No classes April 6-11 Spring Break

All April tuition is due PRIOR to April first.

LATE FEE IN EFFECT ON APRIL 10^TH.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE BETWEEN NOW & RECITAL IS IMPERATIVE!

Lack of regular attendance could cause teachers to remove a student from a routine.  The last day of regular classes is Saturday, June 20.  In addition to Spring Break, we are closed Memorial Weekend May 23-25.   All other dates, students should attend regularly and on time.  If  your student will be unable to participate in the recital, please let the teacher know immediately so we can plan accordingly.

PLEASE READ THIS NEWSLETTER CAREFULLY.  ALL RECITAL POLICIES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED OVER THE LAST 33 YEARS FOR GOOD REASONS.   PARENTAL SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL!  If this is your first recital with our studio, please refer to the recital section of our website and click on “Helpful Hints.”  It was put together by parents to make the recital experience easier for students and parents.

SHOWTIME 2009 PERFORMANCES

will be held at Hayfield Secondary School

7630 Telegraph Rd., Alexandria.

Saturday, June 27 – 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday,   June 28 - -2:00 PM

Students must report to dressing rooms 45 minutes prior to their performance.  Dressing rooms assigned at rehearsals.

DRESS REHEARSALS ARE MANDATORY!  STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND DRESS REHEARSAL WILL NOT PERFORM IN THE RECITAL. Please make arrangements to have students at the mandatory dress rehearsals on time.

Each class will be told on parent week which performance they  are in.  The mandatory dress rehearsal schedule is:

Saturday Matinee will rehearse on Wednesday, June 24

Saturday Evening will rehearse on Thursday,  June 25

Sunday   Matinee  will rehearse on  Friday, June 26

DO NOT COME OR GO DRESSED IN COSTUME ON PICTURE DAY, DRESS REHEARSALS, or RECITAL!!!

ALL DRESS REHEARSALS ARE HELD AT HAYFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL. 

STUDENTS MUST REPORT AT 2:00 PM. 

Students should bring all costumes, tights, dance shoes and stage makeup to rehearsals.  Younger students may also choose to bring a small game or book.  Dress rehearsal is a very LONG evening – but – very necessary prior to students going on stage.  This is the time when students will become confident and comfortable before the performance.  It is also the only opportunity for students to watch the other performers. There will be food and drink concessions during rehearsals.  DRESS REHEARSALS ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS – NO GUESTS!! 

DURING RECITAL, students remain in the dressing area (under supervision) throughout the performance (including intermission.) For the security of your students, No one is allowed in the dressing room area except for designated volunteers.  During the performance all audience members should remain in their seats and not go backstage.

PICTURES will be taken of all students at the dance studio.  Teachers will give you specific days and times for your class photos on parent day.  PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST ONE HALF HOUR EARLY TO BE DRESSED AND READY AT THE APPOINTED TIME. The photographer will photograph all students in class pictures.   It does not obligate you to purchase a photo.  PARENTS WHO WISH TO HAVE STUDENTS PHTOGRAPHED INDIVIDUALLY WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AN ENVELOPE AND PRE-PAY THE ORDER DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY. There will be a flier with more information coming from the photographer. If your student will not be at the scheduled photo time, please let the teacher know in advance. Class photos cannot be made up.  Individuals can be rescheduled.

Students must look the same in dance portraits as they will look on stage.  This includes hair & makeup.  No jewelry or nail polish can be worn.  Students must provide their own makeup. Teachers will explain more about makeup on parent day.  It is recommended that students purchase makeup through the studio so it is all the same. Student’s hair must also be uniform within the class. Teachers will explain on parent day how hair should be for each routine.  If hair is in a bun or low pony, students must have a left side part in hair. Nothing can be worn in hair except what goes with  costume.

ACCESSORIES – Be sure to have all accessories prior to picture day.  Most classes received new performance tights with their costumes. Check the size before opening packages. Tights can only be exchanged before opening.

Extra tights are also available.  Teachers will let you know of any other accessories.  BE SURE STUDENT’S NAME IS IN ALL PARTS TO ALL COSTUMES AND ALSO IN SHOES. Uniformity within each class is imperative.  LAST DAY TO ORDER NEW SHOES THROUGH THE STUDIO IS MAY 2.

All dance shoes must be clean.  Strings on ballet slippers must be tucked in for photos and performances.  Students should also have extra bobby pins and safety pins at all times.  If you have specific questions about costumes or accessories, please see the teacher of the class.  

ADS - There is a separate flier with information regarding advertising in the recital program.  You may choose to have student photos or a message to your student in the souvenir program.  They can be sponsored by local businesses or friends and relatives.  Group photos may be submitted and can be sponsored by parents or businesses.  The student selling the most total ads will receive a prize at the recital.  Please use one form per ad submitted for publication. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PHOTOS, ADS, OR MESSAGES FOR THE PROGRAM BOOK IS SATURDAY, MAY 2^ND.

TICKETS - ALL PEOPLE OCCUPYING A SEAT MUST HAVE A TICKET.  (Students may attend the performance that they are NOT in at no charge, but they will need a student ticket).  During recital, students remain in their dressing rooms throughout the performance.  Preschool students enrolled in Creative Dance or Intro to Dance will be permitted to go in the auditorium AFTER INTERMISSION ONLY and must be changed out of their costumes.  They will also need a free student ticket.  On recital day, ticket holders will be admitted one half hour prior to show time. The student that sells the most tickets will receive a prize at the recital.  Be sure to invite all you friends!!

TICKETS WILL BE $15.00 EACH and will be on sale in June.  Tickets purchased at the dance studio may be paid by credit card or cash.  At the high school, only cash is accepted.  FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE TWO TICKETS PER PRE-PAID RECITAL FEE.  These tickets will NOT be available at the door on the day of the show.  They must be picked up at the studio or dress rehearsals.  

PARENT VOLUNTEERS are needed to make Showtime 2009 a success.  Consider these opportunities:  CLASS MOTHERS – supervise students at rehearsal and throughout the performance in dressing rooms; enforce safety rules, keep all students from class together and ready to perform.  This is one of the most important jobs!!

USHERS AND HOUSE MANAGERS -  Ushers are on duty 45 minutes prior the performance and throughout the show taking tickets, distributing programs etc.  House Managers supervise ushers and need to be available one hour before the show and throughout the show.  It takes a lot of parental help for a successful show.  If you can help in any way, please let us know.

ALL DRESS REHEARSALS ARE HELD AT HAYFIELD SECONDARY SCHOOL. 

STUDENTS MUST REPORT AT 2:00 PM. 

Students should bring all costumes, tights, dance shoes and stage makeup to rehearsals.  Younger students may also choose to bring a small game or book.  Dress rehearsal is a very LONG evening – but – very necessary prior to students going on stage.  This is the time when students will become confident and comfortable before the performance.  It is also the only opportunity for students to watch the other performers. There will be food and drink concessions during rehearsals.  DRESS REHEARSALS ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS – NO GUESTS!! 

DURING RECITAL, students remain in the dressing area (under supervision) throughout the performance (including intermission.) For the security of your students, No one is allowed in the dressing room area except for designated volunteers.  During the performance all audience members should remain in their seats and not go backstage.

PICTURES will be taken of all students at the dance studio.  Teachers will give you specific days and times for your class photos on parent day.  PLEASE ARRIVE AT LEAST ONE HALF HOUR EARLY TO BE DRESSED AND READY AT THE APPOINTED TIME. The photographer will photograph all students in class pictures.   It does not obligate you to purchase a photo.  PARENTS WHO WISH TO HAVE STUDENTS PHTOGRAPHED INDIVIDUALLY WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT AN ENVELOPE AND PRE-PAY THE ORDER DIRECTLY TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMPANY. There will be a flier with more information coming from the photographer. If your student will not be at the scheduled photo time, please let the teacher know in advance. Class photos cannot be made up.  Individuals can be rescheduled.

Students must look the same in dance portraits as they will look on stage.  This includes hair & makeup.  No jewelry or nail polish can be worn.  Students must provide their own makeup. Teachers will explain more about makeup on parent day.  It is recommended that students purchase makeup through the studio so it is all the same. Student’s hair must also be uniform within the class. Teachers will explain on parent day how hair should be for each routine.  If hair is in a bun or low pony, students must have a left side part in hair. Nothing can be worn in hair except what goes with  costume.

ACCESSORIES – Be sure to have all accessories prior to picture day.  Most classes received new performance tights with their costumes. Check the size before opening packages. Tights can only be exchanged before opening.

Extra tights are also available.  Teachers will let you know of any other accessories.  BE SURE STUDENT’S NAME IS IN ALL PARTS TO ALL COSTUMES AND ALSO IN SHOES. Uniformity within each class is imperative.  LAST DAY TO ORDER NEW SHOES THROUGH THE STUDIO IS MAY 2.

All dance shoes must be clean.  Strings on ballet slippers must be tucked in for photos and performances.  Students should also have extra bobby pins and safety pins at all times.  If you have specific questions about costumes or accessories, please see the teacher of the class.  

ADS - There is a separate flier with information regarding advertising in the recital program.  You may choose to have student photos or a message to your student in the souvenir program.  They can be sponsored by local businesses or friends and relatives.  Group photos may be submitted and can be sponsored by parents or businesses.  The student selling the most total ads will receive a prize at the recital.  Please use one form per ad submitted for publication. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING PHOTOS, ADS, OR MESSAGES FOR THE PROGRAM BOOK IS SATURDAY, MAY 2^ND.

TICKETS - ALL PEOPLE OCCUPYING A SEAT MUST HAVE A TICKET.  (Students may attend the performance that they are NOT in at no charge, but they will need a student ticket).  During recital, students remain in their dressing rooms throughout the performance.  Preschool students enrolled in Creative Dance or Intro to Dance will be permitted to go in the auditorium AFTER INTERMISSION ONLY and must be changed out of their costumes.  They will also need a free student ticket.  On recital day, ticket holders will be admitted one half hour prior to show time. The student that sells the most tickets will receive a prize at the recital.  Be sure to invite all you friends!!

TICKETS WILL BE $15.00 EACH and will be on sale in June.  Tickets purchased at the dance studio may be paid by credit card or cash.  At the high school, only cash is accepted.  FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE TWO TICKETS PER PRE-PAID RECITAL FEE.  These tickets will NOT be available at the door on the day of the show.  They must be picked up at the studio or dress rehearsals.  

PARENT VOLUNTEERS are needed to make Showtime 2009 a success.  Consider these opportunities:  CLASS MOTHERS – supervise students at rehearsal and throughout the performance in dressing rooms; enforce safety rules, keep all students from class together and ready to perform.  This is one of the most important jobs!!

USHERS AND HOUSE MANAGERS -  Ushers are on duty 45 minutes prior the performance and throughout the show taking tickets, distributing programs etc.  House Managers supervise ushers and need to be available one hour before the show and throughout the show.  It takes a lot of parental help for a successful show.  If you can help in any way, please let us know.

VIDEOS – Parents may record videos and/or take photos during dress rehearsal only!!  NO CAMERAS, CELL PHONES, VIDEO EQUIPMENT ARE PERMITTED DURING THE ACTUAL RECITAL!!  It is extremely distracting and disrespectful to performers and audience members to have cameras in the auditorium. It is also for SECURITY REASONS. You do not know where a video or picture of your child could show up unauthorized if it is randomly taken by someone else. Please cooperate! The performances will be professionally recorded. You may choose to purchase dvd’s directly through that company.

33rd ANNUAL RECITAL

We sincerely hope you enjoy the performances of this year’s students in Showtime 2009.  Please invite your friends to come and enjoy our production.  If you know any alumni students or any interested prospective students, please let them know the dates of our show.  If you have any questions about rehearsal and recital week, do not hesitate to ask.  We would like everything clear in advance so there is no confusion during recital week.  Additional information will be on bulletin boards and our website – chriscollinsdance.com

You are reminded that dress rehearsal is mandatory!  It is the time for students to gain confidence and parents to take photos.  It may seem a little crazy if this is your first long rehearsal, but, we trust you will enjoy the final production. 

Parents are reminded of good theater etiquette that they can observe and pass on to their children.  Remain quietly seated while any performers are on stage.  Have the same respect for each performer as you would like others to have for your student.  We would like this to be a memorable event for all!

SOUVENIR T-SHIRTS AND BUTTONS

To commemorate Showtime 2009 will be available in June.  It is strongly recommended that you pre-order T-shirts with the attached form so you can be sure the students will receive one of the right size.  There are very limited quantities during rehearsal week.

SUMMER DANCE CAMPS

DISCOUNT REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 4

PRINCESS CAMP (ages 3-6) July 13-17 or August 3-7

from 9:30-12:30

DANCE DIVA CAMP (ages 7-12)  July 20-24 from 8:30-4:30

SUMMER DANCE CLASSES

will be offered for new and continuing students.  Registration begins April 13 for our five week summer session. DISCOUNT REGISTRATION APRIL 13-30.  There is no registration fee for continuing students.  Please let your friends know about our summer classes.  If you have any questions about summer or fall classes, or, about our dance company, please Email the director -  chris@chriscollinsdance.com

DID YOU MISS PARENT WEEK?

If you missed getting specific information from teachers during parent week, please see the teacher of your class to get complete information.