Chicago National Association o f Dance MastersFall 2015

Tireless involvement earns GERI MROZ PANICKO Member of the Year

CNADM’S MEMBER OF THE YEAR IS AN INSTRUCTOR WITH AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND EXPERIENCE IN DANCE— AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST HEARTS.

Geri Mroz Panicko, MDE, is in her 64th year of teaching and owning her own studio

in Chicago, and her 61st year as an active member of CNADM.

She started dancing at a young age, and was teaching students by the time she was in

high school. Incredibly, it was right after high school that she took on the responsibility of

running her own studio.

“I had just graduated, and my dance teacher had twins,” Geri explains. “She couldn’t

do it all anymore, so she called me up the day after graduation and asked if I could buy

the business.” After discussing the opportunity with her parents, Geri purchased the

studio, and it wasn’t much longer before she joined CNADM.

“I went down to Leo’s Dancewear on Randolph, because I knew everyone there,

and I talked to Mr. Leo. . He says, ‘Let’s talk to Mr. Kehl,’” Geri fondly remembers.

Upon meeting Leo Kehl, twice former president of CNADM, he invited her to come to

the convention. “At that time we went for three weeks. It was two weeks and then the

convention. I walked in, and there was little me with all those people!”

It didn’t take long for Geri to make new friends, and she has been an active part of

CNADM ever since that first visit.

Years later, Miss Geri (as her students love to call her) is keeping up on all the latest

moves. She can be found teaching jazz, belly dancing, Hawaiian, Tahitian, tap, and more.

Not only does Geri teach a variety of styles, she is right there dancing alongside her

students. You can see her at our workshops being an active part of the classes. “When I

was young, I remember watching all these older teachers sitting back and taking notes,

and I thought, ‘how boring!’” Geri confesses. It’s the reason that she is always up and

moving to the music with everyone else. “I’m still here and still going strong!”

Miss Geri continues to provide for her community by giving back in the form of performances by her and

her students. It’s no wonder that she and her studio are known throughout the Old Irving Park area. “We do a

lot of charity. We do shows for nursing homes, and churches, and the whole bit,” Geri says. The community

cares a great deal for the work she does; in fact, her studio’s street was renamed by the city in her honor.

Not only does Miss Geri’s kindness shine through charity, but also through the students she teaches. In

an interview with WGN Chicago, in a segment called “Chicago’s Very Own,” Miss Geri was found to have

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“When I was young, I remember watching all these older teachers sitting back and taking notes, and I thought, ‘how boring!’ I’m still here and still going strong!”

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2015-2016 CNADM PresidentSue Girten, MDE

Dear Members,

What makes our workshops better every year? YOU do!

We depend on your fresh ideas and feedback to hold our events to the high standards that

keep the dance community coming back for more. After each workshop, we encourage attendees

to complete an evaluation form that provides us with a wealth of great information—ranging from

faculty and session suggestions, to opinions on our evening events, to comments regarding our

policies and procedures.

Based on attendee feedback from Summer 2015, it’s rewarding to know that the majority of you

feel our workshops are well organized and our faculty is knowledgeable and friendly!

It’s important to us that you understand how valuable this information is in helping plan for the

future. We really do listen and respond. For example, this past summer, our Awards Banquet and

Ballet Forum started thirty minutes earlier—at your request. We utilized two ballrooms for Student

Competition to make for an earlier end to the evening. And more breaks were added to our daily

schedules; thanks for the tip.

Of course, there are always some requests we simply cannot accommodate. As helpful as it might

be, we are unable to remove pillars from ballrooms or restructure a long, narrow room into a massive

dance space. Adding Hip Hop classes to the Ballet Forum schedule is unlikely to happen, either—

but do keep those innovative suggestions coming!

We had a few comments about making our attendees more aware of our programs (Ballet Forum,

Dance & More, Student Honors) and how they operate. We agree that there’s no such thing as being

too well informed, so in this newsletter you’ll find articles offering expanded program details.

I hope that this message provides you with insight into our planning process and inspiration to

take even more ownership in your organization. Please give yourselves a pat on the back for your

passion that keeps CNADM moving forward! Working together, the Board and I look forward to

offering another outstanding year of continuing dance education.

Yours in dance,

Susan M. Girten, MDE

CNADM President

414-418-5468 | smgirten@hotmail.com

2015-2016 CNADM Board of Directors

President Sue Girten, MDE

President Elect Julie Bodle, MDE 2nd Vice President

Yvonne Groves, MDE 3rd Vice President Faye Willet, MDE4th Vice President

Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE5th Vice President

Debbie Felton, MDESecretary Donna Ziegler, MDETreasurer Millie Landers, CDE

Principal Linda McDonald, MDEEducational Director

Dorene Wackerfuss, MDERepresentatives Director

Jeanette Wey-Wissmiller, MDESergeant-at-Arms Lori Bowen, MDE

DirectorsSandra Black, MDEBonnie Cagle, MDEKay Hamielec, CDE

Darlene Harpwood, MDEAnne Jensen

Terri Sinani, MDE Suzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE

Board AssistantsJessica Desens

Cheryl Kaiser, MDEMary Katic, MDE

LaVerne (Lovey) Lehman, MDE

Official CNADM AmbassadorGeri Mroz Panicko, MDE

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CNADM FallWorkshopNOVEMBER 7-8, 2015 • HYATT REGENCYSCHAUMBURG / CHICAGO

Get all the workshop details online at cnadm.com CNADM—A Century of Dance

ALEX BLACK

JAY FAGAN

NAN GIORDANO

NIKI PENNINGTON GRADY

STACY JOY KELLER

JULIANA LEHMAN

JON LEHRER

MAEGHAN McHALE

Fall Faculty

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created a huge family among her students, old and new. “The love

Geri has for her dancers is genuine,” Micah Materre, writer for

WGN, says. “She knows them all by name, even their parents’ and

pets’ names. For some, she even knows their grade point average.”

Of the many students that have passed through Miss Geri’s

studio, there have been those less fortunate. Whether financially

or physically challenged, she has always opened her doors for

those students and accommodated their needs. “She has not

only taught them to dance, but taught them that no matter what

your life circumstance, you can and you will overcome,” says

nominator Angelica Campbell. “We can all express ourselves

through movement, and because of Miss Geri, even those who

thought they couldn’t were able to do so.”

Even at conventions, Geri makes herself as friendly and useful

as she can be. “I try to help out in any way I can,” Miss Geri

explains. “There are always a few studios I’ll invite to CNADM that

I know need to sharpen up!”

Through her own studio, Geri has helped to bring in many

members. Lynnette VanDien, another nominator, expounds on

some of the members and teachers Miss Geri led to CNADM:

“Miss Geri has introduced CNADM to me, Carol Lynn Topping,

Elysee Daniels, Judy Clarke, Patty O’Deen-Marsden, and Christine

Tsohas to name a few.”

CNADM has certainly benefited from having Miss Geri, but

being a part of CNADM has done much for Geri as well. “I’ve

made so many friends,” Geri states. “If I ever have a problem or

question about anything, I can call the ladies and they will help

me out.”

And even after years of attending the dance conferences, Miss

Geri continues to learn. “At my age, I still learn. I went over my

notes from the convention at the studio yesterday, and I thought,

What would I do without Chicago National?” Her advice to new

members: Get involved!

“They must be just as scared as I had been,” Geri sympathizes.

“I would just tell them to communicate and get involved with

everyone. And if they have questions, just ask one of the old bags

like me! But just keep up with it, and one day they’ll be on the

board.”

Miss Geri is still an active member and was recently named the

Ambassador for CNADM as a result of her passion for bringing

new members in and getting them involved.

When asked about the conventions to come, Miss Geri is

excited. “I think [CNADM] is going to grow faster and bigger

because we have a lot of young, active people that have great

ideas,” Geri says. “Like this year, with the Wrap-Up Rally. That was

a new one and it was the cutest thing! When I left there, I was so

hyped up. I think they’re going to do just fine.”

Please join CNADM in congratulating Geri Mroz Panicko, our

incredibly deserving Member of the Year! n

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GERI MROZ PANICKO Member of the Year

Dance and More is designed with classes of particular interest to the maturing dance student (ages 16-21) who is considering the pursuit of a professional dance career. In addition to technique, classes such as preparing for college, and audition performance may be included. Dance and More participants will perform a specially-choreographed routine at the Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday evening. Intermediate to high-intermediate skill level is required.

Ballet Forum provides students an opportunity to study with a professional classical ballet faculty and to participate in the creation of a new ballet by a distinguished choreographer in a Company atmosphere. It also provides teachers and artistic directors the opportunity to obtain a new work created by a nationally recognized choreographer which can be added to their repertoire. Four Sessions – Divided by age & advancement:Ballet Forum I – ages 11-12 Ballet Forum II – ages 12-13Ballet Forum III – ages 14-15 Ballet Forum IV – ages 16+

Student Session, a special three-day session, designed to inspire and enhance the development of dance students. Emphasis is placed on technique and performance through classes conducted by our outstanding faculty of master teachers and performers. Students will be divided into seven age groups:

Yellow - ages 16+ Green - ages 14 - 16 White - ages 13 - 14 Blue - ages 12 - 13 Red - ages 11 - 12 Purple - ages 9 - 10 Orange - ages 7 - 8

What do CNADM summer workshops offer?

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MORE THAN 450 DANCE TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS GATHERED at the CNADM Summer Dance

Workshops, held July 20-27 at the Hyatt Regency-Schaumburg.

The week was filled with dance classes – to improve technique,

provide new routines and combinations, expose students to new

styles and master teachers and energize the teachers’ spirits!

The Annual Awards Banquet, on Thursday evening, had 250

gathered to recognize CNADM’s newest members and those who

earned their (CDE) Certified Dance Educator certification, honor

our 25- and 50-year members, and surprise a couple of long-time

friends with our annual awards.

Geri Mroz Panicko, MDE, of Miss Geri’s School of Dance in

Chicago, was honored with the CNADM Outstanding Member

of the Year Award during the banquet. This award recognizes

an active member who has gone above and beyond in promoting

CNADM within their studio, as well as in supporting the art of

dance within their community at large.

CNADM selected famous choreographer Harrison

McEldowney as this year’s recipient of the CNADM 2015

Artistic Achievement Award.

McEldowney is best known for his proficiency with witty and

comedic choreography that has taken him to Japan, Germany,

Argentina, Great Britain, and beyond. His career highlights include

choreographing Carnegie Hall’s “Give My Regards to Broadway:

A Salute to 125 Years of Musical Theater,” and the closing

ceremonies for the ’92 Summer Olympic Games.

Most recently, Harrison has been at sea, choreographing and

directing spectacular shows for Royal Caribbean.

We are grateful that he made the time for teaching with us

and receiving his award at this summer’s workshop given his

demanding schedule.

Harrison McEldowney is the recipient of the 2015 Artistic Acheivement Award (left) shown here with CNADM president Sue Girten, MDE.

Friday night featured the annual Ballet Gala, with

performances by our National Ballet Forum attendees dancing to

music from Swan Lake to Sleeping Beauty. On Sunday the annual

Student Competition was held, with over 70 performances from

members of the Student Session Workshops.

The highlight of this year’s Summer Workshops was the

addition of our Wrap-Up Rally capping the week off, which

included prizes, dance routines and awards. The event started

at noon and was emceed by Diane Gudat. A number of dance

routines were performed, including a Parent Jazz routine taught

by Donna Ziegler, MDE, the Yellow Student Session group

performance, and the Faculty Performance “Cows.”

Students honored at the Wrap-Up included those who received

our Merit Scholarships and the students who completed all levels

of the Student Honors testing. The ceremony was inspirational for

those who attended, and was an energetic way to close the last day

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A new feature of the workshops was the Wrap-up Rally. This summer featured a special faculty dance routine, “Cows” (top) and a Parent Jazz routine taught by Donna Ziegler, MDE. (middle). Honored were students having completed all levels of Student Honors testing: Jasmine Anderson, Abby Gibson and Rosalyn Miller, all of Debra Collier’s School of Dance.

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Students Honored at Summer Workshops

The CNADM Student Honors Program continues to have strong participation at the Summer Workshops. Students were honored with the presentation of a special lapel pin for each level and discipline in which they successfully tested. Congratulations to the students listed below and to their teachers who encourage participation in this important program!

Academy of Dance ArtsBecky Boldt, CDE

RED LEVELIsabella Huycke Ballet, Tap, Jazz

WHITE LEVELBritni Fletcher Ballet, Tap, JazzJaden Stammer Ballet, Tap, JazzJessica Potter Ballet, Tap, Jazz

GREEN LEVELBritni Fletcher Tap, Jazz

Bonnie’s School of DanceBonnie Cagle, MDE

RED LEVELAlyssa Anglin Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Debbie Felton’s Academy of DanceDebbie Felton, MDE

RED LEVELAngel Bucalo Ballet, Tap, JazzAllie Isaacson Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceDebbie Werbrouck, MDE; Julie Bodle, MDE; Denise Honaker, MDE; Jaci Mullins, MDE; Karen Stump, MDE; Lea Thomas; Jennifer Wolfe, MDE

RED LEVELReegen Holcomb Ballet, Tap, Jazz

BLUE LEVELAnnalise DeGennaro Ballet, Tap, Jazz

WHITE LEVELRylee Ganus Ballet, Tap, JazzAutum Holcomb Ballet, Tap, JazzSydney Riddle Ballet, Tap, Jazz

GREEN LEVELAllison Doctor Ballet, Tap, JazzAutum Holcomb Ballet, Tap, JazzKurumi Narasaki Ballet,Tap, Jazz

Debra Collier’s School of DanceDebra Collier, MDE; Amy Clay, MDE; Kristina Collier, MDE; Nicole Eby; Tammy Seibold, MDE

RED LEVELSkylar Ashcraft Ballet, Tap, JazzRosalyn Miller Tap, JazzAlyson Owens Jazz

WHITE LEVELWilliam Robison Ballet, Tap, Jazz

GREEN LEVELClaire Kois Ballet, Tap, JazzRosalyn Miller Ballet, Tap, JazzTiffany Moore Ballet, Tap, JazzAnnie Petro Ballet, Tap, JazzBrooke Rumple Ballet, Tap, Jazz

YELLOW LEVELJasmine Anderson Ballet, Tap, JazzAbby Gibson Ballet, Tap, JazzRosalyn Miller Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Marilyn School of DanceSuzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE; Annaliese Wagner

BLUE LEVELPaige Sheldon Ballet,Tap, Jazz

Miss Dar’s School of DanceDarlene Harpwood, MDE; Amber Harpwood Burch, CDE

RED LEVELKatelyn Briggs Ballet, JazzTaylor Corriveau Ballet, JazzEmma Croteau Ballet, Tap, JazzMaddison Harris Ballet, Tap, JazzRikki Randall Ballet, Tap, JazzArden Schirru Ballet, Tap, Jazz

BLUE LEVELKatelyn Briggs Ballet JazzHunter Corriveau Ballet, Tap, JazzTaylor Corriveau Ballet, JazzMichaela Ferguson Ballet, Tap, Jazz

WHITE LEVELHunter Corriveau Ballet, Tap, JazzMichaela Ferguson Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Mohler Dance AcademyTressa Mohler, CDE

WHITE LEVELMorgan Mohler Ballet, Tap, Jazz

GREEN LEVELElizabeth Spyratos Ballet, Tap, Jazz

The Dance Center Inc.Korin Drilling

RED, BLUE & WHITE LEVELSCassabella Kool Ballet, Tap, Jazz

The Laurel School of DanceLaurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE; Kayla Butler, CDE

RED LEVEL Corinn Crippin Ballet, JazzTorrie Hegg Ballet, JazzJessica Pierce Ballet, Jazz

BLUE LEVELPaili Laski JazzIsabelle Peters Ballet, Tap, JazzGrace Vogt Ballet, Tap, Jazz

The Turning Pointe Dance CenterCindy Hedges

WHITE LEVELAutumn Adams Ballet, Tap, Jazz

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If you were not able to attend the summer dance workshop, you can still get a digital copy of the dance notes. Simply send a note to the CNADM office, along with your check for $100.

This offer is available to CNADM members only.

Couldn’t attend the Summer Workshops?

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Student , Member, Studio Scholarship Fund

Purple Group

Student: Payton Heavner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Lea Thomas, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Red Group

Student: Aubree Leitermann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Kim Mader, Footworks Dance Company

Student: Alyson Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Nicole Eby, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

White Group

Student: Gavin Davis . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Sommers Male Scholarship Fund Member: Karli Wandless, MDE, Center Stage Dance Academy

Student: Meghan Gallagher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Sophia Ritchey, CDE, The Dance Xpress Dance Studio

Student: Chloe Gunkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Donna Ziegler, MDE, Willow Street Dance Theatre

Student: Sydney Riddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Jaci Mullins, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Student: Mikayla Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Alexis Laureano, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

Green Group

Student: Avery Brock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Nicole Novak, Applause Dance Academy

Student: Kurumi Narasaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Julie Bodle, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Student: Abby Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Stephanie Annandale, The Dance Company

Congratulations to 2015 Workshop Scholarship Recipients!

Student , Member, Studio Scholarship Fund

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(left) Dance & More recipient Lauren Funk with Sue Girten and Julie Bodle; (right) Training School recipient Tricia Bayer with Marcia Fellows.

Student: Morgan Bigalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Terri Sinani, MDE, Next Step Dance Studio

Student: Rylee Ganus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Denise Sanders-Honaker, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Student: Allison Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Jennifer Wolfe, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Student: Tiffany Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Sarah Mills, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

Yellow Group

Student: Annie Petro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Deb Collier, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

Dance and More

Student: Lauren Funk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie Duckett Fund Member: Karen Stump, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Student: Claire Kois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine Cromwell Fund Member: Tammy Seibold, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

Training School

Student: Liz Coulston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adele Artinian Fund Member: Debbie Werbrouck, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Ballet Forum

Student: Elizabeth Spyratos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leo Harris Fund Member: Tressa Mohler, Mohler Dance Academy

Student: Chloe Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thelma Rose Fund Member: Laura Hayden, Laura Hayden’s School of Dance

Ahtziri Loera and Chardonnay Neal (above center) were the recipients of Dance & More scholarships.$2000 Scholarship – Melody Kay Paul, Attending Columbia College, Chicago, IL

$1500 Scholarship – Allison Hardee Attending Belmont University, Atlanta, GA

$1000 Scholarship – Cryssanne Wittlief Attending Hope College, Holland, MI

College Scholarship recipients Workshop Scholarship recipients

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2015 Merit Scholarship Winners

Dance & More Merit Scholarship Dance & More Recipient: Elle Tahtinen Teacher: Suzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE, Marilyn School of Dance

Honorable Mention: Jill Belluomini, student of Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre

Ballet Forum Merit Scholarships Ballet Forum I - The Adele Artinian Scholarship Fund Recipient: Natasha Kozal Teacher: Donna Ziegler, MDE, Willow Street Dance Theatre

Honorable Mention: Heidi Vickers, student of Elizabeth Bathurst, Indiana Youth Ballet

Ballet Forum II- The Marie Buczkowski Memorial Fund Recipient: Ava Lemke Teacher: Terri Sinani, MDE, Next Step Dance Studio

Honorable Mention: Hunter Corriveau, student of Dar Harpwood, MDE, Miss Dar’s School of Dance

Ballet Forum III– The Marjorie Duckett Memorial Fund Recipient: Kurumi Naraski Teacher: Jackie Mullins, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Honorable Mention: Annie Petro, student of Kristina Collier, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

Ballet Forum IV– The Elisa Stigler Memorial Fund Recipient: Carly Liegel Teacher: Wendy Winder, Kehl School of Dance

Honorable Mention: Rosalyn Miller, Kristina Collier, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

Ballet Forum – Larry Long Male Scholarship Recipient: Gavin Davis Teacher: Karli Wandless, MDE, Center Stage Dance Academy

Student Session Merit Scholarships Orange Group Recipient: Taylor Brooks Studio: Turning Pointe Dance Center

Purple Group Recipient: Abby Knueppel Studio: Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance

Red Group Recipient: Victoria Nakian Studio: Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre

Blue Group Recipient: Amy Gobel Studio: Applause Dance Academy

White Group Recipient: Shelby Hornberg Studio: Applause Dance Academy

Green Group Recipient: Haley Soderbloom Studio: Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

Yellow Group Recipient: Michelle Jansen Studio: Footworks Dance Company

Teacher Merit Scholarships

Training School Recipient: Tricia Bayer, MDE, Richard’s School of the Dance

Convention Recipient: Anna Kerns, Steil’s Studio of Dance

CNADM Membership Scholarships Training School Recipient: Amy Stevens-Kaufmann, Stevens School of Dance

Convention Recipient: Amy Clay, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance

During the summer workshop, attending and teacher’s students were recognized for their effort, ability and hard work at Dance & More and National Ballet Forum with Merit Scholarships. Judging is based on: attitude, etiquette, getting along with others, use of time on/off the floor, taking corrections well, appearance and dance ability. These scholarships cover registration fees at the upcoming Dance Workshops. Congratulations to:

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To those who have supported the CNADM Scholarship Program with donations during the past twelve months—

Korin DrillingSue Girten, MDE — in memory of Bob Adis

Laura HaydenAnne JensenJanet Streenz, MDEFranklin & Pat Bak, Manolo & Lirios Caneda, and Anne Jensen — in memory of Maria Bak

T hank you

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CNADM SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2016July 18 - 25, 2016Double Tree Oak Brook, Illinois

Look for upcoming information and get all the workshop details online at

cnadm.com

Welcome to our new members!Hannah Eppley, Laura Hayden’s School of DanceBeth Hickman, Kaleidoscope Dance Academy (Reciprocity)Megan Jelen, LaCrosse Area Family YMCACassandra Lecinski, RLAPD Studio of DanceAlexis Lepperd, Odyssey Dance Studio (Reciprocity)Annyssa Molinari, RLAPD Studio of DanceAmy Murphy, Amy’s School of DanceKate Parsons, Columbia Dance AcademyBecky Phillips, 5-6-7-8 Dance Studio (Reciprocity)

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Honored was fifty-year member, Virginia Davis, MDE, Virginia Davis School of Dance.

Twenty-five year members (above right) are Kay Davis Hamielec, CDE, Virginia Davis School of Dance and Terry Bucaro, MDE, Terry Bucaro Fine Art Studio.

CDE recipients (center three): Kayla Butler, CDE, The Laurel School of Dance; Millie Landers, CDE, Columbia Dance Academy; Tressa Mohler, CDE, Mohler Dance Academy.

Mark your calendar!

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Mini Division Next Step Dance Studio “Never Never Land”

Junior Division Next Step Dance Studio “Raggedy Ann”

Intermediate Division Academy of Dance Arts “If They Could See Me Now”

Senior Division Next Step Dance Studio “Lay Me Down”

OVERALL WINNERS

CNADM Summer Student Competition FinalsThanks to all who participated in the Student Competition and congratulations to all the winners!

MINI DIVISIONMini SoloLyricalPlatinum: “Never Never Land”Next Step Dance StudioJazzGold: “Belle & JasmineAmy’s School of DanceOpenGold: “Crush On You”Gone Dancing StudioGold: “Country Girl”Mary’s School of Dance

Mini Duo/TrioTapGold: “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”Amy’s School of Dance

Mini GroupJazzPlatinum: “Miss Kiss”Miss Dar’s School Of DanceTap Platinum: “Mister Piano Man”Miss Dar’s School of Dance

JUNIOR DIVISION Junior SoloLyricalPlatinum: “Raggedy Ann”Next Step Dance StudioOpenPlatinum: “Save Me”Debbie Felton’s Academy of Dance

TapGold: “Jungle Rhythm”Bonnie’s School of Dance

Junior Duo/Trio JazzGold: “Life Is A Highway”Steil’s Studio of DanceLyricalGold: “The Special Two”Debbie Felton’s Academy of Dance

Gold: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”Academy of Dance Arts OpenPlatinum: “Call It Whatever”Next Step Dance StudioGold: “At the Church”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceTapPlatinum: “Something That I Want”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “Little Shop of Horrors”Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre

Junior GroupHip HopGold: “The Joker”Academy of Dance ArtsJazzGold: “Super Hero”Academy of Dance ArtsGold: “Friend Like Me”Academy of Dance Arts

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Student Competition individual winners from Next Step Studio and Academy of Dance celebrate their success with peers!

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INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Intermediate SoloBalletPlatinum: “Flower Girl”The Dance Center Inc. Hip HopGold: “Come and Get It Bae”Amy’s School of Dance JazzPlatinum: “If They Could See Me Now”Academy of Dance Arts Platinum: “These Boots are Made for Walking”Steil’s Studio Of Dance Gold: “Who’s Got Your Money”Amy’s School Of Dance LyricalGold: “Falling Slowly”Bonnie’s School of DanceGold: “Here I Go Again”Bonnie’s School of DanceOpenPlatinum: “Rather Be”Gone Dancing StudioGold: “In Summer”Amy’s School of DanceGold: “Lovesick”Amy’s School of Dance TapGold: “Upside Down”The DanceXpress Dance Studio

Intermediate Duo/Trio BalletPlatinum: “Alouette”Miss Dar’s School of DanceHip HopGold: “Bring Em Out”The DanceXpress Dance StudioJazzGold: “A Little Party”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum: “Home”Applause Dance Academy

Gold: “The Call”Next Step Dance StudioGold: “Gift Of A Friend”Amy’s School of DanceTapPlatinum: “Cat On a Hot Tin Roof”Miss Dar’s School of Dance

Intermediate Group BalletGold: “Radio Ballet”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceHip HopGold:“Swagger Jagger”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceJazzPlatinum: “Queen Bee”Next Step Dance StudioPlatinum: “Take Me To the River”Miss Dar’s School of DancePlatinum: “Thank You For Being My Friend”Richard’s School of the DanceGold: “Bom Bom”The DanceXpress Dance StudioGold: “Royal T”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum: “Footprints In The Sand”Applause Dance AcademyPlatinum: “Black Flies”Footworks Dance CompanyPlatinum: “Daisy In December”Next Step Dance StudioGold: “We Won’t Stop Dreaming”Richard’s School of the Dance

Gold: “Roar”The DanceXpress Dance StudioOpenPlatinum: “Sunny Day”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “Mad World”The DanceXpress Dance StudioGold: “Dead Silence”Richard’s School of the DanceGold: “Hidden Ones”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceTapGold: “Ain’t Nothing Wrong”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance

SENIOR DIVISION Senior SoloJazzGold: “Americano”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum: “Lay Me Down”Next Step Dance StudioPlatinum: “Addiction”Footworks Dance CompanyPlatinum:“Kissing You”Footworks Dance CompanyPlatinum: “Ride”Footworks Dance CompanyGold: “Be Still” The DanceXpress Dance StudioLyricalPlatinum: “Light A Fire”The DanceXpress Dance Studio

TapGold: “Man Like That”The DanceXpress Dance Studio

Senior Duo/Trio BalletGold: “Deep Within”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance JazzGold: “Colours”Deb Collier’s School of DanceOpenPlatinum: “Hide And Seek”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceGold: “Fools In Love”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “To This Day”Academy of Dance Arts

Senior GroupBalletGold: “You Raise Me Up”The DanceXpress Dance StudioJazzGold: “Reflections”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “Bom Bom”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum:“Beautiful”Footworks Dance CompanyOpenPlatinum: “Symbols”Deb Collier’s School of Dance

Competition Finals(continued from previous page)

summer workshops wrap-up

High scorers for individuals (l to r): Senior Division– Andy Zavadsky, Next Step Dance Studio; Intermediate Division– Jessica Potter, Academy of Dance Arts; Junior Division– Lindsay Crivello, Next Step Dance Studio; and, Mini Division– Audrey Henk, Next Step Dance Studio.

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To all the Amazing Women of CNADM,

I can’t thank you enough for all the wonderful opportunities

you have brought my way through this fantastic organization.

When first hired so many years ago, I just wanted to im-

press… Now, I am the one so impressed by what you all do

for the development of young dancers and their dreams.

You are all so encouraging and nurturing.

I feel so honored to be affiliated with the organization.

In watching you honor Harrison, I was so moved by his

overwhelming gratitude. It brought back so many wonder-

ful memories for me. I feel so blessed and I am filled with

gratitude for all the opportunities and even better friendships

you have brought my way. So much love,

Julie Cartier

Dear Lovely Ladies of CNADM,

Thank you so much for having me back this summer. I had

a great time with all the kids! Everyone really stepped it up

for the gala and I couldn’t have been more proud. Thank you

again for a wonderful teaching experience!

Victoria Barlow

To Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis,

Thank you so much for selecting me for the student session

scholarship. I truly appreciate this opportunity and look

forward to expanding my dance education. This is a huge

financial help for my family, and we are all thankful and

excited for this amazing opportunity.

Rylee Garus

Dear Ms. Soderstrom-Davis,

Thank you for the generous scholarship you have given me.

I have always enjoyed CNADM and the opportunities the

program has offered to me. I am extremely excited to attend

Dance & More this summer and see what new opportunities

and experiences CNADM has in store. I am greatly apprecia-

tive of all that I have gained from my experiences at CNADM,

and your generosity has given me the opportunity to attend

once again without financial strain for my parents. I am look-

ing forward to my participation in as many CNADM sessions

as possible. Thank you, once again, for giving me this schol-

arship and therefore giving me the chance to further explore

my passion for dance. Sincerely,

Lauren Funk

Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis,

Thank you so much for my 2015 Summer Scholarship. I

appreciate this scholarship very much. I enjoy CNADM very

much along with the amazing instructors and many opportu-

nities. Thank you for your time and consideration and I can’t

wait for the summer workshop. Sincerely,

Sydney Riddle

Ms. Soderstrom-Davis,

Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the

Training School Scholarship. I greatly appreciate the oppor-

tunity to attend such an amazing workshop at no cost I am

so excited to attend CNADM’s Training School this summer.

Thank you so much!

Liz C.

Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE,

Thank you so much for the 2015 Student Session Scholar-

ship to the Green Room. I am very appreciative and am look-

ing forward to attending. CNADM is an amazing opportunity

to better my technique and experience new choreographers.

Once again, thank you for your generosity. Sincerely,

Allison Doctor

Dear Miss Lauri and CNADM Board,

Thank you for accepting me for the scholarship. It’s a big

honor that you gave me! I look forward to learning from you.

Sincerely,

Gavin Davis

Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE,

Thank you for giving me this scholarship to CNADM. I loved

all of my teachers and friends I made. I can’t wait to see Chi-

cago this summer. I’m looking forward to my classes. You’re

the best. Thank you. Sincerely,

Payton Heavner

Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE,

Thank you so much for providing me with the CNADM

Scholarship to the Green Room. I am very excited to attend

student sessions and learn new things. It has helped out my

family massively and gave me an opportunity to take part in

the ballet forum.

Thanks again,

Kurumi Narasaki

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