Cecil Dancenter Newsletter

May 2024

RECITAL IS AROUND THE CORNER!

• Creative Dance/Dance Basics Recitals: The studio recitals for Creative Dance and Dance Basics classes will be held Saturday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 12 at our studio. There is free admission for family and friends and all dancers receive a trophy. For more information, see the lobby table, click here, or watch your email for recital updates coming soon.
• Dance Fundamentals - Adult Recitals: Recitals for Dance Fundamentals - Adult classes will be held Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 (Father's Day Weekend). Tickets for these recitals will be $17 per person and will be sold online. Please watch your email for more information coming soon. Note: Classes will have a stage rehearsal held sometime between Monday, June 10 and Thursday, June 13 with a dress rehearsal on Friday, June 14.
• Recital T-Shirts Now Available: If you would like a 2024 recital t-shirt please stop by the office to pick one up in person, see the lobby desk for our order form (or click here) and place your order in the lobby deposit box. Shirts may be picked up from the table in the main lobby. These shirts have the names of dancers in all our recitals on the back (provided you were enrolled by February 22 when names were submitted to our printer).
• Dance Fundamentals - Adult Recital DVD's: Recital DVD's are $45 (includes tax) and are only available in Blu-Ray format. Please make note of the type of player you have and whether it is capable of playing Blu-Ray discs before purchasing. The order form is available on the lobby tables or click here. Please note that we do not video studio recitals.
• Recital Flowers Available: Would you like to surprise your dancer with a beautiful bouquet of flowers after his/her EHS performance? As a fundraiser, Cecil Dance Theatre, our senior performing company, is selling rose and spring mix arrangements from Fair Hill Florist for our students in the Elkton High School recitals (flowers are not available for studio recitals). The flower order form is available on lobby tables or click here. Orders are due by Saturday, June 1. 
• Annual Awards: Congratulations to the students celebrating five or ten years at Cecil Dancenter and to our graduating seniors! We ask all families to please review the list below and if your child's name should be listed and is not here (or is listed here in error), please call our office so that we may check our records.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT for SUMMER CLASSES & CAMPS

*register by Saturday, June 1 to receive 10% off tuition (code: SUMMER10%)

SUMMER DANCE CLASSES

Join us for our 7-week summer dance session with no registration fees! Mark your calendar for Monday, July 8 - Saturday, August 24. ONLINE registration is NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE for our schedule or to enroll and don't forget to use code SUMMER10% by June 1 for the 10% tuition discount!

WEDNESDAY PRINCESS WORKSHOPS

Ages 4-9 - 5:00pm-7:00pm - Studio B - $39/dancer

Don’t miss your little one’s chance to enjoy creative improvisation, movement games, drama, and of course dancing in costumes… along with fun and magical memories full of adventure and creativity!

• Wed, July 10: Cinderella
• Wed, July 17: Beauty & The Beast 
• Wed, July 24: Encanto
• Wed, July 31: The Little Mermaid
• Wed, Aug 7: Princess & The Frog
• Wed, Aug 14: Tangled
• Wed, Aug 21: Frozen

PRINCESS CAMPS!

Princess camps (ages 4-9) will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm in Studio B (main building). Please bring a snack and drink each day. Transform your little dancer into a princess with dancing, movement games, drama, costumes, and creative improvisations. Your child will love portraying characters from classic princess and fairytale movies! A show for parents is held on Fridays at 11:45am in each camp to close out the week. $185 per camper with 15% off for siblings.

• FAIRYTALE Princess Camps: Both camps taught by Miss Devon Johnson... Your child will love our themes from Beauty & The Beast, Encanto, Cinderella, & Little Mermaid.
• Monday, July 15 - Friday, July 19
• Monday, July 22 - Friday, July 26

• FANTASY Princess Camps: Both camps taught by Miss Devon Johnson... Your child will love our themes from Tangled, Sleeping Beauty, Frozen, and Princess & The Frog.
• Monday, Aug 5 - Friday, Aug 9
• Monday, Aug 12 - Friday, Aug 16

Click HERE to register online. Enroll by June 1 for the 10% tuition discount with code SUMMER10%.

DANCE CAMPS

We offer weeklong camps to keep our students engaged, entertained and educated in their dance experience! All camps are held at the main building except for Hip Hop camp which is held at Studio C. Campers will need a lunch, snack and plenty to drink except for Hip Hop camp in which they will only need drinks. Siblings receive 15% discount on camp registration and all campers registered by June 1 can receive 10% off tuition by using the code SUMMER10%.

• BROADWAY BIZARRE CAMP (ages 7-12): June 24 - 28 held 9:00am – 2:00pm. Enjoy the “strange and unusual” side of Broadway as we delve into shows with quirky characters, music, and stories... Six the Musical, Legally Blonde, Hairspray, Beetlejuice, and more!  Students will sing, dance, act, and play games in a positive and inspiring environment! Family and friends are welcome to cheer us on at our short showcase on Friday at 1:45pm. $188 per dancer
• HOLIDAY BASH CAMP (ages 6-12): July 8 - July 12 held 9:00am - 2:00pm Celebrate every day with dance, games, crafts, activities, and more! Campers will enjoy our Easter Egg hunt, Birthday party, Trick or Treating, acting out the Nutcracker, and our New Year’s Eve Ball. There will be a short demonstration of dances learned this week for parents on Friday at 1:45pm. $188 per dancer
• BARBIE'S "PINK" CAMP (ages 6-12): July 29 - Aug 2 held 9:00am - 3:00pm This camp was made for those who want to sparkle and shine! Enjoy the glamour and excitement of Barbie’s world as you spin, twirl and leap through this exciting weeklong camp. You will love our Barbie themed crafts, fashion show and dance party! There will be a show for parents on Friday at 2:45pm. $220 per dancer
• HIP HOP DON'T STOP CAMP (ages 9+): Aug 12 - Aug 16 held 9:00am - 12:00pm It’s all the rage … TikTok and Hip-Hop! This camp offers the perfect mix to make your summer sizzle with fun and excitement! Besides learning TikTok video dances, this amazing camp will feature hip-hop choreography, tricks, tumbling, improv, and cool games! We will even create our own sensational TikTok dances! Come out and learn new moves, make great friends and be inspired by our positive and motivating instructor, Platinum J! Come in comfy clothes & sneakers and bring plenty of water! There will be a demonstration for family/friends on Friday for the last 15 minutes of camp. $170 per dancer

Click HERE to register online. Enroll by June 1 for the 10% tuition discount with code SUMMER10%.

INTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES: Our five-day summer dance intensives feature daily classes in a variety of styles with Victoria Walpole-McWilliams and guest teachers. Dancers receive tips to help them improve turns, jumps, general technique, performance quality and artistry along with gaining personalized attention, a renewed joy for movement, and motivation to push themselves to work outside of their comfort zone. Miss Victoria will share her experiences as a professional dancer and will offer one on one meetings to give dancers individualized feedback. In addition to instruction in ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, and contemporary, there will be guest teachers in the Bollywood, Polynesian, African, and Belly Dance styles of dance. The week will end with an in-studio performance open to friends and family to feature work learned. Don’t miss this inspiring week! Note: Make sure to bring a drink, a snack and lunch daily.

Click HERE for the intensive registration form or click HERE to enroll online and register by June 1 for the 10% tuition discount with code SUMMER10%. 

NOTE: Please register for the level you are currently in for the 2024 recital. All intensives will be held at Studio C from 9:00am - 3:00pm. $280 per dancer (less 10% with enrollment by June 1)

• Levels 3-5 Intensive: July 22 - 26
• Levels 6-7/Teen 4 Intensive: Aug 5 - 9
• Levels 8-10 Intensive: July 29 - Aug 2

YOGA IS BACK... ENROLL FOR SUMMER NOW!

Register today for yoga with Amanda Pierce! Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 5:45pm - 6:45pm in Studio A at the main building. Start today to live a healthier, stronger life... body, mind, and soul. Click here for more information on our summer fitness program.

Reminder: A family discount applies to those with a dancer currently registered in dance classes - that's 15% off for you and your dancer!

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DRESS CODE

Please click here for information regarding our dress code for each of our dance styles. It is important that you dress appropriately so that the instructor can make sure your technique and form are correct. For classes requiring dance shoes we recommend purchasing those shoes at The Dance Station. Slippers found at Walmart or discount stores are not recommended as it's hard for the instructor to see if the foot is properly pointed.

NOTES ON ATTIRE: Although it is becoming more common to see professionals in the dance industry wearing crop tops, halters and sports bras, our studio requires dancers come to class dressed modestly with their torsos covered. We strive to promote a level of confidence that focuses on dance and not body image; therefore, students will be asked to change if they come to class exposing their torso. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the office. Thank you for helping us to provide a family friendly atmosphere at Cecil Dancenter.

BALLET SLIPPER TIP

Please tuck your dancers ballet slipper laces underneath the top of the shoe. The lace may be cut shorter so it's more comfortable for your child (just make sure to double knot the lace). This provides a more aesthetic look for the mature dancer and for our younger dancers it helps the child/teacher to spend time on instruction rather than tying shoe laces.

PRIVATE LESSONS 

Private lessons are a great way for students to get personalized attention and individualized corrections. We have staff members available to give private dance lessons at a rate of $25-$72/hour. If you are interested in private lessons, please contact our office.

The Dance Station

Visit The Dance Station located next to studio C for all your dance wear needs. Visit The Dance Station located next to studio C for all your dance wear needs. The May special is 10% off bodyliners.   Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm; Sunday closed www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075