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The WORX
October, 2014 - DanceWorx Dance Co. Ltd. - 34334 Forrest Terrace, Abbotsford, BC – V2S 1G6
www.danceworx.info : email: [email protected]
Dance Wordz from your Directors -
Hello DX Dancers & Families!!!
We hope everyone’s start up went as smooth as possible! We
might experience some bumps and little bruises as we get on a
clear path of how the schedule is working and adjusting our students in the best suitable classes for them!! I think we are almost there!!! Thank
you for your patience and support!
I want to let you know the exciting news for the studio. I have wanted the energy
level and enthusiasm to increase! So to increase that , I have wanted to partner
with someone who is just as enthusiastic and understands DX and what we are all
about!!
Knowing what the studio needs are - I put the energy out to the universe for that
special person and at the beginning of this year—there was Elise. I have known
Elise for a very long time -as a student of Spiral Dance where I taught- and in this
industry, always heard of her exciting dance adventures and knew of her teaching
and the great instruction she offers! Luckily Elise was available to help out at DX
this season and we started talking and it turned out to be a great fit for all.
So now together Elise and I are excited to work as partners and
breathe new life into the studio, also Elise is already in the loop
for the artistic side!! With teaching experience and a great
knowledge of the dance world and studio requirements- comps
coming up, costumes and knowing the needs of our clients this is just what we've been looking for.
This new partnership for DX is absolutely fantastic and I would
like to thank Elise and her supportive other half Pat for bringing their enthusiasm and hard work to helping DX and joining
our amazing team;) go DX!!
“Creativity is a matter of translating messages of passion, excitement, and soul into our own musical language through structure, harmony, rhythm, and style… the broader our exposure and the
more sensitive our inner listening, the richer our unique voice will be.” - Barry Green
Studio Closed on Halloween
Enjoy your school dance, trick or
treating, or just handing out
treats to the little goblins that
come to your door!
Stay Safe!
DX TREAT DAYS - OCT 14-30th
In Spirit of Halloween and the candy
filled joy it brings.. Dx will be selling
Treat Bags at the Front desk for
$2.00 filled with all sorts of yummy
candy and chocolate.
Office Staff:
Elise Melo (Office Mgr.)
Sam Penner (Reception)
Pat Ericson (Student Accounts & Mtce.)
Office Hours:
Mon. – Thurs: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Friday –
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
[email protected]
Studio phone: 604-853-3620
www.danceworx.info
IMPORTANT DATES
**Studio closed:
Thanksgiving—Oct. 13
Halloween—Oct. 31
Remembrance Day—Nov. 11
Winter Break—Dec. 22-Jan. 5
Family Day—Feb. 9
Spring Break—Mar.16-20
(studio open Mar. 23-27)
Good Friday—Apr. 3
Easter Monday—Apr. 6
Victoria Day—May 18
STUDIO EVENTS
‘On Stage…’
Clarke Theatre
**
Company Preview Show
January 25, 2015
1:00 p.m.
**
Solo / Duo / Trio Show
February 28, 2015
7:00 p.m.
**
Photo Days-June 10 & 13
**
Year End Show
DRESS REHEARSAL
June 23, 2015
4:00 p.m.
**
Year End Show
June 28, 2015
2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
DanceWorx Teachers for 2014—2015
Returning Teachers:
Tamara Leigh
Samantha Svensk
Nick Hasenpflug
Emily Reid
Eden Dalton-Thompson
Jessica MacMillan
Kim Durham
Michelle Graham
Britt Durham
In house Substitute Teachers:
Elise Melo
Sam Penner
New Teachers Joining us this Year!:
Sherry Scherger (Jazz)
Tia Oostenbrug (Tap)
Reggie Peat (Hip Hop)
DanceWorx Administration: Tamara Leigh & Elise Melo (Office Manager) :
Reception: Sam Penner : Student Accounts & Studio Maintenance: Pat Ericson
The Sept 27th
Masterclass was
such a success that
we are going to try
to do one every
month end to help
the kids with their
their technique and
training!
Jr. Int. 11:30 to 12:30
Adv./Elite 12:45 to 2:45
PrePay $15.00
Drop In $20.00
Dance ‘Stuff’ Swap Session:
A great idea presented by one of our
parents—Thanks Sue!
Date: Sunday, October 26th
Time: 12:00 to 3:00 pm
(Bring your items marked with a suggested ‘price’).
This is a great opportunity for you to exchange good quality
‘shoes / dance wear / etc. ‘.
Come and ‘Make a Deal’ - ‘Get a Deal’ !
October 27-30 HALLOWEEN COSTUME WEEK Dancers and Teachers !!
Wear your halloween costumes or dress
up for Costume week at DX . (Make sure
they are movable and safe to dance in…)

Teachers take photos of your ‘Halloween students’
and email them to Dx - we will take a vote on best
costume and that student will win a prize!

We can also post pictures on our social
media..to show how awesome DX is in being
in the ‘SPIRIT’ of the moment.
DX—DANCE COMPETITIONS FOR 2015!
March 5th-8th—Synergy Maple Ridge
(ACT theatre)
April 9th-12th—Star Talent Maple Ridge
(ACT Theatre)
May 1st-3rd—Dream Team (Surrey Arts Center)
May 8th-9th—Next Level (Company Adv & Jr Adv hip hop
only) - (Langley events center)
July 2nd - 5th—Kelowna!
( Mark these dates on your calendars! )
“I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to
learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by
practicing living, the principles are the same. In each, it is
the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which comes shape of achievement, a sense of one's being, a satisfaction of spirit. One
becomes, in some area, an athlete of God. Practice means
to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a
means of inviting the perfection desired.”
― Martha Graham
Elise Melo—Dancer—Choreographer—Instructor—Mentor
Elise Melo is a well known Dancer, Choreographer, Instructor and Mentor whose versatility has made her a successful and sought after artist in
the Industry. Her extensive training in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and
Musical theatre has given her the ability to live out her dreams as a working professional in the industry. Her career took off after graduating from
Langley Fine Arts School as a Dance Major. She moved to Los Angeles
after being awarded a full Dance Scholarship to train with the top choreographers in the Industry at the prestigious Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio in North Hollywood.
Since then, Elise’s dedication has led her all over the world training in
Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and her hometown of Vancouver. She
became a member of The Source Dance Company where she trained and
performed for two years, touring with productions West Side Stories and
Zig or Zag. Elise’s film and television credits include Nickelodeon’s TV
Movie Rags, YTV’s Mr.Young, ABC’s pilot Big Thunder and feature film Lost and Found. She has appeared in
Music Videos for Michael Buble, Ray J, Big Time Rush
and 16mm. Look for Elise dancing in an International
commercial for Michelob Ultra, airing now! Elise is also a faculty assistant for Groove Street Productions
where she works closely with world-renowned choreographers including Luther Brown, Stephen “tWitch”
Boss , Robert Roland and Gus Bembery , touring Canada
performing and assisting the Faculty.
At the Sept.27th Jazz Tech Masterclass at DX!
Pose tilting with Miss Elise and Miss Eden.
YTV’s Mr.Young
Elise loves sharing what an outlet dance can be for
students and is a sought-after choreographer and
guest instructor for many studios around the lower
mainland, as well as being a Adjudicator around
Canada.
Elise is so excited to share
her knowledge and love for
dance with all the students
and faculty at Danceworx
and is so grateful for this
opportunity.
B-Boys Battle— “Born to Represent” -
Date: October 26/2014—
Time: 1:00—3:00 p.m. Location: 2785 Bourquin Cres., Abbotsford
Primary - B—Boy Parents
The students will be entering a ‘Solitare
battle with the Senior Dancers from
different studios. This will give them a
chance to see the older dancers dance
up close and they will benefit from the
extra encouragement they will receive
from them. If you want to understand
how a solitaire battle works please ask
Nick in class.
Intermediate —B-Boy Parents
For intermediate dancers and below
(No seniors) there is a one-on-one B-Boy
tournament. This is a shorter event
geared towards younger students.
Prizes for First and Second Place.
Primary and Intermediate Entry Fee $5.00
Spectators and Senior dancers are ‘free’
Senior B—Boy Parents
Volunteers needed for the ‘Born to
Represent’ Event.
The Primary B-boys/B-girls are doing
their first battle in a solitare format and
we need senior dancers to entere with
them and give them encouragement and
help them feel comfortable with their
first battle.
For ‘more experienced kids’ there is also a ‘one-on-one tournament’ that students can sign up for at the door.
** Please register ASAP through Nick ( [email protected] ) so we have an idea of numbers **
DX GOING TO CONVENTION - Nov 1 & 2
Dancers don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to have a fun
packed weekend filled with dancing and learning from some of
the top choreographers and teachers in the Industry.
Danceworx dancers along with all other dancers in the lower mainland will
have the opportunity to come together under one roof and be surrounded by
like minded people who have a love for dance. Already set to come inspire and
teach these students are some very exciting people - Here’s the faculty
that will be flown in for Nov 1&2 - being hosted at the Sheraton Guliford
Hotel in Surrey BC 
Luther Brown (SYTYCD Choreographer/Judge),

Robert Roldan (SYTYCD All Star),

Tara Jean Popowich (winner SYTYCD Canada),

Sabrina Phillip (EDGE LA),

Dominique Kelley (America's Got Talent) confirmed to teach in
Vancouver!
Simply visit there website and register online and list DanceWorx as
your studio - or - let the front desk know that you would like to register
and we can assist with signing up your child for the right level and answer any other questions you may have.
This is an amazing opportunity for Dx students to be able to
learn from the best in a fun filled atmosphere with tons of kids
who love the same thing,
GrooveStreet is know for their friendly fun filled weekends and there attention to making sure it stays that way. If
you love to dance this is a weekend for you to improve your talent , meet new friends and learn the most current choreography out there. Lets get a group of us to go together , there is levels for Juniors, intermediate and advancedeven teachers have their own level. DX will be there to support the kids and you will even see a familiar face - Elise
Melo - as she has been a touring assistant for this dance convention for the past 9 seasons and will be up there right
beside the Faculty teachers learning and assisting at the same time as you. Check out their website for all the information about the event and please do not hesitate to ask us any questions you may have.
http://www.gspdanceconventions.com/