Sunday, October 31, 2010

November Newsletter

Message from Misty
I can’t believe we are more than halfway done with our fall Session! It is getting close to performance time! Each of the non-competition teams will be learning a little Christmas routine to show you along with what they have been learning in class. It is very critical that the dancers don’t miss class for they will be behind.
As it is getting darker earlier, please be very careful as you come into the parking lot and drive slow. Also, If your child comes to dance with a jacket please have them leave with a jacket.
Thanks you so much for choosing Ultimate Dance as your childs dance education. We take great pride in our teachers and in our curriculum and we love having you as a part of our family. If you have any questions or concerns please email me at ultimatedanceetc@yahoo.com

Fall Session Ends
Regular Fall Session classes will end on December 10th. All Dance Showcases for non-competitive classes will be the week of December 13-16th.
The Winter/Spring session will begin January 10th

Dance Showcase Dates and Times
These are the dates and times for the non-competitive classes. All will be held at Ultimate Dance. Please feel free to invite anybody you would like. This is very personable and there will only be one class at a time using the studio. There are no normal classes during this week! This is a very fun and exciting time for the dancers so please make them feel special!
Monday December 13th
5:00-Monday 9:30 ballet/tap
5:45-Monday 10:30 ballet/tap
6:30-Monday 2:15 ballet/tap
7:15-Monday 3:00 ballet/Jazz 5-7yrs w/Karen
Tuesday December 14th
5:15- Wednesday 2:30 ballet/tap
6:00- Wednesday 3:15 ballet/tap
6:45-Thursday 2:30 ballet/tap
7:30-Monday 5:00 ballet/jazz 5-7 yrs w/Katie
Wednesday December 15th
4:15-Thursday 3:15 ballet/tap
5:00-Monday 5:00 ballet/jazz level 2 8+ yrs w/Michelle
5:45- Wednesday 5:00 ballet/tap 5-7 yrs w/Michelle
6:30- Wednesday 6:00 ballet/jazz 5-7 yrs w/Michelle
7:15-Wednesday 7:00 ballet/jazz 6-9 yrs w/ Michelle
Thursday December 16th
5:15 Thursday 7:00 Hip Hop 7-11 yrs w/Kristin
6:00 Thursday 7:15 Hip Hop 12+ w/ Kristin

Winter/Spring Registration
Winter/Spring registration will begin on Monday November 22nd for all dancers currently taking from Ultimate dance. Open registration for all others will begin on December 6th. Early bird registration( 1 month free and no registration Fee with prepaid session) will end on December 10th. You can still get a ½ month free and no registration fee if you pay for the entire session after December 10th. Winter/Spring session consists of 5 months. Session tuition is as follows:
Before December 10th After December 10th
45 min class $140 45 min class $155
1hr class $160 1hr class $180
2 hr competition $280 2 hr competition $315
3hr competition $360 3 hr competition $405

Competition Team Reminder
Costume Fees are now due!
Competition Fees $165 due by Dec. 1st
Deposit for Cruise is due November 4th call 877-519-2929 ext 360 Kathy. Deposit fully refundable til Jan.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Fundraiser Cookies

Cookie orders are due by Thursday!!!!!!

More Info On the Cruise

Here is some more info on the cruise and contacts!
*talk to Kathy Fortie for all information and booking, other agents don’t have all the details.
*Reach Kathy either by phone 877 5190 2929 ext 360, leave a message if she is not there, or by email kfortie@getawaytoday.com.
*Kathy don’t work on Fridays, but she is there Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Please remember there are only a certain amount of rooms in each category so it is first come first serve! Book early to get the room and price you want! Also, There is another studio going with us.

Monday, October 18, 2010

It's Time to Book our Cruise

It's Time to book our Cruise!
This years optional dance trip is........ A Cruise to Ensenada Mexico- 3 night 4 day leaving on April 15thPrices range from $315/person Quad occupancy inside cabin to $455/ Double occupancy ocean view room. $150 deposit would be due by Nov. 1st. All payments are made through the Cruise line. To book your cruise Call 1-877-510-2929 and ask for Kathie Fortie, tell her you are with Ultimate Dance Etc. We will be performing on the cruise ship! This price includes all taxes and Fees, Accomodations, FOOD, and Entertainment. (We aren't talking McDonald type food)This price is for Family and Friends too!There are All day Kid Camps on the cruise for free! Kids ages 3 and upPlease let me know if you are interested in the Optional Dance Trip and how many you are planning on bringing!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Competition Parents Meeting Notes

Competition Parents Meeting Notes
Competition Team Parents Etc.
It is so good to be back in the dance season again. All of the Teams have been working so hard on their first routine for Competition. Almost all of the teams have finished choreography for the first dance and will be starting choreography for the 2nd routine later this month or the beginning of November! I am so excited about how great each of the teams already look! I know this is going to be a great year for us!
This year we have 13 competitions teams. As some of you may know when it comes to competition time Candice, Kristin, and I will be very busy trying to get each team on and off the stages to perform. This is where we need the parents help! Each Team need 2-3 Team Moms to help the team get ready to perform at the competitions. Some of the responsibilities of Team Mom would be to make sure all dancers are present and in correct costume, have all dancers stretching, and run the routines with them before we come to get them. If you are interested in being the Team Mom please sign up in the office.
We are so excited to be competing in the Advanced category this year and I know we will do great!

Competition Fees and Costume Fees
Costume fees are due on or before October 21st
Sweet n Sassy, Pewees, Minis, and Diamonds=$80
All other Competition Teams=$90
This is the total for 2 costumes and does not include tights and shoes

Competition Fees are due on or before December 2nd
Competition Fees are $165 per Team
Unfortunately the competitions have raised their prices this year, but……at least 3 out of the 5 competitions we are attending this year do not have an entrance fee at the door for families!
Each team will compete 2 dances at 5 different competitions. All Competitions are MANDATORY.
Please plan on traveling to St. George for competition on March 27th. Competitions usually start early in the morning so it is a good idea to plan on spending the night on Friday in or near St. George.


Competitions for 2011
Here is the tentative schedule for the 2011 competition season. Schedule may change. All team dances will be on Saturday and all solos, duets, and trios will be on Friday
February 24th-26th- Thanksgiving Point , Lehi Utah =Free admission
March 18th-19th Northridge High School, Layton Utah=Free admission
March 25th-26th –Dixie High School, St. George Utah=Free admission
April 29th-30th - Val A. Browning Center, Ogden Utah=Free admission
May 6th-7th- Nationals at Lagoon, Farmington Utah

Warm-ups
Warm-ups are optional but highly recommended for all competition dancers. Warm-up orders must be in full and paid for by October 18th before I will order them. If you order is not paid for I will wait to put them in with the next order or until they have been paid for.
Jackets w/name =$35
Pants w/name=$35
You can order them in the office! Bags are available as well for $20

Attendance
It is very critical that dancers are at every practice. We learn so much in every class that most dancers feel lost when they come back after missing a week.


Optional Dance Trip

This years optional dance trip is........ A Cruise to Ensenada Mexico- 3 night 4 day leaving on April 15th
Prices range from $315/person Quad occupancy inside cabin to $455/ Double occupancy ocean view room. $150 deposit would be due by Nov. 1st. All payments are made through the Cruise line. I will give more detail this weekend.
We will be performing on the cruise ship! This price includes all taxes and Fees, Accomodations, FOOD, and Entertainment. (We aren't talking McDonald type food)
This price is for Family and Friends too!
There are All day Kid Camps on the cruise for free! Kids ages 3 and up
Please let me know if you are interested in the Optional Dance Trip and how many you are planning on bringing!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Don't forget Competition Parents Meeting on Monday

Please Dont forget the Competition parents meeting on Monday Oct 11 at 7 pm at the dance studio!!!!