Just A Note:
It’s hard to believe that it’s already March! Competition will be here sooner than you know it and we are working harder than ever to make our routines the best that they can be! It’s very important that you come to class. Please remember to email if you will be absent and again thanks for all of your hard work! It’s going to be great!
February Challenge Winner:
Congratulations to our February challenge winners the SWIFT FAMILY! It was so nice to see so many of dancers sharing dance with all of their loved ones! Check out Facebook to see more photo entries! Thanks for playing and congratulations on your win! You will see a $$$ surprise on your account!
In This Issue:
Just A Note
February Challenge Winner
Dancer Of The Month
TDA Costumes
Competition Info
Pajama Week
TDA Pictures
Registration
Recital
Recital Orders
Blood Drive
Donations for Our Dancer
March Challenge
Backstage Spotlight
TDA Milestones
TDAC Interest &
Dancer Of the Month:
Each month TDA Staff chooses four dancers from all age groups to be the Dancers of the Month. These dancers are chosen based on their attitude and effort, and have all shown their instructors that they are hard workers with a good positive attitude.
Each Dancer of the Month will get a sign to display in their front yard stating that they are the Dance Attic's dancer of the month as well as $10 off their tuition for the following month after returning their sign. You will be able to keep the sign for one month so that all of your neighbors can see it! This is great recognition for our dancers as well as getting the word out about our studio! You will receive your sign the first week of the month and return it the last week of the month.
Congratulations to our March recipients! We are so proud of you!
Sarah Grace CorriganReagan
Lily
Dodson O’BrienRachel
HarrisTDA Costumes:
TDA Costumes were passed out in February to all of our dancers The Costume Catalog with all of our 22-23 Costumes is accessible in the Rec Drive. Listed Below are some details specific to shoes and other costumes.
• Combo Hip Hop: All Black Converse Sneakers, any brand is fine!
• Hip Hop 1-4 Shoes: Refer back to your emails and bring in your shoes
• Boys: You should have received your own separate email with costume needs.
Please note, that if your costume includes a tutu skirt, please hang your dancers costume upside down to allow for the tutu to fully fluff and sit right on the dancers for their performance.
TDA Competition Costumes:
If you see your dancers dance listed below that is their competition routine. Please double check that you are aware of what routine your dancer will be competing in. We have created a Costume Catalog that only has the costumes that are competing included. CLICK HERE here
Combo 1 Ballet - True Colors
Combo 2 Ballet - Colors of The Wind
Combo 4 Jazz - Poison Ivy
Combo 5 Jazz - Doctor Doctor
Combo 7 Jazz - Jump
Combo 8 Jazz - Jungle Drum
Combo 9 Jazz - Hot Like Wow
Combo 10 Jazz - Signed Sealed Delivered
Turquoise Jazz - Seven Nation Army
Turquoise Lyrical - Incomplete
Sapphire Jazz - Wingz
Sapphire Lyrical - I Can See the End
Periwinkle Jazz - Mama
Periwinkle/Indigo Lyrical – Livewire
Lavender Jazz - Serve
Lavender Lyrical - How We Love
Indigo Jazz - Supersonic
Fuchsia Jazz - Vogue
Fuchsia Lyrical - I Have Arrived
Aquamarine Jazz - End Of Time
Aquamarine Lyrical - Beautiful Flower
Amethyst Jazz - Your Hands My Eyes
Amethyst Lyrical - There Will Be Time
Hip Hop 1 - We’re Back
Hip Hop 2 - Nicki
Hip Hop 3 - Throwback
Hip Hop 4 - My Playlist
Tap 3 - Crayola
Tap 4 - Beat Box
TDA Practice Drive:
As we approach competition, it is important to practice at home. With this in mind, please use the TDA Rec Google Drive to access music and practice videos for your routines. At this point ONLY competition dances are required to be uploaded to the drive, there might be some recreational dance videos will be uploaded after competition so dancers can focus on their competition dances for now.
CLICK HERE to access the drive.
Competition Dress Rehearsal:
We will have a dress rehearsal during class March 6-9. Please see below for details regarding these rehearsals.
***Please note, Combo Dancers who do not usually take tap, we ask that you come at the 4:30 time slot to allow for more rehearsal time for our competition routines for that week only***
• Dancers who are competing, will come to class in the costume that you are wearing/competing in at Competition. This includes all costume pieces, hair, and make up.
• All Dancers will wear their hair in a low, slicked, middle part pony tail (Photo for reference is below)
• We do ask that all older dancers straighten their hair for a uniform look if possible.
• Dancers should also have regular dance clothes packed to be able to rehearse once we have reviewed any adjustments needed for their costumes. We do not want dancers to wear their costumes the entire class, so please be sure the additional dance clothes are packed.
• We will send slips home with dancers if there are any specific issues with their costumes, hair, or make up as well as send out emails to individual classes if we have notes for the whole group.
• We will have in person meetings for parents and dancers in all of our Combo Classes to review guidelines and expectations for our competition. Please see below for your dancers assigned meeting time. All meetings will be held with Ms. Wanda in Studio 1. At this time, we will have the full schedule and will discuss specific details and notes that are specific to your class,
In Person TDA Competition Meeting Times (Combo Dancers Only)
• Monday Combo Dancers Meeting: MondayMarch6th at5:45inStudio1
• Tuesday Combo Dancers Meeting: TuesdayMarch7th at6:15inStudio1
• Wednesday Combo Dancers Meeting: WednesdayMarch8th at6:15inStudio1
• Thursday Combo Dancers Meeting: ThursdayMarch9th at6:15inStudio1
Competition Info:
March 10-12 our studio will be participating in the Inspire National dance competition in Rocky Mount, NC. See below for competition details and reminders.
The Dunn Center
3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Any Dancer who is competing needs to CLICK HERE to sign the Inspire Competition Waiver. This is required by each dancer who is competing. Many of you have completed the waiver, however it is imperative that you get it done ASAP, if you have not already.
Award Collectors:
CLICK HERE to remind yourself if your dancer is one of our award collectors this season. For this competition, dancers will not receive individual trophies, but will be celebrated back at the studio during Pajama Week. Teachers will review expectations with dancers in class. Dancers chosen must be present on stage for award ceremony for their routine.
Other Info:
All Dancers received a white shirt as well as a white baseball cap at the beginning of the year. Both of these are required for dancers to bring for the awards ceremony. Please locate these items and have them set aside to put with your costumes. We also want to note that there is potential for there a be to conflict with Friday Acro classes depending on Competition schedule. When we receive the schedule, we will communicate with you further. Please note, that TDA will take pictures at this event and share on our social media. We ask that parents be mindful when taking pictures at remind you that no pictures are allowed in the dressing area due to obvious privacy protocols. Furthermore, there are no males permitted in the dressing areas at any TDA event. Male dancers will be assigned separate dressing areas that will be communicated to you upon arrival.
Competition Hair:
All TDA Dancers competing in our March Competition should have their hair in a low slick middle part ponytail. See one of our Seniors, Jillian Geary featured in your Competition Ready look!
Pajama Week:
We will be having a pajama party for all classes (little ones included) the week of March 13-15 for Monday-Wednesday Classes and then March 23rd for our Thursday classes to accommodate for TDA Pictures. We want to take some time to celebrate our hard work and accomplishments! We will also receive our competition awards! Everyone should wear their pajamas to class and be ready to celebrate and enjoy time together! Remember that many classes have boys and girls so make sure that your pajamas are modest and appropriate.
TDA Pictures:
Recreational Pictures will take place inside at TDA (1241 S. Main St.) this year, with Ms. Hallie’s photography set up in studio 5. Dancers will be changing from costume to costume for their photo slots. CLICK HERE to see the Picture Week Schedule. You will see the names of dancers taking individuals have been added to the document to help with timeline for your dancer. Please note your picture fees will be on your March Statement and processed on March 1st. You will not be able to receive access to your TDA Pictures unless your TDA Balance is paid in full. Picture Forms are due TODAY and the form will close, no longer accepting requests.
Thursday March 16th – CLOSED – NO REGULAR DANCE CLASSES
TDAC S/D/T & Make Up Pictures at TDA
Friday March 17th – Combo 1-2 (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop), Groups a, b, d, c, e Pictures at TDA
Image here shows socks that are needed for all of our youngest dancers. You can find on amazon pretty easily. This is for dancers in Groups a, b, c, d, e for their pictures and recital routine to wear with their costumes/ballet shoes.
Saturday March 18th - Combo 5-9 (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop), Tap 1-4, Hip Hop 1-4, All Colorful Classes at TDA
Sunday March 19th – TDAC Production and Invite Group Pictures at Raleigh Union Train Station
As of February 15th, TDA Recreational Picture Pricing is as listed below:
1 Individual Costume (3 Poses) - $35
2 Individual Costumes (3 Poses) - $55
3 Individual Costumes (3 Poses) - $70
4 Individual Costumes (3 Poses) - $80
5 Individual Costumes (3 Poses) - $90
CLICK HERE to sign up for your pictures today! Deadline is TODAY! If you do not want to purchase pictures, please still complete this form so that we can collect responses from each TDA family.
Registration:
• Registration for the 2023-24 season will be here before you know it! We want you to go ahead and be thinking about what classes you would like to take next year. See below for a timeline of how Registration will work for the 23-24 season. This will look similar to what we did last year.
• Current Student Registration for 23-24 is at a discounted rate of $40. You will see this posted to your account after we process April Tuition. If you do not plan to return to TDA you will email info@thedanceattic.com and we will remove your registration fee. Any dancer who has not emailed, will have their registration processed on April 15th, claiming their spot for the 23-24 dance season. After fees have been processed, we will then open our Online Registration for General Public.
• As seen below, we will shut down the Parent Portal after processing the last tuition payment for this season. All Outstanding Balances must be paid in full at this point in order for dancers to perform in recital.
• Please start thinking of friends/dancers that might be interested in registering and joining the TDA family. There is a referral incentive for every dancer who mentions your name on their registration form! There is a link on our website for our newcomers to complete to receive more information on TDA during the registration process. CLICK HERE to view the 2023 Inquiry Form on our website.
• We will be hosting 1 trial classes for new dancers to come out and try classes, teachers to place dancers, and to help them with their registration These dates are June 2nd and July 15th. More information to come, and would love your help spreading the word!!!
Recital Info:
Hard to believe but, we are already busy planning for our 35th Annual Recital! We wanted to go ahead and give you some information so that you can plan accordingly. This year’s recital will be held at Wakefield High School, June 9-11th! The tentative schedule is as follows. Please read carefully.
In Studio Recital Rehearsals: The rehearsals below will be our last rehearsals at TDA before we head over to Wakefield High School on Friday for Dress Rehearsal. Dancers will have altered time schedules listed below based off of what recitals they are in. More information will be given as we get closer to Recital.
Monday June 5th – Recital #1 In-Studio Rehearsal at TDA 4:30-6:00
Groups a-e & Combo 1-2 (Including Hip Hop)
Monday June 5th – Recital #2 In-Studio Rehearsal at TDA 6:00-7:30
Combo 4-9 (Including Lyrical & Hip Hop)
Tuesday June 6th – Recital #3 In-Studio Rehearsal at TDA 4:30-6:00
All Royalty Lyrical & Jazz, Hip Hop 1-4, Tap 1-4, Senior Routine
ALUMNILYRICAL/JAZZCLASSatTDA7:00-9:00
Wednesday June 7th – Company Gala In-Studio Rehearsal at TDA 4:30-6:00
5:00 TDAC Awards Ceremony
Rehearsals and Recitals hosted at Wakefield High School: Friday, June 9th will be a dress rehearsal for all shows (with exception of the Company Gala) There will be two shows on Saturday June 11th, and 2 shows on Sunday June 12th .
Friday June 9th –
Dress Rehearsal at Wakefield High School, ALL SHOWS (except Gala)
Saturday June 10th –
2:00 Groups a-e & Combo 1-2 (Including Hip Hop) & TDAC Productions
4:00 Combo 4-10 (Including Lyrical & Hip Hop, and Tap 1) & TDAC Production
Sunday June 11th –
2:00 All Colorful Lyrical & Jazz dances, Hip Hop 1-4, Tap 2-4, Senior Routine & TDAC Productions
5:00 Company Gala
Recital Orders:
1. Program Advertisements Order Form: Each year we have a special souvenir program for our recital. In the program you have an option of purchasing advertisements and souvenir pages/pictures where you can claim space in the program for either advertisements or sweet photos and messages for your dancer. For your dancer messages, we will only use pictures taken at the TDA picture week and for businesses they can use the form here, to upload any business advertisement materials as well. Pricing Information is included in the form, so be sure to check that out as you begin to make your Recital purchases and plans!
CLICK HERE to access the order form for Program Advertisements DUE MARCH 25th
2. Recital T-Shirts, Flowers, Programs Order Form: For recital, we have a couple of traditional merchandise and memoirs available for purchase. The annual souvenir program will be $15 the order form to claim your programs as well as all your Recital T-Shirts and Flowers will be sent out in the April newsletter.
3. Recital Ticket Orders: We will be switching to an online platform for purchasing end of year recital tickets. More information will be given in our April Newsletter.
TDA Recital Videos:
We are excited to announce that we have decided to sell and distribute our recital videos a little differently this year. This year every dancer at TDA will receive all 4 recital videos for only $25!
If you would like to opt out of receiving the TDA 22-23 Recital Videos and not be charged the $25 fee, please CLICK HERE to do so. This form is due by April 15th .
Anyone who has not opted out at that point, will be charged the fee and receive all 4 recital videos.
Blood Drive at The Corner:
Many of you have met and know one of our front desk managers Ms. Addison. Addison is the event manager at The Corner and Meeting House of Wake Forest, where they will be hosting a blood drive on site March 13th . CLICK HERE for another chance to give back this year. They still have a few openings for those able to donate.
5th Annual Bolt for Brooklyn – Benefiting Our Very Own Lily King!
We are so excited that to have welcomed our very own Lily King back into our studio this past month!
CLICK HERE to learn more about her story, sign up for a great race for a great cause, and/or donate TODAY!
March Challenge:
For Intern Diara Carters March Newsletter Challenge. We want to challenge our dancers to get a picture with a staff member while at the Inspire Competition and email info@thedanceattic.com a photo of you with them. Our winner will receive some $$$ and will be featured in our April Newsletter!
March Backstage Highlight:
Hey TDA! I’m Lily Kindsvatter and I’m a senior this year. This year is also my first at TDA, and I’m so excited to be here! For this month’s backstage spotlight, I’m going to be talking about competition! TDAC’s first competition of the year just happened, which also just happened to be my first competition ever! I had so much fun. For me, the weekend started on Sunday with production. I practiced a bunch the night before to make sure that I had everything down. I was doing the routines in my sleep (literally, I had dreams about practicing the choreo!), and even though I knew I was prepared and had everything ready, I was still pretty nervous. Finally, we arrived in Rocky Mount and it was go-time. We warmed up and got set backstage, and as we all stood in the wings, waiting for our number to be called, the nerves fizzled out. Suddenly, we were walking onstage and getting into our first formation, and I was confident. In that moment, I knew I was ready for everything else to come. We went out there and killed it! One of my favorite parts of the day was the downtime. There was a big gap of time between my last group dance and my solo. I got to sit with my mom for a bit and watch some of the other amazing groups, and cheer on the other TDAC dancers. I also had fun just hanging out with the others that were waiting for their dance to be called. Sometimes it has been stressful trying to balance TDA with my other extracurriculars, but getting to perform these dances has made it all worth it. I cannot wait to compete again especially with all the class dances at Inspire competition this month!
TDA Milestone Achievements:
TDA would like to start a new acknowledgement program for dancers to show how proud we are of the commitment they have to their craft. To help get us started, please complete this form below. We want to celebrate all of the hard work dancers put in year to year and plan to acknowledge dancers as they reach different milestone achievements here at TDA.
CLICK HERE to complete the Google Form Today!
TDAC (The Dance Attic Competitive Team) 23-24 Interest:
At The Dance Attic, we value every student – young and old, beginners and advanced students alike. It is our aim to offer a quality dance education all students and their different needs. Some students choose to make dance their primary extra-curricular activity and participate in dance at a very high level. Here at TDA we have a competitive team for dancers such as these to audition and participate in to take dance to the next level. We are already in the process in plans for our next season, and are getting emails of interest from dancers wanting more information for our competitive team! If you are interested in TDAC (The Dance Attic Company), we would love to hear from you! Below is a form to show that you are interested in TDAC (The Dance Attic Company) and to be added to our mailing list for more information.
CLICK HERE to let us know that you are interested in auditioning for TDAC in the 2023-24 season.
This form is due by March15th 2023, and is required for all 22-23 TDAC Members to complete.
TDAC Acknowledgements
We are so excited to share that our competitive team has entered into the competition season in full swing! CLICK HERE to access our awards and recognition page on our website as we start collecting and creating memories through the season. TDAC Staff wanted to also acknowledge a few dancers for their work in the program as well. See a few featured dancers below who have received some recognition for their hard work.
