1. WELCOME TO MARIST COLLEGE DANCE ENSEMBLE

2. What is MCDE? Completely student run and choreographed club – Must be in dance ensemble for at least one semester in order to choreograph Over 300 members Variety of styles and levels Classes meet once a week for an hour per class – 9 weeks of classes before rehearsal week Classes run from Sunday to Thursday (5pm- 11pm) – Aerobic Studio (McCann) and Dance Studio (Student Center)

3. The Dance Show November 21 st at 4:30pm, November 22 nd at 2:00pm Show will be at Poughkeepsie High School – Spring show is on campus Rehearsal week is the week before the show, practice every night (one night off) – MANDATORY Dress rehearsal the Friday night before the show at PHS

4. Signing Up For Classes Dances will be posted on our website by Wednesday Choose dances that you like, fit your level AND that fit your schedule Email your prospective choreographers on Friday, September 18th at 7:00pm (hint: don’t use foxmail) Choreographers must get back to you by Saturday 10:00pm – Email the choreographer again if you do not hear back from them If you don’t get into any dances please email club account – I will find at least 1 dance for everyone to be in

5. What to do if I can’t make a meeting or class… You are allowed to miss ONE meeting You do not have to tell us you are going to miss it or why If the meeting is at 9:30 and – You have dance at 9:00pm come after – You have dance at 10:00pm come before Missing dance class – You can miss 2 classes, then it is up to the choreographer whether or not to ask you to leave

6. Receiving Club Emails Email the club account Danceensemble.club@gmail.com Put MCDE FALL in the “Subject” You will be put on the email list to receive club emails throughout the semester

7. Executive Board 2015-2016

8. President Oversee actions of entire club Determine dates of activities Choreographer auditions Liaison between members and Marist community Sam Soprano

9. Vice President Puts together and approves music for show and works with MCTV Approves all costume decisions Helps with auditions and is the liaison between the choreographers and the executive board Marianne LaCalamito

10. Liaison between executive board and members Sends emails and updates to members Go to if not receiving emails Priority Points – Attend 2/3 meetings and class attendance(1 point) – 3 community service opportunities or committees (1 point) Secretary Mariana Vasquez

11. Treasurer Responsible for financial records of the club In charge of allocations and budget Handles all matters regarding club expenses Alyssa DiBello

12. Show Committee Manager Oversees all vendors at the show Responsible for Show Committee (PRIORITY POINT OPPORTUNITY) In charge of apparel and ticket sales Apparel sale dates: Sept. 22 nd, Oct. 1 st, Oct. 7 th, Oct. 12 th Katelyn Ollhoff

13. Apparel Fall 2015

14. Public Relations Manager Publicizes the show both on campus and off campus Creates flyers, tickets, programs and posters Behind the Curtain Campaign (Priority Point Opportunity-sign up after the meeting!) http://mcdebehindthecu rtain.wordpress.com/ http://mcdebehindthecu rtain.wordpress.com/ Devan Tookmanian

15. Researches and finds events for community service opportunities (PRIORITY POINT OPPORTUNITIES) Finds organizations for the 50/50 donation Community Service Manager Devon McCaffrey

16. Creates and maintains website, Twitter and Facebook group Website: clubs.marist.edu/dance Twitter: @MaristDance FB: Marist College Dance Ensemble Behind the Curtain Website Manger Kristina Lanza

17. UPCOMING EVENTS Welcome Week! – Choreographers will be teaching short dances to showcase the difficulty of levels of dance Contemporary: Int/Advanced Marianne Wed. 6 pm Hip Hop: – Intermediate: Katie Wilhelm Wednesday 5 pm – Advanced: Devan and Mariana Thursday 7 pm Musical Theater: Advanced Katelyn Thurs. 8 pm All classes will be held in the SC DANCE STUDIO

18. Family Weekend Performance/Priority Point Opportunity Saturday, October 3 rd, @ 2pm Open for a Reggae band! Sign up for either at the end of the meeting!

19. Keep an eye out for more community service opportunities through out the semester!! You need THREE to get your Community Service Priority Point

20. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 TH @ 7:00 PM SEE YOU ALL ON THE WEB SIGN UP FOR CLASSES

21. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 TH !!!! CLASSES START

22. Break the Ice! Get a chance to talk to board members! Name Hometown Major/Minor Dance Background MCDE Questions?