SDSD Newsletter: December 2022
Hello Stage Door Dancers, Families, and Friends,

Brrrrrrr! It's cold in here. There must be some #StageDoorDancer holiday cheer in the atmosphere!

Thank you to all who came out to cheer on our SDSD Elite Company and SDSD Select Program dancers as they tapped their way down Patchogue's Main Street for the 60th annual Patchogue Holiday Parade! If you were there, you know how absolutely spectacular the evening was. So spectacular, we took home the trophy for MOST HOLIDAY SPIRIT!

A huge shout out to Ms. Stephanie Vertichio-Brennan, our parade director/choreographer. Our annual parade concept, music, and choreography all starts with her beautiful creativity. We'd also like to thank the always inspiring Ms. Kim Lavery for her impeccable costume design with assistance by Merav Shiloni.

Every year we also have a small group of volunteer parents (including alumni parents!) who come together to dream-up, build, and bring to life our annual parade float. Please help us in thanking Joe Torre, Lenny & Cheryl Jackowski, Jessica & Mark DeLeon (and family!), Jay Young, and Cullen Titmas.

I strongly encourage you to take a moment to browse our photos highlighted on our SDSD Facebook Page from this year's parade to witness our beautiful float, costumes, and dancers!

Even with only a few weeks left in 2022, we have tons of great opportunities for you to come and join in on or expand your SDSD fun, including a Guest Artist Workshop with Broadway, Film & TV star Kevin Csolak (West Side Story, Mean Girls), movie night, a talent show, and more. Please be sure to take a moment to catch up on all things SDSD this December by reading our entire newsletter.

What's coming up in our newsletter:
  • Recital 2023 Save the Date
  • Value of the Month: Agility
  • Holiday Talent Show (12/03)
  • 12 Days of SDSD Gratitude (12/08-12/19)
  • SDSD Holiday Drop-off Movie Night (12/11)
  • Fine Arts Club Free Trial & New Day Added (12/12)
  • Guest Artist Workshop - Kevin Csolak (12/17)
  • Studio Closed for Winter Break (12/20-1/01)

With the holidays steadily approaching, we ALL need to take some time away from the studio to enjoy our family, friends, and get lots of rest! Don't forget that the studio will be closed for winter break from December 20, 2022 - January 1, 2023 with all regularly scheduled classes resuming as of January 2.

As always, if you have questions regarding our events, programs, classes, the studio, or your Stage Door School of Dance experience, please feel encouraged to reach out to info@stagedoordancer.com, call (631) 654-8858, or stop by the studio during business hours. My incredible staff is here and ready to help in any way they are able to!

Thank you for choosing Stage Door School of Dance as your dance family. Remember... stay active, stay calm, and stay strong. #OnlyatStageDoor!

Always with gratitude and love,
DATES TO REMEMBER
Dec. 3: Holiday Talent Show
Dec. 11: Holiday Movie Drop-off Event
Dec. 8-19: SDSD 12 Days of Gratitude (More info coming soon!)
Dec. 12: Fine Arts Club Free Trial Day
Dec. 12: Fine Arts Club Session 2 begins
Dec. 17: Guest Teaching Artist: Kevin Csolak
Dec. 20-Jan. 1: Winter Break - STUDIO CLOSED
VALUE OF THE MONTH: AGILITY
You have the capability to adapt and handle all things life hands you. To be agile means that you can be flexible; learning to work with other people and situations as they unexpectedly present themselves, while remaining calm and supportive.
SDSD'S GOT TALENT
Holiday Talent Show: Tickets on Sale
Stage Door School of Dance is filled with talented students from dancers, to singers, to actors, and more. You are cordially invited to join us on December 3 from 6pm-8pm to enjoy our very first SDSD Holiday Talent Show, followed by a post-show mixer with hors d'oeuvres!

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS
An SDSD Drop-off Event! Parents may drop their dancers off at the studio, where we supply the movie & snacks; attendees arrive wearing PJs with sleeping bags, pillows, or blankets!
Kevin Csolak's credits include playing Diesel in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar nominated 'West Side Story' film, TNT’s 'Animal Kingdom', and Broadway's 'Mean Girls'.
Interested in our Fine Arts Club but would like a sneak peak before signing up? Join us on December 12 from 9:30am-11:30am for a free trial!
RSVP required.
FINE ARTS CLUB SESSION 2 NOW ENROLLING
Stage Door's Fine Arts Club is fun and active learning for preschoolers that develops social skills and talents at a young age. Children will enjoy dance, yoga, and fitness, music, art, and drama with imagination and creativity leading the way. Classes run in 12 week sessions, now offered on both Mondays (New!) and Wednesdays from 9:30am-11:30am.

*Enrollment in the full 12 week session is required. Club members may enroll in one or two days. 
Upcoming sessions now enrolling:
  • Session 2: December 12 – March 14
  • Session 3: March 20 – June 20

Join us for a Fine Arts Club Free Trial
Interested in our Fine Arts Club but would like a sneak peak before signing up?

NEW!: SDSD VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES
Professional Videography Services
Provided by Stage Door

Have you recently prepared a solo, duet, trio, or small group piece of choreography for a competition and wish to have it captured on video? Are you considering auditioning for a dance or musical theater program in college and are in need of a professionally-filmed audition reel?

Stage Door School of Dance is excited to introduce our brand new professional dance / performance videography services in collaboration with Primme Creative, and videographer Jake Primmerman.

Our videography services will include:
  • a creative consultation with Mr. Jake / SDSD creative leadership
  • a several hour professional film shoot
  • a professional final edit of your shoot
  • the opportunity to have your video featured in Stage Door's marketing.

PLEASE NOTE: Pricing for and booking of this service is not yet available. However, please take a moment to review all participation requirements, and let us know you are interested by completing an interest form while we finalize all details!

Consider adding another class to your dance schedule...
SDSD FASHIONS & MORE
What are you wearing to dance?
OUR MISSION: Stage Door School of Dance empowers individuals through arts education. We provide a safe space where creative minds are free to be their whole self and thrive as members of our dance family. Through our core values, we nurture a community of kindness, love, and respect that extends beyond our studio walls.
Be sure to visit StageDoorDancer.com to view our 2022-2023 schedule, learn more about our studio and teachers, COVID-19 protocols, and even register for additional classes! Like us on Facebook and check us out on Instagram at @StageDoorDancer. If you have any questions, be sure to call us at 631.654.8858 or email us at info@stagedoordancer.com.