SPRING 2012

Miss Lisa’s Dance Express
Spring 2012
***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!***

 TIGHTS-Every female dancer and acro student should have the Danskin Lt Toast or Capezio Carmel tights. No pantyhose!!!! Dancer/Cheerleader- transition foot (convertible) Tumbler (footless or convertible)

 SHOES…do you have the right ones? PINK Ballet shoes, Tan Beginner tap, Black Advanced Tap, TAN Jazz Gore Boot. No slippers!

• During the recital…I will need one parent to help with their child’s class in the dressing rooms. Every parent will need to make sure your child is back stage to line up for the stage, 3 songs prior to their performance w/ appropriate shoes on. The one volunteer parent will make sure they are all in the line to hit the stage, you simply drop your student off to the parent. 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. That volunteer parent can then watch from a designated front row seat or from the side of the stage, whatever she prefers…so you can still see your child perform. Let us know if you are willing to help your child’s class.
Reminder--
Attendance is mandatory--From April 18th on- in order to adequately prepare and perform in the recital.
This is only fair to all the kids, so they look their best.

 For the FINALE… all students will need to wear a recital t-shirt, black dance pants, jazz shoes for dancers or bare foot.

 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.

 No classes April 9th- Easter Monday-Happy Easter!

 Everyone will have class on Mon, April 30th…All studio classes will meet at a special time on Monday so we can rehearse our finale and work on some performance techniques.
o At 430-530 Mon 4 Class, Thurs 430 Class, Mon 445 Acro, Thurs 6 Dance Class
o At 530-6 Mon 530 acro classes, Mon 6 dance, Thurs 530 Dance, Mon 4:30 class and Mon 4 Hip Hop
o At 530-7 Mon 630, 645 class


REHEARSAL SCHEDULE---week of Recital
ACRO REHEARSAL AT THE STUDIO on Tuesday, May 15th-
• Mon 445 & Mon 530 Acro will rehearse from 5-5:45.
• Mon 530 Acro will rehearse from 515-6.

DANCE REHEARSAL AT Leach Theatre, UM-Rolla (Castleman Hall)-- Wednesday May 16, 2012
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 (16th)
Monday 4:00, Mon 6 & Thurs 530 5-545 PM
Mon 4:30, Thurs 430, Thurs 6, Mon 4 HH/ZA 5:30-7:00 PM
Mon 630, 645, solo, duo 6 -8 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 is Saturday, May 19th… 10AM, backstage doors will open 45 mins before the show for students and half-hour before for the audience. Make sure you have your tickets. Once everyone orders tickets by March 15th…I will then do the seating plan.
Hair for recital is: All hair back in a bun, no bangs, with some makeup and red lipstick so they show up on stage.

It doesn't seem like it is this time already… but Sign up sheets for
• FALL Dance and Acro/Tumbling are posted

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!