The Dancers Pointe

Dance with Kim School of Performing Arts LLC

APRIL/MAY Newsletter  2017 

"We are not just teaching our students to be great dancers, we are also teaching them to be great people" 

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PILATES 
Monday 9:00 to 10:00 am
Wed. 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Friday 9:00 to 10:00 am  
 
 
 
 
TEAM DWK 2017
Kim Semmel : Owner/CEO/Artistic Director
Brittany Semmel Co-Artistic Director
Mike Semmel:  Office Manager  
Sue Borger:
Front Desk

Professional staff:
Tara Wentz
Krysti Klotz   
Madeline Ligenza  
Krista Miller 
Lynai Miller 
Jennifer Behan  
 
Studio Office Hours
Monday - 4:00 to 7:15
Tuesday - 4:30 to 7:00
Wednesday - 4:30 to 7:45
Thursday - 5:00 to 8:00
Saturday - By Appointment
Sunday - By Appointment

 
  
DWK Dancers supporting the American Cancer Society! 
DWK is proud to be participating in the 38th annual Cancer Telethon April 9th, at Penns Peak.  Our Dancers are scheduled to take the stage at 1:45.  Pledge forms are available at the front desk if you wish to make a pledge in honor of a loved one or your favorite dancer.  Ms. Kim will read the pledges on the air.  Last year DWK families raised over $2,500.  
       
   


 


Daddy/Daughter
 
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
 
April 9,
(studio rehearsal 11:00 AM and Cancer Telethon performance at 1:45.  Call time 1:00)   

June 3, Dress rehearsal
June 4, 30th Annual Dance showcase
"Destiny Rising"
1:00 & 4:00 

 
DWK Picture Days
 April 7 & 8, 2017.
 
Please remember to have your envelopes ready with the correct amount of funds attached.  We will not have change on hand on this day.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.  Hair and make-up should be complete and all accessories should be the same for all group members. 
Click here for your updated picture schedule.

Just you and me Baby!
May 1st, 3rd, and 4th is parent child dance week for our Tiny Treasure students.  Dancers  invite Mom or Dad to dance class.  If mom or dad is not available, a grandparent or caregiver can join the fun.  All you need to do is mark your calendar, come to your regularly scheduled class, dress comfortably and bring a camera to catch the memories. Our tiny treasures have a wonderful time showing Mom and Dad what they have learned.  This has become an annual event that you do not want to miss.  Don't forget to find a sitter for siblings.  Classes:
Monday  
Tiny Treasures Ballet 
4:00 to 4:30
Tiny Treasures Tap
5:00 to 5:30
TinyTreasures Jazz
5:30 to 6:00 
Wednesday
Tiny Treasures Ballet
5:30 to 6:00 
   Tiny Treasures Tap
6:00 to 6:30   
     Thursday      
Tiny Treasures Ballet 
   5:00 to 5:30
Tiny TreasuresTap
5:30 to 6:00


       
    


 
TICKET SALES! 
No need to stand in line, just go online!

 
Showcase tickets go on sale Saturday April 1st!  
at 10:00 A.M. www.dancewithkim.com


Order your Limited edition 30th Anniversary T-shirt today! All of our dancers, staff and back stage volunteers will receive a t-shirt FREE! Dancers will wear this for the end of the show finale featuring our entire cast. If you are not a student or volunteer working backstage and would like to order, please see Ms. Sue at the desk. The cost is $12 and will include the entire list of cast names on the back. Deadline to order is April 21st. Show your studio spirit and order yours today!   


April 24 - 27, 2017 Dance with Kim is going to GLOW! Let's celebrate National Dance Week!
DWK dancers are invited to bring a friend to dance as we share our love of dance with the community.  Dancers are to wear the regular dress code attire and their guests can wear anything they can move freely in.  Invitations will be provided to all of our students to give to their friends.  All you need to do is fill out the back of your card with the day and time of your class.
FRIENDS MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CLASS. Sorry, no one under the age of 3 in the
 Tiny Treasure classes.     




Summer Dance Camps and Intensives 
July 10th-August 3rd. 

Princess Royal Tea Party, Spa de da, Super Hero training academy and Queen Elsa's frozen wonderland ball! Register today spots are filling fast.



Dancer Mania August 7th & 8th
 
Guest teacher dance intensive at DWK!
Nicole Hockenberry, Kyle Rostan, Molly Misgalla, Alicia Sehn Amanda Jean Jordan and our very own Brittany Semmel will be teaching at this years "Dancer Mania!"  You don't want to miss it!
Information is now available in the lobby and you can now register at www.dancewithkim.com

Dancer Mania 2017  
 
          

Do you Have your showcase folder?
   
 
Don't Miss it!  All of our dance families should have the Showcase information folder. If you did not receive this very important information please see  Ms. Sue.  Everything you need to know about our spring Showcase "Destiny Rising"! If you have any questions, please see Ms. Kim.
 
 
DWK Scholarship & Award Banquet
Awards to be presented:
Perfect attendance, 5, 10, and 15 year dedication awards, studio spirit awards,Tap Ties Dance Scholarship, Lehigh Valley Dance Alliance Summer Scholarship, Dancer Mania Summer Scholarship, Ballet scholarships, Split Club medals, Memorial Scholarships, Junior and Senior Dancer of the year, Most improved Dancer and Most helpful parent.

Information regarding the scholarship essay is in your  Showcase Information folder & posted in the studio lobby)

DWK Scholarship & Award Banquet:
Mahoning Valley Country Club
 May 5, 2017
Doors Open at 5:30
Dinner at 6:30
Banquet tickets are now available at the front desk and will be available until April 21st. Tickets are $10.  Please advise if you have special dietary needs.

Featuring appearances by: Senior Dancer of the year 2016 - Jenna Kroboth, Junior Dancer of the year 2016 -
Mia Jones and Most Improved Dancer 2016 -
Leah Heiser  
 
  
Dance shoes too small?
This will be the last order before the spring showcase.
 
The next complimentary shoe sizing will be  April 3rd  through the 6th in the front lobby before or after your regularly scheduled  class time. 
   
DWK students recognized at Lehigh Valley Dance Challenge!    
I am so happy to announce that our dancers had another amazing and successful competition weekend! Results from the Lehigh Valley Dance Challenge are posted in the studio lobby. A few of the highlights included Overall award winners, judges awards, tap & ballet scholarships and DWK was chosen as a studio with "Most Potential". Most important we had fun and put on some amazing performances. DWK Proud!    
 
   
 
Dancers of the Month: 
September: 
Isabella Lynch, Kylie Mattrazzo, Jordyn Negley, Courtney Solt, Sophie Thigpen, Leah Wasko, Lauren Wentz & Jordyn Zwetolitz
October: 
Ella Bones, Cassie Hager, Leah Heiser, Mia Jones, Abby Rynd, Taylor Saba, Morgan Shaffer, Isabella Sully & Hailey Wehr 
November: 
Mylee Hauser, Caylee Jones, Angelina Lynch, Gabrielle Nunez, Aida Pope, Abigail Reis, Mia Schoenberger 
December/January:
Jessica Hess, Julia Kupillas, Abbie Christman, Dani Rimsky, Madelyn Hoffert, Caitlyn Wallace, Calianna Smale, Kaitlynn Yorgey, Kate Halenar, Lily Grammes, Norah Lipsky, Marley Arendt & Julianna Frantz
February:
Rachel Roman, Abigail Christman, Helena Moyzan, Madison Eremus, Olivia Ayres, Lillian Wegrzynowicz, Morgan Cummins & Ella Wasko.
March/April: 
Mia Bamford, Sofie DeAngelo, Ava Jones, Jenna Kroboth, Kaitlyn Shlanta, Laurel Ohl, Reagan Abelovsky, Kailyn Smith, Elizabeth Sterner, Erica Torbey, Madison Fisher, Ella Peffer, Kylie Bonser, Mackenna Jacobs, Amelia Buck, Lena Chapman, Samantha Gordon, Giada Cerimele & Eliza Bauder.


Sincerely,
 

Kimberly Semmel
Dance with Kim School of Performing Arts