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A Note from the Director for May
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We’ve enjoyed our best dance year ever! We added more dance then ever before with our beautiful new studio, premiered the Dance Theatre program with a fantastic version of "Carnival of the Animals”, watched many of our kids perform with world class dancers, produced very successful concerts with “Holiday Cabaret” and “Dance as if No One is Watching”, just to name a few special things! Check out our Year in Review boards at the recitals to see all of the fabulous things that make our school so special!
All of our hard work is about to be celebrated with our recitals! You are in for such a treat! Lots of information in this month's newsletter and on the website to answer all of your questions.
My sincere thanks for all of the support and love you all have provided this season. I started the year by creating our “love branches” that hung in all of the studios to capture the heart and soul of our dance community-our children! However, they would never get to be a part of this wonderful studio if it weren’t for someone like you supporting and cheering them on. We appreciate everyone contributing to make our school a magical place where dancers can pursue their dreams in a loving and nurturing environment!
On with the show…
Love, Marilyn
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Congratulations To...
- Grace White for winning the state reflections choreography contest and advancing to the National level. Bravo!
- Emily Weiler for placing second in the reflections choreography contest in the county! Way to go!
- Scarlett Dobbs, Mollie Fisher and Ms. Denise’s ballet select class for each having work selected to be performed next fall at the North Carolina Dance Alliance’s annual event in Greensboro. This work is chosen by some of the best dance educators, choreographers, and performers in our state. We are so proud of you!
- All of the dancers who shared beautiful work at Open Dance Night! You did a terrific job!
- All of the dancers who performed as animals in the opening of new N.C. Museum of Science in downtown Raleigh!
- Emily Weiler, Logan Macior, Sarah Holden, and Cate Killough for having work chosen to be performed in the pre-school recitals.
A Big Thanks To...
- Everyone who has supported our Relay for Life team! Christy Emhart is the greatest leader of our school’s team. See more info about Relay in the May newsletter and on the website!
- Brian Ford, Richard Dobbs, and Michelle LeRoy for all of their help creating beautiful props for the recital.
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SDC, SDC Jr. & Apprentice Auditions
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Dancers ages 9 and up who have had at least three years of training in Ballet, Jazz or Modern may attend an Open Call audition for Springs Dance Companies on Sunday, May 20th.
- Apprentice/Juniors (rising 4th-8th graders) - 2:00-3:30 pm
- Seniors (Rising 9th - 12th graders) - 3:30-5:00 pm
- Parents must arrive 30 minutes before the audition for a quick parent meeting and to check in dancers.
Dancers should arrive in a black leotard, pink tights, and hair in a bun. You should wear convertible tights for a Modern phrase and bring Jazz shoes for a short combination. You will share phrases with Ms. Marilyn, Ms. Jen, Ms. Stephanie, and additional staff members. There are no additional fees to be in company. Requirements include weekly rehearsals and attendance at a variety of events.
Parent Question/Answer Meeting… Come to an informal meeting to further discuss everything you need to know about auditions, expectations, requirements, etc. with Ms. Marilyn on Tuesday, May 8th 7-8pm in studio 148.
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Please join Springs Dance Company on Saturday, May 19th at Holly Grove Middle School for Relay for Life. This community event starts at noon and helps raise money for the American Cancer Society.
You can support our team by purchasing luminaries to honor or remember a loved one. These will be lit at 9 pm and burn during the night. You can find these forms in studio 144. We will have HSSOD dancers performing at 1:00 and Chris Chappell’s North Forty band at 2 pm. Hope to see you there!
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Promote Your Business in our Recital Program
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Does Your Business Want To Place An Ad In Our Souvenir Program?
Contact Chris about purchasing ad space in this year’s recital program. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business for thousands of people! Email us at chappell@hollyspringsdance.com or call us at 557-3270.
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It’s time to make plans for your dancer’s Summer activities! We have a fantastic season planned with more choices than ever! We know we have something for everyone.
Please contact us if you need help making decisions on what is best for your dancer. Registration packets are available HERE or at the studio!
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Missed the Disney Information Meeting? But still considering our summer 2013 trip? Pick up all the information at the front desk. Deposit of $150.00 per person is not due until October 20th. Let your child experience the super fun opportunity of dancing down Main St., USA in the parade next June 25-28th, 2013!
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Announcements
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| Study RoomAny dancers ages 10 and up are welcome to use the student study room in the back of our new studio. This room is a gift to our hard working dancers who need a quiet space in between classes to study or do homework. No eating, talking, or texting allowed! Visit friends or eat dinner in studio 136! |
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| Photos!! Want to check out some gorgeous photos from last year’s recitals or Summer camps? Visit hssod.zenfolio.com.
Thanks to Gregg Taylor for doing such an outstanding job! |
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| A Great Cause... Below is a link to a website that has beautiful headbands for our girls, friend / family girls, birthday's or just because gifts. They are only $8 each with free shipping and all the money goes to an awesome cause. Merck transferred Tim Potvin to Charlotte so his daughter Ellie (8 yo twin) could get care at CMC Charlotte for her rare childhood cancer. Tim is part of a very close knit Merck family and we are all looking for ways to support him and his family through these trying times. But... they need more support.
Please consider buying these headbands as they are for an excellent cause & oh so cute!!! Also, please pass this message along to anyone you know who might be interested. Ellie is battling stage 4 relapse cancer. They are an amazing family.
http://www.bellatunno.com/ellie.asp read more ... |
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| “The Children Who Had Roses For Noses.” 
PS... I have to share some exciting news…
My dear friend Richard Dobbs (gifted artist) and I have been working on a Children’s book entitled “The Children Who Had Roses For Noses.” I wrote the book when I was pregnant with Skylar. My husband Chris and I had been told that she might have Downs Syndrom, but we made the choice not to do further testing and risk losing Skylar. When she was born perfectly healthy, we were thrilled but had a whole new sense of compassion for parents having children with special needs. I told Richard about the book and that I wondered if he would be interested in illustrating it. He shared with me that he has a sister with Downs Syndrom and would love to be a part of this.
The story is really about celebrating our uniqueness and unconditional love. You can check out our book at Lulu.com. We hope you like it! read more ... |
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| Yoga with Pam! Holly Springs School of Dance proudly partners with Pam McCarthy for yoga classes. Check out Pam's website at www.yogapam.com. |
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Do you have a way that you could support someone in our dance family? We can share acts of kindness in a variety of ways. During what has been a very difficult time for many families, here are some ways you might be able to help….
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Offer to donate gently used shoes or leotards to share with others.
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Pay it forward; offer to pay for a costume or one month’s tuition for a struggling family.
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Organize a carpool to lesson the burden of transportation.
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Volunteer your services (props construction, sewing, graphic design work, working at events) to help dancers organizing events.
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Pledge to say something positive to every dancer you come in contact with for a whole week. Who knows, it just might become a habit and kindness is contagious!
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Be creative! We’re open to any suggestions!
We work hard to reach out to our community, but we also want to take care of each other! Thanks for your help!
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Information
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| Where is the office now?Stop by and visit our beautiful new studio and office in studio 144! You can register for classes, pay tuition, get all your studio questions answered, etc.
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| New Dance Party!!Want a super fun party for your tween or teen? Let DJ Brian set up lights and sound in studio 148 to make your party rock! For more info, contact the studio!
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| Birthday Parties at HSSOD!!We are currently accepting reservations for birthday parties! With a host of themes, we know your child will have a party that they will never forget! Contact us for more info!
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| Shining StarsA dance program
now in it’s 5th season that creates a class
specifically designed for kids with special
needs. This free class is open to anyone in
the community who has a child that could
benefit from this fun class. SDC members
dance with these kids the 1st Saturday of
each month from 10-11am.
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| Volunteers Needed!Throughout the season we need a host of volunteers to produce many wonderful events. Please stop by the front desk to sign up and become more involved. Our needs include costuming, props, helping at events, etc. Thanks in advance!
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| Email Newsletter & Spam Filters
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| Pay Your Tuition Online!You can now make your tuition payment online using PayPal!! PayPal is a safe and secure way to pay and if you create a PayPal account, PayPal will track your payment history for you. Click the Read More link for more information. read more ...
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| Dress Code ReminderPlease make sure you are following our dress code! We see dancers coming to class in street clothes. We know it takes a little more effort, but it really helps us to make corrections, helps your child understand the discipline of dance, and creates an atmosphere that is respectful of dance and teachers. Not sure what the dress code is? Click read more... read more ...
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| Holly Springs School of Dance recommends Relevé for all of your dancewear needs! |
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