Happy New Year!
Message from Ms. Amy:
Hi families! Happy New Year! As we reflect on 2025, I am thankful for the progress we’ve made and the direction we are going. I’m proud to be able to provide a place that can contribute to our community in raising up the next generation of leaders to accomplish all they set out to do through the platform of dance and preschool.
Whenever I ask veteran parents WHY they kept their kids in the arts like dance, music, karate, and all the things, they say, “I knew my kids would learn things they didn’t even realize they were being taught. I wanted them to learn skills that would help them succeed in LIFE, not just learn to dance." The message I get whenever I have this conversation with anyone is clear. Parents want to provide opportunities that will give their children:
Mentors who can guide and inspire them.
Outlets of expression.
A home away from home they are heard, seen, and valued.
Meaningful friendships.
A chance to learn to persevere and finish something to find out what commitment really means. Even if the excitement wears off and you don't want to finish, push through and don't give up!
Experiences to become well-rounded seasoned adults.
So, in this new year I thank you. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be mentors, to be a place that holds your children accountable to their greatness, to be the place that gives them a creative outlet, to be the second home, third place, and supportive community for families and students. Thank you for giving us the privilege of being part of their life story!
Hoping you all had the happiest of Holidays and we are all looking forward to a wonderful 2026!
XOXO
Amy
WELCOMING NEW STUDENTS!
We would like to give a warm welcome to all the new faces joining us this month. It is open enrollment time.
The greatest compliment you can give us is to tell your friends about us! Our few remaining spots in current classes are going fast. If you know of an aspiring dancer, send them our way! Tell them to use the coupon code "care2share" when they register, and you will BOTH get $20 TOWARDS TUITION! Help us spread the word about our amazing program!
PARKING LOT SAFETY @ BOUNTIFUL
Please remember the drive through lane at Bountiful is not a waiting spot. When you are stopping the flow of traffic in our drive through to wait for classes to come out, cars back up all the way onto Highway 89 and it’s not safe. Help us by waiting in designated parking stalls and being courteous to other cars trying to exit the parking lot.
PAJAMA SUCCESS!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual pajama drive, what a success! We did an amazing job of turning a few heads by collecting a total of 840 pajamas and 505 books…WOW! We were able to donate to: Utah Foster Care Foundation from Ogden to Murray, Christmas Box House, Murray Children’s Pantry, McMillan and Horizon Elementary. Great job! Together we made a difference!
Mark your calendars for the same time next year, let’s see if we can out do ourselves each and every year!
Congratulations to the following students for meeting the requirements to join our Service Society! Stop by the office to pick up your service society pin! These dancers collected 10 pajamas, 20 books, or $50 cash donations: Harper Abbott, Finley Baird, Lana Callahan, Jia Campbell, Camille Coleman, Kensley Coon, Ruby & Lucy Fox, Canyon Gardiner, Addilyn Johnson, Ava Johnson, Kallie Knudston, Essie Lamoreaux, Illyana & Sebastian Leon, Quinn Loftus, Delilah Merica, Raylee Moser, Harper Nelson, Azelya Palomares, Emmie Peterson, Rayn & Rowan Powner, Lyla Roberts, Gracyn Shipley, Addison West, Lucy & Camille Youngberg
(If you donated the required items and we missed your name above, email tUS. We definitely want to give credit to all those who participated!)
JAN 10: CAMP K-POP
Last chance! Register to attend Camp K-Pop and we will give you a gift bag complete with a microphone and official “trainee” invitation. Only a few spots left!
When: January 10, 2026
Where: Expressions Dance, Bountiful location
For ages 3 and older
To sign up, head here
FEB 7: VALENTINES BALL @ CENTERVILLE STUDIO
Don’t miss out on the chance to twirl your little lady on the dance floor! Fathers, grandfathers, and uncles are invited to spend a magical evening with their little princess. Dress to impress for the photo booth! Invite your friends, you don’t have to be a current student to attend.
Sign up in your parent portal here for member pricing. Members can pre-register in the parent portal in the “Special Events” season for a special discounted rate of $30 per couple and $5 per additional daughter. Or, if it's easier, respond to this email and we'll take care of it!
*This is a special event to provide an experience for dads (or grandpas, uncles, etc.) to create lasting memories with their daughters. We’ll have other special events open to moms & boys too later in the year! This event is separate from our "Dad Dance" that many of you have signed up to participate in at our year-end recital.
PUSHING THROUGH COLD WEATHER
While we can’t stop the snow from falling (if it ever does), we can help our dancers beat the winter blues by warming them up with dance. The winter months are the best time to be attending dance lessons since seasonal depression kicks in and there is not as much outdoor time to be had. Dance lessons get you moving, laughing, and make you forget about those icicles outside for just a little while! If your dancer is struggling to push through and come to class, it’s worth the encouragement! If you can just get them in the door, they are going to have a great time and leave happier!
FALL 2026 ACADEMIC PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT OPENs JANUARY 12
Registration for Fall 2026 preschool at both locations is just about here! The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes. Get it all done in one! We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around. Space is limited. LEARN MORE
Want to get a reminder when enrollment opens on January 12th? Get on the list HERE.
NEW CLASSES FOR TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS
Current dancing families with little ones are invited to join our toddler dance classes starting at $49 a month. Our dance and tumbling combo classes are lots of fun and will get a few of your toddler's wiggles out!
Click on a class below to schedule a trial class for January!
Diaper Dancers for 1-2 yr olds (parent participation class)
Fridays 10:15-10:45am @ Bountiful-taking a waitlist for a new class, email to get on the waitlist!
Tiny Tots for 2-3 yr olds (Must turn 3 by Aug 31, 2026)
Tuesdays 6:15-6:50pm @ Bountiful (This is a new class and it will transition to independent in March. Email to get on the waitlist.)
Tuesdays 6:30-7:05pm @ Centerville (This is a new class and it will transition to independent in March. Email to get on the waitlist.)
Fridays 9:30-10:05am @ Bountiful (This will transition to an independent class on Feb 3. Schedule a trial now HERE.)
Fridays 11:45-12:20pm @ Centerville (This is a new class and it will transition to independent in March. Email to get on the waitlist.)
Preschool Dance & Tumble for 3-4 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 4 by Aug 31, 2026)
Mondays 11:20-12:20pm @ Bountiful
Wednesdays 6:45-7:45pm @ Bountiful
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45pm @ Centerville
Fridays 9:30-10:30am @ Bountiful
Pre-K Dance & Tumble for 4-5 yr olds (Independent class. Must turn 5 by Aug 31, 2026)
Tuesdays 5:45-6:45pm @ Bountiful
Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm@ Bountiful
Thursdays 9:30-10:30am @ Bountiful
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm @ Centerville
Fridays 10:30-11:30am @ Bountiful
FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- JANUARY THEME
This month our theme is "I Need A Hero." We will be focusing on teaching our dancers important rules for safety and good manners! We encourage you to get involved and have them practice their skills at home! Here is what we will be working on in class this month: echappe, step touch with jumps, hips- side to side, following directions, angry faces.
PRESCHOOL DANCERS CAN NOW “EARN THEIR WINGS!”
We are excited to continue our fun incentive to help our preschoolers master their SKIPS! When dancers pass off skips at dance they will be invited to earn their wings at a “Fairy and Prince Party!” on February 27th. Start practicing skips at home so they can EARN YOUR WINGS!
NEW! SPLITS CLUB PINS
School aged dancers who pass of their splits (right, left or middle) earn a pin and join the Splits Club for 2026. They’ll also be invited to a special Banana Split Party the end of May! Get stretching!
HIP HOP CLASSES- SHOE POLICY
Winter is here! 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!
POSITIVE REVIEWS
If you haven’t had a chance to give us a positive review yet, we would love you take one minute to share with others why you love being part of our Expressions Dance Family. Your kind comments really help prospective customers to feel more confident in choosing us. We will be forever grateful to you. Thank you in advance for helping us out! We appreciate your support so much.
CONNECT WITH US:
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!
THANK YOU!
A BIG thank you from all our teachers for all the thoughtful Christmas gifts! As always, we want to thank you for your support and appreciate you trusting your children with us! We love working them and look forward to what 2026 has in store!
RECITAL UPDATES
Can you believe it, we are already preparing for our next big show! Costumes have been ordered!
This year’s recital theme will be revealed later this month! Stay tuned! We so excited for dancers to get to perform on the big stage! All participants are required to submit the recital consent. This consent states that you have read and understand the commitment and fee schedule.
Consents are past due, please get yours in ASAP and we’ll get a costume ordered for you: https://app.hellosign.com/s/EaSf2821
If you need to review the information, the Parent Guide includes all performance details.
IMPORTANT RECITAL DATES:
May 15 & 16: Tumble Exhibition @ Centerville studio
May 26-28: Picture Day & Dress Rehearsal @ Centerville studio
May 30: Recitals @ Weber State Val A Browning Center
THANK YOU! Thank you for trusting your dancers with us! We absolutely adore working with each and every one of them! Happy Dancing!
2025-26 IMPORTANT ACADEMY PROGRAM DATES:
Dec 22-Jan 2: Winter Break, no classes
Jan 10: Camp K-Pop!
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