The dress rehearsal schedule has been released! Please mark your calendars for your time slot and review details below so your family can get the most out of this important activity. Also, keep your eyes peeled for performance flyers (arriving at the studio soon!)
PERFORMANCE FEE NOW DUE
Each dancer who will be participating in the annual performance will be charged a performance fee. This fee covers free admission for an unlimited number of guests and a free video link to the recorded version of the show. Fees are $40 per dancer (for multiple dancers from the same family, add $10 for your second dancer and $5 for your third [or more!] dancer/s, etc.). Please see the front desk to pay by check, cash, or credit card. (Please note that the parking lot will be available during our dress rehearsal at no charge; however, there will be a $10 cash-only fee for parking during the performance.)
DRESS REHEARSAL DETAILS (PLUS PHOTO SHOOT!)
Our dress rehearsal will be on Sunday May 19th at Everett Middle School. Dancers only attend during their class' scheduled hour (unless otherwise noted). Rehearsal provides a great opportunity for dancers to get a feel for the stage and will add to the excitement of the performance. We are very excited to announce that Natalia Perez of Natalia Perez Photography will once again be capturing the magic on stage the day of our dress rehearsal!
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DRESS REHEARSAL
1) Please arrive on time. We have over 200 dancers and only a short amount of time for each class to practice. Your call window is an hour, but we may be able to dismiss some dancers earlier if we stay on schedule. You will share your hour with other classes, so please bring something to do while you wait.
2) Dancers should wear their costumes and all accessories. This is also a great way to verify that they have everything they need.
3) The school parking lot will offer free parking during the rehearsal.
4) Dancers may wear make up to the dress rehearsal as our photographer will be capturing the moment.
5) The dress rehearsal is an opportunity for the dancers to get up on stage and practice before the big day--plus it's a lot of fun!
COSTUMES
Costumes are beginning to arrive and fittings will take place in the studio over the next month. Once all the costumes are complete, a costume price list will be available. Please let Angela know should you need costume assistance.
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: LEAP
We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but they also leave us with a lot of puddles. Practice your leaps outside the studio so shoes can stay clean! Here are six tips for great leaps.
STEPPIN' OUT'S FIRST-EVER SUMMER CAMP
Space is still available for summer camp! Camp is designed for children ages 5-12 and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with drop off as early as 8:30 a.m.) Monday through Friday. Our tuition of $325/week includes all activities plus a healthy snack. Camp is offered for two weeks this summer, June 10-14 and June 17-21. Register for either or both!
THANK YOU MAGGIE AND MELISSA & WELCOME BACK ZOE!
Steppin' Out wants to extend its gratitude to our wonderful long-term subs, Maggie and Melissa, who covered for Zoe while Zoe was out. Thank you for being incredible additions to our studio! We can't wait to work with you again. And Zoe, we're thrilled to have you back--we've missed you!
REMINDER: ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Teacher Sonja and Teacher Emily are both featured in the Mark Foehringer Dance Project's production of Alice in Wonderland, which runs April 6th through 14th at the Fort Mason Center. Go see our amazing teachers in action--get more information or buy tickets now!
QUICK TIP: ASK!
Ask your dancers what part of the performance they are most excited about. Visualizing it in advance will help calm nerves.