October 2021 Newsletter
Connecting the Missouri Dance Community
Enhancing the lives of all Missourians through the art of dance by providing vital networking, resources, and education.
Welcome to our first digital Newsletter!
It is with great excitement that we are able to share the following news with you about what is going on all over Missouri! Please let us know what you are doing so we can support your endeavors through our website and social media pages. TOGETHER we will make Missouri dance!
Send announcements to admin@missouridance.org
Board of Directors News!!!
Thank you Vanessa Woods and Cynthia Kahn for your incredible contributions to Missouri Dance Organization!
We will miss you incredibly but wish you all the best in your new and exciting adventures!!
MDO wish Vanessa and Brian all the best on their new and crazy adventure as parents of twins, Hazel and Jackson. They will be sure to keep you on your toes!!!
Enjoy your retirement, dear Cindy, with your wonderful husband, Robert, as you fulfill your dreams of traveling all over the country. No better place to start than soaking in the National Parks at Bryce Canyon!
Who are we?
Executive Board
President-Lisa Morovitz-Geger, Studio instructor Columbia
Cecil Slaughter-Secretary, Director BFA Dance at Wash U St. Louis
Carmen Dence-Treasurer, Director Groupo Atlantico, St. Louis
Board of Directors
Dr. Alice Bloch, Independent Choreographer, Teacher, Dancer, St. Louis
Carmen Guynn, Director Almas Del Ritmo Dance, St. Louis
Ashely Tate- Director Ashleyliane Dance Company, St. Louis
Beverly Sonen-Independent Dancer and Retiree
Get the scoop on all of us at MDO here https://www.missouridance.org/mdo-board
Why, hello there!
MDO is thrilled to introduce some of our newest board members! We are honored to have you become a part of our family
Karen Mareck Grundy-Artistic and Executive Director Missouri Contemporary Ballet, Columbia
Chris Rutledge-Independent Choreographer and Teacher, Columbia
April Austin-Photographer and Parent of an awesome dancer, Carrollton
Janie Morgan- Director Missouri Valley College Dance Department
Marisel Salscruz-Director St. Louis Flamenco Society, St. Louis
Allsion Wittenberg-St. Louis Flamenco Society, St. Louis
Prasanna Kasthuri-Director Soorya Performing Arts, St. Louis
Kari James-former studio owner and higher-ed professor at Wash U St. Louis
Christine Knoblauch O'Neal-Director of Dance MFA Wash U St. Louis
Markesha Howlett-Independent Choreographer and Teacher, St. Louis
Saturday, October 16, 2021 10am-11:30am
Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to assist dancers in finding their path in making dance a career! There are so many incredible options out there that it can become overwhelming, but everyone has a voice! We need to hear you and MDO wants to assist you, your student, your child in helping them express themselves through the art of dance. Cydney Spohn will help get you started! With the gracious support of the Missouri Alliance for Arts Education, check out this free event below! We hope to see you!
Here are some of the incredible Missouri colleges that offer a Dance Associate, BA, BFA, MFA and certification.
Check out MDO's complete list of colleges at our website https://www.missouridance.org/mo-dance-programs
Missouri State University, Springfield
Consider earning a certificate to teach dance in schools!
Check out Washington University.
Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification | WashU University College (wustl.edu)
Missouri Valley, Marshall
Lindenwood University, St. Louis
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau
Washington University, St. Louis
Cottey College, Nevada
CLASSES
Missouri is dancing in-person and on-line! What a great way to get back into the swing of things and meet new teachers and dancers or hang out with those you have not seen in ages. Stay in the loop and check out an up to date class schedule https://www.missouridance.org/class-calendar
In-Person Consuming Kinetics Dance Company St. Louis
Pajama Stretch is a themed stretch class offered every Tuesday night at 8:00p.m. at CKDC! This stretch and flow class will help you seamlessly transition from studio to sleep. Advanced reservation required at www.ckdc.org/education by clicking on ADULT SCHEDULE. Classes are $17.50/each, need-based scholarships available by request at info@ckdc.org.
Missouri Valley College Dance
Marshall
To register click email Janie Morgan jmorgan@moval.edu
Vitality Ballet
Adult Beginner Ballet on Zoom
Click below for more information
Move for Health Seniors Dance Class
Strength and balance and light hearted dancing. Contact Alice Bloch for class description click this link MOVE FOR YOUR HEALTH, DANCE FOR YOUR SPIRIT
To schedule a class email: abloch45@gmail.com
Almas Del Ritmo Dance Company Almas Del Ritmo Dance Company - Class Registration (gomotionapp.com)
PERFORMANCES
Check out MDO's performance page to keep yourself up to date https://www.missouridance.org/performance-calendar
Send us your announcements so we can let everyone know what you are up to at admin@missouridance.org
Missouri Contemporary Ballet
October 29 & 30, 2021
Click below to purchase tickets
Ashleyliane Dance Company
November 13 & 14, 2021
For more information and to reserve your tickets click below
https://www.ashleyliane.com/events/tempo-adc-fall-dance-concert-saturday-show
Emily Duggins Ehling
October 15 & 16, 2021
INPERSON and VIRTUAL
To register click below
In-person: bit.ly/giveandtakecare-inperson
Virtual: bit.ly/giveandtakecare-virtual
Dances of India St. Louis
November 19 & 21, 2021
To purchase tickets click below
https://dancesofindia.brownpapertickets.com/
Consuming Kinetics Dance Company
November 20 & 21, 2021
Click below for more information and to purchase tickets .
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
SPECIAL EVENTS
Consuming Kinetics Dance Company
October 17, 2021
An All Ages Octoberfest Dance Party THIS Sunday, October 17 from 6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m at the .ZACK, free and open to all, but advanced reservation required at https://www.ckdc.org/events.
Part of a Footwork Monthly Series Join us for the " Get your Freak on Footwork Friday Costume Workshop" our October Theme workshop. Come Join ADR as we party with an Amazing Latin Dance Footwork party dressed in your favorite costume. Get ready for some treats (No Tricks Here)
Almas Del Ritmo Dance Company - Class Registration (gomotionapp.com)
Send MDO your event announcements at admin@missouridance.org to be included in our website, social media, and newsletters!
Click below to register by NOVEMBER 1, 2021 https://www.foxpacf.org/programs/teen-talent-competition/
Southeast Missouri University Cape Girardeau
Not a member yet? Visit our website and join our dancing family. https://www.missouridance.org/membership
See you next time and until then...keep dancin!
