The Dance Corner May News

May 2017 Dance Corner News

Hello TDC families,

It's hard to believe almost 9 months ago we began this dance journey with all of you. The time has flown by and I hope your child has enjoyed every moment of their dance experience so far at The Dance Corner.

We are in the home stretch now. The big pay-off (recital) is only weeks away. I have seen so much growth in students over the past couple weeks as I have watched their recital dances in class and on video. I am impressed with some of the complicated choreography our littlest dancers are executing without assistance from a teacher and am wowed by the artistry I see emerging from our older dancers. I can't wait to see them on stage in June and know you will enjoy it too!

You should have received our recital handbook back in March. This is your guide to for all things recital, but it is just an outline, so please check your email and our recital page at-

http://thedancecorner.com/recital-2017/

frequently this month for information on ticket sales, rehearsals and special instructions for dancers who have quick changes during the show.

If you are worried you missed something, you can also log into the customer portal to check for emails sent to you there. We use the portal to send some, but not all emails. Anything SUPER IMPORTANT, like ticket pre-sale codes or other time sensitive communication will not only be sent using our constant contact service, but we will also send it using the customer portal.

Between the portal and our website, you should be able to find anything you need about recital.

If this is your first show with us and you have questions, please feel free to call or email me or my assistant Miss Nicole, or stop into our dance shop. We are happy to help you anytime!

If you are a long time student here at TDC, please be aware there may be some changes to how things work from year to year, so even if you think you've got this recital thing down to a science, please read any info I send regarding recital, to stay up to date on any changes we may make for this year.

There are only a couple more weeks of class, so please be sure to attend. This is your child's last chance to really learn the choreography and practice with their fellow dancers before hitting the stage. These final weeks of class are so important for the whole class, so I encourage you to please try to attend all your classes leading up to recital.

I am looking forward to a fantastic recital weekend!

Thank you for choosing The Dance Corner.

Best,

Miss Carrie

Recital Ticket Sales

Tickets are sold to families in order that fall 2016 registrations were received. Ticket sales are online only through our trusted vendor, Shovation.

Graduating seniors and the first 20 families who registered for Fall 2016 classes will purchase tickets first, and then the next 50 families who registered for fall classes will purchase their tickets, and then the next 50 families will purchase their tickets, and then the final 100+ families.

Please click here to learn more about the ticket sale process, view the Pre-sale group list, and find out what date you will ticket sales will open for you.

TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

May tuition is due by Friday, May 12th. You will not receive your pre-sale code for online ticket purchase until your balance is paid in full. Families carrying past due balances will not receive a pre-sale code or be able to purchase tickets until their balance is paid in full.

Instructions on where and how to purchase your tickets will be emailed to you well before your pre-sale date.

May tuition is due by Friday, May 12th.

Don't Forget-

All unpaid accounts will have the balance due charged to their payment method on file (credit card or e-check)

on Friday, May 12th.

You will not receive your pre-sale code for online ticket purchase until your balance is paid in full.

Families carrying past due balances will not receive a pre-sale code or be able to purchase tickets until their balance is paid in full.

We will monitor daily ticket sales and if families with past due balances purchase tickets before their account is paid in full, we will apply your ticket payment to your past due balance and release your tickets for sale.

Important Dates

- May 12th- May Tuition Payments Due

- Last Day of Classes- 5/25

- Memorial Day Weekend - 5/26-5/31

No Regular Classes

- Sparkle Squad & Troupe Rallies- 5/31

- In Studio Rehearsals 6/1: click for schedule

- On Stage Rehearsals 6/2: click for schedule

- Turning Pages Recital- 6/3 & 6/4, 2pm

- Shining Stars Showcase- 6/4, 12pm

In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

We are holding an In-Studio rehearsal on Thursday, 6/1 for select classes.

We want to be sure that younger classes and classes that meet in a smaller studio have one last chance to review their dance and work out any spacing issues before the stage rehearsal on Friday, 6/2. It is important that everyone try to be there for their class' rehearsal time.

The dancers should wear their regular dance class attire.

Please check the list for your class time. Not all classes will rehearse on this date.

Click Here for the In-Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Stage Rehearsal Schedule

The Stage rehearsal will be held Friday, 6/2 at Haddam Killingworth High School. Each class has been assigned a time. There will be no regular classes 5/26-6/2.

Students should come dressed in dance wear for the rehearsal.

NO COSTUMES PLEASE.

There is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium. Please keep all snacks in the lobby area.

Parents are welcome to stay and watch the rehearsal, but please keep talking to a minimum.

Students should arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled rehearsal time.

We are on a very tight schedule and will not be able to wait for late dancers, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time to get there.

All dancers are expected to attend the stage rehearsal and practice on stage with their class. Dancing on stage is very different than dancing in the studio and this spacing rehearsal is an integral part of helping students get comfortable on stage so the can give a great performance. If one member of the class is missing it will affect the whole class. Please let Miss Carrie if you have any conflict with your rehearsal time and can't attend.

Click here view and print the Stage rehearsal Schedule

Volunteers Needed

It takes many people to pull together our annual recital, and we only have 10 teachers plus Miss Carrie for the 200+ dancers who perform in each show. Please consider volunteering your time during the Saturday or Sunday recital performances or the Sunday Shining Stars Showcase.

We are always looking for more moms to help out in our dressing rooms during the Turning Pages show. We do not have parents backstage during the Shining Stars performance. If your child performs both days, you can watch one day and help out backstage the other day. All class moms and backstage chaperones in the cafeteria (dressing room) and class runners will receive one free ticket to either show for themselves or a friend or family member.

We need 2 Class Moms from the following classes to volunteer to chaperone their child's class during the show. Class moms will drop off the class backstage and then be seated in premium center orchestra seats in the auditorium (at no cost to them) to watch their child's performance. After the class dances, moms will meet them at the stage door and walk them back to the cafeteria.

Thursday, Kinder-Stars "The Grouchy Lady Bug"

Tuesday, Jr Hip Hop "Fashion Academy"

Tuesday, Mini Hip Hop "Cowboys and Cowgirls:Yipee Yay!"

Thursday, Jr Lyrical "The Magic Treehouse"

Monday, Beginner Irish Step "The Leprechaun"

Wednesday, Ballet 1 "The Gift of the Sun"

Wednesday, Jazz and Tap 1 "Aladdin"

Thursday, Broadway Kids "Oliver Twist"

Monday, Cirque Stars "The Jungle Book"

Class moms are required to stay with the class until the finale is over so they can help walk the class back to the cafeteria to meet their parents post show. Class moms get to watch their child perform for free and will be given a complimentary ticket for a friend or family member to attend the show.

We are also looking for ushers for all shows and pre-show parking monitor (keeping folks out of the fire lanes before the show). We also need people to stay a few minutes after the Sunday show to help with clean up.

Please contact Miss Carrie know if you would like more info about what is involved with each volunteer assignment.

We are always looking for more moms to help out in our dressing rooms during the show. If your child performs both days, you can watch one day and help out backstage the other day.

Thank you to all who volunteer. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Order Your Recital DVD Today

Hamilton Digital Media our trusted recital video company for over 15 years is offering exciting new ways for you to relive the recital performance over and over again!

For the first time ever they are offering families the option to purchase a professionally filmed, high quality Digital Download of each recital performance.

If you prefer a DVD, Hamilton sells those as well and ships them directly to your door!

The REALLY EXCITING NEWS is that as a special gift to our families, Hamilton is giving away digital downloads of up to 2 of your dancer's routines on Monday of recital weekend!

Everyone who orders a Turning Pages or Shining Stars Showcase DVD or Digital Download will get to download the rough cuts of at least one dance on Monday after the recital! No waiting for DVD's in the mail!

We are so pleased that Hamilton is offering more immediate access to videos to our dancers and their families at no added cost.

Pre-ordering of recital videos is available NOW.

Print your order form

and mail it in or drop it off in our dance shop or order securely online.

ORDER ONLINE NOW

Please note that video recording of any kind is not allowed by patrons during recital performances.

Check out some highlights from our 2016 recital video, filmed by Hamilton Communications.

Fall 2017 Class Schedule

The Fall 2017 schedule will be available VERY SOON! Miss Carrie will send you a personalized class recommendation note before the recital.

Registrations will not be accepted until after the recital on June 5th.

Join Our Performing Groups!

Last Chance to Order Dance Shoes

Make Sure Your Dancers Have What They Need!

Our dance shop will place several shoe orders throughout the next couple of weeks. Stop by our shop for a shoe fitting before May 11th to get your shoes in time for the recital!