2017 On Your Toes (Dance & Gym)

2017 On Your Toes

Dance & Gym

New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers

Making Dreams Come True for over 30 years!

• Tap • BalleT • Jazz • zumBa • lyrical • poinTe • • GymnasTics • Hip Hop • conTemporary •

Beginner - Professional Levels

Girls and Boys

Ages 2 to Adult

Voted “Best Studio” in Western MA! • Dads love our recitals - only 1 to 1-1/2 hours long!

• Terrific Twos (diapers OK), Kinderdance and combo classes!

• Nationally recognized, friendly adult teaching staff!

• Trophies to every dancer at recital, not just a ribbon or medal!

• Opportunity to join our nationally ranked competition teams!

28 Southwick Road Westfield, MA (413) 568-3731

11 Mill Pond Drive Granby, CT (860) 653-1974

www.newenglanddance.com danceatnewengland@yahoo.com

Jade Cloud & Haley Huelsman from Dance Moms, on the red carpet of the L.A. movie premiere of “High Strung”

OPEN HOUSE DATES IN AUGUST! Westfield: Aug. 15th & 22nd 5-7pm Granby: Aug. 16th & 23rd 5-7pm with Free Trial Classes!

New eNglaNd daNce aNd gymNastics ceNters Named oNe of the top 50 studios iN the couNtry!

New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers in Westfield, MA and Granby, CT has been devoted to dancers and their families for the past 36 years. Director Loree Cloud and Co-Director Hayley Cloud, as well as their entire adult professionally trained teaching staff, strive for the best dance training in a fun, nurturing learning environment. Keeping with this tradition of excellence has lead NEDC to be named one of the top 50 dance studios in the country, as well as MassLive’s “Best Studio” in Western MA. The NEDC studio has three large first floor dance rooms with large viewing windows into every room, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the building. We offer a large variety of both recreational and competitive programs, for all levels and any gender, from our Terrific 2’s to adults, and including jazz, hip-hop, tumbling, ballet, contemporary, tap, and many combination classes for our younger dancers. We truly love kids and want to bring the dance experience to anyone who loves to dance! Our dancers and their families come together for our renowned annual 90-minute recitals; the highlight of our dance year and every dancer receives a trophy to celebrate their hard work.

Being the unique studio that offers over 35 recreational classes per week, NEDC also houses one of the most sought out pre-professional competitive programs in the country. We have had former student, Meaghan Hinkis, become a soloist with the London Royal Ballet; Westfield native, Josh Burrage, make his professional debut in the national tour of Broadway’s “Newsies” and live filming of the “Newsies” movie, and students, Jade Cloud and Haley Huelsman, dance at the movie premier of “High Strung” in Hollywood, CA as well as appeared on the hit TV show, “Dance Moms”. We have also had students appear on Broadway (“Cats”, “Footloose”), the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and numerous national and international tours.

! to Dance We Love

To cap off this remarkable year, our competition teams headed to the prestigious Starpower National Dance Competition at Mohegan Sun to compete against the best dancers in North America. Our dancers claimed the covenant titles of highest scoring 11 and under group as well highest scoring 15 and over group amongst thousands of entries. In addition to numerous national titles, our dancers were awarded over $220,000 in college scholarships, from varying organizations to continue their dance education.

As the news above indicates, we’re passionate about dance here at New England Dance & Gymnastics Centers. Come and see why NEDC was named “Outstanding Dance Studio” by the National Dance Council of America. Please visit one of our upcoming open houses, where we will be running free dance classes for prospective students. The Westfield Studio Open House is August 15th and 22nd from 5pm-7pm and the Granby Studio Open House is August 16th and 23rd from 5-7pm.

We look forward to having you join our dance family and becoming a lasting part of our Tradition of Excellence.

Dancing is Fun at NEDC!

For a complete listing of our classes and to learn more about our studio, please visit our website at www.newenglanddance.com or call the Westfield studio at (413) 568-3731 or the Granby Studio at (860) 653-1974. You can also email the studio at danceatnewengland@yahoo.com with any questions.

YMCA OF GREATER WESTFIELD 67 Court St, Westfield, MA 01085 P 413 568 8631 F 413 572 3995 www.westfieldymca.org

BOMBERS gymnastics

COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS TEAM & PRE-TEAM The Westfield YMCA Gymnastics Team is committed to developing a competitive spirit & good sportsmanship while maintaining the YMCA principles of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility. We believe personal goals are the first step in the development of an all-around athlete. Success is the achievement of goals!

Our Competitive Team Program offers USA Gymnastics Program training with experienced coaches. Gymnasts of every age & Level have the chance to compete in home & travel meets and YMCA Championship & Invitational competitions. The Team season, including a 8 week Pre-Season, runs a full year, July - June, ending with our Year End Show. The competitive season runs October - mid-May.

RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS CLASSES

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR COMPETITIVE TEAM? Come to Our FREE Open House & Placement Week to meet the coaches & try out!

Tues., Sept. 5th & Thurs. Sept. 7th, 5:00pm-7:15pm.

Email us for more info: coaches@westfieldymcagymnastics.com

Our Class Program is a way great for kids to try out gymnastics for the first time or to further their skills to get ready for our competitive team in a fun, pressure free environment.

From beginner gymnasts to advanced, kids just in it for fun or more serious competitors, we focus on your child's individual goals and abilities. Toddlers ready to explore and young kids who love to swing on the monkey bars to older kids who want to try something fun & new, we have a class that's right for anyone!

Pre-School & Kinder Gymmies

Gym & Swim Classes

Recreational Gymnastics

Gymnasts work on balance, strength, flexibility and beginner gymnastics skills in a fun, safe environment. Our gymmies walk forwards, sideways and backwards on the beam, plus jumping & dance activities. Tumbling and rolls, beginner cartwheel and handstand skills are introduced. Hanging and swinging activities on bars including front support, casts, rolling forward, pullovers & swings. Running, jumping & landing are taught for vault. Classes are 45 mins long and begin with stretching and a warm up.

Gymnasts work on motor skills, balance, strength, flexibility and beginner gymnastics skills in a fun, safe environment. Our gymmies walk forwards, sideways and backwards on the beam, plus jumping & dance activities. Tumbling and rolls, beginner cartwheel and handstand skills are introduced. Hanging and swinging on bars, plus front support, casts, pullovers & swings. Running, jumping & landing are taught for vault. The Gym portion of class is 30 mins long & begins with stretching & a warm up.

For both beginner & intermediate level gymnasts.

Safety and fun are a priority. Gymnasts learn rolls, cartwheels, handstands, walkovers, round-offs, etc. plus an introduction to dance for gymnastics.

Pullovers, casts, & swinging skills will be taught on bars. On beam, balance skills, plus walking, jumping, turns and beginner tumbling skills. On vault, gymnasts learn running, hurdles, jumping & landing, rolling, tight body falls & may progress to beginner handspring vaults. Classes are 1 hour & begin with stretching & warm ups.

To find out more about our program, visit westfieldymcagymnastics.com or visit us on Facebook.

Dancing Has No Age Limit No matter if you like doing the “The Hokey Pokey” at a party, the “running man” challenge in a social media video or performing on stage with a ballet company, everyone, no matter the level, has something to gain from dancing. The inclusive art is accessible to all with countless benefits being had.

Unlike with many forms of exercise, there are no rules when it comes to dancing. Participants range from toddlers to retirees; anyone can join in and enjoy the experience.

We know that movement is good for everyone. A healthy lifestyle is integrating the mind, body and soul relationship, and dance has all of those characteristics.

Dancing forces you to feel your muscles, bones and joints. Getting in touch with your body in that way is the first step to any “Over 40 Years of Service” kind of physical fitness.

146 Main Street (Route 20) Westfield, MA

studio “5” dance Wear studio5dancewear.com 413-562-0300

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Everyone can do something, even if it’s just you just tapping your foot.

Everyone can do something where they can move their body to music, and that’s really valuable.

Encouraging a PositivE, Family-FriEndly atmosPhErE

Dance Works 96 B Mainline Drive, Westfield

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Ages 3 and up

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oPEn housE thursday, aug. 10th 5-7 pm

Classes begin sept. 5th

Parents welcome to view classes anytime

Call (413) 562-8222 or (413) 568-4756 Ask for PAm Owner/DirectOr

Email: danceworks1@comcast.net website: danceworkswestfield.com

BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Transportation available Open on All School Vacations

Programs Start at 6:30 am We provide a structured learning environment until 6:00 pm each day which includes: • Martial Arts Training • Homework Help • Healthy Snacks • Safe, Positive Environment We Accept New England Farm Workers Vouchers!

Park’s Academy of Tae Kwon Do 413-737-KICK (5425) www.academyoftaekwondo.net 632 Kings Highway • West Springfield, MA

Come Join Our Dance Family!!!

Dancer’s Image, located in The Mill at Crane Pond, 77 Mill Street in Westfield is excited to start their 32nd season of fun and learning. The staff and students ended another successful season with their annual recital held at South Middle School in Westfield on May 21st. Dancer’s Image is owned and operated

by Mrs. Beth Drugan who has over 35 years of dance experience, 25 of which she has spent teaching and choreographing for many studios and companies across New England. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Westfield State and is certified

by Dance Masters of America.

Mrs Drugan is an award winning choreographer as well as a judge for many regional and national dance competitions and has judged for the popular reality TV show, Dance Moms.

Mrs. Drugan is always available to answer any questions you may have at any time and she is very

DANCER’S on 32nd Seas of Fun and Learning!

Image The Mill at Crane Pond

Classes begin Sept. 5th

AGES 2 TO ADULT • • • • • • • • • •

Acro Jazz Tap Ballet Tot classes Lyrical Hip Hop Combo Irish Step Contemporary

77 Mill St. • Westfield, MA (413) 568-4989

proud of her highly qualified teaching staff that possess exceptional teaching backgrounds.

Dancer’s Image offers classes for all ages and abilities. We offer classes at both the recreational and competitive levels. From tot to adult, you are sure to find a class to suit your needs. Dance is not about how many trophies you win; it is about the experiences and life lessons you will take from it. Dancing should be about growing and learning from the experience of being on stage and performing. These lessons are the core of our philosophy at Dancer’s Image.

The 2017-2018 dance season will begin on Tuesday, September 5th. We invite you to attend one of our open houses to see our beautiful and spacious three room facility with over 2,500 sq feet of professional marley floor dance space. We have large viewing windows for parent convenience as well as a separate student break room and large waiting area with Wifi for our guests and visitors.

Dancer’s Image is known for their personal attention and family atmosphere where every child feels like a star from the moment they step foot in the studio. Won’t you join us for some fun and learning this season? For more information please call our office at (413) 568-4989, visit us on the web at www. dancersimagewestfield.com, follow us on Facebook or call Miss Beth directly 22 and at (413) 210-4832.

Open House

Tuesdays August 15 & Wednesdays August 16 & 23 from 6-8pm

Come Join The Fun!!

• Spacious three room facility w/professional dance floors • Adult certified instructors • Mid May recital • Trophy for every student • Multi-class discounts Call the studio for more info or visit our website at

www.dancersimagewestfield.com

Dance Slipper

For more than two decades, All-Stars Dance Center has empowered children to go for their dreams, both on and off the stage!

Owner/Instructor Kim Starsiak is committed to each and every one of her students, as well as their families and the community. At All-Stars, every child is encouraged to meet their full potential while having fun and creating lasting friendships. The non-judgmental atmosphere means every student of every ability gets a chance to shine. The instructors are award-winning dancers who adapt their techniques for each class and student.

All Stars, voted #1 Dance Studio by Macaroni Kid two years in a row, offers award-winning classes in a variety of dance styles, including Tap, Acro, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Ballet.

There is also a ~ DANCE INSTRUCTORS ~ growing program of adult classes, including Hip-Hop and Tap. Our beautiful facility, with all wood In addition to a very strong recreational dance program, floors and viewing windows in all All-Stars’ competitive teams are recognized throughout four rooms, is in the same complex the country for their skills and teamwork and have earned numerous titles, including Miss World Class Talent, Mr. as Roots Gymnastics Center and Bravo, Petite Miss StarQuest, and numerous other awards Roots Aquatics & Fitness Center. for performances and choreography. All-Stars students FALL REGISTRATION have performed with the Celtics and Patriots cheerleaders this year, and participated in parades, flashmobs, and NOW AVAILABLE more. Read about us in Dance Spirit magazine and our feature star student, Grace Cannady!

• Adult Certified Instructors All-Stars is also making a name for itself in the world of • Multi-Class Discounts cheerleading. Starsiak is on the board of directors of the • Trophies for Every Student Westfield Youth Football and Cheer Association and has th incorporated a cheer and tumble class into the offerings • Free Recital DVD for Every Family at All-Stars. Cheer students learn hip-hop, acrobatics and Voted #1 Dance Studio in Western MA for Macaroni Kids Family Favorite! cheer skills all year long.

All-Stars continues the fun throughout the summer with H H H ClASSES H H H short weekly classes and camps, as well as themed one23rd day events so students Year!!

H“Tiny Tot” classes for children as young as 1-1/2 yrs. old can keep up with their H Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Acrobat classes dance skills all summer New Students who for all ages and abilities (competitive and recreational) long. register at the Open H All Boys Hip-Hop H Irish Step H Adult Tap Starsiak is a big supHouse receive a Free porter of Westfield and H Garden Fairy Adventures Book Series All Stars T-Shirt the surrounding comH Combination Classes with Roots Aquatic Center and Dance Bag! munities and supports and Roots Gymnastics several charitable enJudgement H Birthday Parties H Mother Goose is Loose (6-18 months) deavors throughout the Free Zone year in order to give back to the causes All-Stars families Contact owner Kim Starsiak directly at care about. This year, All-Stars Dance Center proudly (413) 572-1122 or kim@allstarsdancecenter.com raised $1,140.00 for the Autism Speaks Foundation.

All-Stars Dance Center is located at 209 Root 209 RooT RoAD, WESTFIElD, MA 01085 Road in Westfield. For more information, visit allstarsdancecenter.com.

Fall Classes Begin Monday Sept. 11

www.allstarsdancecenter.com

Nutmeg’s

Dance & Theatre Co.

Nutmeg’s is truly a family atmosphere, it is extremely supportive and noncompetitive, and great emphasis is placed on technique, creativity, fun, and achieving one’s personal best!

Nutmeg’s Dance & Theatre Co. was founded in 2003; with 11 dancers, a teacher, and a dream. Today, we operate in a 3,200 sq. ft. studio and have over 250 boys, girls, and adults, dancing with us! Our goal is to provide top notch dance education in a professional, non-competitive, family like environment.

Owner/ Artistic Director of Nutmeg’s, Meg Fenton Funk, better known as “Nutmeg” to her dancers, waited until she was 6 years old and attending Cultural Arts Camp in Bloomfield, CT to begin choreographing. When she began her formal training at 12 years old, her dance teacher, Melissa Jean Feder, of Terpsichore Dance & Theatre Company, taught her that anyone could dance, regardless of their age, race, disability, body type, or financial means. Now, Meg is passing on that philosophy to her students.

Meg grew up in Granby, CT, and attended the Greater Hartford Academy of the Performing Arts in Harford, CT. At the Academy, Meg trained in all forms of dance, including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, African Dance, and Modern. She also received vocal and acting training. After graduating from the Academy, Meg ventured on to the Big Apple! She was accepted into the Marymount Manhattan College Dance Department, and was able to train with phenomenally talented teachers, such as Milton Myers of Alvin Ailey, Anthony Fero of Twyla Tharp Dance Co., Ed Kresley, and Chet Walker, cochoreographer of the hit broadway show, “Chicago”. Meg was also a scholarship student at Broadway Dance Center, where she took classes with Wade Robson, Cris Judd, Luam Keflesky, Shane Sparks, Mia Michaels, and many more. Meg also earned a spot as a dancer on the MTV show, “Direct Effect”, and in a Jennifer Lopez MTV Special.

In 2011, Meg got certified in Zumba Fitness, and has had the best time dancing with hundreds of wonderful people. Staying fit, healthy & happy has never been so much fun! In June 2014, Meg traveled to the White Lotus Yoga Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA, to attend their 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with Ganga White and Tracy Rich. It was the experience of a lifetime, and she is so excited to embark on this journey and share her love of yoga with others! Meg opened Sunflower Yoga as

Dance Classes fo r ki ds, and adults, to o!

Hip Hop, Contempo rary, Ballet, Po inte, Boy’s Hip Hop, Tap, Af rican Danc e, Bellydancing, Mo dern, Musical Theatre, Broadway Jazz, Be ginning Dance, Co mbo Classes, Zu mba, Yoga, Adult Hip Hop & Tap, and more!

We offer top notch training in a fami ly-like, non-co mpetitive environment.

Jo in us for Open Ho use on Sunday , August 13 from 2-4 pm, and see if our dance fami ly is rig ht for yo u!

on off-shoot of Nutmeg’s in 2014; please check out our site to see our schedule, and learn more about our Yoga and Zumba classes for all levels! www.Sunflower-Yoga.com.

Please navigate through our website for more information: www.NutmegsDance.com.

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Don’t forget to join us on Sunday, August 13 from 2-4 pm, for our annual Open House! We are located in the Southwick Crossing Plaza, at 208 College Highway, across the street from Big Y. Come check out the studio, enjoy light refreshments, meet Nutmeg, and see what we’re all about!