In celebration of 30 years dedicated to artistic excellence, for this year’s recital A 30 Year Journey, Southern Dance Theatre 1983 ~ 2013, Penni Greenly is inviting back her former dancers to perform a special Alumni piece. Any dancer who danced at Southern Dance Theatre from 1983 to present is invited, including former Atlantic High School Eagle-ettes who danced under Penni’s direction.
Rehearsals will be held at Southern Dance Theatre every Saturday afternoon leading up to recital, with additional Tech and Dress Rehearsals the week of the performance.
Ryan Redmond (2008) and Roger Dunson (1998) are choreographing and Ryan will be teaching along with Marybeth Orman (2006).
Schedule
Saturday May 10, 17, 24, 31, June 7 Rehearsal 3:00-4:30 pm, studio available @ 2:30 for warm up/ review
ATTENDANCE SUGGESTED FOR ALL 5 REHEARSALS, DANCERS MUST ATTEND MINIMUM 3 REHEARSALS*
ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
- Tues June 10th Evening Tech Rehearsal TBD
- Thurs June 12 Evening Dress Rehearsal – arrive @ 6:15 pm show 7:00 pm
ATTENDANCE MANDATORY
- Fri June 13 Evening Performance – arrive @ 6:15 pm show 7:00 pm
- Sat June 14 Matinee Performance – arrive @ 1:15pm show 2:00pm
Driving Directions to The Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School.
Sat June 14 post performance Southern Dance Theatre 30th Anniversary Gala all Alumni invited
Please confirm your interest in participating by the first rehearsal, Saturday May 10th. Costumes will be discussed at this rehearsal as well.
Alumni dancers will not be required to pay for studio time. We only ask that you commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule AND DANCE YOUR HEARTS OUT!
*Out of town Alumni who would like to learn the dance via private YouTube video and perform a section of the piece in A 30 Year Journey, Southern Dance Theatre 1983 ~ 2013, please fill out the form below and we will contact you to make appropriate arrangements.
Please contact us via the form below to sign up and with any questions you may have!
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We are happy to work with Lightning Videos this year who will film and produce our 30th Anniversary Recital DVD! For your convenience, dvds are available to order online. Please be sure to indicate if your dance will perform in the show June 8th, June 14th, or if you’d like to order the DVD that includes both shows. Enjoy your dancer’s performance for years to come or pass one along to an out of town friend or relative who is unable to attend.
Southern Dance Theatre sends a huge THANK YOU to Ms. Jillian Rhein!
Jillian, a former Dancer’s Edge Company Co-Captain and Southern Dance Theatre student, has designed the logo for our 30th Anniversary Recital.
Keeping aesthetics, passion, and the spirit of Southern Dance Theatre in mind, Jillian has created the image which will be featured on this year’s recital program and commemorative t-shirts.
Learn more about Jillian Rhein.
My history with Southern Dance Theatre goes way back when I was first enrolled for classes when I was only 4 years old. But my family and I were a part of the SDT family before that when my older sister was attending classes and was a part of the Dancer’s Edge Company for a few years. I continued to take serval classes over the years until I was a senior in high school graduating. I was also a part of the Dancer’s Edge Company and was Co-Captain my senior year.
My family and I were very involved with the studio over those years with events. My father built props and sets and my mother made costumes. Dance and SDT were a major part of my life and growing up into the person I am today. After I graduated, I stayed local by attending and getting my AA degree at Palm Beach State College. While working and taking classes, I discovered and nurtured my passion for photography and fine art. After some research I found my calling in graphic design and switched focus from one art form to another. That’s when I transferred to University of Central Florida for my major and have been here for the past two years. I’ll be graduating in the fall with my degree and hope to hit the road running.
I’m looking to go into the editorial publication field, but I’m up for anything and for learning new things. My dream job would be a travel editor to be able to share my love for photography and to travel the world. I’m honored that I was able to design the 30th anniversary design for this year’s recital. It meant a lot to me.
Summer is the perfect time for a dedicated student to further refine his or her abilities. When academic classes are in the distant future, weeks away, and when daylight hours are extended. Each Summer Southern Dance Theatre provides a progressive, comprehensive curriculum designed to take dancers to the next level, no matter their goals. We invite intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10-18 to audition for our Summer Intensive Program to take advantage of these summer weeks.
Curriculum includes: ballet, pointe, variations, modern, contemporary, leaps and turns, jazz, choreography, and more!
Who can benefit: Seniors who will be auditioning for performing arts companies, Middle and High School students who intend to audition for Bak or Dreyfoos Schools of the Arts, and those seeking other performance opportunities, such as through The Dancer’s Edge Company.
Students will get the experience of the audition process and the opportunity to work with well-established and experienced instructors as well as like-minded, talented students throughout the summer.
To join this outstanding summer dance program, students must audition. Please contact us to sign up for the audition or register in person.
Audition: Saturday, April 12th 4:00-5:30pm
Location: Southern Dance Theatre
Students will be notified with their audition results the following week.
Please contact us for more information.
Catch the Dancer’s Edge Company performance Monday, March 3rd at FAU Arena- The Burrow during The Harlem Globetrotters half time show! Tickets are available here! Showtime: 7pm.
