Greetings!
We are excited to be sending you our 3rd monthly newsletter in our brand new format. There continues to be so many exciting events happening at TSDC that we feel you will enjoy reading about them.
This newsletter will also keep you informed of important dates and special upcoming events that effect and involve you and your dancer.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the dance cneter. As always, thank you for being a big part of the Tricia Sloan Dance Center. |
 Memorial Holiday Weekend
@ TSDC Saturday, May 23rd
thru
Monday, May 26th
Tricia Sloan Dance Center will be closed for the Memorial Day Weekend starting Saturday, May 23rd thru Monday, May 25th.
Classes will resume on Tuesday May 26th. |
Tricia Sloan Dance Center Presents
Recital 2009 "Rock This Town"
 The date for the TSDC annual dance recital is set for Saturday June 20, 2009. The perforrmances will take place at the Pfleeger Concert Hall (see photo on left) on the campus of Rowan University. There will be 2 matinee shows that will feature our littlest dancers along with the members of the TSDC Dance Company. These matinee shows will then be followed by the evening performance.
Showtimes are: 12 Noon, 3 PM & 7 PM. Tickets for the recital are $15 per seat and they will go on sale May 1, 2009. Details regarding the big day are now available, including the assignment of each dancer to their specific performance and rehearsal times.
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There are lots of great things happening here at TSDC this summer. Everything from dance camp for tots, dance classes for children and teens and of course our popular adult dance and fitness classes.
You can check out all the info for summer dance program on our web site by clicking below.
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Dance Company Showcase - May 31st
at the Broadway Theatre
of Pitman
The Tricia Sloan Dance Company will present their annual showcase performance at the historic Broadway Theatre in Pitman on Sunday May 31st at 6 PM. Tickerts are only $10 each and everyone is invited to attend the performance.
The members of the TSDC Dance Company have been working hard all year perfecting exciting dance numbers and several solos, duos and trios for family and friends to enjoy.
The Senior dancers have had the good fortune to learn a new production number from a professional dancer, Colby Lindeman. Colby has been working with the dancers in between his own performances in NYC which includes the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in various cities across the USA.
We always urge our TSDC parents to bring their young dancers to this splendid showcase. Many of our young dancers have been greatly inspired by watching our TSDC Dance Company members perform.
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TSDC Dance Company to perform
at the Camden Riversharks game
 The TSDC Dance Co. will perform at Campbell Field on Sat. June 13, 2009. Showtime is tentatively set for 5:30 pm. This will mark the 3rd year that the Dance Co. will perform before a Camden Riversharks game.
The Dance Company has 100 members ranging in age from 7 to 18. The performance for the Riversharks is a highlight of the year for the dancers who are truly dedicated to their dancing and community service.
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 Introducing...
Sammy Reyes
For the past nine months our jazz funk classes have had the great fortune to be taught by our newest faculty member, Samuel Reyes.
Sammy has served as a prominent choreographer and dance teacher based in the Philadelphia area for over the past ten years. He is a graduate of the University of the Arts where he was the recepient of the Cushman Acting Award and the Theater Ensemble Award. Sammy went on to study dance with Ronen Koresh (Koresh Dance Co.), Rennie Harris (RennieHarrisPuremovement) and Kip Martin.
Sammy has performed with many local Philadelphia artists. He performed at the Prince Music Theatre in "St. Louie Women" and "Pal Joey" where he assisted Myra Bazell as dance captain and assistant choreographer. For this he was nominated for a Barrymore Award for best choreography in a musical. He was also nominated for a Barrymore Award for his work on "Bombity of Errors" with Eleventh Hour Theatre Co.
Sam choreographed a national commercial for Forman Mills Co. He recently completed touring the USA with television and radio artist Raven-Symone (Cheeta Girl, Cosby Show, "Olivia", That's So Raven).
In addition to working in theater, Sammy has taught dance at Muhlenberg College, Drexel University, LaSalle University and Temple University. This past Jan./Feb. Sammy was the choreographer for the Media Theatre's production of "Altar Boyz" for which he received excellent reviews in area newspapers including the Phila. Inquirer.
Currently Sammy is the choreography for an original production of the "Berenstane Bears" which was commissioned by the Walnut Street Theatre. Sammy had the honor to collaborate with the authors of the children's books to create a unique children's theatrical production.
Sammy also serves as the director of dance for the Walnut St. Theatre's summer camp for children.
We are thrilled to have Sammy join the faculty of TSDC! |
 Miss
Pennsylvania
Hopeful
Hard work, perserverence and a positive attitued paid off for a student here at TSDC. We are very proud of Melissa Caltabiano on her recent crowning achievement.
Melissa who is age 20 and a junior at Widener University, was crowned Miss Greater Delaware Valley 2009 in Dresher, PA on March 7th. She will compete in June for the title of Miss Pennsylvania 2009, and the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss America in January, 2010.
An accomplished dancer and graduate of Clearview Regional High School, Melissa is a native of Mullica Hill, NJ. A communications major, Melissa aspires to become a criminal attorney.
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Class of 2009
Congratulations to faculty member, Miss Jennifer Majewski who graduates May 15th with honors from Rowan University. Jen's degree will be a BA in Elementary Education and Writing Arts with a Minor in Dance. She will be certified to teach K-5.
Jen hopes to return to school to for a Masters Degree or Reading Certification.
A familiar face at TSDC, Jennifer teaches several dance classes each week and helps out with the front desk duties.
Jennifer danced here at TSDC from a little girl, was a member of Dance Co. and also performed in many of our productions over the years.
We are very proud of this great accomplishment that Jennifer has achieved and wish her the best of luck.
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"New" Parking Regulations |
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The Council for the Boro of Wenonah has passed new parking regulations which directly effect our dance center.
1. There is now a passenger loading & unloading zone on North West Ave. Mon-Fri. 6-9PM. These means NO parking in this area during the posted days & times.
This will make it easier & much safer for parents to drop-off & pick-up their dancers from TSDC.
2. There is also parking by permit only along North West Ave. in front of the residences on their side of the street.
We have made the head of the council aware of our need for more parking along North West Ave and several solutions are under consideration. |
