THE BEAT
JULY 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMER AT BACKSTAGE
LAST TWO WEEKS OF CAMPS
AUGUST DANCE INTENSIVES
JULY BIRTHDAYS
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS IN THE NEWS
PARENT EDUCATION
2024/2025 REGISTRATION
A B L E O
SUMMER AT BACKSTAGE
Dancing over the summer helps dancers maintain the skills they worked so hard to develop over the school year, learn new technique and build new skills! It is also the perfect time to try a new dance style to see if it's something you like! It's not too late to join a class for the summer! Register on the Backstage website or contact us at dancewithus@backstagedance.org.
We are offering weekly classes for all styles, ages and levels, June 24 through August 7. The seven-week session tuition is prorated for late starts, and drop-ins are available for classes that are Beginning 2, Beginning 3 and Intermediate level ($31.50 per class). We’d love for you to join us!
SPAC AVAILABILITY IN OUR LAST TWO WEEKS OF CAMPS!
We have space availability in our 2-in-1, Dance/Gymnastics Camp and our Dance/Music Video Camp, both the week of July 29th, as well as our final Performing Arts Camp, Dreamhouse Slumber Party, August 5th-9th. Details below. REGISTER today!
DANCE/MUSIC VIDEO CAMP
Dance/Music Video Camp, Session 3: Now is your child’s chance to be one of Taylor Swift's backup dancers as they shine through the many eras of her biggest hits! Campers spend the week learning hip hop, jazz, and choreography for a music video filmed at Backstage Dance Studio! The video will be shared with all families the week after the camp. July 29 - August 2, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, ages 6-11.
2-IN-1 CAMP
2-in-1 Dance/Gymnastics Camp, Session 3: All the dance and gymnastics you love, with some arts, crafts, and music video-making mixed in! Spend your morning dancing at Backstage Dance Studio, then head next door to Gym East for an afternoon of tumbling. July 29 - August 2, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, ages 6-11.
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Performing Arts Camp–Dreamhouse Slumber Party: Ever wanted to have a slumber party in Barbie’s Dreamhouse with your favorite doll? This dazzling jazz, creative movement and ballet dance camp offers just that! From exciting games, cute choreography and pink crafts, tiny dancers will make memories with their doll friends doing all things slumber party! August 5 - 9, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, ages 3-6.
Join us for one of our August Dance Intensives! Fo g additional technique training, it's a great way to prepare for the new d season! Space is still available, register on the Backstage website.
Dance Intensive, August 12-16: Beginning/Intermediate Level
The emphasis of this week-long dance intensive will be on proper techniqu placement Classes are designed for the serious-minded dancer Daily class will vary, but each day will include a minimum of two hours for ballet and jazz/contemporary/modern technique. Other classes may include: Tap, Hip Slate and On-Camera Confidence, Convention Etiquette, Acro Technique, D History and Performance Tools. August 12-16, 12:30pm-4:30pm.
Dance Intensive, August 12-16: Intermediate/Advanced Level
The emphasis of this week-long dance intensive will be on proper technique and placement Classes are designed for the serious-minded dancer Daily classes will vary, but each day will include a minimum of three hours for ballet and jazz/contemporary/modern technique Other classes may include: Extreme Flexibility, Yoga, Tricks, Performance Choreography, Nutrition, Slate and OnCamera Confidence, Convention Etiquette, Improv, Psychology of Performance, Music Theory, Manners and Social Graces, Acro Technique, Dance History and Performance Tools. August 12-16, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Dance Intensive, August 20-23: Intermediate Level
Prepare for the new dance season with a four-day dance intensive! Join us for four days of dancing, four hours per day (August 20-23, Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am to 2:30pm each day) The intensive will feature classes in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip hop and musical theater
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DANCER
B I R T H D A Y S !
JULY
Penelope O. July 1
Taniya J. July 3
Emilia C. July 5
Lyanna Y. July 5
Madeline C. July 6
Shirley D. July 6
Elina E. July 6
Sofia K. July 7
Sylvia S. July 7
Gaia S. July 7
Dina B. July 8
Emery L. July 8
Adalyn R. July 8
Anika Y. July 8
Amelie L. July 9
Piper K. July 10
Clemence L. July 10
Brooklyn P. July 10
Denisa F. July 11
Ashley S. July 12
Haley M. July 13
Neela M. July 14
Meera M. July 14
Sheraya H. July 15
Elia I. July 25
Nora J. July 25
Mio N. July 26
Amelie T. July 26
Vanisha B. July 27
Bethany J. July 27
Lina S. July 27
Kiko T. July 27
Erin W. July 27
Eva Y. July 27
Philip T. July 28
Isabelle W. July 28
Audrey L. July 30
Henry Y. July 31
Jocelyn Z. July 31
AUGUST
Alexandra Y. August 1
Jade D. August 3
Evie B. August 5
Amelia H. August 5
Charlotte S. August 5
Amelia D. August 7
Amelia G. August 8
Anya A. August 10
Roya A. August 10
Leona L. August 10
Ida H. August 12
Isabelle A. August 14
Viktoriia P. August 14
Saanvi S. August 14
Olivia W. August 14
Angela C. August 15
Sofia D. August 16
Quinn S. August 16
Gemma B. August 18
Ada O. August 18
Melody Y. August 18
STAFF BIRTHDAYS!
Miss Rhonda August 1
Miss Kellsie August 29
Macaulay R. August 19
Julieta C.-D. August 21
Erin C. August 21
Harper G. August 21
Veronica P. August 21
Susan P. August 21
Vivia T. August 21
Quinn B. August 23
Emma D. August 24
Sheela G. August 25
Veronica Q. August 25
Adalyn Z. August 25
Bruce C. August 26
Skylar K.-B. August 26
Kylie T. August 26
Ella Z. August 26
Penny B. August 27
Inema B. August 27
Haleigh P. August 27
Arthur A. August 28
Milo G. August 28
Muyan L. August 29
Keira C. August 30
Min Y. August 31
IN THE
NEWS
Although August may feel like vacation time for Backstage since we don't offer as many classes, it is in fact one of our busiest months with planning! To continue serving our families the best we can, we are preparing for our upcoming year in full.
This includes:
Curriculum development and refinement
Monthly classroom focus calendar Spring show theme and music Team choreography
Staff CPR and first aid certification Dance intensive, August 12-16 and August 20-23 (SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE!)
In addition, we are proud to require teacher training and teacher assistant training to keep our classrooms and faculty informed and prepared to teach utilizing the latest innovations and best teaching practices. Finally, we spend time in August organizing and restocking the studio for the upcoming dance season. We love taking the time to freshen up our spaces to create the best environment possible for our dance families.
EDUCATION SERIES PAREN
Backstage is committed to pa will continue to keep you inf our partners, Parent Map, is for the upcoming season and w off with their first ParentEd Tal Talks schedule and registration share details in our next newsl
Supporting mental health with Abigail Shrier, author of “Bad Therapy: Why The Kids Aren’t Growing Up”
Healthy gaming with Alok Kanojia, author of “How to Raise a Healthy Gamer”
Strength-based approach to ADHD with New York Times best-selling author Dr. Ned Hallowell
Building tenacity and resilience with authors Robert Brooks, Ph.D, and Sam Goldstein, Ph.D
Supporting puberty and adolescence with Julie Metzger, RN, MN and Peter Metzger, MD
Nurturing childhood independence with Free-Range Kids founder Lenore Skenazy
The importance of play-based learning with early childhood educator Teacher Tom
Conscious discipline with Joe Newman, author of “Raising Lions”
Our Class Schedule for the upcoming School-Year Session (24-25) is AVAILABLE! Classes are filling FAST! We'd love to dance with your child next year, so make sure to check out our list of class offerings on our WEBSITE today The school season begins Monday, September 9th!
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JUNE 24 - AUGUST 7
JUNE 24 - JUNE 28 •
JULY 15 - JULY 19
JULY 22 - JULY 26
JULY 29 - AUGUST 2
AUGUST 5 - 9
AUGUST 12 - 16
20 - 23
SEPTEMBER 9
ON CLASSES AT BACKSTAGE
2-IN-1 DANCE/GYMNASTICS CAMP, SESSION 1
2-IN-1 DANCE/GYMNASTICS CAMP, SESSION 2
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP: UNICORN UNIVERSE
2-IN-1 DANCE/GYMNASTICS CAMP, SESSION 3
PERFORMING ARTS CAMP: DREAMHOUSE SLUMBER PARTY
DANCE INTENSIVE (INT/ADV, 9:00-5:00; BEG/INT, 12:30-4:30)
DANCE INTENSIVE (BEG/INT, 10:00-2:30)
2024-2025 DANCE SEASON BEGINS!
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