Not Just Dance

10/29/2022

More Halloween fun - News Monday, Newsies Friday, Rudolph & Les Mis casts.

10/29/2022

We will close out the summer season with this show......what could it be????

10/28/2022

We've had a lot of fun this week with all of our Halloween costumes!!!
Photos from West Side Story cast and the Tuesday night 101 Dalmatians cast.

10/28/2022

hmmmmmmmmm????? Any Guesses?

10/27/2022

Do you have your thinking cap on for this one??

10/27/2022

Stage Combat Level 1
Workshop Type: Stage Combat
Workshop Level: Beginner/Level 1

Get ready to fall, punch and kick your way through some basic stage combat techniques. Learn the art of unarmed techniques used on the stage. This class will focus on how to perform these moves safely and help you look really awesome in the process. Open to all skill levels.

In Level one students will learn the rules of Stage Combat (that keep everyone safe) and the following stage combat terms:
What is a Fight Director (or fight choreographer)
What is a Fight Captain
What is a Fight Call

Also, students will learn a subset of these skills (the rest will be taught in level 2): Fall, Shove, Scratch, Punch, Choke, Eye Gouge, Groin Kick, Hair Pull, Stabbing, Kick, Restraint, Push, plus others.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 AND Friday, Nov. 11, 2022
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Ages: 10+
Instructors: Mr. Jack & Ms. Abby

Cost: $150

10/27/2022

Happy Birthday to Fyvie!!! Fyvie is currently working on Rudolph. You may have recently seen her in Dinosaurs Before Dark. We hope you have an amazing birthday!

10/26/2022

hmmmm what could this be???

10/25/2022

hmmmm what could this be??? This show will kick off our summer season 😀

10/25/2022

We are having LOTS of fun with our Brookfield Elementary School friends!!! After school theatre games are the best! Thanks Mr. Jack for all of the fun!

10/25/2022

It is our Favorite Time of year!!!!! CLUES FOR THE SUMMER SHOWS !!!!!! So grab your thinking caps and be ready for the first clue at 7:00 PM!! What could BEE more fun! Let the guessing begin 🙂

10/25/2022

10/25/2022

We had a supper FUN day at our "Puppy" themed FUN DAY today!
Join us for the next one (Friendsgiving theme) on Tuesday, Nov. 8th.
www.notjustdance.net

10/24/2022

Did you miss today's fun day? It's not too late to join us for the next one!
Friendsgiving Themed Fun Day!!!
Tuesday, Nov. 8
9 am - 3 pm
More information/register:
https://notjustdance.net/workshops/
Activities include: Parachute games, Nature Walk, morning movie (Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving), Thanksgiving day skit/story, prepare a Peanuts Thanksgiving feast (for snack) for watching the Peanuts Thanksgiving movie (afternoon movie), together with friends games (hoola hoop pass, undoing a human knot, marshmellow challenge), more snacks and lunch!!! Join us for all of the fun!

10/23/2022

CAST Announcement
Coffee House Benefit
Saturday, Nov. 5 @ 7 pm
Join us!!!
Tickets and Information:
https://notjustdance.net/about/coffee-house/
STUDENTS:
Ava & Sophia Botros performing an original skit.
Alejandro Cahoon singing Sway by Michael Buble
Renda Daly & Hanna Dar singing Agony from Into the Woods
Taylor Goodloe singing When We Were Young by Adele
Amelia Marsh singing Right Hand Man from Something Rotten
Emily Miller singing Anybody Have a Map from Dear Evan Hansen
William Sanfilippo singing Come Fly with Me by Frank Sinatra
Daanya Saraff singing Better When I’m Dancing by Meghan Trainor
Claire Weiss singing On My Own from Les Misérables
Katie Weiss singing and playing guitar Cover Over Again by Crawlers
Audrey & Charlotte Wolff singing What is this Feeling from Wicked
Elliot Youngs singing Reflection from Mulan
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STAFF/ADULTS
Anne Albright*
Jennifer Killer* singing What I Have by Isea Ballerini
Dawne LeKang*+ singing Me and the Sky from Come From Away
Jack Little, Abby Rozmajzl & Kanysha Williams singing Easy Street from Annie
Emily & Denise Miller* singing Flashlight by Jessie J
Savannah Sprinkle*
*Parent/Staff
+Assuming we get more in pre-Coffee House Donations

10/23/2022

Happy Birthday Livia!!! Livia is part of the Twisted Tales cast. We hope you have an amazing birthday!

10/22/2022

'Tis the season!!!
Join Not Just Dance this holiday season for a holiday classic:
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer JR
Friday, Dec. 16 @ 7 pm
Saturday, Dec. 17 @ 2 pm & 7 pm
Tickets:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35534/production/1139128

10/21/2022

FUN DAY Schedule
Monday, Oct. 24, 2022
9 am - 3 pm
Puppy Themed!
Sign up:
https://notjustdance.net/workshops/
Specific activities: parachute games, puppy choreography, theatre games, movie (101 Dalmatians) with puppy doggy bag snacks, make puppy puppets, puppy puppet show, puppy makeup and more theatre/parachute games! Add in another snack and lunch and it's an action-packed puppy day!

10/21/2022

Happy Birthday to our friend Joseph! Joseph is taking a dance class. We hope you have an amazing birthday!!!

10/20/2022

Ms Rachel is engaged!!! Thought you all would want to hear the news! Congratulations Rachel Hutzenbiler

10/19/2022

Not Just Dance is pleased to announce the cast of Les Misérables!
Performances:
Friday, Feb. 17 @ 7 pm
Saturday, Feb. 18 @ 2 pm & 7 pm
Sunday, Feb. 19 @ 2 pm
*Check website for snow dates
Tickets:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35534/production/1141328

Les Misérables Cast List:
Allison Baxter – Farmer, Sick Pr******te, Ensemble
Ava Botros – Girl 2, Pr******te 1, On Looker 1, Ensemble
Sophia Botros – Woman, Ensemble
Abigail Bruechert – Student, Ensemble
Riley Burden – Sailor, On Looker 2, Student, Ensemble
Alejandro Cahoon – Jean ValJean
Benjamin Corliss – Constable 1, Sailor, Student, Ensemble
TJ Craypoff – Thénardier, Sailor, Fauchelevant, Ensemble
Anna Dimaiuta – Cosette, Old Woman, Ensemble
Emily Ellison – Ensemble
Tyler Ellison – Marius, Ensemble
Judy Leonard – Girl 1, Student, Ensemble
Dustin Lightfoot – Javert, Ensemble
Kaitlyn McCarley – Fantine, Ensemble
Emily Miller – Madame Thénardier, Laborer, Worker 1, Ensemble
Ella Rooney – Pr******te 2, On Looker 4, Ensemble
Josh Rudacille – Constable 2, Pimp, Student, Ensemble
Will Sanfilippo – Enjolras, Bishop, Bamatabois, Ensemble
Samantha Stephan – Worker 2, Student, Ensemble
Paige Stephens – On Looker 3, Ensemble
Colin Stoffer – Foreman, Sailor, Student, Ensemble
Laila Tomhave – Girl 3, Ensemble
Kathryn Whitis – Eponine, Pr******te 3, Ensemble
Audrey Wolff – Gavroche, Young Eponine, Ensemble
Charlotte Wolff – Young Cosette, Ensemble

10/18/2022

Happy Birthday to Aidan!!! Aidan is a new tech student this year. We have enjoyed getting to know you and hope you have a super terrific birthday!

10/18/2022

Happy Birthday to Natalie! Natalie is currently enrolled in a Broadway Jazz class. We hope you have a super terrific birthday!

10/17/2022

Even the advanced students play theatre games!!! We are having a great time working on Les Mis. In these photos students were playing games, learning some stage combat and learning some music (while auditioning for even more solos)!

10/16/2022

Happy Birthday to Natalie!!! Natalie recently appeared in Oliver. This year, she is working on Newsies and taking dance classes. We hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!

10/15/2022

Dramatic Acting!
Work on specific acting skills over a shorter period of time. This class will focus on dramatic monologues, scene work and understanding objectives. Students will perform in a showcase for family/friends on Feb. 8th at 5 pm.
Class Details:
Wednesdays
Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7, 14, Jan. 4, 11, 18, Feb. 1
Showcase Feb 8
5 – 6 pm
Note: New students will be assessed a $40 non-refundable registration fee. The registration fee is good for the entire 2022-2023 school year.

10/15/2022

Happy Birthday Ms. Nicole!!! Thank you for sharing your special day with all of us. We love you. Have a wonderful birthday!

10/14/2022

Coffee House Fundraiser: Saturday, Nov. 5 @ 7 pm
Buy a table or individual ticket
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35534/production/1139182
Can't come? Make a donation here:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35534/store/donations
Note: All those who make a pre-Coffee House donation of at least $50 will receive a NJD coffee mug. For $100, in addition to a mug, you will have your name displayed on a plaque in the lobby. And, if we receive $500 in pre-Coffee House donations, Ms. Dawne will perform at Coffee House!

10/13/2022

NJD Fun Day!
Monday, Oct. 24th
9 am - 3 pm
Join us for ALL the fun!!!
https://notjustdance.net/workshops/

10/11/2022

We are having so much fun with our Greenbriar West friends!!! Not Just Dance has an afterschool program focused on the FUN of theatre (aka - theatre games)!

10/10/2022

Happy Birthday to Skyler!!! Skyler has been taking voice for awhile and this year, is taking dance and participating in the "Technical Theatre - Properties" class. We hope you have an amazing birthday!

10/10/2022

Happy Belated Birthday to El!!! El's birthday was on Saturday. They are currently working on West Side Story and taking dance classes. We hope you had a super terrific birthday!

10/10/2022

Happy Belated Birthday to Bonna!!! Bonna's birthday was on Saturday. We hope you had the best birthday ever! Bonna is currently working on Newsies and West Side Story. Happy Birthday!

10/09/2022

Not Just Dance FUN Day
Monday, Oct. 24th
9 am - 3 pm
Ages: 5 - 12
$85/student/fun day
For more information and to register:
https://notjustdance.net/workshops/

10/07/2022

Our first 10th anniversary swag shop orders have arrived!!!!! The new items are amazing! We are so excited to wear our new swag 😍🎭🎤🎨🧵

10/07/2022

Stage Combat Workshop!
Friday, Oct. 14, 21, Nov. 4, 18, 2022
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Instructors: Mr. Jack & Ms. Abby
Cost: $150

More information and to register:
https://notjustdance.net/workshops/

Get ready to fall, punch and kick your way through some basic stage combat techniques. Learn the art of unarmed techniques used on the stage. This class will focus on how to perform these moves safely and help you look really awesome in the process. Open to all skill levels.

In Level one students will learn the rules of Stage Combat, stage combat terms and set of unarmed stage combat techniques. (They will learn the rest in Level 2)