October 10, 2011 Hooray for Miss Kristi and Miss Abbi!
The Studio of Dance & Music is very proud of dance faculty members Abbi Henninger and Kristi Kleine, both of whom were invited to dance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with The Suzanne Farrelll Ballet's production of George Balanchine's "Diamonds". We hope that this will be a fabulous experience for them, and trust that it will enrich them as people, as performers, and as teachers. We are very grateful to have these lovely and talented young women on our faculty.
August 28, 2011 ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!!!
Leap into the 2011-2012 school year starting Monday, August 29!! Your teachers are excited to see you and ready to provide you with some great lessons.
So dust off your dance shoes or your musical instrument, and move joyfully into the new school year!
Office hours the week of August 29 MON, TUES, THURS
4:30-7:30 PM
WED
2:00-7:30 PM
FRI
5:00-7:30 PM
SAT
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
August 14, 2011 OPEN HOUSE WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED, PERFORMED AT, OR HELPED OUT WITH OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, August 13. We are grateful for the time and effort you put in to being there.
"Alice Blue Gown, Dance Shoes, Etc" store was there to help enrolling students get outfitted for fall classes. They are offering a 10% discount to our dancers when you purchase items at their shop! You must remember however, to mention that you study at THE STUDIO OF DANCE & MUSIC. Their store is in the Walmart plaza at the corner of University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge roads.
IF YOU MISSED OPEN HOUSE, DON'T WORRY!! There is still time to enroll in fall classes. The office will be open the week of August 15 as follows: Tues and Thurs evenings 5:00-7:00 PM and Wed and Sat mornings, 10AM-12PM.
Classes start the week of August 29.
July 7, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS, DANCERS!
Four of our competition team dancers performed at the STARBOUND NATIONAL COMPETITION this past weekend in Orlando. Tap duo Alicia Bisplinghoff and Jaimi McPeek "struck Gold" in their best-ever performance on Friday night. Also earning Gold Awards were Rebecca Weinstein and Jaimi McPeek for their jazz duo on Saturday morning. Although modern dance soloist Allie Campbell had a spill (due to the stage being slick from a fog machine used prior to her dance), she got right back up again and continued her dance like a pro, earning a High Silver Award. We are very proud of all of our dancers, and of their fabulous teacher and coach, Miss Kristi Kleine.
June 16, 2011 MANY HANDS
It takes MANY HANDS TO MAKE LIGHT WORK, and we are SO THANKFUL for all of those who helped make our Spring Dance Recital, "SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP", a great success.
Our wonderful volunteers manned the table in the lobby, took tickets and handed out programs at the door, built sets, provided props, made signs, created artwork for the program cover and tee shirt, provided privacy partitions to make a classroom into a dressing room, helped students back stage with hair, make-up, and quick changes, and supervised children's classes during the show. It is harder to choreograph all of that than it is to choreograph the dances for the show!
The list of volunteers is too long to post here... that just shows you how many helpers it takes to make shows like this run smoothly. But everyone played a very important part, and we are deeply grateful.
June 14, 2011 COMIC RELIEF!
After a long, exhausting production week of photos and rehearsals for "SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP" Dance Recital 2011, we got some comic relief at the second (Lakewood Ranch) show. First, little 3 year old Mia saw me doing the "Devil with a Blue Dress" tap dance and said to her backstage supervisor, "That's Ms. Julia! Ididn't know HER could dance!" So cute and funny!
THEN, at the Finale, as I was doing a quick change from my blue fringe dress into my finale dress, I couldn't get my zipper up! Mr. Dennis was on the other side of the stage so, he had no idea what was going on! Several ladies were trying to help me out but that zipper was just STUCK! So, when he announced my name, I went running out onto the stage holding the back of my dress closed with one hand! The kids behind me were cracking up!
Ha ha ha! Funny way to end the show. The show must go on, right?!
Thanks to everyone for two wonderful shows! I hope you had a blast. Just remember to beware of what may come out of the mouths of little babes, and of wardrobel malfunctions!
Love, Ms. Julia
May 24, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS MUSIC STUDENTS!
We are SO PROUD of the students that participated in our 6th ANNUAL SPRING MUSIC RECITALS on Saturday, May 21. Each student played or sang beautifully, and with grace and dignity. For several students this was their first music recital ever - and even though they were nervous, they did an excellent job. It is so gratifying to see the confidence children gain when they do something they were a little scared to do. GOOD JOB, STUDENTS and TEACHERS, and thanks to PARENTS, FAMILY and FRIENDS who came out to support our young musicians!
May 10, 2011 MUSIC AND DANCE RECITAL UPDATE
MUSIC RECITAL TICKETS are now available for purchase in the Studio office. $10 per person, ages 4 and younger Free. The music recital is Saturday, May 21 with shows at 3:00 and 5:30 PM at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 SR72 (Clark Rd), 3 miles east of I-75 at exit 205. Students are busy preparing their songs and are looking forward to presenting them to you!
Also, be sure to order your DANCE RECITAL TEE SHIRT which has artwork by TORY PARRIS on the front and a list of the names of all the dancers on the back. It will be green, of course (the color of money, to go with the "Shop 'til You Drop" theme). Backstage supervisors get theirs FREE!
Order COMMEMORATIVE STATUES: see the options posted on the Studio bulletin board. Music statues: $10, and Dance statues are $11 or $12 depending upon which style you choose.
If you want to ADVERTISE IN THE RECITAL PROGRAM or have a LOVE NOTE for your child in the program, please fill out one of the forms available in the front office THIS WEEK! Thanks!
Busy, busy, busy time of year!!! Enjoy!
April 27, 2011 Miss Kristi and Miss Abbi's last performance!
Celebrate National Dance week by attending one of the Sarasota Ballet's performances the weekend of April 29. Miss Kristi and Miss Abbi will be performing in their last shows of the season. For ticket information go to: www.sarasotaballet.org
Enjoy!
April 14, 2011 STARBOUND... HERE WE COME!
Our competition team dancers will perform on Saturday, April 16 in their first competition of the season. They will attend "Starbound Dance Competition" in Lakeland at the Polk Theatre. First thing in the morning Katherine Broussard is doing a lyrical solo choreographed by Kristi Kleine to "Can't Help Falling In Love". When you see Katherine do it, you can't help falling in love with HER! She's lovely! Good luck getting up early, Katherine!
In the afternoon Caroline Cestaro and Tyler Libera will perform their Lyrical Duet to "The Climb", which is a song about overcoming adversity. Maggie Murray is their choreographer. Both girls study ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical. Although they are in their fourth year of ballet, this is the first year they have studied lyrical dance, and they love it! This is their first time participating in a dance competition... very exciting!
Also performing in their first dance competition event are Jaimi McPeek, Rebecca Weinstein, and Alicia Bisplinghoff. The first two girls pair up to do a Jazz Duo to "Let's Get Together" then Jaimi pairs up with Alicia for a Tap Duet to "High School Confidential". These high energy routines were choreographed and taught by Kristi Kleine. The tap dancers will need to catch a cat nap in the afternoon as they are not scheduled to perform until 10:30 PM!
Allie Campbell performs her Modern solo, "Idioteque", choreographed by Kristi Kleine earlier in the evening. This piece is dramatic and dynamic, and Allie performs it with great intensity and energy.
We thank Miss Kristi and Miss Maggie for sharing their gifts with the girls, and appreciate their dedication and efforts. We are proud of all of these dancers for the hard work they have put into training for this event, and wish them well on Saturday! Have fun girls, and take lots of pictures!
March 16, 2011 NEW PRESCHOOL DANCE STARTS!
A new Preschool Dance class has started for children age 4-5 at the Lakewood Ranch studio on Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15. The course runs 10 weeks and costs $10 Registration Fee plus $120 Tuition. If you missed the start date, we will prorate tuition. The class includes fun activities in a structured environment. It is ballet-based with emphasis on proper warm up exercises, the use of parallel and turned out positions, arm shapes, and correct posture. Natural movements are practiced while working on rhythm, form, right/left awareness, and coordination: marches, skips, gallops, side chasses, leaps, etc. The instructor is Director of Education, Julia Lunardo. Call 907-9175 to get your child's name on the list. (Max. class size: 8)
March 6, 2011 SPRING BREAK
THE STUDIOS ARE CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK MONDAY, MARCH 7 THROUGH SATURDAY, MARCH 12.
February 9, 2011 TAP SILVER AND GOLD - RESCHEDULED CLASSES
Tap Silver and Gold were canceled on Tuesday, January 25 due to severe weather warnings and a tornado watch. Those classes are rescheduled as follows:
Tap Silver - Saturday, February 12, 12:30-1:30 PM
Tap Gold - Friday, February 18, 6:45-7:45 PM
Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend!
We will announce make up classes soon for the other classes canceled that night: Hip Hop Gold, Jazz Silver, and Tap Adult Intermediate.
January 16, 2011 THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17
REMINDER!! Dance classes and music lessons WILL BE HELD MON, TUES and FRI, JAN. 17. 18 and 21 even though Sarasota and Manatee public schools are closed. (Sarasota Mon and Tues, Manatee Mon and Fri). See you at the Studio!
December 19, 2010 NEW CLASSES FOR THE NEW YEAR!
Dance into the New Year by joining an ongoing class, or by enrolling in a NEW class. CALL us (379-7765 or 907-9175) or EMAIL us (DanceSarasota@aol.com) if you are interested in any of these new classes:
PLAYTIME DANCE for ages 3-4. Tuesdays 12:45-1:25 at the Bee Ridge Rd. studio or Wednesday 1:45-2:25 at the Lakewood Ranch location. Start Feb1 and 2.
KINDERDANCE for children in Grade K. Tuesdays 3:45-4:30 (with optional Tap add-on 4:30-4:45) at the Bee Ridge Rd. studio or Saturdays 10:00-10:45 AM (with optional Tap add-on 10:45-11:00) at the Lakewood Ranch Studio.Start Tues Feb 1 and Sat Feb 5.
KIDS' MUSICAL THEATRE for children Grade K and older Saturday afternoons at the Bee Ridge studio. 6 week course starts Jan. 15, 1:30 PM.
TEEN/ADULT BEGINNER BALLET Thursdays 7:00-8:15PM at the Lakewood Ranch studio.Starts Feb. 3.
TEEN/ADULT BEGINNER JAZZ Tuesdays 6:30-7:30PM at the Lakewood Ranch studio.Starts Feb. 1.
As the 2010 Recital costumes arrive, see some of the excitement as students get, try on and dance for the first time in their costumes!! COSTUMES!!
July 29, 2009 New Photo album - Summer Dance 2009
We have added a new photo album - Summer Dance 2009! See some of the classes that took place during the summer. See if you can find your friend!
If you have any pictures that you would like to share, send them to us!! Send them to DANCESARASOTA@AOL.COM Maybe you will see them on our website on your next visit!!
Thanks to all the summer dancers! We had a great summer season.
Hope the rest of your summer is GREAT and we will see you for the beginning of classes on August 31.
Think your little one might enjoy a dance class but want to check it out first before making a commitment? Your child is invited to take a FREE TRIAL CLASS!
PLAYTIME DANCE for ages 3-4 on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 (1:45-2:25PM) at our Lakewood Ranch location: 7313 International Place, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34240.
KINDERDANCE for Grade K on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 (3:45PM) at our Bee Ridge location: 4412 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota 34233 in the Palm Plaza at the corner of McIntosh Rd.
PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE A SPOT IN ONE OF THESE TRIAL CLASSES! Bee Ridge Rd: 379-7765, Lakewood Ranch: 907-9175
August 7, 2010 Collecting old dancewear
At the Open House and during the first two weeks of classes
USED DANCEWEAR AND SHOES WILL BE COLLECTED TO BENEFIT THE GOCIO ELEMENTARY
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
As of today, the videographer has edited the Lakewood Ranch dance recital and most of the Bee Ridge show. Ms Julia and Mr Dennis are in the process of watching the edited versions and will get any comments to the videographer soon, to then get the final drafts to get copied for you! The process will probably take another two weeks at least.
You will be called when the DVDs are done and ready for you to pick up!
July 1, 2010 PHOTOS
Everyone should have received their recital photographs by now! If you haven't please contact the office or visit www.portraitsbytina.com to contact the photographer directly.
June 12, 2010 Show days have arrived!!
SHOW DAY!! 3:00 PM
Saturday, June 12 for Lakewood Ranch
Sunday, June 13 for Bee Ridge
Show day procedures are found in the Recital information area of this website should answer any of your questions.
All dancers should arrive at Riverview High School by 2:15 if you have multiple costume changes,
or 2:30 if you are in only one dance.
Ms Julia and Mr Dennis wish all of you a very successful show, and especially hope that you "Dance For Joy"!!
June 7, 2010 What a Day!!
Lakewood Ranch's day of Photos!! Everything was great. Everyone was great. We had no problems today with all the photos we had to take. Thank you to all the parents and the siblings too, who waited patiently for the dancers to get through the process of group and individual photos. Thank you to Tina and her staff from www.PortraitsbyTina.com who waited patiently also for all the students to get ready for that right pose! Thank you also to Lois from www.flowerssarasota.com who sat all day and took your flower orders. They will be delivered to Riverview High School on Saturday for your presentations to the "Stars" of the show!!
Ms Julia and Mr Dennis would like to Thank all the students for a very successful day and wish you the very best of luck in you Recital on Saturday!!
Thanks for your donations!