Looking to Improve Your Chaine Turns?

Dancers! 

We all love to turn, right? Are you looking to improve your chaine turns? If yes, check out this ARTICLE. Julia Diana has written a terrific article in the Dance Spirit Magazine called "Chaines for Days".

ENJOY!

-Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

Friendly Reminder: Observation Week!

Hello Parents and Guardians,

A friendly reminder that Dance Observation Week is here! Please take a look at the schedule below:

Monday, December 5th:

MAIN DANCE STUDIO

4:00-4:30 K-1 combo class in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

4:45-5:15 3 and 4 year olds in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

6:00-6:30 Jazz for grades 5-8  in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

6:30- 7 Tap for grades 5-8 in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

NORTH BUILDING DANCE STUDIO

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

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

Wednesday, December 7th:

MAIN DANCE STUDIO

4-4:30 Ballet for grades 4-5 and Jazz for grades 2-3 in Main Dance Studio (Gandhi and Tankersley)

4:45-5:15 Jazz for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Gandhi)

6:15-6:45 Ballet for grades 5-8 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick)

Friday, December 9th:

MAIN DANCE STUDIO

4-4:30 K-1 combo class and Jazz for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick and Gandhi)

4:30-5 Invitational class in Main Dance Studio (Gandhi and Orange)

ENJOY! We are so thrilled to have all of you.

Best,

Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

Parent Observation Schedule!

Dear Parents,

We are very excited for our Parent Observation Week beginning Monday, December 5th through Friday, December 9th! While observation classes are taking place on the same day as they normally meet, some of the meeting times and locations have been adjusted and some classes will be combined.  The times listed below are the times that parents are to arrive- dancers will begin class at their regularly scheduled time. Please keep in mind that this is informal and seating is LIMITED! Dancers will be dismissed to their families at the conclusion of their dance class(es).

Please review the schedule below and let us know if you have any questions at all. 

Monday, December 5th:

MAIN DANCE STUDIO

4:00-4:30 K-1 combo class in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

4:45-5:15 3 and 4 year olds in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

6:00-6:30 Jazz for grades 5-8  in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

6:30- 7 Tap for grades 5-8 in Main Dance Studio (Glinowiecki)

NORTH BUILDING DANCE STUDIO

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

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

Wednesday, December 7th:

MAIN DANCE STUDIO

4-4:30 Ballet for grades 4-5 and Jazz for grades 2-3 in Main Dance Studio (Gandhi and Tankersley)

4:45-5:15 Jazz for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Gandhi)

6:15-6:45 Ballet for grades 5-8 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick)

Friday, December 9th:

MAIN DANCE STUDIO

4-4:30 K-1 combo class and Jazz for grades 4-5 in Main Dance Studio (Kronick and Gandhi)

4:30-5 Invitational class in Main Dance Studio (Gandhi and Orange)

Reminder: Observation Week!

A Friendly Reminder:
Parent Observation Week begins December 5- December 9, 2016! Please check your email for a detailed list of arrival times for dance classes. We cannot wait to see you at the studio. The dancers are SO EXCITED!

Bryn Mawr School Dance Instructors

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to our Bryn Mawr family and friends!

Sincerely,

The Bryn Mawr Dance School Instructors 

Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday!

Dear Parents and Dancers,

There will be NO Dance Classes on Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th due to the Thanksgiving holiday! 

Save Travels & Happy Turkey Day!

Thanks,
Bryn Mawr Dance School Teachers 

Check out Miss Brown's Jazz Class!

Take a look at Ms. Brown's Jazz 2-3 class on Monday afternoons!

Reminder: No Dance Classes on Friday, November 11th!

Hello Parents and Dancers,

Dance Classes are canceled this upcoming Friday, November 11th due to Professional Day for teachers.

Enjoy your long weekend!

And do not forget to practice at home!

Thanks,

Bryn Mawr School Instructors 

A Glimpse of Parent Observation Week!

A sneak peak photo! Miss Brown's Monday Jazz 2-3 is working on choreography for Parent Observation Week. Parents are able to observe classes for 30 minutes starting Monday, December 5th to Friday, December 9th! You do not want to miss this fun filled week.

Reminder: No Dance Classes on Monday, October 31st!

Hello Parents and Dancers,

Dance classes are canceled this upcoming Monday, October 31st due to the half day!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Be safe and have fun trick or treating. 

Best,

Bryn Mawr School Dance Instructors

10 Tips for Dancers!

10 Tips for ALL Dancers:

1-Carefully listen to your dance instructor. His or her    corrections are important!
2- Know your strengths and weaknesses.
3- Do not be afraid to try new things in the       
    classroom.
4- Stretch your muscles before class.
5- Practice,practice, practice- muscle memory!
6- Review dance pieces at home. 
7- Attend all your classes regularly.
8- Always ask questions!
9- Come prepared with your dance attire.
10- Enjoy what you love to do!

-Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

Don't Forget to Stretch Before Dance Class!

Meet our Monday Jazz 2-3 Dancers!

Meet part of our Monday Jazz 2-3 class: 

Hannah Rockwell, Elia Showalter, Caitlyn Navaleza, Celia Marshall, Samari White, Virginia Whalen, Caludia Colton, Sarah Motley, and Emma Miskiewicz!

Reminder: No School this Wednesday, October 12th!

Hello Parents and Dancers,

Just a reminder that there will be NO dance classes this Wednesday, October 12th due to the holiday. Dance classes will resume on Friday, October 14th. 

Enjoy your day off!

Thanks,
Bryn Mawr School Instructors 

Why is Dance Great for the Brain?

Why is dancing so great for your brain?

Click Here to Read!

Meet Our Wednesday Jazz 4-5 Dancers!

Meet some of our Wednesday Jazz 4-5 Dancers!

Sophia Matlaga

Kohena Basu

Sahana Bondroff

Acey Hubbard 

Nora Macomber 

Leah Denton

Sameena Subhas

Reminder: No Dance Classes this Monday, October 03, 2016!

Parents-

Just a reminder that there will be NO Dance Classes this Monday, October 03, 2016 due to Rosh Hashanah!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Thank you,

The Bryn Mawr Dance Instructors

Dancing Through Fall!

Dear Parents,

We are three weeks into the Fall Dance session! The dancers are so eager to learn. And we have SO much to teach them within a short amount of time. 

Please let us know if you will be absent from class at all during this session. Attendance is very important.

Please be on the look out for photos of the dancers!

Happy Fall Y'all!

Sincerely, 

Miss Kronick 

A Few Reminders for Parents and Dancers!

A Few Friendly Reminders:

1. Label all shoes and dance attire!
2. Please be on time for pick up/drop off.
3. Bring a separate dance bag.
4. Keep absences to a minimum.
5. Hair should be pulled back & out of face!
6. Pack healthy snacks and water.
7. Bring extra clothing to wear over attire.
8. Email if you will be absent from class.

Welcome Back Information for Fall 2016!

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR FALL 2016

Uniform: 

(NOTES: there is no uniform for the 3 and 4 year old class and students in the K-1 Ballet/Jazz combo class need both the Ballet and Jazz uniforms)

Please use the below link to purchase the required uniform for your child's dance classes:

http://www.curtaincallforclass.com Once on Curtain Call's website, search for The Bryn Mawr School and use the password bmsdance1 in order to log in.  

Please note that we often use class uniforms as the base of our costumes for performances and, therefore, it is important that you purchase the items shown. During the cold weather months, should your daughter want to wear anything over her leotard for warmth, we are asking that she only wear plain black sweater or long sleeve shirt so as to maintain a uniform look for the entire class. 

* Please note: If you prefer to purchase uniform items from another vendor, please make sure it is the same as what is being sold on Curtain Call. If you are unsure, please ask. 

Labeling: 

In order to avoid missing school uniform pieces and/or dance clothing, please label ALL clothing and shoes (both school uniform and dance attire).  Please have your daughter bring her dance clothes to school in a small, separate bag. 

Class Observation: 

There is no in-class observation allowed during the semester as it can be distracting to the dancers to have family in the dance studio with them.  We look forward to sharing all of the wonderful work your dancers have accomplished during Observation Week (week of December 5th, 2016).

Observation week and Spring performance (for those who plan way ahead!)

The last week of classes in December (week of December 5th) will be our Observation Week. At this time, parents will be invited into the studios for a portion of each dance class. For those dancers who re-register and continue dancing in the Spring session, we will have a performance in Centennial Hall on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with rehearsals on Saturday, April 29, 2017. 

Session II For 3/4 Year Olds Ends Soon!

Hello Parents!

Just a reminder that the last day for our Monday Ballet 3/4 year old class is May 16, 2016. Have a wonderful summer and we will see in the Fall!

Keep Dancing!

Bryn Mawr School Dance Instructors 

Enjoy Your Summer Break!

Hello Dancers!

We cannot believe that the dance year is finished! You all did such a beautiful job in the Recital on Sunday. We are very proud of you! We look forward to seeing everyone in the Fall.

Keep Dancing!

Bryn Mawr Dance School Instructors 

Our Recital is Here!

Hi Dancers! 

Today is the day that we perform in front of a large audience! Very exciting! We know that you will be just beautiful!

Here are a few last minute tips:

1. If you can see a seat, the seat can see you!

3. Avoid looking at your feet!

3. Remember to smile!

4. And...have fun!

Merde,

Bryn Mawr School Dance Instructors 

Another Glimpse Before the Sunday Recital!

Check out Miss Kronick's Ballet Class for Grades 5-8!

Sneak Peak of the 2016 Recital!

Sneak Peak- Check out this photo! 

Our Invitational Students

Photography: The Bryn Mawr School

Important: Saturday April 30 Rehearsal Schedule!

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

SATURDAY APRIL 30, 2016

PLEASE ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES BEFORE INDICATED REHEARSAL TIME

9-9:20 Wed k-p1 Ballet (Gandhi)

9:30-9:50 Wed k-p1 Jazz (Tankersley)

10-10:20 Monday 1-2 Ballet (Orange)

10:30-10:50 Monday 1-2 Jazz (Orange)

11-11:20 Friday 1-2 Jazz (Kronick)

11:30-11:50 Monday 1-4 Tap (Glinowiecki)

12-12:20 Monday 5-8 Jazz (Glinowiecki)

12:30- 12:50 Monday 5-8 Tap (Glinowiecki)

1-1:20 Wednesday 5-8 Ballet (Kronick)

1:30-1:50 Wednesday 3-4 Ballet (Tankersley)

2- 2:20 Wednesday 3-4 Jazz (Gandhi)

2:30- 2:50 Friday 3-4 Jazz (Gandhi)

3- 3:45 Invitational (Tankersley and Gandhi) - 2 pieces