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Chicago National Association o f Dance MastersFall 2015
Tireless involvement earns GERI MROZ PANICKO Member of the Year
CNADM’S MEMBER OF THE YEAR IS AN INSTRUCTOR WITH AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF ENERGY AND EXPERIENCE IN DANCE— AND ONE OF THE BIGGEST HEARTS.
Geri Mroz Panicko, MDE, is in her 64th year of teaching and owning her own studio
in Chicago, and her 61st year as an active member of CNADM.
She started dancing at a young age, and was teaching students by the time she was in
high school. Incredibly, it was right after high school that she took on the responsibility of
running her own studio.
“I had just graduated, and my dance teacher had twins,” Geri explains. “She couldn’t
do it all anymore, so she called me up the day after graduation and asked if I could buy
the business.” After discussing the opportunity with her parents, Geri purchased the
studio, and it wasn’t much longer before she joined CNADM.
“I went down to Leo’s Dancewear on Randolph, because I knew everyone there,
and I talked to Mr. Leo. . He says, ‘Let’s talk to Mr. Kehl,’” Geri fondly remembers.
Upon meeting Leo Kehl, twice former president of CNADM, he invited her to come to
the convention. “At that time we went for three weeks. It was two weeks and then the
convention. I walked in, and there was little me with all those people!”
It didn’t take long for Geri to make new friends, and she has been an active part of
CNADM ever since that first visit.
Years later, Miss Geri (as her students love to call her) is keeping up on all the latest
moves. She can be found teaching jazz, belly dancing, Hawaiian, Tahitian, tap, and more.
Not only does Geri teach a variety of styles, she is right there dancing alongside her
students. You can see her at our workshops being an active part of the classes. “When I
was young, I remember watching all these older teachers sitting back and taking notes,
and I thought, ‘how boring!’” Geri confesses. It’s the reason that she is always up and
moving to the music with everyone else. “I’m still here and still going strong!”
Miss Geri continues to provide for her community by giving back in the form of performances by her and
her students. It’s no wonder that she and her studio are known throughout the Old Irving Park area. “We do a
lot of charity. We do shows for nursing homes, and churches, and the whole bit,” Geri says. The community
cares a great deal for the work she does; in fact, her studio’s street was renamed by the city in her honor.
Not only does Miss Geri’s kindness shine through charity, but also through the students she teaches. In
an interview with WGN Chicago, in a segment called “Chicago’s Very Own,” Miss Geri was found to have
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“When I was young, I remember watching all these older teachers sitting back and taking notes, and I thought, ‘how boring!’ I’m still here and still going strong!”
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2015-2016 CNADM PresidentSue Girten, MDE
Dear Members,
What makes our workshops better every year? YOU do!
We depend on your fresh ideas and feedback to hold our events to the high standards that
keep the dance community coming back for more. After each workshop, we encourage attendees
to complete an evaluation form that provides us with a wealth of great information—ranging from
faculty and session suggestions, to opinions on our evening events, to comments regarding our
policies and procedures.
Based on attendee feedback from Summer 2015, it’s rewarding to know that the majority of you
feel our workshops are well organized and our faculty is knowledgeable and friendly!
It’s important to us that you understand how valuable this information is in helping plan for the
future. We really do listen and respond. For example, this past summer, our Awards Banquet and
Ballet Forum started thirty minutes earlier—at your request. We utilized two ballrooms for Student
Competition to make for an earlier end to the evening. And more breaks were added to our daily
schedules; thanks for the tip.
Of course, there are always some requests we simply cannot accommodate. As helpful as it might
be, we are unable to remove pillars from ballrooms or restructure a long, narrow room into a massive
dance space. Adding Hip Hop classes to the Ballet Forum schedule is unlikely to happen, either—
but do keep those innovative suggestions coming!
We had a few comments about making our attendees more aware of our programs (Ballet Forum,
Dance & More, Student Honors) and how they operate. We agree that there’s no such thing as being
too well informed, so in this newsletter you’ll find articles offering expanded program details.
I hope that this message provides you with insight into our planning process and inspiration to
take even more ownership in your organization. Please give yourselves a pat on the back for your
passion that keeps CNADM moving forward! Working together, the Board and I look forward to
offering another outstanding year of continuing dance education.
Yours in dance,
Susan M. Girten, MDE
CNADM President
414-418-5468 | [email protected]
2015-2016 CNADM Board of Directors
President Sue Girten, MDE
President Elect Julie Bodle, MDE 2nd Vice President
Yvonne Groves, MDE 3rd Vice President Faye Willet, MDE4th Vice President
Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE5th Vice President
Debbie Felton, MDESecretary Donna Ziegler, MDETreasurer Millie Landers, CDE
Principal Linda McDonald, MDEEducational Director
Dorene Wackerfuss, MDERepresentatives Director
Jeanette Wey-Wissmiller, MDESergeant-at-Arms Lori Bowen, MDE
DirectorsSandra Black, MDEBonnie Cagle, MDEKay Hamielec, CDE
Darlene Harpwood, MDEAnne Jensen
Terri Sinani, MDE Suzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE
Board AssistantsJessica Desens
Cheryl Kaiser, MDEMary Katic, MDE
LaVerne (Lovey) Lehman, MDE
Official CNADM AmbassadorGeri Mroz Panicko, MDE
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From the President...
CNADM FallWorkshopNOVEMBER 7-8, 2015 • HYATT REGENCYSCHAUMBURG / CHICAGO
Get all the workshop details online at cnadm.com CNADM—A Century of Dance
ALEX BLACK
JAY FAGAN
NAN GIORDANO
NIKI PENNINGTON GRADY
STACY JOY KELLER
JULIANA LEHMAN
JON LEHRER
MAEGHAN McHALE
Fall Faculty
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created a huge family among her students, old and new. “The love
Geri has for her dancers is genuine,” Micah Materre, writer for
WGN, says. “She knows them all by name, even their parents’ and
pets’ names. For some, she even knows their grade point average.”
Of the many students that have passed through Miss Geri’s
studio, there have been those less fortunate. Whether financially
or physically challenged, she has always opened her doors for
those students and accommodated their needs. “She has not
only taught them to dance, but taught them that no matter what
your life circumstance, you can and you will overcome,” says
nominator Angelica Campbell. “We can all express ourselves
through movement, and because of Miss Geri, even those who
thought they couldn’t were able to do so.”
Even at conventions, Geri makes herself as friendly and useful
as she can be. “I try to help out in any way I can,” Miss Geri
explains. “There are always a few studios I’ll invite to CNADM that
I know need to sharpen up!”
Through her own studio, Geri has helped to bring in many
members. Lynnette VanDien, another nominator, expounds on
some of the members and teachers Miss Geri led to CNADM:
“Miss Geri has introduced CNADM to me, Carol Lynn Topping,
Elysee Daniels, Judy Clarke, Patty O’Deen-Marsden, and Christine
Tsohas to name a few.”
CNADM has certainly benefited from having Miss Geri, but
being a part of CNADM has done much for Geri as well. “I’ve
made so many friends,” Geri states. “If I ever have a problem or
question about anything, I can call the ladies and they will help
me out.”
And even after years of attending the dance conferences, Miss
Geri continues to learn. “At my age, I still learn. I went over my
notes from the convention at the studio yesterday, and I thought,
What would I do without Chicago National?” Her advice to new
members: Get involved!
“They must be just as scared as I had been,” Geri sympathizes.
“I would just tell them to communicate and get involved with
everyone. And if they have questions, just ask one of the old bags
like me! But just keep up with it, and one day they’ll be on the
board.”
Miss Geri is still an active member and was recently named the
Ambassador for CNADM as a result of her passion for bringing
new members in and getting them involved.
When asked about the conventions to come, Miss Geri is
excited. “I think [CNADM] is going to grow faster and bigger
because we have a lot of young, active people that have great
ideas,” Geri says. “Like this year, with the Wrap-Up Rally. That was
a new one and it was the cutest thing! When I left there, I was so
hyped up. I think they’re going to do just fine.”
Please join CNADM in congratulating Geri Mroz Panicko, our
incredibly deserving Member of the Year! n
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GERI MROZ PANICKO Member of the Year
Dance and More is designed with classes of particular interest to the maturing dance student (ages 16-21) who is considering the pursuit of a professional dance career. In addition to technique, classes such as preparing for college, and audition performance may be included. Dance and More participants will perform a specially-choreographed routine at the Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday evening. Intermediate to high-intermediate skill level is required.
Ballet Forum provides students an opportunity to study with a professional classical ballet faculty and to participate in the creation of a new ballet by a distinguished choreographer in a Company atmosphere. It also provides teachers and artistic directors the opportunity to obtain a new work created by a nationally recognized choreographer which can be added to their repertoire. Four Sessions – Divided by age & advancement:Ballet Forum I – ages 11-12 Ballet Forum II – ages 12-13Ballet Forum III – ages 14-15 Ballet Forum IV – ages 16+
Student Session, a special three-day session, designed to inspire and enhance the development of dance students. Emphasis is placed on technique and performance through classes conducted by our outstanding faculty of master teachers and performers. Students will be divided into seven age groups:
Yellow - ages 16+ Green - ages 14 - 16 White - ages 13 - 14 Blue - ages 12 - 13 Red - ages 11 - 12 Purple - ages 9 - 10 Orange - ages 7 - 8
What do CNADM summer workshops offer?
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MORE THAN 450 DANCE TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS GATHERED at the CNADM Summer Dance
Workshops, held July 20-27 at the Hyatt Regency-Schaumburg.
The week was filled with dance classes – to improve technique,
provide new routines and combinations, expose students to new
styles and master teachers and energize the teachers’ spirits!
The Annual Awards Banquet, on Thursday evening, had 250
gathered to recognize CNADM’s newest members and those who
earned their (CDE) Certified Dance Educator certification, honor
our 25- and 50-year members, and surprise a couple of long-time
friends with our annual awards.
Geri Mroz Panicko, MDE, of Miss Geri’s School of Dance in
Chicago, was honored with the CNADM Outstanding Member
of the Year Award during the banquet. This award recognizes
an active member who has gone above and beyond in promoting
CNADM within their studio, as well as in supporting the art of
dance within their community at large.
CNADM selected famous choreographer Harrison
McEldowney as this year’s recipient of the CNADM 2015
Artistic Achievement Award.
McEldowney is best known for his proficiency with witty and
comedic choreography that has taken him to Japan, Germany,
Argentina, Great Britain, and beyond. His career highlights include
choreographing Carnegie Hall’s “Give My Regards to Broadway:
A Salute to 125 Years of Musical Theater,” and the closing
ceremonies for the ’92 Summer Olympic Games.
Most recently, Harrison has been at sea, choreographing and
directing spectacular shows for Royal Caribbean.
We are grateful that he made the time for teaching with us
and receiving his award at this summer’s workshop given his
demanding schedule.
Harrison McEldowney is the recipient of the 2015 Artistic Acheivement Award (left) shown here with CNADM president Sue Girten, MDE.
Friday night featured the annual Ballet Gala, with
performances by our National Ballet Forum attendees dancing to
music from Swan Lake to Sleeping Beauty. On Sunday the annual
Student Competition was held, with over 70 performances from
members of the Student Session Workshops.
The highlight of this year’s Summer Workshops was the
addition of our Wrap-Up Rally capping the week off, which
included prizes, dance routines and awards. The event started
at noon and was emceed by Diane Gudat. A number of dance
routines were performed, including a Parent Jazz routine taught
by Donna Ziegler, MDE, the Yellow Student Session group
performance, and the Faculty Performance “Cows.”
Students honored at the Wrap-Up included those who received
our Merit Scholarships and the students who completed all levels
of the Student Honors testing. The ceremony was inspirational for
those who attended, and was an energetic way to close the last day
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A new feature of the workshops was the Wrap-up Rally. This summer featured a special faculty dance routine, “Cows” (top) and a Parent Jazz routine taught by Donna Ziegler, MDE. (middle). Honored were students having completed all levels of Student Honors testing: Jasmine Anderson, Abby Gibson and Rosalyn Miller, all of Debra Collier’s School of Dance.
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Students Honored at Summer Workshops
The CNADM Student Honors Program continues to have strong participation at the Summer Workshops. Students were honored 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!
Academy of Dance ArtsBecky Boldt, CDE
RED LEVELIsabella Huycke Ballet, Tap, Jazz
WHITE LEVELBritni Fletcher Ballet, Tap, JazzJaden Stammer Ballet, Tap, JazzJessica Potter Ballet, Tap, Jazz
GREEN LEVELBritni Fletcher Tap, Jazz
Bonnie’s School of DanceBonnie Cagle, MDE
RED LEVELAlyssa Anglin Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Debbie Felton’s Academy of DanceDebbie Felton, MDE
RED LEVELAngel Bucalo Ballet, Tap, JazzAllie Isaacson Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceDebbie Werbrouck, MDE; Julie Bodle, MDE; Denise Honaker, MDE; Jaci Mullins, MDE; Karen Stump, MDE; Lea Thomas; Jennifer Wolfe, MDE
RED LEVELReegen Holcomb Ballet, Tap, Jazz
BLUE LEVELAnnalise DeGennaro Ballet, Tap, Jazz
WHITE LEVELRylee Ganus Ballet, Tap, JazzAutum Holcomb Ballet, Tap, JazzSydney Riddle Ballet, Tap, Jazz
GREEN LEVELAllison Doctor Ballet, Tap, JazzAutum Holcomb Ballet, Tap, JazzKurumi Narasaki Ballet,Tap, Jazz
Debra Collier’s School of DanceDebra Collier, MDE; Amy Clay, MDE; Kristina Collier, MDE; Nicole Eby; Tammy Seibold, MDE
RED LEVELSkylar Ashcraft Ballet, Tap, JazzRosalyn Miller Tap, JazzAlyson Owens Jazz
WHITE LEVELWilliam Robison Ballet, Tap, Jazz
GREEN LEVELClaire Kois Ballet, Tap, JazzRosalyn Miller Ballet, Tap, JazzTiffany Moore Ballet, Tap, JazzAnnie Petro Ballet, Tap, JazzBrooke Rumple Ballet, Tap, Jazz
YELLOW LEVELJasmine Anderson Ballet, Tap, JazzAbby Gibson Ballet, Tap, JazzRosalyn Miller Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Marilyn School of DanceSuzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE; Annaliese Wagner
BLUE LEVELPaige Sheldon Ballet,Tap, Jazz
Miss Dar’s School of DanceDarlene Harpwood, MDE; Amber Harpwood Burch, CDE
RED LEVELKatelyn Briggs Ballet, JazzTaylor Corriveau Ballet, JazzEmma Croteau Ballet, Tap, JazzMaddison Harris Ballet, Tap, JazzRikki Randall Ballet, Tap, JazzArden Schirru Ballet, Tap, Jazz
BLUE LEVELKatelyn Briggs Ballet JazzHunter Corriveau Ballet, Tap, JazzTaylor Corriveau Ballet, JazzMichaela Ferguson Ballet, Tap, Jazz
WHITE LEVELHunter Corriveau Ballet, Tap, JazzMichaela Ferguson Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Mohler Dance AcademyTressa Mohler, CDE
WHITE LEVELMorgan Mohler Ballet, Tap, Jazz
GREEN LEVELElizabeth Spyratos Ballet, Tap, Jazz
The Dance Center Inc.Korin Drilling
RED, BLUE & WHITE LEVELSCassabella Kool Ballet, Tap, Jazz
The Laurel School of DanceLaurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE; Kayla Butler, CDE
RED LEVEL Corinn Crippin Ballet, JazzTorrie Hegg Ballet, JazzJessica Pierce Ballet, Jazz
BLUE LEVELPaili Laski JazzIsabelle Peters Ballet, Tap, JazzGrace Vogt Ballet, Tap, Jazz
The Turning Pointe Dance CenterCindy Hedges
WHITE LEVELAutumn Adams Ballet, Tap, Jazz
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If you were not able to attend the summer dance workshop, you can still get a digital copy of the dance notes. Simply send a note to the CNADM office, along with your check for $100.
This offer is available to CNADM members only.
Couldn’t attend the Summer Workshops?
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Student , Member, Studio Scholarship Fund
Purple Group
Student: Payton Heavner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Lea Thomas, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Red Group
Student: Aubree Leitermann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Kim Mader, Footworks Dance Company
Student: Alyson Owens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Nicole Eby, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
White Group
Student: Gavin Davis . . . . . . . . . . . Kirk Sommers Male Scholarship Fund Member: Karli Wandless, MDE, Center Stage Dance Academy
Student: Meghan Gallagher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Sophia Ritchey, CDE, The Dance Xpress Dance Studio
Student: Chloe Gunkel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Donna Ziegler, MDE, Willow Street Dance Theatre
Student: Sydney Riddle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Jaci Mullins, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Student: Mikayla Roller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Alexis Laureano, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
Green Group
Student: Avery Brock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Nicole Novak, Applause Dance Academy
Student: Kurumi Narasaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Julie Bodle, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Student: Abby Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Stephanie Annandale, The Dance Company
Congratulations to 2015 Workshop Scholarship Recipients!
Student , Member, Studio Scholarship Fund
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(left) Dance & More recipient Lauren Funk with Sue Girten and Julie Bodle; (right) Training School recipient Tricia Bayer with Marcia Fellows.
Student: Morgan Bigalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Terri Sinani, MDE, Next Step Dance Studio
Student: Rylee Ganus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Denise Sanders-Honaker, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Student: Allison Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Jennifer Wolfe, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Student: Tiffany Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Sarah Mills, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
Yellow Group
Student: Annie Petro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General Fund Member: Deb Collier, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
Dance and More
Student: Lauren Funk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marjorie Duckett Fund Member: Karen Stump, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Student: Claire Kois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catherine Cromwell Fund Member: Tammy Seibold, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
Training School
Student: Liz Coulston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adele Artinian Fund Member: Debbie Werbrouck, MDE, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Ballet Forum
Student: Elizabeth Spyratos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leo Harris Fund Member: Tressa Mohler, Mohler Dance Academy
Student: Chloe Mills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thelma Rose Fund Member: Laura Hayden, Laura Hayden’s School of Dance
Ahtziri Loera and Chardonnay Neal (above center) were the recipients of Dance & More scholarships.$2000 Scholarship – Melody Kay Paul, Attending Columbia College, Chicago, IL
$1500 Scholarship – Allison Hardee Attending Belmont University, Atlanta, GA
$1000 Scholarship – Cryssanne Wittlief Attending Hope College, Holland, MI
College Scholarship recipients Workshop Scholarship recipients
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2015 Merit Scholarship Winners
Dance & More Merit Scholarship Dance & More Recipient: Elle Tahtinen Teacher: Suzanne Swanson Wagner, MDE, Marilyn School of Dance
Honorable Mention: Jill Belluomini, student of Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre
Ballet Forum Merit Scholarships Ballet Forum I - The Adele Artinian Scholarship Fund Recipient: Natasha Kozal Teacher: Donna Ziegler, MDE, Willow Street Dance Theatre
Honorable Mention: Heidi Vickers, student of Elizabeth Bathurst, Indiana Youth Ballet
Ballet Forum II- The Marie Buczkowski Memorial Fund Recipient: Ava Lemke Teacher: Terri Sinani, MDE, Next Step Dance Studio
Honorable Mention: Hunter Corriveau, student of Dar Harpwood, MDE, Miss Dar’s School of Dance
Ballet Forum III– The Marjorie Duckett Memorial Fund Recipient: Kurumi Naraski Teacher: Jackie Mullins, Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Honorable Mention: Annie Petro, student of Kristina Collier, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
Ballet Forum IV– The Elisa Stigler Memorial Fund Recipient: Carly Liegel Teacher: Wendy Winder, Kehl School of Dance
Honorable Mention: Rosalyn Miller, Kristina Collier, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
Ballet Forum – Larry Long Male Scholarship Recipient: Gavin Davis Teacher: Karli Wandless, MDE, Center Stage Dance Academy
Student Session Merit Scholarships Orange Group Recipient: Taylor Brooks Studio: Turning Pointe Dance Center
Purple Group Recipient: Abby Knueppel Studio: Nancy Dianne Studio of Dance
Red Group Recipient: Victoria Nakian Studio: Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre
Blue Group Recipient: Amy Gobel Studio: Applause Dance Academy
White Group Recipient: Shelby Hornberg Studio: Applause Dance Academy
Green Group Recipient: Haley Soderbloom Studio: Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
Yellow Group Recipient: Michelle Jansen Studio: Footworks Dance Company
Teacher Merit Scholarships
Training School Recipient: Tricia Bayer, MDE, Richard’s School of the Dance
Convention Recipient: Anna Kerns, Steil’s Studio of Dance
CNADM Membership Scholarships Training School Recipient: Amy Stevens-Kaufmann, Stevens School of Dance
Convention Recipient: Amy Clay, MDE, Debra Collier’s School of Dance
During the summer workshop, attending and teacher’s students were recognized for their effort, ability and hard work at Dance & More and National Ballet Forum with Merit Scholarships. Judging is based on: attitude, etiquette, getting along with others, use of time on/off the floor, taking corrections well, appearance and dance ability. These scholarships cover registration fees at the upcoming Dance Workshops. Congratulations to:
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To those who have supported the CNADM Scholarship Program with donations during the past twelve months—
Korin DrillingSue Girten, MDE — in memory of Bob Adis
Laura HaydenAnne JensenJanet Streenz, MDEFranklin & Pat Bak, Manolo & Lirios Caneda, and Anne Jensen — in memory of Maria Bak
T hank you
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CNADM SUMMER WORKSHOPS 2016July 18 - 25, 2016Double Tree Oak Brook, Illinois
Look for upcoming information and get all the workshop details online at
cnadm.com
Welcome to our new members!Hannah Eppley, Laura Hayden’s School of DanceBeth Hickman, Kaleidoscope Dance Academy (Reciprocity)Megan Jelen, LaCrosse Area Family YMCACassandra Lecinski, RLAPD Studio of DanceAlexis Lepperd, Odyssey Dance Studio (Reciprocity)Annyssa Molinari, RLAPD Studio of DanceAmy Murphy, Amy’s School of DanceKate Parsons, Columbia Dance AcademyBecky Phillips, 5-6-7-8 Dance Studio (Reciprocity)
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Honored was fifty-year member, Virginia Davis, MDE, Virginia Davis School of Dance.
Twenty-five year members (above right) are Kay Davis Hamielec, CDE, Virginia Davis School of Dance and Terry Bucaro, MDE, Terry Bucaro Fine Art Studio.
CDE recipients (center three): Kayla Butler, CDE, The Laurel School of Dance; Millie Landers, CDE, Columbia Dance Academy; Tressa Mohler, CDE, Mohler Dance Academy.
Mark your calendar!
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Mini Division Next Step Dance Studio “Never Never Land”
Junior Division Next Step Dance Studio “Raggedy Ann”
Intermediate Division Academy of Dance Arts “If They Could See Me Now”
Senior Division Next Step Dance Studio “Lay Me Down”
OVERALL WINNERS
CNADM Summer Student Competition FinalsThanks to all who participated in the Student Competition and congratulations to all the winners!
MINI DIVISIONMini SoloLyricalPlatinum: “Never Never Land”Next Step Dance StudioJazzGold: “Belle & JasmineAmy’s School of DanceOpenGold: “Crush On You”Gone Dancing StudioGold: “Country Girl”Mary’s School of Dance
Mini Duo/TrioTapGold: “Put On Your Sunday Clothes”Amy’s School of Dance
Mini GroupJazzPlatinum: “Miss Kiss”Miss Dar’s School Of DanceTap Platinum: “Mister Piano Man”Miss Dar’s School of Dance
JUNIOR DIVISION Junior SoloLyricalPlatinum: “Raggedy Ann”Next Step Dance StudioOpenPlatinum: “Save Me”Debbie Felton’s Academy of Dance
TapGold: “Jungle Rhythm”Bonnie’s School of Dance
Junior Duo/Trio JazzGold: “Life Is A Highway”Steil’s Studio of DanceLyricalGold: “The Special Two”Debbie Felton’s Academy of Dance
Gold: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”Academy of Dance Arts OpenPlatinum: “Call It Whatever”Next Step Dance StudioGold: “At the Church”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceTapPlatinum: “Something That I Want”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “Little Shop of Horrors”Cary Grove Performing Arts Centre
Junior GroupHip HopGold: “The Joker”Academy of Dance ArtsJazzGold: “Super Hero”Academy of Dance ArtsGold: “Friend Like Me”Academy of Dance Arts
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Student Competition individual winners from Next Step Studio and Academy of Dance celebrate their success with peers!
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INTERMEDIATE DIVISION Intermediate SoloBalletPlatinum: “Flower Girl”The Dance Center Inc. Hip HopGold: “Come and Get It Bae”Amy’s School of Dance JazzPlatinum: “If They Could See Me Now”Academy of Dance Arts Platinum: “These Boots are Made for Walking”Steil’s Studio Of Dance Gold: “Who’s Got Your Money”Amy’s School Of Dance LyricalGold: “Falling Slowly”Bonnie’s School of DanceGold: “Here I Go Again”Bonnie’s School of DanceOpenPlatinum: “Rather Be”Gone Dancing StudioGold: “In Summer”Amy’s School of DanceGold: “Lovesick”Amy’s School of Dance TapGold: “Upside Down”The DanceXpress Dance Studio
Intermediate Duo/Trio BalletPlatinum: “Alouette”Miss Dar’s School of DanceHip HopGold: “Bring Em Out”The DanceXpress Dance StudioJazzGold: “A Little Party”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum: “Home”Applause Dance Academy
Gold: “The Call”Next Step Dance StudioGold: “Gift Of A Friend”Amy’s School of DanceTapPlatinum: “Cat On a Hot Tin Roof”Miss Dar’s School of Dance
Intermediate Group BalletGold: “Radio Ballet”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceHip HopGold:“Swagger Jagger”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceJazzPlatinum: “Queen Bee”Next Step Dance StudioPlatinum: “Take Me To the River”Miss Dar’s School of DancePlatinum: “Thank You For Being My Friend”Richard’s School of the DanceGold: “Bom Bom”The DanceXpress Dance StudioGold: “Royal T”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum: “Footprints In The Sand”Applause Dance AcademyPlatinum: “Black Flies”Footworks Dance CompanyPlatinum: “Daisy In December”Next Step Dance StudioGold: “We Won’t Stop Dreaming”Richard’s School of the Dance
Gold: “Roar”The DanceXpress Dance StudioOpenPlatinum: “Sunny Day”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “Mad World”The DanceXpress Dance StudioGold: “Dead Silence”Richard’s School of the DanceGold: “Hidden Ones”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceTapGold: “Ain’t Nothing Wrong”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance
SENIOR DIVISION Senior SoloJazzGold: “Americano”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum: “Lay Me Down”Next Step Dance StudioPlatinum: “Addiction”Footworks Dance CompanyPlatinum:“Kissing You”Footworks Dance CompanyPlatinum: “Ride”Footworks Dance CompanyGold: “Be Still” The DanceXpress Dance StudioLyricalPlatinum: “Light A Fire”The DanceXpress Dance Studio
TapGold: “Man Like That”The DanceXpress Dance Studio
Senior Duo/Trio BalletGold: “Deep Within”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of Dance JazzGold: “Colours”Deb Collier’s School of DanceOpenPlatinum: “Hide And Seek”Debbie Werbrouck’s School of DanceGold: “Fools In Love”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “To This Day”Academy of Dance Arts
Senior GroupBalletGold: “You Raise Me Up”The DanceXpress Dance StudioJazzGold: “Reflections”Applause Dance AcademyGold: “Bom Bom”Amy’s School of DanceLyricalPlatinum:“Beautiful”Footworks Dance CompanyOpenPlatinum: “Symbols”Deb Collier’s School of Dance
Competition Finals(continued from previous page)
summer workshops wrap-up
High scorers for individuals (l to r): Senior Division– Andy Zavadsky, Next Step Dance Studio; Intermediate Division– Jessica Potter, Academy of Dance Arts; Junior Division– Lindsay Crivello, Next Step Dance Studio; and, Mini Division– Audrey Henk, Next Step Dance Studio.
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To all the Amazing Women of CNADM,
I can’t thank you enough for all the wonderful opportunities
you have brought my way through this fantastic organization.
When first hired so many years ago, I just wanted to im-
press… Now, I am the one so impressed by what you all do
for the development of young dancers and their dreams.
You are all so encouraging and nurturing.
I feel so honored to be affiliated with the organization.
In watching you honor Harrison, I was so moved by his
overwhelming gratitude. It brought back so many wonder-
ful memories for me. I feel so blessed and I am filled with
gratitude for all the opportunities and even better friendships
you have brought my way. So much love,
Julie Cartier
Dear Lovely Ladies of CNADM,
Thank you so much for having me back this summer. I had
a great time with all the kids! Everyone really stepped it up
for the gala and I couldn’t have been more proud. Thank you
again for a wonderful teaching experience!
Victoria Barlow
To Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis,
Thank you so much for selecting me for the student session
scholarship. I truly appreciate this opportunity and look
forward to expanding my dance education. This is a huge
financial help for my family, and we are all thankful and
excited for this amazing opportunity.
Rylee Garus
Dear Ms. Soderstrom-Davis,
Thank you for the generous scholarship you have given me.
I have always enjoyed CNADM and the opportunities the
program has offered to me. I am extremely excited to attend
Dance & More this summer and see what new opportunities
and experiences CNADM has in store. I am greatly apprecia-
tive of all that I have gained from my experiences at CNADM,
and your generosity has given me the opportunity to attend
once again without financial strain for my parents. I am look-
ing forward to my participation in as many CNADM sessions
as possible. Thank you, once again, for giving me this schol-
arship and therefore giving me the chance to further explore
my passion for dance. Sincerely,
Lauren Funk
Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis,
Thank you so much for my 2015 Summer Scholarship. I
appreciate this scholarship very much. I enjoy CNADM very
much along with the amazing instructors and many opportu-
nities. Thank you for your time and consideration and I can’t
wait for the summer workshop. Sincerely,
Sydney Riddle
Ms. Soderstrom-Davis,
Thank you so much for selecting me as a recipient of the
Training School Scholarship. I greatly appreciate the oppor-
tunity to attend such an amazing workshop at no cost I am
so excited to attend CNADM’s Training School this summer.
Thank you so much!
Liz C.
Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE,
Thank you so much for the 2015 Student Session Scholar-
ship to the Green Room. I am very appreciative and am look-
ing forward to attending. CNADM is an amazing opportunity
to better my technique and experience new choreographers.
Once again, thank you for your generosity. Sincerely,
Allison Doctor
Dear Miss Lauri and CNADM Board,
Thank you for accepting me for the scholarship. It’s a big
honor that you gave me! I look forward to learning from you.
Sincerely,
Gavin Davis
Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE,
Thank you for giving me this scholarship to CNADM. I loved
all of my teachers and friends I made. I can’t wait to see Chi-
cago this summer. I’m looking forward to my classes. You’re
the best. Thank you. Sincerely,
Payton Heavner
Dear Ms. Laurel Soderstrom-Davis, MDE,
Thank you so much for providing me with the CNADM
Scholarship to the Green Room. I am very excited to attend
student sessions and learn new things. It has helped out my
family massively and gave me an opportunity to take part in
the ballet forum.
Thanks again,
Kurumi Narasaki
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