October Events!

We have so many exciting things to share with you this month.

Dance History Story Time Oct. 15 BDTS is excited to announce a NEW educational series! Dance History Story Time introduces young dancers to important figures in dance history through reading and moving together. The first story time features "My Story, My Dance: Robert Battle's Journey to Alvin Ailey". Join Kate and Megan as we learn about Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's current Artistic Director, Robert Battle. Dance History Story Time is free and recommended for ages 3-8. Siblings and parents are welcome! Saturday, October 15 from 12:00-12:45pm in Studio 5. Bring a Friend Week Oct. 24-29 Dancers are invited to bring a friend to their regularly scheduled classes. Reminder Bring a Friend week coincides with Spirit Week (see below) Spirit Week Oct. 24-29 Dancers are invited to dress up for the theme of the day or wear Halloween costumes to class. Monday, Oct. 24: Dress Like Your Dance Teacher Tuesday, Oct. 25: Broadway! Wednesday, Oct. 26: Wacky Tacky Thursday, Oct. 27: Twin Day Friday, Oct. 28: Floral Friday Saturday, Oct. 29: Halloween Costumes (classes), Pajamas (rehearsals) Modified Schedule for Halloween Monday, Oct. 31: Barriskill will run a modified class schedule on Monday, Oct. 31. Students are invited to dress up for all classes on 10/31. 1:30-2:15pm Pre-Ballet 4 Classes (as scheduled) 3:30-4:15pm Preschool Dance with Caroline in Studio 6 4:30-5:30pm Ballet 1 & 2 with Megan in Studio 1 4:30-6:00pm Ballet 3 & 4 with Devin in Studio 6 4:45-6:15pm Conservatory & Pre-Professional Ballet with Roxane in Studio 4