Not all dance stores carry pointe shoes because you have to carry a large inventory of shoes (brands, styles, sizes, widths) in order to fit a dancer properly, and for some stores the demand doesn’t justify the cost.
This is the case with Ginger of Ginger’s Dance and Fitness Boutique in Yakima, and so she refers people to Centerstage.
Here is the feedback that she has gotten:

“I will have parents come in and state. I loved Center Stage. You were right. They had tons of shoes and the people there were extremely helpful as well as knowledgeable. They have shoes cut so that the parents as well as the first time toe shoe person understands how the shoe is made up. My students and parent are extremely pleased with their shoes.”

From the So You Think You Can Dance Auditions this year, it’s Phillip ChBeeb. Wow! What this guy can do - simply amazing!

Our character skirts are in! If you are preparing for a summer program that requires character skirts, you can pick yours up now at Centerstage. Because we don’t have a year-round demand for character skirts, we don’t always have a full stock on hand. Although we try to order enough for the summer, it’s hard to anticipate the demand, which means we often sell out. Don’t be caught the week of your summer program on a mad search for a character skirt! Ease your
mind and come in now while we have them.

Capezio’s limited edition Sand FootUndeez style is now on sale!

Regularly $19.75, they are now on sale for $16.50!

Buy Now
(select size on the next page)

P = street shoe sizes 4-5
S = street shoe sizes 6-7
M = street shoe sizes 8-9
L = street shoe sizes 10-11

Capezio’s footUndeez are Underwear for your feet!

footUndeez offers a barely there look that is breathable, comfortable, and provides just the right amount of traction. A smart choice for many disciplines of dance including, modern, lyrical, arco, yoga, Pilates, and bellydancing. Wear footUndeez barefoot or inside your favorite dance, gym or street shoe for added protection. Underneath it all, it’s all about the feet!

It’s time to start getting ready for summer programs, so you will need to stock up on supplies. Don’t forget about our
Buy 3, Get 1 Free Pointe Shoe Discount program. This is a great help when stocking up on pointe shoes for the summer.

Thurs June 12 2008 7:30pm

Tickets on Sale NOW!

Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 Fourth Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
425.275.9595

ECA box office http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org

Presale tickets will be available at studio rehearsals and classes SOON!
Harbor Square Athletic Club
160 West Dayton
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-778-3546

I am currently reading a book called “Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment” by George Leonard. One of the points he makes is that because our culture is so focused on instant gratification, our culture does not encourage mastery (in anything) which takes long-term practice with much time spent on plateaus that are only occasionally rewarded with upward spurts in progress. It takes patience and dedication to achieve mastery.
This made me think about recital time. It’s the time of year when dance students everywhere get to show off the results of all of their hard work in the classroom. It can be exciting or scary, but in any case hopefully fun. And of course everyone wants to do their best. The thing is that performing is a skill in and of itself, and it is only developed by performing. It’s hard to be perfect at something when you don’t have many chances of honing that particular skill.
This is not to say that all beginning or intermediate level dancers will perform poorly or make mistakes, but sometimes we
can be our own worst enemy by putting pressure on ourselves to be perfect. It is possible to make some of your biggest strides in performing by allowing yourself to make mistakes. This doesn’t mean that by allowing yourself to make mistakes that you will necessarily make them. It will just take off some of the pressure to be perfect, which will then allow you to focus more completely on your performance and ultimately do a better job - and have more FUN!
Good luck and good performances to you all!

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can - begin it.
Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

Hadia of Montreal is a world class Oriental Dancer (what most people refer to as bellydancer), and she will be here in Seattle this weekend for a workshop and show. This will probably be her last show in these parts for a while because she will be taking time off to pursue her other interests. Don’t miss this great opportunity to see one of the greatest dancers in Oriental Dance!

SATURDAY GALA SHOW, June 7,
7:30-9PM (arrival of 7:00PM)
Featuring HADIA
with Hadia’s students past and present: Aleili, Mellilah, Nadira,
Sabura, Tina Sargent, Audrey LaRue & The Circle Dance Co

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way, located in West Seattle
$10 for all workshop participants

$20 in advance / $25 at door admission
Brown Paper Tickets 800-838-3006

Click here for more information about the Hadia workshops this weekend.