REHEARSAL UPDATE:
Monday, Nov. 17
3:30 group rehearsal for Skaters’ Waltz
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Thursday, Nov. 20
4pm group rehearsal for Magic Doll Shop
We hope to see everyone for these pre-Thanksgiving rehearsals!

PARENT HELPERS
We will need parent helpers for a variety of jobs to help make the performance week go smoothly. Following are some of the projects that we will need help with:
Backstage: we will need some moms to be backstage each night of dress rehearsal and performances to assist the dancers when they are not on stage. The most important aspect is to ensure that dancers are safe and behaving quietly so as not to disturb the audience.
Bake sale: Each day we will need bakers to bring goodies. We will need a parent to assist with the bake sale table before the performances. This job will also encompass handling the bouquet and tee shirt sales.
Bouquets: We will need a parent to assemble a small group of people to make bouquets for each performance. Arrangements will be made ahead of time with Tranquility Lane Flowers for supplies.
Proceeds from these projects go towards the scholarship fund and enrichment programs, for activities such as workshops or guest teachers.
Set up and clean up: We will need a few adults to assist with setting up before, and cleaning up after, the shows.
Feet First dance floor. We will be borrowing the rolled vinyl flooring from Feet First. Getting this to and from the theater will require a covered pick-up truck and 2 or 3 guys( without back problems).
A sign-up sheet will be posted soon.

Hi, Here are some tentative dates and plans for the Winter Show.  More details will be posted as plans finalize.

Pre-Performance rehearsals:

Monday, November 17, and Thursday November 20 at 4pm, there will be group rehearsals.  Please plan to attend at least one of these.  It will help everyone feel like the show is “coming together” before we have Thanksgiving break!

Saturday December 6 individual group rehearsals will be scheduled during the day.

Sunday December 8 we will have a “Studio Dress” rehearsal at 1pm.  Everyone will be asked to attend.

Performance week:  Monday December 8-Sunday December 14

Monday: Classes as usual at the studio

Sometime during the day, we will start moving into the Redwood Community Theater located in the CR school building in Garberville,

Tuesday: classes as usual at the studio

More projects at the theater, as needed

Wednesday: classes as usual at the studio

Tech rehearsal at the theater after classes, some of the older dancers may be asked to participate

Thursday: DRESS REHEARSAL AT 4PM AT THE THEATER

This day will also be Photo Day.  Parents may make photos and videos of the show.

*Please remember that photos and filming are NOT PERMITTED DURING PERFORMANCES.This disturbs the audience.

ALL DANCERS WILL BE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE

Friday: Performance starts at 7pm

Dancers will be given a schedule as to when they need to arrive.   Usually the youngest dancers arrive 30 minutes before show time, older students arrive early for warm-ups.

Saturday and Sunday: Performances at 1pm both days

Dancers will be given a schedule as to when they need to arrive.   Usually the youngest dancers arrive 30 minutes before show time, older students arrive early for warm-ups.

Thanks to everyone who has joined us for the fall session! We are already at week 3, and working very hard. I hope you got everything you needed from Kevin, and the pink ballet socks I ordered for the younger students will be here soon.

SoHum Dancing Dancewear Guide

Pre ballet 1
Pink ballet dress from Threadbare Dancewear, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics, pink ballet socks, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only
Pre ballet 2
Pink ballet dress from Threadbare Dancewear, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics, pink ballet socks, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only
Intro to ballet
Pink ballet dress from Threadbare Dancewear, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics, pink ballet socks, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only
Pre primary
Light blue cap sleeve leotard, matching crossover elastic waist skirt, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics, pink ballet socks, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only
Primary
Orchid cap sleeve leotard, matching crossover elastic waist skirt, pink full sole ballet slippers with elastics, pink ballet socks, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only
Grade 1
Royal blue cap sleeve leotard, matching elastic waist belt, pink full sole ballet slippers with satin ballet ribbons, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for class, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only, character shoes and character skirt
Grade 2
Burgundy cap sleeve leotard, matching elastic waist belt, pink full sole ballet slippers with satin ballet ribbons, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for class, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only, character shoes and character skirt
Boys
White ballet tee shirt, black ballet leggings, black tights, black full sole ballet slippers with elastics
Grades 3, 4, and up
2 Mirella cap sleeve leotards, (1 black, 1 other color) matching elastic waist belt, pink full sole ballet slippers with satin ballet ribbons, pre pointe or pointe shoes, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for class, 2 pairs of pink ballet tights for performances only, character shoes and character skirt

All students may use basic pink or black ballet warm ups as necessitated by the weather/studio conditions, for warming up and the first exercise and for cooling down. Sparkle sweaters are NOT permitted!

Female students in grades 1 and up may purchase a ballet skirt in matching tones to their leotard for use during certain situations such as Observation Days or a designated “skirt day.” The studio also has some skirts available.

All students must wear appropriate undergarments as needed based on age/ gender/ development. It is highly recommended that all female students purchase an “undertard” (my name) to wear under costumes which might be itchy. All bras and undies must be in a nude/ skin tone and not visible outside of leotards. Male students and their parents may consult with Kevin of Threadbare Dancewear regarding appropriate under garments.

All character shoes and skirts are provided by the studio.

Decisions about RAD exam wear will be made mid-year when decisions are being made about students’ participation. This may require extra purchases.

Please let your dancer’s teacher know if purchase expenses are out of your budget and we will do our best to make needed items available. We have a small selection of laundered “hand me downs” available and encourage the sharing of dance wear that your child may have outgrown.

Grooming
Please be sure that you/ your dancer is groomed appropriately for ballet class.

Females: long hair must be neatly pulled back from the face, pre-primary levels and above must have hair in a bun, or short hair well clipped back, bangs off of forehead. Do not use a plastic headband as they fall off. Buns must be properly secured with hairpins and hairnet, NOT with a hair tie or scrunchy!

Males: Hair must be neatly groomed off of the face, use gel if needed

Jewelry is not permitted for class or performances. The exception is small stud earrings for class if desired.

Appropriate make up will be needed for performances, depending on age and role being danced, (such as lipstick for the youngest dancers, and light general make up for older dancers). Make up is discouraged for class.

Storage drawers
Storage drawers are available for dancers from the pre-primary level and up. They may be used for slippers, character shoes, hair things, warm ups, and an extra set of clean dancewear. All worn dancewear and school clothes must be taken home after each class in order to keep the dressing room from smelling like a gym locker! These drawers are not to be used for private items as teachers may periodically check the drawers in case character shoes need to be shared or missing costume items located.

Keep a look out for a new post about dancewear items students will be needing. Kevin, from Threadbare Dancewear will be at the studio Monday, September 15 at 2pm, till 5pm, with all of the items your dancer will be needing for class. If you cannot make it, please stop by his store in Arcata as soon as possible.

Current Schedule

SOHUM DANCING WINTER SESSION, JANUARY 12- MARCH 29

11 WEEK SESSION, no classes Presidents’ Week, Feb. 23-Mar. 1. Session ends Sunday March 29.

Dates to note:

Monday March 16-Thursday March 19- practice exam week

Monday, March 23- Thursday March 26- parent observation week

RAD exams for upper level students will take place at the end of March or first week of April

*Spring recital will be the weekend of May 22, 23, 24, during the Spring session which begins after spring break and ends the week of June 8-12

Schedule:
Mondays

2-2:30 pre ballet 1 ages 3-4
2:30- 3:15 pre ballet 2 ages 4-5
3:30- 4:15 intro to ballet ages 5-6 or previous experience
4:15- 5 primary, ages 7 and up
5-5:45 grade 3

5:45-6:15 pre-pointe/pointe

6:15-7 grade 4

Tuesdays

10-12:30 adult ballet
3:30-4:15 pre-primary, ages 6 and older
4:15-5 grade 1 ages 8 and up, by teacher’s placement

5-5:45 grade 3

5:45-6:15 conditioning and contemporary

6:15-7 grade 4
Wednesdays

3:30- 4:15 pre-primary & intro combo class
4:15-5 primary
5:00-7 Intermediate Foundation: teens and grades 3&4, pre-pointe/pointe, Summer Arts Fair rehearsal

Thursdays

10-12:30 adult ballet
3:30-4:15 boys’ class
4:15-5 grade 1, ages 8 and up,by teacher’s placement
5-5:30 pointe/ pre-pointe

5:30-7 grade 3&4 all dances- classical, contemporary and character

*CLASS PLACEMENT IS SKILL BASED, USING AGE AS A GUIDELINE

FEES includes cost of classes, yearly registration fee and costume use fee

Class cost is based on 11 weeks of classes x the number of classes per week per family
1 class per week $100
2 classes per week $180
3 classes per week $240
4 classes per week $280
5 classes per week $300
Missed classes may be made up by attending another class of a similar level

*2 partial payments accepted

Yearly costume use fee when paid in the fall, includes costumes for any performances

$35, pre-ballet – primary

$50 grade 1 and up (includes use of RAD regulation character skirt and character shoes)

Half year costume use fee paid only if joining after the new year

$20 pre-ballet-primary

$35 grade 1 and up (includes use of RAD regulation character skirt and character shoes)

*family discount available on costume fees

Yearly registration fee $10 per family paid only once a year

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED BEFORE ATTENDING CLASSES

The fall session of classes will start Monday, September 8th.  We are encouraging everyone to register before classes start, and will be open Monday and Wednesday August 25 and 27 from 10am – 2pm and Tuesday and Thursday, September 2 and 4 from 10am-2pm. 

Below is the general schedule outline.  The only big change will be that the adult classes are now on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am.

Tentative yearly plan will be in a follow-up post. Please make a note of the anticipated performance dates for the winter and spring shows, as well as the exams in the early spring.  Mark those on your calender so that your child will be able to participate.

For details about tomorrow, check Natalie’s comment on the previous post.

We are going to enter this year’s RAD photo contest, “Dancing at your favorite landmark.”  If you would like to join us for the photo shoot, we plan to meet this Friday in Rockefeller Forest around 10 am.  Wear solid colors, bring a few outfits….we may want a few forest fairies…and dance with us in the redwoods.

Natalie will let me know the details after she checks things out a little more tomorrow.  Stay posted for updates!