DSA | Department of Dance and Movement

UPDATE | September

DFO — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:12:56 +0000

We need your help. As you already know, the Department of Dance and Movement is responsible for selling about 40 tickets to the benefit performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie on September 24. This gala event is the kick-off to DSA’s 20th anniversary celebration, and an important school wide fundraising effort. Your participation, buying tickets and attending the event or selling tickets, is critical for the evening to be successful. Please contact Kim Daniels for tickets or additional information.

Tomorrow, September 2, is Back to School Night at DSA. Schedules will be available at 5:20 p.m., there will be a sneak peak of Thoroughly Modern Millie in the Schomp Theatre at 5:30, and classroom visits will begin at 6:00.

Please join us for our first DFO Meeting this year on September 14 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Room D102.

Vision 20/20 Campaign

DFO — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:38:28 +0000

Did you know that Denver School of the Arts is upon its 20th Anniversary?

There will be special programming throughout the school year honoring this milestone, and a lot of energy and enthusiasm placed into planning for the future. Principal Kohut, the Friends of DSA, and the DSA PTSO are proud to announce the:

Vision 20/20 Campaign:
Celebrating the first 20 years;
Creating a foundation for the next 20 years

This campaign includes a fundraising component designed to build a capital fund to support initiatives that carry the school forward the next two decades and on.

Kicking off this campaign will be a benefit performance of Thoroughly Modern Millie, and the Vision 20/20 Gala on Friday, September 24. This special event will include a presentation of the Vision 20/20 Campaign by Principal Kohut, additional exhibits and performances by DSA students throughout the evening, and an elegant after-show reception with more DSA student entertainment.

We need your help. Tickets for the event are $75 ($55 is tax deductible) and seating for the show is general admission. Each DSA department will be selling a proportional number of tickets to fill the Kay Schomp Theatre this night, and the Department of Dance and Movement is responsible for about 40 tickets. Anyone is welcome, especially arts patrons and philanthropists who may be interested in supporting DSA. If you, or your family, friends, neighbors, or coworkers could join us on this important evening, please contact Kim Daniels (using the form below)—she has tickets available for you, as well as credit card forms.

Having a full house to begin this year long celebration is the goal of the Gala Committee, but recognizing there are plenty of people interested in supporting DSA unable to attend on the 24th, there are additional “no-show tickets” available for a suggested $75 tax deductible donation. Without reserving a seat, patrons are still able to contribute to the Vision 20/20 Campaign kick-off. Please encourage your contacts to support DSA for the evening, even if they are unable to attend. These “no-show tickets” are also available through Kim Daniels.

DSA was able to negotiate limited royalties for a single performance of the show, which means that all proceeds beyond normal ticket prices this night directly fund DSA programs and campaigns.

Additional information about the Vision 20/20 Campaign will be available in the coming days and weeks.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie runs in the Kay Schomp Theatre September 22–26. Tickets (except for the Vision 20/20 Gala) are available online.

2010 CDA Scholarship Opportunity

DFO — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:20:38 +0000

The Colorado Dance Alliance will be presenting 2010 awards in a number of categories, and scholarships for dance study for young dancers this fall. Nominations for all awards (Service to the Field, Cutting Edge, and Lifetime Achievement), and for the Richard Denny Scholarships, are due on September 15th. The award presentations and final adjudication for the scholarships will be at CDA’s Annual Meeting on Saturday November 13th from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at the Grant Avenue Community Center, 216 S. Grant Avenue, Denver, CO. Anyone – CDA Members and Non-Members – can nominate persons for these awards and scholarships. You can download a description of the nomination process by clicking here. You can then download the nomination form here. Please read the guidelines carefully. Please download the application, print it out, and submit it and all required supporting information to the address indicated. Incomplete applications will not be considered until completed with all supporting materials included.

Richard Denny Young Dancer Scholarships

2010 marks the second year for CDA Scholarship Awards, named for Richard Denny, who was instrumental in the formation of the CDA Awards, as well as an outstanding educator of dance. Any young dancer, aged 15-20 years, who is currently studying any form of dance in Colorado, is eligible. A DVD of a solo performance by the applicant must be submitted with each nomination. The top three or four applicants will also perform for a final adjudication panel at the awards ceremony. Normally three awards are made, i.e., first, second, and third.

DANCE PICNIC | August 22

Jenny Roberts — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:22:13 +0000

The DSA Dance Department potluck picnic is at Robinson Park in Hilltop on Sunday, August 22 at 11:30 – we will set up by the playground. Bring blankets for your family.

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6th, 7th, & 8th grade families please bring a main dish to share for 12-14 people.
9th & 10th grade families please bring a side dish to share for 12-14 people.
11th or 12th grade families please bring a dessert to share for 20 people.

All paper products and drinks will be provided by DFO. If your dish requires serving utensils don’t forget to bring some along.

Volunteering…

DFO — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:24:23 +0000

Volunteering is the most important way you can help the DFO and the Department of Dance and Movement. Keeping our shows and other events fully staffed depends greatly on your help. The schedule of volunteer opportunities (nearly 150 of them!) for the 2010/2011 school year is on our Volunteer Page. Please visit and sign-up, as the saying goes: early and often. Getting signed-up now means you have the best selection of jobs, and including your email when signing up ensures you will automatically get a reminder. THANK YOU!

NIGHT CREATURE | Volunteer Opportunities

DFO — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:44:56 +0000

The 2010 Junior Projects, NIGHT CREATURE, in collaboration with the Bands and Orchestra departments is next week (May 13 & 14).

We need your help. The DFO works to ensure all our department events run smoothly, and that our fundraising successfully supports the needs of our dancers. Right now we need volunteers to help at NIGHT CREATURE.

~~Please use the links below to sign up.~~

Junior Projects | NIGHT CREATURE | May 13 & 14

DFO — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:29:47 +0000

The 2010 Junior Projects, in collaboration with the Bands and Orchestra Departments will be showing in the Dance Studio Theater on May 13 & 14.

Tickets are available through the DSA Box Office, 303-424-1713, M, W, F from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $10/adults and $6/students & seniors.

Video of SPLASH Available

DFO — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:45:35 +0000

Andrews Photography recorded video of the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows (April 22, 23, and 24). DVDs of either show are available for $18 each. Order directly from the videographer, simply Click/View/Print the order form and mail it in (be sure to specify which night you’re ordering).

Andrews Photography
P.O. Box 376
Granby, CO 80446
970-887-3624

CSC Election

DFO — Tue, 04 May 2010 12:40:55 +0000

Three DSA parents have been self-nominated to stand for election as parent representatives for DSA’s Collaborative School Committee. Once elected, each new representative will serve a two year term, beginning in the fall of the 2010–2011 school year. Details provided by each nominee are included in the attached ballot packet .

Each parent of a DSA student(s) is eligible to vote in this election and the ballot form has an area for a student name(s). Completed ballots are due by or before 3:00 PM, Friday, May 14. You can also download the packet from the DSA CSC Discussions Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/dsa-csc-community-portal?hl=en_US. For additional information, contact CSC Chair and Parent Rep, Sue Gonzales, slgonzales94 [at] aol [dot] com.

2010 DSA Dance Banquet: MAY 4

DFO — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 17:18:32 +0000

The Dance Banquet/Annual Year End Party will be Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

More information is available in this flier – please RSVP by WEDNESDAY, April 28.

The event will be at the DU School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management:

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