HAPPY SPRING! (even though it feels like winter still!)
SUMMER DANCE! Hurry! The “Early Bird” discount on summer classes and camps lasts until April 1st. View the summer guide HERE and register for class in your parent portal. Space is limited.
APRIL 1-5: SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES: SHOW US YOUR SPRING BREAK SPLITS!
The studio will be closed for Spring Break April 1-5. 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 Facebook/Instagram posts and stories and use the hashtag #springbreaksplits2024
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 2023-24. They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party in May!
APRIL 8-18: ROLLOVER RALLY
It’s time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Our teachers are already planning for a great 2024-2025 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 22, 2024, unless the membership change form is completed online no later than April 18. If you need to make a change to the schedule given to you, no problem! Just email the office during Rollover Rally from April 8-18 and we’ll take care of you. Enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting September 3rd.
APRIL 16: PATHWAYS MEETINGS
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!
Ages 1-5: Preschool Pathways @ 7:00pm
Meeting ID: 815 6739 1861| Passcode: grow
School Aged Pathways @ 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 873 2184 8252| Passcode: grow
APRIL 8-19: PARENT PEEK WEEK
We are excited to announce our Parent Peek Week is coming up on April 8-12 & April 15-19 and we would love for you to join us. During this special week, we invite 1 parent/guardian to come to the last 15 minutes of class. This is a great opportunity for you to see firsthand what your child has been learning and connect with other parents in our studio community.
We have split up our Parent Participation Peek Week over two weeks to help with traffic and parking. Please check this list for your date and parent arrival times.
*Diaper Dancer classes do not participate in Parent Peek week.
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.
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 the class.
Please lower the voice volume in all waiting areas and studios.
Please refrain from distractions that will disrupt learning.
Please silence all electronic devices before entering our studios. Be present!
Please do not bring infants or other children into class.
See the schedule HERE to know what day and time your Parent Peek Week will be.
JUNE 10: FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY 7-9PM- SAVE THE DATE!
We are so excited for our ANNUAL FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY again this year! All studio families are invited to attend! Monday, June 10th, 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.
COMPANY AUDITIONS JUNE 3-5: If you're looking for exceptional training and an outlet for dance then mark your calendars with the 2024-2025 Expressions Dance Company summer dates! Our company program is for dancers who want to be challenged to reach their full potential. Find more info on the website HERE.
FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL! We are now accepting registration for Fall 2024-25 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, Alta, and Layton 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!
FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS
April Stretch of the Month- Shoulder Stretch | Strength Challenge- Sit ups
We are so excited this year to have a “stretch of the month” and a “strength challenge” in our 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
IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES:
May 31 & June 1 Tumble Exhibition
June 3-6 Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio
June 8 Recitals at Weber State
"UNDER THE BIG TOP” RECITAL 2024
Classes have started learning their dances for recital! Get ready to be swept away to the enchanting world of the circus, filled with magical performances and awe-inspiring moves! We can’t wait for an unforgettable recital on the big stage that will leave our audience breathless! Please do everything you can to have good attendance. We are so excited for dancers to get to perform in recitals at Weber State this year.
SHOW TIMES AND TICKETS
Cast lists with performance times for dancers were emailed this month. Show times are at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Tickets go on sale May 1st online. 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 mid-April. We’ll send out a practice video after the first rehearsal date! Practice dates: May 4, May 11, May 25, June 1.
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!
2023-24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
April 1-5: Spring Break, no classes
April 8-19: Parent Participation Week & Rollover Rally
April 16: Pathways for Dancers Meeting
May 27: Memorial Day, no classes
May 30: Banana Splits Pass Off Party
May 31: Last day of classes
May 31 & June 1: Tumble Exhibition
June 3-5: 2023-24 Company Auditions
June 3-6: Recital Picture Day @ Centerville
June 8: Recital
June 10: Family Appreciation Pool Party