Westport Weston Family Y Dance Center Spring Performance Sat. June 15

Westport  – The annual Spring Performance of the Westport Weston Family Y Dance Center will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, June 15 at Bedford Middle School. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for children age 3 and older (children 2 and under admitted free) and may be purchased in advance at the Family Y or at the door.

At the performance, which marks the conclusion of the 2012-2013 dance season, Dance Center Director Lillian Cenatiempo will present Six-Year Awards to Emily Walsh, Hailey Nusbaum, Alison Green and Aydan Moskowitz. Receiving Three-Year Awards are Vivian Ellis, Ella Tobben, Sophia Viggiano, Charlotte Berner, Olivia Pattinson and Kayden Obsitnik.

"I am so proud of each and every one of our dancers," said "Miss Lillian," who is completing her fifth year with the Family Y Dance Center and her first season as Director. "Thank you all for your continued dedication to dance and to the Family Y's Dance Center. It has been a wonderful year – or three or six! – and I look forward to many, many more."

The Dance Center's Season runs from September to June, with Fall/Winter and Spring semesters. In addition to the end-of-year performance in June, the Dance Center's youth companies also perform locally and compete in various regional competitions.

Highlights from the past season include a successful showing at the Nexstar National Talent Competition in April, where Family Y company dancers were awarded five High Golds and two First Place Trophies.

The Family Y's Dance Center offers a full spectrum of programs for students ages two to adult. The youth program is composed of four companies, with auditions for the 2013-2014 Dance Center Season taking place on Monday, June 17, at the following times:

• Mini Company (ages 7-9)
Monday, June 17, 4:15 – 5:00 pm
• Petite Company (ages 9-11)
Monday, June 17, 5:00 -5:45 pm
• Junior Company (ages 12+)
Monday, June 17, 5:45 – 6:30 pm

The Y's Kinder Company is composed of dancers ages 5 and 6 (Kindergarten and First Grade), and no audition is necessary.

Registration is also under way for the Dance Center's summer programs, including the following weekly camps and summer-long classes (No Y membership is required):

Princess Dance Camp, June 24-28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm and July 15-19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Little dancers ages 3 and 4 leap and twirl through the basics of ballet and tap. Participants must have ballet and tap shoes and bring a snack and drink each day. A new princess and a craft project will also be a part of each day's fun. The cost is $180/week.

Broadway Bound, June 24-28, 12:30-3 pm and July 8-12, 12:30-3 pm. Spend the week learning dances to music from the Broadway musical Newsies! The week includes costume making, a visiting instructor from New York City and a fun in-studio presentation the final day for friends and family. Bring a snack and a drink. Designed for ages 7-10; the cost is $200/week.

Dance Adventure, June 24-28, 12:30-3 pm. This special camp includes classes in jazz, tap, ballet, a craft project, stories from around the world and dances to go with those stories. Each day will feature a different country and activity. At the end of camp, parents are invited to attend an in-studio presentation to see the dances and songs of the week. Bring a snack and a drink. Designed for ages 5-7; the cost is $200/week.

Future Stars, July 15-19, 12:30-4 pm. A typical afternoon includes stretching and warm-up, flexibility and strength, dance techniques, learning of choreography, lunch, dance routines and free swim. Participants must be able to swim without a flotation device; please bring lunch, a snack and a drink. Designed for ages 6-10; the cost is $200/week.

Accelerated Hip Hop, June 26-August 21, Wednesdays, 4-5 pm.
Accelerated Tap, June 26-August 21, Wednesdays, 4-5 pm.

The Y's accelerated summer programs, designed for ages 9 to 12, enable dancers' technique and coordination skills to progress at a faster rate. The cost for each 9-week class is $180. Y Membership is not required.

For more information about the Family Y Dance Center or to register for summer programs, please visit www.westporty.org or contact Lillian Cenatiempo, Dance Center Director, at 203-226-8981, ext. 197, or lcenatiempo@westporty.org.

About the Westport Weston Family Y
The Westport Weston Family Y is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that enriches the community by developing and nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Family Y emphasizes the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in its programs and services. An affiliate of the YMCA of the USA, the Westport Weston Family Y is governed by two boards comprised of community volunteers. As a private non-profit serving a public purpose, the Westport Weston Family Y endeavors to provide financial assistance to those who qualify. For more information, contact Rob Reeves, Chief Executive Officer, at 203-226-8981, ext. 131, or email rreeves@westporty.org.