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May 15th is Student Appreciation Day at UDA

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Stop by the studio between 9:30am and 1:30pm for snacks, drinks, and more.

We will be raffling off merchandise and giving away special prizes for everyone who comes.

This is also the first day you can sign up for…

- Summer Camps,
- Fall Classes, and
- Competition Team Auditions.

It’s our way of saying “thanks” and giving back a little of the joy all our dancers bring to our lives.

Team Results: Headliners – April 23–25, 2010

(Elite Gold is highest score possible)

Senior (16& Over)

Solos (49 Entries)

- Nicole Garrison Fool of Me (Lyrical) – Gold
Teen (13-15)

Solos (52 Entries)

- Kali Yallourakis Gravity (Lyrical) – Elite Gold – 1st Overall High Score – Teen Miss Headliner
- Raelyn Greene Never Alone (Lyrical) – Gold
- Maria Yallourakis Hush Hush (Jazz) – Elite Gold – 5th Overall High Score
- Jessica Hiestand Locomotion (Jazz) – Elite Gold – 3rd Overall High Score
- Kali Yallourakis Toxic (Jazz) – Gold

Duet/Tri0s (31 Entries)

- Batter Up (Hip-Hop) – Elite Gold – 4th Overall High Score tie (Jolene Vincel, Jessica Hiestand)
- J Squared (Hip-Hop) – Elite Gold – 3rd Overall High Score – Invited to try out for US Hip-Hop Dance Team (Jolene Vincel, Jessica Hiestand)
- Radar (Jazz)– Elite Gold – 4th Overall High Score tie(Kali Yallourakis, Nicole Garrison, Raelyn Greene)

Continue reading Team Results: Headliners – April 23–25, 2010

Team Dance Results: Showstopper – April 9–11, 2010

(Double Platinum is highest score possible)

Senior (15-19)

Solos (52 Entries)

- Kali Yallourakis Gravity (Contemporary) – Double Platinum – 1st Overall High Score
- Nicole Garrison Fool of Me (Lyrical) – Platinum – 8th Overall High Score
- Kali Yallourakis Toxic (Jazz) – Double Platinum

Duet/Tri0s (23 Entries)

- Radar (Jazz)– Platinum – 7th Overall High Score (Kali Yallourakis, Nicole Garrison, Raelyn Greene)

Teen (12-14)

Solos (15 Entries)

- Raelyn Greene Never Alone (Lyrical) – Double Platinum – 3rd Overall High Score
- Maria Yallourakis Hush Hush (Jazz) – Double Platinum – 1st Overall High Score
- Jessica Hiestand Locomotion (Jazz) – Double Platinum – 2nd Overall High Score

Continue reading Team Dance Results: Showstopper – April 9–11, 2010

Team Results: Applause Talent – March 12–14, 2010

(Platinum is highest score possible)

Senior (15 & Over)

Solos (75 Entries)

- Kali Yallourakis Gravity (Lyrical) – Platinum – 4th Overall High Score
- Nicole Garrison Fool of Me (Lyrical) – High Gold – Scholarship Winner
- Kali Yallourakis Toxic (Jazz) – Platinum

Duet/Tri0s (41 Entries)

- Radar (Jazz)– High Gold (Kali Yallourakis, Nicole Garrison, Raelyn Greene)

Teen (12-14)

Solos (52 Entries)

- Raelyn Greene Never Alone (Lyrical) – Platinum – 2nd Overall High Score
- Maria Yallourakis Hush Hush (Jazz) – Platinum – 4th Overall High Score
- Jessica Hiestand Locomotion (Jazz) – Platinum – 7th Overall High Score

Continue reading Team Results: Applause Talent – March 12–14, 2010

2010 Headliners Regional Competition in Chicago, IL

Dear God – Julia A. / Rachael R./ Rachael W.  - Elite Gold (Highest Award Available)
Tied for 5th overall out of 28 duets/trios

Wash That Man -  Julia A. / Rachael R./ Rachael W.   -  Elite Gold (Highest Award Available)
2nd Highest overall out of 28 duets/trios

Fool of Me – Nikki G.          -         Gold

Rock Star -  Solo – Julia A  Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 3rd overall out of 47
Nominated to compete for Jr. Miss Headliner

This Girl – Rachael W  Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 1st overall out of 47
Mink Schmink – Rachael W Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 
Only one top award per soloist  

Large Group
Janet   Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 1st overall out of 6
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Small Group
Circus   Gold        2nd overall out of 14
Rock Concert  Gold
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Small Group
Radar   Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 4th overall out of 10
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Duo/Trio

Batter up  Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 4th overall out of 10
Judges Award – “Ready For the Next Level”
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J Squared  Elite Gold (Highest Award Available) 3rd overall out of 10
Judges Award – “Greatest Fall”

JoJo  and Jessica – Invited to compete for American National HipHop Team

Supermodel – Gold 2nd overall of 29

Judges Award “Top Model”

Video – Gold

Fever – Elite Gold 1st overall 32

Dreamgirls – Elite Gold. 3rd overall of 32

 

United Dance Arts Competition Team takes National Honors

The UDA Dance Team was recognized in Dance Spirit Magazine’s December 2009 issue.  UDA won a top spot in the VIP National Dance Competition for the jazz number “Living For Love”  and “Shopping”.  Congrats to our choreographers, coaches, and team dancers!  The 2010 competition season will start in March.  The UDA Dance Team will enter a total of 22 numbers in 3 regional and 1 national competition.

UDA October Newsletter – A Dancing Life

 (To see this newsletter – and/or others -  in pdf  format, click to see our news page, and find our newsletters section.)

Director’s Letter

Welcome to our first edition of Dancer’s Life, the United Dance Arts newsletter.  We will use this publication to keep you up-to-date with what is going on at the studio and provide interesting stories and information related to dance.

In our inaugural edition you will find information about Bring-A-Friend Week, our new Dancer of the Month program and exciting new offerings.

We will also communicate very important information about activities such as recital, so please make sure you review this important publication.

If you have a topic you would like to see covered, please let me know and we will make every effort to include it.

We hope you find this a valuable resource and  it enhances your experience with United Dance Arts.

Keep on dancin’

Melina

Bring-A-Friend Week
We are excited to announce the dates for this year’s “Bring A Friend” week at the studio are Monday, October 26th thru Saturday, October 31st.  This is your chance to introduce your friends to the fun that is…DANCE!   Every currently enrolled student can bring as many friends as they want to class with them during this week.  The student that brings the most number of friends during the week will receive a FREE UDA dance bag (ask to see a sample of the bag at the front desk).  If your friend signs up for a dance class before Thanksgiving, you will receive 1/2 month off your December tuition.  So grab your friends, head to dance class, and win prizes!!

COULD YOU BE OUR NEXT….DANCER OF THE MONTH
Beginning in November, we will be highlighting one very special dancer from the studio as our Dancer of the Month.

The Dancer of the Month is selected by the following criteria:

  1. Makes it to every class that month which he/she is registered for (or completes a make up class if a class is missed)
  2. Positive attitude during each class; and listens to the instructors
  3. Comes prepared and gives 100%
  4. Acts as a role model during for fellow dancers

How is the Dancer of the Month selected:
Nominated by an instructor, studio director, other students and parents.  (Nominations are submitted by the last Saturday of every month!)

What does the Dancer of the Month receive:
- Their picture is posted at the studio throughout the month
- Recognition in the monthly newsletter
- A $55 credit on your United Dance Arts Class Account

Continue reading UDA October Newsletter – A Dancing Life

Bring-A-Friend Week at UDA – October 25th through October 31st!

We are hosting our Annual Bring a Friend Week, the week of October 25th through October 31st.  This is a time that your child can bring a friend to participate with them in the bring-a-friendclassroom.

We will be passing out small gifts to each of the guests, and give them the chance to enjoy dance with your child.  The children can bring as many friends as they like.

As an added bonus, the child who has the MOST kids REGISTER for classes before November 3rd will…

1 – WIN a free United Dance Arts Duffle bag with their name on it.

2 - Receive a credit for 1 month of their usual dance class fees in the month of December


As this event will be during the week of Halloween, the children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costumes!

The costumes must be safe and appropriate to dance in, or the teacher may ask them to sit out for safety reasons.  There should be no masks that cover their faces and their hair should still be off their faces.

We look forward to meeting all your friends!

Keep on Dancing,

Melina Yallourakis

New Dance Season Begins!

Hello Everyone !

After a summer full of sun and fun, the dance season is upon us again.

August 17th Fall Classes Begin – Classes are filling faster than ever. Get to the web site to sign up soon.
- We have new levels, some new instructors, and a couple of studio improvements that everyone will enjoy
- If you have any questions please give me a call and I will make sure you get into the best class

NEW! – We are offering YOGA for men and women. Check out the Link on the web site and give it a try
- We are also keeping more classes on the schedule for Adults including
- Adult Hip-Hop, Ballet, Ballroom, and Pole Aerobics

Team Auditions – August 22nd – This is open auditions for the competitive team
- Sign-up for auditions at this link: http://www.uniteddancearts.com/team-dance.html

Pictures are Ready and in the Office
- Starting August 12th – at 12:00 noon to 7:30pm, the studio will be open for…
- Picture Pick-up, Registration, Merchandise and Tours

Keep on Dancing!

Melina

News Update: New Yoga Classes & Team Dance Page updated

Notice to those who are using the Team Dance page for information regarding the upcoming Dance Team Auditions:  the Team Dance webpage has been updated with Team Dance FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).  So to get your questions answered, check it out…click here.

The next big item of note: We now are offering Yoga Classes! That’s right.  We currently have 3 classes, with one class on tuesdays being open to females only, while the other two classes (monday class & wednesday class) are open to both men and women.  Check it them out soon because there’s only 7 openings per class right now and they are bound to go quickly!  See it now by clicking here.