December
2014

  
Tuition!

Tuition is due on December 1.  After registration, parents will be able to check their online portal at  www.simidancecenter.com to make sure your account is up to date.  After December 15th, a 10% late charge will be added to the account.


 

Closing over the holiday break!

The studio will be closed from Monday, December 22nd through Sunday, January 4th in honor of the winter holiday season.  Simi Dance Center wishes your family a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday season.  

 

New SDC Sticker Decals for Sale!

See the front desk of the latest SDC Glitter Decals!  Show your SDC pride and get yours today for only $6.00!

Recital Costume Fees!

 

Your Recital Costume Fee has been posted to your account. There should be a charge PER DANCE that your child is participating in.  All costume charges are the pre-season discounted price.  $60 should be posted for all CLASSES ages 6 and under.  All costume charges that are $80 are for CLASSES ages 7 & up.  

 

This fee is due Monday, December 15th.  All costume fees paid after this date are not eligible for the discounted "pre-season" price.  This regular price for all costumes paid after December 15th are $80 for CLASSES 6 & Under and $100.00 for CLASSES ages 7 & up.

 

Please check your account to keep track of all activity.  Be sure your dancer is enrolled in the correct classes.  If your dancer needs to be dropped from a class because of an accidental registration or because they are actually enrolled in a different one that what is listed, please see the front desk asap.  For any more questions regarding the charges on your account, please see the front desk or email simidancecenter@att.net


Recital Costumes on Display!

A recital costume book has been created and placed on display at the front desk.  Families and dancers may come up and look at this book at any time.  The recital costume book must remain at SDC. 

Shows to go see!

Our ballet teacher Kenny Borchard will be performing in the Pacific Festival Balley Nutcracker Saturday, December 20 and Sunday, December 21. Tiler Peck, Principal Ballerina from New York City Ballet, will also be performing. She was a young dancer who started in the competitive dance world here in California. It is so exciting to see an example of a young woman who began her career the way most of our dancers are beginning their training.  

 

We welcome you and your dancers to take advantage of this once in a life time opportunity to experience a professional Nutcracker performance.  Here is a link to purchase tickets: http://nutcrackerthousandoaks.ticketsw.com/?lbl=bing .  

 

Ryan and Brigid will be attending the Saturday, December 20th afternoon matinee at 2:00 p.m. in case any other SDC families want to join us.  We encourage all of you to come watch this performance! Let us know if you are attending so we can meet up and take an SDC photo :)

Inspirational Video!

TODAY'S THE DAY - A MUSICAL SHORT
TODAY'S THE DAY - A MUSICAL SHORT


 

 

Ballet Boot Camp with Caitlin Kinney! 

Saturday, December 13th 

9AM-10:30AM Levels 3 & 4A Ballet Classes

10:30AM-12:30PM Levels 4, 5 & 6A Ballet Classes

1:00-4:00PM Levels 6 & All Company Members

 



 

 

Winter Dress Up Week!!

At SDC we like to celebrate the up coming holidays.  In lieu of the excitement we have created some fun dress up days for our last week that we are open.  All technique and recital classes will put together a short holiday routine to share with parents.  All dancers are welcome to come to class dressed up and bring treats for the class to share.  The dress up day guidelines will be:

 

Monday, December 15th - Candy Cane Lane: Dress as a candy cane, red/white

 

Tuesday, December 16th- Whoville Day: Dress like a Who from Whoville, crazy hair day

 

Wednesday, December 17th- White Out Day: Dress as a snowflake, snow princess, or snowman

 

Thursday, December 18th- Sweater Day: Dress in an Ugly Christmas Sweater

 

Friday, December 19th - North Pole Day: Dress as Santa, a reindeer, or an elf

 

Saturday, December 20th- Holiday Wear: Dress head to toe in any holiday color

 

Did you know?

 

SDC wants to say CONGRATULATIONS to Sienna Alvarado and Avery Hewitt for winning scholarships at the Dance Atak convention!

 

SDC also wants to say CONGRATULATIONA to Sienna Vargas for placing 2nd Overall at the Sheer Talent dance competition!

 

Senior Company Dancer and SDC faculty, Isabella Silecchio was recently featured in a music video titled "Red Handed" by Myke Terry. We are so proud of her first big dance job! Click Here for the video.  

 

Students of the Month!

 

Sarah Call

Sarah Call is the competition student of the month.  She is a great student role model for many reasons.  Sarah is hard working and always attentive in class.  She is quite and respectful.  We love that Sarah asks questions when needed but always at the appropriate time.  And her curiosity for feedback is a cherry on top.  Congratulations to Sarah Call!  Keep it up lady! 

 

Hailey Blough

Hailey Blough is an observant and eager to learn young lady. She  enjoys demonstrating new and old dance steps in front of her class and is always one of the first to raise her hand to answer questions asked during class. However, what shines the most about her is her kindness and sweet personality. Keep up the great work Hailey!

 

Birthdays

Vince Amezcua - 12/5

Brando Osborn - 12/9

Kyra Mostacciuolo - 12/11

Oliver Anderson - 12/17

Vanessa Costilla - 12/20

Hailey Blough, Abigail Valdez - 12/25

Misha Osborn - 12/26

Competition Costume Fitting!
Costume fitting on December 6-7. Schedule will be announced soon.

Competition Annual Holiday Party!
Saturday, December 13th from 6:00pm-9:00pm.  All competition families are being asked to donate 1-2 items to help make the party a success.  Sign up to bring something for the pot luck or party at the front desk asap.  Also make sure your dancer has filled out their ABOUT ME sheets (located at the front desk), also make sure your dancer has picked out a name for a secret santa gift exhchange.  Dancers MUST be able to attend the party in order to participate in the secret santa gift exchange.

SDC Elite Company Dinner!
Friday, December 5 at 8:30 p.m. - More information coming soon. 

 

Competition Hair and Make Up!

January 4th Competition Make Up And Hair meeting 2pm-4pm.  All female dancers must attend.  Dancers ages 13 and under must have an adult present to help them do their hair and make up.  Dancers and parents must demonstrate the full competition make up and hair at this meeting.  Bring all necessary tools needed to complete the full competition stage make up look. 

Tell your friends about SDC!
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805-527-2147 
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Competition Corner
Dec 6-7 - Costume fitting
Jan 3-4 - Costume fitting

Don't forget to practice the choreography at home!