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2012 is off to a wonderful start! I want to welcome all of our new Mid Year Season students! We are so happy to have you joining us! It was a pleasure meeting many of you on the first day of classes.
Our dancers were very busy last month with Carnival of the Animals rehearsals, attending Dance Revolution, taking a master class with Mark Dendy through ADF, attending studio day, and rehearsing for the recital! It makes me really happy seeing so many kids being creative and working hard at what they love!
February looks like it will be just as busy with dancers creating new works for the solo concert, rehearsals going on for the Pulse in March, the Father/Daughter dance, and the world premiere of Ms. Denise’s Ballet Theatre program at the end of the month! I can’t wait to cheer everyone on with all of this month’s activities.
Want some one on one time with me or a member of Springs Dance Company Sr. to work on specific skills that have been tricky for you in class? I’m offering a free “catch up” day where you can get some private attention to work on skills that may need some additional instruction. I hope to see you on February 11th! Lots of information in this month’s newsletter! Enjoy!
Ms. Marilyn
P.S. Happy Valentine’s Day-hug a dancer!
Special Thanks To Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes for donating his suite to our Shining Stars kids for the home game on Feb. 4th! Thanks to his generosity, our kids who performed with Miss Alex in the Holiday Cabaret will have a very special opportunity to enjoy an amazing evening! Go Canes!
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Carolina Ballet’s Summer Intensive Auditions
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We’ve had several students who have taken advantage of this experience the last couple of summers really enjoyed themselves.
Intensive- June 18th-July 21st
Audition is Sun, Feb. 5th
1:30 - Dancers ages 11-13
4:00 - Dancers ages 14-21
Serious ballet students only. You must bring your pointe shoes to the audition. $25.00 non-refundable audition fee Bring a 4x6 full body photo in first arabesque
Questions? See Ms. Marilyn or click HERE to visit Carolina Ballet’s website
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February 11th from 6-10 P.M.
Drop your children off for a fun night of games, movies, snacks and more at the Holly Springs School of Dance while you and your special someone go out to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
- COST: $20 ($15 for additional siblings)
- Ages 3+ (potty trained please)
- Register in the office in Studio 144 or call 557-3270
Thank you for supporting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Dancers!
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Lollipop Grams!
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Send a sweet treat to your dancer or friends for Valentine’s Day this year. You can include a friendly message to let someone know you care. The Lollipop Grams are only $1 each in the main office and will be delivered to the dancers in their classes the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Be sure to know the recipient’s class time and teacher.
All proceeds will benefit the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade dancers. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Free “Catch Up” Day
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Join Ms. Marilyn and members of SDC Sr for a morning of free one on one time to work on specific skills that are challenging you. Dancers should come to studio 148 anytime between 10 and 11:30 am on Sat, Feb. 11th for a little extra help.
Please drop in whenever you would like with specific skills that you would like to improve upon before the recital! We are so happy to help you! Parents should plan on staying while we are working with dancers.
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14th Annual Father/Daughter Dance at HSSOD
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We can’t wait until the 14th Annual Father/Daugther Dance on Sunday, February 12th. This event does require pre-registration. To register, call the studio at 557-3270.
Everyone should arrive at the Hunt Community Center for a 3-4:30 pm event! Be ready to enjoy a fun afternoon of dancing with someone you love so much! Refreshments will be provided. Attire is comfortable, but you’re welcome to wear whatever you want!
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Dance As If No One Is Watching - March 10th
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Springs Dance Company will be producing its concert, Dance As If No One Is Watching on Saturday, March 10th at 2pm and 7pm at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center.
This student produced concert highlights young choreographers as they create new pieces, make costuming decisions, learn about marketing, and handle all of the aspects of putting together their own concert. The audience will vote on two pieces that they would like to see performed in the recital. You may purchase tickets for 5.00 at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center. This makes a great Mother/Daughter date or a fun outing for an entire class to go and support an assistant!
Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend! These concerts will support Summer Study Scholarship opportunities for these dancers
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2012 Mid-Season Classes - It's Not Too Late!
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Want to try an additional class? Have a friend who wants to join? We are happy to share our Mid Year Season which runs January 9th-March 31st. These classes are non-recital classes, so there is no costume to purchase. No registration fee for current HSSOD students!
Click HERE to download the schedule!
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Class |
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| Pre-school Aged Dancers |
Beginning Ballet/Tap |
Mon. 10-11 am
Tues. 12-1 pm
Wed. 3-4 pm
Sat. 9-10 am |
| 5/6 Year Old Dancers |
Beginning Ballet/Tap Class |
Sat. 10-11 am |
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Beginning Modern |
Sat. 11-12 pm |
| 7/9 Year Old Dancers |
Beginning Hip Hop Class: |
Sat. 9-10 am |
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Beginning Jazz |
Tues. 4-4:45 pm
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| 10/12 Year Old Dancers |
Beginning Jazz |
Mon. 3:30-4:30 |
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Jumps, Leaps, and Turns |
Thurs. 7-8 pm |
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Beginning Hip Hop |
Thurs. 8-9 pm |
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Beginning Modern |
Sat. 11-12 pm |
| 13 and up |
Jumps, Leaps, and Turns |
Thurs. 7-8 pm |
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Zumba (Drop In Rate) |
Thurs. 8-9 pm
Sun. 3-4 pm |
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Yoga (Drop In Rate) |
Tues. 7-8:15 pm
Sat. 8:30-9:45 am |
Register now at the front desk!
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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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