Closed: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
2019-12-20 - 2020-01-05
SESD offices are closed and no classes meet during this time; Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We hope you enjoy a peaceful and joy filled holiday season with family, friends, and all those you hold dear. Miss Alex, Miss Liv, and Mrs. Katherine will miss our girls and boys; and we cannot wait to see you in 2020! Remember; Showcase themes and costumes will be announced when we return!

Classes Resume!
2020-01-06 16:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Welcome back! All classes resume regular schedules this afternoon.
We can’t wait to see everyone and announce 2020 Showcase themes and costumes!

Ballet 5 Soloist Individual Rehearsals (1 of 2)
2020-01-12 14:30 - 19:30
These rehearsals are for Soloist and Duet rehearsals. Please arrive early to warm up on your own.
1:30-2:30 Maysen (Understudy: Eden)
2:30-3:30 Mia (Understudy: Sarah)
3:30-4:30 Grayce (Understudy: Jazmyn)
4:30-5:30 Molly (Understudy: Jazmyn)
5:30-6:30 Jazmyn/Camille
6:30-7:30 Lainey (Understudy: Camille)

Ballet 5 Soloists/Ballet 4 Understudies GROUP Rehearsal (1 of 3)
2020-01-24 17:30 - 19:30
These rehearsals are for Ballet 5 soloists and Ballet 4 understudies.
Dancers are welcome to arrive early to warm up on their own.

Ballet 5 Soloist Individual Rehearsals (2 of 2)
2020-01-26 14:30 - 19:30

Closed-Happy Valentine's Day!
2020-01-27
SESD office and studio will be closed today to allow our dancers and staff time to spend with loved ones! No rehearsals or classes will meet today. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Showstoppers & NYCDA Fees Due
2020-01-30 17:00 - 21:00
Showstoppers Competition fees, and NYCDA Convention & Competition fees are due today!

Ballet 5 Soloists/Ballet 4 Understudies GROUP Rehearsal (2 of 3)
2020-01-31 17:30 - 19:30

Ballet 5 Soloists/Ballet 4 Understudies GROUP Rehearsal (3 of 3)
2020-02-07 17:30 - 19:30
This rehearsal is for all ballet 4 & 5 dancers.
Dancers are welcome to arrive early to warm up on their own.

Pink Week!
2020-02-10 - 2020-02-13
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!

Crazy Hair Week!
2020-03-16 - 2020-03-19
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 😉

Showstoppers Dance Competition!
2020-03-20 - 2020-03-22 | Cabarrus Arena & Event Center
Showstoppers Dance Competition!
Concord, NC Cabarrus Arena & Events Center; March 20-22)
Early Registration Fees Due: February 13th

Closed: Spring Break, Happy Easter!
2020-03-29 - 2020-04-05
No classes will meet in-studio this week, keep practicing through our Virtual Learning Page!

Showcase Shirt Orders+Payment Due
2020-04-30 16:30 - 21:00
To order, click here!
You are not required to purchase a showcase shirt, BUT they are wonderful keepsakes and cover-ups during class and rehearsal! Moms, dads, and siblings are welcome to order too!
Each performer’s name will be featured on the back of each shirt!

CANCELLED: Ballet Levels 2-5 Final Evaluations
2020-05-04 17:00 - 2020-05-07 21:00
2020 Ballet evaluations are cancelled for all levels.
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All dancers should be present and prepared for final evaluations.

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.
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 “2”-“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!

CANCELLED: Show 1 Full Cast Rehearsal (1 of 3)
2020-05-09 10:15 - 14:45
May 9th’s Full Cast is Cancelled
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May 9th Rehearsal Cast & Times:

10:15-10:30 Ballet 5/Soloists Warm Up
10:30-11:30 Act 1 (Ballet 5, Foundations-A, Foundations-B)
11:30-12:30 Act 2 (Soloists: Molly/Camille/Jazmyn/Mia, Ballet 3-A, Ballet 3-B, Flip Flop)
12:45-1:45 Act 3 (Soloists: Molly/Maysen/Mia/Camille/Jazmyn, BTJ1-A, Ballet 2-A, Ballet 2-B)
1:45-2:45 Acts 4 & 5 (All Soloists, BTJ1-B, Ballet 4)

Full Cast Rehearsals are absolutely mandatory. 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 in Studio A.
Intermediate/Advanced 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.

CANCELLED: Show 1 Full Cast Rehearsal (2 of 3)
2020-05-17 13:45 - 18:00
May 17th Full Cast is Cancelled
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May 17th Rehearsal Cast & Times:

1:45-2:00 Ballet 5/Soloists Warm Up
2:00-3:00 Act 1 (Ballet 5, Soloists, Foundations-A, Foundations-B)
3:00-4:00 Act 2 (Soloists: Molly/Camille/Jazmyn/Mia, Ballet 3-A, Ballet 3-B, Flip Flop)
4:00-5:00 Act 3 (Soloists: Molly/Maysen/Mia/Camille/Jazmyn, BTJ1-A, Ballet 2-A, Ballet 2-B, Creative Movement-A, Creative Movement-B)
5:00-6:00 Acts 4 & 5 (All Soloists, BTJ1-B, Ballet 4)

Full Cast Rehearsals are absolutely mandatory. 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 in Studio A.
Intermediate/Advanced 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.

Ticket Sales Open!
2020-05-18 10:00
Tickets are sold online via TutuTix.
Online ticket sales open Monday, May 18th at 10 AM
Tickets are assigned seating, not general admission. We recommend logging on and ordering your tickets quickly, especially if you have a large group.
You do not have to be an SESD student to order tickets. All guests, friends, and family who wish to attend may order through the TutuTix website (click here!)
We strongly encourage guests to purchase tickets early. We do not sell tickets at the door the day of the event; however, online ticket sales will remain open through Sunday, June 7th. If you order on Sunday, June 7th and are unable to print your ticket, you can show your ticket from your smartphone.
Ticket price is $13.50 plus tax
Once ordered, tickets are sent via email and should be printed off to bring to the venue
There is also an option for a “Keepsake ticket” for an additional cost
Complimentary Ticket Codes:

Each SESD family will receive 4 complimentary tickets for each show in which your dancer performs.
*You will receive a unique, one-time use code from SESD for your complimentary tickets via email prior to ticket sales opening. Please do not lose your email containing your code.
If your dancer is in Show 1 and Show 2, you will receive two codes and will need to check out for each show individually. You will place one order for Show 1 using the first code, and a second order for Show 2 using the second code.

Closed: Memorial Day Weekend
2020-05-22 - 2020-05-25
SESD offices closed, and no classes meet during this time in observance on Memorial Day.

CANCELLED: Show 1 Full Cast Rehearsal (3 of 3) *Costumes Needed*
2020-05-31 13:45 - 18:00
May 31st Rehearsal Cast & Times:

1:45-2:00 Ballet 5/Soloists Warm Up
2:00-3:00 Act 1 (Ballet 5, Soloists, Foundations-A, Foundations-B)
3:00-4:00 Act 2 (Soloists: Molly/Camille/Jazmyn/Mia, Ballet 3-A, Ballet 3-B, Flip Flop)
4:00-5:00 Act 3 (Soloists: Molly/Maysen/Mia/Camille/Jazmyn, BTJ1-A, Ballet 2-A, Ballet 2-B, Creative Movement-A, Creative Movement-B)
5:00-6:00 Acts 4 & 5 (All Soloists, BTJ1-B, Ballet 4)

Full Cast Rehearsals are absolutely mandatory. 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.
*Due to the high volume of traffic, Studio A will be used as a “changing room.” All dancers should put their dance bags there, and will be taken there to change form tap to ballet shoes.

Please remind your dancers not to play with or on the Acro equipment.

***Dancers will wear costumes for this full cast rehearsal. Dancers should wear their costume UNDER A COVER UP (large t-shirt/button up shirt) to avoid late start times. Dancers may change out of their costumes in Studio A after their rehearsal, if preferred. If you need to change into your costume at the studio before your start time, please arrive early enough to do so as we cannot delay rehearsal start times.
*Dancers should have their hair correctly done, but do not need to have make up.
Intermediate/Advanced dancers should begin quietly warming up before their rehearsal start time.

Zoom Classes: June Session
2020-06-01 15:00 - 2020-06-02 21:00, 2020-06-08 15:00 - 2020-06-09 21:00, 2020-06-15 15:00 - 2020-06-16 21:00, 2020-06-22 15:00 - 2020-06-23 21:00

Costume Exchange Deadline
2020-06-24 16:00 - 20:30
Last day to return your costumes to SESD for size exchanges! Drop off costumes 4:00-8:30pm.

Summer Break!
2020-06-25 - 2020-07-11
Summer break! No Zoom or studio classes; all SESD students have access to “Virtual Training” tab!

Showcase Shirt Second Round Orders Due!
2020-06-25 06:00 - 18:00
Please submit order forms by 6:00pm. Invoices will be sent if we hit a minimum of 12 per design.

Extended Spring Session: Showcase Prep Weeks!
2020-07-13 08:00 - 2020-07-30 17:00
Schedule:

Showcase Meeting: Tentative
2020-07-23 19:30 - 20:00
Tentative Date for ZOOM Showcase Meeting
Mandatory for Showcase participants; will be posted to Facebook and website for those who cannot attend meeting

Grasshopper Game: Christmas Eve in July!
2020-07-24 17:45 - 21:00
Sign up to learn a dance to perform at the Greensboro Grasshopper game, or join our group for a fun night at the ballfield for their “Christmas Eve in July” event! Click here for more information for performers.
Tickets are $6 for performers, and $10 for other guests. Tickets are $6 for performers, and $10 for other guests. Tickets will NOT be sold through SESD this year; all tickets may be purchased through Groupmatics–more details to come!
Performers need to meet in our section by 6:10 and remain there until Grasshopper directors lead us to the field. After the performance, dancers will return to their parents and we can sit back and enjoy the game! SESD performers/guests do not have to stay the entire time, but our group is typically featured on the big screen during the 7th inning stretch.
