Leah Verier-Dunn is a dancer, choreographer, yoga teacher, and fine arts groupie. Her addiction to movement began as a girl who couldn't sit still, took her to Booker High School, and grew into a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New World School of the Arts in 2006. In 2007 Leah became co-director of Moving Ethos, a local modern based dance company. Leah spent a year in New York City working with Keigwin and Company and Adele Myers and Dancers, and taught dance classes at Peridance Center. Leah has also been very blessed to work with choreographers such as Robert Battle, Mark Haim, Bill Doolin and others. She spent two season's with Freddick Bratcher and Company in Miami. Her work has been featured in various festivals throughout Florida. Leah's movement combines the technical with the unexpected and plays with the challenge of transitioning seamlessly from one dynamic to the next with complete efficiency. The work of both herself and Moving Ethos is dedicated to bringing the arts back into our community on a local and global level.


Check out a recent class from Leah teaching in New York!

Hoola Monsters® Brings Hoop Dance Fitness Classes To Sarasota Exclusively at SRQ Dance, Inc.!

Meet Jodie Urias
Jodie’s passion for hooping is visible from the moment you enter her class. With fluid movements and a warm teaching style Jodie is a patient yet effective instructor. Combine her natural, athletic ability with an extensive performance background and you have a creative being that thrives on watching others succeed. Hoop rentals are included and students will also have an opportunity to purchase their own hoop at a discounted rate. No hoop dance experience required, just come with a smile and get ready to experience
“Feel Good Fitness”!

FROM FAD TO RAD

You many have heard the saying, “every trend comes full circle.” In this case, those words can be taken literally. What once was a fad of the 50's is now considered one of the hottest sensations sweeping the nation... from night clubs and parties to fitness centers, dance studios and more!

It's about self expression, movement, excitement and fun. Here, the circle is our way of life. In fact, we love circles so much that we've added a couple more to the word 'hoola.' We've also made ours bigger and better. Reason being, the hoop moves slower when it's bigger. This enables the hooper to have more control over his or her body movements. These certainly aren't the plastic toys you might remember from childhood. We're talking adult-sized, hand-made hoops that enable you to work up a sweat and groove to your favorite music.

HOOPING BENEFITS

-Provides a sweat-drenching cardio workout
-Guaranteed to make you smile and laugh
-Strengthens ab muscles
-Enhances creativity
-Tones arms, legs and thighs
-Builds confidence
-Enables you to push your limits
-Assists with coordination and balance
-Relieves stress
-ALWAYS an ice breaker/ conversation starter

This 6-Week Course is limited to 10 guests. If we have enough interest, we will open a second class! Register Today!!!

Thursdays from 8:00pm-9:00pm
Classes Begin September 25th!!!

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2008-09 SRQ Dance, Inc. Faculty
Cynthia Ashford - Children's Dance, Children's Musical Theater
Cory Boyas - Contemporary Jazz, Tap, Acrobatics, Musical Theater
Jackie Brenes - Preschool Dance, Children's Dance
Anthony Douglas - Hip-Hop, Break Dancing
Jennifer Dunlap - Pro Ballet 
Gary Flannery - Musical Theater Jazz (Adjunct Faculty)
Krista Hubschmitt - Hip-Hop, Children's Dance
Dawn Mammone - Zumba® Fitness
Courtney Smith - Modern
Jolyn Stevens - Lyrical/Jazz
Keely Sullivan-Henry - Modern, Choreography 
Dori Sutherland - Tumbling, Children's Dance
Deborah Vinton - Pro Ballet, Cecchetti Program

The summer keeps getting hotter at SRQ Dance, Inc.! Join Bob Fosse dancer, Gary Flannery, for an inspiring class in musical theater on Monday, August 4th from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Mr. Flannery, featured in Fosse’s masterpiece “All That Jazz,” is one of three people in the world permitted to teach the original Bob Fosse repertory. Mr. Flannery currently serves as part of the SRQ Dance, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, visiting us throughout the year in between his busy teaching and directing schedule. Come share in the magic of this inspiring and lifelong dancer/teacher! RSVP Now!!!

Gary Flannery’s career in dance and theatre spanning 52 years has taken him from his Bucks County, Pennsylvania roots to Broadway and 5 million miles of World Tours with the likes of Shirley MacLaine and Bob Fosse. A Balanchine and Juilliard scholarship winner, Gary danced with the Harkness Ballet and was featured on Broadway in “Pippin” and “Dancin” with Fosse, taking both shows on their 1st tours, and was a featured principal dancer in the unforgettable movie “All That Jazz!” Dozens of musicals and concert dance performances round out his impressive resume.

Gary toured the world with Shirley MacLaine also performing in her 3 TV specials, and worked in Hollywood with Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Burnett to name just a few. His greatest compliment came from Fred Astaire who, after seeing Gary in 13 of 17 numbers in “Dancin” in 1978, called it “One of the greatest dance performances he had ever seen!”

Gary Flannery is still happily married with 2 grown children, and has taught on full-time faculty and directed and choreographed for over 30 years, including positions at UCF Conservatory, Northwestern, Northern Illinois, the University of the Arts, and Steps on Broadway. Gary’s move, with his lovely wife Deborah, to his 1924 Bungalow in Abingdon, Virginia, also brings with him his soon to be released book and documentary on forgotten impresario George White and his “Scandals,” a massive 22 year project. Check out his website at georgewhitesscandals.com. Bob Fosse called Gary “The BULL!” Nuff said!

WHEN: Monday, August 4th
WHERE: SRQ Dance, Inc., Studio 3
TIME: 6:30pm-9:30pm
PRICE: $75/Advance, $100/Door

Tags: Bob Fosse, Gary Flannery, SRQ Dance, Inc.

Keely Sullivan-Henry holds her B.F.A. in Performance and Choreography from Columbia College. A Sarasota native, Keely has taught modern and ballet at various local schools. Respected both as a teacher and performer, Keely is currently a featured dancer with the Moving Ethos Company as well as FUZION Dance Artists Company. Former work includes as a soloist with New Grounds (Moving Current), American College Dance Festival, Colombia College Company, and Florida School of the Arts. Keely is a well-respected teacher in the community and is currently on the faculty of Booker High School in their prestigious Visual and Performing Arts program. Please join us in welcoming Keely to the faculty of SRQ Dance, Inc.

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L.A.'s Jessica Smith will be teaching cardio dance and body sculpting July 21st-24th at 6:00pm!!! LIMITED TIME ONLY! REGISTER NOW!!!

CLICK HERE to Register Now!!!

A certified wellcoach® and fitness lifestyle expert, Jessica coaches clients, health professionals and wellness related companies, helping them to “find the fitness within.”

The star of several exercise DVDs, Jessica is a trainer for PUSH and Exercise TV and a featured fitness expert in Subway’s “Fresh Fits” and Lucille Roberts' Fitness for Women 2008 marketing campaign. With almost 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jessica is a regular article contributor for numerous online e-zines, blogs and websites. Her latest DVD, 10 Minute Solution: Tummy Toners, debuts in retail stores nationwide in September 2008.

With a BA in Communications, Fordham University, Jessica holds certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America the International Sports and Conditioning Association, Powerhouse Pilates (in both mat & reformer method), and Johnny G’s SPINNING™ Program.

UPDATE: Here’s a link to the Sarasota Herald Tribune Article by Jay Handelman!!!
The name Deborah Vinton is synonymous with strong, supple ballet dancers who have the confidence and self-esteem to tackle any of life’s challenges. Ms. Vinton is one of only ten teachers in North America who hold the Maestro Cecchetti diploma, the society’s highest honor. She is well-respected in the ballet community for her fine attention to detail and ability to develop grace and poise through the time-honored Cecchetti syllabus. Her students are awarded numerous scholarships annually, along with performance opportunities worldwide.

With over 30 years of teaching experience and a board member of Cecchetti Society, Inc. USA, Ms. Vinton travels the country annually as a Fellow/Examiner ISTD, ensuring that the highest Cecchetti standards are met by Cecchetti educators nationwide.

SRQ Dance, Inc.’s is committed to providing its students with the highest caliber of dance education, regardless of their future career goals.

Lots of exciting news for this summer and fall at SRQ Dance, Inc.! Check out all of our exciting announcements, and upcoming events!!! Fall registration in under way, so guarantee your spots in classes now before they are closed!

GET READY FOR "INTO THE WOODS" THURSDAY, JUNE 10th AT 1:00PM

UPDATE: Click HERE for the Photos from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune!!!

Our students have worked very hard on our first Summer Arts Camp production of "Into The Woods, Jr."our first public performance from Summer Arts Camp. We will be presenting the hour-long show this Thursday, July 21st in Studio 3 at SRQ Dance, Inc. 3303 Bahia Vista Street. The Sarasota Herald-Tribune will be attending the performance to photograph the students for publicity shots which will appear in an editorial in the paper!

As an update, we will NOT be doing "Once On This Island," as originally scheduled. To better meet the demands of our students and their vacation schedules, we will be holding four 1-week camps which will be conclude with a show highlights performance on Friday. Price for each camp is $200/week, or $750/all four weeks. 

Each camp includes a photo shoot with renowned photographer Tina Golder (three of our current students visited Miami with Tina over the July 4th weekend with their portfolios, and they were all immediately signed with the prestigious Wilhelmina agency!!!!) http://www.willykids.com/

July 14th-18th : Grease 
July 21st-25th : High School Musical
July 28th-August 1st : Toy Story
August 4th-8th : Mary Poppins

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JULIE ROHR ACADEMY PARENTS CAN REGISTER FOR JRA CLASSES ONLINE!

If you are a Julie Rohr Academy parent, we are now registering for the classes hosted on the JRA campus via our website at:

http://www.srqdance.com/jra

Students ages 3-5 will have classes on campus. Students age 6-Up may ride the bus to SRQ Dance, Inc. for classes hosted at the studios. We are very excited to be a part of the JRA family, and look forward to working with all of the new students this coming year. Cory Boyas is anxious to begin our tap pilgrimage for the spring production of "Anything Goes," so please register for SRQ classes early, as they tend to fill fast!

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OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JULY 26th!!! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Please join us Saturday, July 26th for our open house event from 10am-2pm!!!

-Register for fall dance classes
-Meet the faculty 
-Learn about our new Cecchetti ballet program
-Hip-hop teams with Anthony Douglas
-Musical theater program through Miss Cynthia's "Spotlight Kids" 
-Tour our innovative performing arts preschool for ages 3-5
-And Much more! 

Full-time preschoolers receive a dance class, gymnastics class, and the NAEYC endorsed KinderMusik® program integrated into our award-winning, academic-based curriculum.


NEW! Second SRQ Preschool classroom being added for fall!! Waiting list has started! Reserve your spot today! 

Placement for Professional Classes available too!

Classes are filling fast! Registering early means you get to pick the day you dance! Don't wait for "leftovers," plan your fall schedule now!

If you are unable to attend our July 26th Open House, we will hold a second one on August 2nd!

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"THE RAINMAKERS" HIP-HOP TEAM KICKS OFF WITH 22 STUDENTS!!!

SRQ Dance, Inc. and Anthony Douglas' new hip-hop team, The Rainmakers, has started rehearsals for upcoming fall performances. 

We are currently assembling a group to attend Monsters Of Hip-Hop on July 18th-20th in Orlando, Florida. Cost for the convention is $245/student plus hotel. If you are interested in attending, please call us at 941-366-4111. This is a terrific opportunity to study with some of the top talent in the hip-hop community.

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"SPOTLIGHT KIDS" MUSICAL THEATER TEAM AUDITIONS WITH MISS CYNTHIA TO BE HELD SUNDAY, AUGUST 24th!!

As the highly acclaimed "Spotlight Kids" enters its second season, Miss Cynthia will be holding auditions for her performing troupe on Sunday, August 24th. Students wishing to audition should prepare:

- 1 minute monologue
- 1 minute song / vocal performance
Be prepared for a movement combination.

Please remember that Spotlight Kids is strictly a rehearsal venue to assemble routines to perform and compete with regionally. Students accepted into the program are required to take a one hour dance technique class at a studio of their choice.

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DEBORAH VINTON / WEST COAST CIVIC BALLET CALL SRQ DANCE, INC. HOME!!

SRQ Dance, Inc. announces that Deborah Vinton will be joining their faculty as the Ballet Director beginning August 25th! Ms. Vinton's reputation and experience is unparalleled in the community, and she will bring a wealth of knowledge in developing the ballet curriculum, in conjunction with the already terrific ballet and innovative contemporary jazz programs currently offered at SRQ Dance, Inc.

Ms. Vinton has taught ballet for over 30 years in New York and Florida, including the Dance Center, Venice Ballet, and Booker High School's Visual and Performing Arts Center. She began her Cecchetti training in Sarasota and continued in Washington and at the National Ballet of Canada. She also studied in London with Nesta Brooking, Laura Wilson, and Margaret Craske (Royal Ballet).

During her professional career, Ms. Vinton worked with Danny Diamond, Anton Dolin, Edward Villella and Violette Verdy, performing with the Florida Ballet, The Royal Ballet Choreographic Group and the Maryland Ballet. As a Fellow/Examiner ISTD, she holds the Maestro Cecchetti Diploma, the Society's highest award.

Currently, Ms. Vinton serves on the board of directors of the Cecchetti Society, Inc. USA and visits schools around the country as an exa miner. In 1994, she organized the first International Cecchetti Summer School at Harid Conservatory, Boca Raton, which she repeated in 1998. Ms. Vinton was Principal of the School of Sarasota Ballet from Fall 1998 through Summer 2002.

Ms. Vinton is the artistic director of the West Coast Civic Ballet, which will also find its new home at SRQ Dance, Inc. Plans are already underway to hold two performances next year: a holiday ballet in December presented by West Coast Civic Ballet, followed by SRQ Dance, Inc's Dance Concert in June.

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SARASOTA -- Usually a June recital marks the end of the season for a dance studio. But for SRQ Dance, Inc., it marks only the beginning of a series of exciting new ventures they have planned for this summer and fall.

The studio will continue a lighter recreational dance schedule in the late afternoons and evenings during the summer months for students wishing to dance once a week, but focus primarily on its professional training program for intensive dance studies as well as two summer arts camps for students ages 5-17, who will perform kid friendly versions of "Into The Woods" and "Once On This Island" at the end of each four week session.  

Cory Boyas, owner and director of SRQ Dance, Inc., is very excited about the upcoming projects. "It was important to us when selecting our summer theater pieces that they not be gimmicky or mainstream. Both of these shows have an important message that will stay with our students long after the curtain closes." 

Summer dance intensives will also feature special guest teachers. "We've had a tremendous response," Boyas adds. "We have students coming to train with us professionally this summer from London, Germany, New York, Los Angeles, and everywhere in between. It's a testament to the kinds of programs we are offering that you won't find anywhere else in Sarasota. In fact, our most recent guest teacher is filming now for Season 2 of MTV's 'America's Next Dance Crew.' and original Bob Fosse dancer, Gary Flannery, is part of our adjunct faculty and holds classes with us regularly. He's one of three people in the world who is permitted to teach the original Fosse repertory. You won't find that at any other studio in the state of Florida." Students dance anywhere from four to fourteen hours per week, depending on age and skill level.

SRQ Dance, Inc.'s children's dance program will also receive a makeover this summer. "We are hard at work on a brand new dance syllabus for children ages 3-7 unlike anything currently on the market. It's simple and cohesive and makes training teachers in our methods much simpler. We plan to implement it this summer at SRQ and fine tune it before licensing it worldwide this fall." Boyas has already received inquiries from California and Southeast Asia in regards to the licensing of the new syllabus. 

Students of Julie Rohr Academy will also enjoy SRQ Dance, Inc.'s facilities and dance training this fall when they begin offering complimentary transportation to the studio after school. "We are very excited to be working with Julie Rohr Academy," Boyas explains. "We have very similar philosophies about teaching and smaller class sizes, so it was a perfect fit!" JRA will also integrate the studio's spacious rooms into their rehearsal schedules for their shows as part of their curriculum. Pine View currently has a bus that drops students off at SRQ Dance, Inc. as well.

SRQ Dance, Inc. will hold its 1st Annual Recital on June 4th and 5th at The Players Theatre located at 838 North Tamiami Trail. In addition to their award-winning choreography, the night will also welcome featured student vocalists as well as musical theatre performances. Tickets are $16 and can be purchased at SRQ Dance, Inc. at 3303 Bahia Vista Street, or by calling 941-366-4111.

For more information, please visit their website at www.srqdance.com

SRQ DANCE, INC. BRINGS HOME NUMEROUS AWARDS FROM BRAVO! COMPETITION!
We had an exciting weekend in Tampa at the Bravo! Competition. Our dancers took home 1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 5 Silver, and 1 Bronze Award, plus two of our pieces received 4th Overall in their respective categories!!! We would like to congratulate all the dancers on their hard work and dedication.

SRQ DANCE, INC. ASKED TO BE OPENING ACT FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS "WHITE ON STATE 2" EVENT THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17TH!!!
Sarasota's White Party. This fabulous street party centers on the concept of "Home Design In Motion". For only $10.00 per ticket spectators will enjoy a fashion show on a 90 foot runway featuring 5 local boutiques and three home design companies. Displays of local art will butress the urban, metallic structure of the runway. Wander through the village of white, judge for yourself the best decked out vignette (designed by local organizations and businesses). Taste great food from our top restaurants. And if you're lucky you might just feel a chill in the air? It's gonna snow in Sarasota this Saturday! Don't miss it! Plus the entire event is being filmed for the Cannes Film Festival to be shown in France later this year!
Location: State Street and Lemon Ave. 
More Information: http://www.tinkerbellevents.com

CORY BOYAS TO JUDGE COMPETITION
Cory Boyas has been asked to judge the 2008 Suncoast Dance Challenge Competition this Sunday, May 18th. Mr. Boyas has judged various talent competitions and beauty pageants previously, and is excited to resume his role of judging the dance circuit. Suncoast Dance Challenge is a brand new competition showcasing the top talent throughout the state of Florida.

SRQ RECITAL PHOTOS ARE THIS WEEK!!! 
Friendly reminder that dance portraits and group photos of all our dancers are scheduled this week. Below is the list. Please make checks payable to Dramatic Reflections Photography.
SRQ RECITAL TICKETS (6/4 & 6/5 at 6:30pm) ARE ON SALE NOW IN THE OFFICE!
Please invite your friends and family to this wonderful evening of entertainment starring your children! Experience award-winning choreography, professional lights and costumes, and a terrific ensemble of musical theater and vocalists, featuring Cynthia Ashford's "Spotlight Kids" 
We still have tickets available for June 4th and 5th! Please spread the word!! Invite your co-workers out for an evening of fun and entertainment. Spring in your step guaranteed.

SUMMER CLASS PAYMENTS DUE JUNE 1ST!
Just a friendly reminder that all summer classes are due no later than June 1st! 

Tags: Recital, Cynthia Ashford, Summer Camp, Dance, SRQ Dance, Inc.

Tags: Recital, Cynthia Ashford, Summer Camp, Dance, SRQ Dance, Inc.

What a fantastic way to start off Spring Break!!! Great job, ladies!!! Have a nice rest! Remember, Priority Enrollment Week begins April 7th-11th!

"10,432 Sheep" Savannah Ashford - High Silver Medal
"Amazing Mayzie" Savannah Ashford - High Gold Medal
"Somewhere That's Green" Savannah Ashford - Platinum Medal
"Penniless Bums" Savannah Ashford/Ashley Kalantzis - High Gold Medal (5th Overall in division)
"Anything You Can Do" Savannah Ashford/Jordan Boezem -High Gold Medal
"Vaudeville Rag" Sydnee Berman - High Gold Medal (3rd Overall in division) Plus "Class Act" award!
"Where is Love?" Jordan Boezem - Gold Medal - Plus "Bravery" Award
"Hello Kitty Cat" Courtney Bolema -Gold Medal
"Born To Entertain" Anna Glickman - Gold Medal
"Cat In The Hat" Anna Glickman - High Gold Medal
"Havin' A Hunch" Rachael Henry - Silver Medal
"Let's Dance" Lexi Kalantzis - High Silver Medal
"Sweet 'n Sassy" Ashley Kalantzis - High Gold Medal
"Incantation" Gina Montoya - High Gold Medal
"Fliberty Jiberty" Alex Patchett - High Silver Medal
"Ease On Down" Spotlight Kids - High Gold Medal
"Be A Clown" Spotlight Kids - High Gold Medal
"Land of 1,000 Dances" - SRQ Competition Team - Gold Medal - Plus "Fierce" Award

Tags: SRQ Dance, Spotlight Kids, Competition results

Tags: SRQ Dance, SRQ Music, Summer Arts Camp, Fall Registration, SRQ New Dance Syllabus,

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Here's a short video documenting Gary's last visit to SRQ Dance, Inc. last November!

Tags: Bob Fosse, Gary Flannery, SRQ Dance, Inc.

“L” has worked with: J-Kwon, Usher, Nelly, Ginuwine, Busta Rhymes, Chingy, Missy Elliott, Bow Wow, Omarion, and Chris Brown, among others. He was a featured dancer in both “Stomp The Yard” and “You Got Served,” and is currently in production for a new feature film choreographed by Darrin Henson.

Are you ready?? Check out some of "L"'s work below!

Nikko Smith Performance

Tags: hip-hop, master class, srq dance, "L" Da Bachelor

Musical theater guru Kevin Goodson is no stranger to the stage. A Voice major at Boston University combined with a wealth of knowledge from having directed over 30 theatrical productions, Kevin's expertise will be utilized this summer at our SRQ Summer Arts Camp. We are so thrilled for his involvement with SRQ Dance, Inc. that we wanted to give the Pro students a sneak peak at what all the buzz is about! Any Pro student wishing to attend Kevin's class (with our summer Musical Director Michelle Brazukas,) may participate on Friday, February 22nd & 29th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. We'll see you there!

Tags: Kevin Goodson, Musical Theater, Vocal Coach, SRQ Dance, Inc.,

Lyrical Dance Thursday February 7, 2008

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Renowned fitness guru Mike Walczak has an exclusive limited-time engagement with SRQ Dance, Inc. for all enthusiasts looking to enjoy his master body-sculpting classes. Take advantage of this terrific opportunity! If you register for classes this week, you receive unlimited attendance for the next 5 weeks for only $90!

Class times are as follows:

MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am-11am
SATURDAY 11am-12pm
SUNDAY 12pm-1pm
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TUESDAY-THURSDAY 6:30pm-7:30pm

Tags: body sculpting, mike walczak

Tags: SRQ Dance, Gary Flannery, Michelle Brazukas, Kevin Goodson, Sarasota Summer Arts Camp

SRQ Dance, Inc.'s Cory Boyas and former Bob Fosse dancer Gary Flannery will be holding auditions for their brand new revue, The Suncoast Scandals, on Saturday, February 23rd at 7pm.

The Suncoast Scandals will tour nightclubs across Florida, notably Daytona Beach, Sarasota, Tampa, and Miami. Auditions are open to professional dancers who sing, age 18-older.

We are currently seeking 6 Ladies and 2 Gentlemen. Be prepared to sing and move. Combination will be taught at the audition.

We've received several inquiries from parents, teachers, and students of other studios over Winter Break who feel "caught" in their relationship with their current dance studio because of their sizable investment of time and finances.

In the best interest of the dance community, SRQ Dance, Inc. is willing to work with you to create a new dance around your costume.

If you wish to speak with us further, please visit the studio during normal business hours, call us at 941.366.4111, or email us at info@srqdance.com. We respect your privacy and will treat all discussions confidentially.

This is an open invitation to the dance community. We only ask the opportunity to share the SRQ Dance, Inc. experience with you. Come check us out and see if we're the right fit for you.

Tags: open house, SRQ Dance, preschool, free dance classes

Mid-Year Student Evaluations were held today for our younger two levels in our Professional Classes. The class consisted of a basic barre, petit allegro in center, and floor crossings in ballet, and floor crossings and combination in jazz. None of the material covered this evening was previously disclosed to give all of the dancers a level playing field. Mid-Year dance evaluations are broken into two sections: Classroom decorum and Physiological development.

At the conclusion of the class, all students were given a blank copy of the SRQ Dance, Inc. Student Evaluation Form to take home and assess themselves. These will be returned in January when we return from Winter Break, and at that time we can set up conferences as necessary to further evaluate each student's personal development.

Students who were absent from today's evaluation will be expected to attend the evaluation in January for the remaining levels, where a modified syllabus will be administered to evaluate the dancers.

Tags: professional classes, SRQ Dance, evaluations

Please join us Friday, January 4th between 10am-4pm for our open house! FREE dance classes plus tours of our full-time, performing arts preschool facilities! Arts & Crafts, Dance, Drama, Tumbling and more!
Plus, Parents, we have fitness classes for you too! For more information, please call us at 941-366-4111 or visit us online at www.srqdance.com!

Tags: open house, SRQ Dance, preschool

As an added incentive, December has been designated DOUBLE Referral Month! When a dancer refers a new student to SRQ Dance, Inc. for a Children's, Independent, or Professional level class, they will usually receive a $10 referral bonus, but for the month of December, we're DOUBLING the referral bonus to $20/new student!!!

Referring a new student is simple....anyone with internet access can make a nice little holiday bonus this year! Simply have your friend register online for a class, and include the dancer's name who referred them to us in the "Comments" section. After the new student has completed their registration, we will have an envelope with your name on it waiting in the office! Come collect your cash!!!

Happy Holidays from SRQ Dance, Inc., and enjoy those referral bonuses!

Tags: Referral Bonus, SRQ Dance, Inc., Dance,

Alexei Kondratyuk was born in the city of Kourgan in the Ural mountains. He graduated with honors from the State Choreographic Academy of Perm, Russia in 1996. Following graduation, he performed as a soloist with the Cheliabinsk Theater of Opera and Ballet. In 1997, he joined the Grigorovich Ballet Theater and toured in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Germany, Great Britain and the United States. His repertoire includes ballets such as Romeo and Juliet, Don Quixote, Raymonda, Swan Lake, Chopiniana, La Sille Mal Gardee, La Bayadere, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Nutcracker, principal roles in Spartacus and the peasant pas de deux in Giselle. In 2000 and again in 2002, he was awarded Laureate of the Philip Morris International Ballet Competition. He is happily married to Irina and has a son Ilya. He performed in many ballets including Mr. Robert de Warren's Swan Lake, La Boutique Fantasque, Jim Buckley's Anne Frank, Satanilla, as well as Pavel Fomin's Hommage a Chopin and Demetrius in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Alexei will be teaching ballet and pointe to our Professional level dancers. We welcome him with open arms!

Tags: SRQ Dance, , Alexei Kondratyuk, Sarasota Ballet, Professional Dance Classes, Vaganova, Pointe,

We are very excited to announce that Jessica Smith has an exclusive engagement with SRQ Dance, Inc. on Saturday, December 22nd! Don't miss this opportunity to workout with the personal trainer to the stars!!!

If you can't wait until 12/22, have a quick workout with Jessica by clicking here!

Tags: SRQ Dance, Jessica Smith, Fitness, Adult Classes

What an incredible afternoon we all had! I think we were all grinning from ear to ear as Gary Flannery would share with us stories about being the dance captain for a Bob Fosse show and everyone in New York out on the sidewalk for the cattle call auditions learning the "Tea For Two" audition sequence.

Tags: SRQ Dance, Gary Flannery, Bob Fosse, Shirley Maclaine

SRQ Dance, Inc's own Dawn Mammone was recently featured on Tampa Bay's Studio 10 program. Check out the segment below! If you haven't had a chance to try Dawn's class, it is a high-energy, non-stop, amazing experience!

SRQ Dance, Inc. offers Zumba Fitness classes on:

Mondays from 7pm-8pm
Wednesdays from 10am-11am
Thursdays from 7:30pm-8:30pm

You must come experience Zumba!

Tags: SRQ Dance, Zumba, Dawn Mammone, Sarasota Fitness, Adult Classes