FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

HAPPY LOVE MONTH!

 

NOW-FEB 6 | NOTHING BUNDT CAKE FUNDRAISER

Expressions Dance has partnered with Nothing Bundt Cakes for a Fundraiser for you to earn funds on your account towards recitals and tuition! Here's how it works:

  • Orders for cakes and cake certificates can be placed between now and Feb 6, 2022 here: https://forms.gle/d5NzqPzp4fzB7pxo6

  • Send this link to all your families and friends!  ANYONE can order!  

  • Customers will pick up their orders at Nothing Bundt Cakes West Bountiful (135 N 500 W, Suite D, West Bountiful) on Feb 12th between 8am and 12pm. Please note: Any orders not picked up on Feb 12th 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.

FEB 5 | 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!

 FEB 8-14 | WEAR RED, PINK, AND PURPLE TO DANCE!

We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in dance classes between Feb 8-14th. Come dressed in red, pink and purple dancewear all week! We will not do any Valentines exchanges this year in classes.

 

FEB 11th | 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 will include 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 25 | FAIRY AND PRINCE SKIPPING PARTY

We’re holding one more 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 25th at the Centerville studio starting at 3pm.  Your dancer will get an email invitation once they pass off their skips in class.  If you couldn’t make the January event, you can sign up for this one! Help your dancers practice skips at home!

 FEB 1- 14 | VALENTINE’S SOCK DRIVE

Let's make a difference! Help us warm hearts and toes by filling our box with socks at both studios. Socks will be taken to the Safe Harbor. We're accepting all sizes and styles of new socks

 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)

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 6:30-7:45pm @ Centerville

  • Email to get on the waitlist for a new class: Fridays 10:45-12pm @ Bountiful 

Pre-K Dance & Tumble for 4-5 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 5 by Aug 31, 2022)

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 7-11 | BRING A TEDDY BEAR DAY (PK and Preschool dance classes only)

All pre-k and preschool dance classes will be dancing with their favorite Teddy Bear the week of Feb. 7-11th. Don’t forget to bring your bear!

February Stretch of the Month- Straddle | Strength Challenge- 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.

FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL!

We are now accepting registration for Fall 2022-23 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

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 teal uniform, pink tights (footless or convertible so they can pull them up for jazz), and ballet shoes. Please help us to run an upscale program 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 21 Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio

  • June 3 & 4 Tumble Exhibition

  • June 11 Recitals at Viewmont High School

This year’s recital theme is “Be Who You Are!” Dances will be based on Dr. Seuss books.  We so excited for dancers to get to perform in recitals at Viewmont High School this year! All participants are required to submit the Recital 2022 Consent Form. This consent states that you have read and understand the commitment and fee schedule. We want you to be aware right now of the extra charges associated with the performance. Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you.

 THANK YOU! Thank you for trusting your dancers with us! We absolutely adore working with each and every one of them! Happy Dancing!

FEBRUARY 2021 CALENDAR: 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

FEBRUARY:         

  • February 5: Valentine Ball- Daddy Daughter Night Out

  • February 8-14: Wear red, pink, purple week

  • February 21: President’s Day, no classes

MARCH:

  • Mar 14-19: Wear green week

APRIL:

  • April 1: Mom & Daughter Paint Night

  • April 4-8: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 11-15: Parent Peek Week

  • April 18: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • April 11-20: Rollover Rally

MAY:

  • May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week

  • May 21: Recital Picture Day

  • May 30: Memorial Day, no classes

JUNE:

  • June 3-4: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 11: Recital

  • June 13-17: Last week of dance and in-class celebrations

  • June 21-23: 2022-23 Company Auditions

 

 

 

 

JANUARY NEWSLETTER


Happy New Year!

Message from Ms. Amy:

Hi Families! Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2021, I am thankful for all we've experienced. I’m often asked what I do, and I used to say “I teach dance.” Now, I say, “Raise up the next generation of leaders to accomplish all they set out to do using the platform of dance and preschool.”

The arts are something that no longer get the recognition they used to.  It’s part of the reason I am so passionate about what we do. I know there are days when we all sit back and say, 

“I spend so much on dance classes.”

“This takes up so much time.”

“I wish we had a night to just sit at home.”

But, whenever I ask veteran parents WHY they kept their kids in the arts like dance, music, karate, and all the things, they say,” I knew my kids would learn things they didn’t even realize they were being taught. I wanted them to learn skills that would help them succeed in LIFE, not just learn to dance." The message I get whenever I have this conversation with anyone is clear. Parents want to provide opportunities that will give their children: 

· Mentors who can guide and inspire them.

· Outlets of expression.

· A home away from home they are heard, seen, and valued.

· Meaningful friendships.

· A chance to learn to persevere and finish something to find out what commitment really means. Even if the excitement wears off and you don't want to finish, push through and don't give up!

· Experiences to become well-rounded seasoned adults.

So, in this new year I thank you. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be mentors, to be a place that holds your children accountable to their greatness, to be the place that gives them a creative outlet, to be the second home, third place, and supportive community for families and students. Thank you for giving us the privilege of being part of their life story! 

Hoping you all had the happiest of Holidays and we are all looking forward to a wonderful 2022

XOXO

Amy

 WELCOMING NEW STUDENTS!

We would like to give a warm welcome to all the new faces joining us this month. It is open enrollment time. Our few remaining spots in current classes are going fast. If you know of an aspiring dancer, send them our way! Tell them to use the coupon code "care2share" when they register, and you will BOTH get $20 TOWARDS TUITION! Help us spread the word about our amazing program!

PARKING LOT SAFETY

Please remember the drive through lane at Bountiful is NOT a waiting spot! When you are stopping the flow of traffic in our drive through to wait for classes to come out, cars back up all the way onto Highway 89 and it’s not safe. Help us by waiting in designated parking stalls and being courteous to other cars trying to exit the parking lot. Thanks!

PAJAMA SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone that participated in our annual pajama drive and Benefit Concert, what a success!!  All the participating studios did an amazing job of turning a few heads by collecting a total of 1492 pajamas and 1165 books…WOW! What a great experience we shared together.  We were able to donate to: Safe Harbor in Kaysville, Utah Foster Care Foundation from Ogden to Southern Utah, Christmas Box House, SLC and Ogden, Murray Children’s Pantry, McMillan and Horizon Elementary, and Crossroads Youth Services. Great job!

Dear Expressions Dance,

Thank you for your generous Christmas donations. Your gift allowed us to give our children in state’s custody a wonderful Christmas and give them a sense of normalcy.

Your gift helped a young girl named Tammy. Tammy is 8 years old and lives with a foster family who hopes to adopt her this next year. Tammy is bright and loves school. Prior to her placement with us, Tammy missed a lot of school and was academically behind. Tammy’s dad passed away a few years ago due to a heart attack and left her mother to care for her. Tammy’s mother suffers from depression and was unable to care for Tammy, thus she was placed into foster care. Tammy has had a rough past few years.

Thanks to your support, kids like Tammy were able to enjoy this Christmas and make new memories! Cheers to you! Together we can make a difference! 

From all of us at Crossroads Youth Services, Mahalo!

Congratulations to the following students for meeting the requirements to join our Service Society! Maybel Rogerson, Peyton Yee, Andie Polster, Abigal Zedaker, Luciana Foster, Antonella Foster, Leah Calder, Cocoa Miller, Roux Miller, Ava Toone, Isaac Toone, Hailey Rosky, Evelyn Petersen, Danielle Newson, Remi Cline, Wyatt Goodman, Hensley Coon, Gracyn Shipley, Camille Coleman, Mabel MacKay, Lily Winegar, Addison Simkins, Makayla Nelson, & Megan Nelson

JAN 8: FROZEN FRIENDS CAMP!

Last chance! Who has a kiddo that loves Frozen? Register to attend our Frozen Friends Camp and we will give you an elegantly wrapped box with an ice blue tutu and special invitation! Only a few spots left!

  • When: January 8th

  • Where: Expressions Dance, Bountiful

  • To sign up, click here

JAN 23-FEB 4: BUNDT CAKE FUNDRAISER

We've partnered up with Nothing Bundt Cakes for a Fundraiser just in time for Valentines Day! Cakes come in a variety of sizes and flavors and you’ll also be able to purchase certificates! Order form will be emailed out on January 23rd. You can send the order form link to family and friends and your student gets 10% of sales added to their account! ANYONE can order until Feb 4th.

FEB 5: 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 here

PUSHING THROUGH COLD WEATHER

While we can’t stop the snow from falling, we can help our dancers beat the winter blues by warming them up with dance. The winter months are the best time to be attending dance lessons since seasonal depression kicks in and there is not as much outdoor time to be had. Dance lessons get you moving, laughing, and make you forget about those icicles outside for just a little while! If your dancer is struggling to push through and come to class, it’s worth the encouragement! If you can just get them in the door, they are going to have a great time and leave happier!

FALL 2022 ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT OPENED JANUARY 3RD

We are now accepting registration for Fall 2022 preschool at both locations!  The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes!  Get it all done in one!  We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around!  Space is limited! LEARN MORE

 NEW CLASSES FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS

Current dancing families with little ones are invited to join our toddler dance classes for only $45 a month or $65 for preschool/pre-k. Our dance and tumbling combo classes are lots of fun and will get a few of your toddler's wiggles out!

Click on a class time below to schedule a trial class for January!

Diaper Dancers for 1-2 yr olds (parent participation class)

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)

Pre-K Dance & Tumble for 4-5 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 5 by Aug 31, 2022)

 FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- JANUARY THEME

This month our theme is "I Need A Hero."  We will be focusing on teaching our dancers important rules for safety and good manners! We encourage you to get involved and have them practice their skills at home!  Here is what we will be working on in class this month: echappe, step touch with jumps, hips- side to side, following directions, angry faces.

PRESCHOOL DANCERS CAN NOW “EARN THEIR WINGS!”

We are excited to continue our fun incentive to help our preschoolers master their SKIPS! When dancers pass off skips at dance they will be invited to earn their wings at a “Fairy and Prince Party!” on January 28th.  Start practicing skips at home so they can EARN YOUR WINGS!

NEW! SPLITS CLUB PINS

School aged dancers who pass of their splits (right, left or middle) earn a pin and join the Splits Club for 2021-22. They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party in June! Get stretching!

FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS

January Stretch of the Month- Hips  |  Strength Challenge- V-sits

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.

 HIP HOP CLASSES- SHOE POLICY

Winter is here! Please carry your hip hop shoes into the studio and change into them before you enter the classroom.  You will be asked to dance with no shoes if you don't have a dry pair! Thank you! 

POSITIVE REVIEWS

If you haven’t had a chance to give us a positive review yet, we would love you take one minute to share with others why you love being part of our Expressions Dance Family. Your kind comments really help prospective customers to feel more confident in choosing us. We will be forever grateful to you. Thank you in advance for helping us out! We appreciate your support so much.

 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.

 THANK YOU!

A BIG thank you from all our teachers for all the thoughtful Christmas gifts! As always, we want to thank you for your support and appreciate you trusting your children with us! We love working them and look forward to what 2022 has in store!  

RECITAL UPDATES

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 21: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio

  • June 3 & 4: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 11: Recitals at Viewmont High School

This year’s recital theme is “BE WHO YOU ARE” inspired by Dr. Suess! We can’t wait to see all the places we’ll go! All participants are required to submit the Recital 2022 Consent Form. This consent states that you have read and understand the commitment and fee schedule. We want you to be aware right now of the extra charges associated with the performance. Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you.

 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 2021-22

JANUARY:

  • January 17: MLK Jr Day, no classes

  • January 28: Skipping pass off party for preschool/pre-k dancers

FEBRUARY:         

  • February 5: Valentine Ball- Daddy Daughter Night Out

  • February 8-14: Wear red, pink, purple week

  • February 21: President’s Day, no classes

MARCH:

  • Mar 14-19: Wear green week

APRIL:

  • April 1: Mom & Daughter Paint Night

  • April 4-8: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 11-15: Parent Peek Week

  • April 18: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • April 11-20: Rollover Rally

MAY:

  • May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week

  • May 21: Recital Picture Day

  • May 30: Memorial Day, no classes

JUNE:

  • June 3-4: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 11: Recital

  • June 13-17: Last week of dance and in-class celebrations

  • June 21-23: 2022-23 Company Auditions

 

DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

Happy Holidays! Wishing you and your family the very best this season. We enjoy the opportunity to work with your family and love teaching your children!

SAFER STUDIO GUIDELINES: Thank you for continuing to follow the guidelines and helping us to remain a Safer Studio. Parents, thank you for keeping kids home if they are not well, and for your enhanced efforts to practice good hygiene. As we are going into regular cold and flu season, it is important that we continue our combined efforts to follow these guidelines.  Please continue to monitor your children and do not send them to class if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, etc.  Sending a child with symptoms to class in a mask is not an acceptable solution. Please keep children home when they are sick. We appreciate your enhanced awareness and efforts in keeping our students and faculty healthy.

TIS THE SEASON! Please take a minute and post a positive review on Google and/or Facebook for us! Your kind comments really help prospective customers to feel more confident in choosing us. We will be forever grateful to you. Thank you in advance for helping us out! We appreciate your support so much.

 Your feedback is of the utmost importance to Expressions Dance & Preschool. We are constantly striving to provide the ideal experience for our studio families, and your input helps us to define that experience. If you ever have any concerns or suggestions, please email us @ info@dancetoexpress.com. Thank you!

PARENTS NIGHT OUT- DROP AND SHOP!

We have SO MUCH fun at Parent’s Night Out! Mark your calendar for your DECEMBER DATE NIGHT and we will take the kids…Friday, December 10th from 6-10 pm at our Centerville location! We have lots of fun activities planned for the kids and you can enjoy a night out CHILD FREE! Cost is $20 per child. Pizza will be served. Must be potty trained. Register in the parent portal under special events. Space is limited!

JAN 8th: FROZEN FRIENDS CAMP!

Who loves Frozen? Register your dancer for Frozen Friends Camp for the PERFECT Christmas surprise! This magical princess experience will be made complete with a sparkling blue leotard with attached tutu and an official party invitation you can put under the tree for Christmas!⁠

  • When: January 8th, 9:30-11am or 10-11:30am

  • Where: Expressions Dance Bountiful (3381 S. Highway 89)

  • Gift boxes will be available for pickup Dec 6-17th at the Bountiful studio

  • REGISTER HERE FOR FROZEN FRIENDS CAMP- COMPLETE WITH ICE BLUE TUTU DRESS!

It's sure to be an experience your little Disney-lover will never forget!⁠⠀

 DEC 20-JAN 2nd: NO CLASSES FOR WINTER BREAK

We hope you all have a wonderful December! Our schedule stays the same when we return on January 4th. The classes you are currently registered for will continue through June 2021.  NOTE: We charge the same amount every month for convenience and consistency to our families. Holidays and studio closures are factored into the season’s tuition amount and is then broken into even monthly payments.

DEC 6-17: IN-CLASS HOLIDAY PARENT PROGRAMS

We are very excited for you to join us for our Holiday In-Class Parent Programs! We’re looking forward to showing off what we’ve been working on in classes so far this year. Dance classes will demonstrate certain milestone skills and a dance. Tumbling classes will demonstrate skills, strength and flexibility! Your dancer will join us for their regular class time, and you will join us for the parent portion only.

Please review these important guidelines before attending:

  • Each student is allowed to have only 1 or 2 adults attend their program.

  • 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 program time.

  • Please lower voice volume in all waiting areas and studios.

  • Seating space is extremely limited, come prepared to sit on the floor or stand.

  • Please refrain from distractions that will disrupt learning.

  • Please turn off all electronic devices before entering our studios. Be present!

  • We expect all observers to treat the classes like a performance, recording or photography is strictly prohibited. Teachers will announce when it is acceptable to film the routine at the end and then we’ll take a class picture.

  • Please do not bring infants or other children into class.

View the schedule HERE or refer to the holiday program email for your child’s class performance date and join them for this extra special end-of-class presentation!  

RECITAL CONSENTS NEEDED BEFORE DECEMBER 15TH!

Can you believe it, we are already preparing for our next big show! Coming up in June will be our Tumbling Exhibition (June 3 & 4) and our year-end Recital on June 11th. Recital commitments are due NOW- fill out the form HERE.

Recital costumes must be ordered months in advance, so get your consent in NOW! The recital experience builds confidence and provides a sense accomplishment to our students that easily carries over into other areas of their lives. We hope you'll join us in this celebration of a successful year of hard work!

Not sure if you have registered for the recital? You can see your recital registration by logging into your online account HERE.

  1. Click account login

  2. Click the dropdown menu in the top left corner

  3. Select “View All My Classes”

    • If you’re performing, you will see enrollment for recital pay-in-full or 7 installments

    • Company members are automatically enrolled in the recital and will not appear here

  4. First installment payments for the recital process on December 1st or upon consent if after the 1st.

Not sure what recital is all about? Watch this highlight video.

New knowledge and skills abound when it comes to preparing for the recital … and we’re not just talking about learning dance steps!  There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to all of the advantages of recital participation.  Check out some of the unique benefits your child will acquire that go beyond the performance itself HERE.

Head over to the online consent form to view the details and fill it out now!

 PAJAMAS AND BOOKS DUE BY FRIDAY, DEC 10th

Our annual pajama and book drive is going on now! Our project will help support Utah Foster Care and several other local Utah charities.  We are collecting new pajamas and books at both studios until December 10th. We hope you will join us in this cause!

We are also collecting monetary donations which will go towards more jammies and books! Bring in cash or Venmo donations to @danceforlife and include the dancers name so the amount can go toward their service society recognition!

What is Service Society? The pajama and book drive is our “Winter Project” and an opportunity for dancers to qualify to become a member of the “Expressions Dance Service Society.”  To meet the qualifications for Service Society, a dancer needs to donate 10 pairs of pajamas, or 20 books, or $50 in cash donations. We will also accept a combination of the three donations (ex. 5 pjs and 10 books).  We want to encourage students to put their hearts into this by asking friends and family to get involved and donate towards our project.  Students who meet the donation requirements will be recognized for their service with a certificate. These credentials will acknowledge their involvement in a good cause and will look amazing on future college scholarship applications and resumes! We are so excited to have a program within our studio to help teach our students the importance of service and community involvement! To get credit for your donations be sure to fill out the form on the clipboard next to the donation box!

 BUN DRAWING

We loved seeing so many buns in Stars classes (school aged ballet/jazz) last month! Keep coming with proper hair to class and earn a ticket each week for the bun raffle! Tickets will be entered into a raffle where we will announce 3 winners per studio each month for a special prize! We’ll draw new winners each month through June! To earn a ticket your dancer must:

  • Have her hair in a secure ballet bun (not a doorknob bun)

  • Use a hairnet

  • Use bobby pins to secure bun

WATCH THIS TUTORIAL ON HOW TO DO A BALLET BUN

CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS!

We can help you out this time of year! Great stocking stuffers could be new tights or dance shoes! We have limited studio beanies, hoodies, and water bottles available on our online store HERE! Order yours today!  While supplies last!

FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- DECEMBER THEME

In December our theme is "From My Heart to Yours."  Each class will be focused around Christmas!  This month we are focusing on:  gallop, moving your head, shoulders, 6th position (feet together), sharing, and toe touches. We hope you can find time to review these elements with your dancer at home.  It is a great way to get EVERYONE moving!!

 FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS

December Stretch of the Month- Straddle  |  Strength Challenge- Superman

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.

HIP HOP CLASSES- SHOE POLICY

With winter weather approaching, we need to remind you that we CANNOT have wet, salty, muddy shoes stepping onto our dance floor. Please carry your hip hop shoes into the studio and change into them before you enter the classroom.  You will be asked to dance with no shoes if you don't have a dry pair! Thank you!

 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!

 

UPCOMING EVENTS 2021-22

DECEMBER:

  • December 6-10: In-class Parent Performance Week

  • December 15: Recital consents due

  • December 20-31: Winter Break, no classes

JANUARY:

  • January 17: MLK Jr Day, no classes

  • January 28: Skipping pass off party for preschool/pre-k dancers

FEBRUARY:         

  • February 5: Valentine Ball- Daddy Daughter Night Out

  • February 8-14: Wear red, pink, purple week

  • February 21: President’s Day, no classes

MARCH:

  • Mar 14-19: Wear green week

APRIL:

  • April 1: Mom & Daughter Paint Night

  • April 4-8: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 11-15: Parent Peek Week

  • April 18: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • April 11-20: Rollover Rally

MAY:

  • May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week

  • May 21: Recital Picture Day

  • May 30: Memorial Day, no classes

JUNE:

  • June 3-4: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 11: Recital

  • June 13-17: Last week of dance and in-class celebrations

  • June 21-23: 2022-23 Company Auditions

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

SAFER STUDIO GUIDELINES

Thank you for continuing to follow the guidelines and helping us to remain a Safer Studio. Parents, thank you for keeping kids home if they are not well, and for your enhanced efforts to practice good hygiene. As we are going into regular cold and flu season, it is important that we continue our combined efforts to follow these guidelines.  Please continue to monitor your children and do not send them to class if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, etc.  Sending a child with symptoms to class in a mask is not an acceptable solution. Please keep children home when they are sick. We appreciate your enhanced awareness and efforts in keeping our students and faculty healthy.

What should I do if my child gets an exposure notice at school or another activity? If your child is notified of a close contact exposure, please send them in a mask to class until:

  1. You get a negative covid test result 7 days after last date of exposure. OR

  2. 10 days has passed from last date of exposure.

 CLASS REMINDERS

  • Potty before class, especially preschoolers!

  • No underwear under your leotard. Tights are dancer's underwear!

  • BE ON TIME! We have had a lot of latecomers and late pick-ups. It is very disruptive to our classes when you walk in late, not to mention unsafe for dancers to miss warming up.  Late pick-ups are preventing our next classes from starting on time. Thanks for your attention to this manner! 

IT’S NEW STYLE NOVEMBER

This month we are opening trials to currently enrolled students to try another style of class! Have you been thinking about trying Hip Hop or Tumbling? We would love to see you try a new stye this month!

CLICK HERE to join us for a complimentary class.

 RECITAL CONSENTS- DUE NOW

Dance is the ultimate performing art, and dancing onstage at the recital serves as a powerful tool for building a child’s confidence in themselves—a confidence that easily carries over into a dancer’s home life, schoolwork, and friendships.  So how can one special event create such a big difference? Read all about it HERE.

 Recital consent forms are due by December 15th for the June 11th performance.

  • The consent was included in the first-of-year waiver. If you haven’t filled out the waiver, head HERE.

  • If you’ve already filled that out and need to add-on recital, fill out the form HERE.

 RECITAL DATE CHANGE- June 11th

The Recital has been moved one week earlier due to venue availability. Our last week of dance and tumbling classes will still be June 13-17th. We’ll be holding in-class parties to celebrate a successful year!  Please update your calendars with the dates below:

NOV 1-5 FUN BUN WEEK

The first week of November is FUN BUN WEEK! Come to class with a fun bun (boys can do crazy hair). Turn that bun into a masterpiece... Maybe it's a spider or a one-eyed monster!! We can't wait to see your creations!

 BUN DRAWING

Starting in November, students will earn a ticket for having their hair in a proper bun for class. Tickets will be entered into a raffle where we will announce 3 winners per studio each month for a special prize! We’ll draw new winners each month through June! To earn a ticket your dancer must:

  • Have her hair in a secure ballet bun (not a doorknob bun)

  • Use a hairnet

  • Use bobby pins to secure bun

 WHY DOES MY SCHOOL AGE DANCER NEED TO WEAR A BUN?

  1. MUSCLE MEMORY: Does your child have bangs or pieces of hair falling down in the face? How about little frizzies tickling their shoulders? In the middle of a dance, they may reach up and brush their hair out of their way. When a dancer does this all the time, after a specific step, or in a rehearsal, it becomes muscle memory, and they will continue to "brush their hair away" onstage, even if it is slicked back and pinned up!

  2. TURNING TROUBLE: It's a problem for turns. For ponytails, dancers tend to close their eyes when they spot, or whip their head around. You cannot turn without spotting your head, and you definitely can't turn with your eyes closed. This is a safety hazard.

  3. BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT: A ballet bun helps to center your balance. Having your neck visible allows the teacher to correct your alignment by making sure your neck, shoulder and back are placed correctly.

  4. HELPS THE TEACHER: If everyone in the room matches perfectly, it is easier to pick out exactly where corrections are needed and who needs them. A shoulder or elbow in the wrong place, the head placement not being correct, or even trying to figure out who is turning the wrong direction can be disorienting if everyone's hair, clothing, and accessories are different. This is important because it helps implement proper technique.

  5. BECAUSE THE TEACHER SAID SO: Even if there was no other good reason, your teacher has a rule in her class that needs to be followed. If you respect your child's teacher, your child will see that respect, and it will transfer to them. The overall atmosphere in our program will remain learning friendly, professional, and respectful.

WATCH THIS TUTORIAL ON HOW TO DO A BALLET BUN

NOVEMBER FUNDRAISER DETAILS

Expressions Dance has partnered with Swig, Little Caesar, and Krispy Kreme to raise funds for dancers!

  • SALE BEGINS: TODAY

  • SALE ENDS: Thursday, November 11th at 8pm (no late orders will be accepted)

  • DELIVERY: Parents can pick-up cards when you come for class Nov 17th-23rd

  • Full details HERE

  • Submit your order HERE

 NOV 24-26: *NO CLASSES FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK!*

 DEC 6-10: PARENT IN-CLASS CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCES

Dance classes have begun learning their Holiday dance to show off at our in-class parent program! We’re looking forward to showing off what we’ve been working on in classes so far this year. Dance classes will demonstrate certain milestone skills and a dance. Tumbling classes will demonstrate skills, strength and flexibility! Each dancer can have 1 OR 2 spectators join them for the last 15 minutes of class time. Please mark your calendars and join your child for this extra special end-of-class presentation!

 CHRISTMAS PAJAMAS AND BOOKS CHARITY PROJECT

This year’s Christmas Charity Project is going to be even bigger than last year! We are gathering new pajamas and books to donate to those in need locally.  We will be sending out an email that can be forwarded to family and friends about our project.  Start bringing in your donations this month! Look for the donation box in our front lobbies.  Help us beat last year’s total of 1701 pajamas, 1479 books!

FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS

November Stretch of the Month- Back/Bridge  |  Strength Challenge- Wall Sit

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.

 FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- NOVEMBER THEME

This month our theme in dance is “E-I-E-I-O” We are going to have so much fun moving like horses and dancing with our duck feet.  We hope you are having fun dancing with us at home!   This month we are focusing on:  kicks, marching, ballet arms (port de bras)

 HIP HOP CLASSES- SHOE POLICY

With winter weather approaching, we need to remind you that we CANNOT have wet, salty, muddy shoes stepping onto our dance floor. Please carry your hip hop shoes into the studio and change into them before you enter the classroom.  You will be asked to dance with no shoes if you don't have a dry pair! Thank you!

 ONLINE CALENDAR!

We have a calendar on the website!  Please refer to it for Holiday closures and studio events. If you use Google Calendar you can copy studio events directly into your calendar by clicking on the "add google calendar" in the bottom right corner of the calendar.  https://www.dancetoexpress.com/calendar-newsletter

 TEXT REMINDERS

Stay up to date on current events! Reminder texts are sent out for closures and special events.  Please make sure the primary phone number listed on your account is one that can receive texts.

 ONLINE PARENT PORTAL

The account you created online can be updated at any time. Log in on the website to update contact and billing information, register for new classes, and make payments. You can also reset your password any time. https://www.dancetoexpress.com/parent-portal

 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!

 COMMUNITY CONNECTION: BALLET WEST NUTCRACKER

It is a studio tradition to go to Ballet West's Nutcracker at Capitol Theater every year!  This year we have TEN dancers cast in the Nutcracker! We will be attending three different shows as a studio to be able to support all our dancers in the production! Choose from the dates below based on your schedule or the night that your classmates will be performing! Pre-sale tickets go on Sale Saturday, October 2nd.  We will post the link to the Facebook group as soon as we have it!

  • Friday, December 4th at 2pm for ages 6+ (Addison S, Camille C, Maya J, Bella E)

  • Friday, December 10th at 7pm for ages 6+ (Makayla Nelson)

  • Wednesday, December 22nd at 7pm for ages 6+ (Ava T, Klara S, Alli L, Kallie P, Camille Y)

UPCOMING EVENTS 2021-22

 NOVEMBER:

  • Nov 1-5: Fun Bun Week

  • November 24-26: Thanksgiving Break, no classes

DECEMBER:

  • December 6-10: In-class Parent Performance Week

  • December 15: Recital consents due

  • December 20-31: Winter Break, no classes

JANUARY:

  • January 17: MLK Jr Day, no classes

  • January 28: Skipping pass off party for preschool/pre-k dancers

FEBRUARY:         

  • February 5: Valentine Ball- Daddy Daughter Night Out

  • February 8-14: Wear red, pink, purple week

  • February 21: President’s Day, no classes

MARCH:

  • Mar 14-19: Wear green week

APRIL:

  • April 1: Mom & Daughter Paint Night

  • April 4-8: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 11-15: Parent Peek Week

  • April 18: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • April 11-20: Rollover Rally

MAY:

  • May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week

  • May 21: Recital Picture Day

  • May 30: Memorial Day, no classes

JUNE:

  • June 3-4: Tumble Exhibition

  • **DATE CHANGE** June 11: Recital

  • June 13-17: Last week of dance & in-class celebrations

  • June 21-23: 2022-23 Company Auditions