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September 4, 2013

Dance Celebrity to Join Local Dance Studio

For Immediate Release –

A Time To Dance Studio is pleased to announce the addition of dance celebrity Peter Sabasino, a contestant from Fox Television’s Hit Show “So You Think You Can Dance” to their team of experienced and talented instructors.  During a recent visit to Navarre, Sabasino decided to take a teaching position with the Studio.  Robert Kelley, co-owner of the Studio has continued his work to expose studio dancers to a great range of instructors and styles. “Our students have had the opportunity to travel to dance conventions in the Southeast to learn from instructors of Peter’s caliber and we’ve offered intensive classes with a variety of celebrity instructors here at the Studio, but to have Peter teaching here full time will really bring a unique talent to the studio, especially our tap and hip hop programs.”

Peter Sabasino A Time To Dance

Sabasino brought his teaching talents to tap classes for the studio during an August weekend intensive with fellow SYTYCD contestant Victor Smalley, who taught lyrical during the session.  This was the summer wrap up to a host of dance celebrities who taught at the studio over the season including Robert Hoffman, Rustin Matthew, Cat Viger, Robert Lee, Ryan Confedero, Emma Bradley and Ashley Lewis.

Sabasino is thrilled to begin teaching the studio’s Hip Hop and Tap classes beginning in mid-September.  “I am eager to share my passion for dance and all that I have learned throughout my dance career with these students who are willing to learn and work hard.  It’s not just about the tricks, it’s about the moments you create that touch the audience.”

On September 14 from 12:00pm-2:00pm, A Time To Dance will be hosting a Meet & Greet featuring Peter Sabasino, which will be open to the public.

Sabasino began his dance training in Philadelphia, PA at the age of four.  While training in all areas of dance, it became apparent that tap was his home.  He continued his schooling at The High School for Creative And Performing Arts in Philadelphia where he studied Jazz, Modern, Ballet, Tap, African, Ballroom, and Broadway Jazz.  He attended Indiana University Of PA as a dance/theatre major while traveling back and forth to New York to take class at Broadway Dance Center. Sabasino continued training with greats such as Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Barbara Duffy, Tyce Diorio, Wade Robson, and Laine Munroe. Sabasino’s most notable achievement was landing a spot as a Top 16 finalist on “So You Think You Can Dance” Season 6, alongside Kathryn McCormick and Victor Smalley. He has since traveled around the world and the country to teach, choreograph and judge.  Sabasino has also been seen performing for Disney in live shows and commercials.

Registration for classes is ongoing.  Please contact the studio at 850-450-6919 for details.

To learn more about the A Time to Dance Team, as well as dance instruction for anyone ages 2 and up, visit www.ATimetoDanceNavarre.com or stop by the studios in Navarre and Gulf Breeze.

 

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A Time To Dance was established in 2004 to provide the highest caliber of dance training to all students ages 2 and up at all levels, while developing confidence and self-esteem in a caring supportive environment. A Time To Dance provides the atmosphere and training that will nurture both the potential artist and the dance student who studies only for the inherent rewards of self-discipline, confidence, physical fitness and a greater appreciation of movement and music. The primary goal of A Time To Dance is to instill in the students proper dance technique while retaining their love of dance through positive and supportive teaching methods.  Studio locations in Navarre and Gulf Breeze.

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August 22, 2013

Master Dance Class With Victor Smalley

Victor Smalley from Dance Mom’s Miami will be in the studio August 25th! He will be teaching an Advanced and an Intermediate class with a meet and greet after each class. The Intermediate class will start at 3:00 and the Advanced class will start at 4:30.

The cost per class is $35. Please contact us to register ASAP as space will be limited. Classes are open to anyone that would like to take them.

 

Victory Smalley Dance Moms Florida

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March 14, 2013

Navarre and Gulf Breeze Dancers Crowned Receiving Top Honors

Four dancers from A Time to Dance Studio received highest honors after a very successful weekend competing against local studios.  NYLA Dance hosted a regional competition at Pensacola State College on March 9th.  A Time to Dance took home all four titles and crowns for the 2nd consecutive year.  Megan Gragg received 1st place overall Senior Solo and won Senior Miss NYLA.  Karlee Dillard received 1st place overall Teen Solo and won Teen Miss NYLA.  Isabella Paone received 1st place overall Junior Solo and won Junior Miss NYLA, and Sophia Villanova received 1st place overall Tiny Solo and won Tiny Miss NYLA.  Megan Gragg, Alexa Poscic and Courtney Bruce each won the Steve Bielecki Award for Emotional Performance as well.  These three dancers received scholarships to compete at the NYLA Dance Nationals in Biloxi, MS on June 21-23. The studio and dancers also received numerous other honors including:

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Alexa Poscic received 3rd place overall Senior Solo and won an Emotional Award.
Courtney Bruce received 1st place overall Intermediate Senior Solo and won an Emotional Award.
Sierra Fernald received 1st place overall Intermediate Teen Solo.
Brook Rayborne received 2nd place overall Junior Solo.
Amber Lloyd received 2nd place overall Tiny Solo.
“All for Love” received 1st place overall in Teen Small Group and 1st overall for 12 and over.
“Glam” received 1st place overall in Senior Duet/Trio.
“Raining Men” received 1st place overall in Senior Small Group and won the Best LA Style Dance award.
“Boogie Police” received 1st place overall in Junior Small Group and 1st overall for 12 and under.
“Swagger Jagger” received 3rd place overall in Junior Small Group.
“Mr. Personality” received 1st place overall in Tiny Duet/Trio.
“Say Something” received 2nd place overall in Tiny Duet/Trio.

A Time to Dance also took home all 3 Choreography Awards, 3 out of the 4 Emotional Awards, 2 of the 3 Costume Awards and Best Prop Award.

The A Time to Dance Team participated in back-to-back regional dance competitions.  From March 1-3, the dancers competed against dozens of dance studios and nearly 600 dances in the Southeast Region in the Showstoppers Regional Competition in Mobile, AL.  Again, prestigious honors were earned.

Megan Gragg received 2nd place overall Senior Solo.
Karlee Dillard received 1st place overall Teen Solo.
Isabella Paone received 2nd place overall Junior Solo.
Sophia Villanova received 2nd place overall Mini Solo.
“Glam” received 1st place overall in Senior Duet/Trio Small Group.
“Raining Men” received 2nd place overall in Senior Small Group

In addition, the following dances placed in the top 10 of their divisions:  “All For Love”, “Swagger Jagger”, “Money”, “Mr. Personality”, “Say Something” and Alexa Poscic’s solo “My Sister”.

Due to their exceptional performance, all of the dancers are qualified to attend the Showstopper National Finals this summer.

The A Time to Dance Team will be performing at FunFest on Saturday, April 27th at 1:00pm on Navarre Beach.

Auditions for the Competition Dance Team will be held in May and June.  Please contact the studio for details.

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A Time To Dance was established in 2004 to provide the highest caliber of dance training to all students ages 2 and up at all levels, while developing confidence and self-esteem in a caring supportive environment. A Time To Dance provides the atmosphere and training that will nurture both the potential artist and the dance student who studies only for the inherent rewards of self-discipline, confidence, physical fitness and a greater appreciation of movement and music. The primary goal of A Time To Dance is to instill in the students proper dance technique while retaining their love of dance through positive and supportive teaching methods.  Studio locations in Navarre and Gulf Breeze.

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