May Newsletter
It’s May and you know what that means ~ Recital Time! In six weeks we will be holding our 21st Annual Recital! There are lots of details in this newsletter, so please read everything carefully. If you have any questions, please call or email ~ we want the recital to be a fun and stress-free event for everyone! The kids have been working so hard all year and we are all so excited to see them on stage!
Accounts
All accounts must be paid in full before your dancer will be allowed to participate in the recital. Recital fees have been posted to your account as well as May tuition and all costume balances. Your recital fee includes a trophy with your dancers name, 1 program book and your ¼ page personal ad. If you sold more than the $60 fee in ads, you will see the amount sold posted to your account instead of the recital fee.
Costumes
We have started handing out costumes. The remainder of the costumes will be in the week of May 12th. Please do not let your child play in their costumes. We cannot replace lost or damaged costumes. If you have any problems with your costumes please contact the studio immediately. Kinderdance students will need a leotard of your choice for their gymnastics performance in the recital. Please check the posters on the classroom doors to make sure you have the correct color and style of shoes and tights before picture day. Dancers will wear their costumes for pictures, dress rehearsal and recital.
Hair & Make-Up for Pictures and Recital
All dancers need to have their hair pulled up and away from their face – a bun, ponytail or sides pulled up. If your instructor has a preference she will let you know. Gym students do not need a ponytail on top of their head – its uncomfortable when they try to roll! It is also important for dancers to wear make-up. The bright stage lights will wash their faces out unless they are wearing some foundation, blush, eye make-up and lipstick.
Summer Classes & Camps
Summer dance is a fun 6 weeks of evening classes, perfect for trying new styles of dance or just for keeping in shape! Current SSDS students do not need to register for summer classes, just let us know that you’re coming. We are doing several ½ day summer camps this year as well. The schedule for summer classes & camps will be posted on the website and sent home with dancers next week!
Competition Teams
If you are interested in finding out more about our award winning competition teams, please call or email Kelley. Our competition dancers range in age from 6 to 18 and incorporate all styles of dance. We are always excited to welcome new dancers onto our teams!
Getting Ready for Recital
We’d like to offer you the opportunity to video your dancers classes so you can help them practice at home. Parents are invited to video the week of May 7th-11th. If you’d like a copy of your dancer’s music, please bring a blank cd label with your child’s name and class time and we’ll be happy to make a copy for you. We want all of our dancer’s to be confident and prepared for the show!
Recital DVD’s
You can now preorder your copy of the 2012 SSDS Recital DVD. Order forms are available at the studio. Please include payment in full with your order. Remember, you may video during dress rehearsal, but no video cameras are allowed in the auditorium during the recital.
Recital T-shirts
Each year we produce a recital t-shirt with the recital design and date on the front and all of the dancer’s names listed on the back. If you want to order a t-shirt for your dancer, please fill out the order form below and put it in the tuition box along with payment in full by May 11th. We don’t order extra shirts, so the only way to get one is to order now! No orders will be accepted without an order form.
Dancer’s Name_________________________________________________________________
Sizes:
Youth Med. __________$18.00
Youth Lg. __________$18.00
Adult Sm. __________$20.00
Adult Med. __________$20.00
Adult Lg. __________$20.00
Adult XL __________$21.00
Total # of shirts__________
Total Paid __________
Recital Group & Individual Pictures
Recital pictures will be taken at the studio June 4th – 7th. We request that all students come to have group pictures made since they will be displayed at the studio. You are not required to purchase any pictures. The schedule below is for group picture times. Individual pictures will be made either before or after the group picture time. Dancers should be dressed in full costume with appropriate hair & make-up. All pictures must be ordered and paid for on picture day. Group pictures will be taken at the time listed, so please don’t be late! Picture day can be a little hectic (especially for the little ones!) so please be patient! Thanks for your cooperation!
Monday, June 4th (kinderdance / kindergarten & 1st grade classes)
Tuesday, June 5th (teen & senior competition groups)
Wednesday, June 6th (junior,teen & senior competition groups)
Thursday, June 7th (2nd-4th grade & middle school recital classes / Mini competition groups)
Reminders
ü Recital t-shirt orders are due by May 10th
ü Order your recital DVD’s now!
ü Don’t forget to sign up for summer dance or camp!
ü Dress rehearsal – Friday, June 15th @ the
ü Recital – Saturday, June 16th @ the