Welcome to VACATION week!
We are officially CLOSED for regular classes from 2/18-2/25
Makeup classes for Miss Bree's classes in Lowville and Miss Rhonda's classes in Watertown will be held for MONDAY students on the 20th at their regular class times.
Sunday, 2/19: Company rehearsals as per schedule
Tuesday, 2/21: DXP company rehearsals as per schedule
Thursday, 2/23: Access Broadway company rehearsals as per schedule
Sunday, 2/26: MANDATORY DXP dress rehearsal at the Dulles state office Bldg as per schedule. Watch your email, DXP dancers, for your exact rehearsal time. Be DRESSED and ready to perform at time of rehearsal, please.
Remember, tickets for April 1st grand opening of Summer reigstration are going FAST! Email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com to reserve yours today!
-Rhonda
If YOU run or work at a daycare or preschool, RFW has a great opportunity for YOU to bring DANCE and MOVEMENT classes into your location. We already run some very popular programs and will come to YOU and offer a FREE demo class. Sessions run in 4 week theme programs and your students may register for those programs that interest them...Be a progressive school and offer The Arts for pennies. Your clients will notice!! Email rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com today!
Posted 2/12/12:
We enter week 21 and February tuition is past due.
RFW will perform on Monday of this week , solos as requested by Rhonda, at the benefit for Chris Baker. Please arrive at the studio by 5:00 p.m. ready to dance!
Access Broadway paperwork and funds are due no later than Wednesday evening.
Posted 1/29/12:
WEEK 19 Notes-
RFW alumni alert:Friday, May 18th will be Rhonda's FooteWorks 25th/silver anniversary gala recital! Calling all alum to join the fun! Circle of Life opening number (decorate your hoola hoop and walk the stage); Dreamgirls Rockette Reunion finale; pre-gala reception in the lobby of the Dulles State Office Bldg... mark your calendar and stay tuned for an event page coming soon! ALL "old" RFW dancers welcome to participate.
Very honored to have been asked to teach Master Classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz at a studio in Central Square this Spring! I was remembered from teaching at a NADAA event, and she wishes for me to teach her advanced students and share my technique and enthusiasm. What a lovely compliment!!- Miss Rhonda
Also honored to be elected a Board Member for the NCAC, North Country Arts Council. I will serve a three-year term alongside other prominent artists from the North Country. I am excited to bring more dance and performance arts to the Arts on The Square! -Rhonda
Intro to Sr and Sr dancer challenge (and any other dancer who is up for it): February is Food Diary Month! Please keep a diary of what you eat...and drink... and then use one of your numerous "apps" to see the calories you consume. Are they healthy calories? Empty calories? It is competition season and you need to be HEALTHY--- AHEM, NOT SKINNY-- and sometimes, seeing it on the page makes it all more "real" and helps you make some changes that make you feel better and dance stronger! I am already taking the challenge... xxoo Miss Rhonda
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Director
Rhonda Foote
Rhonda Foote has been dancing since she could walk. She trained with her Mother, Donna Foote, at Donna Foote School of Dance in Lewis County. She was Miss Lewis County, Most-Talented at Miss New York State, and New York State Fair Talent Hunt Grand Champion in her competitive career.
Rhonda graduated magna cum-laude from Hartwick College where she was President and Student Choreographer of the dance company, Orchesis. Rhonda studied with Janet Bresee while at Hartwick.
After over twenty years teaching in the North Country, Rhonda continues to advance her dance training through seminars, workshops, and study.
Rhonda's believes in the studio motto,
"Where Dance Is An Art".
She states, "Too often today, dance is made into a 3 minute combination of meaningless tricks and poses. Dance is an intricate art of movemement, story telling and personal growth. Our studio strives to bring the dance to life for each student".
Rhonda received the 2007 Children's Miracle Network Community award for her work with the studio Outreach Company. Rhonda's family was nationally recognized by Family Fun Magazine for their community outreach. Her daughter and step-daughter were one of five nationally featured stories in American Girl Magazine in December 2008. The girls were recognized for their exceptional community service as part of the studio outreach company.
Rhonda was honored to be nominated in 2010 to receive the President's Award for Liberal Arts in Practice from Hartwick College. This award is presented to an alumna or alumnus of the College who extends the values that are inherent in a Hartwick College education into their life work, to the benefits of others.
In January, 2012, Rhonda was elected to serve as a board member for the NCAC, North Country Arts Council. Rhonda will serve a three year term and will be active on the Education Committee. Rhonda is thrilled to serve the arts community in yet another venue and is excited about the opportunities this will bring for growth in the area of Dance study for the dancers of the North Country.
Rhonda says, "Dance is a gift that is to be shared and used to assist those in our communities needing help. As a teacher, I know that very few of my students will become Professional Dancers. It is my job to help them to be Professional people who grow to become strong leaders in their communities. The arts offers a chance to build self-confidence and an altruistic spirit".
