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Where are they now?

August 27, 2016 by Prairie Admin

Our PSOD Alumni are pretty amazing young women!  Our school would be nothing without our students.  These ladies committed themselves to excellence and grace every day they walked into the studio.  They gave dance their time, passion, and heart, and they inspired the younger generation.
We were able to get in touch with a few of them to see what they are up to now!

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If you are an alumni, but not yet connected to us on facebook, contact the school so we can get you included in the PSOD Alumni group!

We are so proud of how these women are using their God-given gifts to serve and shine in the world!

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All of our students are special to us, yet there’s an incredible gift in sending off those students that dance at PSOD through their senior year of High School. Many of these students danced at the studio for over 10 years. We honor the graduating students with a Senior Solo at the Spring Dance Recitals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PSOD ALUMNI

  • 1. Brianne Johnson
  • 2. Gina Reamsnyder Vreize
  • 3. Anita Bonnie
  • 4. Laura Peterson
  • 5. Alexandra Erich – Gustavus Dance Scholarship
  • 6. Jena Iverson
  • 7. Ruchi Behl
  • 8. Lauren Cziok
  • 9. Laura Janzen
  • 10. Katie Wicks
  • 11. Laura Barnes
  • 12. Lauren Donna
  • 13. Emilee Howe – PSOD teacher
  • 14. Rachel Katz
  • 15. Amanda Montouri
  • 16. Heidi Schlief
  • 17. Sarah Sindelar
  • 18. Kari Iverson
  • 19. Amanda Lesnikowski
  • 20. Katie Morrison
  • 21. Megan McLain
  • 22. Elizabeth Magnuson 
  • 23. Joanna Vermedahl
  • 24. Megan Condon
  • 25. Ashley Gorski
  • 26. Ashley Shipp – St. Ben’s Dance Team
  • 27. Carrie Bratton
  • 28. Allie Schatz
  • 29. Rachel Doyle
  • 30. Natalie Dimond
  • 31. Christina Montouri – Swing Dance Teacher
  • 32. Kaara Hulstrand
  • 33. Danielle Zink
  • 34. Karolina Stark – Gustavus Dance Company181392_457878734239757_105410481_n
  • 35. Sarah Magnuson – UW Madison Club Dance Team
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  • 36. Amanda TenHoor
  • 37. Olivia Dengel
  • 38. Maddie Hoy – UW La Crosse Dance Team
  • 39. Laurie Linscott
  • 40. Sasha Warbritton
  • 41. Zeina Zeidan
  • 42. Erin Anderson
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    We are so grateful for Alumni help at events!
  • 43. Kara Eckberg
  • 44. Maddie Klein
  • 45. Rachel Loon
  • 46. Megan Maguire
  • 47. Christina Solfelt
  • 48. Sarah Thorud
  • 49. Natalie Dimond
  • 50. Lily Askegaard
  • 51. Jayne Heitner
  • 52. Sonja Flancher
  • 53. Madeline Nelson

Filed Under: Arts/Entertainment, Dance, dance students, dance teacher, dreamer, Faith, God's gifts, Performing Arts, Recital, Sacred, Uncategorized Tagged With: alumni, God, Prairie School of Dance, Sacred Dance, Twin Cities dance, where are they now

Reflections on 20 years of directing Prairie School of Dance

August 19, 2016 by Prairie Admin

We sat down with studio director and owner, Sarah Linner QuQUie 20ie, to reflect on the past 20 years of directing Prairie School of Dance.  For those of you newer to our dance community, you may not know very much about the studio’s humble beginnings years ago. For those of you who were a part of the original program, you will be nostalgic and proud to hear of what the school has become.  Like a church, a dance studio is not a building, it is made of its people. One of the most important people at this school is the dreamer and leader, Mrs. Quie.

  1. Was there a moment you knew Prairie School of Dance needed to be formed?  

Our family moved to Eden prairie in 1996 and wherever we would move I always wanted to start a dance school in our church. My husband Joel was the minister at Prairie Lutheran and some of the church families approached me to ask if I would teach their children to dance.  I was thrilled with that offer because it is what I love to do!

It beIMG_0482gan with seven dancers. I taught them once a week on Saturdays in the fellowship hall (which is now our Overlook Studio.) At the time, the room was carpet and without mirrors or barres.

I feel “called ” into this profession — I believe that all of us have been created in the image if God and have been given special unique gifts.When we are able to use them it is a life of deep fulfillment and blessing. God has gifted me with a love of dancing and a passion to teach others to dance.

There is no greater joy than to be a teacher in a classroom and dance with your students! To see the pure delight in their whole being when they “lose” themselves in the dance is simply the best, and to know the natural healing that comes from dancing with all your heart, mind, and spirit!

That is what we teach at Prairie — to dance from the inside out — for each student to lead with their heart and to believe that they are beautiful, smart, and loved.  So I started the dance school because I believe it is what God has purposed me for and it is what I believe I was created to do! I am so thankful for this gift and blessing. I love dance!

2. What were your initial dreams and hopes for PSOD 20 years ago?

To start a dance school where every child feels loved and beautiful and where they express their faith through dance! I wanted a school where girls could dance in a wholesome environment and parents would trust that the music and costumes would be appropriate and modest for their children.  I dreamed for students to dance to their highest potential no matter what shape, size, or talent and that they would be affirmed and encouraged for who they are. I hoped that we would have a performing company of advanced dancers that would perform quality art in the community.

  1. Wha13416792_1332843320076623_5072370406206024144_ot have been the greatest challenges of having this school?

That I want to do all things!
The verse Mark 8:36; “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, but forfeit his soul?”
Sometimes I take on too much and I lose sight of the essence of dance.  It is most important that we continue to offer excellent dance lessons in a wholesome setting. I also am a people pleaser and when you run a school it is impossible to please everyone. I try not to take it personally but that is difficult to do.

 

  1. What have been the great blessings and joy of directing this school?

The people!!!
I love our families!
I love our staff!

The greatest joy is to have a relationship with all these families that want the best for their children and to have the honor of teaching them. To be able to influence our students and staff with a faith foundation and lift up both excellence and grace is one of the greatest blessings there is!

It never feels like I’m going to work.  It feels more like, “what wonderful things will I learn today and what wonderful people will I connect with?”

12301728_1672658832948445_8516648195034656220_nI also think of  PSOD as one big family from our families to our staff. We are always supporting each other and trying to encourage and help one another.

My belief has always been that family comes first and then our job. I want our dance teachers to spend time with their families and I encourage them to take Sundays off. Honoring the Sabbath has been a saving grace for me. I believe I have made it this long as a dance director because I take Sundays off to go to church with my family and try to consciously rest.

5. What are your dreams for PSOD in the next 20 years? 

My dream for PSOD is that it would be the same great school it is – an oasis in Eden Prairie offering wonderful dance classes that enrich families and bring value to our community.  I hope that PSOD would have a dance company that both pre-professional students and professional dancers could be a part of to create dances that bring hope, realness, and vitality to our Christian journey.

My hope is that every family and age could participate in this wholesome and life giving art form of dance; fathers, mothers, children, tots, and grand parents. I believe that dance brings and ignites goodness and health into every one who participates so I would want PSOD to expand to achieve this goal!
I love to dance and I  would be the 80 year old dancing in a class at PSOD!
Cheers to another 20 years!!

 

Filed Under: Adult dance class, Arts/Entertainment, Dance, dance students, dance teacher, director, dreamer, Faith, God's gifts, Health and Wellness, leader, My calling, Psalm 139, Recital, reflections, Sacred, Service, Spirituality, Uncategorized Tagged With: dance blogs, Dancer interview, Prairie School of Dance blog, Prairie School of Dance Staff, Prairie School of dance teachers, Sacred, Sacred Dance, Sacred Dance Eden Prairie, Twin Cities dance school

PSOD Grows!

July 14, 2014 by Prairie Admin

This past June, Prairie School of Dance celebrated its 17th annual Spring Dance Recital at Eden Prairie High School’s Performing Arts Center!

We had five amazing shows filled with ballet, jazz, tap, creative dance, pointe, musical theater, hip hop, dads & daughters & mommy & me classes!

Throughout the year we get to watch these dancers in the studio as they truly “grow.”  They outgrow their shoes and get a few inches taller, but more amazingly, we watch their confidence rise, their friendships deepen, and their love for dance blossom.  In the studio, dancers are learning much more than just steps. Dancers are learning how to conquer challenging steps, how to work with other dancers, how to perform and express themselves, and how to get back up when they fall down. They are training for life. It is our hope that the seeds planted in the dance studio inspire each student to move with grace and strive for excellence no matter where life takes them.

We have collected some of our favorite photos from the Recital Weekend and are happy to share them with you here.  You can see the dancers’ unique personalities shine!

We look forward to watching all of our dancers as they continue to grow in the years to come! 

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Filed Under: Arts/Entertainment, Blog, Dance, fitness, Performing Arts, Recital Tagged With: ballet, Dads and daughters, Dance recital, EPHS PAC, fun, Hip Hop, jazz, joy, mommy and me, Musical Theater, performing arts, pointe, Prairie School of Dance, shows, smiles, stage, tap

Prepare for a Successful Recital Experience

May 27, 2014 by Prairie Admin

Congratulations!  You’ve made it through an entire dance year at Prairie School of Dance!  We know this involves great effort; tying laces on wiggling feet, scrounging for clean tights at the last minute, pulling hair back on reluctant heads, and patiently waiting during hours of class.  And now the culmination, Spring Recital, is finally here!

Many of you look forward to this event with eager anticipation and for others, it’s a somewhat dreaded time.  Not only do young dancers become stressed and nervous about the performance, but many parents experience anxiety as well.  There’s a lot to pack and a lot to remember but there’s also a lot you can do well in advance to ensure your recital weekend experience is pleasant and memorable (in a good way!)

  1. Pay Attention.
    All of those flyers, handouts and emails you have been receiving with recital information are really important. Read them closely. Print your recital tickets if you haven’t already.  Organization is key to a successful recital experience.

  2. Plan ahead.
    Make a list of everything you will need, including: make-up, bun kit with extra bobby pins, costumes, tights, dance shoes, accessories, water bottle, snacks, and camera.  Practice making your recital bun and makeup application if need be.
  3. Arrive on time.
    Plan to arrive at the Eden Prairie High School PAC early for both Dress Rehearsal and Recital.  You’ll need time to set up in the designated dressing room and your child may need to make another restroom stop upon arrival.  Please refer to your Recital hand-out (given to you by your teacher in class) for exact times and dressing room locations.
  4. Label all costumes, shoes and accesories.
    Many girls in the same classes are the same size.  Please keep track of your child’s belongings by labeling everything (from costumes to hairbrushes).  This will save you time and confusion in the long run.
  5. Bring boredom busters.
    Recital days can be extremely tiring for young dancers and parents alike.  Pack a few quiet games, such as a deck of cards, to quietly pass the time.  Paper and crayons or colored pencils really go a long way (no markers, please).  You are welcome to bring a large blanket for your dancer to “camp out on” in the dressing room.

  6. Relax!
    For many families, recitals only happen once a year.  Your child will be excited and anxious and look to you for extra affirmation.  It’s not always easy watching your own child perform on stage; in fact,  you might be the one who is more nervous!  Try to relax and enjoy this special day in your young dancer’s life.

More Helpful Tips:

  1. Practice — yes, there’s still time!
    Your child will be more confident about performing on stage if he or she knows the routines.
  2. Make sure your child is rested.
    Recitals are exhausting.  A little extra sleep the week before the recital will go a long way.
  3. Expect to wait.
    Patience is appreciated by ALL during recital weekend, especially during dress rehearsals; dancers and instructors are working their hardest to bring you a fantastic performance so please be on time and also a bit flexible.
  4. Print your recital tickets (from tututix.com); there will be limited seats for sale at the door.
  5. Visit / Ask for help — this is the perfect time to get to know other dance families at PSOD.  If your dancer isn’t crazy about her hair or your concerned his/her makeup isn’t quite bright enough, please ask for help!  Any of our older Performing Arts dancers are practically experts in recital-readiness and would be glad to assist you!  (Their moms and dads know the ropes, too, so please reach out to ensure your family enjoys the whole experience as much as possible!)

Filed Under: Arts/Entertainment, Blog, Dance, Performing Arts, Recital, recreational division Tagged With: EPHS PAC, Grow 2014, Spring Recital

Creating the Perfect Ballet Bun for Recital

May 7, 2014 by Prairie Admin

As Spring Recital approaches, many of you have inquired about how to make that picture-perfect ballet bun.  Bun-form kits are available for purchase outside the PSOD office or at the Receptionist stand (and can usually be found at Target or Walgreens next to other hair styling products).

If you purchase your own form, don’t forget to purchase a pack of Bobby pins as they are a must when it comes to pulling-off this beautiful work of art.

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Please click the link below to view our tutorial; you will be directed to Prairie School of Dance’s YouTube channel.

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How to Make a Ballet-Bun

* Please double-check with your child’s instructor if you are unsure as to how your dancer’s hair should be fixed for a performance; ballet-buns are not required for all classes/dances.

Filed Under: Beauty, Blog, Performing Arts, Recital, recreational division Tagged With: ballet, ballet bun, hair, Prairie School of Dance blog, recital hair

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Quality Instruction in a Wholesome Environment

Welcome to Prairie School of Dance; a faith-based dance studio located in Eden Prairie, MN, offering Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Sacred, Hip Hop, Pointe, and Musical Theater, for ages two through adult. We offer both a Recreational and Performing Arts division. Our mission is to provide quality dance instruction in a wholesome environment while celebrating the beauty of each dancer and the joy of dance.

PSOD Performing Arts Showcase 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZOippVgaDQ
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