HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Dear Bryn Mawr family,

Seasons Greetings! Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year. Please enjoy your time off with family and friends.

Take care,
Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

Friendly Reminder: Last Week of Fall Classes

Hello Parents,

Our last week of Fall classes begins Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 7th. Classes resume for our Winter/Spring session on Monday, January 14th!

Thank you,
Bryn Mawr School Instructors 

Parent Observation Week!

Hello Parents,

Parent Observation week starts today! Join us for an informal showing starting Monday, November 26th through Friday, November 30th.  This is NOT the last week of Fall dance classes at Bryn Mawr. Please see the detailed schedule for the week below.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26:

Main Dance Studio

3:45-4:15 K-1 combo class in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

4:30-5:00 Tap for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

6:00-6:30 Jazz/Lyrical for grades 6-8  in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

6:30- 7 Tap for grades 6-8 in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

North Building Studio

4-4:30 Ballet for grades 2-3 in North Building studio (Way)

4:30-5 Jazz for grades 2-3 in North Building studio (Way)

5:30-5:50 Ballet for 4-5 in North Building studio (Kronick)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28:

Main Dance Studio

4-4:30 Ballet for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick)

4:30-5:00- Jazz for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick)

6-6:30 Ballet for grades 6-8 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30:

Lower School multi-purpose room

3:25-3:45- K-1 Ballet and Jazz combo class (Kronick)

Main Dance Studio

  4-4:30 Jazz for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

4:30-5 Invitational class in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

North Building studio

4-4:30 Jazz for grades 2-3 in North Building studio (Way)

4:30- 5 Ballet for grades 2-3 in North Building studio (Kronick)

Happy Thanksgiving!

                                             Dear Bryn Mawr Dance Family,

Happy Thanksgiving! 

"Gratitude can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings". 

— WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD

We are grateful for all of you!

Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors 

Important Notice: Closed Wednesday, Nov 21- Friday, Nov 23!

Hello Parents,

We are closed on Wednesday, November 21st through Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please enjoy time with your family and friends!

Gobble Gobble Y'all!

Best,
Bryn Mawr Dance Intructors

Important Notice: Friday, November 9th and Monday, November 12th!

Hello Parents,

Dance classes are cancelled due to Lower School Conferences on Friday, November 9th! On Monday, November 12th, there will be no dance classes due to Veterans Day.

ENJOY YOUR LONG WEEKEND!

Best,
Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

How Rest and Recovery Can Take Your Dancing to the Next Level!

Hello dancers,

Please read this interesting article written by Helen Rolfe  about rest and recovery for dancers. "It's absolutely necessary to take rest days so your body can reset and you stay motivated," says Zhurbin. 

Article: https://www.dancespirit.com/rest-and-recovery-for-dancers-2598167131.html

Reminder: No Dance Classes!

Hello dancers,

Friendly Reminder: Dance classes are cancelled on Wednesday, October 31st. 

Happy Halloween! 

Take care,
Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

MEET THE DIRECTOR!

HELLO EMILY TANKERSLEY!

Emily is a graduate of Towson University, where she earned her BFA in Dance Performance. Following her undergraduate education, Emily earned her MA in Dance/Movement Therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Now in her sixteenth year at Bryn Mawr, Emily teaches dance to students in grades 8-12 and directs the Upper School Dance Company. In addition to her work with the students at Bryn Mawr, Emily choreographs and performs with The Collective, a local modern dance company in residence at The Bryn Mawr School. She has worked with The Collective for 16 years and has performed at many local venues such as the Baltimore Museum of Art, The Gordon Center, Theatre Project, Johns Hopkins University, Goucher College, Towson University and Artscape.

Ms. Tankersley is pictured on the right. 

MEET OUR DANCE FACULTY!

HELLO CAROLINE WAY!

Caroline Way began her dance training at age 3 at Encore Dance Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  At her home studio, she became well-versed in a plethora of dance styles including ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern, hip-hop, and Irish step.  She attended Hempfield High School where she was involved in their Dance Theatre program and was a principle dancer for 4 years.  She was also involved in the musical theater program.  Her passion for dance continued at Bucknell University where she was a member of the Bucknell Dance Company, as well as minored in Dance along with her Early Childhood Education major.  While at Bucknell, she coreographed for both the Dance Showcase and Bucknell Dance Company shows.  She also worked with such artists as Sascha Radetsky, Ballet X, and may more.  Caroline is currently a Second Grade teacher at Gilman School.

MEET OUR DANCE FACULTY!

Julianna Kronick

Julianna began her dance training at the Berkshire Dance Theatre in Adams, Massachusetts. While at her home studio, she studied with many talented teachers, took examinations for Cecchetti USA, and also instructed the younger students. After her high school graduation, she continued to pursue dance at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. During her time in college, she performed for the Fall and Spring Dance Concerts, choreographed for her independent project, traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to study modern dance at Dance Base, and also interned at a small nonprofit modern dance company, The Collective. Julianna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and a minor in Business. After her graduation, she accepted an internship position as the Explore the Arts intern at The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She has also worked as both a Recruitment Hiring Manager and Teaching Artist at Ballet Petite and Youth Performing Arts. She currently is working as an Arts Administrator and Ballet Instructor at both the Bryn Mawr School and Morton Street Dance Center. 

Meet Our Dance Faculty!

MEET KARA GLINOWIECKI

Kara started dancing at a local recreation center at the age of five and instantly fell in love with dance. She continued to dance with the rec program for 15 years. She attended Mercy High School and danced on their dance team for four years. She was captain of the Mercy Dance Team during both her junior and senior years. Her love for dance inspired her to become a teacher at the rec center as well as to major in dance in college. Kara graduated from CCBC Essex with her AFA in dance. While there, she performed with CCBC's dance company and also choreographed several pieces for their shows. Kara also attended the Pulse Teachers's Conference in New York City in 2009 and 2011, where she learned many skills to use in class as well as had the opportunity to take a class from well known choreographers. Kara is currently the dance director with Dynasty Sports Academy and also teaches group fitness classes at a local gym.

 

Welcome Back Dancers!

Welcome back dancers! We wish you a fantastic dance season at The Dance School. Let the dancing fun begin.  

Please email us if you have any questions at all (bmsdanceschool@brynmawrschool.org). 

-BMS Instructors

Don't Forget to Register for Summer Dance Camps at Bryn Mawr!

• CLICK HERE 

  TO REGISTER

• Ballet Variation Camp - (Girls Entering Grades 4-6)

  Director: Julianna Kronick, Dance School teacher and Assistant, The Bryn Mawr SchoolCalling all ballet dancers! Join us for a week of ballet instruction, ballet history and terminology, and variation work. Students will explore movement and music in classical ballets such as“Giselle,” “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Coppelia,” and “The Nutcracker.” Dancers will use arts and crafts to create props and costumes for a culminating performance for family and friends at the end of the week. We invite dancers with all levels of experience.
  SESSION OFFERED
  

  June 18 - June 22

  Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)
  Cost:  $325

  *Performance on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:45pm

• • Storybook Dance Camp S1 - (Girls Entering Grades PF-3)

    Julianna Kronick, Dance School teacher and Assistant, The Bryn Mawr School
    Do you enjoy both dancing and reading? Then this is the perfect camp for you! Students will be introduced to many dance techniques through literature and popular musical selections. Dancers will participate in ballet, jazz and creative movement classes, explore numerous novels, create story inspired crafts, and prepare special dances for family and friends. We invite dancers with all levels of experience to join us for a fun-filled week!
    SESSION 1
    

    June 25 - June 29

    Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)
    Cost:  $325
    *Performance on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 12:45pm
    

  • Storybook Dance Camp S2 - (Girls Entering Grades PF-3)

    Director: Julianna Kronick, Dance School Teacher and Assistant, The Bryn Mawr SchoolDo you enjoy both dancing and reading? Then this is the perfect camp for you! Students will be introduced to many dance techniques through literature and popular musical selections. Dancers will participate in ballet, jazz and creative movement classes, explore numerous novels, create story inspired crafts, and prepare special dances for family and friends. We invite dancers with all levels of experience to join us for a fun-filled week!
    SESSION OFFERED
    

    July 2 - July 6 (no camp July 4)

    Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)
    Cost:  $260
    *No performance Due to Holiday

CONCERT IS TODAY!

Hello Parents and Dancers,

Our 2017 Dance Concert is TODAY, April 29th at 3pm. We cannot wait to see you soon! Please remember to arrive early to find your seat in the theater. 

See you very soon! 

Thanks,
Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors 

Performance Details. Please Share With Family Members/Friends!

PERFORMANCE DETAILS!

Sunday, April 29, 2018

2:40 pm

Doors Open 

Approximate time that doors will open to audience members. PLEASE do not enter early. We are very busy getting dancers ready and working on final preparations and need the theatre 

clear until this time.

SEATING:

Admission to the performance is free.  Please keep in mind that seating is limited as we have approximately 90 dancers in the performance. All seating is first come, first served- there is no saving, assigned or reserved seating. 

3:00 SHOWTIME!

ALERT: Last Week of Dance Classes!

Alert Parents!

Our final week of classes is Monday, April 23rd through Friday, April 27th.

DANCERS: Please be in class this week. You do not want to miss important material before the show!

Thanks,
Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors 

Dance Classes Canceled on Wednesday, April 18th!

Hello Dancers,

The Lower School is CLOSED on Wednesday, April 18th. We will not have dance classes! Thank you for understanding.

Important Note for Dancers: Please review your choreography before next week. We have one week left of classes before our Dance Concert!

Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors 

Join us for Summer Dance Camps at Bryn Mawr!

List of 12 items.

• CLICK HERE

  TO REGISTER

• Ballet Variation Camp - (Girls Entering Grades 4-6)

  Director: Julianna Kronick, Dance School teacher and Assistant, The Bryn Mawr SchoolCalling all ballet dancers! Join us for a week of ballet instruction, ballet history and terminology, and variation work. Students will explore movement and music in classical ballets such as“Giselle,” “Swan Lake,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Coppelia,” and “The Nutcracker.” Dancers will use arts and crafts to create props and costumes for a culminating performance for family and friends at the end of the week. We invite dancers with all levels of experience.
  SESSION OFFERED
  

  June 18 - June 22

  Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)
  Cost:  $325

  *Performance on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 12:45pm

• • Storybook Dance Camp S1 - (Girls Entering Grades PF-3)

    Julianna Kronick, Dance School teacher and Assistant, The Bryn Mawr School
    Do you enjoy both dancing and reading? Then this is the perfect camp for you! Students will be introduced to many dance techniques through literature and popular musical selections. Dancers will participate in ballet, jazz and creative movement classes, explore numerous novels, create story inspired crafts, and prepare special dances for family and friends. We invite dancers with all levels of experience to join us for a fun-filled week!
    SESSION 1
    

    June 25 - June 29

    Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)
    Cost:  $325
    *Performance on Friday, June 29, 2018 at 12:45pm
    

  • Storybook Dance Camp S2 - (Girls Entering Grades PF-3)

    Director: Julianna Kronick, Dance School Teacher and Assistant, The Bryn Mawr SchoolDo you enjoy both dancing and reading? Then this is the perfect camp for you! Students will be introduced to many dance techniques through literature and popular musical selections. Dancers will participate in ballet, jazz and creative movement classes, explore numerous novels, create story inspired crafts, and prepare special dances for family and friends. We invite dancers with all levels of experience to join us for a fun-filled week!
    SESSION OFFERED
    

    July 2 - July 6 (no camp July 4)

    Time:  9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (lunch included)
    Cost:  $260
    *No performance Due to Holiday

Rehearsal Schedule for Saturday, April 28th. Please Read!

SATURDAY APRIL 28, 2018

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled time

9-9:50 Friday K-1 ballet/jazz (Ms.Kronick)- 2 dances

9:50-10:40 Monday K-1 ballet/jazz (Ms.G)- 2 dances

10:40-11:05 Wednesday Ballet 6-8 (Ms. Kronick)

11:05-11:55 Monday Jazz/Lyrical 6-8 (Ms. G)- 2 dances

11:55-12:20 Monday Tap 6-8 (Ms. G)

12:20- 12:45 Monday Tap 4-5 (Ms. G)

12:45-1:10 Wednesday Ballet 4-5 (Ms. Kronick)

1:10- 1:35 Monday Ballet 4-5 (Ms. Kronick)

1:35-2:00 Wednesday Jazz 4-5 (Ms. Kronick)

2:00- 2:25 Friday Jazz 4-5 (Ms. Gandhi)

2:25- 3:15 Invitational (Ms. Brown) - 2 dances

3:15- 3:40  Fri. Jazz 2-3 (Ms. Brown)

3:40- 4:05 Monday Ballet 2-3 (Ms. Brown)

4:05- 4:30 Monday Jazz 2-3 (Ms. Brown)

Important 2018 Concert Details!

2018 CONCERT PREPARATION DETAILS

ATTENDANCE:

We are nearing the end of the session which means it is more important than ever that we have every student in all classes. It can be difficult on everyone even when just one student is absent as it often takes a bit of time to catch a student up on missed material. We truly want all students to feel confident and comfortable on stage!  

UNIFORM:

Please make sure your child has the appropriate dance attire and shoes. With a few exceptions, dancers will be wearing pieces of their uniform in the performance and we would like for everyone to look the same. If you are unsure of what this consists of, below are the directions for using our uniform website. Please be sure to read the color description as the pictures used on the website are not necessarily the required color. You may certainly purchase the correct items elsewhere if you so choose: 

1. Go to www.discountdance.com
2. Under "Student" option (top, left side of page), click on "Find a studio" or "Find my Dress Code" (either will work).
3. In the search box, enter the studio number: TP 119912.
4. You will see an option listed for The Dance School at Bryn Mawr and a link that says "Dress Lists" - click this and you will be taken to a page where you can search, by class name, for the uniform requirements for each of your child's classes.

PLEASE NOTE: The following Jazz and Tap classes are NOT wearing the black leggings for the show- you do not need to purchase new leggings if your child is in the following classes:

Monday K-1 

Fri. K-1

Wed. Jazz for 4-5 

Mon. Tap 4-5 

Mon. Tap 6-8 

Mon. Jazz/Lyrical for 6-8

DVD ORDER FORM (OPTIONAL):

Every year, I hire a professional videographer for our performance so that you can sit back and enjoy the show. We do not allow videography or flash photography during the show as it can be quite distracting to the dancers and those around you. Watching a performance through a phone or ipad is not quite the same as seeing the live performance. If you would like to order a dvd of the program, please use the link below. You will simply need to indicate your child's name and how many copies you would like.  Dvds are $30 each and this is an optional purchase (note: we do not make any profit off the sale of the dvds). 

Please use the following link to reserve your copy: https://goo.gl/forms/sqjFm6uu4KMN3J732

(If you would like to see some examples of our videographer's work, you can do so here: http://www.docksidevideo.com/#!/SHOP)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We are in need of some helping hands both before the show and backstage on Sunday, April 29th in order to make everything run smoothly. Please note that if you volunteer you will need to arrive with your dancer and will be backstage for much of the performance assisting the dancers. That being said, however, you will absolutely be able to go out into the audience to watch your child's dance(s). Please use this link to sign up: 

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a44aaa92c7-dance4

PERFORMANCE DATE, TIME, & OTHER DETAILS:

Sunday, April 29, 2018

1:30 pm  

Arrival time for all dancers with hair and make up done. 

Notes: 

COSTUMES: 

Will be kept at school with the exception of dancer's personal class attire. Please have dancers come dressed in their normal dance class attire and bring their dance shoes (Ballet classes do not need their ballet skirts). We will work on a final bow with all dancers once they have arrived and they should be in their regular dance class clothes for this. 

HAIR & MAKEUP:

Makeup (does not need to be very heavy):

blush, lipstick, light eyeshadow, mascara.  If possible, please have your dancer pack her makeup in her dance bag for touch ups). Please do not have dancers share makeup. If you are opposed to your daughter wearing makeup, please feel free to have her go without. The intention behind wearing makeup is to help facial features stand out against the bright stage lights, not to make the girls look older. 

Hair 

In most cases, hair will be in a bun for Ballet and a ponytail for Jazz, Tap and Lyrical classes. I will send more detailed information regarding this as we get closer if necessary.

2:40 pm

Doors Open 

Approximate time that doors will open to audience members. PLEASE do not enter early. We are very busy getting dancers ready and working on final preparations and need the theatre 

clear until this time.

SEATING:

Admission to the performance is free.  Please keep in mind that seating is limited as we have approximately 90 dancers in the performance. All seating is first come, first served- there is no saving, assigned or reserved seating. 

3:00pm 

Show time!