MARIST COLLEGE DANCE ENSEMBLE WELCOME TO MARIST COLLEGE DANCE ENSEMBLE

What is MCDE? Completely student run and choreographed club Must be in dance ensemble for at least one semester in order to choreograph Over 400 members Variety of styles and levels Classes meet once a week for an hour per class 8 weeks of classes before rehearsal week Classes run from Sunday to Thursday (5pm-11pm) Aerobic Studio (McCann) and Dance Studio (Student Center)

The Dance Show November 19th at 4:30pm, November 20th at 2:00pm Show will be at Poughkeepsie High School Spring show is on campus Rehearsal week is the week before the show, practice every night (one night off) MANDATORY Dress rehearsal the Friday night before the show at PHS

Signing Up For Classes Dances will be posted on our website by Wednesday, September 14th Choose dances that you like, fit your level AND that fit your schedule Email your prospective choreographers on Friday, September 16th at 7:00pm (hint: don’t use foxmail) Choreographers must get back to you by Saturday 10:00pm Email the choreographer again if you do not hear back from them If you don’t get into any dances please email club account I will find at least 1 dance for everyone to be in

What to do if I can’t make a meeting or class… You are allowed to miss ONE meeting You do not have to tell us you are going to miss it or why If the meeting is at 9:30 and You have dance at 9:00pm come after You have dance at 10:00pm come before Missing dance class You can miss 2 classes, then it is up to the choreographer whether or not to ask you to leave

Receiving Club Emails Email the club account Danceensemble.club@gmail.com Put MCDE FALL in the “Subject” You will be put on the email list to receive club emails throughout the semester

Executive Board 2016-2017

President Oversee actions of entire club Determine dates of activities Choreographer auditions Liaison between members and Marist community Marianne LaCalamito

Vice President Brooke Moylan Puts together and approves music for show Approves all costume decisions Helps with auditions and is the liaison between the choreographers and the executive board Brooke Moylan

Secretary Mariana Vasquez Liaison between executive board and members Sends emails and updates to members Go to if not receiving emails Priority Points Attend 2/3 meetings and class attendance(1 point) 3 community service opportunities or committees (1 point) Mariana Vasquez

Treasurer Responsible for financial records of the club In charge of allocations and budget Handles all matters regarding club expenses Amanda Whorlow

Show Committee Manager Oversees all vendors at the show Responsible for Show Committee (PRIORITY POINT OPPORTUNITY) In charge of apparel and ticket sales Apparel sale dates: Sept. 22nd, Sept. 28th, Oct. 4th, Oct. 10th Katelyn Ollhoff

Apparel Fall 2016

Graphic Design Manager Creates flyers, tickets, programs and posters. Creates executive board and choreographer pictures each semester. Devan Tookmanian

Community Service Manager Researches and finds events for community service opportunities (PRIORITY POINT OPPORTUNITIES) Finds organizations for the 50/50 donation Devon McCaffrey

Website Manager Creates and maintains website, Twitter and Facebook group Website: clubs.marist.edu/dance Twitter: @MaristDance FB: Marist College Dance Ensemble Instagram: maristdance Amanda Malatesta

Public Relations Manager Publicizes the show both on campus and off campus Promotes any activities and events of the club Carmen Capobianco

UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome Week! Choreographers will be teaching short dances to showcase the difficulty of levels of dance Contemporary: Int/Adv: Marianne & Brooke Wed. 8pm Hip Hop: Advanced: Devan and Mariana Wed. 7pm Jazz: Int/Adv: Carmen Tues. 7pm Tap: Intermediate: Amanda Whorlow Tues. 8pm All classes will be held in the SC DANCE STUDIO

Family Weekend Possible Performance/Priority Point Opportunity Saturday, October 1st Devan Tookmanian will be choreographing a dance More information to come! Sign up for either at the end of the meeting!

Keep an eye out for more community service opportunities through out the semester!! You need THREE to get your Community Service Priority Point

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH @ 7:00 PM SEE YOU ALL ON THE WEB  SIGN UP FOR CLASSES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH @ 7:00 PM SEE YOU ALL ON THE WEB 

CLASSES START SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH!!!!

Get a chance to talk to board members! Break the Ice! Get a chance to talk to board members! Name Hometown Major/Minor Dance Background MCDE Questions?