December Newsletter
Grateful for our Silver Linings!
Grateful for Our Silver Linings!
When I look back at this year, like so many other people, it most definitely wasn’t the year I had planned at the beginning of 2020 both personally and professionally.
We started 2020 off full of optimism and strategy! And then with a blink of an eye when Covid hit-and all was gone. Everything halted and then all the cancellations started pouring in...
The first silver lining for me came in at my darkest hour… I felt a calmness come over me, love filled my heart and a feeling of reassurance that I was not alone and that everything would be all right.
Please Join Us for our Holiday Party!
Wednesday December 16th, Zoom, 6-7:30pm PST
We are so excited to invite YOU to our 2020 Holiday Party - Celebrating Our Silver Linings! There will be giveaways, live performances, admiration, dancing, and more! We hope that you will join us. Please RSVP by replying to this email!
ONE Choreography Video!
As promised, we hope this puts a smile on your face, here is the video of the final "One" choreography from our September Dance Basics Boot Camp! A big thank you to James Thomas, founder of Dark Roast Videography, who created this video! Check out his work here!
Team Spotlight: Esther Lian
Hi everyone, I’m Esther, danceCREATE’s Communications Intern! I’m currently a sophomore in high school. This opportunity to work for a dance company has been such an amazing adventure and I’ve learned so much! Being able to incorporate my passion into my work has been the experience of a lifetime.

Dance has always been a massive part of my life since I was a young girl. Here is my story!
DanceAbility Tip: Beware of the Holiday Hiatus!
To me there is no such thing as “Holiday Hiatus”.
I love being an artist and what I do. It makes me happy. Yes, there are times one must take a breather. A day, a weekend. I am a big believer of that as I know it gives me fresh perspective to come back stronger and more focused. But checking out for 2 months at the end of the year is something I don’t advise for myself–or anyone else!
Student Spotlight: Tamika Jean
“I have been taking class with danceCREATE since January 2020. I began taking classes at the studio, but when Covid-19 occurred everything was closed. Then one day I saw that Maria was going to be offering classes online and I became very excited!! I was taking classes at least 3 times a week. The Stretch + Strengthen classes have been very beneficial for me. The class assisted me on my weight loss journey as I have lost over 50 pounds. I learned how to pull up, which helped me improve my posture, and to always "Find something to admire". I am thankful for Maria and the danceCREATE Community. We are family!! Happy Holidays!!”
NEW! Gift Certificates Available for the Holidays
Give the gift of danceCREATE this holiday season!
Certificates are available in any amount and are valid for any class.
Current Classes + A Look Ahead
Through the end of the year, we will continue with our regularly scheduled classes and workshops. Looking ahead to 2021, we will continue our Dance Basics Boot Camp as well as have an Intro level Boot Camp, keep going with our Stretch + Strengthen classes, host more Actor’s Movement Workshops, AND we will launch a new iteration of our Let’s Create workshop!
Dance Basics Boot Camp
Within 4 weeks participants will come out feeling competent and self-confident in their ability to dance, and will love every minute! DBBC is offered every Wednesday and Saturday at 9am PST via Zoom.
Stretch and Strengthen
This class is the perfect way to wake up and rejuvenate your body. S&S is offered every Monday and Friday at 9am PST via Zoom.
Actor's Movement Workshop
This workshop is designed for actors to learn how to best utilize their bodies as a creative instrument. Creative tools and exercises are taught in an applied-learning approach; the tools become “real” and immediately applicable to hone the actor’s craft.
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