12/07/2023
Happy Hanukkah to our PAI friends and family!
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Cortland Performing Arts Institute provides students the opportunity to establish a strong, positive sense of self worth, confidence, and the value of “teamwork” by developing dance and theatre skills in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our PAI family embraces all students and offers each high quality training, whether they are looking for a recreational activity or they dream of a future as a Professional performer.
12/06/2023
Dreaming of Nutcracker weekend✨✨
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Reflecting on last weekend and enjoying time with our dancers in studio. Reminder we still have classes this week and next!
12/04/2023
Congratulations to all of our dancers. Extra special shoutout to our dancers who completed their last nutcracker this weekend. We are so proud of you all and hope you enjoyed every moment ❤️
12/03/2023
Dancer get those smiles ready for one more show! 🤍
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We are so proud of all of our dancers who have performed this weekend and can’t wait for our dancers today to shine
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12/03/2023
Our faces when you say you haven’t seen our Nutcracker yet. One more show tomorrow! We are so excited!!!
12/02/2023
We are so grateful to the businesses that donated to our baskets. Two winners for each basket will be drawn during intermission of our final performance!
12/01/2023
Reminder only volunteers are allowed backstage before and during performances !
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If you’re interested in volunteering backstage please email Miss Cindy.
12/01/2023
Check out our exclusive 2023 Nutcrcaker merch!!!!
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As always wonderful work done by ❤️🖤
12/01/2023
Our dress rehearsals have been going so well! We are so excited to see even more dancers tomorrow!!
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Reminder to read over the procedures email sent by Miss Cindy for important show day information!
11/29/2023
The previously sold out shows now have tickets added! Hurry to our website where you’ll find the online ticket link to purchase tickets🤗
11/29/2023
A friendly reminder from our not so friendly mouse king! 👑
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NO CLASSES at the studio Today Wednesday 29th- Friday December 1st. See Dress rehearsal schedule for when your dancer is called. All dress rehearsals take place at the DOWD Fine Arts Center in Cortland.
11/28/2023
Do you have your tickets yet?!?!?
Online Ticket sales end November 30th. All shows are selling quickly so be sure you have your tickets.
11/27/2023
Huge thank you’s go out to the businesses and community members that have donated to our charity raffle basket. Stay tuned this week as we feature even more!
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Tickets are $2 each with all proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House in Syracuse. Tickets can be purchased at our dress rehearsals and performances of the Nutcracker. Winner will be drawn at the final performance🤗
11/25/2023
1 week can you believe it 😱
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We are so excited to share this holiday classic with everyone. Online ticket sales close November 30th.
11/24/2023
Excited for our basket this year! Stay tuned as we thank all the business that donated❤️🖤
11/22/2023
We are closed today through Sunday for thanksgiving break! Enjoy your holiday dancers 🤗❤️
11/17/2023
Submit those order forms quickly before the special offer ends!
11/11/2023
We hope those who have served feel appreciated and recognized for their service not just today on Veterans Day. Thank you to those who serve.
11/08/2023
ON SALE NOW! Head to our website for the ticket link.
11/07/2023
Congratulations to these dancers who completed their acro progress cards⭐️
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Using the acrobatic arts progressions has helped our dancers become stronger and consistent with their acro. With our acrobatic arts certified instructors we have seen great improvement and couldn’t be prouder of every single one of our acro dancers🤗
11/06/2023
ON SALE THIS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8th 🤗🤗🤗
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Be sure to check which cast your dancer is in and alert friends and family. Cast list were emailed out this week from Miss Cindy.
10/31/2023
Reminder the studio is closed tonight 10/31. We will see you tomorrow dancers 🧡🖤
10/28/2023
Loving the spooky and silliness from our dancers this week. 🧡🖤
10/27/2023
More Halloweek fun🤗
10/26/2023
A sneak peek at our first day of Halloweek🤗🤗
10/24/2023
Halloweek at PAI starts tomorrow Wednesday October 25th and goes through Monday October 30th 🤗
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Be sure that all costumes are studio appropriate and that dancers wear their classes required footwear!
10/20/2023
CALLING LOCAL BUSINESSES!
Email Cassidy Halpin if your business is interested in donating!
10/17/2023
We are getting in the spooky season spirit! Mark these dates in your calendar and remember all costumes must be studio appropriate and safe to dance in 🤗
10/16/2023
It’s a Nutcracker Year!!!
Did you know that every other year Cortland PAI produces a full length Nutcrcaker Ballet?! AND that every single PAI dancer gets to participate!?!?!?
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PAI families received an email from Miss Cindy regarding class casting, tickets, and more important information earlier this month. This information can also be found on our website under our Nutcracker tab!
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We are also very fortunate to have several of the students a part of our production as well. Giving our students opportunities to work with those training to be professional performers as well as some guest professionals as well!
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Mark your calendars for the first weekend in December and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this heart warming holiday classic❤️🤗
10/14/2023
A Bring A Friend Week Friday photo dump ❤️🖤 we love welcoming so many new and old friends into the studio! So excited for more friends tomorrow to finish out the week!
10/12/2023
Check out these Jedis celebrating Bring A Friend Week!
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Concluding every class our Boys Jazz Tap and Boys Intro put their dance and acting skills together to become a part of the Star Wars universe! An absolute BLAST 🌌
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If you wish to bring your friend to class this week register them asap to secure a spot,as they are limited! Email [email protected]
10/10/2023
Bring a Friend Week this week!!!!!
Yesterday was a great start with many new friends😊❤️ If you have a friend you’d like to bring be sure to check out our website for information on participating classes and registration procedure!
10/08/2023
Candids from today’s performance 🧟♀️🖤
So proud of our dancers ❤️
10/08/2023
Come visit us today at our booth! Stick around till 1:30 and you can dance with us too🤗
10/07/2023
These thrilling dancers slayyed dancing in the rain 🧟♀️
Come see us tomorrow again at 1:30 in hopefully better weather 🤗
10/07/2023
These thrilling dancers slayyyyed in the rain 🧟♀️
Come see us again tomorrow with hopefully@some@better weather 😂
10/07/2023
From 10:00-5:00 stop by the PAI booth to learn more about our studio and grab a treat or two!
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Those who wonder around 1:30 May see something spooky over by the gazebo 🎃
10/05/2023
CAN YOU BELIEVE ITS THIS WEEKEND!!!
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Both Saturday and Sunday come visit the Great Cortland Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy an incredible collaboration and celebration of our Cortland community. We absolutely love the pumpkin fest and often find it’s full of spooky and silly fun!
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This year beyond dancing with us you can visit us at our very own booth!
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If you happen to stroll around 1:30 you may see some thrilling sights😱 who knows you may even find yourself dancing around too!
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Spread the word and share this post 🧡🖤🎃🧟♀️🕺
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We are so excited for our Porchfest performance this Sunday!! Stop by around 12:15 to check out some of our company dancers perform selections from our previous season AND join in on our fun with our audience participation dances! ❤️🖤 • • Repost/ share with your friends who are looking for a great time. Want to see what PAI is about? Come watch us this Sunday🤗
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! • • • Head to our website for our 2022-20223 schedule and more information! • • • We love welcoming new students to our PAI family! Whether you’re a beginner or have danced before we have a space for you 🤗 • • • Returning students check your emails for your classes recommendations.
Dress Rehearsals are next week ! Make sure to check the rehearsal schedule that was emailed out ! Rehearsals are held at Cortland Jr/Sr High School. The classes will rehearse in the order they are listed, so please come in the first costume listed. Each class is also scheduled to rehearse the OPENING dance as well, so please check for that time. Performers should report to the theatre auditorium. They will sit with one parent/caregiver until their class is called to rehearse. This is your opportunity to take pictures and videos!! Once they have rehearsed their dance(s) and the Opening Dance, they may leave. We wish to stay ‘on schedule’ as much as possible, so please arrive early and be ready 15 minute before your actual rehearsal time. If you any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!!!!!!
Another video in our “Meet the Dancers” series ! Who’s getting super excited for The Nutcracker ? In this video, we hear from two of our senior dancers about some favorite Nutcracker memories and moments ! Check it out !
Nutcracker tickets go on sale MONDAY at 8am! Link to tickets will be located in bio and our website! Make sure to check Cast Lists BEFORE you buy your tickets! We are so excited for this beautiful holiday tradition to return to the stage so soon!
So much fun at Bring a Friend Week this week ! 🤗 REMEMBER : new students from Bring a Friend week if you register by Monday Oct. 25th , we will waive your registration fee and you will be able to participate in our holiday production of the Nutcracker ! PAI dancers who brought friends : we will draw a winner on Monday Oct 25th for a prize basket !
Here's a sneak peak of our Halloween music video! Premiering Oct 31st at midnight!
EXCITING NEWS!!! • • • Our 2021 recital is available for purchase. Videos will be sent via email for you to download onto your devices. Each show will cost $20. Payment information and order forms can be found on our website. • • • Big big thanks to @jacobcarllonthekeys for his amazing videography and editing❤️❤️❤️❤️ • • • Order your digital copy of our recital today🤗 *****IF YOU PAY USING PAYPAL IT MUST BE A SEPARATE TRANSACTION FROM ANY OTHER FEES OR TUITION!
Our Company dancers are working hard on some Halloween fun! Coming soon! 🎃🧟♀️🧟
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