January Newsletter
Celebrating 26 Years of Dancing the Dream!
Welcome back, we hope you enjoyed your winter break! Now that it’s the New Year, we would like to remind you of upcoming events to mark your calendars.
No Dance Classes
5678 Dance Studio will be closed for classes for the following days. All other school holidays we will have classes.
December 21st-January 5th- Winter Break
February 17th – Presidents Day
March 23rd- 27th- Spring Break
May 25th – Memorial Day
Dancer Spotlight- Hannah Perez- 10 Year Student
Hannah Perez is 15 years old and has been dancing at 5678 for 10 years! Outside of dance, Hannah loves art. The best part of Hannah’s experience with 5678 so far has been how inspiring the teachers are and the friends she has made. Jess is one of Hannah’s favorite teachers because she’s always nice and is more than happy to help you when you need help. Hannah’s favorite style of dance is Contemporary, and her all-time favorite dance recital theme has been “A Moment in Time” (2019). Hannah feels 5678 has benefitted her life by giving her confidence and courage. In the future, Hannah hopes to become an artist or graphic arts designer!
Dancer Spotlight- Trinity Little- 10 Year Student
Trinity Little is 14 years old and has been dancing at 5678 for 10 years! Outside of dance, Trinity loves singing at church, working with kids, and watching anime. The best part of Trinity’s experience with 5678 so far has been the recitals; she loves being on stage and spending time with the other dancers backstage. Jess and Kim have been some of her favorite dance teachers because they are both fun and kind. Trinity’s all-time favorite dance has been “Proud Mary” from “The Name Game” (2018) recital and her all-time favorite recital theme has been “On Broadway” (2016). Trinity feels that 5678 has benefitted her life because she has become more confident and has made some of her best friends. In the future, Trinity would like to become a school teacher or a dance teacher- or maybe both!
Dancer Spotlight- Eva Lyon- 10 Year Student
Eva Lyon is 12 years old and has been dancing at 5678 for 10 years! Outside of dance, Eva loves video games, art, and CCD. One of Eva’s favorite teachers is Kim because tap is her favorite style of dance. Eva’s all-time favorite dance has been “Broadway Baby” and her favorite recital theme has been “The Name Game” (2018). Eva feels 5678 has benefitted her life by teaching her how to dance! In the future, Eva wants to be a child psychologist.
Dress Code
Dress- It’s getting colder here! Please dress dancers in layers so they are warm when dance begins. However, they need to remove sweaters or jackets after warm-up. Please don’t have dancers wear big bulky jackets into class. We suggest a light long sleeve shirt or ballet sweater. Please write their name in their clothes!
Hair – Please make sure that your daughter's hair is done according to 5678 Dance Studio’s dress code. All ballet students must wear a bun for ballet. Jazz, Tap, and Contemporary/Lyrical dancers need to have their hair pulled back in a ponytail.
Daddy Daughter and Mommy Munchkin Dance
Please keep in mind that the balance of $70 is due by February 1st. The 50% deposit that was due upon registration is non-refundable. We will have 5 “Daddy Daughter Date Nights” and 5 Mommy Munchkin Practice Dates to learn and rehearse the dance. . The dates can be found under "2020 Recital" and then under "Daddy Daughter/Mommy Munchkin" on the website. (https://www.5678dancemodesto.com/2018specialitydances)
Lobby
We appreciate your cooperation regarding the lobby rules –
1. No eating or drinking is allowed in the studio.
2. Please make sure dancers & siblings are not running around the lobby.
3. Please make sure that your dancer knows to put their dance bag in one of the cubbies in the studio or under a chair in the lobby.
4. Please do not move the chairs in the lobby.
5. Please make sure we are using a normal speaking volume. During breaks in the music, all of the noise from the lobby can be distracting to the dancers in class.
Winter Dance Camp-
We will be having a six-week winter dance camp on Friday evenings from January 24th-February 28th. This camp is open to new and current dancers. There will be Ballet and Hip-Hop classes for ages 3-12. This is a great way to introduce your dancer to a new style or just have another day of dance. Registration opened in December and there are still a few spots left!
5678 Showstopper Showcase
Mark your Calendars! 5678 showstopper Team will unveil their collection of new dances on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Gallo Arts Center. Tickets will be on sale soon at galloarts.org. These dances will not be performed in our annual June dance recital. Dancers range in age from 6-18 and will be performing a variety of styles of dance. The 5678 Fierce Fleet Performing Team will be guest dancers as well.
Picture Days
Mark your calendars! Below are the scheduled picture dates. The schedule of your dancer’s specific class time will be announced soon.
April 18th, 25th, May 2nd, 9th
2020 Recital Dances
Classes will start to begin their recital dances in January & February. Edited music for each class will be emailed out to parents. In March videos will be available to practice with at home.
2020 Annual Dance Recital – “Time After Time”
This year, our annual dance performance will be held June 11th, 12th, & 13th at the Gallo Center for the Arts in the Mary Stuart Rodgers Theatre. More details are available online and in future newsletters. Please email us or tell the front desk if your child will not be participating in this year's recital.
Questions/Concerns: If you have a question that wasn’t addressed in this newsletter, please feel free to contact us at (209)523-5678 or info@5678dancemodesto.com.
Dance the Dream,
Tamie Griffith