Cecil Dancenter Newsletter

December 2024

HOLIDAY CHEER TO END THE YEAR!

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STUDIO CALENDAR


SESSION TWO:

Monday, October 28 - Thursday, January 2


COSTUME DISCOUNT DEADLINE

(EHS recital dancers only):

Saturday, December 21


STUDIO CHRISTMAS CLOSURE:

Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1


CLASSES RESUME:

Thursday, January 2


SESSION THREE:

Friday, January 3 -

Thursday, February 20


CECIL JUNIOR DANCE TROUPE

Be our guest as our dancers present Beauty & The Beast on stage at Elkton High School on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16 with both shows at 1:00pm. Mark your calendars for this tale as old as time offered by our talented junior performing company cast!

 

CECIL DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS A HOLIDAY ENCHANTMENT

CDT is excited to present this original holiday show to audiences on the stage at Milburn Stone Theatre this Christmas! Shows are held Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22. Dancers will entertain audiences with scenes depicting Norman Rockwell era warmth. Little ones will have their eyes all aglow at the princess dolls when they come to life celebrating the magic of the holiday! Original choreographed pieces also include scenes with seasonal familiar characters such as Santa and his reindeer along with Frosty the Snowman. A touch of holiday magic and meaning will be found through the music and story that are behind the reason for the season. Great seats are available now and they make a great gift! Young audience members may dance on stage with some of our cast members in our pre-show! This is a show the whole family will love... get your tickets today!!

  • For tickets call the box office at 410-287-1037
  • Click here to purchase tickets online.

 

DANCE WITH US ON STAGE... AND ENJOY SOME MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS!

Not only will little ones enjoy CDT's A Holiday Enchantment show from the audience, but they can also participate on stage before the show begins! All children arriving prior to the start of the show will be able to come up on stage if they'd like to join the "Walking In A Winter Wonderland" dance party. Children may view the choreographed dance on YouTube (click here) or just follow our cast members when you come up on stage. No need to register for this event, simply purchase your Holiday Enchantment tickets (click here for tickets) and arrive 15 minutes early to the show. Children may wear their favorite holiday clothes, costume, or casual attire. We look forward to having all of the little ones join us on stage!


STUDIO CLOSURE DATES

Please mark your calendars with the following closing that has already been accounted for in our 7-week session.

  • We will be closed for the Christmas holiday Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1

 

SESSION THREE

Session 3 begins on Friday, January 3 and ends Thursday, February 20. Your child's spot in his/her class is reserved until June, so there is no need to re-register. Simply put your tuition in our payment boxes (lobby of both locations) or pay on-line. If your child would like to add an additional class to their schedule, please contact the office to update your family account. In addition, if your child does not plan to continue in our dance program, please notify our office so that we may release your child's spot to someone who may be on our waiting list and so that you are not billed for future sessions.

 

GIVE THE GIFT OF DANCE

STILL LOOKING FOR A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT?

Children, teenagers and adults alike can all find a class that suits them! Give a Cecil Dancenter gift card in any denomination and we'll get your special friend or family member the perfect class. Don't forget we have specialty classes too!

• Boys dance too! We offer boys only classes that will get your rough and tumble guy into the groove while learning some cool tricks to show off to their friends!

• Toddler classes are a great way to give that special mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc. some time to spend with their little prince or princess as they enjoy a class together!

• Little feet move to the beat! Our 3- and 4- year-old classes are a great gift for those dancers who dream of lighting up the stage.

• Don't forget your Teens... put them in a class to keep them engaged and social.

 

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HEALTHY BODY

Find that strength with us! To live better you need mental, emotional, and physical strength which can all be found in our fitness program. We offer you the guidance you need to get started and the support you need to continue working towards a healthier you! Our Pilates classes are a great gift for that special someone you love.

  • Pilates is held Mondays 10:30am-11:30am and Fridays 2:00pm-3:00pm


ADULT DANCE CLASSES

If you can't make any of the fitness classes, you can still get your sweat on and have some fun in one of our adult classes! Whether you are new or have danced in the past, we have a class for you.

  • Adult Beginner Hip Hop - Wednesdays at 8:30pm OR Adult Hip Hop 2 – Tuesdays at 8:45pm
  • Adult Jazz - Beginner Jazz Thursdays at 7:30pm and Intermediate Jazz is on Tuesdays at 7:30pm
  • Adult Tap - Beginner Wednesdays at 8:45pm OR Adult Pre-Intermediate Tap Wednesdays at 2:00pm OR Adult Intermediate Tap Tuesdays at 8:15pm
  • Adult Ballet - Beginner on Fridays at 8:15pm OR Adult Ballet 2 Thursdays at 8:15pm
  • Adult Lyrical - Saturdays at 4:00pm

2024 RECITAL INFO/REMINDERS

2025 RECITAL COSTUME INFORMATION


Studio Recitals: Creative Dance and Dance Basics recital opportunities will be held at our studios May 31 – June 4. To see the show day/time listings and costume ordering information, click here. Costumes for these classes will have three options to choose from: purchase ($93), rent ($53), or rent to buy ($73) which includes the recital fee, a trophy and free admission to the show for all audience members. 


Elkton High School Recitals (Dance Fundamentals & up):

  • Costume Prices: Each class in the recital will be wearing a different costume. For example, students taking jazz and tap would need to purchase two separate costumes. Click here for the costume information form or find one on the lobby table.
  • DISCOUNT PRICE is $93 per costume (paid by 12/21/24 - SAVE $15 per costume!)
  • REGULAR PRICE is $108 per costume (final deadline is 1/11/25)
  • Children's Combination Medley classes will perform in two dances, but only need to purchase one costume.
  • Ballet technique classes will not perform in the recital
  • Payment: Your child’s costume will NOT be ordered until your costume payment is received and your tuition is up to date. There are three options to pay for your costume/s
  • make a payment online via your online account (where you log in to register and pay tuition).
  • stop by the office during business hours to pay by cash, check or credit card. Please call before making a special trip to the studio.
  • detach and return the costume form along with a payment (cash/check/credit card) to one of our lobby drop boxes.
  • Please be aware that there is a 3% processing fee for all credit card payments.
  • Sizing your costumes: Our staff is sizing dancers for costumes in class so please make sure your student attends between now and December 21 in order to be included in the initial round of costume orders (and that costume payment has been made). This is imperative to guarantee that your child’s costume will arrive in time for the recital as it can take up to 16 weeks for them to be delivered.
  • Size Exchanges: Once costumes arrive, we will email the class letting them know that they will need to try them on in class that week; and, should a costume not fit at that time, we will order a new size at no extra charge. Students who are absent the day of costume try-ons, will have ONE week to stop in to the studio or exchange fees will apply.
  • Receiving your costume: Costumes are shipped to our studio approximately 8-16 weeks after placing your order. 

REMINDERS & GENERAL INFO

VICTORIA WALPOLE MCWILLIAMS

Miss Victoria will be performing in The Nutcracker with Ballet Theatre of Maryland at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. For details & tickets visit https://www.balletmaryland.org/nutcracker


ABBY GOODMAN

Miss Abby will be performing in Beauty & The Beast with Milburn Stone Theatre at Cecil College December 6-8 and December 13-15. For info & tickets call the box office at 410-287-1037 or click here for their website to buy online.


ABBY PINKERTON

Miss Abby is performing in the holiday classic The Nutcracker with Repertory Dance Theatre in Allentown, PA. Don’t miss this seasonal treat...purchase tickets at http://www.repertorydance.org/


PAIGE MICHAEL

In memory of our dancer Paige Michael, please consider donating towards childhood cancer research by contributing to the Eli Seth Matthews Leukemia Foundation, Inc. and please add in the note section “Dr Gresh’s research, in loving memory of Paige" at the following link: https://www.braveeli.com/donations/. Remember to live like Paige…live happily, selflessly and with a song in your heart.


LOBBY DROP BOXES

Each lobby has a locked deposit box for you to drop off payments and/or paperwork when the office is closed. Please feel free to use this secure method to keep your account current and to return registration information.


INCLEMENT WEATHER

We DO NOT follow public school closings or county/state government offices for inclement weather. Please check our Facebook page or your email to see if classes have been canceled. If your child's class is canceled once due to inclement weather, you may make-up the class by attending an extra class at the same level or lower. If the same class is canceled more than once, a make-up class will be scheduled. Please keep in mind that many of our instructors do not live in Cecil County, so we may need to cancel classes if the roads are bad in their area. 

 

WE WANT YOU TO "LIKE US"

Keep up-to-date with general studio information by "liking" our Facebook page... click here


DRESS CODE

Please click here for information regarding our dress code for each of our dance styles. It is important that you dress appropriately so that the instructor can make sure your technique and form are correct. For classes requiring dance shoes we recommend purchasing those shoes at The Dance Station. Slippers found at Walmart or discount stores are not recommended as it's hard for the instructor to see if the foot is properly pointed.

NOTES ON ATTIRE: Although it is becoming more common to see professionals in the dance industry wearing crop tops, halters and sports bras, our studio requires dancers come to class dressed modestly with their torsos covered. We strive to promote a level of confidence that focuses on dance and not body image; therefore, students will be asked to change if they come to class exposing their torso. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the office. Thank you for helping us to provide a family friendly atmosphere at Cecil Dancenter.

 

BALLET SLIPPER TIP

Please tuck your dancers ballet slipper laces underneath the top of the shoe. The lace may be cut shorter so it's more comfortable for your child (just make sure to double knot the lace). This provides a more aesthetic look for the mature dancer and for our younger dancers it helps the child/teacher to spend time on instruction rather than tying shoe laces.


PRIVATE LESSONS 

Private lessons are a great way for students to get personalized attention and individualized corrections. We have staff members available to give private dance lessons at a rate of $25-$92/hour. If you are interested in private lessons, please contact our office.

NEIGHBOR & COMMUNITY NEWS

The Dance Station: Visit The Dance Station located next to studio C for all your dance wear needs. Their December Special is: 10% off all shrugs, wraps & knitwear including legwarmers . Hours: Monday thru Friday 11am till 7pm, Saturday 9am till 4pm, Sunday Closed. www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075

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