JUNE 16: LAST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES
We can’t believe we are down to the three final weeks left in our season! Get ready to finish off the season with lots of hard work and fun! The classes you are currently registered for will continue through June 16th 2023. NOTE: We charge the same amount every month for convenience and consistency to our families. Holidays and studio closures are factored into the season’s tuition amount and is then broken into even monthly payments.
SEPTEMBER 5: NEW DANCE SCHEDULE STARTS
Our teachers are planning for a great 2023-2024 season, and we can’t wait to see our students continue to grow and flourish. Expressions Dance runs continuous enrollment, so current students have been rolled into the correct classes for the next season. You can enjoy your summer knowing you already have your schedule set up for next season starting September 5th.
(Your discounted annual membership of $30 was automatically renewed and was processed with tuition on May 1, 2023, unless the Membership Change Form was completed online.)
June 12: END OF YEAR POOL PARTY!
We are so excited to bring back our FAMILY APPRECIATION POOL PARTY! All families are invited to attend! Monday, June 12th from 7-9pm at the Farmington City Pool! We can't wait to see you there and to celebrate a great year of dance together!
JUNE 15 @ NOON: BANANA SPLIT PARTY
If you’ve passed off your splits with a teacher and earned a pin, we hope you’ll join us for our banana split party at the park! We’ve sent out emails to dancers who have passed off their splits, make sure you fill out the RSVP form so we have enough ice cream!
JUNE 19-21: COMPANY TEAM AUDITIONS
We invite your dancer to grow with us and audition for one of our Performance Teams! Our company program is for dancers who want to be challenged to reach their full potential. You can sign up for auditions in your parent portal under "Company Auditions." To view the information packet about Company Teams, click HERE.
JUNE 15: COMPANY INFORMATION MEETING
We're holding an information meeting on Thursday, June 15th @ 7:30pm via Zoom.
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82738638344?pwd=eW5jdnZQYm1CU3VSWXRrK3E1dzVVZz09
Meeting ID: 827 3863 8344 Passcode: grow
IT’S TIME TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS
We have fun classes planned for dancers this summer! Learn something new and join us at a workshop or a camp!
Check out the summer guide HERE and sign up in your parent portal.
END OF SEASON FEEDBACK
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Family Feedback Form. We would love to hear about your experience with us this year! We value your comments and would love to hear your suggestions on how we can continue providing an exceptional program! Your opinion provides us with valuable information, and we are always looking for ways we can improve.
FOR PARENTS OF PRESCHOOL DANCERS- JUNE THEME
What a wonderful year we have had! We have enjoyed watching them grow and can’t wait to share their love of dance with you at the recital. This month our theme is “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.” This month we will be doing a BIG review of all the wonderful things your dancer has learned this year. We will be focusing on recital dances as well as celebrating their accomplishments for the year. We hope you have enjoyed our preschool dance program as much as we have enjoyed your dancer! We look forward to making many more memories with all of you!
FALL PRESCHOOL IS FILLING UP FAST!
We are still accepting registration for Fall 2023 Preschool at both locations! The benefit to our preschool is that it INCLUDES our dance and tumbling classes! Get it all done in one! There is no reason to sign up for separate dance, tumbling, and preschool programs! We offer it all and have the BEST TEACHERS around! Leap'n Learners ignites a child's mind and awakens a passion for learning and movement that will last a lifetime. Space is limited! www.goleapnlearn.com
FINAL RECITAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT DATES:
June 9 Company Showcase @ Weber State
June 10 Dance Recitals @ Weber State
RECITAL WEBPAGE:
Everything for recital can be found on our recital webpage: https://www.dancetoexpress.com/recital-info
HOW DO I FIND MY EVENT CONFIRMATION FOR THE PERFORMANCES?
Log into your Parent Portal, click on "View Performances" in the top left navigation.
Your child's personal event confirmation was also included in their costume bag.
ORDER ROSES & DANCER NOTES FOR PROGRAM BY JUNE 1:
Visit https://forms.gle/eBo6MAV5eonV1KLt6 to order roses, stickers, and dancer notes for the program. Payment is due at the time your order is placed. Orders will be available for pick up at the recitals on Saturday.
TIME TO PRACTICE AT HOME:
Teachers would LOVE to have their students practicing at home using videos and music as much as possible. Music and practice videos can be found HERE
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE SHOW:
Tickets are on sale online now! Be sure to share the online ticket link with your family/friends who are attending: https://www.dancetoexpress.com/tickets
NEED TICKET SUPPORT? Call 866-htt-4tix, Option 3
Tickets purchased in advanced are $12, $13, or $14 plus handling fees
Seating is reserved; doors will remain closed until 30 min before show time.
No one ages 3 and older is admitted to the show without a ticket. Infants and children who may have a hard time remaining seated during the entire performance should not attend.
PICTURE DAY RECAP
Picture day was amazing! Way to go parents, the kids looked great! In 2-3 weeks, your photos will appear in your Hello Dancer online account. You will receive an email when they are there or CLICK HERE to log in to your account with Hello Dancer.
Here are a few appearance reminders:
Make-up & Hair Tutorials website has videos and step by step instructions!
Some school aged kids came to picture day with the preschool dancer hairstyle. If your dancer just finished Kindergarten or above, they need to have the school aged bun hairstyle!
Preschool Dancers:
Girls need SUPER curly hair!
Girls: Pink tights & pink ballet shoes
Boys: Bare feet if you’re in shorts, black socks if you’re in pants
Girls: Remember to wear your hairpieces
School-Aged Dancers (KINDERGARTEN AND OLDER):
Part hair down the middle before slicking into a bun
Neatly slicked buns with lots of gel/hairspray
Secure bun with a hairnet and bobby pins
If you have a hair piece need to be securely placed above your dancer's right ear.
Hip Hop:
Hairstyle for girls is a ponytail, but if you’re also in a STARS class, you’ll keep your hair in a bun.
Wear your recital shirt under your red jacket
Clean tennis shoes
DAD DANCE UPDATE:
Please refer to the Dad Dance webpage for practice videos, music and final information!
Final Practice Date: June 3rd @ Centerville
Performance Attire: Dads wear your own dark jeans and tennis shoes with your recital shirt. Dancers wear black leggings or shorts with their recital shirt with pink tights and ballet shoes or bring underwear and barefeet/bare legs.
Performance Day Details:
We will have a Stage Rehearsal 30 minutes before your performance time @ Weber State. This rehearsal is MANDATORY. If you are not in attendance, you will NOT perform.
Check in with your dancer 10 minutes before your dancer’s arrival time and head to the stage to practice.
After rehearsal, leave your dancer with their class backstage and head to your seat before the recital starts. Take their Ziplock bag with their dad dance costume with you to your seat.
After your dancer performs, exit the auditorium, and go through dancer check in to find your dancer. You should have their Ziploc bag with you.
Help them change into their dad dance costume.
Dads will be the final dance of the show. They’ll stay on stage and be the first group to bow in the finale.
After the curtain closes, stay with your dancer and exit through the check-out hallway. Make sure to pick up their class costume and their award.
RECITAL DIGITAL RECORDING
A digital recording of this year’s recital has been included in your package. You will be receiving your digital download via email. We will NOT be held accountable for email addresses that are NOT up to date. To update info PLEASE email us or log onto your account and update!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
June 2-3: Tumble Exhibition
June 10: Recital
June 12: Family Appreciation Pool Party
June 15: Banana Splits Pass Off Party
June 16: Last day of classes
June 19-21: 2023-24 Company Auditions
