Hello Dancers and Familes:

Here is the news of the week:

June recital dancers stay tuned... I expect to have the matinee and evening show order out this weekend.

Saturday Lion King Rehearsal.  If you are participating and did not get a previous message let me know.

This Friday, our Angels Team is on!  Performing on the in-field at the Angels stadium, if you are going to the baseball game let us know!  Bobble Head giveaway too!   Game is at 6:30.

More: Mom's - this one is for you - perform with us in the matinee show!  Rehearsal will be limited.  Kindly respond to this message and let me know either Saturday or Sunday morning or afternoons as the best day to get togetherfor rehearsal.  We won't meet until June - as this will be a short dance, no stress, just fun!

and More: Ballet Conservatory Dancers: Please attend the Pre-professional class this Monday at 6:30, you will be having a guest teacher: Branden formally from the Anaheim Ballet. Rehearsal with Miss Rebecca will follow class at 7:30.

Still More: Parents of my pre-ballet students in the Tuesday 3:45 class with Miss Raquel, please look for a separate email from me soon regarding the June recital.

Looking Ahead: Picture weekend has been postponed due to a family matter with Mr. Steve, I will reschedule for a later date.

And in the here we go again....... SATURDAY, MAY 6th -THE WILL BE PAVING OUR PARKING LOT... Saturday classes this day will be cancelled so dancer please take a make up lesson in another class. My Ballet I on Monday at 3:30 or my Tap I/II on Tuesday at 4:30 works.

and more exciting news:  TUESDAY NIGHT, May 23, 6:30 is the night!   Want to perform at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World in Florida next summer.  The performance will take place right after our June recital. I have been working on this project for the past 2 years and am excited to finally get it moving. If all goes well our former Greatest Showman production piece will be the performance.  I will be having a preliminary meeting to go over basic details for dancers and families who are interested.  The studio needs to audition to be accepted and I can only submit 365 days out so a lot is happening for me in the next few weeks.  Attending the meeting is for information and planning purposes, but Disney is requiring a minimum number of dancers for the opportunity. As is always the case, I will be discussing lodging, transportation. tickets etc.... at this meeting. In addition and for the purposes of planning with our younger dancers....Disney does have an age limit to the performance as dancers must be 7 at the time of the performance.  This is a studio event open to current dancers, teachers and alumni who would like to participate so come to the meeting to learn more.  If you are interested, please let me know as I am putting together a interest list.

and finally - Summer classes are posted on line.  You can take a day a week or the month, the July schedule is designed to be flexible.  Payment is based on our current rates with no registration fee and enrollment my not reflect your actual account.  Please let me know if you have any issues.

I think that is all for now.  I know it is a lot but keeping the messages to once a week is the best way for me to communicate with all of our families.  Brownie points for this week if anyone knows over how many times I have been to Walt Disney World.

Please let me know what I have missed and if you need anything, thank you kindly,

Lori
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Hello Dancers and Families:

Welcome back from break!  There is a lot of information this week so I apologize in advance for the lengthy message, but please know this is the best way for me to reach everyone all at once.

Angles Team Rehearsal this Saturday 9-12:00.  I will be giving out tickets and final instructions this day.  In addition, for those who can make it, I would like to add a pick up rehearsal on Monday, April 17 from 7:30-8:30 for dancers who are available. Thank you in advance.

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I need to make the following adjustments to our calendar:

Picture days on April 28 and 29 will be postponed to a later date...  Mr. Steve has had a death in his family and he needs to attend to services at this time.  I will reschedule to perhaps summer when everyone has more time.  In addition, our costumes should all be in too!   Also,,,,, On the...... here we go again scene...... I am told that the parking lot will now be paved and parking spots marked on Saturday May 6th.  As is the case Saturday classes on May 6th, will be cancelled- the 10:00 ballet and the 11:00 Tap.  Dancers, consider joining my ballet I class on a Monday at 3:30 for a make up.

MORE: Mom's, This message is for you!  Want to dance on stage in our recital?  and not with your dancers...  I am looking to try something new this season...... If you are interested in performing let me know by April 22- and I will put a brief rehearsal schedule for a 1-2 minute piece.  ALL are welcome and no experience needed!

and still more:  June recital performers, for the purposes of planning  I am finishing up the recital show orders and cast list, including dress rehearsal and ticket information, I should have it out soon.

and lastly:  Sign up now for summer classes, tuition is based off of hours, 4 hours is $70.00.  Dancers can take a class, a week or mix and match days, flexibility is key.  If you need help ask me or your dancers teacher, and due to our short summer season please note classes may be combined for enrollment purposes.  If you don't see a class on the July schedule, don't worry, our tap classes and several others will be back when fall starts in August.

Please let me know what I have forgot and thank you for reading. Lion King performers, if you did not get a previous message let me know and speaking of Lion King... what animal do I have at home?  Do you know?

See you all soon or sooner,

Kindly,

Lori
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Hello Dances and Families,

I hope this message finds you all well.

Just a few announcements for this week.  As always, please let me know what I forgot and if you need anything.

Reminder that we are closed for Spring Break starting Monday, April 3-Saturday, April 8th.

Congratulations to our Dream Team dancers for a fabulous half time performance with the South Bay Lakers closing game.  Fan night was amazing with lots of give-a-ways, food and South Bay Laker win!

MORE:  There is a Lion King rehearsal on the 8th from 9-11:00;  yes, I know we are closed, but this is for any Lion King performer who is around and able to attend rehearsal.

Looking Ahead: the next Angels Team rehearsal is on the 15th.  Parent's kindly pay in the studio or by Venmo for your tickes and , or rehearsal fees if you haven't already.  Thank you in advance if you have taken care of this.  On a side note, dancers should all have gotten their red shirts by now and for new dancers a red hair bow.  Previous dancers, I have a few extra bows left, if you need one let me know. they are $5.00.  If you have any questions let me know and thank you in advance.

and yet there is more:  Our July summer schedule is posted on line and available for enrollment. Dancers, you can attend classes for a day, a week or the month and classes are based on the current tuition of $70 for 4 hours...... the current exception is the pre-pointe workshop on July 5 and 6th.  Dancers need to attend both classes, $50 includes class and material fees.

On a side note: June recital performers, costume orders are now complete, so please start attending your classes as choreography is is full swing for you performances. More recital information will be coming out over break regarding, pictures and show order so keep checking you Wednesday email, for which I ask, what is my favorite drink?

Lastly:  April tuition is due.  Venmo link attached thank you again.

I wish everyone one a great break and safe travel if you are out of town.  Don't forget to bubble wrap!

See you all soon or sooner,

Kindly,

Lori
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Happy Wednesday Dancers and Families,
I hope this message finds everyone well.  There is a lot of happenings at the studio this week so here goes:
Dream Team and Lion King performers, if you did not get a previous message from me let me know.
WE ARE CLOSED THIS FRIDAY -SATURDAY DUE TO PARKING LOT RESURFACING: This is not of my doing so thank you in advance for your co-operation.  There is no foot traffic allowed until Monday.  All Friday and Saturday classes are cancelled.
More: Angels Team - next rehearsal on Monday, the 27 from 7:30-8:30.  If I had your credit card on file then your team fees and tickets have been processed.  If you would like to pay by Venmo, the link is attached.  Ask me for your ticket total, or you can log into your portal and see your account.
https://app.thestudiodirector.com/danceworksoforangecoun/portal.sd
and More: attention June recital performers, costumes have been ordered but many are arriving in June, yes June.  I will have the show order out soon so keep watching for this.
and still More: our July summer schedule is now available on our website for enrollment.  Tuition is based on our current rate of 4 classes a month for $70.00.  Dancers can pick and choose with flexibility being key.  Attend a day, a week or the month.  There is also 2 section ballet intensive where dancers can spend the afternoon taking ballet followed by other classes.  One exception is the pre-pointe workshop taking place on July 5th and 6th.  Dancers must attend both sessions, be in ballet 2 for at least a year and be 10 years old.I am still working on adding some guest teachers to our schedule but you can sign up now for the classes listed.  Classes may be added or taken away due to enrollment, so you can register now and no payment is due until July.  Reminder for current students, there is no registration fee for July. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Looking ahead: Closed Monday, April 3- Saturday, April 8th for Spring Break.
Thank you for reading, that is all for now.  Please tell me your favorite Lion King Character, mine is Zazu, and what I have missed.
Have a great day and see you soon or sooner.
Kindly,
Lori

Good Afternoon Dancers and Families:
Always a busy week at the studio and this one is not exception.
On the list of here we go again:  I regret to give notice that the I have been informed by the building association that the complex will be repaved the weekend of March 24-26th.  We will not be allowed access to the studio on any of these days... Friday/Saturday and Sunday!  For our Friday and Saturday classes, please take a make up lesson..... for our Lion King rehearsal we will move it to the Pittsford Park adjacent to the Lake Forest Elementary School on Saturday morning, March 25 from 9-11:00 only with all dancers being called.  There is never a good time for us to lose a weekend but this time it is literally not of my doing.  If it rains, then the repaving will be cancelled and reschedule and we will be allowed back in the building and parking lots.  I will keep everyone updated accordingly, but for now, these are the arrangements.  I appreciate your flexibility in advance and thank you for your understanding.
and now more news:
Recital commitment forms for the June performance are due this Friday.  Costumes are once again and issue and after Friday, late orders may not arrive on time if they are available. IPlkease turn the form in even if your dancer is not performing in the show.  If you don't I will continue to bother you as I try to remember but don't always remember what I am told.  Hard copies work best for me.
Rehearsals this week:
Saturday: ANGELS TEAM IS ON!  9-12:00. I would love to have another dancer or two if you are in middle school or older.  Fees will not be charged until the first rehearsal so if you need to add to your ticket count kindly let me know.  The game is on Friday night, April 21 at 6:30- and we perform pre-game on the infield.
 and still More:
Our competition dancers had a great weekend in LA at Star Systems placing in the platinum category.... another competition is happening this weekend in LA so wish the girls luck!
Dream Team; no more rehearsals before our half-time game in LA with the South Bay Lakers on March 25th.  We will be performing at half-time and have been invited after the game for an on court photo op with the Laker Girls.  I'll have more info next week and your tickets will be arriving soon.
and lastly.... Congratulations to our dancers who auditioned for, and we accepted into many of the Joffrey Ballet School's Summer Intensives.  Our dancers were offered scholarships/trainee programs and the opportunity to dance all over the US.  I look forward to seeing where they will all be going!
Do you like Skittles or Starburst? 
and finally: CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK, MONDAY, APRIL 3- SATURDAY, APRIL 8th - (for dancers in town there is a rehearsal called for all LION KING performers 9-11:00)
Thank you all for reading and please let me know what I have missed!
Kindly,
Lori

Good Afternoon Dancers and Families:
Always a busy week at the studio and this one is not exception.
On the list of here we go again:  I regret to give notice that the I have been informed by the building association that the complex will be repaved the weekend of March 24-26th.  We will not be allowed access to the studio on any of these days... Friday/Saturday and Sunday!  For our Friday and Saturday classes, please take a make up lesson..... for our Lion King rehearsal we will move it to the Pittsford Park adjacent to the Lake Forest Elementary School on Saturday morning, March 25 from 9-11:00 only with all dancers being called.  There is never a good time for us to lose a weekend but this time it is literally not of my doing.  If it rains, then the repaving will be cancelled and reschedule and we will be allowed back in the building and parking lots.  I will keep everyone updated accordingly, but for now, these are the arrangements.  I appreciate your flexibility in advance and thank you for your understanding.
and now more news:
Recital commitment forms for the June performance are due this Friday.  Costumes are once again and issue and after Friday, late orders may not arrive on time if they are available. IPlkease turn the form in even if your dancer is not performing in the show.  If you don't I will continue to bother you as I try to remember but don't always remember what I am told.  Hard copies work best for me.
Rehearsals this week:
Saturday: ANGELS TEAM IS ON!  9-12:00. I would love to have another dancer or two if you are in middle school or older.  Fees will not be charged until the first rehearsal so if you need to add to your ticket count kindly let me know.  The game is on Friday night, April 21 at 6:30- and we perform pre-game on the infield.
 and still More:
Our competition dancers had a great weekend in LA at Star Systems placing in the platinum category.... another competition is happening this weekend in LA so wish the girls luck!
Dream Team; no more rehearsals before our half-time game in LA with the South Bay Lakers on March 25th.  We will be performing at half-time and have been invited after the game for an on court photo op with the Laker Girls.  I'll have more info next week and your tickets will be arriving soon.
and lastly.... Congratulations to our dancers who auditioned for, and we accepted into many of the Joffrey Ballet School's Summer Intensives.  Our dancers were offered scholarships/trainee programs and the opportunity to dance all over the US.  I look forward to seeing where they will all be going!
Do you like Skittles or Starburst? 
and finally: CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK, MONDAY, APRIL 3- SATURDAY, APRIL 8th - (for dancers in town there is a rehearsal called for all LION KING performers 9-11:00)
Thank you all for reading and please let me know what I have missed!
Kindly,
Lori

Hello Dancers and Families:
A busy week so I will get to it!
* March tuition is due and thank you: Venmo link attached.
* Need service hours?  I need help with studio cleaning for the auditions this Saturday.  Let me know if you can help - even for a few minutes lightens my load.  Thank you in advance.
* ALL SATURDAY CLASSES ARE CANCELLED THIS SATURDAY DUE TO THE JOFFREY BALLET INTENSIVE AUDITONS.
  DANCERS I CAN NOT STRESS TO YOU HOW MUCH OF A BIG DEAL THIS IS! THIS IS HUGE!  Dancers in Level 2 and up, I I strongly encourage you to attend! TAKE THE CLASSES!  YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GO TO A SUMMER PROGRAM!  IT'S NOT JUST BALLET - jazz/contemporary/ hip hop /musical theater from amazing and famous dancers!  Josie Walsh and Lisa Donmail-Reeve- I have hosted them for master classes - but look them up!  and there is a live piano player!  Dancers attending, sign up on line and arrive early! Black leotards and pink tights - no skirts - hair in a bun for ballet!  Jazz - you can wear leggins or booty shorts - black - no graphic t-shirts - keep it simple.  See me if you need help!
* MORE: No Lion King this Saturday because of auditions. I have attached an updated Lion King schedule to this message.  In addition - cast members read your recital forms carefully - they include your dancers costumes.  Next rehearsal is the 25 from 9-12:00. for everyone 12:30-2:00 all Simbas/Nalas/Timon and Pumba.
**  STILL MORE: Catch our Dream Team this Sunday performing at the Toyota Arena in Ontario! at 2:00, for the AC ONTARIO CLIPPERS! These games tend to be on Facebook live!
***and yet there is More: ANGELS TEAM- rehearsals are few!  I would love to have one more teen join us.  Our first rehearsal is March 18th- 9-12.  Information attached to this email. Final ticket order and fees will not be charged until this date.  See me if you have questions and thank you.
*** Attention June recital performers: IT'S HERE!  The recital commitment form for the June recital taking place on the 17th and 18th is attached. Please respond and tell me your St. Patrick's Day plans.We have a short ordering window for costumes so please turn your forms in on time. If your child is not performing with us in June, please return the form anyway and check the box on the last page as indicated.  It will keep me from bothering you. Additional information on the recital will be coming soon so keep checking your email and studio boards.
WHEW! I know it was a lot of information today so thank you for reading.  As always let me know what I have missed and if you need anything.
Kindly,
Lori