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.

Christmas and Costumes

The costumes have officially been ordered! "Set the Stage for Dance-2013" is going to be a beautiful show with beautiful dancers. The show will be in the afternoon on Sat., May 4 in the old gym. Dress Rehearsal will be in the evening on Wed., May 1. The costumes should be delivered in mid to late February allowing time for exchanges if needed. I look forward to finishing and "cleaning" up dances in January and February as we continue to learn and grow as dancers. I am also toying around with the idea of adding a "just for fun" adult tap class on Thursday evenings at 6:30. There would be no charge. All you need is tap shoes (any style)! If you would be interested, just let me know. Dance provides wonderful therapy and tap provides a good mind and body workout! Thursday dance classes will resume on Jan. 3 and Monday classes will resume on Jan. 7. I hope you all have a joyous and blessed Christmas! May the New Year find you filled with peace and health! Thank you for your continued support of the dance program!

December News

I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving! At this time of giving thanks, I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful dancers with me. I am amazed each week at what they accomplish! The Christmas season is upon us!Please remember to send the December dance fees in at your child's first December class. Also, costume fees ($75-except Thurs. 5:30-6:30 class which is $100) must be sent in before the Christmas break. I will measure the dancers in class before the Christmas break. I need to order the costumes over the break to ensure their delivery and have time for exhanges before the May 4th show.


Dates to remember:
Monday, Dec. 10- 5:30-6:30(second grade) class will be canceled and rescheduled at a later date due to First Reconciliation

Thursday, Dec. 13- Last class before the Christmas holiday-dancers will be measured for costumes

Monday, Dec. 17- Last class before the Christmas holiday-dancers will be measured for costumes


Please let me know if your child will not be attending the last class before the break. I will need to measure her early.


Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 3 after the Christmas holiday.