students to be on a list...payment can be made before class or the day off if they are on the list.

Company Stars Party

The Company Stars will have a New Year's Party on Saturday, Dec. 29 at the Italian American Club 1-3 p.m. Be sure you have returned your slips to the studio.

VACATION DATES

This is our last week of classes until after January 1st. We will begin Tech Rehearsals for the Nutcracker on Friday, Dec. 14. Please look below at our previous posts for rehearsal times. The show is on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:30. First day of classes will be January 2 - be sure to check your payment book calendar for days off throughout the year.

more ball pics..

Sugar Plum Ball

December 1 gave way to the Sugar Plum Ball in Watertown and the In Motion students were hiding in corners throughout the dance floor! Enjoy these pics. of some of our dancers...see you there next year!