Dad Dance 2024- Full Details

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.

Dad dance rehearsals are scheduled 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 this Dropbox folder after our first rehearsal.  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 kids are performing in multiple shows have been assigned one show to perform in. Dads who have multiple kids are encouraged to perform with a different daughter at each show. If both kids are in the same show, you are welcome to perform with both kids at the same time.

Tickets for recital go on sale May 1 at 8am. Dads in the dad dance will need to purchase a ticket to the show so they can sit with their family in the audience. https://www.dancetoexpress.com/tickets  

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE AT CENTERVILLE STUDIO (128 W. PARRISH LANE):

PRACTICE GROUP 1 - YOUNGER

  • May 4, 9:15-10am (DADS ONLY)

  • May 11, 8:30-9:15am

  • May 25, 8:30-9:15am

  • June 1, 8:30-9:15am

    • Abby Humphrey

    • Benjamin Baker

    • Blake Kenney

    • Cora Toala

    • Crew States

    • Emma Burnham

    • Evelyn Taylor

    • Finn Moore

    • Finnley Bingham

    • Flora Coggins

    • Gemma Olsen

    • Harper Petersen

    • ILah Shock

    • Isabelle De Luna Vejar

    • Jane Kershisnik

    • Kaycie Williams

    • Kendall Page

    • Lacie Turley

    • Lily Hunsaker

    • Lucy Wright-Shock

    • Lydia Kartchner

    • Maren Douglas

    • Maya Van Leeuwen

    • Oaklee Larsen

    • Oakley Komatsu

    • Oakley Herron

    • Olive Brewster

    • Peyton Ence

    • Quincy Duncan

    • Robin Morris

    • Sophie Jane Stock

    • Tatum Toala

    • Vivien & Felicity Farnsworth

    • Zoey Wilson

    • Zuri Thompson

PRACTICE GROUP 2- YOUNGER

  • May 4, 9:15-10am (DADS ONLY)

  • May 11, 9:15-10am

  • May 25, 9:15-10am

  • June 1, 9:15-10am

    • Aaliyah Dennis

    • Aaron Gonzalez

    • Ace Bitterman

    • Addison Nye

    • Alice Johnson

    • Aviana Campbell

    • Beverly Hatch

    • Blakely Laws

    • Brighton & Keely Lloyd

    • Caspian Lee

    • Dally Lawson

    • Daphne Coulam

    • Esmae Eyre

    • Everley Lombardi

    • Everly Arbuckle

    • Gwen Johnson

    • Illyana Leon

    • Jay Martinson

    • Jemma & Clara Dearinger

    • Jhet'Lynne Rodriguez

    • Jonnie Whetstone

    • Jordi Nielson

    • Kehlani Silva

    • Layla Hanks

    • Lucy Matthews

    • Lydia Christiansen

    • Magnolia Loock

    • Mia Jesus

    • Mila Wall

    • Phoenix True

    • Rosemary Bertola

    • Rowan Lusk

    • Ruby Mathis

    • Scarlett Wolf-Heidt

    • Scout Centner

    • Sloan Abegglen

    • Stella Hancey

    • Tabatha Anderson

PRACTICE GROUP 3- OLDER

  • May 4, 10:00-10:45am (DADS ONLY)

  • May 11, 10-10:45am

  • May 25, 10-10:45am

  • June 1, 10-10:45am

    • Addie Fowler

    • Adelynn Cheatham

    • Agnes Howe

    • Annie Gutke

    • Bodhi Blackburn

    • Bonnie Morse

    • Boston Newman

    • Brooklin Cook

    • Brynnlie Barnes

    • Callie & Joanna Eliason

    • Camille Coleman

    • Camille Youngberg

    • Ella Perreault

    • Emily Alldridge

    • Evelyn Dershowitz

    • Grace Beck

    • Greer Thatcher

    • Hailey Plaizier

    • Harlow Hughes

    • Harlynn Beck

    • Harper Abbott

    • Hayes McOmie

    • Isabella Rodriguez

    • Isla Gilson

    • Jaida Johnson

    • Josie Loock

    • Juliet Dearinger

    • Katherine Ostler

    • Kelsee Millward

    • Kensley Coon

    • Koriann Thurston

    • Lily Winegar

    • Lucy Youngberg

    • Luna Lee

    • Mai Weaver Darling

    • Margaret Mortensen

    • McKinley Evans

    • Megan & Makayla Nelson

    • Nacana Jones

    • Natilee Holdaway

    • Otto Hadley

    • Paisley & Scarlet Coulam

    • Quinn Huntsman

    • Rosalie Nagel-Sunley

    • Sarah Sharp

    • Scarlett Cordova

    • Sophee Miller

    • Sydney & Emilia Solis

    • Zoey Calloway

PRACTICE GROUP 4- YOUNGER

  • May 4, 10-10:45am (DADS ONLY)

  • May 11, 10:45-11:30am

  • May 25, 10:45-11:30am

  • June 1, 10:45-11:30am

    • Alayna Alluis

    • Alzada Nagel

    • Amelia Goold

    • Arthur Ollis

    • Avery Palmer

    • Aveya Jensen

    • Charlotte Shepherd

    • Chloey Sheeran

    • Cobee Chapman

    • Cosette Mohlman

    • Elani Dowling

    • Emery Walker

    • Faithlyn Magers

    • Fiona Howe

    • Georgia Despain

    • Grace Fonnesbeck

    • Greta Lake

    • Greta Smith

    • Ivy Harker

    • Journey Pentz

    • Jude Seymour

    • Khloe Buck

    • Liloeth Studniarz

    • Litia Valdez

    • Lola Beall

    • Louis Drennen

    • Luna Ollis

    • Nikoli Schultz

    • Paisley Mabey

    • Penelope Armijo

    • Quinn Doyle

    • Raphael Lake

    • Reese Rymer

    • Remi Iongi

    • Rory Hadley

    • Willow Suojanen

    • Zoey Remington

PICTURE DAY- OPTIONAL DAD & DANCER DUO PORTRAITS

During recital picture week, June 3-6 at the Centerville location, dad dancers can sign up to have their picture taken with their dancer.  When registering your dancer for picture day, you can select to add on the dad dance picture option. Dads will accompany their dancers to their assigned picture time with their class. This time will be listed in their final event confirmation we will send home with costumes and email out.

What to wear: Dancers can wear their recital costume for the picture, or can bring their tshirt and black bottoms to change into. Dads wear their recital shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. 

PERFORMANCES ON JUNE 8TH AT WEBER STATE, AUSTAD AUDITORIUM

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

WHAT TO WEAR:

  • Dads should wear the black recital shirt provided in your dancer’s costume bag with a pair of jeans and clean tennis shoes.

BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS:  

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

  • Arrive at check in with your dancer 10 minutes before your dancer’s arrival time and head to the 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 (gray recital shirt, black shorts or leggings, and underwear if they plan to remove their tights) with you to your seat.

DURING THE SHOW:

  • 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 @ 10:00am (Dad dance arrival time 9:20am)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Daphne Coulam

    • Emma Burnham

    • Gemma Olsen

    • Jane Kershisnik

    • Lacie Turley

    • Lydia Kartchner

    • Maya Van Leeuwen

    • Peyton Ence

    • Quincy Duncan

    • Raphael Lake

    • Robin Morris

    • Zuri Thompson

  • OLDER PART:

    • Harlynn Beck

    • Isla Gilson*

    • Joanna Eliason*

    • Josie Loock*

    • Paisley Coulam

RECITAL #2 @ 11:30am (Dad dance arrival time 10:50am)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Clara Dearinger

    • Crew States

    • Evelyn Taylor

    • Finn Moore

    • Finnley Bingham

    • Flora Coggins

    • ILah Shock

    • Isabelle De Luna Vejar

    • Kaycie Williams

    • Lily Hunsaker

    • Lucy Wright-Shock

    • Oaklee Larsen

    • Zoey Wilson

RECITAL #3 @ 1:00pm (Dad dance call time 12:20pm)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Aaron Gonzalez

    • Ace Bitterman

    • Addison Nye

    • Alice Johnson

    • Aviana Campbell

    • Everley Lombardi

    • Everly Arbuckle

    • Gwen Johnson

    • Jay Martinson

    • Kehlani Silva

    • Lucy Matthews

    • Mila Wall

    • Phoenix True

    • Rowan Lusk

    • Scarlett Wolf-Heidt

    • Scout Centner

    • Stella Hancey

  • OLDER PART:

    • Annie Gutke

    • Brooklin Cook

    • Camille Coleman*

    • Emily Alldridge

    • Harlow Hughes

    • Katherine Ostler

    • Lily Winegar*

RECITAL #4 @ 2:30pm (Dad dance arrival time 1:50pm)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Abby Humphrey

    • Benjamin Baker

    • Blake Kenney

    • Cora Toala

    • Kendall Page

    • Maren Douglas

    • Oakley Komatsu

    • Oakley Herron

    • Remi Iongi

    • Rory Hadley

    • Sophie Jane Stock

    • Tatum Toala

    • Harper Petersen

  • OLDER PART:

    • Bodhi Blackburn

    • Brynnlie Barnes

    • Makayla Nelson*

    • Margaret Mortensen

    • Nacana Jones*

    • Otto Hadley

    • Quinn Huntsman

    • Sophee Miller*

    • Sydney Solis

    • Zoey Calloway*

RECITAL #5 @ 4:00pm (Dad dance arrival time 3:20pm)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Alayna Alluis

    • Alzada Nagel

    • Amelia Goold

    • Avery Palmer

    • Aveya Jensen

    • Cobee Chapman

    • Fiona Howe

    • Georgia Despain

    • Grace Fonnesbeck

    • Greta Lake

    • Khloe Buck

    • Liloeth Studniarz

    • Litia Valdez

    • Nikoli Schultz

    • Olive Brewster

    • Paisley Mabey

    • Vivien Farnsworth

    • Willow Suojanen

  • OLDER PART:

    • Addie Fowler

    • Agnes Howe

    • Boston Newman

    • Evelyn Dershowitz

    • Hayes McOmie

    • Juliet Dearinger*

    • Rosalie Nagel-Sunley

    • Scarlet Coulam*

    • ScarlettCordova

RECITAL #6 @ 5:30pm (Dad dance arrival time 4:50pm)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Beverly Hatch

    • Blakely Laws

    • Brighton Lloyd

    • Caspian Lee

    • Chloey Sheeran

    • Dally Lawson

    • Esmae Eyre

    • Jordi Nielson

    • Jude Seymour

    • Keely Lloyd

    • Layla Hanks

    • Lydia Christiansen

    • Magnolia Loock

    • Mia Jesus

    • Reese Rymer

    • Sloan Abegglen

    • Tabatha Anderson

  • OLDER PART:

    • Callie Eliason*

    • Greer Thatcher

    • Jaida Johnson*

    • Kelsee Millward*

    • Kensley Coon*

    • Koriann Thurston

    • Lucy Youngberg*

    • Luna Lee

    • Megan Nelson*

    • Sarah Sharp

RECITAL #7 @ 7:00pm (Dad dance arrival time 6:20pm)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Arthur Ollis

    • Charlotte Shepherd

    • Cosette Mohlman

    • Elani Dowling

    • Emery Walker

    • Faithlyn Magers

    • Greta Smith

    • Ivy Harker

    • Journey Pentz

    • Lola Beall

    • Louis Drennen

    • Luna Ollis

    • Penelope Armijo

    • Quinn Doyle

  • OLDER PART:

    • Adelynn Cheatham

    • Bonnie Morse

    • Camille Youngberg*

    • Ella Perreault*

    • Emilia Solis

    • Grace Beck

    • Hailey Plaizier*

    • Harper Abbott

    • Isabella Rodriguez

    • Mai Weaver Darling

    • Natilee Holdaway

COMPANY SHOWCASE ON JUNE 7TH AT WEBER STATE, AUSTAD AUDITORIUM

6:00pm Performance (Dad dance practice on stage 5:30pm)

  • YOUNGER PART:

    • Aaliyah Dennis

    • Felicity Farnsworth

    • Illyana Leon

    • Jemma Dearinger

    • Jhet'Lynne Rodriguez

    • Jonnie Whetstone

    • Rosemary Bertola

    • Ruby Mathis

    • Zoey Remington

  • OLDER PART:

    • Callie Eliason*

    • Camille Coleman*

    • Camille Youngberg*

    • Ella Perreault*

    • Hailey Plaizier*

    • Isla Gilson*

    • Jaida Johnson*

    • Joanna Eliason*

    • Josie Loock*

    • Juliet Dearinger*

    • Kelsee Millward*

    • Kensley Coon*

    • Lily Winegar*

    • Lucy Youngberg*

    • Makayla Nelson*

    • McKinley Evans

    • Megan Nelson*

    • Nacana Jones*

    • Scarlet Coulam*

    • Sophee Miller*

    • 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 2024

HAPPY SPRING! (even though it feels like winter still!)

SUMMER DANCE! Hurry! The “Early Bird” discount on summer classes and camps lasts until April 1st. View the summer guide HERE and register for class in your parent portal. Space is limited.

APRIL 1-5: SPRING BREAK- NO CLASSES: SHOW US YOUR SPRING BREAK SPLITS!

The studio will be closed for Spring Break April 1-5.  Enjoy your time off!  Reminder: Tuition is based on the season regardless of how many weeks are in a given month.  Monthly tuition is calculated based off the total number of classes during the year, split into equal monthly payments.

Show us your best “spring break splits” wherever you are! Tag @expressionsdanceutah in your Facebook/Instagram posts and stories and use the hashtag #springbreaksplits2024

School aged dancers- Keep stretching! School aged dancers who pass of their splits (right, left or middle) earn a pin and join the Splits Club for 2023-24.  They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party in May!

 

APRIL 8-18: ROLLOVER RALLY

It’s time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Our teachers are already planning for a great 2024-2025 season, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow and shine. Progress Reports and class placements for your next steps will be sent home in classes the week after Spring Break. Your discounted annual membership fee of $30 per dancer or $55 per family will be automatically renewed and applied to your account on April 22, 2024, unless the membership change form is completed online no later than April 18. If you need to make a change to the schedule given to you, no problem! Just email the office during Rollover Rally from April 8-18 and we’ll take care of you. Enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting September 3rd.

APRIL 16: PATHWAYS MEETINGS

Join us to learn about the programs and class options we have for your child's dance journey as they grow with us here at Expressions Dance and Preschool!

  • Ages 1-5: Preschool Pathways @ 7:00pm

    • Meeting ID: 815 6739 1861| Passcode: grow

  • School Aged Pathways @ 7:30pm

    • Meeting ID: 873 2184 8252| Passcode: grow

 

APRIL 8-19: PARENT PEEK WEEK

We are excited to announce our Parent Peek Week is coming up on April 8-12 & April 15-19 and we would love for you to join us.  During this special week, we invite 1 parent/guardian to come to the last 15 minutes of class.  This is a great opportunity for you to see firsthand what your child has been learning and connect with other parents in our studio community.

We have split up our Parent Participation Peek Week over two weeks to help with traffic and parking.  Please check this list for your date and parent arrival times. 

*Diaper Dancer classes do not participate in Parent Peek week.

Please review these important guidelines before attending:

  • To help avoid congestion in the parking lot and the lobby, drop your student off for their class, and return promptly 2 minutes before your time noted below.

  • Additional parking can be found along Highway 89 or at the LDS church northeast of our location (3317 S 800 W, Bountiful). Do not park directly in front of our building on 89 or cars can’t see to pull out safely.

  • Each student is allowed to have only 1 adult attend the class.

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

  • Please refrain from distractions that will disrupt learning.

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

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

See the schedule HERE to know what day and time your Parent Peek Week will be.

JUNE 10: FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY 7-9PM- SAVE THE DATE!

We are so excited for our ANNUAL FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY again this year! All studio families are invited to attend! Monday, June 10th, from 7-9pm at the Farmington City Pool! We can't wait to see you there!

UNDERWEAR TO CLASS

It's that time of year we would like to remind our female dance and ballet/jazz classes about our underwear rule: female dancers don't wear underwear, they wear tights.  A swimmer doesn’t wear underwear under their swimsuits and a dancer doesn’t wear underwear underneath her leotard. We need your help NOW before recital gets here.  Let's start working on it so we don't have panty problems at the performance.  THANKS!

 

WHY WE OFFER PERFORMANCE TEAMS: First, it’s important to remember that we believe dance is invaluable to ALL of our students, no matter how many classes they take!  Our company team’s purpose is grounded in our mission to provide an increasingly comprehensive education for those who want a deeper dance experience.  And while there are many reasons why we’ve chosen to offer a company team here at Expressions Dance, we can sum them all up with three overarching objectives. Read about them HERE.

COMPANY AUDITIONS JUNE 3-5: If you're looking for exceptional training and an outlet for dance then mark your calendars with the 2024-2025 Expressions Dance Company summer dates! Our company program is for dancers who want to be challenged to reach their full potential.  Find more info on the website HERE.

FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL! We are now accepting registration for Fall 2024-25 preschool at both locations!  The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes!  Get it all done in one!  There is no reason to sign up for separate dance, tumbling, and preschool programs!  We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around!  Leap'n Learners ignites a child's mind and awakens a passion for learning and movement that will last a lifetime. Space is limited! www.goleapnlearn.com

COMMUNTY CONNECTION
This past month we were able to support the Woods Cross, Farmington, Bountiful, Viewmont, Northridge, Alta, and Layton Drill Teams by having our company dancers perform at their year-end showcases.  These performances have all been positive experiences filled with love, support, fun, high energy, and excitement! The dancers just love being in front of an audience and you could see it on their faces. We are so grateful for the opportunity to shine on stage out in the community. 

FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- APRIL THEME

Every month our lesson plan focuses on learning and mastering several skills. This month our theme is “Never Ending Story.”  We use our imaginations this month to explore our creativity. 

This month we are focusing on: Left and right hands and feet, pointed toes, chaine preps, dance with a partner, straddle on head, excited faces, and showing personal expression. We are looking forward to a wonderful month! 

FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGED TUMBLING/ACRO STUDENTS

April Stretch of the Month- Shoulder Stretch  |  Strength Challenge- Sit ups

We are so excited this year to have a “stretch of the month” and a “strength challenge” in our acro/tumbling classes! Encourage your child to work on these skills at home to help them improve even faster!  Be more involved by printing off the at home practice tracker HERE

IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES:

  • May 31 & June 1 Tumble Exhibition

  • June 3-6 Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio

  • June 8 Recitals at Weber State

"UNDER THE BIG TOP” RECITAL 2024
Classes have started learning their dances for recital! Get ready to be swept away to the enchanting world of the circus, filled with magical performances and awe-inspiring moves! We can’t wait for an unforgettable recital on the big stage that will leave our audience breathless! Please do everything you can to have good attendance. We are so excited for dancers to get to perform in recitals at Weber State this year.

SHOW TIMES AND TICKETS

Cast lists with performance times for dancers were emailed this month. Show times are at 10am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2:30pm, 4pm, 5:30pm, and 7pm. Tickets go on sale May 1st online. This is the ONLY way to pre-purchase tickets to the show!

DAD DANCE PRACTICE

We’ll be emailing dads dance practice details to all signed up mid-April. We’ll send out a practice video after the first rehearsal date! Practice dates: May 4, May 11, May 25, June 1.

DROPBOX PRACTICE VIDEOS

Music and practice videos can be found HERE. Teachers would LOVE to have their students practicing at home using videos and music as much as possible.

If your child’s dance is missing the video, please check back later, we are loading them as soon as we have them!

2023-24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

  • April 1-5: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 8-19: Parent Participation Week & Rollover Rally

  • April 16: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • May 27: Memorial Day, no classes

  • May 30: Banana Splits Pass Off Party

  • May 31: Last day of classes

  • May 31 & June 1: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 3-5: 2023-24 Company Auditions

  • June 3-6: Recital Picture Day @ Centerville

  • June 8: Recital

  • June 10: Family Appreciation Pool Party

March Newsletter 2024

March 11-15 | WEAR GREEN WEEK!

We invite you wear green to dance in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day the week of March 11-15. This is just for fun! Participation is not required.

SUMMER DANCE- BIG REVEAL!

Registration for summer classes and camps opened on Friday, March 1! Keep your kids moving this summer and join us for classes! Space is limited. View the full summer guide HERE. Save your spot in classes by signing up NOW!

LAST CHANCE- DANCEMALLOW ORDERS CLOSE ON TUESDAY! We are getting excited for recital! Don't miss out on your chance to order this year's exclusive recital gift! Our limited edition 8" Dancemallows must be pre-ordered by TUESDAY, March 5.. Rush and reserve your Expressions Dancemallow to get it on time for recital!

https://forms.gle/o4N4WzP7ssa9n6eB7

DRAWSTRING CLASS BAG!

Snag one today for only $15 in the online store. They’re so soft, the perfect size, and best of all… they are washable!

MARCH 29 | MOM & ME PAINT NIGHT @ CENTERVILLE, 6-8pm

Come join us for a fun Mom & Me Paint Night at the Centerville studio on Friday, March 29th 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! Don't worry, no experience or skill necessary!  Space is limited!  Cost is $32 per couple (extra daughters are $16). 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 and scroll to March 29 to snag a spot.

APRIL 12: NEON GLOW PARTY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS- FOR AGES KINDERGARTEN AND OLDER

Get ready to light up the night at our Neon Glow Party! Calling all students in our Development Program, ages Kindergarten and older, for a glow-tastic extravaganza you won't want to miss!  Let's ignite the dance floor with neon vibes and electrifying energy as we dance the night away in style. Get ready to glow in the dark with neon face paint, glow sticks, and fun that will make you shine like never before!

From dazzling dance battles to groovy neon games, this party will be an unforgettable experience for all our young dancers. Bring your brightest smiles, wear your most vibrant outfit, one parent/guardian to party with you, and let's illuminate the night together!

Sign up to join us for this FREE event in your in the "Special Events" season or email the office with questions. See you there!

APRIL 1: ROLLOVER REGISTRATION IS COMING UP! It’s almost time for “Rollover Rally!” A member’s only perk! Our teachers are planning for a great 2024-2025 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 processed on accounts April 22, 2024 unless the withdraw form is completed online no later than April 19. 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 September 3rd.  

JUNE 3-5: COMPANY AUDITIONS

If you're looking for exceptional training and an outlet for dance, then mark your calendars with the 2024-2025 Expressions Dance Company summer dates! Our company program is for dancers who want to be challenged to reach their full potential. 

JUNE 10: ANNUAL FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY- SAVE THE DATE!

We are so excited for our ANNUAL FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY again this year! All studio families are invited to attend! Monday, June 10th from 7-9pm at the Farmington City Pool! We can't wait to see you there!

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 2023-24.  They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party on May 30!

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 2024-25 preschool at both locations!  The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes!  Get it all done in one!  There is no reason to sign up for separate dance, tumbling, and preschool programs!  We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around!  Leap'n Learners ignites a child's mind and awakens a passion for learning and movement that will last a lifetime. Space is limited! www.goleapnlearn.com

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 local high school dance programs! Way to go!

  • THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR DONATING 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!

 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 31-June 1 Tumble Exhibition

  • June 3-6 Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio

  • June 8 Recitals at Weber State

"UNDER THE BIG TOP” RECITAL 2024
Classes have started learning their dances for recital! Get ready to be swept away to the enchanting world of the circus, filled with magical performances and awe-inspiring moves! We can’t wait for an unforgettable recital on the big stage that will leave our audience breathless! Please do everything you can to have good attendance. We are so excited for dancers to get to perform in recitals at Weber State this year.

Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll see if we can still get a costume ordered for you: https://app.hellosign.com/s/beLmPihu

If you need to review the information, the Parent Guide includes all performance details.

 

CALLING ALL DADS!

Each year we have special daddy/daughter dance for concert! Dad and dancers age 3 and older (not yet for Diaper Dancers or younger Tiny Tots) 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 $40 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. May 4, May 11, May 25, June 1.

You DO NOT want to miss this!

2023-24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

  • March 29: Mom & Me Paint Night @ Centerville

  • April 1-5: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 8-19: Parent Participation Week & Rollover Rally

  • April 16: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • May 27: Memorial Day, no classes

  • May 30: Banana Splits Pass Off Party

  • May 31: Last day of classes

  • May 31 & June 1: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 3-5: 2023-24 Company Auditions

  • June 3-6: Recital Picture Day @ Centerville

  • June 8: Recital

  • June 10: Family Appreciation Pool Party

February Newsletter 2024

HAPPY LOVE MONTH!

FEB 3: VALENTINE’S 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.  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 here for member pricing. Members can pre-register in the parent portal in the “Special Events” season for a special discounted rate of $25 per couple and $5 per additional daughter. Or, if it's easier, respond to this email and we'll take care of it!

*This is a special event to provide an experience for dads (or grandpas, uncles, etc.) to create lasting memories with their daughters. We’ll have other special events open to moms & boys too later in the year!  This event is separate from our "Dad Dance" that many of you have signed up to participate in at our year-end recital.

FEB 23: FAIRY AND PRINCE SKIPPING PARTY

We’re holding a fairy party! Preschoolers who pass off their skips in class are invited to join us for a Fairy and Prince Skipping Party! We'll skip, color, play fun games, eat a yummy treat, and get our faces painted! Parties will be held on Fri, Feb 23 at the Centerville studio starting at 3pm.  Your dancer will get an email invitation once they pass off their skips in class. Help your dancers practice skips at home!

FEB 1-14: FOOD DRIVE: HEARTS FOR HUNGER

Let's make a difference! Help us fill our bins with much needed food items to support the “pantry packs program” at the Bountiful Food Pantry. This program helps provide food to children in our neighborhoods. Donation barrels are at both studios. We are excited to provide a rewarding and simple service opportunity for our students and their families to benefit our community. Items can be brought to either studio through Feb 14.

Each night in Utah, 1 in 5 children is at risk of going to bed hungry. Davis county has 16,688 students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. When children are hungry, it’s difficult for them to learn, behave appropriately, or stay healthy. Thank you for helping make a difference!

Items needed to create Pantry Packs:

  • Individual microwavable meals (Mac 'n Cheese, spaghetti & meatballs, chicken & rice, chili cans)

  • Applesauce & fruit pouches or cups

  • Pudding cups

  • Juice boxes or pouches

  • Instant oatmeal packets

  • Peanut butter crackers or cheese & crackers (individual size)

  • Granola bars

  • Fruit snacks (individual size)

 FEB 13-17: WEAR RED, PINK, AND PURPLE TO DANCE!

We will be celebrating Valentine’s Day in dance classes between Feb 12-16. Come dressed in red, pink, and purple dancewear all week!

FEB 1-14: VALENTINES FOR TEACHERS

Last year we poured love on our teachers by asking families to give their teachers a Valentines card. We're doing it again this year. Teachers LOVED it last year. They got SO much love and felt really appreciated. :). We invite you to CELEBRATE our amazing TEACHERS by giving them a Valentine's Card.  We'll have a table set up in the lobby until Feb 14th. Thank you - the teachers and staff will greatly appreciate the LOVE!

CARE TO SHARE

We LOVE meeting friends! Thank you for inviting your to join us!  You are welcome to tell friends about our trial class opportunity and get them scheduled to come in with you sometime this month! Tell them to use the coupon code "care2share" when they register, and you will BOTH get $20 TOWARDS TUITION!

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!

Click on a class below to schedule a trial class for February!

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

  • Wednesdays 5:45-6:30pm @ Bountiful

  • Fridays 10-10:45am @ Bountiful

Tiny Tots for 2-3 yr olds (Independent class beginning Feb 8. Must turn 3 by Aug 31, 2024)

  • *taking a waitlist for a new class* Mondays 6:45-7:30pm @ Centerville

  • *taking a waitlist for a new class* Tuesdays 9-9:45am @ Bountiful

  • Tuesdays 9:45-10:30am @ Bountiful

Preschool Dance & Tumble for 3-4 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 4 by Aug 31, 2024)

  • Mondays 11:15-12:15pm @ Bountiful

  • Tuesdays 5-6pm @ Bountiful

  • Tuesdays 6:45-7:45pm @ Bountiful or Centerville

  • Fridays 9-10am @ Bountiful

  • Fridays 10:15-11:15am @ Centerville

Pre-K Dance & Tumble for 4-5 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 5 by Aug 31, 2024)

  • Tuesdays 6-7pm @ Bountiful

  • Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm @ Centerville

  • Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm @ Bountiful

  • Thursdays 9:30-10:30am @ Bountiful

  • Fridays 9:15-10:15am @ Centerville

  • Fridays 10-11am @ Bountiful

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!

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.

WATCH THIS PARKING LOT SAFETY VIDEO

TINY TOTS TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT DANCERS

Beginning February 5, all current Tiny Tots dancers will attend class without a grown up! Check your email for important tips on how to successfully help your dancer make this adjustment. Tiny Tots will now adhere to the studio's "Parent Observation Policy" and will drop off and pick up their student in the lobby. Parents are welcome to come and watch class during our Parent Peek Week in April. Having a designated day for parents to watch eliminates constant distractions each week and allows for much faster progress. All children learn and develop differently. We encourage you to allow your child to learn at their own pace while continuing to praise them on their accomplishments! We are so excited to watch these little dancers take the next step and continue to progress on their own!

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 12-16: BRING A TEDDY BEAR DAY (Pre-K and Preschool Dance Classes)

All pre-k and preschool dance classes will be dancing with their favorite Teddy Bear the week of Feb 13-17. Don’t forget to bring your bear!

 FALL ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN FOR ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL!

We are now accepting registration for Fall 2024-25 preschool at both locations.  The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes.  Get it all done in one!  There is no reason to sign up for separate dance, tumbling, and preschool programs.  We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around!  Leap'n Learners ignites a child's mind and awakens a passion for learning and movement that will last a lifetime. www.goleapnlearn.com

STRETCH & STRENGTH OF THE MONTH: Straddle & 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.

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 uniform, pink tights (footless or convertible so they can pull them up for jazz), and ballet shoes. Please help us 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.  

IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES:

  • May 31 & June 1: Tumble Exhibition @ Bountiful & Centerville studios

  • June 3-6: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal at Centerville studio

  • June 8: Recitals at Weber State Val A Browning Center

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.

This year’s recital theme is “Under the Big Top!” Get ready to be swept away to the enchanting world of the circus, filled with magical performances and awe-inspiring moves! We can’t wait for an unforgettable recital on the big stage that will leave our audience breathless! All participants are required to submit the waiver recital consent. This consent states that you have read and understand the commitment and fee schedule.

Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you: https://app.hellosign.com/s/beLmPihu

If you need to review the information, the Parent Guide includes all performance details.

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

2023-24 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

  • December 21-Jan 3: Winter Break, no classes

  • January 15: MLK Day, no classes

  • February 3: Valentine Ball @ Centerville

  • February 19: President’s Day, no classes

  • February 23: Skipping Party (for preschool/pre-k)

  • March 29: Mom & Me Paint Night @ Centerville

  • April 1-5: Spring Break, no classes

  • April 8-19: Parent Participation Week & Rollover Rally

  • April 16: Pathways for Dancers Meeting

  • May 27: Memorial Day, no classes

  • May 30: Banana Splits Pass Off Party

  • May 31: Last day of classes

  • May 31 & June 1: Tumble Exhibition

  • June 3-5: 2023-24 Company Auditions

  • June 3-6: Recital Picture Day @ Centerville

  • June 8: Recital

  • June 10: Family Appreciation Pool Party