Southeast School of Dance

Picture Week at SESD
2024-04-29 16:00 - 2024-05-01 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.

Hip Hop & Jazz Funk Classes (4/18 Cancellation)
2024-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
All Miss Laniya’s class meet at their regular times to make up for 4/18 cancellation.

Dress Rehearsal @ Carolina Theatre
2024-05-03 16:00 - 22:00 UTC
Details TBD: Current Season Showcase Information – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)

Spring Showcases @ Carolina Theatre
2024-05-04
Venue: Carolina Theatre
Details TBD: Current Season Showcase Information – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)

SESD Closed
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-06
Office Closed & No Classes Meet–Classes resume Tuesday, May 7th and continue through Thursday, May 16th!

Last Two Weeks of Spring Classes
2024-05-07 16:00 - 2024-05-17 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!*

Center Stage Community Dance Showcase
2024-05-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Our studio has been invited to perform in Miriam’s Dance Academy 5th annual Center Stage Community Dance Showcase! Our “Production (Opening Number)” dancers will be performing!
This is a voluntarily performer based showcase that allows dance studios, churches and freelance artist to showcase their talent center stage for the community. You are able to showcase your studio and who you are, the styles you represent, etc. This showcase will be held Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11 at 1pm at the beautiful Van Dyke Performance Space, 200 N. Davie Street, Greensboro, NC.
This is a family oriented event. You are welcome to perform 1-2 dances, all dances must be positive, inspirational, with no profanity, bleeps, etc. Each dance should be no more than 5 minutes long. You are also encouraged to invite your supporters. Tickets are only $12 in advance and $20 at the door.

Showstoppers Competition
2024-05-17 08:00 - 2024-05-19 17:00 (America/New_York)
Our Competition Team will be competing in Raleigh at the Showstoppers Competition!

SESD Closed
2024-05-24 - 2024-06-02
Office Closed & No Classes Meet

Summer Session (Weeks 1-4)
2024-06-04 16:00 - 2024-06-28 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! In addition, dancers are invited to sign up for “Dance Team Choreography Camp” which performs at the Winston Salem Dash AND the Greensboro Grasshopper Stadiums!
View our Summer Schedules here

Closed: July 4th Holiday
2024-06-30 16:00 - 2024-07-07 21:00 (America/New_York)
Happy 4th! No classes meet this week and our office is closed.

Summer Session (Weeks 5-8)
2024-07-09 16:00 - 2024-08-01 21:00 (America/New_York)

Spring Ballet Auditions
2024-07-26 17:00 - 20:30 UTC
This audition is open to ballet dancers in Levels 5-6 who have been enrolled in ballet classes at SESD for one full season and attend our summer session.
This audition will select soloists, understudies, and “other roles.”
There is a $5 Audition donation
Pre-register by July 23rd here: Audition Pre-Registration – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)

Schedule:
4:30-5:00 Arrive and Check In
5:15-7:00 Technique (in flats or en pointe)
7:15-8:30 Variation

Virtual Fall/Spring Orientation: New & Return Students
2024-08-08 19:30 - 20:30 UTC
We will review important studio information regarding tuition polices, NEW class attire, Showcase dates, and More! Please plan to attend and bring your calendars!
*This meeting will be held VIRTUALLY via Google Meet.
A link will be emailed and posted in our private Facebook group Thursday around 7:25.

Fall Open House & Grand Opening Celebration
2024-08-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Invite a friend to join us for our Fall Open House & Grand Opening Celebration! We will be offering a variety of classes so you can try lots of different styles, and we will accept registrations for the upcoming Fall/Spring season. 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!
Trial Class Schedules (parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before minor can participate in classes):

Ages 3-5: Creative Movement with Mrs. Katherine (3:30-3:50)
Ages 5.5-10: Intro to Ballet with Mrs. Katherine (4:00-4:20)
Ages 8+: Dance Team (Pom) with Mrs. Katherine (4:30-4:50)

Orientation (New AND Return Students) 7:30-8:15 (virtual only) Info here: Virtual Fall/Spring Orientation: New & Return Students – Southeast School of Dance (se-dance.com)

First Week of Fall Classes!
2024-08-19 16:00 - 2024-08-22 21:00 (America/New_York)
2024-2025 Classes begin this week!

Studio Closed: Labor Day
2024-08-29 - 2024-09-02
SESD Offices are closed, and no classes will meet (Thursday-Monday).

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!
