Catherine's Dance Studio

Since opening her studio in 2002 Catherine McRae, owner and operator of Catherine's Dance Studio, has proudly offered her students qualified and professional dance instruction in a Professional Studio environment. She is happy to provide a studio setting that is warm and welcoming, while continuing to set the standard for dance education in Conception Bay North.

CDS provides programs for recreational dancers as well as those seeking more intensive training who may be interested in pursuing dance as a possible career. CDS offers an Examination Program with the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) in Jazz, Modern Theatre and Tap, and is proud to have a record of extremely high standard Exam results. In September 2009 CDS will also be providing Cecchetti Ballet workshops and classes with Ms. Sandra Blackmore, L.I.S.T.D (CF)

We are happy to offer a diverse curriculum for our students, providing opportunities for dancers to achieve well rounded dance education and technical strengths. Class sizes are small, which allows the teacher to give a more hands on approach to each student. Our programs are offered for children ages 3 years and up and include: Dance Discovery Program for Boys and Girls, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary & Lyrical Modern, Ballroom and Latin American.

In addition to the weekly schedule, CDS regularly offers workshops with visiting Teachers and Choreographers, giving students the opportunity to learn from other Professionals in the industry. We have opened our doors to many Guest Artists including; Liz Murphy T.C.R.G (Irish Dancing), Andrea Tucker A.I.S.T.D (Contemporary Modern, Graham and Limon Techniques), Lenny De La Pena (Hip Hop & Funk Flava), Matthew Power from East Rock Crew (Breaking) and more. CDS is currently planning its Workshop schedule for the 2009/2010 Season.

At Catherine's Dance Studio we embody a Passion for dance that runs deep in the heart of every student. Each dancer's needs are unique, and the studio prides itself on maintaining a fun, motivating environment where students can develop their technique and reach their individual potential.

We are committed to providing our students with the highest standard in dance education and inspiring each one to be the best that they can be.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Classes commence on Tuesday September 14th

Please scroll down for the updated schedule

Registration is now Closed.

Students will be accepted into classes where space allows.

Please email the studio for more information on classes.

Tentative Schedule 2010/2011

*Classes in RED are FULL*

TUESDAY

WEDS

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

2:30-3:30pm

Modern Associate

Theory

3:00-3:30pm

Dance Discovery

FULL

Year 1

2:45-3:45pm

Adv 1 Modern

Exam Work

9:00-9:30am

Year 2

(Twinkle Twinkle)

3:30-4:15pm

Ballet

(Princess Tea)

4:00-4:45pm

Jazz

6-8 yrs

(Shake Your Groove)

3:30-4:15pm

Grade 2 Modern

(Heart Song)

3:45-4:30PM

Grade 4 Tap

Exam Work

(Celtic Winds)

9:30-10:10am

Ballet

(Together Wherever)

4:15-5:00pm

Ballet

(Elegant Dreams)

4:45-5:30pm

Jazz

(Telephone)

4:15-5:00pm

Primary Tap Exam

*New Work*

(Sea Cruise)

4:30-5:15pm

Grade 2 Tap

Exam Work

(Dancing Machine)

10:10-10:40am

Tap

(I Won�t Grow Up)

5:00-5:45pm

Grade 3 Modern

Syllabus

(Oceano)

5:30-6:15pm

Ballet

(Falling Star & Sleeping Beauty)

5:00-5:45pm

Jazz

(Car Wash)

5:15-6:00pm

Jazz

(Evacuate the Dancefloor)

10:40-11:20am

Primary Modern

Exam Work

(Let�s Dance)

6:00-7:30pm

Ballet & Pointe

New Pointe Work

6:25-7:10pm

Gr.3 Mod Exam

-for students who did not take the exam last year-

(Bleeding Love)

600-7:00pm

Gr. 4 Mod Exam

-for students who took the GR. 3 Exam last year-

(Bleeding Love)

6:00-6:45pm

Pre Teen

Lyrical

(Untouchable)

11:20-12:05am

Grade 1 Tap

Exam Work

*New Work*

(Side By Side)

7:30-8:20pm

Intermediate Tap

(Smooth Criminal)

7:10-8:00pm

Teen Jazz

(Single Ladies)

7:00-8:00pm

Teen Jazz

(We Go Together)

6:45-7:35pm

Jazz

(Star Struck)

12:15-1:00pm

Tap

Primary Exam

*New Work*

(Its My Party)

8:20-9:20pm

Teen Ballet

(Ramalama)

8:00-8:50pm

Teen Lyrical/Cont

(Drummer Kick)

8:00-9:00pm

Teen Lyrical/Cont

(Faceless)

1:00-1:45pm

Jazz

(Its On�)

1:45-2:15pm

Ballet

4-5 years

(You are My Flower)

Cecchetti Exam Program

Sandra Blackmore

L.I.S.T.D

ISTD Tap and Modern Exam Results!

Congrats to all dancers on their Tap and Modern exams! Everyone passed within the top 2 marks! Great job

Congrats to Melanie, Caroline and Sophie on receiving their Intermediate Modern Exam Certificates!

Cecchetti Ballet Exam Results

Congratulations to our Cecchetti Ballet Exam students on Excellent results!

Congratuations to the students of CDS on 2 great performances!

Have a great summer!

DVD's of the studio's 2010 Student Showcase can still be ordered through Memories Forever Ltd.

www.memoriesforever.ca

Cupids 400 Celebrations!

Catherine will give her expertise to the Cupids 400 celebrations this summer. She has been hired as Choreographer, and will work with Ged Blackmore, Brian Way and the Cupids 400 committee in preparation for the performance of �Seeds of Settlement�, an original Musical written by Ged Blackmore. The production will be performed in Cupids on August 17^th & 22^nd, and guests will include the Prime Minister and visiting Royals.

www.cupids400.com

Choosing a Dance Studio

Below are some important points to consider when choosing a Dance Studio & Teacher.

IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR DANCE TEACHER IS TRAINED AND QUALIFIED!!!

� Does your specific dance teacher have proper training in the genre s/he is teaching? Don't be afraid to ask.
� Does the instructor have certification as a teacher and professional college training in DANCE? Many dance teachers do NOT as there is no law that governs who can and can not open a dance studio and teach dance.

�What levels of examinations have been completed by the teacher and what grade was awarded? When you take a professional level dance exam the grade you are awarded determines the standard of technique and performance quality a dancer has. REMEMBER, a dance 'certificate' does not indicate that an insturctor is a Qualified Teacher with a governing body for dance education. Any diploma which is hung on a studio wall should state "is Qualified as a Teacher of" following the teacher's name. Any other certificate is just that, a certificate for dance tests, not teacher qualifying exams - otherwise known as Associate Examinations.

What kind of background does the teacher have: a) teaching, b) dealing with children, c) performing?

Does the dance teacher still perform and/or take classes to stay current and maintain/improve his/her dancing and teaching techniques? A good dance teacher is not always a good performer. A good performer is not always a good dance teacher. Having a teacher who has the ability for both creates the best learning environment for students.

Does the dance teacher teach what they are truly qualified to teach? You wouldn�t want a ballroom teacher to teach ballet, tap, or jazz; nor would you want a teenage student teaching the class.

Does the dance teacher have patience in dealing with students?

What type of space will you be dancing in? A professional studio should have adequate space and above all a proper dance floor. A studio or dancing space with tile or industrial type flooring is putting the students and their teacher at risk of injury. Ideally,a dance studio should have a sprung wood floor. Some studios may have a professional floor surface installed on top of the wood - this creates the ideal studio floor.

Is the dance teacher caring, knowledgeable, patient, and willing to work with EACH student?
Does the dance teacher have a working knowledge of anatomy?
Does the dance teacher provide a disciplined, encouraging, and FUN learning environment?
Does the dance teacher inspire, motivate, and instill a joy of movement in his/her classes?
Does the class have a moving spirit?
Does the dance teacher encourage individual expression?

If you are interested in more information, please email info@catherinesdancestudio.com