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