Our Steppin' Out 2022 Annual Performance is just around the corner, and we have official confirmation of time and place! Our show date has been set for Sunday, June 5th, 2022 at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park. Currently enrolled families will receive an email with performance details and costume information in the next few weeks, so please keep an eye on your inbox!
From this point on, it's very important for dancers to attend class consistently so they don't get behind in their class choreography. Steppin' Out will be open for classes every week through May 30th as we all work hard on getting ready for the performance. And after a two-year pause from the glitz and glam of costumes, we're delighted to share that costumes will be returning for all Steppin' Out dancers. This means costume fittings will happen during upcoming weeks of class--all the more reason to be sure to attend!
SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER CAMP
Steppin' Out is pleased to offer two weeks of camp this summer--and we still have some spots for each session. Campers can sign up for delightful and age-appropriate adventures with Angela and summer camp hero Pearl, both fully vaccinated. Enjoy dance, arts & crafts, baking, theater games, and unstructured outdoor time at Chan Kaajal Park the week of July 18-22, July 25-29, or both (each week is different!). Learn more or register now.
MASK UPDATES
We understand that mask mandates are being lifted or relaxed in schools and other settings, but due to the risks associated with cardio activity and the number of students at the studio under the age of five (who don't yet qualify for the vaccine), Steppin' Out will continue to require masking in dance class at this time. We will reevaluate in a couple of weeks and keep you posted if anything changes in our policies. In the meantime, please include a mask in your child's dance bag, and thank you for understanding.
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: TAKE A BOW
Two months from now, our dancers will be taking the stage. Once their dances are over, we want to show them how much we appreciate their work--but are they ready to take a bow? A dancer's bow requires practice, and now is a great time to get started. Have your dancer stand tall with two feet together and then bend at the hips, sweeping both hands back. Some classes may be using the curtsey instead of the bow. To curtsey, place one foot behind the other with its heel lifted and ball down before sweeping both arms back. Advanced dancers may drop their heads during their bow--just watch that balance!
SHOE REQUESTS
Steppin' Out would like to ask that, prior to the performance, students acquire the correct dance shoes for the style of dance they will be performing (whether ballet, tap, or jazz). Students may take shoes from the share bin if they find their size. Has your dancer outgrown a pair? Why not leave them in the shoe bin for a student who may be looking for that size!
QUICK TIP: DANCE BAGS
A great way to help your dancers stay organized is with dance bags of their own! You can include shoes, a water bottle, and a mask in each, plus anything else they would like to bring to class.