HAPPY LOVE MONTH!
NOW THROUGH FEB 3: NOTHING BUNDT CAKE FUNDRAISER
Expressions Dance has partnered with Nothing Bundt Cakes for a Fundraiser for you to earn funds on your account towards recital and tuition! Here's how it works:
· Orders for cakes and cake certificates can be placed between now and Feb 3 here: https://forms.gle/645RrD2Nf95wVrwe8
· All orders must be placed online. Payments must be made at time of submission or orders will be not processed.
· Send this link to all your families and friends! ANYONE can order!
· You can also buy cake certificates to redeem any time!
· Customers will pick up their orders at Nothing Bundt Cakes West Bountiful (135 N 500 W, Suite D, West Bountiful) on Feb 11th between 8am and 12pm. Any orders not picked up on Feb 11th will not be refunded or replaced.
· Students will receive a 10% credit for all orders placed in their name added to their account by March 1st.
· Participation in fundraisers is optional.
FEB 10: PARENTS NIGHT OUT, 6-10pm @ BOUNTIFUL STUDIO: "BE MINE” VALENTINES PARTY!
JUST IN TIME FOR A VALENTINE’S DATE! Our Parent’s Night Out allows you to hit the town… with ADULTS ONLY! While you get some much needed “adult time,” your kids will get some “kid time!" The best part is that they are in a safe, fun, and friendly environment. Our instructors will jam the night full of fun activities, crafts, games and more. We will wear them out just in time for bed! Cost is $20 per child and includes pizza for dinner. Ages 3+ and must be potty trained. You do not need to be a current student to come! Register in your parent portal or email the office for assistance.
FEB 11: VALENTINES BALL @ CENTERVILLE STUDIO
Don’t miss out on the chance to twirl your little lady on the dance floor! Fathers, grandfathers, and uncles are invited to spend a magical evening with their little princess. Don’t forget to dress to impress for the photo booth! Invite your friends, you don’t have to be a current student to attend. Sign up in your parent portal for member pricing.
*This is a special event for dads and daughters. We’ll have other special events open to moms & boys too later in the year! This event is separate from our "Dad Dance" that many of you have signed up to participate in at our year-end recital Sat, June 10th.
FEB 24: FAIRY AND PRINCE SKIPPING PARTY
We’re holding a fairy party! Preschoolers who pass off their skips in class are invited to join us for a Fairy and Prince Skipping Party! Parties will be held on Fri, Feb 24th at the Centerville studio starting at 3pm. Your dancer will get an email invitation once they pass off their skips in class. Help your dancers practice skips at home!
FEB 1-14: FOOD DRIVE: HEARTS FOR HUNGER
Let's make a difference! Help us fill our bins with much needed food items to support the “pantry packs program” at the Bountiful Food Pantry. This program helps provide food to children in our neighborhoods. Donation barrels are now at both studios. We are excited to provide a rewarding and simple service opportunity for our students and their families to benefit our community. Items can be brought to either studio through Feb 14. Thank you for helping make a difference!
Each night in Utah, 1 in 5 children is at risk of going to bed hungry.
Davis county has 16,688 students who qualify for free and reduced lunch.
When children are hungry, it’s difficult for them to learn, behave appropriately, or stay healthy.
Items needed to create Pantry Packs:
Individual microwavable meals (Mac 'n Cheese, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken & rice, chili cans)
Applesauce & fruit pouches or cups
Pudding cups
Juice boxes or pouches
Instant oatmeal packets
Peanut butter crackers or cheese & crackers (individual size)
Granola bars
Fruit snacks (individual size)
FEB 13-17: WEAR RED, PINK, AND PURPLE TO DANCE!
We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in dance classes between Feb 13-17. Come dressed in red, pink, and purple dancewear all week! We will not do any Valentines exchanges this year in dance/tumbling classes.
CARE TO SHARE
We had fun last month meeting many new friends! Thank you for inviting them to join us! You are welcome to tell friends about our trial class opportunity and get them scheduled to come in with you sometime this month! Tell them to use the coupon code "care2share" when they register, and you will BOTH get $20 TOWARDS TUITION!
WHAT IT REALLY MEANS TO WIN
At Expressions Dance, our competition students know right from start that we don’t compete to win trophies. We compete to become better dancers than we were the day before. Click HERE To read about what winning looks likes for our competition teams!
NEW CLASSES FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS
Do you have little one who is ready to spend time with some kids their same age? Our teachers are loving and caring and will make leaving home for the first time fun and rewarding! Come and dance with us! Click on a class time below to schedule a trial class!
Diaper Dancers for 1-2 yr olds (parent participation class)
· Email to get on the waitlist for a new class: Tuesdays 10:45-11:30am @ Bountiful
Tiny Tots for 2-3 yr olds (Independent class beginning Jan 21st. Must turn 3 by Aug 31, 2022)
Preschool Dance & Tumble for 3-4 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 4 by Aug 31, 2022)
· Tuesdays 5:45-6:45pm @ Bountiful
· Thursdays 9:15-10:15am @ Bountiful
· Fridays 11-12pm @ Centerville
Pre-K Dance & Tumble for 4-5 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 5 by Aug 31, 2022)
· Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm @ Centerville
FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- FEBRUARY THEME
In February our theme is "Me and My Teddy." All month we will go on a fabulous journey with our friend, Mr. Teddy Bear! We are exploring different varieties of music while incorporating lots of dancing skills. This month we are focusing on: hop on one foot, tendu, developing rhythm, waiting turns, boogie, twist, rock'n roll, and saute jumps. We hope you can find time to review these elements with your dancer. It is a great way to get moving at home!!
FEB 13-17: BRING A TEDDY BEAR DAY (Pre-K and Preschool Dance Classes)
All pre-k and preschool dance classes will be dancing with their favorite Teddy Bear the week of Feb 13-17. Don’t forget to bring your bear!
FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL!
We are now accepting registration for Fall 2023-24 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. www.goleapnlearn.com
STRETCH & STRENGTH OF THE MONTH: Straddle & Bridge
We are so excited to have a “stretch of the month” and a “strength challenge” in our school-aged acro/tumbling classes! Encourage your child to work on these skills at home to help them improve even faster! Be more involved by printing off the at home practice tracker HERE.
PROPER DANCE ATTIRE
Please review the class dress code requirements and make sure your dancer is dressed appropriately for class! We cannot provide proper feedback if we aren't able to see the alignment of our dancers. Send your dancers with their hair pulled back (bun for ballet). STARS dancers must wear their uniform, pink tights (footless or convertible so they can pull them up for jazz), and ballet shoes. Please help us by sending your child to class in the right attire.
STUDIO FACEBOOK GROUP: Join our studio Facebook group and be a part of our community HERE! Stay up to date on current events and connect with us!
TEXT REMINDERS: We send text reminders to the first phone number listed on your account. You can update this anytime in your parent portal.
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.
IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES:
May 20: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio
June 2 & 3: Tumble Exhibition
June 10: Recitals at Woods Cross High School
This year’s recital theme is “Candy Land!” We’ll be taking you on an exciting journey as we bring to life the board game everyone knows and loves. We so excited for dancers to get to perform on the big stage this year! All participants are required to submit the waiver recital consent. This consent states that you have read and understand the commitment and fee schedule.
Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you: https://app.hellosign.com/s/4G1b4sAE
If you need to review the information, the Parent Guide includes all performance details.
THANK YOU! Thank you for trusting your dancers with us! We absolutely adore working with each and every one of them! Happy Dancing!
UPCOMING EVENTS 2022-23
· February 20: President’s Day, no classes
· February 24: Skipping Party (preschool/pre-k)
· March 31: Mom & Me Paint Night @ Centerville
· April 3-7: Spring Break, no classes
· April 10-21: Parent Peek Week & Rollover Rally
· April 14 Tutu Testing (for Pre-K students)
· April 17: Pathways for Dancers Meeting
· May 20: Recital Picture Day @ Centerville
· May 29: Memorial Day, no classes
· June 2-3: Tumble Exhibition
· June 10: Recital
· June 12: Family Appreciation Pool Party
· June 15: Banana Splits Pass Off Party
· June 16: Last day of classes
· June 19-21: 2023-24 Company Auditions