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