"Reflections" is an arts competition sponsored by the National PTSA. Students create dances (or other works of art) based on a particular theme. The 2017-18 theme is: Within Reach.  All works of art are submitted and judged by the duPont Manual PTSA. Dances are submitted  via video. Winning pieces can progress from the school level all the way up to the national level and various awards/prizes are given. In 2015-16 YPAS Dance had two National winners!

YPAS Dance provides a videotaping and submission service for all choreographers who would like to enter a student-created dance in the competition.  This service is optional, students are also welcome to make and submit their own recordings or other works of art if they like.  Use the following link to sign up. 

SIGN UP-CLICK HERE!

Videotaping will take place on Sept. 15th, 2017 in studio 205 beginning at 2:40p.m.  Each choreographer will be given a 10 minute slot to space and have their dance recorded up to 2 times. Choreographers can choose their best run and Mrs. Mansilla will submit the recording to the PTSA for the student. Late arrivals will not be given extra time. Choreographers/Dancers may leave when they are finished. Choreographers must bring a completed and signed entry form to the recording session to be included with their video. Questions? Ask Mrs. Mansilla. 

• Reflections Entry Form -2017-2018.pdf
• Reflections Official Rules.pdf

September 2 9:00-11:00 a.m. in 205.

Freshmen and Transfer Parents and Students, please join us for the Producers' Welcome Family Reception this Thursday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m. on the YPAS main stage.  Learn more about the Producers as well as ways to get involved to give back to the YPAS community!

Spaces are still available for student choreography. If you were thinking of making a dance but were on the fence, now's the time to jump in. From Modern, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop to Solos and Group work you are only limited by your imagination. The dance faculty is ready to help you realize your vision.

Rehearsal slots are still open for the 2nd round which runs from Mid-Sept through October. Sign Up Today!  CLICK HERE NOW! 

Also, for anyone who will be needing dancers for their piece, you are welcome to attend the student choreography audition tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 17th.  You'll have the chance to see available dancers. Got Questions?? Please message Ms. Mansilla. 

The National High School Dance Festival will take place in Pittsburgh, PA this year from February 28- March 4, 2018.  Information regarding the festival can be found on our website, listed under current students.  Deposits for festival will be taken first come first served by seniority.  The initial fee of $160 and the permission slip is due to Ms. Ruttan no later than August 31.  

The first meeting for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts will take place on Friday, August 25 in the Annex Conference Room.  From 2:30-3:10, freshmen and upperclassmen will meet and freshmen will be assigned an upperclassmen mentor to help them throughout the year.  Then at 3:10 all non-inducted members will leave and the members will elect officers.  

Effortless Fundraising. Sign up once per year and then just shop like normal!

The Kroger Community Rewards Program is giving away 3 MILLION DOLLARS to local organizations. Help YPAS DANCE get its share. It’s easy! 

 Simply visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards   

• Sign In or Create A New Account
• Click on Enroll Now
• Add your Kroger Plus Card #  or Alt. ID to your account
• Scroll to the bottom and select: YPAS Dance Department- Number 10766

That’s it! Now anytime you shop at Kroger and swipe your  Kroger Plus Card or Alt. ID you’ll be helping YPAS Dance earn a donation from the Kroger Cooperation. Donations received to YPAS Dance will be added to the YPAS Dance general fund and be used to subsidize the annual Festival trip as well as other activities for our student dancers. 

Please encourage everyone you know to enroll! 

The 2017- 2018 YPAS Dance Handbook has been posted and all forms have been updated.  Please go to our website.  Under current students, dance documents you will find links to the Handbook, the Handbook Acknowledgement Form, The Dance Ensemble Contract, the JCPS Photo Release Form and the Producers' Membership Form.  Please familiarize yourself with the handbook,  and on the first day of school, please bring in all completed forms.  

Sign Ups for the 17-18 Choreographers' Workshop opens on the first day of school (Aug. 16th)  at 4pm online at the link below. Click "For Choreographers". First come, first served. Space is VERY LIMITED. 

More Info: http://khm-dance.weebly.com/student-choreo.html