Feburary Letter From Mrs. Daphne

What an amazing 2010 we are already having!
Our year began with an Oklahoma blizzard that we will be talking about for some time! Although we had to cancel classes for four days, it gave children a chance to be home more and enjoy playing in the snow! As a friendly reminder, we close with the PC School District for weather closings.

February 22nd at 7:00 PM, Dove Dance SOAR Co. will be ministering in dance at “Night to Honor Israel” at Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pastor John Hagee will be the speaker. If you are in the area, we hope you will come. Pastors and politicians will come together with God’s people to show Israel that we support and love them!

Please keep our companies in your prayers as we prepare for a state competition during the first week of March. We have five companies this season ranging from ages 8 through 18. We have enjoyed ministering at various venues so far this season and are looking forward to competing soon!

Congratulations to all sixteen girls who competed at the Dance Masters of America Titled Solos competition last month. Girls placing in top five were: Jordan Mobely placed 2nd Runner-Up Miss Petite Dance, Emma Harris placed 4th Runner-Up in Teen Miss Dance, Rachel Tice placed 2nd Runner Up in Miss Dance, and Emily Canavesio placed 1st Runner Up in Miss Dance.
Everyone did a beautiful job!

Join us June 5th at Oklahoma City University at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM for our Annual Student Body Performance. This year our theme is “No Greater Love” which will celebrate our love for God, Country, and others. We will also be performing the Christian Ballet, “The Gift” at the 1:00 PM performance.

Summer information will be available in early March as well as your opportunity to enroll for our next season which will begin in August 2010.

Be Blessed,
Mrs. Daphne

SUMMER HAPPENINGS....

Congratulations to over 40 dancers who auditioned for our SOAR company this week. We will be announcing our new company members soon!  Our ESTHER camps just wrapped up and the children had a wonderful week!! Great job to our young dancers who shared their gifts and hearts at the Epworth Villa Extended Living Center for a special resident's 90th Birthday! And, to our senior dancers who danced at the Church of the Harvest GIRLFRIENDS conference this month. Our Petite Miss, Junior Mister, and Miss Dance of Oklahoma 2009 are preparing to leave for Washington DC in just a few days. We are so honored to have three of our dancers represent Oklahoma at Dance Masters of America's National Convention.  It is a rare honor for Dove Dance to have held six titles in the last two season's with our state and we give all honor and credit to our Lord.
 
Thanks!

SOAR Company Auditions: June 5th or 12th

...because your never too young to commit your talents to Him.
 
For more information, email Mrs. Daphne at dovedanceokc@yahoo.com
 
Come join our pre-professional company as we enjoy ministry and community performances as well as DMA competition/grading each Spring! Dove Dance provides a unique and fun experience for dancers ages 9 and up.  Our company members have the option of being considered for our young adult traveling company which has enjoyed multiple state and international television and mission opportunities. Transfer students are welcome. A private consultation with the parent/s and student will be set up prior to auditions with Mrs. Daphne for all transfers wishing to explore the possibility of SOAR Co.

SUMMER 2009 UPDATE...

Congratulations to all of our students for being a part of “Advancing the Kingdom” Recital. Everyone did an amazing job and we heard many compliments “This was the best one yet!”. Many people were ministered to in the audience as the Lord moved on their hearts in very personal ways. All thanks to the Lord for His grace and strength. We also appreciate our parents and our wonderful staff! Great job everyone!

Join us this summer for dance camps we have planned for ages 3 & 4, 5 & 5, and 7 through 12 being held on June 8th through the 12th. We also begin our six week summer session on June 20th through August 1st. We hope you will come dance with us and enjoy the fun and refreshment a dance class can bring. Too, summer is a great time to try a new style, work on specific elements, and keep the current skill and fitness level a dancer works so hard for during the dance season.

SOAR Company auditions are being held June 5th and June 12th. For more information, please contact Mrs. Daphne at dovedanceokc@yahoo.com. Dove Dance offers a unique company experience which give dancers meeting guidelines amazing ministry opportunities. (Dancers may participate in our leveled program, full scale ballets, workshops, class demonstrating program, and internship program without being company.)

Our 17th dance season begins August 17th. We are now enrolling and classes will fill up quickly! Dove Dance has been providing the Oklahoma City area consistent, strong, and professional dance instruction for many years. It is a joy to begin preparing for yet another season with your dancers!

We ask for your prayers as we prepare to send three DMA titleholders to Washington, DC this summer. We are so honored to be representing the beautiful state of Oklahoma and the rich arts culture our state holds. Congratulations to Savannah, Rylee, and Michael for their accomplishment. We know you will do great!!

Join us October 16th through the 18th for BALLET MAGNIFICAT’S 2 day workshop and performance. For more information on Ballet Magnificat!, go to balletmagnificat.com.

Many Blessings!
Daphne Tardibono
Director

SPRING UPDATE...

Congratulations to our companies who competed at the recent Oklahoma DMA Competition.  “A Classic Christmas” won overall state production number (12 & under).  We also won overall duet/trio 13& up with Savannah and Emily’s “Come to Jesus”.  In addition, Emily Canavesio won the Grand State Championship 13 & Up ($500 cash award) with her solo, “Love is Not Against the Law”.  All Dove Dance groups received Platinum or Gold scores which was a strong standing amoung our broad range of dancers between the ages of 8 and 18.  There were also numerous personal victories in solos from many of our dancers.

Our SOAR travelling company recently ministered in Enid, Oklahoma and Little Rock, Arkansas on short road tours.  We are excited to see our travelling company picking up momentum and developing into an extension of the heart of our school.  Special thanks to Centerpoint Church and Rock City Church for opening their doors and hearts to our company. 

Ballet Magnficat! is coming to Dove Dance for a workshop and performance October 16-17, 2009! We have been blessed by their professionalism and vision of spiritual excellence for many years. Our hearts anticipate a great weekend with BALLET MAGNFICAT!!

Summer Session and Camps will be available for registration on our website.  Our 2009-2010 dance year will begin August 17th, 2009. Registration begins May 1st. Please enroll early to insure your classes and schedule preferences!

Mrs. Daphne