Just Announced: 2016-2017 Dance Class Schedule
We have just released our schedule for the upcoming dance season (Fall of 2016 through Spring of 2017). Please read the attached document that outlines all class schedules and registration information. Contact the studio with any questions.
Scarborough Dance Center Fall 2016-Spring 2017 Schedule
(30-class schedule from September-May) $15 Registration fee due upon registration.
$15 fee waived, if you register by May 1st. Registration for these classes close 12/15/2016.
Register online at www.scarboroughdancecenter.com, email melissa@scarboroughdancecenter.com or sdcmelmaddock.com.
For placement questions, please email melissa@scarboroughdancecenter.com
Recital Key
- = Saturday morning show / = Saturday afternoon show ! = all shows NR = no recital Choreo= Choreography
The following classes will only have one recital dance: Ballet ages 2.5-3.5 and 3-4 and Ballet/Tap or Ballet /Jazz ages 3.5-5 and ages 4-5.
Classes start: Thursday, September 8th, 2016
Last day of classes: Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
We are closed:
Monday, October 31st Halloween
Friday, November 11, 2016 Veterans Day
November 23-27, 2016 for Thanksgiving
December 23-January 1st, 2017 for Holiday Break
February school vacation week ( Sunday-Sunday)
April school vacation week (Sunday-Sunday)
We are open on Columbus Day and Martin Luther King Jr.Day.
Nutcracker Rehearsals start: Friday, 10/7( 5:30-6:30 for some younger dancers) and Sat-urday, 10/8( 10am-2pm). Last Friday rehearsal, 12/2 and last Saturday Rehearsal, 12/3.
In studio rehearsal for Nutcracker with costumes: Saturday, 12/10, 10-11:15 Act 1- 11:15-12:30 Act 2.
Ticket Sales for Nutcracker start: Saturday, 10/8 online
Auditions for Nutcracker are: 9/24- 10am-12noon, an audition form will be emailed out. Dancers are welcome from any studio. Our show incorporates all styles of dance.
Nutcracker: Saturday, December 17th at 1pm at South Portland High School.
Dress Rehearsal for Nutcracker: Friday, December 16th 5pm-7pm at South Portland High School.
Ticket Sales for Recitals on May 13th at South Portland High School: Will go on sale online, Saturday, March 4, 2017.
Company and Performance Team Showcase: in January at Scarborough High School ( date to be determined later)
Company and Performance Team Picture Day:( Date to be determined later)
Studio Picture Day: We will take pictures at dress rehearsals. This will be great, dancers will be there and it is one less day for parents to come in to the studio.
Recitals: Morning show and afternoon show.( 10am and 1:30pm) May 13, 2017 at South Port-land High School.
Tuition is based off a seasonal rate of 30 classes, which is broken down into 8 equal pay-ments (September- April).
Ballet levels begin with more serious Ballet training, focusing on proper body placement, body lines, technique and proper terminology. Ballet is the foundation for dance (the “Big Momma” of dance). Ballet is essential in advanced development of Pointe, Lyrical, Contemporary Turns and Leaps, Jazz, and Tap.
Level 1- ages 7-10(1st part of serious training)
Level 2- ages 8-12(2nd phase of serious training or for beginner-adv. beginner)
Level 3- Must have at least 2-3 years training or recommendation from teacher. 2 Ballet clas-ses per week are recommended, to exceed at this point.
Level 4- Must have teacher recommendation and take 2 classes a week.
Level 5- Must have teacher recommendation and take 2 classes a week.
A dancer must take 2 Ballet classes per week to take any level pointe class.
Performance classes- for kids who want more performance time and more advanced classes but do not want to commit to company. Dancers will perform in our showcase, recital, and at the Red Claws (for Hip Hop).
You do not have to audition to be on the performance team.
Turns and Leaps classes- are required for company students and highly recommended for dancers who want to advance their abilities in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Pointe and Ballet
Mondays
2:15-3:15 Solos-small groups w/ Melissa
3:00-3:45 Hip Hop Level 3 ages 10 and up w/Amanda *
3:15-4:15 Ballet Levels 3b/4w/Juliette NR
3:15-4:15 Levels 4/5 Ballet w/Melissa NR
3:45-4:15 Company Hip Hop rehearsal levels 2/3 w/Amanda
4:15-4:45 Company Ballet Rehearsals w/Melissa
4:15-5:00 Performance Hip Hop Level 2 w/Amanda *
4:15-5:00 Modern Levels 2/3 with Juliette*
4:45-5:00 Company rehearsal- Bitter Earth levels 4/5
5:00-5:15 Company Rehearsal- large group jazz levels 4/5
5:00-6:15 Ballet Level 3 w/Juliette
5:15-6:00 Hip Hop levels 4/5 w/Amanda /
5:15-6:15 Ballet Level 2 w/Melissa *
6:00-6:15 Company Level 4/5 Hip Hop rehearsal
6:15-7:00 Performance Tap Level 2 w/Melissa *
6:15-7:00 Acro Levels 3-5 w/Jasmine /
6:15-7:00 Teen Jazz w/Haley /
7:00-7:30 Performance Lyrical Level 2 w/ Haley *
7:00-7:15 solo w/Melissa
7:00-7:45 Acro levels 1-3 w/Jasmine *
7:30-8:00 Performance Jazz Level 2 w/Haley *
Tuesdays
2:30-3:00 Company Choreo or Solos
3:00-3:30 Teen Company Choreo w/Melissa
3:00-4:15 Ballet Level 4 w/Sasha NR
3:30-4:15 Levels 3/4 Turns and Leaps w/Melissa
4:15-4:45 Pre- Pointe/Beg. Pointe w/Sasha NR
4:15-4:45 Level 4 Company Choreo w/Melissa
4:15-4:45 Jazz Level 2 w/Michelle /
4:45-6:00 Ballet Level 3 w/Sasha NR
4:45-5:15 Level 2 Company Tap rehearsal
4:45-5:15 Musical Theater ages 9 and up w/Michelle /
5:15-6:00 Ballet ages 6-8 w/Melissa /
5:15-6:00 Lyrical Level 2 w/Michelle /
6:00-7:00 Ballet Level 2 NR w/Sasha
6:00-7:00 Ballet Levels 1/2 w/Melissa /
6:00-6:30 Tap ages 6-8 w/Michelle /
6:30-7:00 Jazz ages 6-8 w/Michelle /
7:00-7:30 Tap Levels 1/2 w/Stephanie /
7:00-7:30 Turns and Leaps Levels 2/3 w/Melissa
7:30-8:00 Jazz Levels 1/2 w/Stephanie /
8:00-8:45 Adult Tap w/Stephanie NR
Wednesdays
9:30-10:00 Ballet ages 3-4 w/Jami
10:15-11:00 Ballet/Jazz ages 4-5 w/Jami
2:30-3:00 Level 5 Tap Technique NR w/Melissa
3:00-3:15 Level 5 Company Tap w/Melissa
3:15-4:45 Ballet Levels 4/5 w/Colleen
3:15-3:45 Level 3b Company Choreo w/Melissa
3:45-4:30 Level 3 Tap w/Melissa /
3:30-4:00 Ballet ages 4-5 with Miranda *
4:00-4:30 Lyrical ages 5-7 w/Miranda*
4:30-5:00 Tap ages 5-7 w/Miranda*
4:30-4:45 Company Tap Level 3 rehearsal
4:45-5:15 Beg. Pointe w/Colleen NR
4:45-5:15 Pointe Int. – Adv. w/Melissa
5:00-5:30 Jazz ages 5-7 w/Miranda *
5:15-6:15 Teen Ballet w/Colleen /
5:15-5:45 Company Rehearsals Levels 4/5
5:30-6:00 Ballet ages 5-7 w/Miranda *
5:45-6:00 Production Company Rehearsal Levels 4/5
6:00-6:30 Ballet ages 3-4 w/Miranda *
6:00-6:30 Level 4 Tap Technique w/Melissa NR
6:15-6:45 Acro ages 5-9 w/Haley *
6:30-7:00 Hip Hop Levels 1/2 w/Miranda /
6:30-7:15 Teen Lyrical w/ Colleen/
7:00-7:30 Musical Theater ages 8 and up w/Miranda /
6:45-7:30 Acro Levels 1-3 w/Haley /
7:30-8:30 Teen Hip Hop w/Haley /
Thursday
2:15-2:45 solos w/Melissa
2:45-3:45 Turns and Leaps Levels 4/5 w/Melissa NR
3:00-3:30 Jazz ages 3-4 w/Nicole *
4:00-4:45 Privates with Sasha NR
3:30-4:00 Level 1 Lyrical w/Nicole*
3:45-4:45 Contemporary/Jazz Levels 4/5 w/ Melissa NR
4:00-4:30 Jazz Level 1 w/Nicole*
4:30-5:15 Ballet ages 6-8 w/Nicole *
4:45-5:30 Contemporary/Jazz levels 3/4 w/Melissa /
4:45-6:00 Ballet Level 5 w/Sasha NR
5:15-5:45 Jazz ages 6-8 w/Nicole *
5:30-6:30 Level 3 Ballet w/Melissa /
5:45-6:15 Tap ages 6-8 w/Julie *
6:00-6:30 Pointe Int. – Adv. w/Sasha NR
6:15-6:45 Level 2 Tap Technique NR
6:30-6:45 Comp Ballet Rehearsal Level 3 w/Melissa
6:30-7:45 Teen/ Adult Ballet w/Sasha NR
6:45-7:15 Level 2 Company Rehearsal w/Melissa
7:15-7:45 Level 2/3 Company rehearsal w/Melissa
6:45-7:45 Teen Tap w/Julie /
Friday
2:15-2:30 solo w/Melissa
2:30-3:15 Contemporary/Jazz Levels 4/5 w/Melissa NR
3:00-3:45 stretch and lines open level w/Haley B. NR
3:15-4:00 Turns and Leaps Levels 4/5 w/Melissa NR
3:45-4:15 Levels 1/2 Turns and Leaps w/Haley B. NR
4:00-5:00 Level 5 Ballet/Pointe w/Melissa NR
4:00-4:45 Hip Hop Levels 3/4 w/Amanda *
4:15-5:00 Acro Levels 1-3 with Haley M. *
4:45-5:00 Company Level 4/5 Hip Hop rehearsal w/Amanda
5:00-5:45 Hip Hop Level 1 w/Amanda *
5:00-5:45 Acro Levels 3-5 w/Haley *
5:45-6:15 Hip Hop ages 5-7 w/Amanda *
5:00-5:30 Solos-small groups w/Melissa
Saturday
9:00-9:45 Ballet/Tap ages 3-4 w/Miranda /
9:45-10:15 Ballet ages 5-7 w/Miranda /
10:15-10:45 Tap ages 5-7 w/Miranda /
10:45-11:15 Jazz ages 5-7 w/Miranda /
11:15-12:00 Lyrical Levels 1/2 w/Miranda /
12:00-12:30 Hip Hop Levels 1/2 with Miranda/
12:30-1:00 Hip Hop ages 5-7 w/Miranda /
Updated 5-Week (May through June) Class Schedule
Here are the classes running for the May 5 week sessions:
Mondays- starting May 9th, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6 and 6/13( no class on Memorial Day 5/30)
2:45-4:15 Contemporary/Jazz Levels 4/5 with Melissa
3:30-4:15 Acro Levels 2/3 with Haley
4:15-5:00 Jazz Level 2 with Haley
4:15-5:15 Hip Hop Levels 4/5 with Amanda
4:15-5:30 Contemporary/Jazz Level 3 with Melissa
5:15-6:00 Hip Hop Level 2 with Melissa
5:15-6:00 Acro Levels 4/5 with Haley
5:30-6:00 Pre- Pointe with Melissa
6:00-7:00 Level 2 Ballet with Melissa
6:00-6:30 Hip Hop ages 5-8 with Amanda
6:30-7:15 Open Tumbling 7:00-7:45 Level 2 Tap with Melissa
Tuesdays- 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7
2:45-3:30 Stretching and Lines with Melissa
3:30-5:00 Level 4/5 Ballet with Sasha
3:45-4:30 Level 2 Lyrical with Melissa
4:30-5:30 Tap Level 3 with Melissa
5:30-6:30 Tap Levels 4/5 with Melissa
Thursdays- 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9
2:45-4:15 Ballet Levels 4/5 with Melissa
4:15-4:45 Pointe- with Melissa
4:45-5:45 Turns and Leaps Levels 4/5 with Melissa
5:45-6:15 Improv with Melissa
6:15-7:15 Level 3 Ballet with Melissa
7:15-8:00 Turns and Leaps Levels 2/3 with Melissa
If you registered for a class that is not running, please see if there is one that works for you that is running. I can happily help you:)
We are still accepting registrations and highly suggest classes to heighten kids dancing, especially for company dancers and those interested in company.
To register, please email melissa@scarboroughdancecenter.com or sdcmelmaddock@gmail.com
May-June 5-Week Session Costs
30 minutes-$54 3.25 hours-$120
45 minutes-$59 3.5 hours-$128
1 hour-$64 4 hours-$144
1.25 hours-$69 4.25 hours-$152
1.5 hours-$74 4.5 hours-$160
1.75 hours-$79 4.75 hours-$168
2 hours-$84 5 hours-$176
2.25 hours-$89 5.25 hours-$184
2.5 hours-$96 5.5 hours-$192
2.75 hours-$104 5.75 hours-$200
3 hours-$112 6 hours-$208
Unlimited Classes $227
We need 6 registered students to hold any class. We will email all registered students the week of April 25th to let them know if classes are running. 5 week sessions must be paid in full by the 1st class.
Recital Rehearsal & Picture Schedule
IMPORTANT: Here is the recital rehearsal and picture schedule for today and tomorrow.
Company Audition Information
Company auditions are Friday May 20th. We are accepting dancers ages 8-18. SDC Company is for the more dedicated student who wants to thrive in technique, performance, style, musicality, strength and flexibility while being part of the SDC Company family. Our Company team of teachers is professional, motivated and loving and excited to watch the dancers grow.
Important Upcoming Dates!
The studio will be closed Sunday April 17 – Sunday April 24th for April school vacation week. We hope everyone has a wonderful vacation!
Reminder: Friday April 15th is the last day to register for our May- June 5-week sessions.
The last day of classes for our 30-class schedule is Wednesday May 4, 2016. The studio will be closed Thursday May 5. Recital rehearsal is Friday May 6.
Our Spring recitals are Saturday May 7 at Westbrook Performing Arts Center. We have shows scheduled at 10 am and 2 pm. There will be a Toddle In Show at 5 pm.
To order tickets please visit www.tututix.com/scarboroughdancecenter or call 1-855-222-2849. Tickets will stop being on sale online May 1st. Tickets will be available at dress rehearsals Thursday May 5th and Friday May, 6th from 4:30-6:30pm. Tickets will be available 45 minutes before each show.
Fall 2016-2017 Schedule will be posted on April 15th
Sign up early to reserve your spot! If you need help with registering, we will gladly help you.
Interested in Company?
There will be a company meeting for dancers interested in company for the 2016-2017 season on Tuesday, March 15, 6:30-7:00pm. There will be answers to any questions you have and information about the commitment, dedication and levels needed to be on the teams.
Hair and Makeup Class for Recital
On Thursday, March 31st Miss Nicole will teach a hair and makeup class for recital. It will be 6-7pm. Please bring your dancer and the following supplies: hairbrush, elastics, bobby pins, hair net (to match hair color), hair spray, gel, red lipstick, pink blush, black mascara, black eyeliner and grey eye shadow. Younger dancers are not required to wear makeup, if you are uncomfortable. Please note: The face washes put with stage lights and you cannot see facial features without makeup. Recital hair is in bun except for a few Hip Hop classes which will be indicated in the costume instructions.
Recital Tickets – Online Sales Open March 5
Online ticket sales for our May 7 Recital at Westbrook Performing Arts Center start Saturday, March 5th at 8am.
www.tututix.com/scarboroughdancecenter
or call 1-855-222-2TIX
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Tutu Tix at 855-222-2849.
Tickets are non-refundable. All seats are reserved.
Backstage Moms Needed
We need backstage moms for ALL classes. Your help would be greatly appreciated. You will receive $20 off April tuition and free registration for next year. You can sign up in the lobby or via email. We will contact all backstage moms mid-April with exact details.
May-June 5 Week Class Schedule and Costs
May-June 5 week sessions 2016
MONDAY DATES: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 6/3, 6/6 (NO CLASSES ON MEMORIAL DAY 5/30)
2:45-4:15 Contemporary/Jazz levels 4-6 with Melissa
3:15-4:15 Hip Hop level 3 (ages 11+) with Amanda
3:30-4:15 Acro levels 2-3 (ages 9+) with Haley
4:15-5:00 Jazz level 2 (ages 8-11) with Haley
4:15-5:15 Hip Hop levels 4-5 with Amanda
4:15-5:30 Contemporary/Jazz level 3 with Melissa
5:15-6:00 Hip Hop level 2 (ages 9+) with Amanda
5:15-6:00 Acro levels 4-5 with Haley
5:30-6:00 Pre-Pointe ages 10+ with Melissa
6:00-6:30 Hip Hop ages 5-8 with Amanda
6:00-6:30 Lyrical ages 7-9 with Haley
6:00-7:00 Ballet level 2 with Melissa
6:30-7:00 Hip Hop ages 7-9 with Amanda
6:30-7:00 Acro ages 5-10 with Haley
6:30-7:15 Tumbling levels 3-5 with Jasmine
7:00-7:45 Tap level 2 with Melissa
7:15-8:00 Tumbling levels 1-3 (ages 9+) with Jasmine
TUESDAY DATES: 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31, 6/7
2:45-3:30 Stretch & Lines ages 10+ with Melissa
3:30-5:00 Ballet levels 4-5 with Sasha
3:45-4:30 Lyrical level 2 (ages 8+) with Melissa
4:30-5:15 Hip Hop level 2 with Amelia
4:30-5:30 Tap level 3 with Melissa
5:00-5:30 Pointe with Sasha
5:30-6:00 Tap ages 7-10 with Amelia
5:30-6:00 Pre-Pointe with Sasha
5:30-6:30 Tap levels 4-5 with Melissa
6:00-6:30 Jazz ages 7-10 with Amelia
6:00-7:30 Ballet level 3 (ages 10+) with Sasha
6:30-7:30 Ballet level 1 with Melissa
THURSDAY DATES: 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9
2:45-4:15 Ballet levels 4-5 with Melissa
4:15-4:45 Pointe levels 1-2 with Melissa
4:15-4:45 Tap ages 6-8 with Miranda
4:45-5:15 Jazz ages 6-8 with Miranda
4:45-5:45 Turns and Leaps levels 4-5 with Melissa
5:15-5:45 Ballet ages 5-8 with Miranda
5:45-6:15 Improv ages 10+ with Melissa
5:45-6:15 Ballet ages 3-4 with Miranda
6:15-7:00 Tap/Jazz ages 5-7 with Miranda
6:15-7:15 Ballet level 3 with Melissa
7:15-8:00 Turns and Leaps levels 2-3 with Melissa
May-June 5 Week Session Costs
30 minutes-$54 3.25 hours-$120
45 minutes-$59 3.5 hours-$128
1 hour-$64 4 hours-$144
1.25 hours-$69 4.25 hours-$152
1.5 hours-$74 4.5 hours-$160
1.75 hours-$79 4.75 hours-$168
2 hours-$84 5 hours-$176
2.25 hours-$89 5.25 hours-$184
2.5 hours-$96 5.5 hours-$192
2.75 hours-$104 5.75 hours-$200
3 hours-$112 6 hours-$208
Unlimited Classes $227
You must register for May-June 5 week sessions by Saturday April 23th, 2016.
We need 6 registered students to hold any class. We will email all registered students the week of April 25th to let them know if classes are running. 5 week sessions must be paid in full by the 1st class.
Payment Reminder
Tuition is due the 1st of each month. Tuition is based on a seasonal rate of 30 classes, which is broken down into 8 equal monthly payments from September to April. A $5 late fee will be accessed for every month tuition is late and every month thereafter until tuition is paid.
Any costume payments made after December 1st will accrue a $20.00 late fee. We will not order costumes, if they are not paid in full.
Christmas Gifts
We have dance wear with the SDC logo available for Xmas gifts. We have yoga pants, sweatpants, shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and sweatshirts. Please see someone at the desk if you are interested.
Weather Cancellations
We will post all severe weather cancellations on channels 6, 8, 13 and facebook. We will also email the studio and send texts to those who signed up for text alerts. To sign up for text alerts, please email Mel Maddock, sdcmelmaddock@gmail.com
Dancers can make up missed classes with any other classes on the schedule.
Company Showcase
Our very talented Company and Performance dancers will be performing in a Showcase. Don’t miss this event… solos and duets will only be performed at this show, not recital. This is a great opportunity for the dancers and parents to see all of the competition routines.
Younger dancers will love to see the older kids and aspire to dance like them someday.
Date: Saturday, January 23th
Location: Scarborough High School Auditorium
Time: 1:00pm
The show will last 1.75-2 hours.
Cost: $12 per ticket
Tickets on sale that day 12:15-1:00pm, at the show. (general admission)
