DCDP Updates
COMP UPDATES
We can not wait for our dancers to be up on stage this weekend at Empire Dance Challenge! As we prepare for this upcoming competition please read the following for new updates!
Monday, March 31st:
*There is NO BALLET-this is a change from before!
*All Musical theater classes will go at their normal scheduled time!
*The following Specialties have rehearsal;
4:30-5:30 pm the Washingtons Duet
5:30-6:30 pm Quad & Mila
6:00-6:45 pm Teagan
6:30-7:15 pm Gianna C
7:00-9:00 pm Alyssa and Haley
Wednesday April 2nd:
6:30-7:30 pm Production-all groups
Friday, April 4th:
Depending on the competition schedule, we will annonce which classes will take place, update to come!
Saturday, April 5th:
THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED FOR COMPETITION!
A makeup class was already held in anticipation for this closure in January.
As soon as we get the official competition schedule we will send out a call time / onstage time sheet!
All accounts must be up-to-date in order to compete!
Any questions, please email or stop at the desk! Happy competition week!
Outstanding weekend at In10sity Dance!
We couldn’t be more proud of each of our dancers!
Stay tuned for Empire Competition info!
There is a weekend rehearsal for all Empire competition routines!
Saturday, March 28th, 2025 (At Dance Project)
1:00-3:30pm
Ms. Dem’s Combo 4 Tap “Dance with Me Tonight”
Ms. Pearl’s Wed Jr 1 “Wake Me Up”
Ms. Debbie’s Adv Acro “Dolls“
Quad-“The Street Where You Live”
Ms. Dem’s Tap Tue “Friend Like Me”
Ms. Kaitlin’s Tap Tue “Such a Night”
Ms. Ava’s Jr 2 Musical Theater “Easy Street”
Ms. Ava’s Jr 1 Musical Theater “I Won’t Grow Up”
Trio-Cecelia, Nora, and Ella “Satan’s Little Lamb”
Duet-Ella and Cecelia “Good Morning”
Solo- Teagan “Millie”
Solo- Nicholas “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”
Solo- Rosie “Mr. Sandman”
Solo-Mila “Fashionista”
Solo-Haley “Falling”
Solo-Ava R “Orange Color Sky”
Solo-Charlotte “Heart of Stone”
Solo- Gianna “Sing a Study in Brown”
3:00-4:30pm Production “Azture-Te”
4:00-6:00pm
Ms. Dar’s Tue Adv Comp “Hit the Road Jack” / “Putting on The Ritz”
Ms. Dar’s Wed Int 2 Comp “Swing Brother Swing” / “War”
Ms. Dar’s Wed Int 1 Comp “Zoot Suit Riot”
Ms. Dar’s Int Contemporary Thurs “For a Friend”
Ms. Dar’s Adv Contemporary Thurs “Escape Room”
Ms. Olivea’s Int Hip Hop Thurs “Like a Boy”
Ms. Olivea’s Adv Hip Hop Thurs “Shake That”
Duet- Ava and Mara “The Voice Within”
Duet- Haleyanna and Alyssa Duet “All Better”
Duet-Washington Sisters “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore”
Duet-Char and Ill “Charlie’s Place”
Duet-Hodges “Bugle Boy”
Sunday, March 29th, 2025
TBA
Monday, March 30th, 2025
5:30-7pm Production “Azture-Te”
7-8:30 pm Specialities TBA
Any questions please stop at the desk!
Join us this weekend at In10sity Dance Competition, [Niagara Falls Convention Center 101 Old Falls St Niagara Falls, NY 14303 ] to support our dancers!
In your email is the call times for each routine competing! A call time is when your dancer is in the dressing room, with hair and makeup done and ready to warm-up. Competitions may run ahead of time, that is why we have an early call time!
****IF YOUR DANCER IS COMPETING IN THIS WEEKENDS COMPETITION YOU MUST FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING FORM! THEY CAN NOT STEP ON STAGE IF THIS FORM IS NOT FILLED OUT!
Everyone in attendance at an In10sity Event this season will be required to complete a 2025 In10sity Event Waiver. All waivers must be completed by the FIRST day of competition.
Click the following link https://in10sity.mydanceregister.com/waiver and follow the instructions on the webpage. You’ll start by selecting your regional event [Niagara Falls 2025], followed by filling in key information about your dancer: First Name, Last Name, DOB. Finally, the parent/guardian will fill in their information, and then submit!
Please let us know if you have any questions.
You can livestream the event at https://in10sity-dance.com/
The event is free to the public, please invite friends and family to cheer our dancers on.
We ask that you do not post the Dance Project schedule online, for the safety of our dancers. Any questions please ask at the desk!
All regularly scheduled classes will take place on Friday, March 21st!
The studio will be closed Saturday, March 22nd- a make-up class was already held during the winter break.
Competition Helpful Hints 2025!
-Proper attire must be worn all weekend long!
-Please pull hair back all weekend long, even if you are not dancing!
- Arrive Early! Check call times to ensure correct arrival times. Please allow for extra time!
-Bring plenty of water and a light healthy snack or lunch when needed.
-Be sure you have all your costume pieces. Do not wait to ask your teacher about a missing costume piece.
Additional costume fee:
Production-$20 each group
Escape Room-$30
Please settle the additional fees at the desk!
We can not wait to see our dancers on the stage once again!
MARCH 2025
We can not wait to have our dancers back on the competition stage!
All of their hard work does not go unnoticed!
After reading the following, please check the ‘Competition’ page for additional information!
In10sity and Empire Dance Competitions
****be sure to check the competition tab to see additional rehearsals!
-Tight list are above, stop at the desk with any questions.
-There are mandatory rehearsals for all competing classes leading up to competition. Be sure to check the ‘Competition’ page to stay up to date!
-A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Saturday, March 15th , at 6pm!
If you can not attend the meeting, be sure to check in with your instructor the following week for information!
There will be no classes at the studio on Monday March 17th!
-Monday, March 17th, 2025
Mandatory blocking rehearsal for all competing dancers!
AMERICAN LEGION Post [3354 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217]
The rehearsal will be held from 4- 10pm, check the competition page for times. Parents can drop off and pick up at the side door, in the parking lot.
Competition stages are larger than our studio space, so it is imperative that the dancers have an opportunity to dance in the exact size that they will be performing on.
Calling all Prop Dads
This is an extremely important duty, and we are asking if you would consider helping out with props this year. Responsibilities include picking the props up from the studio, dropping them off at the venue as well as setting them on stage and removing them!
If picking them up and dropping them off is not an option, but you would like to help set props and remove them from the stage please let us now! A list will be started at the desk, please put down your name and phone number.
A Rehearsal schedule will be given to the prop dad's. We will be rehearsing where the props need to be placed. Thank you in advance for your support!
Spring Concert 2025 and Performance Fee Package!
Important Performance Fee Package will be available for pick up at the desk mid April! Please read through the entire packet!
YOU MUST PICK UP YOUR FORMS AND PACKAGE AT THE DESK! This way we know everyone received their forms. We ask all forms to be returned as soon as possible! Exact due date will be on the form.
Costume Pick Up
Costumes will distributed starting this week, all unpaid balances will result in your dancer not receiving their costumes. Be sure to make sure your account is up to date!
FEBRUARY 2025
Greetings, Dance Project family,
It's hard to believe we're already into a second month of 2025!
Winter Break
They Studio will be closed for winter break Monday, February 17 and re-open on Saturday, February 22. We will reopen Saturday as a makeup class for the studio being closed for competition in April.
If your child is in a competition class, please check with your dancer’s instructor for class times.
Attendance
Before you know it, it will be Competiton and our annual spring concert. It is imperative that all dancers attend their regularly scheduled classes, unless they are sick. If they are not contagious, and do not have a fever, it is advised that your child come to class and sit to be able to mentally see and learn the material. If your child is not attending, please call the studio and leave a message as to the reason why they will not be in class. It is best if a phone call is made as opposed to an email in this regard.
Competition Fees
Competition bills ARE DUE
There is a $20 late fee added onto fees not paid on time.
JANUARY 2025
Greetings Dance Project family,
Happy new year!
We had an outstanding December, from our holiday parties and gift exchange, to Roswell’s Tree Lighting of Hope, we hope everyone had a wonderful and healthy holiday. We have a wonderful year planed for 2025 and cannot wait to share it all with you!
Accounts
Accounts that are past due have a late fee added to them of $20 per month. In order for your dancer to continue lessons all accounts must be up to date ASAP. Help us to help you, to avoid us from having to hold your child out of class. Please contact the desk for balances.
If you have a costume balance, it must be paid in order for costumes to be ordered. With competition coming up, if not paid, you could risk your dancer’s costume not arriving in time.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Dance Project will be CLOSED Monday January 20th!
Inclement Weather
For studio closures due to inclement weather, please check our Facebook/ instagram page after 2 PM, or channel 2 ,4 and 7 for closures.
If your child must miss class for any reason whatsoever, please contact the studio to inform the teachers that your child will be out. Please do not send an email to ensure the teacher gets the information on time!
Spring Concert News
We are so excited to announce that our 33rd annual Spring concert will be held at Flickinger Performing Arts Center. The theater is located on the Nichols School Campus in North Buffalo.The performance will be Saturday June 14th, dress rehearsal on Friday June 13, with blocking rehearsal the week of. More information to come!
Competition News
Competition Fees will be available within the next week!
A bill will be given out to each family. Please return with payment before the due date written.
***Cash, Check, or credit- there is a 3% up charge on any credit card payments
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Specialty Routines
All specialty payment are past due! Stop at the desk to ensure they are paid in full, including costumes.
Cheers to a Wonderful Year!
DECEMBER 2024
Competition Team Holiday Party
Will be held on Saturday, December 21st, from 4-6pm. Please bring a gift exchange for your Secret Santa, info will be given out throughout the next week. The gift limit is $15, if you cannot make the party please let Ms. Darlene know ASAP.
This party will be for Ms. Dem’s 11:30-1 pm Saturday Combo 4 Class and up! Any questions please stop at the desk!
Studio Closing
The studio will be closed for holiday break from Monday, December 23rd, through Friday, January 3rd, 2025. The studio will reopen on Saturday, January 4th, 2025!
Class holiday parties with gift exchange
The following classes will participate in a holiday gift exchange;
Ms. Pearl’s 9:30- 10:30am Saturday Tap Class
Ms. Dem’s 9-10 am Saturday Combo 1
Ms. Dem’s 10-11:30 am Saturday Combo 3 Class
We ask each dancer to bring a $5. gift to be passed around at the end of class. The gift exchange will be on Saturday December 21st.
Any questions please stop at the desk!
Inclement Weather
For studio closures due to inclement weather, please check our Facebook/ instagram page after 2 PM, or channel 2 ,4 and 7 for closures.
If your child must miss class for any reason whatsoever, please contact the studio to inform the teachers that your child will be out.
We ask that dancers are dropped off before class is scheduled to start! That way all dancers are ready to start class on time!
We would like to wish all Dance Project families a safe and healthy holidays!
2024 ROSWELL TREE OF HOPE!
-The event will take place Friday, December 13th, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Roswell Park’s Kaminski Park and Gardens. All are welcome to attend.
-Free parking is available for you in the Roswell Park parking ramp. Please keep in mind that roads will close beginning at 4:00 PM.
More information to come!
NOVEMBER 2024
Greetings, Dance Project family,
It's hard to believe it’s already November, and the holidays are right around the corner. Please read this email in it's entirety!
Studio Closing
The studio will be closed for Veterans Day, Monday November 11th.
We will also be closed for Thanksgiving break from Monday November 25th through and including, Saturday November 30th. The studio will reopen on Monday December 2nd!
If you are doing a specialty and not traveling for the holiday, Ms Darlene will be scheduling rehearsal and choreography time. Please let her know if you will not be in town ASAP.
Please check the Studio Facebook page after 2 PM to see if the studio is closed due to inclement weather.
We will also be listed on channel 2, channel 4, and channel 7. Always check the Facebook page in addition to either the channel scrolling or website listings. On occasion when the news channels are inundated with multiple closings, it may take a bit for our listing to be shown. Please note that the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is always our main concern.
Class Attendance
If for any reason, your child cannot come to class, please call the studio snd give their name, class, and reason for not attending. Please do not send an email, sometimes emails are seen after class times. If your child is not contagious and can come and sit and watch class, it would be extremely helpful for them.
Costume Deposits
Costume deposits are due during the month of November. Please check at the desk for your costume balances. Late costume balances are subject to a late fee.
Save the date
Dance Project will be performing once again at the Roswell Park Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony, Friday December 13! The event is free and gets everyone in the holiday spirt, more info to come!
Wishing all of our families a wonderful Thanksgiving!
OCTOBER 2024
Greetings Dance Project family,
Wow, what a September and we are just getting started!
Dance Project was invited to Giordano Dance Chicago masterclass at UB Center for the Arts! Giordano Dance Chicago is America’s Original Jazz Dance Company, established in 1963. Our dancers received a special invitation to participate in a masterclass held at UB, and was invited to the showcase put on by the company. It was a magical night for all!
This past week, Dance Project hosted Sam Fiorello for a masterclass and alumni class. If you were there, you know the love that was felt in the room. Thank you to all!
All families can stay up to date, right here, on our update page! If your dancer is apart of our competition team, please check on the ‘Competition’ page to read all important competition updates, and view the production rehearsals.
Rehearsal Fee
In the month of October rehearsal fee is due stop at the desk to see your due amount
Costume Fee
Costume fee is due in the November! Start paying off your costume bill now, to get ahead of the holiday season! If your dancer has an additional charge for costumes, that balance will be due in the month of January!
DCDP MERCH
Keep and eye out for DCDP Merch, orders will be taken soon!
Dance Project Calendar
The studio will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in observation of Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day, and Thursday October 31st for Halloween!
In November, the studio will be closed on Monday November 11th, for Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday November 25th-through Saturday November 30th. The studio will reopen on Monday December 2nd.
Class Attendance
If I any reason, your child cannot attend their regularly scheduled class, please call the studio to let us know. We ask that you do not ask another dancer or parent to pass the information on. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Competition Team
Our first meeting for our competition team will be held on. Thursday, October 24th at 6:45pm. This is rescheduled from last month!
Empire Dance Challenge Rochester Workshop
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
November 9 – November 10, 2024
2 DAY CONVENTION
CONVENTION AND HOST HOTEL:
DOUBLE TREE by Hilton Rochester Hotel
1111 Jefferson Road
Henrietta, New York 14623
For Room Block and Discounted Rates Call: 1 (800) 774-1500
Classes will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until 3:20 PM.
A lunch break will be from 12:30 to 1:20 PM there will not be concessions, so please pack snacks, a healthy lunch, and plenty of water.
Dancers will wear a identification number a so that the teachers can choose scholarship winners!
For all additional information stop at the desk!
Specialty
If your dancer is interested or signed up for a specialty, Half the amount is due before the routine is started. Then the remainder of payments will be due before the second lesson. Some routines have been started, please do not wait sign up!
There is still time to register of the new year!
Stop at the desk to sign your dancer up!
September 2024
Greetings Dance Project family,
Please welcome our new Dance Project families, and welcome back our returning families! The joy and gratitude felt by the Dance Project faculty and staff as our dancers entered the studio for our new season was incredible. Classes reunited eager to be together once again. It’s going to be an exciting year at Dance Project!
All families can stay up to date, right here, on our update page! If your dancer is apart of our competition team, please check on the ‘Competition’ page to read all important competition updates, and view the production rehearsals, updated weekly!
Rehearsal Fee
In the month of October rehearsal fee is due! Please add it onto your October payment.
Class Attendance
If I any reason, your child cannot attend their regularly scheduled class, please call the studio to let us know. We ask that you do not ask another dancer or parent to pass the information on. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Dance Project Calendar
The studio will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in observation of Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day, and Thursday October 31st for Halloween!
New Shoes
If you have purchased new shoes for your child, please do not put their name in them, until they are approved by their teacher. They cannot be returned if their name is in the shoe.
Faculty
We would like to welcome back, Kaitlin Haefner-Adams, Katie "Pearl' Bauman, Debbie Blatner-Molloy, Demiana Ceglia, Kaleigh Januchowski, and Donatella Oppenheimer!
We are thrilled to welcome Ava Philippone (musical theater) and Mikayla Gallivan (Hip Hop) to the Dance Project faculty!
Competition NewS
We are one of the only studios that do not audition to be apart of our competition team. We believe our dancers are a part of a team, representing everyone.
We do however, require all dancers competing to take ballet. Ballet is the foundation for all dance, it is imperative for each and every dancer to be enrolled in a ballet class. You will be contacted if your dancer is not enrolled in a ballet class, and it will be added on. Any question please stop at the desk.
Is your dancer interested in trying something new, ask at the desk about adding on a class! We have new classes for our little ones!
Tell a friend about Dance Project, new students are always welcome!
$50 tuition credit for referring a student,
credit applied after new student registration.
Specialty
If your dancer is interested or signed up for a specialty, Half the amount is due before the routine is started. Then the remainder of payments will be due before the second lesson. Some routines have been started, please do not wait sign up!
Greetings Dance Project family,
It's hard to believe our 33rd season is just right around the corner!
Thank you to all of our dancers who participated in our summer workshops. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to study with so many guest teachers and to get inspired for the future!
Competition Team
We will be holding a competition team meeting early in September. All competition dancers and a parent must attend. Date and time TBA. We will be discussing competitions we will be attending as well as additional performances.
Studio Merchandise
NEW STUDIO MERCH COMING SOON!
Check back in September for details!
2024-2025 Registration
We ask that all current students register, on Tuesday August 20th and Thursday August 22nd 5-7pm. It is imperative that we know how many students are registered for each class. There have been some changes to the schedule this year that may affect you. There must be a minimum number of students to be able to warrant having a class, if you wait until September to register, that class may not be offered. . This will help in scheduling new classes, as well as knowing the class sizes moving forward. Please don't assume that we know what classes your child is taking. By working together we can ensure everyone is placed properly.
Specialties
If your dancer is interested in a specialty, (solo, duo, trio, quad) due to the overwhelming success and demand for specialties we are now starting taking deposits to reserve your spot! A $100 deposit (cash only) will be required to reserve a specialty. We will have a limit on the number of specialties. A schedule will be going out very soon regarding the start of specialties. So please do not wait to be added!
To say we are excited about the upcoming season is an understatement.
Here's to celebrating 33!
Greetings, Dance Project family,
It's taking me a few minutes to catch my breath after such an incredible week at Empire Dance Challenge National Competition, in Niagara Falls. Dance Project was crowned the top scoring studio for the second year in a row! In addition to ‘Bourbon Street’ receiving the highest scoring routine in the entire competition, ‘Honey Bee’ receiving the second highest scoring routine in the Downtown devision, Dance Project received several ‘Top 10’ overall awards, judges choice awards and spotlight awards for precision, emotional execution and choreography. We also received the choreography award for our entire body of work during the teen duo and senior session! Dance Project represented in the Performer of the Year competition, Ava being crowned Emipre’s 2024 National senior Performer of the year, Nicholas being crowned Emipre’s 2024 National Mini Male Performer of the year and many other Dance Project soloist placing in the runner positions across all age levels! To say we are proud of each, and every dancer is an understatement.
Our dancers left their heart and soul on that stage. This kind of magic doesn't just happen, it is the culmination of hard work, dedication and commitment all year long. As wonderful as it is in receiving all of the accolades, what I am most proud of is the support and respect of each and every dancer. From our little's running back to greet our dancers as they came off stage, to seeing a flood of Dance Project jackets in the audience to cheer on their team first thing in the morning! Every emotion was felt as our seniors took the stage for the very last time together. To sum up the week it truly was one for the books. What incredible memories were made, and I am so excited for the memories that are to come. I know I speak for our entire faculty and staff when I say, Dance Project dancers, you made us proud!
-Darlene
Tell a friend about Dance Project, new students always welcome! If you bring a new family to the studio, and they register, you will receive a $50 tuition credit!
Spread the Word
We are asking for our family to share what they love about Dance Project! Please post and tag Dance Project on all social media!Feel free to add photos as well!
Look out for new Dance Project promo to repost on Facebook and instagram.
We will be adding testimonials to our website. If you would like to write one please email the studio, with your first name and years at Dance Project included! We are looking for submissions form all of Dance Projects 32 years!
