SPRING BREAK

Spring Break continues through Sunday, April 20th. Classes resume on Monday, April 21st.

DID YOU MISS PICTURE DAY?

Liz will be offering a dance make up day for individual photos.

Friday, April 25th - 4:30p-6:30p

Saturday, April 26th - 10:30a-12:30p

Walk in, no appt necessary

Seven Acre Studio address: 230 Reed St, Akron

ARE YOU FOLLOWING US?

We have Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok! Be sure you 'like' our pages and follow us! Click Below!

CDA Parent Facebook Page: CDA Parent Facebook Page

Backstage Moms are needed to make our annual recital run so smoothly. Please sign up by clicking the link below. Moms, Grandmas or Aunts are more than welcome to sign up! In return you will receive two show tickets, and a free t-shirt to wear while working. Photo of shirt below!

You do not have to volunteer for your dancers' class.

*All volunteers are required to attend Dress Rehearsal and

the show which they have signed up to help. We do also recommend the Backstage Moms attend the onstage class week.*

Classes Needing Backstage Moms

Saturday Show

• Monday Tumble Tots (1)
• Saturday Twinkle Toes (1)

Sunday Show

• Tuesday Tippy Toe (1)
• Saturday Twinkle Toes (1)
• Monday Tumble Tots (2)
• Tuesday Tumble Tots (1)
• Wednesday Combo II (1)
• Combo III (1)
• Wednesday Jazz/Hip Hop (1)
• Jazz/Hip Hop II (1)

5, 10, AND 15 YEAR STUDENTS

If your dancer is a 5, 10 or 15 year student at CDA please fill out the form below.

These students will also receive their award at Recital!

We must be notified by MAY 8th!

**Note: Butterfly Ballet is not included as year one**

MEMORY BOOKS &

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.

2025 RECITAL SHIRT

Order your 2025 Recital Shirt today!!

"Coast To Coast"

BUTTERFLY BALLET

Butterfly Ballet is for young dancers, ages 2.5-5 years old. These students will learn basic pre-ballet moves and perform in our Annual Show with their instructor on June 7th & June 8th.

TWO CLASS OPTIONS!

SATURDAYS - 9:00-9:30am

TUESDAYS - 3:45-4:15pm

REGISTER TODAY!

Required on stage rehearsal the week of: June 2nd-5th - dancers will have one combined time slot for both Saturday & Tuesday Classes on Tuesday, June 3rd - 4:00-4:20pm

Required Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 6th

Annual Show Dates: June 7th & June 8th

Saturday Class Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 31

Tuesday Class Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27

Registration is now open for both SUMMER CLASSES/CAMPS and FALL! Register today for the early registration discount for Fall, and reserve your spot for summer and fall!

Check out our great Classes, Camps, and Pop Ups for Summer 2025!!

CDA is proud to offer so many class varieties to our students!

Click the portal link below to get registered!

TIGHTS

Please remember all dancers need new tights for Recital. Dancers were supposed to have a new pair of tights for picture days, which could also be worn for show. If by chance you didn't get a new pair for pictures or missed picture days, please be sure that your dancer has fresh tights for dress rehearsal and shows. It's also a good idea, particularly for our tiny dancers, for you to have a backup pair on hand, as accidents happen with snags and make-up from time to time. While we will have some on hand at the stage for emergencies, it's always best to be prepared!

Click below to order your tights.

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

GARMENT BAGS

Garment Bags can help make traveling with your costume much easier! Order yours today.

MAKE UP

Here is a list of make up colors for Dress Rehearsal & Recital.

Mary Kay

Lipliner: Berry

Lipstick: Midnight Red - Gel Semi-Matte

Blush: Wineberry

Eye Shadow: Espresso, Shiny Penny, Candlelight (formerly Sand Castle)

Mary Kay Representative: Brenda Baartman (712-501-1239)

Other

Black Eyeliner

Black Mascara

Face Powder

Suggested Item: Primer for Eyeshadow

TUTORIALS:

SCHEDULE:

Onstage Rehearsal

Final REQUIRED Class is held onstage the week of June 2nd-5th. Please note your class(es) may NOT be on the same day/time.

Also, each class time is shortened to accommodate our full week!

RECITAL TICKETS:

Coast To Coast

Click to order your 2025 Recital Tickets! Please share link with your family and friends! Reminder: Students are able to attend the shows which they are not performing in!

ATTEN-DANCE

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.

Did You Know?

You have the ability to enter absences and schedule your own make up classes!

Here is a quick video that will show you how easy this is to use: 

Submit an Absence/Schedule a Makeup

Login to our Parent Portal: CDA Parent Portal

If you have any questions, just give us a call.

SNOW DAY MAKE UP CLASSES

Saturday April 26th

10:00-10:45am - Tippy Toe (Wednesday Class)

10:45-11:45a - Combo I (Wednesday Class)

11:45a-12:30p - Tumbling I (Wednesday Class)

Sunday, April 27th

1:00-1:45p - Musical Theater III/IV

1:45-2:30p - Youth Musical Theater

2:30-3:30- - Musical Theater I/II

Saturday, May 17th

12:00-1:00p - Opal Jazz Tech

1:00-2:00p - Combo II (Wednesday Class)

Sunday, June 1st

1:00-2:00p - Ballet IV

2:00-3:00p - Jazz IV

3:00-3:30p - Tap IV

3:30-4:00 - Hip Hop III/IV

2025 SHOW HANDBOOK

For your convenience we have emailed you a digital copy of your 2025 Show Handbook. You can also find it by clicking the link below!

BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM

Join the Central Dance Academy in Supporting our local Backpack Food Program - 4th Year!

From April 21st through May 2nd, we will be collecting items to donate to the Backpack Program.

Details coming soon!Program. Below is a list of items that can be donated!

Items Needed:

• Canned Pasta
• Boxed Pasta
• Boxed Cereal
• Granola Bars
• Individual Mac & Cheese Cups
• Oatmeal
• Applesauce/Fruit Cups
• Crackers
• Ramen
• Individually Packaged/Snack Size Crackers, Pretzels, Animal Crackers, Gold Fish

NO Perishable Items. Cash Donations Welcome!

PRACTICE MAKES PROGRESS

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.

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.

MUSIC

ALL Recital Music has been sent out. If you did not receive your child's music, please let us know. Reminder: you can view the emails in your parent portal and access music for each class within the Resources hyperlink for each respective class

VIDEOS

Videos have been sent, and videos will continue to be sent home as we finish choreography. Please use your videos at home to help your dancer! When dances are completed we will also upload the video for each class within the Resources hyperlink for each respective class.

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.

April 15th-20th

Spring Break

No Classes

April 21st-May 2nd

Backpack Program Donations

CDA will be collecting donations for the Backpack Program

April 26th

Snow Day Make Up Classes

10:00-10:45am - Tippy Toe (Wednesday Class)

10:45-11:45a - Combo I (Wednesday Class)

11:45a-12:30p - Tumbling I (Wednesday Class)

Sunday, April 27th

Snow Day Make Up Classes

1:00-1:45p - Musical Theater III/IV

1:45-2:30p - Youth Musical Theater

2:30-3:30- - Musical Theater I/II

May 3rd

First Day of Saturday Butterfly Ballet Classes

May 6th

First Day of Classes for Tuesday Butterfly Ballet

May 8th

Forms Due

Memory Book Ad Form

Memory Book Order Form and Memory Book Ads

5, 10, 15 Year Students

5, 10, 15 Year Students

May 11th

Closer Practice

Dancers participating in Closer

Rehearsal time 3:30-5:45

May 11th

Recital Shirt Orders Due

Order your 2025 Recital Shirt

Shirt Order

Saturday, May 17th

Snow Day Make Up Classes

12:00-1:00p - Opal Jazz Tech

1:00-2:00p - Combo II (Wednesday Class)

May 24th-26th

No Classes

No Classes in celebration of Memorial Day

Sunday, June 1st

Snow Day Make Up Classes

1:00-2:00p - Ballet IV

2:00-3:00p - Jazz IV

3:00-3:30p - Tap IV

3:30-4:00 - Hip Hop III/IV

June 1st

Closer Practice

Dancers participating in Closer

Rehearsal time 4:00 -TBD

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.

2025 On Stage Rehearsal Schedule

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.

Pre-Teen/Teen Dress Rehearsal - 10:30am

Tiny Dress Rehearsal - 3:30pm

Youth Dress Rehearsal - 5:00pm

NOTE: CLASS CHECK IN TIMES CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR 2025 SHOW HANDBOOK

June 7th-8th

Coast To Coast

Tiny, Youth, Pre-Teen/Teen Shows at the Le Mars Community Middle School Auditorium

Tiny Show - 11:30am

Youth Show - 1:30pm

Pre-Teen/Teen Show- 4:30pm

NOTE: CLASS CHECK IN TIMES CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR 2025 SHOW HANDBOOK

June 10th

2025-2026 Company Auditions

Company Audition Registration

Sending the happiest of Birthday wishes to Nancy, Delaney, Zoey, Morgan, McKenna, Lacy this week!

Nancy Lundula - April 22nd

Delaney Dirksen - April 24th

Zoey Jeppesen - April 24th

Morgan Bernhardt - April 25th

McKenna Ellensohn - April 25th

Lacy Johnson - April 25th