Studio 4 Dance will be holding Open House for Fall 2010 dance class registration this Saturday, July 31st, from 1:00-3:00PM.

If you’re a returning student, come up and check out the schedule (yes, we’ve shuffled a few things around in the line-up).

If you’re a new student, come up and see the studio and meet the teachers.

We can’t wait to see everyone!

We’ve made a few adjustments to the summer line-up:

Due to lack of sign-ups, the 8-10 yr old tap/ballet/jazz originally scheduled from 6:30-8:00 has been canceled. However, that frees up a little time to make the Family Yoga class earlier. So the new line-up looks like this for Monday nights:

• 4:00-5:00 | Pre-Ballet/Tap | Ages 3-5 yrs. | $60
• 5:00-6:30 | Tap/Ballet/Jazz | Ages 5-7 yrs. | $80 (or $60 for 2 styles)
• 6:30-7:15 | Family Yoga | Ages 3-Adult | $65/family ($45 individual)

If you haven’t already signed up for summer classes, please do so here. Classes begin Monday June 28th.

Pictures are now available to order online:

Please visit Jamiel Images to take a look!

First and foremost, congrats to all students on a job well done this year! All of you gave 110% and the show was fantastic! Also a big thanks to all the moms that dedicated time helping before recital or working backstage during the show. We really appreciate your efforts.

I’ve had several calls and emails regarding pictures and the DVD. Here’s the scoop:

Pictures: They will be available for viewing and ordering online very soon. As soon as they are up and ready, I will let everyone know here on our site as well as our facebook page .

DVD: This generally takes six weeks or so to get to you. Once the video is edited, it will be sent to the duplicator and then mailed directly to you. I will let everyone know when it has shipped and if you don’t receive it in a timely fashion, please let me know ASAP. In the past, I’ve had people wait several months before letting me know they didn’t receive it and then it is very difficult for me to do anything about it.

Summer Classes: Ms. Jamie’s summer classes will begin the last Monday in June. Please visit our summer registration page to sign up for classes. If you are interested in the Athlete Class for boys, please email Ms. Katrina.

Fall 2010-11 Registration: To reserve your spot for this fall, please visit our Fall Registration page. Remember, your spot will not be held without the $35 registration fee paid.

For those of you that have students and dads participating in the Daddy Dance, the “practice video” has been posted. But it’s in a super secret location! If you are a dad that wants the link, email me and I’ll send it to you.

We have one more practice at the studio this Friday night at 6:00.

Then one at the Henry County High School auditorium Saturday at 2:30. Even though this is dress rehearsal, you don’t need to wear your costume until the show. I like the surprise! Ha!

It’s crunch time! Let’s get those recital routines polished and ready to perform! Here’s some make-up classes coming up soon:

• Wednesday May 26th 4:30-6:00 (Tap/Ballet/Jazz) for regular class time Saturday 11:00-12:30 (Tap/Ballet/Jazz). This class in particular could use the extra polishing. Please be there if at all possible.

• Friday May 28th 4:00-5:00 (Ballet/Tap) for regular class time Saturday 10:00-11:00 (Ballet/Tap)

• Friday May 28th 5:00-6:00 (Tap) for regular class time Wednesday 6:00-7:00 (Tap)

• Friday May 28th 6:00-7:00 (Jazz) for regular class time Wednesday 7:00-8:00 (Jazz)

• Sunday May 30th 3:00-3:45 Daddy Dance

• Wednesday June 2nd 4:30-6:00 (Tap/Ballet/Jazz) for regular class time Saturday 11:00-12:30 (Tap/Ballet/Jazz). This class in particular could use the extra polishing. Please be there if at all possible.

• Thursday June 3rd 6:30-7:00 “Puppy” practice

• Friday June 4th Daddy Dance 6:00-6:45

• Saturday June 5th Daddy Dance 2:30-3:00 (at HCHS Auditorium – costume NOT required)

• Tights and Shoes:

If you need either for the show, please turn in your forms ASAP. It’s too late to get them by picture day, but I can get them for the show.

• Speaking of Picture Day:

Remember if you want individual shots done, the photographer will be at the studio this Sunday the 23rd from 10AM-6PM. If you have not already scheduled a time to come for pictures, please email me Friday or Saturday (before 12:30 PM). We still have some afternoon openings, so it’s not too late.

• Tickets & DVDs

I am still taking orders for tickets and DVDs as well. These can both be purchased online, at the studio, dress rehearsal and Recital day. The earlier the better on the tickets.

• Backstage Moms:

I haven’t had too many moms volunteering to work backstage this year. I still need help for the classes listed below. If your child is in one of the classes listed below, please consider volunteering to be a backstage mom. Email me if you wish to volunteer.

• Monday 4:00-5:30 (Horses & Acrobats)
• Tuesday 4:00-6:00 (Clowns, Ribbons & Flaming Hoops)
• Wednesday 6:00-8:00 (Knife Throwers & Fire Breathers)
• Thursday 4:00-5:00 (Lions)
• Saturday 10:00-11:00 (Trapeze)
• Saturday 11:00-12:30 (Clowns & Circus Train)

If you need Studio 4 Dance to order shoes and/or tights for you AND you plan on getting individual pictures done on May 23rd, please have your order to me no later than Tuesday May 18th by noon.

Thanks!

Ms. Jamie

Finally! (drum roll please…um, you have to click the play button)

The long awaited, highly anticipated and a little late, BIG RECITAL PACKET!

Everything you ever wanted to know about Studio 4 Dance Recital 2010!

Please, please, please read the entire thing thoroughly. (Ms. Jamie gets a little testy after twenty people ask the same questions that are clearly answered in the packet…)

Click to download and print the 2010 Recital Packet:

Information you won’t find in the packet:

Daddy Dance (this is for students that were 7 yrs old and younger at the beginning of the dance year) Practice Schedule. This info is also posted on our Calendar Page.

• Saturday May 15 – 2:00 PM
• Friday May 21 – 6:00 PM
• Sunday May 30 – 3:00 PM
• Friday June 4 – 6:00 PM
• Saturday June 5 – 2:30 PM (at auditorium)

Dads and daughters participating must attend 3 or more practices to be in the show. (I recommend all 5)

Where is the auditorium? Henry County High School! It’s brand spanking new too! We’re pretty excited! Get directions to the auditorium:

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It’s Spring and the teachers and students are working hard to prepare for Recital. A few issues have come up that I would like to take a moment to address:

1) Proper Dance Attire:

I know it’s a busy time of year for everyone and there’s a lot of running from one activity to the next. This has resulted in students showing up to class wearing jeans and other ‘regular’ clothes instead of acceptable dance attire. I have been somewhat relaxed about this rule recently, but will not be for the remainder of the year. Dance clothes and proper shoes are required for your child to participate in class.

2) Food & Drinks In Class:

Some of you send your children with snacks and drinks. I do not mind if they eat their snacks in the lobby before or after class, but be advised, the students are not allowed to bring any drink (besides water) or any food into the studio. Aside from the annoyance of me having to clean up the messes left, spring has sprung and with that, comes bugs. Please remind your children to clean up their own messes and keep all food in the lobby.

3) Leaving Early & Absences:

Again, I know it is a busy time a year for everyone. Many students participate in other activities during the spring time. This has resulted in many students missing from class or leaving early as to make it to the next activity on time. This is a problem in several levels. 1) It is not fair to your child to miss critical practice time in the routine. He/she comes back the next week lost and frustrated. 2) It is not fair to the other students. Most of the routines are dependent on everyone being there. It is confusing for those who are in attendance to work around missing dancers. Please remember others are paying for classes as well and if your child is missing, everyone’s class experience is diminished due to confusion and the extra time everyone must spend reviewing the following week for those who missed. 3) It is also not fair to the teacher as we work very hard to construct classes and choreography and it is frustrating to not accomplish what we set out to accomplish because of missing students.

All that said, I do understand sometimes kids get sick. Please keep them home if they are contagious (for obvious reasons). In the event your child has an injury that prevents them from dancing, please bring them anyway as they can sit and watch class and at the very least, will be familiar with the routines and any additions to them.

Thank you for your attention to these issues.

Ms. Jamie