Recital and March News

Recital Tickets and Tidbits

In an effort to save families time and money and after looking at our audience numbers last year, I am making every effort to only have ONE show this year! However, in doing so, I have to assign seats to ensure we utilize all the seats.

So, this is how it works.
With your recital fee you get 2 tickets (Due first week of March! With Tuition).
Each family can purchase up to 4 more seats if they wish for the show.
If you need more than 4 tickets, you will mark that on the sheet in the office when you order an pay for your first ones.
After Wed, March 17th…I will review the tickets numbers and see if I can meet the needs of all those that want more tickets. Whatever seats have not been purchased, I will start filling orders. If there is a substantial number of tickets wanted that I cannot fill…then at that time I will look into going back to 2 shows!

I am trying to fulfill the needs of YOU the families..in the past I know it is hard when you have one child in multiple shows or multiple children in various shows and you have to purchase tickets for both shows…I am trying to help you out….so BEAR with me and let’s see if we can get this to work!

Thanks you in advance!
Lisa


Miss Lisa’s Dance Express
March-May 2010
***The following information is concerning the upcoming spring recital and year-end events! I realize this is a lot of information and some of which are several months away; however, I wanted you to have all these dates so you can make necessary arrangements-if your life is anything like mine, this is a must!***

 Studio wide PICTURES- Mon, March 8. It is imperative that everyone be on time so that our later evening girls remain on schedule too! Girls can wear their hair however, please make sure you have all feathers and costume supplements attached. The poster is up at the studio with all costumes on it so you can see what it is to look like. We will send home a photo envelope prior to photos.

 TIGHTS-Every female dancer and acro student should have the Danskin Lt Toast tights or Capezio Carmel. No pantyhose!!!!

 SHOES…do you have the right ones? PINK Ballet shoes, Black Tap, BLACK Jazz Gore Boot. No slippers!

 ROOMMOMS –If your child’s class uses the black beginner patton shoes (Mon 4, Mon 630, Wed 4) please get ribbons for your child's class for their tap shoes if they didn’t come with ribbons from the costume. Then have the other parents reimburse you. They need these for pictures.

I will have high school students responsible for your class at the recital. You will need to make sure your child is back stage get to line up for the stage, 3 songs prior to their performance w/ appropriate shoes on, if you choose to have them sit with you in the audience between numbers. High school girls are also in charge of making sure students get all their shoes changed and ready to go. Backstage is crazy, so we try to eliminate as many extra people as possible, so everyone can enjoy the show and it will run smooth.
Reminder--
Attendance is mandatory
From April 19th on- in order to adequately prepare and perform in the recital.
This is only fair to all the kids, so they look their best.

 RECITAL FEES: There is a $50 recital fee charged per family, not child. This fee helps pay for the production of the recital: the cost of rental for the Theatre, paying the technicians, printing the programs, scenery, props, etc. It also includes one souvenir recital t-shirt (which students wear for the finale!) and program. With this fee, each family will receive two tickets for each show your children are in. Additional tickets must be purchased at the studio for $5 a seat. UMR does not suggest sitting kids on laps because they may inhibit someone else's vision. This is due with March Tuition. If it is not paid, your child will not get to be in the recital.

 The week of Monday, April 26th- we are going to operate on a different schedule…in order to allow the students to practice with each other for spacing and finale sake. These will be our Dance Rallies. We will meet at Hood Park unless it is raining for the rallies. Students are encouraged to bring snacks to share with the group. No regular classes on Tuesday and Wednesday since everyone will be coming on that Monday. We will do routines for each other and enhance some performance tactics, practice finale and hip hops and discuss the show and eat munchies. Room moms, please arrange the munchies of your choice.
 Wed Acro classes and the Mon 4, Mon 630, Wed 4 (both dance classes) Dance Classes will all from 4:45-5:30PM.
 Mon 4:45, 5 and 525 Dance classes, Tues 5:30 & Tues Cheer & Competition students will meet from 5:30-645.
 Mon Acro Classes will meet at the studio from 6:30-7:30PM.(Due to getting dark)

WED THIS WEEK…ALL STUDENTS COMPETING WILL HAVE PRACTICE on WED, April 28th as you have competition this weekend!!!

 For the FINALE… all students will need to wear a recital t-shirt, black dance pants, jazz shoes for dancers. We are going to order RECITAL TSHIRTS by March 18. You get one recital shirt with your recital fee. If you have 2 students, you will need to order & pay for the second one in the office, with your March tuition. They will have our recital theme logo on the front and all the students’ names on the back. Please check the spelling of your students name in the office as well. The cost of additional shirts is $14/shirt. Place orders by March1st if you wish to have one for anyone else in your family as well- a lot of moms wanted them last year after the fact.



The week of the recital, class –crazy schedule!!!
• Monday -regular classes come. Wed Students come as well on Monday – Wed 4PM (Haylee’s class) dancers come Mon at 4:45, Wed 4 (3&4 yr olds) come Mon at 6:30, Wed 5PM tumblers come Mon 6-7, Comp students come Mon 4-6
• TUESDAY- regular Tues dance classes come
 ALSO ON TUESDAY-Acro ONLY rehearsal AT THE STUDIO- This is NOT a dress rehearsal.
 The Wed Acro classes will rehearse at the studio from 5-5:45.
 The Mon Acro classes and Tuesday Cheer will rehearse from 545-645.
• WEDNESDAY- Dancers ONLY will rehearse in Rolla at the UMR-Castleman Hall Leach Theatre . We are not going to rehearse acro or Cheer routines on that Wednesday. Dance only & not a dress rehearsal..regular dance attire!

 Recital is Sunday, May 16th…2PM, backstage doors will open 45 mins before the show for students and half-hour before for the audience. Make sure you have your tickets and know which show you are in. We will decide on for sure recital times when we see if we can do one show or need 2 to meet parents needs of tickets.
Hair for recital is: All hair back in a bun, no bangs, with some makeup and red lipstick so they show up on stage.

 Concerning VIDEO CAMERAS at the show. You can video from your seat only. I will also have the program video taped professionally by Mr. Video. They do a nice job. I expressed to them some of the parent comments such as…wanting more close-ups and the price. When we decide on the recital day and how many shows, I will get you their link to order videos!

 UMR does not allow flash photography from the audience.

It doesn't seem like it is this time already… but Sign up sheets for
• FALL Dance, Acro/Tumbling and Cheer Classes are posted
• We will offering a Summer Tumbling Camp the weeks of July 19 & 26th….
• Relay for Life sign-up is available too if you would like to perform. It is Fri, June 4th. You will meet at 6 and perform at 7PM. I will get those signed up more info as it gets closer!!! All competing kids need to perform at this. It is open to all students as well.

Nursing home performances rescheduled for Mon, March 22! Wear Costume
Victoria Manor, 6PM-Mon 4PM class, Tues 530PM, Wed 4PM BOTH Classes
Gibbs Care Center 615PM-Mon 445PM,Mon 5PM,Mon 525PM,Mon 630PM
 Mon Mar 22nd…ALL Mon ACRO practice at studio..430-530PM, Comp Students 345-5PM

I am really looking forward to the shows this year. The kids have worked hard and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with each of them. Thank you for all your support and cooperation. I feel Dance Express' seventh year has been a great success!
NO CLASSES…Mon, April 5th! Happy Easter!
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE---week of Recital
ACRO REHEARSAL AT THE STUDIO on Tuesday, May 11th-
• Wed Acro classes will rehearse from 5-5:45.
• Mon Acro classes & Tues Cheer will rehearse from 545-645.

DANCE REHEARSAL AT Leach Theatre, UM-Rolla (Castleman Hall)-- Wednesday May 12, 2010
Please note your child's time. I know you will have to make special arrangements for those rehearsing, so I wanted to give you plenty of notice. All students MUST be at the rehearsal in order to be in the recital! Regular Dance attire…no costumes!
**Parents… there is a lobby to the theatre for you to wait and visit in. We found last year, having parents in the rehearsal was a bit of a distraction to the students. Rehearsal is going to be closed this year, so we can have the students’ complete attention.
WEDNESDAY Rehearsal (12th)
Monday 4:00, Mon 630 & Wed 4 5-6 PM
Mon 4:45, 5 & 5:25 5:30-7:15 PM
Tues 5:30, Comp Students, Production 6:15-8 PM
Pointe girls 7:15-8:15 PM
I will stay as close to this schedule as possible! If we finish early, then students can leave early. This is a rehearsal atmosphere and needs to move promptly to ensure everyone knows what is going on! I really stress professionalism when putting on a show, and I greatly appreciate your support on this! Those parents that stay, please wait in the waiting room until your child is finished. Students should not be running in and out and all around.





RECITAL- SUNDAY, May 16th 2PM
Seats will be assigned to ensure enough seats for everyone. Once everyone orders any extra tickets…I will then do the seating plan. ALL tickets go on sale March 1-17th. After the 17th, we will assign seats, then open up any “extra” seats available. IN The case we don’t have enough seats….we will have to go back to 2 shows. I am not anticipating this though.
See note.
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Interested in Competition Teams????
Competitive Teams are for those young ladies and men who really want to dedicate their energy and focus into more performances and competing.

Twinkles Company Competition
Competition Dance Competition Dance Acro/Tumbling

Attend classes 1 day a week for 60-75 mins Attend classes 2 days a week Attend classes 1 day a week for 60-75 mins
2nd class a week added Feb-April Compete with 2-4 routines 2nd class a week added Feb-April
Compete with one routine Audition required Compete with one routine
Show interest, approval by Lisa Show interest, approval by Lisa
No Audition required No Audition required
Must have backwalkover on own.

Comp Supplies such as Jewelry and makeup is reused each year. So after first year purchase you have it.
Team shirt must be purchased each year.

You are invited to do a series of fundraisers to help offset your Competition costs.

For a more detail list of supply prices and information... Please come to our meeting on April 28th! Please sign up in our office so we know the interest in the comp teams for next season! You must sign up and complete commitment paper by May 5th

Parent Meeting…if your child is wanting to participate…you should be at this meeting! Wed, April 28th 6PM
Competition teams have been a wonderful experience and …the younger the students get into that environment, the easier it is as they get older and interested in auditioning and competing at an advanced level.
It takes a lot of dedication, but is very rewarding!!!







SUMMER SIGN UPS...TOTS MOVEMENT and TUMBLING for all!


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Telephone: _______________________ Address: _________________________________________________
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Please pay when you sign up: $40 for the session.
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