Monday, November 21, 2011

November News Part II

The Backstage Dance Co.
37 Central Ave. N.
Swift Current, SK
S9H 0K8
778-2205
www.thebackstagedanceco.blogspot.com
Backstage News
November 2011
Part II

            Hello everyone! We have a fair bit more information in this newsletter for you so please read carefully, and call or email us if you have any questions!

BACKSTAGE IS HOUSECLEANING!!!
            It’s the time of year when we at Backstage have decided to “houseclean” in preparation for exam and competition season, just to keep things a little more organized! What’s all involved? Well, you can come to the studio during these times to:
  • sort through the Lost & Found of the last three years;
  • pick up your recital DVD;
  • try on samples and order studio clothing;
  • turn in used shoes for the “Tickle Trunk” OR pick up money from shoes sold
  • pay outstanding invoices or exam fees (debit and credit machine available)
  • pick up your income tax receipt (we need signatures before they can be released)

            Ms RenĂ©e will be at the studio at the following times:
                        Friday November 25th: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
                        Saturday November 26th: 9:30am to 12:00pm

Clothing Available:
            Yoga Pants:                                       Yoga Jacket:
                        Youth: $49.14                                     Youth: $58.96
                        Adult: $51.72                                      Adult: $62.06
            Track Pants:                                      Track Jacket:
                        Youth: $38.00                                     Youth: $44.00
                        Adult: $41.00                                      Adult: $48.00
            Hooded Sweatshirt (Pullover):         Hooded Sweatshirt (Zip-Up):
                        Youth: $18.60                                     Youth: $24.30
                        Adult: $20.60                                      Adult: $28.78
Sweat Pants (These include `Backstage Dance Co.` down the left pant leg):                              Youth: $25.10
            Adult: $25.70
Logos:
            Large `Backstage` Logo: $10 + tax
            Small `Backstage` Logo: $5 + tax
            Name on sleeve, etc.: $3 + tax per line
            Name etc. on bum of pants: $5 + tax



Competition Details:

            Below is a table of each dance group and each competition; for each we have checked off which competitions that group will be attending. We realize there has been some confusion over some of the groups; we hope to clear that up with this handy chart! The chart below that also has fees for each competition.

NOTE: Grade 2 Tap and Grade 3 Ballet are as of yet UNDECIDED for Kindersley Konnection, as many of those students are affected by skating competitions. We are waiting to hear on that for those two groups. Thanks for your patience!


Class/Group
Leader Dance Fusion
March 10th & 11th
Kindersley Konnection
March 24th & 25th
Medicine Hat Festival of Friends
April 20th-22nd
Swift Current Festival of Friends
April 27th-29th
PrePrimary Ballet



PrePrimary Combo



Primary Ballet



Primary Tap



Primary Jazz



Grade 1 Ballet



Grade 1/2 Jazz


Grade 2 Tap

???
Grade 3 Ballet

???
Grade 4/Senior Tap
Elementary Jazz
Teen Jazz
Grade 6 Ballet
Grade 7 Ballet
Pointe
Lyrical
Senior Jazz





Leader Dance Fusion
March 10th & 11th
Kindersley Konnection
March 24th & 25th
Medicine Hat Festival of Friends
April 20th-22nd
Swift Current Festival of Friends
April 27th-29th
Solo
$16
$18
$22
$22
Duo/Trio (per dancer)
$13
$15
$15
$15
Group (per dancer)
$11
$12
$12
$12








Classes Still On—We are aware that most students have no school on Monday, Nov. 28th, Tuesday Nov. 29th, or Friday Dec. 9th; however, regular classes will run these days.

Ballet Exams—Exams take place Saturday, February 4th! Fees are now due for exams; please check your exam notification or the website if you are unsure of what you owe. As well, extra classes have begun and will run every other Friday; ATTENDANCE IS A MUST if you plan to take your exam!

Boots—Students, please leave your boots and shoes in the OUTSIDE entrance on the shoe rack or stairs so no one trips on them—not between the doors!

Invoices—If you have not paid your invoice mailed in October, please do so by November 30th; updated invoices will be mailed out as of December 10th.

ALL INFORMATION AND NEWSLETTERS PREVIOUSLY SENT HOME HAS BEEN POSTED TO THE WEBSITE.


As always, please feel free to call or email us if you have any questions or concerns at 778-2205 or backstage@sasktel.net.




Monday, November 7, 2011

November News

The Backstage Dance Co.
37 Central Ave. N.
Swift Current, SK
S9H 0K8
778-2205
www.thebackstagedanceco.blogspot.com
Backstage News
November 2011

            Hello everyone! We hope you all had a happy Halloween and are excited for the next month of dance! We have some important reminders for you in this newsletter so please read it carefully!


Remembrance Day – There will be no classes on Friday, November 11th as it is Remembrance Day.


Musical Theatre – Just a reminder of the dates that Ms Renee will be here for Musical Theatre:
                        Friday Nov. 4th            Friday Nov. 25th    
Friday Dec. 2nd           Friday Dec. 16th
             

Costume Sheets – We will be ordering costumes in the next two weeks; please bring your sheet in or we will have to guess, and it’s up to you to get the costume on or off!


Triple Threat – Some of our students will be attending Triple Threat in Saskatoon the weekend of November 19th & 20th; it promises to be a great workshop with excellent choreographers! If anyone is still interested in attending, just talk to Ms Shauna; you have the option of registering at the convention that day.


DVDs – If you have not picked up your DVD from the last recital, please pick it up in the next couple of weeks. We have our own copy---30 more are just bookends.


Competition Information – Please check out the website for competition and hotel information—it will all be there within the week!


Absences – Please call the studio if your child is going to be missing from classes; it is important that we know who is supposed to/going to be there.


Bathroom Breaks – Please use the washroom BEFORE you go in for your class; it causes a significant disruption if students are going in and out of class to use the washroom. As well, when one has to go, EVERYONE has to go!!!

Clothing Order – We are again putting in our annual clothing order; sample sizes are available to try on at the studio. The following items are available for sale:

            Yoga Pants:                                       Yoga Jacket:
                        Youth: $49.14                                     Youth: $58.96
                        Adult: $51.72                                      Adult: $62.06

            Track Pants:                                      Track Jacket:
                        Youth: $38.00                                     Youth: $44.00
                        Adult: $41.00                                      Adult: $48.00

            Hooded Sweatshirt (Pullover):         Hooded Sweatshirt (Zip-Up):
                        Youth: $18.60                                     Youth: $24.30
                        Adult: $20.60                                      Adult: $28.78

Sweat Pants (These include `Backstage Dance Co.` down the left pant leg):                              Youth: $25.10
            Adult: $25.70

Logos:
            Large `Backstage` Logo: $10 + tax
            Small `Backstage` Logo: $5 + tax
            Name on sleeve, etc.: $3 + tax per line
            Name etc. on bum of pants: $5 + tax


Please see any of the instructors at the studio to order. Make cheques payable to ``ProEmbroidery``.

            As always, please feel free to call or email us if you have any questions or concerns at 778-2205 or backstage@sasktel.net.

Senior Competitions

Hello everyone,

After much deliberation as well as the parent discussion meeting held last night, a decision has finally been made as to which competitions the senior groups will be attending. All of Ms Shauna’s classes (Grade 6 & 7 ballet, pointe, lyrical, Grade 4 & Senior Tap, Elementary & Senior Jazz) will attend the following competitions:

Leader March 10th and 11th
Kindersley March 24th and 25th
Medicine Hat April 21st and 22nd
Swift Current April 27th and 28th

We have good news regarding accommodations: there are plenty of hotel rooms available in Rosetown and Eston, as we know Kindersley is booked with oil companies!!!!!!! 

Rosetown:
  • The Country Rose Inn (1-306-882-3093)
  • Heartland Motor Inn (1-306-882-4200)
Eston:
·         Double TT Motor Inn (1-306-962-3639)

Each are about 30-40 min from Kindersley, and have lots of rooms available at reasonable rates.

This year, we are firmly enforcing our competition policy. As competitions are such a big deal, attendance is crucial. Therefore, if you are not able to be at one of the competitions, you will be unable to participate in any of the competitions. While we know this may be disappointing to some students, they will still be included in recital.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call us.

Yours in Dancing,
The Backstage Dance Co.