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Recital Info

Spring Newsletter Updates (printed copy will be distributed to classes the first week of March)- Click HERE for digital version

April 1st- Stage Mom Sign Ups Open (link will be posted here)

April 1st- Recital Tshirt/Shorts/Sweatshirt Orders Due- Click HERE for Order Form

April 15th- Ad forms Due- Click HERE for the Ad form which is included in the Spring News packet

April 15th- Recital tickets go on sale at 8 AM Click HERE for the ticket link

April 21st- Teddy Bear Order Forms Due- Click HERE or pick some up at the desk

May 3rd Stage Mom Meeting Zoom at 7:30 Click HERE to join that day

RECITAL WEEK (May 9th-12th)- See info to the right 

Recital Handbook -Click HERE

General Recital Costume Info-Click HERE

Specific Recital Shoe and Tight List with Costume Instructions- Click HERE

*Items highlighted in yellow are not yet confirmed- extra instructions may be added after costumes are shown to the class*

**All shoes and tights can be purchased at the studio- we keep most in stock, but can also order if needed**

 

Summer 2023!

Registration begins in March

Specific date announced soon!

   

See Schedules page for specific staff info for our Intensives

 

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ADA DANCE ATTIRE

Warm-up Jackets are available for order ALL YEAR
but Christmas orders & Dance Company orders must be in by 10/16.
 
 
 
 

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We have an Apolla Socks Storefront! You can order here.
 
 
 
  
 
 
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ADA National Honor Society of Dance Arts


 Requirements
 
~ Dancer must be in 9th-12th grade
~ Dancer must have & maintain a 3.2 or higher 
~ Dancer must be studying dance for a minimum of 7 hours a week at ADA and maintain attendance and commitment in the class.

Once these criteria are met, please contact Miss Darlene at DANCEatADA@comcast.net for info on volunteer points and essay requirements.  

NHSDA Letter

NHSDA Form

NHSDA Points

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES:
 

Graduates

Claire W (Graduate of St Mark's High School) 

Claudia K (Graduate of St Mark’s High School)

Caroline M (Graduate of Padua Academy)

Brianna W (Graduate of Cab Calloway School of the Arts)

Ashton A (Graduate Kennett High School)

Kate C (Graduate St Mark’s High School)

Gabi P (Graduate of Cab Calloway School of the Arts)

Asia B (Graduate of Sanford School)

Cali C (Graduate of St Mark's High School)

Isabella M (Graduate of Archmere Academy)

Marisa P (Graduate of Delaware Military Academy)

Audrey G (Graduate of Tower Hill School)

 

  View our September Newsletter

Important Dates To Mark In Your Calendars

The first week of each month October- May
SPLIT CLUB AUDITIONS IN JAZZ CLASSES

Our Spring Recital will be held at St. Mark's High School on May 12th & May 13th!

 

2022-2023 Season Calendar

SEPTEMBER

September 10th: Classes Begin!

September 25th: Holiday Show registration begins through the Parent Portal

 

OCTOBER

October 2nd: Online store closes

October 13th: 8-Week WEE Dance for Ages 18 months-3 years and an adult begins

October 15th: ADA Custom Jackets due for Holiday delivery

October 24th-29th: Bring A Friend Week & Halloween Attire permitted

October 31st: Studio Closed~Happy Halloween

 

NOVEMBER

November 1st-7th: Recital Costume measurement week

November 1st: Holiday Attire OrdersDue

November 15th: Recital Costume $$ Due

November 20th: Holiday Show! (optional for all dancers-separate rehearsals from class beginning October 14th)

November 21st-26th: Studio Closed~Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

DECEMBER

All of Dec is Holiday Spirit Month: Wear dance attire in Red/Green or Blue/White the entire month

 

December 22nd-Jan 4th: Studio Closed for Winter Break

 

JANUARY

January 5th: Classes Resume

January 20th-22nd: Optional ASH Dance Convention for Studio/Mandatory for Dance Company

 

FEBRUARY

February 1st-7th: Parent Observation & Appreciation Week

February 2nd: Winter WEE Dance Session Begins

February 8th-14th: ADA Spirit Week

 

MARCH
Summer Session registration will begin-stay tuned for date system will open
March 1st: Recital Costume distribution begins & Recital Ad forms distributed
March 1st: 6-Week Pre-School Dance Session Begins
 
APRIL

April 1st: Stage Mom Sign-Up begins

April 5th-11th: Studio Closed for Spring Break

April 15th: Recital tickets go on sale at 8AM

& All recital ads are due

April 21st-Teddy Bear order forms due

April 25th (Tuesday): Dance Company Information Meeting 7:00-8:00 in person or on zoom Click HERE for zoom

 

MAY

May 3rd-Stage Mom Zoom at 7:30

 

RECITAL WEEK: No regularly scheduled class this week! See the Recital Handbook HERE

 

REHEARSAL DAYS:

May 9th: Dry Run in leotard/tights/black Hip Hop clothes

4:00-8:30pm (each dance will be given a specific arrival time and will practice onstage within that 1/2 hr to hour)

May 10th: Dress Rehearsal in costume arrive at 5:30pm and dismissed after the finale

 

SHOW DAYS: May 12th & 13th at St Mark's High School

May 12th: Show time at 6:30pm/Call time at 6:00pm

May 13th: Show time at 2:00pm/Call time at 1:30pm

 

May 15th-20th: After GLOW party held in class. Wear neon colors or white to GLOW.

Fall regsitration will begin this week

 

May 15th-Mini Meet & Greet Party from 4:30-5:30 for those dancers age 5-8 interested in Dance Company PLUS Dance Company auditions for all other groups and optional specials

 

May 20th-25th: Final classes of the season-Try any new class for FREE or Bring a Friend!

 

May 25th: Last Day of Classes for the year

 

 

2023 SUMMER

See flyers on this page or on the Schedules page

 

 

 

 

 

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