Summer Camps Monday, June 24th– Thursday, June 27th

Princess: $30.00

Glamour Girl Spa: $40.00 Magical Mermaid: $40.00

American Girl Doll: $40.00 Aspirations: $90.00

See inside for schedule! (Camp Freebie~

No Registration Fee!)

45 minute class All Beginner Level, Me &

My Shadow, & Pre Cecchetti

1st class: $90.00 2nd class: $85.00 3rd class: $80.00 4th class: $75.00

1 hour class Kinder classes, Junior,

Intermediate, Teen, Advanced & Pointe

1st class: $100.00 2nd class: $95.00 3rd class: $90.00 4th class: $85.00

Zumba: $5.00 per class Open Gym: $5.00

Excellence in educating dancers, empowering individuals, and elevating well-being.

2019 Summer Schedule Thursday, July 8th–Thursday, August 15th

3038 Graham Road Stow, Ohio 44224 330-688-6000 www.allaboutdancebykristen.com

All About Dance! by Kristen

2019 Summer Session Fees

Fall Registration

2019-2020 Pre-Registration Open House

and Special Event:

16th Annual

Dancing for Ice Cream Day Thursday, July 11th 10:00 a.m.—8:00 p.m.

Special dance performances. Final opportunity for FREE registration

for 2019-2020, FREE ice cream and FUN inflatables!

Don’t Forget!

NEW “Show AADbK Your Love” Facebook Check-in Challenge!

WE’RE ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 1.5 hour class All levels of Cecchetti

(Cecchetti IV, V, VI, and VII are required to take Pointe, Cecchetti II&III are highly encouraged to

take Pointe)

$125.00

1 hour classes

1st class : $100.00 2nd class : $95.00

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Excellence in educating dancers, empowering individuals, and elevating well-being. NEW 2019 SUMMER GUEST STAFF

Chloe Mihacevich has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, and pointe throughout northeast Ohio for the past 14 years. Chloe made her national television debut with her sisters on Season 1 of NBC's World of Dance. They were also part of the WOD Live North American Tour following the show. In addition to going on tour with World of Dance, she has also performed as a headliner with her sisters at their national and international events including performances at Universal City Walk. Chloe was also a member of Mitchel Federen's Versatile Dance Company and has since filmed two videos in LA with him. Chloe is also active in the competition circuit. She is a three time national title winner and is on many of the convention cir-cuit companies and assistant programs and as a result has been able to train across the country with some of the industry's top choreographers and teachers. She is currently Hollywood Vibe's National Senior Dancer of the Year. Chloe is signed with Movement Talent Agency in LA.

GiGi Hartman attended Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA majoring in dance and is a graduate of The Dance Masters of America Teacher Training Program. She joined Dance Masters of Ohio Chapter in 1995 and was Director of Gigi’s Studio of Dance in Pennsylvania for 20 years. After moving to California in 2009, Gigi became a member of the Dance Masters of Southern California Chapter #1. Currently, she is on the Board of Directors and is the Chapter Secretary/Treasurer. Gigi currently teaches dance at Dance-Dance-Dance and Burbank Dance Academy in LA. Gigi is also a member of the Cecchetti Council of America and holds Professional Intermediate Level VI Certificate.

Lauren Sprowls is a graduate from The University of Akron where she received her B.A. in Dance with a Business Cognate and will receive her MA in Arts Administration in Fall 2019. She has performed in a number of choreography projects with The University of Akron Dance Company. She is a representative of Ballet in Cleveland, doing promotional performances and video shoots. Lauren has choreographed a number of pieces that have been performed in the Akron community including W.W.T.D. for the Akron School of the Arts, It’s a Man’s World for the Ballet in the City’s five-year gala, and A Christmas Carol the Musical at Weathervane Playhouse. Lauren has also participated in Akron Children's Hospital Dancing for the Kids fundraiser for the past four years collaborating with partners to create original choreography. She has been teaching arts classes for almost 10 years and is currently the Education Director at Weathervane Playhouse. She has supervised educational outreach programs, created curriculum, coordinated performances in the studio setting, in school programs & community organizations.

Darcie Lemons is originally from Marysville, Ohio where she first began her dance training in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Pointe. She then attended the University of Akron, where she studied Modern, Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, dance history, dance education, choreography and served as an officer of the dance club, Terpsichore. In August 2015, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Education. While at UA, she had the opportunity to perform with the University of Akron Dance Company in many faculty shows, working with notable dance companies such as BalletX & STREB, in addition to performances such as Stream and Dancing for the Kids. She was involved in many student productions as a choreographer, performer and producer. She also attended the American College Dance Festival. Since graduating, she has danced in the Dayton Contemporary Second Dance Company, RED Dance Company, and Inlet Dance Theater’s Trainee and Apprentice Program. In addition to performing, she’s had the opportunity to teach several dance disciplines including tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, lyrical and her favorite; modern.

(Junior Jazz, Junior Hip Hop, Int/Adv Contemporary,

(Pointe, Pre Cecchetti, Cecchetti, Tot, Adult Ballet)

(Beginner Jazz, Beginner Tap, Modern)

(Munchkin Hip Hop, Hippity Hop, Broadway Jazz, Acting

for the Dancer)

Exciting NEW class INFO!

New Class Descriptions

Check out some of our new and special classes being offered during our 6 week summer session!

Acro Open Gym: (Ages 7+) Do you have an acro trick that you just can’t seem to nail yet? Are you wanting to improve and become more confident in your tumbling skills? Our open gym class will help to strengthen old skills and perfect new ones! Acting for the Dancer (ages 10 and up) This workshop is designed to provide dancers with the tools to build on their character and storytelling skills as performers. In this workshop, dancers will be introduced to a variety of ideas and topics through active discussions and movement exercises while also using acting exercises such as improvisation and pantomime to bring out the fun, and exploration in their dancing. *(Highly recommended for all Delegates of Dance and Intensive Team Members!)

Adult Ballet: (Ages 18+) This class is a great mind-body workout while improving flexibility, balance and working on those long, lean dancer muscles. It’s time to work out YOU! Adult Jazz/Hip Hop: (Ages 18+) Why should the kids get to have all of the fun? This energetic and easy to follow class focuses on the basics of jazz dance and hip hop. Your body is sure to loosen up, gain flexibility, and ease into new dance sequences! Adult Tap: (Ages 18+)Tap is a popular style of American theatrical dance distinguished by percussive footwork that marks out precise rhythmic patterns on the floor. Dancers develop a keen sense of rhythm and balance. This class is geared towards adults who want to learn how to move their feet! Come ready to have a blast! Beginner Baton (Ages 5+) This class is designed for the young dancer who is 5+ years old and ready for a challenge! It combines the basics of dance with the hand-eye coordination of Baton Twirling. Fun and creativity still play a big part in this class but now the focus is on increasing coordination, body awareness and musicality while twirling a baton! Broadway Jazz Performance Workshop (ages 10 and up) Dancers will build upon their dance technique, performance skills, and knowledge of Broadway chorographers and styles through movement exercises. This fast paced workshop will focus on challenging choreography, audition practices, and stage presence leading you one step further to becoming a triple threat! *(Highly recommended for all Delegates of Dance and Intensive Team Members!)

Hippity Hop (Ages 3-6) Learn the basics of the hip hop dance style in this fun and interactive class. Dancers will explore rhythm and musicality through combinations and creating their own movement. Get ready to get funky and have fun dancing to your own beat!

Modern (ages 10+) This open modern class will introduce and explore multiple modern dance techniques and concepts including: contraction and release, the use of one’s center to initiate movements, partner work, floor-work and a little Modern dance history. Modern dance is an expressive style of dance, often using storytelling or abstraction to express real-life emotions. Musical Theatre Minis (ages 7-9) There’s No Business like Show Business! Build on your Jazz technique, vocabulary, and performance skills as we focus on dance styles used in your favorite Broadway shows. This class will allow each student to grow as a dancer and let out their inner Broadway star! *(Highly recommended for all Delegates of Dance and Intensive Team Members!)

Tai Chi: The Movement of Life is a unique program suitable for all ages blending the healing qualities of Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu and Acupressure to fine tune and recharge your mental, physical and spiritual health. Zumba: Ditch the work out and join the PARTY! Zumba is for every body! This class takes the “work” out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party!

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Excellence in educating dancers, empowering individuals, and elevating well-being.

Thursday June 27th

1:00-4:00pm Ages 6+

5:30-8:30pm Ages 6+

Wednesday June 26th

1:00-4:00pm Ages 6+

5:30-8:30pm Ages 6+

Tuesday June 25th

1:00-4:00pm Ages 6+

5:30-8:30pm Ages 6+

Monday June 24th

1:00-3:00am Ages 3-5

5:30-7:30pm Ages 3-5

DAY 1

5:00-7:00pm Ages 10+

DAY 2

5:00-7:00pm Ages 10+

DAY 3

5:00-7:00pm Ages 10+

2019 SUMMER STAFF

John Thompson is originally from the Cleveland area and began his dance training from the famous Dee Hiller. He has been working in the entertainment world for over 20 years as a professional dancer, actor, choreographer and director. John has worked with several Tony, Emmy and Grammy Winners such as Tommy Tune, Tabitha & Napolean, Patti Colombo and Barry Manilow. Mr. John is excited to be teaching Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz, JLT, and Adult Jazz/Hip Hop this summer!

Ginniann Huffman has taught many students spanning over three decades in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Ohio. Ginniann is the director of our Intensive Team program. Throughout the years her competition numbers have earned many top awards, most recently winning best tap for the entire weekend in Columbus, OH. Miss Ginniann looks forward to teaching all levels of Tap this summer!

SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE Registration deadline for all camps is Friday, June 21st, 2019

“Once Upon a Time” Princess Camp ( 2 hours: ages 3-6 yrs)

Choose your favorite time 1:00-3:00pm or 5:30-7:30pm! MAKE YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER UNFORGETTABLE AND MAGICAL!

“Glamour Girl” Spa Day (3 hours: ages 6+ yrs)

Choose your favorite time 1:00-4:00pm or 5:30-8:30pm! IT’S EVERYTHING GIRLS ADORE! COME CATCH THE DIVA FIVA!

“Magical Mermaid” Ocean Adventure (3 hours: ages 6+ yrs)

Choose your favorite time 1:00-4:00pm or 5:30-8:30pm! COME BE A PART OF THIS WORLD! COME SHAKE YOUR TAIL FINS WITH US!

“American Girl Doll” Dance Camp (3 hours: ages 6+ yrs)

Choose your favorite time 1:00-4:00pm or 5:30-8:30pm! FOLLOW YOUR INNER STAR!

“Aspirations” Dance Camp (3 day camp for 2 hours: ages 10+)

A DANCERS GUIDE TO SUCCES!

Caiti Basler began her dance journey 25 years ago under the instruction of Ms. Cheryl Rauschenberger. Most recently, Caiti became Assistant Director and a resident faculty member of Resonance Tap Experience, a nationally touring three day tap convention. Caiti currently serves as an International Presenter and Master Trainer for Zumbini, a caregiver and me program, traveling across North America to train others to teach the program. She’s also the lead presenter in the training videos. You do not want to miss Caiti’s Zumba class as well as the Aspirations camp!

Mandy Elrod competed in gymnastics through club level 8 and has been coaching gymnastics since 1990. Mandy has worked at Flytz Gymnastics, Buckeye Gymnastics and the Dublin Dance. Mandy graduated from The Ohio State University in 1995 with a degree in Education. She is a certified CrossFit Level 1 instructor and holds both the USA Gymnastics Safe-ty Certification and their Kinder Accreditation for Teachers. Mandy owns and operates Sweet Pea Fitness which is a mobile dance, gymnastics and yoga program for children ages 2-5. Miss Mandy will be teaching our Acro and Open Gym classes!

Jaime Baughman has studied at a variety of area studios and at the University of Akron, and began teaching dance while attending Bowling Green State University. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from BGSU, Miss Jaime worked as the Development Director for the professional dance company Ohio Ballet. Miss Jaime will be teaching the camps this summer!

Gloria Gasser has served a total of 33 years as a public-school music instructor, 28 of which were served for the Stow-Munroe Falls School District. She was also a private music instructor for the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby for 22 years. Gloria has performed in various musical theatre and opera productiosn during her carreer. Miss Gloria will be offering voice and piano lessons this summer!

Mary Beth Handschumacher competed in individual twirling on a local, state, regional, national & international level for over 15 years. She holds her National Baton Twirling Association judges license. She teaches private lessons, at twirling camps & clinics, judges twirling competitions on a state, regional and national level, and College tryouts. Miss Mary Beth will be teaching baton, Kindercise, Me and My Shadow, and Tot Acro this summer!

Maegan Wiles started taking dance lessons at 16 months old in Mommy and Me classes and has never stopped dancing. Maegan has taken many styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, lyrical, and hip-hop. Maegan is attending Kent State University and is working towards a degree in psychology as well as creative writing. Miss Maegan will be teaching Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical this summer!

Sifu Ed Niam is a Master of Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Shaolin Healing Touch and Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been helping people utilize the secrets of alternative health and wellness therapies for 38 years. Sifu Ed will be teaching Tai Chi this summer!

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Studio A Studio B Studio C

Beginner/Junior Contemporary 4:00-5:00pm

Mr. John

Kindercise 5:00-6:00pm

Miss Mary Beth

Junior Jazz 5:00-6:00pm

Miss Chloe

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz 5:00-6:00pm

Mr. John

Me and My Shadow 6:00-6:45pm

Miss Mary Beth

Junior Hip Hop 6:00-7:00pm

Miss Chloe

Jumps, Leaps & Turns 6:00-7:00pm

Mr. John

Beginner/Junior Lyrical 7:00pm-8:00pm

Mr. John

Intermediate/Advanced Contemporary 7:00-8:00pm

Miss Chloe

Beginner Acro 7:15-8:00pm

Miss Mandy

Beginner Adult Jazz/Hip Hop 8:00-9:00pm

Mr. John

Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop 8:00-9:00pm

Miss Chloe

Open Gym 8:00-9:00pm

Miss Mandy

Updated 3/29/19

Studio A Studio B Studio C

Munchkin Hip Hop 4:30-5:15pm

Miss Lauren

Beginner-Intermediate Pointe Work 4:30-5:30pm

Miss Gigi

Musical Theatre Minis 5:15-6:00pm

Miss Lauren

Cecchetti IV 5:30-7:00pm

Miss Gigi

Hippity Hop 6:00-6:45pm

Miss Lauren

Broadway Jazz Performance 7:00-8:00pm

Miss Lauren

Tai Chi 7:00 pm-8:00pm

Sifu Ed Niam

Acting for the Dancer 8:00-9:00pm

Miss Lauren

Cecchetti V 3:00-4:30pm

Miss Gigi

*Beginner Level=3 hours or less of dance/week Junior/Intermediate/Advanced=3+ hours of dance/week

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Studio A Studio B Studio C

Pre Pointe Work 3:30-4:30pm

Miss Gigi

Beginner Baton 4:00-4:45pm

Miss Mary Beth

Beginner Jazz/Tap Combo 4:45-5:45pm

Miss Ginniann

Intermediate/Advanced Tap 5:45-6:45pm

Miss Ginniann

Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical 6:45-7:45pm

Miss Maegan

Beginner Adult Tap 6:45-7:45pm

Miss Ginniann

Zumba 7:30-8:30pm

Miss Caiti

Junior Tap 7:45-8:45pm

Miss Ginniann

Cecchetti II

4:30-6:00pm

Miss Gigi

Cecchetti I 6:00-7:30pm

Miss Gigi

Cecchetti III 2:00-3:30pm

Miss Gigi

THURSDAY

Studio A Studio B Studio C

Beginner Tap I/II 4:00-4:45pm

Miss Ginniann

Tot Bop 4:00-4:45pm

Miss Gigi

Beginner Jazz III 4:00-4:45pm

Miss Darcie

Tappin’ Tots 4:45-5:30pm

Miss Ginniann

Pre Cecchetti I/II 4:45-5:30pm

Miss Gigi

Beginner Tap III 4:45-5:30pm

Miss Darcie

Kinder Tap 5:30pm-6:30pm

Miss Ginniann

On Your Toes Tots 5:30-6:15pm

Miss Gigi

Beginner Jazz I/II 5:30-6:15pm

Miss Darcie

Modern 6:30pm-7:30pm

Miss Darcie

Pre Cecchetti III 6:15-7:00pm

Miss Gigi

Tumble Tots 6:30-7:15pm

Miss Mary Beth

Beginner Adult Ballet 7:00-8:00pm

Miss Gigi

Junior/Intermedaite/Advanced Acro 7:30-8:30pm

Miss Mandy

Ms. Gasser is offering Private Voice & Piano lessons on Wednesdays beginning July 10th for a 6 week session!

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