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March 2017
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Dear DDC Families & Friends,
It's about to get REALLY BUSY at Denton Dance Conservatory!!! This coming weekend, Ms. Lisa and our dance company, Denton City Contemporary Ballet, along with 6 other companies, will present the
COLLAGE 2017: Denton Dance Festival! Not only will OUR dancers perform, but dancers from Andrea Mychaels Dance Project, Arlington Heights Repertory Dance Company, Cholorock Dance Collective, Green Space Arts Collective, and Simple Sparrow Dance are all set to give you A GREAT show! Geared for teen thru adult. Seats reserved, at the Campus, this Friday and Saturday. Hope to see you there!
RECITAL COSTUMES ARE ARRIVING! After Spring Break, we will be starting our costume distribution as the costumes come in. Ship dates are from now thru the beginning of May, so don't worry if your friend's costume has arrived but yours hasn't. More to come!
NEW RECITAL PICTURE DATES: May 16, 17 & 18 Mark your calendars! |
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Ages 7-11 start March 21st
Our younger dancers enjoyed the Musical Theater class with Ms. Kimberley so much that they insisted we continue it through the recital! They will present their musical number, singing and dancing in our upcoming Recital Showcase at Krum High School on June 17th! This class meets on Tuesdays, starting March 21st, from 4:30-5:15pm in Studio D and is $150 for the 13 week session.
Ages 12-Adult start April 22nd
Our older dancers will study and learn a production number, singing and dancing, on
Saturdays, starting April 22nd, from 11am-1pm. These dancers will have benefit of a voice coach as well as Ms. Anne Scalf's fabulous choreography. Our Workshop will culminate in a feature presentation in DDC's upcoming Recital Showcase at Krum High School on June 17th! The tuition for the workshop is $175, which includes a small materials cost, as well as the instructors' fees.
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Master Teacher to visit DDC again in April!
Known as one of the most energetic and inspiring teachers across the country, Thom Clower's "evangelistic" approach to teaching has touched the lives and careers of dancers across the country for over 30 years. With extensive training in Vaganova, Balanchine, Cechetti, and Bournonville, Mr. Clower combines the qualities of each one of these styles to present a technique that is true and versatile.
Since 2002, Thom Clower has traveled around the world as a free-lance teacher. Mr. Clower's work has included regional companies and schools, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, Atlanta Ballet, as a regular guest at Broadway Dance Center, Ballet Master for Tanzsomer, on faculty of Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and as Associate Ballet Master for Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on their Australian/New Zealand Tour. 2017 marks the 15th year Mr. Clower visits Denton area dancers at Denton Dance Conservatory, and we are so excited and proud to offer our community this opportunity!
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DANCEcamp Dates Announced!
Fairytale DANCEcamp
for girls and boys, ages 4-6
June 5-8 (10am-12) and June 19-22 (9am-11)
Our Fairytale DANCEcamps went over so well last year that we are definitely doing them again, with different Fairytales, of course!
You are joyfully invited on an enchanted journey!
Every day we'll enter the world of a different fairy tale with dance, music, theater and art. Create fairy wands, crowns, dress up, and dance with your favorite fairy tales! Engaging teachers will captivate you child's imagination and engage their love of dance. This popular camp fills quickly and space is limited.
Hip Hop Ninja DANCEcamp
for girls and boys, ages 6-9
June 19-22 (12-2:30pm)
Learn the moves of a true ninja and master Hip Hop in this ultra fun camp for boys and girls. We'll learn to tumble, dash, and catapult ourselves through ninja moves. Then apply all those super stealthy moves to our groove. Ninja style crafts and an exhibition for family and friends at the end of the week.
Broadway to Ballet & More DANCEcamp
for girls and boys, ages 8-11
June 19-22 (3-6pm)
Young dancers at this age are able to handle more dancing so we plan to do just that! Dancers will begin with a 45 minute ballet technique class, then move on to a 45 minute Contemporary class, and end the day with a 45 minute Musical Theatre class! We will also have snacks and talk about the life of a dancer, and watch videos of ballet, contemporary and broadway dancers.
DANCEcamp Flyers coming soon to share with your friends!
Stay tuned for more info on our Back-to-School Intensive in August 7-10, 2017!
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Special THANKS to Mr. Kevin & Ms. Jadah!
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4th & 5th Graders at Rivera Elementary performed a hip hop routine choreographed by Mr. Kevin & rehearsed by Ms. Jadah in honor of
Black History Month! The students enjoyed our DDC teachers so much that they gave them a pizza party too!
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And a special "Thank You" to Ms. Gloria Mendoza who helped us arrange for Mr. Kevin & Ms. Jadah to work with students from Rivera Elementary on a hip hop routine in honor of Black History Month. This experience was so rewarding for both the teachers AND the students that Ms. Lisa is working with the Faculty and Staff at Rivera Elementary to help set up and sponsor a Dance Club next fall! We are so excited about the possibilities of working with these students! This program is the first of what Ms. Lisa hopes to be many community-oriented projects to help bring dance to everyone! Way to go Kevin and Jadah!
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