Holiday Surprise rehearsal and show details:

OK class, let's review:)

1. Lowville crew arrive between 4 and 4:30 for rehearsal

2. Evans Mills crew arrive at 6 for rehearsal

3. Company dancers be there as close to 4 as possible.

4. All dancers check in in the lobby. Ask ALL questions of desk attendants. Make overdue payments with THEM. This will expedite REHEARSING and let me "just direct"! THANKS....

5. Sit with group (and parents as chaperones) in auditorium and await further instructions. Get dressed in FIRST number prior to this, please!

6. When you are completely DONE with your dance(s) you may leave.

7. Do not leave ANY costumes/props in the building. Take them home!

8. No FLASH photos, please.

9. Be patient. Rehearsal equals "a work in progress".

10. We do not believe in perfection. We believe in attempting perfection!

Get a GOOD night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast on Saturday....

1. Evans Mills show is at 2 p.m. Arrive around 1:20. Follow same directions as rehearsal.

2. Lowville show is at 7 p.m. Arrive around 6:20. Follow same directions as rehearsal.

REMEMEMBER part of being a great performer is being a better than great audience member. Respect those who are on stage- give them your attention and be quiet!!

Once students are in the hallway, there should be limited, whispered, talking.

Once students are in the wings/stage area, there is NO talking unless there is an "emergency".

Parents, kindly do NOT stay in the backstage area. Teachers and Company dancers will help with children. We canNOT have 100 parents staying backstage and run the show effectively. Please drop them off and pick them up PROMPTLY after their performance. At that time, they may sit with their family and watch the remainder of the show!

Storm and Lillie's family are very excited and grateful for this special day. Let's keep the "Big Picture" and holiday spirit in mind...and here we goooooo!

Rhonda

Closed Thurs., 12/10 due to storm... again

Ugh...

Thurs., 12/10
Evans Mills studio closed for all day, solo and evening classes...

Stay safe!
Rhonda

Closed Wed., 12/9 due to storm

No classes on Wed., 12/9 in Evans Mills (or Lowville) due to the storm. Watch for possible makeup classes on Friday, pending outcome of the storm.

Thanks,
Rhonda

We Are Santa's Elves

"shaky" videographer Madi on deck, but this should help with at home practice for preschoolers/A Holiday surprise! -Rhonda

Holiday Card from our studio!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

A Holiday Surprise 12/19 at LACS

Rhonda’s FooteWorks Outreach Company proudly presents “A Holiday Surprise” at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19th. The productions will be held in the auditorium of Lowville Academy.

“A Holiday Surprise” is a dance, voice and acting production written and directed by Company Director, Rhonda Foote. It tells the story of a young girl visiting New York City during the holiday season. When the girl is separated from her family, she is befriended by a boy who leads her through the city to find her family. On their way, they view all of the city’s holiday splendor and witness dancers, skaters, and much more. The show finishes with a version of the Radio City Rockette kickline.

There is no admission charge for this wonderful holiday event. Director, Rhonda Foote says, “This is an event the entire family will enjoy that will showcase talented local children”. There will be a silent auction table in the lobby and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds from the auction and raffle will combine with a free will donation taken during the show to benefit two very special North Country children in need of Christmas miracles.

The 2:00 p.m. show benefits Storm Wood, 18 years old, from Watertown and features the Evans Mills studio cast. Storm has battled Muscular Dystrophy most of his life. The past three years have been especially difficult for Storm. He is currently unable to leave one room in his home where he sleeps, eats, bathes and spends each day. Storm is a strong and bright young man who has initiated his own Facebook group to hopefully catch the eye of America’s Extreme Make Over team! Storm loves the Yankees, other people and life in general.

The 7:00 p.m. show is to benefit Lilliana Passage from Carthage and features the Lowville studio cast. Lilly is barely two years old and is battling stage four Neuroblastoma. The family recently received news that this rare cancer has reached Lilly’s lungs and bone marrow. She is receiving treatment in Syracuse and the family is facing a great deal of travel and bills very suddenly. This little girl will captivate you with her sweet smile and we hope to make her and her family’s holidays a bit brighter.

Rhonda’s FooteWorks operates studios in Evans Mills and Lowville. The studio opened its doors in the North Country in 1987 and the Outreach Company was formed in 2004. Company Director, Rhonda Foote, estimates that the company has raised close to $10,000.00 for local families in need since that time. The company’s mission statement is “to use our talents to improve the communities we live in through performance and outreach”. For further information about the production or the studios, please contact rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com or call, 767-3978. Donations are also being accepted for the silent auction.

Photos

A Weekend of Ballet with Miss Kathryn Sullivan

RFW hosts THRIVE instructors for workshop

Company dancers from Rhonda's FooteWorks had the unique opportunity to take classes the weekend of October 24th with THRIVE instructors Jamie Gallo and Alex "Larkin" Symanietz.
The dancers took class in hip hop and contemporary dance styles with these incredibly talented performers and instructors. Jamie Gallo hails from Plymouth, Michigan where she grew up dancing. She has won many overall high schore titles at the National level. She has studied on scholarship with many prestigous dance organizations. At age 18, Jamie moved to New Jersey and now attends Ramapo College and instructs at Robin Horneff's Performing Arts Center. She also travels teaching for the Larkins and THRIVE.
Alex "Larkin" Symanietz grew up in the twin cities of Minnesota where he took dance from the famed Larkin family (which he is a member of!). Alex has been in commercials for Target, Best Buy, Oscar Meyer and Paul Mitchell. He currently goes to Ramapo College in New Jersey and instructs for the Larkin family and is on the THRIVE circuit tour. After receiving his degree, Alex plans to pursue a career in dance and entertainment in L.A.
The dancers from Rhonda's FooteWorks worked hard for the two days and left the studio inspired to work even harder in the future.
Rhonda's FooteWorks is located in Evans Mills and Lowville, NY. Visit www.rfwdance.blogspot.com for further information or call 767-3978.

RFW hosts workshops Nov 14th with Kathryn Sullivan

Rhonda's FooteWorks will offer dance workshops in ballet and pointe for ages 6 and up in their Evans Mills studio location the weekend of November 14th. First preference will be given to RFW students, but workshops are open to all local dancers. Please contact us at 3157673978 or rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com to reserve your spot in class with Kathryn Sullivan. Her bio and credits are listed:


Kathryn Sullivan teaches ballet and pointe at Steps on Broadway, as well as being on faculty at the Ballet Hispanico pre-professional training program. She is an adjunct professor at the Barnard College Dance Department. Her choreography has been presented at Joyce Soho, Cunningham Studio, New Choreographers on Pointe, commissioned by Barnard College and seen in numerous Steps Beyond showcases. She was a co-director and choreographer for InnerLandscapes, a dance theater collective for seven seasons.

She performed with the Boston Ballet, Les Grands Ballet Canadians, Connecticut Ballet, and Les Ballet de Nancy. She has taught at Broadway Dance Center, La Guardia High School of Performing Arts, New Jersey Ballet, and has done master classes and judging for Professional Dance Teachers Association and Dance Masters of America. For eight years she worked for the New York City Ballet's Education Department, designing and presenting ballet workshops in public schools.

Kathryn has collaborated with pianists Flora Arbitman, Nick Levinovsky, Eugenia Lev and Doug Schultz on CD's for ballet class, produced by Roper Records; and has made a video of ballet routines, "Ballet with Style", released by Bob Rizzo (RIZ BIZ). She recently directed and edited an educational DVD entitled, "Downtown Dance NYC" produced by Insight Media.

Kathryn has written and been featured in several articles for Dancer, Dance Spirit, and Dance Teacher magazines and is a writer for the Gaynor Minden website "Ask a Teacher".

Save these dates Evans Mills students & families!

Save these dates!

Friday, December 18th 6:00-8:00 p.m. Holiday surprise outreach production rehearsal, Lowville Academy Auditorium

Saturday, December 19th 2:00 p.m. Holiday Surprise Outreach Production performance, Lowville Academy Auditorium

Friday, June 11th 4:00 p.m. Spring Recital Rehearsal, Indian River Central H.S. auditorium

Saturday, June 12th 4:30 p.m. Spring Recital Performance, Indian River Central H.S. auditorium

More information to follow!

Thanks, Rhonda

Operation Christmas Child/Make A Difference Day Project

For the second consecutive year, I have chosen Operation Christmas Child in memory of Emily Barger as our Make a Difference day Project.

In Evans Mills, please bring small gifts and shoe boxes to the cubby area as donations. I am asking for a few company parents to arrange the day to fill and wrap the boxes.

In Lowville, please bring small gifts and shoe boxes to the back storage area as donations. I am asking for a few parents to agree to arrange the day to fill and wrap the boxes.

Each box will contain a pink "memory butterfly" for Emily and a letter telling her story. For those of you who do not know, Emily Barger was the TN Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network in 2008 when Madi represented NYS. Madi and Emily became fast friends on their special tour, as I did with her parents, Misty and Brian. Emily lost her long battle with a rare form of kidney cancer in June of 2008 at the age of 7. We continue to hold her family close in prayer and think of her every day. It is the Barger families goal to spread news of the Butterfly Fund started in Emily's memory and to let others around the world know of Emily's story.

Please let me know if you are available to help with our Make A Difference day project. Last year, we donated 55 boxes. Let's set our goal for 100 boxes this year between the two studios!

Fall is "falling into place"

We are off to an amazing start at RFW this season!
Thanks to all for their talents, patience and enthusiasm.

We are:
1. Putting up mirrors in Lowville this week
2. Putting up new/more mirrors in Rm 2 at Evans Mills in October
3. Putting observation monitors in rm 1 and 2 at Evans Mills in November so that you can see your child in class while in the waiting area.
4. Updating our stereo systems in both Lowville and rm 2 of Evans Mills by the 1st of the year.
5. Working on a new website where you can click on your studio, company or information from one central location on the web!

Updated schedules and information packets will be available in October.

Please make sure that you check out your child's costume at the desk (books in Lowville weeks #4 and #5, back to Evans Mills weeks #6 and #7). I am working on the costume blog and hope to have that up and running asap!

Remember, fill out your registration sheet; company dancers return your non compete forms, and check out your costumes at the desk if you have not already done so.

Thanks! Rhonda

New York State Fair GREAT day!!

Dancers from Rhonda's FooteWorks competed in the New York State Fair Talent Hunt on Thursday, August 27th.

The studio was pleased to have three acts place in the top ten for the day and move on to the Semi-Finals to be held the weekend of September 5th.

Qualifying from Rhonda's FooteWorks were: Madi Draper, Mini-Hunt (12 & under) with her tap solo "Only The World". Madi is entering 7th grade at Beaver River Central School; Izzy Marsala (Mini-Hunt) with her tap solo "Brown Eyed Girl". Izzy is entering 8th grade at Case Jr. High; and Rachel Lyons, Maxi-Hunt (13 & up) with her Modern solo "Rock Your Soul". Rachel will be a Junior at Carthage High School this Fall.

All three dancers are members of Rhonda's FooteWorks Outreach Company and study in the Evans Mills studio. Rhonda's FooteWorks has studios in both Evans Mills and Lowville. Fall registration is open. Call 767-3978 or email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com for further information.

Pictured:
First Photo- front row; Izzy Marsala and Madi Draper
back row; Rhonda Foote /Director and Stephanie Warnekros/Instructor

Second Photo- Rachel Lyons and duo partner, Ashley Adams

Third Photo- The NYS Fair GANG!

More August!

RFW August events slide show

Fall commercial

Summer so far!!

Featured in Dance Spirit Magazine this month!!

Rhonda's FooteWorks dancers in Magazine
Dancers from Rhonda's FooteWorks are featured in the National Magazine, Dance Spirit, this month.
The dancers posed in the studio late last Fall peeking at issues of Dance Spirit magazine and submitted the photo for a regular feature in the magazine.
The dancers and Rhonda were pleasantly surprised when they opened this month's issue of the popular dance magazine and saw themselves featured!
Rhonda's FooteWorks is located in both Evans mills and Lowville, NY. Registration for Summer classes in both locations is currently open. Call 767-3978 or email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com for further information. Schedules may be viewed at www.rfwstaff.blogspot.com

Cathy Bishop benefit show

Pictured are the performers from Rhonda's FooteWorks along with Director Rhonda Foote. The performers brightened the stage at IHC primary school on Thursday evening as they raised funds for Cathy Bishop and her fight against cancer.
Rhonda is extremely proud of the students and their families for giving their time and talent at such a busy time of year. Their dedication and ability to share their talents to help those in need is truly amazing.

Recital and Picnic Slide show!

rhonda

Recital Thank YOU

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my wonderful students and their families for making "Pieces of America" such a huge success! A slide show is in the works...
Summer registration is open, just call 767-3978 or email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com for information.
Company interest meeting is Wednesday of this week at 6:30 p.m.
Benefit show for Cathy Bishop will be held on Thursday of this week at 7 pm at Holy Family/IHC elementary on Sterling Street in Watertown.
Company will also perform this Saturday at St. james Fair in Carthage from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar for Tap On Tour at our studio on Saturday, July 18th. All tappers age 5 thru adult are welcome!! Just inquire for more information.

Again, thank you for the gifts, flowers, time and talent!! Please remember to hand in your end of year survery...
Rhonda

THRIVE

"Pieces of America" Rhonda's FooteWorks RECITAL

On Friday, June 12th, Rhonda's FooteWorks will present their annual Spring Recital. "Pieces of America" will be presented at Carthage High School Auditorium.
The 5:00 p.m. show will feature non-company dancers from preschool to teen level. The 7:30 p.m. show will feature company dancers of all ages.
Both shows are free and open to the public.
Rhonda's FooteWorks is located in Evans Mills and is also opening a branch studio in Lowville. The studio will present its 2008-2009 students in all types of dance, including tap, jazz, hip hop, ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary and clogging.
For more information, call 767-3978 or email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com.

Mary Honer Benefit Show a Huge Success!

Rhonda's FooteWorks Company Dancers are pictured rehearsing "Even Now" before the Mary Honer Benefit Show at BRCS on Thursday, May 14th.
The dancers helped raise OVER $1,500.00 for the scholarship fund!

Armed Forces Day Parade...Wet N Wild FUN!!

Precautions made at our studio to help keep your dancer healthy!

Parents and Students:

I have contacted my staff and desk attendants, and want to share with you our pro-active approach to keeping our studio a safe and healthy place for your child. This is directly in response to the recent and on going influenza scare.

Our staff will be wiping down all frequently touched areas of the studio prior to classes each day. This includes door knobs, fixtures, dance barres and other areas. We will encourage students to wash their hands after sneezing and coughing. I will be removing the books and toys from the waiting area until further notice.

We ask that you assist in keeping our dancers healthy. If you or your child is feverish, coughing or ill, kindly do not bring them to dance class. There are always make-up class options, and we appreciate your help in this.

The health and well being of your "little dancer" is always a primary concern at the studio.

Thank you,
Rhonda Foote
Director

Dancers attend STARPOWER regionals

Solo and duo students from Rhonda's FooteWorks in Evans Mills, NY attended the STARPOWER regional competition at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY the weekend of April 25th.
Receiving awards were: Danielle Eisel (elite gold medal for her lyrical routine to "Safe"), Madison Draper (platinum medal for her tap routine "Only The World"), Erinn and Emily Conlin (elite gold medal for their lyrical duet "Come Home"), Isabelle Marsala (elite gold medal for her tap routine to "Brown Eyed Girl") and Grace Seybert (platinum medal for jazz routine to "Funkytown").
Grace was also named to the top 10 solos in her division and received a "Most Funky" award from the judges. Grace is in the first grade at LaFargeville elementary school.
Madison received recognition from the judges. Her special award was "Own That Stage". Madison is a sixth grader at Beaver River Central.
These dancers are just a few who will be featured entertainment at BRCS on Thursday, May 14th as the company headlines "Please Don't Stop The Music" to raise funds for the Mary Honer Scholarship Fund.
Rhonda's FooteWorks is located in Evans Mills, NY and will be offering a 4-week summer session at Hand In Hand Early Childhood Building in Lowville, NY. Summer registration in both locations opens on May 1st.
For further information, call 767-3978 or email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com . Schedules and tuition are posted at www.rfwstaff.blogspot.com . Director, Rhonda Foote, is very pleased to bring dance back to Lowville where her mom, Donna Foote, established her studio, Donna Foote School of Dance.

Access Broadway slide show

Madison Fleming Benefit Slideshow

4H Fun Day

Rhonda taught workshops for 4H Fun Day in Lowville on Wednesday. The event was alot of fun! (Get it... fun-- on fun day...ha.) "Camp Rock" for the younger kids and "So You Think You Can Dance" for the olders...

Closed over Winter Break

Reminder:

We follow the school calendar, so we are closed over Winter Break!

Classes resume on Monday, February 23rd.

Benefit for Madison Fleming officially rescheduled!

The benefit production for Madison Fleming is officially rescheduled for Friday, March 6th. We will perform in the Evans Mills Primary School Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. All classes will be invited to participate. We have been quoted a Feb. 27th ship date on costumes, so this will give everyone an opportunity to showcase their costumes, too!

Madison Fleming is a local student who dances at our studio and suffers from an ongoing medical condition. Donations received during our finale and from the 50/50 raffle and silent auction will all be given to the family to assist with travel costs, job loss and medical needs for Madison.

For further information or to donate to the silent auction, please contact Rhonda Foote at rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com or call 315-767-3978.

Please pass the news about this evening of enjoyable entertainment!

Swing Event cancelled/ Latin Night booked!

We will be cancelling our Swing Event for tomorrow night...
but, save Sat., March 8th at 7:30 p.m. and join us for LatinNight...
Turn up your thermostat and learn some Latin Dance steps!!

RSVP at 767-3978!

Thanks,
Rhonda

RFW