Contact Us

Lynn D. Raley
910-791-7660
misslynn.seda@gmail.com

Sherry Johnson
officemanager@sedadance.com

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New Class Just Added!!



Since our Wednesday Age 3/4 class is FULL, we have added an additional day...

Age 3/4 Ballet, Tap, Tumbling Combo
Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm

*Register ASAP to reserve your Spot!
Bring a Friend Week is September 20th-23rd

  • For every friend you bring you get $5 OFF your next month's tuition. So be sure to check in with the office.

  • If they officially register - you get 1/2 OFF of one month's tuition!
Reminders

  • Check your mailbox when you come in the studio. This is how we get information to you.   
  • Oleander Parking Lot- Please DO NOT park in the brick building's parking lot next door. That is not ours. Ours is the gravel parking lot behind the building. Access it from Mulberry Street. If you stay during your child's class, please park behind the building. There are plenty of marked spaces. This makes it easier for the parents that are picking up and dropping off. Thank You. 
Important Dates

Saturday, September11th: Mum Pick Up 12:30pm-2:00pm

September 18th:Team Rehearsal and Team Parent Meeting

Our Holiday Concert is set for Saturday, December 11th at the Scottish Rite Temple.

The Honorable Dancer Party is scheduled for Saturday April 30th at Long leaf Park 4-6pm

SEDA's End of Year Dance Concert, will be on Saturday June 4th at Odell Williamson Auditorium
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Cora Baker
Ramsey Bearak
Angela Bradbury
Michael Bradley
Olivia Burley
Sofia Catenacci
Kamryn Cox
Wendy Craig
Emma Crowley
Meera Dave
Alexus Harris
Taylor Herring
Brenda Higgins
Charleigh Howard
Molly Kane
Libby Kenney
Caroline Knorr
Ellie Lorenz
Semiah Moore
Willow Prevatte
Lily Snow
Elizabeth Spaulding
Aubrey Spears
Lilah Speedy
Airlie Watkins
Mr. Wells
SEDA NEWS...
  • We would like to welcome Miss Leah Kallam to our SEDA staff. She will be teaching as well as assisting with Ballet, Pre-Pointe / Pointe and Modern Tech...

Leah Versola Kallam is a North Carolina native, hailing from the town of Pittsboro. Leah trained in classical ballet at Cary Ballet Conservatory under Mariaelana Ruiz, Heather Iler, and Deanna Seay. She attended numerous summer programs including Carolina Ballet, American Dance Festival, and American Ballet Theatre in New York City. During her training, Leah received opportunities to perform as a guest with Carolina Ballet in their productions of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. She attended and performed at the Winter Dance Festival at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.Shortly after beginning her college studies, Leah was accepted to The Ailey School in New York City as an Independent Study student. At Ailey, she studied Horton-based modern, Graham-based modern, Dunham, West African dance, and improvisation among other techniques.
Leah is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree and is thrilled to continue her teaching career at South East Dance Academy.

  • We would like to also welcome Wells Jackson to our staff. He will assisting our Pre-School classes, Ballet and Tap classes as well as working as an Assistant in the office...

Wells Jackson is originally from Lincolnton, North Carolina where he began dancing competitively as a teen at his local studio. After high school Wells decided to make his passion for dance performance into a career and moved to Wilmington, where he danced for two years as a soloist with US International Ballet Company before going to University. Wells now has a Bachelor's Degree in dance studies from Appalachian State University: where he studied Modern, Ballet, African dance, and dance pedagogy; Choreographed works for the university; and performed in numerous faculty pieces. Wells has trained in many dance environments studying under American Choreographer Desmond Richardson, Ballet Master Walter Angelini, Washington Ballet Principal dancer Jeorge Oscar Sanchez Gomez, Ballet Mistress Ines Albertini, and 2nd generation Gaga instructor Maree Remalia. Wells not only has a passion for dance; he loves the theatre arts and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Theatre from Regent University. When Wells is not dancing he enjoys playing the guitar and relaxing in the pool. 
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Wells Jackson
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Congratulations to Miss Audrey on the birth of her first born Adaline on May 28th. We are so happy to have Miss Audrey back on Wednesdays with our Tiny Team as well as assisting other classes. Adaline is our newest SEDA Ballerina. Isn't she the cutest?
TEAM NEWS
  • SEDA Performing Team activity fee due September 1st
  • UNCSA Registration is now open for our Teen/Senior team members Ages 11 & up. Let Mrs. Sherry know if you plan to attend ASAP
  • CDM Junior member applications are due no later than September 15th
  • Team Rehearsals Saturday, September 18th.
  • CDM Convention fees are due by September 23

Don't forget to volunteer to help with mum pickup!

Tuition Payment Options

  • ONE FULL YEAR PAYMENT (5% tuition discount) Must be paid by cash, check, or ACH September 15th.
  • 2 SEMESTER PAYMENTS (2% tuition discount) Payment one is due at registration. Payment two is due January 10th. Both payments can be paid by cash, check, or ACH. The second payment can also be drafted.
  • MONTHLY AUTOMATIC DRAFT (our preferred method) You can choose to draft monthly from a checking account. To choose this option you must fill out the payment agreement with the office.

Due to changes in merchant processing, beginning September 1st we will begin adding a 3% credit card processing fee on ALL credit card transactions
MORE NEWS


Riverfest Performance
Saturday, October 6th at 2pm
Dancers should arrive at 1:45, 15 minutes prior to performance.

First steps & Age 2/3 Creative Movement, Age 3/4 Combo, Age 4/5 Combo, Grades K-1 Ballet, Musical Theatre, ALL Jazz, Hip Hop students, Adult Tap and ALL Performing Teams have been invited to perform at this event. Check your mailbox for more information coming soon!




Dance Shoes and Dance Wear

Now is the time to sell those dance shoes and leotards that your dancer has outgrown. Put shoes in a ziplock bag with your name, size of shoe, and price. Drop them in the shoe bins in the office. We have name tags in the office that you can pin on your gently used dance wear clothes.
This is the best time to sell!

Service Society

SEDA would like to recognize Bailey Futch for her Service Society project Bailey Futch is leading September’s Service Project in support of Nourish NC. NourishNC’s Vision is to be anywhere and everywhere that hungry kids need us.

Please drop off food items in bin located by front entrance.
Most wanted list of needs:
Please see the sign up sheet on our bulletin board to schedule your service society project. See the office for any questions.
Attractions Dining and Value Guide
Free buy one get one coupons
  • Thousands of dollars in savings
  • Local Restaurants & National Retailers
  • Mobile deals with each book
  • New expanded take-out section!

Contact any Performing Team Member before 9/30/21 to purchase your coupon book to save money and support SEDA!