Fall Registration Reminder

Regular classes begin on Monday, September 15th!!  If you have not already done so, please visit the CLASSES page and submit your registration for the 2014 dance year.  You should receive a confirmation email once your registration has been received and is processed (it is not automatic, but you should receive confirmation within 24 hours). If you are unsure, don't hesitate to ask by clicking HERE.  This is a new system and we are working out any difficulties we come across.  Thank you for your understanding.

Fall Registration is open

Registration for 2014-2015 is now open.  All tuition amounts and fees have been emailed.  Please contact the Maples if you have questions about your registration.  Online forms should be submitted prior to September 1st. We look forward to seeing everyone back for a great year!

Maple in Montreal

Congratulations to all of the Maple dancers who travelled to Montreal last week for the National Irish Dance Championships (NAIDC).  We are so proud of all of your efforts!!

Congratulations to Colin Barkell, who placed 8th and is a WORLD QUALIFIER!!!

Good luck at Nationals!

Good luck to all of the Maple dancers competing this week at the North American Irish Dance Championships in Montreal, Canada.  Visit the NANS website for detailed information about the event that runs from Jul 2nd-6th.

Good luck to all of the Maple dancers competing this week at the North American Irish Dance Championships in Montreal, Canada.  Visit the NANS website for detailed information about the event that runs from Jul 2nd-6th.

Good luck to our dancers:  Colin, Emily, Ginny, Kelsey, Mary, Keaton, Katherine, Erin, Shannon, Lauren, and all the members of the U16 Girls 8 hand.  Dance your best!!

 

No class on Monday, May 26th

This is a reminder that there is no class on Monday, May 26th.  Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday. 

To all that have served our great nation- Thank you.

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Well done at Worlds!

We would like to congratulate our Maple dancers that competed last week at the World Irish Dance Championships held in London, England.  It is such an accomplishment to qualify to compete on the world stage.  Maple had five dancers travel to London and we are proud of each and every one of them!

Kelly Witherspoon (Senior Ladies 47th place!!)

Megan O'Keefe (Senior Ladies)

Brittany Bond (U17)

Katherine Stuntz (U15)

Davin Poe (U11)

 

Good Luck at Worlds!!!

We would like to wish Good Luck to all of our Maple dancers that will compete next week in the Irish Dance WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.  Good luck to Kelly, Megan, Brittany, Katherine, and Davin. 

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REMINDER:  There is no class from April 14-27 for spring break.  We'll see you on Monday, April 28th!!

Washington DC Parade Information

Maple Academy is in Group B this year for the DC St Patrick's Day parade.  Please meet by the Smithsonian Castle at 1030am on Sunday, March 16th.  The parade starts at noon.

All Maple dancers are invited to participate; help us plan by submitting your RSVP to the evite.  Parade attire is the Maple School Costume or the Maple Tracksuit. Hair should be in a bun or ponytail with green and navy ribbon.

No class in Bethesda on March 4th

Due to the snow, Montgomery County Schools are closed on Tuesday, March 4th, to include all after school activities.  There will not be dance class in Bethesda!!  Use the time to work on stamina/core/drills at home and we will see you when the weather clears!