Backstage Dance Studio-October 2023 Newsletter

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BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO

Ballet Basics

Passport 2023-2024

PASSPORT

BOOKLETS

Passport Books are coming home starting in October for our younger students. This includes dancers in our Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, PreHip Hop, Ballet Basics, Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Jazz, Hip Hop Basics, Hip Hop/Flip Flop, and Broadway Bound classes. Passport Booklets highlight skills the dancers are working on in class and teachers recognize students' diligence toward completing the skills by placing stickers in their booklets These have been a big hit with our young dancers in the past! Please help us in teaching your child about responsibility by assuring they bring the Passport Booklet to class every week to earn stickers and recognition and that the booklet does not get left behind in the classroom or cubbies.

Is your dancer dressed appropriately for class? We are strictly enforcing dress code this year, so make sure your dancer comes to class with the required dancewear. Proper dress code allows our instructors to see body lines and correct technique, keeps our dance floors clean and dirt free, and helps your child to focus on classroom instruction. Please see our Dress Code HERE.

DON’T FORGET!

DRESS CODE

Coming next month… BACKSTAGE DRESS CODE CONTEST! From November 6th through November 18th, teachers will be entering their classes into a raffle to win an Ice Cream Social whenever they have perfect dress code from all students in their class! Three classes will win an Ice Cream Social that will take place at the end of class the week of November 27th. Make sure your dancer comes to class in proper dress for a chance to win!

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HEADTO TOE BRING YOURDANCIN’SHOES !

In addition to proper dancewear, your child should come to class with the required dance shoes! We have donated our supply of loaner shoes, so if your child forgets to bring their shoes to class, please note that there are no longer shoes to borrow at our front desk. Dancers may dance barefoot if they forget their shoes, but please remember to bring this important dress code item every time you come to the studio!

HOT TIP!

Still need to purchase shoes? Check out Stage Left Dancewear (open daily, 3:00 to 7:00 and Saturdays, 10:00-2:00) for ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and contemporary shoe options!

HALLOWEEN!

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T R I C KO RT R

HALLOWEEN IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31st!

We are modifying our TUESDAY class schedule on Halloween day so that kiddos can get home to trick-or-treat! Therefore, we are combining Tuesday classes on October 31st to take place between 4:00 and 6:00pm. Join us in costume for spooky dances and Halloween fun! Our modified class schedule for Halloween will be emailed and posted in the studio soon, so stay tuned! We hope your child will join us!

ACCOUNTABILITY

Our character focus for OCTOBER is... COUNTABILITY. Look for a re card coming home with dancer. This month we will k to students about being untable, which can include:

Taking responsibil Being on time and Collaborating with Owning their feelin

Receiving and app Practicing at home

Alyssa started her dance journey at the age of two in Southern California She is trained in various styles including Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Hip Hop Alyssa’s passion for dance took her to compete with various teams including Dynamix Dance Academy, The Dance Gallery, Upland High School’s Express Dance Team, UHS Varsity Cheer, and finally the University of Oregon Club Sports Competitive Dance Team (Go Ducks!) Alyssa has had the pleasure of coaching for the UO Dance Team during their peak season where she prepared the team for game days, UDA Nationals, and USA Nationals. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Oregon and a Master of Science in Behavioral Psychology from Pepperdine University. Alyssa has been teaching and coaching dance in the state of Washington since 2021 in addition to judging Dance/Drill competitions for the WIAA She is excited to continue inspiring, educating, and advocating for the next generation of dancers!

ALYSSA

FUN FACT:

In her free time, Alyssa loves to read, play games with her family, and bake!

CREATIVE MOVEMENT FOR 2 TO 3 YEAR OLDS!

Join Miss Danielle for a fun-filled introduction to music and movement! Creative movement classes are designed to encourage a child’s imagination and exploration through guided movement exercises. We hope your tiny dancer will join Miss Danielle for this playful pathway to dance!

6-week session, Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 Tuesday, November 7 through Tuesday, December 12th

COST: $180 for the 6-week session

PRE-BALLET FOR 4 TO 5 YEAR OLDS!

Introduce your little dancer to the beautiful art of ballet! This class will enhance your child's coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology. Miss Shandie will also incorporate fun exercises in creative dance and music exploration in the pre-ballet class.

6-week session, Fridays from 4:15 to 5:00 Friday, November 3 through Friday, December 15 COST: $180 for the 6-week session

ONE-TIME BOLLYWOOD FOR 7 TO 12 YEAR OLDS!

POP-UP CLASSES

COMING SOON!

Pop-Up Bollywood class with Miss Shandie! This one-time class on November 3rd is for dancers ages 7 to 12 who are interested in a fun-filled introduction to Bollywood dance Bollywood dancing is a colorful, dynamic and highly theatrical dance style seen in Indian films It combines classical forms of dance including traditional Indian, folk, salsa, belly-dance while also incorporating more contemporary western forms such as hip hop, jazz and funk. Having no set rules, Bollywood dancing is the perfect means to encourage freedom of expression. We hope you join us! Dancers must be registered by Wednesday night, November 1, and the class must have a minimum of 6 dancers enrolled in order to run. Class is on Friday, November 3, 7:30 to 8:15pm. Cost is $25 for the class.

TAP BEGINNING ADULT CLASS BEGINS ON OCTOBER 5TH

Calling all adults who are interested in learning TAP! Join us for some shuffle ball change, step-heel, heel-step!

Backstage Dance Studio is adding a BEGINNING TAP CLASS for ADULTS to our 2023-2024 schedule of classes! Join our fabulous teacher, Danielle, to learn tap basics and build on your skills throughout the session

TAP BEGINNING ADULT will begin on Thursday, October 5th and the class will meet weekly on Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30 The one hour weekly class is $110/month Are you interested in joining us? Register for TAP BEGINNING ADULT through the Backstage WEBSITE and we'll see you for the first class on October 5th!

POLICY

It is in the best interest of your child to come their registered class, as they are familiar wi classmates, their teacher and the class struc and we encourage consistent attendance fo growth. Any dancer who has missed his/her to illness or schedule conflict may make up with an appropriate class based on age, abil discipline (given there is space availability) w weeks of the absence. Make-up classes for t 2024 session will begin on Monday, October will be available through the month of Dece There will be no make-up classes available a December as dancers will begin focusing on choreography for our spring show performa that time

CHECK IN!

Dancers who are making up a class should c at the front desk when they come for the m class to receive a nametag and instructions studio room the make-up class is in.

Dancer

OF THE MONTH

Will you be our first Dancer of the Month for 2023-2024?

Teachers will be nominating students who:

Received a WOW card during the month

Have attended class regularly

Arrive on time and in proper dress code

Focus and work hard during class

Have a good attitude and contribute to the class in a positive way

Three students will be selected each month and will receive a special prize. October’s Dancers of the Month will be announced at the beginning of November

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Ballet =

Tap = F

Jazz = J Hip Ho

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ANNIVERSARY CORNER

DID YOU KNOW ... that Backstage Dance Studio started as McKimson Roberts Dance Studio in 1984?

The studio was originally located in Factoria Mall where Nordstrom Rack is now located. We moved to 13410 SE 32nd Street in Bellevue (currently our satellite building) in the spring of 1987. At that time, the studio’s name was changed to

BACKSTAGE DANCE STUDIO!

Backstage Dance Studio Owner/Director Marty Roberts, in front of the original studio doors in Factoria Mall, 1984.

DANCER

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I R T H D A Y S !

Rishane A. 10/2

Mahek A. 10/15

Fiona B. 10/6

Nicole C. 10/24

Bailey D. 10/16

Shivali D. 10/29

Lilah F. 10/22

Amelia G. 10/25

Eloise G. 10/27

Madeleine G. 10/11

Yami H. 10/7

Egan I. 10/30

Ella J. 10/6

Roshan K. 10/30

Claire K. 10/1

Kyra K. 10/21

Farrah L. 10/17

Katherine L. 10/23

Elina L. 10/22

Jacqueline L. 10/7

Kasey L. 10/19

Jinran L. 10/27

Myndy L. 10/5

Adelina M. 10/22

Angelica M. 10/25

Evan M. 10/7

TEACHER BIRTHDAY!

Miss Alyssa 10/17

Adelaide M. 10/6

Talia N. 10/19

Marie-Sarah N-K. 10/30

Talia O. 10/14

Samyra P. 10/6

Olive P. 10/13

Bailey P. 10/3

Charlotte P. 10/26

Clare S. 10/14

Mana S. 10/23

Alka S. 10/1

Amber S. 10/21

Ella S. 10/2

Julia S. 10/12

Nanita T. 10/3

Ava T. 10/24

Katia W. 10/11

Zach Y. 10/18

Hikaru Y. 10/5

Jin Y. 10/1

Angelica Y. 10/11

Elizabeth Y. 10/8

Alisha Z. 10/5

Natalie Z. 10/22

Olivia Z. 10/9

Chloe Z. 10/25

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