HAPPY SPRING!
FUNDRAISER IS DUE THURSDAY! COOKIE DOUGH & POPCORN
You have a few more days to participate in our final fundraiser of the season! Review all the details HERE.
SALE ENDS: Thursday, March 31st at 8pm (no late orders will be accepted)
DELIVERY: Delivery is expected the week of April 11-15.
Details:
Your buyers pay you. Money should be collected at the time of sale. You’ll submit ONE online form and make ONE payment at the end of the form for the total amount due. You will submit payment for the cost of each item and will keep your profit. Use the money you earn towards your account!
Only fill out the order form when you are finished selling and ready to pay for all your orders. https://forms.gle/XmWhGfzCmH7E1E1Z6
DO NOT share the order form with your buyers, share the images attached and the sample template below. The order form will be submitted ONE time by the participating student/parent.
You will receive a confirmation email when you submit an order form.
We will be closing the online order form on Thursday, March 31st at 8pm.
Create and keep your own order list so you know who you sold to. Print an order tracker HERE (last page)
Sell to Family Members, Co-workers, Friends, & Neighbors!
APRIL 1ST | MOM & ME PAINT NIGHT @ CENTERVILLE, 6-8pm
Join us for a fun Mom & Me Paint Night at the Centerville studio on Friday, April 1st from 6-8pm. "Piece of Cake Painting Parties" will be there to walk us through every step to create a masterpiece while we enjoy great company and delicious drinks and snacks! (Don't worry, no experience or skill necessary!) Space is limited! Cost is $32 per couple (extra daughters are $15). Boys and girls must be in kindergarten or older to attend with their moms. Sign up in the parent portal by choosing “Register for a class,” then select the “Special Events Workshops” season OR reply to this email and we’ll register you!
APRIL 4-8 | SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES: SHOW US YOUR SPRING BREAK SPLITS!
The studio will be closed for Spring Break April 4-8. 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.
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 #springbreaksplits2022
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 2021-22. They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party in June!
APRIL 11-20 | ROLLOVER RALLY
It’s time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Our teachers are already planning for a great 2022-2023 season, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow and shine. Progress Reports and class placements for next season will be sent home in classes the week after Spring Breakl. Your discounted annual membership fee of $30 per dancer or $55 per family will be automatically renewed and applied to your account on May 1, 2022, unless the withdraw form is completed online no later than April 20. If you need to make a change to the schedule given to you, no problem! Just email the office during Rollover Rally from April 4-20 and we’ll take care of you. Enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting August 29th. More details will be sent out after Spring Break!
APRIL 18 | 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!
Preschool Pathways @ 7:00pm
Meeting ID: 891 6302 2979 | Passcode: grow
School Aged Pathways @ 7:30pm
Meeting ID: 882 8035 0146 | Passcode: grow
APRIL 15 | “TUTUS & TOP HATS” SKILLS TESTING FOR STUDENTS GOING INTO KINDERGARTEN
All pre-k dancers and academic preschoolers starting kindergarten this fall are invited to join us for TUTUS & TOP HATS- SKILLS TESTING at Centerville between 3-5pm! Show off everything you know and earn a TUTU or a TOP HAT for TERRIFIC TENDUS and more! Hope to see you there! Testing is $15. You must sign up for a slot to participate. Log in to your parent portal and find the Special Events/Workshops tab to register OR reply to this email and we’ll sign you up!
APRIL 15 | Parents Night Out: 6-10pm @ Centerville ‘Egg-stra’ Special Party!
Need a date night? 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 online by Friday at noon. Sign up in your parent portal (register for a class, it is listed in the “Special Events” season) or email us!
APRIL 11-22 | PARENT PEEK WEEK
Spring peek week is April 11-22nd. We are excited to give our students another chance to demonstrate the progress they’ve made to their families. Dance classes will demonstrate certain milestone skills and give a sneak peek at their recital dance. Tumbling classes will demonstrate skills, strength and flexibility! Your dancer will join us for their regular class time, and you will join us the last 15 minutes of class for the parent portion. 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 noted in the peek week schedule HERE.
Please review these important guidelines before attending:
Each student is allowed to have up to 2 adults attend their program.
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.
JUNE 13 | 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 13th, 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. 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!
WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED!
We are so excited and honored to be in the running for Best of SLC 2022! We wouldn’t be where we are without the support of our amazing studio families! Please take a second to VOTE for Expressions Dance in the “Best Dance Studio” category. VOTE HERE NOW
We could also really use your help with getting 5 Star Reviews to make it into the final round for Best of SLC! If you have a spare minute or two, update or create a review for us on Google or Facebook! Thanks for your help!
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 20-24: If you're looking for exceptional training and an outlet for dance then mark your calendars with the 2022-2023 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.
SUMMER DANCE! Keep your kids moving this summer! Hurry! The “Early Bird” discount on summer classes and camps ends on April 1st. View the summer guide HERE and register for class in your parent portal. Space is limited.
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
COMMUNTY CONNECTION
This past month we were able to support the Woods Cross, Farmington, Bountiful, Viewmont, and Davis Drill Teams by having our company dancers perform at their year-end showcases. We were also excited to take a few teams to perform in a Salt Lake City Stars halftime show! 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
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:
May 21 Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio
June 3 & 4 Tumble Exhibition
June 11 Recitals at Viewmont High School
"BE WHO YOU ARE" RECITAL 2022!
Our recital this year features dances inspired by Dr. Seuss. Classes are hard at work preparing for recital! Please do everything you can to help your dancer have good attendance! We are so excited for dancers to get to perform in recitals at Viewmont High School this year!
We have a RECITAL page on our website! Check it out by clicking on “Recital Info” at the bottom of our website- www.dancetoexpress.com.
SHOW TIMES AND TICKETS!
We emailed out Cast Lists with performance times for dancers last week. Show times are at 11am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, 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 the week we get back! We’ll send out a practice video too after the first rehearsal date! Practice dates: April 30th, May 7th, May 28th, and June 4th
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!
SPONSORS | RECITAL PROGRAM ADVERTISING | STUDENT FUNDRAISER
Each year Expressions Dance publishes an annual program for the recital. “Dancer Notes” and commercial ads are available for purchase. All students and parents have the opportunity to purchase and sell ads, and 40% of all ads sold will be credited back to students account in June. All ad space forms are due May 15th. For pricing and details please see the advertising letter HERE and application form HERE.
APRIL 2022 CALENDAR:
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
April 1: Mom & Me Paint Night
April 4-8: Spring Break, no classes
April 11-15: Parent Peek Week
April 18: Pathways for Dancers Meeting
April 4-20: Rollover Rally
May 2-6: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 21: Recital Picture Day
May 30: Memorial Day, no classes
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
