December

To show you how crazy this month is- you will notice that I am barely posting for the month and it is almost over......Ooops- Sorry!
If you hadn't noticed on the bulletin in the studio- tomorrow is the last day of classes before Christmas Break. Wednesdays Classes will be in session but not Thursdays classes since I am following Weber County School Districts Calendar.  Thursdays classes-we will be doing a make up day in Jan or Feb so stay tuned.  We did measurements last week and I have already made a HUGE costume order so make sure you have paid your first costume payment and if not make it with the costume payment in January.  Also, competition classes- your comp fees are due at the beginning of January so I can register and get early discounts. I messed up with Aspire early discount- it is only $2 not $3. So Total for both competitions is $78+$62=$141.  Solo competition fees are separate if you are child is doing one. Hope all of you have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Dance Competition Dates for DancExcel, DancElect, and DancElite

It is time to set the calendars for our competition dates! I am avoiding Easter Holiday and Spring Break so hopefully all can make this work.  If there is a conflict I need to know ASAP!!!!!! The first competition is Releve DC in Provo on April 28th and 29th. Solo's are usually done on Friday and Team comp on Saturday. Solo fees are $95 and team fees per girl per dance is $26. I am planning on each team performing 3 team dances-so around $78. The second competition is that next weekend.... May 5th and 6th in Murray. That competition is for Aspire DC.   Solo fee is $82 but you can get a $4 discount if you register before Jan 31st.  Team fees are $23 per girl per dance-but I can get a $3 discount for each girl/dance if I register before Jan 31st! If I register early that will be $60 per kid and $69 if  I register after Jan 31st. I will need competition fees at the beginning of January paid so I can get the discount!  So $78 + $60=  $138  If you are doing a solo to one or both of these competitions I will also need your solo fee by then too. You can start breaking up payment if it is helpful just make sure you put a memo on the check or the envelope of your payment.  Thank you!

November Happenings

Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween! A few reminders for this new month: No dance November 23rd and 24th-It is Thanksgiving Break and we wish all of you a safe and memorable Holiday with Family and Friends! If you haven't paid 1st costume payment-please get that taken care of by this month.  I will start measuring for costumes this week:) Dance tanks are finally in print so make sure you have paid registration fees and filled out forms because those will be handed out within the next few weeks. Keep up the strengthen core and stretching weekly sheets. I have already been receiving some and those names will be entered into a drawing soon. Also, Shout out to all those that attended Releve's Dance Intensive! The teachers and choreography were amazing-such a neat opportunity for those that attended-I am planning on doing it again next year if they have it again. Thank YOU!

October Happenings

October is already here! Fall is in full swing and so is DANCE! Great start to a new year! Just a few items and reminders for October.  Releve Dance Intensive is Saturday October 15th @ Riverton High School.  It is not too late to sign up if your dancer still wants to attend.  Check previous post for info. I will be going down, so anyone who needs a ride let me know in advance to set up a carpool.  First Costume payment of at least $30 is due this month. Make sure you write it in the memo on your check or write on envelope if cash. There will be NO dance classes held Thurs October 20th because of Fall Break. I will try to see if I can work in a make up day sometime soon.  I am starting an incentive/reward program for those that want to participate.  It is to increase flexibility and core strength. Print off the chart or pick one up at my studio. At the end of the month, turn in their charts. For each week they completed the goal, their name will get entered into a drawing for special awards/prizes.(example-they met the goal all 4 weeks during the month-their name will be entered in 4 times)  Last item, I still haven't received Registration Forms and Registration Fees from some of you-and some of the forms I have received have no contact info.  I need at least a email or cell-especially if there was an emergency at dance and I needed to get in contact with someone. I will be sending out the dance tank tops to get printed soon. I am printing out a list with names and sizes- If your child's name is not on list it is because I still need registration fee and/or form for your child. Please double check sizes listed.  Some of you did not put shirt size so I may have had to guess. That is it for now! Hope you all enjoy this beautiful time of year!

Dance Workshop/Intensive

A Group of my dancers competed in a RELEVE Dance Competition last season and we have been invited to attend a RELEVE Dance Intensive/Workshop coming up this October.   All competition dancers must attend at least one dance workshop this year and this workshop is a great opportunity at a very decent price. REGISTER your child Before  October 1st to save $10 by logging onto website provided above and then text me when you have registered your child.  I will be driving down so we can set up a carpool for those attending. All dancers are welcome to sign up and attend whether or not you are on a comp team. Thank YOU!

Classes Start Soon!

Classes start September 7th and 8th!   Hope to see you all there-It is not too late to register. There is plenty of room in all classes. :) Just register when you bring your child to first class.  Any questions feel free to message me- Looking forward to an awesome dance year-THANKS!!!

Registration

The New Dance Season is right around the corner.   First-Registration will be next week, August 10th and 11th from 9:30am-12:30pm. I will be teaching summer intensives from 10am-Noon on both of those days but will have forms on the table ready to fill out.  If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them.  If your child wants to be on a competition team (DancElect, DancElite), these summer intensive classes are their tryouts-obviously anyone, whether they want to be on a comp team or not, can come to these classes, but those trying out will be given a number during the intensives and then put on a team according to age and ability.  The results will be emailed shortly after. You do not have to tryout for DancExcel-just willing to work hard and no complaining since it is a 2 hour class ;)  If your child wants to be on a comp team and cannot attend the summer intensive classes next week, please message me and we will try to have a make up day. Please enclose Registration fee of $40 per student with your form-the registration fee will include a DancElation shirt or tank.

Preliminary Class Schedule is as follows:
Wednesdays:
5-6yr old  1:45pm-2:45pm
6-7yr old competition  2:45-4:45 DancExcel
7-9yr old  4:45pm-6:15pm (this class has option to compete at recreation level only)
10 and older- 2 hr 6:15pm-8:15pm(this class has option to compete at recreation level only)
Thursdays:
Preschool-2:45pm-3:45pm
DancElect- 3:45pm-5:45pm (tryout only)
DancElite- 5:15pm-8:15pm (tryout only)

Those on Competition classes will be required to attend at least One Dance Workshop.  These are great opportunities and experiences. The cost for a Full day dance Workshop is between $100-$150. I will post information when a workshop opportunity comes up.

Each class will be learning 2-3 dances in different genres to perform or compete in.  Our Year End Dance Review is the end of May.  Competition season usually starts in February and goes through May.  Competition classes will compete in 2 competitions this year. The Competitions I am looking at for this year are Aspire Dance Pro, Gotta Move, Utah Dance Fest, Dance Spectacular and Releve, The ones I am most interested in are primarily done in March so I would have to be confident the girls can learn and perfect routines in a smaller period of time.

Those that are interested in doing a Solo, Duet, or Trio for competition this year please contact me ASAP.  Choreography fees and studio rental fees will apply which will be around $100. Extra 1 on 1 lessons will be $10 per hour once choreography is taught.


Monthly Tuition Prices are:
1 hr week- $35
1 1/2 hr week- $50
2 hr week- $65
3 hr week- $90

Sibling discount $5 per month

Jazz Summer Intensive Class tomorrow!

               Don't miss the Jazz Intensive Tomorrow, Wednesday July 6th from 10am-Noon!

This Week!

Last Week of Parade Camp! Remember to bring tennis shoes-we will probably practice behind the truck the last half of tuesday and then all of Thursday- We will meet at my studio and then safely travel to Eden Park to drive around. You should get your pom poms this week- you will need to "Fluff" them-I will have a demonstration during class:)... I should have parade clothes ready to hand out Tuesday too-latest by Thursday of course:) Also, our 2nd Summer Intensive class is this Wednesday.  We did Ballet a few weeks ago and this week we are doing Hip Hop!

Parade Routine #1-Can't stop that feeling

REGISTER NOW!!!!!!!!! Liberty/Huntsville Parade on the Table

Since many of you are endeared to the Liberty Days Parade I have decided to open it up for an option.  Please register ASAP so I can see if we will have enough to do two groups or will just end up doing one.  Register with your child's name, shirt size, pant size, and what parade you would like them to perform in.  All practices will be at my studio located West of Carlos and Harley's, right next to Valley Copy. Our last practice will be around Eden park practicing behind the truck. Don't worry if your child will not be able to attend all practices.  Dances will be uploaded onto my blog and YouTube channel.

Summer Intensives-MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!!!!!

Dates and Times Posted!  Don't miss these great and fun opportunities this Summer to grow in your dance vocabulary and prepare for Competition Auditions! Submit email to www.dancelation.blogspot.com to receive all updated information.

Princess Dance Camp-REGISTER NOW!!!

This should be a magical camp for your little princess. Register NOW!  Plenty of Room so share with Friends:) Submit email to www.dancelation.blogspot.com to get all updates and information.

Preschool and 5-6yr old class Rehearsal Costumes

For the rehearsals at the Junior High wednesday and thursday- I would like the 5-6 yr old class to wear their Shell-shocked costume to rehearsal so that they can practice getting num-chucks in and out of pants and the preschool class can pick just one of their costumes to wear to rehearsal since there is no time to change. All other classes can just come in their regular dance wear since you have already tried on/rehearsed in your costumes. Remember 5-6yr old meets tomorrow 2:45-3:45, DancExcel 3:45-4:45 and then Thursday Preschool class 2:45-3:45, DancElect 3:45-4:45, DancElite 4:45-5:45 @ Snowcrest Junior High.

2016 Review Schedule

This is the program for our Recital next week. Please check spelling of your child's name and message me if it is spelled wrong or if you would prefer a different spelling. You will be able to see the order of the dances so should know what to have them wear when they first arrive at the JH. Make sure they have some sort of bag/suitcase that holds all of their costumes with their names on it.  Arrive by 6pm-starts 6:30pm.  DVD's available for purchase only $10 and then shipping/handling. Reminder for preschool and 5-6yr old classes......if you have a helper it would be much appreciated!!!
DON"T FORGET REHEARSAL AT JH THIS WEEK!!! CHECK BLOG FOR TIMES!!!! I have downloaded somewhat of a summer schedule.  I will have the exact dates for summer intensives after I check a few things schedule wise.  Competition auditions will be in August and then regular classes will start in September.  Thank YOU for a fabulous year! Looking forward for the recital and the upcoming year!

Summer Dance Intensive Classes/Competition Auditions

Dates for Intensive Classes/Auditions will be posted soon!

Parade Pom Dance Camp

Don't worry if you can't make every practice-the dance will be uploaded onto youtube to practice :)

Princess Dance Camp

There are 2 different dates to choose from!

"May"-hem :) Lots of Info for this month

I can't believe it is already MAY!!!! It is a busy time at the end of the school year and I am sure everyone is trying to juggle their own schedules so I am going to try to do a run down for the rest of the month. This week is a normal dance week-come at your scheduled day/time. Next week, on Tuesday the 10th from 2:45pm-4:00pm and Wednesday the 11th from 4:15-5:00pm you can come pick up costumes at the studio. You can only pick up if your tuition/costume balance is $0. I will try to send out statements this week so you know where you stand. I am not handing them out during class times because I would like your child to try on costumes while I am there so that you are familiar with what/how they will be wearing their costumes for the recital. Please bring a garment back/hangers or suitcase to put costumes in. I will have costumes still in original packages in a small grocery bag so once they are opened you do not want to lose anything. Please put your child's name on each costume piece. Class times for that week will be normal. The next week we will have a rehearsal at Snowcrest Junior High, but because of time we won't be able to do a full rehearsal with costumes etc. so come with regular dance attire. Here are the times for each class. On Wednesday, May 18th- 5-6yr class will meet at 2:45-3:45pm at the Junior High. We had to push it up an hour because the Junior High doesn't get let out of school until 2:30pm. DancExcel will rehearse in the gym from 3:45-4:45pm. On Thursday, the preschool class will rehearse at Snowcrest from 2:45-3:45pm, DancElect 3:45-4:45pm and DancElite 4:45-5:45pm. Then Wednesday, May 25th, is our Year End Recital @ Snowcrest Junior High. We will start promptly at 6:30pm so everyone needs to be there and ready no later than @ 6pm. Greg Anderson is doing the videography again this year. He does a fabulous professional job and so make sure you fill out your DVD order at the front table when you arrive. He only charges $12 per DVD and they get mailed to your home. He takes cash/checks. I NEED HELPERS FOR RECITAL NIGHT!!!! To make the night run smooth and so parents can enjoy the recital I am asking for each child in the preschool class to find someone to help your child change costumes between dances. Find someone they know and are comfortable with and is old enough to be helpful-and it needs to be a girl since boys will not be allowed back by the changing area. For 5-6yr old class I am looking for 6 helpers since they have a large class. Let me know if anyone has someone that is willing to come and help. I will be looking for helpers also but I would rather have too many than not enough:) Recital Hair for Preschool and 5-6yr old class is down and curled with sides back. Other classes will do hair that they did at competition. Hope everyone is practicing at home....I push the envelope a little trying to cram 3 dances into a recital when most studios do 1 dance per 1 hour class....:/ but they CAN do it!!!! Just need to practice:)

Summer Schedule will be coming out soon!!!!! We have our annual parade camp for Huntsville 4th of July parade, Princess Camps, and then some fun workshops and intensives throughout the summer. Those that are interested in doing a competition class next year will be required to come to different workshops since that is how I will decide how to place individuals in the right level/team for next year. There will be different opportunities so that if you are gone for some you can make others. I am interested in starting a mini comp class for 6-7yr olds but want to see what interest there is. They will be required to do at least 2 hours per week and attend 1 to 2 competitions in the spring so please leave comments/feedback if interested.

pompeii and Count Your Rainbows

Utah Dance Fest-more info

Hi Directors - It’s me again … I forgot to tell you THREE REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS: 1. BATTLE: Make sure you READ in the info letter about our BRAND NEW BATTLE OF THE BEST contest at the end of each day! We will update our TOP 10 SCORES OF THE DAY (top 5 in each lane) every hour each day on a screen at the competition - and also via Twitter and Instagram - and at the end of each day, the 3 highest scores of the whole day in each lane will be asked to perform one more time for the judges to determine our Utah Dance Fest BEST OF SHOW for that day. So let your teams and parents know that they may be asked to perform again if they are in our top scores of the day. 2. SOCIAL MEDIA: You really should follow us (Utah Dance Fest, of course) on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and TWITTER - we will be giving away FREE UDF CLOTHES for Instagram followers that weekend, keeping you up on show status (what number we are on) and current TOP 10 status on Twitter and posting fun pics of the weekend on Facebook. Plus we notify you of important announcements and info via social media on a regular basis. Don’t miss out on any of the FUN FUN FUN!!!! 3. PARKING: Parking can be difficult at the USU Spectrum, mostly on Friday when school is in session at Utah State and parking rules are everywhere. Please let your dancers and parents know that so they leave time to park a ways away and walk if necessary. The lot we are asked to use is North of the Spectrum, a terraced lot by a statue of a bull. But we want you to know that we are TAKING CARE OF YOU as best we can - so we will have a VIP parking stall for you to use, with your name on it, right in front of the main doors to the Spectrum. We won’t be able to police the stalls so hoping people will be honest and yours will be available when you need it. That’s it for now! Hoping all your teams and solo/duo/trio categories and lineups look good to you and you are ready for an INCREDIBLE WEEKEND at Utah Dance Fest! Angi Angi W. Larsen Utah Dance Fest Director

No Classes Over Spring Break!..and dress rehearsal info

Hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break Week-Classes will resume when school is back in session next week. Some Important Information for Competition Classes. DancElect (thurs class 3:45-5:45) will be having their dress rehearsal next Tuesday, April 12th, right after school from 3:45-4:45. They will get their costumes then and we will go over hair for comp and make up, so parents, if you can, it would be helpful to be there and hopefully answer any questions you might have, plus, good practice for your child to perform in front of others. They need a hair "donut" that you can find at Wal-Mart or Dollar Tree even. They will be wearing their hair in a high bun, or sock bun. They don't necessarily need make up for Tuesday but I do want to go over what they need. DancElect needs to be ready to go by 8:30am in Logan next Saturday, the 16th, morning. DancExcel (wed class from 2:45-4:45) will have their dress rehearsal during their regular time slot on Wednesday, April 13th. They will get their costumes then so it is a MUST that they be there. All Costume fees and Comp fees need to be paid to get costumes! They also need a hair "donut" for high bun, or sock bun. It would be helpful for any parents that can stay and watch. DancExcel needs to be in Logan ready by 8am next Saturday the 16th. Also, The girls pinky promised me they would practice during spring break. Every time they practice for 10 minutes in a day, text me that they practiced. Those that text me for 7 days of practice by our next practice, get a special treat:) Music for practicing is found on my blog-Thanks!

Utah Dance Fest Schedule is OUT!!!!!

Utah Dance Fest has posted schedules on their website. www.utahdancefest.com Once on their site, go to FLOOR COMPETITION. Then click on Competition Day Information. Click on any of the tabs on the left side of the page for information. We are numbers 23, 35, and 101. The 1st performance is around 10am but everyone needs to be there and ready 2 hour before-so pretty much when the doors open at 8am. We are going to have a dress rehearsal during class times the week of competition. I am going to try and get the Elementary or Junior High gym so that they can practice on a gym floor. Please have all costume and competition fees paid by next week. I just found out there is a spectator cost-Sorry! :/ PLEASE WORK HARD DURING EVERY DAY-ESPECIALLY DURING SPRING BREAK! A couple times every day in only a few minutes. Their are a lot of big/good studios we are competing against. Make ever minute during class count and use the music on my blog to practice at home. THanks!

Music for practicing, DancExcel- half hour longer classes

I am uploading youtube videos with music for classes to practice at home. I found this a far easier/effective task then burning 60 CD's. Just click on class and all music will be uploaded onto single video for each class. Also, I feel like DancExcel needs some extra class time, at least until Competition. So I am extending class until 4:45pm instead of 4:15pm and should resume regular class time after competition in April. So, Wednesdays, DancExcel will go from 2:45-4:45. I feel it better to do that instead of trying to cram extra practices during the week. For those that might be worried, there is no added extra cost for the extra time. Hopefully you have marked your calendars for the Year End Dance Review- Wednesday, May 25th @ 6:30pm Snowcrest JH. Have not heard back from anybody about any major scheduling concerns, so we will keep it at that. I am looking for volunteers to help with costume changes inbetween songs for the recital-so be looking/asking neighbor girls/friends to help out for that night. We will have a dress rehearsal 1 to 2 weeks before the recital. Remember-to receive costumes, all account balances need to be paid off. Thanks!

Important Dates and STUFF:)

*****First some Housekeeping-I have had some complaints from another business owner in my building. Parents-please make sure when you are driving in the parking lot that you are doing so -SLOWLY!! and watching for pedestrians in and out of the building. Also, no children playing out in the parking lot or on the snow banks. He said some kids last week got close to hitting his car parked next to it and he doesn't want to see kids getting hurt. Neither do I :) If you have kids that want to play outside while their siblings are in class, I have a fenced "yard" attached to my studio that they are welcome to run around and play in. *****Shoes are in! If you purchased them we will be trying them on in class, and if they fit, your child can take them home. I advise you as soon as you get your shoes, to put your child's name inside the shoe-I would hate for someone to lose it or mix them up with someone else's. If you haven't paid costume fees yet, get those taken care of ASAP. If you lost the paper with financial statement, please inform me and I can get you a new one. I am trying to finalize a Dance Recital Date. I am currently looking at Wednesday, May 25th @ 6:30pm at Snowcrest Junior High but have to secure everything with Snowcrest before finalizing... *****Important Dates coming up for Competition Classes. DancExcel and DancElect are performing at Utah Dance Fest Floor Competition on April 15th and 16th @ USU campus in Logan, UT. I will be handing out paper with comp fees this week. I have already registered and paid so get those fees into me ASAP. Solos and Duets are Friday the 15th and group dances are on Saturday the 16th. *****DancElect and DancElite are competing at Aspire Dance Pro competition on May 6th and 7th at Cottonwood High School. We are registered but they will not put us on the program until all fees are paid. So once you get the payment form get those into me ASAP so I can send them a check. *****DancElite is competing at Releve Dance competition 12th-14th. It is a National Competition so it costs a little more. Those fees will also be on handout this week. Competition can either be an amazing experience or not so great- Please encourage your child to practice at home and to come to class with the attitude to work hard and put in their best effort. I want everyone to feel great about their performances-I am giving them fun choreography and cute costumes-it is up to the individual to put their best foot forward to come out with an amazing performance.

Financial statements and Shoe order.

Hope you all enjoyed your Holiday Break! It was good to get back to classes last week and see all your cute kiddos. A few housekeeping business items. First, I have a locker full of lost and found items. It is the top left locker. If you are missing something, please take the time to go through the locker of Lost and found. Second, if you have written a check to DancElation you will need to rewrite check and write payment to Celeste McKinney. If you are not sure, you can ask me. Third, I will be sending out financial statements for your child/children this week which will also have costumes purchases up to date. Costume payments listed on statement are due by end of February. Competition fees will be due in March(look for statement in February) and other costume purchases will be added as needed but you will be informed as those are made. If you have any discrepancies with your statement please contact me and we will get it worked out. Lastly, I am doing a shoe order this month and will be placing order by first of February. To place a shoe order you must make shoe payment first and include with payment your child's name and shoe size that you are ordering. Anyone can make a shoe order but Competition classes and Wednesdays 5-6yr old class must order if you do not already have shoes! If you don't make payment with child's shoe info by first of February you will be required to make the purchase yourself which would end up being a lot more without my teacher discount and shipping discount so I highly suggest doing it ASAP. I will put cost and shoe info below-so please take notice.