Recital Music: All classes have started their dances. II will be e-mailing each class the name of their song, so you can practice over registration week. I added a Pre-tap class on Friday’s at Far East- this class has not started so their song has not been chosen, yet. If you have not let me know if you want to return for Spring session, please let me know. Also, if you want to add a class, let me know which.
Class availability for Spring: I’ll be sending out an e-mail confirming your place in class next session and how to register. There will also be an e-mail letting everyone know how many openings remain for all classes.
Program Ads: I have started working on the programs. Inside the program will be the order of the show, class recital pictures, recital sponsors and donors, perfect attendance for Winter and Spring Sessions, credits and Thanks Yous to my volunteers and supporters. On the back cover gives registration and class dates for Summer. Please purchase your program ads as soon as possible, so I can design them (if you want me to design them) and I can arrange the book. If you purchase your ad now, I’ll at least have the size and you can get me the artwork- wording or picture by May 6th. Many people want to include their child’s costume picture. We do need small ads to fill in pages so please consider purchasing small ads 1/4, 1/2, 1/3 page. Also, a shout out to your child is only $1. You can say things like “Good Luck Mitzy!” “You’re a Star! Joanie”
Whitehall Yearling High School: There have been some changes to Whitehall Yearling High School since we last used their Theatre. The choir room and “dressing rooms” have been turned into a work program area for the High School students, so we may have to use the gym for staging (lining up the dancers). Also, we may have to construct a dressing room for those that have costume changes. I have an appointment to see the school again the first week of April, to see if there is any room we could use for the older girls. I do have poles and fabric from past years to do build a dressing area, however, as an added precaution dancers 8 years and older, in more than one class, may want to invest in a body liner to wear under their leotards/costumes. We added body liners to our website as a convenience to you. Additionally, we have to protect the gym floor (tap shoes) so we will need to purchase tarps or plastic to put down under the dancer’s chairs. an area about 20′ x 30′ or bigger.
Costumes: Now that the music has been chosen for the classes, I’m starting to think about costumes. I would like a few classes to wear a different color leotard than the tradition pink or black. I will provide these, but I need your child’s size. Please fill out a Recital Participation Form and turn it in when you pay your recital fee. For those that pay on-line, I’ll give you a form to fill out. If you have any leotards you would like to donate, we appreciate any colors/sizes. Red, Navy Blue, Lavender, Pink, Black, White, Lt Blue, etc.
Some things we need: In addition to leotards, we need 100’s of large Safety Pins (diaper size), and 2.5 gal glider plaster bags. I use the plastic bags to store and distribute the costumes. Dollar tree has 5 bags for $1.25. The gliders are easier to close.
Donations: Your monetary donations help with all these added expenses that occur. Thank you for your generosity and support.
There is so much going on, it’s the most exciting time of the year! We have one more class this session March 9-12. Spring Session starts March 21. Make sure you get the upcoming dates sheet to mark your calendars for deadlines, etc.
Miss Nicole