Thursday, October 8, 2015

Funkdafied & Adagio 2015 - 2016

CONGRATS DANCERS! Don't forget all Sunday classes start Sunday, October 18th!

Friday, September 4, 2015

AUDITION RESULTS 2015

SPOTLIGHT APPAREL ORDER 2015
Orders must be received by Sunday,  September 27th by 11:59 p.m.
ALL ORDERS MUST  BE PLACED THROUGH 
https://spotlightsod2015.itemorder.com


ATTENTION TUESDAY DANCERS!!! Due to the high traffic volume we are making a change to our TUESDAY SCHEDULE in the Main studio!
  • 10 & Up is staying the same from 4:30 - 6 p.m.
  • 5, 6 & 7's will now be from 6:15 - 7:15 (Hip Hop/Jazz @ the mini will stay the same from 4:45 - 6)
  • White Co. will now be from 7:30 - 9:30

CONGRATULATIONS!

We would like to thank you all for coming out for our dance companies. 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 appropriately to compliment your ability levels. 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 how much you can improve this year as well. We are proud of you all! Thank you all again for auditioning, and we will see you all the week of September 14th.

Sincerely,
Dede & Lindsay



REMINDERS:
  • Titans of Dance Registration is now past due. If you still would like to attend please email us at decampspotlight@yahoo.com today! Wild Dance Intensive's registration is due by Wednesday, September 16th. 
  • If you made a company please remember to fill out and sign the COMPANY ATTIRE SHEET you received in your audition packet AT YOUR FIRST CLASS! If you have already been in a company and don't need any new items, we still need your sheet back with a parent signature! 
  • Funkdafied Audition: Sunday, October 4th from 2:30 - 4:00
  • Adagio Audition: Sunday, October 4th from 4:00 - 5:30
  • If you'd like to register for any additional add on classes (ie. Jazz, Hip Hop, Pointe) please email us to check availability and to added to the class before they are full! If you have registered already for one of those classes but have made a different company than expected we will adjust those classes accordingly. If you need to make any other changes please let us know asap!
  • Our COMPANY WELCOME PARTY is MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST FROM 5:30 - 8:30 following Monday Hip Hop as usual. 
  • POINTE CLASS starts on the first Wednesday, September 16th from 5:45 - 6:45 open to White & Red Co. dancers.
  • CLASSES START MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH.

AUDITION RESULTS: 

RED COMPANY: Mondays 7:15 - 9:30 and Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:30

Red Company add on classes: 
  • Wednesday Pointe (5:45 - 6:45)
  • Thursday Advanced Jazz (6:15 - 7) This class is currently FULL. If you'd like to be added to the wait list. Let us know!
  • Thursday Advanced Hip Hop (7 - 7:45)
RED COMPANY DANCERS 2015 - 2016
  • Hailey Bond
  • Taylor Carto
  • MacKenzie Clark
  • Kiley Corcoran
  • Meghan Donnelly
  • Paige Elliott
  • Mackenzie Freeman
  • Allie Gerrish
  • Brookelyn Guynn
  • Jessica Hush
  • Bayleigh Ivan
  • Madison Koresh
  • Sophia Mervenne
  • Allison Seeley
  • Sidney Schuette
  • Chloe Spear
  • Ashley Symons
  • Sarah Walker

WHITE COMPANY: Tuesdays 7:15 - 9:30 and Thursdays 7:45 - 9:30

White Company add on classes: 
  • Wednesday Pointe (5:45 - 6:45)
  • Thursday Advanced Jazz (6:15 - 7) This class is currently FULL. If you'd like to be added to the wait list. Let us know!
  • Thursday Advanced Hip Hop (7 - 7:45)
WHITE COMPANY DANCERS 2015 - 2016
  • Chloe Barker
  • Gabrielle Barnes
  • Jennifer Bloch
  • Alison Brooks
  • Ellie Clemens
  • Hali Crow
  • Ashlyn Dunham
  • Skyelar Herriman
  • Quinn Hilliker
  • Paige Matthews
  • Karsyn Morgan
  • Sophia Pfeifer
  • Maddie Seeley
  • Lia Silvas
  • Sara Simpson
  • Emma Sorenson
  • Isabelle Sparks
  • Hannah Swanson
  • Ashlee Taylor
  • Madeline Tremblay
  • Alex Trieloff
  • Riley Ward
  • Sadie Willingham
  • Nia Wirth

BLUE COMPANY: Mondays 5:15 - 7:15 and Wednesdays 5:15 - 6:45

Blue Company add on classes:
  • Monday Hip Hop (4:30 - 5:15)
  • Wednesday Intermediate Jazz (4:30 - 5:15)
BLUE COMPANY DANCERS 2015 - 2016
  • Avery Baszler
  • Lily Bauman
  • Cameryn Clark
  • Isabelle DuRussel
  • Maizie Dutkiewicz
  • Kayla Eckert
  • Sidnii Griggs
  • Madison Groulx
  • Camri Iddins
  • Jaiden Kendall
  • Gillian Leonard
  • Madison Leeper
  • Abbey Murray
  • Emily Polasek
  • Abby Porritt
  • Hailee Ridgeway
  • Alina Shick
  • Jordan Skuta
  • Emma Swanson


10 & UP: Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00 (Ballet/Tap/Jazz)
10 & Up add on classes
  • Monday Hip Hop (4:30 - 5:15)
  • Wednesday Intermediate Jazz (4:30 - 5:15)
10 & Up DANCERS 2015 - 2016
  • Elizabeth Pichey
  • Nevaeh Szecsodi
    • Although you both are only 9 years old, we would like you to dance with the 10 & Up class this season to help push you technically through the year! This way you can also take the Monday Hip Hop and Wednesday Jazz classes as well. 



Thursday, July 30, 2015

2015 - 2016 Dance Season is Coming Soon!

We are so excited to start out 13th dance season, and we can't wait to see what all of our amazing students can achieve over this next year! Below are many of the handouts that you will get at our OPEN HOUSE/REGISTRATION AUGUST 11TH & 12TH FROM 4 - 7 P.M. We hope to see you all at the studio during that time to register for our 2015 -2016 season, Dance Camp, Contemporary Master Class and Company Auditions!









Wednesday, May 13, 2015

SUMMER CLASSES!

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER CLASSES! Call us TODAY at 810-742-7414, 810-444-0206 or email us at decampspotlight@yahoo.com to get registered for SUMMER CLASSES!


2015 - 2016 
Our 2015 - 2016 season is fast approaching. We are so excited to see everyone back in the studio to kick off our 13th dance season! Here are some important dates coming up:


OPEN HOUSE/REGISTRATION: August 11 & 12 from 4 - 7 p.m.
  • $25 Registration Fee per family, plus your 1st month's tuition are non-refundable & must be paid in full to finalize your registration.

SPOTLIGHT DANCE CAMP (Ages 8 & UP): August 17 - 20 (Camp schedule will be posted ASAP)
  • Classes taught in Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz & Hip Hop. 
  • Level 2 classes on Monday & Wednesday, Level 1 classes on Tuesday & Thursday.

*NEW* CONTEMPORARY MASTER CLASS: Date TBA for ages 11 & Up



  • COMPANY AUDITIONS; September 1 & 2 for ages 8 & Up
      If auditioning, you must pay the minimum company company class fee of $110, $10 audition fee (FREE PRACTICE CD INCLUDED!) & $25 Registration fee per family. These fees MUST be paid prior to your audition & are non-refundable.

    2015 - 2016 REFERRAL PROGRAM! 
    FOR EVERY NEW REGISTERED STUDENT YOU BRING IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE $20, UP TO 100% OFF 1 MONTH’S TUITION WHICH WILL BE CREDITED TOWARD YOUR 2ND MONTH'S TUITION. They must name you on their registration card and be paid in full. This program ends after the completion of our registration period in August 2015. The family with the most referrals will get a free recital fee for Spring Concert 2016! Thanks for spreading the word!


    Saturday, May 2, 2015

    CONCERT 2015

    We are so excited for everyone to see this year's show, and to see all of our students shine up in the SPOTLIGHT! There will be a sheet posted at the Theatre to help assist in the re-sale of tickets. Please remember that all re-sales will be handled between ticket holders. We do have a few tickets left for limited shows. If you are looking for tickets, call Dede at 810-444-0206.

    Don't forget that classes continue in the studio until Sunday May 3rd. Starting Monday, May 4th all rehearsals will be down at the U of M Flint Theatre.


    CONCERT 2015 REHEARSAL & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE!
    Don't forget about next weeks Spring Concert rehearsals and shows! Everything scheduled this week is held at the U of M Flint Theatre. There are NO CLASSES held at the studio next week! The schedule is as follows:

    Monday: May 4th
    • 5:00 p.m.: Red, White & Blue Company, Adagio & Funkdafied dancers only! (No costumes on this day. BRING ALL SHOES & wear dance attire!)
    Tuesday: May 5th
    • Full costume dress rehearsal! This will be our longest night! Thank you for your patience and cooperation!! Dancers will be allowed to sit in the audience when they are not dancing at this rehearsal. 
      • 4:00 p.m.: Miss Kacy's Saturday 11 a.m. 3 & 4's
      • 4:30 p.m.: Miss Amber's Saturday 5, 6 & 7's
      • 5:30 p.m.: All other dancers in 8, 9 & 10's and UP! 
      • Starting at 5:30 we will run through the Finale with ALL DANCERS. Once this is through and all announcements are made, we will excuse the 3 -7 year old dancers and then start at the top of the show.This will be a late night. We will have to stop and start to make sure all 8 and Up non-company dances are blocked on stage for the dancers. 
      • Once dancers have done all of their routines they will be free to leave because we already ran through the Finale at 5:30! 

    Wednesday: May 6th
    • Full costume dress rehearsal! This rehearsal will run as close to the show as possible! Feel free to come and watch! Having an audience makes it a more real experience for the dancers and there is no charge! We also are in need of parent volunteers to help with the dancers backstage for this rehearsal. Dancers will NOT be allowed in the audience because we treat this just like a show!
      • 4:00 p.m.: Miss Emileigh & Miss Brittany's Tuesday 3 & 4's
      • 4:30 p.m. Miss Kacy's Tuesday 5, 6 & 7's
      • 5:30 p.m.: All other dancers in 8, 9 & 10's and UP!
      • Starting at 5:30 we will run through the Finale with ALL DANCERS. Once this is through and all announcements are made, we will excuse the 3 -7 year old dancers and then start at the top of the show. We only stop if there is an emergency reason, we should be out by a good time on this night!  
    Thursday: May 7th:
    • Dancers called at 6 p.m.
    • Show starts at 7 p.m.
    Friday: May 8th:
    • Dancers called at 6 p.m.
    • Show starts at 7 p.m.
    Saturday: May 9th:
    • Dancers called for the Matinee at 12 noon
    • Matinee starts at 1 p.m.
    • Dancers called for the Evening show at 5 p.m.
    • Evening show starts at 6 p.m.
    Sunday: May 10th:
    • Dancers called for the Matinee at 12 noon
    • Matinee starts at 1 p.m.
    USHERS & BACKSTAGE VOLUNTEERS:
    If you are signed up to work as an Usher or Backstage we will need you to be at the Theatre 1 hour prior to the start of the show and find Stacy Koresh. Stacy is our backstage coordinator and she will give you direction from there!


    Did you forget what rehearsals or shows your child is in? 
    Here is a reminder!

    ALL COMPANY, ADAGIO, TEEN, SATURDAY 8, 9, 10’S AND THURSDAY 8, 9 & 10’S
    • BOTH TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY’S DRESS REHEARSALS @ 5:30! 
    • Company & Adagio have another rehearsal on Monday, May 4th at 5 p.m. 
    • ALL 5 SHOWS: THURSDAY NIGHT @ 7, FRIDAY NIGHT @ 7, SATURDAY MATINEE @ 1, SATURDAY NIGHT @ 6, SUNDAY MATINEE @ 1 
    MISS KACY’S SATURDAY 3 & 4’S AND MISS AMBER'S SATURDAY 5, 6 & 7’S: 
    • TUESDAY DRESS REHEARSAL: 3 & 4’s @ 4 p.m., 5, 6 & 7’s @ 4:30 p.m 
    • THURSDAY NIGHT @ 7, SATURDAY NIGHT @ 6, SUNDAY MATINEE @ 1 
    MISS EMILEIGH & MISS BRITTANY'S TUESDAY 3 & 4’S AND MISS KACY’S TUESDAY 5, 6 & 7’S:
    • WEDNESDAY’S DRESS REHEARSAL: 3 & 4’s @ 4 p.m., 5, 6 & 7’s @ 4:30 p.m. 
    • FRIDAY NIGHT @ 7 & SATURDAY MATINEE @ 1 
    THIS IS GOING TO BE AN AMAZING SHOW! DON'T FORGET TO ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

    Wednesday, March 25, 2015

    CONCERT 2015!



    TONIGHT'S SCHEDULE!
    4:30 - 6:00: Thursday 8, 9 & 10's

    6:00 - 7:15: (Mini Studio) 5, 6 & 7's Hip Hop
    6:15 - 7:00: Adv. Jazz
    7:00 - 7:45: Adv. Hip Hop
    7:45 - 9:30: Red & White Co Rehearsal


    SEE YOU SOON ALL SOON for our FINAL THURSDAY PRACTICES BEFORE THE SHOW!!!



    FEEL FREE TO PRINT THE SHOW ORDER FOR YOUR DANCER TO HAVE BACKSTAGE!



    TICKET SALES HAVE BEGUN!


    CONCERT TICKET SALES 2015!
    By now you should have your dance account paid in full and have already selected your first set of recital fee tickets! Additional ticket sales began this past Sunday and we are currently SOLD out of tickets for Friday @ 7 and Saturday @ 1 with very limited amounts of tickets available for the other 3 shows. 



    STILL NEED TICKETS!? 
     CALL DEDE AT 810-444-0206 OR 810-742-7414
    Monday – Thursday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. until we are sold out!
    Remaining tickets will be sold OVER THE PHONE ONLY with a credit cad 
    ($15 per Ticket) We will sell out quickly, so get your tickets ASAP!




    Thursday, February 12, 2015





    EVERYONE HAS NOW RECEIVED A HANDOUT OUT WITH DETAILED INFO ABOUT THE SPRING CONCERT, TICKET SALES, PICTURE DAYS ETC. Make sure to keep your accounts paid up and don't forget that all payments through May must be paid in full before our 1st ticket sales date on Sunday, March 29th from 1 - 3 p.m. when you will select your recital fee seats to the 2015 SPRING CONCERT!

    ENJOY YOUR TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT!



    Tuesday, February 3, 2015

    COMPANY STUDIO REHEARSAL

    RED, WHITE & BLUE COMPANY DON'T FORGET ABOUT TONIGHT'S STUDIO REHEARSAL!
    The schedule for tonight (February 4th) and next Monday's (February 9th) rehearsal are as follows:
    • BLUE & WHITE: 5:15 - 6:15
    • BLUE, WHITE & RED: 6:15 - 8 
    • RED COMPANY 8 - 9:30
    *Monday Hip Hop & Wednesday Intermediate Jazz will have class as usual prior to these rehearsals.

    Monday, February 2, 2015

    Snow Day

    All classes are cancelled tonight, Monday, February 2nd due to the road conditions. BLUE COMPANY is called in tomorrow night, Tuesday, February 3rd to dance with the White Company from 7:15 - 9 p.m. and White company will stay as usual until 9:30.

    RED, WHITE & BLUE COMPANY REHEARSAL THIS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH!
    Don't forget about our studio rehearsal this Wednesday, February 4th & next Monday, February 9th! The schedule for both these rehearsals are as follows:

    • BLUE & WHITE: 5:15 - 6:15
    • BLUE, WHITE & RED: 6:15 - 8 
    • RED COMPANY 8 - 9:30
    *Monday Hip Hop & Wednesday Intermediate Jazz will have class as usual prior to these rehearsals.

    Thursday, January 22, 2015

    COMPETITION 2015

    Doing a solo, duo or trio at competition this year!? Don't forget to come to our OPEN STUDIO REHEARSALS!