Archive for July, 2011

The Circuit

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

UCDC hosted its first “The Circuit on Tour” event July 15th-16th, 2011. This event was an in-house convention and featured teachers such as Cherrise Wakeham, Destini Rogers, Wesley Quinn, Mikey Alley, and Asheigh Hunter. This was an intense weekend of jazz, contemporary, ballet, and hip-hop. Congratulations to Full Ride-Circuit Scholarship Winners; Madison Capps and Jordan [...]

Relay for Life

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

On Friday, May 6th, 2011 several of the UCDC clogging teams performed at the Relay for Life event at Liberty High School. This was a great event with a big cause. Thank you to Ms. Brooke for taking The Tiny Tots, Pee Wees, Rising Star Amateur, and Shooting Star Amateur teams. Thank you to everyone [...]

Taps on Fire – An Amazing Event!

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

During the week of June 20-24th, UCDC hosted a clog camp taught by the countries leading instructors. With over 125 cloggers and six different levels this was one of the UCDC’s largest camps this summer. Dancers spent between 3-5 hours a day taking classes in Sound and Technique, Steps, Learning Dances, and Hip-Hop. UCDC ended [...]

Funky Divas and Dudes

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

Funky Divas and Dudes was held the week of July 11th-15, 2011. This camp was based around the popular TV show, “Americas Best Dance Crew”. UCDC had three crews- The Pink Divas, The Supa Dupa Crew, and Sunflower girls. They took three hours a day of Jazz and Hip Hop classes with Miss Leigh Anne [...]

Learn to Clog Summer Camp

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

During the week of June 20th-23rd, UCDC held a beginner Learn to Clog Summer Camp. Miss Brooke introduced the exciting world of clogging to 3 levels of children ages 5-11. They learned steps throughout the week and performed their routines for their parents of the final day. Thank you to everyone who participated in this [...]

Divas N Training Summer Camp

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

During our Divas N Training camp June 27th- July 1st, our superstar 5-7 yr olds learned new and exciting dance techniques as well as some fun choreography during the week long intensive. They explored new avenues in ballet, tap, and jazz and put on a short performance at the end of day 5. These kids [...]

Alice In Wonderland Summer Camp

Posted by Michael on July 26th, 2011 under News   

This year during the summer camp session UCDC was thrilled to have two Alice In Wonderland camps- June 27th-July 1st & July 11th-15th. Each week the camps were full of little dancing dolls that were learning about proper etiquette & manners, and of course a lot of dancing to the fun music themed around “Alice”. [...]

2011-12 Clogging Team Audition Results

Posted by Michael on July 8th, 2011 under News, Results   

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for a clogging team this season. Auditions went great and the kids danced their hearts out. We are so excited about the upcoming year. Official letters and parent meeting dates will be mailed out July 15th. If you do not see your name on this list, we will be [...]

UCDC Dancer Appreciation Day at Discovery Island Water Park

Posted by Michael on July 6th, 2011 under News   

The second annual UCDC Dancer Appreciation Day and Company Awards were scheduled for June 5th 2011 at Discovery Island Water Park in Simpsonville, SC. Unfortunately a rainstorm stopped our day short, so we rescheduled for June 11th. Much to our surprise and even bigger rain storm set in as we arrived. The park was unable [...]