Cecil Dancenter Newsletter

September 2025

FALL FUN IS ON THE WAY!

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FALL Pilates Classes

  

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STUDIO CALENDAR


FIRST DAY OF DANCE CLASSES:

Friday, September 5


SESSION ONE:

Friday, September 5 - Thursday, October 23


PARENT OBSERVATION:

Friday, October 17 - Thursday, October 23


STUDIO CLOSED:

Friday, October 31

CECIL DANCE THEATRE

Christmas is coming – get in the holiday spirit!

Tickets are on sale now to Cecil Dance Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker to be held on Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21 at Cecil College! 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. To purchase tickets online click here or call the college box office at 410-287-1037. 


CECIL JUNIOR DANCE TROUPE

Take flight with our junior dancers as they present the classic story of Peter Pan to audiences at Elkton High School on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 with both shows at 1:00pm. Mark your calendars to be enchanted by our talented junior performing company cast!

 

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40th YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

We are so excited to announce that we are celebrating our 40th anniversary this year and we can’t thank our families enough for the trust, faith, and support you have given to us over the last four decades. We would not be where we are without you and we can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!


2025 - 2026 DANCE YEAR INFORMATION

Our fall classes will begin on Friday, September 5. There will be five 7-week dance sessions with classes culminating in recital performances in June 2026.  The first session will be held Friday, September 5 through Thursday, October 23. 

  • Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our parent observation opportunity running Friday, Oct 17 – Thursday, Oct 23 (parents may watch the last 15 minutes of class).

 

Click here for our session year calendar.


THREE WAYS TO REGISTER:

1 .  On-line via our website : If you are a returning family with an existing account just log in as usual as our system automatically keeps you on file. If you would like assistance in creating an account via our online system, please contact our office at info@cecildancenter.com or call 410-287-3546.

2.  Mail the registration sheet and payment to 25 Flint Drive, North East, MD 21901 (click here for reg form)

3. Drop off the registration form and payment (please call before stopping by) to the main office or lobby drop box (click here for reg form)


MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN

Take advantage of our budget billing! Contact our office if you would like your yearly payments broken into 10 monthly payments. The first payment is taken at registration and then the remaining payments will be due on the 15th of each month from September - May. If you join on or after September 15 then TWO payments will be due initially. In order to be on the monthly plan, you’ll need to have a credit/debit card on file with us. Our monthly payment option CANNOT be set up via our online system. You must call the office to select this payment option and we will manually override the system. Please note that there continues to be a 3% processing fee for credit card transactions (see below).

 

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING & LATE FEES

We are happy to process your Visa, Mastercard or Discover for payments but there is a 3% processing fee for all credit card transactions made online and in person. You may make a payment via check or cash to avoid this 3% fee. Payments MUST be made on time or in advance to avoid late fees. A late fee of $15 is assessed on ALL accounts two weeks or more in arrears.


LATE PAYMENT FEE

In order to ensure that families stay current in their payment of tuition fees, all accounts that are two weeks or more behind will incur a $15 late charge to their account per 7-week session. To mark your calendar for session start dates click here.


ONLINE LOGOWEAR STORE - ALL TREATS WITH NO TRICKS!

We are excited to offer our very own online store with lots of items in a variety of colors available! To see what we have to offer, click here for our online store.. Orders are due by Sunday, October 19! TREAT yourself this fall to a great new item that will have you looking great while showing your studio pride! Items are expected to be delivered to our studio in time for the holiday gift giving season. If you want your order to be a surprise, please let us know and we can hold it in the office for you to pickup!

 

CREDIT CAN "POP" INTO YOUR ACCOUNT WITH SALES FROM POPPIN' POPCORN! SAVE ON TUITION AND FUNDRAISE WITH US TODAY

Want to earn credit towards your dance tuition? Simply create an online account for “Poppin’ Popcorn” or pick up an order form from the lobby table and 20% of your sales will be applied as credit to your account! Your friends & family may make purchases, choosing from an array of popcorn flavors/items! An additional 20% of sales will help Cecil Dance Theatre meet production expenses for their holiday performance of The Nutcracker!  Sales run September 19 – October 10 with either home delivery (charges apply) or delivery to the studio in late October/early November.

STUDIO CLASSES & INFO

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Did you know we offer the following classes … adult classes, boys only classes, toddler classes, and teen classes? Pilates classes are also available (a separate rate structure applies to our fitness program). Click here for our class schedule or contact us for more information.


FALL INTO PILATES CLASSES - ALL BODIES ARE WELCOME

Our Pilates classes are just what you need to start that journey to building a better you! Join anytime... class pricing will be prorated. Click here for our fitness webpage.

  • PILATES: Mondays from 10:30am - 11:30am and Fridays 2:00pm - 3:00pm. Want to dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels, and performs without bouncing, jarring, or stressing the body? Pilates is a safe, sensible exercise program that focuses on strengthening deep core postural muscles, creating a sleek, lean body.  No matter what your age or condition, Pilates will work for you! Instructor Tina Travers will put you through the paces to get results and have you feeling your best!


PARENT OBSERVATION

From Friday, October 17 - Thursday, October 23, parents are welcome to sit in the classroom and observe for the last 15 minutes of class to see what their child has been learning. 


STAFF UPDATES

We are happy to have many instructors returning for another amazing year and we are excited to have them share their knowledge and passion for the arts with your dancer. Click here for our instructor webpage which includes a bio on each of our instructors.

  • Skylar Baeder began dancing at Cecil Dancenter at the age of 2 and has trained in a variety of styles. She has also performed in multiple shows with CJDT and CDT, most recently in Sleeping Beauty as Maleficent this past Spring. She enjoys helping young dancers grow in their art and she is grateful to share her love of dance!
  • Holly Van Voorhis is a graduate of West Virginia University with a major in Dance and two minors (Marketing and Arts Administration). She was a member of CDT for four years and you may remember her as the Evil Queen in Snow White (2019), Vivaldi Soloist in Holiday Enchantment (2018), and Dew Drop Fairy/Snow Queen in Nutcracker (2017). Holly spent one year as a Baltimore Blast Cheerleader for the 2023-2024 season and she is in her second year with the NFL as a Baltimore Ravens Cheerleader. She is excited for her first full season teaching at Cecil Dancenter!

GENERAL INFO & REMINDERS

RECITAL DATES 2026

  • Studio Recitals: Creative Dance and Dance Basics classes will have their recitals at our studio Saturday, May 30 – Wednesday, June 3.
  • Elkton High School Recitals (Dance Fundamentals classes & up): Please mark your calendars now for the weekend of June 6 and June 7 for these recitals.  Classes will also have a stage and dress rehearsal the week leading up to the recitals (June 1 - 5), so plan accordingly for attendance at these rehearsals.


STUDIO NOTES

  • “Ballet Tech” means the class will focus on technique for the entire year and will not perform in the recital.
  • 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.
  • We have a lost and found bin at each studio location for items that get left behind; however, this bin is emptied several times a year with unclaimed items donated to Goodwill or discarded. So don’t delay… look today for lost items!


2025 RECITAL

  • If you did not receive your trophy at the recital, you may stop by the office to pick one up. If your child participated in the final session but was not able to be in the recital, he/she is still eligible to receive a trophy.
  • Elkton High School recital DVD's are still available! To order one, call the office or complete an order form from the lobby.
  • If you ordered a recital DVD, they are available for pick up in the lobby of the main studio.
  • If you had recital pictures taken in our studio by Amorin Photography, an email was sent out with ordering information.

To order photos from the EHS dress rehearsals, visit: http://amorinphotography.com and click on the dance gallery.

 

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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-$82/hour. If you are interested in private lessons, please contact our office.


WALKING TRAILS

If you are looking to fill the time while your child is in dance class, we have walking trails behind the studio property that go behind both of the neighboring businesses and leads to the Elk Creek. Parents, or the entire family, can take time to enjoy nature and the trails. Make sure to check for deer ticks after walking the property.  

NEIGHBOR & COMMUNITY NEWS

The Dance Station

Visit The Dance Station located next to studio C for all your dance wear needs. The September special is 10% off shoes.  Don't miss their Labor Day special of 10% off everything running Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1. Labor Day hours are 10am-4pm and extended September hours are Sunday 10am-3pm, Monday thru Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Normal hours of operation (beginning October 1): Monday thru Friday 11:00am-7:00pm; Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm. www.thedancestationllc.com; 443-674-8075

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