Parent Helpers Needed - Refreshments and Backstage Help

Michelle's Encore Dance Studio

Parent Helpers Needed - Refreshments and Backstage Help

To sign up for the backstage help and/or refreshments,

please come into the studio and sign up for the

items of your choice. Thank you!

Dear Parents,

At our Spring Recital, we want to make the recital experience for our dancers of all ages as positive, safe, and enjoyable as possible. 

In order to do this, we need parent helpers to volunteer backstage in assisting with bathroom visits, keeping the class together, and getting the dancers ready when it is their turn to perform.  You will also be with the class to escort them to and from the stage.

It is a delight and lots of fun to be backstage with the children.  There is another kind of show behind the scenes!  

You will be with the children from your child's class for the entire time of the show and be in the wings while they perform so you see them up close and personal!   

It is fun and rewarding to volunteer your time and efforts to the backstage team.  Without your help the show would not go on!

After the performance, we like to celebrate with refreshments. We ask that each family signs up to bring something for this fun part of the night. 

 

To sign up for the backstage help and/or refreshments,

please come into the studio and sign up for the

items of your choice. Thank you!

THANK YOU for helping us create a safe and happy environment for the dancers!

Thank You- Michelle

** Costume/Photo Week April 18-23 **

** Costume/Photo Week April 18-23 **
We will take recital photos during class time of April 18-23. We ask that all students wear their recital outfit, with proper hair and make up to class. I will take a group photo and individual photo of each dancer.

ALL CLASSES:

• * Hair off of face - A MUST!!
•  Ballet/Tap Combo, Ballet Classes: BUN
•  Jazz/Pom, Tap, and Pom Team: Ponytail or Bun
• Hip/Hop: Style will vary by class. More details will come home with your students!
• * No loose strands of hair around face or in front of ears
• * If costume has a bow, ribbon, or accessories please use it.

Hair and Makeup Tips Here. (We will have print outs of this tip sheet at the studio.)

Parents are invited to watch the last 15 minutes of class during this time. It will be great practice for the recital!

Recital Countdown is on!

March Updates

My goodness how time has flown by! Here are a few things on my mind... (I'm sure I will think of something else after I send this. :) I will send another update later in the month for April.)

• • St. Patty's Parent Watch Week! • •

We will be opening the studio lobby to visitors the week of March 14-19. For those that can give, we'd like to ask that you bring a food item to be donated to the Wellington Food Bank, so our students can have an active role in giving to those in need.

During this week we will hold our normal classes and you will get to have a sneak peek at the recital numbers! 
In celebration of St. Patty's Day- Dancers are encouraged to wear their GREEN!

• • Recital Updates! • •

Recital: April 30

The recital will be held on Saturday, April 30 at the Old Junior High Auditorium. We will have a dress rehearsal at 10:00 am that morning. The performance will begin at 6:00 pm. After the short and sweet show, we will enjoy refreshments.

Costumes

Costumes will be going home with dancers in the upcoming week. Please try the costumes on your dancers. Most fit well, others will need some minor alterations or hems. You will get the costume and  a pair of tights (for most costumes.)We have a couple of classes that costumes are still on order... we will get these to you as soon as we can!

Pom Poms

If your student is in a pom class, you have the option to purchase their poms to keep! I will put the cost information for the poms in your tuition envelope. 

Recital T-Shirts!

I'm super excited for this... your recital/costume fee includes a recital t-shirt and recital cd for each dancer! The shirts have a design on the front, and has all of our dancer names on the back. If you would like to order any additional T-shirts, you must let me know by March 10. Adult Shirts are $15, Youth are $12. (I will send an email later this week with NAMES that will appear on the shirt so you can make sure I spell them correctly!!!)

Recital Photos

Recital photos are a great keepsake for our dancers. I am still considering all options for quality and price. I will post a recital photo date and time in the near future! Stay tuned...

Sign Up Sheets

Putting on a recital takes a lot of work. I will once again be asking that each dance family signs up to help with different things, from bringing refreshments, to helping backstage. I will send more information about each "duty" and will post a sign up sheet at the beginning of April.

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Thanks for everything you do! :) As always call, email, or facebook me if you have any questions, concerns, or issues! :)

Michelle Herpich, Owner/Instructor
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cell: 785-466-6338  •  home: 620.326.6401

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Hi Dance Families!

It's been a snowy 'ucky' start to February, so I want to add a little fun to the next week! So we are declaring it "Valentine's Week" at the Studio - Feb. 12 - Feb. 17.

Your dancers can wear any outfit that shows that they LOVE DANCE! Crazy or fun! Maybe a Red Leo with Pink Tights? Tank top with hearts on it? Fluffy Pink and Purple Tutu? Tight or socks with hearts on them? Not required, but it will be fun!

We will not be trading valentine cards, but just a fun "theme" for the week.

**Due to the weather- I'm extending the deadline for Feb. Tuition payments! Any payments are due on Wed., Feb. 16, by 8:30pm – to avoid $10 Late Fee. We will try to set up some make up class dates for all these missed snow days! :( **

Thank you for everything that you do! If you ever have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to email or call!

2011 Studio Update

2011 is right around the corner and I wanted to send a quick update/reminder.

Classes will resume on Monday, Jan. 3 and will run until May 26.
There will be no classes on the following dates:
Spring Break, March 20 ‐ March 26** (tentative dates)
Memorial Weekend May 28 ‐ May 30

Weather: The studio will close classes due to inclement weather when U.S.D. #353 schools dismiss early or cancel classes. Classes will not be canceled for USD #353 workdays, or teacher conferences. Several of you live outside of the Wellington area, as always, use your best judgment when it comes to weather and your family's safety.


Tuition will be due at the first class, any tuition not paid by the 10th will be subject to a $10 late fee. If you are looking for a way to SAVE on your tuition, you can prepay the full semester and save 10%! If you would like your families semester total, email me and I'll get your semester total!
(Example: 1 class/mo total:  34 x 5 = 170, minus 10% (-17) $153 semester total)

Recital/Costume Fees:
If you have not paid your full costume fee- this will be due on Jan. 15. Costumes were ordered over break, and I can't wait until they get here!

If you have any questions or need anything- please email or call! Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2011. Thank you for everything you do!

Two Hip Hoppers and a Christmas Tree In The Studio

Haley and Erica look for any photo opp!

Gotta shoot both sides of the tree!