West Islip Creative Arts Co.
A reminder that there will be NO CLASSES tomorrow THURSDAY, MARCH 12 in order to accommodate Bayview's PARP Pajama Night.  (As the bookfair is set up in the office side of the gym today, some classes may be moved to different locations in the building.  All Irish Step classes will be held in the indoor playground tonight.)

We've lost a few practices due to severe winter weather.  We only have about 7 weeks of practice left.  Performances are closer than you think!!!!  While we understand things come up, we encourage your child's attendance these next two months.

Community Food Drive - all next week (March 16-19)
Keeping our program focused on good will within our community and helping our less fortunate neighbors remains high on our priority list.  As we prefer not to ask families for cash donations, we are hosting a food drive throughout all classes next week and hope you will find it in your hearts to be supportive.  All donations will be distributed to food pantries here in West Islip.  Please send your child to class next week with non-perishable food items, toiletries, or if you are feeling generous, supermarket gift cards.  Let's help restock our community food pantries after this long cold winter.

Your participation is very much appreciated.  Please be as generous as possible.
Almost all Costumes have arrived.  
We only have an order pending with one last vendor.  A large majority of our dance costumes have arrived and been distributed.   Please remember sizes work in ranges and are different for every supplier.  Costumes are NOT custom made and some adjustments may be necessary.  Please try on in advance.

UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR COSTUMES:

If they have not arrived on hangers, please :
  • take them out of the bags
  • discreetly label each piece with your child's name 
  • check to see that there are no pieces that need adjustments or stiching.  (Costumes are not custom made, and some minor alterations might be necessary.)
  • hang on hangars and secure any accessories in a bag on the same hanger.
  • DO NOT IRON (if they are wrinkled, simply hang in a steamy bathroom for a short time.)
  • PLEASE do not allow costumes to be worn for playtime, talent shows, dress up or other performances until AFTER our recitals.
  • Students in multiple classes - will be required to wear a sleeveless nude or black leotard under their costumes to facilitate changes between performances.  We have obtained sizing samples from one of our costume vendors and will be offering them for sale in the near future for those who are interested.  Cost will be $18 each.  Coming Soon.....
TIGHTS - everyone that needed tights should have received them by now.  

  • Please check sizing
  • If exchanges are necessary please see instructors.
  • Extras and replacements may be purchased for $6 per pair.
  • Most hip hop classes do not require tights.
  • As many students are in multiple classes, your child may not have received tights in every single class.  (For example if taking lyrical and tap and both require tan tights, you will receive one pair of tan convertible tights which can be worn for both. If your child is in multiple classes and requires tan AND black OR pink, we will provide one of each color.)

RECITAL TIMES   
Saturday May 16 the show will begin at 6:00 PM 
Sunday May 17 the show will begin at 2:00 PM ***
(dancer's should arrive 30 minutes prior to start times.)

*** Sunday's performance will be professionally recorded by R&S Wilhelm Recording.  We will offer both BLU Ray ($38) and DVD ($28) versions of the performance for sale prior to the event.  This recording will include, 4 camera angles, Dolby Digital 2.0 sound, a main menu with titled chapters, and rolling credits for each act.

RECITAL SHOE REQUIREMENTS   (reposting for your convenience.)
We are still happy to collect gently used shoes and have many pairs available for use / exchange for those who are interested. 
Monday Classes
   
4:30 Pre-K Miss Janine White Ballet Shoes
4:30
1&2 Lyrical Miss Morgan Tan Foot Undies
5:30 Kindy Miss Janine Pink Ballet Shoes
5:30 1&2 Pom Miss Morgan White Kaepa Prisms
5:30 6-8 Ballet Miss Kathryn Pink Ballet Shoes
6:30 6-8 Tap Miss Janine Nude Tap Shoes
6:30 3-5 Tap Miss Morgan Black Tap Shoes
6:30 9-12 Ballet Miss Kathryn Pink Ballet Shoes
7:30 9-12 Lyrical Miss Kathryn Tan Foot Undies
7:30 6-8 Company Miss Morgan Black Jazz Shoes
Tuesday Classes
4:30 1&2 Tap Miss Janine Black Tap Shoes
5:30 1&2 Hip Hop Miss Janine Tan Jazz Shoes
5:30 3-5 Hip Hop Miss Ryann Black Jazz or Hip Hop Sneakers
6:30 3-5 Hip Hop Miss Janine Black Jazz or Hip Hop Sneakers
6:30 9-12 Company Miss Ryann Tan Jazz Shoes
7:30 9&10 Hip Hop Miss Janine Black Jazz or Hip Hop Sneakers
7:30 11&12 Hip Hop Miss Ryann Black Hip Hop Sneakers
Wednesday Classes
4:30 1&2 Ballet Miss Ryann Pink Ballet Shoes
5:30 1-4 Boys Miss Ryann Black or Brown Shoes
5:30 3-5 Tap Miss Kathryn Black Tap Shoes
5:30 K-2 Irish Miss Kellyann Black Irish Step Shoes
6:30 3-5 Musical Theatre Miss Ryann Black Jazz Shoes
6:30 6-8 Hip Hop Miss Kathryn Black Jazz or Hip Hop Sneakers
6:30 3-5 Irish Step Miss Kellyann Black Irish Step Shoes
7:30 6-8 Hip Hop Miss Ryann Black Hip Hop Sneakers
7:30 6 and Up Irish Miss Kellyann Black Irish Step Shoes
Thursday Classes
4:30 Kindy Miss Janine Tan Ballet Shoes
4:30 3-5 Ballet Miss Ryann Pink Ballet Shoes
5:30 Elementary Company Miss Kathryn Tan Ballet or Jazz Shoes
5:30 6-8 Lyrical Miss Ryann Tan Turners / Pirouettes
5:30 Pre-K Miss Janine Tan Ballet Shoes
6:30 3-5 Lyrical Miss Janine Tan Foot Undies
6:30 9-12 Jazz Miss Ryann Tan Jazz Shoes
6:30 6-8 Jazz Miss Kathryn Black Jazz Shoes
7:30 6-8 Tap Miss Ryann Black Tap Shoes
7:30 9-12 Tap Miss Kathryn Black Tap Shoes

QUESTIONS ?
As always, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.