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)

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