Dance Studio Has Big Plans For Summer And Fall
Tuesday/May/20 02:49 PM
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
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
May Updates
Monday/May/12 07:21 PM
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!
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!
Congratulations, SRQ Dance, Inc. Competition Team and Spotlight Kids!!!
Sunday/March/30 02:42 PM
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
Dance Legend Gary Flannery Returns March 1st for Bob Fosse Repertory Class!!!
Tuesday/February/19 10:52 PM
Here's a short video documenting Gary's last visit to
SRQ Dance, Inc. last November!
Hip-Hop Master Class with "L" Frost Exclusively at SRQ Dance, Inc. March 15th-16th!!!
Wednesday/February/13 07:28 PM
“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
Are you ready?? Check out some of "L"'s work below!
Nikko Smith Performance
Musical Theater Vocal Coach/Director Kevin Goodson to guest teach Pro Classes February 22nd & 29th
Wednesday/February/13 07:15 PM
Thursday Lyrical/Modern with Jolyn Stevens
Friday/February/08 12:19 PM
Hip-Hop Fusion Class Mondays
Monday/January/28 11:42 PM
Body Sculpt With Mike!
Monday/January/28 02:03 PM
Class times are as follows:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 10am-11am
SATURDAY 11am-12pm
SUNDAY 12pm-1pm
-and-
TUESDAY-THURSDAY 6:30pm-7:30pm
AUDITIONS 2/23/08 For New Gary Flannery/Cory Boyas Project
Sunday/January/06 01:54 PM
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.
SRQ Dance, Inc. Now Accepting Transfer Students
Thursday/January/03 10:19 PM
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.
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.
Mid-Year Student Evaluations Have Begun!!!
Friday/December/21 09:00 PM
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.
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.
Preschool and Dance Open House is January 4th, 10am-4pm
Saturday/December/15 11:27 PM
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!
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!
December is DOUBLE Referral Month at SRQ Dance, Inc.!!!
Sunday/December/09 09:32 AM
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!
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!
Sarasota Ballet's Alexei Kondratyuk joins the faculty at SRQ Dance, Inc.!
Thursday/December/06 05:44 PM
Alexei will be teaching ballet and pointe to our Professional level dancers. We welcome him with open arms!
Announcing Jessica Smith's Cardio Fitness Class
Friday/November/30 06:24 PM
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!
Gary Flannery Master Class
Monday/November/19 03:35 PM
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.
Dawn Mammone on Tampa Bay's Studio 10
Sunday/November/18 02:28 PM
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!
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!