CS Company 2017-18
Encourage, Inspire, Be Positive, Uplift
March 7, 2018
COMPANY DIRECTOR'S NOTE!
NOTES FROM KRISTEN!

Hi Company Families!

I'm so excited to see everyone at Cathy Roe this weekend! I'm loving spending time with my girls, but I also miss dancing with all of you and am looking forward to a wonderful weekend of performances!

I'm planning on being at the competition as much as possible and will be there for all of my routines. Your specific teacher will be there as well to help if I am not available. 

Solo/Duet/Trio Dancers- be sure you have talked with your teacher about hair, tights, shoes, costume accessories, etc.. are are ready to go!

Pre-Pro Dancers- watch for a direct message from me with more details about the competition!

It's going to be an amazing weekend! See you soon! 

Here are some IMPORTANT COMPETITION notes! Read the block below as well!
  • Be sure you have the  new tights , from this year (purchased in the last few weeks).  Old tights will not match! More details below.
  • You MUST be at the competition 2 hours prior to the time listed on the the schedule for your routine (or when the doors open if you perform before 10am)! This will give you time to get ready and also ensure we are ready if they are running early. Competitions can run or early or late.  Be prepared!  
  • ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEOS OR PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN UNLESS YOU PURCHASE A PHOTO VEST (see details below)! If anyone is caught, our routine will be disqualified and they will be asked to leave the competition by their staff. Be sure to tell any friends or family members who may be attending the competition! 
  • The schedule for Cathy Roe is Available on our Company Webpage and on the CS Company Team App! See block below!
  • Directions and a map to Cathy Roe can be found on the CS Company Team App- click on the Events icon, then on the day of the event (March 10-11).
    • The address is: William Chrisman High School, 1223 N. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050

Here are a few quick notes but BE SURE TO READ THE BLOCKS BELOW to stay up-to-date on all of our Company Information!
  • Important note about Parent Week! While the majority of classes at the studio will be having Parent Week March 12-17, all Pre-Company & Company Tap/ Jazz classes will have Parent Week the week AFTER Spring Break, March 26-29. (Sunday groups do not participate in Parent Week.)
  • Parents will be invited into the class during the last 10 minutes for quick Competition information meetings specific to your class (we need the majority of the class time to continue preparing for the Stage One Competition)!
  • Talent On Parade Fees are due by March 15th! Please fill out the form below to enter and have us charge your competition fees to your account! 
    • Solos: $108 each solo
    • Duets and Trios: $58 each dancer
    • TOP Entertainer: an additional $40 for solos (on top of the $108) Talk to me if you are interested in entering for this! 
  • Company Shoes! A list of required shoes for each routine is now available on the Company webpage- scroll to the bottom of the page and click under the heading Shoes and Tights! All Shoes MUST be ordered through the front desk (with the exception of upper level tap shoes) no later than March 16th!  Click here to view the list now! 
  • Company Tights! Important note! We are using a new color/brand of tights this season!  In order for complete uniformity, everyone in a routine with footed tights will need to purchase a new pair of tights. The new required tights for Company are NOW AVAILABLE to purchase at the front desk! A sizing chart is included below and on the website for your convenience!
  • Company Makeup! Information about Company Make-Up is now available to view on the Company Webpage! (password- TeamCSA) For everyone's convenience, we have kept the required make-up the same as last year! There are also links to videos on our CS youtube channel showing how to apply the make-up!
  • Pre-Company Hairpieces! Please see the block below for information on where to order your curly hairpiece!
  • Sunday Rehearsals: No Sunday Rehearsals this week due to Cathy Roe!
If you have any questions, please send me an email or give the front desk a call at 660.747.6133!

Have a wonderful week!

Kristen, Company Director

CATHY ROE SCHEDULE!
The schedule for the Cathy Roe Competition is now available on the Company Web Page and Company Team App!


Doors will open on Saturday and Sunday at 8:00am.

Dancers will need to arrive 2 hours before their scheduled time (or when the doors open if you perform before 10am)! 

Directions and a map to Cathy Roe can be found on the CS Company Team App- click on the Events icon.

 

Address:  

William Chrisman High School, 1223 N. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050

 

NO PHOTOGRAPHY AT CATHY ROE!

ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEOS OR PHOTOS CAN BE TAKEN OF ROUTINES UNLESS YOU PURCHASE A PHOTO VEST!

 

If anyone is caught, our routine will be disqualified and they will be asked to leave the competition by their staff. Be sure to tell any friends or family members who may be attending the competition! 

 

Photo vests will be available for purchase at check in for $20.00. Purchasing a vest allows any member of your studio wearing the vest to take photographs of your studio's dances. The vests allow photography, but video is still excluded. The rules and restrictions regarding this vest will be available at check in.  All other video and photography during performances will be strictly prohibited.

There will be a professional photography and video team on location and photos and videos will be available to purchase during and following the event.  Please visit  www.drcvideo.com   for more details.    

COMPETITION CHECKLIST!
Here are some important competition notes!

1). Quadruple check your costumes!  Once you are at the competition there won't be time  to go back and get anything you've forgotten!

2). Pack the necessary items: make-up, hair gel and hairspray, wet wipes, bobby pins,   safety pins, q-tips and cotton balls, super glue or hot glue if you have it,  tights, dance shoes, hairpiece, and  anything else you think you MIGHT need. 

3). Arrive at the venue with plenty of time to find the group.  Double check the list for when you need to be there!!!  Remember, your dancer MUST be in the dressing room 2 hours before their scheduled time.  

4). Parents and families wear CS gear or colors if you have it to show your  spirit!!  Plus, it help us find you in the crowd!  :-)

5). If you need anything call or text me at:  816-215-1739!

6). Sign up for the CS Company Team App if you haven't already! Parents AND Dancers should sign up (if you have a device)!!! We will be using it to keep everyone informed of last minute information! 

7). Remember, NO PHOTO OR VIDEO may be taken inside the competition UNLESS you purchase a PHOTO VEST to take pictures only.  Violating this policy could result in our   disqualification so please take this very seriously.  

8). Please be respectful at the competition! We don't want to be known as the stu dio who complains or has a bad attitude!  

Remember  to  encourage,   
inspire, be positive  and  uplift 
  
 
EVERYONE!!!   It has been awesome getting emails from complete strangers from past years about how considerate and
friendly our dancers and parents are!
Go CSA!
 
TOP FEES DUE MARCH 15TH!
 Talent on Parade Solo/Duet/Trio Fees  
  • Solos: $108 each solo
  • Duets and Trios: $58 each dancer
  • TOP Entertainer: an additional $40 for solos (on top of the $108) Talk to me if you are interested in entering for this! 
EVERYONE competing a solo, duet or trio MUST complete the google form below! 


COMPANY ALTERATIONS DAY!
Company Alterations 2018
COMPANY TIGHTS & SHOES!

Company Shoes! 

 

A list of required shoes for each routine is now available on the Company webpage- scroll to the bottom of the page and click under the heading Shoes and Tights! 

 

All Shoes MUST be ordered through the front desk (with the exception of upper level tap shoes) no later than March 16th!  

 

Click here to view the Shoes list now!

 

 

Company Tights!
Important  note! We are using a new color/brand of tights  this  season!

In order for complete  uniformity , everyone in a  routine  with footed tights will  need  to purchase a new pair of tights. The new required tights for 
Company are available to purchase at the front desk!

A list of required tights  for each routine is available on the Company webpage- scroll to the bottom of the page and click under the heading Shoes and Tights! 


OVATION TIGHTS SIZE CHARTS
Ovation Tights Sizing Charts

Ovation Tights Sizing Charts

PRE-COMPANY HAIRPIECES!
Original Teen Spiral is the style needed for all pre-company dancers.

Original Spiral Pre-Company Hair

There are color swatches at the front desk so you can match your hair color before you place your order!

Please note! Each dancer is responsible for ordering their own hairpiece and they need to be ordered soon to ensure they arrive in time! 


COMPANY MAKE-UP!
For everyone's convenience, we have kept the required make-up the same as last year!

Information about  Company Make-Up is now available to view on the Company Webpage (password- TeamCSA) or via the link below!

 You can also find links on the Company web page to videos on our CS youtube channel showing how to apply the make-up!


COMPANY COMMUNICATIONS!

STAYING INFORMED!

There is always a lot of Company information to share and we want to be sure everyone is kept informed! Here's how we communicate with you!
  • Weekly Company Newsletter via email! Watch for it each week! 
  • We use our Company Team App to send out push notifications as needed! Be sure to sign up for all of your specific groups as well as the ALL COMPANY group! (Instructions Below)
  • Email as needed. You can send email to us at: info@centerstageacademy.org or to Kristen at: kdrice13@yahoo.com.
Please make sure we have your most used email address on file at the front desk so you don't miss out on important information!

COMPANY TEAM APP!
SIGN UP FOR THE FREE CS COMPANY
 TEAM APP NOW!  
STUDENTS (who have a smart phone) AND PARENTS SHOULD BOTH SIGN UP FOR THE NEW 2017/18 SEASON GROUPS! 
(Specialty Routines will be added by Sunday!)
Team App

Center Stage Company has their own Smartphone App to keep you informed!   To get the full features of the CS Team App you need to: 

First: Download Team App onto your smartphone.

Download Team App here: 

It's 100% FREE!

Second: Launch Team App.

Then follow these steps:

1. Sign-up to Team App.
 You'll be sent an email to confirm your registration.

2. Log in. Then search for Center Stage Company and request access to the group(s) that apply to you.

For example, everyone should request access to join the 2017/18 All Company group and then all of the group classes/ routines that you/ your dancer are in! 

3.  Enable Push Notifications on your phone! (Go to settings to enable them.)

We will use this App to send push notifications to your phone to give everyone immediate need-to-know information- especially during the competition season! 

If you don't have a smartphone, reply to this email so you can be added manually and you'll receive email notifications instead of push notifications to your phone.

PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN!
Production Group Breakdown!
  • Group 1 (Get Ready): All dancers EXCEPT Pre-Company
  • Group 2 (Dancing in the Street): Company 4, 5, 6, 7  (plus Addison B.)
  • Group 3 (I Want You Back): Sam, Jack, Ben, Cayden, Pre-Company, Company 1, Company 2 (plus Bella, Maelin)
  • Group 4 (Please Mr. Postman): Company 3, 4, 5 (plus, Katie K. Abigail R., Annie B., Addison)
  • Group 5 (Do You Love Me) TAPPERS: Reagan, Hanna H. Alea, Leah, Addison, Lexi B. Sydney F. Ally, Cheyenne, Brittany, Torrie, Maggie)
  • Group 6 (Do You Love Me): All Dancers

SUNDAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE!

SUNDAY, MARCH 11TH

No Sunday rehearsals due to the Cathy Roe Competition!


COMPANY 2017/18 SCHEDULE!
Upcoming Dates
Exciting 2017/18
Events!
March 9-11:

March 19-23:
March 26:
March 26-29:

April 1:
April 6-8:

April 19-22:


May 4-6:


June 1-2:

July 5-10:

Cathy Roe Dance Competition in Kansas City (Optional - Required for Pre-Professional)
Spring Break
Company Free Alterations Day
Company Parent Week (last 10 mins of Tap/Jazz class)

Easter - No Rehearsals
Competition - Stage One (Kansas City) (Confirmed and Required)
Talent on Parade Competition in Kansas City (Confirmed and Required)

May 4-6 Competition - VIP in Kansas City (Confirmed and Required)

June 1-2 Center Stage Recital

Talent On Parade Nationals in Overland Park, KS (Optional - Required for Pre-Professional)

349 SE DD Highway
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660.747.6133

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