Cecil Dancenter Newsletter

March 2024

RECITAL INFO & NEW OPPORTUNITIES

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STUDIO CALENDAR


SESSION 4:

Friday, March 1 -

Thursday, April 25


Easter Break -

Studio Closed

Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 3


GERTRUDE HAWK CHOCOLATE ARRIVES:

Friday, March 15


SESSION 5:

Friday, April 26 -

Monday, June 10


CDT News

Mark your calendars:

Cecil Dance Theatre will be presenting Snow White on Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7 under the choreographic talent of Miss Anya Ivanova-Bojko at Milburn Stone Theatre.

For tickets click here.

 

CDT needs your help to fund their performances! Please look below for ways you can help our non-profit performing company:

· Program Advertising: Take the opportunity to reach our audiences through a print ad in our show programs. 

· Donate to our Raffle: If you have a product or service we will advertise on our raffle board and during show announcements.

CJDT News

Cecil Junior Dance Troupe will be presenting The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 with both shows at 1:00pm at Elkton High School. Miss Devon Johnson will lead this talented group of junior dancers as they present a fantastic show for audiences!

Tickets are only sold at the door. $17 admission.

EHS RECITAL OPENING NUMBER!

If you would like to be in our "show before the show", and are in our Combo level class and up, Miss Tracy would love to have you join the recital opening number 'High School Musical' production. You must be willing to commit to rehearsals and participate in all five recital shows. Registration information is on the lobby desks or click here


EHS RECITAL DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE

Make Father's Day weekend even more special by dancing with your little princess in our Daddy-Daughter Dance. Dads with more than one daughter performing in our recitals may choose to participate in multiple recital shows so that each child has a chance to dance. Grandfathers, uncles, and those male role models your daughter looks up to are also welcome to participate! This is open to dancers in Combo level and up performing in the Elkton High School recitals. Registration information is on the lobby desks or click here.


RECITAL T-SHIRTS

Recital T-shirt pre-orders are now being taken, if you would like to pre-order your 2024 recital t-shirt please see the lobby desk or click here for our order form. These shirts will have the names of all dancers in our studio recitals and staged recitals on the back (provided you were enrolled by February 21 when names were submitted to our printer). Note: Please bear in mind that we only order a certain amount, so to guarantee you get one, it would be best to place an advanced order.


CREATIVE DANCE AND DANCE BASICS RECITAL COSTUME ORDERS

The studio recitals for Creative Dance and Dance Basics classes will be held Saturday, June 8 – Wednesday, June 12 at our studio. Costumes for these classes are $45 to rent the costume or $65 for the rent to buy option (the deadline has passed to purchase a costume to keep). All prices include the recital fee which includes a trophy and free admission for family and friends.  Click here for a .PDF copy of the form.

 

DANCE FUNDAMENTALS - ADULT LEVEL RECITAL COSTUME ORDERS

Recitals for Dance Fundamentals - Adult classes will be held on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 at Elkton High School. These classes are now closed to new enrollment as the costume deadline has passed, costumes have been ordered and choreography training has started.  All students looking to join now must register for our non-recital classes. 

 

** NEW CLASSES ADDED**

Due to the popular demand for classes, we have added the following:

  • Youth Hip Hop (age 7-11) - we are offering this class on Mondays from 7:15pm - 8:00pm in Studio B. This is a non-recital class.
  • Combo (Ballet & Jazz) (age 6-8) - we are offering this class on Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 4:15pm in Studio A. This is a non-recital class.
  • Youth Modern (age 7-11) - we are offering this class on Thursdays from 4:15pm - 5:00pm in Studio A. This is a non-recital class.
  • PreTeen/Teen Hip Hop (age 10+) - we are offering this class on Fridays from 8:30pm - 9:15pm in Studio A. This is a non-recital class.
  • Also, all of our Toddler, Creative Dance, and Dance Basics classes continue to remain open for enrollment.


Click here to enroll via our online system. 


SPRING PRINCESS WORKSHOPS

Join us on these adventures into the Fairytale and Fantasy worlds of Snow White and Moana! Miss Devon Johnson leads the journey into the woods and on the ocean as little ones enjoy an evening of the Princess life! Both workshops will be held in Studio C from 5pm - 7pm for ages 4-9.

  • Snow White - Monday, May 6 ... join us for a little fun that turns out to be a big gem of an adventure!
  • Moana - Monday, June 3 ... join us on a voyage to sail across the sea to find the heart of the ocean!


To register for these workshops, please fill out the form on the lobby table or click here.


STUDIO REMINDERS

YOUR HEART MARCHES ON BEAT BY BEAT!

Make sure your heart keeps that beat by taking care of it every day! We offer Pilates and yoga to help you live healthier, stronger, and longer.


  • PILATES  on MONDAY 10:30am - 11:30am and THURSDAY 2:00pm – 3:00pm in Studio A with Tina


Reminder: A family discount applies to those with a dancer currently registered in dance classes - that's 15% off for you and your dancer! For more information on our fitness program visit our website or call the office.


GERTRUDE HAWK CANDY FUNDRAISER STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE!

Cecil Junior Dance Troupe (CJDT) is sponsoring a Gertrude Hawk Chocolate fundraiser to help offset your tuition expenses and to help fund their production of The Wizard of Oz. 20% of your sales will be applied to your Cecil Dancenter tuition and another 20% will go towards CJDT! Sell $100, earn a $20 credit on your account and raise $20 for CJDT! Catalog orders are now closed BUT online orders placed now through March 17 are still available for out of town friends and family who opt to send their orders directly to their home. Please note that shipping fees apply with this option. 


OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUDIENCES!

  • THE WIZARD OF OZ ... A WHIRLWIND OF A SHOW

Dancers, Audiences, and Fun... OH MY! Cecil Junior Dance Troupe will whisk you away on a journey that is filled with wonder and amazement. The hard work, dedication and talent of our dancers will have you cheering for them all! The Wizard of Oz is a fantastic adventure filled with entertaining characters that we all know and love! Join us on Saturday, March 16 at 1pm or Sunday, March 17 at 1pm at Elkton High School. Tickets are $17 each and only sold at the door.

  • SNOW WHITE ... A REFLECTION OF TALENT

Heigh ho, heigh ho... it's off to see a show! CDT is wishing and hoping that you will enjoy their presentation this spring as they present the timeless classic Snow White. All of the story characters are reflected in this charming fairytale where classic ballet combines with theatrical dances creating an entertaining twist to keep viewers captivated from beginning to end. Shows will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 1pm and on Sunday, May 5 at 1pm. For tickets call the Box Office at 410-287-1037 or click here for the Snow White ticket link.

  • YOU'RE INVITED TO SNOW WHITE’S PRE SHOW PARTY! Little ones will have the unique opportunity to join cast members on stage before the show in the "Celebration of Spring" dance party! Families should arrive at least 15 minutes before show time and wait in their seats to be called on stage to participate in party dances. Children are encouraged to wear their favorite dance/princess costume, or casual attire and parents should bring their cameras to capture this special memory!


CASH/CHECK DISCOUNT OPTION REMINDER

We offer a 3% discount for payments made by cash or check but it must be received before the session/monthly tuition due date.

GENERAL STUDIO INFO

STAFF UPDATES

We congratulate the following staff members!

  • Miss Aaliyah Richardson is dancing professionally in a music video with choreography by Skoobie, dancing to “Don’t Wait” by Ria.
  • Miss Devon Johnson is choreographing Milburn Stone Theatre's production of Cinderella which is on stage April 19-21 and April 26-28.
  • Miss Abby Goodman is performing in Milburn Stone Theatre's production of Cinderella in April... get your tickets today! https://www.milburnstone.com/cinderella
  • Miss Victoria Walpole is performing in Sleeping Beauty with the Ballet Theater of MD on April 26-27. For tickets visit: https://www.balletmaryland.org/sleeping-beauty


UPCOMING STUDIO CLOSURES/SESSIONS - Mark Your Calendars

  • Session Four: Friday, March 1 - Thursday, Apr 25
  • Easter Break (no classes): Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, Apr 3
  • Session Five: Friday, April 26 - Monday, June 10
  • Memorial Day Break (no classes): Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27


WE WANT YOU TO "LIKE US"

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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.

GENERAL INFO & NEIGHBOR 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 March special is 10% off ballet slippers and booties.   Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm; Sunday closed www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075

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