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Previous News & Events
ALEX HOPP accepted to
JOFFREY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

March 2012

Alex Hopp was accepted to the Joffrey Schools Ballet & Contemporary Summer Programs
along with their year round program as well! Congrats, Alex!  We are so proud!
So nice to see your talent and potential recognized!


KYLIE BROWN accepted to
AMERICAN BALLET THEATER'S Summer Program

March 2012

Kylie Brown was accepted to American Ballet Theater's Summer Program in New York City!
The program in NYC is the most prestigious of them all.  Congratulations to you, Kylie! 
Have fun and work hard in NYC this summer!


Main Street Dance Centre students in
HONK! - The Musical

November 2011

Come see some of our students in Honk! at Milford High School, Nov 18 & 19th.
Kaleb Reilly as the CAT!, Amelia Redding as Penny and dancers
Holly Albert, Faith Hemingway, Madison Hoeft, Alex Hopp and Anna MacDougall
For tickets go to www.mhsperformingarts.com


Dance USA National Competition
July 2011

The Main Street Dance Company and Competition Line did an OUTSTANDING job at
nationals in Rhode Island July 14-16, 2011.   Here are some of the awards received -
Miss Dance USA 2011 - Allie Keller
Mr Dance USA 2011 - Kaleb Reilly

TEEN GRAND CHAMPION - "Merge"
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD - "Merge"
1st Place SENIOR SOLO - Kylie Brown
1st Place SENIOR DUO - "Arabian Dance" Kylie Brown & Kaleb Reilly
1st Place SENIOR SMALL GROUP - "Look At All The People"
1st Place TEEN LARGE GROUP - "Merge"
1st Place JUNIOR SMALL GROUP - "Rock This Town"
Model Search Winner - Kylie Brown
Senior Workshop Winner - Haley Gray
Junior Dance Jammz Dance Off Winner - Kailey Dykstra
Mark Marino Scholarship Winner - Allie Keller
STAR STUDIO AWARD - Suzanne's Main Street Dance Centre
Congratulations to everyone and thank you to all the parents
for supporting the dancers and coming out to Rhode Island!



American Ballet Theater Summer Program
February 2011

Kylie Brown and Kaleb Reilly have both been accepted to the
American Ballet Theater's Summer Program for 2011.  Kylie will be attending
their program in California.  Kaleb was also the recipient of a scholarship
to the program here is Detroit at Wayne State University.  Congratulations to you both!



KYLIE BROWN named
AMERICA'S RISING TALENT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

July 2010

Kylie Brown was presented with America's Rising Talent Scholarship at
the Dance USA Nationals this July for her pointe solo "Tales of the Vienna Woods"
Congratulations to Kylie!  So nice to see your talent and potential recognized!


MSDC Student to be featured in
Nutcracker Ballet as Sugar Plum Fairy

Sept 2010

Kylie Brown will be appearing as the Sugar Plum Fairy in the
Livonia Civic Ballet's production of the Nutcracker on
DEC. 11 & 12, 2010 at Clarenceville High School

Other MSDC students performing are:
Andrea Diviney, Kendall, Diviney, Kiley Diviney, Kailey Dykstra,
Joanna Germane, Alex Hopp, Payton Leo, Celia Lochkos,
Anna MacDougall, Stephanie Miller, Olivia Mobley, Christina Salice
Allie Keller as the Snow Queen



Main Street Dance Centre students in
OLIVER - The Musical

Sept 2010

Come see some of our students in Oliver at Milford High School, Nov 19 & 20th.
Jenna Mosser as one of Fagin's boys, Maddy King as one of the boys and in the role of Charlotte,
PJ Jonna as the evil Bill Sykes, Kaleb Reilly as the Artful Dodger and
Gill Cooper in the lead role of OLIVER!

"Consider Yourself" one of the family and come see the show!
For tickets go to www.mhsperformingarts.com


MSDC Student Accepted to Interlochen Arts Academy
Aug 2010

Samantha Stephens has been accepted to the Interlochen Arts Academy
for dance on scholarship.  She will be attending there starting this fall.
Best of luck to you, Sam!  We will miss you!


MSDC Company Dancers make
the International Dance Team 2011

July 2010

Four dancers from the Main Street Dance Company
have been invited to perform on the International Dance Team and
represent the USA at the international competition scheduled in Italy spring of 2011!!!
Congratulations to Kylie Brown, Alex Hopp, Allie Keller & Hope Swantko!



Fourth year in a row!
MSDC Students take home "Miss Michigan Dance USA"

May 2010

For a fourth year in a row an MSDC students have taken the titles of
Miss Michigan Dance USA 2010 in Lansing, Michigan!
Allie Keller - Miss Michigan Dance USA 2010
Alex Hopp - Miss Teen Michigan Dance USA
Congratuations!  We couldn't be more proud of you, girls!


Cecchetti Ballet Summer Program Scholarships
February 2010

The MSDC has two students this year that have received scholarships to the Cecchetti Ballet
Summer Program at Hope College.  We would like to congratulate
Kylie Brown and Kaleb Reilly
and wish them the best this summer at Hope College this July!



American Ballet Theater Summer School
February 2010

Congratulations to Alex Hopp as she was accepted to the
American Ballet Theater's Summer School program here in Detroit. 
The event takes place this summer at Wayne State University and the Detroit Opera House.
Congrats, Alex!



MSDC Staff is new Cecchetti Council of America President
November 2009

We would like to congratulate one of our teachers, Jean Gloria Newell as she has been
elected to be the new president of the Cecchetti Council of America! 
We wish you all the best as you take on this huge job!


MSDC Student gets Cast in Upcoming NYC Movie
October 2009

MSDC Alumni, Janelle Jonna was cast as a specialty dancer in the
Sex and The City 2 movie due out in May of 2010! She spent three exciting days
on set with the 4 leading ladies (Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catrell,
Cynthia Nixon & Kristin Davis) and 14 other dancers in New York City.
Janelle said, "It was a lot of work and long hours but a fantastic experience
working with everyone! The costumes, set and everything were amazing!"
Way to go, Janelle, and what an item for your resume!
Look for Janelle in the movie - she is the dancer in purple.


Students to perform in Nutcracker 2009
September 2009

We have several students from the Main Street Dance Centre will be
performing in local Nutcrackers!  Best wishes to everyone for a fine performance!
Livonia Civic Ballet - Nutcracker
Students include Christina Salice, Anna MacDougall,
Samantha Stephens, Stephanie Miller, Allie Keller as Dew Drop,
Matthew Brodbeck as Fritz, and Kylie Brown as Snow Queen
Cincinnati Ballet - Nutcracker
Alex Hopp will performing at the Detroit Opera House


:pushing progress Contemporary Training Program
Aug 2009

MSDC Alumni JANELLE JONNA has been accepted to the :pushing progress
contemporary training program in New York City.  Only a handful of dancers were accepted
to participate in this 8 month intense program starting in Sept. 2009.
Congratulations, Janelle!  Best wishes for a great year!


Cecchetti Ballet Summer School Scholarship Recipient
May 2009

MSDC Student, Kristopher Reilly has recieved a full tuition scholarship to the Cecchetti Ballet Summer Program!
He will be attending the 2 week program to be held at Hope College this July.
Congrats, Kris! And have fun!


MSDC Alumni graduates with BFA in Dance
May 2009

Ashley Gray (MSDC '06) has just received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance from Oakland University!
Congratulations, Ashley!  We are so proud of your accomplishment
and wish you the best of luck to you in your dance career!


Third year in a row!
MSDC Student Crowned "Miss Michigan Dance USA"

May 2009

For a third year in a row an MSDC student has taken the title of Miss Michigan Dance USA in Lansing, Michigan!
And in addition to that we are also the proud home of this years Junior Miss Michigan Dance USA
and Teen Miss Michigan Dance USA for 2009!
Megan Carriere - Miss Michigan Dance USA 2009
Allie Keller - Teen Miss Michigan Dance USA 2009
Alex Hopp - Junior Miss Michigan Dance USA 2009
Outstanding performances from all 3 dancers - Your titles are well deserved!


Student Accepted to
Grand Valley State University Dance Program

March 2009

Grand Valley State University is known for having a prestigious dance program and
admittance into the program is tough competition.
We are proud to announce MSDC student and Premiere Company Member,
Megan Carriere
has been accepted into their dance program.

Congratulations, Megan! We are sooooo proud of you!


3 Students to Attend
American Ballet Theater Summer Program

February 2009

The MSDC staff is proud to announce 3 of our students have been accepted to ABT'S Summer Ballet Program. 
Congratulations to Kylie Brown, Alex Hopp & Allie Keller!
What a wonderful opportunity for all of you!

READ MORE! Here is the article about Allie & Kylie featured in the Milford Times Aug 2009




Seussical The Musical
November 2008

Come see your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL!  The Cat In The Hat, Horton the Elephant,
Gertrude McFuzz and Yertle the Turtle, just to name a few!!!
The following MSDC students will be seen on the stage:
Matthew Brodbeck, Melissa Kelm, Ashley Ferrara, Allie Keller, Dean Fluegel,
Emily Ribick
as the Sour Kangaroo & Chris Hendricks as The Cat In The Hat!!!

Shows at Milford High School's Center for the Performing Arts
Fri. Nov. 21st at 7:00 pm
Sat. Nov. 22nd at 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Tickets available at Milford High School


NUTCRACKER PERFORMANCE
Fall 2008

Congratulations to the following students for acceptance into the Livonia Civic Ballet's performance of the
Nutcracker this season:  Amanda Brodbeck, Brenna Brodbeck, Matthew Brodbeck, Kylie Brown, Andrea Diviney,
Alex Hopp, Allie Keller, Anna MacDougall, Stephanie Miller, Gabrielle Phillips & Sam Stephens.
SPECIAL CONGRATS to Anna MacDougall playing the roll of Fritz and Allie Keller as the Snow Queen!
Performance at Clarenceville High School, Livonia
Dec. 13th @ 7:00 pm
Dec. 14th @ 2:00 pm
Tickets available at the Main St Dance Centre in December


MSDC Alumni lands lead role at Oakland University's Show
August 2008

Steven Edgar Ross (MSDC Alumni 2006) lands the lead role in the musical Falsettos at Oakland University.
Steven is a musical theatre major at Oakland University.  Congratulations, Steve!
Show will be playing mid-October 2008 at Varner Hall. 



MILWAUKEE BALLET SCHOOL
June 2008

Gabrielle Phillips & Sam Stephens were accepted into the Milwaukee Ballet School's Summer Intensive
for the summer of 2008.  Congrats girls!  Work hard & have fun!


Work Study Program at Broadway Dance Center
September 2008

Janelle Jonna was accepted into the work study program at
the Broadway Dance Centre in NYC.  This is a 9 month program in which
she will be assisting the fabulous BDC faculty in the classroom.  Way to go, Janelle!


Second year in a row!
MSDC Student Crowned "Miss Michigan Dance USA"

May 2008

For a second year in a row an MSDC student has taken the title of
Miss Michigan Dance USA 2008 in Lansing, Michigan!
Lauren Gray - Miss Michigan Dance USA 2008
What an accomplishment and we couldn't be more proud of you, Lauren!


MSDC Student, Chris Hendricks, to be featured on MTV!
March 2008

For those of you who missed the MTV camera crew at the dance studio, here is the scoop!  Chris Hendricks, one of our students, was selected to be featured in an MTV episode of MADE!  Although he is quite an artist he was to "made" into a wrestler over a 6 week period.  This episode is the Season 8 Finale and will air on:
MTV, Saturday, March 8, 2008 12 noon.  Be sure to check it out!



Cecchetti Ballet Summer Program Scholarship Recipients
February 2008


The following students have received scholarships to the Cecchetti Ballet Summer Program: Megan Carriere, Kylie Brown & Alex Hopp.  Congratulations, Girls!  We are proud of you!

Main St. Dance Centre Student Selected As Costume Catalog Model
October 2007

MSDC Dancer and MAIN ST. DANCE COMPANT Member, Alex Hopp, auditioned and was select to be a model for the 2008 Leo's Costumes catalog.  She went to Chicago, last spring for the catalog shoot and we are anxious to see the upcoming catalog!  Congrats, kiddo!  We are so proud of you!


Congratulations to our University Dance Team Alumni
September 2007

This year we have 3 our MSDC alumni making university dance teams! 

Jordan Ruch - University of Michigan Dance Team
Sarah Farina - Central Michigan University Dance Team
Sarah Kilroy - Eastern Michigan Dance Team & Dance Captain

We are so proud of you! Congratulations and have a great season!


Congratulations to MSDC Dancers selected for Nutcracker Ballet
September 2007

The following MSDC students will be performing with the Livonia Civic Ballet's production of
the Nutcracker this December: Amanda Brodbeck, Brenna Brodbeck, Matthew Brodbeck, Alex Hopp,
Janelle Jonna, Allie Keller, Anna MacDougall, Gabrielle Phillips & Samantha Stephens. 
Janelle Jonna will be featured as the Snow Queen. 
Performances are Dec. 8 & 9, 2007 at Clarensville High School. 
Tickets will be available at the studio after Thanksgiving break.

 
MSDC Dancers Selected for NYC Invitation Only Workshop
& Rockette Summer Intensive

May 2007


Janelle Jonna was selected as one of 50 dancers to particpate in an invitation only workshop this summer with Brian Friedman from the show "So You Think You Can Dance."  Brian saw thousands of dancers across the nation this past year and was choosing dancers to work with him for 6 days in New York City.  This is a huge honor to selected for such an event and to work with someone of his caliber.  Also, Janelle Jonna and MSDC Company Alumni, Paige Makoski were selected for the Rockette Summer Intensive in New York City in July of 2007 and both made advanced placement for the workshop.  We hope to see both you on stage with Radio City one day!


MSDC Students Crowned "Miss Michigan Dance USA" & "Junior Miss Michigan Dance USA"
May 2007

What an exciting annoucement!  Not one but TWO of our students receiving titles this month-
Janelle Jonna - Miss Michigan Dance USA 2007
Alex Hopp - Junior Miss Michigan Dance USA 2007

Both gave outstanding performances and we couldn't be more proud!


   

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