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September 21, 2016
COMPANY DIRECTOR'S NOTE!
NOTES FROM KRISTEN!

Hi Company Families! 

hope you are all having a wonderful week!

Here are some IMPORTANT notes/reminders! 
  • Pizza Fundraiser details will be coming out soon! 
  • Burg Fest is THIS Saturday! Important details are below for performers along with a link to select the t-shirt size you need!
  • Please review the Company Attendance Policy below! Attendance is not optional!
  • Be sure to check the Sunday Rehearsal schedule below for times and for which groups are NOT rehearsing this Sunday!
  • The Talent on Parade Dance Directive is coming up October 23rd! SEE INFORMATION BELOW! This is a required event for all Pre-Professional Company members and is optional, but highly recommended, for all other company dancers! :) Dancers who were in BORN TO BE WILD last season won a scholarship to attend this event for FREE and I strongly encourage all of you to take advantage of this opportunity!
    • Please sign up & pay via the GOOGLE FORM BELOW by October 4th as we will be REGISTERING TOGETHER AS A GROUP! Dancers must sign up even if using a scholarship in order to attend.
  • Solo/Duet/Trio Dancers: Teacher assignments are being finalized and your teacher will contact you about setting up rehearsal times! All students have not yet been contacted- don't worry if you haven't talked with your teacher yet!
  • Kari Herman Master Classes OCTOBER 1st! Be sure to sign up ASAP below to save your spot!
As always, if you have any questions, please send me an email at kdrice13@yahoo.com or give the front desk a call at 660.747.6133!

See you soon!

Kristen, Company Director
BURG FEST PERFORMANCES!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
11:40-1:00PM

For Burg Fest we plan to perform a few group routines from last year. 
Dancers will need to be available from about 11:40am-1:00pm THIS Saturday, September 24.  Please let me know ASAP if your dancer is in one of the routines listed below and cannot attend!

Cooties 
Sharp Dressed Man
Meeting In The Ladies Room
Speaking French
Batter Up
Born To Be Wild

I will also be asking a few solos/duets to perform.  

When & Where: We will perform between noon and 1:00pm. All dancers will need to  meet by the courthouse in Warrensburg at 11:40am.

What to Wear: Please wear tan tights, black uniform booty shorts, tennis shoes or  OLD jazz shoes (you may be performing on concrete!), and have hair pulled back into a ponytail or bun.

Dancers will pick up a red CS shirt to borrow when they arrive (we will collect the shirts after they perform), so just have them wear a black tank top or leotard that they can put the shirt on over. No makeup or hairpieces necessary. 


TOP DANCE DIRECTIVE!
TALENT ON PARADE DANCE DIRECTIVE
OCTOBER 23RD
SIGN UP BELOW BY OCTOBER 4TH!

WE WILL ENTER AS A GROUP, SO MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP WITH US!  (sign up link below!)

This is a GREAT opportunity that I highly recommend to all Company and Pre-Company students!*  (Born to be Wild Dancers won a scholarship last season to attend this event for FREE!)

There will be classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, musical theatre and more!  
Beginners (generally age 7 and younger) approx. 7:15am-12:00pm
  • $74 plus tax for the day or any part thereof. The Beginner Level is a half-day program that consists of 4 morning classes at approximately one hour each, with registration beginning at 7:15 am, warm-up at 7:45 am, and classes beginning at 8:00 am. Classes will conclude around noon. It will be geared primarily to ages 7 and younger with 2 or less years studio experience although true beginners of any age will be welcome.
Intermediate students (generally age 8-12)  approx. 7:15am-5:00pm
  • $94 plus tax for the day or any part thereof. The Intermediate Level program consists of a full day of classes which typically includes 8 classes of approximately 1 hour each. Registration begins at 7:15 am, warm-up at 7:45 am, and classes begin at 8:00 am. There is a 1 hour lunch break around noon, and classes conclude around 5:00 pm. These classes are best for dancers ages 8-12 with 2-4 years of studio experience although dancers of all ages are typically represented based on strength of experience and comfort level.
     
Advanced students (generally age 12 and up) approx. 7:15am-6:30pm (including an hour and a half scholarship audition).
  • $104 plus tax for the day or any part thereof. The Advanced Level program consists of a full day of classes which typically includes 8 classes of approximately 1 hour each and a 1 1/2 hour audition class as well. Registration begins at 7:15 am, warm-up at 7:45 am, and classes begin at 8:00 am. There is a 1 hour lunch break around noon, and classes conclude around 6:30 pm. These classes are best for dancers ages 12 and older who work hard and are ready to be challenged. Strong dancers under 12 may also be admitted with studio teacher recommendation.
     
I will help you determine the level your dancer should be placed in!  Please sign up and secure payment at the FRONT DESK no later than  October 4th!
 
WE WILL ENTER AS A GROUP, SO MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP WITH US!


If you are unsure of which group to sign up for- please email/ talk to me (Kristen) before filling out the form! 

*Pre-Pro Dancers are Required to Attend!
KARI HERMAN MASTER CLASSES!
SIGN UP TODAY!
MASTER CLASSES: OCTOBER 1
Center Stage Academy Hosts: Kari Herman!
Kari Herman Headshot
Kari will be holding Master Classes for ALL AGES and will be doing Choreography for our Pre-Pro Dancers!* Be sure to SAVE THE DATES for this incredible opportunity and SIGN UP ASAP via the google form below to save your spot! 

Master Classes are OPEN TO EVERYONE, AGES 7 & Up in the studio and entire community! Dancers of all skill levels are welcome!

Two Lyrical/ Contemporary Master Classes: October 1st
Junior Lyrical/ Contemporary (for ages 7-11): 2:00-3:30pm
Senior Lyrical/ Contemporary (for ages 12 & Up): 3:30-5:00pm

 
Cost is $30 per dancer plus tax! Click on the link below to sign up and we will charge your account!
 

* Pre-Pro Dancers are REQUIRED to take this master class!
Kari will be doing choreography with Pre-Pro dancers both Saturday & Sunday- Mark Your calendars!

FLASHBACK FUN!

COMPANY PARENT BOOSTER CLUB!
THANK YOU!

We now have parents who have volunteered to help out- thank you! If you haven't volunteered yet and would like to do so- you are always welcome! The more the merrier!

We formally started our Parent Booster Club last season and for now it will be primarily in charge of Company Fundraisers- helping organize them, etc... 

If you are interested in being a part of the Parent Booster Club please email me ASAP at kdrice13@yahoo.com! The Little Caesars Fundraiser is right around the corner!!!

COMPANY ATTENDANCE POLICY!

STRAIGHT FROM THE COMPANY HANDBOOK!

Regular and consistent attendance is required in all weekly classes, weekend rehearsals and events. Attendance is the single most important factor that determines the success of the Company. Students must show exemplary attendance in their weekly classes. We try as much as possible to work with schedules, however parents should help explain the commitment students have made to the Company, and that due to the nature of a performing and competitive troupe, excellent attendance at all competition related activities and performances is a necessity. There will be no tolerance for unexcused absences or excessive excused absences. The movement of the dance depends on every individual dancer, so the team suffers when you are not there.  Poor attendance will affect their participation in competitions, performances, and routines. 

Absences in regular weekly classes must be made up in a comparable class approved by the teacher. All classes that are missed must be made up within one month. Those who do not make up the classes as required may be asked to take private lessons. Attendance at ALL company rehearsals is expected. Students will be allowed 2 absences from these rehearsals, but are expected to be in attendance the 2 weeks prior to any competition. Sometimes these fall after a holiday or break, so please keep your Company calendar handy. If you are unable to make a required class, you must individually let Kristen or the front desk know by phone or email in advance of the conflict.

Absences will be tracked carefully. From time to time, additional mandatory rehearsals are called during the year to prep for upcoming performances and competitions. Probation, including lack of eligibility for routine participation, will occur if excused absences are exceeded, or if absences are unexcused. Three tardies or early departures (exceeding 10 minutes) or non-participation (regardless of reason) will equal one absence. If a student is unable to participate they must sit, observe and take notes (not do homework or be on their mobile device).

Attendance at all competitions and performances is expected. Please understand that when just one student misses it can render certain routines unusable or cause the rest of the team to have to learn complicated new formations, etc. To be fair to teammates and teachers, please consider this commitment when joining the Company. If your family has a major conflict with any of our events or competition dates, please notify the Company Director ASAP. 


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 EVERY Wednesday! Watch for it each week! 
  • We use our Company Team App to send out push notifications as needed! Sign up now 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 CS COMPANY TEAM APP!
(NEW 2016/17 SEASON GROUPS!)
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 All Company group and then all of the group classes/ routines that you/ your dancer are in! 

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.

For Your Reference...

SUNDAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

The following groups are not rehearsing this week:

Senior Contemporary, Teen Contemporary, Senior Hip Hop, Teen Hip Hop, Lyrical A, Teen Lyrical, Senior Musical Theatre, Small Group B,
Pre-Pro & Production

Sunday Schedule:

Large Group A: 1:00-1:30pm
Teen Musical Theatre: 1:30-2:00pm
Junior Lyrical: 1:30-2:15pm
Junior Hip Hop: 2:30-3:00pm
Small Group Jazz: 2:30-3:15pm
Small Group Lyrical: 3:15-3:45pm
Mini Lyrical: 3:15-3:45pm
Junior Musical Theatre: 3:45-4:30pm
Senior Lyrical: 4:45-5:30pm
Small Group A: 5:30-6:15pm
Small Group Tap: 5:30-6:15pm
Musical Theatre A: 6:15-7:00pm

COMPANY 2016/17 SCHEDULE!
Upcoming Dates
Exciting 2016/17
Events!
September:

October 1-2:
October 22:
October 23:

November:
November 22-26:
November 27:

December 2-4:
December 16-18:
December 17-18
December 21-31:

January 4:

February 4:
February 19:

March 10-12:
March 20-24:
March 31-April 2:

April 16:
April 26-30:

May 5-7:

June 2-3:

July 9-15:


Pizza Fundraiser (Exact Dates TBA)

Kari Herman Master Classes & Choreo (Required for Pre-Pro)
UCM Homecoming Parade
TOP Dance Convention (Optional- required for Pre-Pro)

Bread Sale (exact Dates TBA)
No Classes or Rehearsals (Thanksgiving Break)
Sunday Rehearsals WILL be IN Session

Center Stage Nutcracker Performances
Intensives with Mr. Don (Required)
Elf Jr. Performances
No Classes or Rehearsals (Winter Break)

Classes and Rehearsals Resume

Company Lock-In
Company Showcase (Required)

Cathy Roe Competition (Kansas City- Required)
Spring Break
VIP Dance Competition (Wichita, KS- Required)

Easter- No Rehearsals
Talent on Parade Competition (Liberty, MO- Required)

Leap Dance Competition (Liberty, MO- Required for Pre-Pro)

Center Stage Dance Recitals

VIP Dance Nationals at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH (Required)
349 SE DD Highway
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660.747.6133

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