Project C Studios

Nothing else quite like that calm before the storm huh? 😌#pcsfest2021 here we GO! Activities start around 11 🥳🥳🥳

Just a reminder that PCS Fest is this weekend 🎉

Saturday Highlights:

Customized Photoshoots with Laurie (dm her to sign up!) 11-1 😎

Photoshoots with PBK Digital (free for PCS Students, $30 portraits for everyone else!) 11-1pm and 4-6pm 🤓

Free Outdoor Dance Parties with DJ Billy Lyve from Wisdom Court Entertainment 11-1:30pm 🕺💃🏽

Open Marley/Pop Up Talent Show (with day of sign ups open to ALL 🎤🤩⭐️) 11-1pm and 4-6pm

Ballet Embody (local professional ballet company 🩰) ticketed show 2pm

Free Scavenger Hunt 5-5:30pm 🔦🕵️‍♀️

Project C Student Year End ticketed showcase 7pm 😍❤️

Player’s Fun Zone 11-8pm 🥳
PCS Fest pricing for Players Bands:
$15 for kids
$25 for Adults
$5 for LGBTQIA Parents all weekend in honor of Pride and all Dads on Sunday in honor of Father’s Day 👨‍👨‍👧


We’ll post Sunday’s highlights in our story later if you want to hear more... but let’s just say we will have our very own Family Friendly, Project C Drag Fairies hosting on Sunday so it’s sure to be a ball! 😘😘😘

What is PCS Fest?! Well, we combined our year end showcases into a big dance/theatre/arts/community festival celebrating Project C’s wonderful year and launch into becoming an all inclusive arts center! This event is open to all, so come by and check us out 💕🧚‍♀️

Hey guys 😅 sorry for the wait! Since I got too sick to be on social media and missed my deadline... I decided to announce a feeeeew other things. Let me know if you think it was worth the wait 😘

To the cast and crew of Beauty and the Beast,

A “letter” from your absentee choreographer, studio owner, and artistic director, Laurie.

If you’ve ever been my student you probably know know that two is my lucky number. The same day I became the official owner of Project C Studios, I wrote myself a list of things I wanted for the studio within the next two years. You see, I had already written pages upon pages of 5 year, 10 year, and 20 year business plans. My official plans and timelines were exciting, and loan officers thought they were ambitious and realistic. I can be practical and grounded when I need be, but who I really am is a hyperactive, easily excitable little kid who just wants to create really good art, and knows there are no limits to what I can achieve. Once everything was official, that little kid in me needed something to sink their teeth into and I decided to make an ultra-topsecret two years list, where I pulled programs and goals from my official business plans and decided on the ones that, no matter what, I was going to make happen. Of course, I couldn't contain myself and showed my top-secret list to everyone 😅😂 They all thought I was CRAZY for including some of my goals! For example, I wanted to quadruple our student company/competition team in two years and, crazy or not, today we sit at 425% 🙌🏽🎉 The point that Im trying to make is this; when I set those goals, I did so without limits. It's important to have all of this context when I say, that a junior theatre program was not on my list... Junior theatre was not included because I knew it was something I couldn't do on my own, let alone with myself barely being involved! I never imagined that in two years it would be possible to have such tremendously talented kids and such a wonderfully supportive community to make something like this possible. I am sorry for the little things that fell through (quite literally a few times 🥴) since everyone had to pitch in to help cover for me while I was out recovering. I can’t wait for PCS Fest so I can announce our Summer show! Special thanks to Rob, Montria, and all of our interns and volunteers. You all put on one heck of a show👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Throwback because pictures are in 😍🎉 Two weeks ago we had a team comp @turnitupdance and a soloist in Memphis with @forcedancetour! It was an incredible weekend and we were so proud of everyone! Overalls and Special Awards below 😘
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At Force Tour, Kylie scored 5th overall with her solo as an independent!

From Turn It Up-

Juniors:

Lolah Solo | 2nd Overall

Suit and Tie | 5th Overall

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Teens:

Mya’s Solo | Judges Choice for Performance

Kenzie’s Solo | 6th Overall and Judges Choice for Musicality

Hannah’s Solo | 2nd Overall

Coherence (Ron/Lolah’s Duo) | 4th and Judges Choice for Connection

You’re the Friend I Need (Hannah and Kenzie’s Duo) | 2nd Overall and Judges Choice for Partnering.

Other Side (Catalyst Hiphop)- 3rd overall

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Senior-

Maddie’s Solo | 8th Overall and Judges Choice for Performance

Jekyll or Hyde (Jaylen and Ayla’s Duo) | 1st Overall and a Judges Choice for Technique

Dirty Diana- 2nd Overall and People’s Choice

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Lastly Project C was awarded ADCC Studio of Excellence Award! We are so grateful 🙏🏽 Congratulations Dancers!

In November they came to us and we fell in love! Now it’s May and we’re back with @deviatedance at The Process DC! Competition was Friday (results below) and they have and incredible schedule of classes and auditions for the rest of weekend!!! #reunitedanditfeelssogood
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Overall Awards:

Solos:
Junior| Lolah's Solo 2nd and a Technique Award

Teen | Kenzie's Solo 1st

Senior | Emma's Solo 3rd,
Kylie's Solo 1st and a Technique and Choreography Award

Duos:
Juniors | Rivers 2nd, Champion 1st

Senior | Omens 2nd

Group:
Junior Large Group | The Gift 2nd

Junior Small Group | When I Grow Up 3rd, Flightless Bird 1st

Teen Small Group | 2nd Shot Me Down

Senior Small Group| 2nd Depth Over Distance

Teen Large Group |
Dont Break The Rules 2nd, Eleanor 1st and a Choreography Award

Teen Line | The Other Side 1st

In November they came to us and we fell in love! Now it’s May and we’re back with @deviatedance at The Process DC! Competition was Friday (results below) and they have and incredible schedule of classes and auditions for the rest of weekend!!! #reunitedanditfeelssogood
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Overall Awards:

Solos:
Junior| Lolah's Solo 2nd and a Technique Award

Teen | Kenzie's Solo 1st

Senior | Emma's Solo 3rd,
Kylie's Solo 1st and a Technique and Choreography Award

Duos:
Juniors | Rivers 2nd, Champion 1st

Senior | Omens 2nd

Group:
Junior Large Group | The Gift 2nd

Junior Small Group | When I Grow Up 3rd, Flightless Bird 1st

Teen Small Group | 2nd Shot Me Down

Senior Small Group| 2nd Depth Over Distance

Teen Large Group |
Dont Break The Rules 2nd, Eleanor 1st and a Choreography Award

Teen Line | The Other Side 1st

Happy International Dance Day 🖤

Happy International Dance Day 🖤

Pop-up outdoor headshot session THIS Sunday 😍 Open to ALL in the PCS Community! Each individual will get guidance and coaching for poses, their own time slot, and opportunity for photos with two different looks! Cost is only $30, email [email protected] to sign up!

Pop-up outdoor headshot session THIS Sunday 😍 Open to ALL in the PCS Community! Each individual will get guidance and coaching for poses, their own time slot, and opportunity for photos with two different looks! Cost is only $30, email [email protected] to sign up!

Our summer schedule has been released!!! This summer, we are offering specialized 3 day summer intensives, as well as semi-private pods. Dancers can fill out an online form to tell us their goals and interests, then our artistic director will build each dancer a semi-private schedule. These pods will keep up their regular training and provide the individual attention and growth of private lessons at regular class prices! These pods paired with our 3 day intensives means EVERY dancer can have a fun summer filled with dance and artistic development individualized for their needs and interests 🤍 The schedule can be found on our website. Email [email protected] to register!

Our summer schedule has been released!!! This summer, we are offering specialized 3 day summer intensives, as well as semi-private pods. Dancers can fill out an online form to tell us their goals and interests, then our artistic director will build each dancer a semi-private schedule. These pods will keep up their regular training and provide the individual attention and growth of private lessons at regular class prices! These pods paired with our 3 day intensives means EVERY dancer can have a fun summer filled with dance and artistic development individualized for their needs and interests 🤍 The schedule can be found on our website. Email [email protected] to register!

We have to give huge shout out to our company member Ayla for an incredible first competition with @yagp! She scored in the top 24 for her classical variation and top 12 for her contemporary! We’re so very proud of you!!! 💚

Pop-up Masterclass with the one and only @loganhernandez_ THIS Wednesday, 4/14 from 6:15-7:30. Class is open to ALL advanced pre-professional and professional level dancers in the area! Drop-in cost is $35 for the general public and $20 for Project C dancers or dancers over 18!
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All students currently registered in Modern 5 or Contemporary 4 are already enrolled for this master class at no extra cost.

Pop-up Masterclass with the one and only @loganhernandez_ THIS Wednesday, 4/14 from 6:15-7:30. Class is open to ALL advanced pre-professional and professional level dancers in the area! Drop-in cost is $35 for the general public and $20 for Project C dancers or dancers over 18!
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All students currently registered in Modern 5 or Contemporary 4 are already enrolled for this master class at no extra cost.

@breakoutcomp tomorrow!!! Our student company competes 4:25-7:25 and you can watch here: https://breakoutcomp.com/live-stream-1/

Photo by: https://www.zvhphotography.com/

@breakoutcomp tomorrow!!! Our student company competes 4:25-7:25 and you can watch here: https://breakoutcomp.com/live-stream-1/

Photo by: https://www.zvhphotography.com/

As we were gearing up for our first full company competition of the season, we realized we never got the chance to post about our incredible weekend with @jumpdance!!! All the dancers had such an great time and we were so proud of everyone for giving their all ❤️ Special shout-outs next! Jump VIP’s: Hannah, Ayla, Katie, and Kylie. Our scholarship winners: Hannah and Ayla. Overall Placements: Ayla Teen 5th, Hannah Teen 2nd, Kylie Senior 4th. Congratulations All 🙌🏽❤️

Happy Easter! As a reminder Project C is closed for Spring Break 4/4-4/10. We hope you enjoy the beautiful spring weather, and some quality family time 💛🌼

Happy Easter! As a reminder Project C is closed for Spring Break 4/4-4/10. We hope you enjoy the beautiful spring weather, and some quality family time 💛🌼

Preview of Act Two Pictures 😍 We’re so in love!!! Don’t worry company dancers, photos will be available tomorrow 😘

A sneak peek of some photos from Act One! We are so SO sooooooo incredibly proud of our company for an inspiring weekend of performances. You all were absolutely stunning and we can’t wait for you all to hit the competition stage!

We are so excited for our upcoming In-house Company Preview Performances! We have tickets available for 3 shows, Saturday 3/20 at 2pm and Sunday 3/21 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are limited and on a first come first served basis, to reserve your tickets email [email protected] 🖤

Happy International Women’s Day!!! Sending love to all the powerful ladies in our dance community— y’all inspire us everyday ♀😘

Happy International Women’s Day!!! Sending love to all the powerful ladies in our dance community— y’all inspire us everyday ♀😘

We have to give a huge shout out to our company dancer @hannah_joy_dancer for an amazing weekend with @nycda It was her first year in the teen division and she scored 5th place with her self choreographed solo. Throughout the weekend she was called out in jazz, lyrical and ballet! Today she was awarded teen female outstanding dancer!!! We are so incredibly proud of you ❤️

Congratulations to our friends over at the Davy Dance Academy for a successful first competition 💜💜💜 We loved getting to host your dress rehearsal and we wanted to say that we’re rooting for you all!!! T Michelle Davy😘

We are so proud of these girls for their performances tonight! During our in-house with @deviatedance these two were chosen as assistants and that made them ineligible to compete... However- they still performed their solos just to receive feedback from DEViATE’s incredible judges and faculty. We are beyond thankful for the opportunity and so happy to find an organization that values “The Process”. Thank you @ntbad @dyl319 (Anthony, and the rest of the staff) and congratulations again to our dancers for an incredible first performance of the season 💜

We are so proud of these girls for their performances tonight! During our in-house with @deviatedance these two were chosen as assistants and that made them ineligible to compete... However- they still performed their solos just to receive feedback from DEViATE’s incredible judges and faculty. We are beyond thankful for the opportunity and so happy to find an organization that values “The Process”. Thank you @ntbad @dyl319 (Anthony, and the rest of the staff) and congratulations again to our dancers for an incredible first performance of the season 💜

We will be closed today, Monday 2/22 due to inclement weather. Hopefully this the last snow pic of the season 😘❄️

We will be closed today, Monday 2/22 due to inclement weather. Hopefully this the last snow pic of the season 😘❄️

Unfortunately there are still icy conditions so we will be closed today, Friday 2/19. Stay safe everyone 🤍

Unfortunately there are still icy conditions so we will be closed today, Friday 2/19. Stay safe everyone 🤍

We will be closed today, Thursday 2/18 for inclement weather. Enjoy your snow day everyone! Stay safe and warm 🤍

We will be closed today, Thursday 2/18 for inclement weather. Enjoy your snow day everyone! Stay safe and warm 🤍

That feeling when you first get to run your piece in costume and under the lights 😭😩❤️

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope your day is filled with love 🥰

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope your day is filled with love 🥰

We are open for classes today, Thursday 2/11. See you tonight dancers!

We are open for classes today, Thursday 2/11. See you tonight dancers!

Both teacher and student posted this combo from yesterday’s class and their captions warm our hearts:

@rickihuff “I do love working on a convention now, but man do I miss my kids when I travel 😭”

@hannah_joy_dancer “Hip hop hasn’t ever been my strongest style, or the one that has come the most easiest, but I still love it and work hard at it. I especially love classes with @rickihuff Thank you for always challenging me! 🔥🔥🔥”

We love that our faculty is filled with working professionals and we’re so excited for the work Ricki is doing with @monstersdance! We miss him when he’s gone but hes more than worth the wait! We adore you @rickihuff

We have to give a HUGE shout out to the one and only Emily Runkle! Congratulations on the wonderful show with your company Ballet Embody. We are so fortunate to have you directing our ballet programs and we are truly thankful for all you do. Your first professional performance out of retirement was absolutely stunning. We love you!

Dancers/Faculty: Emily Runkle @falknerdischer

📸: @pbkdigital

And we are back!!! Project C is open Wednesday 2/3. Please note that we are officially in the spring semester with our updated schedule. We can’t wait to see you all back in the studio!

And we are back!!! Project C is open Wednesday 2/3. Please note that we are officially in the spring semester with our updated schedule. We can’t wait to see you all back in the studio!

Tuesday, 2/2 Project C is closed for inclement weather. Stay safe everyone 🤍

Tuesday, 2/2 Project C is closed for inclement weather. Stay safe everyone 🤍

Monday 2/1, we will be closed for inclement weather. Enjoy your snow day! Stay safe and warm 🤍

Monday 2/1, we will be closed for inclement weather. Enjoy your snow day! Stay safe and warm 🤍

Congratulations to the incredible cast of Fame! Unfortunately we have decided to cancel the 2pm show today as we have several cast and audience members who would be making an hour long trek to Project C and we want to keep everyone safe. To the cast and crew of Fame- we are so proud and we thank you for sharing your talents and persevering through all of the challenges you’ve faced while keeping theatre alive during these times ❤️

If you missed the chance to see this incredible show you can still donate $10 or more to receive the video link of the show!