2010 Spring Newsletter
FREE CARDIO-FUSION CLASS
With summer right around the corner, we would like to invite you to
attend the Monday 7:30-8:30 and Thursday 8:00-9:00 Cardio-Fusion
class free of charge. Cardio-Fusion is type of exercise you’ll want
to do everyday and feel good about doing it. One exhilarating hour
of caloric-burning, toning and body-energizing fun!
COSTUMES
Costume installments were due October 1st, and November 1st with
balances due December 1st. Costumes will be distributed March 15th –
March 20th to those dancers whose costumes have been paid in full
and accounts are current.
Dancers with account balances will not have a costume for picture
day, however all dancers will be included in group photos. In the
event a class costume does not arrive in time for pictures,
alternate arrangements will be made.
RECITAL SHOES & TIGHTS
On our website you will find a complete list of the shoes and tights
required for all classes for the recital. New shoes do not need to
be purchased, but please make sure that your shoes are in good
condition and without holes. New dance tights were included in your
costumes payments and will be distributed with your costumes. New
tights are to be worn for pictures and performances.
PICTURES
Saturday, March 27th Nichols photography will be coming to the
studio to take photos of all classes for the recital program.
Saturday classes will be cancelled for picture day. An extended
make-up class schedule will be announced at a later date. Individual
packages will be available to purchase for those interested, this is
optional, however, we do encourage all dancers to participate in
their class photo. Arrangements will be made for any classes whose
costumes have not been received by picture day. A picture day
schedule will be posted at the studio on the bulletin board and on
the website. Order forms will be handed out during classes March
15th-March 20th. Photo orders will be handed out during classes the
week of May 17th – May 22nd.
SPRING BREAK
Spring break will be April 5th-10th. The studio will be closed that
week and classes will resume on Monday, April 12th.
SPLITTERS CLUB
Those dancers, who have achieved their splits, right, left, and/or
center, will receive recognition in the recital program and a
keepsake as a reward for their efforts. We will be searching for
splitters club members in all classes April 26th-May 1st. To be a
part of this club you must hold your split all the way down for one
minute without the use of your hands. There will be four levels
“righties” “lefties” “middles” and “all star splitters”.
BRING A FRIEND TO DANCE WEEK
During the week of May 3rd-8th we invite all of our dancers to share
their dance experience and showoff their recital routines for one of
their friends (no boyfriends please). Friends are encouraged to
participate in the class, and loose clothing should be worn.
IN STUDIO DRESS REHEARSAL
There will be a pre-dress rehearsal at the studio during regular
class times the week of May 10th-May 15th. Dancers will need to
bring their costumes and accessories to classes that week. Parents
are also invited to video their children practicing their routines
at the end of class.
ATTENDANCE
As we approach our spring recital please be mindful of your
commitment to good attendance in your dance classes. Please check
with your school to make sure field trips don’t conflict with
recital week as our dates are set and confirmed. Due to the
inclement weather studio closings we encourage that you check your
brochure or the bulletin board at the studio for make-up classes.
RECITAL DATES
This year’s recital, “Fame”, will be held at the Jefferson Forest
High School Auditorium on Friday, May 28th at 7:00PM and Saturday,
May 29th at 1:00PM and 7:00PM. Barestage rehearsal is on Tuesday,
May 25th beginning at 4:00PM. Dress rehearsal is on Wednesday, May
26th beginning at 4:00PM.
PLEASE NOTE: A detailed schedule will be mailed to you and available
online this spring. We need your current mailing address if any
changes have been made since registration. Due to the number of
students and families we have performing we cannot guarantee that
they will each perform all dances in the same show. Please note
which show your child’s main performance is before your tickets are
purchased. The last day of classes will be Saturday, May 22nd.
VOLUNTEERS
This year we are asking for a parent volunteer, “dance mom”, to be
responsible for each class. We are in need of many volunteers to
help out in the dressing rooms. We cannot do this without your help!
Please let us know when you will be willing to volunteer your time
to be responsible for your dancer’s class until the end of the show.
Please look for detailed information and a sign up sheet in the
office for the list of positions to be filled.
VIDEOTAPING
The performances are being professionally recorded therefore there
will be no personal recording devices permitted in the theatre. This
includes barestage, dress rehearsal, and all performances. Parents
are welcome to videotape at the end of class during in studio dress
rehearsal week.
RECITAL TICKETS
Each family will be guaranteed three (3) tickets to purchase at
$10.00 per ticket and will receive one complimentary ticket per
dancer. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 1st from 9:00AM until
12:00PM. You may purchase your guaranteed tickets as long as your
account balance and May tuition are paid in full. All guaranteed and
complimentary tickets will be held until 12:00PM on Saturday, May
22nd. Those tickets not picked up will be sold at the high school.
On ticket sale day, you may purchase a maximum of 4 additional
tickets. There will be a waiting list for extra tickets needed. We
will do our best to fulfill your request. We ask that you purchase
tickets for your child’s main performance only. Note that tickets
are non-refundable and are on a first come basis! Dancers will not
be permitted in the theatre during the performances they are dancing
in, therefore do not need a ticket for their performance. Thank you
for respecting this rule as it helps to make our show more
professional.
RECITAL ORDER FORM
For your convenience, there will be one recital pre-order form this
year for the following items; Tickets (3 guaranteed and 1 comp),
T-Shirts, Programs, DVD’s and Ballerina Bouquets. Order forms will
be handed out March 29th – April 3rd. All pre-orders must be turned
in NO LATER than April 24th.
RECITAL T-SHIRTS
“Fame” recital t-shirts with all students’ names listed will be
available for sale. T-shirts must be pre-ordered NO LATER THAN
Saturday, April 24th and will not be available for purchase at the
show. T-shirts will be handed out at the studio the week of May 17th
– May 22nd.
RECITAL PROGRAM
We will be selling programs again this year at the spring recital,
but they can also be pre-ordered. The program will include photos of
each class as well as advertisements. A sample program is available
for viewing at the studio. We would like to feature Forest Dance
Academy’s graduating seniors please submit a senior photo to be
included in the program.
PROGRAM ADS
Forms to purchase program ads (business or personal) will be
available at the studio. There are two ways to place an ad in the
program. 1.) You may have your photo taken on picture day March
27th, and an ad will be created for you. 2.) You may submit your own
camera ready ad, such as business cards, or digital ad by Saturday,
March 27th.
PROGRAM AD CONTEST: The dancer who sells the highest value of ads
will be featured with a full page spread on the back cover of the
program. ($500.00 minimum ad sales to win)
RECITAL DVD’s
We will be selling DVD’s again this year at the spring recital but
they can also be pre-ordered. Ufema Productions will be
professionally recording all performances. Individual show or a
combo DVD of all three shows will be available for you to purchase.
BALLERINA BOUQUETS
For your convenience you will be able to pre-order performance
flowers for your dancer. Bouquets must be pre-ordered NO LATER THAN
Saturday, April 24th and will not be available for purchase at the
show. Ballerina bouquets will be provided by Arthur’s Flower Cart,
and available for you to pick up before each performance at
Jefferson Forest High School.
THE PERFORMANCE CO.
A special congratulations to our 2010 titleholder Hunter Thomas –
Mini Miss Dance of Virginia! Also congratulations to Kensley Elliott
Bedford County’s Junior Miss and Brina Gabryel Lynchburg’s Junior
Miss who will be competing for Virginia’s Junior Miss at E.C. Glass
High School on March 19th and 20th.
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
Acro Camp June 14th – 18th
Dance Camp (Elementary thru Advanced) – July 12th – 16th
Mini Dance Camp (Tiny Tots thru Primary) – July 19th – 23rd
Choreography Workshop – August 9th – 13th
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