1. The MARIST COLLEGE DANCE ENSEMBLE
WELCOME TO

2. What is MCDE? Completely student run and choreographed club
Over 500 members
Largest student run on campus
Variety of styles and levels
Beginner, intermediate and advanced
Contemporary, jazz, hip hop, irish step, kickline, ect.
Classes meet once a week for one hour
8 weeks of classes before rehearsal week
Classes are everyday except Friday and Saturday (5pm-11pm)
Aerobic Studio (McCann) and Dance Studio (Student Center)

3. The Dance Show November 11th at 4:00pm, November 12th at 2:00pm
Show will be at Poughkeepsie High School
Spring show is at McCann
Rehearsal week is the week before the show, practice every night (one night off)
Dress rehearsal the Friday night before the show at PHS

4. Signing Up For Classes
Dances will be posted on our website Wednesday, September 6thth
Choose dances that you like, fit your level AND that fit your schedule
your prospective choreographers on Friday, September 8th at 7:00pm (hint: don’t use foxmail)
Choreographers must get back to you by Saturday, September 9th by 10:00pm
the choreographer again if you do not hear back from them
If you don’t get into any dances please club account
We will find at least 1 dance for everyone to be in

5. What to do if I can’t make a meeting or class…
You are allowed to miss one meeting to receive a priority point
You do not have to tell us you are going to miss it or why
Missing dance classes
You can miss 2 classes
It is then up to the choreographer whether or not to ask you to leave

6. Rec Classes Every Thursday at 9 in the Student Center Dance Studio
Different styles and choreographers each week
Go to three to receive in intermural priority point
You do not have to be in Dance Ensemble to go!

7. Executive Board !

8. President Brooke Moylan Runs and oversees actions of entire club
Determines the dates of activities
Choreographer auditions
Liaison between members and Marist community
Brooke
Moylan

9. Vice President Rebecca Lewis Puts together and approves music for show
Approves all costume decisions
Helps with auditions
Rebecca
Lewis

10. Secretary Sarah Long Liaison between executive board and members
Sends s and updates to members
Go to if not receiving s
Priority Points
Attend 2/3 meetings (1 point)
3 community service opportunities or committees (1 point)
Sarah
Long

11. Treasurer Kelli Nienstadt
Responsible for financial records of the club
In charge of allocations and budget
Handles all matters regarding club expenses
Kelli
Nienstadt

12. 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. 19th, Sept. 27th, Oct. 2nd, Oct. 5th
Theresa
Lotano

13. Apparel Fall 2017

14. Graphic Design Manager
Creates flyers, tickets, programs and posters
Creates executive board and choreographer pictures each semester
Sarah
Ditterline

15. Community Service Manager
Researches and finds events for community service opportunities (PRIORITY POINT OPPORTUNITIES)
Finds organizations for the 50/50 donation
Kasey
Geremia

16. Upcoming Community Service Opportunities!
Out of the Darkness Walk (September 30) Time: 11am-1pm
Dig Pink Volleyball Game (October 20) Time: 7pm
Hunger Walk (November 8) Time: TBA
Keep an eye out for more community service opportunities through out the semester!!

17. Social Media Manager Bryanna Benvenuti
Creates and maintains website, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook group
Website: clubs.marist.edu/dance
FB: Marist College Dance Ensemble
Instagram: maristdance
Snapchat
Bryanna
Benvenuti

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

19. Welcome Week! Get a look inside MCDE!
Meet some of our choreographers, learn fun routines, and see what it is like to be in MCDE!
Wednesday September 6th 7-8: Contemporary with Brooke & Becca
Wednesday September 6th 8-9:30: Jazz with Kasey and Sarah
Thursday September 7th 6-7: Tap with Kelli
Thursday September 7th 7-8: Hip Hop with Carmen
Thursday September 7th 8-9: Contemporary with Allie
All classes will be held in the SC DANCE STUDIO!

20. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH @ 7:00 PM SEE YOU ALL ON THE WEB 
SIGN UP FOR CLASSES
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7:00 PM SEE YOU ALL ON THE WEB 

21. CLASSES START
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH!

22. Follow Us On Social Media!
Instagram
Facebook – Marist College Dance Ensemble
Twitter
Snapchat

23. Sign Up for s!
Put your on our list to receive club news, general meeting info, and upcoming events!

24. 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?

25. Raffle Time!!!!!!