Monthly Archives: June 2018

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This is not goodbye

Spring (almost summer) is in the air and everyone is ready for school to be over and make a change to a laid back summer.  This is the time of year kids are starting to think about what they would like to do next year as well, and sometimes it isn’t dance.

What?? Who could believe it?  Truly we know that this is not the activity for everyone.  Would I love for all my students to walk in the door, fall in love with dancing and stay for 16 or more years?  Of course!  And I try my hardest every day to show them the passion, excitement and rewards that dance can provide in life.  But I also know deep down that many will want to try something else, and you know what?  That’s ok too.

But know this is not goodbye, it’s just see you later.  We are active members of the community and do run into past students all the time.  Remember we spent months to years getting to know your child and family and it is truly nice to catch up and find out how your lives are going now.  We love to have past students just stop in and say hi when they are in the neighborhood.  We are a family here and it doesn’t change just because you are not regularly attending.  And maybe one day down the line you may want to join us for a session or two and that’s great.  Or you may not, and that is totally fine too.

So if you are joining us in the summer or coming year – great!  We can’t wait to show you all we have planned to have the most amazing year ever.  But if not our door is truly always open and look forward to seeing you around town.

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How To Be Prepared For The Recital

Hello Dancers!

It’s that time of year again . . . Recital Time! I know this can be a stressful time for everyone, but don’t worry! Here is a list of everything you can do to prepare so you won’t feel stressed come the day of the show.

 

  1. Double check you have all the dates you need in your calendar: dress rehearsal on June 10th and recital on June 23rd.
  2. Make sure you’re able to come to the last few dance classes we have to keep your dances fresh in your mind.
  3. Lay out all your costumes, accessories, and shoes the night before so they’re easy to grab the morning of the recital. If you haven’t hung your tutus upside down, make sure to do so. This helps the skirt fall just right!
  4. If you choose to wear makeup, try out the look you want to go for. The most important thing is that the makeup highlights your face under the bright stage lights.
  5. You should all have new tights to wear for the recital, but just in case they get a run in them, clear nail polish is your best friend!
  6. Be sure to have skin-colored underwear to wear under your costume.
  7. B O B B Y P I N S. Buy them. As many as you can.
  8. Bring some snacks and lots of water!
  9. Some dancers bring portable racks. Of course, this is not required, but it might make costume changes a bit easier!
  10. Most importantly, PREPARE TO HAVE FUN! Recital is a fun way to showcase all the hard work you put in this year. No matter what, we will all be so proud of you!