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Dancing Arts Center's Quarterly Newsletter
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November 2009 |
Greetings!
Your experiences at DAC are important to me. My primary goal is to ensure the most thorough dance education for you. My staff and I use dance training to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, emotionally, physically and intellectually. On top of weekly classes, we enhance our lessons with information on good nutrition, dance history, anatomy and physiology, and tips on self motivation and discipline. Communication about what we are doing is just the start. Your feedback, questions and participation is key to ensuring our work meets its goal. Tell us what you like, what you don't like; what you want, and what you don't want. I listen. My office door is often open and I welcome your impromptu questions and thoughts.  Sincerely,
Karyn Edison,
Dancing Arts Center
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Coming Events
- Beginner Lecture-Demonstration for Parents & Students, Saturday, November 7th 9-11AM (advanced beginners observe and take notes)
- Peter and the Wolf Dance Workshop on Sunday, November 3:30-5:30
- Youth Division Peek Week November 9-14th. Bring family and friends, your cameras, love and applause!
- No Classes Nov 24-28
- Nutcracker Dance Workshop, Sunday, December 6
- Holiday Dance Concert, December 19 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm
- No Classes December 21-January 2
- For a complete calendar of events, click here
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Keep the Pace
Good Times all Around
 Dancing Arts Center has been bustling with activities since classes started in September.
Holiday Concert auditions were held and rehearsals, costume development, and set development are well underway.
For some dancers preparation for the Student Dance Concert started in the summer and for all involved, their efforts culminated in another spectular program performed on October 24 & 25th.
Younger dancers were able to share their love of music, movement and dance with their friends during Bring-A-Friend to Dance Class week in October and they are looking forward to the Youth Division Peek Week coming up in November.
Students of all ages once again helped to raise money for the American Red Cross by paying just $1.00 to wear their Halloween costumes to class. This is a favorite annual activity at DAC where the dancers are challenged to wear costumes that they can actually dance in.
As fall turns into winter, the pulse of DAC will continue to beat strong with the Holiday Concert in December, the Fairy Tea Party in January, and Spring Ensemble auditions coming up. |
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Are you looking for that perfect holiday gift for the dancer in your family. Here are some suggestions that dancers are sure to love.....
- Dance wear - especially warm-up clothes such as leg warmers and dance sweaters that will keep your dancer warm between classes and during rehearsal breaks.
- Books - for the younger dancers try Angelina Ballerina, any of the fairy tales that the classic ballets are based upon like Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, or stories about young dancers such as: The Royal Ballet School series, The Bad News Ballet series or the Silver Slippers. Older dancers may appreciate: The Care and Feeding of a Dancer or Pointe Shoe Tips & Tricks: For Choosing, Tuning, Care.
- DVDs - especially classical ballets performed by well-known dance companies, favorites may include: The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Giselle, Peter & the Wolf, Sleeping Beauty=
- Tickets to live dance peformances - check out the Phoenix (thephoenix.com) and Boston Dance Alliance (bostondancealliance.org) for ideas
- For other dance related gifts, check out DAC's boutique during the Holiday Concert on December 19 Or order on the DAC web site by clicking here
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The Dancing Arts Center believes in a professional dance education for all dance students, whether they are aspiring professionals or not! The opportunities in our children's futures cannot be foreseen. Their dance skills can blossom in a variety of ways, and their love and devotion of dance can peek at different times. Their dance experience does shape their perspective of life. So, choose a better dance program that builds their character and confidence, so that your child will be ready for those challenging opportunities when they arise. No child is disregarded at the Dancing Arts Center. The kindness and respect afforded the students of this school inspires students to strive for their personal best. The rewards of dancing in a professional school come to each student through inner awareness and growth, not in ribbons and trophies. The enthusiasm and joy that each student experiences is a result of personal achievement, not outward competition. Our small class size fosters careful, and progressive development of each students' artistry. Good dance training awakens everybody's senses and stimulates emotional, physical, and intellectual growth!
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Bone-Up at DAC this Fall
Throughout DAC, the special focus will be the anatomy and terminology of the skeleton, the structure and care of bones and the action of hinge, ball and socket, and spring joints. The nutritional concentration will be on lean proteins and good calcium sources.
Bone Up
Are you Getting Enough Calcium? To find out, take this quiz by Julie Peacock, R. D.
1. I drink milk (dairy, soy or rice), eat cheese (dairy or say) or drink fruit juice with added calcium....
___A few times per week
___Once per day
___Twice per day
___With each meal and often for a snack
2. Before I dash of to school in the morning, my breakfast normally includes...
___a bagel with cream cheese, yogurt and calcium fortified O. J.
___fortified cereal, low-fat milk and an orange
___a donut and water
___nothing. I'm not hungry in the mornings
3. I love soda and coffee because they give me an immediate burst of energy before dance class or study hall. But, I've heard that it's important that I limit these and other caffeinated beverages because...
___they contain too much sugar
___they're dehydrating
___they interfere with bone health
___all of the above
4. Calcium does more than just strengthen my bones and teeth. I've read that it also helps me with....
___weight control and body fat
___flexibility
___muscle contractions and nerve function
___all of the above
5. I just learned in my health class that osteoporosis is...
___a skin condition
___a disease where bones become fragile and can break
___a disease caused by a combination or genetics and too little calcium in your childhood and adult diet
___both the first and second answer
6. To prevent osteoporosis, I can...
___keep up my dancing
___maintain a healthy weight
___eat a diet rich in calcium
___All of the above
7. In my dance bag, I always carry the following calcium -rich snacks:
___string cheese and fortified nutrition bars
___Red Bull and chips
___almonds and oranges
___water and fruit
8. I know that calcium-rich foods are important for my bones, but how much should an active young dancer consume each day?
___four servings
___1300mg.
___2-3 servings
___either 1st or 2nd answer
9. A good example of one serving of a calcium-rich food (about 300-350mg) is...
___an eight-ounce glass of chocolate milk
___half a block of tofu
___3/4 cup of fortified breakfast cereal
___2nd and 3rd answer
10. Lactose intolerance runs in my family and I just haven't been able to stomach many dairy products. In stead I eat these calcium-rich foods:
___apples, pears, and other fruits
___tofu, beans and dark green leafy greens
___nutrition bar
___rice, eggs and tortillas
11. I'm running late to dance class after school, but I'm starving and know that I need a snack. To get something good for my bones, I grab...
___a slice of pizza and a banana
___a container of cottage cheese and an apple
___a glass of calcium-fortified OJ and a handful of walnuts
___a cup of low-fat yogurt and a few dried figs
12. Engaging in weight-bearing exercise, in addition to eating a calcium-rich diet, is also essential for my bones. Weight bearing exercises include:
___swimming
___cycling
___dancing and running
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Just for Kids
Ages 3-8
Peter and The Wolf Sunday afternoon Dance workshop is scheduled for November 8th from 3:30-5:30 for 3-8 year old boys and girls.
This ballet story will set the theme for all activities Enroll now while space is still available. DAC students receive 10% off. It is a great introduction to the art of ballet and serves well to enrich the non-beginner's experiences.
December 6th is The Nutcracker. Don't miss it!
Participants should wear comfortable attire to dance and do crafts.
v All the craft, dance and games will center on the ballet Peter and The Wolf
v Enrollment is limited to 6-15 boys and girls for each workshop.
v Fee ranges from $10-$15 depending on how many workshops a participant takes.
v Open to non DAC children, too!
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Contact Us
9 Whitney Street
Holliston, Massachusetts
USA 01746
508-429-7577
www.dancingartscenter.com
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Modern / Ballet
Lecture/Demo for
Beginners and Up
 On Saturday, November 7, a lecture / demonstration, and discussion will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. All beginner-level students and their parents attend. Advanced Beginners observe and take notes. Upper level students assist with demonstrations.
The purpose of this special combined class is to give parents and students a better understanding of how modern dance and ballet compliment one another. Recognizing that the Beginner program is the biggest transition from the Youth Division into the Main Division, the teachers will show the work and talk about the goals for students who are generally 8-14 years of age. They will also have upper level students demonstrate the same work so viewers can see the refinements that come with time.
Mr. Stewarte and Mrs. Edison will lead a discussion on how ballet and modern work together, and how the work done in the beginner level prepares students for upper-level skills. These skills will be demonstrated by dancers in more advanced levels.
Parents and students of any level are welcomed. Please come prepared with any questions you have, and don't be afraid to ask them! It's a long journey from Beginner to Advanced Intermediate, for dancers and families alike. Take this journey with all the information you need to be successful! |
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Hans Christian Andersen's
The Snow Queen
staged by Wayne Stewarte
Live theater is part of many families' holiday traditions. We invite to bring your family and friends to see DAC's Holiday Concert, featuring the Snow Queen ballet and festive contemporary pieces.
Witness the magic as Dancing Arts Center brings Hans Christian Andersen's wintery fairy tale to life . Follow the story as young friends Kay and Gerda battle against the evil Snow Queen and her magic mirror. Travel with Gerda on her quest to find Kay and rescue him from the Snow Queen's realm and meet the fascinating characters she encounters along the way: Elves, Trolls, Magician, Magical Reindeer, Wood Nymphs and more! Follow Gerda's journey to its surprising conclusion, and revel in the celebration of a town at last freed from the mirror's evil spell. Tickets are on sale now for December 19th at Babson College's beautiful Sorenson Theater. Invite your friends and family. Don't miss out on the mystery, magic, and holiday miracle! To order on line, click here |
Bone Health
Quick Tips
"Boning up" is a lifelong process, and the amount of calcium you get in your childhood and teen years determines how strong and dense your bones are. So make this your number one nutritional priority. Your body will thank you for it.
Quick tip: Did you know that cottage cheese is super high in protein, but not so high in calcium? This is because much of the calcium is removed during the processing. One cup of cottage cheese contains 2/3 less calcium than one cup of plain yogurt!
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Bone Health
Score Yourself
Score yourself using the key below:
1. 1st) 1 2nd) 2
3rd) 3 4th) 4
2. 1st) 3 2nd) 3
3rd) 0 4th) 0
3. 1st) 1 2nd) 1
3rd) 2 4th) 3
4. 1st) 1 2nd) 0
3rd) 1 4th) 2
5. 1st) 0 2nd) 1
3rd) 1 4th) 2
6. 1st) 1 2nd) 1
3rd) 1 4th) 2
7. 1st) 3 2nd) 0
3rd) 2 4th) 0
8. 1st) 2 2nd) 2
3rd) 1 4th) 3
9. 1st) 1 2nd) 2
3rd) 3 4th) 4
10. 1st) 0 2nd) 3
3rd) 1 4th) 0
11. 1st) 2 2nd) 1
3rd) 3 4th) 4
12. 1st) 0 2nd) 1
3rd) 2 4th) 0 |
Bone Health
How did you do?
Honor Roll (23-32 points) Great job! You're already to pose in a milk mustache ad! Keep up the good work by eating a variety of healthy meals and calcium-rich snacks. Also, all of that dancing keeps your bones extra health and strong. Way to go!
Honorable Mention (14-22 points) You're almost there! You're getting some calcium, but probably not quite enough. Add some milk, cheese, dark green leafy greens or calcium-fortified OJ to you diet each day to keep you healthy, strong and ready for your best dance season ever. Simple changes like remembering to eat breakfast every morning and drinking milk instead of soda can make a hue difference. You can do it!
Study Hall (6-13 points) Calcium alert! Time to stop dozing off in health class and bone up on your calcium intake. Getting enough calcium is not only important for your bones, muscles and nerves, but essential in helping to prevent osteoporosis. You'll have a hard time dancing if you're skipping out on this most excellent mineral. Add these foods to you diet pronto: low-fat dairy products, calcium -fortified OJ, beans legumes, tofu and leafy green vegetables. | |
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