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<channel><title><![CDATA[My Site - Highlights]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights]]></link><description><![CDATA[Highlights]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:41:17 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Mini Dance Camps]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/summer-mini-dance-camps]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/summer-mini-dance-camps#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:58:31 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/summer-mini-dance-camps</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						   (function(jQuery) {function init() { window.wSlideshow && window.wSlideshow.render({elementID:"777539251805171936",nav:"none",navLocation:"bottom",captionLocation:"bottom",transition:"fade",autoplay:"1",speed:"5",aspectRatio:"auto",showControls:"true",randomStart:"false",images:[{"url":"1\/4\/6\/7\/146773987\/524453228-1257204349537117-7172974074734564652-n.jpg","width":600,"height":800,"fullHeight":800,"fullWidth":600},{"url":"1\/4\/6\/7\/146773987\/524644003-12572 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div> <div id='777539251805171936-slideshow'></div> <div style="height:20px;overflow:hidden"></div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)">Our first dance camp session this summer was themed "Wicked - Dancing Through Oz" <br />Our dancers had a wickedly wonderful time at camp! From learning magical choreography to crafting, and getting into character with Oz-inspired fun, every camper </span><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)">brought the energy, creativity, and sparkle.</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Melanie!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-melanie]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-melanie#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:56:12 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-melanie</guid><description><![CDATA[ One of our dancers, Melanie, had the incredible opportunity to travel to Japan with the GFSD group as part of an exchange student program. The delegation was honored with a Welcome Reception hosted by Saga City Hall and the Saga International Exchange Association, where our students showcased their talents. Melanie performed a beautiful dance on pointe.We are proud of Melanie and the accomplishments of all our dancers. What a wonderful way to represent our dance studio all the way across the wo [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:215px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.dcqdance.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146773987/published/517376957-1243678837556335-5264954927353869599-n.jpg?1754326639" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)">One of our dancers, Melanie, had the incredible opportunity to travel to Japan with the GFSD group as part of an exchange student program. The delegation was honored with a Welcome Reception hosted by Saga City Hall and the Saga International Exchange Association, where our students showcased their talents. Melanie performed a beautiful dance on pointe.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(8, 8, 9)">We are proud of Melanie and the accomplishments of all our dancers. What a wonderful way to represent our dance studio all the way across the world!&nbsp;</span>&#8203;<br /><span style="text-align: start; padding: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; margin: 0px 1px; display: inline-flex; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px; height: 16px; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;system-ui&quot;, &quot;.SFNSText-Regular&quot;, sans-serif; color: rgb(8, 8, 9); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABT presents - Snow White]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-snow-white]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-snow-white#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 21:40:52 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-snow-white</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.dcqdance.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146773987/snow-white-facebook-banner_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall 2024 Important Dates]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/fall-2024-important-dates]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/fall-2024-important-dates#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:06:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/fall-2024-important-dates</guid><description><![CDATA[The The fall session is starting the week of September 9th, 2024&#8203;ABT Nutcracker placement classes Saturday, September 7th, 2024 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">The The fall session is starting the week of September 9th, 2024<br />&#8203;<br />ABT Nutcracker placement classes Saturday, September 7th, 2024</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABT Presents - Firebird Ballet: Our Enchanting Story]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-firebird-ballet-our-enchanting-story]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-firebird-ballet-our-enchanting-story#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:02:43 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-firebird-ballet-our-enchanting-story</guid><description><![CDATA[       Our story begins with a beau&#58897;ful exo&#58897;c Firebird, and young prince Ivan and their journeythrough the forest, a magical garden where the evil Kostchel resides in an old castle wherePrince Ivan meets his true love Princess Tsarevna.  Please join the Adirondack Ballet Theater inFirebird Ballet &ndash; Our Enchan&#58899;ng Story,&nbsp;  let the music of Igor Stravinsky and our dancers take you through her adventures, full of love and magic, encountering many friends and foes alon [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.dcqdance.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146773987/firebird-fb-banner_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">Our story begins with a beau&#58897;ful exo&#58897;c Firebird, and young prince Ivan and their journey<br />through the forest, a magical garden where the evil Kostchel resides in an old castle where<br />Prince Ivan meets his true love Princess Tsarevna.  Please join the Adirondack Ballet Theater in<br />Firebird Ballet &ndash; Our Enchan&#58899;ng Story,&nbsp;<span style="color:transparent"> </span> <span>let the music of Igor Stravinsky and our dancers take </span><br />you through her adventures, full of love and magic, encountering many friends and foes along<br />the way.<br />Following the success of three sold-out performances of the Nutcracker in December 2023, ABT<br />is proud to bring this full-length ballet to community arts patrons, as they make their return to<br />the stage with 50 local dancers, ages 4-18, alumni, and guest artists<span>. <span style="color:transparent"> </span></span>Children are invited to<br />participate in an interactive dance activity during intermission.</div>  <div style="text-align:center;"><div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <a class="wsite-button wsite-button-small wsite-button-normal" href="https://ci.ovationtix.com/35085/production/1195028" target="_blank"> <span class="wsite-button-inner">TICKETS</span> </a> <div style="height: 10px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABT Presents: The Nutcracker Ballet]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-the-nutcracker-ballet]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-the-nutcracker-ballet#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:44:20 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/abt-presents-the-nutcracker-ballet</guid><description><![CDATA[       The Magic of the holidays come alive with Adirondack Ballet Theater&rsquo;s 32nd annual presentation of Tchaikovsky&rsquo;s timeless holiday classic, &ldquo;The Nutcracker&rdquo;. ABT has the distinction of being the first dance company to perform this classical ballet at the Charles R Wood Theater, as we continue the annual holiday tradition. celebrating our 20th year anniversary season partnering with the Charles R. Wood Theater. ABT is proud to bring this full-length ballet to communit [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.dcqdance.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146773987/23-nutcrackerfacebook-banner-1_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph">The Magic of the holidays come alive with Adirondack Ballet Theater&rsquo;s 32nd annual presentation of Tchaikovsky&rsquo;s timeless holiday classic, &ldquo;The Nutcracker&rdquo;. ABT has the distinction of being the first dance company to perform this classical ballet at the Charles R Wood Theater, as we continue the annual holiday tradition. celebrating our 20th year anniversary season partnering with the Charles R. Wood Theater. ABT is proud to bring this full-length ballet to community arts patrons, with over 60 local dancers, ages 4-18, local actors, and guest artists. Join this local, critically acclaimed, dance company for one of its typically sold out performances as Clara dreams her way through the Land of the Sweets, meeting her Nutcracker Prince, the Sugar Plum and many other exciting characters in her magical celebration!<br /><br /><em>Presented by Adirondack Ballet Theatre</em></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nutcracker Ballet Placement Audition Class - 9/9/23]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/nutcracker-ballet-placement-audition-class-9923]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/nutcracker-ballet-placement-audition-class-9923#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 14:58:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/nutcracker-ballet-placement-audition-class-9923</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;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 in10:30-11:00am Ages 4-9 (Children's Ballet-Level I)11:00-11:30am Level II-Level III11:15-12:00 pm Dancers currently on pointe (11 and up)Saturday  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">&#8203;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.<br /><strong>Placements for Roles will be on Saturday, September 9th , beginning at 10:00 am.</strong><br />10:00-10:30am Sign in<br />10:30-11:00am Ages 4-9 (Children's Ballet-Level I)<br />11:00-11:30am Level II-Level III<br />11:15-12:00 pm Dancers currently on pointe (11 and up)<br /><br /><strong>Saturday Rehearsals dates are currently planned for :</strong><br />September 9 (placements)<br />September 16<br />October 14<br />November 4 ( as needed )<br />November 18<br />December 2<br /><br />&nbsp;<strong>Nutcracker Performance Week (at The Charles Wood Theater)</strong><br />Thursday 12/7 Tech Rehearsal<br />Friday 12/8 Dress Rehearsal<br />Saturday 12/9 Shows at 1:00pm &amp; 6:00 pm<br />Sunday 12/10 Show at 1:00 pm<br />&#8203;<br />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</div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations to Aubrey and Kahlea!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-to-aubrey-and-kahlea]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-to-aubrey-and-kahlea#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:53:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-to-aubrey-and-kahlea</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  A big congratulations to Aubrey and Kahlea on getting their first pair of pointe shoes!&nbsp;&nbsp;Way to go girls!!!   					 							 		 	  [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.dcqdance.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146773987/h-aubrey-kahlea_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(5, 5, 5)">A big congratulations to Aubrey and Kahlea on getting their first pair of pointe shoes!&nbsp;</span><span style="color:rgb(5, 5, 5)">&nbsp;Way to go girls!!!</span></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasons of Change]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/seasons-of-change1951015]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/seasons-of-change1951015#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:40:12 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/seasons-of-change1951015</guid><description><![CDATA[      [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.dcqdance.org/uploads/1/4/6/7/146773987/published/h-soc23.jpeg?1693010491" alt="Picture" style="width:608;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congratulations Cailyn!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-cailyn]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-cailyn#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:36:33 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.dcqdance.org/highlights/congratulations-cailyn</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  &#8203;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!   					 							 		 	  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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!</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>