Happy November! 🍂 We’re kicking off this month with a celebration of gratitude and joy, and we want YOU to be part of it!
Tap the link below to share what you’re most thankful for about Expressions Dance & Preschool — whether it’s our inspiring teachers, the friendships you’ve made, or the growth you’ve seen in yourself or your dancer. 💛
We’ll be sharing your responses throughout the month on our social media to spread some love and positivity!
We’re so grateful for our amazing Expressions family! 💫
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There will be no classes on Halloween evening beginning at 2:30pm. Happy Trick or Treating!
CLASS REMINDERS
Potty before class, especially preschoolers!
No underwear under your leotard. Tights are dancer's underwear!
BE ON TIME! We have had a lot of latecomers and late pick-ups. It is very disruptive to classes when you walk in late, not to mention unsafe for dancers to miss warming up. Late pick-ups are preventing our next classes from starting on time. Thanks for your attention to this manner!
SAFER STUDIO GUIDELINES: The health of our staff, students, and families has always been our highest priority. Expressions Dance & Preschool follows the Safer Studio guidelines, which prioritize a hierarchy of safety and wellness measures. As we get into cold and flu season, it is important we continue our combined efforts to follow these guidelines. Do not send students to class if they have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, etc. Thank you for your efforts in keeping our students healthy. Please keep children home when they are sick.
HOLIDAY GIFTS- STUDIO MERCH
We’ve had several people ask when the next studio hoodie order will be.. and now’s your chance! Snag light pink studio hoodies and super cute pom-pom beanies arriving in time to put under the tree! Orders are due by Mon, November 10th at 5pm. ORDER HERE
IT’S NEW STYLE NOVEMBER
This month we are opening trials to currently enrolled school aged students to try another style of class! Have you been thinking about trying Hip Hop or Tumbling? Jazz or Ballet? We would love to see you try a new stye this month! CLICK HERE to join us for a complimentary class.
RECITAL INSTALLMENTS BEGIN NOV 1
Dance is the ultimate performing art, and dancing onstage at the recital serves as a powerful tool for building a child’s confidence in themselves—a confidence that easily carries over into a dancer’s home life, schoolwork, and friendships. So how can one special event create such a big difference? Read all about benefits of the recital HERE.
When starting class this season, you submitted the waiver that included details about our Recital. All students are automatically enrolled to participate in the year-end recital and/or the tumble exhibition.
The automatic performance deposit was processed on Oct 15 ($75 for dancers or $55 for tumblers).
Installment amounts will be processed with tuition from November-May.
To see your child’s participation schedule, go to your parent portal HERE.
Select "View All My Classes" in the top left navigation.
Your child’s registration for events in which they are participating will show there.
If you have not submitted your form, you can here: https://app.hellosign.com/s/EaSf2821
If you need to review the information, the Parent Guide includes all performance details.
NOV 1: DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR FOR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE (SAT, DEC 13 @ CENTERVILLE STUDIO)
Our in-studio Holiday Performance offers students a low-key, fun, and simple performance that allows dancers time in front of an audience to help them become more comfortable performing! Participation includes a cookie, and a simple costume accessory rental (skirt, tutu, hat, etc.) put on dancers when they arrive.
Participation is $40
Sign up online in the parent portal HERE by Nov 1
Select “Enroll in a class” and select the special events season
Scroll through to Dec 13th and enroll in “Academy Holiday Performance”
Participants can have up to 4 spectators attend (free admission)
Tumbling classes, Tiny Tots, and Diaper Dancers do not participate in the Holiday Performance
What time is our performance?
Once enrollment closes on November 1, we will provide you with a finalized performance time (in mid-November). Your commitment that day will be approximately 1 hour.
What does my child need to wear for the performance?
Preschool/Pre-K classes:
Girls base costume: Own black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled away from their face and styled any way you want.
Boys: Wear own blue jeans or black pants and a red or green plain shirt. Black socks or black ballet shoes.
Stars classes:
Girls base costume: Class uniform, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes with hair in a ballet bun. Mega and Super Stars also bring your tan jazz shoes. Super stars class uniform is any black leotard.
Boys: Wear own blue jeans or black pants and a red or green plain shirt. Black socks or black ballet shoes.
Hip hop classes: Own blue jeans or black pants and a red or green plain shirt with clean sneakers.
NOV 17-21: FUN BUN WEEK
The third week of November is FUN BUN WEEK! Come to class with a fun bun (short hair can do crazy hair). Turn that bun into a masterpiece... Maybe it's a spider, or a one-eyed monster! We can't wait to see your creations!
WHY DOES MY SCHOOL AGE DANCER NEED TO WEAR A BUN?
MUSCLE MEMORY: Does your child have bangs or pieces of hair falling down in the face? How about little frizzies tickling their shoulders? In the middle of a dance, they may reach up and brush their hair out of their way. When a dancer does this all the time, after a specific step, or in a rehearsal, it becomes muscle memory, and they will continue to "brush their hair away" onstage, even if it is slicked back and pinned up!
TURNING TROUBLE: It's a problem for turns. For ponytails, dancers tend to close their eyes when they spot, or whip their head around. You cannot turn without spotting your head, and you definitely can't turn with your eyes closed. This is a safety hazard.
BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT: A ballet bun helps to center your balance. Having your neck visible allows the teacher to correct your alignment by making sure your neck, shoulder and back are placed correctly.
HELPS THE TEACHER: If everyone in the room matches perfectly, it is easier to pick out exactly where corrections are needed and who needs them. A shoulder or elbow in the wrong place, the head placement not being correct, or even trying to figure out who is turning the wrong direction can be disorienting if everyone's hair, clothing, and accessories are different. This is important because it helps implement proper technique.
BECAUSE THE TEACHER SAID SO: Even if there was no other good reason, your teacher has a rule in her class that needs to be followed. If you respect your child's teacher, your child will see that respect, and it will transfer to them. The overall atmosphere in our program will remain learning friendly, professional, and respectful.
Nov 26-28: * THANKSGIVING BREAK!*
There will be no classes for Thanksgiving Break from Wed, Nov 26 through Friday, Nov 28.
CHRISTMAS PAJAMAS & BOOKS CHARITY PROJECT
This year’s Christmas Charity Project is going to be even bigger than last year! We are gathering new pajamas and books to donate to those in need locally. We will be sending out an email that can be forwarded to family and friends about our project. Start bringing in your donations this month! Look for the donation box in our front lobbies. Help us beat last year’s total of 1701 pajamas, 1479 books!
We’ve opened our Scholastic book program to ALL of our dance families for our Christmas project. Scholastic is an amazing resource with GREAT books at a GREAT price! You can order $1 books and they will be shipped right to the studio. Visit Scholastic Books HERE and take advantage of this convenient way to donate to our book drive. Online orders are due by Friday November 14 and be sure to put your child’s first and name last name.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PAJAMA AND BOOK DRIVE HERE
FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- NOVEMBER THEME
This month our theme in dance is “E-I-E-I-O” We are going to have so much fun moving like horses and dancing with our duck feet. We hope you are having fun dancing with us at home!
This month we are focusing on: kicks, marching, ballet arms (port de bras)
HIP HOP CLASSES- SHOE POLICY
With winter weather approaching, we need to remind you that we CANNOT have wet, salty, muddy shoes stepping onto our dance floor. Please carry your hip hop shoes into the studio and change into them before you enter the classroom. You will be asked to dance with no shoes if you don't have a dry pair! Thank you!
ONLINE CALENDAR!
We have a calendar on the website! Please refer to it for Holiday closures and studio events. If you use Google Calendar you can copy studio events directly into your calendar by clicking on the "add google calendar" in the bottom right corner of the calendar. https://www.dancetoexpress.com/parent-portal
TEXT REMINDERS
Stay up to date on current events! Reminder texts are sent out for closures and special events. Please make sure the primary phone number listed on your account is one that can receive texts.
ONLINE PARENT PORTAL
The account you created online can be updated at any time. Log in on the website to update contact and billing information, register for new classes, and make payments. You can also reset your password any time. https://www.dancetoexpress.com/parent-portal
STUDIO FACEBOOK GROUP
Join our studio Facebook group and be a part of our community HERE! Stay up to date on current events and connect with us!
BALLET WEST NUTCRACKER: It is a studio tradition to go to Ballet West's Nutcracker every year! This year we have one dancer cast as a drummer in the Nutcracker! We will be attending as a studio on December 20 @ 2pm to support them! Tickets can be purchased HERE.
2025-26 IMPORTANT ACADEMY PROGRAM DATES:
Oct 31: Halloween, no classes after 2:30pm
Nov 17-21: Studio Spirit Week: Fun Bun Week
Nov 17-Dec 5: Pajama and Book Drive
Nov 26-30: Thanksgiving Break, no classes
Dec 5: Pajama and Book Drive ends
Dec 13: Holiday Performance @ Ctvl
Dec 15-19: Spirit Week: Wear Holiday Pajamas
Dec 19: Parent’s Night Out @ Ctvl
Dec 22-Jan 2: Winter Break, no classes
Jan 12-16: Studio Spirit Week: Wear Crazy Socks
Jan 12: Registration opens for Academic Preschool fall classes
Jan 19: MLK Day, no classes
Jan 26-30: Bring a Friend week (Academy Program)
Feb 2-Feb 13: Hearts for Hunger- Food & Sock Drive
Feb 2-6: Tiny Tots Transition to Independent Class
Feb 7: Valentine Ball (special event)
Feb 9-13: Studio Spirit Week: Wear Pink to class
Feb 13: Hearts for Hunger- Food & Sock Drive ends
Feb 13: Parent’s Night Out- Valentine Party @ Ctvl
Feb 16: Presidents’ Day, no classes
Feb 23-27: Bring a Teddy Bear to Dance Week (for Academy & ACPS PS/PK Dancers)
Feb 27: Skipping Pass Off Party (for PS/PK dancers who pass off their skips)
Mar 2: Registration opens for summer programs
Mar 9-13: Studio Spirit Week: Summer Dreamin’ (wear summer themed dress for class)
Mar 13: Academy Program: Glow Party @ Ctvl (for PK & school-aged students)
Mar 23-26: Ballerina Visits (in school aged classes)
Mar 30-April 3: Spring Break, no classes
Apr 6: Rollover Rally Begins
Apr 6-10: Progress Reports go home (Academy Programs)
Apr 6-May 1: Parent Observation Month (Academy classes will be assigned one class this month for Parent Observation)
April 11: Dad Practice for Recital
Apr 13: Pathways for Dancers Meeting
Apr 17: Rollover Rally Ends
Apr 20: Rollover Membership is Processed
Apr 25: Dad Practice for Recital
May 1: Recital Tickets on sale online, 9am
May 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7-9: Costume Pick Up @ Ctvl
May 9: Dad Practice for Recital
May 15 & 16: Tumbling Exhibition @ Ctvl
May 18-22: Bring a Stuffie Week (Academy & Company)
May 22: Last day of Academy classes
May 23: Dad Practice for Recital
May 25: Memorial Day, no classes
May 26-28: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsals @ Ctvl
May 27: Banana Split Party (for school aged dancers who pass of their splits)
May 29: Company Showcase @ Weber State
May 30: Recitals @ Weber State
June 1: Company Audition Parent Meeting, 6pm
June 1: Family Appreciation Pool Party, 7pm
June 2-4: Company Auditions for 2026-27
