Performance Dates Announced + Steppin' Out February News
February is here, and that's means we've started spring semester! During this part of the year, we work on on choreography for the annual performance in May--and we begin measuring students for costumes! We want to make sure everyone knows that participation in the performance is not mandatory, so students can still continue to take class even if they are not performing (but if you won't be performing, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan accordingly for costume ordering and staging).
We also have some important dates for you to put in your calendar; please see below.
DRESS REHEARSAL
Our dress rehearsal will take place on Saturday, May 16th. Dancers will be called for an hour (per class) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (advanced dancers will stay longer). The exact call time for each class will be announced closer to the date. Because we were unable to schedule dress rehearsal on a Sunday, all Saturday classes will be offered a make-up class on Sunday, May 17th. Details will be announced closer to time.
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE DATES
The performance dates have been set! The annual performance for 2020 will be on Saturday, May 30th (all dancers will be divided into two shows to keep the running time to two hours) and Sunday, May 31st (intermediate and advanced showcase only). Specific performance times will be announced closer to the date.
DROP IN FOR FREE
During the month of February, dancers who are new to our studio and between ages 5 and 7 can visit our Wednesday 4 p.m. class one time for free! Please spread the word about this new Tap/Ballet Beginning 1 class with Teachers Zoe and Sonja, or, if you're ready, register now.
SPRING REGISTRATION
Spring semester just started this past Saturday, February 1st. While many of our classes are full, some classes do have a few remaining spots. View our class schedule, register now, or contact Angela for assistance.
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: CHILD'S POSE
A yoga pose that can also be used by dancers, child's pose stretches the spine, hips, and ankles while lowering the heart rate. And don't let the name fool you--child's pose is great for all ages. To get started, kneel with the knees open wide enough to accommodate the torso, then use an exhale to lower the torso to the floor. If your children can't reach the ground, use a folded blanket or pillow to support their foreheads. Encourage them to relax their shoulders. Arms can be extended forward with palms down and elbows up for a more active stretch or released alongside the hips with palms up for a more passive rest. Stay as long as you like, then exit the pose feeling revitalized.
SEE LIVE DANCE: TEACHER SONJA IN "JUST AHEAD IS DARKNESS"
Older dancers may enjoy seeing Teacher's Sonja's latest show: "Just Ahead Is Darkness, Sharp & Fine’s new play for dance, is a family story, a ghost story, and a love story. Inspired by the bon dances of Hawaii, a Japanese-American tradition of remembering the dead, it combines dance, theater, and live music to trace the overlapping territories of memory, story, and truth."
QUICK TIP: DECORATE & HYDRATE
During the winter while many of us spend time in heated spaces, it's easy to get dehydrated. Letting your children decorate their water bottles with their dance class stickers may make it easier to motivate them to keep drinking.