| February 9, 2010
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Welcome to the HSSOD website!
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If you have questions or problems using the web site, please email webmaster@hollyspringsdance.com.
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Feb 8-13 - Observation WeekOpen Observation Week at the studio.
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Feb 13 - Meredith Studio DayRescheduled from Jan 30, Meredeth College’s Studio Day 11-5. For more information, click HERE.
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Feb 14 - Father/Daughter DanceValentine’s Day-12th Annual Father Daughter Dance at the Hunt Community Center
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Mar 6 - Recital Tickets On SaleRecital tickets go on sale at 8am at the studio (limit 2 per person)
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Mar 13 - Unlimited Qty Recital TicketsSpring Recital Tickets go on sale at 9am and there is no quantity restriction
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Mar 13 - SDC's Solo ConcertSDC’s Solo Concert at the HS Cultural Center at 2pm and 7pm.
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Mar 19-21 - Pulse!Dancers attend The Pulse in Atlanta
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Mar 22-27 - Lottery for Fall RegistrationLottery drawing for Fall registration! More info in the March newsletter!
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Mar 29-Apr 4 Spring BreakThe studio will be closed for spring break!
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April 5-10 - Fall RegistrationRegistration for 2010-11 classes
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Apr 9-11 - Picture Weeknd!April 9-11th are the dates for our picture weekend in full recital costumes!
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Welcome to all of our new Mid Year Season students! We are so happy to have you joining us! January was a fun month to get jump started into the 2010 season! We loved being a part of the North Carolina Dance Festival’s Children’s Concert! Springs Dance Company members were outstanding and should feel very proud of themselves! Thanks for our HSSOD families who came out to support us! We hosted the N.C. Dance Alliance’s board meeting which brought some of our state’s best “movers and shakers” to visit our studio.
We were also fortunate enough to host a special workshop class for home schooled students given by Carolina Ballet members. Young dancers were able to take class and ask questions from world class dancers. With all of these wonderful things going on I can certainly tell that 2010 is going to be a terrific dance year!
Happy Valentines Day! Spread love wherever you go! Hug a dancer!
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“The Children Who Had Roses For Noses.”
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PS... I have to share some exciting news…
My dear friend Richard Dobbs (gifted artist) and I have been working on a Children’s book entitled “The Children Who Had Roses For Noses.” I wrote the book when I was pregnant with Skylar. My husband Chris and I had been told that she might have Downs Syndrom, but we made the choice not to do further testing and risk losing Skylar. When she was born perfectly healthy, we were thrilled but had a whole new sense of compassion for parents having children with special needs. I told Richard about the book and that I wondered if he would be interested in illustrating it. He shared with me that he has a sister with Downs Syndrom and would love to be a part of this.
The story is really about celebrating our uniqueness and unconditional love. You can check out our book at Lulu.com. We hope you like it!
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Natalie Pyne for winning Holly Ridge Elementary's Reflections contest with her choreography! She advanced to the county level and won first place in that as well! Natalie's piece is on to the state level so we'll keep you posted. Great job Natalie!
Kylie Annas, Allie Davis, Savannah Jade Dobbs, Ellie Chappell and Em Jacobsson for being cast in Carolina Ballet’s Cinderella! We are so proud of you! Parents who would like to take their princess to see this production (February 18-March 7) can purchase tickets by calling the Carolina Ballet box office at 719-0900.
We are so proud of all of our dancer’s accomplishments! Keep up the great work!
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Dance As If No One Is Watching
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Springs Dance Company will be producing it’s concert, Dance As If No One Is Watching on Saturday, March 13th at 2pm and 7pm at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center. This student produced concert highlights young choreographers as they create new pieces, make costuming decisions, learn about marketing, and handle all of the aspects of putting together their own concert. The audience will vote on two pieces that they would like to see performed in the recital. You may purchase tickets for 5.00 at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center.
This makes a great Mother/Daughter date or a fun outing for an entire class to go and support an assistant! Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend!
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Announcements
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| Audition for High School Aged Dancers Choreographer Mark Dendy will hold an audition for the local dance community on Saturday February 10, 2010 from 10am to 2pm. Mark is casting for a site-specific work to be performed in April at the re-opening of the newly expanded North Carolina Museum of Art. The audition will consist of a brief technique class, phrase work, and an exploration of compositional ideas for the piece.
If you are cast in the piece you must commit to rehearsals in performances in April. If you are interested in attending please email Sarah Tondu at tondu@americandancefestifal.org.
Mark Dendy Audition Saturday, February 20, 2010 (10am-2pm) Duke University, East Campus |
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| Meredith College’s Studio Day ***Rescheduled from Jan 30th! For more info, click HERE.
Meredith College will host a fun day of dance on Saturday, February 13th beginning at 9 am. Young dancers can take up to six classes with Meredith college dance majors, as well as receive tickets to their concert that evening.We have thoroughly enjoyed this event in the past!
Please stop by the counter in studio 136 to pick up a registration form if your child is interested! Dancers should be ages ten and up! |
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| Thank You!! A BIG thank you to everyone for all of their support of the Masonic Home for Children's Toy Drive. We are so thankful for such an outpouring of love and support. Everyone really helped to make the holidays bright for so many kids!
Special thanks to Michelle LeRoy for coordinating the drive! We collected and delivered about 125 gifts and sixty candy-filled stockings for the residents, easily filling a room with presents. We want to thank the families of HSSOD for their generosity as well as the Ackerman, Brunton, LeRoy, and Polk families for handling delivery on a very rainy Sunday! |
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| Yoga with Pam! Holly Springs School of Dance proudly partners with Pam McCarthy for yoga classes. Check out Pam's website at www.yogapam.com. |
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SDC Jr. at Jack's Day 2008
Springs Dance Company hosts free "Catch Up" day...
SDC presents "Dance as if Nobody is Watching"
Holly Springs Christmas Parade!!
Christmas Parade Is Just Around The Corner! We want all of our dancers to participate with us on Saturday, December 13th with the Holly Springs Christmas Parade. We love opening this up to all of our students and always have a terrific time! This year, we will be dancing to “Rudolf The Red Nosed Reindeer”. Here’s what you need to know…
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Dancers will line up at 10am for an 11am start time
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Everyone should wear a red HSSOD sweatshirt, a white turtleneck, black leggings or jazz pants,and hair in a ponytail with a white ribbon and tennis shoes.
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All dancers ages five and up will learn a short dance that will be performed during the parade route.
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Dancers in our pre-school aged classes will be pulled in a wagon by their parents. Wagons should be decorated in a “presents” theme since they will make up the back part of our human sled. Use your creativity since one of you will be chosen for one month’s free tuition. If you do not own a wagon, ask around if someone else in your class can help. We’re sure you can catch a ride with a friend! Class Moms or Dads, we need you!
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We will need two parent volunteers from each class to walk with the kids during the parade and help with drop off/pick up. Please contact your child’s teacher.
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More info to come with the November newsletter!
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HSSOD red sweatshirts can be ordered now until November 15th for 15.90 w/tax.
Is your child working really hard in class but could use some one on one time? SDC will be volunteering their time and expertise on Saturday, February 21st from 1-3pm for all HSSOD students. You may stop by at any time between 1-3pm for a private lesson to help your dancer boost their confidence and skill level as we head towards recital choreography. The only thing we ask is that parents stay at the studio, and that dancers come with specific skills that they want additional instruction in. You should plan on being here about twenty minutes. We hope that you will take advantage of this great and free opportunity!
Amanda Thatcher, SDC dancer and beautiful assistant, is offering 30 minute private lessons for 25.00 each session. If you are interested in setting up a private lesson, please let us know. Springs Dance Company will be producing it’s concert, Dance As If No One Is Watching on Saturday, March 14th at 2pm and 7pm at the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center.
This student produced concert highlights young choreographers as they create new pieces, make costuming decisions, learn about marketing, and handle all of the aspects of putting together their own concert. The audience will vote on two pieces that they would like to see performed in the recital.
You may purchase tickets for 5.00 at etix.com or stop by the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center. This makes a great Mother/Daughter date or a fun outing for an entire class to go and support an assistant! Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend!!
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Open Dance Day/ SDC Silent Auction/ Fall Festival
on Saturday, October 3rd 12-3 p.m.
This will be a very special day at the Holly Springs School Of Dance with tons of creativity, games and auction items up for bid. We want all of our HSSOD families to share in this fun “Family Friendly” event! The Silent Auction event supports the company throughout the season.
Watch this space to find out what fabulous items will be up for bid this year! It will be hard to beat last year's items which included an Eric Staal autographed Hockey Stick, Hurricanes hockey tickets, 6 Park Passes to Disney World, Releve Gift Basket, Yoga Pam Gift Certificates, Salon Bedazzled Hair Salon Gift Certificates, a Mountain Weekend Escape, a "Tranquil" Beach Weekend, Jewelry, ECU vs. UTEP tickets, Golf Outings at Devils Ridge and Cypress Landing, terrific gift baskets from local merchants, and services for the whole family will be open for bidding at great deals! You can start your holiday shopping with us!
There may even be a chance to win a free year’s tuition!
The highlight of this year’s event will of course be the two Fall Open Dance performances, times TBA. This event is open to dancers of all ages to create something new in any dance style they choose. NEW dancers who choose to choreograph to holiday music will have the opportunity to be voted on by the audience to perform at this year’s Holiday Cabaret!
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Information
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| Birthday Parties at HSSOD!!We are currently accepting reservations for birthday parties! With a host of themes, we know your child will have a party that they will never forget! Contact us for more info!
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| Shining StarsWe begin our second season of our free classes for kids with special needs. Classes meet the first Saturday of each month from 10-11am in the new studio. Thanks to Springs Dance Company members for donating their time and talent to this great program! Please help us spread the word!
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| Volunteers Needed!Throughout the season we need a host of volunteers to produce many wonderful events. Please stop by the front desk to sign up and become more involved. Our needs include costuming, props, helping at events, etc. Thanks in advance!
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