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Nutcracker Ballet Placement Audition Class - 9/9/23

8/27/2023

This year we are celebrating our 20th year anniversary in partnering with the Charles R Wood Theater! We were the first dance company to perform the Nutcracker back in December 2004 when it first opened and we hope to make this year extra special.
Placements for Roles will be on Saturday, September 9th , beginning at 10:00 am.
10:00-10:30am Sign in
10:30-11:00am Ages 4-9 (Children's Ballet-Level I)
11:00-11:30am Level II-Level III
11:15-12:00 pm Dancers currently on pointe (11 and up)

Saturday Rehearsals dates are currently planned for :
September 9 (placements)
September 16
October 14
November 4 ( as needed )
November 18
December 2

Nutcracker Performance Week (at The Charles Wood Theater)
Thursday 12/7 Tech Rehearsal
Friday 12/8 Dress Rehearsal
Saturday 12/9 Shows at 1:00pm & 6:00 pm
Sunday 12/10 Show at 1:00 pm

ABT handbooks and dancer contracts will be handed out during the first week of placement and rehearsals. This will include updates to Company Fees , Attendance Policy, and Mandatory Fundraiser Participation, with optional buy-out

Congratulations to Aubrey and Kahlea!

8/26/2023

A big congratulations to Aubrey and Kahlea on getting their first pair of pointe shoes! Way to go girls!!!

Seasons of Change

8/25/2023

Congratulations Cailyn!

8/25/2023

A Senior Company Dancer and Faculty Member, accepted by audition to Brockport State University's Dance Program. The program is fourth in the State for College Dance programs. Cailyn was also accepted to Brockport State University's honors program. We are all very proud of her!

Cinderella

8/25/2023

Adult Classes

8/25/2023

6/13/22 DCQ is offering Summer Adult Classes - 6 Week Sessions
Modern: Fridays Instructor: Melissa DerGurahian
July 22, 2022-August 26, 2022 6:30pm-7:30pm
6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12
Ballet: Fridays Instructor: Melissa DerGurahian
July 22, 2022-August 26, 2022 5:30pm-6:30pm
6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12
Tap: Wednesdays Instructor: Kim McAlpine
July 20, 2022-August 24, 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm
6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12

All Adult classes are BEGINNER CLASSES, but students with some dance experience are welcome!

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER for the session by calling the studio at 518 798-5058. We are located at 74 Warren St. Glens Falls NY 12801. We accept CASH, CHECKS, AND CREDIT CARDS. Please make checks payable to The Dance Center of Queensbury or DCQ.

Seasons of Change

8/25/2023

Wicked

8/25/2023

Congratulations Lilly!

8/25/2023

Lilly was accepted by audition to the American Academy of Ballet for the 2nd consecutive year! She received the Mignon Furman Award, and will be attending the AAB summer intensive program in NYC on partial scholarship.
We are very proud of you Lilly!

Adult Classes

8/25/2023

Adult Programs Offered - Modern, Ballet, Tap
Modern: January 21, 2022-February 25, 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm & March 4, 2022-April 15, 2022 7:00pm-8:00pm (NO CLASS ON 4/1)
Ballet: January 21, 2022-February 25, 2022 6:00pm-7:00pm & March 4, 2022-April 15, 2022 6:00pm-7:00pm (NO CLASS ON 4/1)
Tap: January 20, 2022-February 24, 2022 7:30pm-8:30pm &March 3, 2022-April 7, 2022 7:30pm-8:30pm

6-Week Session: $55 (minimum of 3 pre-registered to run the session) Drop-In Rate: $12 ***6-week sessions will be offered through June 2022***
All Adult classes are BEGINNER CLASSes, but students with some dance experience are welcome!

PLEASE PRE-REGISTER for the session by calling the studio at 518 798-5058. We are located at 74 Warren St. Glens Falls NY 12801. We accept CASH, CHECKS, AND CREDIT CARDS. Please make checks payable to The Dance Center of Queensbury or DCQ.