April Newsletter
Announcements

Happy April Belliston Families!!

Spring is in the air and we are having a blast in the studio. Your dancers are working so hard preparing for RAD Exams and Spring Show. It is so rewarding to see how far each of them have grown since September. If you are new to Belliston, WELCOME! We are so excited to have you!

We ask that over the next three months you take the time to thoroughly read all of our email communications. We have a lot of info to share :)
Dancer's Closet Hours- April/May

Need something in Dancer's Closet? Stop by during our store hours! With so many items on backorder, we highly recommend purchasing your dancers exam and show items early this year. Double check they have the proper shoes, tights, hair accessories, etc!
RAD Exams- May 2-4th
Please be sure to read through all RAD info thoroughly. Your dancers have been working extremely hard in their classes and they are going to feel so accomplished after exams are over!! As a reminder, RAD workshops are only for students examining.

GOOD NEWS- RAD leotards have shipped and are on their way to the studio. If your dancer still needs one, please stop in Dancer's Closet next week. RAD belts are on their way!

Please see all RAD schedules below!
Spring Show Details

Costumes are starting to arrive and dancers are working hard on their Spring Show dances. We ask that your dancers are present in class and arrive on time the next few months as we are preparing for recital. Spring Show is truly a team effort and we want all dancers to feel confident in their dances! If your dancer will be absent (4 absences permitted for Spring Show classes) please be sure to mark it on Parent Portal so teachers can prepare accordingly.

Detailed information regarding Spring Show will be COMING SOON! In the meantime please be sure you have the following dates saved :)

Spring Show Performances
Friday, June 17th @ 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 18th @ 1:00 pm

Spring Show Dress Rehearsal/Photo Week
June 14-16th

Have questions? Please check the FAQ page below!
Summer Dance Camps
Is your dancer registered for a Summer Dance Camp? If not, be sure to secure their spot today! Login to Parent Portal to register. Unsure of which camp is best for your dancer? Send us a quick email and we can help recommend which camp is a good fit!

Why Participate in Summer Dance?

Engage your brain! 
Summer dance camps are a great resource to trigger young minds through physical and observational learning. Give your kids a break from school but keep their minds engaged through dancing!

Discovery!
The performing arts is a great way for children to discover what they are passionate about. Many of our camps offer a specific style or fuse several styles together within the week and focus on fun! Discovery is a wonderful thing for every child regardless of age. It fires the imagination and allows children to dream.

Stay strong all summer long!  
Summer is a long time for our serious dancers to take off. By continuing their training in the summer months dancers stay strong, prevent injury and progress at a very rapid rate. We find summer is the best time for massive technical development.

Make new friends! 
One of the greatest benefits of summer dance is getting the opportunity to work with new teachers and meet new friends. Dance involves a team like atmosphere and in many of our camps dancers spend several days together forming new friendships. Receiving instruction from a new teacher is incredibly helpful and super fun!
Dancer of the Month!
Each month, three teachers will be asked to nominate one student who they feel is doing a great job in and out of the classroom. If you see one of these dancers in the hall, congratulate them on a job well done!
Mr. Grady's dancer of the month is Sloane. Sloane has been a calming and professional presence since the day she walked into my class. Hardworking, respectful, and beautiful in her craft. Her energy and dedication has been an example that many of the younger students model, and my class is made better by having Sloane in it. 
Mr. Mark's dancer of the month is Alyssa. On a weekly basis Alyssa brings her passion and enthusiasm to the studios at Belliston as she continues her dance studies. She is a model student who always works to the fullest extent of her technical ability. Alyssa works to improve herself every week and accomplishes this by applying and remembering corrections effectively. She observes and incorporates the smaller details of combinations being mindful of connecting steps, epaulment and musicality, which further develops her artistry. Watch and enjoy her on stage in the spring performance.
Miss Alex's dancer of the month is Megan. Megan has grown so much as not only a dancer but as a leader as well. She shows up to class prepared and ready to work. She remembers her corrections week after week and builds upon them. She is proof that hard work and determination pays off. Keep up the great work Megan!
Upcoming Events

April 26-30th
RAD Mock Exams

May 2-4th
RAD Exams

June 14-16th
Spring Show Dress Rehearsals & Photos

June 17th & 18th
Spring Show Performances

Visit our Events page on our website for more details!
Belliston Academy of Ballet & Dance
8310 W. Coal Mine Ave. Littleton, CO 80123
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