The DANCE CO.
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| PAC News -- JULY 2007 |
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Here we go!!! The summer seems to get shorter & shorter.
We hope everyone found some time for fun & relaxation!
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FACULTY NEWS:
By the time you read this, Mr. D will be recovering from surgery.
He is scheduled for knee replacement July 19th. We look forward to when
you can make it up the stairs to see all the dancers! Miss Debbie traveled
to Tampa right after recital for Laser Spine Surgery! The surgery was a
great success & Miss Debbie is pain free for the first time in three years!
Thanks to friends, she & Miss Tracy (care-giver) stayed in a beautiful home
in Brandenten. They rented a red PT Cruiser Convertible for their hour long
trip into Tampa each day! Miss Donna is a proud grandmother again. Daughter
Lindsey gave birth to Nicholas Todd on June 5th. Congrats to all the Culler's!
We are both extremely proud yet sad to wish farewell & good luck to Miss Heather.
She is moving to Chicago this fall to make her way in the Tap World...move over
& make room folks; we know she can do it! Miss Heather & Miss Krista both graduated
from college this spring. Way to go ladies!In May, Miss Debbie & Miss Tracy
were quite honored as St. Charles 2007 "Employer of the Year". Mr. & Mrs. D, Debbie Burkemper,
& Michele Gossard attended the Chamber of Commerce luncheon when plaques &
proclamations were bestowed!
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NATIONAL COMPETITIONS:
Caroline Killeen went to Branson for Spotlight Nationals. It was
a great experience! She received 1st in the Tap category and
6th overall in the Junior Division (87 dancers!) Caroline also received
2 Judges' Choice Awards for "Photogenic" & "Personality Plus". Wow!!!
Mariah Stoehner went to Florida for Masquerade Nationals. She received
a score for Platinum for both her solos. Way to go girls! DMA Nationals: Collin Alexander, Emily Sullivan,
Amanda Beardsley, Matthew Borchers & Hannah Meyer will copete for their National Titles
in NYC. We are already so proud of all of you.We'll let everyone know how they did when we get back!
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SUMMER STUDIES:
Miss Heather once again got a group together to study at The Chicago Human Rhythm Project.
PAC tappers making that trip are: Phil Russo, Amy Gammon, Michelle Godar, Caitlin Lochstampfor,
Brittany Beck, Jordan Beck, Sarah Grames, Kelsey Witzling, Taylore Burke & Sophie Grames.
Thanks to Miss Heather for organizing the trip & to the moms who drove & chaperoned.
Many PAC students enjoyed summer school from PAC staff & Alumni: Lauren Benney, Alex Evans,
David Evans, & Hannah Larson It was also nice to see Jennifer Maples, our dance friend from
Columbia who came up for Summer School. There is still room in our Ballet Intensive August 8 - 10th.
Sign up now to enjoy guest teachers! Miss Debbie, Tracy & Lisa went to TTS again this summer.
Yes, teachers take class too! Miss Maria will be attending the St. Louis Tap Festival.
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ALUMNI NEWS:
We are excited to see our PAC East Alumni: Anthony, Gina, Alex & Anna! We'll all be going to dinner
at least once during Nationals. Anthony continues to book TAPademics workshops and has performed
in two benefits in Canada. Yes, he played his guitar and tapped too! (He may have thrown in a song or two.)
Jon Davenport (Helferstay) is excited to perform his first professional job. It pays to have connections!!
Anthony hired him for a corporate job in Boston. Jaime Burkemper will tie the knot in December.
Best wishes to Jaime & Kyle. Erika Hebron was crowned Miss Spirit of St. Louis and was 4th
Runner up to Miss Missouri in June.
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GRADUATES:
Best wishes to our PAC graduates. You will be missed. Please come see us when you are home
whether to take class or just give us a hug! Brittany Beck, Maria Brown, Peggy Dixon, Danielle Gamby,
Lisa Godar, Marjorie Grotts, Alison Hebron, Jennifer Kinney, Cindy Maupin, Jacob Pinz, Christi Stewart,
Tori Towery, Mandy Williams, Taya Zieg, & Angela Ziles.
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RECITAL PHOTOS:
have been mailed & should have been recieved by now.
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RECITAL DVD'S:
Should be ready by Open House on August 7th. We will put a message on the machine if they are ready sooner.
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CALLING ALL ASSISTANTS & ASSISTANT WANNABE'S:
These dancers are very important to the PAC staff. Positions are open to students age
13 & up; Int 3 & up. If you are interested, please do the following:
1) Submit in writing: Name, age, phone number, several choices of classes to assist
2) Attend the meeting. We will not contact you before the meeting. Classes will be assigned
that evening. Thursday, August 16, 8:00 - 9:30. See you then.
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OUTSTANDING STUDENTS:
The following students were honored as Most Improved for their level.
Trophies & Scholarships were awarded to: Kelly Gannon - Int 1, Amanda Pironne &
Nikki Vinciguerra - Int 2, Audrey Schulte - Int 3, Maggie Stiegemeier - Int 4,
Sammie Hill - Int/Adv, Erin Benney - Adv, Richie Miller - PAC Men, McKenzie Perkins -
Acro 4, Regan Trippe - Int/Adv Acro, Deidre Meyer - Adv Acro. you all worked very hard
& your teachers noticed!
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MEET ME AT THE MUNY:
PAC students graced the Muny stage this summer. Ellen Ransom was in "Grease"; Kayla Huftless
in "Peter Pan"; and Cassie Delicath was in "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"!
We're so proud of you!
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COMPETITION TEAM:
Congratulations to new team members: Gillian Alexander, Robert Alexander, Ashley Campise,
Kailynne Cruthis, Kattie Dedloff, Cameron Dickherber, Keirstin Dickherber, Cassandra Flores,
Clayton Flores, Kayla Hutfless, Grant Killeen, Carey Madonia, Jordan McKay, Kristin Meyer, Olivia Papa,
Adia Parker, Jessica Stumpf, Taylor Plodzien, & Taylor Wallace. We know you will be a great addition
to our fabulous Team. Get ready for the PAC ATTACK!!! Thanks to those who chaperoned the sleepover!!
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AUDITIONS:
The DANCE CO. of St. Charles will hold auditions on Sunday September 23.
Returning First Company dancers (& any alumni who are in town) will be performing their Hairspray
number at Grand Center on September 29th! Interested students in Int 2 - 4 should audition for
Second Company; Int/Adv - Adv should audition for First Company.
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WORKSHOPS:
TAPademics is September 8 & 9. Register by August 7th & receive a discount! Anthony Russo & his all-star
faculty will be teaching Tap & Hip Hop during this high energy weekend! Call PAC for registration information.
TAMJAMS is coming October 27 & 28. This highly motivational workshop offers Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, & Hip Hop!
Both of these powerful workshops are held right here at PAC! Come join the excitement!!!
As always, we look forward to seeing our PAC family once again. Our students are very special to us!
See you at Open House! Don't forget to get your free t-shirt at Registration!
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