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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

RECITAL INFO

What is RECITAL?
RECITAL is our big end of the year show. It is held in a professional setting on stage. All dancers and gymnasts perform.
When is RECITAL?
RECITAL is June 18th at 7 pm at Lebanon High School
Dress rehersal for RECITAL is June 17th from 6:00-9:00pm at Lebanon High School
YOU MUST ATTEND DRESS REHERSAL TO PERFORM AT RECITAL
RECITAL COST?
RECITAL TICKETS are currently for sale at the studio.
12-Adult $5 each, 11& under FREE
Each ticket purchased is also entered in a drawing to win a FREE YEARS TUITION
We have to pay to rent the high school that is why we charge for tickets.
RECITAL DVD
Power Station is a professional videographer. They use three cameras to record. The DVD's are ready the night of RECITAL. We hand them out in the order they were pre-ordered. We have to have 40 pre-payed for them to come. The sign up sheet is on the counter. DVD's are $15. Please make checks payable to POWER STATION
RECITAL ETIQUETTE
Photography & Video is NOT ALLOWED the night of RECITAL. We ask that you take pictures and video the night of dress rehersal.
If you arrive after recital has started, we ask that you wait until the group on stage has finished dancing before entering auditorium.

Friday, May 15, 2009

5678 Showtime Competition - In the mood

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Competition at Great Wolf Lodge

Tap won 3rd place.
Lyrical won 3rd place.
Ballet Trio won 1st place.
Love Shack & Paige's solo did not place. We had really tough competition for both of these routines.
GREAT JOB TEAM!!!

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Dance Pictures

Dance pictures will be taken during normal class times the week of April 27.
What Do you need to wear?
Come dressed in dance costume for this year, with hair done, tights or whatever you are wearing, and dance shoes.

More info on left. If you have additional questions about pictures, please contact Valerie at Pixel Chicks Photography (541)570-1424 or e-mail: pixelchicks_photography@yahoo.com

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Multi Family Sale TODAY

Multi Family Sale TODAY to support the Dance Team. 9am to 5 pm.
Also accepting donations to purchase a new sound system for the studio.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Celebration of Dance

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

A little bit about this blog

For those of you who are new..
Important Information can be found on the left.
Showtimes, Dance Team Information, Studio Closures, Tuition, Dance Picture Info., Performance etiquette, At the studio.., Note to Parents, Dance Resources, Expectations, and anything else we feel is important for you to know.
We try to update this blog on a regular basis.
Slideshows are posted in the middle section, after our performance.
Please be sure to check at the studio for the very latest info. Sometimes showtimes change last minute, or there is a cancellation.

Showtimes

******please arrive 30 minutes before showtime******

In order to perform you must be at the class before the performance.

Thursday July 8th~ Sweet Home High School Variety Show~7pm showtime..$5/person, $3 w/canned food, 12 & under& performers FREE..selected students & dance team performing.

Wednesday July 14th~ The Oaks~ 6:30pm ~621 W. Oak Lebanon~ Team Mandatory

Thursday July 15th ~Linn County Fair ~ 2:30pm at Expo Stage~ FREE Admission, Parking $3.00. Summer dancers & Mandatory Team.

Tuesday August 3rd~ Family Nite out~Ralston Park~5:15pm~Tots, selected students & dance team performing

Saturday August 28th~ NW Art & Air Fair~Noon~Timber Linn Park Albany.

******In Order to perform you MUST be at the practice before the show.*****

Tuition

Monthly Dues are as follows:
1 class per week $35/month
2 classes per week $50/month
3 classes per week $65/month
4 classes per week $ 80/month
Drop in Rate $10
We accept cash or check ONLY!!!
***if paying by cash, please have exact amount*****
*If tuition is late please include the late fee of $20 with your payment.
There is a $30 fee on all NSF accounts
Cascade Performing Arts reserves the right to terminate lessons to any student without notice. In such a case a refund for the lessons will be given.
Tuition & Costume payments are not refundable.

Dance Team

Monday June 21st {Dance Magic Competition Fees Due}
solo $65, duo $35 ea., Trio $35 ea., Group $35 ea.

Sunday August 8th {Classes}at Dance Magic

Mon. August 9th & Tue. August 10th {Competition}

Upcoming Shows:
posted under showtimes

Note about how to wear your hair to shows:
Please make sure bangs are back and you have a ponytail.

If you want to use clips to pin bangs back or have a braid that goes into your ponytail that is ok for shows.

Competition hair will all be the same style for all team members.

What to wear to Team Dance Practice:
*Any solid color t-shirt, and black pants
*Bring all dance shoes(tap,jazz,foot paws)
*Hair needs to be secured with bangs back

**In the event that your child does not have appropriate clothing or dance shoes they will give you a call & have to sit in the lobby until they get the appropriate dance items needed.

Things to Remember

Be a Team Player!

Be on time - all the time!

Always arrive at rehersals with a positive attitude.

Be enthusiastic - nothing was ever achieved without enthusiasm.

Be motivated.

Remember the importance of a good warm up and cool down.

Make each rehersal an end in itself - an enjoyable and rewarding experience for all.

Challenge + Fun = Success!

Pay attention to the details - it makes all the diffrence!

Dance with pride! Your ensemble is a mirror of you!

Focus on your character - and project!

Have a great attitude - It's not what happens to us but how we work with it that makes a diffrence.

Work with respect - It's something you earn every time you give it!

*Parents are responsible for getting show, practice, and other info. We understand some of you may have two households, it is your responsibility to make sure both houses get the information.

Note to New & returning students.....

Parents...
We do not allow parents or younger siblings to come into the classroom. You are welcome to watch from the lobby. Please watch younger siblings. Do not let them climb on cubbies & counter. No one besides Studio Manager & Teachers are allowed behind the counter.
We are not a daycare facility. Please do not drop your child off more than 15 minutes before their classtime, unless prior arrangements have been made with Lisa.
When class ends your child needs to be picked up.
We charge $1/minute you are late!!

Costumes Alterations and sizing are an ongoing process. Costume payments are not refundable. We appreciate your patience and want to remind students to come to class in proper athletic attire. No Jewlery! No Cell Phones! (in lobby only) Long hair secured!
Shoes Parents please don't buy shoes that are too large for your child. They can inhibit your childs progression. Check at studio to see what type of dance shoes, you should purchase for your child.

Performance Etiquette

Be on time! You are an important part of the show. If, you are late, you may not be able to perform. Come prepared! Bring all costumes and accessories. Make sure all alterations are done ahead of time. Please remove jewlery, nail polish, and tattoos. No Gum!!! Please find out how to fix your hair prior to the performance date. Performance days are busy for everyone involved. Performers are not allowed in the audience once the show has begun. Groups should stay together, lined up and ready to go. Parents should be in the audience unless asked to help backstage. Smile! Enjoy yourselves and Do Not Talk to each other during your performance. Parents need to come get younger children after they dance. We do not allow younger children to go & find their parents in the audience, for safety reasons.

Expectations....

As with any sport activity, committment is essential. Cascade Performing Arts is committed to teaching dance. We want students who are dedicated to learning! Being committed to practice, showing up on time, having a good attitude, and parent support will make your experience at Cascade Performing Arts a sucess!

Please keep conversation in the lobby positive and up-beat. Negativity is not appreciated or tolerated.

Proper respect for the directors, staff, and fellow students is expected of all students and parents. The studio reserves the right to suspend or dismiss any student whose attitude, attendance or conduct is found to be unsatisfactory.

Regular attendance is necessary in order to make progress in class. If your child is going to be absent, we ask that you call the studio and let us know.

It is the responsibility of the parent to be aware of all studio activities, such as recitals, extra classes, and dates the studio is opened or closed. The studio will post all such notices on the lobby bulletin board as well as our website. It is the parents responsibility to regularly check these boards to ensure they are informed. It is the responsibility of the parent to notify the studio of any address or telephone number change.

Attire....
Students are expected to dress appropriately for each class. Dance dresses, unitards, stretch pants, etc..are all acceptable. No Jeans of any kind are allowed! That means, jean shorts, jean skorts, jean capris, and jean skirts are not allowed! Hair should be securely fastened back away from their face. No jewlery will be allowed in class, except post earrings. The studio is not responsible for any jewlery left at the studio.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

RECITAL INFO

Friday, May 15, 2009

5678 Showtime Competition - In the mood

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Competition at Great Wolf Lodge

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Dance Pictures

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Multi Family Sale TODAY

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Celebration of Dance

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

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