LAST CALL!!

Deadline March 10th!

We are working on many future items, and one of those is our 2025 Class Picture Days Schedule. Again this year we will accommodate our families that get sibling, friend, or parent/dancer photos. These are optional in addition to our group class photo and dancer individual photos. If interested, please fill out the below form by March 10th so we can fit in time slots for all those in need. This will help everyone be more organized!

Recital routines are in full swing! Please help your dancer by encouraging good practicing habits outside of class. When dancers practice and know the information which was taught in class they are more excited about returning to class. Videos will be sent out as the routines progress to help at home.

Music:  Many of our 2025 Recital Songs have been sent out via email. The email you have listed in JackRabbit. Songs are also being uploaded under your Resources in the Parent Portal!

TIP:  Right when your dancer comes home take a video of what they remember so they can refer back to this information later in the week.

Needing Additional Help?

If your dancer is needing some additional help with their routines our faculty does offer private lessons. For more details stop by the office. Your private lesson can also be used as a make up class.

FEBRUARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Sloane Kunkel

Sloane was chosen as our February Student of the Month because she always comes to class with a positive attitude and ready to dance! Not only is Sloane a wonderful student in the class room but she is also always is positive towards others even in the hallway! When stopping in the office for a snack or socializing before class she is very polite, kind, and nice to everyone. Keep up the great work, Sloane!

GREEN WEEK!

Green Week begins on Tuesday, March 11 and continues through Momday, March 17th!

Dancers are invited to 1ear any green attire to class throughout the week in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

Celtic Shows

Catch one of our favorites from The Browns, Celtic Show! This show will feature five CDA Dancers: Maile Narkon, Tessa Iverson, Nolan Boehmer, Sierra Nuebel, and Zella Freking. Choreography was done by Beth Ruden. You do not want to miss the Irish music and Irish inspired dancing!

2025 RECITAL SHIRTS

"Coast 2 Coast"

COMING ON MARACH 10TH!

Schedules!

PLEASE NOTE: When dancers are making up absences they will need to wear the appropriate attire for the class which they are attending. Dancers have one month to make up any absence.

• Reminder that students can not miss more than 4 classes between January and Show. Students can make up in another class at the same level or a similar level.

• Dancers may also take private lessons to make up their absences.

• Tech classes can also be taken as make up classes for students in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. If you have any questions about what class your student can take to make up the office or the teacher would be happy to help you.

To review our full attendance policy our Parent and Student Handbook can be picked up at the studio.

We need your help to make our 2025 recital run as smooth as possible. Please sign up to be a Backstage Mom by choosing your student's class and performance you prefer to work backstage.  **Grandmas and Aunts may also sign up to help with classes. You may also volunteer for classes that your student is not taking.**

• By volunteering you are agreeing to:

Working Dress Rehearsal (Friday, June 6th) to learn your duties as a Backstage Mom, and the performance which you have signed up to help with. We also highly suggest attending the final class held onstage!

• By volunteering you receive:

2 tickets to any show of your choice. You will also receive a FREE Backstage Mom shirt! When you pick your class you will then be able to tell us what size shirt you would like. NOTE: WE USING THE SAME ONES AS LAST YEAR, IF YOU DO NOT NEED ONE PLEASE PUT N/A FOR SIZE. Anyone who signs up for more than one slot/shift will receive an additional two tickets per slot. Only one shirt per person. 

We will have duties and show line ups prepared for you ahead of time. 

Thank you in advance!

ALTERATION SIGN UP

HURRY! Spots are limited!

RECITAL MAKE UP COLORS

Required makeup for both Picture Day and Recital will be the following colors from MaryKay:



Lipliner: Berry

Lipstick: Midnight Red - Gel Semi-Matte Lipstick

Blush: Wine Berry

Eyeshadows: Candlelight (formerly Sand Castle), Shiny Penny, Espresso

Need makeup? Brenda Baartman ‭(712) 501-1239‬

Other Makeup Needed

Black Eyeliner

Black Mascara

Face Powder

Suggested Item: Primer for Eyeshadow

March 15th

4:00pm - Gehlen Dance Team Exhibition

Come support the Gehlen Dance Team.

Also, additional CDA Dancers will be dancing.

March 16th

Alteration Day 2 - Jesi

Jesi Alteration Sign Up

March 16th

Closer Practice

Dancers participating in Closer - rehearsal 12:00-2:00pm

March 11th-17th

St. Patrick's Week

Dancers can wear any Green Attire to class in celebration of

St. Patrick's Day.

March 23rd

Alteration Day 2 - Candice

Candice Alteration Sign Up

TBD

Closer Practice

Dancers participating in Closer

3/30 time/day TBD

6/1 time/day TBD

5/2-4 time/day TBD

March 31st

Show Tickets On Sale

Ticket Sales are Open for our 2025 Recital, at the Pre-Sale Price

March 31st - April 5th

Full Class Observation with Costumes

All students need to BRING their costume, do not wear to class. Alternations must be completed for teachers to review.

April 11th-April 13th

Class Picture Days at CDA

Dancers need full show hair, makeup, and costumes.

April 15th

Butterfly Ballet Open House

4:30-5:30pm

April 15th-20th

Spring Break

No Classes

April 15th

Closer Practice

Dancers participating in Closer - rehearsal time TBD

May 8th

Orders/Forms Due

Tickets, T-Shirt, Memory Book Ad Form

May 24th-26th

No Classes

No Classes in celebration of Memorial Day

June 2nd-5th

Required On Stage Classes

All students will have their final class at the LCMS Auditorium.

Class times will vary from their regular class time.

Schedule coming soon!

June 6th

Required Dress Rehearsal

All students are required to attend Dress Rehearsal.

Full Performance Makeup, Hair, Costume, Tights, and Accessories Required. Parents are required to stay with students ages 12 and under.

June 7th-8th

Coast 2 Coast

Annual Recital 2025

GEHLEN DANCE TEAM EXHIBITION

Dance Team Exhibitions

March 15th come out and support the Gehlen Team at their annual Exhibition!

Saturday, March 15th:

Gehlen High School Dance Team Exhibition

Location: Gehlen High School Gym: 709 Plymouth St NE

at 4:00pm

Admission $5 - Adults, $3 - Students, ages 3 and under Free

Doors Open at 3:15pm

THINKING AHEAD

We know this time of year everything starts coming quickly, so here are a few items to help you all from rushing!

Tights: Please remember all dancers need new tights for Picture Day (and the same pair can be used for recital). Do not wait to order! Click below to order your tights.

• Reminder: Youth Combination I, II, and III need both Pink and Tan

5, 10, 15 Year Students

If your dancer will be receiving their 5, 10, 15 Year Award at CDA please fill out the form below!

2025 Memory Book & Memory Book Ads

We are now accepting orders for both Memory Books and Memory Book Personal Ads.

Our Memory Books are a dance year book and a wonderful keepsake for years to come!

Memory Book Ads are a special way to recognize your dancer's hard work.

You may stop in the office to review previous Memory Books.

Please click to order.

YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!

We are thrilled to get our Summer Registrations OPEN!!!

Our Teachers are still completing their 2025-2026 Fall Recommendations.

Be sure to read your fall recommendations BEFORE registering your dancer in their fall classes. We want to ensure they get into the proper level.

This week we are sending Happy Birthday wishes to Sierra, Eli, Kenna, Mackenzie, and Blayke!

March 9th - Sierra Nuebel

March 10th - Eli Less

March 12th - Kenna Langel

March 13th - Mackenzie Schindler

March 15th - Blayke Zittritsch