Studio GOOD NEWS Recap

So much happening that I have wanted to share some studio good news about our kids and things they have been up to! Click the links for videos and photos... I wanted to get this sent- so I didn't make it all PRETTY ;)

 If you have not yet joined our Closed Facebook Group- please do-just click here! I’ll post reminders there (as well as email) too keep you all in the loop!

First off- I really wanted to brag about our Showstarz Performance Team. We were so busy during the end of the dance season - that I didn’t get a chance to share as much as I wanted THANK YOU DANCERS AND PARENTS! It was a super fun and successful season. <3  (Check out videos on our Studio YouTube Channel!)

Here is a quick rundown of our competition results:
Werk! - Crystal Ramirez & Josie Walker (Choreographed by Michelle Crittenden)
Bravo: Elite High Gold
Talent on Parade: Diamond Award, 5th Place Overall 
I Was Here - Crystal Ramirez & Josie Walker (Choreographed by Hannah Robinson)
Bravo: Elite High Gold
Talent on Parade: Elite Award 
Just A Game - Gabby Stout (Choreographed by Hannah Robinson)
Bravo: Elite High Gold
Creep - Crystal Ramirez, Gabby Stout, & Kylie Lloyd (Choreographed by Kalyna Buresh)
Bravo: Elite High Gold

Every competition gives us some nervous jitters and excitement. When it is all said and done we get great audio and video reviews and critiques from the Judges. Always constructive positive feedback that we have used to improve each week. Each performance gave these kids a chance to grow in their artistry, stage presence, and their confidence. So incredibly proud and so excited to see what the next performance season holds! If you are interested in getting information about our Showstarz Team please click here and we will send you information when we wrap up a few last details! 
 

On April 17, our studio joined others around the state in Salina, KS to raise money for the Love, Chloe Foundation - Monkey in my Chair Program. This program is a resource for children battling pediatric cancer. Our Group Hip Hop and our Contemporary Class performed their recital dances and did an incredible job! Our dance families donated a total of $152.95 - twice our goal! I’m completely blown away by your support and can’t beat an opportunity to use our God given talents to raise money for such deserving kids. (link)

Relay For Life- June 11, 2016: We had a group of kids come to the studio to learn a dance on Saturday morning and performed that evening at Relay For Life of Sumner County. The kids performed twice that evening, once in the private survivor’s dinner and again in Heritage Park to help kick off the event. $20 was collected and donated to Relay for Life.

Master Class with Mackenzie Crosley: On June 23 our studio welcomed Los Angeles dancer and choreographer- Mackenzie Crosley to teach a master class. We had a great turnout with dancers from local studios and area community colleges, as well as 3 dance teachers that you all know pretty well! Mackenzie spoke about coming to dance class and being present and whole-heartly taking class. "We don't come to class to be perfect - we come to class to give our best!" We look forward to incorporating some of her ideas and exercises in our lessons this year. Thank you to dance parents- We had some great video and photos taken as they watched on. This is something we definitely would love to do again, we'd love your feedback! (Watch Facebook for videos and photos!)

We also wrapped up our 3 part Ladies Only dance class series. It was a huge success and we are looking forward to launching our next classes the fall! We kicked it off with a packed house for our Hip Hop class with Me- Michelle, we got our groove on with a guest teacher, Amanda, for Cha-cha/Salsa class, and finished with an AWESOME FUN Heels class with Kalyna. It was so fun to cut loose with friends, enjoy some beverages, and DANCE! Dancing just makes your soul happy. If you’d like to get emails about our upcoming Ladies Night classes- click here.

DVD Release Premiere June 29, 2016: We had a great time at the Wellington Regent watching our Recital DVD Premiere on the big screen! I can’t tell you how cool it was to see all the kids dressed like movie stars and getting their picture taken on the Red Carpet! If you would like to see us do that again- please let us know your feedback! If you see Jerry- tell him thank you for all he does for the kids in Sumner County. He really does rock! 

Congrats to our Premiere Night Award Winners:

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Addyline Black
Allabrina Smith-Troutman

Studio T-Shirt:
Cameron Gore
Nevaeh Doffing

WHEAT FESTIVAL PARADE: Everyone loves a parade, right? Well, it’s even better when Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio has an entry. This year our parade entry tied for 3rd Place for Businesses! “More than just ballet and hip hop- we also have dancing combines and airplanes!” Watch for replay of the Parade on Channel 55.

We are in our first week of our mashup classes and look forward to our Frozen Camp next week. Fall class schedule is in progress and we will release registration dates soon. :) Whew… can i hit send yet? ;)

Thank you ALL for everything!!!! We miss our dancers and can’t wait to get back to the studio. Prayers for a safe remainder of your summer. See you soon! --- Miss Michelle

Thanks for reading! Want to hear more about Michelle's Encore Dance Studio? Click over here and we'll send you information on our upcoming dance season! -- Miss Michelle

Frozen Dance Camp

Frozen Dance Camp is for ages 3-6 to sing - dance - play games - and make props to put on a show for parents on the last day!  View this email in your browser Frozen Dance Camp is Next Week!  If you have not registered yet, there is still time! We'd love to have your young dancer come and join us!   Pre-Regstration is strongly recommended so that we can make sure we have enough props and items on hand for each dancer!  Ready to Register Now? Click Here Questions? Email or call!  info@encorewellington.com  785-466-6338 3-Day: “Frozen" Dance Camp (Age 3-7) Dates: July 19-20-21 Boys and Girls No Experience Necessary 9:00 am - 11:30 am $50 (cash or check) or pay online prior to camp In this 3-day camp your young prince or princess will enjoy singing and dancing to their favorite songs from the Frozen soundtrack, will make a Frozen inspired craft, and make props as they prepare for their live performance for their parents at 11:15 on July 21. Children should wear dance wear or form fitting athletic wear. Bring a water bottle and a healthy snack.  Ready to Register Now? Click Here Questions? Email or call!  info@encorewellington.com  785-466-6338 More Summer Dance Classes:  http://www.encoredancewellington.com/summer-dance.html Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

Thanks for reading! Want to hear more about Michelle's Encore Dance Studio? Click over here and we'll send you information on our upcoming dance season! -- Miss Michelle

Dancers Collect 77 Pounds of Food for the Wellington Food Bank

Parent Watch Week Food Drive Collects 77 Pounds of Food! Wellington KS – Oct. 16, 2015

When I opened my doors in 2010 I wanted to use the studio as a platform to “do good” in the community. One of my first ideas was to use parent watch week to collect food or money for the Wellington Food Bank. Supporting the community and giving the dancers a sense of pride helping those in need are important to me. (See more of our studio values by clicking here.)

What is Parent Watch Week?
Parent watch week is an exciting “showtime” for dancers. During this week, parents or grandparents, are invited to come watch their dancers in class. Proud dancers attempt to have class as normal, as they show their loved ones everything they have learned in the fall session. Families get to see all the fun things they do during class, from entering the classroom and working on skills, to choreography, good bye dances, and their bow at the end of class. Admission to watch class is a donation to the Wellington Food Bank.

Over the years our dance families have donated over 600 items plus monetary donations for the Wellington Food Bank. Our most recent food drive was Oct. 12-15, where we collected 70 items for the Wellington Food Bank - a whopping 77 pounds! We look forward to our next food drive in the spring. Watch the studio facebook page, and studio emails for more information.

--Michelle Crittenden, Owner/Instructor Michelle’s Encore Dance Studio

STUDIO VALUE: UNITY:
Supporting our community, families, and children are important to our studio and our Instructors. We strive to build friendly, responsible citizens that respect for others, and have an appreciation for the greater good! Emphasis is placed on inclusion and working as a team for a common goal. See more of our Studio Values Here:

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Dancers love to have parents and/or grandparents come and watch this special week. (OCT. 12-15) They will be excited to show you what they do in class and how much fun they are having! (Space is limited.) Photos and Videos are encouraged. 

For those that are able to give- please bring an item to donate to the Wellington Food Bank. Thank you very much for your continued support in our effort to give back to the community!

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2015 Kansas Wheat Festival Parade Information

Dancers lining up for the 2014 Kansas Wheat Festival Parade.

Your dancer is invited to join Michelle's Encore Dance Studio as we MARCH in the Wheat Festival Parade on Friday, July 10.

What to wear: Dancers should wear tennis shoes, jean shorts, red, white or blue t-shirt. (Theme is Red, Wheat, and Blue- so anything FESTIVE will be awesome and fabulous!)

WHO: Any of our past, present, or future dancers and friends can join us! We'd LOVE to have you! Parents and HS/Middle School Dancers are welcome to join us to help keep younger kiddos on track.

WHAT: We will MARCH in the parade- Dancers can carry pom-poms, our studio banner, or proudly wave our Red, White, and Blue flags.

PARADE TIMES: 7:00 PM Line up / 8:00 Parade Begins

WHERE: Meet at Michelle Crittenden's HOUSE- 401 S. Jefferson (NOT AT THE STUDIO!!) Corner of 3rd and Jefferson- White house - Blue trim. My house is near to the parade line up and I have a shady backyard! We will meet there and walk to our place in line around 7:00. If you can't meet by 7:00 at my house, call or text 785-466-6338 I'll tell you where we are in the parade line up. (Parade line up starts at City Building and goes toward the tracks.)

PICK UP: You MUST Pick up your dancers promptly as our group finishes the parade route. If it's the same route as last year- this will be near Jefferson and Harvey- Near Commerce Bank/Methodist Church! It's pretty chaotic at the end of the parade - so PLEASE be there to get your dancer as soon we finish!

I hope I'm not forgetting anything. I'll post this and any additional updates to our Studio FB Page -https://www.facebook.com/EncoreDanceWKS. 
If you have any questions as all- feel free to contact Michelle! :)

HOPE TO SEE YOU FRIDAY! Have a HAPPY WHEAT FESTIVAL!!

Michelle Crittenden
Owner/Instructor, Michelle's Encore Dance Studio    
cell: 785-466-6338  • home: 620.326.6401
http://www.encoredancewellington.com

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Odyssey Comp Here We Come!

Heading to Odyssey Competition in Wichita on March 7. 

Here are some of the details at your fingertips!
Here's the email I sent with times and details: 

WHERE: Century II

225 W. Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202United States

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EVENT PROGRAM  (Program/Performance Order Click Here!) 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS  (Click HERE to see full schedule)

 

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