IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE FROM MS. AMY
Dear Expressions Dance and Preschool Families,
I wanted to take a moment and send a message regarding the state-wide mask mandate that is scheduled to be lifted on April 10.
I’m sure many of us see this action as a major milestone, marking the progress our state has made over of the past year. However, businesses (and all of us) are still being asked to act with appropriate caution as we move forward into these new and much-anticipated phases.
While vaccinations are progressing at a positive rate, the risk of COVID-19 transmission is still a factor to account for. As such, we are asking our staff, students, and families to continue wearing masks for all in-person classes, as well as in drop-off and pick-up procedures in and around our studio locations. This will continue until the guidelines for quarantining for an exposure begin to lift. We hope you will see the wisdom in this decision, both for the safety of your precious loved ones, as well as for our continued ability to responsibly provide a place for them to come dance, learn, and socialize.
As a point of information: While we have had a negligible occurrence of COVID-19 in our programs, our students have been able to take over 6,000 classes with zero cases of transmission within our buildings since re-opening. We consider that a major win and owe it, in large part, to your willingness and commitment in following these practices.
As a teacher, a dancer, a business owner, and a mom, I look forward to the day when this is no longer an issue any of us has to worry about. In the meantime, we will continue all of the Safer Studio™ measures that have contributed to our success so far, including providing virtual class options for those who don’t feel well, regular well-checks for employees, ongoing facility cleaning, hand sanitization, and face coverings.
As always, we will continue to monitor the situation, making the physical, social, emotional and mental health and well-being of our students our top priority.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
Sincerely,
Amy Simkins
APRIL 1-15 | ROLLOVER RALLY
It’s time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Our teachers are planning for a great 2021-2022 season, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow and flourish. Progress Reports and class placements for next season will be sent home in classes the first week of April. Your discounted annual membership fee of $30 will be automatically renewed and applied to your account on May 1, 2021, unless the withdrawal form is completed online no later than April 15. If you need to make a change to the schedule given to you, no problem! Just email the office during Rollover Rally from April 1-15 and we’ll take care of you. Enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting August 30th.
APRIL 12| PATHWAYS MEETINGS
Join us via Zoom 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 Pathways @ 7:00pm
Meeting ID: 859 3758 7240
Passcode: grow
School Aged Pathways @ 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 826 7523 2033
Passcode: grow
MARCH 29-APRIL 2 | SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES
The studio will be closed for Spring Break March 29-April 2. Enjoy your time off! As a 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.
Stay connected with us! Show us your best “spring break splits” wherever you are! Tag @expressionsdanceutah in your Facebook/Instagram posts and stories and use the hashtag #springbreaksplits2021
SUMMER DANCE! Keep your kids moving this summer! The “Early Bird” discount on summer classes and camps ends on April 30th. Space is limited. View the summer guide HERE.
April 12-16 | SUPER HERO/PRINCESS WEEK: We are going to be having a THEME week in class the week of April 12-16th. Come dressed as your favorite SUPER HERO or PRINCESS! Make sure you can “dance” or “tumble” in whatever you choose!
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. We don’t wear underwear under our 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!
COMMUNITY CONNECTION: This past month we were able to support the Woods Cross, Farmington, Northridge, Bountiful and Davis Drill Teams by having our Company Dancers perform at their year-end showcases. After almost a year, our Performing Company students took the stage as a studio again! It was such a positive experience filled with love, support, fun, high energy, and excitement. The kids just loved being in front of an audience again and you could tell. We are so grateful for the opportunity to shine on stage once again.
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!
COMPANY AUDITIONS JUNE 22-24: If you're looking for exceptional training and an outlet for dance then mark your calendars with the 2021-2022 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.
WHY WE OFFER COMPETITION 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.
FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL! We are now accepting registration for Fall 2021-22 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
As the season progresses additional recital information or updates will be posted on the website, in monthly newsletters and on the school bulletin board. 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:
June 5 Picture Day/Rehearsal in costumes at Centerville Studio
June 11&12 Tumble Exhibition
June 19 Dance Recitals at Viewmont High School
"THE SHOW MUST GO ON!" RECITAL 2021!
Classes started learning their dances last month! Dances will be based on inspiring songs to stay strong, look forward and move ahead. Please do everything you can to have good attendance! We so excited for dancers to get to perform in socially-distanced mini recitals at Viewmont High School this year!
All participants are required to submit the Recital 2021 Consent Form. Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you.
DAD DANCE PRACTICE: We’ll be emailing dads dance practice details to all signed up the week we get back! There will be a virtual learning option as well as an in-person Saturday class option. We’ll send out a practice video too after the first rehearsal date! Practice dates: April 17th, May 1st, May 22nd, and June 12th.
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!
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!
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
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MARCH | 29-31st | NO CLASSES- SPRING BREAK
APRIL | 1-2nd | NO CLASSES- SPRING BREAK
MAY | 31st | NO CLASSES- MEMORIAL DAY
JUNE
5th | Recital Pictures and Dress Rehearsal
11 & 12th | Tumble Exhibition
18th| Company Showcase
19th | Recitals
