Cecil Dancenter Newsletter
June 2022
RECITALS ARE COMING!
STUDIO CALENDAR

LAST DAY TO REGISTER WITH SUMMER PROMO CODES: Saturday, June 5
*Classes: 10%SUMMER22
**Camps/Intensives: 10%SUMMER2022

LAST DAY OF DANCE CLASSES:
Monday, June 13

LAST DAY OF FITNESS CLASSES:
Saturday, June 18

SUMMER SESSION:
Monday, July 5 -
Saturday, August 22


THE STUDIO IS GROWING AGAIN...
BABY EVANGELISTA...

Congratulations to Miss Monica and her husband on the birth of their first child... Rosalie Grace Evangelista! After 50 hours of labor, Rosalie Grace was born Tuesday, May 10 at 6:16AM. She weighed 8lbs 3oz and was 21.5" long.
BABY PLATINUM...

Congratulations also goes to Platinum J who is expecting his first child July 29! We are so excited for him and can't wait to see his little one hip hopping in our studio in the future!
Creative Dance and Dance Basics Recitals
The recitals for Creative Dance and Dance Basics classes will be held in our studios on June 11 - June 15, click here for information on studio recitals. 

Elkton High School Recitals
The recitals for Dance Fundamentals classes and above will be held at Elkton High School on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 - check our lobby tables or click here for information on EHS recitals. 

Ticket Information for Elkton High School Recitals
Tickets are $16.00 per person and are available tomorrow, Saturday, June 4 from 7pm-8pm (with early sales for recital volunteers from 6pm-7pm). Tickets will then be available during office hours via phone or email at info@cecildancenter.com. We accept cash, check, Master Card, Visa, & Discover; however, all dance accounts must be current or paid in full prior to purchasing any recital tickets. Recital seating is by reservation; this means you will need to select your seats at the time of your purchase. Tickets will not be available for sale at stage rehearsals; however, you will be able to purchase tickets at dress rehearsal. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door the day of the recital.

Recital T-Shirts Now Available: If you would like a 2022 recital t-shirt please stop by the office to pick one up in person, see the lobby desk for our order form (or click here) and place your order in the lobby deposit box. These shirts have the names of dancers in all our recitals on the back (provided you were enrolled by February 22 when names were submitted to our printer). Note: Sizes are limited.

Dance Fundamentals - Adult Recital DVD's: Elkton High School Recital DVD's are $42 (includes tax) and are only available in Blu-Ray format. Please make note of the type of player you have and whether it is capable of playing Blu-Ray discs before purchasing. The order form is available on the lobby tables or click here. Please note that we do not video studio recitals.

Recital Flowers For EHS Dancers
Would you like to surprise your dancer with a beautiful bouquet of flowers after his/her performance? As a fundraiser, Cecil Dance Theatre, our senior performing company, is selling roses and mixed flower arrangements from Fair Hill Florist for our recitals. Forms are on the lobby tables or click hereDeadline is Wednesday, June 8.

Picture Day Appointments
Each year Cecil Dancenter offers an opportunity for your dancer to have their picture taken in their recital costume/s. On Wednesday, June 22, Amorin Photography will be at the main studio building to take portraits of your child in his/her dance costume. To schedule an appointment, sign-up for a time slot through our online reservation system by following this link: https://signup.com/go/JiysfJG. Dancers may come to the photo shoot with a pose/s in mind or Miss Tina will help your child with a pose. Families will be able to view and order their photos on-line. For your convenience, picture packages will be mailed directly to your home. To see some of Tom Amorin's work visit his website at www.amorinphotography.com.
SUMMER FUN... OUT OF THE SUN!
SUMMER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!
*register by Saturday, June 4 to receive 10% off tuition (codes below)
** Code 10%SUMMER22 for classes
*** Code 10%SUMMER2022 for all camps and intensives

SUMMER DANCE CLASSES
Join us for our 7-week summer dance session with no registration fees! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, July 5 - Monday, August 22. Click HERE for our schedule or to enroll... and don't forget to use code 10%SUMMER22 for the 10% class tuition discount!

PRINCESS CAMPS!
Princess camps will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm in Studio B (main building), no extended care will be available. Please bring a snack and drink each day. Transform your little dancer into a princess with dancing, movement games, drama, costumes, and creative improvisations. Your child will love portraying characters from classic princess and fairytale movies! A show for parents is held on Fridays at 11:30am in each camp to close out the week.
  • Princess Camp #1 - Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1 (taught by Miss Abby Pinkerton)
  • Your child will love our themes from Beauty & The Beast, Snow White, Frozen, and Tangled.
  • Princess Camp #2 - Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 (taught by Miss Devon Johnson)
  • Your child will love our themes from Beauty & The Beast, Snow White, Frozen, and Tangled.
  • Princess Camp #3 - Monday, July 18 - Friday, July 22 (taught by Miss Abby Pinkerton)
  • Your child will love our themes from Moana, Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.
  • Princess Camp #4 - Monday, July 25 - Friday, July 29 (taught by Miss Devon Johnson)
  • Your child will love our themes from Moana, Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.

Enjoy one camp for $178 or multiple camps for $158 each (note: our online system DOES NOT recognize the multiple camp discount... please call us to override the online charge). Click HERE for the registration form or click HERE for our webpage and enroll by June 4 for the 10% tuition discount with code 10%SUMMER2022.

DANCE CAMPS
  • DANCE SPIRIT CAMP (ages 7-12): July 5 - 8 (4 days, Tues – Fri) held 9:00am – 3:00pm at the main studio taught by Miss Devon Johnson. Experience the life of a dancer and gain tips to be the best you can be in the studio and on stage. Dancers will also have the opportunity to design their own costume sketches, make their own headpiece, and learn how to hand sew …. a skill all dancers need to have! Join us as we explore all styles of dance while we jump, kick, shuffle, and turn on the heat and groove to the beat! No extended care is available. $205 per dancer (less 10% with enrollment by June 4)
  • SPARKLE DANCE CAMP (ages 6-12): June 27 - July 1, held 9:00am - 3:00pm at the main studio taught by Miss Nicole Roark. Join us as we add some sparkle to your summer by learning exciting choreography, doing crafts with glitter, decorating cupcakes with sparkle and shining your light in other fun activities and games! No extended care is available. $240 per dancer (less 10% with enrollment by June 4)
  • PAMPERED DANCER CAMP (ages 7-12): Aug 1 - Aug 5, held 9:00am - 3:00pm at the main studio taught by Miss Devon Johnson. Enjoy being pampered with DIY salon and spa treatments and get the chance to create and design your own spa! Dancers will also enjoy games, drama, and of course learn exciting choreography! No extended care is available. $240 per dancer (less 10% with enrollment by June 4)
  • MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP (ages 6-18): July 18 - July 22, held 9:00am - 11:30am at the main studio taught by Miss Melissa Fazzino. Kick up your heels and have the time of your life in this Broadway style camp. Join us for improvisation, music, singing, and dance! No extended care is available. $130 per dancer (less 10% with enrollment by June 4)

Click HERE for the form to register or click HERE for our webpage and register by June 4 for the 10% tuition discount with code 10%SUMMER2022.
 
INTENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES: Our five-day summer dance intensives features daily classes in a variety of styles where dancers will receive tips to help them improve their technique, performance quality and artistry. Students will receive personalized attention, a renewed joy for movement, and will be inspired to push themselves to work outside of their comfort zone. The week will end with an in-studio performance open to friends and family to feature work learned throughout the week. Don’t miss this inspiring week! Click HERE for the intensive registration form or click HERE to enroll online and register by June 4 for the 10% tuition discount with code 10%SUMMER2022
NOTE: Please register for the level you are currently in for the 2022 recital. All intensives will be held at Studio C from 9:00am - 3:00pm with no extended care available. $280 per dancer
  • Junior Levels 2/3 Intensive: July 11 - 15
  • Intermediate 1-2 Intensive: Aug 1 - 5
  • Intermediate 3-4 Intensive: July 25 - 29 

YOGA & PILATES
Our 7-week summer fitness classes are a great way to beat the summer heat but still fuel that fire and burn off those unwanted pounds.
  • YOGA moves to Monday, from 5:45pm - 6:45pm in Studio A
  • PILATES is now Tuesday and Friday from 9:30am - 10:30am in Studio A

Click HERE for our summer fitness page.
REMINDERS & GENERAL STUDIO INFO
THANK YOU TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
We want to thank the following businesses for donating to our raffle baskets in support of CDT's presentation of The Princess & The Unicorn: Aspen Lee Boutique, Forge, Woody's Crab House, Taco's and Tequila, Rise n' Grind Cafe, Pinky's Nail Salon, Nettie's Memories, Dove Valley Winery, The Cream Bean, The Irish Pearl, The Stress Factory, Ercoles Pizza, Pat's Select, Lauren Merryman, The Dance Station, and Milburn Stone Theatre.

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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-$72/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. Visit The Dance Station located next to studio C for all your dance wear needs. The JUNE special is $5 off any leotard $20 or more.   Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm; Sunday closed www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075

Message from Vicki Truitt (owner of The Dance Station):
To My Valued Customers:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your loyalty and your business throughout the years. I have watched your children grow from toddlers to adults and cherished the moments watching them perform on stage and grow into outstanding young adults. The time has come for me to semi-retire and turn The Dance Station over to someone who will love it and cherish the business as much as I have over the past years. It is my hope to sell to an energetic person who has the dream of becoming an entrepreneur and expanding the business. If you are that person, or know of someone who might be interested, please contact me directly for details.
Sincerely, Vicki Truitt
Cecil Dancenter | www.cecildancenter.com
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