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CMRC Dance Summer 2023 Newsletter

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CMRC 2023-2024 FINAL DANCE CLASS SCHEDULE

As of September 6th, 2023

Jacksonville Elementary is our ONLY location for 2023-2024.

SUNDAY

  • 9:00-9:30 a.m. Creative Movement 3- & 4-year-olds ($190) – with Miss Caitlyn
  • 9:30-10:15 a.m. Intro Ballet Kindergarten-2nd grades ($265) – with Miss Caitlyn
  • 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Pointe* & Pre-Pointe* 7th-12th grades ($335) – with Miss Abi

MONDAY

  • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Ballet/Tap Combo 3rd-5th grades ($335) – with Mr. Charlie
  • 5:15-6:00 p.m. Hip Hop 3rd-5th grades ($265) – with Mr. Charlie
  • 6:00-6:45 p.m. Intro to Musical Theater 3rd-7th grades ($300) – with Mr. Charlie
  • 7:00-8:00 p.m. Ballet 6th-8th grades  ($350) – with Mr. Charlie
  • 8:00-9:00 p.m. Contemporary 6th-8th grades ($350) – with Mr. Charlie

TUESDAY

  • 4:30-5:30 p.m. Ballet/Tap Combo 3-year-olds-Kindergarten ($335) – with Miss Caitlyn
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ballet/Tap Combo 3-year-olds-Kindergarten ($335) – with Miss Caitlyn
  • 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ballet 9th-12th grades ($350) – with Miss Abi

WEDNESDAY

  • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Ballet/Tap Combo Kindergarten-2nd grades ($335) – with Miss Caitlyn
  • 5:15-6:00 p.m. Hippity Hop Kindergarten-2nd grades ($265) – with Miss Caitlyn
  • 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ballet/Tap Combo Kindergarten-2nd grades ($335) – with Miss Desi
  • 7:00-7:45 p.m. Jazz 6th-8th grades ($300) – with Miss Desi
  • 7:45-8:30 p.m. Hip Hop 6th-12th grades ($300) – with Miss Desi

THURSDAY

  • 4:15-5:15 p.m. Contemporary/Ballet Combo** 3rd-5th grades ($335) – with Miss Abi
  • 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tap/Jazz Combo** 3rd-5th grades ($335) – with Miss Jeanette
  • 6:30-7:15 p.m. Poms 3rd-5th grades ($265) – with Miss Jeanette
  • 7:15-8:00 p.m. Tap 6th-12th grades ($300) – with Miss Jeanette
  • 8:00-8:45 p.m. Jazz 9th-12th grades ($300) – with Miss Jeanette

*For pre-pointe and pointe enrollment, 3+ years of ballet experience is required, and students may be switched into either class based on ability, ankle strength, and other considerations. It is strongly encouraged that pointe and pre-pointe dancers also enroll in their age group’s ballet class during the week to ensure they are getting proper ballet technique while developing pointe skills.

**Should you choose to sign up for both Contemporary/Ballet Combo (Thursday 4:15) and Tap/Jazz Combo (Thursday 5:30) please note that the dancers will be supervised during the 15-minute break to allow for change of teachers.

Additional Notes Regarding the Class Schedule

• Enrollment is a first come, first served basis.
• Once a class meets the maximum enrollment, a waitlist will be generated.

THE CMRC DANCE RECITAL THEME FOR 2023-2024 WILL BE….

At the movies!

Tentative Timeline of Events

*Please note this timeline is subject to change*

  • Stone Alley registration opens August 1st and closes September 17th!
  • First day of classes September 10th
  • Tech Rehearsal and Pictures Saturday, March 2nd (exact times TBD)
  • Dress Rehearsal Saturday, March 9th (exact times TBD)
  • Recital Saturday, March 16th at 1:00 p.m. (dancers arrive by 12 p.m.)

Contact Information

Please contact the CMRC Dance Director, Caitlyn Creasy, at ccreasy@carrollmanor.org with specific questions or information about your dancer (attendance, health, etc).

General questions can be directed to CMRCDanceInquiry@gmail.com.

CMRC Dance Open Board Positions

We are looking for volunteers to join us to put together an amazing dance program and recital! The descriptions for each position are below. No previous experience is required!!! The vision is for all board and subcommittee members to work together as a team and support one another throughout the dance year. There will be monthly board meetings with all members to touch base on actions and activities. Please read through the descriptions below and complete the interest form!

Treasurer – CMRC Dance Board

The treasurer will be accountable for managing the dance finances including working with the subcommittees to manage their budget and delivering an updated financial record at the monthly board meeting. The dance treasurer will work with the CMRC treasurer for issuing payments to vendors and reimbursements for purchases.

Secretary – CMRC Dance Board

The secretary will be responsible for taking the minutes of each board meeting and distributing the minutes with clear action items and identifying responsible persons for each item.

Registrar – CMRC Dance Board

The registrar will be responsible for proper registration of dancers according to the dance program schedule and allotted participants for each class.

Costumes – CMRC Dance Subcommittee

The costume committee will consist of a committee chair and two additional volunteers. This group will work closely with the Director to select costumes that meet the requirements for budget, availability, and ship date. The committee will also help with measuring dancers, communicate with costume vendors for building orders, and any returns/exchanges that may occur.

Recital Coordinator – CMRC Dance Subcommittee

The recital coordinator is responsible for managing the activities related to the recital including but not limited to, decorations, lighting, music, and delivery of items to the recital venue. This person will work closely with the Director to portray the recital theme and creative vision.

Communications – CMRC Dance Subcommittee

This subcommittee will consist of a communications chair and one additional volunteer. This subcommittee will organize and communicate all announcements for public media and advertising for registration. Maintain and provide website updates to the web developer to deliver up to date information to the dance participants. This person will work closely with the Director to ensure proper communication is delivered to the dance participants and their families.

Click HERE to Inquire!

Instructor Update

Caitlyn CreasyWith great pleasure and excitement, we would like to announce that Caitlyn Creasy will be the new Director of CMRC Dance! Caitlyn is a familiar face to many of you as she took over many of the dance classes and was a huge reason the March recital was a success! Cait teaches all styles of dance including the much-desired pre-pointe and pointe. Jeanette ProakisWe are also thrilled to announce that Jeanette Proakis will be returning for her third year as a CMRC Dance instructor! Jeanette has experience in many styles including pom, ballet, and tap and has previously taught elementary and middle school students. We are ecstatic to have Jeanette back and cannot wait to see the choreography she creates for the next recital!