Observation Week

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Observation Week so far.

Saturday classes will have their Observation Day tomorrow, Saturday, April 20th.



Due to the weather on Tuesday, we will be holding our Tuesday Observation on Tuesday, April 23rd. Also, Musical Theater III/IV will have Observation on Wednesday, April 24th.

If you would like to pick up your handbook prior to your Observation, please stop by the office!

Reminders for Observation:

• BRING costumes and accessories - DO NOT WEAR THEM
• ALL alterations MUST be completed by Observation. This gives the teachers a chance to review any final touches and compare everyone's costumes prior to picture day.
• Parents/Guardians - Bring a Pen or Pencil, and a Highlighter
• 2024 Show Handbooks will be handed out

Recital Makeup

Mary Kay

Lipliner: Berry

Lipstick: Midnight Red - Gel Semi-Matte

Blush: Wineberry

Eye Shadow: Espresso, Shiny Penny, Candlelight (formerly Sand Castle)

Mary Kay Representative: Brenda Baartman (712-501-1239)

Other

Black Eyeliner

Black Mascara

Face Powder

Suggested Item: Primer for Eyeshadow

DEADLINE TO ORDER: APRIL 20th

TO ENSURE YOUR MAKEUP WILL ARRIVE BY PICTURE DAY!

Backpack Food Program

Starting on Monday, April 8th-April 20th, we will be taking donations for the Backpack Food Program. Below is a list of items that can be donated!

Items Needed:

• Canned Pasta
• Boxed Pasta
• Boxed Cereal
• Granola Bars
• Individual Mac & Cheese Cups
• Oatmeal
• Applesauce/Fruit Cups
• Crackers
• Ramen
• Individually Packaged/Snack Size Crackers, Pretzels, Animal Crackers, Gold Fish

NO Perishable Items. Cash Donations Welcome!

Backstage Moms are needed to make our annual recital run so smoothly. Please sign up by clicking the link below. Moms, Grandmas or Aunts are more than welcome to sign up! In return you will receive two extra show tickets, and a free t-shirt to wear while working. Photo of shirt below!

You do not have to volunteer for your dancers' class.

*All volunteers are required to attend Dress Rehearsal and

the show which they have signed up to help. We do also recommend the Backstage Moms attend the onstage class week.*

Classes Needing Backstage Moms

Saturday Show

• Butterfly Ballet (1)
• Tuesday Tippy Toe (1)
• Twinkle Toe (1)
• Tuesday Jazz/Hip Hop (1)

Sunday Show

• Butterfly Ballet (2)
• Saturday Tippy Toe (1)
• Tuesday Tippy Toe (1)
• Twinkle Toe (1)
• Boys: Combo I,Combo II, Tumbling I, Boys I, Jazz/Hip Hop, Youth Musical Theater (1)
• Tuesday Combo II (1)
• Wednesday Combo II (2)
• Tuesday Jazz/Hip Hop (1)
• Wednesday Jazz/Hip Hop (1)
• Youth Pom (1)
• Boys: Ballet I, Tap I, Jazz I, Hip Hop I/II, Musical Theater I/II, Boys II (1)

Schedules

Click below to find your schedules for Picture Day, Onstage Rehearsals, and our

2024-2025 Fall Tentative Schedule!

2024 Picture Day

Reminder: dancers need FULL Costume and Make Up!

TIPS:

• Arrive 20 Minutes early; hair and makeup completed (finish lipstick at the studio). Once at the studio change into first costume.
• Picture Envelopes to order your dancers photos will be at the studio. Cash and Check Only. Checks made out to Seven Acre Photo. No change available, exact change needed.
• No nail polish, no jewelry, no underwear with tights under costumes.
• Cut out all tags, label each costume piece. Including: hair piece, tights, shoes, etc

2024 Onstage Rehearsal

Final REQUIRED Class is held onstage the week of June 3rd-6th. Please note your class(es) may NOT be on the same day/time.

Butterfly Ballet

Butterfly Ballet is for young dancers, ages 2.5-5 years old. These students will learn basic pre-ballet moves and perform in our Annual Show with their instructor on June 8th & June 9th.

TWO CLASS OPTIONS!

SATURDAYS - 9:00-9:30am

TUESDAYS - 3:45-4:15pm

REGISTER TODAY!

Required on stage rehearsal the week of: June 3rd-6th - dancers will have one combined time slot for both Saturday & Tuesday Classes.

Day & Time: Wednesday, June 5th 4:00-4:15pm

Required Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 7th

Annual Show Dates: June 8th & June 9th

Saturday Class Dates: May 4, 11, 18, and June 1

Tuesday Class Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28

Click The Links To Order:

Memory Book and Memory Book Ads

We are now accepting orders for both Memory Books and Memory Book Personal Ads.

Our Memory Books are a dance year book and a wonderful keepsake for years to come!

Memory Book Ads are a special way to recognize your dancer's hard work.

You may stop in the office to review previous Memory Books.

Please click to order.

Order Deadline is May 10th!

Order your 2024 Recital Shirt Today!

Order your 2024 Recital Shirt today!!

"Lights, Camera, Action"

Tights!

Please remember all dancers need new tights for Picture Day (and the same pair can be used for recital). Do not wait to order!

Click to order your tights.

**Reminder: Youth Combination I, II, and III need both Pink and Tan**

Tutorial Videos

 Please use the links below for tutorials on Hair and Makeup.

5, 10, 15 Year Students

 If your dancer is a 5, 10 or 15 year student at CDA please fill out the form below.

These students will also receive their award at Recital!

We must be notified by MAY 10th!

**Note: Butterfly Ballet is not included as year one**

April 8th-20th

Donations For The Backpack Program

Donations will be collected for items to be donated

April 14th

Closer Rehearsal

2:00-4:00pm

April 15th-20th

Full Class Observation with Costumes

All students need to BRING their costume, do not wear to class. Alternations must be completed for teachers to review.

April 27th-April 28th

Class Picture Days at CDA

Dancers need full show hair, makeup, and costumes

PICTURE DAY SCHEDULE

May 4th

First Day of Saturday Butterfly Ballet Classes

May 7th

First Day of Tuesday Butterfly Ballet Classes

May 8th

Orders/Forms Due

T-Shirt, Memory Book

MEMORY BOOK ORDER

T-SHIRT ORDER

May 10th

5, 10, 15 Year Awards Sign Up Due

5, 10, 15 YEAR AWARDS

May 12th

Closer Rehearsal

2:00-TBD

May 25th-27th

No Classes

No Classes in celebration of Memorial Day

June tbd

Closer Rehearsal

Time TBD

June 3rd-6th

Required On Stage Classes

All students will have their final class at the LCMS Auditorium.

Class times will vary from their regular class time.

ON STAGE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

June 7th

Required Dress Rehearsal

All students are required to attend Dress Rehearsal.

Full Performance Makeup, Hair, Costume, Tights, and Accessories Required. Parents are required to stay with students ages 12 and under.

Pre-Teen/Teen Dress Rehearsal - 10:30am

Tiny Dress Rehearsal - 3:00pm

Youth Dress Rehearsal - 5:00pm

NOTE: CLASS CHECK IN TIMES WILL BE ASSIGNED

June 8th-9th

Recital 2024

Tiny, Youth, Pre-Teen/Teen Shows at the Le Mars Community Middle School Auditorium

Tiny Show - 12:00pm

Youth Show - 1:30pm

Pre-Teen/Teen Show- 4:30pm

NOTE: CLASS CHECK IN TIMES WILL BE ASSIGNED

June 11th

Company Auditions

Dancers ages 9 and up

COMPANY AUDITION REGISTRATION

This week we are wishing a very Happy Birthday to

Nancy, Delaney, Morgan, McKenna, Lacy and Aubrie!

Enjoy your special day!

April 22nd - Nancy Lundula

April 24th - Delaney Dirksen

April 25th - Morgan Bernhardt

April 25th - McKenna Ellensohn

April 25th - Lacy Johnson

April 25th - Aubrie Prouty

Attendance And Make Ups

PLEASE NOTE: When dancers are making up absences they will need to wear the appropriate attire for the class which they are attending. Dancers have one month to make up any absence.

• Reminder that students can not miss more than 4 classes between January and Show. Students can make up in another class at the same level or a similar level.
• Dancers may also take private lessons to make up their absences.
• Tech classes can also be taken as make up classes for students in Ballet, Jazz and Tap. If you have any questions about what class your student can take to make up the office or the teacher would be happy to help you.

To review our full attendance policy our Parent and Student Handbook can be picked up at the studio.

Did You Know?

You have the ability to enter absences and schedule your own make up classes!

Here is a quick video that will show you how easy this is to use: 

Submit an Absence/Schedule a Makeup

Login to our Parent Portal: CDA Parent Portal

If you have any questions, just give us a call.

Practice Makes Progress

Please help your dancer by encouraging good practicing habits outside of class. When dancers practice and know the information which was taught in class they are more excited about returning to class.

TIP: Right when your dancer comes home take a video of what they remember so they can refer back to this information later in the week.

MUSIC

ALL Recital Music has been sent out. If you did not receive your child's music, please let us know. Reminder: you can view the emails in your parent portal!

VIDEOS

Videos are being sent, and videos will continue to be sent home as we finish choreography. Please use your videos at home to help your dancer!

Needing Additional Help?

If your dancer is needing some additional help with their routines, our faculty does offer private lessons. For more details stop by the office. Your private lesson can also be used as a make up class.