February 14, 2015


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Families and Dancers, Winter in New England is so unpredictable
and it's only the middle of February.  I can honestly say I am finished with winter.  Next season please!  
These last three weeks have been inflexible for all of us. I feel especially sad for our Monday students who have had their classes cancelled for three consecutive weeks due to winter storms.  I can assure you with recital planning underway, these winter storms and studio cancellations have not helped our situation. We have also experienced an increase in student absentee rates because students have been sick. The studio is working as diligently as possible preparing for the recital however we still have several obstacles to overcome in a short amount of time.  It is imperative we continue to receive your support and that our families remain flexible as we create a course of action to meet deadlines in the next couple of months.  

This newsletter is newsworthy and should be read in it's entirety.  It includes information about our Winter Gala Benefit fundraising success, recital theme, auditions for an extra performing opportunity choreographed by Ricardo Foster, Jr., and auditions for our the Next Step Dance Company 2015-2016 Season.  For the latest in studio happenings please continue to visit our website at www.stepbystepinc.com or like our FaceBook page at the top right of this newsletter.  For questions email [email protected].  


Winter Gala Benefit Fundraising Success!
Guests Enjoying a night of "Mystique"

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you who contributed to the success of Step By Step Dance Studio's 8th Winter Gala Benefit "Mystique".  This year's benefit in honor of The Autism Alliance of MetroWest, a program of Advocates, Inc., raised $15,934.81!  All of which has been donated to help families in our local area who have a child or children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.  I am proud of our accomplishments.  There is no greater feeling than to share the joy of dance with these local families.  It is evident that my dancers, as well as their friends and families who spent so many hours of their own time to help with the benefit, share my feelings.  Thank you so much for your support.

 

 

Extra Routine Auditions
Extra Routine Auditions For Batman -vs- Joker Routine Choreographed by Ricardo Foster Jr.
I am truly excited to announce our Extra Routine Auditions. Batman vs Joker to be performed in this year's recital!  It will be co-choreographed by Mr. Ricardo and Miss Demetra. It should be a spectacular routine with this twosome working together.  I have enclosed the information regarding this audition below and attached  Extra Routine Rehearsal Schedule  and Audition Registration Form

AUDITION

FOR

Extra Routine

Batman -vs- Joker

Choreographers: Ricardo Foster Jr. and Demetra Chastang

 

Sunday, March 1st 2015

 

Middle School and High School Students

 

Cost $150.00

 

 Call Time: 12:30pm:  Registration and payment will be collected. Dancers will receive their audition number.  If you are not present to receive your audition number you will not be considered for the Extra Routine.  We will post the audition # of the dancers selected on Monday, March 2, 2015 in the studio.

 

Audition: 1:00pm - 3:00pm:  Dancers will take their places in Studio A and learn choreography to be performed in the Extra Routine of this year's recital "Duality". 

 

Attendance: Dancers are allowed to miss TWO rehearsals.  The Choreographers can remove you from the routine without any  refund after the third absence.   Your participation in this routine could vary based on what choreography you are in attendance to learn.

 

Cost: A $150.00 Payment of cash or check payable to SBS MUST ACCOMPANY each registration form.  The cost includes rehearsals and a costume.  Additional accessories may have to be purchased on your own. Full payment will be refunded on Monday, March 2nd if the dancer was not selected.

 

Who Should Audition:  Dancers who are ready to show off their stage presence! The piece is a Jazz style of dance. Choreography will reflect character and style. We are suggesting at least three years of Jazz experience for this routine.  Must be able to have fun! We want a LARGE group!

 

What to Wear:  Solid black leotard, caramel transitional or stirrup tights, bare feet.  Dance shorts are acceptable.  Hair pulled back in a ponytail, no bangs.  Remember this is an audition - be the best you can be!

 

 



This year's recital is themed "Duality" the quality or character of being twofold.  We have shared some of our ideas with our students and many of them who didn't understand "Duality" at first now have a deeper understanding of our message.  Teachers have made their song selections and are in the early stages of choreography.  

Please reserve all three of the following Dates for your child's participation in this year's recital. 

Dress Rehearsal 
Thursday, June 4th
Friday, June 5th

Recital
Saturday, June 6th 

More information will be shared this Spring. 



Dance Company Auditions


audition image2 Next Step Dance Company (NSDC) is seeking to expand their company next season.  Serious students entering grade three or higher in September who are seeking more performing opportunities, travel and competitions should consider auditioning.

  Oh, did I mention traveling, our NSDC dancers 2015-2016 plan to perform on a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship next February.  Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime experience.  

There is a three step process in order to be considered for 
NSDC 2015-2016.  

Step 1
Attend Clinic Day
Friday, March 20th
Time: TBA
Choreography is taught for the audition. Audition Application , parent signature and a non-refundable audition fee of $40 is required. Click the link NSDC Audition Registration Form to download.  Registration form and fee is due on or before
 Friday, March 13th. 

Step 2
Attend Audition Day
Saturday, March 21st
Time:TBA
The choreography learned is performed in front of a panel of judges. 

Step 3
Attend Mandatory Participant/Parent Orientation
Saturday, March 21st
Time:TBA
Participant and one parent must attend this orientation for consideration. Failure to take part in all three steps is an automatic disqualification. 

Results are posted in our studio lobby generally a week after auditions


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