Important Updates
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May at a Glance
Sun May 5: Dance Company Auditions
Mon-Wed May 6-8: Spring Concert Ticket Pre-sale
Thurs May 9: Leadership Orientation
Fri May 10: Dance Company Rehearsal
Sat May 18: Costume Parade and Picture Day
Sun May 19: Discovery Gym Spring Fling
Tues May 21: Black Box Theater performance
Thurs May 23: Last day of Spring classes for daytime and Saturday
Sat-Mon May 25-June 16: Break for non-performing dancers
Fri May 24: Senior Dinner at Bluestone + Take a Chance Ad’s Due
Sat-Sun May 25-27: EMC closed for Memorial Day weekend
Tues May 29: Spring Concert Production rehearsals begin
Fri May 31: Open Gym
Dance Company Auditions
Dance Company auditions will be held on Sun May 5.
11:00-1:30 – Ensemble Group Auditions
1:30-2:55 – Platinum/Titanium Solo Auditions
3:00-4:30 – Company Elite Auditions
Ensemble auditions are by invitation only. Company Elite audition is open.
Acceptance letters and information packets will be emailed no later than the Monday following the audition.
Holiday Celebration Tickets
DON’T MISS THE PRE SALE TO AVOID PULLO CENTER BOX OFFICE FEES.
Mon-Wed May 6-8: Spring Concert Ticket Pre-sale at EMC
As a courtesy to you, we will again be having a PRE-SALE in the Parent’s Lounge starting Mon May 6 – Wed May 8 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm each night.
Avoid the Pullo Center’s box office fees and save yourself a drive to York!
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 pay for the privilege of this experience.
There are 1000 seats in the Pullo Center. Please try to sell 10 tickets.
Spring Concert tickets make great end-of-year teacher gifts!
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Mon May 13 at the Pullo Center Box Office.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. A limited number of $20 seats are available in the rear of the theater.
PULLO POLICY: Children ages 12 months and older need a ticket.
When we get closer to the sale, we will attach the order form here.
Leadership Camp Orientation
Aqua Marine, Topaz and Coral Dancers over the age of 10 are eligible to begin training in EMC’s Leadership Training Program this summer.
Our Leadership Training Camp will be held on Friday, June 28 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
New trainees are required to attend an orientation session on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 PM in the Blackbox at EMC. This is required for dancers and one parent. We will discuss the camp, training requirements and all aspects of our program.
Please RSVP by Monday, May 6 to Miss Mandy at [email protected].
Spring Concert Costume Parade
The Costume Parade is on Sat May 18.
This event is IMPORTANT!
It is the day when students get their costumes, try them on, and arrange for alterations. Seamstresses will be on hand to make minor alterations to costumes at no charge to you. This is a service that we offer at EMC because we value you and want to make this experience easy for you.
If you do not attend the Costume Parade, you will need to make a special appointment with Miss Rachel to take care of you. This is very inconvenient. We prefer to do it all at once at the Costume Parade. Please make every effort to attend. If you are unable to attend the Costume Parade, you are responsible for your own alterations.
Costumes stay at EMC during the entire production and will go home with you after the final bow of the show.
See the Costume Parade Schedule for your child’s time and the Costume Chart for accessories that parents need to purchase. These will be available soon.
Picture Day
KK and TP dancers will be photographed during the Costume Parade by Portraits with Pride. Solos only, no groups. The Costume Parade schedule will include picture schedule as well. No payment required unless and until you purchase pictures of your dancer.
Spring Fling
We invite you to come and watch your favorite Tumbler and/or AcroGymnast swing, flip, tumble, and jump their way through the grassy field at Miss Robin’s house. Mats and equipment will be transported from EMC.
4416 Pierceville Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
Sunday, May 19 / Rain Plan: we will hold it at EMC
11:00-12:00 Tumble Weeds
12:30-1:30 Tumble Tykes
2:00-3:30 Levels 1-6
Family and friends are welcome to join us as we celebrate our Tumblers and AcroGymnasts’ accomplishments.
There is no admission charge for families, and the participation fee has been included in your monthly payment.
Bring cameras, video cameras and lawn chairs. Feel free to bring a canopy, blanket, cooler or anything that will make your family comfortable.
After the event, each gymnast will receive a certificate and a medal.
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]
Production Rehearsals
All Spring Session Dance Classes will conclude on Thurs May 23.
If your child is participating in the Spring Concert, they will participate in Production Rehearsals leading up to the Concert starting Tues May 28.
Dance will then resume for the Summer Session beginning Mon June 17.
For a detailed Production Schedule, go to the “Performances” tab and read through the Min X Min and/or the Individual Schedule for your child’s class.
Discovery Gym, Black Box Theater, and Music Academy classes are perpetual and will not pause during Production Rehearsals.
Senior Dinner
On Fri May 24 ay 7:00 pm, our Seniors will be treated to a fancy dinner at Bluestone in Timonium along with some of their most influential teachers. Dress to impress.
Spring Concert Program Booklet
It’s time to start selling program ads for the Spring Concert!
I know it’s a lot of work, but we are hoping that every performer buys or sells at least ONE ad to offset the cost of publishing this beautiful keepsake booklet.
There are a several different kinds of ads to choose from:
Business ad, Personal ad, Who’s Who ad or Shout Out.
HERE’S THE LINK TO PLACE AN AD
Try placing a Who’s Who ad right now and see how easy it is, then share the link with local businesses, family and friends. Each ad needs to be submitted separately.
Merchant letters are available on the Membership Site> Performances and Events>Spring Concert> Program Ads.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Memorial Day
EMC is CLOSED Fri-Sun May 24-27 for Memorial Day Weekend.
No classes or rehearsals will be held.
Office will be operating in a limited capacity.
Enjoy a weekend of rest and relaxation with your family!
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: 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/23
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!
June at a Glance
Thur June 6: Performing dancers’ rest day
Fri-Sun June 7-9: Spring Concert performers at Pullo Center
Sun June 9: Spring Concert at 11:00 and 5:00
Mon June 17: Dance classes resume
Fri June 28: Open Gym
Sun-Sun June 30-July 7: Studio is CLOSED / NO CLASSES
Spring Concert at The Pullo
“Take a Chance” shines the spotlight on what lies ahead. Life is full of twists and turns, along with pivotal moments where we find ourselves standing at a crossroads with uncertainty looming.
Our young performers will take the audience on a journey, as we explore the beauty and challenges of choosing our paths and facing the unknown.
Join us as we celebrate the magic of taking chances and embracing the road ahead, one step at a time.
Sun June 9 at 11:00 and 5:00
The Pullo Center at Penn State York
Mini Dance Intensive
June 24-27 | Mon-Thur 9:00-3:00
The Mini Dance Intensive is highly recommended for young dancers ages 6-10 years old, who want to gain a better understanding of dance technique and lay a strong foundation. Dancers will be divided by age and skill set.
This camp is designed to prepare our students for the more rigorous training that will be expected as they enter the next phase of their dance training. The curriculum includes Ballet, Tap, and Jazz as well as an introduction to our specialty dance genres of Theater Dance, Contemporary/Lyrical, and AcroDance.
In addition, your dancer will enjoy dance education, games, and crafts to give them age-appropriate, active rest breaks throughout their day. The focus will be on technique and classroom etiquette, and your child will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they worked hard and achieved new heights. All Campers should pack a healthy lunch and a water bottle.
A parent showcase will take place at 1:30 PM on Friday, June 30.
This camp will be REQUIRED of all 2024-2025 Showstoppers, NEW Silvers, and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all students who are placed in Dance Foundations or Elementary Level for the summer.
Please consider enrolling in this Mini Dance Intensive and give your dancer the tools she/he needs to soar in dance this summer and beyond.
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: 6/28, 7/26, 8/23
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!
Leadership Training
Led by Miss Mandy, middle school and high school aged students will receive training in the following areas:
Trust, Service, Love, Excellence and Growth.
We will teach work ethic, time management, communication skills, etiquette, character values and public speaking skills.
All this PLUS the opportunity to assist and eventually lead in a dance, acro, theater or music classroom!
Our Leadership Training Camp will be held on Friday, June 28 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
New trainees are required to attend an orientation session on Thursday, May 9 at 7:30 PM in the Blackbox at EMC. This is required for dancers and one parent. We will discuss the camp, training requirements and all aspects of our program.
Please RSVP by Monday, May 6 to Miss Mandy at [email protected].
CLOSED for Holiday
EMC will be closed from June 30 through July 7 for the holiday.
The office will be open in limited capacity, but regular classes/lessons will not be held.
Newsie’s Jr. rehearsals WILL be held during the break. Please refer to the Newsie’s Jr. schedule.
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.
