Southeast School of Dance

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!

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

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

SESD @ The English Rose Bake Shop Fall Festival
2024-10-26 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 @ Homeland Creamery's Fall Market
2024-10-12 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)

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

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

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)

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.

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

Summer Session (Weeks 5-8)
2024-07-09 16:00 - 2024-08-01 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 1-4)
2024-06-04 16:00 - 2024-06-28 21:00 (America/New_York)

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

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!

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.

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!*

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

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

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)

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.

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.

Full Cast 2 of 2 (Show 1/Spring Ballet)
2024-04-28 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Schedules: TBD

Rehearsals start promptly at designated time
Full Casts 1 & 2: Sunday, April 14 & April 28

Act 1: Wendy’s Room

Classes: Ballet/Tap 1 (Pixie Dust)
Soloists: Mia Browder, Maysen Carter, Alona Cregger, Zelia Morris, Lainey Watkins
Rehearsal Time:

3:00-3:50 (All dancers please be ready to dance AT 3:00)

Act 2: Neverland

Classes: Ballet 6, Ballet 2 (Lost Boys), Foundations (Little Firebirds), Ballet 3/4 (Indians) & Madelyn/Ava (Pirates)
Soloists: Mia Browder, Maysen Carter, Sarah Deviney, Lily Pao, Lainey Watkins
Rehearsal Time:

4:00-5:00 (All dancers please be ready to dance AT 4:00)

Act 3: Mermaid Lagoon & Act 4: I Do Believe in Fairies

Classes: Creative Movement (Rainbow Fish), First Steps (Baby Crocodiles), Intro to Acro (Mermaids), Ballet 5 (Pirates)
Soloists: Mia Browder, Maysen Carter, Lillie Dimaio, Ava Jackson, Bailey Leclerc, Keelie Miller, Lacie Routh, Lyric Stanley, Lainey Watkins
Rehearsal Time:

5:15-6:30 (All dancers please be ready to dance AT 5:20)
*Creative Movement, First Steps, and Intro to Acro dismissed at 6:00

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.

Ballet 3/4, 5, & 6 Performance at PG Elementary Multicultural Fair
2024-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Pleaseant Garden Elementary School
General Information:

This performance is a MANDATORY event that will take the place of class that evening. The only excused absence is illness.
We will meet at Pleasant Garden Elementary at 5:10 to put our things in the designated area and warm up.

Please park in the smaller lot across from PG Baptist Church and go in the side door. There will be an SESD Staff member there to help direct you to our “dressing room.”

The performance begins at 6:30 and will end at 7:00. After 7:00, dancers will be dismissed to their parents/guardians.

Dancers will need to wear light stage makeup and should have hair tidy/slick.

Red lipstick is not required; please wear a more “natural” shade for this performance
“Light” stage makeup includes eyeshadow/mascara and blush, just to a lesser degree
Specific hair styles listed below

What to Wear: ***ALL dancers need to bring their costumes AND have hair as described below for this Sunday’s (4/14) Full Cast Rehearsal!***

Ballet 3/4: Capezio brand Stirrup tights in the color “Caramel.” Please bring ballet shoes in case the gym floor is not ideal for barefoot dancing. Hair should be in a low bun, middle part
Ballet 5: Capezio brand Stirrup tights in the color “Caramel.” Ballet flats (no pointe shoes). Hair should be in double French braids.
Ballet 6: Theatrical Pink tights and flats (no pointe shoes). Hair low bun/middle part.

ALL Classes Cancelled
2024-04-18
Ballet 3/4, 5, & 6 will be performing at PG Elementary School!
All Hip Hop Classes will be made up 5/2

Full Cast 1 of 2 (Show 1/Spring Ballet)
2024-04-14 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)

Showcase Meeting (2 of 2)
2024-04-12 19:40 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
NEW this year: Both meetings are IN PERSON at SESD and has an online streaming option! Signups will be sent in March to secure your spot!
Showcase Meetings are required for new student AND return students. If you have any questions regarding the Showcase, please attend a meeting.
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
2024-04-12 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)
Ages 8-Teen Dance Team with Mrs. Katherine (6:20-6:50) *Jazz, Pom, Cheer*
Ages 12+ Ballet with Mrs. Katherine (5:45-6:15)
Ages 12+ Jazz + Modern with Miss Aislinn (6:50-7:30)

Showcase Meeting (1 of 2)
2024-04-10 19:40 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast School of Dance, 5315 Liberty Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27406, United States

Dance Machine- Competition
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-07 21:00 (America/New_York)
Our Competition Team will be competing at Carolina Theater at the Dance Machine Competition!
