MAY NEWSLETTER 2022

 We had a great time over the last few weeks seeing you at Parent Peek Week! Students really looked forward to showing off their progress and had so much fun seeing you at the studio!

JUNE 17th: LAST DAY OF DANCE CLASSES

AUGUST 29: NEW DANCE SCHEDULE STARTS. Our teachers are planning for a great 2022-2023 season, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow and flourish. Your discounted annual membership of $30 was automatically renewed and will be processed with tuition on May 1, 2021, unless the Membership Change Form was completed online.  Enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting August 29th.

MAY 2-6: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: Teacher Appreciation week is this month! This is a GREAT opportunity to let all of your teachers know how much you appreciate their hard work and dedication. In celebration of our teachers here at the studio we are having a “shower your teacher week.” All our teachers love personal thank you notes and pictures, please shower them with your kind words throughout this week!

Our Parent PALS Committee ("Parents Are Life Savers") is organizing a group gift for each of our amazing teachers.Last year they were able to collect enough to get each teacher a goodie basket with their favorite things and a gift card! If you would like to contribute to the group teacher gifts, your name will be included on the card! You can contribute in one of three ways:  

  1. Reply to this email the amount you would like to contribute and the office can add it to your account.

  2. Venmo funds to @expressionsdance and include "teacher gift" in the memo.

  3. You can leave an envelope in the tuition box with cash labeled "teacher gift" with your name on it! 

All group gift contributions are due by Saturday, April 30th at noon. 

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS! Keep your kids moving this summer! With lots of different options for every age and level it’s a great time to try a new style! Space is limited. View the summer guide HERE and sign up in your parent portal.

FALL PRESCHOOL IS FILLING UP FAST! We are still 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

COMPANY TEAM AUDITIONS JUNE 20-22: If you're looking for exceptional training and an outlet for dance then mark your calendars with the Expressions Dance Company summer dates! Our company program is for dancers who want to be challenged to reach their full potential. View the information packet HERE.

UNDERWEAR: It's that time of year again for the need to remind everyone about our underwear rule...  Dancers don't wear underwear, they wear tights.  This is the hardest thing to explain to little girls.  Let's start working on it now so we don't have panty problems at recital.  Thanks!

DANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE WELL BEING OF THE CHILD: Dance has many benefits! We’ve listed a few of our favorites below in three categories: academic, emotional, and physical.  Intellectual and Academic Benefits, Social and Emotional Benefits, and Physical Benefits.  Read more HERE.

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!

FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS

May Stretch of the Month- Back/Bridge Stretch|  Strength Challenge- Burpees! (All the way down, chest to floor!) 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- MAY THEME: Hello Preschool Dance Parents! We love our preschool dance themes!  This month is “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on my Head.”  We are going to be using some fun props in class this month like our parachute and an umbrella. At home you can be working on: skipping, memory, 3rd position, toe touches, and confidence. Recital is just around the corner.  We hope you are finding time at home to review recital routines.

 "BE WHO YOU ARE!" RECITAL 2022! As the season progresses additional recital information or updates will be posted on the website 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.

We have a RECITAL page on our website! Check it out by clicking on “Recital” in the parent portal on our website: www.dancetoexpress.com.

Classes are finishing their dances in the next few weeks! Please do everything you can to have good attendance!  We so excited for dancers to get to perform in recitals at Viewmont High School this year!  

Event confirmations for performers were emailed:

  • They include assigned recital times for performances on June 11th. Check in time for performers is 30-minutes before show time.

  • They include drop off and pick up times for picture day and dress rehearsal on May 21st.

  • If you’re participating in the Tumble Exhibition, your arrival time is included too!

 IMPORTANT DATES:

  • May 21 Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio

  • June 3 & 4 Tumble Exhibition

  • June 11 Recitals at Viewmont High School

COSTUME PICK UP: April 29th 4-6pm and May 2nd from 9:45-11am

  • Costume drive through pick up will be at the Bountiful studio for all performers.

  • If you are absent and do not receive your costume, please come in with your student to class the following week to pick it up.

  • Students with account balances will NOT receive costumes until they have been paid.

  • Please take good care of your costumes! Do not wear your costumes except to pictures/dress rehearsal and recital. After the performance is over you can wear it whenever you want! DO NOT EAT IN YOUR COSTUMES!

  • NOTE: Girls- NO underwear or visible bras, no jewelry or nail polish

  • PLEASE WEAR FULL COSTUME, HAIR & MAKEUP TO PICTURES/DRESS REHEARSAL AND RECITAL! 

 

PRACTICE VIDEOS: Teachers would LOVE to have their students practicing at home using videos and music as much as possible. Music and practice videos can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/3myes93j


DAD DANCE INFORMATION: See your assigned rehearsal times, performance times, and access the practice videos here: https://www.dancetoexpress.com/express-yourself-blog/2022/4/21/dad-dance-information-recital-2022


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 May and June. All ad space forms are due May 15th. For pricing and details please see the advertising letter here: https://www.dancetoexpress.com/recital-info

 

DANCER NOTES & RECITAL ROSES

Each year a section of our program is dedicated to notes for our dancers. This is a fun way to recognize your dancer and they will love finding a personal note just to them right in the program! Notes are $10 per line. Due date is June 1st. An example of a dancer note would be something like: "Jessica - You who bring us joy with every step!  Love, Mom”  

Visit https://forms.gle/eBo6MAV5eonV1KLt6 to order roses, stickers, and dancer notes for the program. Payment is due at the time your order is placed. Orders will be available for pick up at the recital.

 

TICKETS ARE ON SALE ONLINE MAY 2ND @ 8AM!  

Be sure to share the online ticket link with your family/friends who are attending: https://www.dancetoexpress.com/tickets

NEED TICKET SUPPORT? Call 866-htt-4tix, Option 3

  • Tickets purchased in advanced are $12, $13, or $14 plus handling fees 

  • Seating is reserved; doors will remain closed until 30 min before show time. 

  • No one ages 3 and older is admitted to the show without a ticket. Infants and children who may have a hard time remaining seated during the entire performance should not attend.

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • 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: Pool Party @ Farmington Pool

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

  • June 20-22: 2022-23 Company Auditions

Dad Dance Information | Recital 2022

We are so excited to have so many dads participating in the recital dad dance this year! Thank you for being a part of these wonderful memories.  We want this to be a wonderful experience for everyone.  So, if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or email.

 

To create ample space and allow for as many dads as possible to participate, we are offering dad dance rehearsals in timeslots by your dancer’s last name.  We provide dads with two ways to learn:

  1. In-Person: You need to attend a minimum of 2 in-person rehearsals. 

  2. Recorded: We will have practice videos recorded and loaded to the Dropbox link below after our first rehearsal on April 30.  Please practice at home!

Rehearsals are split up by age groups.  If you have more than one dancer, please look for your name on the list twice. The first rehearsal is for dads only! We will be teaching a lot of the dance to you before bringing the kids. Dads whose daughters are performing in multiple shows have been assigned one show to perform in. Dads who have multiple daughters are encouraged to perform with a different daughter at each show. If both daughters are in the same show, you are welcome to perform with both girls at the same time.

REHEARSALS AT CENTERVILLE STUDIO (128 W. PARRISH LANE):

YOUNGER DANCER GROUP (Last Names A-L): 8:30-9:15am 

April 30 (DADS ONLY), May 7, May 28, June 4

  • Ava & Ella Adams

  • Ezri Adams

  • Quinn Alexander

  • Sally Allen

  • Brix Barlow

  • Rosemary Bertola

  • Jaclyn Bird

  • Emily Brown

  • Rylie Carlisle

  • Lillian Chadwick

  • Chloe Cobb

  • Abigail Collins

  • Izzy Davies

  • Mia Davis

  • Isabel DeCarlo

  • Emerson Egan

  • Joanna & Callie Eliason

  • Rafaela, Luciana & Antonella Foster

  • Stella Gallegos

  • Charlotte Garber

  • Isla Gilson

  • Haylee Hammett

  • Harper Holmes

  • Olivia Irish

  • Alice Johnson

  • Jaida Johnson

  • Koda Knighton-Adams

  • Meadow Larrabee

  • Blakely Laws

  • Emi Lee

  • Aria Lismann

  • Magnolia & Josie Loock

YOUNGER DANCER GROUP (Last Names M-Z): 9:15-10:00am 

April 30 (DADS ONLY), May 7, May 28, June 4

  • Mabel MacKay

  • Gwendalyn Maldonado

  • Esther Pearl McCormick

  • Hayes McOmie

  • Rowan Merrell

  • Megan Nelson

  • Kaliopi Nielson

  • Payton Page

  • Bowie & Roeyn Parkinson 

  • Ella Perreault

  • Harper Petersen

  • Cici & Talia Pranno

  • Louisa Prince

  • Ellie Rice

  • Elena & Gabby Roman

  • London Sanford

  • Angeline Senrick

  • Marianne Slack

  • Rowan Sommers

  • Riker Stephens

  • Maude Stone

  • Emilia Thompson

  • Evangeline Thomson

  • Millie VanderToolen

  • Sienna Waters

  • Mila Webster

  • Maisie West

  • Charly Wilson

  • Lulu Woodmansee

  • Oakley Young-Howard

  • Camille Youngberg

  • Abigail Zedaker

  • Lily Zollinger

  • Lotti Canales

  • Jemma Dearinger

OLDER DANCER GROUP (Last Names A-N): 10:45-11:30am

April 30 (DADS ONLY), May 7, May 28, June 4

  • Lily Adamson

  • Elsa Aitken

  • Sydney & Brooklyn Bagley

  • Eva Marie Black

  • Mia Bright

  • Zoey Calloway

  • Emily Carvajal Prado

  • Leilani Casarubias

  • Camille Coleman

  • Addie Fowler

  • Lucy Gehman

  • Kaizley Gipson

  • Mika Groethe

  • Kensington Heer

  • Kate Jackson

  • Kaedin Jarman

  • Lexi Larsen

  • Sophee Miller

  • Kelsee Millward

  • Madelyn Nacey

  • Makayla Nelson

OLDER DANCER GROUP (Last Names O-Z): 10:00-10:45am

April 30 (DADS ONLY), May 7, May 28, June 4

  • Corinne Patterson

  • Loveyahna Pauni

  • Londyn Peck

  • Rylie Prows

  • Zoey Remington

  • Noelle Resare

  • Tesla Riddle

  • Arianna Roman

  • Makayla, Brooklyn, Dancyne Searle

  • Celestial Senrick

  • Nia Silveira

  • Addison Simkins

  • Olivia Sommers

  • Hazel Stallings

  • Drew Taylor

  • Elena Thompson

  • Auri Van Leeuwen

  • McKayda Waters

  • Mai Weaver Darling

  • Sloane Wilson

  • Zoey Zollinger

  • Juliet Dearinger

  • Davi Canales

PERFORMANCES ON JUNE 11TH AT VIEWMONT HIGH SCHOOL:

Find your dancer’s name in the cast list to see what recital show you’re performing in.

  • We will have a Stage Rehearsal- 30 minutes before your performance time @ Viewmont. This rehearsal is MANDATORY. If you are not in attendance, you will NOT perform.

  • Check in with your dancer 10 minutes before your dancer’s arrival time and head to stage to practice.

  • Leave your dancer with their class backstage and head to your seat before the recital starts. Take their Ziplock bag with their dad dance costume with you to your seat.

  • After your dancer performs, exit the auditorium, and go through dancer check in to find your dancer. You should have their Ziploc bag with you.

  • Help them change into their dad dance costume.

  • Dads will be the final dance of the show. They’ll stay on stage and be the first group to bow in the finale.

  • After the curtain closes, stay with your dancer and exit through the check-out hallway. Make sure to pick up their class costume and their trophy.

RECITAL #1 (RED CAST) | 11:00am Showtime | Dad dance arrival time 10:20am

  • Addie Fowler

  • Bowie Parkinson

  • Chloe Cobb

  • Corinne Patterson

  • Emily Brown

  • Harper Holmes

  • Hazel Stallings

  • Kaedin Jarman

  • Kate Jackson

  • Lexi Larsen

  • Lillian Chadwick

  • London Sanford

  • Lucy Gehman

  • Maisie West

  • Nia Silveira

  • Payton Page

  • Riker Stephens

  • Sienna Waters

RECITAL #2 (ORANGE CAST) | 1:00pm Showtime | Dad dance arrival time 12:20pm

  • Aria Lismann

  • Auri Van Leeuwen

  • Charlotte Garber

  • Drew Taylor

  • Ellie Rice

  • Elsa Aitken

  • Hayes McOmie

  • Izzy Davies

  • Jemma Dearinger

  • Leilani Casarubias

  • Londyn Peck

  • Lulu Woodmansee

  • Makayla Nelson

  • Mila Webster

  • Rosemary Bertola

RECITAL #3 (YELLOW CAST) | 2:30pm Showtime | Dad dance call time 1:50pm

  • Angeline Senrick

  • Brix Barlow

  • Celestial Senrick

  • Charly Wilson

  • Emily Carvajal Prado

  • Eva Marie Black

  • Harper Petersen

  • Lily Adamson

  • Mabel MacKay

  • Millie  VanderToolen

  • Oakley Young-Howard

  • Olivia Sommers

  • Rowan Sommers

  • Sloane Wilson

  • Tesla Riddle

  • Zoey Remington

RECITAL #4 (GREEN CAST) | 4:00pm Showtime | Dad dance arrival time 3:20pm

  • Ava Adams

  • Davi Canales

  • Ella  Adams 

  • Emi Lee

  • Esther Pearl McCormick

  • Isla Gilson

  • Juliet Dearinger

  • Kensington Heer

  • Lotti Canales

  • Gwendalyn Maldonado

  • Loveyahna Pauni

  • Makayla Searle

  • Rafaela  Foster

  • Stella Gallegos

  • Zoey Calloway

RECITAL #5 (BLUE CAST) | 5:30pm Showtime | Dad dance arrival time 4:50pm

  • Abigail Zedaker

  • Brooklyn Searle

  • Elena Roman

  • Emerson Egan

  • Evangeline Thomson

  • Jaclyn Bird

  • Joanna Eliason

  • Juliet Dearinger

  • Kaizley Gipson

  • Kaliopi Nielson

  • Koda Knighton-Adams

  • Louisa Prince

  • Madelyn Nacey

  • Mai Weaver Darling

  • Maude Stone

  • Olivia Irish

  • Quinn Alexander

  • Rowan Merrell

  • Rylie Prows

RECITAL #6 (PURPLE CAST) | 7:00pm Showtime | Dad dance arrival time 6:20pm

  • Abigail Collins

  • Alice Johnson

  • Blakely Laws

  • Elena Thompson

  • Emilia Thompson

  • Ezri Adams

  • Haylee Hammett

  • Isabel DeCarlo

  • Josie Loock

  • Lily Zollinger

  • Magnolia Loock

  • Marianne Slack

  • Meadow Larrabee

  • Mia Davis

  • Noelle Resare

  • Rylie Carlisle

  • Sally Allen

  • Zoey Zollinger

COMPANY SHOWCASE ON JUNE 10TH AT VIEWMONT HIGH SCHOOL:

7:00pm Showtime | Dad dance arrival time 6:20am, practice in the mezzanine

  • Antonella Foster

  • Brooklyn Bagley

  • Brooklyn Searle*

  • Callie Eliason

  • Camille Coleman

  • Camille Youngberg

  • Cici Pranno

  • Dancyne Searle

  • Ella Perreault

  • Gabby Roman

  • Jaida Johnson

  • Juliet Dearinger*

  • Kaizley Gipson*

  • Kelsee Millward

  • Luciana Foster

  • Makayla Nelson*

  • McKayda Waters

  • Megan Nelson

  • Mia Bright

  • Mika Groethe

  • Roeyn Parkinson 

  • Sophee Miller

  • Sydney Bagley

  • Talia Pranno

  • Zoey Calloway*

*Please find your name in at least one show time on Saturday, you are needed that night too to fill the stage!

APRIL NEWSLETTER

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!

· Bountiful Dance

· Centerville Dance

· Bountiful Preschool

· Centerville Preschool

 
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

 

 

MARCH NEWSLETTER

March 14-18 | WEAR GREEN WEEK! We invite you wear green to dance in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day the week of March 14-18. This is just for fun! Participation NOT required!

SUMMER DANCE- BIG REVEAL! Registration for summer classes and camps is now open! Keep your kids moving this summer and join us for classes! Space is limited. View the full summer guide HERE.

MARCH 21ST | CELEBRATE MS. DREW! BRIDAL SHOWER OPEN HOUSE 6-7:30PM

Join us for an Open House Bridal Shower for Ms. Drew on Monday, March 21st from 6-7:30pm at Bountiful in celebration of her April wedding! You can contribute to our studio family group gift by sending venmo to @amysimkins by March 14th if you want to contribute. Students can bring in a gift, check out her registry here: theknot.com/drewandgavin2022

We are so excited for her to tie the knot! :)

APRIL 1ST | MOM & ME PAINT NIGHT @ CENTERVILLE, 6-8pm

Come 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 your parent portal by choosing “Register for a class,” then select the “Special Events Workshops” season.   This event will be listed as a class!

APRIL 15 | “TUTUS & TOP HATS” SKILLS TESTING FOR STUDENTS GOING INTO KINDERGARTEN

We would like to invite all our preschool dancers and academic preschoolers who will be attending Kindergarten this fall to join us for TUTUS & TOP HATS TESTING! Come 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. Held at Centerville between 3-5pm.

HOT PINK CLASS BAG! Snag one today for only $10 in the online store. They’re so soft, the perfect size, and best of all… they are washable!

SCHOOL AGED DANCERS.. HAVE YOU EARNED YOUR SPLITS CLUB PIN YET? 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!

 WHAT PROGRESS LOOKS LIKE IN DANCE: Achievements in dance can be seen in small ways and big ones, and we advocate for celebrating both!  In our experience at Expressions Dance, progress is much more about the personal wins than it is about the name or number of your child’s class level.  Click HERE to read about what progress looks like in dance!

FALL ENROLLMENT IS 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

ROLLOVER REGISTRATION IS COMING UP! It’s almost time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Our teachers are planning for a great 2022-2023 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 week after Spring Break in April. Your discounted annual membership fee will be automatically renewed and applied to your account on May 1, 2022, unless the withdraw 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 and we’ll take care of you. Enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting August 29th.  

COMPANY AUDITIONS: JUNE 20-23

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. 

FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- MARCH THEME

Every month our lesson plan focuses on learning and mastering several skills. In March our theme is "Leavin' on a Jet Plane." We will be taking off on an adventure to explore a different country each week. We will discover new styles of cultural music while incorporating valuable dancing skills. We are also starting recital routines this month! We will be focusing on: passes (ballet and jazz), toe/heel rocks, balancing, sad faces, chasses, and keeping our hands to ourselves.  We encourage you to get involved and have them practice their skills at home! 

FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS

March Stretch of the Month- Lunge  |  Strength Challenge- Handstands facing the wall

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.

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

  • Good luck to our company teams who will be representing Expressions Dance by performing at several Drill Team Reviews this month! We love supporting our alumni and being involved in local high school dance programs! Way to go!

  • THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR DONATION SOCKS DURING OUR HEARTS FOR HUNGER FOOD DRIVE!

  • 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!

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

"BE WHO YOU ARE!”  RECITAL 2022
Classes start learning their dances this month!  Dances will be based on inspiring songs to stay strong and be proud of who they are.  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 2022 Consent Form. Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you.


CALLING ALL DADS!

Each year we have special daddy/daughter dance for concert! Dancers and dads ages 3 and older (not recommended for Diaper Dancers or younger Tiny Tots dancers) are invited to join us for this special occasion!  It isn't too late to sign up.  Email the office if you would like to participate and include dad’s shirt size. (Moms, feel free to volunteer your husbands!)  The participation fee is $30 and includes a shirt and all rehearsals. You are not required to attend all rehearsals, and we will share the practice video link to you from Dropbox.

Practices are held on Saturday morning at the Centerville studio on April 30th, May 7th, May 28th, and June 4th.

This dance is open to ALL our students. You DO NOT want to miss this!

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