Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Recital 2015

A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work."   
-Colin Powell


 Recital 23 came together perfectly with the sweat, determination, and hard work of our dancers, parents, teachers, and staff.  We are SO proud of the teamwork that allowed us to put on THREE beautiful shows!

From the smallest of our dancers...


to the most SENIOR...


Recital weekend is always a whirlwind of dressing, dancing, and changing.  It's lining up and cooling down.  It's stretching, recharging, and running through your steps.  



It's knowing that it's your time to shine!

These young STARS are keeping their costumes under wraps until SHOWTIME!

There's a special energy in the air.  And it lasts until...

FINALE!


And when the weekend is over, it's time to breathe, until we start again!  

We're racing through Season 24 with turns and leaps... and someday we'll see these young dancers in class:

From left to right: Adeline (daughter of Jessie Weaver,), Brittyn Noelle (sister of Keyanna Davis),
 and Aliana  (daughter of Stacey Baptiste)




Monday, April 4, 2016

Spring 2016 Newsletter

Shannon O'Brien School of Dance


Spring Newsletter

IMPORTANT DATES... Mark your calendars!

  • Final Costume Bill due May 15th
  • No Classes on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th
  • Last Day of Classes June 25th
  • Studio Closed June 26th to July 17th
  • 1st Mandatory Week July 18th to July 23rd
  • Summer Weeks July 25th to August 13th
  • 2nd Mandatory Week August 15th to August 20th
  • Studio Closed August 22nd to September 5th
  • Studio Reopens Tuesday, September 6th
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The dance year is flying by and recital is quickly approaching.  Most teachers will be starting their dances soon.  To ensure that the recital is the best yet, attendance is key.  Please make sure your dancer attends all classes while learning recital routines.

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Recital Information (Final dates TBA)

Picture Day: Sunday in Late-September or Early-October

**Shamrock Showcase**
Dress Rehearsal
Friday, Evening October 2016

Shamrock Showcase Recital
Saturday, Evening October 2016
The Shamrock Showcase will include Company Dancers, Little Boys, Preschool and Kinderdance Classes

**Dance Extravaganze**
Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, Morning October 2016

Extravaganza Recitals
Sunday, October 2016 12:00 PM 4:30 PM
The two Dance Extravaganzas will include all dancers except Preschool and Kinderdance.

**More information to follow**

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IMPORTANT
If you are a 5, 8, 10 or 15 year student, please let Stacey know by June 1st!
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Costume Bills are coming out in April and balances are due May 15th! 

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Do you know that all of our teachers and assistants attend workshops and master classes throughout the year?  Our Staff is committed to providing the best dance education possible by staying current with our evolving art form.
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 It's official!!!!!!  Shannon and Julie have bought a building.  We are thrilled to offer our dancers and their families a facility that they are proud to own.  The new building is the former Knights of Columbus Hall located at 304 Highland Avenue in Attleboro.  We will have 4 dance rooms, a large dressing area, a huge waiting room and tons of parking!  The big move will not happen until late spring or early summer.  We look forward to our new journey with our SOSD Dance Family!


We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once 
- Friedrich Nietzsche