March 2024 Newsletter

Springing Ahead

It's already Mid-March! Yikes!

I want to congratulate all the dancers who did such a fantastic job in Isabella Saves the World! It was a wonderful performance, our first sold out shows in Ballare history! It was such a pleasure to see all the dancers having such a wonderful time on stage after all their hard work in class and at rehearsals. Your teachers also worked hard, and without them it wouldn't have happened. I also want to take this chance to thank all the families who supported the dancers by getting them to class, rehearsals, and encouraging them to practice! Now, on to the next event - the June concert!

Family visitation week is March 23-28, and that is when you will receive the recital information packet. This has all the information you need about dress rehearsals and the shows. Creative dance classes will get a flyer with information about their special show that takes place on Friday, June 7 at 5 pm at Minnehaha Academy North campus. Everyone will get information about picture day on Sunday, May 19. So don't miss out! AND you will get to see what the dancers have been working on so far this year!

If you have any questions or concerns, please do send me an email at [email protected], or you can call me on my cell: 612-267-1766. I am more than happy to talk to any one of you.

Please read on for all the Ballare news that is fit for print!

Sincerely,

Ann Williams, Director

Ballare Teatro Performing Arts Center

PS: Did you know that your child's dance education may be eligible for the education tax credit? Ask your accountant to make sure. If you would like a statement for tax purposes, let me know and I will send you one!

Summer Registration is OPEN!!

When it is cold outside (sort of) it is the perfect time to think about summer!

We have your dance card covered, with our normal offerings of Creative Dance, Fundamental A and B and Level IA and IB! You should talk to your dance instructor to see if they should register for the next level up, or would benefit for one more year at the level they are currently enrolled. To see the schedule, and register, click HERE!

For dancers in IIA-V, we have drop-in classes so you can mix an match your classes to whatever you are feeling like taking. You can check out the schedule HERE!

We can't wait to dance with you this summer!

Family Visitation Week March 23-28

The March visitation week is SUPER important! This is the week where we go over all performance info for all classes. This will take place in creative dance classes, at the beginning of Fundamental A-IB classes, and during the ballet portion of level IIA-V. Please don't miss out!

It's COLD outside! Warm-up with Ballare merch!

You may have seen our merch displayed at the studio...but did you know there is even more selection in our online store?? How about a warm hat or a cozy blanket? What about a scarf or a new Ballare hoodie? You can place an order right in our online store and the items will be delivered right to your doorstep! Click the link to see everything we have!

Don't forget to check out some of the dance bags and leotards we have we have at the studio, too!

Adult Classes for YOU!!

That's right! We have great adult classes for you to try. You can purchase a 10-class card for $115. But wait! Did you know that if your child is enrolled at Ballare you get a 25% discount off of your class card? It's true! Classes are offered both virtually and in person. You can also drop in for $17/class.

Beginning

Ballet Saturdays 12:30-1:45 pm with Siri

Tap Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm with Molly

Advanced Beginning

Tap Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm with Molly

Advanced Beginning/Intermediate

Jazz Tuesdays 6:45-8 pm with Shannon

Intermediate

Ballet Sundays 6-7:15 pm with Siri

Tap Sundays 5-6 pm with Brenna

Fast Intermediate

Tap Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm with Jake

Advanced

Tap Wednesdays pm7:30-8:30 pm with Jake

Mark Your Calendars!!

March

March 23-28 Family Visitation

March 31 - Spring Break begins - No class

April

April 1-6 Spring Break - No class

April 7 - classes resume

May

May 19 Picture day - schedule will be shared during March visitation

May 25-27 Memorial Day weekend – no class

June

June 1 Registration for 2024/25 classes open

June 3 Last day of class

June 4-6 Dress Rehearsals at Minnehaha Academy North Campus – Schedule

shared at March visitation

June 7 Creative Dance Show—Minnehaha Academy North Campus (5 pm)

June 7 End of Year Concert - Show #1 Minnehaha Academy North Campus (6:30pm)

June 8 End of Year Concerts: Shows #2,3, 4 @Noon, 3 or 6:30pm

June 24 Summer session begins. Summer session will run through August 2 and

classes will be once/week as they are during the year. Drop in classes for level

II-V. No class the week of July 1-7.

August

5-9 Audition week option 1 for level IIA/IIB/III

8 Open House - get your gear for 24/25!

12-16 Audition week option 2 for level IIA/IIB/III

14 Open House - get your gear for 24/25!

15-16 Auditions for level IV/V

September

Sept 3, 2024 First day of dance 2024/25!