Spring/Summer 2003                 VOLUME 8.2 Spring/Summer 2003 DANCE CAVISE NEWS

DANCE CAVISE 273 Halstead Avenue Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914) 381-5222		DANCE CAVISE NORTH 206 Oak Ridge Commons South Salem, NY 10590 (914) 533-6501
INFO, INFO, INFO
SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER CHILDREN Mon. May 26th, No Classes, Memorial Day Fri July 4th, No Classes, Independence Day Mon. August 18th-Monday, Sept. 1st, Studio Closed		SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER ADULTS Mon. May 26th, No Classes, Memorial Day Fri. July 4th, No Classes, Independence Day Mon. August 18th- Monday, Sept. 1st, Studio Closed
REGISTRATION, REGISTRATION, REGISTRATION
Mamaroneck Location Current Students- Tuesday, June 10th 9:00 AM (half deposit required at registration) New Students Beginning Monday, June 16th (half deposit required at registration)		Dance Cavise "North" Current Students Monday, June 2nd ??:??-??:?? (half deposit required at registration) New Students Beginning Monday June??? (half deposit required registration)
Pay in full on the day of registration and receive 10% off---cash or checks only Expires June 30, 2003-No Exceptions
Friends, In 1988, I left the Broadway production of CATS and married my long time friend Lori Biscardi. Two months later, in January of 1989, Lori and I opened Dance Cavise. Now, 14 years later, we are approaching a milestone that is noteworthy. This spring, two students will be leaving us that have been with Dance Cavise since that first day in 1989. One of the very first students to register with us was Carly Daum, a 4-year-old Creative Movement student, and in the fall of that year, was Lauren Jasinski, a kindergarten student taking Jazz. Both of these students have danced with us every year since that first day. These two are part of a special group of graduating seniors, many of whom have been with us for over a decade. For me, personally, this marks the beginning of a new era. We have come "full circle" now in the life of a child for the first time. Hopefully, there will be many children to follow in their footsteps as Dance Cavise effects the lives of hundreds of young children. We will miss them and hope that they will remember us as they go on to college and enter the "real" world with fond memories. On another note, as we live in this "real" world, there are safety issues that we all are conscious of. As standard procedure, we do not allow any child to leave the building without proper adult supervision. We are making sure that we have at least two phone numbers for each student should we need to contact you unexpectedly. Remember that we are striving, as always, to keep our dance environment a child friendly place. Have a great summer. Joe and Lori		OCDT's "Dance The Night Away"   Joe and Lori Cavise with HELPUSA'S chairperson, Maria Cuomo Cole Our most successful fundraisers in years, "Dance The Night Away" was held on February 8th at the Bedford Historic Hall in Bedford, NY. Speakers from the Blthydale Children's Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and the HELPUSA organization highlighted the event. Guests enjoyed dinner and dancing into the late hours of the evening. Our not-for-profit organization is dedicated to the Youth Ensemble's commitment to children and the community. Funds raised that evening included a generous contribution from The Box of Rain Foundation. Thank you to all whom helped make this a wonderful event!
OCDT'S Youth Ensemble Off Center Dance Theatre's Youth Ensemble had a very active season, with master classes, dance workshops, and their first Dance Invitational. In February, the company performed for the children at Blythedale Children's Hospital for a special Valentine's Day Show. At the end of the month, the dancers performed at the first annual Winterfest Dance Festival in Stamford, CT. This weeklong event featured a workshop and performance with the David Parsons Dance Company. The week culminated with a Youth Ensemble performance at The Rich Forum. In March, the company hosted and performed at Dance 2003, a concert featuring other youth dance organizations from the tri-state area. Two weeks later, the Youth Ensemble performed at Westchester's first DRA (Dancers Responding to Aids) dance invitational. This spring, our company will perform with HELP USA's Genesis dancers at their gala dinner at the Waldorf Astoria in May. Congratulations girls!
Student Showcase Dance Cavise Student Showcases Sunday, May 18th- 10:00-2:30 PM PortChester Middle School Sunday, June 8th-Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, Theatre B 12:30 & 3:00 PM You will receive information regarding your child's performance in the mail Camp Cavise 2003 Limited space is still available for our Summer performing Arts program, "Camp Cavise 2003". Campers will study all aspects of the performing arts in preparation of a full-length original production. They will also learn about backstage skills, including choreography, set and costume design, plus take field trips to Broadway. "Camp Cavise" meets Monday through Thursday, 10AM-3:30 PM. Weekly campers are welcome.	New Teachers, New Classes Please welcome the following new teachers and new classes to our program. Please check the schedule on the next page for class days and times: Delia McGovern (Pilates, 20/20/20): A great full body conditioning class. Ms. McGovern received her certification in Mat Science through the Aerobic and Fitness Assocation of America.   Annie Zerega (KickFit): An intense aerobic class with emphasis on upper body toning. Ms. Zerega teaches at many fitness centers through out Westchester Geoffrey Doig-Marx (Jazz): Mr. Doig-Marx comes to Dance Cavise. He was Named "One of Nine Dance Makers Making History" by DanceSpirit Magazine www.themantisproject.org
Summer In Vista... Now in its' second year, Dance Cavise North will be offering a Children's Day program. Dancers in grades K thru 5th can enjoy a theatrical experience one day a week, for seven weeks.... and still have time for swimming and other outdoor fun. At the end of the program, campers will perform in an original production of song and dance. Call our Vista location at (914) 533-6501 to get registration information	Creative Movement Do you have a three or four year old who's gotta dance and sing? There is still limited space available in a Creative Movement class this summer. Classes are offered on Tuesday's at 4:00 PM, Friday's at 10:00 AM or Saturday's at 9:30 AM. Cost: $150 per class. Hurry, classes begin June23rd.
We would like to extend a "Happy Birthday" to the following Dance Cavise family members with Summer birthdays. April Carolann Baal April 5 Jamie Himpel April 14 Delia McGovern April 27 May Nancy Sweeney May 1st Anne-Marie Galler May 2nd Lori Ann Low May 22nd Cecilia Menez May 30th June Hayley Camp June 26th July Claire Aversa July 1st Miriam Serow July 9th Vera Huff July 18th	Toy Donation Dance Cavise is looking for toys (ages 6 months to 5 yrs) for our nursery. Please call the studio if you are interested in passing along any of your gently used treasures to us.