Southeast School of Dance

Closed: Happy Thanksgiving!
2021-11-21 - 2021-11-27
SESD offices are closed, and no classes meet this week. Enjoy time with family and friends!

Make Up Class: August 16th
2021-11-22 17:00 - 21:10 (America/New_York)
Classes being made up: Mrs. Katherine’s Ballet 3, Ballet 4, and Ballet 5/6
Classes meet at their regular times:

Ballet 4 (5:20-6:20)
Ballet 2 (6:20-7:20)
Ballet 5/6 (7:25-8:45)

*Miss Kayleigh’s classes do NOT meet today

This make up day replaces the cancelled classes on Monday, August 16th

Make Up Class: August 17th
2021-11-23 16:15 - 21:10 (America/New_York)
Classes being made up: Mrs. Katherine’s Ballet/Tap 1-A & 1-B, Ballet 2-A, Ballet 5, and Ballet 6*
*Please see adjustments

Ballet 2 (5:20-6:20)
Ballet/Tap 1 A & B (6:25-7:25…4:15 class will meet at this time instead)
Ballet 5 & 6 (7:30-9:10) *Ballet 6 will NOT meet on Weds, come Tues instead

*Miss Grace’s classes do NOT meet today

This make up day replaces the cancelled classes on Tuesday, August 17th & Wednesday, August 18th for Ballet 6

Make Up Class: August 18th
2021-11-24 16:15 - 21:10 (America/New_York)
Classes being made up: Mrs. Katherine’s Creative Movement & First Steps classes
Please see adjustments

Creative Movement & First Steps (6:10-6:40…no 4:25 class today)
*Ballet 4 and Ballet 5/6 will not meet tonight.
If Ballet 4 students would like to schedule a make-up class during normal class times, contact me.

*Miss Allie’s classes do NOT meet today

This make up day replaces the cancelled classes on Wednesday, August 18th

Mid-Term Evaluations: Ballet Levels 2-6
2021-12-06 16:00 - 2021-12-09 21:00 (America/New_York)
Mid-term evaluations for ballet students in levels 2-6.

Christmas Spirit Week!
2021-12-13 - 2021-12-16
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, last week of 2021 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!

Closed: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
2021-12-17 - 2022-01-02
We hope you have a joyous holiday season filled with laughter, love, and everyone you hold dear!

Classes Resume!
2022-01-03 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Welcome back! We’re so excited to debut the 2022 Showcase themes and costumes!

Pink Week!
2022-02-14 - 2022-02-17
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!

Crazy Hair Week!
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-17
How creative can you get?? Let’s see some actual DONUT buns, crazy braids, and JoJo bows! Just be sure you can still flip and twirl 😉

Final Evaluations: Ballet Levels 2-6
2022-04-11 16:00 - 2022-04-14 21:00 (America/New_York)
Final Evaluations for Ballet Levels 2-6

Closed: Spring Break/Happy Easter!
2022-04-15 - 2022-04-23
SESD offices are closed and no classes will meet in observance of Easter holiday. Enjoy your time off!

Showcase Meeting (1 of 2)
2022-04-29 18:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast School of Dance, 5315 Liberty Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27406, United States
Showcase Meetings are required for new students, and encouraged for 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!

Performance Company Interest Meeting
2022-04-29 18:45 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Southeast School of Dance, 5315 Liberty Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27406, United States
Mandatory for parents and dancers who are considering auditioning
We will review important Company info

Showcase Meeting (2 of 2)
2022-04-30 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom

Full Cast (Show 1/Sleeping Beauty)
2022-05-01 14:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Schedules:

2022 Full Cast Rehearsals: Doors Open 2:00 PM, Rehearsals start promptly at designated time

Full Cast 1: Sunday, May 1

2:10-3:00…Prologue (Princess Aurora, Lilac Fairy, Raven, Jewel Fairies) and Act 1 (Carabosse, Raven, and Carabosse’s Attendants/Ballet 4)
3:10-4:00…Act 2 (Princess Aurora, Bluebird Soloist, Jewel Fairies, Baby Bluebirds/First Steps, Ladybugs/Foundations, Baby Frogs/Intro Acro
4:10-5:00…Act 3 (Princess Aurora, Lilac Fairy, Jewel Fairies, Darling Daisies/Creative Movement, Garden Fairies/BalletTap 1-B, Lilac Fairy Attendants/Ballet 3
5:10-6:15…Act 4 (Princess Aurora, Lilac Fairy, Carabosse, Bluebird, Jewel Fairies, Royal Guests/Ballet 2, Princesses/BalletTap1-A, Carabosse’s Attendants/Ballet 4

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.

Picture Week!
2022-05-09 16:00 - 2022-05-11 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.

Dress Rehearsals
2022-05-12 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
2022 Dress Rehearsal:

This year, Dress Rehearsal will be held at SESD
Please arrive 5-10 minutes early ready to dance; bring ALL costumes AND accessories. Hair should also be the same as for the Shows.

Schedules:

Spring Showcases
2022-05-14
Shows: Saturday, May 14
Venue: Sheraton at Four Seasons

SHOW 1: “SLEEPING BEAUTY” (BALLET)
Classes: Creative Movement, First Steps, Foundations, Ballet/Tap 1, Intro to Acro, All Ballet Classes Level 2-6

1:30…Levels 4-6 Call Time (check in at Registration desk)
1:40-2:15…Levels 4-6 mark spacing
2:00-2:15…Creative Move, First Steps, Foundations, Ballet/Tap 1, Levels 2-3 Call Time (ready to perform/check in at Registration desk)
2:30-3:00…Doors Open for Guests *Please do NOT attempt to enter the ballroom prior to 2:30. Saving seats before doors open is prohibited and any personal belongings found in the ballroom prior to doors open will be removed and taken to the “registration desk” for pick up*
3:00-4:15…Performance

SHOW 2: “ONCE UPON A DREAM” (VARIETY)
Classes: All Hip Hop, Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Acro, All Jazz, Tap, and Modern Classes

4:45…Dancer Call Time (Dancers who were in Show 1 report to dressing rooms, dancers not in Show 1 check in at Registration desk)
5:00-5:30…Doors Open for Guests *Please do NOT attempt to enter the ballroom prior to 5:00. Saving seats before doors open is prohibited and any personal belongings found in the ballroom prior to doors open will be removed and taken to the “registration desk” for pick up*
5:00-5:20…Production dancers meet on the stage to mark spacing
5:30-6:30…Performance

Last Week of Spring Classes
2022-05-16 16:00 - 2022-05-19 21:30 (America/New_York)
Last week of Spring classes at SESD! Make sure to sign up for Summer classes!

Performance Company Auditions
2022-05-22 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Click Here For General Company Information
Click Here For Detailed Company Information
Click Here For Audition Form

Audition Day Schedule:
2:30-3:00 Ages 8+ Check In
3:00-5:00 Ages 8+ Audition

This is a closed audition; no observers
$15 Audition Fee that can be paid by check or cash the day of the audition (I can send you a Square invoice if you prefer, please let me know by Thursday)
There will be a ballet barre warm up, technique in the center/across the floor, and finally a choreography session
Please wear pink convertible tights and a black leotard
Please bring ballet, modern, and jazz shoes
Hair should be slicked back in a bun; dancers will be allowed to quickly take the bun out before the “choreography” session if they prefer
Dancers are not required to wear makeup, but are welcome to if desired
A water bottle is permitted, but dancers should only drink during designated water breaks
Don’t forget to SMILE!

Closed: Memorial Day Weekend
2022-05-27 - 2022-05-30
SESD offices are closed and no classes or rehearsals will meet this weekend in observance of Memorial Day.

2021-2022 Pool Party!
2022-06-05 20:00 - 22:30 UTC
We are SO EXCITED to host an end-of-year pool party at Southeast Swim Club again this year! It was so much fun last time, we hope you all can come!

Location: Southeast Swim Club (4301 SE School Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406)
Date: Sunday, June 5th
Time: 8:00-10:30pm
What to Bring: Pool towel and of course your bathing suit! We will provide snacks and drinks
We are asking for a $10-$15 donation per family to help cover costs, if you’re able!
We hope to see you there!

Summer Session
2022-06-13 16:00 - 2022-06-16 21:30, 2022-06-20 16:00 - 2022-06-23 21:30, 2022-06-27 16:00 - 2022-06-30 21:30, 2022-07-11 16:00 - 2022-07-14 21:30, 2022-07-18 16:00 - 2022-07-21 21:30 (America/New_York)
Click here for more information & schedules!
Please remember, rising Levels 3 and up are required to attend Summer Session. Rising Level 3 dancers and up who do attend Summer Session are eligible to participate in various events throughout the year including Performance Company, Christmas Parade Choreography, and other extra opportunities. Rising Level 3 dancers and up who do not attend Summer Session may not be permitted to “move up,” work en pointe, etc. Training over the summer is very important to maintain the progress achieved the previous season.

Open House
2022-06-30 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
Drop in to meet instructors, tour the studio, and register!

Studio Closed: July 4th Holiday
2022-07-01 - 2022-07-10
We are taking a break to celebrate July 4th! No classes meet this week.
Our office will operate on limited hours, messages and emails will be checked periodically.
