Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Tips To Learning Choreography for the Recital!

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Check out helpful recital tips below!

1- Watch before you do.
2- Learn the choreography by creating your own story.
3- Mark slowly.
4-Set a very specific schedule for repetition.
5- Develop personal, not external cues!
6-Repeat it in your mind, as well as your body.
7-Practice, practice, and practice!

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Important Details: No Dance Classes!

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Hello Parents and Dancers, 

Dance classes are cancelled on Friday, February 17th and Monday, February 20th. 

Please enjoy your long weekend!

Friday, February 17: Professional Day, School Closed

Monday, February 20th: Presidents' Day, School Closed 

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day Dancers!

Happy Valentine's Day to our Bryn Mawr School Family! Enjoy your Day.
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Bryn Mawr Dance School Instructors

Thursday, February 9, 2017

2017 Summer Dance Camps!

  • Just Dance: A NYC-Style Dance Camp - (Girls Entering Grades 4-6)

    Director: Emily Tankersley, Dance School Director and Upper School dance teacher, The Bryn Mawr School
    Have you ever watched the popular TV show “So You Think You Can Dance” and wanted to try the same routines? In this camp, you will get the opportunity to do just that! Classes will include hip-hop, traditional Jazz and lyrical. Learn a classical Broadway dance one day and then try a Pop-Jazz class the next. Dancers with all levels of experience are invited to join this workshop-style camp that features a variety of dance classes, dance crafts, and a performance at the end of the week!
  • Rock-Star Dance Camp - (Girls Entering Grades PF-3)

    Director: Julianna Kronick, Dance School Teacher and assistant, The Bryn Mawr School
    Do you love to dance to your favorite music in front of your bathroom mirror? Do you ever find yourself lip-syncing to a song using your hairbrush as a microphone? Then this is the camp for you! The dance classes in this camp feature high-energy movement and fun music by some of today’s most popular bands. We invite dancers with all levels of experience to join us for a variety of dance classes and dance crafts throughout the week, culminating with a change to show off their favorite moves in a performance on Friday!
  • Storybook Dance Camp - (Girls Entering Grades 1–3)

    Director: 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 a variety of dance techniques through literature and popular musical selections. Dancers will participate in ballet, jazz, and creative movement classes, explore numerous books and create crafts inspired by these stories. Campers will prepare dances for family and friends and share them in a special Friday performance! We invite dancers with all levels of experience to join us for a fun-filled week!

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Perfect Piques!

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Are you struggling with your pique turns? Looking for some tips? Check out Julie Diana's great suggestions! Click Here to read more.

You may want to show your instructor what you learned!

Sincerely,
Bryn Mawr School Dance Instructors