5*6*7*8 Dance Studio December Newsletter

  • Celebrating 16 Years


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  1. March Newsletter


"Dancing With The Stars," our 2010 Dance Production is only a few months away. Students are working hard on their dances. With the dance production approaching fast, regular attendance is essential. This will allow the dancers to feel fully prepared for the performance. Please make sure to mark your calendar with the dates listed in the newsletter.


  • 5678 Dance Company's 2010 Dance Performance

  • Dancing Down Abbey Road”.


Our 2009-2010 Dance Company will be performing at the Gallo Arts Center on Saturday March 6th at 6pm. The show will be about 90 minutes long. This is a great opportunity for all of 5*6*7*8 Dancers, but especially our younger dancers who might not be aware of what a “dance performance” is. 5*6*7*8 Dance Company will inspired students of all ages to work harder for our May show.

These dances will not be in our May Dance Performance. So please show support for these dancers and purchase your tickets today. Tickets are now on sale at www.galloarts.org. Seats are reserved so get your seats now.



  • NO DANCE CLASSES

The studio will be closed during Spring Break April 5th-9th.


  1. 10 YEAR STUDENTS

We will have a special section in the theater lobby to recognize 5*6*7*8 Dance Studio's 10 Year Students. Please submit a picture from the students first year of dance with 5*6*7*8 and one from this year. (Not larger than 5X7) Please submit to the front desk no later than April 1, 2010. Thank you.


  • MARCH MADNESS!!

During the month of March, all Ballet level II, III and IV students may wear any color leotard to class. Pink tights and hair in bun is still required!!


  • COSTUME ARRIVAL

Several classes will receive their costumes the week of March 15th. Classes that will be receiving their costumes this week will be listed on the bulletin board at the studio or you may look online under 2010 costumes. Classes that don't receive their costumes this week will receive them the week of March 29th. We will have a new list of which classes will receive their costumes on our studio bulletin board (located in the lobby) and online under 2010 Costumes. Parents, please try to be present when costumes are distributed, as you will be given important instructions with regards to minor sewing that may be required. At that time you will also be receiving a list of accessories and/or tights that will be required. You will also be given their picture day and time, along with additional information about our 2010 Dance Production “Dancing With The Stars”.


  1. DANCE PRODUCTION HELP

We are looking for moms and dads that would like to help out with our 2010 dance performance. We need assistance in the following areas: ushers, backstage moms to help dress children and runners who will assist with lining up students before the go on stage. Please sign up at the front desk. Please note that helpers backstage will not be able to watch the show from the auditorium. The show will be held at Modesto Junior College and there is no standing room available. There will be a live feed of the show in the lobby on the flat screen TV.


  1. VIDEOTAPING

Level III and higher may videotape your child's dance routine for the show the week of March 29th. Please wait for the instructor to invite you into class. One member of each family will be allowed to come into class to videotape. To keep classes focused, siblings and friends are NOT allowed to come into the studio during videotaping. Videotaping of class instruction is not allowed.


  • ACCOUNTS

Please check at the front desk to make sure your account is up to date. Anyone with an outstanding balance will not be able to take costumes home when they are distributed (Several classes will receive their costumes in March). To avoid any misunderstandings, please stop by the front desk or call the studio to make sure that your account is current. If your last name is different than the last name of the student of whom you are paying tuition for, please print the first and last name of the student on the memo section of the check. Thank you!


  • PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS

Now is the time to submit your "copy ready" advertisement for our 2009 dance production program. Approximately 900 people will see our show each night. Ads need to be turned in no later than April 15, 2010

Business Card ($50)

(3.5" x 2")


Half Page ($125)

(8.5" x 5.5")


Whole Page ($225)

(8.5" X 11.5)



  • DATES TO REMEMBER


Saturday March 6th – 5678 Dance Company presents “Dancing Down Abbey Road” at the Gallo Center for the Arts, tickets available at www.galloarts.org

March 26th,27th, April 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th- Picture Days

(Exact dates & times for each class will be announced at a further date)

April 5th-9th - No Dance Classes (Spring Break)

April 16th- Ticket Sales at www.5678dancemodesto.com

Tuesday May 18th Dress Rehearsal Act One

Wednesday May 19th Dress Rehearsal Act Two

May 21st - 2010 Dance Production (6:30 pm) at Modesto Junior College

May 23rd - 2009 Dance Production (12:00pm & 6:00pm) at Modesto Junior College