While sitting quietly at the studio, enjoying the peace of
the approaching Holiday Season, I’m counting my blessings.
This past year we have increased our staff with great
personalities in Katy Davis and Abraham Sannoh, joining Larry, Rosario, Michael
P. and Anna on the dance floor. Gizelle
and Shawn have done an amazing job,
managing the admin side of the business and hosting our Friday Night Parties.
The main reason we have grown is because of you, our clients,
fellow dancers and friends who come to Dance Bethesda. Thank You!
One of my goals in opening Dance Bethesda was to create a
place where the love of dance would flourish among different generations. We’re
achieving that now through a new level of community involvement. You may not be
aware that these groups share space with us here at Dance Bethesda:
Urban Artistry - World
Champions in the genre of Hip Hop, House and Break Dancing.
Little Shakers Music
Together - movement classes for newborns to 5 year olds, where they
are introduced to music, social interaction and dance rhythms.
Rock Creek Dance Academy - new to us
this year bringing classical, jazz and tap, catering from pre-schoolers to
teenagers. A dynamic group of young ladies.
Maryland Dance Teachers
College - has become a successful program in helping people train
for a career in dance. Nine successful candidates have completed the course to
date.
So what’s new for you? We will be introducing our Medal Test
Examination Program, where students will be examined and judged on their
dancing ability and given constructive comments to improve their dancing.
Another project is our Dancing Partnerships - where we will
be working with business and community groups in promoting dance events. Our
first was “An American in Paris” with THE WASHINGTON CLUB and FRENCH CULINARY
SOCIETY where 50 people ate, drank and
danced the night away. Which brings us to NEW
YEAR'S EVE 2013 at THE WASHINGTON CLUB - fine dining, wines, dancing, performances, and valet
parking included in ticket price. So
get yours now!
I am looking forward to bringing you an exciting 2013 dance
program. New Workshops, Group Classes and Themed Dance Parties and a few
surprises.
On behalf of everyone - Happy Holidays!
Michael Rye
