It’s June, and that means our registration for 2023-2024 is open and our summer programs are under way!
In May:
· Our dancers had a terrific time at "A Surprise for Mom" Mini-Camp on Saturday, May 13, and made a beautiful craft to take home to their moms! Thank you to Miss Ally for running our mini-camp program all season. It was a terrific way to conclude this season's mini-camp offerings!
· The dancers in the Middletown High School Dance Line concluded their season on Saturday evening, May 13, at the "Evening of Jazz at the Knight Club". Dancers accompanied the Jazz Band in "Children of Sanchez", "Knock on Wood", and "Summertime". And one of our studio families won the studio basket in the silent auction!
· Our dancers enjoyed showing the DBSD Spirit during our last week of the 2022-2023 season! Pictured here, some of our seniors show their spirit with their attire AND with some purple face paint! We enjoyed a great week of throwback and current studio attire, including some vintage recital shirts and warm-up jackets!
· Miss Sarah Schreiber graduated from Hood College on Saturday, May 20, with a degree in Early Childhood Education. We are so proud of Miss Sarah, and we're so excited to share that she'll be teaching nearby and will be able to remain on staff for our upcoming season!
· Miss Annie and Miss Ally presented dancers in Cecchetti Grades I, IV, and V for exams, and everyone passed!
· Miss Ally successfully completed the teacher's Grade VI Intermediate Professional Exam during the Late May 2023 ECC exam session. She earned a "Pass Commended", which is an exceptional mark on this challenging exam! Miss Ally prepared for the exam with Miss Dee and Miss Jennifer Meyer (who is Miss Dee's Cecchetti coach and visits our studio often to teach our advanced Cecchetti students). Congratulations, Miss Ally!
· Our Acro Students had a successful evening of demonstrations for their families and friends to kick off our spring recital week! The staff is so proud of these dancers' efforts throughout the season.
· Our dancers performed beautifully in FIVE recitals at Middletown High School, Wednesday-Friday, May 22-24! Congratulations to all performers, and best wishes to our graduating seniors, Natalia Cardona, Johnathan Dodson, Chloe Gilbert, Keller Knight, Emma Kufta, Lauren Lipinski, Hannah Middlekauff, Ella Troxell, Jordan Wanuck, Sarah West, Maddie Weir, and Kaia Wynne.
· We added several dancers to our Miss Jennie Scholarship at our recital "Let Us Entertain You". First, we recognized our staff families for their constant efforts: McKenna Dunn, Meredith Dunn, Madelyn Kiska, Alexa Maly, and Brynn Munger. And then we recognized the additional current recipients...Lila Vandenbosche and grads Chloe & Kim Gilbert, Keller Knight, Hannah Middlekauff, and Maddie Weir. And finally, we announced this year's newest recipients, Allison Beck, Bailey Hardison, and Kate Hartinger. This scholarship is given annually in memory of Miss Dee’s mom, who was the real reason we opened our doors in the first place. Recipients commit themselves to the behind-the-scenes activities that help our dancers succeed.
· We held auditions for our 2023-2024 Competition Team!
What’s next for our dancers?
· Our registration for 2023-2024 opens today, June 1!
· Members of our 2023 Competition Team who are attending the national convention have been busy learning new choreography for the Dance Masters of America National Convention in Atlanta. The dancers will first compete at a regional event in New Jersey, and then travel to Atlanta in July.
· Our Acro Intensive takes place in June! We’re excited to present our dancers for their Acrobatic Arts acro exams.
· Our 2023-2024 Competition Team is making plans for the season! The dance list is posted this month, and rehearsals will begin in July.
· Summer camps and drop-in classes begin in June as well!
Looking forward to our summer together!
Miss Dee