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 (3rd floor of Greensboro Cultural Center, near Studio 323) from 3-6pm Monday-Thursday each week, and our Table Support parent volunteers/interns 5-7pm Monday-Thursday, 9:30-10:45am 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
Summer Session 6.12-8.12 (8 weeks)
| Last Day to Waive Summer 23 Reg. Fee: 5.15 First Week of Classes/Open House: 6.12-6.17 Dancing a Story Camp: 6.12-6.16 Juneteenth (no class- DP Closed): 6.19 Independence Day (no class- DP Closed): 7.3-7.8 Last Day to Register Summer 23: 7.10 Summer 23 Scholarships Due: 7.10 | Trip to Museum Camp: 7.17-7.21 Dance Sampler Jr. Camp: 7.24-7.28 Teen Technique Clinic (Week 1): 7.31-8.4 Teen Technique Clinic (Week 2): 8.7-8.11 Rise Guest Piece: 8.7-8.11 Last Week of Summer Classes: 8.7-8.12 Pre/Pro Intensive: 8.12-8.13 Teen Performance Co. Guest Piece: 8.14-8.16 *new dates* Fall 23 Semester: 9.5-12.16 |
| Summer Modern III/IV Master Class Series Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm, Studio 323 13+ Drop In Rotating Guest Artists | Instructor- Renay Aumiller Tuesday August 1 Tuesday August 8 *final week! |
Fall 23 Semester 9.5-1216 (14 weeks)
| Last Day to Waive Fall Reg. Fee: 8/29 Performance Co. Interest Meetings: 9/6, 9/13 Open House: 9/5-9/16 Rise Auditions: 9/7, 9/14 National Dance Day: 9/16 Buddy Week: 9/18-9/23 | Last Day to Register Fall 23: 10/2 Fall 23 Scholarships Due: 10/2 Parent Observation Week: 10/16-10/21 NCDF: 9/27-9/30, 10/6-10/7, 10/27, 11/11 Last Week of Classes/Winter Showing: 12/11-12/16 |
Summer Youth Student Reminders
For more information for youth classes: https://danceproject.org/student-hub/
To make a payment/register for classes & camps via class portal: https://app.thestudiodirector.com/danceprojectinc/portal.sd?page=Login
Last Week of Summer 2023 Session! (8.7-8.11)
- Summer semester runs 6.12-8.12 (8 weeks)
- Summer 2023 Class registration is closed!
- Youth Classes/Camp Details (ages 12 & under): https://danceproject.org/summer/
- Drop In Class Details (ages 13+): https://danceproject.org/summer-2023-adults/
- Teen (13+) and Adult (18+) must purchase a single class ticket/ multi class pass via Eventbrite here
Fall Schedule & Registration Open- Save your spot now!
- Classes for ages 18 months-18+! Check out our schedule and register here. Fall runs Sept. 5-Dec. 16
- Double Up for 10% off Deal: Students 12 & under who sign up for 2 classes from now-Sept. 22 can get 10% off the full semester price of the 2nd class (of equal or lesser value).
- New Classes: Check out Jazz I/II for ages 8-12 + Open Level Hip Hop (13+) & Pilates for Dancers (13+)!
- Not sure which class to take? Join us for Open House Sept. 5-16 and try as many classes as you wish! Sign up for Open House here
- Questions about what class is best for your dancer? Contact magalli@danceproject.org
- Fall Scholarships open this upcoming Monday Aug. 7!
- Last day to waive Fall registration fee: Aug. 29
More Summer Dance Options for Teens!
- Teen Technique Clinic
- Join us for the final week of our new Teen Technique Clinic camp! Dancers will explore various dance styles and work to further develop their dance technique and artistry. Perfect for dancers looking to grow over the summer. For more information please visit our website here
- Week 2, August 8-August 12: Instructor- Caitlin Dutton-Reaver (Contemporary/Modern, Ballet, Choreography Composition) Check out Caitlin’s bio here.
- Scholarships still available for this clinic! Apply here by August 7
- Pre/Professional Dance Intensive August 12-13!
- Teen Performance Co. Guest Piece
- *new dates* August 14-16 5:30-7:30pm
- We are excited to officially announce that Bre Forbes, former NCDF artist and current Dance Project board member will be this year’s Teen Performance Co. Summer guest artist!
- Bre will set a hip-hop influenced piece of choreography that is open to all new and returning TPC dancers to join. This piece will be performed throughout the 2023-2024 season and requires commitment to the full performance company year.
Summer Scholarships Still Available – Pre/Pro & Teen Technique Clinic!
- Some summer scholarship funding for the Pre/Professional Dance Intensive & Teen Technique Clinic only still available!
- Final summer scholarship due date is 8.7! More info & not too late to apply ASAP here
- Applications are processed on a rolling basis, first come first serve while funds remain.
- Please contact Lauren@danceproject.org with any scholarship questions.
Exciting Update- New Registration Software!
- Dance Project’s admin team is excited to announce that we are switching to a new registration software soon! This new software will come with a lot more added benefits for our users.
- As we continue to work on this update and make this transition, we will keep you updated on the start date for this new software and how to use it and all of its added features!
Spring Showcase Followup
- Please stay tuned for more information in regards to videos of all 3 Spring Showcase shows, to be sold digitally via Eventbrite soon!
The North Carolina Dance Festival (NCDF)
- NC Dance Festival is pleased to announce dates and artists for our Fall 2023 performance events!
- 9.27-9.30 WIDEMAN DAVIS DANCE IN RESIDENCE (Greensboro)
- Nationally-celebrated Wideman Davis Dance will hold workshops and a public film screening plus conversation around their dance film “We Dance” with themes of memory, family, legacy, and tradition.
- 10.6-10.7 NCDF at GOODYEAR ARTS (Charlotte)
- Featuring professional NC choreographers: Joy Davis & Eric Mullis, Lee Edwards, Courtney White & Carol Finley, and ShaLeigh Dance Works
- 10.27 FREE PERFORMANCE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS (VDPS, Greensboro)
- Renay Aumiller, Gerri Houlihan, Mandi Moore, and Seema Viswanath will present a performance and Q&A for school groups.
- 11.11 CREATIVE COLLABORATION EXCHANGE (The Artist Bloc, Greensboro)
- James Daniels, Damien Mathis, Seema Viswanath, and Anna Williams collaborate for 1 day in mixed art forms, culminating in a performance. Co-presented with TAB Arts Center.
- 9.27-9.30 WIDEMAN DAVIS DANCE IN RESIDENCE (Greensboro)
- What is 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 NCDF and other Dance Project programming? Sign up for our organization-wide emails here!
- More NCDF info here: https://danceproject.org/ncdf/
General Reminders
For more general information about Dance Project: danceproject.org
Fall Payment Schedule & Information
● We accept Cash, Check, or Credit Card payments for youth tuition.
○ Credit card payments are made in the class portal and incur a 3% surcharge
● Any payments made after the 10th will incur a $10 late fee
● Any student with an account unpaid by the 20th will be unable to participate
● Initial class payments are due by the first class on 9/5
● Fall classes can be paid in full or in 4 installments
○ Installment schedule: 9/5, 10/1, 11/1, 12/1
● Autopay will run on 9/5, 10/2, 11/1, 12/1
○ 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
Please contact Magalli@danceproject.org for any accounting questions.
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)
- We currently make use of Studios 323, 305, and 317. Please note on our class schedule which studio your dancer’s class/camp occurs in.
- Our office is located in Suite 321. Please visit us in office or call/email magalli@danceproject.org (336)370-6776 to set up a time to meet, ask questions, or a make a cash/check payment. Please note office staff hours may vary.
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 is shared with Tanger patrons.
- Anyone displaying the attached voucher in either print or digital form will be exempted from the posted Tanger Center parking 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
Communication
- Phone
- Office: (336)370-6776
- Email
- Executive Director (Dance Project: The School)- Lauren Joyner lauren@danceproject.org
- Executive Director (NC Dance Festival)- Anne Morris anne@danceproject.org
- School Coordinator- Magalli Morana magalli@danceproject.org
- Band App
- You may use this app to view real time updates and posts from school staff, and to message school staff directly.
- Please download Band in your app store
- Follow profile prompts (name, number, verification)
- 2 Ways to join:
- Search the app for “Dance Project the School” and join
- Press “more” button on the home bar (looks like three stacked lines, it may be located elsewhere depending on your device).> check invite (email icon)> choose “I have a link” Copy and paste: https://band.us/n/aaaf8fb6N3xbN
- Once you request to join our band an administrator will give you access within 24 hours. If you are having issues feel free to reach out to the office
Health Guidelines
- Face masks are optional for all DP students and staff.
- Please read Dance Project’s COVID response action plan and protocols
- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DYfCKmjID62nQJwrD6Avos87J9VhCf9fAxp2M7FSll0/edit?usp=sharing
- Please note guidelines for what to do if you/your dancer test positive for covid, are exposed to covid, or are experiencing general illness. You may be asked to test for covid before returning to class, or wear a mask if returning to class with general symptoms/illness. Full details in link above.
- If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lauren
Summer Drop In Student Reminders
Summer 2023 Class Tickets for last week of classes still available!
- Summer session runs 6.12-8.12 (8 weeks)
- Learn more and purchase tickets via Eventbrite here
- Most Dance Project 13+/18+ drop in classes are Open Level (anyone can join!), with the exception of Modern III/IV Master Class Series, Jazz III/IV, and Contemporary Movement Lab, which are recommended for advanced dancers. If you have any questions in regards to level/class placement or specific class recommendations, please reach out to magalli@danceproject.org
Class Pass/Class Ticket Purchases
- Dance Project does not accept cash, check or credit card payments in office for drop in class tickets/class pass purchases.
- Class Tickets/Class Passes must be purchased online via Eventbrite and require manual card entry. If you have any trouble purchasing a class ticket online, Dance Project Staff are happy to walk you through this process to purchase your ticket/pass online in office or on the phone.
- *An exception is only made for Adult Scholarships and Professional Practice Program scholarship recipients, who may pay in office via cash or check, or online via a class portal account here.*
Waiver
- Please be sure to fill out the waiver attached to your ticket/pass receipt before your first class with Dance Project, or you may be asked to fill out a paper copy of our waiver before class. A waiver is required for participation in classes at Dance Project.
- Waiver also available here
Class Highlights
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 past NCDF Artist In Residence Caitlyn Schrader. Check out Caitlyn’s bio here
Modern III/IV Advanced Master Class Series
- Our Modern III/IV Master Class Series is back this summer, Tuesdays 6:00-7:30pm in Studio 323 with 3 guest artists…
- Jiwon Ha: June 13, June 20, June 27
- Taryn Griggs: July 11, July 18, July 25
- Renay Aumiller: August 1, August 8 *Final week!
Adult Performance Company
- 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 meet for 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. Performance Company is only offered in Fall & Spring.
- Please reach out to School Coordinator Magalli Morana at magalli@danceproject.org if you are interested in joining APC for Fall 2023-Spring 2024, if you have any questions in regards to APC!
