Heather’s Dance Company  

March Newsletter 2020…. Recital Info Just Dance 2020…..CONFIDENCE month.  

PARENT NIGHT OUT with Miss Heather and Miss Emma. March 6th 8:00-11:00pm Bring jammies, sleeping bags and pillows, kids will craft, dance a little, snuggle and hang out for 3 hours.  Parents go out and have a good time.  $20 donation for up to 3 kiddos.  

  DANCE CAMPS MARCH 21ST.  $40 for the first student, $30 for additional siblings.  God’s Little Princess AND PRINCE camps ages 3-6 10:00am-12:00pm, ages 7-12 12:30pm-2:30pm, learn manners, how to care for a royal dog, dance, be a girl of God. Teens age 13-18 3:00-5:00pm we will still dance and such, but we will chat more about how to deal with the junk the world throws at these young gals and guys.  

Register under events from your parent portal.  

Event Registration 

Lots of Info In 1 place.  If a link does not work yet, check back as it will be before the end of the month.  

Note* the only thing required is to be at Dress Rehearsal and to be at the show- none of these extras are required, only offered as extra comforts.  

RECITAL RULES AND GUIDELINES    – Read this to know what to expect Recital Guidelines 2020 

PICTURES: Picture Schedule: Picture Schedule 2020      Pictures are Saturday April 11th, 2020 at the dance studio. Each Class has its own appt time.  You are not required to purchase pictures, but please still come to get a complete group photo for the studio wall  

Pre Purchase picture packages online.  

 Memory Makers is excited to be your Official Dance Photographer for your upcoming photos! Before we capture your photographs, we would like to offer you our pre-order option. Pre-order online today, and skip the line on photo day. If you are not comfortable ordering online, our friendly staff will be happy to assist you on picture day. Most importantly, make sure you remember to bring your smile! 

Online ordering for your photos at: 

Heather’s Dance- Dance – April 11th, 2020 is now OPEN! 

** ONLINE PRE-ORDERING CLOSES: April 6th, 2020 @ 11:00PM CST ** 

Simply click the link below: 

https://memorymakersinc.simplephoto.com/
and enter code: hedan20 

**THIS ENSURES OUR TEAM HAS TIME TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY PAPERWORK AND  GUARANTEE NO PHOTOS ARE MISSED ON PICTURE DAY. FOR THESE REASONS, ONLINE PRE-ORDERING WILL NOT BE REOPENED.** 

DRESS REHEARSAL: THURSDAY APRIL 30TH at Grand Ledge HS Auditorium 6:00-9:30pm (Families are not required to stay the entire time.  

Dress Rehearsal Schedule 2020 

RECITAL TICKETS GO ON SALE APRIL 6TH 10:00AM $10 per ticket, if purchasing for both shows (at the same time) there is a $2 discount per ticket for the second show. (note- you can order, tickets, recital video’s, flowers and t-shirts all from this site starting April 6th. – One and Done!)- $1.40 fee also applies 

Note that the GL HS Auditorium has a Balcony, be sure to click on the correct area to purchase your tickets.  

Purchase Dance Recital Tickets Here- Open April 6th 10am 

How do you know what show to buy tickets for? Your student’s class costume picture shows what show she or he is in.  If your student is in BOTH shows, please consider volunteering backstage for one of the shows and watching the other.  Backstage and dressing room volunteers are required to pass a criminal background check.  Each Show has a sign up sheet and description of duties in the parent area.  Please sign up if you plan to stay in the dressing room or backstage areas.  

PRE ORDER RECITAL FLOWERS Because our show is on Mothers Day weekend and our past experience is that it is difficult to get quality flowers at an affordable price this weekend.  Therefore we are trying 48 Stems and pre ordering rainbow bouquets this season.  Order your dancer a 3 or 6 stem bouquet of rainbow roses before April 28th. They will be delivered and ready for you to pick up at the recital.  

Order Recital Flowers Here 

ADVERTISE IN THE RECITAL PROGRAM Advertise your business, send a special good luck note to your Dancer.  Business Card Size $40, Half Page Size $50, Full page size $60, Full Page front of the Program $70, Corporate Advertisement $200.  Email electronic files to heathersdancestjohns@gmail.com  Advertisements due by April 30th.  

Forms at the studio in the parent area. 

Advertise in Recital Program 2020 

PROFESSIONAL RECITAL VIDEO ORDERS The recital is always professionally recorded by our videographer.  Shows are available on DVD with menu options.  DVD’s are ready mid July.  Purchase 1 show that you will pick up at the studio for $25, shipped  to your home $32, both shows picked up $45, shipped $57.   

Orders will be taken through the month of June. Forms are at the studio and will be at both shows.  

Recital Video Order Form 

RECITAL T-SHIRT  Just Dance 2020 Recital T-shirt with sparkly front. Prices and sample to arrive soon.  Please check the paper on the studio wall in the parent area to be sure student name is spelled correctly as that is what is printed on the back of all the t-shirts.  The link to order will be updated soon.  

Recital tshirts 2020 

Show A ORDER 11:00AM SHOW 

Show B ORDER  3:30PM SHOW 

Friday March 6th 8:00pm-11:00pm

Impromptu Parent Night out by Miss Heather and Miss Emma. Student and siblings ages 3 years old to 15 year old can come hang out at the studio. We will craft, dance a little, watch a movie, tiktok? (maybe), play games, eat a snack. $20 minimum donation per family of up to 3 siblings. Bring jammies, lovies, blankets or sleeping bags to snuggle on the dance floor. 🙂 3 hours for parents to go out and do parent things. 🙂 If you need to drop off earlier, arrangements can be made, but there is a class happening at the studio so we would need to stay in the waiting area. Contact Miss Heather if you need this service.

Register for the Parent Night Out!

Although school was closed, we will still have dance classes tonight!

Wednesday February 26th classes are canceled due to weather and road conditions.

Bring a friend week will be next week for these classes.

Picture Schedule Link 2020

January 2020 Newsletter

January 2020 Heather’s Dance Company Newsletter 

Attached to this newsletter, posted on the wall at the dance studio and on the studio website is the schedule for dance pictures.  The pictures are at the studio on Saturday April 11, 2020.  Please note that some classes are scheduled in the same time slot as other classes.  Please plan to be at the studio 15 minutes before your time slot and 15 minutes after your time slot.  I’ve been doing this lots of years and we are pretty good and getting the group shot and the individuals in and out within a reasonable amount of time.  We like to be able to take more time with the younger dancers and frankly, sometime the teens are overwhelmed as well.  Please be on time.  

You are not required to purchase pictures however, I ask that you come to get your picture with the group so that I can have a complete composite for the studio wall.  Order forms will be available in February along with the option to buy and pay for pictures ahead of time online.  

Put the date and time on your calendar now. J 

Parents should know if their student’s class is performing in Show A (11:00am) or Show B (3:30pm) or both on Saturday May 9, 2020 at  Grand Ledge HS Auditorium.  It is indicated on the costume picture in the hallway.   – I CANNOT MAKE ANY CHANGES AFTER FEBRUARY 1- SO LMK NOW IF THERE IS A MULTIPLE SHOW ISSUE.  

Dress Rehearsal is on Thursday April 30, 2020* note this date change*  (For all that is Good and Holy, we are having trouble getting this date nailed down, rest assured that we will get it etched in stone VERY SOON)  starting at 6:00pm.  Dancers are REQUIRED to attend dress rehearsal in order to participate in the show. Each class will have a call time to be announced in the February newsletter.  

Thank you to everyone that contributed to the Costume Angel program.  I still DESPERATELY need 3 costume angels. If you are able to contribute to this ministry, please write a check payable to Heather’s Dance Co. and drop it in the box. Your donation will be applied anonymously directly to the student’s account.  I also have 2 families with financial hardship that are DESPERATE for a Tuition Angel (we do not want them to drop out but I can only give out so many free lessons) if you are inclined to give toward that. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.   

MUSIC TO PRACTICE AT HOME: 

On the studio website is a link with all the classes edited music in a mp3 format.  Please utilize this to practice at home. 😊  The first half of most classes practice videos have been emailed to families as well.  When the routines are finished in late January or early February, we will make new videos for your use.  Note that some videos need the specific link in order to view them and are not public. These videos are for home use only and they may not be copied or posted to social media or any other outlet that is not for the student to practice with.   

Please note:  If you would like to video or photograph your student in class, in order to comply with my ASCAP and Youtube music licensing and to protect every student with our studio YPAD certification, know that the studio is the only one with permission to post pictures and videos of students on social media.  If you record the class, you may only post YOUR own child on social media.  If you get other students in your video, you are required to get their written or verbal permission before posting on social media.  This is for all student protection.  

SICK AND BAD WEATHER MAKE UP 

Please remember that if your child misses a class for ANY reason, he or she may make up the class in another similar level class.  Most classes are working hard on recital choreography specific to their class, but your student can learn other routines with similar steps.  This can be FUN and ENCOURAGING to some students and discouraging to others. Speak to your student about that. Ask me what a good class would be for you to come to and maybe we could work on your students dance as well.   

You can make up classes anytime until the end of the season. 

DATES TO REMEMBER: 

JAN 20- MLK DAY- YES THERE IS STILL CLASS 🙂 

THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY HAS THEME WEEKS: DRESS ACCORDINGLY 🙂 

FEB 3-7 BEACH WEEK 

FEB 10-14 DISNEY WEEK  

FEB 17- PRESIDENTS DAY- YES THERE IS STILL CLASS 🙂 

FEB 17-21 CRAZY HAIR WEEK  

FEB 24-28 CELEBRATION OF DANCE WEEK AND BRING A FRIEND TO DANCE WEEK 

MAR 30-APRIL 3- SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES 

APRIL 6 RECITAL TICKETS GO ON SALE 10:00am 

APRIL 11- PICTURES AT THE STUDIO 

APRIL 30- DRESS REHEARSAL 

MAY 9-RECITAL A 11:00AM, RECITAL B 3:30PM 

MAY 11-15 LAST WEEK OF CLASSES- TRY ANY CLASS 

Tights, bodysuits and shoes are not included in the cost of the dance costumes.   

If your child’s costume requires tights, we will begin to talk about the need for them in each class along with the necessity for nude bodysuits.  (only with multiple classes and costume changes) YOU CAN ORDER THESE FROM THE STUDIO WEBSITE: SHOP NIMBLEY AND THEY WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU.  

Here is the link for tights and nude bodysuits tights for recital 

If you do not have the correct shoes yet, please make it a priority to get those ordered.   

Costumes are starting to come in!  I will hand out costumes to classes when they are ALL in for a class. 

SUPERBOWL SUBS FOR SALE: 

GAME: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2, 2020 

MAKING SUBS: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2020 

ORDERS DUE: THURSDAY JAN 30, 2020 

HAM/COLBY JACK OR TURKEY/SWISS $5 EACH OR 12 FOR $50 

Although some schools were closed today, we will still have regular classes tonight.

Posted 1/2/2020

Picture Schedule Link 2020

No regular classes from December 20th through January 2nd.  Regular classes resume Friday January 3rd.  The studio is open some days for competition team and Disneyland practices.

Anyone wanting to still take advantage of the $2 discount per class for payment received via cash or check by the 5th of the month, the studio is open the following days:

Studio Hours during Christmas Break:
Closed except:
December 30 Open 4:00-8:00pm
January 1 Open 1:00-6:00pm
January 2 Open 6:00-8:00pm
January 3 Open 5:00-9:00pm
regular hours after this

All of the music used for recital has been edited and downloaded to my google drive.  Here is the link I shared so students can practice at home.

Monday Classes Recital Music

Tuesday Classes Recital Music

Wednesday Classes Recital Music

Thursday Classes Recital Music

Friday Classes Recital Music

Disney and Competition Team Music