CSDA March 2025 Newsletter

All families click here for our Award Year Form! If you have more than one child dancing with us, please fill out the form for each dancer. Form is due by March 24th to receive recognition at the recital and in the program.

Have questions about costumes, ticket sales or recital? Look no further! Our recital site houses all things recital. Look throughout the site to see if your question is answered there. If you still need clarification send us an email.

https://sites.google.com/view/2025-csda-recital/home

See below at all the fun the dancers had at our February Pop Up Camps! Be on the lookout for our April Vacation Pop Up Camps.

Summer class and camp registration is in full swing. Make sure you grab your spot before space runs out. We are offering some new camps along with old favorites. Here's where you can find our summer class schedule https://www.centerstagestudios.net/summer

We offer rollover registration for our current dancers. On May 1st the discounted registration fee will be posted in your portals. Your dancer's teacher(s) will post in your portal the recommendation for classes for the next season. Then on May 15th you can pick your classes! More information and our opt out form will be in April's Newsletter.

Miss Tiffany judged at the Guidance Experience in Dallas, Texas last month while Katie M, Zach L & Faith L assisted classes, performed and worked the competition as ambassadors! They can’t wait to be back at it in Orlando in the spring. Zach also doubles as “Guy” the mascot!

Congrats to Charlotte Roy who received an invitation at the ADE convention to be in their opening number at Nationals as well as a Prodigy All Star Scholarship!

Congratulations Maggie Shea on your role "Usher" in the 4 community performances of Sturgis East's production of "The Driftless Shifter"!

Congratulations Tyler Hartwell and Brynn Squillante on receiving certificates of recognition for the 2024 Art Exhibit at Indian Brook Elementary School!

Ashley Coveney's art piece titled "Thirteen" was accepted for inclusion in the 10th annual edition of Reflections: Plymouth Anthology of Young People's Writing. Congrats Ashley!

Congratulations Isabella Jesse, Jacob Sears and Ava Newman on your performances in Lion King Jr at PCIS!

Madilyn Walsh received a certificate of Achievement for her poem "Fall Time" out of 362 Plymouth Art & Literacy Students 72 students had there poems publicized in the book "Reflections" : Plymouth Anthology of Young People's Writing. Congrats Madilyn!

Congratulations Cecilia Lonergan and Dylan Margarit for receiving the Pawsitivity Awards at school for being a positive role model!

Congratulations Lila Margarit and Cecilia Lonergan for being selected to be on the Student Council Board at their school!

Connor Stidstone received the Panther Praise Award for Resilience and always going to school with a positive attitude. Congrats C!

Congratulations Colin Ennis & Piper Schuhmacher for your performance in All Star Review!

Congratulations Gianna Waldron who received the Most Improved Award for the Plymouth South Jaguar Mighty Mites cheer squad!

Ella O & Grace L performed in the production of The Addams Family at PSMS!

Happy birthday to all our dancers and staff that have a birthday in March🥳

In February we spread love in the studio and to our community throughout the month. In the studio last month dancers have filled our space with hearts that say things they love about themselves on the inside. Self love is so important!

Thank you CSDA dancers for pouring your heart into making the cards. These thoughtful cards bring big smiles to our local nursing homes. Miss Sam's family member received one of our cards!

For this month (March), we are looking for donations of school supplies to support Latham Centers. If you are not familiar with Latham Centers, they are a leader in treatment of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, complex special needs including PWS, and behavioral challenges. When donating please write your name (first and last) on the donations paper at either studio. One lucky donator will get a complimentary registration fee for the 2025-26 season!

Let's cheer on our Outreach Team members who will be performing and competing this month! First, they will be performing at their Showcase today at 2pm at Cape Cod Community College Tilden Arts Center. If you didn't catch the presale, tickets will be available at the door for $25 per person and current CSDA dancers are $5. The following weekend they will be competing at the guiDance Competition. Followed by their pregame performance at the Celtics game March 18th.

March is a busy month for We Can Dance! The dancers will be performing in the Outreach Showcase, competing in the GuiDance Competition and performing at the Rock Your Socks Off Event for World Down Syndrome Day in Falmouth! Please join us for this event on March 21st, supporting a wonderful community of children and adults with Down Syndrome. This event is open to the public, with food, raffles and performances by We Can Dance! More info about the event is below.

Rock Your Socks Event Info

https://www.facebook.com/events/2071651113296919

The 4th Annual Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day is back! Join us on March 21st from 5-8 PM at The Navigator in Falmouth for an evening of fun, food, and fundraising to benefit the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress! Like, follow & RSVP (link above) for updates in the coming weeks on exciting raffles & sponsor opportunities. We've even added an ONLINE auction this year so everyone can get involved in the fun and help us reach our goal of donating $15,000 to MDSC!

As the dance competition season approaches, excitement fills the air! It’s a time for our dancers to shine, showcase their talent and hard work, bond with their team, and be in a space where they find community with others from different studios who share the same passion as they do. However, amidst the costumes, sequence and anticipation, ensuring a safe, happy, and healthy experience is paramount for both students and their families. This guide will walk you through essential steps to make this competition season a smooth and successful one.

1. Be Prepared: Planning and Organization

A successful competition season starts with good preparation. Dancers, parents, and teachers need to work together to ensure everyone is ready for the big day.

• Pack ahead: Create a checklist of costumes, shoes, makeup, and other essentials to avoid last-minute stress.
• Double-check schedules: Know the performance times, check-in procedures, and bring a printed schedule.
• Stay organized: Keep costumes, shoes, accessories, and personal items neatly packed and labeled. Bring extra tights!

2. Fueling the Body with Nutritious Foods

A well-fueled body leads to optimal performance. Encourage healthy eating habits and hydration leading up to the big day.

• Hydration: Staying hydrated is important. Some dancers add electrolytes to their water on long competition days.
• Limit Caffeine: Excessive caffeine can increase anxiety and cause an energy crash.
• Pack Body-Fueling Snacks: Balanced meals and snacks can sustain energy during long competition days.

3. Staying Calm Under Pressure

Performance nerves are completely normal! Even the most seasoned dancers experience jitters/butterflies before stepping on stage. Instead of avoiding these feelings, embrace them as a sign of excitement and readiness.

For Kids:

• Breathe Deeply: Slow, deep breaths can help calm your mind and body.
• Stay Positive: Replace negative thoughts with encouraging ones.
• Have a Routine: Pre-competition routines can create a sense of normalcy.

For Parents:

• Stay Calm: Kids often mirror your emotions—keeping your cool helps them stay grounded.
• Offer Encouragement: Focus on effort, improvement, and the fun of participating.
• Avoid Overloading Advice: Sometimes, less is more. Trust the preparation that’s already been done.
• Set Realistic Expectations: Emphasize doing their best rather than focusing on a specific outcome.
• Be Supportive: Win or lose, show pride in their effort and attitude.

Calming Techniques: The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

• 5 Things You Can See
• 4 Things You Can Hear
• 3 Things You Can Feel
• 2 Things You Can Smell
• 1 Thing You Can Taste

4. Knowing That Critiques Are Subjective

Feedback from judges is a valuable part of the competition experience, but it’s also subjective.

• Judge's Role: Judges’ feedback is meant to guide and improve performance.
• Constructive Criticism: Remind dancers that feedback is not personal but rather a tool for development.
• Growth Mindset: Dancers should approach critiques with openness and a willingness to improve.

5. Competition Day: Stay Organized and Safe

A well-organized competition day minimizes stress and maximizes performance.

• Review Check-In Procedures: Understand how and where to check in and meet your team.
• Know Call Times: Being early is being on time.
• Hair/Makeup Ready: Arrive with hair and makeup done and have tights and body liners on.
• Dressing Room Etiquette: Be mindful of others around you in tight, shared spaces.
• Warm-Up Schedules: Ensure dancers have ample time to warm up and prepare.
• Safety in Numbers: Always have a buddy when separating from the team or parents.

6. Celebrating Achievements and Reflecting

Once the competition is over, celebrating and reflecting on experiences fosters growth and camaraderie.

• Celebrate Efforts: Praise hard work, even if the outcome isn't as expected.
• Constructive Feedback: Teachers will share judges' and their own feedback to help dancers grow. It’s really important that feedback and corrections come directly from the teacher. This ensures consistency in instruction and helps build confidence in the studio environment. You can help by continuing to cheer them on, celebrate their efforts, and trust the teaching process.
• Encourage Reflection: Discuss what went well and what could be improved to set goals for the future.

Final Thoughts

Having a safe, happy, and healthy competition season lies in preparation, communication, and positivity. By setting clear expectations, nurturing a supportive environment, and maintaining open lines of communication, parents, students, and faculty can work together to create an unforgettable and successful dance competition experience.

Remember: Don’t hesitate to ask questions, express concerns, and celebrate every small victory along the way. Here’s to a fantastic season filled with joy, growth, and incredible performances!

Shine dancers and leave it all on the floor,

Miss Tiffany 💜

For illnesses, please follow the same policy as schools. If your child is not feeling well or has been exposed to an illness, please stay home. Make up classes are available.

If your dancer will be absent the best way to report the absence is by logging it in your parent portal under attendance.

You never know what the weather will be like in March. Is it going to be a nice warm sunny day or snow? Who knows!

We will cancel class due to weather about 2 hours prior to opening.

Example: If the studio opens for the day at 4pm we will send out the cancellation around 2pm. If we don't post a cancellation that means We Are Open!

The studio may be open even if school is cancelled. All cancellations will be posted on our website, public & private Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, studio telephones and emailed to you.

*Absences for all dancers should be reported in your parent portal under attendance. If you would like to schedule a make up class you can write it in when reporting the absence.

* Tuition, Parent Portal, Online Store and Used Shoe questions can be emailed to Asmith@centerstagestudios.net

*Studio related questions or concerns and questions about dancers' progress and placement should be emailed to tiffany@centerstagestudios.net

*All Outreach/Leadership/Assisting questions should be emailed to tiffany@centerstagestudios.net -If an assistant has a last minute cancellation of their assistant class(es) please text the studio cell 774-343-9209.

Caution! Parking lots might not be icy anymore but we still have dancers walking in and out of the building. Please drive slow while dropping off and picking up your dancers.

Email: tiffany@centerstagestudios.net
Website: www.centerstagestudios.net
Location: 116 Long Pond Road, Plymouth, MA, USA and 116 State Road Sagamore Beach, MA
Phone: 508-746-0991 508-888-2640
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