Mini Classes Coming Jan. 2015!

Mini Movers - Toddler: (Geared toward ages 2-3)
Tuesday Morning 10:15-10:45AM
w/Michelle Crittenden

FUN MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS for the youngest mover! 
Curriculum designed for boys and girls to encourage creativity and independence through music and movement. Basic dance
elements will be introduced, as well as teamwork and making choices, while learning to follow dance class etiquette.
Classes meet weekly** Jan 5-April 30 $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees  
Recital performance optional but encouraged!

Mini Dancer Combo - Pre-School - KDG: (Geared to ages 4-5)
Thursday Eve 5:30-6:00PM w/Michelle Crittenden

Great beginner class for the new dancer. Curriculum designed for boys and girls to explore creativity through music and movement.
Basic dance elements and ballet terminology will be introduced, while children gain independence, learn sharing, teamwork, and follow dance class etiquette.
Classes meet weekly** Jan 5-April 30 $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees  
Recital performance optional but encouraged!

*Multiple Class/Family Discounts Available  
** No Dance Classes during USD 353 Spring Break or Snow Days

REGISTER TODAY! Contact Michelle Crittenden  h: 620-326-6401 c: 785-466-6338

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2014 Parent Watch Week - Food Drive

Wow- We broke our record!! 171 items were donated this week for the Wellington Food Bank. Our record was 156 items donated in November 2012.

Our dance families have gone above and beyond this year! WOW- WOW- WOW. Thank you for making our Parent Watch Week a HUGE SUCCESS! 

What is parent watch week? It's a great chance for dance families to come to the studio and watch their dancers during a regular class. We like to use this opportunity to raise awareness of the Wellington Food Bank and the need in the community. Admission to watch class is a donation to the Food Bank. We hold this Parent Watch Week/Food Bank Week twice a year - once in the Fall and again in the Spring. 

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November 2014 Updates

We are cruising right into November and we have a busy couple of Months ahead of us. 

Next week, Nov. 10-14: Parent Watch Week/Wellington Food Bank Week. During watch week parents/grandparents are invited to come watch classes as the learn/work on their Christmas routines - Admission is a donation (Food or $) to the Wellington Food Bank. Space in the lobby is very limited and any talking or movement is very distracting to the dancers and the teacher. Thank you in advance for coming and enjoying our FUN week. 

Holiday Schedule:
Studio Closed: Nov. 26 & 27 Thanksgiving Break
Studio Closed: Dec. 22- Jan 2: Christmas Break 

Christmas/Holiday Performance: Dec. 6. @ Wellington Holiday Open House (Memorial Auditorium)  Afternoon Time frame- TBA. 

As mentioned in a previous email- our classes have the option to perform at this new event, and we've started working on the dances this week!  If your dancer will not be able to perform (which is fine!) please let Michelle or your teacher know, so we can plan accordingly. We will send out more information on the songs next week. There are no costumes to buy, or extra expenses with this performance. It will be a fun day and Santa will be there! 

Tuition Fees and Costume Fees:  Please remember that Tuition Fees are due by Nov. 15 to avoid late charges. 

Costumes fees are also due- half now and half in December. You dancer's Full Costume payment must be paid by Dec. 15. We cannot order a costume if you fee is not paid. 

Costume Orders and Measurements:

We will take dancer's measurement in Dec. during class time and will place the orders over Christmas Break. If you have any NEW dancers that want to join- get them to join now so we guarantee their costume will be ordered with the rest of the class! Late costume orders may have additional shipping/rush charges, or may not be available in time! Thank you! 

Stay Up-to-Date: 

I'm attaching the link to our google calendar. 

(You should be able to link the specific repeating events- classes to your mobile calendar!) 

This is the link to the yearlong list of studio events. 

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! 

Please let me know if your dancer is unable to perform at the Holiday Open house Dec. 6. Thanks!

Michelle Crittenden

Owner/Instructor, Michelle's Encore Dance Studio    

cell: 785-466-6338   home: 620.326.6401

http://www.encoredancewellington.com

REGISTER or PAY ONLINE NOW!! 

(LOGIN w/ email address. If you don't know your password, click "Forgot My Password")  

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October 2014 Updates

October 2013 Studio Updates
Classes are going great and we are thrilled with the amazing progress of our past dancers and the excitement of our new dancers. We are very excited for the upcoming season! 

A reminder to check your email for the latest studio updates. 
The upcoming calendar of events will also be listed in your tuition envelope at the studio. The details of the events will be sent via email. It is the parent's responsibility to stay informed, and keep the studio aware of any changes to your email address, phone numbers, or other contact information. 

Good Attendance is critical for a successful dance year. 
One students absences or tardiness will effect the entire class. As long as your child is healthy, it is best that they do not miss class. 

We have set our Spring Recital date for Saturday, May 3 at Wellington High School. 
Required dress rehearsal is at 10 am that day, and the the show will begin at 6:00 PM. There will be a $20 recital fee (per dancer) due with Feb. tuition. Participation in the recital is voluntary, but it really does give the dancer his or her moment to shine. 

PAYMENTS & STUFF:Tuition Payments Are Due Any account not paid by the end of the night on the 15th will have $10 late fee added to their account. You can pay online following the links below!

Talent on Parade Dance Directive (Master Class) Nov. 2 @ Wichita Hyatt (Flier attached!) We will be registering for this even on Oct. 16. (Open to all dancers. Not just ShowTeam students.) All money is Due to Michelle by the end of the day on Oct. 15.While is it parent's responsibility to get kids to/from the event- Miss Michelle and Miss Kalyna will be there- taking classes, attending meetings, checking on our dancers, and of course dancing! If you will be dropping off your kids- please make sure you are accessible incase of an emergency! ;)  

HEADS UP: Costume Deposit is due Nov. 1 The first round of costumes fees are due Nov. 1. Here's a link to the Handbook, with more about costume fees per class. http://nebula.wsimg.com/51e0f9b8448aca8eba65951e43490aac?AccessKeyId=16951359F2930C052FC0&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

**LAST CALL FOR NEW SHOWTEAM MEMBERS:** Our ShowTeam kids have been hard at work for the last month and are making GRAND improvements! If your dancer is age 7-18 and is interested in being a part of the exciting group.  Time is running out. Contact Michelle immediately to find out more. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS:Halloween Costume Week: October 27-30Dancers can wear their Halloween costumes to class. Proper dance footwear is required and dancers should be able to move freely in their costume! Parents are welcome to come for the last 5 minutes of class to snap a class picture! Bring a Friend Week! This week Oct. 13-16, is bring a friend to class week. All students bringing friends will be entered into a drawing for movie tickets to the Regent! See the attached sheet for more information. 

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NEW ADULT DANCE CLASS Starts Oct. 20! Registration form is attached. Contact Michelle with questions or to get registered! Dance Frenzy with Kalyna (Ages 18+) $50 SessionMonday and Wednesday 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmGet up and MOVE with a high energy class full of fun dance combinations. From hip hop and jazz to some latin flair, this class has it all!  Class is designed for dancers and non-dancers and is a great way to groove into a NEW routine! Recommended Attire: Comfortable athletic wear and clean tennis shoes. Bring a water bottle and a towel!

REGISTER or PAY ONLINE NOW!! 

It Isn’t Just About the Dance

Taken from Sumner Newscow:

Labor Day Blog pt. 3: At Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio, it isn’t just about the dance

SEPTEMBER 03, 2014   CUEBALL

by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — At Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio, it is about keeping the dance simple. It is about age appropriate music and costumes. It is about affordable pricing and a budget friendly year end recital.

And it is about life.

If you act now, you can start a whole new season of dance for your child and see what Wellington’s now most established dance studio is all about.

This will mark Michelle Crittenden’s fifth season at the studio, located at 205 S. Washington. When people come to register there will be a full lineup of classes starting from the Itty Bitty to Combo Level 1 and II, to ballet, jazz, tap, pom, and hip hop. There is something for everyone Monday through Thursday.

Here are the dancers who started Tuesday at Michelle’s Encore Dance.

Classes started this week, but there is still plenty of time to register. Only you might want to act fast. These classes are filling up. Sumner County children are discovering that classes at Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio are a lot of fun. Parents are discovering just how affordable dance classes can be. 

Crittenden opened her doors in January, 2010, and it has been full steam ahead ever since.

Her story is a good one. She grew up in a small town in White City, Kans. with a population of 500 which didn’t have a dance studio. So she didn’t grow up dancing but was a cheerleader.

It wasn’t until she went to Butler Community College that she fell in love with the sport. She would transfer to Kansas State and become a member of the Classy Cats.

In 1998 with a degree in journalism and mass communications, Crittenden graduated and married Danny Crittenden. They had a bright-eyed little girl named Adelynn Brynn.

“After college, I coached and worked with many high school and college dance teams and continued taking dance classes,” Crittenden said. “I cheered for semi-pro teams and couldn’t shake the ‘dance bug.’”

In 2007, the Crittendens moved to Wellington and danced and coached the Wichita Wild dance team.

“After that with support from friends and family, I decided to go for it and open a studio,” she said. “I wanted to make dance affordable, so that all kids have a chance to try dancing.

“Dance has opened so many doors for me in my life.”

Crittenden said a lot of people don’t realize that junior colleges in Kansas give books and tuition scholarships to members of the dance team.

“Without that – I’m not sure how I would have gone to college,” she said.

Michelle chose the name Encore for the studio because for her it was the end of her show – performing the dances – to now coming back as a teacher – to share her passion for dance with others.

“I wanted to use dance to bring something positive to the community,” she said. “We have been able to raise money and awareness for local charities like the Michael Day Benefit, Wellington Food Bank, and Relay for Life and hope to do even more in the future.”

This year’s dance schedule is a good one (see full schedule here).

As one can tell, at Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio it is more about dance. It’s about building a positive foundation and being a good citizen.

Click on the website here for more information. Also, click on the colorful ad on the left for news updates and dance specials throughout the year.Want to hear more about our studio? Like our facebook page or visit our website. We'd LOVE to have you come dance with us! 

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Michael Day Dance FUNdraiser

Michael Day Benefit- Dance FUNdraiser
Open to dancers ALL AGES - however, dancers under 5 must be accompanied by an adult! 

There is no charge for this event, but donations are greatly appreciated and will be given to The Michael Day Benefit.
Click here for Facebook Event

This year Wellington’s dance studios are joining forces for a dance fundraiser for the Michael Day Benefit.

Aug. 16: Dancers will learn TWO fun dances at Memorial Auditorium from 10am to noon. Dances will be taught by Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio and The Simply Elite School of Dance and Gymnastics.

Aug. 23: Dancers will perform both routines at the Michael Day Benefit at 7:00 pm at Meadow Lanes Bowling Alley.

Please bring a water bottle for quick drink breaks.
For the performance, dancers should wear a colorful shirt, black shorts or pants, and tennis shoes- as they will be dancing on the grass outside at the event.

The Michael Day Benefit: Each year the money raised is donated directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.mda.org), Parent Project MD (www.parentprojectmd.org) and used for local organizations and persons on behalf of the Michael Day Benefit.

No experience or dance wear needed. Just bring yourself, a water bottle, and be ready for a FUN DAY! 

Want to hear more about our studio? Like our facebook page or visit our website. We'd LOVE to have you come dance with us! 

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Dance Class Descriptions

2015 Spring Class Offering
It will be RECITAL TIME before we know it! There is still time for your dancer to join a class and get started before we begin our recital preparations! Here is the most up-to-date list of classes we offer for our Toddlers-High School dancers! Contact us if you have any questions! 

 

*Multiple Class/Family Discounts Available   

REGISTER TODAY! Contact Michelle Crittenden  h: 620-326-6401 c: 785-466-6338

info@encoredancewellington.com   ©2015 Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio 

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM 

Movement and Dance classes for the youngest dancer!

(Classes Jan 5-April 30)

Mini Movers Classes (Ages 2-5)

Mini Movers - Toddler: (Geared toward ages 2-3)

FUN MOVEMENT & DANCE CLASS for the youngest dancer! Curriculum designed for boys and girls to encourage creativity and independence through music and movement. Basic dance elements will be introduced, as well as teamwork and making choices, while learning to follow dance class etiquette. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Mini Dancers - Pre-School - KDG: (Geared to ages 4-5)

Great beginner class for the new dancer. Curriculum designed for boys and girls to explore creativity through music and movement. Basic dance elements and ballet terminology will be introduced, while children gain independence, learn sharing, teamwork, and follow dance class etiquette.
$36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Youth Dance Classes (Age 5-6-7)

Combo I:
Young dancers will learn the grace, poise, and terminology of ballet with upbeat skills and movements of jazz class. Emphasis is placed on teaching proper technique, & encouraging a passion for dance. Great for new or beginner level dancers. Young dancers learn dance class etiquette including to control bodies, and respect classmates. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Combo II:
In this upbeat level II combo class designed for dancers that have learned to control their bodies (and voices) in combo I, and improve upon their ballet basics with upbeat skills and movements of jazz class. Emphasis is placed on improving proper technique and encouraging a passion for dance. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

JUNIOR DANCE PROGRAM 

Dance classes for the students Age 8-11!

(Classes Jan 5-April 30)

Junior Dance Classes (Ages 8+)

Ballet I & II: 

** Ballet is the foundation for all dance classes. **

Dancers will learn the grace and terminology of ballet, while building balance and coordination. Ballet and jazz classes build strength and skill year upon year and it recommended for all dancers.  $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Jazz I & II:
This high-energy class will teach dancers as proper jazz footwork, terminology, and basic technique. Skills include leaps ad turns. Ballet & jazz classes build strength & skill year upon year & it recommended for all dancers. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Hip Hop I & II:
This high-energy class will incorporate strong hip hop motions and rhythm. Great start for dancers new to hip hop style ** Add Jazz class to increase technical skills and coordination! $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Pom I & II:

** Great for future cheerleaders or dance team members.  **
This class will allow dancers to learn jazz skills-skills- such as leaps, turns, and kicks, and sharp motions of pom. (Did you know that Junior Colleges offer Books and Tuition Scholarships to members of the Dance Team? Just something to think about!) 

$36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Tap II: 

This upbeat, high energy class improves dancers' rhythm of basic tap steps, balance, and weight transfers to create fun dance combinations. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Lyrical: 

** Ballet is the foundation for all dance classes. **

Dancers will combine grace and strength training of ballet with the beauty and emotion of lyrical dancing- in this combination of ballet and jazz.  $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

TEEN/SENIOR 

DANCE PROGRAM 

Dance classes for the students Age 12-18!

(Classes Jan 5-April 30)

Teen/Senior Dance Classes (Ages 12-18)

Lyrical: 

** Ballet is the foundation for all dance classes. **

Dancers will combine grace and strength training of ballet with the beauty and emotion of lyrical dancing- in this combination of ballet and jazz.  $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Jazz/Hip Hop Combo:
This high-energy class will teach dancers as proper jazz footwork, terminology, and basic technique. Skills include leaps and turns. The high-energy hip hop portion of the class will incorporate strong hip hop motions and rhythm. Ballet & jazz classes build strength & skill year upon year & it recommended for all dancers. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Optional Junior/Teen/Senior Classes (Ages 8-18)

Pom:

** Great for future cheerleaders or dance team members.  **
This class will allow dancers to learn jazz skills-skills- such as leaps, turns, and kicks, and sharp motions of pom. (Did you know that Junior Colleges offer Books and Tuition Scholarships to members of the Dance Team? Just something to think about!) 

$36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

Tap: 

This upbeat, high energy class improves dancers' rhythm of basic tap steps, balance, and weight transfers to create fun dance combinations. $36/mo.* + recital & costume fees

*Multiple Class/Family Discounts Available   

REGISTER TODAY! Contact Michelle Crittenden  h: 620-326-6401 c: 785-466-6338

info@encoredancewellington.com   ©2015 Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio