MSdance Newsletter

1st Edition 2011                                                              Vol 1

* 30 E. Main * Ft. Pierre * Artistic Director, Sunny Holloway *

Happy New Year!

2010 has finally ended and what a year it was -- so much dancing and two shows only 8 months apart. WE DID IT! But only by the grace of God and I am so grateful for all he has done with the studio, in my life and in the lives of my family. At times when I looked ahead it didn't seem possible but when I looked at Jesus, it did.

I am also thankful to my dance students and their parents. You can't imagine how much you have blessed me with your dance progress and support. We couldn't do it without God but we couldn't do it without you either.

Thanks for all the gifts: Belgian chocolates, a dozen red & white roses, cds, books, jewelry, angels, cookies, lotions, gift card, stickers and hugs.

What's next? Well, we need to get back in shape and begin to work on our technique again. I'm sure no one is more aware of this than the advanced students as they observe their dancing on dvd. A serious dancer always looks for ways to improve.

Some of our dancers are considering attending Ballet Magnificat's summer dance workshop in June/July. It's not too early to get ready by saving money, applying or making travel plans. For those interested in the worship dance track (no training required) from July 9-17, the cost is about $1000 plus cost of travel to Jackson. For information go to http://www.balletmagnificat.com/

We will soon be ordering costumes for Peter Pan. There will be some extra costume fees. I will try to locate the least expensive costumes available that still keep the creative integrity of the show.

We will begin working on choreography in February using music selections from several sources including television, Broadway and movie versions.

Tentative Cast

Peter Pan -- Devan Bruns
Captain Hook -- Josh Easter
Tinkerbelle -- Lindsey Bishop
Tiger Lily -- Emily Plumage
Wendy -- Abbey Nold
Mr. & Mrs. Darling -- Josh & Sarah Easter
Michael -- TBA
John -- TBA
Smee -- TBA
Nana -- TBA
The Crocodile -- Annie Varns
Fairies -- Ballet V
Lost Girls -- Ballet IV
Indians -- Jazz Class
Mermaids -- Pre Ballet
Pirates -- Ballet III
Fairies -- Ballet I

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I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the End... who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.      - Rev 1:8

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Pictures & Video for December Recital

Merlyn Hilmoe of MPH Video will be shooting formal dance photos from 6 -7 pm after the Dress Rehearsal on Friday, December 10 at Riggs Auditorium. Merlyn has shot formal dance photos at the studio and has made program photos available on the web; now, he’s looking forward to the opportunity to do formal photos of the entire cast.

There will be a sitting fee of $10 per dancer which will include a CD of photos (usually 100+) of the entire program with permission to print any of those photos.

Photo packages: 1 - 8 x 10 photo, 2 - 5x7 photos, and 4 - 3 x 5 photos

Package price is $20, sales tax included

Payment will be received at the recital. Dancers may leave an email address for notification as soon as the photos are ready; photos may be picked up at Main Street Dance.

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The Greatest Gift Of All will be available on DVD - video by Merlyn Hilmoe - and can be ordered for $12. Signup is available at the studio and will be backstage at the theater.

The Greatest Gift Of All

A biblical adaptation of the Nutcracker with an entirely new twist

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Riggs HS Theatre

Pierre

3 p.m.

&

7 p.m.

Admission: free will offering

Schedule for the Next Two Weeks

Full Rehearsal Monday Nights:
5:30 to 8 p.m.

Classes this Week & Next:
Same time as usual except for Pre Ballet & Ballet 1

Dress Rehearsal Friday, December 10
Back Door will be open at 3 p.m.
Warmup at 3:30 p.m.
Rehearsal from 4 to 6 p.m.
Photos from 6 to 7 p.m.

Performances Saturday, December 11 at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Makeup at 1 p.m.
Warmup at 2 p.m.
Matinee at 3 p.m.
Evening at 7 p.m.

MSdance Newsletter

Fall, 3d Edition 2010                                                                        Vol 1

* 30 E. Main * Ft. Pierre * Artistic Director, Sunny Holloway *

Fall Happenings/Summer Follow Up:

Summer finished with a bang as MainStreet dancers participated in "The Awakening Music Fest" at Steamboat Park on a very hot Friday evening, August 20. Dances done for this worshipful event were In Christ Alone, Way Down Deep, and Day of Freedom. Dancers were Josh Easter, Sarah Easter, Mekell Rockwell, Abbey Nold, Lindsey Bishop, Becky Plumage, Emily Plumage, Jenna Johnson and Ms. Sunny. Emily Plumage blessed us by teaching Way Down Deep to a group of 8 dancers. Way to go, Emily!

Fall classes got off to a late start due to a later than usual Labor Day. It has taken the entire month of September to get enrolled in their classes.

Measurements are almost completed for costumes to be ordered for "The Greatest Gift of All." A preliminary cast list is posted at the studio and this newsletter. Ms. Sunny and students will be attending SD Dance Network in Sioux Falls the weekend of October 15th.

Preliminary Cast of The Greatest Gift of All

Holy Spirit - Emily Plumage
Archangel Michael & Jesus - Josh Easter
Grandfather Wigglesworth/Narrator - Chuck Easter
Clarissa - Lindsey Bishop
Fritz - Dustyn Klave
Mama &a Papa Schultz - Josh & Sarah Easter
Blind Beggar - Devan Bruns
Housekeeper - Caroline Trethaway
Party Couples - Brad & Erika Bruns, Devan Bruns & Becky Plumage, Darrell & Noreen Plumage, Stephen & Lynde Rockwell, Pastor Dan & Ms. Tammy Varns, Merlyn & DeAnn Hilmoe
Expectant Mary - Sarah Easter/Ms. Sunny
Mary & Joseph - Erika & Brad Bruns
Shepherds - Devan Bruns & Dustyn Klave
Satan - Devan Bruns
Demons - Jazz Class
Lullaby - Pre Ballet
Party Girls - Ballet I
Angels - Ballet V
Parade of Nations - Ballet V
Spanish - Ariel Monfore & Becky Plumage
Chinese - Abbey Nold
Russian - Ballet III
German - Ballet IV
American - Josh Easter, Devan Bruns, Dustyn Klave & Ballet III
Waltz of the Redeemed - Ballet V

... But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever; - Ps 73:26

2010-2011 Calendar

Sat., Sept. 4
Fall Open House/Registration/Dancewear Swap

Tues., Sept. 7
Classes Begin

Week of Oct. 4
1st Week of each Month Parent Observation

Monday, Nov. 29 & Dec. 6
5:30-8 p.m.
Christmas Gift Rehearsals

Sat., Dec 11
The Greatest Gift of All Performances
3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Winter Holiday December 24-Jan 2


Week of Jan 3
2011 Dance Classes Begin
Parent Observation Week

Week of Feb 7
Parent Observation Week

Week of Mar 7
Parent Observation Week

April 22-24
Easter Break

Monday Nights May
5:30 - 8 p.m.
Peter Pan Rehearsals

May 28
Peter Pan
3 p.m. & 7 p.m.