October Top Hat and Tales

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In this newsletter:

• Top Hat Hustle Dance Team Auditions in October!

• Youth Program:  Not Too Late to Join!

• Salsa Classes and Parties:  New Schedule

• Upcoming Dance Parties at THDS!

• Special Needs Music Classes Coming to THDS this Fall

• Special Dates of Interest

 

TOP HAT HUSTLE TEAM AUDITIONS IN OCTOBER

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Top Hat Dance Studio is very excited to announce that we will be holding auditions for dancers to take part in our new THDS Pro/Am Latin Hustle Team on Sunday, October 20th at 5:00 pm. 

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On this team you will be able to learn choreography, styling, and perform alongside World Hustle Champions Daniel McGee and Jameson Kilburn. This opportunity is reserved for dancers in the greater Philadelphia area who are dancing at an Intermediate or Advanced level who are interested in being a part of a team that will participate in both shows and competitions. This will be a Pro/Am team, which means that you will be learning and performing with many of the staff members of THDS. A commitment to weekly rehearsals and several performance opportunities throughout the year are required. Rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at THDS in NE Philadelphia, 10771 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA.

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More details to be discussed in the audition on Sunday, October 20th at 5:00 pm.

If you are interested in joining this exciting new adventure, please contact Jameson at jamesonkilburn@gmail.com or message Jameson via Facebook Messenger.

 

YOUTH PROGRAM FALL REGISTRATION: Not too late to join!

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Did you miss the start of our youth program in September? There is still time to register for youth classes!! In today’s climate of children participating in many activities, dance and fall sports often vie for the same time slot in the child’s schedule. No worries! Students can still register for classes through the end of fall when their sports or other activities have concluded.

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Our Youth Program continues this year with classes in Teen Hip-Hop and Lyrical/Contemporary!

For a complete listing of all classes offered in the Youth Program, see the “Schedule and Tuition” on the Top Hat website.

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https://www.tophatdancestudio.com/youth-program

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Registration forms can also be found on our website. Click the above link and simply fill out the registration forms, send them to the studio and we will enroll your child in the desired class(es.)

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SALSA CLASSES and PARTIES: NEW SCHEDULE

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With the start of the fall dance season, we have streamlined our salsa program. Check out the updated class and party schedule below:

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Classes:

Wednesday:

7:00 pm Salsa on2 Level 1 (Introduction to Salsa) with Naloni Cruz

Thursday:

8:00 pm Latin Styling and Footwork with Naloni Cruz

Saturday:

2:00 pm Teen Salsa with Naloni Cruz

6-classes for $90.00

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Click the link below to register:

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=2855&stype=41&sTG=10&prodId=590

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Dance Party:

Get your Latin fix at the Siguelo Saturday, Salsa and Bachata Dance Social on Saturday, October 5 at 9:30 pm.

 

UPCOMING DANCE PARTIES AT THDS!

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October and November bring us some of the most anticipated parties on the studio calendar.

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Get your Latin fix at the Siguelo Saturday, Salsa and Bachata Dance Social on Saturday, October 5th at 9:30 pm.

The Halloween California Mix Dance Party will take place on Saturday, October 26th. Class at 8:00 pm and dancing starting at 9:00pm.

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The Youth Program Halloween party will take place on October 26th during their class times. There will be normal classes, however, costumes, a few games and trick-or-treating will make their way into each class.

For all parties, students are invited, although not required, to wear costumes.

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In November, we see the return of our 30th annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 23rd. Dinner will begin promptly at 7:00 pm and the dance party will begin approximately at 9:00 pm. We ask that you bring one of your favorite dishes to share with everyone at the party. Look for the sign-up sheet at the front desk. We look forward to sharing this tradition with you and the rest of our Top Hat family!!

 

 

SPECIAL NEEDS MUSIC CLASSES COMING TO THDS THIS FALL

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September 2024, we saw the expansion of our Special Needs program, once again.  We are proud to add a “Special Needs Music Class” to our class roster.  In this class, the students will be making music, singing, drumming, learning about different instruments, and so much more. This class is dedicated to cultivating a supporting, welcoming, and inclusive environment to help participants learn about the arts, gain confidence, build friendships, and have fun! Attendees work each week in small and large groups to achieve all of these goals. Music classes, taught by Alyssa Gerold, are held every Wednesday at 5:00 pm.    

 

SPECIAL DATES OF INTEREST

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October 5: Siguelo Saturday Salsa Party

October 7: New Six-Week Hustle Session Begins

October 8: New Six-Week West Coast Swing Session Begins

October 19: Special Needs Shindig

October 20: Hustle Team Auditions

October 26: Cali-Mix Dance Party

October 31: Happy Halloween

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For further information, please contact the studio at 215-676-3100 or info@tophatdancestudio.com