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Encourage, Inspire, Be Positive, Uplift
September 20, 2017
TALENT ON PARADE DIRECTIVE SIGN-UP & MONEY DUE BY TOMORROW- 9/21!
SLAM IT & RUN IT DANCERS! SEE NOTE BELOW!
T-SHIRT SIZE NEEDED FOR BURG FEST PERFORMERS! FILL OUT FORM BELOW!
COMPANY DIRECTOR'S NOTE!
NOTES FROM KRISTEN!

Hi Company Families! 

We're having a lot of fun with Bring a Friend Week! While friends can come to Company classes this week, please remember that friends are not able to come with you to Sunday rehearsals! :) 

Be sure to fill out the online form for the TOP dance directive by tomorrow! 

Also, Burg Fest is this weekend- see the block below for information on when to be there and what to wear! T-Shirt Size Form

Exciting note! We have been invited to perform our BurgzBop concert at Burgfest! Go CSA! Just like in May, Slam It and Run It will be included in this performance! 

The concert starts at 7pm. Please click on the following link to let us know you have seen this note and if you can or can not be there!   

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!  (The schedule of dates is also below!)

  • Our first fundraiser of the season has begun! Pizza order forms are available at the front desk! Remember, money is due when orders are placed!
     
  • Burg Fest is This Saturday- Details Below! All dancer's performing this weekend need to fill out the form below inquiring about t-shirt sizes for Saturday's performance! T-Shirt Size Form
  • BurgzBop Concert Performance! Slam It & Run It routines are being asked to perform Saturday night at 7pm! See notes above and below!
  • Sunday rehearsals continue this Sunday, September 24th- see schedule below! Please note- friends should NOT come to Sunday rehearsals!
  • Company Headshots will be Sunday, October 8th for EVERYONE in Company! Mark your calendars now! 
  • Harvest Festival is October 7- Check out which groups are performing below!
  • The Talent on Parade Dance Directive is coming up October 15th! 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 won a scholarship to attend this event for FREE need to bring the scholarship to me!
    • Please sign up & pay via the GOOGLE FORM BELOW by September 21st
       as we will be REGISTERING TOGETHER AS A GROUP! Dancers must sign up even if using a scholarship in order to attend.
  • Kari Herman is coming back for another awesome weekend of dance! Save the dates: October 27-29! More details coming soon!
  • If your dancer plans to compete a solo/duet/trio this year we must have a contract signed for the solo/duet/trio! We will be unable to assign a teacher to your dancer/start the routine until we receive your paperwork.

 
If you have any questions, please send me an email or give the front desk a call at 660.747.6133!

Have a wonderful day!

Kristen, Company Director

TOP DANCE DIRECTIVE!
Talent on Parade Dance Directive
October 15th

-SIGN UP BELOW BY TOMORROW, SEPTEMBER 21ST!-

WE WILL ENTER AS A GROUP, SO MAKE SURE YOU SIGN UP WITH US!  

This is a GREAT opportunity that I highly recommend to all Company and Pre-Company students!* 

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 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 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 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  September 21!
 
  
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!


BURG FEST PERFORMERS!
Burg Fest- Saturday, September 23rd!
Performing from 1:30-2:00pm

Meet at 1:00pm at the Performance Stage IN FRONT of the courthouse!
  • Please wear your company uniform, leotard and shorts with tan tights. 
  • Wear tennis shoes or old jazz shoes that you aren't going to wear to class anymore.  
  • We will have CS red shirts for you to borrow! (fill out the form with your t-shirt size below!)
  • Wear your hair in a ponytail.  
  • No makeup is required.

The following  groups  are performing  at Burg Fest! 

Mambo Italiano
Mr. Pinstripe Suit
Slam It
Run It
You'll Be In My Heart
Bathing Beauty

BURGZBOP CONCERT PERFORMERS!
BurgzBop Concert- Saturday, September 23rd!
Slam It & Run It Routines!
Performance starts at 7:00pm!

Meet at 6:45pm, in your Slam It or Run It costume, at the Performance Stage IN FRONT of the courthouse!


HARVEST FESTIVAL PERFORMERS!
Harvest Festival- Saturday, October 7th!
Performing from 1:00-1:30pm
More details TBA!

I would like for the following groups to perform at Harvest Festival! 

Via Dolorosa
Zero to Hero
Bathing Beauty

PIZZA! PIZZA!
Little Caesars Pizza

It's that time of year! Our first Company Fundraiser for the 2017/18!
Little Caesar's Pizza Kits!

Order forms are available at the front desk! Remember- money should be collected at the time the order is placed! 

COMPANY HEADSHOTS!
Say Cheese!

We will be taking Company (& Pre-Company) headshots and a group photo on Sunday, October 8th! 

All dancers will need to attend this exciting opportunity in order for us to get a complete group picture! 

More details TBA!
MASTER CLASSES WITH KARI HERMAN!
Mark Your Calendars Now!
October 27-29
Center Stage Academy Hosts: Kari Herman!

Kari Herman Headshot

Kari will be holding Master Classes for ALL AGES! Be sure to SAVE THE DATES for this incredible opportunity!

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

More details TBA!

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.

FLASHBACK FUN!
Burg Fest 2016!

SUNDAY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH

The following groups are rehearsing this week!

Lyrical A: 1:00-1:45pm

Hip Hop A: 1:45-2:30pm

Musical Theatre A: 2:30-3:15pm

Small Group 7: 3:15-4:00pm

Musical Theatre B: 4:00-4:45pm

Lyrical C: 4:45-5:30pm

Lyrical D: 5:30-6:15pm

Small Group 2: 6:15-7:00pm

Small Group 3: 7:00-7:45pm


COMPANY 2017/18 SCHEDULE!
Upcoming Dates
Exciting 2017/18
Events!
September
September 23:

October 7:
October 8:

October 14:
October 15:


November
November 21-25:
November 26:

December 1-3
December TBA
December 22-31

January 5-7:
January 8:
January 27:

March 9-11:

March 19-23:

April 1:
April 6-8:

April 19-22:


May 4-6:


June 1-2:

July 5-10:

Pizza Fundraiser (Exact Dates TBA)
Burg Fest - Some Dancers Will Be Asked to Perform

Harvest Fest- Some Dancers Will Be Asked to Perform
Company and Pre-Company Photo Shoot (Confirmed and Required)
UCM Homecoming Parade
TOP Dance Convention in KC (Optional - Required for Pre-Professional)

Bread Sale (Exact Dates TBA)
No Classes or Rehearsals (Thanksgiving Break)
Sunday Rehearsal WILL Be In Session

Center Stage Nutcracker Performances
Intensives with Mr. Don (Required - Will Confirm Soon)
No Classes or Rehearsals (Christmas Break)

JUMP! Dance Convention (Optional)
Classes and Rehearsals Resume
Company Lock-In

Cathy Roe Dance Competition in Kansas City (Optional - Required for Pre-Professional)
Spring Break

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

May 4-6 Competition - VIP or Spotlight (both 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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