HAPPY SPRING!
SUMMER DANCE! Hurry! The “Early Bird” discount on summer camps lasts until April 1. View the summer guide HERE and register for class in your parent portal. Space is limited.
MARCH 31-APRIL 4: SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES: SHOW US YOUR SPRING BREAK SPLITS!
The studio will be closed for Spring Break March 31-April 4. Enjoy your time off! Reminder: Tuition is based on the season regardless of how many weeks are in a given month. Monthly tuition is calculated based off the total number of classes during the year, split into equal monthly payments.
Show us your best “spring break splits” wherever you are! Tag @expressionsdanceutah in your social posts and stories and use the hashtag #springbreaksplits2025
School aged dancers- Keep stretching! School aged dancers who pass of their splits (right, left or middle) earn a pin and join the Splits Club for 2025. They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party in May!
BOUNTIFUL PARKING LOT – NEW LINES!
We are converting the parallel parking stalls into a pull through lane. We are working to help the flow of traffic by making a few improvements to drop off and pick up procedures. We’ll be sending out specific information to classes during prime studio hours on the new systems we are implementing starting after Spring Break! Stay tuned!
APRIL 7-18: ROLLOVER RALLY
It’s time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Expressions Dance runs a continuous enrollment model where your child’s membership automatically rolls over to classes for the 2025-26 season. To make things easier for you and to give you one less thing to worry about, Rollover Membership shortens your to-do list and gives you priority enrollment. Classes will fill up... and fast! Especially during the most desirable times! Our teachers are already planning for a great 2025-2026 season, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow and shine.
Progress Reports and class placements for your next steps will be sent home in classes the week after Spring Break. Your discounted annual membership fee of $30 per dancer or $55 per family will be automatically renewed and applied to your account on April 21, 2025. If you need to make a change to the schedule given to you, no problem! Complete the Membership Change Form by NOON on April 18th to change classes, add classes, switch your enrollment to performance team auditions, or opt-out of classes for next season. Don't worry, we offer free class changes through September 1, so if your schedule conflicts we are happy to move you to a class that works better for you (pending availability). If you would like help adjusting your schedule, reach out to us for concierge service! You are a VIP client after all!
APRIL 14: PATHWAYS MEETINGS
We know you want what is best for your child, but you may not know a lot about dance or what we offer at EDP. As parents, sometimes we don’t know where to start when it comes to our kid’s interests. You may feel overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make, and it can be difficult to figure out what steps kids should be taking to grow in their pursuits.
Join us to learn about the programs and class options we have for your child's dance journey as they grow with us here at Expressions Dance and Preschool!
Preschool & Academy Pathways , 7pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 6651 7636
Passcode: grow
Performance Teams Pathways, 7:30pm on Zoom
Meeting ID: 898 0126 3102
Passcode: grow
APRIL 7-18: PARENT PARTICIPATION & APPRECIATION WEEK
We are excited to announce our Parent Participation Week is coming up April 7-11th and April 14-18th and we would love for you to join us. During these special weeks, we invite 1 parent/guardian to come to class with their student and join in on the fun. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand what your child has been learning and share a special 1 on 1 experience with them.
We split our Parent Participation Week over two weeks to help with traffic and parking. Please see the list below for your date and parent arrival times.
*Diaper Dancers classes do not participate in this event.
Please review these important guidelines before attending:
To help avoid congestion in the parking lot and the lobby, drop your student off for their class, and return promptly 2 minutes before your time noted below.
Bountiful Studio: Additional parking can be found along Highway 89 or at the LDS church northeast of our location (3317 S 800 W, Bountiful). Do not park directly in front of our building on 89 or cars can’t see to pull out safely.
Each student is allowed to have only 1 adult attend.
Lower the voice volume in all waiting areas and studios.
Refrain from distractions that will disrupt learning.
Silence all electronic devices before entering our studios. Be present!
Do not bring infants or other children into class.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move stretch and bend in while participating
We are so excited to welcome you into our classes!
See the schedule HERE to know what day and time your child’s class is participating.
JUNE 2: FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY 7-9PM- SAVE THE DATE!
We are so excited for our ANNUAL FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY! All studio families are invited to attend! Monday, June 2, from 7-9pm at the Farmington City Pool! We can't wait to see you there!
UNDERWEAR TO CLASS
It's that time of year we would like to remind our female dance and ballet/jazz classes about our underwear rule: female dancers don't wear underwear, they wear tights. A swimmer doesn’t wear underwear under their swimsuits and a dancer doesn’t wear underwear underneath her leotard. We need your help NOW before recital gets here. Let's start working on it so we don't have panty problems at the performance. THANKS!
WHY WE OFFER PERFORMANCE TEAMS: First, it’s important to remember that we believe dance is invaluable to ALL of our students, no matter how many classes they take! Our company team’s purpose is grounded in our mission to provide an increasingly comprehensive education for those who want a deeper dance experience. And while there are many reasons why we’ve chosen to offer a company team here at Expressions Dance, we can sum them all up with three overarching objectives. Read about them HERE.
Want to learn more about performance teams? Check it out HERE. Company auditions are June 3-5.
FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL! We are now accepting registration for Fall preschool at both locations! The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes! Get it all done in one! There is no reason to sign up for separate dance, tumbling, and preschool programs! We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around! Leap'n Learners ignites a child's mind and awakens a passion for learning and movement that will last a lifetime. Space is limited! www.goleapnlearn.com
COMMUNTY CONNECTION
This past month we were able to support the Woods Cross, Farmington, Bountiful, Viewmont, Northridge, Roy, and Davis Drill Teams by having our company dancers perform at their year-end showcases. These performances have all been positive experiences filled with love, support, fun, high energy, and excitement! The dancers just love being in front of an audience and you could see it on their faces. We are so grateful for the opportunity to shine on stage out in the community.
FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- APRIL THEME
Every month our lesson plan focuses on learning and mastering several skills. This month our theme is “Never Ending Story.” We use our imaginations this month to explore our creativity.
This month we are focusing on: Left and right hands and feet, pointed toes, chaine preps, dance with a partner, straddle on head, excited faces, and showing personal expression. We are looking forward to a wonderful month!
As the season progresses additional recital information or updates will be posted on the website, emailed, and in monthly newsletters. Make it your responsibility to keep abreast of this important information. Our goal is to make the recital an organized, exciting experience for everyone involved. The success of the show is a team effort of students, their parents, the teachers, and the director.
May 16 & 17th: Tumble Exhibition @ Centerville studio
May 27-29th: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio
May 31st: Recitals at Weber State Val A Browning Center
June 2nd: Family Appreciation Pool Party @ Farmington City Pool
This year’s recital theme is “Seas the Day!” Classes have started learning their dances for recital! Get ready to board the” Cruise Ship Express” and let your dreams set sail as our dancers entertain you and take you on an exciting voyage full of sun, sand, and dancing under the sea! We can’t wait to bring this unforgettable show to life on the big stage with all of you!
SHOW TIMES AND TICKETS: Event confirmations with performance times will be emailed this month. Show times are at 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, and 6pm. Tickets go on sale May 1st online. SAVE THE DATE! This is the ONLY way to pre-purchase tickets to the show!
DAD DANCE PRACTICE: We’ll be emailing dads dance practice details to all signed up soon. We’ll send out a practice video too after the first rehearsal date! Practice dates: April 12, April 19, May 3, & May 24
DROPBOX PRACTICE VIDEOS: Music and practice videos can be found HERE. Teachers would LOVE to have their students practicing at home using videos and music as much as possible.
If your child’s dance is missing the video, please check back later, we are loading them as soon as we have them!
THANK YOU! Thank you for trusting your dancers with us! We absolutely adore working with each and every one of them! Happy Dancing!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Mar 31-April 4: Spring Break, no classes
Apr 7: Rollover Rally Begins
Apr 7-11: Progress Reports go home (Academy Programs)
Apr 7-18: Parent Participation Week (Academy Programs) FINAL DETAILS
Apr 12: Dad Practice for Recital
Apr 14: Pathways for Dancers Meeting
Apr 18: Rollover Rally Ends
Apr 19: Dad Practice for Recital
Apr 20: Rollover Membership is Processed
May 1: Recital Tickets on sale online, 9am
May 1-3: Costume Pick Up
May 2: Pre-K Skills Testing (celebrating accomplishments for our pre-k dancers)
May 3: Dad Practice for Recital
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 16 & 17: Tumbling Exhibition FINAL DETAILS
May 19-23: Bring a Stuffie Week (Academy & Company)
May 23: Last day of classes
May 24: Dad Practice for Recital
May 26: Memorial Day, no classes
May 27-29: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsals @ Ctvl
May 29: Banana Split Party (special event)
May 30: Company Showcase @ Weber State
May 31: Recitals @ Weber State
June 2: Company Audition Parent Meeting, 6pm
June 2: Family Appreciation Pool Party, 7pm
June 3-5: Company Auditions for 2025-26
