FALL 2016 NEWSLETTER
Stagelite would like to "WELCOME" all our new families and "WELCOME BACK" all our returning families". We are excited to have an extremely talented staff back with us again this year to teach and choreograph. With us again are Michele Diaz, Sheena Di Matteo, Genevieve Norell, Tony Mansker, Jackie Tozzi, Jenna Roe, Filipino Lacina, and Brendan Maly. Please check out the teachers page for their extensive resumes, here.
We were honored to have two guest artists teach for us during our "BOOT CAMP". Brad Trump and Gwen Potter both taught amazing classes and choreography.
Terin Kuttampoorer, Delaney Diaz and Paige DeJesus auditioned and were accepted for the prestigious ABT (American Ballet Theatre) summer program. They attended two weeks of intensive training, in New York City. They were so excited to have ABT's newest principle dancer, Misty Copeland, stop by their classes and talk to them.
In August, Delaney Diaz and Paige DeJesus attended the Phoenix Ballet's Master Ballet's Master Class Intensive program in Phoenix, Arizona.
Our own Tony Mansker (Bert on Broadway, in Mary Poppins) and Eddie Pendergraft (still appearing in Wicked, on Broadway) use the studio for their Broadway Arts Lab classes. This year, in December, their students, as well as a few Broadway performers, will present ANNIE, JR. It will be held at the YMCA in Wayne, NJ. Tickets will be available at Stagelite shortly. It is a show, you do not want to miss.
Recital costume bills, showing the 'costume balances' will be distributed to all dancers about the middle of November. These balances MUST be paid in full by Dec 12, 2016. Stagelite will NOT order any students' costumes that have not paid the full balance. Therefore, additional payments (amounts at your discretion) on these recital costume bills, starting now. Costume balances include: costume, one pair of tights, head piece, accessories (if any), insurance and postage.
Please make note of the following dates and mark your calendar:
*Oct 24 - Oct 29 Dancers can wear their HALLOWEEN costumes to the studio
*Monday, October 31, 2016 - Halloween, studio is CLOSED
*Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27, 2016- Thanksgiving, the studio is CLOSED
*Saturday, December 24, 2016 - Sunday, January 1, 2017 - Christmas Holidays, the studio is CLOSED
*Sunday, May 21 & Monday, May 22, 2017, are Studio Picture Days
*We will NOT be closed for Election Day or the NJ Teachers Convention.
We are excited that you are with us at Stagelite and we are looking forward to a very happy and productive dance year.
The Stagelite Staff: Cookie Maly, Michele Diaz, Sheena Di Matteo, Tony Mansker, Genevieve Norell, Jackie Tozzi, Filip Lacina and Brendan Maly
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Happy Autumn Everyone!
We were honored to have two guest artists teach for us during our "BOOT CAMP". Brad Trump and Gwen Potter both taught amazing classes and choreography.
Terin Kuttampoorer, Delaney Diaz and Paige DeJesus auditioned and were accepted for the prestigious ABT (American Ballet Theatre) summer program. They attended two weeks of intensive training, in New York City. They were so excited to have ABT's newest principle dancer, Misty Copeland, stop by their classes and talk to them.
In August, Delaney Diaz and Paige DeJesus attended the Phoenix Ballet's Master Ballet's Master Class Intensive program in Phoenix, Arizona.
Our own Tony Mansker (Bert on Broadway, in Mary Poppins) and Eddie Pendergraft (still appearing in Wicked, on Broadway) use the studio for their Broadway Arts Lab classes. This year, in December, their students, as well as a few Broadway performers, will present ANNIE, JR. It will be held at the YMCA in Wayne, NJ. Tickets will be available at Stagelite shortly. It is a show, you do not want to miss.
Recital costume bills, showing the 'costume balances' will be distributed to all dancers about the middle of November. These balances MUST be paid in full by Dec 12, 2016. Stagelite will NOT order any students' costumes that have not paid the full balance. Therefore, additional payments (amounts at your discretion) on these recital costume bills, starting now. Costume balances include: costume, one pair of tights, head piece, accessories (if any), insurance and postage.
Please make note of the following dates and mark your calendar:
*Oct 24 - Oct 29 Dancers can wear their HALLOWEEN costumes to the studio
*Monday, October 31, 2016 - Halloween, studio is CLOSED
*Thursday, November 24 - Sunday, November 27, 2016- Thanksgiving, the studio is CLOSED
*Saturday, December 24, 2016 - Sunday, January 1, 2017 - Christmas Holidays, the studio is CLOSED
*Sunday, May 21 & Monday, May 22, 2017, are Studio Picture Days
*We will NOT be closed for Election Day or the NJ Teachers Convention.
We are excited that you are with us at Stagelite and we are looking forward to a very happy and productive dance year.
The Stagelite Staff: Cookie Maly, Michele Diaz, Sheena Di Matteo, Tony Mansker, Genevieve Norell, Jackie Tozzi, Filip Lacina and Brendan Maly
"LIKE" us on Facebook, for important messages, studio closings, pictures & up to date information. Easy 'go to' link at the top right hand corner of all our web pages.
Happy Autumn Everyone!