Holy Rosary Dance Academy: March 2013

Sunday, March 17, 2013

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

Saturday, March 2, 2013

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.

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
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.

Shoes
PK3 through 2nd Grade-pink ballet shoes and white tap shoes. Please make sure white tap shoes have elastic or buckle closure. They should not only be secured with a ribbon tie. See the pictures below for preferred styles. These may be purchased at Target, Payless, Cordova Dancewear and discountdance.com.

3rd grade and up- pink ballet shoes, black jazz shoes, and black tap shoes. See pictures of preferred styles below. These may be purchased at Cordova Dancewear and discountdance.com.