SPRING PERFORMANCE UPDATE
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All DCM dancers registered for Winter and Spring sessions were invited to perform in the Ballet Chesapeake Spring Production featuring Carnival of the Animals and Paquita.
Performance and Rehearsal Schedule:
Performances will be held at Bel Air High School on Saturday, June 8th at 6pm and Sunday, June 9th at 1pm. Please see the form below to check which performance your dancer will be in.
A detailed production week schedule is available below. All rehearsals listed are mandatory for the performance. Please check your schedule and save these dates!
Performance Classes:
Pre-Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, and NHSDA classes will practice their choreography for the performance during class time.
Ballet 1-6 and Elementary/Intermediate Ballet classes will have a "Performance Class" which is a weekly rehearsal in addition to regular class time. The charge for these classes for the spring session was $75 due with Spring tuition before the start of the spring session on March 11th.
Class Costume Requirements:
You can purchase everything you need for the performance on site at the DCM Boutique. Please see the information below about what each class will need for the performance along with a performance packing checklist. Also included is an order form to purchase these items from the Boutique.
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Casting:
- Pre-Ballet, Ballet 1-2x, Elem./Int. Ballet, and NHSDA classes will be dancing in "Carnival of the Animals". Please check with your child's instructor to see which animal your dancer will be!
- Ballet 3/4 and 5/6 classes will be dancing in the classical ballet, "Paquita". Ballet 3/4 will perform the Mazurka, and Ballet 5/6 will be part of the corps de ballet.
- Jazz, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, and NHSDA classes will be dancing in the Mixed Bill. Each class will present a piece choreographed by the instructor.
Tickets:
Tickets go on sale Monday, April 8th. You can purchase tickets online or in person at the DCM office during office hours. Either way, you can pick your own seat. Ticket prices range from $19, $22, $25 for purchase before the day of the show.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR PICTURE DAY!
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Details:
We have partnered with Boston Dance Photography to provide a recital photo shoot for our dancers. All dancers are invited and encouraged to participate in our upcoming Picture Day!
When:
Sunday, June 2nd from 11:00am-5:00pm
Attire:
All dancers should arrive with performance ready hair and makeup done. Please bring all costumes, costume pieces, and dancewear that you wish to be photographed in.
Sign Up Information:
Each dancer must sign up in the link below to attend Picture Day. If you want to be photographed in more than one costume or dancewear, you must sign up for more than one time slot.
(Example: If you sign up for one time slot, you will be photographed in one costume or dancewear. If you sign up for two time slots, you will be photographed in two costumes or dancewear, etc.)
Multiple dancers are able to sign up for the same time slot. If you choose to be photographed in more than one costume, make sure your time slots are at DIFFERENT TIMES so you have time to change. Order forms will be available in the DCM office.
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NHSDA
(National Honor Society for Dance Arts)
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NHSDA Showcase Follow Up:
Congratulations to everyone who participated and helped out with the NHSDA Student Choreography Showcase. We are so proud of all of our dancers, who choreographed and performed in the showcase, for all of their hard work!
We were able to raise $910 for the Humane Society of Harford County!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to help our dance friends with four paws!
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NHSDA Chapter Meetings and Events
- Thursday 4/18 NHSDA Service Project Day
- Friday 4/19 NHSDA Service Project Day
- Friday 5/3 NHSDA Meeting 5:30-6:15pm
- Friday 5/3 NHSDA Chapter Induction 7:30-8:30pm
- Sunday 6/2 NHSDA Help with hair and makeup at Production Meeting
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NHSDA KENNEDY CENTER FIELD TRIP
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NHSDA dancers will be attending the Sunday, April 7th performance of the
New York City Ballet: Works by Reisen, Balanchine & Robbins
at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Tickets have already been purchased. For those attending, please see the timeline below.
Timeline:
10:00am Meet at the Kennedy Center
10:30-11:30am Kennedy Center Tour
11:30-1pm Lunch at the KC Cafe
1:30-3:30pm NYCB Performance
3:30-5:00pm Meet and Greet with NYCB Dancers
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DCM SPRING CLEANING
We will be doing a Spring cleaning of our costume storage space during Spring Break and could use your help! Please sign up below if you are able to volunteer during one or both of the following dates.
Thursday, April 18th 4pm-8pm
Friday, April 19th 4pm-8pm
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DCM offers summer dance programs for students of every age. Classes are
offered in young children's programs, ballet, jazz, and modern. It is strongly recommended that ballet students attend summer classes in order to continue
their training and prepare for Fall classes. Join us for a summer full of dance! Summer registration is open now!
(Scroll to the bottom of the page for Summer info)
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Disney Dance Camps
Dancers ages 3-6 can participate in our Disney Dance Camp held weekday mornings August 5-23.
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onday-Friday 9am-12pm
Choose one, two, or three of the following sessions.
Cost: $185 per session
Session 1: August 5-9
Session 2: August 12-16
Session 3: August 19-23
Each week will have a different theme that includes story time, an informal performance for parents and friends and a chance to meet story book characters.
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July Evening Classes
Dancers in Elementary through Advanced and Ballet 1-6 levels can participate in Summer Session evening classes in ballet, modern, and jazz. Evening Classes will be held Monday-Friday from 5:00pm - 7:30pm July 8-26.
One Class:
$300 for 3 weeks, $100/week, $20/evening
Two Classes:
$600 for 3 weeks, $200/week, $40/evening
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Ballet Chesapeake August Workshop
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ntermediate and Advanced dancers ages 10 and up can participate in the Ballet Chesapeake August Workshop held Weekday evenings August 12-30 from 4:30-7:30pm.
(Ages 10-Adult with Director approval or placement class.)
Choose one, two, or all three weeks.
Cost (for non BC members): $750 for all three weeks, $250/week, $50/day
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Summer Drop In Classes
intermediate/Advanced Students and dancers in Ballet levels 3-6 are invited to participate in drop in classes over the summer when DCM classes aren't in session. All classes are $15 per class, and dancers should sign up at least 24 hours before class time. Drop-in classes will be held from June 11th - July 5th. Class times will be announced soon!
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The Boutique has everything you need for classes, performances and dancer gifts!!
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The Boutique has everything you need for the Spring performance!
Grab a garment bag with convenient pockets to organize everything your dancer needs in one place!
We have stocked up on everything from makeup and hair supplies to tights, nude leotards, and activities to keep busy backstage!
Come visit us during Boutique hours or fill out an order form and email/return it to the office. We can pack everything your dancer needs in your own garment bag so that you are ready to go for the performance!
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Please check the DCM School Year Calendar for information about closings and vacations as we get close to Spring Break.
April
- 4/18-4/24 DCM Closed for Spring Break
- Thursday 4/25 DCM Classes Resume
May
- Friday 5/3 NHSDA Chapter Induction
- Sunday 5/5 2019-2020 Ballet Chesapeake Audition from 2-4pm
- Friday 5/17 BC Carnival of the Animals Outreach Performance at the Bel Air Armory at 6:30pm
- Monday 5/27 DCM Closed for Memorial Day (BC Dancers will have rehearsals)
June
- Saturday 6/1 Last Day of Spring Classes
- 6/2 - 6/9 Spring Production Week (See rehearsal schedule for details)
- 6/11-7/5 DCM Drop-in classes
July
- 7/8-7/26 July Evening Classes
August
- 8/5-8/23 Disney Dance Camps
- 8/12-8/30 BC August Workshop
September
- 9/9 First Day of DCM Fall Session
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