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Thank you... I will love and miss you all!

Program for Recital on Wednesday!

The recital will begin at 6:30 p.m. It would be amazing if all dancers COULD be there by 6:00. The hip hip teacher will be there then and I think that it would be very beneficial to run through those dances once before they perform them. whoever is there early will get to practice one last time. If you can, please have your dancer(s) there at 6:00! thank you!!!

Here is the order of performances with costume changes:

They need to come in the following costumes:

1- Princess Dance (3-4 yr. olds) ; Princess dresses

* After this dance moms will need to go help them change into their poodle skirt costume. They will then need to sit as a group on the side of the gym.

2- "Thriller" (All Wednesday Classes); Black Bottoms with old tattered t-shirt on top (see last post if wondering what I mean by t-shirts...)

* After this dance, each dancer needs to change into their hip hop costume (i.e. see older post for details. black/pink, black/silver, all black costumes).

3- Cheer (Tuesday afternoon classes); Anything pink, blue, yellow, or seafoamy green/ teal. I added that color because there is a lot of it this season. Will look cute...please see older post for all details on this...

* These dancers need to STAY in this costume until they perform "Back in Time"

4- First Hip Hop dance ( Wed. 3:15); They should be wearing ALL black and pink.

* After this dance they need to change into their "Love Me" costume and sit on the side of the gym in a group.

5- Second Hip Hop dance (Wed. 4:20) They should be wearing all BLACK, white, and silver for this dance.

* After this dance they need to go put on their costume for Beat It and sit together as a class on the side of the gym.

6- Third Hip Hop Dance (Wed. 5:25); they need to wear ALL black with the jackets from their "pump up the jam" on.

*They need to put on the bottoms of their "Pump Up the Jam" dance after this and sit on the side of the gym

7- Back in Time (Tuesday afternoon classes); they should STILL be wearing their yellow, pink, blue, green outfits.

* They need to change VERY FAST into their "Dancing Queen & Boyfriend "costumes after this.

when they are finished they need to sit as a class at the side of the gym

8- I will introduce the youngest class and "Love Me", and "Beat It" class at this time and give them their pictures so the other classes have enough time to change. Please help them change quickly so they do not miss their dance.

9- We will begin with the performance dances just like we performed them at the halftime.

* After this I will give the remaining 3 classes their pictures and introduce them.

I have a gift to give all the dancers so Please do not leave until the very end.

There are about 6 different dancers that I have not received full payment for the year. If you do not receive a text before wednesday, then you are paid up. If you receive a text, please pay at the recital. You can pay me or Bridgett. Thank you so much!!

This recital will be very bittersweet for me. I will miss the girls and the friendships I have made with you as their parents. I really, truly, owe it to you all for giving me this chance to fulfill this dream I had of opening a dance studio. Without you it would have never come true. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart...I will miss you and hope to continue many of your friendships in the future. I hope your daughters had fun, but I hope they learned a lot, too. I love them all and I appreciate all the patience and understanding you all had for me and my crazy winter this year. Thanks once again for giving me a chance. I hope it was worth it for all of you.

Love, Michelle

LOTS OF INFORMATION!!!

I am back and already feeling better! I am still a little sore, so the subs are coming out again this week to help...PLEASE have your dancers there. This is technically our last "normal" week of dance!!!

All classes will resume as normal this week, All Tuesday afternoon classes will come from 4-5 again.

Next week: April 10th & 11th- We will be having combined group lessons this week to go over the recital. TUESDAY morning will come as normal from 10-10:45; TUESDAY afternoon CLASSES will come at 4:00-4:45 on this day. This way the girls will be familiar with the order and can practice altogether for one last time.

ALL WEDNESDAY CLASSES will come at 4:15-5:15. They all need to practice together.

We will see everyone at classes this week, I understand it is Spring Break for some of us, so if you can be there, please do. Thanks everyone!!!!

There are NO classes the week of the recital. The recital is Wednesday, April 18th at 6:30 pm at the SOuth Fremont High School. All dancers need to be there by 6:15. There is NO charge for this. Should be a great show!!!! I Hope! :)

Costume info. for recital VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!:

In Leiu of t-shirts this year, I would like to do something that I think will be really cool if everyone is willing to help me out. :) Here are the "costume changes":

*3-4 yr olds (Tues. at 10:oo) Princess dresses. Any will do...if you don't have one you can borrow one from me!

*Both Tuesday afternoon classes: For their cheer and 2nd dance (back in time) they need to wear there ANYTHING that is yellow, pink, and or blue. I am talking pastel color tones. It can be a mix of all 3 colors or only 2, or even only one. They will be barefoot, but anything they are wearing MUST be these colors. The more the mix the better. They can even wear hats or gloves, leg warmers...anything that is these 3 colors. Does that make sense? The bigger and brighter AND funner the better. This looks really cool when they perform. The cheer lists these 3 colors, that is why I chose these. Any questions please call, or bring the outfit and I can check it out. Please no graphics, unless they are done in one of these colors. we want to keep it these colors only.

*For All Wednesday classes: First, they all perform Thriller together, so they need to bring some black bottoms (anything stretchy will do) and I would like them to look like "zombies" as much as we can quickly throw together. My thoughts are either white, black, or red plain t-shirts (like their dad's old one...) or one that is big so that it is baggy and tear it, burn it, whatever you have to do to make it look old and tattered. a Deep red tone for reds would be best...but we need black and white, even grey would be fine. let's see what we can come up with! It should look cool if we can make them look as old and worn and tattered as possible.

*For Wed. at 3:15: For their second dance, they need to wear there anything that is pink, white, and black. THEY MUST Be in this color scheme. Any shade of pink will do. THe more the better. All 3 colors would be best for this look. No graphics unless they are in this color scheme. They can wear hats, gloves, leg warmers, skirts, anything big and fun. The bigger and more the better. Any questions, please call me!!!

*For Wed. at 4:20: For their second dance, they need to wear anything they have that is silver, black and white. Mix and match. the more the better. hats, gloves, leg warmers, etc. are all ok, as along as they stay in this color scheme. No graphics unless they are in the color scheme. Any questions please call me.

For Wed. at 5:20. we would like them in solid BLACK. They will keep their jackets on from their costume they already have, but they need to wear black on their legs and bodies. the more the better. Go crazy with the black. we want it to be different and fun. All styles go...no graphics. JUST BLACK. call me with any questions.

*Hopefully this all makes sense. I will expplain more at dance for the next 2 weeks. I saw this look at a dance competition I went to last year and it looked SO cool. This may sound confusing, so call me with questions. I will let you know the order we will perform dances soon, so u will know what to bring and what to wear there for sure. thanks everyone. The recital should be amazing this year!!!! Michelle 356-7226 or text me at 569-6626

I am having a minor surgery

SO for the past while I have been suffering from horrible stomache aches and come to find out it is my Gall Bladder. I am having to have it taken out on Tuesday morning, so I am out of commission this week, although the cheerleader and hip-hop teacher will be here...so schedule is normal. Normal as in what we've been doing for the past few weeks. Tues. afternoon will still come at 4-5. Is everyone ok with keeping with that for the ret of the year? We only have about 3 weeks left, and the girls really do need to practice the cheer and one dance together. If that does not work for you, please let me know. I do not want to mess up anyone's schedule more than I already have!!! Sorry I will not be here yet again, but this is something I need to have taken care of asap before my hubby goes back to work.

Remember the final recital is set for APRIL 18th, at the South Fremont High School at 6:30 p.m. Please mark this on your calendars and invite anyone to attend. This event is FREE to all!!!! yeah!!!

Also, there are 2 dancers who have not yet paid for pictures...I do not know who you are, but the photographer does and she would like paid asap. Your dancer will not get her pictures until she is paid!!

Also, I hate this part, but please make sure your accounts are all paid in full by the first of April. I really appreciate it! If not, you will receive a notice, also!! thanks everyone!! I will be back out there next week!! -Michelle

Performance Wednesday!!!

This Wednesday is a performance at Madison High School! Please be there no later than 7:00!!! Meet in the auxillary gym by 6:50. The Tuesday classes are the first to perform, so if you come later than 7:15, you will probably miss it!!!!

Also, that means that there are NO wednesday classes because of the performance tomorrow. Regular schedule next week.

The Final performance is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th at 6:30 at the South Fremont High school! Yeah!!!

Thanks everyone and we will see you tomorrow night!

Tuesday afternoon classes will all come at 4:00 for the next few weeks, or until we feel they have learned the "cheer" well enough to go back to regular classes. Wednesday classes are all on normal schedule.

The Wednesday at 4:20 class ("Beat it") has not had 100% attendance since Christmas. this is definitely a problem right now. A lot of the same girls are missing, and we are learning a new hip hop dance. We have to reteach every week because of the amount of girls missing from the week before.PLEASE have your dancers there unless they are sick...if they do not know the hip hop dance well enough come recital time, they may not be able to perform it. we need all the girls there! thanks!

We have a performance at Madison High School next Wednesday (the 21st) at 7:00 p.m. It is being filler numbers for the Drill Team final recital. The first 3 classes will perform in one clump at the beginning of the night, the last 3 will perform in the middle. There will be no dance that Wednesday afternoon. Please have your dancers there and ready no LATER than 6:50 p.m. I will schedule our final recital date this week and will post all that info. when I schedule it. Thanks again! HOpe to see you all this week at lessons! :)

I am still holding dance today even though the weather is kinda crazy...just be careful coming out. I am more worried about the visibility issue...so if you feel like it is too nasty to drive out here, then don't...it's not worth anyone being stressed! If you do come out, just give yourself enough time to not rush.

Be sure to read post below!!! Thanks everyone and be careful out there!!!!

Normal schedule this week...

Everything is back to normal this week. Yeah!!! :)

Last post I mentioned the Tuesday afternoon classes coming at 5:00 next week (the 6th), but this has changed to 4:00. A cheerleader will be coming for the next couple of weeks to teach them a cheer to perform at the recital and do a mini cheer camp for them. I thought they would enjoy something different. Hope that is okay and will work for everyone. That goes for BOTH TUESDAY afternoon classes. They will BOTH COME AT 4:00-5:00 on the 6th. The following week will resume our normal schedule.

For those who ride the bus to my house for dance, please feel free to still do so. This coming week my kids will be on the bus with them. Thanks!!!! Sorry if there was confusion about that last week. :)

HOpe to see EVERYONE at dance this week. Thank you!

Lots of announcements...please read!!!

Due to a couple of crazy days, we have figured out our week next week and we were able to re-arrange our trip so I will NOT be here at all next week. There will be NO Tuesday dance classes, but there WILL be Wednesday classes (the hip hop teacher will be here for that). Thanks for all your understanding and patience.

FYI:

Also, on the week of March 6th and 7th, I will be gone again :) but all classes will be held that week with one exception: The Tuesday afternoon classes will combine together at 5:00-5:55. I know this is a different schedule than normal, but it would really be great if all the dancers could be there. The hip hop teacher is available for that hour only that afternoon, and she would like begin to teach them a new dance. THe Tuesday morning class will be the same, normal schedule. 10:00-10:45. Wednesday will be normal that week, also.

One more thing:) The Madison Drill Team has asked we come and perform for their filler numbers for their recital. The date is Wednesday, March 21st at 7:00 p.m. The first 3 classes (3 youngest) will perform together at the beginning and the 3 older classes will be perform in the middle. More info. on that later...

Thank you to everyone for your patience with the pictures this week!!! I think they are going to turn out great!!! Your girls are beautiful!!! -Michelle

PICTURE DAY!!

PLEASE come to dance with your daughter(s) this week to choose the picture you would like and the package. Bring your checkbook so you can order and pay for them today...the photographer has said that this year she will give a one week time frame where if you can't make it today, you will have to make arrangements with her to go to her home and choose which pics you would like. After that week, there will be no more time for her. She is due with a baby in March and needs to get all the pictures finished before her baby arrives!

Thanks everyone! There are 3 available packages to choose from, frames included for an amazing price. Hope to see everyone there this week.

Schedule for February!

Tuesday, January 31st: Normal Tuesday classes held

Wednesday, February 1st: No Wednesday classes, performance at North Fremont High (Ashton) 7:00 p.m.

Next week: Normal Dance schedules on both Tuesday and Wednesday! (7th & 8th)

Friday, February 10th: LAST half time performance at South Fremont 7:30 p.m.

The following week: CLASS PICTURES!!! Come at your regular dance times with check book handy and girls in full costume and make-up! Several picture packages to choose from. THis day definitely works best if EVERY mother comes and chooses their favorite poses right then and there. THis is February 14th and 15th!!!

The week after pictures: There will be NO Tuesday classes, we are leaving town for the week, but there WILL BE WEDNESDAY CLASSES!!!! THis is the 21st and 22nd. THe hip hop teacher will be here for the Wed. classes, but not Tuesday.

The rest of the month is normal schedule and all of March is normal, too. We may be adding in a performance the weekend of March 8th, but I will keep you posted.

Thank you!!!

PERFORMANCE tonight!!

THE MADISON PERFORMANCE IS TONIGHT AT 6:00!!! The girls did SO great last night! Thank you all for coming. We will see you tonight! THANKS !!!! - michelle

The game is on!!!!

We WILL be performing tomorrow night (Tuesday) at the South Fremont High School game. PLEASE be there by 7:30 p.m. We will practice the dances a couple of times before we perform them. Meet on the stage.

Due to both performances this week, we will not hold regular classes. I feel it is not worth it for those who have to travel from Rigby, Ashton, or St. Anthony to get to my house and back to yours and get ready for the game. I know attendance would not be 100% :)

We also perform Wednesday at Madison. We need to be there by 6:00! PLEASE let me know if you will not be at either performance due to sickness. Otherwise, please be there!!!! Thank you so much!!!! See you all tomorrow night!!!

Thanks! -Michelle

The game is CANCELLED!!!!

I just got word from the South Fremont High school and apparently the team they were playing (Driggs) got too much snow today and they closed the road to get here. So the game is cancelled, we may end up performing Tuesday night if they make it up, but I will keep you posted through the blog. PLEASE check this again on Monday!! They ARE NOT SURE WHAT THEY ARE DOING, so please just keep checking this! Thanks!

Sorry about the inconvenience! I am totally bummed...

NO Dance TUESDAY the 17th! Madison is out of school, so we will not hold dance today. We will see you all at the performance tomorrow night!!!

Thanks to all of you who came to the dress rehearsal on Saturday! I think the girls looked great!

Dress Rehearsal! (and hair info...)

Please remember Dress Rehearsal is tomorrow, Saturday January 14th from 3:30-4:30 at the old Madison High School. (formerly Madison Jr. High). Girls MUST be dressed in full costume, but hair does not need to be done. Thank you for all your cooperation!

No Tuesday class this week...I didn't realize until my kids came home from school today that Madison is out on Tuesday for Inservice, so we won't have dance that day, either. WE will have it the following Tuesday (the 24th).

Also, NO Wednesday classes until February 8th, due to all the Wednesday performances...sorry but I had no control over available games and they happened to fall on Wednesdays. So all Middle Schoolers will need to ride the bus HOME for the next 3 Wednesdays. We will resume normal schedule on Feb. 8th.

All times listed on the side bar is the time you HAVE to be at the game, ready to go. Admittance will be charged for you to enter the high school gyms.

Hair for performances:

"Leader of Pack"- High back pony with tie in

"Boyfriend's Back" Down and lots of full curls

"Dancing queen"- Down with headband in and flipped up at the bottom.

"Beat it"- Sides pulled up and ratty :)

"Pump up the Jam"- Low side pony, curled on left side of head (behind left ear)

"Love Me" -Left side Messy bun, as spiky and funky as you can get it!

Pictures are tentatively scheduled for February 14th and 15th...those will take place during normal class times in my gym. More info. on that later!!!

Please label costumes and tights and hold on to all gloves...what you have is what you get. There are no extras!

Thanks everyone! I am excited to see how it all will come together! :) See you tomorrow!

Lots of stuff happening...

THIS WEEK ALL COSTUMES NEED TO BE PAID FOR IN FULL AND TAKEN HOME!!! see below post if not sure what you owe...or call or come in the waiting room this week at dance. Thanks!

Dance is normal schedule this week and next, but please remember the dress rehearsal Saturday, January 14th from 3:30-4:30 at the MJH. (old Madison high school). THIS IS MADATORY. We perform the following Wednesday (the 18th)- check the schedule along the right hand side of this blog. The time listed is the time you MUST be there, dressed and ready to go. Unfortunately, this year some of the only halftimes available were on Wednesday only, so on those days we will not hold the regular dance class. Only the performance.

Also, I feel it is a good time to give you all a heads up that this will be my LAST year teaching dance. It is a hard decision, but my own 3 daughters want to move on and I feel it is time for me to put all my energy into their talents and be available to them. I wanted you all to know now so you can be looking for another dance company for the upcoming year. Thank you all so much.

See you all at dance this week. It is VITAL your girls are here...we still need some perfecting done! Hope you all had a wonderful break and happy new year!!!