Happy mid February!  

As you already figured out, Spirit month is this month!  We like to do this because this is typically the time of year that students get tired of coming to class each week and start asking to drop.  We use this to relax a bit and have fun at the beginning or end of class.

Last week was Beach week, THIS WEEK is Glow Week!  (glow yourself up- or I will have black lights and some glow stuff for kids to use). NEXT WEEK IS Celebration of Dance and Bring a Friend to Dance Week!  That means that we will have games, limbo, prizes, and if you chose to bring a treat or snack to share with the class- AND dancers can bring a friend to class to dance for free.  

*New this year, A parent of the friend must fill out the attached release of liability form BEFORE the friend can participate.  It is here and will be on the band, studio website and studio app. 

Release of Liability for Friends

The following week, Feb 26- 29th is Ninja/Jedi week!  We use my light sabers and warm up with Star Wars theme music, but feel free to interpret as you’d like. 🙂 

Pictures are at the dance studio on Saturday March 16th.  The schedule is below.  There is no Retake date.  If you cannot make it, your student just will not be in the group photo.  You are NOT required to purchase anything but we would still like a complete group photo if you could still come.  I will have online purchase options and paper order forms within the next couple weeks, but wanted to get the schedule out now.  Please note that we are usually right on time, or early.  I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years and I know what works well.  

We will start talking about poses in classes and what to expect on picture day.  Parents and cameras are NOT allowed in the dance area on picture day unless, Ms Heather requests you because your dancer absolutely needs you.  The back room of the studio (back door will be locked) is used as a dressing/changing area- no men allowed back there.  Dancers that have costume changes should have a nude colored leotard on to wear under costumes to maintain modesty while allowing easy changes.  

Attachment: Picture Schedule 2023.pdf (155.8kB)