October 28th MEETING FOLLOWUP

Good Afternoon Lovely DTers!

If you missed the meeting last night, have no fear!!! Here's a little recap of what went down:

1) T-Shirts have been designed and they are SUPER cool. Let Katelyn Peterfy know your tank top size ASAP (sample tanks in the production room) and look out for these FREE and kewl tops sometime around thanksgiving!!

2) SECRET SNOWFLAKES are happening in 2 weeks! This is optional but also super cool. It works like secert santa during Fall Student Dance week aka November 13th - 16th. If you're interested, email President Emily C. Hall hallec@dukes.jmu.edu.

3) PR Queen Kelsey Kramer is looking for sweet additions to our next DT newsletter! There is a basket in the production room for anyone and everyone to add their ideas/darts and pats/creative ditties.

4) A word from our social chairs:

• DT Sleepover was a HUGE success! Thank you to all who came and participated in the love and friendship and fun <3
• Look out for info about the Halloween Party THIS FRIDAY. Be there or be a lame ghost/zombie/etc that doesn't have a cool place to wear said ghost/zombie/etc costume. We will be hangin with Stratford Players as well so ya don't wanna miss this.

5) BIRTHDAY ShOuToUt to Kelley, Becca and Jen who have birthdays this month!

6) VA Rep Farmer's Market Walk/Banquet

Dreaming of spending a whole day with dancer frannnns? Saturday, November 9th is the day that our very own Va Rep company will be hosting a walk to the Harrisonburg Farmer's Market. They will meet at the Forbes roundabout Saturday morning and head on ova. IF and when you can't get enough of these lovely ladies, they will be hosting a dinner banquet potluck later that night. For more info contact Carolyn Hoehner.

7) IT'S THE GREAT GATSBY (minus Leo DiCaprio... srry ppl)

This Friday DTers will be performing in dinner and a show at a local Southern Care nursing home! Thank you to everyone who stayed to learn dances from Jen W, Baily and Kelley!

8) Old Dance clothes now can go to good use!!!

Moira is still taking donations of old dance clothes/costumes/shoes in the production room. Clear out your closet and make sure to put your name on your donation to get community service points. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

Nov. 1 - Southern Care Nursing Home Performances AND Halloween PARTAYY w/ Stratford
Nov. 9 - VA Rep Farmer's Market/Banquet
Nov. 13-16 - Secret Snowflake Week!
Nov. 18 - DT MEETING 6:15 in 1270 (EJM Dance Theatre)
Dec. 9 - Cookie Swap and 1270 Showcase at 7 pm

..but who am I? That's a secret I'll never tell.

xoxo,

DT Girl

Halloween Costume idea? He came in like a wrecking ball...

People can't help but dance...

Hey DT!

Here is an article and fun video DT thought you might like:

People can't help but dance...

whether it is in their sleep http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2451782/The-sleep-beloved-Stunning-time-lapse-photographs-capture-couples-families-sleep.html

or as a young lad http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2013/10/18/little-girls-hilarious-tap-dance-choreography-video/

Happy Fall!

xoxo,

DT girl

Supremely Happy People

Many of the fabulous dancers fall under this category.

Read this article from the Huffington Post and be forever truly happy!

:) The Habits of Supremely Happy People

...keep smiling

xoxo,

DT girl

September 30th Meeting RECAP

Good Afternoon Beautiful DT Ladies!

Meeting numero dos is complete and for those of you who couldn't make it, here's what you missed:

1) Outside Performance Update from VP Britt
Instead of "Artisphere," we have decided to attend a different performance in DC on Saturday, October 12th called "VelocityDC." SUPER COOL and only $18. For more information take a look at the website: http://velocitydc.org

2) National Portait Gallery Announcement from PR Queen Kelsey Kramer
Beginning October 4th, the DC gallery is having a rockin' "Dancing the Dream" photography exhibit. This could be either an addition onto our VelocityDC trip OR a separate trip with Kelsey (Tentative date: October 19th)
http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/dancing-dream-opens-oct-4-national-portrait-gallery

3) Pumpkin Patch THIS SUNDAY
This is gonna be a cool bonding experience with DT and your PARENTS this weekend for parent's weekend! If you didn't already see our event on Facebook, here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/411935148906715/
You don't wanna miss this! Pumpkins, corn maze, apple cider. $7 per person.

4) The Annual DT Sleepover!
It's coming up quick! Come join us for a halloween themed night of movie watching, sweets eating, and dancer bonding. BE THERE.
Location: The lovely home of Carolyn and Baily aka "The Green Room"
Date and Time: Friday October 25th immediately following Kate Trammell's "Namely, Muscles" performance

5) VA Rep "Freecycle"
The morning after the sleepover (Saturday, October 26th) , Rep is hosting a recycle/donate/trade/barder day from 10am to 2pm in the courtyard outside of the Forbes Center (near the parking deck!). Cool stuff and a great way to get invovled in some community service!

6) Kneepad Signup with Deeeervon Luuuurtz (Devon Lutz)
This things are gonna be super useful for your future as an advanced contemporary dancer. We can get a group rate if enough people sign up ($16 per kneepad). Contact Devon ASAP if you're interested.

7) A Word from JenBunny and Bails
The community service duo is back at it and coordinating a super cool performance weekend at a local Harrisonburg nursing home. The theme: THE GREAT GATSBY! Look out for a doodle to sign up for available times! The next DT meeting will entail learning the choreography for the performance! Get pumped.
Dates: Friday, November 1st - dinner and a show with the residents and Saturday, November 2nd - morning show around 11 am.


Important Things to Remember:

- Be sure you're following us on social media!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMUDanceTheatre
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DT_tweeters
Instagram: @DT_Tweeters

- You need Community Service hours in order to go to our Spring Formal! Start thinking about getting involved!

- Meetings are required. Do your best to be there each time!

- DUES are due to Money Lady and Treasurer Sarah Canning by FRIDAY, 10/4/13
This money goes toward your t-shirts and other cool events this year!
$40 for the year, $25 for the semester

At-A-Glance for the Semester:
Oct. 4 - DT Dues are DUE
Oct. 6 - Family Weekend Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza
Oct. 12 - Velocity DC Trip
Oct. 19 - TBA Trip to National Portait Gallery Exhibit
Oct. 25 - DT Sleepover after "Namely, Muscles"
Oct. 26 - VA Rep "Freecycle"
Oct. 28 - DT MEETING 6:15 in 1270 (EJM Dance Theatre) 
          *learning nursing home choreography tonight!*
Nov. 1 and 2 - Southern Care Nursing Home Performances
Nov. 18 - DT MEETING 6:15 in 1270 (EJM Dance Theatre)
Dec. 9 - Cookie Swap and 1270 Showcase at 7 pm

LOOK OUT FOR THE FIRST EVER DT NEWSLETTER COMING SOON!!!

But who am I? That's a secret i'll never tell (but you may already know...)

xoxo,

DT Girl