August Newsletter

Welcome back! – Welcome back to another dance year! August is a very special month for Sundance Studios, both studios opened in August. Happy 3 yr Anniversary to the 24th St location and Happy 1 yr Anniversary to the 75th Ave location!

Picture CDs– Picture CDs are still available for purchase! The cost is 1 student/costume $40, Multiple costumes $45 and multiple students $55.

Recital DVDs– I know everyone is very anxious to get the free DVD of the recital, I know I am! The DVD typically take 4 weeks to get from the videographer. As soon as we get them in we will notify everyone they are available for pick up.

Open registration– Open registration is now in full swing. Current clients are $12 and new clients are $20.

Sundance Studios Handbook - We will be giving all our Sundance families a Handbook which has all of our policies. The receipt of handbook needs to be signed and returned no later than August 31st.

Parents- We are implementing a new policy. We will have a once month "viewing week". At all other times the curtains over the windows will be closed (24th St) and all parents will need to stay in the lobby behind the door (75th ave). The dancers have been getting very distracted as they can see out the windows. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Calender:

Fall Break: October 10-14

Thanksgiving Break: November 25-26

Winter Break: December 24 – January 2

Spring Break: March 12-16

Summer Break: July 23-31

*All students will receive an average of 4 or more classes per month based on assessing the months of August through July.

Dress Rehearsal Schedule (Recital order is different!)

Dress Rehearsal: 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2011 (Level 1)

10:00 a.m. (All other dancers)

DRESS REHEARSAL IS NOT AT THE DANCE STUDIO!

Dress Rehearsal Location: Tempe Performing Arts Center

700 W. Rio Salado Parkway

Tempe, AZ 85281

BOX OFFICE: 480-350-2822 Tickets are on sale now and are going fast!

ALL COMBO LEVEL 1 students arrive in their first costume at 9:00 a.m at the SOUTH ENTRANCE doors of the Tempe Performing Arts Center in your first costume. (Please refer to the order of routines below). ALL LEVEL 2 AND 3 students please arrive at 10:00 am in your first costume. Stage parents will be waiting for your child. You will sign in your child with security and can wait in the audience. ONLY STAGE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE!

DON’T forget DANCE SHOES! All dancers must wear flesh colored dance tights. If your child is in more than one dance, all other costumes must be labeled with the student’s name and dance on it. It is highly recommended to have a garment/dance bag with all of your child’s costumes in your child’s hands. Please put all accessories to costumes (bows, shoe ties, etc.) in a plastic baggie with your costume bag. Please put your child’s name on his/her shoes! Dancers will be released to parents at the end of the rehearsal at the South ramp of the main lobby.

Please be on time. Tardiness will cause a delay and will lengthen the rehearsal time. Thank you.

“La Bomba" (Weds 4:35 CL1 24^th St)

“Boogie Shoes” (Sat 8:25 CL1 75 Ave)

“Baby Mine” (Sat 9:45 CL1 24^th St)

"Baby-Justin Beiber" (Wed 5:25/Thurs 5:10 Pom L1 24^th St)

"Pretty Woman" (Sat 10:35 CL1 24^th St)

"Why Do Fools Fall in Love?"(Tues 5:25 CL1 75^th Ave)

"Wish Upon a Star" (Sat 8:25 CL1 75^th Ave)

"Buttercup" (Sat 9:45 CL1 24^th St)

“Shake Senora” (Tues 5:25 CL1 75^th Ave)

"Big Girls Don’t Cry" (Wed 4:35 CL1 24^th St)

“Spice Girls” (Weds 5:25/Thurs 5:10 Pom L1 24^th St)

“Bibbidy Bobbidy Boo” (Sat 10:35 CL1 24^th St)

“We Are the Children of the Ballet” (All Combo Level 1 Children Finale)

INTERMISSION

"Hoedown Throwdown"

“Marco’s Mix” (Wed 8:05/Thurs 6:15 Hip Hop)

“Conga” (6-9 Competition Team)

"Shaboom" (Thurs 6:00 CL2 24^th St)

"Miracle" (Saturday 11:25 CL2 24^th St)

“Mack the Knife” (Mon 3:45 CL3 24^th St)

"California Girls” (Mon CL2 24^th St)

“Ordinary Day” (10+ Competition Team)

"Material Girl" (Monday CL3 24^th St)

“Fancy Feet” (Thurs 5:25 Beg Hip-Hop 75^th Ave)

“Beauty and the Beast” (6-9 Competition Team)

~Dancing Dads

“Diamonds” (10+ Competition Team)

“Rock it” (Wed 6:15 Beg Hip Hop 24^th St)

~Marco Solo

"Every Rose" (Mon 3:45/Tues 7:05/Sat 12:15 Ballet Tech)

"What a Wonderful World" (Thurs 6:55 Ballet Tech 24^th St)

“Jai-Ho” (24^th & 75^th Ave Gymnastics)

“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (Victoria & Morgan Duet)

~Melissa

"Shake Your Groove Thing" (Wed 3:45 CL3 24^th St)

~Marisol

“Thriller” (Mon 6:15/Thurs 6:50 Jazz Tech 24^th St)

“Fireworks Finale” (All Combo Level 2 and Tech)

Picture Schedule 2011 Summer Recital

24th Studio:

Mon June 27th –

3:45: come in Mack. Bring Rose and Material Girls

4:35: come in California Girls. We will have Hoedown

5:25: JaiHo (we will have costumes, come ready to change)

Weds June 29th –

3:45: come in Shake your Groove Thing. We will have Hoedown.

4:35: Come in teal Big Girls costume. Bring LaBamba too

525: come in Baby costume. Bring black shirts/headsets for Spice. Pink skirts will be here. Wear white gym shoes for both.

6:15: Come in tanks (either color on top). We will have skirts and knee socks. Wear black gym shoes.

8:05: girls- come in costume. Boys- costume will be here.

Thurs June 30th –

510: come in Baby. Bring blck shirts/headsets, we will have pink

skirts. Wear white gym shoes for both.

6:00: come in Shaboom. We will have Hoedown

6:50: come in world. We will have thriller.

Sat July 2nd –

9:45: come in Baby Mine w bear. Bring Buttercup.

10:35: come in Bibbity Boo. Bring Pretty Woman.

11:25: come in Every Rose. Bring Miracle

12:15: we will have Hoedown

All dancers will need to wear skin tone dance tights (not pantyhose). Gymnastics classes need either footless or convertible tights. Hair can be done how you would like for pictures. Make up can be worn at parents discretion.

75th Studio:

Tues July 5th –

5:25: come in shake señora. Bring fools.

6:15: come in Hoedown

7:05: come in Every Rose

Weds July 6th – 6:55: come in costume

Thurs July 7th – 4:35: come in love me

525: come in costume

615: come in costume

Sat July 9th – 8:25: come in boogie shoes. Bring wish.

All dancers will need to wear skin tone tights. Gymnastics classes need either footless or convertible tights. Hair can be done how you would like for pictures. Make up can be worn at parents discretion.

Melissa

melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com

www.sundancestudiosphoenix.blogspot.com

2445 E. Baseline Rd. Suite 133

Phoenix, Az 85042

602-276-2018

Sundance Information for Pics & Recital

Hi! We have a very busy couple of months ahead so we wanted to break down a few things for you. COSTUMES: Costumes have begun to come in, yay! We are in the process of checking them all in and will begin distributing them the week of June 20th (Marco's Hip Hop Pictures will be the first week of July. Your child will be given a picture notice reminder the week before pictures. A full description of picture schedules will be posted on line @www.sundancestudiosphoenix.blogspot.com Please check the site if you have any questions. Once you get your costume please take it out of the bag and try it on. PICTURES: Pictures will begin the week of June 27th through July 3rd. Please keep your eyes open for the schedule of when your class will get their pictures taken. DANCE REPORT CARDS: Starting June 15th we will be doing "dance report cards" for each dancer. The form will go over technical skills mastered and classes recommended for the 2011-2012 dance year. 2011-2012 DANCE YEAR: We are excited to have the new schedule completed! We have been able to add classes at each studio to make sure everyone can get into the class they want. The schedule will be released July 1st. 2011-2012 REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2011-2012 dance year will begin on July 1st. Fees are as follows: pre-registration July 1-15=$5; open-studio registration July 15-31=$10; all-open registration Aug 1st=$12 (existing) $15 (new). We are capping each class at 12 so sign up early to ensure you get the class you want! We currently have many classes that are at 12 with new clients wanting to sign up... RECITAL: The recital is set for July 23rd. Dress rehersal will be @ 9:00 am and the recital will be at 6 pm @ the TempePerforming Arts Center. More information to come... STAGE VOLUNTEERS: We need your help! Please sign up to be a backstage volunteer during the rehearsal and recital. If you have a dancer that may require extra assistance you will need to help backstage. You will be receiveing a DVD of the recital and there will be a tv backstage playing the recital in real-time. The more helpers the merrier! We are super appreciative of the volunteers and this year we have a great Thank You gift! Please look for the sign up sheet in the studio lobby! SUMMER BREAK/DANCE CAMP: There will not be any regularly scheduled dance classes the week of July 25th. We will be offering a dance camp during this week! Please contact Melissa at melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com for more information and to sign up. MANY, MANY THANKS!: Thank you so much to all of you for another great dance year!! We have a great dance studio with amazing dancers and we couldn't do it with each of you! We are very excited about the upcoming year. Please let us know if you have any questions Sundance Studios Team! Melissa, Melissa, Marisol & Marco

June Newsletter

Summer Recital – JULY 23^rd!!! The date is quickly approaching. There are only 7 more weeks, which means 7 more practices. Please make sure your dancer is at all practices. The dancers have been working so hard.

Costumes – The costumes are scheduled to arrive the end of June/beginning of July. Once we have the costumes we will be sending out the schedule for pictures. Please note, due to some sizing/inventory issues some of the costumes have been changed.

2011-2012 Schedule – We are finalizing the new schedule, which will go into effect in August during our registration period. We are very excited to be able to offer some additional classes! Stay tuned for more info…

Competition Team – Our 2010-2011 competition season if officially over but that doesn’t mean rest for these girls. We have performances throughout the summer at such events as the Philippine Independence Celebration and a Women’s Shelter fund raiser.

Performance Team- We are excited to have our performance team up and practicing! There is still time to enroll if you are interested. These girls will be performing at such events as listed above. This is an excellent way to get ready for our competition team!

Summer Break: The summer break for the studio is July 25-30. NOTE: We are offering a dance camp during this week. There are a few spaces left. Contact Melissa if you are interested, melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com

Summer Dance Program: Register Now!! See www.sundancestudiosphoenix.blogspot.com for info! We are filling up quick!

Parents- We appreciate your efforts to pick up your dancers on time, we have had children left unattended; we would like to have enough staff to cover the classes scheduled (Please do not leave your children in the lobby unattended at any time). Thanks for your cooperation!

PARENT REMINDERS:

-Students should arrive to class 5 minutes prior to the start time in order to have shoes on and ready for class to begin. For Combo classes shoes must be kept in the studio as the shoe change can be quick with as little distraction as possible.

-Parents are not allowed in the studio during class. This is a distraction for all students. To ensure the best dance education, please remain in the lobby area.

-TUITION REMINDER – ALL tuition, regardless of payment type, is due on the 1^st of the month. All payments received after the 1^st will be charged a $25 late fee. Any non sufficient funds will add a $25 charge to your balance. Balances left unpaid will result in student withdrawal until account has been paid in full (in order for payments to be funded by the first of each month, transactions are subject to be pending 48 hours in advance).

-LATE FEE POLICY – Please make note of the class time and make sure you are at the studio to pick up your dancer 5 mins prior to that time. In order to make class times at both studios to is imperative all parents pick up dancers on time. Beginning September 1^st we are implementing the late fee policy. Late fees are $5 for the first 5 minutes, and $1 for each minute thereafter. Fees will be accumulated and charged with tuition the following month.

-MAKE-UP POLICY: If you plan to miss a class or you have an unexpected illness, you have 30 calendar days to make up your class. You must email your preference of make-up classes to Melissa (Melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com) in order to plan the date of your make-up. Make-up classes are a great way to try new genres of dance. So if your child wants to try something new, it is encouraged! Missed classes do not constitute a refund and cannot be added to result in a free or reduced tuition for future use.

-CALENDAR:

Summer Break: July 25-30

*All students will receive an average of 4 or more classes per month based on assessing the months of August through July.

~A Special THANKS to Virgi for inviting us to the Philippine Independence Day Celebration! Have a safe trip to the Philippines Virgi, Hannah, Niki & Freddy!

April Newsletter 2011

Performance Team –

We are starting a performance team. Dancers interested will be performing at charity benefits and events such as the Laveen BBQ, Banner Hospital, ASU Cultural Show and more. Please email Melissa if you are interested.

Facial Party: Microderm/Chemical Peels/Oxygenation April 16th:

Where? Sundance Studios

2445 E Baseline Rd. Suite 133

Phoenix, AZ 85042

When? Saturday, April 16th/1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Please rsvp via email to melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com if you plan to attend and the times you would prefer. These prices are hard to beat, so we will be filling up quick!

Professional Easter Family Photo Shoot with Baby chics! April 16^th

Email Melissa if you would like to book your photo shoot! (Let me know your preference in times 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.)

$45 per family. All photos will be on a disc. Space is limited, please make your appointments now!

Gold, Gold, Gold, Gold! –

Congrats to our competition girls who did amazing at the competition last weekend. Way to go girls!!

Costume Payments for July 23rd Recital–

Costume payments and recital fees were deducted on April 1^st. Late fees apply to costumes paid after April 1st.

Summer Dance Programs:

Preschool Dance Camp: Ages 3-5 24^th St. Location: Monday, July 25^th-Wednesday, July 28^th 9:00 a.m.-11:30

Preschool Dance Camp: Ages 3-5 75^th Ave. Location: Thursday, July 28^th- Saturday, July 30^th 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $95

Curriculum:

~ Tap/Ballet/Gymnastics/Dance stretches

~ Fairy tale dances with story telling time

~ Arts & crafts/ Student created costume & set decorations/ T-Shirt Art

~ Tea party with snack

~ End of camp performance including costumes and set decorations/Certificates & Special Awards

Jazz, Gymnastics & Hip-Hop Dance Camp: Ages 6 & Up 24^th St: Mon., July 25^th-Wednesday, July 28^th 3:30-6:30 pm

Jazz, Gymnastics & Hip-Hop Dance Camp: Ages 6 & Up 75^th Ave.:Thursday, July 28^th- Saturday, July 30^th 3:30-6:30 pm

Cost: $95

Curriculum:

~ Jazz/ Gymnastics/ Hip-Hop

~ Learn multiple routines/ Choreography Class/ T-Shirt Art

~ End of week pizza party & performance/Individual choreography Performances/Certificates & Special Awards

-CALENDAR:

Spring Break: April 25-30

Summer Break: July 25-30

*All students will receive an average of 4 or more classes per month based on assessing the months of August through July.