Important Updates
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March at a Glance
Mar 6: Imagine That! Mini Event: Sparkles and Spurs Cowgirl Camp
Mar 10: Variations
Mar 26: Contemporary Showcase
Mar 26: New Showstoppers Information Meeting
Mar 26: New Showstopper Info Meeting
Mar 27: Open Gym
Mar 28-29: Open Marley Festival
Mar 30-Apr 5: EMC closed for Spring Break
Summer Registration Is Open!
☀️ Summer at EMC is officially underway! ☀️
Our Summer Hub has everything you need to explore all of our upcoming summer offerings in one place — classes, programs, and opportunities designed to keep dancers growing, inspired, and having fun.
💛 Know someone who would be a great fit for EMC?
Share the Summer Hub link with your friends! If they enroll, you’ll receive a referral credit as our thank-you.
✨ Explore. Share. Earn. ✨
Visit the Summer Hub here
Let’s make this summer one to remember!
Imagine That! Sparkle & Spurs Mini Event!
🤠✨ SPARKLE & SPURS MINI EVENT ✨🤠
Where country charm meets glittery glam and every cowgirl shines!
Ages 4-8
Friday, March 6 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Saddle up, sparkle on, and get ready for a glitter-filled cowgirl adventure!
This high-energy Mini Event brings together line dancing, singing, and all things sparkle for the perfect taste of our Sparkle & Spurs Cowgirl Camp experience.
🎟 FREE for EMC Members OR $25 for Non-Members
This is the perfect way to let your kiddo try the theme, before committing to camp, and if they LOVE it…
🤠✨ Don’t miss the bonus!
The first 10 dancers to sign up for all 4 days of Sparkle & Spurs Cowgirl Camp will receive a special prize! 🎁
Pointe and Variations Class
For Intermediate & Advanced pointe dancers: Our new monthly Variations Class meets once/ month on Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 PM.
This is a chance to explore classical repertoire and perform in a supportive setting. These dancers will also train on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 PM, giving them an additional 5 hours per month, on top of their regular weekly ballet technique classes, without infringing too much on their down time.
Performance opportunity on Free Form Fridays scheduled for May 1.
Monthly Tuesday Variations class meets: 3/10, 4/14, 5/12
Showstoppers Info Meeting
Current and potential NEW Showstopper Parents are invited to observe a Showstopper class/rehearsal on Thurs Mar 26, to see what may be in store for your child starting this summer! Parent Info Meeting to follow.
Observe class from 5:00-6:00
Parent Info Meeting from 6:00-6:30
Stay to watch the Contemporary Showcase from 6:30-7:15
Email [email protected] for questions or to RSVP.
This is for parents of newly invited Showstoppers for the 2026-20267 season AS WELL AS current Showstoppers.
Contemporary Showcase
We’re excited to invite our families to a special Contemporary Showcase Evening on Thursday, March 26, held just before OMF weekend.
This evening is designed to give parents and dancers a meaningful look into our Contemporary program, while also creating connection and inspiration across age groups.
What to Expect
Our younger Contemporary dancers will have the opportunity to watch our older dancers share excerpts of the work they are preparing for OMF, along with brief commentary explaining the training concepts, choreography choices, and performance goals behind each piece.
This is a wonderful chance for dancers to:
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see what their training can grow into
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feel inspired by older role models
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better understand the progression of Contemporary training at EMC
For parents, it’s an inside look at how and why we train the way we do.
Evening Schedule
6:00–6:30 PM
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Contemporary dancers warm up and prepare
6:30–7:15 PM
✨ Contemporary Showcase
Featuring KK, Elementary, and Intermediate Contemporary dancers
7:15–8:00 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Contemporary dancers return to class
Why We’re Doing This
This showcase replaces a previous plan for younger dancers to observe Saturday rehearsals, allowing for a more relaxed, age-appropriate, and inspiring experience.
Our goal is to:
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cultivate excitement around Contemporary training
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strengthen connections between dancers of different ages
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help families better understand the artistry and intention behind this genre
We’re also hopeful this evening will spark interest for dancers considering Contemporary classes in the future.
We’re looking forward to a thoughtful, inspiring night of movement, growth, and shared learning. Thank you for supporting your dancers and being part of our EMC community.
Open Gym
Open Gym is a fully supervised fun, skill-building activity that can be used as a make-up lesson, or as a FREE bonus for enrolled students.
Open Gym will be held on the following Fridays: 3/27, 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/21
Ages 18 months to 6 years: 6:00-6:45 pm
Ages 6-13 years: 7:00-8:00 pm
Preregistration is required at the front desk or via email so we can assure adequate staffing. [email protected]
Bring a friend to Open Gym for just $10!
A waiver must be signed by the friend’s parent.
Limit 20 kids per Open Gym, so PLEASE pre-register!
Open Marley Festival
Open Marley Festival is an event unique to EMC, born from a desire to give our company dancers the opportunity to perform modern and contemporary choreography with weighty subject matter.
As artists, sometimes we want an audience to feel emotions other than “happy” or “sad”. This event allows guest choreographers, as well as student choreographers to present their work to an audience and open it up for discussion.
A day of classes with guest teachers, open dress rehearsal with feedback from the guests, NDEO induction and a banquet-style performance all come together to create one of EMC’s most popular annual events.
Click the link to find details regarding Open Marley Festival. Please read through thoroughly to see important information about the schedule, ticket sales and everything you need to know about this exciting event!
Want even more? Click here for a video where Miss Robin explains the Open Marley Night concept and why it’s so special.
For any questions, please email [email protected].
Spring Break
Spring Break will be from March 30-April 5.
No classes or rehearsals will be held.
Office will be operating in a limited capacity.
You were not charged for any classes or lessons during this time.
Enjoy a week of rest and relaxation with your family!
April at a Glance
Throughout the month: Discovery Gym Placement Evaluations
Sun Mar 30-Sun Apr 5: EMC closed for Spring Break
Wed April 8: New Hot Shots Info Meeting on Zoom
Sun April 12: Spring Fling
Tues April 14: Variations class
Wed April 15: Class Mom Meeting
Thurs April 16: Get to Know the Hot Shots
Fri April 17- Sun April 19: Company Elite Trip to NYC
Fri April 24: Open Gym
Mon April 27-Sun May 10: Spring Concert Ticket Pre-sale via phone or at Pullo Center box office
Wed April 29: New Company and Technique Program Orientation on Zoom
DG Placement Testing
Throughout the month of April, Discovery Gym students will be evaluated for placement during their regularly scheduled classes.
Be sure to have good attendance and wear proper dress code including neat hair!
If your child receives a promotion slip, simply reach out to Miss Kathy at [email protected], or visit her in the office to arrange a transfer to the next level, starting AFTER the Spring Fling.
Spring Break
Spring Break will be from March 30-April 5.
No classes or rehearsals will be held.
Office will be operating in a limited capacity.
You were not charged for any classes or lessons during this time.
Enjoy a week of rest and relaxation with your family!
New Hot Shots Info Meeting
On Wed April 8, there will be a Zoom meeting for those Discovery Gym parents who received an invitation to Hot Shots for the upcoming season.
The Zoom link will be emailed to invited families.
Spring Fling
We invite you to come and watch your favorite Tumbler and/or AcroGymnast swing, flip, tumble, and jump their way through EMC.
Sunday, April 12
Times TBD
After the event, each gymnast will receive a certificate and a medal.
There is no admission charge for families, and the participation is free.
Bring cameras!
Students must wear their Discovery Gym uniform and hair should be neat and secure. (NO jewelry or gum)
This is a special day for our Tumblers and AcroGymnasts and we hope you will join us!
If you have any questions, or if your child is NOT participating, please email [email protected]
Pointe and Variations Class
For Intermediate & Advanced pointe dancers: Our new monthly Variations Class meets once/ month on Tuesdays, 8:00–9:00 PM.
This is a chance to explore classical repertoire and perform in a supportive setting. These dancers will also train on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 PM, giving them an additional 5 hours per month, on top of their regular weekly ballet technique classes, without infringing too much on their down time.
Performance opportunities on Free Form Fridays are scheduled for: October 10 and Jan 23.
Monthly Tuesday Variations class meets: 4/14, 5/12
Class Mom Meeting
Our Spring Class Mom meetings are scheduled for Wed April 15.
All Class Moms meet at 7:00, then break-out into KK and TP groups.
We need to have all Class Moms present so that we can review some policies and discuss changes that we are putting in place since we are GROWING!
There will be a 5-Day online sale, from April 15-19 so our Class Moms have a chance to purchase before the other EMC families. This is for the Class Moms who attend the meeting and receive the code.
If you are interested in learning more about being a Class Mom, please email [email protected]
Get To Know The Hot Shots
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED AN INVITE TO HOT SHOTS:
If you feel your gymnast is ready to commit to Hot Shots, or if you’re on the fence – we invite you to “Get-to-know the CURRENT Hot Shots” on Thurs April 16 from 7:15-8:45.
New invitees will participate in the Hot Shots practice that evening, alongside the current Hot Shots.
Open Gym
Open Gym is a fully supervised fun, skill-building activity that can be used as a make-up lesson, or as a FREE bonus for enrolled students.
Open Gym will be held on the following Fridays: 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/24, 8/21
Ages 18 months to 6 years: 6:00-6:45 pm
Ages 6-13 years: 7:00-8:00 pm
Preregistration is required at the front desk or via email so we can assure adequate staffing. [email protected]
Bring a friend to Open Gym for just $10!
A waiver must be signed by the friend’s parent.
Limit 20 kids per Open Gym, so PLEASE pre-register
Ticket Pre-Sale
DON’T MISS THE PRE SALE TO AVOID PULLO CENTER BOX OFFICE FEES.
Mon April 27-Sun May 10: Spring Concert Ticket Pre-sale VIA PHONE or at the PULLO BOX OFFICE.
Pullo Center Box Office:
Penn State York
1031 Edgecomb Ave.
York, PA 17403-3398
717-505-8900
As a courtesy to you, we will be offering this opportunity to avoid the Ticketmaster fees.
In order for EMC to continue to provide the Pullo Center to our dancers as a performance venue, it is imperative that we all try to SELL TICKETS! The theater is a significant expense and we need to put enthusiastic supporters in those seats to off-set the expense of this experience.
There are 1000 seats in the Pullo Center and 2 performances. Please try to sell 10 tickets.
Spring Concert tickets make great Mother’s Day or end-of-year teacher gifts!!
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Mon, May 11 at the Pullo Center Box Office.
Tickets are $35.00 in advance and $45.00 at the door. A limited number of $25 seats are available in the rear of the theater.
New Company/Technique Program Orientation
Parents of dancers who are new to our Technique Program and/or have received an invitation to audition for our Dance Ensemble are invited to an orientation via Zoom on Wed April 29 at 7:00 pm.
Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting
Meeting ID: 845 1396 1688
Passcode: 297234
A recording of the call will be available after the fact. Please do your best to join us live.
Corinne graduated with honors at The Baptist College of Florida with a Bachelor of Music Education in the Spring of 2022. As a child, she studied music, dance, art, and gymnastics at EMC and is very excited to return to the music academy as an instructor!
Maddie is a senior at Susquehannock High School and started her performing arts journey just last year. Before then, her focus was basketball starting at the age of 5 and playing through her freshman year. After discovering her passion for theater, she began taking vocal lessons at EMC in March of 2021. Maddie was also a member of show choir and theater dance. She has been in both musical productions of Annie Jr. and Aladdin Jr. at EMC. At school, Maddie participated in both band and choir and is looking forward to joining her school’s theater program.
Hayden grew up around music, becoming a very versatile performer. His study began at age 6, taking drum lessons with his father James McGarvey. Currently a freshman at the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, Hayden studies classical percussion with Don Liuzzi of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Robert van Sice, and Eric Millstein. With these teachers, he studies timpani, snare drum, marimba, xylophone, hand drums and multi-percussion. Other disciplines he is learning at Curtis include piano, music theory, music history, ear training, singing and chamber music. While attending Susquehannock High School, Hayden became a very successful percussionist for PMEA honors groups. On top of numerous district and regional festivals, he performed two years in the PMEA state orchestra, as well as one year in the National All-Eastern Wind Ensemble. During High School he performed with the jazz band, pep band, marching band, orchestra, and wind ensemble. Hayden also attended the renowned Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in 2019 where he played as principal percussionist in the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to classical percussion, Hayden is well versed in drum set playing, previously studying with his father and Tench Tillman. He currently studies drum set with John Riley of the Manhattan School of Music, and has played in various settings such as jazz combos, jazz big bands, rock bands, duos and recording sessions. Hayden can be heard on Brendan Wiencek’s debut album Endless Bonds, as well as his latest single, Second Base. Hayden is very excited to pass on his knowledge and passion for music to his students at EMC.
Emily Runkle
Carly Faye After dancing professionally and teaching in NYC for 10 years, Carly Faye has returned to her hometown of Baltimore, MD. She has been training dancers in Jazz, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Street Jazz, Tap and Ballet for over 15 years. She firmly believes dance is for every BODY, and wants to instill a love of movement in all of her students. She believes in process over product, and hopes all of her students learn to love hard work. Carly Faye has also served as an Adjudicator and Master Teacher with Starquest International, Spotlight Dance Cup, and Impact Dance Adjudicators. Carly Faye, with her sister Hannah Mae, currently co-hosts, “Count Me In: A Dance and Education Podcast” where they discuss dance, education, and so much more. They have in depth conversations with working artists, educators, writers, producers, from all over the world about their experience in dance and education. She finds this platform to be the perfect opportunity to continue to educate herself and others on the dance world, teaching strategies, and the importance of arts education. The podcast has proven to make her a better educator and human.
