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 28th
ECPAC SCHEDULE
BONUS CLASSES
Check out the bonus classes June 29th 2pm (SS/CS) & 3pm (PR) and June 30th (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 1st, 2nd and 3rd . Please check schedule for times and ballroom location. The parent competition will take place at our wrap party July 3rd.
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
May 12th Update
Legacy-Reno, NV
Location: Reno ballroom, 401 north center street Reno, NV.
Hosting hotels
Circus Circus and Silver Legacy
Let them know you are with Legacy Dance competition to recent special rate.
- Please make sure your dancer comes to Comp dressed in first costume, hair and make up done.
- Everyone will need to bring both their clear and their nude mask as masks are required at this event. If you have any questions please let me know.
- All dancers dancing on Friday night should arrive by 5pm.
- Dancers dancing Saturday should arrive by 1130am.
- It is Important that everyone fill out the electronic waiver in order to compete this weekend, you will not be allowed to participate without this end it is needed prior to Friday so check your email click the link and fill this out.
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Please refer to your email to find your waiver form and fill out the electronic form online prior to Friday or your dancer will not be able to participate.
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If there are any additional questions please email me at Ecpaccompteam@gmail.com
Please read below!
These are updates & other information straight from Legacy.
This will be a 4 day competition with the event running on Thursday May 13 to Sunday, May 16th. Please make sure your entries are correct!
We recommend anyone in a “high risk” category stay home. We are live streaming, so the entire event can be viewed from the safety of home. The livestream will be posted to a link on the Legacy home page. Use chrome as your browser as it seems to be the only browser to fully support our live stream. Also, the livestream will hit your device muted. You must unmute your device to hear sound
At this event our capacity limits are 496 people, Masks are required & social distancing is to be practiced at all times, except for dancers performing on stage (remove masks prior to entrance & they must mask up immediately upon exiting the stage). We recommend having a plastic baggy with the dancer’s name on it so the mask can be put in the bag prior to taking the stage and put back on as soon as they exit. We will have a table backstage for dancers to leave their baggies. If you want to wear masks on stage you can. There will be no point deductions. If you & your dancers desire to “avoid” dressing rooms, there will be no costume point deductions if you decide to just do dancewear.
Due to COVID we will not be producing paper programs. Instead, programs will be posted on our website for FREE a day the event. They won’t stay on the website forever, so if you want a keepsake make sure to download or print it before it disappears.
Building Entry & Entry Times
We are very serious about not allowing anyone in the building more than 30 minutes prior to your “time block” start time (loading in props would be about the only exception). Please make sure your parents & dancers are aware of this. ANYONE with a temperature reading of 100.4 degrees or above will not be allowed in the facility. The following link is a “smartwaiver” that everyone must sign (if over 18, under 18 guardian signatures will be required) to attend or participate. This can/should be accomplished before arriving at the venue. https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/60960753c50a9/web/
This link can also be found on our 2021 Tour Page under Reno, NV.
Thur. 5/13
Set 1: Doors Open at 5:30 pm & set begins at 6:00 pm (8 spectators per dancer limit)
Fri. 5/14
Set 1: Doors Open at 11:00 am & set begins at 11:30 am (6 spectators per dancer limit)
Set 2: Doors Open at 2:30 pm & set begins at 3:00 pm (6 spectators per dancer limit)
Set 3: Doors Open at 5:50 pm & set begins at 6:20 pm (4 spectators per dancer limit)
Sat. 5/15
Set 1: Doors Open at 7 :30 AM & set begins at 8:00 AM (4 spectators per dancer limit)
Set 2: Doors Open at 12:00 pm & set begins at 12:30 pm (6 spectators per dancer limit)
Set 3: Doors Open at 4:20 pm & set begins at 4:50 pm (7 spectators per dancer limit)
Sun. 5/16
Set 1: Doors Open at 7:30 am & set begins at 8am (4 spectators per dancer limit)
Set 2: Doors Open at 2:30 am & set begins at 3:00 pm (6 spectators per dancer limit)
Guidelines
Please refer to the COVID guidelines posted on our website. Remember that we limit attendance for the SAFETY of ALL.
AWARDS PROCEDURES
Each time block will end with adjudicated awards. We ask that only soloists & 1 team captain from each duet/trio & group be present on stage for this and they must be masked. There will also be some Top 10’s going out at the end of every “Set” as well. Please refer to your schedule for this. Please remember that dancers are NOT required to participate in any awards ceremony, however, we will not be mailing plaques or trophies from any adjudicated award set so a studio representative must be present to collect your awards if you wish to take them home.
At this event there will NOT be a Final Awards ceremony. Unannounced Top 10’s, Title Categories, National Invites, Scholarships, ADCC & Legacy Award winners will be posted on our website by Tuesday. We will ship all these final awards to you, so please make sure we have a good mailing/delivery address.
“NEW”- Due to Covid, aside from adjudicated awards we are doing away with trophies this season. Instead we have designed beautiful plaques/street signs to commemorate your accomplishments. Also, if a category has less than 20 entries we will only be doing a Top 5. Categories with 20 or more entries, we will do our usual Top 10.
Performance Schedule
We pride ourselves in staying on time. Please have your dancers ready at least 30 minutes before their scheduled start time. You should arrive at the venue warmed up & in your 1st costume if possible. We expect dancers to be ready and on time following the order of the schedule.
Photo & Video Rules
Please let your students & parents know that photography or videotaping of any kind at Legacy events is strictly prohibited. This is done as much to protect you and your work, as it is to protect their children. This has become a sick world and predators know that attending dance competitions are free. They come armed with their cameras to shoot your young dancers. We’re unfortunately nailing predator’s way too often and have had 2 or 3 taken away in handcuffs in the last 3 seasons. The no videotaping rule is also to protect your choreography. Your cooperation & assistance in policing these matters are needed. We will deduct points from constant offending studios.
Photo & Video Packages
If you are interested in our pre-order studio PHOTO & VIDEO packages, all info is on the homepage of your online account. Disregard the deadline. We are holding open the discount for the remainder of the season.
Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions or problems. We’re very excited about this event & hope you are too. See you soon 🙂
May 5th Update
Hello families, we want to first thank all of you for your patience with the craziness of the change in venue last minute for our Legacy Regional Competition. Please make sure you read through everything as there is both Legacy information and Nationals information that is very important. For Legacy, we are in the process of getting additional information, a physical address of the event in Reno, as there are two locations with the same name. Once I have that information and a schedule with start time on Friday & Saturday I will forward that along. For hotel, we have not been given a hosting hotel or anything with a discounted rate. If we get that information for those of you wanting to stay Friday night we will surely send that soon.
April 28th Update
Hollywood Connection- Regionals
Hotel info
HC- Schedule
Hollywood Connection- Nationals
Link to Nationals Information
Hollywood Connection Nationals
Legacy
Velocity
Recital Schedule
This is our tentative schedule for our Recital 20/21 Happening in June. Please note that schedule is tentative and subject to change. We will do our best to limit changes, but want to be clear that some adjustments may be made.
-Click Here- for Recital schedule
April 21st Update
Comp Fee 4 will run Friday April 23rd.
Hollywood Connection May 21-23
ECPAC 2021-2022 Comp Team Auditions June 11th & 12th
Nationals
DanceBug Show
Reminder
Friendly Reminder Ballet classes are mandatory and when they are missed they need to be made up. If your dancer is going to miss please contact the front desk and let us know when your dancer will be making up their class.
April 15th Update
Extra COMP Team Practice April 16th 3:30-5:30PM
Celebrity Competition Info
Celebrity Schedule
Mask Questionare
April 7th Update
March 24th Update
Celebrity dance competition update
We still do not know what day we will be dancing or the order of our routines for our block schedule. Celebrity did send over some information regarding the competition. Dancers will be able to dance on stage only with out masks. Due to the ever-changing guidelines, make sure you have your clear and your tan mask available and bring to the competition. As of right now there will only be one spectator per dancer. They will have a live stream available. Everyone will be required to wear a mask while in the venue at all times. As soon as we get an update of which day we will be dancing and timeslot and order, we will send out that information. Again if you have any questions please feel free to message the ECPACCOMTEAM@Gmail.com
March 10th Update
Masks for comp
nudes masks for child sizes at the front desk, pick one up before Friday.
Reminder to fill out the Covid waiver for spotlight.
We are still missing several of these forms and your dancer will not be able to perform without having this when we get there on Friday at 5:30. All of the dancers will also be temperature checked at the door at 5:30 check in.
Spotlight Competition Friday March 12
Studio Check In: 5:30pm(everyone must be at check in), stage time 6:20pm
Check the schedule from last weeks update to see the order of your child’s dances. As soon as dancers are done with their stage performance we ask that the immediately change into their next dance costume to be ready. Time will be limited and go very fast.
Location: Grand Sierra Hotel, ballroom number is unknown you may want to get there early to ask
All dancers should be in their first dance costume, hair and make up ready. Please remember to wear ECPAC gear over costume to stay warm. Dancers will need both nude and clear masks for stage.
Dressing rooms: only 100 people at a time are allowed in dressing rooms. Hotel has Asked that no siblings be in the dressing room unless there is an emergency. As of now one family member per dance I’m ballroom with max capacity of 100. None of the dancers will be allowed to leave the dressing rooms until all their dances are done. We need them together.
It is highly recommended that each dancer should bring water and a clean snack for dressing room, the kids will need it for energy. It will be a long night for some of them.
If any new parents have any questions please reach out to Miss Lori via email at ecpaccompteam @gmail.com or your team mom we are very happy to help.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
March 3rd Update
Hello Comp Families!
We just received notice that all dancers will be required to wear cloth masks at the Reno competition. I found a skin-toned mask for children and I ordered a bulk of them for all our dancers age 8 and under or for whoever may fit that size. The problem is they only came in one color. I am hoping we can either dye them or use foundation to change them to suit our dancers who need a non-caucasian-colored mask.
For any dancer who needs an adult-size mask, Discount Dance carries them in different skin tones. Here is the link
If your dancer needs an adult-size mask please order it TODAY!
If your dancer wears a child-sized mask I have a bulk of masks coming, you do not need to order anything. Here is what they look like
That is all the information we have as of now. We are working on getting the competition to tell us our schedule for the weekend!
Nina
Spotlight Update
We have received the update today that our studio will perform on Friday night March 12th. Here is all the information you will need for the event. Please make sure to read everything.
Spotlight Friday March 12 2021
Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd Street, Reno Nevada
Studio Check in time is 5:35pm – Temperature checks will be given to each dancer.
Stage time 6:20PM
Break 9:30pm
Adjudication awards at 9:35PM (takes about 20 minutes)
Schedule of the dances in order are below, remember we will have quick changes so everyone needs to be really paying close attention to your order of dances and how many in between. Also remember all dancers should arrive in their first costume with hair and make up done. Team attire can be worn over their costumes to stay warm.
*Get Lower
*Young Soles
*Sounds of Silence
*Viva La Swing
*Circus
*Adam and Steve
*Unforgettable
*Crown
*Aint Been Done
*Summer Afternoon
*New York
*I can Cook Too
*Black Magic
*Another One Bites the Dust
*Big Time
*Spice Girls
*Rosie
*Grown
*Limitless
*Self Love
*Cover Girl
*Ghostbusters
*Damaged
*King of the Mountain
*Adoption Day
*Let Her Go
*Jumpin
*Get Loud
*Dont Belong
*Friendship
*If the World was Ending
*Imagine
*Huddys Tap Hop
*Grow
*All That Jazz
*Cant Help Falling in Love
*Coffee Time
*End of Time
*Rockin Robin
*Seven Nation
*Trickle Trickle
*KB
*Bugle Boy
*Dream a Little Dream
*Dat Chick
*Karens
*Reflection
*Queen Bee
*Sweet Child of Mine
*Bushel and a Peck
*Stand By Me
*Bleeding
*Poor Souls
*Final Show
Covid Waiver
Important: Spotlight is requiring a covid waiver for each dancer compete at spotlight. Lauren will have these printed at the desk starting today. We need all of these signed and turned in by Monday next week to take with us to check in.
Awards
There will be two awards, an adjudicated awards following our block dance schedule Friday as well as a live virtual awards for overalls and special awards given out to us some time the week after our competition. We will be sharing that as soon as this comes out for our dance families. Remember all dancers are required to wear ECPAC team attire on stage for awards.
Legacy Competition Update
We have received an email that they are thinking of changes venues, we have not been given a location yet but they have told us this may include Reno as an option. They will give us the update as soon as possible and we will forward this onto you as well.
Lauren can you please print the waivers attached and make a folder at the desk for these.?
February 24th Update
Turquoise jazz – rhinestone pattern coming soon. If any questions email ecpaccompteam@gmail.com
Turquoise lyrical- elastic belts sent home last week and we will pin them for show case. Bring safety pins. Once girls have danced with them and we see everything looks good we will tack them down.
Comp showcase/video Feb 28th
Reminder to view last weeks update
Full Comp make up, hair parted on any side and low pony, except sparkle team half up half down. Make sure you bring your clear masks. Arrive 20-30 minutes before your first dance. If any questions email ecpaccompteam@gmail.com
Comp team schedule for Sunday February 28th is posted on last weeks update. Please let us know if you have questions.
February 17th Update
Comp Showcase and Filming
- PINK LYRICAL. Pink Lyrical should have a low bun.
- SPARKLE SQUAD TAP. Half up, Half down
Comp Filming Day Schedule Sunday, February 28th
8:50am Peyton Solo – Dream a Little Dream
February 10th Update
February 3rd Update
Spotlight Reno, NV Updates
These are the updates we have so far.
Jan 20th update
Hello comp families, there are a lot of updates so please take your time reading through everything. I will also have this updated on the comp page of the newsletter. If there are any questions or things I missed please email me at ecpacpcompteam@gmail.com.
Competition Payments
We are currently putting all competition payments on hold until further notice, but we will give everyone the heads up prior to getting them back on track.
All Inclusive Families
As soon as we know how many competitions we will be attending and any differences in those calculations from our original contract for all inclusive, we will update everyone’s tuition and send a break down. We just want you to all know we are already on top of this, but need to wait until we know more. If you do have questions regarding this please do not hesitate to email ecpaccompteam@gmail.com.
Competitions Schedule Info
Feb 27 & 28 Showcase and Video at studio (Schedule coming soon)
Comp 1 March 12-14 Spotlight Competition
BOB BOLDRICK THEATER
851 EAST WILLIAM STREET
CARSON CITY, NV 89701
Comp 2 April 16-18 Celebrity
Marin Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium
10 Ave of the Flags
San Rafael, California 94903
Comp 3 May 14-16
Cordova High PAC
2239 Chase Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Comp 4 May 21-23 Hollywood Connection Regional *this was comp 1 originally, but was moved
Nationals June 27- July 3 Hollywood Connection- San Diego
**Note: we will be adding at least one virtual comp with the videos we take in Feb.
Spotlight NV Comp Info
We have the option of doing a block schedule with this competition. This means our studio will get a scheduled time for this event where only our studio will be there. I’m not sure what day or what time this will be yet. We normally get this information about 1-2 weeks prior. We will be wearing clear masks while dancing for safety. Also, remember that this is no different than attending a venue in San Jose or Sacramento as we had planned. This is still at an event center with the same safety guidelines. We understand the drive is longer than normal and depending on the time we get for our studio block a hotel stay might be necessary. Our suggestion would be to make a hotel reservation somewhere that has a free cancellation policy so that when you get the schedule you are able to decide what is best for your family. I have called and emailed the competition to try to get additional information to pass on and will do so once I hear back.
Note: The comp is advertised as Reno, but the venue is actually in Carson City.
Confirmation or Decline Survey for Spotlight Carson City NV Comp
Here is a link for comp families to fill out to confirm or decline attending the Carson City NV competition on March 12-14. Please have this filled out by Sunday Jan 24th so we can prepare for anyone that is not going to attend. This information is very important as we will need time to restage the dances and also adjust the registration for this event.
Link: https://forms.gle/XfmJNgdfBjyxmccy8
Optional Competitions
If your dancer is doing a specialty this season and you would like them to attend an out of state competition, we are more than happy to help out with this. Please email Miss Lori ecpaccompteam@gmail.com for information.
Costume Updates:
Turquoise Lyrical – We are ordering brown elastic for belts
Schedule for Showcase & Video Feb 28th
All teams (including Sparkle Squad and Frozen Friends), solos and duos will participate in the filming. We are in the process of making the schedule and will email it out within the next week and will also include it to the comp section of newsletter. We are trying to have everyone be on one day, but until we work out the schedule please keep both Saturday and Sunday available. This will be treated just like a normal competition day, full make up, comp hair, jewelry and costumes needs to be worn. We are planning to live stream the filming so family and friends can watch. As soon as we have those details we will send you info on how to purchase a live stream link. Dance will be required to wear clear masks when they are performing, just like we did with Nutcracker. Miss Nina has supplied us with a link for where to purchase these, below is the link for a box of 10 masks
Dancers will be required to wear their regular masks while waiting to film and change into their clear masks right before they perform.
We will provide more details, backstage procedures, etc as we get closer to the filming day.
January 13th Update
January 18th COMP Dress Rehearsal Schedule
is as follows:
Competition Change Update
Sparkle Squad & Frozen Friends
Previously given competition dates may need to be adjusted. More information will be available in email update within the next week.
Warm Ups
Buddies-Comp Buddies List 2020/2021
- Our first buddy activity is a virtual message (video or audio) between the dancers. Dancers can wish each other luck at the competition run through, tell them what they are excited for this season, share their favorite style of dance, share a favorite quote or dance move. Please have dancers send this before 1/18/21. Use the attached list for contact information.
- It may be a good idea to contact the parent of your dancer’s buddy to discuss how virtual messages will be sent. For example: I will give Kaila’s buddy Kaila’s phone number to send and receive buddy messages.
- Please remember to remind your dancers about these virtual messages as you see them come up. Once comps are adjusted and finalized we will send a list of dates for buddy activities.
- All dancers need to fill out a buddy information card this week. This will give buddies information about each other. Teachers will try to take care of this in Tech classes but remind your dancer to do this. They are at the front desk.
- Information cards about your dancer’s buddy will be sent home Monday 1/18. Parents you may want to snag these from your kiddos so you have them.
Comp Buddies List 2020/2021
Have your dancer stop by the front desk this week to fill out a buddy information card!
Video Transcript from Nina
Happy New Year!
We are in competition mode which means we need a reminder about dress code! Please remember that all of our team members should be wearing all black to team classes, including sparkle squad and frozen friends. If your dancer has back to back classes and one of those classes is a ballet class they still need to have on their proper ballet attire and hair in a real bun. If there is no time to change they can always wear their ballet clothes to their other classes. Ballet clothes are always a right choice for dress code! Our comp director Miss Lori is going to be following up with more info about dress code.
Just a quick check in to talk about our comp season some changes that have come our way.
First I want to remind you of our team dress rehearsal day on Jan 18th, Miss Lori is will be sending out the schedule and more information for that. We will be keeping the kids in their cohorts as best we can and they have the opportunity to perform for each other.
We have great news and some not so great news. So I will get the not so great news out of the way first.
Our comp on the weekend of Feb 26 was cancelled and not rescheduled. The good news is we are going to use that weekend as a virtual comp showcase for friends and family and as a filming day for any virtual competition opportunities. We will bring in lighting and lay down a dance floor in our cheer room so they will have a real performance space.
We want to make sure these girls get to compete so we would like to go to Reno for our comp on March 12-14. We still need to get confirmation that the competition has space for us before we give you the details, so hang tight!
We fully understand that there may be some families who are not comfortable going to out of state to compete. We respect that and fully ok with your dancer sitting this out. We just ask you to tell us ASAP so we can make any choreographic changes.
We are staying the course for our April competition, Celebrity in San Rafael. It may be possible that this comp will pivot to a virtual competition, and we will be ready!
We would like Frozen Friends to join us at our May 14-16 competition.
And we would love for Sparkle Squad and Frozen Friends to join us at Hollywood Connection dance Convention on May 20.
For right now we are putting a pause on collecting any more comp fees and we will keep you updated with some new due dates.
Lastly Lori will be updating our ECPAC News calendar with the names and locations of our competitions next week.
January 7th Update
Dress Code
Please remember the importance of appropriate DRESS CODE upon our returning to regular classes from winter break. This includes ALL classes, Academy & Competitive classes. Please make sure that dancers are wearing the correct leotard color for their level and hair is pulled back into a proper bun. Teachers have been lenient prior to break but will be expecting proper Dress Code moving forward.
December 16th Update
An Important note from Miss Nina & Miss Shelby
Hello ECPAC Families,
Miss Shelby is moving back to her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska in January.
If there is one thing we have learned during this pandemic it’s how to adapt and to figure out how to make things work. Shelby LOVES her students and wants to continue to teach. We are planning on having Miss Shelby teach some of her advanced classes via Zoom. Studios across the country are running classes this way with much success, even my Gabby has a college dance class where the professor teaches via Zoom. We are going to give it our best shot!
I have also hired a Ballet teacher with 20+ years of teaching experience. We will be introducing her as soon as we have made final decisions on who will be teaching which classes.
Nutcracker will continue in 2021, Shelby and I are even discussing how she would still be able to direct remotely and travel in monthly! Anything is possible!
We know the kids have had a lot of change recently, one thing will always remain the same, we will always be fully committed to finding adding teacher to our family who will help them reach their goals and we will always think outside the box to give them what they need. They are loved!
As always, I am available to answer any questions you may have!
Nina
Dress Code
Please remember the importance of appropriate DRESS CODE upon returning from winter break. This includes ALL classes, Academy & Competitive classes. Please make sure that dancers are wearing the correct leotard color for their level and hair is pulled back into a proper bun. Teachers have been lenient lately but will be expecting proper Dress Code when we return.
Next Comp Payment
December 18th
Studio closed
December 17th-January 3rd
January 4th-Welcome Back!
New Comp run through date
Nutcracker DVD order form
December 9th Update
New Comp run through date:
Hello ECPAC Families,
- We enforce proper masking for all dancers, staff, and visitors.
- Health checks upon arrival
- Our employees work from home whenever possible and are screened when they do come to the facility
- Our enrollment has been carefully managed to reduced facility capacity.
December 2nd Update
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
see below for any missed information from previous weeks!
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
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Comp Families we are in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness month and would like to begin putting together a donation on behalf of ECPAC to the BCRF Partnership, as we did last season. For our first donation incentive, we are offering free dress for comp team dancers for $20 for the remainder of the month of October. This however excludes ballet, but dancers can wear whatever they want to all other classes. All proceeds will go directly to BCRF Partnership. This can only be paid in cash and needs to be paid directly in studio at the desk. More coming soon, be on the lookout!
Comp Team Leads
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
Friendly Reminders.
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
DRESS CODE
Competition Fee Due Dates
ECPAC 2021 Competition Fee Due Dates
Sparkle Comp Fee Due Dates
Frozen Friends Comp Fee Date
September 9th
Photos by Melissa Sept 18-20
DRESS CODE
September 2nd
Comp Team Measurement Week
Sept 7th – Sept 11th
Ambassador Application
Last Call- Applications due Monday September 7th
Competition Fee Due Dates
Conditioning & Dance Team Technique
August 26th
Friendly Reminders
Lobby– Please do not Loiter in the Lobby. The Lobby is closed to parents of dancers ages 7 and older.
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
Comp Party
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 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
Interested in Joining one of our competitive or non-competitive Teams next season?
Click on the brochure link below to learn more about all of our team options and all that they offer for your dancer. Be sure to submit an interest form as well! Link below
Competition & Performance Company audition brochure 2020 2021
Inrest Form: https://forms.gle/ygxqf3eFEqUrKhvH6
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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
Looking for Ballet test information? click here —–> Ballet Company (Test info)
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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:
- Videos need to be no more than 30 sec
- 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
- Costumes are awesome but not required. Music should be appropriate for all ages.
- 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!!
ABDOMINAL ROUTINE
In a plank
ABC’s
*** This is an exercise to help dancers feel the engagement of the shoulders to the back***
Shoulder blades engagement -Do this 10x
in a plank with weight in the center of the palm, release shoulders so that the shoulder blades touch and then press shoulders down and widen the back
Twisting mountain climbers -Do this 32x
Side plank-Do this 8x each side
Hold and rotate the torso to reach up to the ceiling and then to the floor
On your back –
Bicycles keeping the legs low and the arms down by your sides- Do this 32x
Changements with legs perpendicular to the floor with arms in first- Do this 32x
Full body sit ups- Do this 20x
Hip tilts of course 
– Do this 8x
Hip rises of course- Do this 8x
(I am seeing some stronger movement in my contemporary classes! Like plie)
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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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In House Rehearsals- January 11th & 12th
Saturday January 11
8am – 9am
- Red contemporary
- Maroon Tap
- Grey Jazz
9am – 10am
- Pink Jazz
- Teal Musical Theater
10am – 11am
- Lime Tap
- Blue Contemporary
- Green Hip Hop
11am – 12pm
- Blue Hip Hop
- Burgundy Tap
12pm – 1pm
- Purple Jazz
- White Jazz
Sunday January 12th
8am – 9am
- Black Jazz
9am – 11am
- Production
11am – 12pm
- Magenta Musical Theater
- Fuchsia Musical Theater
12pm -1pm
- Violet Tap
- Orange Contemporary
1pm – 2pm
- Lavender tap
- Yellow Contemporary
2pm – 3pm
- Tap Line
Christmas Celebration
Dec. 16th (Monday) we will be having a short Christmas celebration for the competition team. This will take place during the first 15-20 minutes of production class. All comp dancers are invited to attend. We would love to see sparkle squad there!
Productions dancers need to bring a bucket, box, bin or basket to put their costume pieces in and tap/jazz shoes. This also needs to come to class every week to practice with. Label your dancers box with their name.
In House Rehearsals- January 11th & 12th
Saturday January 11
8am – 9am
- Red contemporary
- Maroon Tap
- Grey Jazz
9am – 10am
- Pink Jazz
- Teal Musical Theater
10am – 11am
- Lime Tap
- Blue Contemporary
- Green Hip Hop
11am – 12pm
- Blue Hip Hop
- Burgundy Tap
12pm – 1pm
- Purple Jazz
- White Jazz
Sunday January 12th
8am – 9am
- Black Jazz
9am – 11am
- Production
11am – 12pm
- Magenta Musical Theater
- Fuchsia Musical Theater
12pm -1pm
- Violet Tap
- Orange Contemporary
1pm – 2pm
- Lavender tap
- Yellow Contemporary
2pm – 3pm
- Tap Line
We are so EXCITED! We raised over $125 for Breast Cancer Research Fund last night at our master class with Sydney! Thank you everyone who came out and danced for a great cause! We thank all of our Awesome ECPAC Families for taking part, and supporting a cause we believe in!
Look below for any information you may have missed from previous weeks.
- Engagement – Knowing how to engage the core is one thing, keeping it engaged is another.
- Thread the needle through the belly button and tie the string in the center of the back
- Lift up the hip bones
- Zip the sipper from the pubic bone to the belly button
- Another visual is envisioning suspenders attached from your hip bone, over the shoulder and attached in the back to the tip of your tailbone. When the tailbone rotates down the hip bones come up
- beginning dancers can simply walk around the classroom or home with the abdominal muscles engaged.
- Slowly add arms or moving in plie or adding soute’.
Accessory Order Form
Here is you accessory order form order form- click here
Free Master Class December 10th
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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November 20th Update
Costume Information Sheet
Here is your Shoe/Tights & Rhinestone/Jewelry information Sheet 2020 Comp Team Shoe tight and accessories list
Accessory Order Form
Here is you accessory order form order form- click here
November Donations
Keep bringing those cans for our Can Food and Toy Drive, sponsored by Brentwood Community Chest
Free Master Class December 10th
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.
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!
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/
Sunday November 3rd
- Pink Jazz 8:30AM-9:30AM – Miss Catrina
- Red Contemporary 9:30AM-10:30AM – Miss Stephanie
- Purple Jazz 9:30AM -10:30AM – Miss Catrina
- Teal MT 10:30AM-12PM – Miss Stephanie
- Lime Tap 10:30AM-11:30AM – Miss Lori
Studio will be CLOSED 10/31
Halloween Day Make Up for Comp Teams
November 3nd
- Pink Jazz 8:30AM-9:30AM – Miss Catrina
- Red Contemporary 9:30AM-10:30AM – Miss Stephanie
- Purple Jazz 9:30AM -10:30AM – Miss Catrina
- Teal MT 10:30AM-12PM – Miss Stephanie
- Lime Tap 10:30AM-11:30AM – Miss Lori
Remember wear your PINK ribbons or bows to class for breast cancer awareness and earn your team some points!
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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.
October Fundraisers
October is almost here and as many of you are already aware, October is the official Breast Cancer Awareness month. We are partnering with Imagine Dance Challenge to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). We’re so excited to be doing this, as we know that breast cancer touches so many lives. BCRF is dedicated to ending breast cancer. Every $50.00 raised is ONE HOUR of critical
breast cancer research You can donate as much or as little as you want. Every penny
helps us get closer to our goal! Click here to donate!
You can also help us raise money by purchasing one of these gorgeous hair bows that our own Krista Le Hagglof made for us! Every penny raised by these bow sales will go to the BCRF!
They are available in the studio now
The prices are as follows:
Lg. Cheerleader Style Hair Bow | $8.00
Med. Hair Bow with Clip | $4.00
Sm. Breast Cancer Ribbon | 2 for $5.00
We are also giving the girls a way to earn points for their teams by wearing their BCRF Bows! Wear your bow to class, earn a point. Wear your bow to school and Instagram a pic… earn a point – give a bow to your best friend and Instagram a pic of the both of you, earn 2 points (make sure you are friends with ECPAC on Instagram, tag @eastcountypac and use the #eastcountpacbcrf so your points are counted)
To wrap up October Fundraising we will be hosting Food Trucks and Families on NOV 2nd (5pm – 8pm) in our parking lot! The event is FREE of charge and we will be accepting donations at the door. Bring cash or card for dinner at the food trucks and Silent Auction items! Enjoy an amazing evening with music, good food and friends!! All proceeds will be donated to BCRF. Everyone is welcome, so invite family, friends and co-workers!
STUDIO DIRECTOR
We are currently in the process of switching all of our systems back to Studio Director. Amilia was just not sold as promised and is making more of a headache on the admin end that is needed. While we will miss the parent app and the store from Amilia we are hoping that everyone will be happier back in Studio Director. Your October tuition is set to come out of Studio Director, please be patient with us as we make the switch back!
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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
