ATMOSPHERE IS AMAZING!

If you have not been out to an open class yet this summer come on out! The faculty are all very excited about our returning and new families joining us for SWS's 2012 season! The atmosphere in the studio is amazing! Everyone is working so hard towards their personal goals and are all motivating each other which is wonderful to see!

If you are looking to become a part of a great team come on out and try a class!

OPEN CLASSES ARE ON

Have you ever wondered what SWS is like? Heard a lot but never seen it for yourself?? Come on out and try an open class. We have many levels. Some more advanced and some less. No matter what your age its never too late to find out how far you or your little one could go! The office is open Mon-Thurs 5-9pm for open classes, private lessons and our recreational summer program.

Artistic Director Amanda Coatham is back this season! Last season she was off as she just had her baby girl Mya. Now she is very excited to be back full time this summer for open classes and its one of her favorites times of year! SWS has many outstanding faculty members that will be instructing during the open classes. For example: Tuesdays include Danny Davalos and O.I.P. staff for hip hop and there are many more exciting classes going on!

You can find the schedule on the website under competitive summer open classes.

We hope to see you there!

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP MEETINGS

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!

MEETINGS AVAILABLE WEEKLY!

Have you ever had questions about SWS but never had the opportunity to ask them?

Get the information straight from the source!

Meetings with the Artistic Directors are happening weekly!

Our office Manager Andrew will be happy to help you find a time suitable for you!

Call (905) 723 - 1133

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!

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!

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?! :)