VYBC DANCERS' DISH NEWSLETTER- Sept. 15,2025

DANCERS' POINTE

Rehearsal schedule through November is posted online.

Sisters' Program kicks off Saturday, Sept. 20th with Cassidy and Ella. Each week, sisters develop and lead themed Saturday warm-ups (Email Ms. Ashley the week before so she can add it to her weekly update), and clean and tidy up the studio (rehearsal rooms, lobby, and dressing room).

Dancers & Parents - We have a few spots for the Wonderbound Dancer Outing October 26 - please email Theresa if you would like to attend. The cost is $30 payable to VFOD. (VFOD is covering 50% of the ticket cost). For those signed up, please venmo @vailfriendsofdance or send a check to VFOD at PO Box 212, Vail, CO 81658. Payment must be received by Oct. 1st.

Logo Wear is available online at Vail youth ballet company TeamStore. Order your favorite items anytime. And let us know if you'd like to see something added to the store!

Sign Up to be included in the VYBC Babysitters List! Fill out the short information form by October 1st to be included on the list!

2025-26 Business & Parent Ads, Silent Auction Items & Sponsorships

Ad sales and the silent auction are the largest fundraising sources (after Nutcracker ticket sales) for Vail Friends of Dance, and all families are required to generate at least $600 total in value. Plus, if a family sells additional ads, additional hours will be earned towards the volunteer requirement.

(1/4 pg ad = 4 hrs, 1/2 pg = 6 hrs, full page = 10 hours, cover = 15 hours)

Below are links to the tools to assist in outreach:

Business Ad Information & Purchase Business Ad OnLine by October 25

This Businesses Tracking Document lists past businesses that have advertised with us, indicating those that are spoken for and those that are available for outreach. However, generating new business ads is critical. We suggest hitting the pavement in Riverwalk, Eagle, Beaver Creek and Vail Village/ Lionshead, solicit businesses that you support/have relationships with, businesses that would benefit from the exposure and businesses who are good about supporting community programs.

Silent Auction Information & Receipt - Items due by November 22

View the Silent Auction Tracking Document listing past businesses that have donated, indicating those that are spoken for and those that are available. However, please reach out to any/all new businesses not on the list!! Don't be shy - get out there and just ask!

VFOD is also looking to generate Sponsors! Please use this Sponsorship Sales packet outlining the various programs; levels and benefits. If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenna Barclay. Sponsorships generated will be credited to your VYBC requirements for the 2025-26 season.

To assist in reaching out to businesses, please reference this Sample Outreach Script.

Parent ads are also available and must be purchased by October 25. Parent ads purchased go towards the $600 requirement and are a fantastic way to recognize your dancer in the Nutcracker program. If you're interested in purchasing a size larger than the standard 1/4 page parent ad, please submit two orders and note that on the order. Group ads of dancers (friends, schools, grades, etc.) are another fun opportunity. Dancers' photos taken on November 1st will be used in parent ads.

Parent Ad Information & Purchase Parent Ad OnLine

SIGN UP: CITY MARKET COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM

Support VFOD While Grocery Shopping

1. Enroll in the City Market Community Rewards program. (Search for "Vail Friends of Dance" and click "Enroll”) 

2. Shop as usual. City Market will donate annually to VFOD based on your percentage of spending, at NO COST to you.

Please enroll now before the holiday rush! Every cent helps!