Costume Money Due First Week of February

Hey all!!! Courtney and I are so excited to let you know we have all the costumes ordered or being made!!! They are going to be SO CUTE!!! I can't wait for you to see them. They will come home the last week of April or first week of May. I have tried extra hard this year to make the costumes usable for after the recital. (I would like to hear feedback on this if anyone has an opinion if they prefer this or what we have done in the past.) Below is a breakdown of costume costs for each class. Please remember costume money is due the first week of February.

Tuesday 4:30 Class
Ballet Only - $45
Hip-Hop/Jazz/Ballet Combo - $130

Tuesday 5:30 Class - $80

Thursday 4:30 Class - $70

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Costumes, Recital, and Make-up Classes

Hello everyone -

There is so much to go over. We have been working so hard through the Christmas break to get everything in place for our spring recital. Here are the things you need to know-

• Costumes have been ordered!!! They are going to be darling!!! I can't wait for everyone to see them. Costume Money will be Due NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 4TH that is a Thursday so if you have a Tuesday class February 2 will probably be more convenient for you. I do not have an exact amount for everyone yet but we are trying to keep it in the ballpark of $85. (Competition class is going to be more since they are older and will have three costumes we are trying to keep it under $140 for all three costumes. That is about $46 per costume. I think we did pretty dang good.)
• Our recital date is tenatively set for May 22. If all goes well we will be at Ft. Herriman Middle School again. It is an amazing facility and perfectly suited for our needs. That being said the recital fee of $30 per student will be due the first week of March.
• Make up classes for Tuesday classes are scheduled for January 25 and February 1st. Please make every effort to get your girls there. We are learning lots or choreography and need everyone there.

Changes are coming for Thursday classes so please read this if you have a Thursday student!!

Competition class is going to be two hours long starting January 21. Class will now go from 5:00-6:50 pm. This is to get everything fine tuned for competition. Please be to class on time if not early and be ready to dance. (There is no extra tuition for the extra time.) This change will be in place until further notice.

The "Little Bitty Class" - Thurs 4:30 Will still be held the same time -but- I am going to be taking it over to give Courtney more time to work with the competition class. Please prep your little ones for this. I promise to be nice, sweet, and kind, but I know change is always hard for these little ones. This change will take effect January 21 as well. There will still be a make-up for this class but it will be later in the season when it will be more beneficial to them.

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. We are so excited for this years recital. It is going to be amazing!!! We are loving the island theme, especially during snowy, cold January.

Thank you for all your support.

-Kamille.

Rescheduled Classes

The following classes have been rescheduled....

Tuesday December 15 and Tuesday December 22 classes are cancelled.
Make-up classes are set for Monday January 25 and Monday February 1.

Thursday December 17 is cancelled. A make up date will be set for the end of January or beginning of February. We will let you know.

Halloween....Halloween

Hey everyone!!!

We will be having our annual Halloween party this week in class (with the exception of the 5:00 class on Thurs). Please send your child(ren) to class in costume (preferably one they can dance in). They are welcome to bring a treat to class if they want to but it is OPTIONAL and they will not feel silly if they don't bring one.

For those who are new to Boogie Shoes here is a little background on our parties...We have three parties a year Halloween, Christmas and Valentines. While it looks like we are playing and having a grand time it is actually my way of sneaking in theory - the dreaded, boring part of dance. So our parties are the time of year that I am, in a way, testing my teaching making sure the kids know the names of the steps they are learning and are understanding the cerebral side of dance.

So Party on Garth!!! Happy Halloween!!!!

No Dance Oct. 1

Due to the UEA School Break no dance classes will be held on Thurday, October first. Enjoy the long weekend!!! See everyone back next week.

2009-2010 Classes

Tuesday Classes - Taught by Kamille Thayne

Technical Ballet Class 4:30-5:25 (Need good quality Ballet Shoes)

• Emri Sanderson
• Emily Checketts
• Carley Sanovich
• Megan Farnworth
• Maya Thayne
• Chandlor Hansen
• Emma White
• Embor Hansen
• Hannah Gleason

Tuesday Tap/Ballet Combo Class 5:30-6:20 - Tuition $30 (Pink Ballet Shoes and Black Tap Shoes)

• Sage Harris
• Grace Dansie
• McKayla Mattei
• Kate Thayne
• Lucy Lesueur
• Jadyn Casorla
• Julia Checketts
• Kenzie Tait
• Savannah Birch
• Gracie Pollick

Thursday Classes - Taught by Courtney Thomas

Tap/Ballet Combo Class 4:30-4:55 - Tuition $20 (Pink Ballet Shoes and Black Tap Shoes)

• Sydney Archer
• Kenley Sanovich
• Kenadee Fullwood
• Kadence Dansie
• Madeline White
• Hailee Dalton
• McKelle Harris
• Rachel McKea

Invitation Competition Class 5:00-6:30 (If you are in this class you will receive an email with details.)

Looking forward to a great season and our Island Party recital.

Recital

Hey everyone!!! It is finally here. The recital is this Saturday. Here are a few things to know....

Rehearsal is this Saturday from 9:30 - Noon at Fort Herriman Middle School -14058 South Mirabella Drive (6200 West). Every child must have a parent or adult that is responsible for them for the ENTIRE rehearsal. Be there at 9:30 ready to go in the following costumes, if you feel confident you will be able to pull their hair off for the recital you do not need to have it done for rehearsal.

Costumes

4:00 class The Blue one

4:30 class The Pink one

5:00 class The Pink one

6:30 Class The Pink one

Bring your other costume ready to go and bring a towel or small blanket that your child knows and will recognize as theirs. It is to lay their costume out on backstage. Make sure your child's name is on EVERYTHING. In most classes we have 10 of things that are all the same size.

Call time for recital that night is at 5:30. This means your child is there ready to go in their appropriate costume with light makeup dropped off backstage at 5:30. The show starts at 6:00 sharp!!! Because our studio is small the recital is very short so don't be late. IF YOU ARE LATE YOU WILL MISS SOMETHING!!! Okay - let's review.....

• Rehearsal 9:30 Fort Herriman
• Bring a towel
• Put your child's name on EVERYTHING
• Call time for the recital is 5:30
• Recital STARTS at 6:00
• When you show up for rehearsal go to the auditorium and await further instructions

Umm...Did I mention that rehearsal is NOT OPTIONAL. Your child must be there. It is the only time they will be able to see the stage and be on the stage before they perform. It is also the only time the class has to feel the space of the stage as a group.

A word about hair....

4:00 & 4:30 class - buns - on the back of their head, not high, not low, straight back. Hair can be curly or smooth, but must be off the neck and not seen from the front. Talk to me at class if you need hair tips on how to get your child's hair up, back. If you are nervous try it for class on Tuesday. I would prefer bangs pulled back, but it is not mandatory.

5:00 class - I have talked to the girls and they know what they need. BOBBY PINS ARE A MUST!!!!

6:30 class - Part down the middle - two low side buns, smooth or curly.

And if you are still reading here is a final work about the recital....Use this time to build up your girls and make them feel special. They have all worked so hard to learn technique, build their bodies and memorize routines. Take them out after to dinner or ice cream. Make em' feel like a million bucks. They will remember it.

And last but not least...Our last class for the year is Tuesday the 19th. It is our party/bring a friend day so find a friend or family member - they can wear their costumes to class and bring them prepared to have a great time!!!

Picture questions and extra practices

Hey everyone!!! Just a word or two to adress questions I have been getting about pictures.

• Your child may wear their hair however you choose. These pictures are for you, they will be hanging in you house, I figure it is for you to decide.


• Bring you child in their Jazz or Tap costume for the group photo. Once the group photo is taken, you can decide if you want your child's individual picture taken in ballet or tap/jazz. (The reason prices are so reasonable is because we get pictures taken efficiently as a group.) - some may be able to have their individuals pictures taken in both costumes if their group shows up on time if they change quickly etc. We will do our best to keep things running smoothly and efficiently. If you want more pictures than time permits as a group you may schedule a private session with the photograher for $50.00. Please see me for details.


• If you have other questions feel free to email or call me. Things will be crazy here on Tuesday getting ready for pictures so please go through your stuff and call with any questions you have by Monday.

I do not require you purchase any pictures but I do need your child(ren) to come for the group photo and to use the pictures in the recital.

Also....I scheduled pictures on Tuesday in attempt not to conflict with all the spring sports going on. But I am a little nervous about getting some of the classes ready for recital. So... there will be extra practice for the 5:00 and 6:30 class as follows.

the 6:30 class will come Thurs the 23rd from 4:00 - 5:00

the 5:00 class will come Thurs the 23rd from 5:00 - 6:00

I know extra practices are inconvenient and I will try to schedule them as little as possible, but they are really needed. Please do you VERY best to get your girls here if it is at all possible.

Thank you.

COSTUMES AND PICTURES

Costumes will be coming home Tuesday, April 14. All accounts must be current (including April tuition) for your child(ren) to take their costumes home. I will look at all accounts after the 7th and send you an email if there is a deficit. I would like to thank everyone who has kept there accounts current this year. I know it has been an extra effort this year, but I truly appreciate it.

Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, April 21. The times are as follows...

Tues 4:00 class - Pictures are from 3:15-4:30

Tues 4:30 class - Pictures are from 4:30 -5:30

Tues 5:00 Class - Pictures are from 5:30 - 6:30

Tues 6:30 Class - Pictures are from 6:30 - 7:30

As always purchasing pictures is optional, but coming to picture day is required. We want EVERY child there for the group photo. The group photo will be taken in the tap/jazz costume. You have the option to have your individual photo taken in your ballet costume if you wish. We are using the same photographer as last year. She does an amazing job and everyone was really happy with how the photos turned out. She is reasonably priced as well. I will send home a pricing sheet with costumes on the 14th.

Classes are going well, I know it is hard to get your kids there sometimes when spring fever starts to sink in, but please, please, please do whatever you can to get them there. We are working hard to try and get everyone dancing the same and it is hard when your missing one kid this week and two kids another week. Please do your best.

Thanks again for all of the time and effort you as parents put into bringing your child to dance. I know it is a lot of work. I can't wait for your children to perform for you.

p.s. As a side note...those of you who have not performed with me yet, I get kind of cranky about costumes and making sure they are taken care of and worn properly. It is difficult to coordinate so many little people and have a good production. Please do your best to work with me and I will do my best to remain calm. I don't anticipate any problems because everyone has been so great to work with, just a heads up.

Recital Fee Due March 3

Hey everyone. The last fee for the year is due not the first week of March with March tuition. It is $30.00 per student. This fee goes towards renting the auditorium for the recital. There will be no charge for tickets at the door and you can bring, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Grandparents etc. and they will all get in at NO CHARGE.

I know the due date on this one is kind of close to the costume money and I apologize, but I have already rented the auditorium and paid for it out of pocket so I do need to get the money in as quickly as possible.

ALSO!!!! CD's will be coming home the first week of March as well. Hopefully your girls will be excited to practice at home and show you some of the stuff they have been working on.

Recital Date Set!!!

Mark your calendar! The recital date is set for May 16th.

We will be performing at Ft. Herriman Middle School. Please don't be scared I know everyone hears Herriman and they think they will be driving all day, but the location is only 8.6 miles from the studio so it is not a bad drive. The facility is beautiful and will fit our needs perfectly.

The theme of this years recital is ...

Girl Power!!!

The rest of this blog is for Gee Whiz appeal, so feel free to stop reading or read on from this point forward.

If you are still reading I'd like tell you a little bit about the inspiration for this years recital.

After dancing for 25+ years I realize the impact that dance has had on my life. Sometimes when I watch things like High School competitions or Half time shows at sporting events I am sad to be a part of the world of dance and the skanky, thoughtless side it can bring out in some, as opposed to the artistic talent and quiet strength it should bring out. But if I am being honest I would not be who I am today without the experience I have had dancing and the coaches who have taught me a lot about myself and life.

I know from the experiences that I have had with my coaches that I am going to rub off on your girls whether you or I like it. As I really thought about it this year I want to make sure that I am rubbing off in a way that will make them better people. If there is anything I could give your daughters it would be the self confidence of seeing the power that they hold within themselves.

Girls and women have incredible power in so many areas of life. Part of this power comes from the inside having confidence and assurance in who they are. Part of this power comes from the outside as they become proud of their bodies and the strength and beauty they possess.

While I assure you I am NOT a feminist MAN HATER I do believe that girls/women should be strong and capable and yet still appreciate the beauty and grace they have that ONLY comes from being a woman.

If I could have my way I would ensure that every one of your girls is the girl that will go to the kick boxing class wearing a skirt, kick the snot out of the punching bag, and still be the nicest girl in the class.

So this is what we've been working on.

Some of the numbers are fun and crazy like the 4 year olds dancing to I Will Survive and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. It has been so rewarding for me to watch them really strut their stuff with the confidence that only a 4 year old has.

My middle age class I have really been encouraging friendship and teamwork. I have found this to be a pivotal time in people deciding what is really important to them in friendships. I am trying to teach them to search for the beauty that all people possess. I've put together a number that will hopefully reflect some team spirit once we get it mastered.

My oldest girls....well see they are tough sometimes. They are 10-13. Their bodies and hormones are changing so much. Sometimes they don't even know which way is up by the time they go through the day in the brutal place we call middle school. Then to put them in front of mirrors and teach them to move and fine tune this "new" body they are now wearing can be a challenge. Walking after a growth spurt is tough and dancing is a whole different story. I have seen a lot of progress from them this year. I am so proud of how they are conquering the beginnings of the journey into adulthood. They will be dancing to American Woman. We have been chatting a little in this class too about the differences of real beauty and "skanky" beauty. Hopefully there will be one less fight to fight at home as they make good choices on their own.

Anyhow, that's what we're up to. Thank you again for letting me work with your children. Hopefully I am earning my keep and it is a good experience for everyone not just me.

Costumes!!!!

Yeah!!! It's time to order costumes. I'm so excited about the recital this year. As soon as I have a date I will announce the theme. As promised aka threatened costume money is due in January. I have listed the prices below for all classes followed by pictures. I try to order things that are tasteful, affordable, non-skanky and exciting all at the same time. It is difficult to decide sometimes, but hopefully everyone is happy or at least not completely unhappy.

All costume money is due January 27 - Last class of the month.

Tues 4:00 Class

The pink one

The blue one
Total Price $83.00

Tues 4:30 Class

The yellow one
Total Price $87.00

Tues 5:00 Class

The pink one

The ivory one, we are getting the shoes too.
Total Price $98.00 (Welcome to Adult Sizes -I did my best to get it under $100)

Tues 6:30 Class

The orange one
Total Price $84.00

As soon as I know the date and location for the recital I will send another update. I hope your girls are as excited as I am.

Another Party????

Winter break for traditional Jordan District Schools is be from December 20, to January 4. Since our studio follows this the Jordan School District schedule this means our last class before the break is tomorrow December 16. Traditionally we have a Christmas party the last class of December.

A lot of you may be thinking "Another party?" I know it may look like fun and games...but in reality it is our theory day. For dancers theory is often the most tedious uneventful part of dance. I often hear them say I am taking a dance class not a French class. Turning theory into a party is a way to add "cheese" to the "broccoli of dance". So while to the casual observer it looks like we are eating candy and playing games I am sneaking in a lot of brain learning that will help your dancer in future classes and auditions. It is also a good time for me to observe what your dancer know on an individual level.

If you are inclined you may send you dancer with a treat to share with the class when we have parties. Please know though that this is COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. They will not feel like the loser child if they don't have a treat.

Thank you again for letting me teach your children. They are learn a lot it is fun to watch them grow and progress.

Halloween Party!!!!

Next week for class we will have our halloween "party". It is really low key, but it is a way to keep the kids attention when Halloween fun is so close. Really only two things to rememeber

1. Come in Costume - But they still need to be able to dance, so scale it down if you need to

2. If they (and you) want they can bring a treat to class to share with everyone. This is optional, if they don't it is not a big deal and they won't feel dumb if they don't so don't stress over it.

If anyone is interested here are the numbers of kids in the classes 4:00 class - 9 4:30 class-10 5:00 class-7, 6:30 class -10. Hope everyone is enjoying class. See you Tuesday.

Mountain West Ballet Nutcracker Auditions

Mountain West Ballet is a great school. They teach classical ballet. They have a rigorous schedule and I refer a lot of my older students to go there when they have aged out of my program.
Something wonderful they do is a December Nutcracker production. They have open auditions and get students from 25+ schools auditioning and performing in their productions.
This is a wonderful opportunity to anyone who is wanting more performing opportunity for their children. I think the age limit is 7???? Their auditions are to determine which spot would be best for the child not to see wether or not the child makes the cut.
It is a show of very good caliber. If you choose to audition know what you are getting into and be prepared for the time commitment. They only charge a costume fee, and some required parent volunteer time. It is a very good experience and a lot closer drive than capital theatre.
If you are interested go to THIS LINK Be sure to let me know if you choose to do this. I will help you any way I can and I would love to come and watch your child perform.
Auditions are this week so if your interested you need to look into now.

Dance Starts Today!!!

It is September 2nd!!! I'll see you all this afternoon.

2008 - 2009 Classes

Yeah!!! Here are the 2008-2009 classes. It looks like they are going to be a lot of fun!!! I'm excited to teach. Drumroll please...

All Classes will be held on Tuesdays

4:00 - 4:25 class
Hailee Dalton
Ellie Olsen
Mikayla Mattei
Grace Dansie
Jadyn Casorla
Kate Thayne
Nika Evans
Maddie White

4:30 - 4:55 class
Sage Harris
Kennedi Webster
Kenley Sanovich
Whitney Wangsgard
Sydney Archer
Kenzie Tait
Lucy Lesueur
Joelle Schreiber
Elizabeth D'Haenens
Sienna Fairbanks
(This class needs pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes)

5:00 - 6:20 extended class (10-12)
Cassidy Sanovich
Chandlor Hansen
Linsey Tait
Hope Edmiston
Samantha Archer
Kate Lesueur
Emri Sanderson
Jessica Greenlaw
(This class needs black jazz shoes and pink ballet shoes -please buy nice shoes for the girls this age. They will be able to tell the difference.)

6:30 - 7:20 ( Ages 7-8)
Emma White
Carley Sanovich
Embor Hansen
Hannah Gleason
Addison Marks
Tessa Barth
Alaina Edmiston
Maya Thayne
Megan Farnworth
Emi Miyasaki
(Black jazz shoes and pink ballet shoes. Make sure the jazz shoes fit well so they are not tripping over them if they are too big.)

We still have 1 spot in the 10-12 class. The pre-school class and 7-8 class are both full, but if there is someone interested I can put them on a wait list. Please comment or call if you have any questions. Please be sure you child(ren) come prepared with their shoes, dance clothes, and hair pulled back. All students should bring all shoes to all classes. Class starts September 2. See you there!

Seeking all Dancers and Dancers to Be!!

Fall registration is this Saturday July 18 from 9-11 am.