Costumes fo 2013-14

Below are the costumes for the recital this year.  I will be collecting the $75 costume fee in December.  All tights and socks must be purchased by the dancer's family.  They are not included in the costume fee. All props are provided.

Monday 3:45-4:30
We will add white pom poms, tan tights, white tights, white ruffle cuff socks, and possibly mouse ears.



 

 

Monday 4:30-5:30
We will add ribbon wands, angel wings, ballet pink tights, tan tights, gloves (hat not included).

Monday 5:30-6:30
We will add ballet pink tights and tan tights.  A tray for tap will be provided.

Thursday 3:45-4:30
We will add antennas (martians), gloves, ballet pink tights, tan tights, and white ruffle socks.

 

Thursday 4:30-5:30
We will add tan tights, ballet pink tights, beach balls, books, scarecrow hats, and rope belt.  The girls will need jeans and a boys (a little large) button down shirt for tap.

 

Thursday 5:30-6:30
We will add tan tights and ballet pink tights.  We will also add Harry Potter wands, nerdy glasses, and black hats.  The girls will need jeans, a plain white boys/mens button down shirt and a tie for jazz.

Welcome to the 2013-2014 Year of Dance!

Thank you for making the dance program such a success! I loved every minute of last year and am very excited to spend another year dancing at Holy Rosary!  I will continue to post information regarding classes and perfomances on the blog in order to better keep you informed. I will also send monthly e-mail updates.  The recital is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 so you may want to mark your calendar now.  As in the past, the recital is free of charge and all guests are welcome.

Registration ends on August 31 this year and classes will begin on Monday, Sept. 9 and/or Thursday, September 12.  Some of the classes are already full.

Please note your dancer's day and time on the schedule below based on her grade level.  Also, please be sure to read the following information carefully.

 Schedule

Monday
3:45-4:30   Kindergarten
4:30-5:30   1st Grade
5:30-6:30  2nd Grade

Thursday
3:45-4:30  Pre-school
4:30-5:30  3rd and 4th
5:30-6:30  5th and Middle School

Dance Program Information 2013-2014

Class Information: Dance instruction will be offered one hour weekly. Students will receive instruction on basic and intermediate technique in the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap in a fun setting.  Students will also learn correct terminology.  All classes will begin with stretching and warm-up activities.  Your child’s class will be on either Monday or Thursday.   No guarantee can be made that your child’s class will be scheduled on a preferred day.

 

Cost:  The cost for one hour of weekly instruction is $25 a month.  A $25 registration fee will be required with the first month’s payment.  Payment may be made by check or cash and should be placed in an envelope labeled with your child's name. Checks should be made payable to Emily Miller.  A $30 fee for returned checks will be charged.  If a check is returned, payments must then be made in cash.

Payment options:

1.       A $25 flat tuition rate is due the first class of each month (late fee of $5 will be added if paid second week/student will not be admitted to class that month if not paid by third week).  Fees will not be refunded for dancer’s absence.

2.       Pay for the year in full $225 (8 months + registration)/Partial fee (4 months) will be refunded if dancer leaves the program before the Christmas break. After the Christmas break, any fees paid in full will not be refunded upon leaving the program.

Dress Code: Dancers should wear leotards and tights to dance class. This allows for greater movement and allows me to observe their body placement and use of correct technique. No specific color will be required, but please keep it conservative to help avoid distraction in class. Younger students may have skirts attached to leotards, but please no large tutus or costumes.

Older students may also wear dance shorts, Soffee type shorts or yoga pants over leotards. Again, please keep colors conservative. Jeans may not be worn.

Hair should be pulled up in a pony tail and away from the face.

Boys may wear athletic shorts (no mesh) and plain t-shirts for all styles of dance. All boys should wear black tap shoes, black ballet shoes, and black jazz shoes. 

See the sidebar for more information regarding shoes.

Performance: Recital date is Saturday, May 10.

Costumes: All students will need to purchase one costume for the recital.  The costume will come with two styles of skirt/and or pants to change looks for dances.  The costume fee is $75 for all students.  This fee is due on/by December 6. Students will be measured for costumes before the Christmas break and costumes will be ordered in early January to ensure delivery by recital time.

Facility/Etiquette: Classes will be held in the parlor. No food or drink will be permitted. Students may keep water bottles in the hallway outside the door and use the water fountain for drink breaks.  Parents/siblings may wait in the hallway, but noise must be kept to a minimum.  Siblings must be supervised at all times and may not run in the hallways.  Students coming from aftercare will be escorted to and from their assigned aftercare room.

Attendance: We will be working on performance pieces while developing technique. Attendance is important, because just like a sports team, dancers work together when performing.

Class Location/Cancellation Policy:  Because we are using the school facility, classes will not be held on days when school is not in session. Classes will also be cancelled if school is cancelled for inclement weather. You will be notified if classes need to be moved or cancelled for any other reason.

 

Thank you for your support!

I look forward to a wonderful year of dancing!

~Emily Miller

Dance Camp and 2013-2014 Classes

Thank you, again, to everyone for a great recital! I hope to have some pictures posted soon. I am gearing up for dance camps and am very excited! The tiny dancer camp is full. I have two spaces left in the junior dancer camp. We are going to have fun dancing and I have some unique crafts planned this year! I will be sending out dance camp emails to those who are registered the last week of May. Dance classes for the 2013-2014 classes are filling up quickly. Monday 3:45-4:30- Kindergarten (3 spaces left) Monday 4:30-5:30- 1st Grade (2 spaces left) Monday- 5:30-6:30- 2nd/3rd Grade (full)(I may have more if third and fourth combine.) Thursday 3:45-4:30-3K/4K (4 spaces left) Thursday 4:30-5:30- 3rd/4th Grade (2 spaces left) Thursday 5:30-6:30- 5th/middle school (4 spaces left) Mark your calendars now for next year's rehearsal and recital dates! Wed., April 30, 2014- dress rehearsal Sat., May 3, 2014- recital

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Recital is Getting Closer!

I hope everyone had a wonderful break! Dance classes resume this week. Please remember that March payments are due if they have not already been paid. I have a list of important information below. You might want to print this and have it handy. The recital is quickly approaching! Look for more frequent updates via email, dance camp information (Dance is a Fairytale Come True!), and early registration for next year to come soon. I will have photo day information soon. I am also in need of atleast two parent volunteers from each class for the recital. You will still be able to see your dancer perform. Please email if you are able to help. Thanks! Important Dates All April Classes will be held on the stage in the old gym. Please plan on dropping-off and picking-up in the gym. Afterschool care students will be dropped-off and picked-up. Thursday, March 27- No Classes (Holy Thursday) Monday, April 1- No Classes (Easter Monday) Wednesday, May 1- Dress Rehearsal 5:30 (In gym/on stage) parent must be present Saturday, May 4- Recital 2:00 Costumes The remaining costumes are set to arrive this Tuesday! Thursday classes will receive them this week and Monday classes will receive them next Monday. Tights and Shoes Many students need shoes that fit for the show. Now is the time to take care of this as all dance studios are preparing for spring shows. Also, each dancer will need tights for the show. Below is the list for each class. It is best to purchase two pair in case of runs and holes. I will have shoe ribbon for the tap shoes. Monday 3:45- white and tan tights Monday 4:30- white tights Monday 5:30- white and tan tights/ white bobby-socks with ruffles Thursday 3:45- tan tights/white bobby-socks with ruffles Thursday 4:30- white and tan tights Thursday 5:30- tan and ballet pink tights

March News

The count down has started! There are only seven classes left until recital time! I will send out detailed recital information in April. Be sure to mark your calendar with these dates and times. The dress rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 in the old gym. Every student will need to have a parent with them. The show will be held on Sturday, May 4 at 2:00 in in the old gym. I talked with the costume company this week and the rest of the costumes are scheduled to arrive on March 22. We will hold all of the April dance classes on the stage in the old gym as we prepare for the show. This is always a very exciting for the dancers! Be ready to drop off and pick-up dancers at the gym in April. I will make arrangements for the dancers in aftercare. Please send in March payments this week. Also, don't forget that there are no classes during Spring Break next week.

February News

I have exciting news! I have attached an order form for long sleeve HRS Dance Academy t-shirts. If you would like to order one, please print out the form and return it with payment by Feb. 8. You can send it in with your Feb. dance payment. There will be no classes on Feb. 18 due to the holiday, but I will hold Monday classes on Wed., Feb. 20 at their normal times. I know that we have had many students out with illness at school, but please be sure to have your dancer attend classes if they are not ill. We are finishing and cleaning up routines as we begin to prepare for the recital. Thanks! I have ordered costumes from two companies. We have received all of the costumes from one, and those that needed exchanges have been made. The new costumes should arrive within the next week or two. Also, for the Thursday 4:30-5:30 class, nude colored leotards are being sent to wear under the black polka-dot costume due to its sheerness. Thank you for your patience as we process returns. The rest of the costumes and accessories are due to arrive by the end of February- mid March. They are always very vague. Uggh! Mrs. McGinnis will be doing our photo day for us again this year and is working on having a way to view proofs before purchasing. Photo day will be scheduled in mid April. Her son will also be video taping the program. He did a fabulous job last year. Be sure to mark Wed., May 1 on your calendars for dress rehearsal (every dancer must have a parent attend) and for the recital on the afternoon of Sat., May 4.