Fall Schedule and Open House

Dance It Out				Alicia Washburn
124 Main Street				Michelle Harris
LaCrosse, VA 23950				Angela Obst
				AW and MH
MONDAY		TUESDAY		WEDNESDAY		THURSDAY
Room A	Room B	Room A	Room B	Room A	Room B	Room A	Room B
Pre-Ballet 3 5:30 - 6:15	Boys Hip Hop          5:30 - 6:30	Pre-Ballet 1               5:30 - 6:15	Level 1 Hip Hop/Jazz 5:30 - 6:15	Pre-Ballet 2               5:30 - 6:15	Intermediate Tap               5:15 - 6:15	PG Level 1              5:30 - 6:30	Level 2 Lyrical Advanced    5:30 - 6:30
Advanced Hip Hop/Jazz     6:30 - 7:30	Level 3 Ballet 6:30-7:45	Level 1 Ballet        6:15 - 7:00	Level 2 Hip Hop/Jazz 6:15 - 7:15	Tutu Tots 6:15 - 6:45	Level 1 Lyrical            6:15 - 7:15	PG Level 2              6:30 - 7:30	Beginning Tap              6:30 - 7:15
Advanced Ballet          7:45 - 9:15	Level 3 Hip Hop/Jazz      7:30 - 8:30	Level 2 Ballet        7:15 - 8:15	Adult Hip Hop            7:15 - 8:15	*Prepointe/ Pointe ages 11 and up       6:45-7:30	Ballroom and Line Dancing	Open Drop in Class ages 8 and up                7:30 - 8:30	Advanced Tap              7:30 - 8:30
		Open 8:15  - 9:15	Open 8:15  - 9:15	**Ballet ages 11 and up 7:30 - 8:30	6:45 - 8:45
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
The minimum age for Tap and Hip Hop/ Jazz classes is 6 years old.
The minimum age for the Lyrical class is 8 years old.
*Pre-Pointe students must be enrolled in two ballet classes per week.
Performance Group must be enrolled in ballet and one other class.  A contract must be signed to be a part of this group.   This group will perform at local events.
Prior students will be placed in Levels.  It is the instructor's discretion to place student in appropriate level. Levels will no longer be based solely upon age.
Level placement will now be based on experience and ability, as well as age.  All placement will be completed by instructors.
Lyrcial - It is highly recommended that all lyrical students be enrolled in a ballet class.
Drop In Class - This  class will be $8 per class.  The theme will change monthly and/or weekly (example: turns, flexibility).
** Wednesday's Ballet Class 7:30-8:30: Must be enrolled in one other ballet class to register for this class.
Adult Classes will be $5 per class.
Eligibility for Pointe will be determined by the instructor through an extensive assessment. All students must pass the assessment to begin Pointe .
Classes will be a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 15 students.

New Location!

New Location!
Dance It Out
124 South Main Street
P.O. Box 492
La Crosse, VA 29350
434-757-1029

Dance It Out Studios has a passion for dance! We offer classes in jazz, hip hop, ballet, pointe, lyrical, tap, and more! new classes this fall: BOYS Only Hip Hop and Adult Hip Hop! Dance It Out Studios gives students ages 8 and up the opportunity to audition for our Performance Group (PG). The PG performs in several events including local pageants, retirement homes, local festivals, and more. This gives our dancers a chance to share the joy of dance with the community. Each year Dance It Out Studios has its annual dance revue which tells a story with all ages and genres involved in the production. Our 2015 theme is "Alice in Wonderland". Our mission is to provide our dancers with a fun and structured classroom setting with affordable pricing. We also conduct multiple fundraising opportunities to help offset costs for families including: Kid Friendly Haunted House and coupon books. When you are in doubt... Dance It Out!

Dancing with Willy Wonka Flyer

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May Newsletter

Summer Classes and Camps Announced!

Nutcracker Auditions

IMPORTANT REVUE NOTES

We hope you are gearing up for the revue in a few weeks!  We are so excited about the show and have been working hard on getting everything ready.

 

Few important reminders:

Ads for programs are due TODAY.

May 1 - revue t-shirt orders due

May 3 - costume pictures and class pictures at the studio

May 5 - tuition due

 

Please read all of the attached items.  The revue guidelines contain important information about what to expect during the week of the revue (including the schedule).  The costume details contain everything you need to know about how to dress your student and how their hair needs to be worn. I'm also attached a bun making guide for the ballet students.

 

Please contact the teachers if you have any questions.

 

We are looking forward to having a great show!

The links below will allow access to the documents regarding the recital.



Bun Making Guide
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B02hs9F3Nd_5di1yNVVMWXhUQnM/edit?usp=sharing


Costume Details
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B02hs9F3Nd_5UWhmY015Yl9UQ0U/edit?usp=sharing


Revue Guidelines
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B02hs9F3Nd_5TTZfYjZyUTJrS3c/edit?usp=sharing

Photos From Around Studio

 

Students attended a performance by the Richmond Ballet II. 

 

Congratulations to our students who participated in the SHJWC pageants!

 

Our Performance Group did a fantastic job entertaining the audience at the SHJWC pageants!

Parent Observation Day!

Post Baby Thursday Schedule

Miss Angela’s Thursday classes

 

Miss Angela will be giving birth very soon!!  Miss Alicia will be taking over her classes which will change the schedule for ALL Thursday classes.  Please note this will begin after Miss Angela delivers.

 

Thursday

5:30 - 6:15 3 YO AW

 6:30 - 7:30 PG 2 MH

6:30 - 7:30 PG 1 AW
 7:30 - 8:30 Lyrical 1 & 2 AW

 

Wednesday (moved from Thursday)

 

7:15 – 8:15 Tap  AW

Program Books - Ad Sales

Program Books for Revue - REMINDER

This year we will be selling ad space in the program books.  These can be personal or business ads.  Please use the form (from newsletter or lobby) when selling ad space in the program. Programs will be given to all patrons.  Proceeds from the ad sales will go towards new floors and mirrors for the dance studio.  There are incentives for the top sellers.  Stipulations will apply based on number of ads sold in total.

Programs will be printed in black and white.  Please ask for a business card or complete ad setup.  Layouts or artwork can be emailed to rudncr@gmail.com.  Please keep in mind that colorful backgrounds will not print very clearly in black and white. All ads must be turned in by April 24.

Quarter page $30

Half page $50

Full Page $80

 

First Place (based on $ sold – must sell over $400 worth of ads)

$200 dance credit for 2014-2015 dance year

$100 Wal-Mart gift card

Botofogo’s t-shirt

Feature in program book

 

Second Place (based on $ sold – must sell over $250 worth of ads)

$100 dance credit for 2014-2015 dance year

$50 Wal-Mart gift card

Botofogo’s t-shirt

Feature in program book

 

Revue T-shirts

Revue T-shirts

Revue t-shirts are available for advance purchase.  Shirts will feature logo for the revue on front and back will include the names of all students.  Please return the form by May 1^st.  NO EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE ORDERED.  NO EXCHANGES OR RETURNS! ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

 

$15.00 each

Tight Orders & Shoes Needed

Tight Orders & Shoes Needed

Time is running out!  Studio orders will be cut off on May 15.  If you need to order tights or shoes, please be sure to order in advance.  Please ensure your student has the correct shoes and tights!!!  Students will not be allowed to perform until the correct shoes and tights are purchased.  This was a requirement from the beginning of the year.

Please keep in mind that the revue will be held June 6 & 7 with dress rehearsal on June 5.  There will be rehearsals scheduled every day that week.

Don’t forget to purchase your items needed for the revue:

•              Ballet classes: Pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn, ballet pink tights, nude leotard (recommended for students 8 and up). 

•              Jazz/Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers, suntan tights, nude leotard (recommended for students 8 and up). 

•              Lyrical: Lyrical shoes, suntan convertible tights.  Nude leotard required.

•              Tap: Black tap shoes (see website), suntan tights, nude leotards leotard (recommended for students 8 and up). 

Makeup classes

Makeup classes
for lyrical, tap, and 3 year old ballet

May  24

3 year old ballet Thursday class = 9:00 – 9:45
 
Tap = 10:00 – 11:00

Lyrical 1 and 2 = 12:00 – 1:00

Costume Pictures by Billie Jo Gwaltney Photography

Costume Pictures by Billie Jo Gwaltney Photography

Pictures will be taken at the studio on May 3 from 9:00 until 4:00.  Below is the schedule.  Package prices will be similar to school pictures.

Please plan to attend because we will take group pictures and would like the entire class present.  Group Pictures will be featured in the program book.

Makeup should be worn for pictures.  Please only use natural colors! Avoid blue and green eye shadows.  Please use red or pink lipstick.

Details about costumes will be sent home before pictures.

• Ballet – pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic sewn; hair in ballet bun with NO BANGS!

• Lyrical – suntan tights, lyrical shoes, hair in ponytail with NO BANGS

• Hip Hop/Jazz & Tap – suntan tights, black jazz sneakers or tap shoes, hair in ponytail with NO BANGS!

• Solos & Duets – please see instructors.

Schedule of Pictures

9:00 – 10:00 = Tutu Tots and Thursday 3 year old ballet classes
10:00 – 11:00 = Tuesday 4 year old ballet and Tween ballet and jazz/hip hop & Tap
12:00 – 1:00 = 5 – 7 Ballet & Jazz/Hip Hop & Performance Group 1
2:00 – 3:00 = 8 – 10 year old ballet and jazz/hip hop & Performance Group 2
3:00 – 4:00 = Teen ballet and jazz/hip hop, solos, duets, Lyrical 1 & 2

Makeup Classes for Monday classes

Monday classes will meet for makeup class on:
Saturday April 5
9:00 – 9:30 2 year Ballet
9:00 – 9:45 5 to 7 Hip Hop/Jazz
9:45 – 10:30 5 to 7 Ballet
9:45 – 10:45 Teen Hip Hop/Jazz
10:45 – 11:45 Teen Ballet

Richmond Ballet II - April 4

Please reply to via email to rudncr@gmail.com if your would like to attend the Richmond Ballet II performance on Friday April 4th at 7p.m. at the Brunswick High School in Lawrenceville, VA.

 

Cost: $10 per ticket in advance; $15 at door

When: April 4th

Time: 7:00p.m. meet at BHS at 6:30 so we can get a group picture.  Please stay afterwards for a group picture with the performers.

Where: Brunswick High School

 

This is a great opportunity and cost.  Tickets to see a performance at the Richmond Ballet start at $25 (and those are the cheap seats way in the back).

 

Please respond by MARCH 28 with the number of tickets needed.  I will have the tickets at the door for you on April 4th.  Please note you will need to provide your own transportation or arrange to carpool.  By responding to this email, you are required to purchase the tickets.  Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be returned or exchanged.

 

Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.

 

Alicia

Photos From Around the Studio

JR. MISS. SOUTH HILL PERMISSION & INFORMATION FORM

JR. MISS. SOUTH HILL PERMISSION & INFORMATION FORM

Saturday, March 29th

COSTUME INFO:

Hand Jive – PG # 1 & PG # 2

1. Poodle Skirts – to be provided by Botofogo’s Dance Studio.
2. Leotard or Plain, Fitted Short Sleeved Top – match the skirt provided or black.
3. Black Dance Sneakers
4. Suntan Tights
5. Bobby Socks
6. Optional Accessories (lots of options on Amazon for 50s accessories)
1. Cat Eye Glasses (not sunglasses)
2. Vintage Style, Sheer Chiffon Neck Scarf and/or Hair Tie
7. Hairstyle
1. Ponytail

Seasons of Love – PG # 1 & PG # 2

1.       Black Short Sleeved Leotard

2.       Black Biker Shorts

3.       Pink Tights

4.       Pink Ballet Shoes

5.       Hairstyle

a.       Hair Down

Defying Gravity – Lizzie, Taylor, Rebecca, Shana & Mya

1.       Black Short Sleeved Leotard

2.       Black Ballet Skirt

3.       Pink Tights

4.       Pink Ballet Shoes

5.       Hairstyle

a.       Hair Down

MANDATORY REHEARSAL & PAGEANT DAY:

Enter the Colonial Theater through the Actor’s Entrance.  Rehearsal at Colonial Theater Friday, March 28^th @ 6:30.  Pageant performance at Colonial Theater Saturday, March 29^th, arrive at 4:30.  There are no free tickets, if parents and/or family would like to watch the performance feel free to purchase tickets that are on sale at Botofogo’s Dance Studio.  The order of the routines will be Defying Gravity, Seasons of Love, then Hand Jive.

Flash Mob - May 17th

Flash Mob

Please help us celebrate National Dance week on May 17th by participating in our second annual flash mob.  Rehearsals will be from 9:00 until 11:00. Perform at Secret Location at 12:00 p.m. (It's a great secret location!) Free and open to the public.  All ages invited to attend.

To celebrate how dance is part of life, and how it can be part of every person, the National Dance Week Foundation encourages every city and town in the U.S. to “get up and dance!” And how better to engage the public than to stage a NDW-themed dance mob.

You know what a dance mob is – the great videos you see on TV or on YouTube, where in the middle of a run-of-the-mill public place, like a shopping mall or a train station, a few people break out in dance… then a few more join in… then more. And coincidentally, they all know the choreography! Of course it isn’t coincidence, but it definitely is totally cool and is a real attention grabber. And anybody can do it.

Ad Sales

Program Books for Revue

This year we will be selling ad space in the program books.  These can be personal or business ads.  Please use the form (found in office or can be emailed upon request) when selling ad space in the program. Programs will be given to all patrons.  Proceeds from the ad sales will go towards new floors and mirrors for the dance studio.  There are incentives for the top sellers.  Stipulations will apply based on number of ads sold in total.

Programs will be printed in black and white.  Please ask for a business card or complete ad setup.  Layouts or artwork can be emailed to rudncr@gmail.com.  Please keep in mind that colorful backgrounds will not print very clearly in black and white. All ads must be turned in by April 24.

Quarter page $30

Half page $50

Full Page $80

First Place (based on $ sold – must sell over $400 worth of ads)

$200 dance credit for 2014-2015 dance year

$100 Wal-Mart gift card

Botofogo’s t-shirt

Feature in program book

Second Place (based on $ sold – must sell over $250 worth of ads)

$100 dance credit for 2014-2015 dance year

$50 Wal-Mart gift card

Botofogo’s t-shirt

Feature in program book

Revue Notes

Revue Notes

Please keep in mind that the revue will be held June 6 & 7 with dress rehearsal on June 5.  There will be rehearsals scheduled every day that week.

Don’t forget to purchase your items needed for the revue:

•              Ballet classes: Pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn, ballet pink tights, nude leotard (recommended for students 8 and up).  Nude leotards help with quick changes.

•              Jazz/Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers, suntan tights, nude leotard (recommended for students 8 and up).  Nude leotards help with quick changes.

•              Lyrical: Lyrical shoes, suntan convertible tights.  Nude leotard required.

•              Tap: Black tap shoes (see website), suntan tights, nude leotards leotard (recommended for students 8 and up).  Nude leotards help with quick changes.

IMPORTANT: This year no parents will be allowed backstage during the revue.  Space is very limited so we are requesting 3 parents to volunteer to help back stage with each dance class.  The South Hill Junior Women’s Club will be volunteering at the event so there will be plenty of help.  Each volunteer parent will be responsible for up 5 five children.  This includes final dressing, hair and makeup retouches, lining up, bathroom trips, keeping students quiet, and ensuring the class as a whole is ready.  A signup sheet will be posted in May.

One pass to enter the revue will be given per dancer.  Backstage volunteers can view dances from the green room television.  Students under the age of 5 can leave after their dance is complete (and hopefully watch the revue) IF they do not wish to be at the curtain call finale.  The recital starts at 7:00 and will probably last about 2 hours so we know this makes for late nights.  Please keep all of this in mind when preparing and planning.

A revue guide will be sent home in May with helpful tips and reminders.  A bun making session will also be held in May.

Makeup Classes for Monday & PG Classes

Thursday Performance Group Classes Meet Wednesday March 26

6:15 – 7:15 Performance Group 1 & 2 (mandatory rehearsal)

7:15 – 8:15 Pre-pointe (revised time)

 

Miss Angela and 3 year old class times will be announced in April newsletter.

 

Monday classes will meet Saturday April 5

9:00 – 9:30 2 year Ballet

9:00 – 9:45 5 to 7 Hip Hop/Jazz

9:45 – 10:30 5 to 7 Ballet

9:45 – 10:45 Teen Hip Hop/Jazz

10:45 – 11:45 Teen Ballet

Dance Shoes are for Dancing!

Dance Shoes are for Dancing!

 

Please DO NOT wear your ballet, jazz/hip hop, tap or any dance shoes outside!  We have several classes who dance with bare feet.  Dancing on a pebble without shoes can be very painful.  If you take care of your dance shoes (by not wearing outside), the shoes will last longer.  We also ask for all parents to try not to step on dance floor in their street shoes.  We are trying to keep the floors clean.  We appreciate your help in this endeavorJ

Dancewear Needed for Revue

Dancewear Needed for Revue

These items are required for the revue! Please make plans to purchase these soon!

Ballet classes: Pink ballet shoes with elastics sewn, ballet pink tights, nude leotard (recommended for students 8 and up).  Nude leotards help with quick changes.

Jazz/Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers, suntan tights, nude leotards leotard (recommended for students 8 and up).  Nude leotards help with quick changes.

Lyrical: Lyrical shoes, suntan convertible tights.  Nude leotard required.

Tap: Black tap shoes (see website), suntan tights, nude leotards leotard (recommended for students 8 and up).  Nude leotards help with quick changes.

Makeup Class Schedule for Tuesdays and Lyrical/Tap

Below are the snow day makeup dates:

 Feb 8

 4 year old ballet - 10:00 - 10:45

 8 to 10 hip hop/jazz - 10:00 - 11:00

 Tweens hip hop jazz - 11:00 - 12:00

 8 to 10 ballet - 11:00 - 12:00

 Tweens ballet - 12:00 - 1:00

Lyrical#2 – 12:00 – 1:00

Tap – 1:00 – 2:00

Lyrical#1 – 2:00 – 3:00

 

March 1

4 year old ballet - 10:00 - 10:45

 8 to 10 hip hop/jazz - 10:00 - 11:00

 Tweens hip hop jazz - 11:00 - 12:00

 8 to 10 ballet - 11:00 - 12:00

 Tweens ballet - 12:00 - 1:00

 

 Please make all efforts to attend. We plan to work on revue dances during this time