Cecil Dancenter Newsletter
November 2021
STUDIO CALENDAR

Session TWO:
Monday, November 1 -
Saturday, January 8

HOLIDAY CLOSURE:
Monday, Nov 22 - Saturday, Nov 27
CDT News
Cecil Dance Theatre will be presenting The Nutcracker
this holiday season under the choreographic talent of Miss Anya Ivanova-Bojko at Milburn Stone Theatre.
Click here to purchase tickets (social distance seating is in place and MST requires all patrons and performers to wear masks).
 
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 12 Dancing Princesses
this April 2nd and 3rd at Elkton High School. Miss Devon Johnson will lead this talented group of junior dancers as they present a fantastic show for audiences!
GIVE THANKS FOR DANCE!

CECIL DANCENTER CLOTHING & GEAR
Make sure you get your Cecil Dancenter hoodie, jacket, shirts, or pants... sale ends this Sunday!! There are plenty of other fabulous items offered in our online store as well with tons of unique colors and new items. Orders are due by Halloween - Sunday, October 31 so go ahead... TREAT yourself or your dancer to a great new item that will look great while showing your studio pride! They also make a GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA! Just let us know and we can "hide" your order in the office for a private pickup to keep it a surprise! Click here for our online store.
 
STUDIO CLOSURE DATES
Please mark your calendars with the following closings that have already been accounted for in our 7-week session.
  • We will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday, November 22 - Saturday, November 27. Have a safe and happy holiday!
  • We will be closed for the Christmas holiday Monday, December 20 - Saturday, January 1
 
SESSION TWO
Session 1 ends on Saturday, October 30 and session 2 begins on Monday, November 1. 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 box (lobby of both locations) or pay on-line during the last week of Session 1. 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.

CECIL DANCE THEATRE'S THE NUTCRACKER
CDT is excited to present this class holiday show to audiences on the stage at Milburn Stone Theatre this holiday! Shows are Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19. In order to provide for a socially health conscious experience, the college has instituted a social distancing seating chart so please review the following information on how to purchase your tickets.
  • When purchasing your tickets, please find a seating section that meets your exact needs. If you only purchase two seats in a 4 seat section then the college cannot sell the remaining two seats in that section which reduces the income to cover expenses for our non-profit company to present the show. Please share this with your family & friends who want to get tickets. We recommend that you purchase your tickets early to ensure that everyone is able to purchase tickets for their group. 

Click here to purchase tickets.

CLASS INFO
DANCE WITH PLATINUM J 
Attention *NEW* Youth Hip Hop class added with Platinum J... If you want to check out what hip hop is all about, we have a youth hip hop class (ages 8-11) on Tuesdays at 5:45pm… call, email or message us to register!

  • FORGET SILVER OR GOLD... COVER YOURSELF WITH PLATINUM! THE PLATINUM J CLOTHING LINE
  • If you've ever taken a class with Platinum you know how passionate he is about dance and he wants his students to feel that same beat. From winning Baltimore's Got Talent to the stage of So You Think You Can Dance to the TV screen in The Rap Game, Platinum pours his heart and soul into sharing the joy of dance, so creating opportunities to spread that passion is his mission. Platinum J's clothing line came from the desire to promote his positive energy while looking good... from hats to hoodies and shirts to sweats, check out his clothing line today, visit our website for his link!
 
GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF A HEALTHY BODY
The holidays are coming ... this is a perfect time to get in shape so that you can sneak that midnight candy from your child's Halloween stash or enjoy that extra helping of mashed potatoes without all the guilt! Join our Pilates classes to begin your journey to a better you.
  • PILATES
  • WEDNESDAY 2:15pm - 3:15pm in Studio A with Tina
  • FRIDAY 10:30am - 11:30am in Studio A with Tina
  • YOGA
  • SATURDAY 8:30am - 9:30am in Studio C with Amanda
 
ADULT CLASSES
Now is the time to start that class that you've always wanted to take but never had the time to do. We have two levels of experience for each style so whether you are new or have danced in the past, we have you covered.
  • Adult Jazz - Saturdays at 4pm OR Adult Jazz 2 - Wednesdays at 7:30pm
  • Adult Tap - Wednesdays at 8:20pm OR Adult Intermediate Tap Wednesdays at 8:15pm
  • Adult Ballet - Fridays at 8:15pm OR Adult Ballet 2 Thursdays at 8:15pm
RECITAL INFO
CREATIVE DANCE AND DANCE BASICS RECITAL COSTUMES
The studio recitals for Creative Dance and Dance Basics classes will be held on Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12 at our studio. Costumes for these classes are $40 to rent the costume, $60 for the rent to buy option, and $82 to purchase a costume to keep. All prices include the recital fee which includes a trophy and free admission for family and friends. Dancers will receive costume order forms and more information mid-November.
 
RECITAL COSTUMES FOR DANCE FUNDAMENTALS - ADULT CLASSES
Recitals for Dance Fundamentals - Adult classes will be held on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19 at Elkton High School. The information below will outline how the costume ordering process will be handled and you will receive an information sheet specific to your child's teacher/class sometime in mid-November.
  • 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.
  • ONE PRICE FOR ALL COSTUMES/CLASSES/SIZES
  • DISCOUNT PRICE is $82 (paid by 12/18/21 - SAVE $15 per costume!)
  • REGULAR PRICE is $97 (final deadline is 1/15/22)
  • 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
  • Musical Theatre students will discuss costume options within their class and may or may not order costumes through this process. Please watch for information from Miss Melissa regarding the costuming efforts for Musical Theatre.
  • Sizing Your Costumes: It is your responsibility to estimate the correct size costume as Cecil Dancenter is not responsible for the sizes you select. To order your child's costume, please fill out the order form that will be distributed in class, or received via email the second week of November. The sizing charts included on the form will help you select a size for your child's costume, but please note that the sizing charts differ from costume to costume depending on manufacturer. Please make sure to check the sizing chart carefully. We will supply measuring tapes on each of our lobby desks and/or bulletin boards that you may use. Allow for dancer growth since your child will not be performing until June. Use the GIRTH measurement as the determining factor if your dancer is between sizes. To measure for girth, wrap the measuring tape around the entire torso (through the legs and over the shoulder).
  • Size Exchanges: Due to the length of time required to manufacture a costume, size exchanges are permitted on costume items within 5 days of receipt.  Please select your sizes very carefully to avoid size exchanges as fees and shipping/handling apply. Size exchanges are treated like new orders and can take up to 12 weeks to fulfill. There is a $15.00 restocking/exchange fee charged on ALL costume exchanges. There are no refunds for costumes ordered.
  • Receiving Your Costume: Costumes are shipped to our studio approximately 8-16 weeks after placing your order.
GENERAL STUDIO INFO
COVID REMINDER
As the weather cools and people are moving indoors increasing the chance of virus spread, we want to remind you to please use common sense and not to crowd the lobby. One parent per dancer in the building should allow enough spacing accommodations. We also ask that dancers NOT enter the building more than 2 minutes before your class time. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.

CECIL DANCENTER TEXT ALERTS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST!
In addition to email and Facebook notices, Cecil Dancenter also uses a text alert system to help keep you informed of important and time sensitive notifications such as canceled classes, inclement weather alerts, important reminders, etc. We need your permission to be added to the list so if you would like to be added, and have not been added in the past, or have a new number, please email the office at [email protected] to have an email with instructions sent to you. 
 
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-$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. The November special is 10% off tights. Don't miss their Black Friday Sale with special hours 10am till 4pm. Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm; Sunday closed www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075

Toys For Tots
We will be partnering with Toys For Tots to collect new and/or gently used toys. If you have any donations to offer, please look for the decorated box in the main studio lobby under the bulletin board by Studio A. Thank you for helping to make a difference this holiday season.
 
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