Episode 72: From Year-End to Start Over Again: A Big Recap!
- **Welcome Back!**
- After a long break, we’re excited to return with Episode 72! Our last podcast was about planning your summer, and now we're sharing what came next—a lot has happened in the past six months!
- **CAMP CONFETTI Success**
- Launched our most successful camp ever, “In My Sparkle Era.”
- Other popular camps included "Pink Pajama Party" and "Dancing in My Dreams."
- “Perfectly Pink Destination Dream Vacation” was also a big hit.
- We loved seeing how great everything looked, and we're so proud of how everyone nailed it!
- **Rhythm Nation Barbie Dream Vacation**
- Produced the opening number for our show with 75 dancers.
- This production set the tone for our year-end shows and was a collaboration of our company faculty and guest choreographers.
- Came together in about 10 days before hitting the stage.
- **Company Auditions**
- Over 300 dancers auditioned, and we successfully cast 11 companies.
- We used our tried-and-true formula, which we shared in Episode 42.
- Auditions were held in April, allowing us to organize schedules for the season.
- **Company Party**
- Hosted two giant Barbie-themed parties, highlighting our graduating seniors and recognizing every dancer with awards.
- The event was filled with all things PINK.
- **Year-End Shows**
- Faced a few more technical difficulties than usual, particularly with media on the LED wall, but everything worked out in the end.
- We elevated the lobby experience with custom setups, including a “Hotel Rhythm” registration desk, balloons, and banners.
- We went full out with props and sets but plan to scale back this year to cut costs.
- **Summer Camps at Rhythm**
- This summer was our biggest ever, with 2-3 camps running each week.
- Camp Rhythm, our full-day musical theater camp, was so successful that we’re considering adding a third session next season.
- **The Dance Awards**
- Enjoyed seeing our students perform their best routines of the season.
- Recorded a special two-part podcast episode with an amazing guest—stay tuned!
- **Welcome Back Party & Staff Kickoff**
- Themed around the Olympics with "TEAM RHYTHM - Let The Games Begin!"
- Activities included a pennant craft, obstacle course, and a step and repeat.
- We kicked off the season with new staff members, custom shirts, and notebooks during a catered dinner at the studio.
- **Energize and Other Conventions**
- Attended Rhee Gold’s Dance Life and Dance Teacher Web with Shelley and Beth.
- Introduced new WOW Cards and a subscription service—more info coming soon!
- Gained inspiration at Revolution’s “ENERGIZE” conference in Chicago, where we previewed new costumes and attended seminars.
- **Season 32 Begins!**
- Last Monday marked the start of Rhythm’s 32nd season.
- We have several exciting podcasts planned for the fall—stay tuned for more consistent episodes!
- **Closing**
- Thank you for listening! We hope you’re having a great start to your season. Have a fantastic week—bye!
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