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You are invited to join Seventh Principle African Dance Performance Company in an open rehearsal and party to celebrate Kwanzaa.

Where
Center for Modern Dance Education, 84 Euclid Ave., Hackensack, New Jersey

When
2:00-5:00 pm

What
The entire family is invited to watch the acclaimed African dance company, Seventh Principle in an open rehearsal. Celebrate Kwanzaa and enjoy light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information please call CMDE at 201-342-2989 or visit www.cmde.org

About Seventh Principle Performance Company
The New Jersey-based Seventh Principle Performance Company, under the direction of Candace Hundley-Kamate and Yah'Ya Kamate, presents dance from an African cultural and historical perspective. The Star Ledger calls Seventh Principle "...a fresh take on African culture in a modern world." Seventh Principle takes it's name from the last of the seven principles of Kwanzaa, Imani (Faith).

About CMDE
CMDE is a not for profit dance center promoting dance, art and culture in and around our community. Some programs are supported by grants from the Bergen County Department of Human Services; The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation; New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State; Discover New Jersey Arts; Lillian Pitkin Schenk Fund; and numerous individual contributors.

CMDE Announces 2008-2009 Dance Scholarship & Company Auditions
Saturday, September 6th through Friday, September 12th
Auditions for Experienced Dancers/Performance Companies,
New Dancers, People With Disabilities, and Boys

The Not for Profit, Center for Modern Dance Education is pleased to announce auditions for student companies and for special dance scholarships, to be held from Saturday, September 6th to Friday, September 12th at the CMDE studio at 84 Euclid Avenue, Hackensack, NJ.

Students wishing to audition for either a company and/or a scholarship should call the CMDE office at 201-342-2989 to reserve a place.  Times are listed by each scholarship or Dance Company. There is no need to prepare any material in advance. Expect a classroom setting and wear comfortable dance attire. Arrive fifteen minutes before the audition.

Students wishing to audition for a scholarship as well as a company may do both at a company audition, but must notify CMDE in advance that they also wish to be considered for a scholarship.

CMDE will be auditioning for the following companies and scholarships:

CMDE Junior Repertory Company
Thursday, September 11, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
The CMDE Junior Repertory Company consists of boys and girls, ages 7-12, who have had at least a year's previous trainning . If accepted into the Company, the dancer must take another technique class in addition to the Company class, and commit to consistently attending classes and performances.

CMDE Repertory Company
Wednesday, September 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The CMDE Repertory Company consists of dancers age 13-19 who are at least intermediate level and have a strong commitment to dance.  If accepted into the Company, the dancer must take another technique class in addition to the Company class, and commit to consistently attending classes and performances.

Maya Kayla Memorial Scholarship
Thursday, September 11, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
This scholarship is given each year to one girl or boy age 7-14 who loves to dance.  It was established by CMDE's Founder, Shirley Ubell, in memory of her first dance teacher. 

Eva Bauer Gifted & Talented Scholarship
Wednesday, September 10, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
This scholarship is for a gifted/talented teenager.  It was established by CMDE Board President Ruth Bauer Neustadter in honor of her mother. 

Morris Leitman Scholarship for Kids With Disabilities
Thurs., Sept. 11, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
This scholarship is available to a child with a disability.  It was established by Shirley Ubell in memory of her father. 

Bruce Baker Boy's Scholarship
Saturday, September 6, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
This scholarship is given to a male age 8-17 with a strong interest in dance.  It was established by Bruce Baker’s parents in honor of Bruce, a Presbyterian minister, who studied and performed at CMDE for many years before re-locating out-of-state. 

Cliff Allen New Dancer Scholarship
Saturday, September 6, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
This scholarship is given to a child age 5-8 who has not studied dance before.  It was established by Brenda Tobias in memory of a friend.

Earl Ubell Memorial Scholarship Fund to Support Students with Financial Need
This fund was established in 2007 in honor of Earl Ubell, who co-founded CMDE in 1962 with his wife Shirley.  This fund helps support partial scholarships and work-study arrangements for people who cannot afford to pay full tuition.  People needing partial tuition remission/work-study arrangements should call the office at 201-342-2989 to apply. 

CMDE "Summer Stars for Girls" present “Making Choices”  a FREE Dance Performance
Thursday, August 9, 1:00 pm

HACKENSACK -   “Making Choices” will be presented Thursday, August, 9, at 1:00 pm at 84 Euclid Avenue, Hackensack, by dancers age 7-14 who are participating in the Center for Modern Dance Education's tuition-free summer camp,  “Summer Stars for Girls”.  The program is funded by the Bergen County Department of Human Services, and the performance is free to the public.  Call  201-342-2989 to reserve a seat for the performance.
        Joanne Koob-Brown, Teaneck resident, & Silinea Lucius, from Irvington Co-Direct “Summer Star for Girls,” a two week program which began July 30 and will end August 10th.  The two week summer arts and dance camp immersion gives at risk teens a pressure free and supportive environment to explore the arts and many dance styles including, modern dance, Middle Eastern and Hip-Hop.

“Summer Moves for Teens” Co-directed by Janelle Smith-Reed, Teaneck resident and Roger Turner, from Hackensack  began for a month July 30th and “Summer Stars for Boys”  7-12 will begin August 13 for two weeks, also funded by the Bergen county Department of Human Services.   Roger Turner and Jason Warley  from New York are Co-Directing “ Summer Stars for Boys.”  The boys free to the public performance will be presented Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 1:00pm at the Center for Modern Dance Education.

        The Center for Modern Education, located in a wheelchair-accessible facility is dedicated to the mission to preserve and promote Modern Dance and make it available to every one, including individuals with disabilities. Individuals needing accommodation should call CMDE at 201 342-2989 or (NJTTY) 800-952-7897 ) or e-mail cmde@aol.com www.cmde.org

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June 18-July 27 Mini-Session Offered   
CMDE (The Center for Modern Dance Education) offers a variety of classes for a five weeks, “Summer Mini-Session.”
from June 18th to July 27th (no classes July 4th week).
The fee is $70 per class.

Now is the time to try that class that you've been thinking about. Come dance for before the summer heat really hits!

Class Offerings:

Monday
5:15-6:30 p.m. – Yoga for Teens-Adults, Elissa
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Jazz for Teens-Adults, Lateefah
7:30-9:00 p.m. - Middle Eastern for Teens-Adults, Lateefah

Tuesday
9:30-10:30 a.m. - Dance Exercise for Teens-Adults, Elissa
4:00-5:00 p.m. - Creative Modern Dance for 3-6 year olds, Silinea
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Ballet Basics for 7 years-Adults, Silinea
6:00-7:00 p.m. – Ballet Intermediate for 10-Adults, Silinea
7:00-8:30 p.m. - Modern Dance for Teens-Adults, Karen

Wednesday
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Modern Dance for 6-10 year olds, Elissa
7:30-9:00 p.m. - Modern Dance for Teens-Adults, Elissa

Thursday
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Hip-Hop for Kids, Roger
6:00-7:30 p.m. - Hip-Hop for Adults, Roger

Friday
10:45-11:30 a.m. - Toddler Dance, Elissa
5:00-6:00 p.m. - Tap Beginner for 8-Adults, Sarah
6:00-7:00 p.m. - Musical Theatre, Sarah

The Center for Modern Dance Education is located at 84 Euclid Avenue in Hackensack NJ 07601
Call Elissa at 201-342-2989 for more information.