CHICAGO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DANCE MASTERS

SPRING 2018 NEWS

CNADM’s Artistic Achievement Award goes to Nick Pupillo — a dancer and creator in one – inspiring people of all ages with his vision and craft.

Founder and Artistic Director of Visceral Dance Chicago… and renowned choreographer for many works… Nick is now the guest of honor at CNADM’s 106th Annual Awards Banquet!

Nick graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Ballet, and in 2001, he joined the acclaimed Giordano Dance Chicago where he toured nationally and internationally for three years. In the years following, Nick worked with other groups performing and choreographing, including Dance Chicago, Schaumburg Dance Ensemble, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and more.

It wasn’t until after Nick received “The Dance Chicago Outstanding Choreography Award” (for the first time) in 2005, that he began to work towards his biggest creative venture yet. It was then, in 2007, when Nick founded Visceral Dance Center.

Visceral Dance Center provided the Chicago community with a new venue for artistic and technical growth. This facility continues to be a Chicago dance landmark. TimeOut Chicago lists Visceral Dance Center as “A bustling, well-appointed facility...with instructors from top companies and in-demand guest teachers.” Utilized by a number of Chicago-based companies, Visceral Dance Center is home to its resident company, Visceral Dance Chicago.

Nick founded Visceral Dance Chicago in the fall of 2013, of which he is currently the Artistic Director. Through the dance company, Nick presents his vision of choreography, exploring new ways of dance in contemporary movement.

For Visceral Dance Chicago, Nick created five signature works, including Impetere, Senza di te, My Realm, Sum Noir and She Three, and continues to commission choreography world premieres around the globe. Nick has helped create such premieres by Sidra Bell, Banning Bouldin, Monica Cervantes, Brian Enos, and Robyn Mineko Williams.

Nick is frequently invited to conduct master classes in the U.S. and around the world. He has taught for organizations such as the Jazz Dance World Congress, Chicago Dance Connection, and CNADM.

Many may recognize Nick as an instructor favorite at CNADM, teaching classes on ballet, lyrical and contemporary dance.

We are excited to have Nick Pupillo back for CNADM’s Summer Workshops, and proud to be presenting Nick with CNADM’s Artistic Achievement Award. Congratulations!

Artistic Achievement Award

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Read more about the Summer Workshops on page 4

Dear Members,

On behalf of the CNADM Board of Directors we hope that your 2018 is off to a great start.

A non-dancer colleague recently asked me, “What is CNADM?” Throughout my explanation,

the words “education” and “opportunity” continued to arise — and I realized our 106-year-old

organization is exactly that!

Education: From the certification programs that are offered to teachers to the “How

to Teach” that is presented to them in Training School; from the educational opportunities

for their students in the Student Honors program to the training that students receive as

we prepare them for a life outside the dance studio in our Dance & More and Ballet Forum

programs - education is the foundation for every activity at the CNADM Workshops.

Opportunity: Teachers are able to dance and take classes, attend business and

networking sessions, and observe their students during our student sessions.

Then, our workshop closes with a Competition and a Wrap-up Rally. It’s clear to see that

CNADM has something for everyone!

Over the years, each of our Principals — whose job it is to hire faculty — have selected

a wide variety of wonderfully trained, talented, dance professionals, and this summer is no

exception. Our newest principal, Terri Sinani, MDE, will put her spin on this year’s summer

workshop, where we offer many educational opportunities for all!

We look forward to you joining us!

Sincerely,

Julie Bodle, MDE

CNADM President

574.247.1590 | thebodles@aol.com

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2018-2019 CNADM PresidentJulie Bodle, MDE

2018-2019 CNADM Board of Directors

President Julie Bodle, MDE

President Elect Sandra Black, MDE

2nd Vice President Debbie Felton, MDE

3rd Vice President Bonnie Cagle, MDE

4th Vice President Anne Jensen

5th Vice President Darlene Harpwood, MDE

Secretary Cheryl Kaiser, MDETreasurer Millie Landers, CDE

Principal Terri Sinani, MDEEducational Director

Dorene Wackerfuss, MDERepresentatives Director

Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDESergeant-at-Arms Lori Bowen, MDE

DirectorsVirginia Davis, MDE

Yvonne Groves, MDELinda McDonald, MDE

Tressa Mohler, MDESuzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE

Jennifer Westphal, MDEJeanette Wey-Wissmiller, MDE

Board AssistantsJessica Desens

Kay Hamielec, MDEMary Katic, MDEFaye Willett, MDE

LaVerne (Lovey) Lehman, MDE

Official CNADM AmbassadorGeri Mroz Panicko, MDE

From the President...

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SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOPS

Get Your Summer Workshops Forms

and Applications Go to our website

cnadm.com for all the latest

summer workshop information.

July 23 - 30, 2018 | DoubleTree Oak Brook, Chicago

Special Thank You to Ron and Joe Girten

Sue Girten, MDE, along with Ron and Joe recently repaired and inspected 160 tiles of our flooring. Preparations for #cnadmsummer18 are underway! We can’t wait to leave it all on the dance floor this summer!

CNADM will continue to replace flooring this coming year. Your help and support is greatly appreciated! To make your contribution, please go to cnadm.com/hip.

THANK YOU to our contributing members!

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By CNADM Life Member Dr. Stephenie Slahor

The 20th annual Choreography Festival was celebrated at the McCallum Theatre, Palm Desert CA, with the event highlighted by a Lifetime Achievement Award given to noted tap dancer Savión Glover.

The competition’s dancing varied from modern to jazz to ballet, and ranged from the simplest staging and lighting, to complex and emotional

performances such as Freeman’s in which the dancers were clad in unitards embellished to look like wetsuits that complimented the ocean theme of the dance.

Of special interest were the Master Classes taught by Mari Meade of the Mari Meade Dance Collective in Brooklyn NY, and Jenn Freeman, New York-based performer, choreographer and teacher.

Savion Glover’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognized his career that began in childhood and includes a Tony Award, Broadway and film credits and even the choreography for the films “Happy Feet” and “Happy Feet 2.” Glover paid tribute to the genius of tappers and musicians who preceded him including Jimmy Slyde, Gregory Hines, Isaiah Lon Chaney, Buster Brown, Dianne Walker, Chuck Green, Sir Slyde, Ralph Brown, Ivery Dan, Henry LeTang, George Hillman and John Coltrane.

For more information about the Choreography Festival, log on to mccallumtheatre.com/index.php/education/choreography-festival.

Choreography Festival

Merla M. McCloud passed away on October 4, 2017. She was a former member of the Eureka American Legion Auxilary,

former owner with her husband of Pekin Music Store during the 1950s and 1960s and former owner with her daughter JoAnne McCloud of the Heather Dance Studio in Pekin, IL. Merla was a CNADM member for 38 years.

Member MemoriumPatricia Williams Nabors, MDE, “Ms. Pat” passed away on January 2, 2018. Pat taught dance

in the mid-south area for over 45 years. Beloved by her students, she worked for perfection in the studio and onstage. Ms. Pat was a CNADM member since 1952.Who taught us how to tip our hat? Ms. Pat.

Dance & More Updates 2018

■ Students in Dance & More will be evaluated to determine if they possess the skills needed for this level of performance. Final determination for performance opportunity will be at the discretion of the choreographer.

■ Dance & More maximum age is now 25, up from age 21. Please see our website for important guidelines and skill levels.

Barbara Swanson, MDE*Cheryl Kaiser, MDELaVerne Lehman, MDELinda McDonald, MDEAnne JensenLinda LucksteadDonna Jeanne Hamdia, MDETressa Mohler, MDESophia Ritchey, MDE

Michelle CleggTerri Sinani, MDESandra Black, MDETracy ReynoldsJimmie Murdock, MDE* Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDEDorene Wackerfuss, MDE

* Full floor square donors

♥

Tiffany Henderson

Eileen Juric

By the end of this workshop, you will improve your dance

and teaching skills and boost your Social Media savvy!

And, don’t miss the networking opportunities — make new

friends and create business opportunities.

Lauren Blane

Matt Farmer

Laura Gates

Shelby Kaufman

Stacy Keller

Brandon Koepsell

CNADM Artistic

Achievement Award

Nick Pupillo

Brent McBeth

Meg Paul

Jeremy Plummer

Nick Pupillo

Austin Roberson

Suavé

Connie Sweeney

JP Tenuta

Mo Williams

Aleksandra

Wojda Nelson

SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOPSJuly 23 - 30, 2018 | DoubleTree Oak Brook, Chicago

Melissa Anderson

Riccardo Battaglia

Alex Black

Bonus Classes!NetworkingOpen to all to attend! Bring a lunch and network with fellow workshop attendees, make new friends and build your business with fresh ideas.

uAll Things Recital Monday, July 23, 12:00 - 1:30 p All Things Recital will share ideas about backstage organization, theme recitals versus non-theme recitals, and recital expenses. The panel of speakers will be Kay Hamielec, MDE, Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE and Lori Bowen, MDE.

uProps and Costumes Made Easy Friday, July 27, 12:15 - 1:30 p Props and Costumes Made Easy will provide you with tips and tricks for the classroom and stage. The panel of speakers will be Cheryl Kaiser, MDE, Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE, Suzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE and Lori Bowen, MDE.

Business ClassesAustin Roberson with Studio Owners Academy These are not stand-alone sessions — attendees need to attend both. Training School attendees may attend on Friday at no additional cost. Convention attendees may attend on Thursday at no additional cost. uSystematic Studio - Part I Thursday, July 26, 12:00 - 2:00 p

During this session, you’ll learn the eight systems you need in place to get more students and more free time. You’ll discover the solution to consistently avoid business owner burn-out, and learn how to create an automated lead generation system for your studio.

uFacebooks Ads for Studios - Part II Friday, July 27, 2:30 - 4:30 p

Part II of Systemic Studio, you’ll learn how to use Facebook ads to generate leads and boost enrollment consistently. Plus, Austin will walk you through brainstorming, writing, and setting up a Facebook ad step-by-step. Bring your notes from the previous session, as well as a laptop, so that you can implement what you’re learning and set up an ad for your studio.

Sign up today! 815-397-6282 | cnadm.com

Summer Faculty

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■ Orange and Purple Student Sessions will each have three days of classes.

■ CNADM Assistants and Dance & More maximum age has been raised to 25, up from age 21. Please see our website at cnadm.com for important guidelines and skill levels.

■ New for Fall Workshop: CNADM New member testing will now be available at the Fall Workshop. CDE and MDE certifications will be held during summer workshop.

■ Ballet Forum students can now participate in Student Honors! Testing will be held Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26, 7:30-8:30 am during summer workshop. For more information please contact the CNADM office at 815-397-6282.

The Summer Workshops are held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Oak Brook. This location is convenient to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Midway Airport, downtown Chicago, and the business districts of Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Lombard, Burr Ridge, Westchester, Lisle and Naperville. And, there is easy access to Interstates 88, 290 and 294. Across the street from the Doubletree is Oakbrook Center Mall, the largest open-air premier shopping center in the country.

CNADM has negotiated a block of rooms for special prices:Double/Double: $139.00 King: $139.00

CALL THE DOUBLETREE CHICAGO – OAK BROOK at 866-812-3959 or 800-222-8733 (you must mention CNADM) or visit cnadm.com; Hotel Reservations; then click on “Make Your Reservations Today.”

These rates will only be honored through June 15, 2018, or until the block is filled—so call the hotel today! The hotel will charge one night’s room & tax upon making your reservation. Cancellations must be 21 days in advance to receive a full refund of deposit.

Doubletree Hotel Chicago Oakbrook1909 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, Illinois, USA, 60523

Workshops Venue

Honoring our best at the Annual Awards Banquet

CNADM’s 2018 Outstanding Member of the Year To be announced

What’s new at CNADM Workshops?

Riccardo BattagliaLauren BlaneTiffany HendersonEileen JuricShelby KaufmanBrent McBeth

Austin Roberson SuavéJP TenutaMo WilliamsAleksandra Wojda Nelson

Welcome NEW First-Time CNADM Workshop Faculty!

CNADM’s 106th Annual Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, July 26 at 7:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Doubletree Oak Brook. Besides being a fun opportunity to relax and enjoy the evening with your fellow CNADM members, we will be presenting our Annual Awards. Members who are not attending the Summer Workshops but would like to attend the banquet are welcome! The cost is only $75 per person. Simply complete and return the Special Events registration form which can be found on our website at cnadm.com.

25 year membersRobin Carson, MDEAnne Hiller, CDE Shauna HopkinsColleen Maire Jill Readel Donna Ziegler, MDE

50 year membersSally AlfonsoCarolyn Gwyther Roberta Helen Kulik, CDEDotti Patterson

CNADM’s 2018 Artistic Achievement Award Nick Pupillo

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Mini DivisionApplause Dance Academy “La Festin”

Junior Division Solo: Audrey Henk Next Step Dance Studio “Wish You Well”

Group: Marilyn School of Dance “Get Ready”

Intermediate DivisionSolo: Scarlett Hildebrand Next Step Dance Studio “Banana Split”

Group: Marilyn School of Dance “Two By Two”

Senior Division

Solo: Courtney Hale Marilyn School of Dance “To Build A Home”

Group: Footworks Dance Company “Slip”

OVERALL WINNERS

CNADM Student Competition FinalsThanks to all who participated in the Student Competition and congratulations to all the winners!

MINI DIVISIONMINI GROUP

Ballet Gold: “La Festin” Applause Dance Academy

JUNIOR DIVISIONJUNIOR SOLO

Lyrical Platinum: “Wish You Well” Audrey Henk Next Step Dance Studio

Platinum: “Compass” Chloe Gotstein Next Step Dance Studio

JUNIOR GROUP

Hip Hop Gold: “The Greatest” Applause Dance Academy

Jazz Gold: “Get Ready” Marilyn School of Dance

Lyrical Gold: “Nothing More” Applause Dance Academy

Tap Gold: “Shake It Off” Marilyn School of Dance

INTERMEDIATE DIVISIONINTERMEDIATE SOLO

Lyrical Gold: “Work Song” Eva Sulcer Academy of Dance Arts

Tap Gold: “Banana Split” Scarlett Hildebrand Next Step Dance Studio

INTERMEDIATE GROUP

Ballet Platinum: “Palladio” Elation Dance Center

Jazz Gold: “Hands Clap” All About Dance & More

Gold: “Mambo Italiano” Elation Dance Center

Lyrical Platinum: “Stand By Me” Dreams Gymnastics & Dance

Platinum: “Bittersweet Symphony” Dreams Gymnastics & Dance

Gold: “Unsteady/Alive” Elation Dance Center

Open Platinum: “Two By Two” Marilyn School of Dance

Student Competition First Place Overall Winners

Mini Division Overall First Place Group: Applause Dance Academy

Junior First Place Group: Marilyn School of Dance

Intermediate Division First Place Group: Marilyn School of Dance

FALL 2017 WORKSHOPS WRAP-UP

Junior First Place Solo: Audrey Henk, Next Step Dance Studio

Intermediate First Place Solo: Scarlett

Hildebrand, Next Step Dance Studio

Senior Division First Place Group: Footworks Dance Company

Senior First Place Solo: Courtney Hale,

Marilyn School of Dance

Students Honored at Fall WorkshopsThe CNADM Student Honors Program honored students with the presentation of a special lapel pin for each level and discipline in which they successfully tested. Congratulations to the students listed below and to their teachers who encourage participation in this important program!

Debbie Felton’s Academy of DanceDebbie Felton, MDE; Jennifer Porter

RED LEVELSarah Kabrovich Ballet, Tap, JazzMaggie Learning Ballet, Tap, JazzOlivia Lee Ballet, Tap, JazzMegan Olkowski Ballet, Tap, JazzCarol Rorabacher Ballet, Tap, Jazz

BLUE LEVELMakenna Lazorishchak Ballet, Tap, JazzSara Sabado Ballet, Tap, Jazz

WHITE LEVELGabriella Thomas Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Debra Collier’s School of DanceDebra Collier, MDE; Amy Clay, MDE; Kristina Collier, MDE; Nicole Eby; Claire Kois; Alexis Laureano; Sarah Mills; Tammy Seibold, MDE

RED LEVELRhyss Kunkle Ballet, Tap, Jazz

RLAPD Studio of DanceJessica Desens; Maddilyn Desens; Kristen Engert; Katlin Larson; Cassandra Lecinski; Katherine Dumach

BLUE LEVELChariel Melendez Ballet, Tap, Jazz

GREEN LEVELBrooke Goshinsky Ballet, Tap, Jazz

Yvonne Groves School of DanceYvonne Groves MDE

RED LEVELIsabella Betts Ballet, Tap, Jazz

WHITE LEVELIsabella Knight Ballet, Tap, JazzEllie Paynter Ballet, Tap, Jazz

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Gold: “Spice Girls” Elation Dance Center

Tap Gold: “Aha!” Elation Dance Center

Silver: “The Mack” Applause Dance Academy

SENIOR DIVISIONSENIOR SOLO

Jazz Platinum: “Roxanne” Ellie Eswein Marilyn School of Dance

Lyrical Platinum: “To Build A Home” Courtney Hale Marilyn School of Dance

Platinum: “Always On My Mind” Paige Jansen Footworks Dance Company

Platinum: “Bird” Alyssa Cunningham Next Step Dance Studio

Platinum: “Muddy Waters” Chelsea DeVolder Next Step Dance Centre

Platinum: “Woman’s Work” Britni Fletcher Academy of Dance Arts

Platinum: “Tears Of An Angel” Morgan Bigalk Next Step Dance Studio

Gold: “Piece By Piece” Madison Greenwald Cary-Grove Performing Arts Centre

Open Platinum: “Clear Air” Pete Pierantozzi Kehl School of Dance

Platinum: “The Creative Process” Sofia Celio Susan’s School of Dance

SENIOR DUO/TRIO

Lyrical Platinum: “Ran Before The Storm”

Applause Dance Academy

Open Platinum: “Slip” Footworks Dance Company

SENIOR GROUP

Ballet Platinum: “American In Paris” Marilyn School of Dance

Jazz Platinum: “Jai Ho” Marilyn School of Dance

Tap Gold: “Bailando” Marilyn School of Dance

Competition Finals (continued from previous page)

FALL 2017 WORKSHOPS WRAP-UP

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out updates about upcoming workshops and as well as news and tips/techniques for the dance teacher. Use the site to send us your comments and suggestions!

You can always contact the CNADM offices at: 220 East State St. Suite G Rockford, IL 61104 p 815-397-6282 f 815-397-6799 e dance@cnadm.com

Have a question about a CNADM committee or activity? You can always contact the office at 815-397-6282 OR you can talk to the

Committee Chair. The 2018 Committee Chairs are:

Education Dorene Wackerfuss, MDE

Exhibitors Darlene Harpwood, MDE

Membership Sue Girten, MDE

National Ballet Forum Debbie Felton, MDE

Principal Terri Sinani, MDE

Scholarships – Workshop Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE

Scholarships –College Yvonne Groves, MDE

Student Competition Bonnie Cagle, MDE

Student Honors Yvonne Groves, MDE

Chicago National Association of Dance Masters220 E. State St., Suite GRockford, IL 61104

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your CNADM membership by volunteering to help

with one of these committees!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the scholarship I received from CNADM. I appreciate your confidence in me and willingness to contribute to my future education. I am in the midst of my Sophomore year at Fordham University and The Ailey School. Your generous contribution to my education has allowed me to further pursue my dreams and achieve my goals.

Again, thank you for investing in my future.

Sincerely, Alison Welch

Member News

Do you know a CNADM member who has a success story in dance? We want to hear from you! Send in a name, photo and brief biography to: CNADM, 220 E State St. Ste G, Rockford, IL 61104 or email dance@cnadm.com.