September 8th Update

Just a friendly reminder regarding communication for your comp dancer.  Any questions for your comp dancer needs to go through the ecpaccompteam@gmail.com. The studio email is for things like nutcracker. Miss Lauren has her hands full with many things as we know and she is always happy to help, but all questions regarding your dancer, your studio director account, payments, comps, adding or removing classes or anything at all go to Miss Lori and Miss Ryann through the comp email.  We have been having a lot of communication being forwarded from the main office email to us, its easier to send to us directly.  Both Miss Lori and Miss Ryann are checking emails daily Monday through Friday and you will receive a response within 24 hours.  

We are always happy to help, please remember we are here for you.

Mark your calendars

Tuesday Dec 21 Comp team run through before break winter break. Schedule tba 

Saturday January 8th Comp costume run through schedule Tba 

Hollywood Connection

Please read the newest update for Hollywood Connection specialities

In the past Hollywood Connection has only allowed for a certain number of specialties at this comp.  In the past two years we have been extremely fortunate to get all of our solos and duos in.  Unfortunately this season we will have to do a random raffle selection as to who will get to take their specialties to Santa Clara.  If there is anyone that wants to opt out, let us know so we can remove your dance from the raffle.  Bill at Hollywood Connection did say that they would let us know if the additional specialty dances will be able to get in as we get closer, but for now we can only take all 25 groups and then 25 solo/duos.  We have a total of 50 specialties on the team.  We do not have a date to select these yet, but we will let you know as soon as we can.

If there are any questions please let us know

Scholarship Opportunity

For young women between the ages of 14 and 18 that you know who are dedicated to serving their communities through volunteer work. Also to any organization that you are involved with that works with young women. Just remember that they do need to live in our area (Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Oakley).

September 1st 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

Here is the competition schedule that we have set for the 2021-2022 Dance season. Please keep in mind that with everything constantly changing with COVID-19, there is always subject to change. We are doing our best to have a plan B. We will keep you updated with more information from the competitions when we have it. 

Sparke Squad and Semi Comp: 

We are still determining which competitions your dancers will be attending. Please mark all of these dates to your calendar. We will get you this information as soon as possible. 

**April is to be determined. We cannot select a date for April until everyone has filled out the Spring Break survey we sent out last week. Here is the link again for those who have not filled out , please take the time to do so. 

https://forms.gle/pC5ndxaCb7NaMtMh7

JAN 21st- 23th: Hollywood Connection (Santa Clara)

 Please click here for hotel details:)

Santa Clara, CA

FEB 25th-27th:  (San Mateo) 

MARCH 11th-13th: (Reno) 

**APRIL: TBD 

MAY 6th-8:(Palo Alto)

JUNE 26th- JULY 2: Hollywood Connection Nationals (San Diego) 

Thanks again for your patients. 

Comp Gear

ECPAC Comp Team Gear Charges Sept 13th

We will be charging peoples payment method on file for the ecpac comp jackets and sweat pants next Friday.  If you have any questions please let us know, remember this is mandatory for all comp dancers to have comp jacket.  If you have one already you do not need to order a new one.

Please see the link below if you have not ordered this is already past due 

https://forms.gle/3uXdVidxZLNDcMaT6

August 25th Update

LAST CHANCE

Comp Team Jacket and Sweatpant Order

Everyone on the competition team is required to have a team jacket.  Below is an order form for you to fill out and is due by August 31st.  Orders will be placed in the first week of September.  There are jackets and sweats behind the desk for your dancer to try on in order to find correct sizing, however, these will only be available until the end of the month. 

Click here to order

https://forms.gle/YoSFLWL2pWrsn9sw5

Reminder

Remember to have your dancers swing by the front desk or during tech THIS WEEK to have Miss Lauren or Monica if she is there come into a tech class to get these kids measured.  Thank you everyone for helping get this done!

 If your dancers are out of the studio, contact ecpaccompteam@gmail.com to give measurements or if you need help measuring your dancer. 

August 18th Update

***TIME SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Comp Team Jacket and Sweatpant Order

Everyone on the competition team is required to have a team jacket.  Below is an order form for you to fill out and is due by August 31st.  Orders will be placed in the first week of September.  There are jackets and sweats behind the desk for your dancer to try on in order to find correct sizing, however, these will only be available until the end of the month. 

Click here to order

https://forms.gle/YoSFLWL2pWrsn9sw5

Reminder

Measurement Week August 23rd

Make sure your dancer knows they need to be measured. Teachers will do this during tech classes. If your dancers are out of the studio, contact ecpaccompteam@gmail.com to give measurements or if you need help measuring your dancer. 

August 11th Update

Hello Comp Families

This is Miss Lori and Miss Ryann.  We wanted to pass on some information to everyone regarding Specialty Fees and Payments.  As I am sure most of you know from reading the 2022 handbook, Specialty Lessons are to be charged this season with your monthly tuition. Since we did not start lessons until after the first of Aug, we will proprate this month, but starting Sept 1st your tuition and your private lesson fees will be charged on the same day up front for the entire month.  Here is an update from Nina, we wanted to pass on.  We will be running August fees for private lessons on Aug 14th along with your team 2 fee, unless you have paid your team fee up front.  

ECPAC Private Lesson Policies (solo/duo/trio)

In an effort to streamline private lessons we have adopted the following policies that will begin on September 1.

Private lessons will maintain a consistent schedule

Tuition will be paid in advance on the 1st of the month with your regular tuition.

Tuition will be based on 4 lessons per month 

There are no make up lessons

If your lesson is cancelled by your teacher you will get a credit for that lesson

If you cancel your lesson with 48 hours of advanced notice you will get the credit for that lesson

If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice you do not get a credit for the lesson.  

Oct 20th is your $150 Choreo Fee date.  Please mark your calendars for this so there are no surprises when we run it.  

If you have any questions please let us know.   Thank you so much for being part of this team!  We are looking forward to a great year!

Friendly Payment Reminders

The Following Fees will be ran this Saturday using your payment method on file.  If you have any questions please let us know by emailing ecpaccompteam@gmail.com.

August 14th – Team Fee 2 Due Date

August 14th – Aug Specialty Fee Due Date

Site Specific Protection Plan for East County Performing Arts Center

Full site plan is available to view on the Studio Information Page

August 4th Update

Welcome back!

We are so happy to see everyone back in classes this week! We are super excited for the upcoming 2021/2022 season and hope everyone had a great summer. Remember that if there are any questions regarding your dancer to email ecpaccompteam@gmail.com and we will try our best to respond to you within 24 hours.

Smart Watches No Longer Allowed in Class
Attn all comp families: ECPAC teachers and staff are asking that you let your dancers know that smart watches are no longer allowed in class. We have had the policy of no cell phones for quite some time but we want to get the word out. We will be letting dancers know this week in class as well. If there are any questions please let us know, we are always happy to hear from you.

Fee Due Dates 2021/2022

FULL COMP TEAM FEE DUE DATES
Aug 14 Comp Team Fee 2 Due

Oct 14 Comp Team Fee 3 Due

Oct 22 Competition Fee 1 Due

Nov 19 Competition Fee 2 Due

Dec 10 Competition Fee 3 Due

Jan 14th Competition Fee 4 Due

Feb 11 Competition Fee 5 Due

SPARKLE TEAM FEE DUE DATES
Aug 14 Comp Team Fee 2 Due

Oct 14 Comp Team Fee 3 Due

Nov 19 Competition Fee 1 Due

Dec 10 Competition Fee 2 Due

Jan 14 Competition Fee 3 Due

Tuition/Billing
Just a friendly reminder that all tuition will be coming out starting Aug 1, and will be charged the first of the month through July 1st. Any questions please let me know at ecpaccompteam@gmail.com

Specialties Choreo Fee Due Date October 20th
Every specialty per contract pays $150 per specialty. If this is a soloist its the full $150 and if a duo/trio its split $150. All fees will come out of their account on Oct. 20th. If any questions please let us know.

Comp Team T-Shirts
Please click the link below to fill out your dancers competition T Shirt Size for the season. This is DUE BY SEPT. 1ST
These will be regular unisex size t-shirts.
If any questions please let us know vie ecpaccompteam@gmail.com Click Here
https://forms.gle/67sGU63NLv62LrNS7

Costume Measurements

Please make sure that all students the week of Aug 23rd are stopping by the desk to get measured the week of Aug 23rd. I will send out a reminder the weekend before and also have this in the newsletter
for parents as well. We would like this completed so we are able to start ordering costumes in late Sept and early October. The log has been sent to Miss Lauren and I will add the students’ names once all the contracts have been turned in, a couple stragglers coming in this week.

Jr. faculty & Teacher Assistants

If your dancer is interested in being part or out Jr. faculty or Teacher assistant team please fill out the form below. If you have already applied and have not received placement yet, give us a little bit of time, classes are always added throughout the year once a class has reached it max capacity.

https://forms.gle/1o63s28QApDRYVYz5

July 7th Update

Contract signing is Friday July 9th at 6pm

we can’t wait to see everyone there!

June 24th Update

The countdown is on. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all on Friday in preparation for nationals. Here are some important reminders and changes:

Buddy Notes: Have your dancer turn in their buddy note to Ms. Lauren ASAP. These will be passed out at the party on Friday. 

Senior Celebration Drive By Canceled and Rescheduled:There will be no senior drive by this Friday evening. Many of our senior dancers had previous engagements they had to attend. We will honor our senior dancers at nationals instead, on Wednesday 6/30 at 8:00 pm at the host hotel pool. Reminders will be posted on the Facebook page. We hope you all will join us to swim and hang out!!!!! 

Swim Parties this Friday: Swim parties are this Friday, please make sure to bring items you signed up for to the party! 

Updated Schedule

We were waiting for Hollywood Connection to send an email, but they have not yet soooooo….. I looked on their website and saw this updated one.  I am assuming this is the most recent one and hopefully it doesn’t change again, but attached is the schedule of events for nationals.  

June 16th Update

What a great season this has been!

Dear Comp Families, here is a letter from Hollywood Connection,

Dear Friends,

We are so excited because it is only 13 days until we will see you in San Diego for our National Finals event. It is going to be a blast!

We have an exciting week planned for you and your dancers. Please find the competition and event schedule for the week. We realize there is a lot of information so please read through the entire email and enclosed PDF’s. Some information will need to be passed on to dancers and parents regarding online sign ins and clothing to bring etc.

SCHEDULES

Attached is the class schedule and the competition line up beginning with Superstar/Co-star solos on Monday June 28^th

ECPAC SCHEDULE

BONUS CLASSES

Check out the bonus classes June 29^th 2pm (SS/CS) & 3pm (PR) and June 30^th (GS) 4pm.

PARENT COMPETITION

Any studios that have parents competing in the Parent competition will have space for them to rehearse on the following days. July 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd . Please check schedule for times and ballroom location. The parent competition will take place at our wrap party July 3^rd.

ICON MEETING-Dancers, Parents & Directors

ICONS NEED TO CHECK IN at 11:30AM before the meeting. The meeting is mandatory on June 28 at 12pm for all ICONS. We will explain the ICON process and what to expect throughout the week.

Bonnie Story’s MUSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP

Please see the PDF for further information about age groups theme and clothing/props to bring.

CHOREOGRAPHY LINKS coming soon!

Any dancers participating in the Icon of the Year opening numbers or HC SQUAD performance will have to learn choreography prior to your arrival. Links will be sent soon to the contact email in your registration.

AUDITIONS/PHOTOSHOOTS

The following audition or photoshoots will need the pre-qualified dancers to SIGN-UP ONLINE prior to their arrival. Please forward this information to each pre-qualified dancer to sign up.

Prequalified dancers only – (See PDF for more information)

Teen Company (sign up online)

Hollywood Makeover (sign up online)

Hollywood Dance Shoot (sign up online)

ONSITE CHECK IN – prequalified dancers only

Fame Award (sign up at the event 930am)

HC Squad (check in at first rehearsal – June 29th)

Our faculty is ready to inspire your dancers. Our staff is eager to please and assist you in any way possible! This is your week. ENJOY IT!!!!

June 9th Update

Urgent Nationals Info

Miss Lori will be sending a doc Thursday to everyone who is attending the banquet for their meal choice. We need to get this to Hollywood Connection ASAP.  The choices are pasta, chicken and gluten free.  If you do not fill out the form we will make a choice for you.  

ICON DANCERS

Miss Lori will be sending out a doc Thursday to all dancers participating in ICON for you to fill out for your dancers top and pant size for ICON.  You will need to select your size, if you do not fill this out we will make our best judgement call for you.

Costume fees and credits

On your accounts you well notice there are some costume credits and possibly some costume fees if your competition costume was more than $100 deposit you paid. These were entered last weekend. Some credits have already been applied to nationals fees for those of you who had balances, others the credit will apply towards July tuition. Any questions please email Comp team email

Recital Week and Showcase Information:

Hello Families, 

Congratulations, we’ve made it to Recital Week! It’s a very exciting time, but there is A LOT going on and I want to keep you all up to date. As always, if you have questions, I am always happy to help.

• The studio is closed June 14th- June 18th due to recitals. If you are interested in having your dancer do a makeup class, please schedule one with me.

• Recital tickets are available for purchase. You may stop by the desk or send an email to eastcountypac@gmail.com  Families are able to purchase up to 7 tickets for our Monday- Friday recitals and up to 5 tickets for our Saturday Showcase.

• The recital schedule is posted at ecpacnews.com as well as inside the studio.

• Please do NOT be late for your dancer’s performance. We will NOT be able to wait for families that come late.

• We will have a professional photographer at all recital performances. Here is the link to purchase tickets https://www.photosbymelissachristine.com/dance-photo-packages
• Recital costumes are going home this week! If you were unable to pick up your dancer’s costume please email the studio to arrange pickup.

• Parking is going to be limited. Please be prepared to park in the city parking lot around the corner or in the garage downtown. You are also invited to park next door towards the back of their lot.

SHOWCASE Specific:

• Please have your dancer at the studio on Saturday, June 19th by 4 o’clock. We would like to give dancer’s the opportunity to dance together on stage.

• Ballet 1- Has a costume

• Ballet 2- Has a costume

• Ballet 3 and up- Dancers are to wear their class colored leotard. We have black ballet skirts for them

• Contemporary 1- Has a costume

• Contemporary 2 and up- Dancers are to wear all black

• Hair for all dances will be in a bun

• Families are able to purchase tickets to ONE performance. Dancers will perform in BOTH performances.

• Performances are at 6 and 7:30

• Dancers may come with a CLEAN snack and water. Please do NOT send your dancer with any snacks or drinks that could stain a costume or make me cry.

• Show order will be sent  out ASAP

TA & JR FACULTY

all members of TA and JR Faculty who have current recreational (academy) classes they are working with during the week are expected to be at their scheduled class time for recital week.  The schedule is in newsletter and posted in studio. Any questions please let Miss Lori know. 

Audition Schedule 

Friday, June 11:

Ages 5-8

2:30-3:15: Tap

3:15- 4:00 Jazz

4:00- 4:45: Lyrical

4:45- 5:30: Hip Hop

Ages 9- 11

5:30- 6:30: Jazz

6:30- 7:30: Tap

7:30- 8:30: Contemporary

Saturday, June 12:

Ages 9+ Hip Hop:

8:30- 9:00

Ages 12-14

9:00- 10:00: Jazz

10:00- 10:45: Tap

10:45- 11:30: Contemporary

Ages 15 and up

12:00- 12:45: Jazz

12:45- 1:30: Tap

1:30- 2:15: Contemporary

End of the Year Party

Hi Comp Families!

Here is the general information about the end of the year party. Please look for a sign up genius and evite from your team mom soon.

End of the year Ice Cream Swim Social

Party Information: Friday June 25th at Nina’s House, 237 Brushwood Place Brentwood Ca. 94513

Please Bring: Sunscreen, Towel

Parents may stay if they choose. Please bring a chair. 

Schedule: Dancers will swim, have ice cream and then we will do our annual slide show and coaches awards

*Note: Due to limited space this event is for dancers and parents only. If your dancer is in more than one cohort, choose one party to attend. Please bring floaties if your child needs one.

Cohort	Party Time
Pink, Sparkle and Frozen	10:00 am-12:00pm
Green and Purple	1:00pm-3:00 pm
Blue and Turquoise	4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Red and Orange	7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Buddy Note: Please have your dancer write a buddy note and turn it in to Ms. Lauren by 6/18. Dancers can talk about their favorite parts of the year and wish their buddy luck at Nationals. Buddy notes will be passed out at the end of the year celebration.

Celebrate our Seniors with us (Let’s keep this quiet):  We have some amazing role models for our younger dancers in our senior dancers. Let’s show them how much we appreciate them! On 6/25 we will meet at Marsh Creek Elementary school at 7:45 pm. We will do a drive by parade during their cohort celebration, to present the seniors with their gifts. We hope you all will join us! 

Looking forward to celebrating with our dancers!!!!

See below for any information you may have missed in previous weeks

June 2nd Update

Ballet and Contemporary Spring Showcase Information

Saturday June 19 

Show times 6:00 and 7:30

Performance is at the studio in suite C

Dancer arrival time 5:00

Dancers may not leave between shows

Who is participating?

Ballet 1- (wearing costume)

Ballet 2- (wearing costume)

Ballet 3-6 in ballet uniform with black ballet skirt (it’s coming)

Contemporary 1- (wearing costume)

Contemporary 2-4 – wearing black dancewear

Tickets

Tickets are $10 and limited to 5 tickets per family.  If there are more available we will also sell them at the door. 

The show profits will go to college scholarships for our graduating seniors.

We will also be accepting additional donations that will go to the seniors.

2021/2022 Audition Form

Comp Families please click the link below to fill out our audition form prior to auditions June 11-12Please make sure you also have a head shot or photo of your dancer in hand when attending their audition time.  Click here:https://forms.gle/wdgBQs9Fpw8re6Fq5

Audition Schedule 

Friday, June 11:

Ages 5-8

2:30-3:15: Tap

3:15- 4:00 Jazz

4:00- 4:45: Lyrical

4:45- 5:30: Hip Hop

Ages 9- 11

5:30- 6:30: Jazz

6:30- 7:30: Tap

7:30- 8:30: Contemporary

Saturday, June 12:

Ages 9+ Hip Hop:

8:30- 9:00

Ages 12-14

9:00- 10:00: Jazz

10:00- 10:45: Tap

10:45- 11:30: Contemporary

Ages 15 and up

12:00- 12:45: Jazz

12:45- 1:30: Tap

1:30- 2:15: Contemporary

End of the Year Party

Hi Comp Families!

Here is the general information about the end of the year party. Please look for a sign up genius and evite from your team mom soon.

End of the year Ice Cream Swim Social

Party Information: Friday June 25th at Nina’s House, 237 Brushwood Place Brentwood Ca. 94513

Please Bring: Sunscreen, Towel

Parents may stay if they choose. Please bring a chair. 

Schedule: Dancers will swim, have ice cream and then we will do our annual slide show and coaches awards

*Note: Due to limited space this event is for dancers and parents only. If your dancer is in more than one cohort, choose one party to attend. Please bring floaties if your child needs one.

Cohort	Party Time
Pink, Sparkle and Frozen	10:00 am-12:00pm
Green and Purple	1:00pm-3:00 pm
Blue and Turquoise	4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Red and Orange	7:00 pm- 9:00 pm

Buddy Note: Please have your dancer write a buddy note and turn it in to Ms. Lauren by 6/18. Dancers can talk about their favorite parts of the year and wish their buddy luck at Nationals. Buddy notes will be passed out at the end of the year celebration.

Celebrate our Seniors with us (Let’s keep this quiet):  We have some amazing role models for our younger dancers in our senior dancers. Let’s show them how much we appreciate them! On 6/25 we will meet at Marsh Creek Elementary school at 7:45 pm. We will do a drive by parade during their cohort celebration, to present the seniors with their gifts. We hope you all will join us! 

Looking forward to celebrating with our dancers!!!!

Hollywood Connection Updates

CLICK HERE for a tentative Nationals Schedule

Comp Dancers 6 & under going to Nationals!

Your accounts have been updated with the convention fee of $450.  This charge will be processed on Friday June 4th.  If you have any questions please let us know in the office.
All Nationals Fees will be processed on Friday June 4thThese are the icon, music video, 6 & under convention fees and banquet fees on your accounts.If any questions please let Lori know prior to Friday June 4th 

Parent Dance

Hollywood Connection has a parent competition at the Wrap Party at Nationals. I am inviting YOU to participate! MOMS AND DADS ARE WELCOME! I want to keep our ‘theme’ as secret as possible so I will send an email with more info to those of you interesting

SIGN UP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING! We will figure out rehearsal times once I get y’all on board.https://forms.gle/heUPYR3dT25raWh86

May 26th Update

Nationals UPDATES

Pink Team Dancers

We finally have an update from Hollywood Connection regarding minis age 6 & under.  If your dancer is under the age of 7, in order for you to compete at nationals you will need to sign up your dancer for convention.

So far everyone has been charged the $95 banquet fee, the convention fee for nationals, including their banquet ticket is $450. 

Everyone with a dancer 6 and under will be charged the difference by next Friday June 4th.  The total for this will be $345.  At nationals they will all be in the 7-8 year old room.  It is not clear yet if they will be combined again or not, this will all be determined on guidelines at the time of convention and we will keep you posted.  

Icon Runner Up Winners

There are several things I need from parents by Sunday this weekend.The music video you are allowed to participate in is $75.00.  Even though your dancer won Icon Runner Up this fee still needs to be charged if you want to participate. Looks like this will be on Sunday June 25 per the tentative schedule. If you would like to add this for your dancer, please fill out the attached google doc at bottom.  This will be charged next Friday June 4th. Along with the Music Video, your icon runner up has the option of also competing their solo in the icon solo category, in addition to the regular solo category.  I need to know if your dancer is competing in the icon solo, regular solo competition or if they are opting to just do one of the two. Icon solo fee is $140 but comes along with video of your dancer.  If they opt to do regular solo comp they will be competing for normal placement and have already been charged.  If your dancer does not have a solo and would still like to compete a solo for icon with a teacher please notify both Miss Lori and the teacher you would like to do the solo asap as time if getting close.   Please fill out the google doc link below for this information.  

Scholarship Recipients

If your dancer received a scholarship that pays for any portion of nationals i need an email so i can contact Hollywood Connection to receive the credit on our account for your dancer and apply the credit to your account.  I have several dancers that this should pertain to.  I will also try to email those families by the end of the week if I don’t hear from you.  

Music Video

Anyone who received a music video scholarship, this cost $75 and the day for this event is Sunday June 25.  Please make sure you fill out the google doc to inform me if you would like to participate and pay for your dancer to take advantage of this event.  

Banquet Tickets

So far everyone has been charged the $95 banquet fee, in the $450 convention fee for nationals. This includes the banquet ticket for your dancer

Please let me know if there are any families that would like banquet tickets. I have a list of families that have emailed or filled out the google doc previously to request additional tickets.  This is $95 event on the last day or nationals.  Teachers will be there and this is included in your dancers convention fee.  Only fill out the google doc below IF you want to attend with your dancer. Otherwise if your dancer would like to attend with teachers that is fine too.  As the date gets closer we will send out more info on meeting place and times for the banquet. 

Nationals Google Doc  Form https://forms.gle/6u8DvoBfr2vpKFR87

Comp Audition Schedule:

if your dancer is interested in joining our full competition team for the coming 2022/2023 season, please join us for actions!

we also have semi competition teams available for anyone interest.

Friday, June 11:

Ages 5-8

2:30-3:15: Tap

3:15- 4:00 Jazz

4:00- 4:45: Lyrical

4:45- 5:30: Hip Hop

Ages 9- 11

5:30- 6:30: Jazz

6:30- 7:30: Tap

7:30- 8:30: Contemporary

Saturday, June 12:

Ages 9+ Hip Hop:

8:30- 9:00

Ages 12-14

9:00- 10:00: Jazz

10:00- 10:45: Tap

10:45- 11:30: Contemporary

Ages 15 and up

12:00- 12:45: Jazz

12:45- 1:30: Tap

1:30- 2:15: Contemporary

** Dancers should be prepared to attend the next age up as well as their current age range. For some dancers that will mean coming back saturday **

*** Semi Comp Teams, Frozen Friends, Jo Bow and Aladdin do NOT need to attend auditions***

May 19th Update

Hollywood Connection-Convention (this weekend)

Remember that all dancers should arrive 2 hours prior to competition time.  We have not heard anything about not being allowed in the dressing rooms until a specific time so we can utilize this time to practice through routines, we can find space to do this.  Hope this is helpful but if you have any questions please let me know:)

Convention dress code- Free dress. You may wear anything that is dance attire. Bright colors, leotards, shorts & tops that are form fitting and allow for clean lines are great for audition day. Hair is also important to keep in mind as you don’t want it to be distracting. Hair should be pulled back away from dancers face.

Participation Waiver

If you have not done so already, please make sure you fill out this waiver for this weekend. Every dancer will need this to participate this weekend!

Link here: 
https://hcdance.mydanceregister.com/waiver/

Updated Hollywood Connection Schedule

The link is below with the corrections.   
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x675pyHde0E5SiAv8dJfz91jtx05dru1aYTlVqVJSx4/edit?usp=sharing

Hollywood Connection- Nationals (June-San Diego)

Banquet tickets, so far there have been very few who have responded.  Tickets are $95 and will sell out.  For those of you who responded I am keeping track of you, but please know that if you do not respond wanting a ticket you will not be able to attend. This is NOT Mandatory, but a special event for the dancers and families.  Please let me know by Monday May 24th by emailing ecpaccompteam@gmail.com

Anyone wondering what the Banquet is, the final night of Nationals HC holds a banquet for the dancers where certain daces will receive awards, like an award show. Everyone gets dressed up in formal wear (not red carpet) and has an evening to celebrate the dancers accomplishments from the week. It is a fun night and a great way to end the week.

2022/2023 Comp Team Auditions

Comp Audition Schedule:

Friday, June 11:

Ages 5-8

2:30-3:15: Tap

3:15- 4:00 Jazz

4:00- 4:45: Lyrical

4:45- 5:30: Hip Hop

Ages 9- 11

5:30- 6:30: Jazz

6:30- 7:30: Tap

7:30- 8:30: Contemporary

Saturday, June 12:

Ages 9+ Hip Hop: 8:30- 9:00

Ages 12-14

9:00- 10:00: Jazz

10:00- 10:45: Tap

10:45- 11:30: Contemporary

Ages 15 and up

12:00- 12:45: Jazz

12:45- 1:30: Tap

1:30- 2:15: Contemporary

** Dancers should be prepared to attend the next age up as well as their current age range. For some dancers that will mean coming back saturday **

*** Semi Comp Teams, Frozen Friends, Jo Bow and Aladdin do NOT need to attend auditions***

 

Please note- some of the links above are not be live yet

Hello ECPAC Families,

November 17th Update

Do you need to order your competition makeup?  Made Makeup Boutique in the Streets of Brentwood has a pallet just for our team.  Contact her today to ensure you get your pallet in time!
https://www.facebook.com/Madeamakeupboutique/?ref=page_internal

Team moms

Attention Comp parents:
We are excited to announce the team moms you recommended for this season.  Please be on the look out for information from them soon, as I am sure they will be reaching out to you soon!

Dawn Pavon – Comp parent lead- dawnS2610@gmail.com
Elissa Tuck – mini teams (Pink Co-hort)- elissatuck5@yahoo.com
Lauren Campbell – junior teams (Green/Purple Co-hort)- LaurenLandgraf@Yahoo.com
Krista Le Hagglof – teen teams (Blue/turquoise/Red Co-hort) – kdhagglof@gmail.com
Marise Venezia – senior teams (Orange Co-hort)- marise0924@gmail.com

Shoes, Tights, Accessories 

Comp Team Families, Here is your shoes, tights and accessory Doc. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1w4bzWdRKjyIbvbCxP6ZD1HK8M7YN49X2QUDE2MvWiDQ/edit?ts=5fb54512#gid=0  
We also have the order form and the list available above

Tap teams with jeans: you will receive an email Friday. Email will be sent to individual teams regarding what jeans are needed. 

This list is where you will find everything your dancer will need for their teams.  It will give you brand and style for shoes, tights or sock style & color, rhinestones you will need to order which will include qty, colors and size.  This will also include any competition jewelry your dancer will need for their teams. We will order shoes, tights, and accessories for you execpt when noted!  Please fill out this form for your shoes, tights and, and accessories.  ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY DEC 1

You will also find the list and the order form at the top of the page 

We do not order your rhinestones but we have provided all the info you need to order at the top of the Rhinestone, Tight and Shoe List.  Very soon there will be a video at the top of this page showing you how to rhinestone your costumes.  If you are new to the team and have questions, don’t hesitate to reach to your team mom!

Costume Picture Folder– we will be providing a picture of the costumes with rhinestone patterns once we get word that people have received their rhinestone orders.  This is very helpful but again don’t hesitate to ask questions.  How do you rhinestone?  If there a trick to it?  Ask away any time to your team moms. All the pictures will be found at the top of this page.

Comp Gear

Comp Team Gear Charges
For those of you who ordered team jackets or pants these will be charged to your payment method on file Friday Nov 20th.  If you choose to use a different payment method or have any questions please email Miss Lori at ecpaccompteam@gmail.com

Reminders

Competition fee number # 2 is being charged this Friday November 20th.  

No dance next week for Thanksgiving Break.  

Competition Dress Rehearsal 
December 21st, time is TBA.  

October 28th

Miss Stephanie will be teaching a FREE class on Sunday November 1st

10am-11am ages 7-10 yrs.

11:15am-12:15pm ages 11+

Comp T-Shirt

 please fill out by November 6th for t shirt sizes for comp season.  If you do not fill this form out a size will be selected for your dancer without an exchanged size.

Last Call for Warm Ups

• Jacket $120,
• Pants $68 
• Name on jacket $8

October 21st

Costumes

Costumes are starting to come in!!! Miss Lori will begin organizing and labeling them through the weekend. Costumes will begin coming home next week! (Oct. 26th-30th)

Comp Fees

First competition fees is coming up. Comp fees will be due on Oct 30th.  Check your Studio Director account for your fee totals. Check pinned grid at top of page for all following comp fee due dates. 

Warm Ups

October 14th

Virtual Competition Opportunity 

Hollywood Connection is holding a Virtual Competition on Oct 24th. Entry fee is $79.  Anyone that is interested in signing up please email ecpaccompteam@gmail.com to get signed up.

Comp Fees

First competition fees is coming up. Comp fees will be due on Oct 30th.  Check your Studio Director account for your fee totals. Check pinned grid at top of page for all following comp fee due dates. 

Warm Ups

September 30th

Master class with Jonni Monday October 5th

5:30pm-6:15pm 6-8yrs. old

6:30pm-7:30pm 9-11yrs. old

7:45pm-8:45pm 12+yrs. old

October is Breast Cancer Awareness

Bow will be available for purchase at the front desk

Dancers can wear PINK to class for the month of October, in support of Breast cancer awareness. 

ALL proceeds go towards breast cancer research at the end of the month.

Save the Date

Comp. Dress Rehearsal 

Monday December 21st 

time TBD

September 16th

Break/Homework tables– Please remind your kiddos to use “Library Voices” while at the tables.

We are trying to mitigate distractions for our cheer program and loud voices carry in that room. 

Lobby– Please do not Loiter in the Lobby. The Lobby is closed to parents of dancers ages 7 and older

Photos by Melissa Sept 18-20 This weekend

September 9th

Photos by Melissa Sept 18-20 

September 2nd

Comp Team Measurement Week

Sept 7th – Sept 11th 

 

August 26th 

Break/Homework tables– Also dancers in the break area, please remember to be mindful while in this area of the studio. When at homework tables, using a quiet Library like voice & limiting movement while waiting for your next class, helps to reduce the amount of distractions for those in class. 

Ambassador Application

https://forms.gle/1caS8DoTxEcPwJsC7

***IMPORTANT DATES***

August 31st–NHSDA Applications due at front desk

September 7th– Studio closed- Labor Day

May 19th Update

Hollywood Connection-Convention (this weekend)

Remember that all dancers should arrive 2 hours prior to competition time.  We have not heard anything about not being allowed in the dressing rooms until a specific time so we can utilize this time to practice through routines, we can find space to do this.  Hope this is helpful but if you have any questions please let me know:)

Convention dress code- Free dress. You may wear anything that is dance attire. Bright colors, leotards, shorts & tops that are form fitting and allow for clean lines are great for audition day. Hair is also important to keep in mind as you don’t want it to be distracting. Hair should be pulled back away from dancers face.

Participation Waiver

If you have not done so already, please make sure you fill out this waiver for this weekend. Every dancer will need this to participate this weekend!

Link here: 
https://hcdance.mydanceregister.com/waiver/

Updated Hollywood Connection Schedule

The link is below with the corrections.   
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x675pyHde0E5SiAv8dJfz91jtx05dru1aYTlVqVJSx4/edit?usp=sharing

Hollywood Connection- Nationals (June-San Diego)

Banquet tickets, so far there have been very few who have responded.  Tickets are $95 and will sell out.  For those of you who responded I am keeping track of you, but please know that if you do not respond wanting a ticket you will not be able to attend. This is NOT Mandatory, but a special event for the dancers and families.  Please let me know by Monday May 24th by emailing ecpaccompteam@gmail.com

Anyone wondering what the Banquet is, the final night of Nationals HC holds a banquet for the dancers where certain daces will receive awards, like an award show. Everyone gets dressed up in formal wear (not red carpet) and has an evening to celebrate the dancers accomplishments from the week. It is a fun night and a great way to end the week.

2022/2023 Comp Team Auditions

Comp Audition Schedule:

Friday, June 11:

Ages 5-8

2:30-3:15: Tap

3:15- 4:00 Jazz

4:00- 4:45: Lyrical

4:45- 5:30: Hip Hop

Ages 9- 11

5:30- 6:30: Jazz

6:30- 7:30: Tap

7:30- 8:30: Contemporary

Saturday, June 12:

Ages 9+ Hip Hop: 8:30- 9:00

Ages 12-14

9:00- 10:00: Jazz

10:00- 10:45: Tap

10:45- 11:30: Contemporary

Ages 15 and up

12:00- 12:45: Jazz

12:45- 1:30: Tap

1:30- 2:15: Contemporary

** Dancers should be prepared to attend the next age up as well as their current age range. For some dancers that will mean coming back saturday **

*** Semi Comp Teams, Frozen Friends, Jo Bow and Aladdin do NOT need to attend auditions***

See our Brochure for the 2020/2021 comp season!

                                                                

This is your place for all Comp Team related information and updates.  Looking for our studio calendar – click here. Looking for Studio information – click here.

Welcome to our 2019 – 2020 Season at East County Performing Arts Center! We are so excited that you are with us this season! 

July 22nd Update

*JR. Faculty & Teacher Assistant/TA Applications*

https://forms.gle/8EZP2KpC7vU3Zwbc9

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June 24th Update

Comp Party- to wrap up our 2019/2020 comp season 

When: Thursday June 25th

Time: 8:30pm

Where: Edna Hill Middle School. Back Parking Lot off of Lawrence Way

Bring a chair and your own food. We will he handing out awards and honoring the Seniors!

Summer Technique Classes

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June 17th Update

2020/2021 Auditions are Friday June 19th

Please have your dancer learn the choreography from the video folder for their age group. Choreography will be reviewed briefly on day of audition. If your dancer’s age is on the cusp of an age group, they may learn the choreography for both age groups, as they may be asked to stay and audition with the next age group. 

Choreography Videos Click Here

Video auditions will also avalible if your dancer is unable to attend. 

Comp Party- to wrap up our 2019/2020 comp season 

When: June 25th

Time: 8:30pm

Where: TBD

Bring a chair and your own food. We will he handing out awards and honoring the Seniors!

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June 10th Update

OMPETITION TEAM Auditions

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June 3rd Update 

Convention Opportunity- June 12th-13th 

Ben Bigler, one of the assistants at HC, has started a new online convention (taught thru Zoom) that is occurring on  June 12-13.  The website is www.Reinforcedance.com.  A portion from each registration goes back to the studio of the registrants’ choice.  It is geared for ages 12 and up… but all are welcome!

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May 27th Update

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May 20th Update 

Check Studio Information for updated information this week

Looking for Ballet test information? click here —–> Ballet Company (Test info)

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May 13th Update

All dancers are invited to participate in the Red Carpet Recital Experience- even our comp teams!  If you are interested in participating please RSVP Here

Awards for our virtual competition will be tonight! Here is the link and the schedule for the awards: www.FlyDanceCompetition.com or you can also watch live on Facebook @
https://www.facebook.com/flydancecomp/

4:00PM PST – Mini / Petites
4:30PM PST- Juniors
5:10PM PST- Teens
5:50PM PST – Seniors

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May 6th Update

Incase anyone missed Mrs. Nina’s Facebook Live on Monday- CLICK HERE

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April 29th Update 

Congratulations to our Homework competition winners!!!

Virtual Competition is May 16th!

ECPAC Memories Video Part 1 and 2 are posted to youtube. Below is part 1. 

 

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April 22nd Update

AMAZING job on all of the videos that have been submitted for our Virtual Competition! We are so proud of each and everyone of your dancers! They did an outstanding job! 

Get those last minute videos in! ASAP! 

Join us THIS Friday April 24th at 6:00pm for our LIVE Video Awards ceremony!!! Awards will take place on Facebook live

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April 15th Update

We are so excited to participate in our upcoming Virtual Competition!!!!

To pass the time, we put together a in house video competition for homework and to help us kick off and celebrate National Dance week! details below. 

We have given the dancers an assignment and it might require your help (just a little). We are asking all the dancers to do a 30 sec video that they will send to  ecpaccompteam@gmail.com when they are done.

Here are the details:

1. 1. Videos need to be no more than 30 sec
   2. Dancers are to make a dance video in any genre they choose.
      • The dancers can use part of their own dances they already have, a combo they learned on line, a combo they learned in class, improv or they can choreograph a piece themselves (that would be my favorite:) NO STRESS JUST FUN
      • They are also allowed to do a really fun turn combination or tap combination for their entry
   3. Costumes are awesome but not required. Music should be appropriate for all ages.
   4. email videos to ecpaccompteam@gmail.com when done. No later than April 20th, Monday 
       

 

 

• Every team member is asked to submit a piece. The teacher will help them during classes and answer any questions they might have or give them guidance.
• The pieces will be posted throughout the week next week National Dance Week, , starting Monday and going through Thursday on the ECPAC comp team facebook page.
• Awards and prizes will be given out onFriday the April 24.

*****There will be a second competition for dancers who create another video with a family member (or more than one). Same rules apply but your dancer has to teach and include someone from their family as well.*****

Family Hip Hop Dance Challenge!

Be sure to check out our studio Family Hip Hop Dance challenge!-Info can be found on Studio Information thread 

Contemporary Homework-Record yourselves doing the choreography you learned last week and post on instagram. Be sure to tag @eastcountypac 

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April 8th Update

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April 1st Update

You can access all of your dancers classes brentwooddance.com website. Passcode:ecpac5678

Homework link- click here

New Virtual classes being added– Conditioning with Catrina, Stretch with Julia, Turns with Trilina 

If you were unable to dial in on last Fridays  Zoom Meeting below is link for the Recording: zoom link

CLI Studios- is offering many virtual classes during this difficult time that we are all in. below is the link to get started. take classes and learn choreography from over 150+ of the industry’s top choreographers. 

Tuition- if you received a tuition credit, this is due to your velocity refund and/or your costume(s) balance. Next month tuition amounts will return to what they were previously. 

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March 11th Update 

Don’t forget!!!! Happening THIS FRIDAY!

Have a wonderful Spring break! Classes resume MARCH 23rd!

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March 4th Update

What a GREAT weekend we had! ECPAC Staff are so proud of each and every one of your dancers! We can’t thank you enough for giving us the opportunity to work with your children and we are truly grateful that you trust us with your child’s dance education. We are looking forward to the rest of this comp season only getting better and better!

Spring Break is March 16th-March 20th. The studio will be closed this week only. ALL regular classes and teams will be ran the following week. We hope to see everyone in class as we are in the middle of comp season. 

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February 26th Update

We are so excited for our first comp this weekend! Your dancers did AMAZING during their Show Off!

Congratulations to Miss Shelby and her Family! Baby Silas is here!!!

We would like wish Miss Trilina Good Luck although this is her last week with ECPAC, she has some exciting things ahead and she will visit as a guest teacher often!

Comp #1 Imagine Schedule -CLICK HERE-

Snack table will be set up inside the dressing room on Sunday!

Good luck to everyone this weekend!

Please remind your dancers to pick up after themselves in the homework and dinner area in our new space. 

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February 19th Update 

Monday Feb 24th SHOW OFF Please wear ALL BLACK & Hair in a slicked back pony tail. 

4:45 – 5:45pm – Mini Groups

• Lime tap

• Grey Jazz

• Sparkle Jazz

• Sparkle Tap

• Pink Jazz

• Red Contemporary

6:30 – 7:00pm Production and Tap production

ALLProduction dancers, Please bring your jackets, hats and boxes to practice with. 

7:00 – 8:30pm – Jr Groups

• Purple Jazz

• Teal Musical Theater

• Blue Hip Hop

• Blue Contemporary

• Maroon Tap

• Hip Hop Duo

• White Jazz

• Burgundy Tap

• Yellow Contemporary

8:30 – 10:00pm – Sr Groups

• Lavender Tap

• Violet Tap

• Orange Contemporary

• Black Jazz

• Fuschia Musical Theater

• Magenta Musical Theater

• Tap Duo

• Contemporary Trio

Sparkle squad will only be meeting during their show off time this week. 

Comp #1 Imagine Schedule -CLICK HERE-

Positivity box-The positivity box is at the front desk. Encourage your dancer(s) to nominate a fellow dancer if they see them doing something positive in class, while waiting for class, at competition/convention, or even at school. Miss Stephanie will draw a few each week and nominates will get a point for their team!

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February 12th Update

All Production dancers, Please bring your jackets to rehearsals every week to practice with. 

Monday Feb 24th SHOW OFF click —>HERE<— for full schedule 

4:45 – 5:45pm – Mini Groups

6:30 – 7:00pm Production and Tap production

7:00 – 8:30pm – Jr Groups

8:30 – 10:00pm – Sr Groups

Sparkle squad will only be meeting during their show off time this week. 

Costume Balance- Parents, all accounts have been updates with any balances exceeding $100 deposit for costumes. Due date for any remaining balance is Friday March 6th

See below for abdominal routine and focus for the month of February!!! 

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February 5th Update

New energy bus drivers will be posted this week!

Monday Feb 24th SHOW OFF click —>HERE<— for full schedule 

4:45 – 5:45pm – Mini Groups

6:30 – 7:00pm Production and Tap production

7:00 – 8:30pm – Jr Groups

8:30 – 10:00pm – Sr Groups

Parents be on the look out next week for you costume balances, due amount. Any remaining costume balances will be entered into all accounts throughout next week. If any balance is remaining, there will be a date for payments to be processed or accepted by. 

Strengthening exercises for February- These are the exercises we will be doing as a team for strength in your dancers classes. We are working on Arm Placement (port de bras) and how it works with your back!!

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January 29th Update 

Monday Feb 24th will be an all team rehearsal. Schedule TBA. No costumes please just all black dance clothes. 

Please make sure you are following the dress code in your classes. 

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January 22ND Update

What a GREAT week at Hollywood Connection! We are so proud of all of our dancers! What a way to kick off our 2020 Comp season with our #dreamteam

Monday January 27th will be another buddy practice during Production (at 6:30pm). We will be doing a meeting and team building for the first 15 minuets of practice. We would love to see all of our sparkle squad members there!!! 

• We will be charging all preordered items to accounts on Friday 1/10     
• All pre-ordered shoes/tights/jewelry will be passed out on Monday 1/13 during production.

A note from Nina: I have limited sizes of tan jazz shoes in stock on sale for $35.00

• 2.5 (2 pairs)
• 4 (3 pairs)
• 5 (4 pairs)
• 7.5, 8.5, 10, 10.5 (all 1 pair)

Also, we have quite a few pairs of discount tan fishnets, great for an emergency back-up pair, only $5.00!

A note from Victoria: Black jazz will practice Monday at 4:45pm-5:15pm if your dancer is available to come to this time that would be greatly appreciated.  We will still have regular 8pm-8:30pm as well.

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Free Master Class December 10^th

Sydney will be here to do a free contemporary jazz master class on Tuesday December 10th from 7:00pm-8:30pm. We ask for a $10 donation to go towards Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

if you have a regular class during this time on Tuesdays, you must attend this master class. This will be your class for that day. 

In House Rehearsals

January 11th & 12th we will be having rehearsals for the teams to get ready for our first competition Hollywood Connection. Please put these dates on your calendar.

( High School students will be on the 12th) 

Nationals

Hollywood Connection has a bunch of Nationals info up!  Take a look and book your hotel!
https://www.hcdance.com/event/national-finals/

Christmas Celebration

Dec. 16th we will be having a short Christmas celebration for the competition team. This will take place during the first 20 minutes of production class. All comp dancers are invited to attend. We would love to see sparkle squad there!

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No new updates check below for anything you might have missed! 

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Sept 18th Updates
A note from Miss Stephanie:
Hello parents, 
We just had our first meeting for our team leads and that is where your emails are coming from. We are working hard to streamline the process so bare with us. The team leads will communicate with me on any events or things needed for the team as a whole in the upcoming season. They are the representatives for me and I will work with them to keep them informed and therefore keep you informed. From there we have team moms. Each team is assigned one. They will work directly with the team leaders for things like volunteers for snack table, change of times during competition and other unforeseen events. You may get a few emails or texts from them to remind them of upcoming events, changes etc… if your child is on multiple teams please be patient we are working that out. We also have committees that you may have signed up for in the spring when you signed your contract. The team leads may be contacting you for help with those things if the need arises. This is a great opportunity for us to all get involved and to really communicate with each other to make this a great year for the team.

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Sept 11th Updates
No updates this week
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Sept 4th Updates
Team Dinner – Sept 22nd (MUST RSVP by SEPT 8th)
We are excited to kick off the year with a team dinner at the studio for the dancers from 3:00-7:00 pm! This event is just for the kiddos. We will do some team building exercises, have activities in each of the rooms for a few hours, and then put on a pasta feed. Obviously we will need everyone’s help to pull this off. The first step is to get a solid head count and then we will post a sign up genius. RSVP HERE

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
We will be selling pink ribbons as our Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. All proceeds will be donated. The team with the most donations will get 10 points. A sample will be displayed later this month. More info to follow!

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August 28th Updates
STUDIO CLOSED Monday – Sept 2nd
Enjoy your day off of dance!

Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
More Details Coming Soon. All proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation

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August 21st Updates
-Stop by the desk so we can get you measured for this season’s costumes!

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August 14th Updates
-We need your TShirt Sizes _ MUST BE TURNED IN Monday Aug 19th
Please fill out this form so we can get your Tshirt Sizes in! https://forms.gle/9zpJ4RfGXFDteVHY60

-TEAM FEE #2 
Will be charged tomorrow AUG 15th