DTOL announces a new version of the popular Dance School Administrator software.

Version 2.1 adds a simplified exam selection facility, the ability to select fonts for various print outputs, remarks fields for students, parents and classes and a number of other enhancements.

For those not familiar with Dance School Administrator, this software is a low-cost solution for dance schools, enabling them to:

* store details on current, past and waiting list students
* show, on the screen, all the students in a class
* print class lists
* print class numbers list
* print a 'birthday list': all students in birthday order, month by month
* print a full contact list for students
* print lists of students' telephone contacts
* print labels for parent/student addresses
* print class timetables for each studio/venue
* print class timetables for each teacher
* print class registers
* create a mail merge file
* print invoices onto headed or plain paper, formatted for window envelopes
* apply discounts for students who take more than one class, and for parents who have more than one current student
* allow invoice calculation based on EITHER a Term Fee for each class OR a Weekly Class Fee multiplied by the number of weeks in the invoicing period
* show, on the screen, lists of invoices with a balance owing
* allow full or part payment of invoices
* allow an invoice to be Cancelled when a student decides not to continue with any of the classes
* allow an invoice to be marked as Complete when a student decides not to continue with some of the classes and has paid for those (s)he is taking
* print lists of invoices with a balance owing
* add amounts overdue to new invoices
* allow you to include items to adjust the invoice amount, e.g. for dancewear sales or giving a student teacher a discount
* print details of all invoices, to present to your accountant
* allow invoicing in any currency
* store PINs for five pre-selected exam bodies (RAD, ISTD, IDTA, BATD and UKA) and three user-specified exam bodies
* store ethnicity codes and special needs indication
* enable printing of lists of students selected for exam entry

Full details and a free demonstration download are available at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/dsa2.htm

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The following readers are looking for dance classes. If you know of a class in your area that matches any of these readers’ requirements, please email them and let them know:

Karl Herbert
Coventry United Kingdom
Adult Jazz, Tap, Modern, 30 yrs dance experience
karl_herbert@hotmail.com

Lana Conde
Brisbane, Australia
lama_22@hotmail.com
I am looking for a kind of funk/hip-hop/modern dance.

CT Lim
Singapore
Easy-to-Learn Social dancing, Happening-and-fun Hip-Hop dancing, Sensual Salsa
ct.lim@pacific.net.sg

Ellie Wartew
Location: Wooburn Moor, High Wycombe, Bucks, UK
(I don't drive so would need something very local)
Looking for: Intermediate Adult Tap Class (i.e. approx I.S.T.D. grade 4/5)
please email: Koolrulez@hotmail.com

Agnes
Location: Brecon, Wales, UK
Dance Types: Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Ballroom, Latin
Email: agness04@hotmail.co.uk

Tatiana
Location: Miami FL, 33168 (USA)
Ballet and modern classes
TatieHotchick@aol.com

My name is Laura I'm looking for Hip Hop/breakdancing classes in Edinburgh, Scotland. My email address is laurajo94@talktalk.net

Chandra Mahila (chandu82_tejasimha@yahoo.co.in) “would like to learn some Courses from USA universities, so that can you suggest me which Universities are offering dance courses and fees details, and how to get admission, all those related information.”

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If you want to find out about classes in your area, email me and let me know (very briefly):

- Your name
- Your location (including country)
- The kind of dance class you want
- Your email address

I’ll include you next time! BUT, if you don’t give it to me in this format, it may not get in.

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The following readers want dance pen friends:

Melissa
beautyat11@aol.com
England, Derbyshire
My favourite dances are modern and jive but I do like most dances
My ideal dance partner would have to be a person that is up for a challenge and capable of dancing awkward moves as well.
Also I feel that dancers should be able to work as a team and on their own!

Rebekah
aaliyah18574@hotmail.com
Syracuse, New York, USA
my dance interests - hip hop / tango/ball room / tango /Latin

Agnes
Email: agness04@hotmail.co.uk
Location: Brecon, Wales, UK
Dance interests: I like Hip-Hop, Breakdance, Ballroom, Latin (I cant dance the last two yet but I really want to learn them)
Pen Friend: Anyone who is patient, nice and friendly that can give me tips and hints about dancing and maybe some good moves for hip-hop and breakdance.

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DTOL's Dance Pen Friend scheme: if you would like to correspond by email with someone who shares your dance interests but is in a different country - or a different part of your country - then just email me briefly with:

* your name
* your email address
* your town, state/province/county and country
* your dance interests
* the kind of person you would like as your dance pen friend

I will then publish your details in the newsletter and, hopefully, other newsletter subscribers will get in touch with you.


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I am now collecting information about summer schools/camps run by DTOL’s dance teacher members. I’ll publish brief details in the newsletter and fuller information at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/summer.htm.

If you can’t find the summer school you want, email me and I’ll publish your request in the DTOL Members’ Newsletter.

Here are the latest summer school details I have:

Australia

Fully residential Dance Camp.
Held in Rainforest Mt Keira (Wollongong)
All travelling students met and transport connections organised.
Professional and highly qualified staff.
Classes in Classical, Jazz, Tap, Modern, Contemporary and Drama.
Supervised activities include swimming, karaoke, trivia nights, bush walking,
games nights etc.
Our Camp has been running successfully for over 18 years.
Call Barbara Rogerson 0415 939 443 (Aust)
Or see website www.rogersonballetacademy.com.au and follow camp links.

UK

Ks Academy of Dance Summer dance Camp - Maidenhead, Berkshire
30th July - 3rd August 2007 - 10am till 4pm
Street Dance, Lyrical, Irish, Musical Theatre, Singing, Drama, Tap Dance.
Ages 6 - 16. Children will be split into 3 or 4 age groups, depending on numbers, (Usually between 45 - 50 children). 4 Teachers, 3 assistants.
Showcase at end of the week.
T-shirt, Medal and certificate included in the price.
Cost - £90.00 for the week.
Qualified ISTD Teachers. All CRB checked and First Aid qualified.
For more information Please call Karen Smith on 07985 252129 or email ksacademyofdance@hotmail.co.uk

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Harlequin Arts Academy summer school 23rd July- 3rd August in the Greater Manchester area. Students can attend one week or both. Activities include streetdance, Jazz, Salsa, Ballet, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre, Choreography competition. 10am-4pm children 5 and above welcome. Please visit www.harlequinartsacademy.co.uk or call 07721 314138 for more information.

USA

Kirsten Burke Smith (www.kirstensmith.org) specializes in rhythm tap, hip hop and jazz dance. She also judges dance competitions, and teaches master classes domestically and abroad. She is based in NYC, and teaching this summer at the Summer Arts Center at the JCC of Mid-Westchester (Scarsdale) and Summer Intensive at Cresskill Performing Arts (Cresskill, NJ). Contact her at: kirsten@kirstensmith.org

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We are holding our summer workshops June 5-9th in sunset Utah. We have awesome teachers and registration is very affordable! For more info contact Studio 1 @ (801)779-3613. Lauren Adams

Europe

Internacional Summer Course In Dance
16 / 27 July, 2007
Lisbon, Portugal

Faculdade de Motricidade Humana
Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
2 Weeks of Constructive Holidays

The Dance Department of FMH – TU Lisbon is offering an intensive dance course in a 2 weeks programme of dance practice and leisure activities. Combining culture, dance and relaxation, this is a perfect opportunity for dancers and dance students from anywhere in the world to get together in a friendly environment, learn more about the diversity of dance and get acquainted with Portuguese Culture. Classes, cultural/leisure activities and lodging will take place in FMH Campus in Cruz Quebrada, facing the Tagus River, close to the woods and the beaches.

Classes in:
Dance with no frontiers
Contemporary Dance
Creative Practice
Ball-room Dance
Well-being techniques
Pilates
Repertoire workshop
Dance and Visual Arts
Site-specific Dance
Portuguese Folk Dance
Portuguese Dance and Culture

For more information contact:
amacara@fmh.utl.pt
rrato@fmh.utl.pt
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Summer workshops in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish Style Belly Dancing and Turkish Gypsy Dancing - summer workshops by Alev;
16-20 July 2007 and 23-27 July 2007 (Monday thru Friday two hours a day)

Price is 180 Euro per person for 10 hours lesson.
Accommodation with a Turkish family for a week is 180 Euro (Breakfast is included)
Please visit www.orientaldancing.com

Canada

Annual Teachers’ Seminar at Canada’s National Ballet School

Tuesday July 31 to Saturday August 4, 2007, Toronto, Ontario

Moved to Dance? Celebrate the innate partnership between music and movement. Join colleagues from around the world for an intensive 5-day seminar as we explore ways to highlight the dramatic expressiveness of movement and help dancers discover the magic ‘between the notes.’ At the same time, learn the latest in the art and science of optimizing bone and joint health in dancers of all ages and levels.

For more information and to register online, visit www.nbs-enb.ca or call 1.800.367.0785.

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Edmonton Dance Centre’s Summer Dance Intensive

July 9 to July 13, 2007 Program 1 & 2 8:45am drop-off - 5:00pm pick-up each day Ballet, Character, CreativeStretch & Stability, Discovering the Ballet and Outdoor activities Program 1 is for students who have recently completed studying RAD Primary or Grade 1 or their equivalent levels. Program 2 is for students who have recently completed studying RAD Grade 2 or 3 or their equivalent levels.

July 16 to July 27, 2007 Program 3 & 4 Approximately 9:00am – 5:00pm each day Ballet, Modern, Pointe/Pre-Pointe, Character, Variations/Repertoire, Stretch & Stability and Jazz/Musical Theatre Program 3 is for students who have completed the RAD Grade 4, or are currently studying the RAD Grade 5 or Intermediate Foundation or their equivalent levels. Program 4 is for students who have completed the RAD Intermediate Foundation, or are currently studying at the RAD Intermediate or Advanced 1 or their equivalent levels. Faculty: Deborah Morgan, Heidi Bunting, Monique Langevin-Connell, Laurence Menotti, Kathy Metzger-Corrveau, Jacqueline O’Kell

For further information or registration contact: 780 482-1294, email: edmontondancecentre@shaw.ca or download a brochure and registration form from http://members.shaw.ca/edmontondancecentre/

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The next newsletter will be on Wednesday, 9th May. If you would like to comment on any of the issues raised in the newsletters, or ask a question which other readers may be able to answer, or say anything you like about your dance experiences, just email me!

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