Saturday, December 10, 2011

Dancer of the Month & Visitation Week!

DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance
NOVEMBER DANCER OF THE MONTH
BAYLEIGH IVAN

REMINDERS:
  • Visitation Week: Monday, December 12th - Sunday, December 18th
  • Winter Vacation: Tuesday, December 20th - Monday, January 2nd. Classes resume Tuesday, January 3rd.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Dancer of the Month

DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance
October Dancer of the Month
Samantha Rabidoux

T-SHIRT ORDERS! : Today, Thursday, November 3rd, is the final day we will accept orders for our new Fall t-shirts. If you would like to order one, please email us at decampspotlight@yahoo.com TODAY!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

New Shirts!

We love how our new Spring 2011 shirts turned out so much that we thought we'd place one more order of them! If you would like one of our NEW Purple & Yellow shirts please email us at decampspotlight@yahoo.com by Tuesday, November 1st.

  • YOUTH SIZES: CREW NECK
  • Youth Small - 8 - Chest 26
  • Youth Medium - 10 - Chest 27
  • Youth Large - 12 - Chest 28
  • ADULT SIZES: V-NECK
  • XS Adult - Chest 30-32
  • S Adult - Chest 34-36
  • M Adult - Chest 38-40
  • L Adult - Chest 42-44

In your email, please state the name of the dancer, size & what Spotlight class they are enrolled in!

ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT &

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Monday, October 24, 2011

HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK!

Don't forget to wear your Halloween costume to dance class this week; Monday, October 24th - Saturday, October 29th! Don't forget all classes are cancelled on Monday, October 31st for Halloween. There is also no class this Sunday, October 30th due to the Tapology festival. We can't wait to see all of your creative costumes throughout this next week, and don't forget to say "Trick or Treat!"

Also, don't forget that costume fees for all non-company classes are due November 1- 7th. Bills went out to all students in their classes a few weeks ago. If you have any questions class us at 810-742-7414 or email us at decampspotlight@yahoo.com.

ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Dancer of the Month


DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance
Dancer of the Month
September 2011

JENNA HOWART

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Funkdafied, Teen & Senior Adagio Audition Results

Congratulations! The results of our Funkdafied, Teen & Senior Adagio auditions are below. Thank you to everyone who auditioned, you all did a great job. Adagio starts this coming Sunday, October 9th and Funkdafied's first rehearsal is Sunday, October 23rd. Funkdafied dancers will get a more detailed schedule next week during your company class.

FUNKDAFIED 2011 - 2012: Sundays: 2:30 – 3:45

First Practice: Sunday, October 23rd

  • Alana Prine
  • Alexis Craig
  • Ali Stapleton
  • Allison Seeley
  • Alyssa Adas
  • Ashley Legacy
  • Ashley Symons
  • Bayleigh Ivan
  • Casandra Legacy
  • Chelsea Pepin
  • Emily Bechtel
  • Emily Mills
  • Gabby Lossia
  • Haylee Peterman
  • Holly Adams
  • Jessica Hush
  • Kamryn Larson
  • Kirsten Moore
  • Madi Stapleton
  • Mallory Noyce
  • Monica Fee
  • Samantha Rabidoux
  • Skylar Reggio
  • Sydni Sheathelm
  • Taylor Hudgins
  • Victoria Hudgins
  • Zak VanSlyke

TEEN ADAGIO 2011 - 2012: Sundays: 4:00 - 5:00

First Practice: Sunday, October 9th *Partner’s will be finalized at this Sunday’s practice.

Male Dancers

  • Daniel Wirth
  • Thomas Swanson
  • Zak VanSlyke


Female Dancers

  • Allison Seeley
  • Sophie Mervenne
  • Tarah Lawitske

SENIOR ADAGIO 2011 – 2012: Sundays: 6:30 - 7:30 (Class time may change)

First Practice: Sunday, October 9th *Partner’s will be finalized at this Sunday’s practice.

Male Dancers

  • Jake Nave
  • Jim Adams
  • Josh Cornett
  • Marcus Williams
  • Tyler Prine

Female Dancers

  • Alyssa Adas
  • Ashley Symons
  • Chelsea Pepin
  • Mallory Noyce
  • Sydni Sheathelm


Friday, September 30, 2011

T-Shirts, Auditions & Wild Dance Intensive!

It's hard to believe we are already going into our 2nd month of dance already! Time sure flies when you're having fun! Just a reminder to everyone about a few dates to remember!

  • New T-shirt orders due by October 1st! If you want one of our great new Fall shirts, please drop off your paid order form in the box at the studio anytime Saturday between 10 - 2:30. We will not be ordering extras of these shirts, so make sure to get your order in now!
  • Company Dancers: Don't forget to get your WILD Dance Intensive registrations in by October 1st as well! We also need your permission slips to be considered for a solo,duet,trio or small group by next Tuesday at the latest!!!
  • FUNKDAFIED & ADAGIO AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND!
  1. Funkdafied: 2:30 - 4:00
  2. Jr/Teen Adagio: 4:30 - 6:00
  3. Senior Adagio: 6:30 - 8:00
ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!


Monday, September 12, 2011

2011 - 2012 Spotlight Season

WELCOME BACK SPOTLIGHT DANCERS!
Our 2011 - 2012 dance season starts today, Monday, September 12th! This is our 9th dance season, and we are sure it's going to be the best yet! We can't wait to see how each and every one of you grow over the next season in and out of class.

If you haven't registered yet, or would like to add any additional classes such as Hip Hop, Stretch & Strength etc. please call us today at 810-742-7414 or 810-444-0206. Our classes are filling fast!

Have a great week and don't forget to ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!


Friday, September 2, 2011

Audition Results 2011 - 2012

CONGRATULATIONS!
We would like to thank you all for coming out for one of our dance companies. This has been a record year for us with the number of dancers who auditioned! You all did a great job and we truly appreciate your dedication and hard work. We are so excited about this next dance season, and we feel confident that we have placed you in the appropriate class to compliment your ability level. Please trust us in our decision and we will definitely have a great year! We have seen so much improvement in all of you throughout last year, and we can't wait to see what this next year will bring. We are proud of you all! Thank you again for auditioning, and we will see you all the week of September 12th.
Sincerely,
Dede, Lindsay & all of the Spotlight staff!

CLASS START MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH!!!

RED COMPANY


  • Alyssa Adas

  • Emily Bechtel

  • Jessica Briggs

  • Nicole Briggs

  • Alexis Craig

  • Taylor Hudgins

  • Victoria Hudgins

  • Jessica Hush

  • Sarah Kennedy

  • Kamryn Larson

  • Casandra Legacy

  • Ashley Legacy

  • Emileigh Lewis

  • Lexi Lim

  • Gabrielle Lossia

  • Emily Mills

  • Kirsten Moore

  • Mallory Noyce

  • Samantha Rabidoux

  • Allison Seeley

  • Sydni Sheathelm

  • Ashley Symons

  • Baylee Withers

WHITE COMPANY



  • Madison Beall

  • MacKenzie Clark

  • Kiley Corcoran

  • Mallary Crawford

  • Ashley Darga

  • Lindsay Delling

  • Samantha Dunning

  • Monica Fee

  • Alayna Fick

  • Quinnay Hester

  • Bayleigh Ivan

  • Leah Joynt

  • Kristen Kelly

  • Tarah Lawitske

  • Cymri MacDonald

  • Samantha McKechnie

  • Drake Moore

  • Haley Norum

  • Devyn Omron

  • Jamie Pavlovich

  • Skylar Reggio

  • Kaitlyn Sallans

  • Madilynn Stapleton

BLUE COMPANY



  • Hannah Blazen

  • Emily Briggs

  • Ashlyn Dunham

  • Paige Elliott

  • Hannah Fox

  • Emily Freeman

  • Melissa George

  • Allison Gerrish

  • Jenna Howart

  • Emily Kraft

  • Stephanie Marceau

  • Courtney Merrill

  • Sydney Merrithew

  • Sophia Mervenne

  • Jaymie Omron

  • Emma Rhodes

  • Hanna Rosebush

  • Abby Rudoni

  • Chloe Spear

  • Madison Staudacher

  • Hannah Swanson

  • Zak VanSlyke

  • Sarah Walker

  • Sadie Willingham
TUESDAY TEENS: 5:45 - 7:15


  • Hailey Bond

  • Grace Mather

  • Gabrielle Petrowski

  • Mackenzie Prine

  • Nicole Ross

  • Hope Roth

  • Alexandria Schneider

  • Thomas Swanson

  • Deanna Wirth

THURSDAY 8, 9 & 10'S (4:30 - 6:00) OR SATURDAY 8, 9 & 10'S (12:15 - 1:45): Email us asap and let us know which of these classes you'd like to be registered for. decampspotlight@yahoo.com



  • Caitlyn Heimburg

  • Nia Howard

  • Alex Trieloff

*Don't forget that the $90 fee you paid prior to auditions is non-refundable and will be put toward your first month's class fees. If your class fees are more than $90 you will owe the difference during the first week of classes starting September 12th. If you were not placed in a company class, your monthly class fee will likely now be less than $90 and the difference will be on your account to go toward your October class fees.


*The company/class you are in may change what Hip Hop class you will be allowed to take even if you have pre-registered for it. Monday Hip Hop is Blue Company & Teen dancers. Thursday Hip Hop is White & Red Company dancers. Saturday Hip Hop is 8,9 & 10 dancers. Please make sure to note this on your schedule. If you have not already pre-registered for a Hip Hop class or Advanced Jazz and would still like to register for these classes just give us a call or send us an email to enroll today before they are full! Don't forget about our Company Welcome Party on Monday, September 19th from 5:30 - 8:30 for all 2011-2012 company dancers! Pointe class starts on the first Wednesday, September 14th from 6 - 7 for those of you who would like to be considered for this class. Email us for details, decampspotlight@yahoo.com


THANKS AGAIN AND DON'T FORGET TO... ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Registration & Company Auditions 2011

Registration has begun for our 2011 -2012 dance season! Classes are filling fast, so if you haven't already registered for the year or to auditions for one of our elite dance companies please call 810-742-7414 or 810-444-0206 to do so over the phone today!

Company Auditions 2011 -2012: August 30th & 31st

Interested in trying out for one of our competitive dance companies?

Tuesday, August 30th

Wednesday, August 31st

Level I: Minimum age of 8;

4:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

Level II: Minimum age of 13;

Group 1: 6:30 – 8:15 p.m.

Group 2: 8:30 – 10:15 p.m.

Student will learn a Lyrical/Ballet, Jazz & Tap combination on this day!

Students will Audition the 3 combinations they learned on the 30th in front of a panel of judges. They will be given an exact time to return for their tryout on August 31st.

***Ages for auditions are also based on levels of dance. Ages 8 & Up are similar to Level I at Dance Camp and Ages 13 and Up will be Level II. Dancers should look at the Levels described in the Camp handout to see where they should audition. Any dancer is welcome to bump down to the Level I audition if they feel necessary, but no dancer 12 and under may bump up to the Level II audition unless they are approached by Spotlight Faculty to do so. If you are new to Spotlight, are in the in between age range, or are unsure for any reason about which audition to come to please speak to Dede or Lindsay and they will guide you to the appropriate audition for you. Attending dance Camp will also be great way to make sure you are dancing in the correct audition level.***

If you are chosen for a company, you can look forward to dance competitions, guest instructors and dance conventions! We hope to see you at auditions!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Registration 2011



Thank you for voting us the #1 Dance Studio in Grand Blanc for the 2nd Year in a row in the View Newspaper!

Our 2011 - 2012 dance season is about to begin. Here are important dates to remember and we will see you all soon!

FALL REGISTRATION & OPEN HOUSE
AUGUST 10th & 11th (4 – 7 P.M.)

DANCE CAMP: AUGUST 15th – 18th

COMPANY AUDITIONS: August 30th & 31st
(Camp & Audition Schedules TBA at our Fall Registration/Open House. Registration for the 2011-2012 season, camp and auditions will start at our Open House.)

FALL 2011 CLASSES START MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

SUMMER CLASSES

We hope you are all having a amazing summer vacation so far! Our Spring classes went great and we are so proud of all of our hard working dancers that have been in the studio so far this summer working so hard and having a ton of fun too!

Don't forget, our Summer July classes are about to start! If you registered for a class in July but have not yet paid, your spot my be filled by another dancer. These classes are very full and we have to go on a first come first serve basis. So call us today at 810-444-0206 to finalize your registration today!

Our Summer class schedule is as follows:
Ages 13 & Up: Tuesdays July 12, 19, 26 & August 2nd
Class #1: Stretch & Strength: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Class #2: Turns & Leaps: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Class #3: Advanced Tap: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Ages 8 - 12: Wednesdays July 13, 20, 27 & August 3rd
Class #1: Stretch & Strength: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Class #2: Turns & Leaps: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Class #3: Intermediate Tap: 7;30 - 8:30 p.m.

Please remember the ages above are simply a guide. If you are above the age of 13, but are not of an advanced level please attend the Wednesday classes. If you would like more information please call or email us before the first class and we can make sure you are in the right class for your ability level! decampspotlight@yahoo.com or 810-444-0206. We hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July and we will see you all soon!!!

ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

VOTE FOR US TODAY!

Calling all of our Spotlight family!!! We were voted the #1 Dance studio in Grand Blanc by the Grand Blanc View newspaper last year, and we need your help to win this year too! Click the link below & please vote for us today and pass the word on!

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgrandblancview.mihomepaper.com%2Fbestofthebest2011&h=8f886

Friday, June 10, 2011

SPOTLIGHT DANCER OF THE YEAR 2011



Denise has been dancing for Spotlight for 7 years, and has been a member of the Blue, White and Red companies, along with Junior Adagio, Senior Adagio and Funkdafied. She has also competed many times over the years in small groups and trios, and her trio this year “The Garden” received 6th and 7th overall in Senior Duo/Trios at competition. Denise is currently a senior at Powers Catholic High School, with plans to go to Western Michigan University in the fall, to train to become an Air Traffic Controller. Denise has worked extremely hard this year to truly make her senior year with us her best yet and her dedication, determination and overall commitment to dance over this past year makes us proud to award her this honor.



Wednesday, June 1, 2011

SPRING & SUMMER CLASSES

REGISTER FOR SPRING & SUMMER CLASSES TODAY! Don't miss your chance to register for our 4 week Spring classes starting next week! To register call the studio at 810-742-7414 or 810-444-0206 TODAY!

SPRING CLASSES:
Tuesdays: June 7, 14, 21 & 28


  • Class #1: Creative Movement (Ages 3 & 4): 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

  • Class #2: Ballet & Tap (Ages 5, 6 & 7): 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

  • Class #3: Kids Hip Hop (Ages 5 & up): 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: June 8, 15, 22, 29


  • Class #1: Core Toning (Ages 13 & up): 5 – 6 p.m.

  • Class #2: Contemporary (Ages 13 & up): 6 – 7 p.m.

  • Class #3: Advanced Hip Hop (Ages 13 & up): 7 – 8 p.m.
Thursdays: June 9, 16, 23, 30


  • Class #1: Pom Pon (Ages 8 & up): 5 – 6 p.m.

  • Class #2: Hip Hop (Ages 8 & up): 6 – 7 p.m.

  • Class #3: Gymnastics (Ages 8 & up): 7 – 8 p.m.
Cost: All June classes are $40 per class!No refunds or discounts given for missed classes. If classes do not fill you will be contacted about any class cancelations prior to your first class.


SUMMER CLASSES
Who: Any dancer over the age of 8 years old looking to improve technique and flexibility over the summer!

What:
Class #1: 1 hour Stretch & Strength with Miss Lindsay & Miss Alana
Class #2: 1 hour Turns & Leaps with Miss Lindsay & Miss Alana
Class #3: *New* Summer Tap Class with Miss Kasey

Where: DeCamp’s Spotlight School of Dance6435 Atherton Road, Burton

When: 4 Week session: 1 night per week for 4 weeks

Ages 13 & Up: Tuesdays: July 12th, 19th, & 26th & August 2nd


  • Class #1: Stretch & Strength: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Class#2: Turns & Leaps: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  • Class #3: Advanced Tap: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 12: Wednesdays: July 13th, 20th, 27th & August 3rd


  • Class #1: Stretch & Strength: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

  • Class #2: Turns & Leaps: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  • Class #3: Intermediate Tap: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Why: All classes are designed to strengthen the dancer’s technique and flexibility to help them in their classes next year, and also to prepare them for company auditionsAugust 30th & 31st 2011!

Cost: $140 for all three classes!$60 per class, if you do not take all three classes.No refunds or discounts given for missed classes

Monday, May 16, 2011

Congratulations dancers!

We are beyond proud of each and every one of our amazing dancers. Thank you all for giving it 200%! Thanks again to all of our volunteers who helped backstage and as ushers as well, it is because of your help that our show can run so smoothly. Don't forget that classes run this week through Saturday, May 21st. Dancers will be watching their routines from the show and learning a few new steps to practice over the summer as well. Don't forget to register this week for our Spring & Summer classes! We will see you all soon and we hope you all ENJOYED YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

SPRING CLASSES:

Tuesdays: June 7, 14, 21 & 28
Class #1: Creative Movement (Ages 3 & 4): 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
Class #2: Ballet & Tap (Ages 5, 6 & 7): 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Class #3: Kids Hip Hop (Ages 5 & up): 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesdays: June 8, 15, 22, 29
Class #1: Core Toning (Ages 13 & up): 5 – 6 p.m.
Class #2: Contemporary (Ages 13 & up): 6 – 7 p.m.
Class #3: Advanced Hip Hop (Ages 13 & up): 7 – 8 p.m.

Thursdays: June 9, 16, 23, 30
Class #1: Pom Pon (Ages 8 & up): 5 – 6 p.m.
Class #2: Hip Hop (Ages 8 & up): 6 – 7 p.m.
Class #3: Gymnastics (Ages 8 & up): 7 – 8 p.m.

Cost: All June classes are $40 per class!
No refunds or discounts given for missed classes


SUMMER CLASSES

Who: Any dancer over the age of 8 years old looking to improve technique and flexibility over the summer!

What:
Class #1: 1 hour Stretch & Strength with Miss Lindsay & Miss Alana
Class #2: 1 hour Turns & Leaps with Miss Lindsay & Miss Alana
Class #3: *New* Summer Tap Class with Miss Kasey

Where: DeCamp’s Spotlight School of Dance
6435 Atherton Road, Burton

When: 4 Week session: 1 night per week for 4 weeks
Ages 13 & Up: Tuesdays: July 12th, 19th, & 26th & August 2nd
Class #1: Stretch & Strength: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Class #2: Turns & Leaps: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Class #3: Advanced Tap: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Ages 8 – 12: Wednesdays: July 13th, 20th, 27th & August 3rd
Class #1: Stretch & Strength: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Class #2: Turns & Leaps: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Class #3: Intermediate Tap: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Why: All classes are designed to strengthen the dancer’s technique and flexibility to help them in their classes next year, and also to prepare them for company auditions
August 30th & 31st 2011!

Cost: $140 for all three classes!
$60 per class, if you do not take all three classes.
No refunds or discounts given for missed classes.

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Concert 2011

Next week is our Spring Concert 2011! Don't forget that all rehearsals and shows take place at the U of M Flint Theatre. The University Theatre is located at the corner of Wallenberg and Kearsley Streets downtown Flint. Mailing address: 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502. Below is a recap of next week's schedule!

Monday, May 9th: Full Company picture on the stage at 5 p.m. sharp followed by a non-costume rehearsal for COMPANY, ADAGIO & FUNKDAFIED DANCERS ONLY!

Tuesday, May 10th: FULL COSTUME DRESS REHEARSAL! Make sure to wear your costumes and have your hair and make-up done as if it were the real show!


  • 4 p.m.: Miss Val's Tuesday 3 & 4's class Dress Rehearsal on the Stage

  • 4:30 p.m.: Miss Carissa's Tuesday 5,6 & 7's class Dress Rehearsal on the stage

  • 5:30 p.m.: All other Spotlight dancers in the 8, 9 & 10's class and Up must be ready in their first costume of the show and onstage at 5:30 sharp! We will run throught the finale first and then the 3 - 7 year old dancers will be free to leave. This will be a long night, so parents please make sure dancers have plenty of water and snacks. This will be our longest rehearsal!

Wednesday, May 11th: FULL COSTUME DRESS REHEARSAL! Make sure to wear your costumes and have your hair and make-up done as if it were the real show!



  • 4 p.m.: Miss Lindsay & Miss Brittany's Saturday 3 & 4's class Dress Rehearsal on the stage.

  • 4:30 p.m: Miss Lindsay & Miss Brittany's Saturday 5,6 & 7's class Dress Rehearsal on the stage.

  • 5:30 p.m.: All other Spotlight dancers in the 8, 9 & 10's class and Up must be ready in their first costume of the show and onstage at 5:30 sharp! We will run the finale first and then the 3 -7 year old dancers will be free to leave. We try to run the show without stopping on this rehearsal, so dancers should be out of the theatre at a good time.

Thursday, May 12th: Show #1 @ 7 p.m.: All dancers in this show are called to the theatre at 6 p.m.


Friday, May 13th: Show #2 @ 7 p.m.: All dancers in this show are called to the theatre at 6 p.m.


Saturday, May 14th: Show #3 @ 2 p.m. & Show #4 @ 7 p.m.: All dancers in these show are called to the theatre at 1 p.m. for the matinee & 6 p.m. for the evening performance.


Sunday, May 15th: Show #5 @ 2 p.m.: All dancers in this show are called to the theatre at 1 p.m.


Don't forget classes continue through Saturday, May 21st at the studio!


If you have any questions next week, we will not be in the studio at all, so make sure to call our cell phone at 810-444-0206. Have a great weekend, and we will see you all at the Theatre next week!!!


ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Pictures, Tickets & Contest!

PICTURE MAKE UP DAY TODAY! Friday, April 15th from 4 -7 p.m!


  • Pictures will be taken next door at our NEW MINI STUDIO! Park in the our extra lot and enter the White house through the back door!


CONCERT 2011 TICKETS: We are sold out on every show for Concert 2011! Because of this, we will not be holding any ticket sales at the studio, but we will have a waiting list in case any tickets open up. If you wish to be put on a waiting list please sign up at the studio or call us at 810-742-7414 asap!

BABY IDOL 2011: We need you help! Baby Avery has been entered into the 102.5 WIOG's Baby Idol Contest. We need all of your help so she can win a $5000 educational trust! Voting started today and goes until May 12th. You can vote as many times as you want by going to www.wiog.com clicking the Baby Idol banner, she is #114, or text baby 114 (in the subject) to 64636. Thanks so much for all of your help!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Tickets & Contest!!!

We are almost sold out on every show for Concert 2011! Because of this, we will not be holding any ticket sales at the studio, but we will have a waiting list in case any tickets open up. If you wish to be put on a waiting list please sign up at the studio or call us at 810-742-7414 asap!

Also, we need you help! Baby Avery has been entered into the 102.5 WIOG's Baby Idol Contest. We need all of your help so she can win a $5000 educational trust! Voting started today and goes until May 12th. You can vote as many times as you want by going to www.wiog.com clicking the Baby Idol banner, she is #114, or text baby 114 (in the subject) to 64636. Thanks so much for all of your help!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Dancer of the Month

DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance

Dancer of the Month

KIRSTEN MOORE


*Don't forget to get you tickets for Concert 2011! We are almost sold out, so they will not last long!!



Monday, April 4, 2011

Concert 2011

Open ticket sales begin Sunday, April 10th from 1 -3:30! Cost per ticket: $14 Concert Performances:



  • Thursday, May 12th @ 7 p.m.,

  • Friday, May 13th @ 7 p.m,

  • Saturday, May 14th @ 2 & 7 p.m. and

  • Sunday, May 15th @ 2 p.m.

*Spotlight's Spring Concert is at the U of M Flint Theatre


Spotlight Families: You must have your balance paid in full and your first 5 recital fee tickets choosen by April 10th! Our show WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY and we do not put limits on tickets starting April 10th at 1 p.m. If you need to get your first set of tickets and/or pay your balance please call the studio at 810-742-7414 or 810-444-0206 sometime this week!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Ticket Sales Today!

Tickets sales for Concert 2011 start today, Sunday, March 27th!!! Come get your initial set of Concert 2011 tickets that you are given with your recital fee this today from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Tickets will not be given or saved to anyone who is not paid in full through May. All monthly payments through May, Costume Fees, Recital Fees and Competition Fees must be paid in full. You can pay your bill at ticket sales. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. We will not be organizing any exchanging of tickets! All ticket exchanges will be done between ticket holders. **If your balance is paid in full, you can order your tickets over the phone after 1 p.m. on March 27th.** You can start purchasing additional tickets for $14 per ticket on Sunday April 10th from 1- 3:30 p.m. No additional tickets will be sold today in order to make sure all Spotlight families get their first set before we open up ticket sales. Tickets will also be available to the public on April 10th as well. Please try to spread you family and friends throughout all 5 shows. We want everyone to enjoy the show, and hope we can all work together to make that possible. Our shows will sell out quickly, so make sure to get your first set of tickets this Sunday!**

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Class Cancelled & Ticket Sales

All classes are cancelled today, Wednesday, March 23rd due to the weather and school closings.

DON'T FORGET!!! Come get your initial set of Concert 2011 tickets that you are given with your recital fee this Sunday, March 27th from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Tickets will not be given or saved to anyone who is not paid in full through May. All monthly payments through May, Costume Fees, Recital Fees and Competition Fees must be paid in full. You can pay your bill at ticket sales. ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. We will not be organizing any exchanging of tickets! All ticket exchanges will be done between ticket holders.

*If your balance is paid you can order your tickets over the phone after 1 p.m. on March 27th.

**You can start purchasing additional tickets for $14 per ticket on Sunday April 10th from 1- 3:30 p.m. No additional tickets will be sold this Sunday in order to make sure all Spotlight families get their first set before we open up ticket sales. Tickets will also be available to the public on April 10th as well. Please try to spread you family and friends throughout all 5 shows. We want everyone to enjoy the show, and hope we can all work together to make that possible. Our shows will sell out quickly, so make sure to get your first set of tickets this Sunday!**

Thank you! Have a safe snow day, and don't forget to ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Monday, March 21, 2011

Dancer of the Month

DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance
February Dancer of the Month

PAIGE ELLIOTT


Friday, March 18, 2011

2011 Spotlight Pictures!!!

Don't forget to come to the studio this weekend to get your 2011 dance pictures taken! The schedule is as follows:

Non-Company Dancers
SATURDAY, MARCH 20th

3 & 4 yr olds & 5, 6 & 7 yr olds: 3:00 – 4:30
Thursday 8, 9 & 10’s, Saturday 8,9 & 10’s: 4:30 – 5:30
Tuesday Teens & any additional Hip Hop & Thursday Jazz class: 5:30 – 6:30

*If you are unable to come at your assigned time above, please let us know & we will try to accommodate your schedule.

Picture make up day is Friday, April 15th from 4 – 7 p.m.


Company Dancers
SUNDAY, MARCH 20th

Blue Company Group Shot & Pictures: 12:00 – 12:45
White Company Group Shot & Pictures: 12:45 – 1:30
Funkdafied Group Shot: 1:30 – 1:45
Red Company Group Shot & Pictures: 1:45 – 2:30
Sr. Adagio Group Shot & Partner Pictures: 2:30 – 3:15
Teen Adagio Group Shot & Partner Pictures: 3:15 – 4:00
Teacher & Assistant Picture: 4:00 – 4:15

Classes on this day following pictures will run as follows:
4:30 – 5:15: Jarren’s Boys Class
5:15 – 6:30: Teen Adagio
6:30 – 8:00: Senior Adagio

Picture make up day for individual pictures is Friday, April 15th from 4 – 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Thunderstruck Competition

Good luck once again to our amazing Spotlight company and adagio dancers who are participating in this weekend's Thunderstruck Regional Dance Competition. We can't wait to see you shine yet again on that stage!

Thunderstruck is at Walled Lake Northern High School: 6000 Bogie Lake Rd, Commerce, MI 48382. This is a free event for observers, so please come support our talented dancers!

The TENTATIVE performance schedule is as follows:

Saturday, March 12th
Hoedown Throwdown: 10:13 a.m.
It Takes Two: 11:45 a.m.
Cooler Than Me: 4:57 p.m.
You Know You Want Me: 5:27 p.m.

Sunday, March 13th DAYLIGHT SAVINGS DAY! Don't forget to SPRING FORWARD
Magic: 10:00 a.m.
Ain't No Other Man: 10:30 a.m.
Fire: 12:00 p.m.
Longest Time: 12:13 p.m.
It Had Better Be Tonight: 12:19 p.m.

Shake & Pop: 12:51 p.m.
Satisfaction: 3:27 p.m.
The Garden: 3:33 p.m.
Tightrope: 3:48 p.m.
Free Falling: 4:46 p.m.
Funkdafied: 5:14 p.m.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Competition Results!!!

This past weekend our Red, White & Blue Company and Teen Adagio dancers attended the Rainbow Connection Regional Dance Competition at Waterford Mott High School. For the first time ever, all 6 of our full company routines received the highest scoring level of Double Platinum! We are so unbelievably proud of all of our dancers and can't wait to see them compete again this coming weekend too at Thunderstruck's Regional Competition at Walled Lake Northern High School!

Our kids proved this weekend that we truly are the BEST DANCE STUDIO IN GENESSE COUNTY! With all of your help we can win this award through the Flint Journal too! Please go to this link and Nominate DeCamp's Spotlight For the Best Dance Studio in Genesse County http://www.mlive.com/flint/bestofgenesee/ It is the 3rd entry from the bottom. With all of your help we will sure to win! You can vote every day until March 20th!!! Thanks so much for all of your support and please pass this on to all of you friends and family so they can vote too!

The full list of results from Rainbow Connection are as follows...
Longest Time: Jessica Hush - Platinum
It Had Better Be Tonight: Sarah Kennedy - Double Platinum
Shake & Pop: Morgan Pattan- Platinum
Satisfaction: Emily Mills, Kirsten Moore & Nicole Briggs - Platinum
The Garden: Denise Poma, Alyssa Adas & Syndi Sheathelm- Platinum & 6th Overall Senior Duo/Trios
Cooler Than Me: Allison Seeley, Ashley Symons & Jessica Briggs - Platinum
It Takes Two: Drake Moore & Jessica Hush - Double Platinum & 4th Overall Junior Duo/Trios
You Know You Want Me: Mallory Noyce, Sarah Kennedy & Baylee Withers - Platinum
Fire: Red, White & Blue Company - Double Platinum & 2nd Overall Teen Lines
Free Falling: Red Company - Double Platinum & 1st Overall Senior Lines
Funkdafied - Double Platinum & Most Entertaining Award
Tightrope: Red Company - Double Platinum
Ain't No Other Man: White Company - Double Platinum
Hoedown Throwdown: Hannah Blazen, Hannah Swanson & Sophie Mervenne - Double Platinum & 2nd Overall Junior Duo/Trios
Magic: Blue Company & Teen Adagio - Double Platinum & 1st Overall Junior Lines

Friday, March 4, 2011

Rainbow Connection Dance Competition!

GOOD LUCK to all of our amazing Spotlight dancers who will be competing in this weekend's Rainbow Connection Regional dance competition. This event is free for observers so please feel free to come support your Spotlight family!

The competition is at Waterford Mott High School: 1151 Scott Lake Rd, Waterford, MI 48328

The tentative schedule is as follows:

FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH
Longest Time: Jessica Hush - 4:57 p.m.
It Had Better Be Tonight: Sarah Kennedy - 6:15 p.m.
Shake & Pop: Morgan Pattan - 6:33 p.m.
Satisfaction: Nicole, Kirsten & Emily - 10:30 p.m.
The Garden: Alyssa, Sydni & Denise - 10:33 p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 5TH
Cooler Than Me: Ashley, Jessica & Allison -11:15 a.m.
It Takes Two :Jessica & Drake - 11:21 a.m.
You Know You Want Me - Sarah, Baylee & Mallory - 11:42 a.m.
Fire: Red, White & Blue Co.- 6:30 p.m.
Free Falling: Red Company - 8:57 p.m.
Funkdafied - 9:41 p.m.
Tightrope: Red Company - 10:15 p.m.
Ain’t No Other Man: White Company - 10:39 p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH
Hoedown Throwdown: Hannah S, Hannah B, Sophie - 10:15 a.m.
Magic: Blue Co & Teen Adagio - 2:16 p.m.

YOU ARE ALL GOING TO DO GREAT! We can't wait to see you shine on that stage. Don't forget to ... ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!!!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Company Rehearsal & School Closings!

The following classes will be cancelled Tuesday, February 22nd due to school closings:
3:30 - 4:15 Creative Movement 3 & 4's
4:30 - 5:30: 5, 6 & 7's
5:45 - 7:15 Teen Class

ALL COMPANY AND TEEN ADAGIO DANCERS!!!
We WILL still be having our FULL COMPANY REHEARSAL held at Court Street United Methodist Church tomorrow from 5:30 - 9:00. The address is 225 West Court Street, and is located Downtown Flint.

This rehearsal is for all dancers who are competing in the upcoming competitions and runs from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. (NO COSTUMES; Wear appropriate dance attire and bring all shoes! Funkdafied, you DO need to bring your costume and prop) All dancers competing are called at 5:30; we will be making our way through all of the routines starting with the large groups. We will try to get the Blue company dancers out first. BE READY TO DANCE AT 5:30!!!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Dancer of the Month

DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance
January Dancer of the Month

Ashley Symons

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Classes Cancelled

Today is Thursday, February 3rd. All class tonight are cancelled due to school closings and the weather. Have a safe and fun day off and don't forget to ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Classes Cancelled

Today is Wednesday, February 2nd. All class tonight are cancelled due to the weather. Have a safe and fun day off and don't forget to ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Snow Storm

We will be having our 3 &4, 5,6 & 7's and Teen class tonight as usual. Our White Company class will be cancelled tonight due to the storm. If the storm does come earlier than expected we will cancel accordingly. Be safe on the roads and we will see you all soon!

ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

The Pulse Dance Convention & Spotlight's newest addition!


As many of you may have heard, Lindsay had her little girl, Avery Diane Fullwood on 12/29/10!




In November 2010, many Spotlight company dancers attended The Pulse dance convention in Chicago! This is a picture of some of them with the faculty!

















Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Dancer of the Month

DeCamp's Spotlight School of Dance
December Dancer of the Month
EMILEIGH LEWIS