Next week Tuesday May 3rd 2011 Sasha and I are excited to be hosting group and indiviual meetings for all those interested. If you would like to reserve a time slot please call our office manager Andrew at (905) 723 1133. Group meeting are extremely beneficial! Often times other attendees will think of questions that you may not have thought to ask. We welcome everyone to book a meeting and ask as many questions as they like about our program and its results.
Looking forward to meeting many families that are in search of a program that will show progress, because afterall if you are going to invest in something everyone wants to see results.
Take care and we'll see you soon!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
SWS MAKES HEADWAY
So we are back from our first competition of the season and are glad to say we have some very very good results and noticable improvement from the ENTIRE studio. Not only have students ages 6-18yrs have improved but the faculty has truly outdone themselves this season!
Step with Style earned the HIGHEST MARK in the entire competition with a mark of 97 for Can't Stop 12yrs Open extended Line! This was 1st place from 721 routines! CONGRATS to ALL!
We urge everyone to come and view this routine. The electric energy in the audience and on stage is something you cannot describe. This routine performs next at the Richmondhill Theatre Sunday May 1st at 12pm for the Rhythm Dance Competition. We encourage ALL to come out and see it!
Earning the top mark in ALL divisions Junior Intermediate and Senior! Step with Style took ALL three of the Galaxy of Stars Supernova awards (the top mark of the entire division.) CONGRATS to all students and instructors for your hardwork!
JUNIOR SUPER NOVA WINNER:
"Dance Like Michael Jackson"
10yrs Tap Group
Choreographer Amanda Coatham
INTERMEDIATE SUPER NOVA WINNER:
"Can't Stop!"
12yrs Open Extended Line
Choreographers Amanda Coatham, Sasha Chifman, Maria Freethy, Almitra McMillan & Heather Humphries
SENIOR SUPER NOVA WINNER:
"Love The Way You Lie"
16yrs Open Group
Choreographer Amanda Coatham
Earning high marks in tap jazz open acro ballet etc the studio was also recognized for countless choreography awards for many members of the faculty!
A special shout out to our Novice group "Belle" 6yrs Song and Dance for earning 1st place AND Highest mark for Novice Group/Line-EXCELLENT FIRST TIME OUT!
Judges Heather Leslie, Lara Lever and Robin Calvert were extremely impressed with how versatile our students are. Comments from the judges -"Very hirable students!" "SWS students have a bright future ahead of them!" and "Excellent training keep up the good work!"
The song and dance groups were a HUGE hit! Murmurs from the audience could be heard no matter where you sat, "Those girls are actually singing!" "Oh my they can SING TOO!"
We are very proud -each and every student from SWS SANG as well as danced. Many routines performed so well people thought it was a recording! We want to thank Tony Chilco for your help with the microphones backstage YOU ARE AMAZING!
We thank all the dads and moms for your help with props backstage. We could not do it without you! And of course THANK YOU to Andrew our office manager! Andrew came out and stayed the entire weekend to cheer on everyone at SWS. There is such an amazing family at SWS. You guys all rock and we can't wait to see you at Rhythm!
The website will hold all of the results soon in the awards and recognition link -(Competitive) Stay tuned for that!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Showcase Around The Corner!
With March slowly closing in on us, its definitely time to be looking toward the Competitive Showcase. Each year we take the majority of our competitive routines and put them onstage for a rehearsal before the dancers head off to competition and this year is no different. March 19th at 2:00 pm we will be at the Bowmanville Highschool putting on a show like none other! We are extremely excited this year to have some killer routines to show everyone! For ticket information please contact the studio at 905-723-1133. Tickets are $15.00 per person, and will be available until that day and at the door! Seats are not assigned, and are seated on a first come first seated basis. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
MESSAGE FROM SWS CO OP STUDENT CARLY ALMON
Hey there! I'm Carly Almon, I am not only a senior student here at Step With Style Dance Productions, I also have the priviledge this year of completing a co-op placement at the studio. This is great because I can give you the inside scoop on what is going on at SWS!
This time of year, everyone at the studio is extremely busy working long hours to ensure they have the best out come for their routines. All SWS's dances routines for 2011 are very exciting, original and creative- thanks to the amazing Faculty at SWS! As a senior dancer I can tell you that the entire team is very excited for another successful competition season. Everyone that is apart of SWS knows a successful year comes with working hard and being committed to your team! I have been at Step with Style since it opened and am proud to say Step With Style is like a second home to me everyone else who dances on our team.
I'll be updating the blog more and more to keep everyone updated! So check it out more often to hear more about all the exciting news that's going on at SWS!
HOW DO YOU STEP?! :)
This time of year, everyone at the studio is extremely busy working long hours to ensure they have the best out come for their routines. All SWS's dances routines for 2011 are very exciting, original and creative- thanks to the amazing Faculty at SWS! As a senior dancer I can tell you that the entire team is very excited for another successful competition season. Everyone that is apart of SWS knows a successful year comes with working hard and being committed to your team! I have been at Step with Style since it opened and am proud to say Step With Style is like a second home to me everyone else who dances on our team.
I'll be updating the blog more and more to keep everyone updated! So check it out more often to hear more about all the exciting news that's going on at SWS!
HOW DO YOU STEP?! :)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
January 22nd Contemporary Workshop
We at Step With Style Dance Productions are excited to announce our latest workshop opportunity for our recreational and competitive dance teams. Saturday Jan 22nd Adam Sergison will be here to run a contemporary workshop. The Schedule will be as follows;
1:00-2:00 - PreCompetitive & Company 1 teams in addition to recs between the ages of 6-9
2:00-3:00 - Company 4,5,6 & 7 and recs 13 and up.
3:30-4:30 - Company 2 & 3 and recs between the ages of 9-12
All competitive students will be attending the workshop during regular class hours. Any recreational student that wishes to attend the workshop is more than welcome to. There is a $20.00 fee for anyone who wishes to attend. Please let us know in advance if you wish to attend so that we can ensure there is space for your child!
Below you can read Adam's Bio and see some of the great work he has done!
A professional dancer, actor/singer, Adam has worked with some of the industry’s most admired companies including Disney and Mirvish Productions. He recently danced the role of Tadzio in the Canadian Opera Company's critically acclaimed production of "Death in Venice". He appears in the ensemble dance cast of the movies “Camp Rock” and “Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars”. On stage, he was a member of the Toronto cast of “We Will Rock You” (Mirvish) and “Peter Pan” (Neptune). In 2011, he will be part of the cast of West Side Story (Neptune).
Adam performed with Toronto’s Premier Jazz/Contemporary Professional Dance Company: The Helix Dance Project in their full length dance production entitled “Rain-Life in Full Bloom” and with Fayez1 Productions in "Grief: Another Common Bond". A personal highlight was the opportunity to assist Mia Michaels during the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”. He has worked with industrial shows such as The LiveRight Gala for the Canadian Liver Foundation, Puma Fashion Show, Rogers Cup and he has appeared in several national commercials.
As a choreographer and teacher, Adam has conducts workshops for The Travelling Stage at Durham elementary schools as well as many dance studios throughout the Greater Toronto Area. His training includes ballet (Vaganova), jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap and partnering. Histhirteen successful years as a competitive dancer have given Adam valuable perspective and he loves to share his knowledge by giving back to the dance community.
Adam performed with Toronto’s Premier Jazz/Contemporary Professional Dance Company: The Helix Dance Project in their full length dance production entitled “Rain-Life in Full Bloom” and with Fayez1 Productions in "Grief: Another Common Bond". A personal highlight was the opportunity to assist Mia Michaels during the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance Canada”. He has worked with industrial shows such as The LiveRight Gala for the Canadian Liver Foundation, Puma Fashion Show, Rogers Cup and he has appeared in several national commercials.
As a choreographer and teacher, Adam has conducts workshops for The Travelling Stage at Durham elementary schools as well as many dance studios throughout the Greater Toronto Area. His training includes ballet (Vaganova), jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap and partnering. Histhirteen successful years as a competitive dancer have given Adam valuable perspective and he loves to share his knowledge by giving back to the dance community.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
GOOD BYE SUMMER HELLO SEASON~!
What a great summer we had! Promotional shows, open classes, Tamara leaving for her first contract, Cedar Park studio adventure, studio BBQ's & pool parties, summer intensive AND little Mya Grace came!! What a GREAT summer SWS had!
As we wish our graduates goodbye we look forward to the new season ahead! Sooooooooo many new faces have joined SWS this season! We are proud to say that Step with Style's competitive team is bigger than ever this season! -Proving that when parents & students come and see what its like for themselves more and more are making the decision to join! Our instructors are raring to go with choreography and ideas for this season and we will begin SOON!
Our recreational team is growing larger each week as parents and students do their research to find the school that best suits them.
This season our recreational team is having their very own themed recital performance on a friday leaving the weekend FREE! Our recreational students recieve more stage time for less! Each student recieves stage time doing our recreational finale piece as well as their group routine allowing parents to enjoy their children performing MORE!
Registration is still going on for all who are interested!
Mon-Thurs 5-9pm at #871 Wilson Rd South
905 723 1133
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