​Hi Reader,

Happy Friday! Take a moment and read all the fun stuff I've packed in this email, as we dance into autumn.

TDD Holiday Show sign-ups are HERE! Take the stage with us on Sunday, December 13, at 2pm, in a super fun, high energy show that will lift your spirits as we bundle up for the holiday season.

Sign up by Friday, September 18, so we can organize the rehearsal schedule and start rehearsing the weekend of September 26.

**If you have a child enrolled in youth classes, they will learn their dance during scheduled class time.

➡️ Reminder that rehearsals work around your schedule, and videos will be made to catch anyone up who misses a rehearsal.

If you haven't started dancing with us yet, no worries! You can still sign up.

👉🏼 Here are the details you need to know:

• "How can I be in the show?" - Anyone who attends classes at Tap Dance Detroit at least once a week can be in the show. Dancers will be grouped by level.
• "What does it cost?" - There is a $115 participation fee that includes extra rehearsals, videos of choreography for at-home practice as needed and 3 tickets to the performance. *NEW: If you perform more than one dance, it will be $20 per additional dance to cover rehearsal costs. :)
• "What about siblings?" - Participation for additional dancers in the family will be $55 and doesn't include additional tickets.
• "Where's the show?" - We are finalizing the venue to bring you the best experience possible!
• "What about rehearsals?" - Dancers enrolled in the youth classes will learn choreography during their classes, with possible bonus rehearsals as needed. All other dancers will learn choreography during scheduled rehearsals that will happen on Saturdays and Sundays, on dates and times that can work with everyone's schedule. There will be 2 in-studio run-throughs on the Saturdays prior to the show, plus a stage rehearsal at 11am the day of the show.
• Nervous about performing? - We got you. We will rehearse and rehearse and rehearse some more until you feel 200% confident to take the stage.
• Costumes will be simple and cost effective. More info on that will be sent once we complete the signups.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today:

🍁 Your child can still join the fun in September-October kids' classes. Reply to this email, call or text me at 917-687-4811 to get signed up.

Dance classes give your child a fun, consistent way to build confidence, coordination, creativity, and skills they can carry with them beyond the studio. AND they'll have the best time!

🚨 Wednesday 4-6 ballet is SOLD OUT! There are openings in the Thursday 4-6 year-old classes. :)

Youth classes run in 8-week sessions.

🥳 NEW DROP-IN CLASSES for adults! Let's gooooo.

It's a great time to add some more chances to dance! Check out the new classes launching:

• Yoga PLUS at TDD Ferndale starts THIS Sunday, 9/13, at 8:20am! Start the day off right with Sue. Move, flow, get empowered and feel fabulous.

• Basic Ballet at TDD Ferndale starts Saturday, 9/19, at 12pm. Get back to the barre and align yourself, while improving balance, strength and confidence in movement.

• Beginner Broadway Jazz at TDD Keego Harbor starts Friday, 9/18, at 6:30pm. Explore storytelling through expressive movement utilizing classic jazz technique.

• Beginner Broadway Tap at TDD Keego Habor starts Friday, 9/18, at 7:30pm. We dive into the fun world of storytelling through tap dance, the style seen in musical theatre productions and movie musicals from the Golden Age to contemporary hits.

• Line Dance is back at TDD Ferndale on Wednesday, 9/23, at 7:30pm. No experience necessary! Join Michele in an easy-to-follow, fun and interactive class.

✨ Are you an adult who's curious about dance in general and not sure where to start? Explore our drop-in options designed with new dancers in mind!

Try Absolute Beginner Jazz, Hawaii'an Hula, Broadway Dance Fitness, WERQ Dance Fitness or line dance class! All of these classes are accessible to anybody just getting started.

There's truly something for every body.

🎶 Drop-In classes for all levels run all year.

Show up, dance, and have fun!

🔗 Sign up on tapdancedetroit.org or on the Tap Dance Detroit app.

👯‍♂️ Why Tap Dance Detroit?

🌟 An Inclusive Atmosphere: Everyone is welcome here, no matter your age, experience, or background.

🌟 Fun + Fitness: Dance your way to joy, health, and confidence while discovering the magic of rhythm.

🌟 A Vibrant Community: Join a positive, supportive group of dancers.

If you have any questions at all or if there's any way I can make your experience at Tap Dance Detroit + Performing Arts Center better, you can reply to this email, text, call or message me. I love to hear from you.

See you at the studio! ❤️❤️❤️

Denise

Denise Caston-Clark

• Owner, Tap Dance Detroit

• Member of Dance Masters of Michigan and Dance Masters of America

• Lecturer, Oakland University Dept. of Music, Theatre and Dance

• Certified American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum

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917-687-4811