Wednesday, October 28, 2009

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

Sunday, October 04, 2009

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

Sunday, August 23, 2009



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Saturday, August 22, 2009

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.

Friday, July 24, 2009

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!

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

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.

Wednesday, July 01, 2009

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!!

Saturday, June 27, 2009

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!

Monday, June 15, 2009

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

Saturday, May 30, 2009

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

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

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!

Monday, April 20, 2009

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

Sunday, April 19, 2009

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.

Monday, April 06, 2009

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)

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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

Thursday, February 26, 2009

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.

Friday, February 20, 2009

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.