I dance because that is who I am

ENROLL FOR OUR SPRING SESSION

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Our 16 week Spring Session will start Saturday, February 4, 2012 at our New Baltimore studio. 

Available classes are listed below:

PreSchoolProgression 3    (for age 3)    Tuesdays 12:00 -12:30      16 weeks $143.00  (30 minute class once a week)

PreSchoolProgression 4     (for age 4)   Tuesdays 12:30 -1:00        16 weeks $143.00  (30 minute class once a week)

PreSchoolProgression 3/4 (for ages 3-4) Saturdays 12:30 -1:00  16 weeks $143.00  (30 minute class once a week)

Kinderballet I (ages 5-8) Wednesdays 4:45-5:30  16 weeks $151.00  (45 minute class once a week)

Kinderjazz I (ages 5-8) Saturdays 1:00-1:45 16 weeks $151.00  (45 minute class once a week)

Session ends June 2, 2012

For further information email us here at info@mainstagedance.com or call the studio at 586-725-1335.

Please note we will be closed Dec. 21-Jan 3, 2012 for Christmas break.

OUTSTANDING SENIOR DANCERS

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

Kelsey Fader:

Ms. Fader has received a full scholarship for bowling to Valparaiso University in Indiana.  Kelsey plans to study Biology and Mathematics.  Congratulations Kelsey!

Katie Healy:

Ms. Healy has received two (2) full academic scholarships.  One to Ferris State University and the other to Wayne State UniversityKatie has chosen Ferris State and plans to study for a 6 year doctorate in Pharmacy.  Congratulations Katie!

 

DMM HONOREE 2011

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Laurie Papovich has been designated Dance Masters of Michigan Honoree for 2011.

This award recognizes Ms. Laurie’s accomplishments and dedication to the art of dance.  It acknowledges her outstanding teaching skill and the quality of dance she imparts to her students.  Ms. Laurie will be honored at a luncheon on November 20th with her peers, family and students in attendance.

Congratulations, Ms. Laurie!

WE ARE BACK ON LINE

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Thank you for visiting Mainstagedance.com.  We apologize for any areas that you may not be able to access.  Our server provider had a major failure and much data was lost, including our path for registration and calendar dates.  Please email info@mainstagedance.com, or  call 586-725-1335 for any information you cannot obtain, while we upgrade our site.  We will be happy to help you and answer your questions. 

GET YOUR REGISTRATION FORMS ONLINE NOW!

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011

Our Fall registration form is now available for you to download.  Please go to “Registration” or “Downloads” to get your form.  Some classes fill up fast because they have a class size limit, so get your registration in early. 

During the Summer, the  studio is open on Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm.  We are also open Monday through Thursday during Summer Session, which is July 25-August 4th. 

Open house is Tuesday, August 23rd in Armada and Wednesday, August 24th in New Baltimore.

Remember if you have any questions or cannot open our download forms, please contact us at info@mainstagedance.com. Have a wonderful Summer!

REGISTRATION 2011-12

Friday, June 17th, 2011

Please be patient with us.  While Summer registration is available online, our Fall registration form is not up, due to server difficulties.  Coming soon is the complete online registration form, open house information, competition costume form and warm up form.  Our proposed schedule for Fall, for both studios, is available under “Classes” .  Thank you for your patience.

SUMMER SESSION SIGN UP

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Our Summer Session classes are now available.  We have our Summer Sampler, for all ages, which allows you to try various types of dance and will put a little fun in your Summer.  Our Summer Intensive is for the current dancer with levels for beginner and advanced. You will find the information under “Registration”.  Please print the appropriate form, fill out and bring or mail to Main Stage Center for the Arts with your payment.  If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email us at info@mainstagedance.com.  We will be happy to help you.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS END COMPETITION SEASON

Monday, March 28th, 2011

Your 2011 Main Attractions put out stunning performances at KAR to draw to a close their competition circuit.  Their various 1st place awards are listed below:

Joe: solo “Cry To Me”

TOP 1st!

Rieley: lyrical solo “Alice in Wonderland”

TOP 1st!

Trio: Jazz Mckenzie, Taylor, Shelby  “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”

TOP 1st!
4th overall

Group: petite Jazz “Old MacDonald”

TOP 1st!
“Born to entertain” award

Group: junior Jazz “Teeth”

TOP 1st!
1st overall
“Most entertaining ” award — (that says it all!)

Jordan: contemporary solo “Glitter In The Air”

ELITE TOP 1st!
3rd overall

Kaye: lyrical solo “Anyone Who Had A Heart”

ELITE TOP 1st!
1st overall

Katie: contemporary solo “Absence of Fear”

TOP 1st!

Cami: pointe solo “Dancing Butterfly”

TOP 1st!
8th overall

Summer: tap solo “Detroit Rocks”

1ST!

Kaely: pointe solo “Abstract Art”

ELITE TOP 1st!
4th overall

Group: senior lyrical “Lean on Me”

TOP 1st!
6th overall
“Most dramatic performance ” award

Group: jr & sr open production “Bohemian Rhapsody”

ELITE TOP 1st!
2nd overall

This brings to a close a very exciting 3 weeks of award winning performances.  If you happened to miss them, you will have a chance to see these Main Attraction dances during our performances on June 28th and 29th.

Thank you, Ms. Laurie and Ms. Regina, your choreography is definitely TOP 1st OVERALL.  Also, thank you for sharing your “Love of Dance” with all of us.

DANCE MASTERS OF MICHIGAN

Sunday, March 20th, 2011

Main Attractions had a golden weekend for their 2nd competition!  In addition to the awards below,  scholarships were awarded to soloists 13 years and up.  Main Attractions received 4 individual scholarships.  Ellen Werks scholarships went to Kaely, Kaye, Jordan and Joe!

Joe: solo “Cry To Me”

HIGH GOLD!
1st overall

Rieley: lyrical solo “Alice in Wonderland”

GOLD!

Trio: Jazz Mckenzie, Taylor, Shelby  “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”

GOLD!
1st overall

Group: petite Jazz “Old MacDonald”

GOLD!
1st overall

Group: junior Jazz “Teeth”

HIGH GOLD!
3rd overall
“Brightest Smile” award (they have rhinestones in their teeth!)

Jordan: contemporary solo “Glitter In The Air”

HIGH GOLD!

Kaye: lyrical solo “Anyone Who Had A Heart”

HIGH GOLD!
1st overall
“Dazzling Smile” award

Katie: contemporary solo “Absence of Fear”

GOLD!

Cami: pointe solo “Dancing Butterfly”

GOLD!

Summer: tap solo “Detroit Rocks”

GOLD!

Kaely: pointe solo “Abstract Art”

HIGH GOLD!
3rd overall

Group: senior lyrical “Lean on Me”

HIGH GOLD!
1st overall

Group: jr & sr open production “Bohemian Rhapsody”

GOLD!
“Most Dramatic” award

CONGRATULATIONS to all MAIN ATTRACTIONS you are GOLDEN !

THUNDERSTRUCK COMPETITION DAY 2

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Good evening! More fair skies and “lightening” for Main Attractions with three performances today:

Teen group:   “Lean on Me”

LIGHTENING GOLD!
3rd overall
“Innovative Ideas” award for use of body and lyrics

Teen large group: “Bohemian Rhapsody”

HIGH GOLD!
5th overall

Senior Solo:  Kaely “Abstract Art”

HIGH GOLD!
1st overall

An absolutely excellent showing by all our Main Attractions on both days (see previous post).  Please join us next weekend for the Dance Masters of Michigan competition on Friday and Saturday at South Lyon High School,  52200 Ten Mile Road, South Lyon.  You will be amazed by the talent showcased there, and see for yourself how superbly Main Stage Center for the Arts takes on the competition.  A schedule of our dance numbers is posted in the studio.