April Break (Studio Closed)
The studio will be closed for April Break from Monday, April 22nd to Saturday, April 27th. Classes will resume Monday, April 29th.
Spring Ballet Dates
The spring ballet is scheduled for this weekend. More details to come soon!
Picture Day
SCD dance picture day will be Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th. Schedule will be released at a later date.
Memorial Day (Studio is Open!)
We will be open for class ones Monday, May 27th because itβs the week of recital.
Soul to Sole 2024 Dress Rehearsal
Saturday, Just 1st will be our dress rehearsal for Soul to Sole 2024. All dancers performing in the dance concert should attend dress rehearsal. Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all aerial students. Dress Rehearsal takes place at Noble High School.
Soul to Sole 2024 Dance Concert
On Sunday, June 2nd we will have our dance concert performances. Performances take place at Noble High School.
ABT Placement Class
We will be holding two ABT Placement classes on Thursday, June 13th for any student who missed their in class placement or any ballet students new to SCD.
5:00-6:30 - This placement class is for any student currently placed at level 1a, 1b, or 2a looking to move up. This is also for any new students ages 8+ with any previous ballet training.
6:45-8:15 - This placement class is for any student currently placed at a level 2b+ or above looking to move up.
Dress Code for Class: Black leotard, tights (pink or skin tone), and ballet slippers (pink or skin tone). Long hair MUST be in a bun, if unable to put hair in a bun make sure it is pulled back and off the face. Short hair MUST be held off the face. -or- White leotard, black tights, white socks, white or black ballet slippers.
Class fee: $15
To register click here or log into your account and look under events.
Dance Northeast Weekend
Dance Northeast Weekend!
Saturday, March 9th performances
Sunday, March 10th master classes
Visit the Dance Northeast page for all details and registration information.
February Break (Studio Closed)
We will be closed for February Break from Monday, February 26th to Saturday, March 2nd. Classes resume Monday, March 4th.
Makeup Classes Running Over Break:
Tuesday, February 27th
Tween/Teen Jazz 2/3 4:00-5:00 w/ Lauren
Jazz Leaps & Turns 5:00-5:45 w/ Lauren
Contemporary Jazz 6:00-7:00 w/ Lauren
Costume Balances Due
Costume balances are due. They will be processed with February tuition.
Second Semester Tuition Due
If you are paying tuition semesterly. Tuition is now due for the second half of the year.
The Moon-Spinners Mystery Auditions
Saturday, January 13th 2024
1:30-3:00 - Ages 12+*
3:15-4:15 - Ages 7-9
4:30-5:30 - Ages 10-11
(*This audition will begin in flat shoes. Pointe dancers bring your shoes in)
Open to all ballet and modern dancers ages 7+!
Audition Fee: $15
Come be part of a brand-new ballet by Sole City Dance! Based on a classic tale with fun new twists! It's filled with mystery, adventure, & comedy.
**Rehearsals take place on Friday afternoons/evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Must be available for tech rehearsals on Wednesday, May 8th, and Thursday, May 9th along with the performances on May 10th and 11th.
Winter Break (Studio Closed)
The studio will be closed for winter break from Friday, December 22nd to Monday, January 1st. Classes resume Tuesday, January 2nd.
Spirit Week 12/15 to 12/21
Friday 12/15 - SCD Gear Day (White, Black and Gold)
Saturday 12/16 - Mismatch Day
Monday 12/18 - Favorite Old Dance Costume or Dance Outfit Day
Tuesday 12/19 - Favorite Color Day
Wednesday 12/20 - Dress Like a Teacher Day
Thursdays 12/21 - PJ Day
Nutcracker Performances (Studio Open)
Sole City Dance will be running classes during the remainder of the Nutcracker run (12/2 to 12/4).
Nutcracker Opens (Studio Closed)
Sole City Dance will be closed on Thursday, November 30th for the opening of our Nutcracker performances.
Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal (Studio Closed)
Sole City Dance will be closed on Wednesday, November 29th for Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal.
Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
Sole City Dance will be closed for Thanksgiving Break November 23rd to November 26th.
Costume Deposits Due and Concert Participation Fees Due
We assume all students are participating in the end-of-year Dance Concert. $38 Costume Deposits and $20 Concert Participation Fees are due on 11/15 to allow us to order costumes and plan the performance. They will be added to accounts at the beginning of November and processed with November tuition. If you do not want to participate in the dance concert you must notify us in writing (info@solecitydance.org) or fill out this Google Form by November 10th.
Parent Observation Week
Join us for Parent Observation Week!
During the week of November 13th to November 18th parents will be invited into the studio to observe the last 10 minutes of class. When you arrive to observe please wait in the waiting room, remove your outdoor shoes, and your dancer or their instructor will come to get you when itβs time. We are excited to show you what the students have been working on!
Bring a Friend Week!
Bring a Friend to Dance Week!
Saturday, October 21st - Friday, October 27th
Do you have a friend interested in dancing? Would you like to show your friends how much fun it is to dance at Sole City? Well now is your chance! From Saturday, October 21st through Friday, October 27th you can bring a friend with you to take a FREE dance class. Your friend does not need experience, special dance clothes, or shoes - just comfortable clothing to move in, a positive attitude, and the willingness to learn and have fun!
Here is an invitation to give to a friend to attend one complimentary dance class with you*. Be sure to fill out the entire form, including the parentβs signature. Bring your friend and the completed form to class during the week of October 21st-October 27th. One invite per class you are currently enrolled in. For every friend you bring, youβll be entered into a raffle to win an SCD Logo Item! Plus, if your friend registers that day, both you and your friend will receive $10 off one month of tuition!
*Aerial Classes and company are excluded from Bring a Friend week
We look forward to seeing some new faces :)
Dance Companies Perform at Somersworth Pumpkin Fest
Come watch the dance companies perform at the Somersworth Pumpkin Fest at 1:30 at 2 Somersworth Plaza!
Dance Companies Perform at Apple Harvest Day
Come watch the Sole City Dance companies perform at Apple Harvest Day! They take the stage at the Rotary Pavillon at 2:30.
Dance Companies Perform at the Deerfield Fair
Come watch the Sole City Dance companies perform at the Deerfield Fair on the main stage at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Deerfield Fair
34 Stage Rd.
Deerfield, NH
Nutcracker Auditions
Nutcracker Auditions
Please review the following information before registering for auditions. This has important show dates and details.
1:00-1:15 Check-in & Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 12+ group
1:15-2:45 Ages 12+ if you are en pointe bring your shoes
3:00-3:15 Check-in and Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 7-9 y.o. group
3:15-4:15 7-9 y.o.
4:30-4:45 Check-in and Mandatory Information Meeting for all parents of those auditioning in the 10-11 y.o. group
4:45-5:45 10-11 y.o.
Audition registration is open! Click here to register if you are not a current student. Current students can log into the portal and sign up under events.
ABT Placement Class
The ABT Placement class is for students looking to move to the next level or students new to the ballet program at SCD. If you are moving from Dance Works 2 into ballet you do not need to take a placement class you will register for ABT Primary. If you are a current ABT Primary student your instructor will recommend for your to either stay in Primary or move to level 1. Recommendations will be put in your customer portal.
Dress Code for Class: Black leotard, tights (pink or skin tone), and ballet slippers (pink or skin tone). Long hair MUST be in a bun, if unable to put hair in a bun make sure it is pulled back and off the face. Short hair MUST be held off the face. -or- White leotard, black tights, white socks, white or black ballet slippers.
Class Fee $15
Saturday, August 12th
10:30-11:45 for students currently level ABT 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b+ or new to SCD
Register here! For current students head to your portal and register under events.
Dance Concert Day!
Tips for a smooth show:
Be on time! Plan to arrive early for every event and you will feel more relaxed.
Put your name on every piece of your costume (including shoes & headpieces), in the event that an item gets separated from the rest.
If you have quick changes, consider purchasing a nude leotard to wear under your costume. Choose a low-cut camisole top that wonβt show much under a costume.
Pack lightly and carefully with everything easily accessible so clean up is quick and easy. Older dancers, speak to your instructor for packing tips such as a layered basket of costumes packed in the order of your performance and a trash bag or bin to toss the costume pieces you are done with into. This is strongly suggested if you have a lot of quick changes.
Make food plans so you donβt get too hungry. Water and a snack that wonβt stain your costume are appropriate for rehearsal and the show.
Bring something quiet to do, for those times when you must wait. Music, games, a book, and coloring are good choices.
If the thought of wrangling your dancerβs hair into a bun keeps you up at night, visit the βBun Boutique!β Simply pack your childβs brush, elastics, hair pins and hair spray and one of our amazing volunteers will happily whip up a beautiful bun in a snap! (show day only)
Day of the showβ¦
β Dancers 10 & under arrive 30 minutes before show time, in costume, with make-up and hair done (visit the Bun Boutique, if you need assistance!)
β If you are a back-stage volunteer or class chaperone, please arrive an hour before show time.
β Report to the designated check-in area and check in with the dressing room supervisor according to the separate instructions included in this packet.
Dancers 11+ that are only enrolled in tap, hip hop, or aerial arrive 30 minutes before showtime.
β Teen/tween dancers (11+) in ballet, jazz or modern in levels 2+ arrive 2 hours prior to show time, set up your belongings in your assigned dressing areas, and report to the stage for warm-up. Please be punctual! Warm-up is not optional for our advanced (levels 3+) ballet, jazz and modern dancers.
β Doors to the theater will open for audience members approximately 30 minutes before show time.
During the showβ¦
β There are no flash or large screen cameras allowed at the concert. This policy is for the safety of the dancers and the comfort of your fellow audience members. (Digital download of the performances may be purchased. Information on how to purchase will be released soon).
After the show...
β Follow the pick-up rules in the attached pick up/drop off information sheet.
In an effort to ensure young studentsβ safety, Sole City Dance will strictly enforce the student drop-off and pick-up policy. Thank you in advance for abiding by this policy and helping us keep everyone safe and organized!
β All youth and teen dancers must pick up their dressing areas, leaving them clean and orderly. Please do not make more work for our generous volunteers.
β Praise your dancer for his or her fabulous performance!
Have a great show! Thank you from all of us at Sole City Dance!
Dress Rehearsal
DRESS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (At Noble High School)
**Order of dress rehearsals as of 4.29.23, the order pieces are rehearsed in is subject to change**
Please note - Everyone (regardless of where you are in the order) must be there promptly at the start of your rehearsal timeslot. For rehearsal, enter the theater and find the assigned seating area for you class. Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your rehearsal to allow time to get settled. After your class is done rehearsing, you are free to leave or you can stay and enjoy watching the other dancers.
1. Wear your costume, with all adjustments made, all accessories in place, proper shoes, and assigned hair style done neatly. If you are wearing a leotard & tights style costume, please do not wear underpants--in performance, your dance tights become your underwear!
2. Please remove all jewelry (other than newly pierced ear studs) and colored nail polish (donβt forget your toes if you are dancing barefoot).
3. Report to the Noble High School Auditorium and find your classβs designated row.
4. Watch rehearsal quietly and respectfully until a volunteer comes to take your class backstage.
5. If you have more than one dance, change in the bathroom or backstage area and then return to the audience.
7. Be sure you take all of your costume pieces and shoes with you when you go.
8. Dress rehearsal is mandatory for all aerial students.
Saturday, June 3rd 9:00-10:45 (All Dance Works, All Dance Explore, Lilβ Hip Hoppers 1 & 2, & Little Tumblers)
A Million Dreamsβ - Dance Works 1 (exp 5 & new 6 y.o.) TU 5:55PM-6:40PM w/Lily
βOnly a Breath Awayβ - Dance Works 1/2 (5-7 y.o.) SA 10:45AM-11:30AM w/Sarah
βKeep on Dancingβ - Dance Explore 1 (new 3 & 4 y.o.) M 5:05PM-5:50PM w/Anna
βI See the Lightβ - Dance Explore 1 (new 3 & 4 y.o.) TU 5:05PM-5:50PM w/Lily
βLove is an Open Doorβ - Dance Explore 1/2 (3-5 y.o.) SA 9:50AM-10:35AM w/Sarah
βButterfly Fly Awayβ -Dance Explore 2 (exp 4 y.o. & new 5 y.o.) M 5:00PM-5:45PM w/Emily
βI See Loveβ - Lil' Tumblers (5-7 y.o.) TU 5:00PM-5:45PM w/Alex
βSpring Polkaβ - Dance Works 1 (exp 5 & new 6 y.o.) TH 5:20PM-6:05PM w/Moriah
βShake it Upβ - Lil' Hip Hoppers 1 (5-8 y.o.) M 4:30PM-5:15PM w/Lily
βWho I Amβ - Dance Works 2 (exp 6 & new 7 y.o.) W 5:50PM-6:35PM w/Moriah
βDifferent Way to Danceβ - Lil' Hip Hoppers 2 (6-8 y.o.) TH 6:10PM-6:55PM w/Danielle
Saturday, June 3rd 11:00-12:45 - Youth Level Primary-3 Classes (Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Tap, Acro 1/2), Modern Minis, Jazz Minis, & Lilβ Tappers
βRosesβ - Ballet ABT Primary (7-10 y.o.) W 4:15PM-5:00PM w/Moriah
βSpringβ - Ballet ABT Prim/1a (8-11 y.o.) TH 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Anna
βWinterβ - Ballet ABT 1/2 (11+) M 6:45PM-7:45PM w/Anna
βI Donβt Danceβ - Jazz Mini's (6-8 y.o.) M 5:55PM-6:40PM w/Anna
βItβs a Beautiful Dayβ - Youth Tap 1/2 (8-11 y.o.) TH 6:45PM-7:30PM w/Caitlin
βPeanutsβ - Youth Tap 3 (9-12 y.o.) TH 5:55PM-6:40PM w/Caitlin
βAutumnβ - Ballet ABT 1a/1b (8-12 y.o.) M 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Anna
βRockinβ Robinβ Lil' Tappers (6-8 y.o.) TH 5:05PM-5:50PM w/Caitlyn
βWith Loveβ - Youth Hip Hop 1/2 (8-12 y.o.) M 5:30PM-6:15PM w/Danielle
βEclipseβ - Youth Modern 2/3 (9-12 y.o.) TU 6:35PM-7:35PM w/Moriah
βRule the Worldβ - Acro 1/2 (7+) W 5:05PM-5:50PM w/Alex
βSmall Worldβ - Modern Mini's (6-8 y.o.) W 5:05PM-5:50PM w/Moriah
Saturday, June 3rd 1:00-2:00 - Aerial Classes in Show #1
βBeads on the Windβ - Youth Aerial 1/2 (8-11 y.o.) F 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Christina
βBack to the Topβ - Open Level Youth Aerial (7-11 y.o.) SA 11:00AM-12:00PM w/Christina
βYouβll Be in My Heartβ - Youth Aerial 2+ (8-12 y.o.) F 5:00PM-6:00PM w/Christina
βNothing is Lostβ - Youth Aerial 1/2 (8-11 y.o.) W 5:55PM-6:55PM w/Alex
βDancing on My Ownβ - Little Flyers (7-9 y.o.) W 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Alex
βViva La Vidaβ - Little Flyers (7-9 y.o.) SA 9:00AM-10:00AM w/Christina
βEspionageβ - Tween Aerial 4/5* (10+) TU 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Alex
βKalanderoβ - Youth Aerial 2/3/4 (9+) TH 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Alex
Saturday, June 3rd 3:00-4:00 - Aerial Classes in Show #2
βLinkedβ - Teen Aerial 1/2 (12+) TH 6:30PM-7:30PM w/Alex
βKeralaβ - Teen Aerial 3 (12+) TH 7:30PM-8:30PM w/Alex
βDone with Loveβ - Teen Aerial 6* (15+) TU 5:45PM-6:45PM w/Alex
βCrystalsβ - Open Level Teen Aerial (12+) F 6:00PM-7:00PM w/Christina
βGhostβ - Teen Aerial 3+* (11+) SA 10:00AM-11:00AM w/Christina
βCreepβ - Teen Aerial 4/5* (13+) TU 6:45PM-7:45PM w/Alex
Saturday, June 3rd 4:15-6:45 - Teen & Tween Level Classes (Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Modern), Acro 3+, ABT Ballet 2/3 TH, Youth/Tween Jazz 1/2 TH, & Ballet ABT 1b/2a W
βCoppelia, Act I: Valseβ - Tween/Teen Ballet ABT 2b/3a (10+) TU 6:20PM-7:35PM w/Jacqui
βShe Used to Be Mineβ - Lyrical Jazz 4+ (13+) TU 7:45PM-8:45PM w/Jacqui
βSylviaβ - Ballet ABT 1b/2a (10+) W 4:20PM-5:20PM w/Debs
βA Variation of La Bayadereβ Ballet ABT 2b/3a (10+) TH 4:00PM-5:15PM w/Moriah
βShake the Roomβ - Youth/Tween Jazz 1/2 (8-13 y.o.) TH 5:05PM-6:05PM w/Danielle
βHound Dogβ - Tween Jazz 2/3 (10-13 y.o.) W 6:45PM-7:30PM w/Jacqui
βTake Me to Churchβ - Teen Tap 5/6/7 (13+) TU 6:45PM-7:45PM w/Heidi
β9 to 5β - Teen Tap 2/3 (11+) TH 4:00PM-5:00PM w/Caitlyn
βWink and a Smileβ - Teen Tap 1/2 (11+) W 7:00PM-7:45PM w/Aisilyn
βHip Hop Renaissanceβ -Teen Hip Hop 3/4/5/6 (12+) M 7:10PM-7:55PM w/Danielle
TBA - Tween/Teen Modern 3/4 (10+) TH 6:15PM-7:30PM w/Moriah
βBorn to Winβ - Tween Hip Hop 1/2/3 (9-13 y.o.) M 6:20PM-7:05PM w/Danielle
βWhole Lot of Heartβ - Acro 3+ (10+) TH 5:15-PM-6:15PM w/Alex
βWhereβd All the Time Go?β -Senior Dance
βThinkβ - Tween Jazz 3/4 (11+) TU 4:00PM-5:15PM w/Jacqui
βRiver Deep, Mountain Highβ - Teen Jazz 4+ (12+) W 7:45PM-9:00PM w/Jacqui
βEnoughβ - Teen Modern 1/2 (12+) TU 7:40PM-8:25PM w/Moriah
βTBDβ - Teen Modern 5/6/7 (13+) TH 7:35PM-8:50PM w/Moriah
Saturday, June 3rd 6:45-7:30
βSwan Lakeβ Excerpts - Ballet 3/4/5 M/W w/Debs/Meghan
Picture Day (at SCD)
β’ Photo sessions will be held at Sole City Dance.
β’ ***Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled photo time with your order forms completed before arriving and payment ready. Cash or check only!
β’ Please note that we have a very tight schedule. In order to stay on schedule, it is crucial that you arrive on time. We are unable to wait for tardy dancers, as this pushes everyone else back.
β’ Please attend photos even if you do not plan to place an order, as it is important we have the entire class present for the group photo.
β’ The order forms will be in your next packet and extra forms will be made available on the table by the black bulletin board and on the website. Order forms MUST be handed in at time of photos, please have it filled out and ready.
ABT Placement Class
The ABT Placement class is for students looking to move to the next level or students new to the ballet program at SCD. If you are moving from Dance Works 2 into ballet you do not need to take a placement class you will register for ABT Primary. If you are a current ABT Primary student your instructor will recommend for your to either stay in Primary or move to level 1. Recommendations will be put in your customer portal.
Dress Code for Class: Black leotard, tights (pink or skin tone), and ballet slippers (pink or skin tone). Long hair MUST be in a bun, if unable to put hair in a bun make sure it is pulled back and off the face. Short hair MUST be held off the face. -or- White leotard, black tights, white socks, white or black ballet slippers.
Audition Fee $15
Saturday, May 20th
1:45-3:15 for students currently level ABT 2b+
3:45-5:00 for students currently level ABT 1a, 1b, 2a or new to SCD
Register here! For current students, you can register from your customer portal under events.
Miss Alex and Miss Jacqui's Makeup Classes
Due to Miss Alex and Miss Jacqui's Tuesday evening classes having been canceled 3 times we are scheduling full class makeups. The full class makeups will take place on Saturday, May 6th. See the schedule below:
Miss Alex
9:45-10:30a Lilβ Tumblers
1:00-2:00p Teen Aerial 6 & Teen Aerial 4/5
2:00-3:00p Tween Aerial 4/5
Jacqui
2:00-3:15p Tween Jazz 3/4
3:15-4:15p Pre-Pointe 2/3
4:20-5:35p Tween/Teen Ballet ABT 2b/3a
Miss Anna's Makeup Classes
Due to having 3 canceled classes Miss Anna will be making up all her Monday evening classes on Monday, April 24th during April vacation. All classes will run at their normal time. If you are unable to attend please notify the front desk.
4:00-5:00 Ballet ABT 1a/1b
5:05-5:50 Dance Explore 1
5:55-6:40 Jazz Miniβs
6:45-7:45 Ballet ABT 1/2
April Break (studio closed)
The studio will be closed for April Break from Monday, April 24th to Sunday, April 30th. Classes resume on Monday, May 1.