May Happenings at TDC

May 2019 Dance Corner News

Hello TDC families,

It's hard to believe almost 9 months ago we began this dance journey with all of you. The time has flown by and I hope your child has enjoyed every moment of their experience so far at The Dance Corner.

We are in the home stretch now. The big pay-off (recital) is only weeks away. I have seen so much growth in students over the past couple weeks as I have watched their recital dances in class and on video. I am impressed with some of the complicated choreography our littlest dancers are executing without assistance from a teacher and am wowed by the artistry I see emerging from our older dancers. I can't wait to see them on stage at the end of the month and know you will love it too!

You should have received our recital handbook back in March. This is your guide to for all things recital, but it is just an outline, so please check your email and our recital page at-

https://thedancecorner.com/recital-2019-2/

frequently this month for information on ticket sales, rehearsals and special instructions for dancers who have quick changes during the show.

If you are worried you missed something, you can also log into the parent porta l to check for emails sent to you there.

If this is your first show with us and you have questions, please feel free to call or email me or our Family Care Coordinator Miss Jenny , or stop into our dance shop. We are happy to help you anytime!

If you are a long time student here at TDC, please be aware there may be some changes to how things work from year to year, so even if you think you've got this recital thing down to a science, please read any info I send regarding recital, to stay up to date on any changes we have instituted this year.

There are only a couple more weeks of class, so please be sure to attend. This is your child's last chance to really learn the choreography and practice with their fellow dancers before hitting the stage. These final weeks of class are so important for the whole class, so I encourage you to please try to attend all your classes leading up to recital.

I am looking forward to a fantastic recital weekend!

Thank you for choosing The Dance Corner.

Best,

Miss Carrie

Important Dates

May 3rd - May Tuition Payments Due

Last Day of Regular Classes- 5/23

In-Studio Rehearsal (for select classes) - 5/30

On Stage Rehearsals- 5/31

Recital Performances- Saturday, 6/1

Shining Stars Showcase @ 10:30am

And The Winner Is... Blue Show @ 12:30pm

And The Winner Is... Green Show @ 4:15pm

Recital Ticket Sales

Recital ticket sales are ONLINE only through our trusted, secure ticketing company, Dance Recital Ticketing.

Recital ticket pre-sale, for customers only, begins on Friday, May 10th.

Recital ticket pre-sale info

TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

May tuition is due by FRIDAY, MAY 3rd. Any unpaid balances will be charged to your credit card or bank account on file on SATURDAY, MAY 4th.

Families carrying past due balances will not receive a pre-sale code or be able to purchase tickets until their balance is paid in full.

Your priority code to purchase your tickets on your pre-sale date will be emailed to you on Wednesday, May 8th at 5:30pm.

May tuition is due by FRIDAY, MAY 3rd

Don't Forget -

All unpaid accounts will have the balance due charged to their payment method on file (credit card or e-check)

on Saturday, May 5th

In Studio Rehearsal Schedule

There will be an in-studio Dress Rehearsal for Select Classes AT TDC on Thursday, May 30th. Please come dressed in normal dance attire. NO COSTUMES. Rehearsals will take place in the Pink Room and Studio 7. Please click below for more information regarding the In Studio Rehearsal Schedule.

In Studio Rehearsal Schedule

Stage Rehearsal Schedule

The Stage rehearsal will be held Friday, 5/31 at Haddam Killingworth High School. Each class has been assigned a time. Students should come dressed in dance wear for the rehearsal.

NO COSTUMES PLEASE.

CLICK to DOWNLOAD the STAGE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

There is no food or drink allowed in the auditorium. Please keep all snacks in the lobby area.

Parents are welcome to stay and watch the rehearsal, but please keep talking to a minimum.

Students should arrive 5 minutes before their scheduled rehearsal time.

We are on a very tight schedule and will not be able to wait for late dancers, so please plan ahead and allow plenty of time to get there.

All dancers are expected to attend the stage rehearsal and practice on stage with their class. Dancing on stage is very different than dancing in the studio and this spacing rehearsal is an integral part of helping students get comfortable on stage so the can give a great performance. If one member of the class is missing it will affect the whole class. Please let Miss Jenny know if you have any conflict with your rehearsal time and can't attend.

Volunteers Needed

We are short volunteers!

We need more moms to help out in our dressing rooms during the And the Winner Is... Shows, especially the Green Show.

All class moms and backstage chaperones in the cafeteria (dressing room) and class runners will receive one free ticket to either show for themselves or a friend or family member.

Class moms will drop off the class backstage and then be seated in premium center orchestra seats in the auditorium (at no cost to them) to watch their child's performance. After the class dances, moms will meet them at the stage door and walk them back to the cafeteria.

Class moms are required to stay with the class until the finale is over so they can help walk the class back to the cafeteria to meet their parents post show.

Thank you to all who volunteer. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Fall 2019 Class Schedule

The Fall 2019 schedule will be available VERY SOON! We are finishing our individualized class recommendations for all our dancers and families should expect to receive them in the mail by May 15th.

Registration opens on Sunday, June 2nd!

Last Chance to Order Dance Shoes

Make Sure Your Dancers Have What They Need!

Our dance shop will place several shoe orders throughout the next couple of weeks. Stop by our shop for a shoe fitting before May 13th to get your shoes in time for the recital!