Dutchess School of Performing Arts

Dear Parents & Dancers, I have some exciting news to pass on, along with a request for your help. I received this email from 'Hulafrog' on Saturday and would like to share in it's entirety with you. Hi there, and Happy New Year!... We know we are all more than ready for a new year, so we are excited to kick start it with our annual Most Loved Awards this Friday! You are in the running for Most Loved ! All you have to do is ask your customers to vote for you, and the Most Loved crown could be yours. If you win, you’ll get bragging rights all year! And we’ll provide swag so you can make the most of it, including a badge for your website and social channels, a certificate to display at your business, and best of all, your business will be featured in our winners’ email on Feb 14th. How can you rally your supporters to vote for you? On Friday when voting opens-- simply go to your Hulafrog profile and click the share icon. A ‘Vote For Us’ image will be shared to your Facebook page. Personalize it by asking for support to help you win. Parents are looking for ways to support their favorite local businesses after such a rough year, so we’re sure they will go out of their way to give you some love. Also consider sending an email to your list with that same link or include a blurb in your business newsletter, if you have one. Here is a link to the directory page where you are listed ~> bit.ly/mladance Voting runs through Feb 5. Remember to keep reminding people to vote throughout the month (only a portion of your fans will see each post). Good luck, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need any help! www.hulafrog.com/dutchess-county-ny local things for kids to do.

Dear D.S.P.A. Family, 2020 has been a whirlwind. We have faced the challenges this year brought with resilience and joy and we could not have done it without you, our community. You are the beating heart behind all of the rhythms we create together. Thank you for staying connected to us through it all. We look forward to 2021 with hope and optimism and can't wait to dance with you in this new year! WE WISH YOU A PEACEFUL NEW YEAR FILLED WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!... The D.S.P. A. TEAM Denyse, Leighann, Todd, Bella, Carolyn, Walter & Christine Classes will begin again in the studio on Monday January 4th.

Dear Parents and Students, The overwhelming majority of you have let me know that you do not want to drive in the snow, so all of tonight’s classes are canceled. Stay safe and warm

Good Morning Parents and Students! I am writing to let you know that I will be keeping a close eye on the weather as the day progresses but as of now will try to open for classes tonight. The forecasts differ somewhat with timing but the most recent one is saying snow won't start until 5:00pm. I will of course update as the day goes on and would greatly appreciate your thoughts on closing or opening.

At this time of Thanksgiving, I pause to count my blessings. November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. I’m thankful for a lot of things, but I’m especially thankful for You! The support and confidence you have shown in all of us at DSPA has made it possible for us to continue this journey together. Even with all the chaos 2020 has presented us with, there is still so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. One of the... greatest gifts this challenging year has given us is a new perspective on just how grateful we are for the simplest of things. To my amazing colleagues, Leighann, Bella, Carolyn, Christine, Todd and Walter, I look toward the future with hope and optimism because of your dedication and encouragement and want to make sure you know how much you are appreciated and valued. To all of my students and families I consider myself very fortunate to have your support and encouragement and share my heartfelt appreciation. Many, Many thanks to all of you! The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. -Dalai Lama I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday and remember, "Leftovers are for quitters!" With careful consideration and many conversations with my staff and parents, we have decided that it will be in everyone's best interest to keep the studio closed for the week following the holiday. This will help to ensure that students and faculty will stay safe if holiday travels or gatherings may have caused an unknowing exposure to Covid. The week will be added on at the end of the semester. We will re-open for all classes on Monday, December 7th. With my sincere appreciation and gratitude, Denyse Looney Artistic Director Dutchess School of Performing Arts

New class forming, ADULT RHYTHM TAP with Walter 'Sundance' Freeman. Contact Dutchess School of Performing Arts today to reserve your spot. # RhythmTap # Adult Tap # DSPA Tap

Dutchess School of Performing Arts student choreography class. This is the beginning of a beautiful new work by Miss A.G. Stay tuned, more to come!

As promised... ongoing choreography by Miss Akira with Miss Jenna and Miss Braeden. Student Choreography Class #Dutchess School of Performing Arts #Classical Ballet # Poughkeepsie Dance

Meet Walter ‘Sundance’ Freeman. You can take Rhythm Tap with him at Dutchess School of Performing Arts. Call 845 849-2966, message or email [email protected] for more info. New semester begins November 9th. #RhythmTap#D.S.P.A

Miss Leighann Kowalsky teaches Contemporary Dance at D.S.P.A. Come trial a class on Monday at 7:00.

#Classicalballet#Hudsonvalleydance#pointeclass

Come Tap with Walter at DUTCHESS SCHOOL of PERFORMING ARTS! Small classes, personalized instruction.

Contemporary Dance at DUTCHESS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS. #Hudsonvalleydance#Contemporarydance#Poughkeepsiedance

It's not too late, we are still welcoming new students! Call, message or email for more information.

Dear Parents and Students, We are open for classes on Saturday October 10th but will be CLOSED on Monday October 12th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

This is something near and dear to my heart. Classes at the barn anyone? :)

We are open for all classes today!We are open for all classes today!

Beginning student M. L. working on tendu. Great job M!

Hello Parents and Students! Please check your inbox for our latest email. I am posting the newest version of our Fall Schedule here. Please note the times of some of the classes have changed and Mr. Todd will be teaching on Wednesday not Friday this year. Please email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

WE ARE SO EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK! CLASSES BEGIN ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH! If you missed registration please contact the studio and let us know you are coming. Due to Covid restrictions class sizes are limited so enroll today to save your spot!