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]]>To help get you ready, we’ve prepared three easy-to-follow stretches that you can do on your own:
- Yoga Pointe Stretch. This works your upper body and stomach and is a great stretch to lengthen yourself for tilts and leaps.
- Fouette Stretch. This builds muscle and tones your legs.
- Hip Flexor Stretch. This stretch is focused on your hips and upper body.
Check out the video now – then make sure you’re registered for Fall Classes! Check out the schedule and register today!
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A picture from Turn It Up 2013!
The team is looking forward to proving that A2D is one the area’s top dance schools!
Full Schedule:
ASH Dance Convention
- Jan. 17-19, 2014
- Philadelphia (Hyatt Regency)
Dancers-Inc.
- Feb. 28-Mar. 2, 2014
- Lancaster, PA (McCaskey East HS)
Turn It Up
- April 5-6, 2014
- Philadelphia (Philadelphia Airport Marriott)
On Stage
- May 3-4, 2014
- Manahawken, NJ (Stafford Arts Center)
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Join us this month at Addicted 2 Dance (A2D) in Ambler for a series of Open Houses to get more information about our dance studio!
During Open House, you’ll be able to tour our comprehensive studio, observe active classes from our amazing parent lounge, meet Owner & Artistic Director Aubrey Conley plus other experienced teachers, and register for one (or more) of over 100 classes beginning in September.
Dates/Times For Open House:
- 4:00p-6:00p – Every Monday in July (15, 22, 29)
- 10:00a-2:00p – July 15, 16, 17, 18
- 10:00a-2:00p – July 22, 23, 24, 25
- 4:00p-7:00p – July 24-25
We hope you can join us for Open House!
Ready to register for a class? See the full class schedule plus registration information here.
Have a question? Feel free to email us.
Ambler First Fridays
To round out July and begin August, we’ll have a presence at First Friday on August 2 from 5:00p-7:00p.
Lots will be happening including …
- Face Painting
- Mini Dance Session (beginning @ 5:30p)
- Story Time @ 6:30p
- ZUMBA in the streets in front of A2D @ 6:00p!
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Backstage at recital – ready to dance!
With Dress Rehearsal less than a week away and our 2013 Recitals just a week later, we start to hear a common question this time of year – “Why do we have a recital?”
Dance recitals are the standard year-end activity at most dance schools (including Addicted 2 Dance in Ambler). After more than eight months of weekly dance classes, choreography, costume fittings, Picture Day, Dress Rehearsal, and months of planning, the special day arrives.
Some attendees look forward to seeing their loved one under stage lights for a few shining minutes and struggle to sit through the remainder of the program.
Our staff, however, sees much more in these wonderful students while they are preparing for and participating in their special moment.
Benefits of Dance Recitals
Dancing on stage in front of an audience builds confidence in these young performers. They know that all eyes are on them while they whirl, twirl, and jump. The joy and pride the students are filled with when they stride off the stage makes the backstage area feel electric!
Performing a two to three minute routine will not allow a choreographer to demonstrate all they’ve taught over the course of the year, but it does allow students to showcase many of the dance skills learned and practiced in class. The sense of accomplishment seen on the faces of these terrific kids says it all.
Dance can often be seen as an individual art form. While students progress and develop at their own rate, dance is a wonderful team sport full of cooperation and teamwork. Classmates must all attend classes in order to learn and effectively practice the choreography. Each student is an equally important piece in the stage blocking (arrangement) puzzle. Classes at Addicted 2 Dance are full of supportive kids who clap for each other, lift each other up, and make friends with each other.
During recital, we hope all parents are as proud of our dancers as we are when they take the stage. During the show, we encourage everyone take a moment to realize that that beyond the sequins, lights, and music is a young performer being lifted “2 the next level”!
Please see our Recital Page for additional information and to purchase tickets for this year’s recitals on June 7 & 8.
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Last weekend, A2D Company Dancers from Addicted 2 Dance in Ambler joined 25 other dance schools from the East Coast at the Access Broadway dance competition.
Held at the Crowne Plaza in Valley Forge, Access Broadway served as the third competition of A2D’s season. The event featured categories in dance, singing, and acting, making Access Broadway enjoyable to watch as well as participate!
Check out our full photo album on Facebook!
Addicted 2 Dance Access Broadway Award Listing:
Solos
- Gabby K. – High Gold
- Sienna L. – High Gold
- Caitlin W. – Gold
- Carson F. – Gold
- Sarah B. – Gold
- Sami F. – Gold
Teen:
- Olivia M. – [Jazz Solo] – Platinum (1st Place)
- Olivia M. – [Lyrical Solo] – Platinum (2nd Place)
- Brianna C. – High Gold
- Jessica E. – High Gold
- Maddie N. (Dance) – High Gold
- Maddie N. (Vocal) – High Gold
- Brianna L. – Gold
Duets:
- Wherever You Will Go (Alexia L./Katelyn D.) – High Gold
- Right Now (Gabby K./Talia W.) – High Gold
- HollaBack Girl (Carissa F./Morgan S.) – High Gold
Small Groups:
Small Fry:
- Payphone – High Gold (1st Place)
- Lights On – High Gold
- Strut My Stuff – High Gold
Junior:
- Swagg – Platinum (2nd Place)
- 4 Leaf Clover – High Gold
- Diamonds – High Gold
- Imagine – High Gold
- Glam – Gold
Teen:
- Silent World – High Gold
Large Groups:
- Calling of the Night – High Gold (1st Place)
- Queens Of Pop – High Gold (1st Place)
- All Cried Out – High Gold (4th Place)
- At The Playground – High Gold
- Down With The Sickness – Gold
- FantaSeuss – Gold
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Company Dancers from Addicted 2 Dance Company in Ambler recently took part in their second competition of the 2013 season. The Groove Dance Competition, held in Lititz, PA, kept the team busy for the three-day schedule.
Congratulations to the A2D Company Dance Team on their great performances!
Check out more photos on Facebook!
Full A2D Award Listing from Groove
Solos
Mini:
- Sienna L. – High Gold (1st Place) *Personality Plus Special Award
Petite:
- Caitlin W. – High Gold (4th Place)
Junior:
- Carson F. – High Gold
- Sarah B. – High Gold
- Gabby K. – Gold
- Sami F. – Gold
Teen:
- Maddie N. (Dance) – Gold
- Maddie N. (Vocal) – High Gold
- Brianna L. – Gold
Senior:
- Olivia M. – [Jazz Solo] – Platinum (7th Place)
- Olivia M. – [Lyrical Solo] – Platinum (3rd Place)
- Brianna C. – High Gold (7th Place)
- Jessica E. – Gold
Workshop Scholarship –
- Brianna C. & Olivia M. each awarded $500 scholarships to The Hollywood Summer Tour.
Duets:
Junior:
- Wherever You Will Go (Alexia L./Katelyn D.) – High Gold (3rd Place)
- Right Now (Gabby K./Talia W.) – High Gold (4th Place)
Teen:
- HollaBack Girl (Carissa F./Morgan S.) – High Gold (7th Place)
Small Groups:
Petite:
- Payphone – High Gold (2nd Place)
- Strut My Stuff – High Gold (3rd Place)
- Lights On – High Gold (5th Place)
Junior:
- Glam – High Gold (3rd Place)
- Swagg – High Gold (4th Place)
- Imagine – High Gold (7th Place)
- 4 Leaf Clover – High Gold (10th Place)
- Diamonds – Gold
Teen:
- Silent World – High Gold (6th Place)
Large Groups:
- All Cried Out – High Gold (4th Place)
- At The Playground – High Gold (5th Place)
- Calling of the Night – High Gold
- Queens Of Pop – High Gold
- FantaSeuss – Gold
- Down With The Sickness – Gold
Photogenic:
Teen:
- Maddie N. – 1st Place
Junior:
- Alexia L. – 1st Place
- Gabby K. – 2nd Place
Petite:
- Sienna L. – 1st Place
Congrats to all winners!
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Interested in trying out for the Addicted 2 Dance Company Competition Team?
It’s almost time!
What is a “Company Dancer”? Click for a description.
Audition Date:
Tuesday, June 4
Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theatre:
- 4:00 pm: 5-8 yr old
- 4:30 pm: 8-12 yr old
- 5:15 pm: 13+ yr old
Hip Hop:
- 6:00 pm: 5-8 yr
- 6:30 pm: 8-12 yr old
- 7:00 pm: 13+ yr old
Tap:
- 7:30 pm: 8-12 yr old
- 8:00 pm: 13+ yr old
Vocal:
- 8:30 pm: 8+
Company Commitments
- Attending 100% of classes with 3 excused company misses.
- 1/2/3 Ballet Class(es) – Dep. on Age, 1 Technique Class, Choreo/Co Class AND Corresponding Company CLASS.
- 1 Convention (Jan)
- 3-4 Competitions (Feb-May)
- 1 National Event (July)
Audition on June 4 is Part 1 – Part 2 is at Recital the following week.
All Company Dancers have summer ballet requirements.
Please see Miss Aubrey, Miss Deirdre, or Miss Denise for more information!
Invitation list will be released on website, as well as an email listing.
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]]>The six week courses below run for 6 sessions in March and April – we hope you can join us!
Break It Down
For Beginner & Intermediate Students ages 8-12
Fridays 4-5p with Miss Mariah
(begins Mar. 8)
Break It Down is a Hip Hop experience your dancer will love! Lockin’, poppin’, breakin’, old school 90’s social and commercial Hip Hop — all in 6 weeks! Experience the many styles of Hip Hop and also learn about the history of Hip Hop culture and dance!
Back 2 Basics
For Beginner & Intermediate Students ages 8-12
Thursdays 4-5p with Mr. Josh
(begins Mar. 7)
Back 2 Basics is a great mix of many styles of dance including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, and Contemporary. This fast-moving class will cover lots of material each week and is ideal for kids involved with sports that still enjoy dancing!
Location
All classes taught at our studio in Ambler, PA.
Registration Details
All four workshops are available for registration online!
Each workshop is $85 for the six sessions.
A $10 registration fee applies to new students only.
No costume or recital fees are associated with these workshops.
Questions? Contact us today at [email protected].
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]]>The competition, held at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, hosted many studios from the tri-state area. The one day competition made for a fast paced day for the competition team, fitting in thirty routines during the day.
A2D owners Aubrey Conley and Deirdre Lindsay could not have been more proud of their dancers and their performances.
Regional Mini, Junior, and Senior Miss Turn It Up were all earned by Addicted 2 Dance Company soloists.
For more pictures from the weekend, check out our Facebook Album!
Full A2D Award Listing from Turn It Up
Total Awards
- 10 Platinum
- 22 High Gold
- 2 Gold
Individual and Team Awards
- Mini Miss Turn It Up – Sienna L.
- Junior Miss Turn It Up – Gabrielle K.
- Senior Miss Turn It Up – Olivia M.
Teen Small Groups:
- 3rd Overall: 4 Leaf Clover (Jr Modern)
- 2nd Overall: Silent World (Sr Lyrical)
Teen Large Groups:
- 2nd Overall: All Cried Out (Sr Hip Hop)
Junior Solos:
- 2nd Overall: So Fierce (Caitlin W)
- 1st Overall: Gotta Work (Gabby K)
Junior Duo/Trio:
- 2nd Overall: Right Here (Gabby/Talia)
- 1st Overall: Wherever You Will Go (Alexia/Katelyn)
Junior Small Groups:
- 1st Overall: Imagine (Junior Lyrical)
Senior Solos:
- 2nd Overall: Ballad of a Warrior (Olivia M)
- 1st Overall: Your Song (Olivia M)
Teen Duo/Trio:
- 3rd Overall: HollaBack Girl (Carissa/Morgan)
Junior Lines:
- 3rd Overall: Calling of the Night (Ballet Production)
Junior Productions:
- 2nd Overall (Tie) – Down With the Sickness (HH Production)
- 2nd Overall (Tie) – Queens of Pop (Jazz Line Production)
Nationals Invitations:
- Calling of the Night (Ballet Production)
- Diamonds (Junior Ballet)
- Wherever You Will Go (Alexia/Katelyn Lyrical Duo)
- Silent World (Senior Lyrical)
- Olivia M. Solo
Special Awards
- High Voltage Award – “HollaBack Girl” (Carissa/Morgan HH Duo)
- Unique Beginning Award – “Silent World” (Senior Lyrical)
- Sassafras Award – Caitlin W. Solo
Congrats to all of our winners. Check out some of the performances below!
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Addicted 2 Dance (A2D) Company Dancers and parents recently ended a three week marathon of weekend dance conventions with Artists Simply Human (ASH), held at the Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia on January 26 and 27.
This was A2D’s first time at ASH and dancers were really impressed with the AH-Mazing teachers! They inspired, gave feedback, and walked around adjusting students. The level of training was top notch and all attending dancers left the convention excited to get back to A2D to show their teachers and fellow dancers what they learned!
Attendees loved the great choreographers on hand including Toyko (Improv/Contemporary), Desiree Robins (Jazz, Leaps & Turns), Jason Samuels-Smith (Tap), Tovaris Wilson (Hip Hop), and many more! There was a LIVE DJ who played music while classes were in session, too! Dancers thought Toyko was hysterical and had such a great attitude and demeanor with all of the kids – he interacted with A2D Company Dancer Michael a few times – making one of the only two boys in the junior room feel liberated.
Scholarship auditions were held by ASH Director, Braham Crane, who studied at Crane Performing Arts in nearby West Chester. A2D Company Dancers Maddie Nowak, Gabrielle Katz, and Olivia Mailey made it through auditions and got to perform in ASH’s closing show on Sunday afternoon. All three girls were awarded scholarships to attend the ASH Summer Intensive and have an opportunity to apprentice at future ASH Conventions! They also won a partial scholarship to next year’s winter convention.
Addicted 2 Dance Company Dancers enjoyed all three conventions attended, learned a lot from all the fantastic staff, bonded so much as teammates and friends, and now turn their sights on their competition season beginning in late February. Best of luck to these amazing dancers!
For more great photos from our time at the ASH Convention, visit our Facebook page!