A Des Plaines School of Dance Publication

2222 Birch Street Des Plaines, IL 60018

Phone: 847-391-6924 Fax: 847-391-5707 E-mail: nancys@dpparks.org schoolofdance@dpparks.org

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Mark Your Calendars! Saturday, October 7 Costume Sale at Prairie Lakes 11a-4p October 9-13 Bring a Friend to Class Week! Monday, October 16 Measuring for Recital Costumes Begins! Tues, Oct. 24-Mon, Oct. 30 Halloween Week! Dancers may attend class in costume (Make sure costume allows freedom of movement.) Tuesday, October 31 No Dance Classes! Happy Halloween! Monday, November 6 Food Drive Begins Winter Spectacular Tickets on Sale Mon, Nov. 13-Fri, Nov. 17 Dance Observation Week! (Make sure to sign off on your child’s costume size.)

Mon, Nov. 20-Sat, Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Break! No Dance Classes! Monday, November 27 Recital Costume Refund Requests Due (No refunds will be accepted after this date.) Fri., Dec. 8 & Sat., Dec. 9 Artistry in Motion Dance Company presents Winter Spectacular 2017 @ Prairie Lakes Theatre Mon, Dec. 18– Sat, Dec. 23 Make up week! A schedule will be emailed Mon, Dec. 25-Sat, Jan. 6 No Dance Classes! Happy Holidays! Mon, Jan. 8 Classes Resume Picture Day Saturday, June 2

Dress Rehearsals A-Show Wednesday, June 6 B-Show Thursday, June 7 C-Show Friday, June 8 Performances A-Show June 9 & 10 @ 11:00a B-Show June 9 & 10@ 2:30p C-Show June 9 & 10 @ 6:00p Classes will be assigned to A-Show, B-Show or C-Show. Please note: Some dancers may be in all shows.

Save th e Da t e

ROCKIN’ DANCE LOCK-IN

Saturday, October 14 at 6:00p -

Sunday, October 15 at 9:00a

Open to all dancers and

non-dancers

Fall 2017 Issue

A Des Plaines School of Dance Publication

Dancing Times

Testing Week: December. 4 – 8 Jr. & Sr. Levels only

The Des Plaines School of Dance is proud to staff professional

teachers to assure that your dancer(s) gets the best training and

dance education. In pursuing our mission of providing students

with the finest dance instruction, each Jr.-Sr. Ballet, Jazz, Tap,

Modern and Hip Hop class will take a written and practical test

during the week of Dec. 5. Students will be given study sheets

which are located in each room to help them review. Help your

dancers by quizzing them at home!

Any questions, please call the dance hotline, 847.391.6924

or email schoolofdance@dpparks.org

Dance Observation Week

Monday, NOVEMBER 13 - Friday, NOVEMBER 17 Family & friends are encouraged to come and watch the class to

see the dancers’ progress. Be sure to bring your camera!

During Observation Week you will: 1) See your dancers’ progress.

2) Sign off on their costume sizes . 3) Hear about the latest events

at the School of Dance!

We are excited to announce our 2018 Recital.

Please see the back page for dates.

Bring a Friend to Dance Week

October 9 - October 13 This is a special

opportunity to have

fun and let your

friends see where

you dance. Forms

must be filled out

and turned in before

your friend can join

class. Forms are

located outside each studio in the flyer bins.

Every dancer should

have received a 2018

Kaleidoscope Recital

T-Shirt when they

registered for Fall

Classes. If you have

not received it yet,

please see Trish at the

ALC front desk!

Teacher Feature

Jamie Salas has been promoted to

Manager of the Pure Barre Willowbrook

Studio. We’ve heard her classes are quite a

challenge. If you are ever in the area, stop

by and say hi!

Karli Walker and husband, Shannon

Longsworth welcomed Lyon Augustus Walker

Longsworth on August 8, 2017. Weighing

7lbs 1oz and 20.25 in long. Mom has declared

his feet dance worthy and he is prepping for Toes & Tumble!

HALLOWEEN WEEK

TUESDAY, OCT. 24 - MONDAY, OCT. 30

Dancers may come to class dressed in costume. Please make sure costume is easy to move in.

Pre-Dance and Jr. Level classes only. NO CLASSES ON HALLOWEEN

From the Manual-Dress Code

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The good news: Proper attire is vital for the dancer’s safety and will maximize

the dancer’s learning experience. It is

necessary for the instructor to see the shape

and line of the dancer’s body and will assist

in the proper assessment of the

advancement of each student.

The bad news: If these requirements are

not followed, parents will be notified by the

instructor and the

student may not be

permitted to

participate in class

until the proper dance attire is worn. Failure to wear the

appropriate dance attire will constitute 1 absence. We

appreciate your cooperation with the compliance of the dress

code for our program.

THE LEOTARD: All Jr. & Sr. Level, Ballet, Jazz, Modern

and Pointe dancers must wear a BLACK LEOTARD and

PINK TIGHTS to class every week!

HAIR- HOW TO WEAR?

Ballet, Jazz, Pointe, and Modern

A BUN

Tap and Hip Hop:

A PONYTAIL

For ALL classes:

Use hairspray, bobby pins,

gel and ties to keep it off the neck

& out of the face!

We are very proud of the continued growth and success of the Des Plaines Performance

and Competition Dance Companies. Artistry in Motion Dance Company, now in its 14th

season, would like congratulate the following dancers. Make sure to check out this

fantastic and talented group at the season premier, Winter Spectacular 2017,

December 8 & 9, at Prairie Lakes Theatre!

Senior 1 Company

Kim Fairhead

Marcell Podsiadly

Greta Sorensen

Emily Sprague

Jordin Suwalski

Senior 2 Company

Amy Brzeski

Rose Kurutz

Suzy Linek

Niki Vujcic

Tess Wastyn

Teen Company

Makayla Allen

Giulia Demma

Ashlinn DeMonte

Bianca Noonan

Kiley White

Callie Weinert

Intermediate Company

Katie Delaney

Lindsey Kulesza

Emma Marchetti

Katie Stack

Samantha Sukosol

Sofia Vincent

Junior Company

Juliana Hernandez

Lily Kimura

Mia Marchetti

Kailynn Ritti

Elizabeth Stettner

Amelia Vincent

Ava Williams

Mia Williams

Mini Company

Vanya Bass

Rose Dietz

Jeni Garcia

Hannah Jacobshagen

Kaya Kaminski

Claire Kimura

Mini Company Con’t.

Reese Klingler

Norah Psyhogios

Lianna Ritti

Colbie Weinert

Rhythm 1

Ashlinn DeMonte

Lauren Roskoske

Greta Sorensen

Kiley White

Rhythm 2

Madeline Kimura

Lindsey Kulesza

Emma Marchetti

Sofia Vincent

Groove in Motion

Makayla Allen

Giulia Demma

Kim Fairhead

Jordin Suwalski

Kiley White

Callie Weinert

Did you get your copy? Please check the flyer bins outside each

studio for a copy of the 2017/2018

School of Dance Manual.

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Meet the new faces of the Des Plaines School of Dance Team! Katy, Terry

and Richard come to our program with a great deal of experience and

enthusiasm to share with their students. Their love and knowledge of dance

will make them a perfect fit. For more information on the Des Plaines

School of Dance Staff, check out DPParks.org.

New Additions to the School of Dance Staff

Terry Richard Katy

Dancers Making a Difference-Holiday Food Drive The Des Plaines School of Dance wants to encourage giving back to its community and helping those less

fortunate. This holiday season the School of Dance will be holding a friendly contest to see which class can

bring in the most non-perishable food items. Donations will go to the Des Plaines Self Help Closet and Food

Pantry. Bins will be located at each of the three dance studios (Room 101, 102 and 113). The contest will run

from Monday, November 6 - Monday, December 11. When making a donation, students/parents will be asked

to fill out a form, detailing their name, class, and the quantity of items donated. At the end of

the contest, the class with the highest average of donations will win a pizza party, to be held during their last

class before the holiday break. Each student in the class will also win one complimentary ticket to the

“Winter Spectacular 2017,” presented by Artistry in Motion Dance Companies!

Help us promote the holiday spirit and help assist those in need during these tough times!

Thank you for your donations!

Des Plaines School of Dance students are doing great

things with their dance training and we are incredibly

proud of all they are accomplishing!

Kaitlynn Ritti, earned a trip to New York

City through a scholarship she received at a

dance competition she competed at with her

teammates. Here are some of the exciting

things she was able to experience; a bus tour

of NYC, Musical Theater and Hip Hop

Intensive at Broadway Dance Center with

Broadway choreographers Karla Garcia and

Robert Taylor Jr., Tap Intensive with the Rockettes and

tour of Radio City Music Hall, Musical Theater Intensive at

Broadway Show Performers with some cast members of

Aladdin, saw the musicals Aladdin and Wicked and went on

a dinner cruise around NYC and Statue of Liberty.

Kim Fairhead, was one of 6

young dancers selected to take

part in Tomorrow’s

Choreographers, presented by

Dancers Awareness Project.

Choreographers ages 13-20 got

the amazing opportunity to

choreograph a piece on a

professional working adult

dancer. Kim was were given full

control over all logistics of the piece (music, number of

dancers, costume, length of piece, etc.). She worked with

Student Highlights dancer, Natalie, (pictured with Kim on the left) every

Sunday preparing for the showcase. All 6 young aspiring

choreographers showcased their work for family, friends

and professional dancers.

Guilia Demma, Bianca Noonan, Jordin Suwalski,

Ava Williams and Callie Weinert auditioned for

Inaside's "Youth Training Program" were picked from

dozens of dancers. These six dancers will perform with the

professional company at several events/performance. After

being selected, the Artistry dancers immediately began

regular training and rehearsals with Inaside company

member and choreographer, Sarah Ford, every Sunday

evening. This training is in addition to their already busy

schedule of classes with the Des Plaines School of Dance,

private lessons and of course their regular school work.