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SUBJECT: Dance Guild E-News August 25, 2025

August 25, 2025

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DANCE GUILD MEETING
Tuesday, September 2

Join is for our first Dance Guild Meeting of the year in on Tuesday, September 2 at 7:00 pm in the Commons immediately following the PTSA Meeting.


Pre-Orders of Dance Guild merchandise will be available for pick up at the meeting, and the Merchandise Store will be set up for viewing and shopping as well!

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY
Get Ready to Give!

North Texas Giving Day is fast approaching!  This year's annual fundraising day will take place on September 18th.  Please plan to spread the word far and wide on that day to donate to the Dance Guild to help us raise critical funds for the department and our dancers!

Our ability to provide food for performances, host universities/colleges on showcase and provide a night to remember at our annual Senior Dinner all depends on the funds raised on North Texas Giving Day.

Stay tuned in the weeks to come for links, graphics and information on how to spread the word!

DANCE GUILD MEMBERSHIP
It's Time to Renew!

Back to school season is upon us, and at Booker T. that means it's time to renew all of the various membership that help us fund the fantastic events and "extras" that make our school so special.


Save time at Pegasus Pick-Up by renewing your membership before you arrive!  Use the button below review the various membership levels that you can choose to help us support the Dance Guild.

REMINDER:  Even if you do not wish to renew your membership for the year, we ask all Dance Families to pay the Feed the Dancers and Road to Graduation fees for each year.  


Only 4 year members of the Dance Guild are eligible to receive the Paul Baker Scholarship at the end of the school year.

Dance Guild Memberhsip

Thanks to all who have joined the Dance Guild already!*

Platinum Members

Ella Alkalay and Family
Lydia Bare and Family
Zoe Bruce and Family
Caroline Capps and Family
Bri Dao and Family
Vivianna Gantt and Family
Kate Grubb and Family
Hunter Huckin and Family
Vivian LeBlanc and Family
Charlee McCoy and Family
Molly McGuinness and Family
Olivia Obianwu and Family
Mia Olea and Family
Lauren Ouellette and Family
Sydney Perez and Family
Jordan Scott and Family
Cora Shear and Family
Toryn Williams and Family

Emerald Members

Eloise Griffith and Family
Charity Harris and Family
Bonner Ruff and Family

Diamond Level

Emerson Bare and Family
Teagan Bitler and Family
Alessandra Davila and Family
Lily Diederich and Family
Saylor Fowler and Family
Liliana de la Isla and Family
Kayla Jinks and Family
McKinley Martin and Family
Curtis Mowles and Family
Mae O’Connell and Family
Idaliz Rios and Family
Evelyn West and Family
Ella Wood and Family


Reminder:  Diamond Level Members must still play Road to Graduation fees as those are not included in the Membership!

DANCE GUILD MERCH
Order Merch for Pick-Up at Our Next Dance Guild Meeting!

For those who were unable to shop for dance guild merchandise at Pegasus Pick-Up, our Dance Guild Merch Store is now open!


All orders placed before the end of the day on August 30th will be available for pick up at our next Dance Guild Meeting on September 2nd.


The store will also be open and available at our Dance Guild Meeting on September 2nd!

Dance Guild Merchandise
MUSICAL THEATER DEPARTMENT

The Musical Theater Department is excited for the year ahead!  Even with the few changes, it continues to be one of Booker T.'s most dynamic programs, offering events all year long.

All BTW students may audition for Musical Theater at the end of their sophomore year, and once accepted, they participate in events that nurture and showcase their love of musical theater.

This year we are asking MT parents and families to get involved as we prepare for the November Showcase performance and Senior Showcase Week.  We will need help with sponsorships, fundraising and providing meals for our students.  

If your junior or senior is in the Musical Theater class or if you are interested in supporting the program, please e-mail Shelley Kirby, Musical Theater Liaison at sykintx@gmail.com to be added to the MT contact list.  Thank you!

DANCE FACULTY

Meet our 2025 - 2026 Dance Faculty!

CALENDAR

Click on each event below to see details. View the complete calendar on the Booker T Dance Guild website.

Green = Dance Guild Calendar

Blue  = Main Calendar

Tuesday, August 26
6:00p Meet the Teacher Night
Tuesday, September 2
6:00p PTSA Meeting
7:00p Dance Guild Meeting
Tuesday, September 16
4:30p Senior Chor Auditions
Monday, September 22
5:00p Guest Artist Residency: Alvon Reed
Tuesday, September 23
5:00p Guest Artist Residency: Alvon Reed
Wednesday, September 24
5:00p Guest Artist Residency: Alvon Reed
Thursday, September 25
5:00p Guest Artist Residency: Alvon Reed
Friday, September 26
5:00p Guest Artist Residency: Alvon Reed
Saturday, September 27
9:00a Guest Artist Residency: Alvon Reed

The Dance Guild is a parent volunteer organization, similar to a booster club, that supports the students and faculty of the Dance Conservatory at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
 We provide volunteer support, as well as funding for teaching supplies/equipment, master teachers, grants/scholarships for student enrichment, meals for dancers during performances and hospitality for visiting college representatives during college showcase week. The Dance Guild is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

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