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This page contains any and all information distributed in class, posted on the bulletin boards, and/or mailed directly home. Please visit this page regularly for updates on schedules, events and other details. If you have any questions relating to postings in the virtual dance bag, please contact our receptionist ___________________________________________________________________ Each week the Community Division publishes an email newsletter which contains useful information and reminders from the Dance Department. If you are not receving the email newsletter and would like to, please click the following link to request that your email address is added to the distrubtion list. Email Newsletter Request _____________________ Kinsella Lecture Demo - 11/24/09 The dance department is planning a lecture demonstration with full costuming at Kinsella Magnet School in Hartford on Tuesday, November 24th. The proposed time for the performance is 8:45am – 9:45am which will mean some absence from school and the Dance Department will provide a letter for your child’s school principal. Miguel Campaneria has selected the following pieces and cast to perform at this event: Majissimo Katie Manger, Katrina Schmidt, Raechel Manga, Gabrielle Collins, Rebecca Cornett, Nolan Seda, Darion Flores, Rickey Flagg, Xavier Nunez & Paul Branco Pas de Quatre Haley Rose, Emily Goodman, Kateline Maxwell, Naomi Lemire Arabian Pas & Harem Girls Kailah King & Rickey Flagg Harem Girls:- Alice Garsuah, Ellen Hanlon, Dominique Denbow, Anewschka Robles Sugar Plum Pas Rebecca Cornett & Nolan Seda La Fille Mal Gardee Pas Katie Manga & Xavier Nunez The Guest House, Lorelie’s Modern piece Waiting for Lorelie to cast. A Hip Hop Piece – To be cast & Choreographed by Melissa Chasse
We will need a parent chaperone - please let Mandy know if you are able to help.
___________________________________________________________________ 2009-2010 Dance Class Schedules Now Available! ___________________________________________________________________ The Dance Department is now on Face Book.To find us, search: Dance Department, Hartt Community Division of the University of Hartford ___________________________________________________________________
I.D/Swipe Cards for the Performing Arts Center Student ID cards and parent cards for Students under 18 are available at the receptionist Desk. You wuill need this card to access the building from the Cafe. The University will charge $15 to issue any replacement cards . ___________________________________________________________________ NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS No child will be allowed to wait for their parent or person picking them up from classes outside of either dance location building. Parents need to pick up their child from inside the lobby area. Parents parking at the New Performing Arts Center in Hartford will need to collect a pink Community Division Parking Pass from the Reception Desk. Appropriate Clothing Students should wear appropriate outdoor clothing when arriving at the Performing Arts Center and at our Simsbury location, and then change into their dance clothes in the changing rooms provided. Students should also leave both facilities in regular outdoor wear. No student should leave the builings in their dance clothes without covering up. Shoes and dance floors Students should change their shoes in the sound lock areas. No ballet/dance shoes in the hallways and no outside shoes in the studios. Students may cover their ballet/pointe shoes with an appropriate non-slip covering for class changes. ___________________________________________________________________ Click here to view a copy of our Student Handbook ___________________________________________________________________ Click here for Volunteer Opportunities ___________________________________________________________________ Click here for useful information on strength training for dancers ___________________________________________________________________ Hartt Gala – Schedule Changes for November 14/15th Discovery 2 with Miss Jessica – 1:45pm Studio 2 Children’s Ballet 1 with Miss Jessica – 2:30pm Studio 2 Children’s Ballet 2 with Miss Esther – 3:45pm Studio 4 If you are not able to attend classes on Sunday 11/15, please feel free to bring your student to make-up their class at any class during the week which is their level or below. Nutcracker Costume Fittings Tuesday, November 10 4pm Arabian Females including Mar Irene 4:30pm Chinese Females 5pm -6pm All Males: Joe Cianciulli Jamal Shuriah Luk Bermingham Rickey Flagg Paul Branco Anotnio Cruz-Uribe Xavier Nunez Nolan Seda 6:30pm Rats: Level C Eryan Steven (B)
Friday, November 13th 4:30pm Pages (Damion & Soloman Snow) 5pm All Angels 5:30pm All Candy Canes 6pm Anyone not fit yet EXCEPT NO MICE & SOLDIERS Please arrive the the Handel Center (PAC) Costume shop 5 minutes early in leotard and tights. Please wear street shoes – floor is dirty. Lorelie’s modern piece TBA ___________________________________________________________________ Friday 11/6 6-7pm Arabian 7-8pm Clara, Columbine, Soldier Doll Saturday 11/7 NO ANGELS 2pm – 4pm - Mice, Rabbits, Soldiers, Rats (Battle Scene) NO CANDY CANES 2-3pm – All Nutcracker Act 2 Variations 3-4pm - Snow Scene Sunday, 11/8 2pm – 5pm Majissimo & All Cast in Kinsella School Run Out on November 24th ___________________________________________________________________ The Dance Department is once again holding a Nutcracker Suite t-shirt design Competition. This contest is open to all registered Hartt Community Division Students. Students need to submit their designs either electronically in a Jpeg format to kilpatric@hartford.edu or by submitting their design to the attention of Amanda Kilpatrick, Rm S110, The Handel Performing Arts Center, 35 Westbourne Parkway, Hartford CT 06112. Entrees must be received by 5pm on Friday, November 6th. Entries received after this date and time will not be considered. Winners will be notified by email and their design will be used on the t-shirt that will be on sale during our upcoming Nutcracker Suite performances. Winners will receive a free t-shirt and two tickets for see our production. Here are a few details about our production: The Nutcracker Suite, Choreographed by Miguel Campaneria and featuring students from the Dance Department will be presented at Millard Auditorium at the University of Hartford on Friday, December 18th at 7pm, Saturday, December 19th at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets will be available at the University of Hartford Box Office shortly. The phone number to order your tickets is: (860) 768-4228 ___________________________________________________________________ National High School Dance Festival Parent Meeting When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:00 AM Where: The rear of the Lobby in the Performing Arts Center Purpose: Determine interest in the National High School Dance Festival to be held: March 18-21, 2010 Miami, Florida Please see Sue Schmidt if you have any questions. ___________________________________________________________________ Save the Date: November 24th Lec-Dem at Kinsella Magnet School The dance department is planning a lecture demonstration with full costuming at Kinsella Magnet School in Hartford on Tuesday, November 24th. The proposed time for the performance is 8:45am – 9:45am which will mean some absence from school and the Dance Department will provide a letter for your child’s school principal. Miguel Campaneria has selected the following pieces and cast to perform at this event: Majissimo Pas de Quatre Arabian Pas & Harem Girls Sugar Plum Pas La Fille Mal Gardee Pas The Guest House, Lorelie’s Modern piece A Hip Hop Piece – To be cast & Choreographed by Melissa Chasse We will need a parent chaperone please let me know if you are able to help. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Mandy.
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