STS - 👻🎃October Competitive Newsletter🎃👻

STS will be hosting Halloween Showcases the week of October 27th! This is a mandatory event for all Competitive Strutters.

During Showcase week, our regular class schedule will be adjusted — the updated schedule is included in this email for your convenience.

Think of the Showcase as a mini recital held at the Main Studio. It’s the perfect opportunity for Strutters to shine on stage and gain valuable performance experience before competition season officially kicks off!

What to wear:

Full team uniform

Two Nude Half Soles

Hair in a sleek, middle-part low ponytail with your Strutter bow and STS earrings.

Dates & Showcase times are available at the link below.

Important: Attendance is required. Dancers who do not participate will need to schedule a private lesson to make up for missed performance practice.

Showcase Schedule

Adjusted Class Schedule

Oct. 27th-30th. If your showcase falls on a class day, Strutters are welcome to use the gym to get ready @ 5:30. Elite teams will not have Ballet Classes during Showcase week.

Tiny Company

Tuesday, Oct. 28th

4:00-5:30 Studio B

Mini Company

Tuesday, Oct. 28th

4:00-5:30 Studio C

Junior Company

Wednesday, Oct. 29th

4:00-5:30 Studio A

Tiny Elite

Wednesday, Oct. 29th

4:00-5:30 Studio B

Mini Elite

Monday, Oct. 27th

4:00-5:30 Studio B

Tuesday, Oct. 28th

4:00-5:30 Gym

Youth Elite

Monday, Oct. 27th

4:00-5:30 Gym

Wednesday, Oct. 29th

4:00-5:30 Gym

Junior Elite

Tuesday, Oct. 28th

4:00-5:30 Studio A

Senior Elite

Monday, Oct. 27th

4:00-5:30 Studio A

We will be offering a special Flamenco Masterclass, at no extra charge, on Thursday, October 30th designed to give our competitive dancers exposure to different styles of dance. This class will expand their training, deepen their artistry, and inspire them to move in new and exciting ways. Please wear dancewear and tennis shoes.

4:00-5:00

All Tiny and Mini Teams

5:00-6:00

All Youth Junior and Senior Teams

Flamenco Class

LOCATION

Main Studio Gym

DATE AND TIME

10/30/25 4:00pm - 10/30/25 6:00pm America/Chicago

Join us!

I'll Be There!

I Can't Make It

Elite members will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at the first competition. This performance serves as an evaluation to determine whether dancers will be placed on the competitive or performance level for the rest of the season.

This initial event is crucial, as it allows us to assess each dancer’s readiness, commitment, and potential for success in upcoming competitions. Final placements will be based on classroom and competition performance.

📩 Reminder: Coaches will be sending out individual assessments this month to provide dancers and families with valuable feedback as we move into competition season.

Accounts have been charged for the first of five payments toward competition fees. Future charges will occur monthly from October through February.

Please note:

Any drops or additions made after this date will incur a $30 cancellation/late fee per competition.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Ms. Bennett — she’s happy to help!

Specialty Competition Schedule

Grinchmas class will begin Monday, October 6th for any Strutter who registered for the class.

You can find the Grinchmas packet with show info at the link below

Grinchmas Packet

Congratulations to our Grinch Cast! We are so excited for you to bring the magic of Grinchmas to life!

Your Cast Rehearsal Class will kick off on Tuesday, October 7th from 7:00–7:45 PM. Get ready to dive into character, have fun, and spread a little Whoville cheer.

We will be taking team portraits on Sunday, October 12 at 4:00pm at the Power Avenue Warehouse. These photos will be available for purchase, as well as used for the Competitive Strutter 2026 Calendar!!

Below is your teams month. We welcome and encourage you to bring accessories that match that months theme!

January — Senior Elite: Theme: New Year’s celebration, fresh starts, winter vibes

February — Junior Company: Theme: Valentine’s Day, hearts, friendship

March — Mini Company: Theme: St. Patrick’s Day, luck, spring beginnings

April — Youth Elite: Theme: Easter, spring flowers

May — Tiny Elite: Theme: Mother’s Day, blooming flowers, spring warmth

June — Sponsors/Tiny Summit Champions: Theme: Summer kickoff, sunshine, outdoor fun

July — Junior Elite: Theme: Independence Day, fireworks, patriotic

August — Rylie Borrego

September — All Strutters

October — Mini Elite: Theme: Halloween, spooky, autumn

November — Tiny Company: Theme: Thanksgiving, gratitude, fall harvest

December — Coaches: Theme: Grinchmas

✨ What to Wear

Any Strutter color dance wear
Hair styled neatly (down or up, your choice)
Natural makeup if you wish to wear makeup

If you have any questions please contact Ms. Bennett

October turn in is scheduled for the week of October 27th.

Contact the BNK committee for any questions.

BNK Selling Locations

Locations to sell your tickets are available. Sign up for your slot today!

BNK Location Email

The optional holiday saver fundraiser will be handed out in class the week of October 6th.

This is a CASH ONLY fundraiser, unless you are participating in online sales.

90% of PROFITS (not sales) will be credited to your Strutter's account after turn in and processing.

Begin fundraising online today and share the link below with family and friends!

Cash Sales due in class the week of Nov. 3rd (Checks not accepted)

Internet Sales close Nov. 6th

Online Sales

Please click HERE to view our STS Families and see where you belong.

💌 Next step: Fill out your About Me Page so we can share fun details with your Strutter family and help everyone get to know each other better!

We love our Strutter Sisters and know you will too! This is going to be an amazing season together! 🖤❤️

The Rebel bag order has been placed! Shipment is expected in October. You will be notified once orders have arrived.

Our Competitive dancers are invited to perform at Welcome Santa on Saturday, November 15th at the Victoria Mall! Roll call is at 10:15 AM, with the performance beginning at 10:30 AM. We will welcome Santa at 11:00 AM.

Dancers should wear their STS performance top and leggings with hair in a slick middle-part low ponytail, light makeup, STS hair bow, earrings, and nude footies.

As a special perk, any competitive member who participates will receive a Golden Ticket — a free pass allowing one absence from an Acro, Technique, or Ballet class (note: it cannot be used for choreography classes). We’d love for our families and friends to come and cheer on our dancers, and enjoy this fun Holiday Event!