Maureen's School Of Dance And Dancewear Shop

You when you miss BTC26 😩

Save the date, write it in your planner, leave some post-it notes around your house, set an alarm - you don't want to miss this year's show!
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𝙎𝘼𝙑𝙀 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀
𝗕𝗧𝗖𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹
Sunday, July 26th
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
Suffolk, VA​

​𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗝𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝟭𝗦𝗧!

Join the movement: spotlightonchange.com

Looking for something fun to do this summer?! Join us for Summer Dance Workshop! 🕺
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Whether your looking to try dance for the first time, explore a new style, or build skills and technique, summer is a great time to step into the studio with low-stress and low-commitment!
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Give us a call or stop in today to see what classes are best for you 💗💚🩵

School's barely out and the kids already saying they're bored? 🙃

We gotchu - bring em over to Chuck E. Cheese and let em run wild! From 3 PM to close, 20% of your purchases will benefit BTC26 in support of ForKids 🎉🍕🎮

Don't forget to mention the fundraiser (see flyer and coupons attached!) to be sure your purchases are counted towards our total 💰
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Can't attend? Share with your friends to get the word out! 🗣️

Chuck E. Fundraiser
June 11th | 3 PM to close
4400 Peek Trail
Chesapeake, VA

🎉 BTC CHUCK E. CHEESE FUNDRAISER 🎉

Looking for something fun to do with your kids as summer kicks off?

Join us for a Be The Change fundraiser at Chuck E. Cheese!

📅 Date: June 11
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 4400 Peek Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23321

Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of games, pizza, and fun—while a portion of all sales goes directly back to BTC.

⚠️ Important: Be sure to mention BTC so your purchase is counted toward the fundraiser.

📎 Coupons and a flyer are attached for additional savings and details—feel free to share!

We’d love to see you there! It’s an easy, fun way to support BTC and kick off summer 🎢🍕

What is BTC?
Be The Change, led by our competitive dancers, is a year-round initiative focused on fundraising, service, and community impact. This year’s benefit show supports ForKids, a nonprofit that helps children and families facing homelessness and poverty through housing, education, and support services.

Don't forget to save the date for our Benefit Show... July 26th!

Learn more about BTC at spotlightonchange.com!

What a weekend ✨

Thank you to our amazing dance family for all your hard work, support, love, and enthusiasm. We are SO proud of all of our dancers and incredibly thankful for all the teachers, crew, and families for their support behind the scenes 💕

Up next: an EPIC year 53!

Be a star student (not like these detention regulars!) and make sure you’re at the right place, right time this week ✨🌟

𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝙎𝙏𝙐𝘿𝙄𝙊 𝘾𝙇𝙊𝙎𝙀𝘿
NO Tuesday classes, studio closed for recital prep.

𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐮 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝘿𝙍𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙍𝙀𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙍𝙎𝘼𝙇
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts

*see your individual schedule for your class’s SPECIFIC performance times!*

Dancers MUST be present for dress rehearsal in full costume, hair, and makeup.

𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘
𝙍𝙀𝘾𝙄𝙏𝘼𝙇
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts

The big day!! Reminder that *all* attendees, including performers and guardians, need a ticket to enter the venue.

Take tonight to make your recital list, check it twice, and pack your dance bag! 🩰

Our last comp of the season was one for the books! With ALL of our comp students shining on stage - from age 8 to 81! - we had so much fun with our dance family 🫶

We are especially proud to be recognized with the “Studio on a Quest” Award! Given to a studio that demonstrates well-rounded training, a love of dance, passion for the arts, and overall ✨good vibes✨ - it was a great way to end a fantastic weekend!
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Here are some highlights:

OVERALL AWARDS

Studio on a Quest Award

Most Entertaining, 12 & Up, “He Called Me”

Teen Comp. Sm Group, 1st Place, “He Called Me”
Teen Comp. Sm Group, 2nd Place, “Build”
Junior Rec. Large Group, 3rd Place, “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now”
Adult Production, 1st Place, “Old School”

Senior Elite Duet/Trio, 7th Place, “Rocket Man”

Senior Elite Solo, 5th Place, Evelyn
Senior Elite Solo, 8th Place, Canyon
Senior Comp. Solo, 4th Place, Izzy
Junior Comp. Solo, 5th Place, Riley
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SCHOLARSHIPS & INVITATIONS

Discover Spotlight, Riley
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ADJUDICATION (category placement)

DIAMOND
Spotlight on Fergie
Five Bros Named Moe
He Called Me (1st)
Rocket Man
Canyon
Evelyn
Jaelyn (Tap)

PLATINUM
Mall Madness
Old School (1st)
Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now (1st)
Just for Fun
Detention
That Girl
Build (1st)
Remember
Smooth Sailin’
Mixed Emotions
Two Slow Dancers
Ashley
Madison (1st)
Danyelle (1st)
Jaelyn (Jazz)
Elana
Rebecca
Reagan
Taylor (1st)

Geez Tees are BACK with the 2026 edition of our most sought-after BTC merch line to celebrate Abigail's upcoming sixth birthday! 🎉

Designed by BTC’s biggest fan (and our #1 lover of merch) to support BTC26, all proceeds benefit ForKids… and put a smile on Abigail’s face 💛

To kick things off, Abigail’s got a birthday treat:
🎂 First 10 supporters save 25% off their entire order with code GEEZBFF

After that, the celebration continues:
🍰 Next 20 orders save 15% off their entire order with code GEEZBASH

After that, tees are full price—so don’t wait!

Order now + celebrate Abigail's birthday by supporting families in our community ✨💖

https://www.spotlightonchange.com/product-page/the-geez-teez

Make recital extra sweet with a bear-y special suprise 💐🐻
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Starting at just $5, Flower Grams are a grr-eat way to celebrate your dancer’s big moment while supporting BTC 2026 in partnership with ForKids 🪩

Order yours online at spotlightonchange.com but don’t paws - sales end on Friday, May 8th ⏳
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.. and don’t forget to grab your recital tickets at maureensschoolofdance.com before they’re gone!