Hello DP Family,
Below are this week’s reminders! Please take a moment and read them through.
If you have any questions feel free to chat with DP School staff in Office 321 from 3-6pm Monday-Thursday each week, and our Table Support parent volunteers/interns 5-7pm Monday-Friday, 9-10:30am Saturdays.
Feel free to call or email ahead to schedule a time to drop off payments or meet with staff
Call: (336) 370-6776, Email: magalli@danceproject.org
Spring Semester 1.9-6.3 (20 weeks)
First Week of Classes/Open House: 1.9-1.14 Last Day to Waive Spring 23 Reg. Fee: 1.9 Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no class): 1.16 Bring a Buddy Week: 1.23-1.28 Last Day to Register Spring 23: 2.27 | Spring 23 Scholarships Due: 2.27 Parent Observation Week: 3.13-3.18 Dance Marathon: 3.25 Spring Break (no class): 4.7-4.14 Memorial Day (no class): 5.29 Spring Showcase: 5.31-6.4 |
IMPORTANT UPDATE- Face Masks
This is an important update that Dance Project will be shifting our mask policy soon.
- While facemasks are still currently required in all classes for ages 3+, we hope to make masks optional for all students beginning 3.15
- This will also mean adjustments to Dance Project’s current Covid Protocols
- We will have full details to share coming soon. If you have questions/concerns please do not hesitate to reach out! We hope you understand as we take our time with this decision and policy shift.
Registration Closed for Spring 2023 classes!
- Spring semester will run 1.9-6.3 (20 weeks)
- Registration is now generally closed! Please reach out directly to our office if you have any last minute registration questions.
- Registration closed this past week 2.27
- Access your account here
- Scholarships are now generally closed, more info here
- Please reach out if you have any last minute scholarship questions. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, first come first serve while funds remain.
- If you have already received a Spring scholarship, you must return your scholarship letter and make a scholarship payment or you will forfeit your scholarship award.
- Please contact Lauren@danceproject.org with any scholarship questions.
Dancers Ages 8-12
- In an effort to build two of our favorite classes for ages 8-12, Tap I/II and Hip Hop I/II we have a special offer just for you…
- All 8-12 Dancers: we invite you to take a free trial of both/either of these classes and see what they’re all about! No tap shoes required to try out tap class.
- Current Tap & Hip Hop dancers: we invite you to bring a buddy to class to see why we love these classes so much!
- Any free trials/buddies, please fill out the following Trial Form to let us know which class you’d like to try out and when.
- Scholarships still available for any dancers interested in adding on an extra class, even if you have already made a payment this semester!
- Registration deadline for these classes extended until the week of March 6th! Don’t miss your chance to learn a new dance style this semester!
Summer 2023 Camps AND Classes open now!
- Summer 2023 Camps AND classes now available for registration! Be sure to save your spot!
- Camps available for ages 3-18! Half day and full day options. Classes ages 18 months to 18+!
- Youth Classes/Camps: https://danceproject.org/summer/
- Adult Classes: https://danceproject.org/summer-2023-adults/
Dance Marathon
- Dance Project’s annual dance party fundraiser is coming up! We are now one month out, with this year’s event Saturday, March 25 4:00-8:30pm right here in the Greensboro Cultural Center’s Van Dyke Performance Space.
- Enjoy free performances (including our own performance company dancers and many special guests), classes, games, and challenges!
- You Have Been Challenged! 2023 Class Challenges…
- TIK TOK CHALLENGE (All ages): Two teams will go head-to-head each performing short, viral TikTok dances taught by our Teen Performance Company. Get ready to show off your moves and vote for your favorite at the event!
- LEAP CHALLENGE (Ages 7 & under): Students will leap for a cause! Our goal is $500 for 500 leaps. $1=1 leap. Look out for a special donation page to donate to this challenge.
- TUTU CHALLENGE (Ages 8+): Teams of students will race to dress their team leader in all of their tutus. The first one to wear all of the tutus wins! Voting for your favorite team opens soon to help us raise $500!
- Become a Dance Partner for a chance to win 1 Free Class for a year!
- Dance Partners help us fundraise towards our marathon goal of $20,000! Special prizes will be awarded to the Dance Partner who raises the most money or who has the most donors. Details here
- We are seeking prize donations and sponsors!
- Can you donate a prize to our prize drawing? Past prizes have included gift cards, goods, experiences, services, etc. We are also seeking sponsors. Contact us to make a prize donation or to learn more about our sponsorship benefits for you, your business, or community partners.
- More Event Details: here
- Stay tuned for special newsletters via email with all details about this upcoming event!
- *Performance Company Dancers: Please see Performance Co. Specific reminders for performance details!*
Spring Showcase
- Please save the date for Dance Project’s end of semester performance 6.3 & 6.4
- $15 Costume Fee & $15 Spring Showcase Fee are now posted on all accounts. These fees are mandatory for showcase participation.
- If your dancer is in a class participating in Showcase (all youth classes ages 3-13+) but your dancer is not interested/able to perform, please let us know if you will not be participating, and we will remove these fees from your account.
- Costume Measurements:
- Please fill out the following Costume Measurement Form by the due date this upcoming Monday, March 6
- Measurements taken will be used to inform Dance Project costume alterations/purchases for you/your dancer’s Spring Showcase performance.
- Before completing this form, be sure to read and reference the following Measurement Guide:
- If you have any questions in regards to costumes or measurements please reach out to Magalli magalli@danceproject.org
- If you are in need of measuring tape, please let Dance Project staff know- there is tape available for loan in the Dance Project office.
Parent Observation Week
- Save the date for Parent Observation Week 3.13-3.19!
- Parents/guardians are invited to join, observe, and participate in class with their dancer during this week to see what their dancers have been learning.
- Families will be invited in by their dancer’s teacher after the first 15 minutes of class. There is not a limit to the number of parents/guardians that may enter the studio.
Dance Project Parent Deal
- DP Parents get half off adult classes Spring 23 with Eventbrite code DPFAM
- Offer valid on single class tickets only, purchase here
Dance for Parkinson’s
- Dance for Parkinson’s classes Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm in Studio 323
- February 1-April 26 (12 week session)
- Dance for Parkinson’s class is free to join anytime and will be in-person only for Spring 23.
- Class taught by new DP staff member Davida Reid!
- Registration link available here
The North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF)
- The NC Dance Festival, a production of the Dance Project, is an annual touring showcase of modern and contemporary choreography by NC artists. The Festival establishes a network of venues for professional regional choreography and performance, expanding accessibility of dance throughout the state while raising the profile of North Carolina’s own artists.
- Want more news about events and info on promos at the school and NCDF, sign up for our organization-wide emails here!
Payment Schedule & Information- Spring
- March install due this past Wednesday March 1st
- We accept Cash, Check, or Credit Card payments
- Credit card payments are made in the class portal only and incur a 3% surcharge. This goes to the processing company and not to DP
- Dance Project does not accept in-person credit card payments but accepts cash/check in office
- Late Payment Communication
- Any payments made after the 10th will incur a $10 late fee
- Notification of late payment will be sent on the 11th via email
- Any student with an account unpaid by the 20th will be unable to participate
- Spring classes can be paid in full or in 5 installments
- Installment schedule: 1/9, 2/1, 3/1, 4/3, 5/1
- Autopay will run on 1/9, 2/1, 3/1, 4/3, 5/1
- Autopay participants who register after a draft date will need to manually pay before the 10th of the month to avoid a late fee
- We do not pro-rate tuition. Students do have the option to make up a class in a comparable class. If you need to make up a class please contact Magalli magalli@danceproject.org
- Parents are fiscally responsible for the cost of the full semester after 3 classes have been attended, regardless of attendance from that point on
Adult Students
Spring 2023 Class passes available now!
- Spring Semester starts runs 1.9-6.3 (20 weeks)
- Get your class pass and save big on classes next semester! There are options for new and returning students tailored to how you want to take the class:
- Unlimited All: Any and all adult drop-in classes all semester long
- 10 Class Pass: 10 classes of your choice
- Drop-In: take your time once class at time $15 a class
- Learn more here
*New Adult Class* Absolute Beginner Ballet (18+) with Caitlin Dutton-Reaver
- Fridays 7:00-8:00pm in Studio 323
- Join us for a ballet class perfect for beginner adults! Learn the fundamentals of ballet and get moving this semester!
- Class taught by past NCDF Performing Artist/Artist In Residence Caitlin Dutton-Reaver
*New Adult Class* Contemporary Movement Lab (18+) with Caitlyn Schrader
- Saturdays 10:30-12:00pm in Studio 323
- Join Dance Project for an 18+ drop-in-only intermediate/advanced contemporary dance class intended for dance professionals and collegiate level dancers. Class is based in Safety Release Technique yet also integrates various other release-based contemporary techniques and supportive methodologies through a somatic approach.
- Class taught by current NCDF Artist In Residence Caitlyn Schrader
Adult Performance Company
Adult Performance Company will return for the Spring 2023 semester, beginning in January.
- What is Adult Performance Company?
- Dance Project’s Adult Performance Company (18+) is an opportunity for adult dancers to learn, create, and perform choreography in the community, and participate in many other opportunities, such as attending dance events and workshops! Dancers enroll in a weekly class which serves as their rehearsal time and work with a choreographer for the year. Adult Performance Company is open to all! No audition is required. Dancers are required to take at least 1 weekly dance technique class in addition to APC rehearsal time, in any dance style.
- Please reach out to School Coordinator Magalli Morana at magalli@danceproject.org if you are interested in joining APC for the Spring, or if you have any questions in regards to APC!
Dance for Parkinson’s
- Dance for Parkinson’s classes Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm in Studio 323
- February 1-April 26 (12 week session)
- Dance for Parkinson’s class is free to join anytime and will be in-person only for Spring 23.
- Class taught by new DP staff member Davida Reid!
The North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF)
- NCDF Monthly Dancer Chat
- THIS Saturday, February 11th 12:30pm via Zoom!
- Register for free here
- The NC Dance Festival, a production of the Dance Project, is an annual touring showcase of modern and contemporary choreography by NC artists. The Festival establishes a network of venues for professional regional choreography and performance, expanding accessibility of dance throughout the state while raising the profile of North Carolina’s own artists.
- Want more news about events and info on the school and NCDF, sign up for our organization-wide emails here
General Reminders
For more general information about Dance Project: danceproject.org
COVID Guidelines
- All Dance Project classes, office space, check-in areas, and events currently require a mask. This includes students, staff, parents, and audience members.
- Thank you so much for your support in helping keep your Dance Project family and our community safe. We will continue to monitor the community trends and keep you updated as to if/when our class requirements may change.
- Here is Dance Project’s COVID response action plan and protocols
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DYfCKmjID62nQJwrD6Avos87J9VhCf9fAxp2M7FSll0/edit?usp=sharing
- If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lauren
Greensboro Cultural Center
- All Dance Project classes, unless otherwise noted, occur on the 3rd floor of the Greensboro Cultural Center 200 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC 27401
Parking
- Parking is recommended in the Church St Parking Deck. First hour free. You can validate your parking at the Greensboro Central Library. Parking is free if leaving after 7pm on weekdays, free on weekends. Otherwise, $1/hr.
- During Tanger Center events, the Church Street parking deck will be shared.
- Anyone displaying the attached voucher in either print or digital form will be exempted from the posted fee. This voucher is valid only at the Church Street Parking Deck after 5pm Monday-Friday, and anytime on the weekend. Voucher Here
- Visitors who do not have the voucher, but who indicate to the attendant upon entry that their visit is for something other than attendance at a Tanger Center event, will have the $10 fee waived.
- These waivers apply only to the $10 Special Event fee being implemented before Tanger Center events