SESD @ Homeland Creamery's Fall Market
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a fund day at the farm!

The following classes to perform a short dance that they will learn in class:

Dance Team (levels 2-3)
Dance Team (levels 4-6)
Int/Adv Hip Hop
Ballet 5 & 6

ALL Performers will wear:

2024 SESD Studio Shirt (so we also need to make sure these are made & handed out end of September)
Black leggings (plain, no colors at all)
Black Converse *Even ballet dancers because we are outside…”off brand” is fine
Hair in a low pony/middle part, bangs secured out of their face, performance ready
Light Stage makeup, natural lip color

RSVPS will be sent the week of Labor Day, be sure to let us know if your dancer can/cannot attend!

SESD @ The English Rose Bake Shop Fall Festival
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

Studio Closed: Happy Halloween!
2024-10-31
No classes meet tonight, 10/31

SESD Closed: Election Day
2024-11-05
No classes meet today.

Ballet Levels 2-5 Mid Term Evaluations
2024-11-11 17:00 - 2024-11-14 21:00 (America/New_York)
Ballet students in levels 2 and above are evaluated twice a year. Mid term evaluations are held in December, and final evaluations are held in May.
Evaluations enable instructor, parent, and student to track progress over the course of the year, and from one year to the next. Dancers and parents are encouraged to review evaluations every month or so to remember previous corrections and consider what has improved and what needs a little extra attention.
Categories include technique, various steps/skills, musicality, professionalism, class attire, absences, etc.
Did your dancer have an “off” day? No need for extra stress; evaluations are only 2 weeks out of the entire season, but we consider dancer’s performance and behavior in class throughout the entire year.
Evaluations take place in your dancers regular class time.
Dancers should arrive in correct attire and a few minutes early to remove warm ups and put on ballet slippers. We will begin promptly at class start time.
We may record class to review later in order to give detailed comments and accurate scores. These videos are for instructor use only and will not be copied, distributed, or posted.
Parents are required to pick up dancer’s evaluation. Mrs. Katherine will notify parents when evaluations are completed.
Please remember that evaluations are confidential—dancers and parents should not discuss any scores with other students or parents. Evaluations are intended to create growth, not division–in or out of class.
While reviewing your evaluation, please keep the following points in mind:

The score is NOT as important as the corrections/comments. It is completely normal and expected for a dancer to receive “1”-“3” on her mid-term evaluations. Final evaluations are usually scored “3”-“5”. Numbered scores are included to simplify the promotion process, which leads to the next point…
It is perfectly normal, and even EXPECTED, for a dancer to spend anywhere from 2-5 years in any given level. We offer 5 levels of ballet from beginning at age 5.5; it is impractical to expect any dancer to progress one level each year. Class promotion should not be a dancer’s only goal. It is important to focus on the present; carefully listening to and applying corrections from your instructor.
Our ultimate goal is to build each dancer’s strong technical foundation. A correct understanding of basic technique will take her very far, while moving too quickly will hinder her for a very long time.

While we only require conferences at the end of the season, we are always happy to schedule a time to meet and discuss your dancer’s progress and address any concerns you may have. Your dancer is our top priority!

Costume Measurement Week
2024-11-18 16:00 - 2024-11-21 21:00 (America/New_York)
Costume measurements will be taken during regularly scheduled class times

Closed-Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-23 - 2024-12-01
Happy Thanksgiving! We will be closed Tuesday-Saturday. Enjoy time with family and friends!

Christmas Spirit Week!
2024-12-16 - 2024-12-19
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, last week of 2024 classes, and we’re ready to celebrate! All dancers are invited to incorporate holiday attire this week–including the infamous Rudolph buns! We’re ready for a holly-jolly week full of candy canes and Christmas magic!

SESD Closed: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2024-12-20 - 2025-01-05
We hope you have a joyful holiday season filled with laughter, love, and everyone you hold dear!

Classes Resume!
2025-01-06 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Welcome back! We’re so excited to debut the 2025 Showcase themes and costumes!

Pink Week!
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-13
It’s Pink Week (almost Valentine’s Day) at SESD! We’re love our students, and we’re ready to see lots of PINK this week!
All students are invited to incorporate holiday-themes into their regular class attire (please be sure your dancer can still participate in class; dance/acro students should still wear leotards and tights, but they don’t have to be black this week!).
*This is also the perfect time to show us some love on social media! Leave us a review on Facebook and/or Google, leave a comment and let us know what you love about SESD, share our posts, and follow us on Instagram!*
Happy Valentine’s Day!

NYCDA Competition & Convention
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-16
Location: Durham, NC
Convention open to all SESD dances in level 4+, must notify SESD by the end of August. Fees due by December 16th.

Dance Machine Competition
2025-02-28 - 2025-03-02
Location: Greensboro, NC (Carlina Theatre)
Check back for our dancer’s schedule and come out to cheer our girls on!

Dress Like Your Teacher Week!
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-13
Back by popular demand, all students are invited to dress like their teachers! We love seeing all our “mini-me’s” this week!

As always, please be sure dancers can still SAFELY participate in class and please be sure hair is still pulled back and secured out of the face.

Groove Dance Competition
2025-03-14 - 2025-03-16
Location: High Point, NC (High Point Theatre)
Check back for our dancer’s schedule and come out to cheer our girls on!

Showcase Meeting (1 of 2)
2025-03-19 19:40 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast School of Dance, 5315 Liberty Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27406, United States
NEW this year: Video Call; link will be sent via email and in our private Facebook group prior to meeting start time!
This meeting will be recorded; if you can’t make it, you may review later at your convenience!
First year students are required to join the video call.
If you have questions, please attend in-person or join the video call. This is the BEST time to have your questions answered!
Showcase meetings generally last 30-45 minutes.
Show day is VERY busy. It is extremely important to attend Showcase meetings and ask all questions prior to the show date. Katherine will be tied up running the show; coordinating lights and sound with the technicians, checking on dancers, and much more. We want this experience to be as smooth and pleasant as possible, but there is no guarantee Katherine will be able to answer phone calls, texts, or emails at any time during the day. If you have a question and cannot find Katherine, look for someone in a “volunteer” shirt or your dancer’s teacher. Showcase meetings will eliminate most of the stress and confusion!

Spring Open House
2025-03-21 16:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Invite a friend to join us for our Spring Open House! We will be offering a variety of classes so you can try lots of different styles, and we will accept registrations for the Summer and Fall seasons. This is a great time to try something new and can help your dancer decide in which class they would like to enroll for summer and fall!

Class Schedules will be updated as the event approaches; here is a tentative list so far (parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before minor can participate in classes):

Ages 3-5: Creative Movement with Mrs. Katherine (4:30-4:50)
Ages 5.5-7: Ballet & Basic Tumbling with Miss Aislinn (4:45-5:15)
Ages 8-11: Ballet with Mrs. Katherine (5:00-5:30)
Ages 8-11: Jazz & Modern with Miss Aislinn (5:30-6:00)

Final Evaluations: Ballet Levels 2-6
2025-03-24 16:00 - 2025-03-27 21:00 (America/New_York)
Final evaluations for ballet students in levels 2-6.

Full Cast 1 of 2 (Show 1/Spring Ballet)
2025-04-06 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Schedules: TBD

Rehearsals start promptly at designated time
Full Casts 1 & 2: Sunday, April 6 & April 27

Ballet Full Cast Rehearsals:

Full Cast Rehearsals are absolutely mandatory for specified classes/cast members. Dancers who are absent from a full cast rehearsal for any reason other than family emergency will not be permitted to perform in the Show. There are no exceptions.
Full Cast Rehearsals are held at SESD. Doors will be unlocked 15 minutes prior to first start time.
There is very high traffic between Acts. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early ready to dance (regular class attire, no costumes unless otherwise specified) and place dance bags in Studio A. If your dancer needs to get dressed at the studio, please arrive early enough to do so and be ready to dance by the rehearsal start time.
Please remind your dancer not to play on or with the Acro equipment and barres in Studio A.
Intermediate/Advanced and pointe dancers should begin quietly warming up before their rehearsal start time.
Typically, we do not wear costumes—please wear regular ballet class attire unless instructed otherwise. Hair should be slicked back in a bun.

Closed: Spring Break/Happy Easter!
2025-04-13 - 2025-04-20
SESD offices are closed and no classes will meet in observance of Easter holiday. Enjoy your time off!

Full Cast 2 of 2 (Show 1/Spring Ballet)
2025-04-27 15:15 - 17:30 (America/New_York)

Picture Week at SESD
2025-04-28 16:00 - 2025-04-30 21:00 (America/New_York)
Call times are your student’s actual picture time. *Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin promptly. Due to tight schedule, we must start and end each class slot on time.*

Please review all Picture Day Expectations, Order Information, and Schedule by clicking this link.

SESD Closed
2025-05-01
Office Closed & No Classes Meet–Get ready for the Show!

Dress Rehearsal @ Carolina Theatre
2025-05-02 16:00 - 22:00 UTC
Details TBD: Current Season Showcase Information – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)

Spring Showcases @ Carolina Theatre
2025-05-03
Venue: Carolina Theatre
Details TBD: Current Season Showcase Information – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)

SESD Closed
2025-05-05
Office Closed & No Classes Meet–Classes resume Tuesday, May6th and continue through Thursday, May 15th!

Last Two Weeks of Spring Classes
2025-05-06 16:00 - 2025-05-15 21:30 (America/New_York)
Last two weeks of Spring classes at SESD! Make sure to sign up for Summer classes!
*No Classes Monday, May 6th. All other days/classes meet as regularly scheduled through the 16th!*

Star Talent Productions Dance Competition
2025-05-09 - 2025-05-11
Location: Greensboro, NC (Carolina Theatre)
Our final event of the 2024-2025 season! Check back for our dancer’s schedule and come out to cheer our girls on!

Competition Team Auditions
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:45 UTC
This audition is open to dancers in level 3+ who meet the requirements of our Team: Competitive Dance – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)
Pre-register by July 23rd here: (Link will be available in May 2025)

Schedule:
7:00-7:10 Arrive and Check In
7:15-8:00 Technique
8:00-8:45 Choreography

Summer Session (Weeks 1-4)
2025-06-02 16:00 - 2025-06-26 21:00 (America/New_York)
Summer classes are always a blast! It’s a great time to try something new, and we sometimes have guest instructors, too!
View our Summer Schedules here
