TDAC IS CLOSED OCTOBER 17-20th for FALL BREAK. NO SAT, MON, TUES classes next week.
Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
"Touch a Truck"
Students in the TDAC Youth Company performed this morning at the "Touch A Truck" event in Spring Hill.
The thirty minute set included the four staple pieces from the company's Western Themed show, as well as, two solos and one duet from guest performers.
Ballet student Courtnee Phelps performed a beautiful solo to a twangy version of Amazing Grace. She was elegant on stage and so beautiful. Teachers Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Lynette performed a contemporary duet and then Lindsey performed a beautiful solo.
The company braved the chilly weather with smiles on their faces!
See the company perform next:
Friday October 23 6:45
Old School Theater
Good Man Charlie Brown
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Dance Class Etiquette
At TDAC we strive to not only teach children classical dance education, but the proper etiquette that should be followed in the dance class room. Please take a moment to review these great tips that are respected an followed by most professional dance schools and companies across the globe.
Dancers spend long hours in the classroom. It’s no doubt that the classroom starts to become the social circle after so many days and hours with the same people. When dancers don’t follow a certain code of conduct, they tend to disturb a classroom while they’re trying to focus and learn. Granted most dancers are very young, but that isn’t an excuse for poor choices in conduct, attire, chatter or attendance. Disrupting the focus of others dancers is a disservice and should be corrected immediately by the dancer themselves. We all slip, and make mistakes, but taking responsibility and making certain we note not to repeat the offense is evidence of good character in a dance student.
Chatter During Class
No matter the level of a dancer, there is no excuse for talking during a class or rehearsal. It is entirely disrespectful to the teacher/choreographer and to fellow dancers. The worst offense is talking while the instructor or choreographer is also talking, that is not only impolite in general, but beyond rude. This person is here, dedicating their time and effort, to make you a better dancer. Abstain from talking during class as much as possible and show your choreographer or teacher that you are focused and eager to learn. It goes a long way.
Cliques
Dancers inevitably form friendships with other dancers. Think about this though: do you remember walking into class as a new student and noticing the cliques of girls who were unwilling to be friendly and say hello to you? Don’t be one of them. Make certain that you know ALL of your fellow dancers in your classes and performances. Make an effort to make people feel welcome and comfortable. Too often dancers get arrogant and they don’t associate with other students who aren’t on their “level”. That shows immaturity and lack of compassion. Everyone starts somewhere and you never know where you might bump into that one dancer you gave the cold shoulder too later down the road. They just might be the next big choreographer that doesn’t give you that job because they remembered your attitude. It is hard enough to learn as a newcomer, so be kind and open to your fellow dancers.
Inappropriate Attire
Young dancers are in shape and full of confidence. At a certain point in training they will feel they need to express themselves with other things such as fashion. Not all classrooms are strict, but a dancer should not wear clothes that will distract themselves or others from their main focus. When dancing, the proper dance gear should be worn per dance style. Every dance clothing outlet has a variety of clothing that is appropriate. The dance instructor will usually request a specific type of attire that should be adhered to. Remember, every time a dancer goes our on a limb with their attire, it usually draws their focus away from the dancing. Dressing too sexy or too punky is not going to help your dance training, save it for the street!
Being Tardy or Absent
There are always those handful of dancers that arrive late to a class or a rehearsal or miss often. When a dancer comes in late to class it not only affects the focus of the entire class and the teacher, but it doesn’t help the late dancers own focus as well. Coming in late to class usually isn’t allowed since lacking a proper warm-up could cause serious injury. Dancers who are late and/or absent from their classes and rehearsals really throw the entire group off. Especially when there is choreography involved. It is very rude, disruptive and disrespectful to everyone involved. If a dancer regularly can’t make a class on time, or if they have to miss more than a couple times, then maybe they should just drop the class or performance schedule. There are other dancers out there that are eager for each and every class they have in their schedule, and dancers who are hard-working and eager to take your spot in that dance!
Spacing in Class
Every so often a classroom will be a bit crowded. Students need to be extra careful in these situations to allow even and proper spacing so that all the students can get maximum visibility and use out of the class. It is uncouth for a dancer to step directly in front of another dancer who was already spaced and there before them. Certain dancers choose the front of the class, that is fine, but if you aren’t already placed in your “spot” before the rest of the class settles in theirs, don’t walk in front of the others and block their view. It isn’t thoughtful or kind.
Respect for the Teacher
The worst offense a dance student can do above all the others, is to disrespect the teacher. Disrespect comes in many forms. The above mentioned are some of them. Another form is your body language and eye contact or lack thereof. When a teacher is talking, you should be listening quietly with a perky ear. Think of their lesson as an investment to your dancing education, be thankful for it and show courteous behavior. Each time a teacher says a correction out loud, assume it is you and check to see if you need the same adjustment. Smile and nod at your instructor when you get a correction. And if you’re with a choreographer, don’t challenge their ideas; you are their canvas to paint on. It is not anyone’s place but the choreographer to determine the spots in the dance and what you will be doing or wearing.
If you act professional in all your dance endeavors you will inevitably be a better dancer. A dancer needs to be certain they are kind, courteous and ultimately focused. So anything that is done against that grain will produce undesirable results. If a dancer finds they cannot or will not follow this code of conduct, maybe they should look into some other interests that don’t require this amount of discipline. Maybe they just aren’t cut out to be a true dancer. So be on your best behavior and you will really shine as a fellow dancer and dance student. Learning to take class is the first step to becoming a professional in the dance industry. Be smart and mindful to achieve dancing success!
Dancers spend long hours in the classroom. It’s no doubt that the classroom starts to become the social circle after so many days and hours with the same people. When dancers don’t follow a certain code of conduct, they tend to disturb a classroom while they’re trying to focus and learn. Granted most dancers are very young, but that isn’t an excuse for poor choices in conduct, attire, chatter or attendance. Disrupting the focus of others dancers is a disservice and should be corrected immediately by the dancer themselves. We all slip, and make mistakes, but taking responsibility and making certain we note not to repeat the offense is evidence of good character in a dance student.
Chatter During Class
No matter the level of a dancer, there is no excuse for talking during a class or rehearsal. It is entirely disrespectful to the teacher/choreographer and to fellow dancers. The worst offense is talking while the instructor or choreographer is also talking, that is not only impolite in general, but beyond rude. This person is here, dedicating their time and effort, to make you a better dancer. Abstain from talking during class as much as possible and show your choreographer or teacher that you are focused and eager to learn. It goes a long way.
Cliques
Dancers inevitably form friendships with other dancers. Think about this though: do you remember walking into class as a new student and noticing the cliques of girls who were unwilling to be friendly and say hello to you? Don’t be one of them. Make certain that you know ALL of your fellow dancers in your classes and performances. Make an effort to make people feel welcome and comfortable. Too often dancers get arrogant and they don’t associate with other students who aren’t on their “level”. That shows immaturity and lack of compassion. Everyone starts somewhere and you never know where you might bump into that one dancer you gave the cold shoulder too later down the road. They just might be the next big choreographer that doesn’t give you that job because they remembered your attitude. It is hard enough to learn as a newcomer, so be kind and open to your fellow dancers.
Inappropriate Attire
Young dancers are in shape and full of confidence. At a certain point in training they will feel they need to express themselves with other things such as fashion. Not all classrooms are strict, but a dancer should not wear clothes that will distract themselves or others from their main focus. When dancing, the proper dance gear should be worn per dance style. Every dance clothing outlet has a variety of clothing that is appropriate. The dance instructor will usually request a specific type of attire that should be adhered to. Remember, every time a dancer goes our on a limb with their attire, it usually draws their focus away from the dancing. Dressing too sexy or too punky is not going to help your dance training, save it for the street!
Being Tardy or Absent
There are always those handful of dancers that arrive late to a class or a rehearsal or miss often. When a dancer comes in late to class it not only affects the focus of the entire class and the teacher, but it doesn’t help the late dancers own focus as well. Coming in late to class usually isn’t allowed since lacking a proper warm-up could cause serious injury. Dancers who are late and/or absent from their classes and rehearsals really throw the entire group off. Especially when there is choreography involved. It is very rude, disruptive and disrespectful to everyone involved. If a dancer regularly can’t make a class on time, or if they have to miss more than a couple times, then maybe they should just drop the class or performance schedule. There are other dancers out there that are eager for each and every class they have in their schedule, and dancers who are hard-working and eager to take your spot in that dance!
Spacing in Class
Every so often a classroom will be a bit crowded. Students need to be extra careful in these situations to allow even and proper spacing so that all the students can get maximum visibility and use out of the class. It is uncouth for a dancer to step directly in front of another dancer who was already spaced and there before them. Certain dancers choose the front of the class, that is fine, but if you aren’t already placed in your “spot” before the rest of the class settles in theirs, don’t walk in front of the others and block their view. It isn’t thoughtful or kind.
Respect for the Teacher
The worst offense a dance student can do above all the others, is to disrespect the teacher. Disrespect comes in many forms. The above mentioned are some of them. Another form is your body language and eye contact or lack thereof. When a teacher is talking, you should be listening quietly with a perky ear. Think of their lesson as an investment to your dancing education, be thankful for it and show courteous behavior. Each time a teacher says a correction out loud, assume it is you and check to see if you need the same adjustment. Smile and nod at your instructor when you get a correction. And if you’re with a choreographer, don’t challenge their ideas; you are their canvas to paint on. It is not anyone’s place but the choreographer to determine the spots in the dance and what you will be doing or wearing.
If you act professional in all your dance endeavors you will inevitably be a better dancer. A dancer needs to be certain they are kind, courteous and ultimately focused. So anything that is done against that grain will produce undesirable results. If a dancer finds they cannot or will not follow this code of conduct, maybe they should look into some other interests that don’t require this amount of discipline. Maybe they just aren’t cut out to be a true dancer. So be on your best behavior and you will really shine as a fellow dancer and dance student. Learning to take class is the first step to becoming a professional in the dance industry. Be smart and mindful to achieve dancing success!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
The Show Must Go On
Saturday October 3 The TDAC Youth Company performed at the Spring Hill Country Ham Festival. We are very proud of girls performance. Especially how well the students in the tap and hip hop performance continued their dances without music. They performed a modified show to fit a very tiny stage out doors.
Congrats on your first show!
See them perform next:
Saturday October 10 11:15
Thompson's Station Baptist Church
"Touch a Truck" Event
Friday, October 2, 2009
Adult Classes
TDAC is currently offering $5.00 Pilates and Yoga classes for adults. These classes are offered at the same time as our morning kids classes. The hope is that parents will kick off their shoes and join in class rather than sit and wait in the lobby or their car. Classes are 45 minutes long.
Pilates- Beginner Mat Class
Class focuses on the basics of pilates mat. Students will be encouraged to start at the intro level and slowly progress taking many weeks to reach the full potential of the beginner mat series.
What is Pilates
Pilates, pronounced /pɪˈlɑ:ti:z/, is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany. Pilates called his method Contrology, because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. Each Pilates exercise is a lesson in opposition. Movement in one direction is lengthened and controlled into the next, while oppositional muscles stabilize. This allows Pilates to lengthen and strengthen muscles simultaneously, helping to create an energized, pain-free, flexible and strong body.
Yoga- Gentle Yoga
Taught by Bonnie Palmer owner of Bounce Back Yoga in Spring Hill
http://www.bouncebackyoga.com/
For more info you can call 302-3348 or drop in anytime.
Pilates- Beginner Mat Class
Class focuses on the basics of pilates mat. Students will be encouraged to start at the intro level and slowly progress taking many weeks to reach the full potential of the beginner mat series.
What is Pilates
Pilates, pronounced /pɪˈlɑ:ti:z/, is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates in Germany. Pilates called his method Contrology, because he believed his method uses the mind to control the muscles. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and alignment of the spine, and aim to strengthen the deep torso muscles. Each Pilates exercise is a lesson in opposition. Movement in one direction is lengthened and controlled into the next, while oppositional muscles stabilize. This allows Pilates to lengthen and strengthen muscles simultaneously, helping to create an energized, pain-free, flexible and strong body.
Yoga- Gentle Yoga
Taught by Bonnie Palmer owner of Bounce Back Yoga in Spring Hill
http://www.bouncebackyoga.com/
For more info you can call 302-3348 or drop in anytime.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Student Madison Hopkins Makes Tap Dancer Role
Student Madison Hopkins auditioned and made the role of the "Tap" dancer is a children's film series about Music.
Here are some images of her on set.
Here are some images of her on set.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
September Events
At TDAC we encourage you to support your local arts! Here are some events around town this month.
SPRING HILL
Spring Hill Library
Story time Dance
Thursday September 3rd 11:00-11:20
Maury County Arts Guild
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE (T.A.G.)
September 18 - September 27
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinees at 2:00 p.m.
TDAC
Swing Dancing!
SINGLES or PARTNERS... ALL WELCOME!
We are proud to announce a 8 week course for partners or singles in East Coast and West Coast Swing! Starting September 8-October 27. Every Tuesday night 7:30-8:30.
Course Cost: Single $75.00 Partner $145.00
NASHVILLE BALLET
Students 8-12 Interested in Auditioning For the Nutcracker
Be part of the magic in Nashville Ballet's encore performance of Nutcracker! Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 13th and Sunday, September 20th. Both auditions will be held at the Nashville location at 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN. 37209. *All participants must be age 8 by December 31, 2009. Girls should wear proper dance class attire and boys should wear shorts and a T-shirt.
All those auditioning should bring a full-body photograph. There is a $10 audition fee and only one audition is needed.
For more information, please call 615-297-2966 ext 20 or email rnorfleet@nashvilleballet.com
Boys *7 to 11 Register at 11:00 am - audition from 11:30 am -12:00 pm
Girls *7, 8 & 9 Register at 11:00 am - audition from 12:00 -1:00 pm
Girls 10 & 11 Register at 12:00 pm - audition from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Ferdinand and the Bull
FREE at The Nashville Library
September 26 10:30
BELMONT
Wednesday, September 16
NIA Dance: "Creative Flow through Conscious Movementâ€
Adrienne Young, Alumna, Belmont U
"Arising from stillness come the sounds of the earth. To the open ear, these sounds are music. This music invites us
to move." NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a cardiovascular blend of dance arts, martial arts and the
healing arts. It integrates these movements, concepts, and philosophies by embracing the gifts of the healing arts; the
power and mindfulness of the martial arts and meditative techniques; the grace and fluidity of the dance techniques;
and the awareness and alignment through integrative body therapies. Movement becomes self-empowering,
fostering personal growth and well-being. This class is for everyone –dancers and non-dancers alike. (C&A)
Black Box, Troutt Theater
11:00-11:50 am
More info: Belmont
VANDERBILT
Kidd Pivot
Vanderbilt Great Performances
September 24th 7:30 PM
$10.00 at the door with student ID
*Join the modern program in attending this event!
TPAC
WICKED @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Start Time: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7:30pm
End Time: Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 6:30pm
Location: TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall
Street: 505 Deaderick Street
City/Town: Nashville, TN
Phone: 6157824040
Email: marketing@tpac.org
SPRING HILL
Spring Hill Library
Story time Dance
Thursday September 3rd 11:00-11:20
Maury County Arts Guild
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE (T.A.G.)
September 18 - September 27
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Matinees at 2:00 p.m.
TDAC
Swing Dancing!
SINGLES or PARTNERS... ALL WELCOME!
We are proud to announce a 8 week course for partners or singles in East Coast and West Coast Swing! Starting September 8-October 27. Every Tuesday night 7:30-8:30.
Course Cost: Single $75.00 Partner $145.00
NASHVILLE BALLET
Students 8-12 Interested in Auditioning For the Nutcracker
Be part of the magic in Nashville Ballet's encore performance of Nutcracker! Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 13th and Sunday, September 20th. Both auditions will be held at the Nashville location at 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN. 37209. *All participants must be age 8 by December 31, 2009. Girls should wear proper dance class attire and boys should wear shorts and a T-shirt.
All those auditioning should bring a full-body photograph. There is a $10 audition fee and only one audition is needed.
For more information, please call 615-297-2966 ext 20 or email rnorfleet@nashvilleballet.com
Boys *7 to 11 Register at 11:00 am - audition from 11:30 am -12:00 pm
Girls *7, 8 & 9 Register at 11:00 am - audition from 12:00 -1:00 pm
Girls 10 & 11 Register at 12:00 pm - audition from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Ferdinand and the Bull
FREE at The Nashville Library
September 26 10:30
BELMONT
Wednesday, September 16
NIA Dance: "Creative Flow through Conscious Movementâ€
Adrienne Young, Alumna, Belmont U
"Arising from stillness come the sounds of the earth. To the open ear, these sounds are music. This music invites us
to move." NIA (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a cardiovascular blend of dance arts, martial arts and the
healing arts. It integrates these movements, concepts, and philosophies by embracing the gifts of the healing arts; the
power and mindfulness of the martial arts and meditative techniques; the grace and fluidity of the dance techniques;
and the awareness and alignment through integrative body therapies. Movement becomes self-empowering,
fostering personal growth and well-being. This class is for everyone –dancers and non-dancers alike. (C&A)
Black Box, Troutt Theater
11:00-11:50 am
More info: Belmont
VANDERBILT
Kidd Pivot
Vanderbilt Great Performances
September 24th 7:30 PM
$10.00 at the door with student ID
*Join the modern program in attending this event!
TPAC
WICKED @ Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Start Time: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 7:30pm
End Time: Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 6:30pm
Location: TPAC's Andrew Jackson Hall
Street: 505 Deaderick Street
City/Town: Nashville, TN
Phone: 6157824040
Email: marketing@tpac.org
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