April 2016

 

Hope everyone is having a wonderful spring break.  Classes start back on Tuesday March 29th and now more than ever attendance is so important as all classes will be working on their year end performance piece. 
 
Summer Camps 2016We are super excited to be offering 5 different summer programs this summer and all the info is now available on ourwebsite.  Be sure to register by May 31st to take advantage of the early bird rates.  

• July 4-8th, Kids R Fit 4 It Sport and Adventure Camp 
• July 11-15th- Let It Shine Performing Arts Camp
• July 25-20th - Adult Hip Hop &/or Tap Evening Intensive
• August 8-19th - Summer Dance Intensive
•  August 22-26th - Dance In Your Freedom Arts Camp

Thank You CharlottePlease be praying for Charlotte Edwardson as she awaits the birth of baby # 2.   Her last class was on Monday March 7th and she is now on a much deserved and needed Maternity Leave.  We are excited to have Bethany Dawes taking her fitness class and Jamesa Ensing teaching her Worship classes.  She will be missed but we look forward to meeting the newest Edwardson soon.
 Dad's Dance 2016For those who took part or were able to watch the Dad's Dance last year know how much fun it was and what a great addition it was to our year end show.  Kristen is still looking for willing and enthusiastic performers for this number so if you are a Dad, Grandpa, Uncle or Brother of one or more of our students and want to make your girl or boy beam with pride then contact Kristen Low today!  

• Rehearsal are all on Fridays: April 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6, May 13th and May 20th from 8-9 pm

2016 Dance On It Year End PerformanceAt  The Ridge Playhouse, Claremont Secondary School,  4980 Wesley Rd, Victoria BC.   

• Mandatory Dress Rehearsal Wednesday June 1st from 4-8 pm,  
• Performance #1 - Thursday June 2nd 6-8 pm,
• Performance #2 - Friday June 3rd 7-8 pm
• Performance #3 - Saturday June 4th 2-4pm  
• Details on arrival times for performers will be announced later and tickets will go on sale April 4th, 2016.  

Housekeeping DetailsPlease note the following:
Now more than ever it is extremely important students attend classes and are on time for their classes as is stated in our school policies

• Recital Participation – A student, who misses or is late for more than 20% of their classes or  3 classes after March 1st 2016, may not be permitted to perform in the recital. Performing is a privilege for those who show dedication and commitment to a team effort.   Missed classes hinder a student’s personal progress and can hold the entire class back from learning and performing a dance with excellence. 

Thanks to everyone for helping to make our performance a success by adhering to our attendance and punctuality policies.
 
Festival PerformancesWe are so excited about all our hard working students that will be performing in the upcoming Festivals.  If you are able to take in some of the performances to show your support to our students the schedule and locations are below.

Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival - UVic Auditorium
Tuesday April 12th, 2pm session

•  "Lady Fastlane" - Jazz 3 

Wednesday April 13th, 7 pm session -

• "Strike up the Band" - Sophia Haug, Sophie Beauchesne, Bethany Cunningham, Ainslie Cain
• Jolly Holiday - Level 2.3.4.6 Ballet

Thursday April 14th, 9 am Session

•  "Dante's Prayer" - Olivia Burbee and Shalom Stel

Danceworks Festival - Mary Winspear Centre
Saturday April 23rd - 2:30 pm Session

• "Lady Fastlane" - Jazz 3

Tuesday April 26th 

• 1:15 pm Session - Dante's Prayer" - Olivia Burbee and Shalom Stel
• 4pm Session - "Jolly Holiday" - Level 2.3.4.6 Ballet
• 5:15 pm - :"Strike up the Band" - Sophia Haug, Sophie Beauchesne, Bethany Cunningham, Ainslie Cain

Spring Fitness For Adults and KidsOur fabulous Kids R Fit 4 It and Adult Fit For It Spring Sessions are now starting up.  If you have not checked out the schedule there are classes to fit everyone's schedule and flexible attendance options.  If you are not sure if you want to commit to a full session contact us regarding a free trial class.  Fundraising UpdateThrifty Foods:  We really need everyone's help for the next month as March 23rd  we had raised $1875 and we have  till until April 25th to raise another $625 towards costume costs.  For every $100 you load onto your Thrifty Smile Card they will donate $5 to the school.  This money will be used to purchase costumes that the studio will keep to be reused for the future and also subsidize costs that run over the $60 mark 
Bottle Drive:  Thanks to everyone's contributions  we have already collected $212.25 in bottle refunds. Keep them coming!  These funds will be used to subsidize costumes for families are struggling financially at this time. 
Recital and Festival CostumesJust a reminder of how the costume fees work if your child is registered in more that one class.

1.   If your child is registered in more than one class the extra $30 registration fees for the subsequent classes will be applied to the cost of the costumes.  Eg.  Suzy is registered in 4 classes (Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Contemporary) she will have $90 applied to the total cost of all 4 of her costumes. 
2. $60 is the maximum cost per costume and most will not be that high. We will do our utmost to provide fun exciting costumes at the lowest possible price to families as this is an important value of our school. While this may seem like a steep increase from past years we are still far below what most dance schools charge.
3. In ALL classes parents will be expected to help with costumes in some way and you will be receiving direction from Class Reps or Teachers in how you will need to help out. 
4. The costumes will now be kept by the students after the performance and hopefully used for dress up or even for regular day to day wear in so cases.  

If you have any further questions please contact us.
Blessings,
Tracey
Important Dates to Remember

• Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival - April 12-14th (see above for details)
• Danceworks Festival - April 23-26th 
• Victoria Day Weekend No Classes Saturday  May 21st & Monday May 23rd, 2016 (Make up classes may be schedule for these class due to the proximity to the dance recital)
• Year End Recital June 1st-4th, 2016 (no classes on these days)
• Last Week of Classes- June 6-11th, 2016
• Kids R Fit 4 It Sports Camp July 4-8th 2016
• Let It Shine Performing Arts Camp July 11-15, 2016
• Summer Dance Intensive August 8-19th, 2016
• Dance In Your Freedom Adapted Performing Arts Camp August 22-26, 2016