March 2012 newsletter:
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We are quickly nearing the end of our season! As
always, please read the newsletter…lots of important info. If you misplace it
or need to re-read it, you can look it up online at
www.divasdancestudio.com, there is a
lot of important info coming your way concerning classed, extra practices,
competitions and performances. Many times questions can be answered in the
newsletter.
Attendance: There are only 8
weeks until our first competition (only 4 for
Stars!)
Attendance is crucial! Please be to every class as we are trying to finish our
routines and get them clean and ready to go!
Tuition: Tuition is due this
week, or by the 10
th. Late fees will be added after the 10
th.
(Please make checks payable to Andrea Olsen.) Statements can be made available
by emailing:
dancerandylynn@gmail.com
. Also, if your phone, address, or email has changed, please send changes to
that email as well. I will be sending out competition schedules by email as I
get it.
Fundraiser: Make sure all
orders and money for the cookie dough fundraiser is turned in by March 9
th.
The checks for the individual orders need to be made out to a parent, and then
1 check is made out to me (Andrea
Olsen). You can either turn the cash into me or include the cash in the check
and keep the cash. Either way works fine. NO late orders will be accepted! All
orders need to be picked up at the studio on Thursday, March 15
th
between 4 – 5 pm. If you can’t pick it up, please arrange for someone to pick
it up. After your order is turned in, I will apply your profit to your account
and will email out your remaining balance for your competition fees.
P.O.D.: Our next, and FINAL,
parent observation day is April 23
rd, 24
th, 25
th,
26
th, and 27
th.
Spring break: There will be
NO class the week of April 9
th – 13
th. Enjoy a nice (and
hopefully warmer) Spring Break! Don’t forget to practice!!
Utah Jazz Game: Our
Stars
Show Team has been invited to be the opening show for the Utah Jazz on
April 26
th! This is such an honor for our team and studio! If you
would like to attend this Jazz game and support our studio, you can purchase
discount tickets through me! Upper bowl tickets are $25/ticket (normally
$45/ticket) and LOWER bowl tickets are only $66/ticket (lower bowl tickets
normally START at $100+). You can purchase as many tickets as you would like.
We need to achieve 100 ticket sales to make this happen. I will need your ticket
orders and payment by April 6
th. If you like to attend Jazz games,
but feel they are expensive for regular ticket prices, this is a great way for
your family to see the game! The Utah Jazz will be playing the Portland
Trailblazers. Tip-off is at 6 pm, our dancers will perform at 5:30 pm. If you
purchase a ticket through our promo, you get to arrive early (doors open for us
at 4:30 pm) and you will get to watch the performance from the first 10 rows of
the arena. After the performance, you will be directed to find the seat you
purchased. Please let me know how many tickets you would like. When you
purchase 5 tickets, you get the 6
th FREE! If you have questions
about this, please feel free to ask. You can email or call with your ticket
purchase.
Competitions: I have the
final dates of competitions:
* April 28th Maple Mountain
High School. (Teams that are competing: Tiny’s, Mini’s, Express,
Juniors, Seniors, Mamas, Jr. Diva’s hip hop, Sr. Diva’s hip hop, The CREW Jr.
hip hop boys, The CREW Sr. hip hop boys, ALL Stars Teams. Times TBA)
* May 5th Payson High
School. (Teams that are competing: Tiny’s, Mini’s, Express, Juniors,
Seniors, Mamas, Jr. Diva’s hip hop, Sr. Diva’s hip hop, The CREW Jr. hip hop
boys, The CREW Sr. hip hop boys, ALL Stars Teams. Times TBA)
* May (TBD): Spring recital
(ALL teams and solos/trios are performing! Times TBA)
Please put these dates down on your calendar. I do not have times yet, but will
post times on the website and email them out as soon as they become available,
usually 1 – 2 weeks before the competition.
Costume accessories: If you
cannot find your costume accessory list, it is up on the website, it is listed
below as well. . If you would like it emailed to you, please let me know. ALL
costume accessories need to be purchased by the first of April. If you ordered
earrings, they will be with your costumes when they are sent home. Also, Stars
costumes will be coming home next week (most likely) and pre-show classes will
be another 4 weeks or so. Don’t panic, we have plenty of time. (Note: if you
still owe on your costumes, you will not receive them until they are paid in
full.)
Hair and make-up: We have
specific hair and make-up styles for competitions. I will be holding a hair and
make-up class. I will be going over exactly how to do their hair, make-up,
false eyelashes (how to apply), what colors to use, and how to do their hair.
This class will be held on March 7
th from 8:00 – 8:30 pm. Stars and
pre-show will have the same hair and make-up. It isn’t mandatory for pre-show (
it
IS mandatory for Stars), but it
does show you easy ways to do hair and make-up. One parent should attend with
the student. Combo classes do not need to attend, Nicole will sending home
information about your hair and make-up. I will be sending home a detailed
sheet that night. If you are not able to attend, I will send it home with the
April newsletter, as well as posting it online.
Pictures: We will be doing
studio pictures during regular class times the week of May 7 – 11
th.
They will be “glamour” shots. Hair does not have to be done in “competition”
style. I would recommend make-up, but you don’t have to do the heavy
“competition” make-up. Every student will take a picture, even if you aren’t
ordering pictures. Megan Wintle will be doing our pictures again. We are
delighted she is able to do them again. We will have order forms in the May
newsletter, but we will also have some available at the studio for the day of
pictures. Save the dates, and more info to follow in the April newsletter.
Competition fees, recital fees:
All competition fees must be paid off by March 30
th. Your recital
fee is due with April tuition. Any and all fees not paid on time are subject to
a 20% financing fee per week until paid in full.
Saturday practices and extra
practices: Please be aware that we will be scheduling extra practices
for Stars and pre-show to get ready for competitions! Please watch for dates,
times and location! Practices will start this month sometime, and may vary from
your original class times. These practices are mandatory. I will also need help
from parents in our SHOW routine behind the backdrop for our pre-show dancers.
There should be enough that no one has to do it all three times. Let’s give
everyone a chance to watch the SHOW by volunteering to help out once. (It
really is easy.)
Parent helpers: Thanks to those who have volunteered to be a team mom! If you
would like to help, and haven’t been contacted yet, please contact Kate Jackson
at 801-995-8081 or
mjkjackson04@yahoo.com
and she will give you more info!
Stadium of Fire: We once
again have been invited to perform in the
Stadium
of Fire! This is such a wonderful experience for these dancers! Stadium of
Fire (SOF) is an extra program that is open to dancers age 8 and up (age
deadline is July 1
st). There is a LOT that goes into this show. It
is a major commitment! There are mandatory practices at the stadium; they are
long and in the sun for the entire day. The cost to participate in the SOF will
be $250. This includes: your monthly tuition for June, 2 – 3 practice outfits
(exclusive only to those doing SOF), your costume and props for the show, a dvd
of your performance in the show, and your field seat to watch the show after
you perform. This caliber of show is not for everyone! Although it is open to
ages 8 and up, not all dancers will be ready for the intensity of this show and
its practices. Class will be held twice a week for 1 ½ hours each day, plus the
mandatory practices at the field the few days before the show. The Stadium of
Fire will be held on Wednesday, July 4
th. I need to know if you are
interested in participating. A $50 deposit will be due by March 16
th
in order to hold your spot. Within a few weeks of your deposit you will be
given a code to pre-order your SOF tickets this year! They are doing this for
committed parents only! Once you have put your deposit down, you are committed
to it!! There will be NO refunds! If you would like to know more about this
program, please feel free to ask me. As mentioned before, not all dancers will
be ready and accepted to do this program. Please consider this carefully before
making your decision. If you have not participated in SOF before, please talk
with me about the commitment to see it if is right for you! The remainder of
the money will not be due until May 18
th.
Summer and fall classes: We
are working on getting the schedule up for summer and next season. Summer
classes run June and July (with August off), and fall classes start in
September. Try-outs for the Stars team will be in August. ALL current members
must try out each year. No one will be automatically placed on a team. Watch
for the schedules soon.
Warm-ups, t-shirts, and duffle bags:
You can still order your Diva’s swag! If you would like to see what we have,
come on in and I would be happy to show you…We’ve got warm-ups for your dancer
AND mom’s (great way to travel to and from competitions); t-shirts for all
ages, dancers and the siblings of dancers to show support; cute v-neck tees or
regular tees for moms; and even MEN’s tees so dad’s can show support too!! Come
check them out!
J
Tees start at just $10 and go from there, warm-ups are $65 for the set, duffle
bags are a great way to keep all your dancers stuff together and are just $40.
We also have hanging costume bags for $35. Add names to the warm-ups or bags
for just $5 per name. These are great to have for competitions!! Get your early
to make sure we have the sizes you need. I will be taking an order to get names
put on items the first week in April. This will be the final time I take things
to get embroidery before competitions. Get your orders in before then if you
want your name on anything. (If you have paid for your name and haven’t turned
it in yet, I will need it by April 6
th.) We have a few gently used
items that are for sale at a lower price than new. If you are interested in
these items, let me know. Also, if you have gently used items you would like to
re-sale, let me know.
If you have any questions, please call, email or text me. Thanks!
Andrea Olsen,
dancerandylynn@gmail.com,
801-836-6167
Nicole Taylor, Ashley Kimsey
Combo I (Mondays 6 – 6:45 pm) will need: “light suntan” footed non-shimmery
tights, NO nylons (2 pairs suggested, in case of rip), 1 pair of pink canvas or
leather ballet slippers.
·
Combo II (Mondays 5 – 6 pm) will need: “light
suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO nylons (2
pair suggested, in care of rip), 1 pair of nude foot undeez.
·
Tinys pre-show (Wednesdays 4 – 5 pm) will need:
“light suntan” footed non-shimmery tights, NO nylons (2 pair minimum required),
1 pair black canvas or leather ballet slippers, 1 pair of pink canvas or
leather ballet slippers.
·
Minis pre-show (Mondays 4 – 5 pm) will need: “light suntan” footless,
stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO nylons (2 pair minimum
required), 1 pair of nude foot undeez, false eyelashes, 1 plain black
turtleneck, 1 pair of jeans (no rips or holes).
·
Express pre-show (Tuesdays 7 – 8 pm) will need:
“light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO
nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair of nude foot undeez, false eyelashes.
·
Juniors pre-show (Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 pm) will need:
“light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO
nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair of nude foot undeez, 1 pair of black
jazz shoes, false eyelashes, bra (if needed), must be nude (skin color) and be
convertible (so the straps can interchange) and must have clear straps.
·
Seniors pre-show (Tuesdays 4 – 5:30 pm) will need:
“light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO
nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair nude foot undeez, 1 black leotard, 1
pair of black jazz shoes, false eyelashes, bra (if needed) must be nude (skin
color) and be convertible (so the straps can interchange) and must have clear
straps.
·
Jr. hip hop pre-show (Fridays 6:45 – 7:30 pm) will need:
“light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO
nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair white tennis shoes, false eyelashes,
bra (if needed), must be nude (skin color) and be convertible (so the straps
can interchange) and must have clear straps.
·
Sr. hip hop pre-show (Fridays 5:45 – 6:45) will need:
“light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO
nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 black leotard, 1 pair of blue jeans, 1 pair
of white tennis shoes, false eyelashes, bra (if needed) must be nude (skin
color) and be convertible (so the straps can interchange) and must have clear
straps.
·
Jr. CREW (Fridays 5 – 5:45 pm) and SR. CREW (Fridays 4 – 5 pm) boys hip hop pre-show will need: 1
pair of blue jeans, tennis shoes.
Stars
information: This section is more information for our
Stars
Show Team company members.
* IT’S A BOY! Miss Malerie will be
having a boy! Congrats!
* Attendance: A few of our dancers
are getting close to their tardy/absence limit. Please remember that after your
4
th tardy or absence, you will be counseled. After one more, you
will not be allowed to compete in our first competition, as per the contract. A
few dancers are right on the 4 tardy/absence mark. Please watch your
attendance, especially so close to our competitions.
* Proper dance wear: Please remember
to wear proper dance attire to class. Technique days you can wear anything, but
make sure it is appropriate and they you are able to dance and move in what you
are wearing. Company days, Thursday’s, you
MUST wear your red top with your black
shorts with zebra trim. If you DO NOT wear your practice outfit on
Thursday’s, or wear only a part of it, you will receive a tardy for each week
that you don’t wear it. If you need a new practice outfit, you can purchase one
for $25. You are welcome to wear your warm-ups while you are warming up, but
you will need to take them off after, so make sure you have your correct
clothing on. You are welcome to wear tights as well, but it is not required.
You must also have proper footwear.
Socks
or tights only are NOT allowed.
* Try-outs for next season: We are
still looking for a date for next seasons’ try-outs, but ALL current members
must try out to be on next season’s teams. No one will have automatic
placement. Try-outs will be in August, but not sure of the exact date yet. We
should know soon. If you would not like to be on the
Stars Team next
season, and would like to do the pre-show, that is fine too. You do not need to
try out for the pre-show, you can just register for them when registration
opens. We have strong dancers this year,
and as we stay together and grow, your team will get stronger! I hope everyone
comes out to try-outs for next season! Bring friends too! We may be adjusting
days and times to accommodate those who are on dance teams for school and have
after school practices. I know that has been a big scheduling conflict. I do my
best to accommodate for school, young women’s, and many other activities.
Please know that I cannot accommodate to everyone, but take days and times that
work for the general population. Days and times will be changing for next
season, as well as the teacher. (We will miss you, Malerie! She will be moving
in the summer.) We will keep you aware of all changes that will be happening
next season.
* Mandatory practice: At the request
of your dancers, we will be holding another extra practice this month. It will
be held on Saturday, March 3
rd. Super Stars will be from 9 – 10 am, Star
Burst will be from 10 – 11 am, and Small Stars will be from 11 am – noon. After
we had our last extra Saturday practice, nearly all the dancers said they would
like an extra practice to get ready for competitions coming up. All dancers
MUST attend. We will be holding gym practices at the Old PG Rec Center on March
8
th and 15
th, see schedule for times and address. These
will replace our regular Thursday classes and are mandatory.
* Hair and make-up class/costumes/Utah
Jazz performance: March 7
th from 8 – 8:30 we will be holding our
hair and make-up class. I will be demonstrating our hair and make-up for
competitions. I will send home a sheet detailing the colors and styles. Costumes
will also be handed out that night, and earrings will be in the bag with your
costumes. You will not receive your costumes if you have a balance on your
costumes, or if you have not paid for your earrings yet. I will be sending out
an email to those who still owe for costumes or earrings. We will also be going
over our performance at the Utah Jazz game and answering any questions you
might have. The game is on April 26
th. I will have the permission
slips that must be signed that you can fill out and sign that night as well. I
would suggest bringing a pen and paper to write down any notes. All ticket
orders and money is due by April 6
th.
*
Competition dates: Here are our competition
dates:
* March 24
th:
“Dance America” at Timpview High School in Provo. Times should be sent to me
within the next few weeks.
* April 28
th:
“Gotta Move Competition” at Maple Mountain High School in Spanish Fork. Time
TBA
* May 5
th:
“Utah Valley Dance” at Payson High School in Payson. Time TBA
* May 18
th:
“America On Stage” at LAGOON! (We will NOT be taking our SHOW to Lagoon.) Time
TBA
Competition fees are $205 for all 4 competitions. The due date for competition
fees to be paid in full is
March 30th.
You are welcome to start making payments towards it, so it isn’t so much on the
date. We will have the cookie dough fundraiser that can help pay for them. Once
your order is turned in, I will apply your profit to your competition fees and
notify you of your balance.
*
Costume accessories: The costume
accessory list is up on the website, as well as listed below. Please note that
Super Stars now need black seamless fishnet tights for SHOW. As mentioned in
the email, we have had to change our SHOW costume. We love the one we have
picked to replace it and there will be no additional cost to you.
Let’s keep up the hard work!! I love watching the progress of these ladies! I
am so proud of you and all the hard work you are putting in! This year, our first
year, is going to be great! I can’t wait until competitions…
only about 4 weeks!
Andrea Olsen, 801-836-6167,
dancerandylynn@gmail.com
Malerie Bourne
*
Small Stars Show Team will
need: “light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery tights, NO
nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair of nude foot undeez (recommend 2
pairs, just in case…), 1 pair of black jazz shoes/gore boots (no laces), 1 – 2
pairs of fish net tights, false eyelashes, company earrings.
*
Star Burst Show Team
will need: “light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery
tights, NO nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair of nude foot undeez
(recommend 2 pairs, just in case…), 1 pair of black jazz shoes/gore boots (no
laces), 1 – 2 pairs of fish net tights, false eyelashes, bra (if needed) must
be nude (skin color) and be convertible (so the straps can interchange) and
must have clear straps, company earrings.
*
Super Stars Show Team
will need: “light suntan” footless, stirrup*, or convertible non-shimmery
tights, NO nylons (2 pair minimum required), 1 pair of nude foot undeez
(recommend 2 pairs, just in case…), 1 pair of black jazz shoes/gore boots (no
laces), 1 – 2 pairs of fish net tights, false eyelashes, bra (if needed) must
be nude (skin color) and be convertible (so the straps can interchange) and
must have clear straps, company earrings.