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> <channel><title>The New Hampshire Academy of Performing Arts</title> <atom:link href="http://www.nhapa.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.nhapa.org</link> <description>Join Us!</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:50:08 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5</generator> <atom:link rel='hub' href='http://www.nhapa.org/?pushpress=hub'/> <item><title>Do You Have a &#8220;Vintage&#8221; NHAPA shirt?</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/vintage-nhapa-shirt/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/vintage-nhapa-shirt/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:19:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4437</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The search is on for "vintage" NHAPA sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.  Mr. Patent has requested we try to collect one from each year/summer and display them at our 55th annual dance concerts in June.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The search is on for &#8220;vintage&#8221; NHAPA sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc.  Mr. Patent has requested we try to collect one from each year/summer and display them at our 55th annual dance concerts in June.  Check your attic/closets and see what you can find.  Please send them to us in a labelled bag with name/contact number.   All items will be returned following the shows.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/vintage-nhapa-shirt/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Last Chance to Register for Master Classes!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/master-classes-sarah-jo-fazio/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/master-classes-sarah-jo-fazio/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:44:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4393</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>A few spots still remain!</strong> On Wednesday &#38; Thursday, February 2nd, <strong>Sarah Jo  Fazio</strong>, a nationally recognized teacher and choreographer will  return to  NHAPA.  We are pleased to invite you to JOIN US for a junior level I/II (age 8-12)<strong>master  class</strong> which  we know will energize, excite and inspire you!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div><strong>Open Master Classes will be held as follows:</strong></div><div></div><div>Thursday-February 2</div><div>5:15-6:15pm-Level I/II (ages 8-12) Jazz</div><div>*classes will have a limited enrollment of 20 students, registrations will be accepted in order received.  Please see <strong><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Master-Classs-Fazio-Registration-Form.doc">Registration Form</a> </strong>for additional details and fees</div></div> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/master-classes-sarah-jo-fazio/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Thanks for the opportunity!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/opportunity/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/opportunity/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:49:08 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[testimonial]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4365</guid> <description><![CDATA[Thank you so much for the opportunity to go see the Rockettes in Boston.  It was a spectacular show, we all thoroughly enjoyed it.  If you hadn&#8217;t offered it through NHAPA we would never have gone &#38; would have missed &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thank you so much for the opportunity to go see the Rockettes in Boston.  It was a spectacular show, we all thoroughly enjoyed it.  If you hadn&#8217;t offered it through NHAPA we would never have gone &amp; would have missed one of the best Christmas Shows ever!!-Kathy Blais, company parent</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/opportunity/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>New Winter Program Sessions Begin Soon</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/winter-program-sessions/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/winter-program-sessions/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:34:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4359</guid> <description><![CDATA[Check out our WINTER program sessions!  Our winter Program Sessions begin soon-Sessions for both youth and adults (including Hip Hop, Ballet and Tiny Dancers) are available.  Check out all the details regarding, registration and scheduling information on our Program Session &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out our WINTER program sessions!  Our winter <strong>Program Sessions</strong> begin soon-Sessions for both youth and adults (including Hip Hop, Ballet and Tiny Dancers) are available.  Check out all the details regarding, registration and scheduling information on our<a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/join-us/sessions/"> Program Session</a> page.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/winter-program-sessions/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Happy New Year &amp; Welcome Back to Dance 2012!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/happy-holidaysvacation-dates/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/happy-holidaysvacation-dates/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:01:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4320</guid> <description><![CDATA[Welcome back to NHAPA!  We hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing holiday break.  During the next few weeks we will be trying on costumes in class as they arrive and noting any adjustments/alterations needing to be made.  Look for &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to NHAPA!  We hope everyone enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing holiday break.  During the next few weeks we will be trying on costumes in class as they arrive and noting any adjustments/alterations needing to be made.  Look for photos of the 2012 show costumes to be posted on our bulletin board in early February.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/happy-holidaysvacation-dates/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>And the winner is&#8230;!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/2012-nhapa-calendars-available/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/2012-nhapa-calendars-available/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:22:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4298</guid> <description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Lois Costa who was the lucky winner of the beautiful WELLNESS BASKET-all proceeds benefit the upcoming SCDC trip to nationals in Orlando.  Thank you to all who purchased tickets!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Congratulations to Lois Costa </strong>who was the lucky winner of the beautiful WELLNESS BASKET-all proceeds benefit the upcoming SCDC trip to nationals in Orlando.  Thank you to all who purchased tickets!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/2012-nhapa-calendars-available/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Off to Orlando!!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/4274/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/4274/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:16:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4274</guid> <description><![CDATA[SCDC soon to leave for Nationals/Disney Performances! In just a few weeks, the SCDC will fly to Orlando, Florida   where they will compete in the National &#8220;Contest of Champions&#8221; and perform at Disney. The trip will include a Performance &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>SCDC soon to leave for Nationals/Disney Performances! </strong>In just a few weeks, the SCDC will fly to Orlando, Florida   where they will compete in the National <strong>&#8220;Contest of Champions&#8221;</strong> and perform at Disney. The trip will include a Performance in Downtown Disney, a full  day of  Competition and a day of Master Classes with a Disney  Choreographer! The students are very excited for their upcoming trip and are working hard to raise monies to help defer the cost.  Support the SCDC efforts by visiting our daily &#8220;bake sale&#8221; at the studio, purchasing a company calendar or by making a donation.  Thank  you, as always, for your support of our Company program!</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/4274/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mrs Patent &amp; Miss Kim attend NYC Tap Conference</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/patent-kim-attend-nyc-tap-conference/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/patent-kim-attend-nyc-tap-conference/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:23:46 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4240</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mrs. Patent,  Miss Kim Patent and company member, Marcus Lundgren recently returned from &#8220;Traditions in Tap&#8221; a weekend convention held in  NYC November 10-12th.  The weekend included  Master Classes by leading tap artists (Sarah Petronio, Josh Hilberman, Germaine Salsberg, Karen &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mrs. Patent,  Miss Kim Patent and company member, Marcus Lundgren recently returned from <strong>&#8220;Traditions in Tap&#8221; </strong>a weekend convention held in  NYC November 10-12th.  The weekend included  Master Classes by leading tap artists (Sarah Petronio, Josh Hilberman, Germaine Salsberg, Karen Callaway-Williams and Barbara Duffy), Participants Showcase, Tradition In Tap &#8211; Award Ceremony and Tap History Talks and Special Program for Teens and Young Tappers.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/patent-kim-attend-nyc-tap-conference/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Visiting Week at NHAPA</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/visiting-week-nhapa/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/visiting-week-nhapa/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:59:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4222</guid> <description><![CDATA[JOIN US! We welcome family and friends to  VISITING week  Monday-December 12 through Saturday, December 17th when all classes will be open for observation.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>JOIN US! </strong> We welcome family and friends to  <strong>VISITING week  Monday-December 12 through Saturday, December 17th</strong> when all classes will be open for observation.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/visiting-week-nhapa/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Save the Date! Annual Company Gala</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/save-date/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/save-date/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:18:40 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Customer Connection]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4068</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Tickets for the  Seacoast Civic Dance Company- Annual Gala/Auction "ALL THAT GLITTERS" are now on sale!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Tickets for the  <strong>Seacoast Civic Dance Company- Annual Gala</strong><strong>/Auction &#8220;ALL THAT GLITTERS&#8221; </strong>are now on sale!  You won&#8217;t want to miss this wonderful evening of great entertainment, a silent &amp; live auction with fantastic items (Bruins tickets,  Spa Getaways, Baskets and more!) great appetizers and a cash bar!  This year we return to the Blue Ocean Music Hall  <strong>Saturday, March 24th, 2012! </strong>Proceeds from the event directly benefit the company grant, scholarship and work study program.</em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/save-date/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2011</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/2011/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/2011/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:29:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[history]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4039</guid> <description><![CDATA[During the spring of our 54th season, the SCDC hosted their annual Fundraiser/Auction at Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury and in June, we applauded 5 seniors solo performances at the Annual Company Gala.  In July, SCDC member, Christian Gray &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During the spring of our 54th season, the SCDC hosted their annual Fundraiser/Auction at Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury and in June, we applauded 5 seniors solo performances at the Annual Company Gala.  In July, SCDC member, Christian Gray was awarded the Lila Frances scholarship by the Dance Teacher&#8217;s Club of Boston</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/2011/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>End of Year Performance Dates are posted</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/program-sessions-soon/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/program-sessions-soon/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:56:23 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Customer Connection]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=4006</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>We have received approved dates from Winnacunnet High School for our annual performances &#38; rehearsals.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have received approved dates from Winnacunnet High School for our annual performances &amp; rehearsals. Please check the NHAPA website calendar. Times and exact rehearsals schedules tba.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/program-sessions-soon/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Annual Gala/Auction Company Fundraiser</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/annual-galaauction-company-fundraiser/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/annual-galaauction-company-fundraiser/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:05:35 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Company Corner]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3982</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Annual Auction &#38; Gala will be held on Saturday-March 24 at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, MA.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><p>The <strong>Annual Auction &amp; Gala</strong> will be held on<strong> Saturday-March 24th</strong> at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, MA. The <strong>next meeting</strong> to begin preparation for this event will be held <strong>Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 </strong>at 6:00pm at the studio.</p><p>See the link below for auction donor form &amp; signups for the committee.</p></div><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Auction Duties/Responsibilities by Group</span></strong></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p>All company members will perform at the performance.  In addition, groups will be assigned for set up, clean up &amp; strike.  Items may be dropped off at NHAPA along with the <span
style="text-decoration: underline;">donor form</span> (available on the website/company corner) up to the <strong>deadline: January 7, 2012.</strong></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">JPG Members/Tier I</span></strong></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><ul><li>Sell 6 Tickets to the      Auction/ Gala</li><li>Secure 1 item for a      “themed” basket (students will be grouped to create a themed basket)</li><li>Secure 1 silent      auction items with a minimum value of $35.00-(Be sure to fill out an      “AUCTION DONOR FORM”)</li></ul><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">SCDC Company/PG Members/Tier II</span></strong></p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p><ul><li>Sell 6 Tickets to the      Auction/ Gala</li><li>Secure 1 item for      “themed” basket (students will be grouped to create a themed basket)</li><li>Secure 1 item for      silent auction with a minimum value of $35.00 (Be sure to fill out an      “AUCTION DONOR FORM”)</li><li>1 Big Ticket Item-value      minimum $100 (examples: sports tickets, weekend getaway/overnight, basket      of wine, dinner gift cert with $100 value, etc)</li></ul><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Ideas &amp; Guidelines for getting donations:</span></strong></p><p>Use your imagination and get creative when searching for auction donations!  When approaching businesses/friends/family for donations be sure to introduce yourself and give a brief overview of the Seacoast Civic Dance Company, the dates of the event and the purpose of the fund raiser.  The mission statement as well as an overview of the company is available on the NHAPA website.  Please be sure to have an auction donor form filled out completely by the donor and make arrangements to pick up the item(s) or have items delivered to the studio prior to the January 7th deadline. If you need ideas, or assistance, do not hesitate to ask us!</p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Guidelines for 2012 POINT SYSTEM</span></strong></p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></p><p>The total number of points given to the individual student will directly correlate to the percentage of the grant monies allocated.  Any additional grants to be awarded for the CURRENT school year as well as the grants for 2012-13 will be determined by the fiscal success of the Gala as well as the contribution/effort from all current members.</p><p><strong>2012 Gala Point System</strong></p><p>For items:</p><p>Student will receive <strong>1 point</strong> if they submit all the required items as detailed in the responsibilities/requirements section if received by the January 7<sup>th</sup> deadline.</p><p>Students will receive <strong>1 additional point</strong> for any BIG TICKET item valued at $250 or more.</p><p>For ticket sales:</p><p>Students will receive <strong>2 points</strong> for each ticket sold/ monies turned in by <strong>1/31/12</strong></p><p>Students will receive <strong>1 point </strong>for each ticket sold/monies turned in by <strong>3/3/12</strong></p><p><strong>Gala Basket Assignments</strong></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Surfer Basket: Laura Rosa</span></p><p>Bella Rosa – Surfer inspired basket/bag</p><p>Cloud Bogart &#8211; Beach Towel</p><p>Kristin Burke -Cool surfer girl sunglasses</p><p>Courtney Chedid &#8211; Beach Hat or surfer girl winter hat<br
/> Larissa Claar &#8211; Funky scarf<br
/> Adela Coleman &#8211; Shell necklace<br
/> Jessica Coasta &#8211; Suntan lotion and aloe moisture lotion for after the sun<span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Italian/Cooking Basket Items: Susan Diecidue</span><br
/> Stephanie Diecidue &#8211; A big pot (to use as &#8220;the basket&#8221;)<br
/> Emily Durant &#8211; Plastic/non-stick cooking utensils, Kitchen towels<br
/> Noah Dwyer &#8211; A bunch of seasonings/spices<br
/> Adreana Dziadosz- Cookbook(s)<br
/> Leia Dziadosz &#8211; 2 Bottles of wine</p><p>Allison Eames &#8211; Assorted pastas and sauces</p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Wine Basket Items: Renee Vacca </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span> Alyssa Vacca – Bottle of Cabernet</p><p>Rebecca Costa – Bottle of Merlot</p><p>Kristin Cutter – Bottle of Chardonay</p><p>Abby Hartnett – Gourmet Chocolates                                                                                          Amelia Jones – Fancy Crackers and spreads                                                                                 Haley Keyon – Set of 4 stone wine coasters</p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">BBQ Basket Items:Kathy MacQuarrie</span></p><p>Felicia MacQuarrie &#8211; The Grill Master Cookbook, Apron</p><p>Zoe Kerens – Utensils; tongs, spatula, corn picks, skewers</p><p>Hannah Kirby &#8211; Grill cleaning set, Platter or tray</p><p>Haley Lewis &#8211; Pot holder or Grilling mitt, Cedar plank for fish</p><p>Marcus Lundgren &#8211; BBQ sauce/ Rubs, Basting sauce pot and brush</p><p>Courtney Merrill &#8211; Outdoor tablecloth, candles</p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Spa Basket Items: Patti Moylan</span><br
/> Brooke Moylan &#8211; Large Basket, Ribbon, Basket Decorations and Tulle Fabric<br
/> Caroline Metzger &#8211; Bath Salts and Bath Fizz<br
/> Kimberly Newcomb &#8211; Plush Towel and Bath Loofah<br
/> Michaela O’Leary &#8211; Bathrobe<br
/> Samantha Paquette &#8211; Neck Pillow</p><p>Kassidy Perin &#8211; Scented Candles and Creams<br
/> Marina Phillips &#8211; Gel Eye Mask and Body Scrub</p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p><p><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Sports Basket Items: Kathy Blais </span></p><p>Nicole Verrier &#8211; Basket</p><p>Hannah Walker &#8211; Boston Bruins shirt &amp; hand warmers</p><p>Caleb Williams &#8211; Celtics shirt &amp; hoop basketball toy game</p><p>Paige Wolcik &#8211; Red Sox baseball cap &amp; sports magazine</p><p>Taylor Yeley &#8211; Patriots ski cap &amp; seat cushion</p><p>Hannah Beck &#8211; baseball, football</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SilentAuctionDonationForm.doc"><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>S</strong></span><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ilent Auction Donor</strong></span><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> Form</strong></span></a></p><p>Please review the sign up sheet linked below and email <a
href="http://webmail.nhapa.org/src/webmail.php" target="_parent">tracydwyer@nhapa.org</a> with your volunteer duty preference!</p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Gala-Signup-Sheet.doc"><strong>View Gala Committee Sign up Form</strong> </a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/annual-galaauction-company-fundraiser/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hello from Happy Alumni!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/happy-alumni/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/happy-alumni/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:57:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[testimonial]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3923</guid> <description><![CDATA[I was so happy to find your website this morning!   My brother Mark, sister Pam and I were taught by Miss Marie in the 1960&#8242;s.   My brother Mark was one of the four students that went to the World&#8217;s Fair &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I was so happy to find your website this morning!   My brother Mark,<br
/> sister Pam and I were taught by Miss Marie in the 1960&#8242;s.   My brother<br
/> Mark was one of the four students that went to the World&#8217;s Fair with Miss Marie.  I still have the professional picture that was taken of them as<br
/> they were getting ready to leave.   Please tell Miss Marie hello for me.<br
/> I still LOVE to dance because of my wonderful training from her!</p><p>Sincerely,<br
/> Gigi Goodnough</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/happy-alumni/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Miss Robyne, Mrs. Patent and Miss Tracy attend NYC Conventions</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/robyne-mrs-patent/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/robyne-mrs-patent/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:12:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3820</guid> <description><![CDATA[NHAPA&#8217;s Artistic Director, Marie Patent along with Associate Director Robyne Lundgren and Faculty member, Tracy Dwyer attended both The PULSE teacher workshop and Dance Teacher Summit Workshop held in NYC July 28 through 31st.  All three teachers were able to &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>NHAPA&#8217;s</strong> Artistic Director, Marie Patent along with Associate Director Robyne Lundgren and Faculty member, Tracy Dwyer attended both The PULSE teacher workshop and Dance Teacher Summit Workshop held in NYC July 28 through 31st.  All three teachers were able to attend professional development and business seminars as well as master classes.  The dynamic faculty included Wade Robson, Mia Michaels, Tyce Diorio, Frank Hatchett and Mandy Moore.</p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Wade-Robson-with-Tracy-Robyne.jpg" rel="lightbox[3820]"><img
class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3831" title="Wade Robson with Tracy &amp; Robyne" src="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Wade-Robson-with-Tracy-Robyne-265x198.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="198" /></a><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Mandy-Moore.jpg" rel="lightbox[3820]"><img
class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3832" title="Mandy Moore" src="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Mandy-Moore-265x198.jpg" alt="" width="265" height="198" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/robyne-mrs-patent/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Weekly Announcements</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/weekly_announcements/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/weekly_announcements/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:21:16 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GMCadmin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Company Corner]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=845</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Check here for the latest new updates as of 2/1/12</strong></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Updated:  2/1/12</strong></p><p><strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS:</strong></p><p><strong>Please check Performance/Rehearsal and Workshops posts for changes made today. *PLEASE NOTE* Rehearsal for Florida scheduled for Friday , Feb. 3rd has been moved to Friday , Feb. 10th 5:30-7:30pm.  This rehearsal is for a full run through for Florida competitions and shows.</strong></p><p><strong>Need Tights/Shoes?  danceattire@nhapa will gladly accept coupons from and/or match prices with &#8220;Twinkle Toes&#8221; through the end of February!</strong></p><p><span
style="font-weight: bold;">Final Invoice Balance for the Florida trip is due TODAY, January 31.       Please make checks payable to: SCDC</span></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><strong><em>Gala/Auction News</em>:For maximum points <span
style="text-decoration: underline;"> Gala Ticket monies are due TODAY, January 31st! </span></strong></li><li><strong> The next committee meeting for th<span
style="text-decoration: underline;">e Annual Auction/Gala</span> will be held on </strong><strong>Wednesday, March 7th</strong><strong> at 6:00pm  at NHAPA. To signup for volunteer duties please see the link on the Gala/Auction post.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>ATTENDANCE: The following people need to see Miss Kim regarding their attendance: Larissa, Emily, Noah, Amelia, Hayley L., Samantha and Kassidy.</strong></p><p><strong>Calling in Costumes!! </strong></p><p><strong>If you are in possession, or know someone who is in possession, of a &#8220;Dream On&#8221; costume, please bring it in for reuse. You will be credited for half your cost of that costume if it is reused!</strong></p><p><strong>If you are in possession of the Sparkle dot swing costume from a few years back in pink, gold or purple please bring it in! We are trying to use it for the Father Daughter number at the gala. </strong></p><p><strong>*Corrected Dates* Company Auditions for 2012-2013 are tentatively scheduled for Wed June 20th-Saturday, June 23rd, Exact dates will be announced shortly.</strong></p><p><strong>*Sarah Fazio will return for fantastic master classes for all jpg, pg &amp; scdc as well as choreography  for the SCDC.  Dates are Wednesday-February 1st &amp; Thursday-February 2nd-Exact times posted under choreography/workshops</strong></p><p><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS FUNDRAISING</strong></span>:</strong></p><p
style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">SCDC BAKE SALE</span>: THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO IS SUPPLYING SNACKS FOR THE SCDC &#8220;BAKE&#8221; SALE! NOT ONLY ARE WE RAISING FUNDS FOR THE TRIP, BUT  WE ARE ENJOYING SEEING WHAT EVERYONE BRINGS IN!  Funds raised to date:  $400.00+</strong></p><p
style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>CALENDARS ARE IN!  Those beautiful 2012 color calendars created by Kathy Blais with photography by Drew Verrier are now available.  Dedicated to the 2012 Seniors, the calendars  are available in limited supply at the front desk and are $20.  Proceeds will go to the SCDC Florida fund.</strong></p><p
style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong>*LAST CHANCE*  Winner to be drawn 2/1/12!! WELLNESS BASKET RAFFLE!    Tickets are $1/each or 6 for $5-This will make a great gift for someone special and proceeds will go towards the SCDC Florida fund. Raffle will be held this week!</strong></p><p
style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong> </strong><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/absent-form-company.xls">absent form company</a>-Please leave your completed forms in the box on the upstairs office door.</p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Company-Calendar-2011-12.doc">Company Calendar 2011-2012</a> For Download</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/weekly_announcements/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>NHAPA News</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/announcements/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/announcements/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=1064</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Click here for current announcements for all NHAPA students:</p><p>Updated: 10/19/11</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Updated: 10/19/11 </strong></p><p><strong>NHAPA NEWS:</strong></p><p><strong>The Annual SCDC Gala/Auction will be held again this year at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, MA on Saturday, March 24th. Last year&#8217;s event was a huge success both as the SCDC&#8217;s largest fundraiser and as a wonderful opportunity for the NHAPA family to enjoy a very entertaining evening. More details of the Gala/Auction will be available soon. If anyone has any interesting in donating an item to the auction, please print out the <a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/SilentAuctionDonationForm.doc">Auction Donor Form</a> and submit it with your item at the front desk at NHAPA! We thank you for your support!<br
/> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><br
/> </strong></p><p><strong>Questions?  We are here to assist you in any way we can!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>Regarding Class Placement/Schedule?  Email:  <a
href="robynelundgren@nhapa.org ">robynelundgren@nhapa.org </a></p><p>Tuition/Account/Invoices:  Email: <a
href="mailto:robinsullivan@nhapa.org">robinsullivan@nhapa.org</a></p><p>Dance Attire: Email:  <a
href="mailto:danceattire@nhapa.org">danceattire@nhapa.org</a></p><p><strong><br
/> </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Dance Attire: </strong> Visit the <a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/attire/">Dance Attire @ NHAPA</a> <strong>to order your leotard and tights online.</strong> To make shopping a bit easier for you, we are in the process of making ballet slippers, tap shoes and other NHAPA logo items available at the dance attire website. We have added our logo jazz pants, black tap shorts, and pink or black ballet skirts for the little ones!</li></ul><ul><li><strong>NHAPA Birthdays</strong> have been a big hit! If you are planning your child&#8217;s next birthday and want a personal and unique party for him/her learn more about <a
href="/birthdayparty">Dance parties at NHAPA</a>.</li></ul> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/announcements/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>SCDC Facebook Group</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/scdc-facebook-group/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/scdc-facebook-group/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:12:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Company Corner]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3650</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>If you are <strong>new to the Company group</strong> this year or have not yet joined the  SCDC Group Facebook Page, please do so!</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a fun and easy way for the Company to communicate for events, reminders, and rehearsals. It&#8217;s a fast way to relay information in addition to  the NHAPA email reminders!</p><p>Joining is easy! Log on your facebook account and search Seacoast Civic Dance Company and request to be added to the group. If you do not have a facebook account, please use <em>one family member&#8217;s</em> account.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/scdc-facebook-group/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>View Photos from this Year&#8217;s Annual Performance!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/recital_tickets/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/recital_tickets/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:23:37 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3402</guid> <description><![CDATA[Our slideshow (below) of pictures from the shows is growing, email us your shots to post! If you haven&#8217;t ordered your DVD yet, visit www.grinningmoon.com/nhapa to order online or print order forms to mail in.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our slideshow (below) of pictures from the shows is growing, email us your shots to post! If you haven&#8217;t ordered your DVD yet, visit <a
href="http://www.grinningmoon.com/nhapa">www.grinningmoon.com/nhapa</a> to order online or print order forms to mail in.</p> []
]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/recital_tickets/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gala Photo Gallery Posted</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/gala-photo-gallery-posted/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/gala-photo-gallery-posted/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:27:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3295</guid> <description><![CDATA[We have posted the pictures we have so far from the Gala night in the SCDC Gallery. Please email us if you have more to share at nhapa@nhapa.org.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have posted the pictures we have so far from the Gala night in the<a
href="/photo-gallery"> SCDC Gallery</a>. Please email us if you have more to share at nhapa@nhapa.org.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/gala-photo-gallery-posted/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Super Show-SCDC</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/super-show-scdc/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/super-show-scdc/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:28:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[testimonial]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3179</guid> <description><![CDATA[It was a super show. The youthful energy and enthusiasm was wonderful-to say nothing of the talent-so evident.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was a super show. The youthful energy and enthusiasm was wonderful-to say nothing of the talent-so evident.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/super-show-scdc/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>2010</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/2010/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/2010/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 02:04:50 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[history]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3135</guid> <description><![CDATA[NHAPA launches a new style of class offerings with shorter-term program sessions. NHAPA also volunteers to teach basic hip-hop to area youth and invite to perform along with SCDC-&#8221;Just for Kicks&#8221;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NHAPA launches a new style of class offerings with shorter-term program  sessions. NHAPA also volunteers to teach basic hip-hop to area youth and  invite to perform along with SCDC-&#8221;Just for Kicks&#8221;</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/2010/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Company Members Shine at Competition!</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/company-members-shine-at-competition/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/company-members-shine-at-competition/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:11:52 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=2631</guid> <description><![CDATA[Members of the Seacoast Civic Dance Company (SCDC), and Performance Groups performed beautifully at Dance America Regional Competition and Convention held February 12 &#38; 13th.  The companies competed in both the Intermediate and Senior Categories with pieces in Tap, Contemporary &#8230;]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Members of the Seacoast Civic Dance Company (SCDC), and Performance Groups performed beautifully at Dance America Regional Competition and Convention held February 12 &amp; 13th.  The companies competed in both the Intermediate and Senior Categories with pieces in Tap, Contemporary Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz and Lyrical.  The SCDC placed 1st with &#8220;Jam&#8221;, &#8220;Incantation&#8221;, &#8220;Mercy&#8221;, &#8220;Crazy in Love&#8221;, and &#8220;Close Encounters&#8221;.  The Performance Groups placed 1st for &#8220;No Air&#8221; and 2nd for &#8220;Tik Tok&#8221; and &#8220;Sing Sing Sing&#8221; and the Junior Performance Group placed 2nd in the Intermediate Category for &#8220;How Will I Know&#8221; and &#8220;Imagine&#8221;.  The troupe also took home a high score and choreography award for &#8220;Crazy in Love&#8221;.</p><p>Dancers also participated in master classes all day Sunday with guest artists Darlene Ceglia (Tap) Renika Hine (Contemporary), Debra Nanni (Ballet), Caitlin O&#8217;Hagan-Hargis (Jazz) and Jay T (Hip Hop).</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/company-members-shine-at-competition/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Summer Camp Page Posted</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/summer-camp-details/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/summer-camp-details/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:58:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>GMCadmin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=2730</guid> <description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars for this summer&#8217;s camps and program sessions. Our detailed summer camp page has been posted including dates, curriculum and pricing. Registration information will be posted soon.]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark your calendars for this summer&#8217;s camps and program sessions. Our detailed <a
href="www.nhapa.org/join-us/summer-programs"></a><a
href="/join-us/summer-programs">summer camp page</a> has been posted including dates, curriculum and pricing. Registration information will be posted soon.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/summer-camp-details/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Administrative Forms</title><link>http://www.nhapa.org/administrative-forms/</link> <comments>http://www.nhapa.org/administrative-forms/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 14:41:14 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>NHAPA</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Company Corner]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Customer Connection]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.nhapa.org/?p=3663</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>All administrative forms including Contest of Champions Waiver Forms, Registration, Class Assistant and all other NHAPA forms are available here. Updated 1/6/12</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Class-Assistant-App.2011-2012.doc"> Class Assistant 2011-2012 Form</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/New-Student-Registration-2011.pdf">New   Student Registration 2011-2012 Form</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/Returning-Student-Registration-20111.pdf">Returning   Student Registration 2011-2012 Form</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NHAPA-STUDENT-HEALTH-HISTORY.doc"><span
style="text-decoration: underline;">Health History Form</span></a></p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Adult-Waiver.pdf">Contest of Champions Waiver Form for Adults</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.nhapa.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Minor-Waiver.pdf">Contest of Champions Waiver Form for Minors</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.nhapa.org/administrative-forms/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
