Southern Dance Theatre and The Dancer’s Alchemy will participate in “Downright Extraordinary – A Walk for Down Syndrome”, an annual walk to build awareness about Down Syndrome and to help fund the Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization!
Formerly called the Buddy Walk, Southern Dance Theatre’s Dance Movement class and members of The Special Arts Ensemble have performed during the opening ceremonies for the past several years, while the Dancer’s Edge Company, friends, parents, and students of Southern Dance Theatre have participated in the walk.
We invite parents, families, and dancers interested to join our team in support of the dancers in our Special Needs, Dance Movement class! All the information you need in order to participate with our team is below.
Middle & high school students can earn 5 community service hours for their participation.
How to Get Involved:
**If you cannot attend the walk but want to participate by helping our team raise funds for Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization, you can still do so through the site below. We invite your friends and families to participate! Corporate sponsorships & employer matching opportunities are also welcome!
Downright Extraordinary will be held OCTOBER 14 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth, FL.
- Beginning Activities at 8am
- Opening Ceremonies at 9am
- Walk begins at @ 9:15am
- Enjoy other activities after the walk!
Join our team to walk or donate by following the instructions below:
- Click here.
- Search for our team, called “Dance buddies step up”
- Click “join team” and / or “donate”
- Follow prompts
Sign up fee includes t-shirt, breakfast, and activities:
- Before October 7th: $10
- After October 7th: $15
Learn more about this event here.
100% of your donation is tax deductible. Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals with Down syndrome and their families life-long community connections.
We’re excited for our upcoming Fall Session!
Returning students may register early for Fall Classes Monday, July 16, 2018-Friday, July 20th, 2018 during the following times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12-6:30pm & Tuesday, Thursday: 12-8:30pm.
- We mailed returning dancers a packet on July 6th which includes all registration materials and a list of personalized classes. Please complete this packet and bring it with you for registration.
New students may register for Fall Classes during Open Registration Saturday, July 21st & Sunday, July 22nd at 3-6pm or anytime following Open Registration during regular office hours.
Fall Classes begin Monday, August 13th!
Review our Fall Class Schedule here.
If you’re looking for summer classes for children & adults, look no further. Learn more about Summer Classes here.
Thank you to the dancers, parents, teachers, directors, staff members, audience members, the stage craft theatre team, and volunteers for making the 2018 recital so memorable! We loved every minute of it from preparation to the classes and rehearsals to the wonderful performances on stage to the final bow and hope you did as well.
If you have photos you’d like to share, please feel free to send them to us via Facebook.
Lets celebrate the end of the school year with a FREE CONTEMPORARY CLASS this Saturday at Southern Dance Theatre with alumni and guest teacher Treyden Chiaravalotti presently training at Julliard Conservatory in NYC.
For dancers in Navy/Purple and Black Level ballet, Contemporary, and Modern 4.
Treyden will teach a 2-hour class from 10am-12pm utilizing contemporary movement as well as improvisational exploration. It will take the place of black level ballet.
Join the fun! Class size limited to first 18 that sign up with our office.
Have your ordered your tickets yet?
They are still available through May 26th and Dress rehearsal tickets through June 4th.
Recital Tickets
Recital tickets will be available for purchase from the comfort of your home or on the go from your mobile device April 22nd at 8am through May 26th at 11pm EST through our ticket merchant here.
- Reserved Seating.
- We will have a professional photographer & videographer at the event. No personal photos or videos.
- Check to confirm whether your dancer is performing in show A or show B before ordering tickets.
- Children 3 years old and younger who will sit on a parent’s lap will not need a ticket. If the parents wish for them to have their own seat then they would need a ticket.
Dress Rehearsal Tickets
Dress Rehearsal tickets will be available for sale at Southern Dance Theatre or at the door before the dress rehearsal.
- On sale dates: May 1st – June 4th at Southern Dance Theatre or at the door before the dress rehearsal.
- Cash or check if ordering at SDT. Cash only at the door. $16 each.
- General Admission – open seating.
- Personal, non-flash photos & videos are permitted.
- Children 3 years old and younger who will sit on a parent’s lap will not need a ticket. If the parents wish for them to have their own seat then they would need a ticket.
Learn more about our recital here.
