February News

Dear Dance Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful start to the new year. February is almost upon us! The recital is fast approaching and I have a great deal of information to pass along. I have posted this email on the blog, but you might want to print it out for future reference.

• Payment- The February payment of $25 is due at your child’s first February class. There will be no class on Monday, February 20th due to the President’s Day holiday.

• Shoes-Please be sure to label your child’s dance shoes with her name in case they get left behind. It is also a good time to check their fit as the recital approaches. Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students will need pink ballet shoes and white tap shoes for the recital. 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will need pink ballet shoes, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes for the recital. Please see the blog for styles.

• Costumes- Costumes are scheduled to arrive in mid February. Students will try the costumes on during dance class to ensure fit and they will be sent home. They need to be stored until picture and recital time. Dancers should not wear their costumes until after the performance.

• Recital Tights- All Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students will need white tights for the recital. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade dancers will need ballet pink and suntan tights for the recital. It is best to purchase two pair in case of a run.

• Pictures-I have scheduled a class and individual dance picture day for Wednesday, April 18 after school. Mrs. McGinnis will be taking the photos and offering packages which include individual and group shots. I will send more information and a schedule home closer to the date.

• Video- I would love to have a video made of the performance. If anyone knows of someone who is in this field to contact just send me an email.

• Dress Rehearsal/Recital- The last week of classes will be the week of April 23. We will have a dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 2 beginning at 3:30. The recital is Saturday, May 5th at 2:00. The show should be no longer than 2 hours in length including a brief intermission. Each class will perform three numbers. I would like to have each family bring in a dozen cookies or some other baked good item to share during intermission and/or after the performance.

• Parent Helpers- I will need 2 parents from each class to help the dancers change costume pieces and monitor the dancers in the Girl Scout room during the performance. If you would be willing to help, please send me an email.

Boogie on the Bayou!

Be sure to attend Holy Rosary's Boogie on the Bayou on Feb. 11 and you can bid on this awesome gift basket with a certificate for a free month of dance tuition!

Happy New Year!

Now that the show is just 4 months away, it is time to start really working on the performance pieces! I am so excited! I will be sending out more information regarding the recital in February.

January payments of $25 are due at your dancer's first January class.

There will be no class on Monday, Jan. 13.