Monday, March 29, 2010

April 2010 Newsletter

HELLO FAB 5 FAMILIES! I hope you had a wonderful spring break. Here is your April Newsletter...Can you believe it is April already? (Remember...any reference to "today" is referring to Thurs. April 1st) Remember to email me and let me know you received the newsletter! If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call me 238-8145! Thanks again!LaChere FYI: I copied and pasted the newsletter and sent an attachment. Let me know if yours did not come through.
April 2010
Remember:Tuition is due today to receive the Early Bird Rate.
If you pay the first class of the month you will receive the Early Bird rate. If you pay after the first week of the month, please add an additional $5 to your tuition. Reminder-Make checks payable to LaChere Vawdrey, not the Gateway Foundation.
Dance Calendar
1. Thurs March 4th Details meeting- Pick up your pictures
2. April 9th-10th Idaho State Championships-Stephens Performing Arts Center
3. Thurs. April 15th-Last day for Rec students to submit money to do Nationals-must qualify
4. Thurs. April 15th-Last day for Comp Students to make changes/additions to their Nationals registration
5. Mon. May 10th- recital @ Century HS-6 pm dancers meet @ 5:15 pm-Sign up for Summer Solo Camps
6. Thurs. May 13th Parent meeting and awards for all students to be held @ the beginning of class
7. Thurs. May 13th Recreation and competition class surveys due (to be handed out at the recital)
8. Thurs. May 13th-Awards night in class-Sign up for Summer Solo Camps
9. May 21st-22nd –Nationals at Lagoon-
10. Thurs. May 27th -End of the Season Party-Sign up for Summer Solo Camps
Competition Solo Summer Camps-2 Sessions required…if you do all 3 sessions and pay for them the 1st day of session 1, you will receive a free solo DVD to practice with. J (For competition students only).
11. June 21st-23rd -Session 1
12. Tues. July 13th, Thurs. July 15th , Fri. July 16th -Session 2
13. Aug. 9th-Aug. 11th -Session 3
IMPORTANT: Please Read- The dates on the calendar are very important. All dancers (except Rec classes, boys and tots) are expected to attend. Please plan accordingly. Please keep both Fri. and Sat. of competition dates available.
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Thanksgiving Point! -Congratulations! You all did a great job at the Thanksgiving Point Competition! The competition was a great success. Keep up the good work. Thanks to all team moms for your help. We would have never survived without you! We have the best most supportive dancers & parents! Thank you!! We appreciate your dedication & hard work! LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio took home 9 team 1st places, 2 team 2nd places, 7 team over-all high scoring trophies, 4 over-all studio trophies, and 3 individual event over-alls!!! Absolutely amazing! GREAT JOB!!!!
TROPHY FOR THE WEEK-Those kids who have trophies at home, be sure to bring them back so that everyone can have the opportunity to take one home for the week. Thanks so much!
Friendly Fab 5 Reminder: If your dancer has siblings who are waiting for dance or waiting for his/her sibling to finish dance we ask that he/she wait in the hallway so the dancers and teachers can focus on their lesson. Thanks so much for your support in this. :)LaChere, Jackie, and Alicia
WE NEED YOUR HELP!-We need all kids waiting for dance to bring a game, book or something they can do quietly. We want to keep everyone safe. We also want to make sure the classes being taught are interruption free. Thanks for your support!
The Gateway Foundation Reminders
1. No Food or Drink in the studios. You may eat in the foyer/entrance. Remember to clean up after yourselves.
2. No running around in the hallways and dance studios.
3. The hallways aren’t heated. On these brutally cold days, keep the studio room doors shut so they will stay warm.
4. Please remember to take your stuff home with you and throw away any garbage that you may see.
5. Try to stay away from the mirrors.
6. Don’t play on the gymnastic mats.
EMAILS!-PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE RECEIVING THE EMAILS. Some people are getting them one week and surprisingly the next week they don’t. We want to make sure everyone is receiving the emails. Therefore we are asking everyone to send us a confirmation email after receiving the info. Also, check your junk mail. Some people have found their newsletters there.
Thurs April 1st Details Meeting-
Please plan to attend. This helps us answer questions and relay important information. Thanks so much!
Details Meeting Schedule
Super Stars (Party USA) 5:00-5:15
Jackie’s 4;30 Rec Class 5:15-5:25
Stompers (Boom Boom) 5:35-5:45
Jackie’s Boys & Alicia’s Tots 5:45-5:55
Mighty Mites (Tonight) 5:45-5:55
Hot Stuff (20’s) 6:20-6:30
Alicia’s Intensity/ Rec Class 6:35-6:45
Jackie’s 6:00 Rec Class 6:35-6:45
Allstars and Powerhouse 7:05-7:15
Elite, UDF 8:20-8:30
If you have more than one child or your child is in more than one class, pick a time that would be best for you to attend
PICTURE PICK UP:
Pictures are here! If you ordered pictures, you can come and pick them up during your details meeting.
ATTENTION RECREATIONAL STUDENTS: If you would like to compete at Nationals, held at Lagoon, please let your teacher know you would like to compete, then email LaChere, or let Stephanie Munns know in your Details Meeting so we can get you the registration information. (Only those who have qualified at the Idaho State Championships may compete) The fees for this competition are $15/event. Lagoon also offers discounted ride & spectator passes for this competition. If you are not planning to ride the rides but want to come watch, there is an admission fee/person and a parking fee/ vehicle.
HEAD BANDS: Some of you have asked about the cute headbands that Mallori and I have to match our team shirts. I got them from Emily Wright, one of our team moms. She has offered to make them for a special price of $10.00 each for anyone who would like one. You can visit her website at www.girlyaccents.com to see more of what she makes. She can create headbands to match any outfit! You can talk to her at the studio on Thursday nights from 4:30- 5:15 or call her at 238-8186.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!Practice-Practice-Practice
1. Please encourage your child to practice every day.
2. Many families video tape their child’s class. This is a great practicing tool.
Attendance Policy
1. Please be prompt to dance. We have a lot to accomplish and need you in class, on time.
2. If you have to miss class, please notify your teacher and do one of the following:
Ø Get with a fellow class mate & learn what you missed before the next class.
Ø Schedule a private lesson.
Ø Video tape what you missed & practice
Updated Schedule For Idaho State Championships:
Fri. April 9th
Ø Beg. 3:00 pm
Ø Nov.3:30 pm
Ø Int. 6:30 pm
Sat. April 10th
Ø Adv. Individuals 1:30 pm
Ø Adv Teams 3:00 pm
Ø Pro Individuals 4:00 pm
Ø Idaho State Dance Off 5:00 pm
Ø Pro Teams 5:30 pm
Ø Champ Teams 6:30 pm
Ø Champ Individuals 7:30 pm
*Remember, you will need to arrive 1 hour early dressed and ready to go to practice. Look for a more detailed schedule next week.
IDAHO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RULES TO REMEMBER:
*NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
*NO TAP SHOES UNTIL YOU GET ON STAGE
* DO NOT GO INTO STAFF AND DIRECTOR’S ROOMS
Team Moms-This is when I need you the most! Thanks for all that you do! Could you:
1. Gather your team
2. Practice your team
3. Get your team number from Stephanie Munns
4. Put team number on a dancer
5. Line dancers up
6. Do not let dancers go on stage unless their teacher is at the sound booth
7. Help your students find their parents after they are done dancing
8. Wear your Fab 5 t-shirt or team colors J
9. Help us remind kids not to eat in the Performing Arts Center
10.Help us remind kids not to put their tap shoes on until right before they dance
Thanks you so much for all of your help!

DANCERS:PICK UP YOUR AWARDS –After you compete in individual events, get your award by checking out the posted results. Your name, number, & placing will be listed. Go to the awards table. They will give you your medallion, ribbons for freestyle, short duets, and acapella and stars for solos. Duet & Team results will be posted and ribbons will be distributed in class the following Thurs.

PERFORMANCE REMINDERS:
Girls:
· Hair in curly pony tail w/ plain black ribbon
· Wear plain black leotard underneath to facilitate
· Costume changes, & keep bellies covered
· Stage make-up
· No jewelry on team dances
Everybody:
· Please don’t eat in your costume. Spot clean shirts. Hand wash, line dry pants. Try dress shields in armpit area for protection
· Wear black socks
· Polish tap shoe
RECITAL MONDAY ,MAY 10th @ 6:00 pm (dancers meet at 5:15 pm):
Remember this event is admission free. Please invite your family, friends, teachers and neighbors to come to the show!
Nationals Info
1. We’ve been informed that Adv. & Champ. events will be held on both Fri. & Sat. this year. Please plan accordingly.
2. Please check the registration clipboard today and make sure you are registered correctly for all of your events. If there is a mistake, fill out the clipboard next to it with the correction.
3. If you have had or will have a birthday between the Idaho State Competition and Nationals (meaning your age has changed for registration purposes) please make the correction on the “correction clipboard”.
4. Your registration has been submitted for Nationals. All additions/changes need to be submitted by Thurs. April 15th Please look over the registration roster and make sure your registration is correct. If you want to add an event, fill out the clipboard and make your payment today.
5. Please list on the clipboard, how many spectator passes you will need.
*ALL COMPETITION STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION ON THE CLIPBOARD. MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECT. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT, FIX IT ON THE CLIPBOARD NEXT TO IT.
HAMPTON INN INFO FOR NATIONALS: LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio has blocked out 25 rooms for Nationals at the Layton Hampton Inn located at 1700 N. Woodland Park Drive, Layton, Utah 84041. 801-775-8800 @ $89/night. Make sure to ask for the block of rooms under our studio name to get the discount. They are being held on a first come first serve basis. Our block of rooms will be released to the public on May 1st
Nationals Tentative Schedule
Fri.May 15th PRO Fri.May 15th Champ Fri. May 15th Adv12:30 pm Duets 12:00 pm Duets 3:00 pm Duet2:00 pm A Cappella 1:00 pm A Cappella 3:45 pm ACppella3:00 pm Freestyle/Solos 1:30 pm Freestyle/Solos 4:30 pm Free/Solo 6:00p (estimate) ALL-AMERICAN DANCE-OFF GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS- SATURDAY MAY 16th -
NOVICE BEGINNING INTERMEDIATE8:30 am Duets & Solos 10:00 a Free,Solos 8:30 am Small Team12:00 pm TEAM Small 2:00 pm TEAM Small 9:00 am TEAM2:00 pm TEAM 3:00 pm TEAM 12:30 pm Duets/Solos
ADVANCED CHAMP TEAM PRO TEAM1:30 pm TEAM Small 8:30 am TEAM 8:30 am TEAM2:00 pm TEAM8:00 pm AWARDS SHOW-If you receive a 1st place…you need to attend!HOW THE PASSES WORK…You will receive discount spectator passes from us. Turn in your passes with your payment at the front gates of Lagoon for the discounted prices listed below.
Updated prices coming shortly for 2010! Prices listed below are for 2009 to help you plan accordingly.
Option #1 All Day Ride Tickets-If you are riding the rides- Competitor…$28.95 + tax Spectator....$28.95 + tax (reg. $42.90)
Option #2 Admissions-If you don’t plan to ride ridesCompetitor...Free w/pass Spectator ....$10.00 /day (reg. $32.60)No admission charge on Friday. Rides not open Fri. Parking..........................$3.00 with pass
.Thanks again for all of your support! If you have any questions email us or call us at 238-8145!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Thanksgiving Point Competition!!
















Good job dancers! Everyone performed their very best!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

March Newsletter

Dance Calendar
1. Thurs March 4th Details meeting- NEW SCHEDULE See schedule below
2. March 5th-6th Thanksgiving Point Competition
3. Thurs. March 4th-Last day to make changes to your Idaho State Registration-check the clipboard
4. March 25th No Classes-Spring Break
5. April 9th-10th Idaho State Championships-Stephens Performing Arts Center
6. Thurs. April 15th-Last day for Rec students to submit money to do Nationals
7. Thurs. April 15th-Last day for Comp Students to make changes/additions to their Nationals registration
8. Mon. May 10th- recital @ Century HS
9. May 21st-22nd –Nationals at Lagoon
IMPORTANT: Please Read- The dates on the calendar are very important. All dancers (except Rec classes, boys and tots) are expected to attend. Please plan accordingly. Please keep both Fri. and Sat. of competition dates available.
THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Friendly Fab 5 Reminder: If your dancer has siblings who are waiting for dance or waiting for his/her sibling to finish dance we ask that he/she wait in the hallway so the dancers and teachers can focus on their lesson. Thanks so much for your support in this. :)LaChere, Jackie, and Alicia
The Gateway Foundation Reminders
1. No Food or Drink in the studios. You may eat in the foyer/entrance. Remember to clean up after yourselves.
2. No running around in the hallways and dance studios.
3. The hallways aren’t heated. On these brutally cold days, keep the studio room doors shut so they will stay warm.
4. Please remember to take your stuff home with you and throw away any garbage that you may see.
5. Try to stay away from the mirrors.
6. Don’t play on the gymnastic mats.
EMAILS!-PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE RECEIVING THE EMAILS. Some people are getting them and the next week they don’t. We want to make sure everyone is receiving the emails. Therefore we are asking everyone to send us a confirmation email after receiving the info.
Thurs March 4th Details Meeting-
Please plan to attend. This helps us answer questions and relay important information. Thanks so much!
Details Meeting Schedule
Super Stars (Party USA) 5:00-5:15
Jackie’s 4;30 Rec Class 5:15-5:25
Stompers (Boom Boom) 5:35-5:45
Jackie’s Boys & Alicia’s Tots 5:45-5:55
Mighty Mites (Tonight) 5:45-5:55
Hot Stuff (20’s) 6:20-6:30
Alicia’s Intensity/ Rec Class 6:35-6:45
Jackie’s 6:00 Rec Class 6:35-6:45
Allstars and Powerhouse 7:05-7:15
Elite, UDF 8:20-8:30
If you have more than one child or your child is in more than one class, pick a time that would be best for you to attend.
ATTENTION RECREATIONAL STUDENTS: If you would like to compete at Nationals, held at Lagoon, please let your teacher know you would like to compete, then email LaChere, or let Stephanie Munns know in your Details Meeting so we can get you the registration information. The fees for this competition are $15/event. Lagoon also offers discounted passes for this competition. If you are not planning to ride the rides but want to come watch, there is an admission fee/person and a parking fee/ vehicle.

COSTUME BUY AND SELL
The costume buy and sell was a big success. Thanks to all who participated both buyers and sellers!
Please pick up any unsold items from Stephanie Munns during your details meeting. Thank you!

PLEASE PLEAE PLEAE!!!!!Practice-Practice-Practice
1. Please encourage your child to practice every day.
2. Many families video tape their child’s class. This is a great practicing tool.
Attendance Policy
1. Please be prompt to dance. We have a lot to accomplish and need you in class, on time.
2. If you have to miss class, please notify your teacher and do one of the following:
Ø Get with a fellow class mate & learn what you missed before the next class.
Ø Schedule a private lesson.
Ø Video tape what you missed & practice
MISSING: We have a case of a single missing tap shoe. Could everyone please check your dance bags and see if you mistakenly took an extra clogging shoe home with you? Thanks so much!

The Thanksgiving Point competition is always a big one. Some events will be going rather late. Please plan accordingly. If you are in need of a hotel with the updated schedule coming out, please do so ASAP.
THANKSGIVING POINT UPDATED SCHEDULE
LEVEL
EVENT
ARRIVAL
PERFORM


Fri. PRO
Freestyle
2:15 pm
3:15 pm


Fri. PRO
Exhibition Duets
3:45 pm
4:45 pm


Fri. PRO
Show Duets
4:15 pm
5:15 pm


Fri. PRO
Elite-Precision
5:15 pm
6:30 pm


Fri. PRO
Hot Stuff-20s
7:00 pm
8:15 pm


Fri. Champ
Coffman-Witch Dr
8:00 pm
8:52 pm


Fri. Champ
Allstars-Don’t Stop
8:00 pm
9:20 pm


Fri. Champ
Powerhouse-Jailhouse
8:45 pm
10:00 pm


Fri. Champ
Elite-Robot
9:00 pm
10:20 pm


Fri. Champ
New Force-Tap Dogs
9:15 pm
10:37 pm








Sat. Champ
Exhibition Duets
6:30 am
7:30 am


Sat. Champ
Show Duets
6:40 am
7:40 am


Sat. Champ
Short/Acapella Duets
7:00 am
8:00 am


Sat. Champ
Acapella
7:10 am
8:10 am


Sat. Champ
Freestyle
7:15 am
8:15 am


Sat. Champ
All Around Solos
7:50 am
8:50 am


Sat. Beg.
Duet Exhibition
10:42 am
11:42am
Shayla/Alex
Bethany/Madysen
Sat. Beg.
Freestyle
11:20 pm
12:20 pm
Wade, Alex
Whitney, Anisa




Emma, Nicolette
Brooke, Taryn, Ryann




Shelby A,
Alyssa
Sat. Beg.
All Around Solos
12:00 pm
1:00 pm


Sat. Beg
Mighty Mites-Tonight
2:00 pm
3:00 pm


Sat. Int.
Freestyle
3:12 pm
4:12 pm
Kade, Kalie G,
Rachel B., Madison L




Shelby K,Payden
Michaela H
Sat. Int
All Around Solos
4:00 pm
5:00 pm


Sat. Int
Intensity-Tik Tok
5:10 pm
6:10 pm


Sat. Int
Super Stars-Party in USA
5:30 pm
6:30 pm


Sat. Adv.
Stompers-Boom Pow
8:00 pm
9:00 pm


Sat. Adv.
Freestyle
8:45 pm
9:45 pm
Raegan, Madison
Sydney, Brooklyn




Miquelynn,
Michaela C




Hanna, Kylie
Breanne,Emilee T




Emily A, Maryssa
Sydney J, Saren,
Sat. Adv.
All Around Solos
9:17 pm
10:17 pm


Sat. Adv.
Acapella
10:15 pm
11:15 pm
Emilee T, Kylie,
Brooklyn
Sat. Adv.
Show Duets
10:30 pm
11:30 pm
Michaela/Syd

Sat. Adv.
Short Duets
10:40
11:40 pm
Brooklyn/Erinn


HOTEL INFO FOR TP COMPETITION
Hampton Inn Lehi, UtRooms for $79/night
3576 North Maple Loop, Lehi –(801) 766-1186
Thanksgiving Point Competition is held at The Barn in Lehi, Utah 15 minutes south of SLC. Competition Driving DirectionsTake I-15 South from Salt Lake City towards Provo. It is just off the Alpine Exit next to Lehi.
Google Maps Driving Directions
Take exit 288 for UT-140 toward 14600 So
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Bluffdale and merge onto UT-140 W
Turn left at Pony Express Rd
Destination will be on the right
Team Moms-Could you help at competition by:
1. Gathering your team
2. Practicing your team
3. Help them get on and off of the stage
4. Get their number and put it on a dancer
5. Make sure your dancers make it back to their family

PERFORMANCE REMINDERS:
Girls:
· Hair in curly pony tail w/ plain black ribbon
· Wear plain black leotard underneath to facilitate
· Costume changes, & keep bellies covered
· Stage make-up
· No jewelry on team dances
Everybody:
· Please don’t eat in your costume. Spot clean shirts. Hand wash, line dry pants. Try dress shields in armpit area for protection
· Wear black socks
· Polish tap shoe

Tentative Schedule For Idaho State Championships:
Fri. April 9th Beg 3:30 pm
Fri. April 9th Int. 3:30 pm .(Possible)
Fri. April 9th Nov. 4:30 pm
Sat. April 10th Int:1200 pm (Possible)
Sat. April 10th Adv. 1:00 pm
Sat. April 10th Pro 2:00 pm
Sat. April 10th Champ 4:00 pm
Idaho State Championships Registration
1. Please check the registration clipboard today and make sure you are registered correctly for all of your events. If there is a mistake, fill out the clipboard next to it with the correction.
2. If you have had or will have a birthday between the Thanksgiving Point Competition and the Idaho State Competition (meaning your age has changed for registration purposes) please make the correction on the “correction clipboard”.
3. Your registration has been submitted for the Idaho State Championships. All additions/changes need to be submitted by Fri. March 5th. Please look over the registration roster and make sure your Registration is correct. If you want to add an event, fill out the clipboard and make your payment today, Thurs. March 5th .

*ALL COMPETITION STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION ON THE CLIPBOARD. MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECT. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT, FIX IT ON THE CLIPBOARD NEXT TO IT.
Team Moms-Could you help at competition by:
1. Gathering your team
2. Practicing your team
3. Help them get on and off of the stage
4. Get their number and put it on a dancer
5. Make sure your dancers make it back to their family
6. No Food or Drink is allowed in the Performing Arts Center. Can you help to remind the kids of this?


HAMPTON INN INFO FOR NATIONALS: LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio has blocked out 25 rooms for Nationals at the Layton Hampton Inn located at 1700 N. Woodland Park Drive, Layton, Utah 84041. 801-775-8800 @ $89/night. Make sure to ask for the block of rooms under our studio name to get the discount. They are being held on a first come first serve basis. Our block of rooms will be released to the public on May 1st.

COMPETITION STUDENTS INDIVIDUAL EVENT REMINDERS:
Freestyle and Solos
· All Beg, Int, Adv, and Champ class members will be asked to do solos and freestyle (and/or Short Duet, Acapella) at all three competitions.
· Your teacher will be helping you work on your freestyle in class. Practice hard and good luck!
Freestyle and Solo Costumes
· Do not wear your team costume for freestyle or solos. You may wear your pants, but pick a different shirt to wear
Freestyle Requirements
40-counts of step work (five-8 count steps)
Smile and showmanship
Great sounds
Stay on beat
High legs and power
Movement
Short Duet Costume-You now may wear a costume, but it isn’t required. Please do not use team costumes for this event. Again, you may wear your pants, but please pick a different shirt to wear (same as above.
Short Duet Requirements
48- counts of step work
Dance with your partner
Couple work is optional
Movement
High legs and power
Stay together as a couple
Stay on Beat
Smile and have fun
If you are interested in one of the following events, please talk to me about the requirements: Acapella, Acapella Duets, Duets

CHAMP SOLO REVIEW
If you do not know your solos, come to the review class taught by Alicia at 7:00. Step Review at 7:15 will start to become freestyle/duet time.

CHECK OUT THE STUDIO FACEBOOK AND BLOGSPOT FOR INFORMATION!!!
1. We have a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook and are not already a member of the LFFS page, enter LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio in the search box and request to be a member. Feel free to ask questions and post photos. Thanks to those who have already done so! It is great!
2.E-mail: LaChere has your e-mail address if you listed it on your form at registration. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation, please write down your e-mail address and give it to LaChere.
3.Our Blog is lacheresfab5.blogspot.com The newsletter can be accessed from this site.
4.Text! Texting is a quick way to distribute important information, especially during competitions when we are all spread out over the place! If you did not list your cell # and would like to receive text, give your # to LaChere.
Thanks again for your support! If you have any questions, please give us a call. Randy and LaChere (238-8145)

Thursday, February 4, 2010

February Newsletter

OK FAB FAMILIES! This is a big one. Please read through it so that you know what is going on with LaChere's Fab 5 Studio. Picture details and hair pieces are some of the things we want to make sure you have the information on. Please send us a reply letting us know you received this Newsletter. Remember....Details Meeting today, and today is the last day for the costume buy and sell! Thanks so much!LaChere
February 2010
Remember:Tuition is due today to receive the Early Bird Rate.
If you pay the first class of the month you will receive the Early Bird rate. If you pay after the first week of the month, please add an additional $5 to your tuition. Reminder-Make checks payable to LaChere Vawdrey, not the Gateway Foundation.
Dance Calendar
1. Thurs Feb. 4th Details meeting- NEW SCHEDULE See schedule below
2. Thurs. Feb. 4th Last day for the Costume Buy & Sell
3. Sat. Feb. 20th DANCE PICTURES
4. Sat. Feb. 20th EXTRA PRACTICE
5. March 5th-6th Thanksgiving Point Competition
(if you are involved in music festival at ISU you might want to see if your music teacher can schedule you to do the “make-up” festival so you won’t have to miss anything-that is what our family is doing.)
6. March 25th No Classes-Spring Break
7. April 9th-10th Idaho State Championships-Stephens Performing Arts Center
8. Mon. May 10th- recital @ Century HS
9. May 21st-22nd –Nationals at Lagoon
IMPORTANT: Please Read
1. The dates on the calendar are very important. All dancers (except Rec classes, boys and tots) are expected to attend. Please plan accordingly. Please keep both Fri. and Sat. of competition dates available. As soon as I get a tentative schedule, I will pass the information along.
2. The extra practices help us polish up for competition. Please make it a priority to come to the scheduled extra classes! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! WE APPRECIATE YOU!
The Gateway Foundation Reminders
1. No Food or Drink in the studios. You may eat in the foyer/entrance. Remember to clean up after yourselves.
2. No running around in the hallways and dance studios.
3. The hallways aren’t heated. On these brutally cold days, keep the studio room doors shut so they will stay warm.
4. Please remember to take your stuff home with you and throw away any garbage that you may see.
5. Try to stay away from the mirrors.
6. Don’t play on the gymnastic mats.
EMAILS!-PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE RECEIVING THE EMAILS. Some people are getting them and the next week they don’t. We want to make sure everyone is receiving the emails. Therefore we asked everyone to send us a confirmation email after receiving the info.
Thurs Feb 4th Details Meeting-
Please plan to attend. This helps us answer questions and relay important information. Thanks so much!
Details Meeting Schedule
Super Stars (Party USA) 5:00-5:15
Jackie’s 4;30 Rec Class 5:15-5:25
Stompers (Boom Boom) 5:35-5:45
Jackie’s Boys & Alicia’s Tots 5:45-5:55
Mighty Mites (Tonight) 5:45-5:55
Hot Stuff (20’s) 6:20-6:30
Alicia’s Intensity/ Rec Class 6:35-6:45
Jackie’s 6:00 Rec Class 6:35-6:45
Allstars and Powerhouse 7:05-7:15
Elite, UDF 8:20-8:30
If you have more than one child or your child is in more than one class, pick a time that would be best for you to attend.
Thurs. Feb. 4th COSTUME BUY AND SELL
This is the last week to take advantage of great prices for freestyle/solo/duet costumes.


ORDERING HAIRPIEICES: We would like to see if we have enough people interested to order hairpieces again. We are going to try a different company this year. We will need a minimum of 15 hairpiece to place the order. They will be somewhere between $20-$25 depending on how many orders we make. If you are interested, please email us before Thurs. Feb. 11th or let Stephanie Munns know in your Details Meeting.

ATTENTION RECREATIONAL STUDENTS: If you would like to compete at the competition here in town (Idaho State Championships), please let your teacher know you would like to compete, then email LaChere, or let Stephanie Munns know in your Details Meeting so she can get you the registration information.


NO EXTRA PRACTICE (PICTURES INSTEAD) FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
Mighty Mites-“Tonight”-Thurs. 4:00
Super Stars-“Party in the USA”-4:30
Stompers-“Boom Boom” –Thurs. 5:00

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND YOUR SCHEDULED PICTURE TIME! J
Sat. Feb. 20th PRACTICE/PICTURE SCHEDULE-Come Performance Ready for Pictures
LaChere's Practice Schedule
Jackie's Practice Schedule
Alicia's Practice Schedule
Theater for Pictures
8:00 am Robot



9:00 am Robot



9:15 am Robot


9:30 am Robot


9:30 Party In the USA
9:45 am Robot


9:45 am Boom Boom Pow
10:00 am Tap Dogs


10:00 am Duets/Individuals
10:15 am Tap Dogs


10:15 am Duets/Individuals
10:30 am Tap Dogs


10:30 am Mighty Mites Tonight
10:45 am Tap Dogs


10:45 am Int Intensity (New Thurs. 7:00)
11:00 am Hot Stuff 20's


11:00 amTots
11:15 am Hot Stuff 20's


11:15 am Tap dogs
11:30 am Hot Stuff 20's


11:30 am Boys
11:45 am Hot Stuff 20's
11:45 Int. Intensity Class (New Thurs. 7:00)
11:45 Tots/Boys Combined
11:45 am 4:30 and 6:00 Rec Class
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
12:00 pm Beg. Intensity Class (Thurs. 6:00)
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
12:15
12:15 Duets/Individauls for Robot/Tap Dogs
12:30 PM
12:30 Beg Rec Classes combined
12:30 Beg Intensity Class
12:30 Hot Stuff 20's
ATTENTION RECREATIONAL STUDENTS: If you would like to compete at the competition here in town (Idaho State Championships), please let your teacher know you would like to compete, then email LaChere, or let Stephanie Munns know in your Details Meeting so she can get you the registration information.

Practice-Practice-Practice
1. Please encourage your child to practice every day.
2. Many families video tape their child’s class. This is a great practicing tool.

Attendance Policy
1. Please be prompt to dance. We have a lot to accomplish and need you in class, on time.
2. If you have to miss class, please notify your teacher and do one of the following:
Ø Get with a fellow class mate & learn what you missed before the next class.
Ø Schedule a private lesson.
Ø Video tape what you missed & practice

*ALL COMPETITION STUDENTS: PLEASE CHECK YOUR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION ON THE CLIPBOARD. MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECT. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT, FIX IT ON THE CLIPBOARD NEXT TO IT.

Tentative Schedule for Thanksgiving Point
Fri. March 5th Pro 4:00 pm (Hot Stuff, Elite)
Fri. March 5th Champ8:00 pm (Allstars, Powerhouse)
Sat. March 6th Some Champ 8:30 am
Sat. March 6th Novice 9:30 am
Sat. March 6th Beginning 11:30 am (Mighty Mites)
Sat. March 6th Intermediate 1:30 pm (Super Stars)
Sat. March 6 Advanced 5:00 pm. (Stompers)
All dancers involved in the Championship categories (Allstars, Hot Stuff, Tap Dogs, Etc….) will need to be to this competition both Friday and Saturday. Please plan accordingly.
HOTEL INFO FOR TP COMPETITION
Hampton Inn Lehi, UtRooms for $79/night
3576 North Maple Loop, Lehi –(801) 766-1186

Tentative Schedule For Idaho State Championships:
Fri. April 9th Beg 3:30 pm
Fri. April 9th Int. 3:30 pm .(Possible)
Fri. April 9th Nov. 4:30 pm
Sat. April 10th Int:1200 pm (Possible)
Sat. April 10th Adv. 1:00 pm
Sat. April 10th Pro 2:00 pm
Sat. April 10th Champ 4:00 pm

HAMPTON INN INFO FOR NATIONALS: LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio has blocked out 25 rooms for Nationals at the Layton Hampton Inn located at 1700 N. Woodland Park Drive, Layton, Utah 84041. 801-775-8800 @ $89/night. Make sure to ask for the block of rooms under our studio name to get the discount. They are being held on a first come first serve basis. Our block of rooms will be released to the public on May 1st.

COMPETITION STUDENTS INDIVIDUAL EVENT REMINDERS:
Freestyle and Solos
· All Beg, Int, Adv, and Champ class members will be asked to do solos and freestyle (and/or Short Duet, Acapella) at all three competitions.
· Your teacher will be helping you work on your freestyle in class. Practice hard and good luck!
Freestyle and Solo Costumes
· Do not wear your team costume for freestyle or solos. You may wear your pants, but pick a different shirt to wear (Check out the Buy and Sell on Thurs. Jan 28th ).
Freestyle Requirements
1.40 counts of step work (five-8 count steps)
2.Smile and showmanship
3.Great sounds
4.Stay on beat
5.High legs and power
6.Movement
Short Duet Costume
· The costuming rule has changed. You now may wear a costume and match, but it isn’t required. Please do not use team costumes for this event. Again, you may wear your pants, but please pick a different shirt to wear (same as above (Check out the Buy and Sell on Thurs. Jan 28th ).
Short Duet Requirements
1.48 counts of step work
2.Dance with your partner
3.Couple work is optional
4.Movement
5.High legs and power
6.Stay together as a couple
7.Stay on Beat
8.Smile and have fun
If you are interested in one of the following events, please talk to me about the requirements: Acapella, Acapella Duets, Duets

CHAMP SOLO REVIEW
If you do not know your solos, come to the review class taught by Alicia at 7:00. Step Review at 7:15 will start to become freestyle time.

CHECK OUT THE STUDIO FACEBOOK AND BLOGSPOT FOR INFORMATION!!!
1. We have a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook and are not already a member of the LFFS page, enter LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio in the search box and request to be a member. Feel free to ask questions and post photos. Thanks to those who have already done so! It is great!
2.E-mail: LaChere has your e-mail address if you listed it on your form at registration. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation, please write down your e-mail address and give it to LaChere.
3.Our Blog is lacheresfab5.blogspot.com The newsletter can be accessed from this site.
4.Text! Texting is a quick way to distribute important information, especially during competitions when we are all spread out over the place! If you did not list your cell # and would like to receive text, give your # to LaChere.
Thanks again for your support! If you have any questions, please give us a call. Randy and LaChere (238-8145

Thursday, January 7, 2010

January Newsletter

Remember:Tuition is due today to receive the Early Bird Rate.

If you pay the first class of the month you will receive the Early Bird rate. If you pay after the first week of the month, please add an additional $5 to your tuition. Reminder-Make checks payable to LaChere Vawdrey, not the Gateway Foundation.




AWESOME!!!! The Christmas Show at the mall was fabulous! Each group looked great!!!! Thanks to all the team moms, teachers and parents for your hard work and support! You are the BEST!!!!! Fab 5 ROCKS!!!


We hope you had a great Christmas & a Happy New Year. The Christmas party was so fun! Thanks to everyone for the yummy snacks. 2010 looks to be a great dance year. We are excited for the upcoming events. Please put all dance dates on your calendar.

Dance Calendar

1. Thurs Jan. 7th Details meeting- See schedule below

2. Fri. Jan. 22nd-Sat. Jan 23rd Extra Practice

3. Thurs. Jan 28th Costume Buy & Sell for freestyle, solos & duets (or whatever you need to use them for)

4. Fri. Feb. 19th-Sat. Feb. 20th Extra Practice

5. March 5th-6th Thanksgiving Point Competition

(if you are involved in music festival at ISU you might want to see if your music teacher can schedule you to do the “make-up” festival so you won’t have to miss anything-that is what our family is doing.)

6. March 25th No Classes-Spring Break

7. April 9th-10th Idaho State Championships-Stephens Performing Arts Center

8. Mon. May 10th- recital @ Century HS

9. May 21st-22nd –Nationals at Lagoon

IMPORTANT: Please Read

1. The dates on the calendar are very important. All dancers (except Rec classes, boys and tots) are expected to attend. Please plan accordingly. Please keep both Fri. and Sat. of competition dates available. As soon as I get a tentative schedule, I will pass the information along.

2. The extra practices help us polish up for competition. Please make it a priority to come to the scheduled extra classes! THANKS FOR ALL OF YOUR SUPPORT! WE APPRECIATE YOU!

The Gateway Foundation Reminders

1. No Food or Drink in the studios. You may eat in the foyer/entrance. Remember to clean up after yourselves.

2. No running around in the hallways and dance studios.

3. The hallways aren’t heated. On these brutally cold days, keep the studio room doors shut so they will stay warm.

4. Please remember to take your stuff home with you and throw away any garbage that you may see.

Thurs Jan. 7th Details Meeting-

Please plan to attend. This helps us answer questions and relay important information. Thanks so much!

Details Meeting Schedule

Super Stars (Party USA) 4:20-4:30

Mighty Mites (Tonight) 4:50-5:00

Jackie’s 4;30 Rec Class 5:15-5:25

Stompers (Boom Boom) 5:35-5:45

Jackie’s Boys & Alicia’s Tots 5:45-5:55

Hot Stuff (20’s) 6:20-6:30

Alicia’s Intensity/ Rec Class 6:35-6:45

Jackie’s 6:00 Rec Class 6:35-6:45

Allstars and Powerhouse 7:05-7:15

Elite, UDF 8:20-8:30

If you have more than one child or your child is in more than one class, pick a time that would be best for you to attend. We will be taking roll of families that attend the details meeting so we can keep track of who is getting the info. If you are a part of a car pool, please let us know you have received the information.

EXTRA PRACTICE SCHEDULES

PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND!!!!!!

Fri. Jan 22nd LaChere Extra Practice Schedule

4:00-4:45 Mighty Mites-Tonight (Thurs. 4:00)

4:45-5:30Super Stars-Party in USA Thurs.4:30)

Sat. Jan 23rd LaChere’s Extra Practice Schedule 8:00-9:00 Robot

9:00-9:30 Elite Oh Susannah Review

9:30-10:30 UDF Stomp-Tap Dogs

10:30-11:30 Hot Stuff -Hot Honey Rag-20’s

11:30-12:30 Stompers-Boom Boom Pow

Sat. Jan 23rd Jackie’s Extra Practice Schedule

10:30-11:15 Int Intensity (New Thurs. 7:00-7:30 class)

11:15-12:00 Beg Rec classes

(Combining 4:30 & 6:00 Rec classes)

Sat. Jan 23rd Alicia’s Extra Practice Schedule

10:30-11:15 Tots and Boys Class

11:15-12:00 Beg. Intensity (Thurs. 6:00-6:45 class)



Thurs. Jan 28th COSTUME BUY AND SELL

Sellers-Bring gently used costumes/shoes to sell with your name & price attached to the item to the studio by 5:00 pm. More details will be coming soon.

Buyers-Do your solo/freestyle and/or short duet costume shopping here first. You will find spectacular costumes at a great price!

Rough General Schedule for Thanksgiving Point

Fri. March 5th :All Pro and most Champ

Sat. March 6th Some Champ, Nov,& Beg in the morning

Sat. March 6th Some Beg, Int. & Adv. in the afternoon/evening



All dancers involved in the Championship categories (Allstars, Hot Stuff, Tap Dogs, Etc….) will need to be to this competition both Friday and Saturday. Please plan accordingly.

HOTEL INFO FOR TP COMPETITION

Best Western Timpanogos Inn Lehi, UT

Rooms for $69/night
I15 Exit 279-195 South 850 East, Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 768-1400
Hampton Inn Lehi, Ut
Rooms for $79/night

3576 North Maple Loop, Lehi –(801) 766-1186



HOTEL CLIPBOARD:Please sign the clipboard and let us know which hotel you will be reserving or if you will be making other arrangements. We want to make sure we have held enough rooms.



Practice-Practice-Practice

1. Please encourage your child to practice every day.

2. Many families video tape their child’s class. This is a great practicing tool.

Attendance Policy

1. Please be prompt to dance. We have a lot to accomplish and need you in class, on time.

2. If you have to miss class, please notify your teacher and do one of the following:

Ø Get with a fellow class mate & learn what you missed before the next class.

Ø Schedule a private lesson.

Ø Video tape what you missed & practice

COMPETITION STUDENTS

Freestyle and Solos

· All Beg, Int, Adv, and Champ class members will be asked to do solos and freestyle (and/or Short Duet, Acapella) at all three competitions.

· Your teacher will be helping you work on your freestyle in class. Practice hard and good luck!

Freestyle and Solo Costumes

· Do not wear your team costume for freestyle or solos. You may wear your pants, but pick a different shirt to wear (Check out the Buy and Sell on Thurs. Jan 28th ).

Freestyle Requirements

1.40 counts of step work (five-8 count steps)

2.Smile and showmanship

3.Great sounds

4.Stay on beat

5.High legs and power

6.Movement

Short Duet Costume

· The costuming rule has changed. You now may wear a costume and match, but it isn’t required. Please do not use team costumes for this event. Again, you may wear your pants, but please pick a different shirt to wear (same as above (Check out the Buy and Sell on Thurs. Jan 28th ).

Short Duet Requirements

1.48 counts of step work

2.Dance with your partner

3.Couple work is optional

4.Movement

5.High legs and power

6.Stay together as a couple

7.Stay on Beat

8.Smile and have fun

If you are interested in one of the following events, please talk to me about the requirements: Acapella, Acapella Duets, Duets

CHAMP SOLO REVIEW

If you do not know your solos, come to the review class taught by Alicia at 7:00. Step Review at 7:15 will start to become freestyle time.

EMAILS!

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE RECEIVING THE EMAILS. Some people are getting them and the next week they don’t. We want to make sure everyone is receiving the emails. Therefore we asked everyone to send us a confirmation email after receiving the info.



LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio is going green! We have several ways for you to access LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio information! Newsletters and any important information will be available in several different ways:

We have a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook and are not already a member of the LFFS page, enter LaChere’s Fab 5 Studio in the search box and request to be a member. Feel free to ask questions and post photos. Thanks to those who have already done so! It is great!
E-mail: LaChere has your e-mail address if you listed it on your form at registration. If you have not received an e-mail confirmation, please write down your e-mail address and give it to LaChere.
Our Blog is lacheresfab5.blogspot.com The newsletter can be accessed from this site.
Text! Texting is a quick way to distribute important information, especially during competitions when we are all spread out over the place! If you did not list your cell # and would like to receive text, give your # to LaChere.
JACKET ORDERS:

Jackets are in. Please pick up your jacket in class. J

Thanks again for your support! If you have any questions, please give us a call. Randy and LaChere (238-8145)

Friday, December 18, 2009

Christmas skating party!



Thank you to all of the dancers and families for coming to Deleta for the skate Christmas party! It was fun!

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Updated Christmas Performance Schedule

Christmas Performance at the Mall

North Side infront of old Dillards

-Meet @ 9:15 am Show Starts at 10 am

1. New Force-“Robot”-wigs

2. Stompers-“Boom Boom Pow”-Silver, Black and Red Shirts

3. Champ Solos (all Solos-cut together)

4. Boys-Novice Line Solo-Ethan, Wade, Payson, Jake, Jaxon

5. Alicia’s and Jackie’s Int. Solos -Line Solo

Alex Orr, Rachel Brown, Michaela/Payden Hendricks, Shelby Killian, Kade Packer, Madison Lawrence, Kali Giesbrecht, Ryann Henderson, Rachael Bennett, Kelsey Van Buren, Keisha Duncan

6. Super Stars-“ Party in the USA”-Frog Shirts

7. Mallori and Hollin “In the Navy”

8. Mighty Mites-“Tonight”-Pink w/yellow sleeves

9. Intensity-Alicia’s Comp “Best Years of our Lives”-Black and White Shirts-Bethany Adams, Madyson Thomas, Rachael Bennett, Keisha Duncan

10. Jill and Linds “Let’s Dance”

11. Ultimate Dance Force-“Tap Dogs”-Silver and Teal”

12. Jackie’s 6:00 Class Beg Solos (Show &Traditional-Cut Together)-T-Shirts

Weston Sisters, Clay Sisters, Rilee Moser, Maren Stirling, Rachel Carter, Emily Van Buren, Madeline Schow, Maomi Taylor, Kristen Taysom

13. Jackie’s 4:30 Class (Beg line & Show Cut together)-T Shirts

Dredge Sisters, Maggie Moser, Abbie Muhonen,Biorn Sisters, Sadie Stirling, Josie Wright, Ryann Henderson, Kimmie McNabb, Shayla Satterfield

14. Powerhouse-“Jailhouse” Pink and White Striped

15. Alicia’s Tots –“Stanley” –T-Shirts

Bell sisters, Kaylee McMinn, Halle Richards, Ava Hendricks, Abby Satterfield, Ellie Leavitt, Isabel Orr, Laura Harmon, Riley Weston

16. Advanced Solos (All Solos cut together)

17. Alicia’s Rec Team “Best Years of our Lives”-T-shirts Anna Geurts, Kelsey Van Buren, Courtney Lemon, Krystiane Sant

18. All stars-Stop the Music-Tie Dye-Vinyl Black Pants

19. Kimmie’s Beg. Solos-Show and Percussion-Anna Geurts, Kelsey Van Buren, Courtney Lemon, Krystiane Sant, Anisa Satterfield, Brooke McMinn, Taryn McMinn, Nicolette Lothspeich, Emma Watts, Whitney Brown, Shelby Adams

20. Elite-Precision-Orange Shirts

21. Hot Stuff-Hot Honey Rag-20’s