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