Greetings!
We are entering our 3rd month of dance here at the Tricia Sloan Dance Center. The new year is off to a great start as you will see in the articles below.
This November newsletter contains important announcements, reminders, including Thanksgiving closing dates, infomation on Nutcracker ticket sales and some interesting TSDC news stories.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the dance center. Visit the front desk or call us at 856-464-0128 during our normal business hours.
Thank you again for enrolling and being a big part of the Tricia Sloan Dance Center. |
Nutcracker Tickets
NOW On Sale
Come see this astonishing Christmas story come to life on the big stage at Rowan U. as the Tricia Sloan Dance Center presents "The Nutcracker".
Our 7th annual production of the classic Christmas Ballet is being at the Pfleeger Concert Center on the campus of Rowan
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Fri. Dec.18 @ 8 pm
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Sat. Dec. 19 @ 2 pm
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Sat. Dec. 19 @ 8 pm
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Sun. Dec. 20 @ 2 pm
All seats are $20 with plenty of free parking. There are group rates available for organizations. There is also a special "Meet & Greet the Performers" for Girl Scout Troops!
The Nutcracker is a wonderful way to kick off the holidays with your family and friends. It is also a great introduction to our young students here at TSDC to their first live theatrical experience.
Join us for this holiday classic--great for the whole family!
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 Steppin' Out Dance Competition Results
On Sunday Oct. 18, our Intermediate, Junior & Senior Dance Company members participated in the Steppin' Out dance competition on the beautiful stage of Williamstown HS. For this competition our dancers entered their solo, duo and trio dances from the past two seasons.
We are very proud of the performers for doing a fantastic job on their first competition of the new dance season. The results were outstanding including the
High Scores of the day for Senior Solo, Sara Schaeffer and Junior Trio,
Regan White, Jenna Purviance & Megan Dempsky. Below are the complete results of the competition.
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High Score of the Day |
| Senior Solo |
Sara Schaeffer |
| Junior Trio |
Regan White, Jenna Purviance, Megan Dempsky |
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Age Group: 10-12 |
| Lyrical Solo |
Devin Kozlosky, 2nd place
Tori Cookson, 3rd place |
| Novelty Solo |
Devin Kozlosky, 1st place
Angela Conley, 2nd place
Jacqueline Buffetta, 3rd place |
| Hip Hop Solo |
Alexis Dempsky, 3rd place |
| Jazz Duo/Trio |
1st place: Regan White, Jenna
Purviance, Megan Dempsky
3rd place: Maddie Elliott &
Jacqueline Buffetta |
| Lyrical Duo |
Regan White & Jenna Purviance, 1st place
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| Ballet Duo |
Rachel Cubbler & Katharine Campbell, 2nd place |
| Novelty Duo |
Cammi Arseneau & Rachel Accorsi, 2nd place |
| Ballet Solo |
Angela Conley, 2nd place
Jenna Purviance, 3rd place |
| Jazz Solo |
Jacqueline Buffetta, 1st place
Maddie Chaplick, 2nd place
Ellie Goodstein, 3rd place |
| Pointe Solo |
Madelynne Chaplick, 2nd place |
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Age Group: 13-15 |
| Jazz Solo |
Bridget Arseneau, 1st place |
| Novelty Duo |
Jocelyn Howard &
Alyssa O'Loughlin 2nd place |
| Pointe Duo |
Julia Magill &
Bridgett Arseneau, 2nd place |
| Pointe Solo |
Sara Schaeffer, 1st place
Andie Babusik, 2nd place |
| Lyrical Solo |
Julia Magill, 2nd place
Lindsay Kaffl, 3rd place |
| Ballet Solo |
Sara Schaeffer, 1st place
Vivian Prieto, 2nd place |
| Hip Hop Solo |
Shannon Cinaglia, 2nd place |
| Modern Solo |
Vivian Prieto, 1st place |
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Age Group: 16-up |
| Jazz Solo |
Elise Mestichelli, 2nd place
Carolyn Loudermilk, 3rd place |
| Tap Solo |
Elise Mestichelli, 3rd place | |
"LAST CALL" - TSDC Warm-Up Sale  All students at TSDC can still place an order for an official warm up with the dance center logo embroidered on the jacket.
There are two styles to choose from this year. If you would like to order a warm up please pick up an order form from the front desk.
Warm ups make great gifts for Christmas!
Orders must be placed by November 16th !! |
Nutcracker Theme set for Pre-School Classes in Nov. & Dec.  The theme for the pre-school dance classes for Nov. & Dec. will be "Exploring Nutcracker". As the children warm up and dance across the floor they will be listening to a narrated cd that tells the complete story in great detail. During the upcoming weeks they will use their imaginations as they Chasse as Clara holding a pretend Nutcracker. Skip to the party! They will choose the color of their costume and hold their skirt while skipping. March like a soldier in the battle scene. Tippy toe and jump while pretending to be mice. Perform spring pointes to the Chinese music. Pique passe with Spanish arms and practice splits and straddles to the Arabian music.
To further enhance their classroom experience during the 2nd week of Nov. several members of the cast have volunteered to visit the classes. Either Elaina or Brenna, our Claras, and the class assistants will come to class in character to meet the students and perform excerpts from the actual show.
Another exciting activity will be a "Nutcracker Show & Tell". On this day a real nutcracker will be shown and discussed. The children will also see the actual tiara that the Sugar Plum Fairy wears!
We know this theme will be a favorite for all our future ballerinas and will set the stage for them to appreciate the beautiful art of ballet while being excited for the holidays! |
We wish to express a very special "Thank you" during this Thanksgiving Season to you and your family. The owners, faculty and staff at the Tricia Sloan Dance Center are very thankful and grateful for your loyal and continued patronage. We also thank you for your trust in us as we provide dance education to your children. 