Excellence in educating dancers, empowering individuals, and elevating well-being. 7-5-21 “Rollin’ Out the Red Carpet” Fall Open House & Pre -Registration All About Dance! by Kristen WALK THE ‘RED CARPET’ AT ONE OF OUR AUGUST OPEN HOUSE PRE -REGISTRATION DAYS! 2021-2022 Fall Schedule Monday, August 23rd: 5:005:00----8:008:00 pm Tuesday, August 24th: 5:005:00----8:008:00 pm Classes begin Tuesday, September 7th! Wednesday, August 25th: 5:005:00----8:008:00 pm Thursday, August 26th: 5:005:00----8:008:00 pm ~Enjoy a tour of the All About Dance! by Kristen studio! ~Meet & Greet with our teachers and staff to find the class that is right for you! ~Register for fall classes! ~Enjoy viewings of our past original recital productions! We offer a VISITOR PASS so that you can try a class one -time for FREE! WE’RE ON SOCIAL MEDIA! • Not sure what classes you want? • Look at our schedule, then... • Call our office at 330 -688 -6000 and set up a time to visit the one -time FREE class(es) you are interested in! 3038 Graham Road Stow, Ohio 44224 330-688-6000 www.allaboutdancebykristen.com 8 1 NEWExcellence 2021-2022 in educating INSTRUCTORS dancers, empowering individuals, and elevating well-being. Erika Hunt (EH) is a native of Northeast Ohio and began her training in 1990 at the University of Akron Dance Institute. While at the Institute, Erika had the AADbK Delegates of Dance 2021-2022 pleasure of working with a diverse and talented faculty including Ana Lobe, Tatyana and Roman Mazur, Richard Dickinson, Jane Startzman, Lana Carroll, Delegates of Dance ~ A perfect opportunity to be the face of All About Dance! by Kristen! Andrew Carroll, MaryAnn Black, Amy Miller, Christina Foisie, and Felise Bagley. Ms. Hunt supplemented her early training with summer studies at both Our goal is to allow participants more responsibility and a larger presence within Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Jennifer Muller/The Works. She continued her the studio. Through Delegates of Dance, students will gain self -esteem, teamwork dance education at the University of Akron, graduating magna cum laude with values, public speaking, build strong friendships, build leadership skills, and develop a a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2008. She has performed in multiple professional greater sense of their community. Most importantly, our Delegates of Dance students will and pre-professional capacities throughout the region including performances gain responsibility as role models for other students representing AADbK within the with Ohio Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, University of Akron Dance Company and studio and at outside events! Being a member of AADbK Delegates of Dance will be a appearances regionally as a guest artist. Ms. Hunt has over 15 years of positive and prestigious experience your child will carry with them throughout their lives. Cecchetti III, Beginner I teaching experience in ballet and pointe and has completed educator exams in the Cecchetti syllabus grades I-IV. Pointe, Junior Contemporary 2021-2022 DELEGATES OF DANCE IMPORTANT INFORMATION McGee Huffman (MH) has been a part of the All About Dance by • Students age 7 and up are invited to become AADbK Delegates of Dance. Kristen family for 19 years. She first attended as a student from the age of 2 until the age of 18. She became a student assistant at age 12 and continued in • Student’s MUST make a commitment to participate by October 4, 2021. that program until she graduated. In 2018, McGee was awarded with the Pro • All students wishing to participate as an AADbK Delegate of Dance are required to turn in to the office: Reveler Faculty Assistant Scholarship from Revel Dance Convention. This ο A short essay stating their dance history, what types of dance they are currently studying, and why allowed her to travel to 3+ cities during their Season 3 Tour and assist the they wish to be a Delegate. This can be submitted in video form or in written form. Send all videos to professional faculty. Since then, McGee has become a member of the Revel staff as an Event Specialist with Revel and travels to cities all over the country. the studio email at [email protected] . Place Delegates of Dance-Students Name in the She has had the opportunity to build long lasting relationships as well as train, email subject field. learn, and work with many incredible individuals. She hopes to continue ο Two letters of reference from non-relatives (such as school-teacher; counselor, or coach; Sunday working with Revel for a long time. McGee is currently working towards a School teacher or pastor; Girl or Boy scout leader). professional dance career while attending The University of Akron She is ο The deadline for this required paperwork/video is Monday, October 4, 2021. currently mentored in dance by Valerie Rockey and Liz Guerrieri. • Please keep in mind classes required to participate as an AADbK Delegate of Dance: ο Students will take a one-hour Delegates of Dance class (students will be placed in Jr I/II Tap, Sr Hip Hop Elyza Morckel (EM) is a recent graduate from Kent State University, where Competition, Contemporary appropriate age level group). she studied dance performance all for years and achieved her Bachelor’s in ο Competition the Fine Arts. She has been a part of numerous concerts at Kent State, in both Students in Delegates of Dance must be registered and participating in two additional dance classes at AADbK. faculty work and student work. She has been an active member of the National Honor’s Society of Dance Association for the past seven years. Elyza has also • Delegates are required to purchase a uniform shirt and a costume for the season. (Tights and shoes choreographed her own pieces in student productions, and has performed may need to be purchased also.) across the North East Ohio area. She is a native to Akron, Ohio, and wants to give dance a bigger platform in the city by sharing her talents. This coming 2021-2022 DELEGATES OF DANCE WILL: fall, Elyza will be setting an original work on the dancers at Firestone Community Learning Center, located in Akron. She is excited to have • Enjoy guest choreographers for performance pieces! numerous opportunities to share her love for choreographing, as she has won • Have the opportunity to learn multiple dance subjects in one class time with our fantastic AADbK staff! a variety of awards for her unique movement qualities during her time in • Perform at community-based functions and social events, not to interfere with Competition, as well as undergrad. One of her passions in regards to teaching is for the students to larger venues and studio events. want to better themselves for them, and not for anyone else. Elyza builds • Develop a group service project. confidence and boldness with her dancers, and she is excited to share this • Delegates age 12 and up will receive office training and work approximately 2 hours in the office for the remainder of with all of you. A fun fact about Elyza is she was a synchronized swimmer and the dance season. Tot Hop, Tot Bop, Beg. Jazz coach in high school, and for a few years after graduating. III, Beg. Jazz I, Beg. Tap I 2 7 2021-2022 INSTRUCTING STAFF Kristen Messner (KM) Ms. Kristen Messner has been a dance instructor for 37 years and is in her 28 th season as owner and artistic director of All About 8 Week Sessions Dance by Kristen! She is a member of Dance Masters of America and Dance Masters of Ohio. She also holds certification in acro-gymnastics, tap, ballet and jazz as recognized through Dance Masters of America. Kristen is an active member of the Cecchetti Council of America and has achieved certification 8 WEEK SESSIONS *$90.00 PER SESSION* of the Intermediate Professional VI level, according to the Cecchetti Ballet system. Ms. Kristen has been named the acting Vice-Chairperson of the Cecchetti Council of Ohio for the past seven years. Additionally, Kristen is certified in Acrobatics through Acrobatic Arts, an organization dedicated to ADULT TAP - Ages 18+: This class is a great mind -body workout while improving flexibility, teaching the highest of standards in skills and safety through graded levels of acrobatic technique. Her professional dance career is varied and includes balance, and working on those long, lean dancer muscles. It’s time to work on YOU! performing on Holland America Cruise Lines and dance promos for professional dance shows in and around the Cleveland area. WEDNESDAYS 8:30-9:30 pm: SESSION I-SEPTEMBER 8TH; Jaime Baughman (JB) has studied at a variety of area studios and at the University of Akron, and began teaching dance while attending Bowling Green SESSION II– Nov. 3rd; SESSION III– Jan, 19th; SESSION IV– March 16th State University. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from BGSU, Miss Jaime worked as the Development Director for the professional dance company Ohio Ballet. KINDERCISE - Ages 3 -5 years: A wonderful combination class that incorporates colorful props and fun music to enhance learning the basic skills of classroom etiquette, creative move- Denise Bryant (DB ) Denise Bryant has taught for over 40 years. She owned the Denise Bryant Studio of Dance for 24 years. Denise is a member of Ohio ment, and basic dance & acrobatics technique. A new syllabus will be enjoyed for each session. Dance Masters (Immediate Past President) & a Certified National Examiner in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acro, & Modern. She also serves on the by-laws/auditing & Intensive Scholarships committees . Denise is a member of Cecchetti Council of America where she serves as the Student Scholarship Chairperson.