Studio open for the New Year~

THE STUDIO WILL BE OPEN FOR CLASSES ON TUESDAY JANUARY 3RD...
CAN'T WAIT !!!!! ♥

Winter Break Ballet Classes

Christmas Break Ballet Classes ~ No class tomorrow ~
One class next week ~ Thursday December 29th at 4:30 ♥

UPDATE ON BALLET CLASSES

CHANGE IN THE SCHEDULE ~ THIS WEEK I HAVE TO DO WED, THURS AND FRI
NO TUESDAY ~ SORRY I HAVE AN APPT I CAN'T MISS....SEE YOU WED ♥

CHRISTMAS BREAK!

Ballet over the break ~ Advanced class December 20, 21, 22 T, W, Th
and December 27, 28, 29 T, W, Th at 4:30 if you take adv classes please consider yourself included ! ♥

NEWS

Congratulations!

To all the Simply Dance Dancers on a wonderful Nutcracker

Great job!!!!

NEWS~

Tomorrow December 15th from 4-7 I will be hanging out at the studio

to hand out T-shirts and sweatshirts if you ordered one..

If you didn't and would like to I will take orders...

This will also be a good time to pay December tuition if you have not already.

I will also take costumes if you want to return your Nutcracker costumes~

Hope you had a good time, I am so proud of everyone!!!

Alice here we come!

Also there will be some Ballet classes over the break if you are interested let me know tomorrow!

See you tomorrow or Next Year :)

Have a great Holiday!!!

With Love,

Miss Helene

UPDATE

UPDATE~ PLEASE TURN IN TICKET MONEY TODAY ~ T-SHIRTS /SWEATSHIRTS WILL BE HERE ON TUESDAY I WILL HANG OUT AT THE STUDIO WHEN THEY COME IN :) PLEASE TAKE CARE OF TUITION TONIGHT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY~ THANK YOU EVERYONE IS DOING A GREAT JOB!!!! ♥ ♥

SUNDAY REHEARSAL

THERE WILL BE NO REHEARSAL TOMORROW, EVERYBODY REST!!!! THANK YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD! ♥ ♥

NUTCRACKER REHEARSAL

HEADS UP I MAY CANCEL REHEARSAL ON SUNDAY ~ THINGS ARE LOOKING GOOD AND I SEE A LOT OF TIRED DANCERS....THE WEEK AHEAD WILL BE A LOT OF WORK FOR EVERYONE~ CHECK WITH ME ON SATURDAY~ THANK YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD! ♥

MORE NEWS

 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD

NUTCRACKER PICTURES BY SIERRA PHOTOGRAPHY~
FROM 10-1

SUGARPLUM TEA FROM 11-1

SEE YOU THERE :)

News!!!!!

Hi Dance Families!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with all of your special families!

Here is some updated news ~

**No more Variety classes until January, (unless otherwise told by instructor)

**All combo classes will continue including the base.

**All ballet classes up until Rehearsal time.

**Ads will be accepted Monday 11/28 and Tuesday 11/29.

**Please pay December tuition before performances. Things

get so hectic and sometimes tuition falls through the cracks

during performance. Thank you for your help

**T-shirt and Sweatshirt order going in 11/30

**Need volunteers Especially for intermission bake sales.

**Please return all Simply dance Costumes from past years if you have any

we are missing some we need for Nutcracker ~ thank you!

**Tickets are on sale now.

**Sierra Photography will be taking pictures on Dec 3rd from 10a-1p

at Simply Dance. Sugarplum Tea from 2-4p then Rehearsal at 5p for all

dancers who can make it.

**Feel free to email me or check with the desk if you need questions answered

We are here to help!

Everything is falling into place!

Good Luck to all our dancers!

Thank you,

Miss Helene

Costumes

Nutcracker Costume Info
For all classes you will need to wear pink tight and pink ballet shoes, and your hair needs to be pulled out of you face and curled (or in a bun if you choose) unless otherwise stated. If your class is renting a costume there is a $10.00 fee payable to the Simply Dance. If you need me to order you a leotard please let me know by Nov. 22 and make checks payable to Michelle Ostrom Camisole, Tank, or Short sleeve: Child size $12.00 Adult size $14.00, Long sleeve Child size $13.00, Adult size $15.00).
If you have any question please call me @ 384-1327 Thank you, Michelle
Combo Classes - Children in the Village
Each class will be dancing at the very beginning of the show with their class & teacher and then all of the combo class will sing jingle bell together. The girls will need to wear a Party/Christmas dress, Pink tights and pink ballet shoes. The boys need to wear nice pants and shirt and black ballet shoes.
Mon.
Beg. Ballet 1-2 Mon. 3:30 & Wed. 4:30 Both classes will be Mother Ginger They will be renting a costume from the studio, they will be wearing Pastel color tutus. The girls will need to wear a pastel leotard.
Ballet 3-4 Mon 4:30 Gingerbread You will be using a costume from the studio. They will be wearing a brown skirt and top. The girls will need to wear a black sleeveless leotard under the outfit.
Adv. ballet Candy Canes You will need a long sleeve White or Red leotard (if you don't know what color you are please check with Mrs. Helene). I have a few of both color leotards please let me know if you need to borrow one or you need me to order you one. You will also be renting red or white (same color as leotard) tutu, hair piece, and belt
Tue.
Boys Tap soldiers You will be renting a soldier costume from the studio.
Adv. Ballet Pine Forest I'm making Green tree dresses. Your hair needs to be in a bun.
Wed.
Pre - Pointe. Wed. 4:30 Christmas Candy You will be renting different colored satin tutus.
Beg. Ballet 1-2 Mon. 3:30 & Wed. 4:30 Both classes will be Mother Ginger They will be using a costume from the studio They will be wearing Pastel color tutus. The girls will need to wear a pastel leotard.
Adv. Ballet Neapolitan You will need a white camisole leotard, a white tutu (let me know if you need to rent a tutu), also Michelle's Mom will be giving you each a Neapolitan sash to wear.

Snow
You will be wearing "Snow Tutu" & your hair needs to be in a bun.
Flowers
You will be wearing "Snow Tutu" If you do Not have one then you can rent one. You will need to put flowers on the bodice and you will be renting an overlay. Your hair needs to be in a bun.
Thurs.
Adv. Ballet Swiss Cocoa You will need a black sleeveless leotard and renting a wrap skirt, & sash.
Fri
Pre-Adv. (Ballet 6) Angels You will rent a long white dress, halo, wings and a ribbon, you will also need a white sleeveless leotard.
Sat.
Adv. Ballet Champagne I'm making off white chiffon, gold and brown overdresses that you will rent. You will also need to wear a white sleeveless leotard.
Thank you ,
Michelle Ostrom

NUTCRACKER INFORMATION!

***I suggest you print this and highlight what pertains to your dancer :)

DETAILED INFORMATION  ~ DECEMBER 2011
                Nutcracker - 2011
 This year’s performances will be held at the Parker Performing Arts Center
 (Burroughs HS).
Class and Rehearsals- Extra Rehearsals are for you, come to as many as
possible. Let me know if you can’t make rehearsal. Thank you.
Variety classes will continue through November 22nd but there will be no variety classes the last week of November (you are welcome to make up the classes
you miss the last week in January. There are no variety classes in December.

You are not expected to pay for the variety classes in December.
Tuition will be 1/2 month for December, with the exception of
soloists. We ask you to pay full month for all the rehearsal time that is
required to solo.

Combo Dancers(ages 3-5)- The combo dancers will be performing
Thursday, Friday and Sat night.  You may choose one performance or all,
whatever works best for your family and your little dancer. There will be
one rehearsal for your little dancers,Sunday December 6th at 6p at Burroughs. This includes the MWR Dancers.
**Reminder, your little dancers are village children. They are to be dressed in
party dresses, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Boys in dress clothes and
black ballet shoes.
Rehearsal-Performance Schedule
AT SIMPLY DANCE ~
Monday, November 21st  6p - 7:30 Advanced dancers/Soloists only
Tuesday, November 22nd  5:30- 7:30 Advanced dancers/Soloists only
Starting with Pine Forest (Ellen’s Class)
Wednesday, November 23rd 4p- 5:30 Advanced dancers that want to rehearse-
this is optional, let me know if you are interested and I will sign you up.
November 26th and 27th (Sat and Sun) - Soloists may sign up with me if interested in rehearsing.
Monday,November 28-  No Rehearsal
Combo Dancers(ages 3,4,5 will have their regular classes. No rehearsal until
December 6th at Burroughs)
Tuesday, November 29th-  Act 1 and 2 Advanced dancers only 4:30
Wednesday, November 30th-  Act 1 and 2 Advanced dancers only 5:30
Thursday, December 1st-  Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 4:30 (Act 2 dancers can come
at 5:30)
Friday, December 2nd- Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 4:30 (Act 2 dancers can come
at 5:30)
Saturday December 3rd - Formal Portraits with Sierra photography and
Sugarplum Tea Time! (TBA).  Act 1 and 2  All Dancers 5p
Sunday, December 4th-  Act 1 and 2 All Dancers 4p
Monday, December 5th- Tech rehearsal 6p at Burroughs please come at 5:30
Act 2 dancers can come at 7p
Tuesday, December 6th- DRESS REHEARSAL at 6p at Burroughs please come at 5:30.
Wednesday, December 7th- DRESS RERHEARSAL AT SIMPLY DANCE-
THERE IS A FUNCTION AT BURROUGHS! REHEARSAL WILL START AT
4:30.
Thursday, December 8th- PERFORMANCE- CALL TIME 5P PERFORMANCE AT 6P.
Friday, December 9th- PERFORMANCE- CALL TIME 5P PERFORMANCE AT 6P.
Saturday December 10th ~ Christmas Parade 10a. Please arrive at 9:30 and
wear Nutcracker Costumes. The parade line up is on Las Flores between
Home Depot and The Lutheran Church.
Saturday, December 10th- PERFORMANCE -CALL TIME 5P PERFORMANCE AT 6P.
December  11- January 2nd Winter break, all classes will resume January 2nd.

 Costume Questions- Please see Michelle Ostrom or your dancer’s instructor.
You should have already received information from your instructor.

Green Room for Performances-
Dancers with only 1 dance will be in the choir room directly behind the backstage door we will direct you. NO DANCERS SHOULD BE IN THE AUDIENCE IN COSTUME!

 We ask you not to stand back stage as it is small and the noise carries to the audience. It can also be distracting to the dancers performing. Please do not bring juice or soda, water is ok. If you need to bring snacks make sure they are not sticky or greasy.
For the younger dancers one of  Dad’s old button up shirts is great to cover up their costumes. The little ones also get antsy so it's ok to bring coloring books or quiet games to keep them occupied while they are waiting. You can bring a blanket for them to sit on as well. For the combo class dancers they may leave after they dance or you can stay and watch the show. NO FOOD OR GUM IN THE THEATER.

Tickets, Ads, Dvd's, Formal pictures T-shirts -
Tickets Will be available soon at Simply Dance and Bread of Life & Red Rock books.
Prices- General $10.00  Military/Senior/Students $8   Children under 10- $5
All soloists receive 2 tickets free.
T-Shirts/Sweatshirts - You may order now at the front desk. Please pre-pay
Child t-shirt is $12 and adult is $15
Child Sweatshirt $20 and adult $25


Ads- See the front desk to purchase your personal ad. The deadline is Friday November 25th  over Thanksgiving break,  $10 with a picture $5 for just a message.
Dvd's- Will be available sometime after the first of the year, dvd will be the best footage of all shows.
Formal Pictures- Ray Hocker, Sierra Photography December 3rd time tba...
Feel free to ask questions e-mail me or see the front desk. Miss Helene -dancer@iwvisp.com

Volunteers Needed-
We can always use you support to make sure the performances, run smoothly.
Thank you in advance for your support. I would also like to thank all of you, for supporting your dancers bringing them to class every week and for all your encouragement.
If you would like to help you can sign up at the front desk. We need volunteers in the following areas-

**Class parents (you will not miss your child dance you can stand side stage and watch)
**Baked goods for intermission -  This will be a fund raiser for studio equipment that needs replacing.
**We will be selling Hershey Kiss Roses again :
 $1 for single and $5 for bouquet, a nice gift for your dancer.
Volunteers cont.....
**Collecting Tickets
**Handing out programs
**Helpers for intermission bake sale

Rules and Theater Etiquette- Very Important
THERE CAN BE NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE THEATER!
The following is a list of rules to ensure that the whole performance experience is a pleasant one. It takes a lot of patience and coordination
to put on a production with over 150 dancers. If your family has participated for several years keep your eyes open for those new dance families, they could use your support as the first performance can be a little overwhelming.
Thank you.
** No flash photography, this can distract the dancers.
**Dancers ! Please pay close attention the the line up and when it is your time to go on. Some dancers have missed their cue because they were playing around and not paying attention.
**Video taping, please be courteous to those around you as it can be distracting. We will be selecting the best footage from all the shows for the DVD.










**If you need to pick up your child after they have danced please wait until intermission or after they dance on stage. It is courteous to wait, remember the dancers on stage can see you leaving while they are dancing.
They have all worked hard for their moment on stage.
** Please leave all jewelry at home.
**Please put your dancers name on EVERYTHING ! it will be easier to find missing items after performance. Dance wear is expensive. We keep a lost and found at the theater and then at the studio after performance. If your dancer has more than one dance put their name on the hangers.
**Make-up - For all dancers with the exception of the advanced dancer :
Blush,soft blue or green eye shadow, rosy colored lipstick, mascara and darken the eyebrows if needed.





                This is a lot of information but I hope it
       will answer most of your questions and keep you well informed
             of everything that is going on.

     Have a Wonderful performance and thank you so much for
      your support. All your dancers are amazing !
                                      Merry Christmas~ Miss Helene
                                   

MORE NEWS

        News Update
            For November 2011
    FOR THE ADVANCED DANCERS~
    **ADVANCED JAZZ WILL NOW BE COMBINED
    WITH ADVANCED MODERN ON TUESDAY EVENINGS.
    **MUSICAL THEATER WILL STAY ON SATURDAY
    BUT TAKE PLACE AT NOON.
    ADVANCED BALLET ON SATURDAY WILL STAY AT
    10:30.
    **THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH THERE WILL
    BE NO ADVANCED CLASSES.

    ** ADULT COMBO, THURSDAYS AT 6PM WILL
    BE CANCELLED UNTIL JANUARY, NO CLASS
    TOMORROW.
    ADVANCED LYRICAL WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6P.

    FOR ALL DANCERS~
    THE STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED NOVEMBER 11TH
    VETERANS DAY. WE WILL BE OPEN SATURDAY
    NOVEMBER 12TH.

    THE STUDIO WILL BE OPEN NOVEMBER 21 AND 22
    BEFORE THANKSGIVING. THERE WILL BE SOLO
    REHEARSALS FOR THOSE THAT ARE IN TOWN.

    I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN EVENING OF NOVEMBER
    3RD.  YOU CAN REACH ME ON MY CELL...

    MY SCHEDULE ~ THURSDAY
    GRANNY TAP ~ DOREENE BALL WILL SUB
    ADV BALLET AND LYRICAL ~ HOLLY WILL SUB
    NO ADULT COMBO
    FRIDAY~ ADV TAP~ KATIE ANDERS
    PRIVATE~ DANI ALBERT
    SAT. MY CLASSES CANCELLED.
            THANK YOU ~ MISS HELENE


   

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

NEXT WEEK OCTOBER 23RD THROUGH THE 29TH

WE WILL BE DRESSING UP FOR HALLOWEEN ~ WE WILL BE CLOSED

ON HALLOWEEN SO WE WILL HAVE ARE TRICK OR TREATS NEXT WEEK!

JOIN IN THE FUN!!!

**MAKE SURE WHAT YOU WEAR YOU CAN DANCE IN!

MISS HELENE

COLUMBUS DAY

WE ARE OPEN FOR REGULAR CLASSES TODAY ~

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE WHO AUDITIONED!!!!

            Cast for Season 2011-2012
         (In audition order unless noted as guest)
Dancer            Nutcracker                   
Margie Steiner - Aunt Drosselmeier/Queen Candyland
Alice- Tweedle Dee  Variation- Wicked Queen S White

Michelle Ostrom- Alice - Tweedle Dum

Cindy Ball- Nutcracker-Sleep Fairy/Chinese Tea
Alice- Butterfly soloist

Alissa Palacios- Traveling Fairy/ChineseTea
Alice- Butterlies/Rose Garden

Hayley Weik- Nutcracker-Russian
Alice-Butterflies/Rose Garden

Jenny Weik- Nutcracker-Doll Alice - Alices Kitty

Blair Etoch- Nutcracker-Candy Cane w/class
Alice- Butterflies /Rose Garden

Madison Lilly- Traveling Fairy-Alice- Butterflies/
Rose Garden

Malia Davies- Nutcracker-Divine Divinity
Alice- Butterflies-Rose Garden

Claire Ritchey- Nutcracker- Clara’s Best Friend/
Waltz Princess- Alice- Rose Queen (tea party)
Variation - Little Mermaid

Cast cont.....

Katie Anders - Nutcracker- Arabian-
Alice-Flamingo(tea party) Variation-Cinderella

Stephanie Albert - Nutcracker- Mouse Queen
Alice- White Rose Queen(tea party)

Breanna Bradley- Nutcracler- Swiss cocoa w/class
Alice- Zebra(TeaParty) Butterflies

Lauren Hayman- Nutcracker- Pine Forest w/class
Alice- Rose Garden/Butterflies

Chelsea Smith- Nutcracker- Sugarplum
Alice- Alice Variation- Pocahontas

Nacrina Haney- Nutcracker- Clara’s Auntie
Alice- Red Queen

Holly Keep- Nutcracker- Snow Queen w/class
Alice- Mad Hatter(tea party) Variation- Aladdin

Haley Bridges- Nutcracker - Romantic Flowers w/class
w/ Michelle Stallings Alice- Cheshire Cat(tea party)
Variation- Mulan

Kelsey Bergh- Nutcracker- Champagne Truffle w/class
Alice - Caterpillar Variation- Sleeping Beauty


Cast cont...

Sarah Smith- Nutcracker- Traveling Fairy
Alice-Butterflies/Rose Garden

Melissa Bergh- Nutcracker- Elegant Chinese-
Alice- Alice’s Mother/ White Queen

Grace Haddock- Nutcracker- Magical Princess Midnight- Alice - Rose Garden/Butterflies

Bailey Hannafin- Nutcracker - Angel w/class
Alice- Rose Garden/Butterflies

Danielle Albert- Nutcracker- Clara Alice-March Hare
(tea party)Variation- Belle - Beauty and the Beast

Michelle Stallings- Nutcracker - Romantic Flowers
w/ Haley Bridges Alice- Ostrich(tea party)
Variation- Snow White

Annie Ostrom- Nutcracker- Flutes -Alice- Dormouse
(tea party)

Hannah Belden- Alice - Fast hoofing(tap) White Rabbit
(Tea Party)
Guest- Aurora Ostrom - Spanish
Guest- Katie Speer- snow corps

Nutcracker/Prince-Ala Tiatia and James Weaver

Kelly Alvarez- Nutcracker - Gypsy

Relay for Life Bake Sale

THE BAKE SALE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE MADE A LITTLE OVER $400
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!!
GREAT CAUSE! IF YOU STILL WANT TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE RELAY FOR OUR TEAM YOU STILL HAVE TIME!!!

THANK YOU ~ MISS HELENE

LITTLE MISS DEF

HI DANCERS!

I WILL BE RUNNING THE LITTLE MISS DESERT EMPIRE FAIR
CONTEST THIS YEAR!
IF ANY OF YOU ARE INTEREST AGES 8-11
ITS A VERY FUN EXPERIENCE!!!
YOU CAN GET APPLICATIONS FROM ME AT THE STUDIO~

JOIN THE FUN!
MISS HELENE

Update in Schedule

I ADDED AN ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER
SATURDAYS AT 1P IT WILL NOT START UNTIL
SEPT. 18TH (SUN)
THERE WILL BE NO BALLET OR ADV JAZZ THIS WEEKEND
BUT THERE ARE 5 SAT IN OCTOBER PLUS WE WILL BE DANCING
ON SUNDAY THE 18TH BECAUSE OF AUDITIONS ON THE 17TH.
SO BALLET AND ADV JAZZ AND MUSICAL THEATER WILL START
ON SEPT 18TH SAMES TIMES AS NORMAL ON SAT.

SEPTEMBER

STUDIO OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
CAN'T WAIT!!! ANOTHER WONDERFUL DANCE YEAR.

SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR TUESDAY!

MISS HELENE

REGISTRATION

HI DANCERS!!!!!
FIRST FALL REGISTRATION MONDAY,
AUGUST 15TH FROM 3-7:30 ~

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME
AT DANCER@IWVISP.COM

HOPE TO SEE YOU MONDAY :)

<3
MISS HELENE

NEWS

Hello Dancers !!!!!!!
Back to that time getting ready for fall!!!!


Here is some updated news~ Feel free to email me with any questions!


Hope everyone had a wonderful summer !


* Summer program is over but, we are teaching all the advanced ballets next week and pre-pointe
and pointe. This is the week of August 1st. Same times as on the Summer schedule.


* If you have not paid summer tuition please take care of that by next Friday Aug 5th. Thank you.


*Today is National Dance Day!!!!!! We will be celebrating on Monday during Adv ballet 6:30
We will learn the So You Think You Can Dance ~ Dance too!


* Day Camp dates have changed. The day camp will be August 8, 9, 10, and 13th 10a-4p
it will only be 4 days the cost will be $160. I need 5-6 to make it go. Please let me know if you are interested.
Jr High( and 5th grade).


* First fall registration will be August 15th 3-7:30.


* First day of class is Tuesday, September 6th. (Labor day is Sept. 5th)


* New Audition date will be ~ Sat, September 17th


* We will be participating in the relay for life again this year.


We will be doing the Classical Nutcracker this December and Alice in Wonderland this spring.


Should be a wonderful dance season!


Hope to see you soon,
Miss Helene

HAPPY NATIONAL DANCE DAY!!!!!!

WE ARE CELEBRATING MONDAY AT THE 6:30 ADV BALLET
CLASS! WE WILL BE LEARNING THE DANCE AND HAVING A PARTY!

SEE YOU THERE :)

AUDITION

AUDITION DATE HAS TO BE CHANGED FROM SEPT 10TH
IT WILL STILL BE IN SEPTEMBER I WILL POST WHEN I KNOW.

UPDATE

DAY CAMP WEEK HAS CHANGED TO THE WEEK OF THE 8TH ~ SO IT WILL BE AUGUST 8,9,10 AND SAT AUGUST 13TH ONLY 4 DAYS. FIRST DAY OF FALL REGISTRATION WILL CHANGE TO AUG 15TH 3-7:30. LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CAMP :)

DAY CAMP~

   
         Summer Dance Camp
   For Jr High ( 5th grade too)
      August 15th - 19th
    Simply Dance
        -Details -
       Monday through Friday 10-4 Friday 9-3p
    We will be doing Ballet everyday pre-pointe work,
    Ballet in the Pool too!!!
    All forms of dance as well! Lunch and snacks are
'    included. Theme will be Disney and I will let the
    group choose which Disney Film or Alice in Wonderland
    since we are doing Alice in the Spring !
    there will be choreography for the last day to perform
    for your parents and a memory scrapbook of the week!

        The cost is $200 for the entire week-
        I will need at least #5 dancers to make it
        go.
       
        Let me know if you are interested !
        Thank you.
                Miss Helene
                         
       
           

UPDATE

UPDATE ON NEXT WEEK FOR DANCE ~ WE WILL BE OFFERING THE ADV BALLETS, POINTE AND PRE-POINTE EVERYTHING ELSE IS DONE...

FALL REGISTRATION

FIRST FALL REGISTRATION SAT AUGUST 13TH
3P- 7:30 SEE YOU THERE ;)

FALL NEWS!

HELLO DANCERS HOPE YOU HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL SUMMER!

FIRST DAY OF FALL CLASS IS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH LABOR DAY IS SEPTEMBER 5TH.

AUDITIONS FOR THE 2011-12 SEASON WILL BE SEPTEMBER 10TH.

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES
NEXT WEEK WE WILL CONTINUE ADV CLASSES ONLY.

THE WEEK OF AUG 15TH WILL BE OUR JR HIGH DAY CAMP FROM 10-4
THROUGH AUG 19TH.

STAY COOL :)
MISS HELENE

Update in Schedule

**The below schedule will continue through the first week of August~

Monday~  Adv Modern 5:30, Adv Ballet 6:30

Tuesday~ Adv Tap 3:30, Pre-pointe 4:30-6 Contemporary 5:30,

Adv Ballet 6:30

Wednesday~ Pointe 4:30, Private Helene, 4:30, Adv Ballet 6p

*Not sure about pilates*

Thursday~ Adv Lyrical 3:00, Adv Ballet 4:00, Adv Jazz 6:15

Friday~ Adv Ballet, 3:00

**Jr high camp the week of August 15th

** Ist fall registration end of August

UPDATE....JULY

UPDATE ~ STUDIO NEWS.....
JESSICA BOSTON WILL BE TEACHING WED JULY 20TH'S BALLET CLASS
COME TAKE CLASS BEFORE SHE LEAVES FOR COLLEGE!

AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND END OF AUG - SEPT...
AFTER SCHOOL STARTS. A LIST OF CHARACTERS WILL BE LISTED SOON.

HAVE HAD A REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE SUMMER PROGRAM
THROUGH 1ST WEEK OF AUGUST.
THERE WILL BE NO ADVANCED WORKSHOP THIS YEAR..

THE JR HIGH WORKSHOP WILL TAKE PLACE AUGUST 15TH - 19TH
IF INTERESTED LET ME KNOW I WILL SEND YOU THE INFORMATION.
THIS IS THE ALL DAY CAMP FOR A WEEK.

STARTED TO WORK ON THE FALL SCHEDULE HOPEFULLY WILL BE DONE
WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. IST REGISTRATION WILL BE IN AUGUST, I WILL SEND EMAILS FOR DATES.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL THOSE DANCERS IN JULY!!!!!
HOPE YOU ARE ALL ENJOYING YOUR SUMMER!

SUMMER PROGRAM

SUMMER CLASSES START TODAY FOR
THE ENTIRE MONTH OF JULY
FOR THOSE OF YOU MISSING MON AND TUES
CLASSES PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR
MAKE-UP POLICY, CHOOSE A CLASS AT YOUR LEVEL
AND DROP IN!

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU :)

MISS HELENE

UPDATE

UPDATE ~ ELLEN WILL BE TEACHING TUESDAY JULY 5TH

BRING YOUR POINTE SHOES EVEN THE NEW POINTERS...

THANK YOU :) HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH

MISS HELENE

SUMMER REGISTRATION

IT WAS GREAT TO SEE EVERYONE YESTERDAY
CAN'T WAIT TO GET STARTED.

THERE IS A SECOND REGISTRATION TUESDAY, JULY 28TH
FROM 3-7P

HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT SUMMER!!!!!!


MISS HELENE

SUMMER REGISTRATION

SUMMER REGISTRATION WILL BE FRIDAY,
JUNE 24th FROM 3-7P
SEE YOU THERE!

SUMMER PROGRAM THE MONTH OF JULY
AND 2 SUMMER CAMPS IN AUGUST.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!!!!
WHAT A WONDERFUL "6" SHOWS.
ENDING WITH THE AMAZING LITTLE MERMAID~
I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!!
THE LITTLE MERMAID TURNED OUT JUST LIKE IT WAS IN MY HEAD
THANK YOU FOR WORKING SO HARD AND MAKING MY DREAMS
COME TRUE.
YOU SHOULD ALL BE SO PROUD OF YOURSELVES.

SUMMER SCHEDULE WILL BE OUT SOON ~

HAPPY SUMMER TO YOU ALL
LOVE,
MISS HELENE

COSTUMES

ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE THEIR COSTUME YET
COME A LITTLE EARLY AND SEE MICHELLE OSTROM
ALL COSTUMES ARE AT MURRAY.

LITTLE MERMAID

LITTLE MERMAID~
MURRAY ~ PERFORMANCES AT 2P AND 6:30
SEE YOU THERE ~ GOOD LUCK!

MISS HELENE

KEEPSAKE PROGRAMS~

KEEPSAKE PROGRAMS WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK,
I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. STAPLES HAD A LOT OF PROJECTS
COULDN'T FIT US IN... I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED

JUNE 17TH

TONIGHT LAST NIGHT OF SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR PERFORMANCE AT 6:30
BE THERE AT 5:30....
SEE YOU THERE ~

CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT JOB DANCERS!!!!

MISS HELENE

JUNE 16TH

TONIGHT "SPECTACULAR, SPECTACULAR" SHOW STARTS 6:30
SEE YOU TONIGHT!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS DANCERS ON THE FIRST TWO VARIETY SHOWS
GREAT JOB!!!!

MISS HELENE

June 15th

PERFORMANCE ~ "FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY SOUL" SHOW STARTS AT 6:30

CONGRATULATIONS LAST NIGHT WAS WONDERFUL!!!!

SEE YOU TONIGHT :)

MISS HELENE

SHOW TIME!!!!!!!

"FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY SOUL" A VARIETY SHOW
MURRAY JR HIGH 6:30  DANCERS GET THERE AT 5:30

THANK YOU DANCERS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND ALL THE HOURS
YOU HAVE PUT IN! YOU ARE LOYAL, LOVELY AND SO HARD WORKING !

LOVE YOU ALL

MISS HELENE

MONDAY JUNE 13TH

REHEARSAL FOR LITTLE MERMAID AT 6:30 AT MURRAY JR HIGH
SEE YOU THERE!
MISS HELENE

SUNDAY ~ JUNE 12TH

JUST TO KEEP YOU UPDATED~

REHEARSAL TODAY AT MURRAY JR HIGH.
REHEARSAL STARTS AT 2P FOR "FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY SOUL" VARIETY SHOW
REHEARSAL STARTS AT 5:30 FOR "SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR"

THIS IS A DRESS REHEARSAL
SEE YOU THERE :)
MISS HELENE

BASE PASSES

THE PAPERWORK FOR SIMPLY DANCE BASE PASSES ARE
AT THE BASE VISITORS CENTER ~
YOU MAY GO TO THE VISITORS CENTER TODAY UNTIL 4P
AND TOMORROW FROM 6A TO 4P~

THANK YOU
HELENE

REHEARSAL TOMORROW THURSDAY JUNE 9TH

THERE WILL NOT BE A LITTLE MERMAID REHEARSAL TOMORROW.
INSTEAD WE WILL BE REHEARSING ADV DANCE CLASSES VARIETY SHOW
DANCES, ADV DANCERS ONLY.
WE WILL START AT 6:30 AT SIMPLY DANCE.

THANK YOU :)

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS ;)

WE COULD USE SOME VOLUNTEERS~
BAKE SALE HELP
BRING BAKED GOODS
CLASS MOMS
LOBBY HELP

ANYTHING YOU CAN DO WOULD HELP OUT
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE
MISS HELENE

PLEASE LET OUR FRONT DESK KNOW :)

IMPORTANT UPDATE~

IMPORTANT UPDATE~

**REHEARSAL CANCELLED ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10 DUE TO GRADUATION.

**BASE PASSES~ I WILL BE TAKING THE LAST BATCH OVER TOMORROW 

MORNING, I WILL NEED YOUR PAPERWORK TONIGHT.

WHEN THE PASSES ARE READY I WILL GET A PHONE CALL, I WILL POST IT ON THE BLOG AND YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT THE BASE VISITORS CENTER. THEY SHOULD BE READY FRIDAY.

IF YOU HAVE VISITORS COMING FROM OUT OF TOWN MAKE SURE THEY HAVE DRIVERS LICENSE (IF OVER 16) WITH ID THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET ON IF THEY RIDE WITH SOMEONE DRIVING WITH A PASS.

CALL US IF YOU HAVE MORE QUESTIONS.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE STUDIO 371-4809

OR EMAIL ME...

SINCERELY,

MISS HELENE

HAPPY JUNE~ RECITAL TIME

        DETAILED INFORMATION !  COUNTDOWN ~ 13 DAYS TO GO!

   Spring Recital Information

            2011

 This years performances will be held at Murray Jr. High

 There will be metal folding chairs so bring a cushion if you like.

Everyone over 16 including your guests must  have a base pass please see our staff if you need a pass.

Combo Dancers(ages 3-5)- Your combo dancers will be performing Saturday

2p and 6:30, you may choose one performance or both.

Whatever works best for your family and you little dancer.

Your dancers are in the beginning so you may bring them 1/2 hour before 

the show starts.

Class will continue through the week of  June 6th.

Class and Rehearsals- Extra Rehearsals are for you, come to as many as

possible let me know if you can’t make rehearsal. Thank you.

May 31st through June 4th - Regular class schedule.

June 7th through June 10th ALL REGULAR CLASSES UP UNTIL 6:30.

May 29th - 1p Running through the Little Mermaid - Advanced Dancers and

soloists only.

Rehearsal-Performance Schedule - 

June 7th Tues-Little Mermaid 6:30 Adv Dancers only rehearsal at Simply Dance

June 8th Wed- Little Mermaid  6:30 Adv Dancers only rehearsal at Simply Dance

June 9th Thurs-Little Mermaid 6:30 Same as above

June 10th Friday- Little Mermaid all dancers 5:30p rehearsal at Simply Dance

June 11th FORMAL PICTURES WITH RAY HOCKER 10:30-2:30

LITTLE MERMAID RUN THROUGH ALL DANCERS 5:00.

Rehearsals and Performances-At Murray Jr High

June 12th - Rehearsal at Murray  2p “From the bottom of my soul” Variety show

5:30 “Spectacular, Spectacular” Musicals etc..      Dress Rehearsals

June 13th - Little Mermaid Dress Rehearsal 6:30

June 14th & 15th - Performance “From the bottom of my soul” Variety Show

5:30 arrive at Murray 6:30 performance. Younger dancers can come at 6p.

June 16th & 17th - Performance “Spectacular, Spectacular” musicals etc..

5:30 arrive at Murray 6:30 performance. Younger dancers can come at 6p.

June 18th - Performance “The Little Mermaid”  arrive at 1p performance at 2p

Evening performance “The Little Mermaid” arrive at 5:30 performance at 6:30

** IF YOU WOULD LIKE FOOD BETWEEN MATINEE AND EVENING PERFORMANCE PLEASE PAY $5  AT THE FRONT DESK.

 Costume Questions- Please see Michelle Ostrom or your dancer’s instructor.

A list has been emailed to you.

Green Room for Performances-

We will direct you at Murray, where your dancer will wait  until performance time.

 We ask you not to stand back stage it is small and the noise carries to the audience, it can also be distracting to the dancers performing. Please do not bring juice or soda, water is ok. If you need to bring snacks make sure they are not sticky or greasy. For the younger dancers one of  Dads old button up shirts is great to cover up their costumes. The little ones also get antsy so it's ok to bring coloring books or quiet games to keep them occupied while they are waiting. There will also be a TV set up for the kids to watch while they wait.

You can bring a blanket for them to sit on as well. For Little Mermaid the combo class dancers may leave after they dance or you can stay and watch the show.

Please have them change out of costume if you stay, dancers in costume in the audience takes away from the "magic" of the production.  Thank you.

Tickets, Ads, Dvd's, Formal pictures -

Tickets  Available at Simply Dance, Bread of life & Red Rock Books.

Prices- General $8.00    Children 10 and under $5

All soloists receive 2 tickets free. 

Ads- See the front desk to purchase your personal ad. The deadline is  June 10th.

Dvds- Will be during the summer program, dvd will be the best footage of all shows.

Formal Pictures- With Sierra photography, Ray  Hocker June 11th 10:30-2:30

 Feel free to ask questions e-mail me or see the front desk.

 Miss Helene - dancer@iwvisp.com

Volunteers Needed-

We can always use you support to make sure the performances.

Thank you in advance for your support. I would also like to thank all of you, for supporting your dancers, bringing them to class every week and for all your encouragement. 

If you would like to help you can sign up at the front desk. We need volunteers in the following areas-

**Class parents (you will not miss your child dance you can stand side stage and watch) 

**Baked goods for intermission -  This will be a fund raiser for studio.

**Margie Steiner will be selling Hershey Kiss Roses again to raise money for

the MS Walk $1 for single and $5 for bouquet. 

**Collecting Tickets

**Handing out programs

**Helpers for intermission bake sale

**Dads for stage crew

Tuition for June-

June tuition for all advanced dancers and soloists that have had private rehearsal time and all dancers in the Little Mermaid will need to pay the full month of June.

Variety dancers not in High School and combo dancers, ages 3-5  pay 1/2 June.

 There will be no classes after performance week.

Summer Program-

Registration for summer will be June 24th 3p -7p and June 28th 3p-7p. 

Summer Dance will go from July 6th to July 29th.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             I will offer 2 intensive programs one for Advanced dancers and one for Jr High level & serious elementary school dancers.  Both will take place in August. Details will be out soon.

Auditions for Season 2011-12

Auditions will take place at the end of August, details will be out during the summer program. All advanced dancers will be eligible to audition plus the dancers that took Ellen Bryant's Tech class this year. We will be performing The Nutcracker in December, Alice in Wonderland in Spring and advanced dancers will be eligible to audition for solo’s from “Disney” animated movies, solos will be by audition only. You must take two ballet classes to have a solo part.

Rules and Theater Etiquette- Very Important

THERE CAN BE NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE THEATER AREA!

The following is a list of rules to ensure that the whole performance experience is a pleasant one. It takes a lot of patience and coordination

to put on a production with over 200 dancers. If your family has participated for several years keep your eyes open for those new dance families, they could use your support, the first performance can be

a little overwhelming. Thank you.

** No flash photography, this can distract the dancers.

**Dancers ! Please pay close attention to the line up and when it is your time to go on. Some dancers have missed their queue because they were playing around and not paying attention.

**Video taping, please be courteous to those around you it can be distracting, we will be selecting the best footage from all the shows for the DVD.

**If you need to pick up your child after they have danced please wait until intermission or after the dance on stage. It is courteous to wait, remember he dancers on stage can see you leaving while they are

dancing they have all worked hard for their moment on the stage.

** Please leave all jewelry at home.

**Please put your dancers name on EVERYTHING ! it will be easier to find missing items after performance. Dance wear is expensive. We keep a lost and found at the theater and then at the studio after performance. If your dancer has more than one dance put their name on the hangers.

**Make-up - For all dancers with the exception of the advanced dancer.

Blush,soft blue or green eye shadow, rosy colored lipstick, mascara and darken the eyebrows if needed.

        This is a lot of information but I hope it 

    will answer most of your questions and keep you well informed

  of everything that is going on.

 Have a Wonderful performance and thank you so much for 

   your support this year. All your dancers are amazing !

                        Miss Helene

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