10/4/2021 Competition and Performing Line Updates
Hello parents,
I hope you enjoyed the lovely weekend! It was so fun seeing all of the Homecoming pictures on social media. All of the girls looked so beautiful!
Date change. 11/21 production - Instead of 11/14, we will have production at the FLHS stage on 11/21 from 5-8. Please update your calendars!
National Honor society for Dance Arts Is your child in 6th grade or older? If so, they are eligible to join the NHSDA. DF is a chapter of this wonderful organization. It's a great way to get involved with your community, and be a part of an honor society. Apply HERE.
Billing for Nuvo-10/15 and Turn it Up- Billing for the Nuvo solo/duet fees as well as the convention fees (non-Company dancers) will be on 10/15. Billing for Turn it Up convention in Chicago will also be on 10/15.
Achieving dreams-Achieving Dreams is looking for people to work at the Vikings, Wild, and Timberwolves games. Payouts are between $80-200 per game (tax-free!). These funds can be used to pay for any activity fees (dance, soccer, band, etc), as well as activity-related trips! Info can be found here: https://achievingdreamsmn.org/
Garage sale- Don't forget about our awesome garage sale items in the lobby! Donations only, and funds are being used for the 2022 Poland Dance Festival trip. We will leave the items out for another couple of weeks before we donate what is left.
Upcoming dance trips: Just a heads up! Here is the order of our upcoming trips:
Poland July 2022 (12-up) - interested? Email me at dancefactory@mac.com
LA July/August2023 (13-up)
NYC July/August 2024
Disney-October 2024
Band production-Join the group - https://band.us/n/aca069d8u8J1A
Dress rehearsal- Is confirmed at STILLWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL on 2/4-5.
Production stage dates- I have reserved the stage at FLHS for the following dates: 11/21, 12/12 (possibly after the Holiday shows), 1/9, 2/13. We will use the entire 5-8PM practice on the stage so the dancers can spread out!
Adult jazz! - We will be starting adult jazz next Thursday! We would love to fill this class! Cost is only $20 and you can register online.
Innovate Dance Event - 1/28-30/2022- All of our competition and performing line students (except Mini Team) will participate in the Innovate Dance Event. The event includes performing routines for feedback, dance classes, an educational class, and community service project. Our DF students will participate on SUNDAY, 1/30. There is an optional Friday night 1/28 option for solos/duets/trios which includes performing for feedback from a panel of adjudicators, and 2 dance classes. Cost is $100 for Friday night for one routine, add $25 for each additional routine. Please sign up HERE if you are interested. Billing for this will be on 12/15. Cost for 1/30 group day has already been figured into your Balanced Billing fees.
If you are interested in staying at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, where the event is being held, please book with the Innovate hotel discount code ($139) - https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/MSPRM/G-INND
Zoom- We will have Zoom available for classes if a student has Covid or is in quarantine. We will have it set up by 10/1. Parents need to contact the studio if you need us to set up Zoom, we will not automatically have it on in each room.
Banuet Monthly classes - We have spots available for the Oct-Jan Banuet Method classes. Cost is $70 for 2 hours. Sign up HERE
October class - 10/30 2:30-4:30 and 4:30-6:30
November class- 11/13 - 10-noon, noon-2:00
December class - 12/11 -10-noon, noon-2:00
January class-1/15 10-noon, noon-2:00
SIGN UP ON THE SAME SHEET, THERE ARE TABS FOR EACH MONTH!
Enjoy the week!
Jennifer