Tips for Turning from Anaheim Ballet

What will it take for you to be able to do “Charlie Turns”?  Here are some great tips on pirouettes from Anaheim Ballet, and a great idea for a turning contest in class!

 

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Summer Shape Up Classes – Starts Tonight!

Join us for a week filled with your favorite classes to get you geared up and in shape for the Fall season.  All CSDS students are welcome to take the appropriate class during the dates below in the coming weeks.

Shape Up Class Schedule:

  • Monday August 29th : 6 – 7:30pm – Ballet : ages 13 & up (YE/DE attend)
  • Tuesday August 30th : 6 – 7:30pm – Ballet : ages 10-12
  • Thursday September 1st
    • 6 – 7:30pm – Jazz/Contemporary Combo : ages 10-12
    • 7:30 – 9pm – Jazz/Contemporary Combo : ages 13 & up

CLASS PRICES:  Drop-in only, no registration required.

$15 per class.  Cash only please.

Classes will be taught by Jaclyn Demianiuk & Christina Leonard-Kristan.  Please feel free to bring friends and guests to class to try out a “master class” setting.

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Open House Update

Friends & Family of CSDS,

It was so nice to see some of you at our first seasonal Open House today!  Thank you for stopping by to say hello.  We are so excited to start our new season and watching our Fall classes fill up with new & returning students is a wonderful reminder to all of the teachers at CSDS why we love to teach dance.

If you didn’t make it by today, we have 2 more open houses for you to meet the faculty, talk about classes, see our studio and register for the Fall season. Please visit us during the following dates & times:

  • Wednesday August 31: 4 – 7pm
  • Friday September 9: 4 – 7pm
  • Visit our Booth at the Victorian Fair!  Sunday September 11!  Our talented dancers will be performing at the fair at 4:15pm.  Hope to see you there!
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New Class! Toddlers & Tutus

melrose, maCSDS is excited to expand our class curriculum to include our new class, “Todders & Tutus”.  Tuesday Mornings, 10:30 – 11:30am, this class is designed for ages 18 months – 2.5 years. Class will include a creative warm-up circle, complete with nursery rhymes, intro to creative movement, and imaginative games.  Students will play “dress-up”, learn songs, and participate in exciting and imaginative dances with instructor, Miss Christina.  Christina has been teaching children of this age for several years and has created a fun, age-appropriate curriculum to introduce young children to the playful world of song & dance!

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CSDS Student Achievements

Three CSDS  students  graduated from the Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston (DTCB) three-year Dance Education Training Course on August 6, 2011.  Sponsored by CSDS’ Artistic Director, Donna Leonard, these students have received the highest level of dance education and training with renowned teachers from around the country.  The DTCB’s certification program provides future dance educators with the knowledge and qualifications needed to carry them forward towards a career in dance.  Students pictured from left to right are: Jessica Prince, Jonathan Leonard, and Olivia Pettenati.

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Pointe-Shoe Tips & Tricks

Dancers, if you’re dancing on pointe this year, it’s always good to have some tips & tricks to tying shoes & tucking ribbons.  Watch this video, courtesy of Anaheim Ballet.

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Open House Announcement of Dates

Please attend one of our 3 open houses to discuss classes, meet the faculty, and register for your Fall dance classes!

  • Thursday, August 25
  • Wednesday, August 31
  • Friday, September 9

Each open house is from 4 – 7pm

Try a mini-class trial  with our faculty!  Trial classes are available at all Open Houses.

  • 4:30 – 4:45: Creative Dance (Ages 2.5-4)
  • 4:45 – 5pm: Kindergarten Ballet
  • 5 – 5:15: Tap Tap Tap! (Gr. 1 – 3)
  • 5:30 – 5:45: Kid Funk (Great for boys!)
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Welcome to CSDS

Welcome to the Center Stage Dance Studio blog!

This page will be updated with studio news, student achievements, and information on any upcoming performances or events that CSDS is a part of.  Please check back soon for updates on our Summer Dance Camp program and for the announcement of our Fall 2011 registration dates!

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