Hello Dancers and Families:
THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION THIS WEEK SO PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE.
Dream Team- if you did not get a separate email  please let me know.
1) FRIDAY AND SATURDAY CLASSES ARE CANCELLED DUE TO RECITAL THIS WEEKEND!
2) Recital information attached for reference- it is also on the website;
  A) Act I Dancers arrive no later than 4:15 and be ready to start at 4:30- sit in the theater for instructions. If your dancer is only in act 1, be ready to receive them by 5:30.
 B) ACT II- ALL BALLET STUDENTS- Arrive and be ready to go by 5:30- Ready means in the theater waiting - not coming in to the parking lot.  Dancers in the ballet should be finished around 7:30. Parents be ready to receive them at 7:30- and be patient.  It should be close to this time.
Dancers who pre ordered subway - it will be at the theater for you.  Please allow enough time to eat and be ready to go.
3) MORE:
****  ATTENTION TEEN DANCERS- come perform at the Angels baseball infield on April 22nd.  Limited rehearsals and a lot of fun.  Forms attached.
**** Lion King production forms and information also attached to this message.  Dancers need to be in a level one or above class to participate and an additional fee with required rehearsals is necessary. Dancers wishing  to perform in the ensemble please turn in a form but you do not need to audition.  Dancers need to attend the audition to be considered for supporting leads and leading parts.
MORE:
ATTENTION TAP DANCERS: MR. AARON, one of our former tap dance instructors is visiting from Hawaii and will be teaching tap master classes to all tap classes on Thursday, February 9th.
If you are currently enrolled in the class then you will have him as your guest teacher.  If you wish to take his class and are not currently enrolled you can join for free!  YES FREE!
4:30-5:30 is Tap 3
5:30-6:30 is Tap 2
6:30-7:30- will be advanced Rythm Tap with permission.
and still more:
Closed for Presidents Weekend: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL SUMMER INTENSIVE AUDITIONS AT DANCE WORKS: SATURDAY, MARCH 4th. 
CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK: Monday, APRIL 3- Saturday, APRIL 8th.
SUMMER RECITAL: JUNE 16th and 17th.  information coming in February
Please let me know what I have missed and if you need anything, thank you for reading. 
Kindly,
Lori

Hello Dancers and Families:
Here is the news of this busy week:
THIS SATURDAY is in studio dress rehearsal for the Dream Team. the Disney Parade Team, all ACT I SOLOISTS AND ALL BALLET SOLOISTS FROM THE AUDITION:
ACT I arrive by 10:15 and be ready to go at 10:30.  You will be done by 11:30
Ballet SOLOISTS arrive and be ready to go by 12:00.  BRING EVERYTHING!  COSTUMES/PROPS/SHOES you do not need make-up or hair.  You will be done by 3:15.
MORE:
RECITAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THEATER DRESS REHEARSAL AND CALL TIMES CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENT. Dancers have also been given a hard copy during their class time and.  Additional information is in the studio and on our website under the menu tab for recital.
MORE:
FRIDAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN UP and PRE-ORDER RECITAL FLOWERS.   $6.00. You can pay by Venmo or cash/check in the studio when you come in next.
If you wish to purchase a recital link which has replaced the dvd's, use this link.  Additionally you can sign up in the studio.  PARENTS: DO NOT VIDEO YOUR CHILD DURING THE SHOW!  YOU MISS THE SHOW!  Watch Them perform!  When you video you miss so much!  The recital links are good and your child will be seen. 
SUBWAY:  Skip the hassle of getting food for dress rehearsal and sign your dancer up for a ham and cheese or turkey and cheese subway sandwhich. Includes chips/dessert and drink $9.00 .  The last day to order is Saturday. Food will be delivered to the theater in time for dress rehearsal.
MORE:
ATTENTION TAP DANCERS: MR. AARON, one of our former tap dance instructors is visiting from Hawaii and will be teaching tap master classes to all tap classes on Thursday, February 9th.
If you are currently enrolled in the class then you will have him as your guest teacher.  If you wish to take his class and are not currently enrolled you can join for free!  YES FREE!
4:30-5:30 is Tap 3
5:30-6:30 is Tap 2
6:30-7:30- will be advanced Rythm Tap with permission.
and MORE:
Auditions for the studio June recital production of THE LION KING, will take place on Saturday February 11 from 9-11:00. For leads and supporting roles.  Dancers who wish to perform in the ensemble do not have to audition.  Sign up for the production in the studio or you can also do it through the portal.  Dancers need to be in a level I class or higher.  Additional rehearsals on Saturdays are required.  $100. includes all rehearsals choreography fees and recital shirt.  The production will perform in both our Friday and Saturday recitals. 
*** ANGELS TEAM IS FORMING: Dancers in middle school and up or with permission are allowed to sign up now for the Angels performance team on Friday, April 21st.  $50.00 includes rehearsals and ticket.  Rehearsals will begin March.
On last thing:
As I said last week, I don't like to mix business with pleasure, but one of our former dance students and Dance Works family is going through a medical hardship right now and could use some help. I was told the Go Fund Me link I sent last week was incorrect so I am including it again.  Kayla was in a car accident with her sister on January 6th and is currently paralyzed.  She is in a medical treatment center in Salt Lake City undergoing therapy.  You can read about her story on the Go Fund Me link.  I have sent a donation on behalf of the studio and am accepting cards, gift cards and gifts to send to her and her family.  Subway, McDonalds, Starbucks, are in her area if you would like to donate you can drop off in the office as I will send them to her.  I know she loves Taylor Swift and she has always been a big Musical Theater fan.    Thank you in advance!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-speedy-recovery-for-kayla?qid=ab41e2f5e6e23fd67adef2f82b092533
Looking Ahead:
WINTER RECITAL DRESS REHEARSAL AT ORANGE COAST COLLEGE FRIDAY, JANUARY 27
WINTER RECITAL SHOW: UNDER THE SEA SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th 2:00 show dancers arrive at 1:00 at ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
Closed for Presidents Weekend: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
JOFFREY BALLET SCHOOL SUMMER INTENSIVE AUDITIONS AT DANCE WORKS: SATURDAY, MARCH 4th.
CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK: Monday, APRIL 3- Saturday, APRIL 8th.
SUMMER RECITAL: JUNE 16th and 17th.  information coming in February
I think that is all for now so thank you for reading. The studio is busy getting back to pre-Covid activities and I am so excited.
Please let me know what I missed and if you need anything.  See you soon or sooner!
Kindly,
Lori

Hello Dancers and Families;
I'll just get to it this week.  As always let me know if you need anything and what I have missed! (Dream Team look for another email later today.)
Don't forget tuition was due yesterday! Venmo link attached.
WE ARE OPEN ON MONDAY FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY.
* Winter Recital Pictures this weekend.  Schedule attached.  Arrive in costume with hair and make up done.  Use this link if you need help with a bun or we can help when you get here. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y38QzLcUleg
I do my best to run on time.  If you are late you may miss the pictures so if you can not make it please let me know.  In addition, individual pictures of your dancer)s) will be taken during the time slot. You can view and purchase the picture the same time.
Dress rehearsal and ticket link information is attached to this message and can also be found on our website under recital for easy access.
https://28393.danceticketing.com/r/events/
Recital performers; Sign up for the video link using the attached code or you can also sign up in the studio, $25.00.  NO DVD's.  Also, sign up for flowers - we sold out last time.
Rehearsals this week: NO SATURDAY REHEARSALS

MONDAY: 6:30-8:00- All Ballet Soloists from the audition who are available. 
 Wednesday - January 18th.  5-6:30  - All Ballet Soloists who are available
COMING UP:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21:
IN STUDIO DRESS REHEARSAL Be READY TO GO:
10:30-11:30- ACT I soloists including Dance The Magic, Dream Team, Fusion, Make Way
12-3:00- ALL BALLET SOLOISTS FROM THE AUDITION
** MORE: Dancers in Middle school and up - Angels Baseball Team is forming now for the April 21st 6:30, add your name to the interest list for more information. Rehearsals will start in March.
** STUDIO PRODUCTION NUMBER THIS YEAR IS: THE LION KING!  Dancers interested in lead/minor lead parts please attend the auidion on February 11 from 9-11:00.  Dancers interested in being in the ensemble need not audition. Email the studio for more information or to add you name to the list.  You can also find info under our class schedule on the website.  Dancers must be enrolled in a class that is a level I and above.
ON A SIDE NOTE: I don't like to mix business and pleasure but one of our former dance families has suffered an unimaginable event.  Our family the Schmidt's who were one of my first students, have been dealing with the aftermath of a terrible car accident where they live in Idaho.  Here is a link to see what happened.
https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/sisters-injured-crash-star-idaho-excavator-fog-brandon-road-kayla-emily-schmidt/277-73989e86-1922-4c74-8c20-3a3db07867a0
Many of you know this family as they have been active at Saddleback Church and El Toro High School where Emily went to school.  Kayla was always involved in community theater.
I have a donation box in the studio for anyone who would like to add cards,gift cards, anything of support to this family. I will be making a donation to their go fund me account and sending meal gift cards on behalf of the studio.  If you wish to make a cash donation I will use that for meals.   Here is a link to their GO FUND ME account:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-speedy-recovery-for-kayla/donate.  I'll be sending them a studio care package in the coming days so feel free to add.
That is all for this week, thank you for reading, I know it's a lot!
Kindly,
Lori

Happy New Year Dancers and Families!
Welcome back!  I look forward to catching up with everyone.  WE ARE OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES TODAY!
This year is already shaping up to be a busy one with our winter recital right around the corner.  I ask that everyone please read this message carefully and save the dates as our June Recital will also be getting underway in the next few weeks!  Yes - I did just say that!  I know this is a lot of information but I save it for just one weekly email. 
First of all - don't forget January tuition is due by the 10th. The Venmo link is attached.
*Attention Dream Team - if you did not receive my previous message please let me know, omissions were not intentional.
Rehearsals this week:
SATURDAY:
10-11:00 - Dream Team
11-12:00 These Ballet Soloists Only - as were previously notified: This includes all Conservatory dancers, Grimsby, Vicar, Chef, Triton who I know can't attend. Eric,  and I think that is it.
12-3:00 All Ballet Soloists from the audition.
ATTENTION WINTER RECITAL PERFORMERS:
NEXT WEEK IS PICTURE WEEK ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY  - see attached schedule and sign up in studio for a soloist spot.  If you need summer audition pictures now is the time... Let me know you will need an alternate arrangement.
DON"T FORGET TO GET YOUR RECITAL TICKETS: https://28393.danceticketing.com/r/events/
Dress rehearsal info is also attached to this email.
A NOTE FROM MISS JORDYN ABOUT THE RECITAL VIDEOS. Video links are $25.  You can sign up at the studio.  In anticipation please see the attached QR codes and other information that will help you receive the links with ease. 
A lot is happening in the coming days and weeks so keep reading these emails and checking the studio boards. 
ALSO: FORMING NOW- ANGELS BASEBALL PERFORMANCE TEAM!  Perform on the infield at ANGELS STADIUM, FRIDAY, APRIL 21 when the Angels host Kansas City.
THERE IS AN AGE RESTRICTION FROM THE ANGELS For Dancers in Middle School and Up or with permission, so see me if you are interested, or you performed last year. The fee is $50 per dancer and it will include their ticket.  Parents, family and friends tickets are $20.00.  Rehearsals will be starting around February and held on Saturday mornings. If you are interested let me know and I will put you on the interest list.
Looking ahead!  Our 34th summer performance will take place on June 16 and 17th so mark the dates now.  Costumes will be ordered in February as the supply chain is still a huge issue.  Dancers start attending your classes now! and get ready of our production number - the Lion King.  Information and auditions for lead characters will be announced soon! Addittional fees and rehearsals will be required.
ON A SIDE NOTE: THE STUDIO IS OPEN ON  MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH  FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY.
WHEW!  Please let me know if you need anything and what I have missed.  Looking forward to catching up with all of you and hoping you did not forget your bubble wrap!
Kindly,
Lori

Happy Holidays Dancers and Families:
Just a reminder we are still closed for the holidays.  Looking forward to seeing everyone when we reopen on Wednesday, the 4th for in person classes.
Have a wonderful New Year and stay well, please let me know if you need anything and see you next year.
Kindly,
Lori

Happy Holidays Dancers and Families:
Just a few announcements this week and information on our Holiday Open House.
**** First of all, I wanted to say congratulations to all of our Dance the Magic Team Performers, and to Miss Karie and Miss Jordyn for their time and talent coaching the dancers. They performed on Main Street USA in Disneyland this past Saturday, with dancers from Australia, Canada, Arizona, New Orleans and the San Francisco area just to name a few of the areas the dance studios came from.  Also, a thank you to all the parents, friends and family members who came out to support them, not to mention the parents and dancers who braved the rain to get into Pixar Pier at California Adventure to ride rides and have breakfast.  It was wet to say the least but exciting to have the park to ourselves and to run around with all our fellow dancers.  Please continue to share your pictures with as I am still posting them to share. 
*** More:  This Saturday is our annual Open House/Fundraiser starting at 4:00, to conclude around 5:00. Dancers if you are performing, please arrive between 3 and 3:30.  REMEMBER THIS IS TOTALLY OPTIONAL!  DANCERS DO NOT HAVE TO PERFORM IF THEY ARE IN A CLASS THAT IS DANCING.  ATTENDANCE IS NOT TAKEN AND YOU DO NOT NEED A PERMISSION SLIP.  If your class is dancing and you do not want to perform we hope you will come and join your friends for snacks and entertainment.  The afternoon is the Dance Works version of an office holiday party and we would love to see everyone from from our studio family join us even if only for a short time. The performance lasts about 25 minutes, is super relaxed and you are free to move about the studio.  For dancers who are participating, kindly wear any holiday attire that you can move comfortably and safely in and wear appropriate footwear.  We are asking for a donation of $3.00 per person or $10.00 per family, and snacks are available for purchase.  Come enter our raffles for a dream duffel, movie night with movie tickets, spa basket, jelly bean package and other items with winners announced on Sunday.  Proceeds are going to go toward a studio heat lamp for the big room.
  The following classes will be performing a short, informal holiday piece in no particular order and sometimes twice!
* Miss Marlise's Monday Hip Hop: II, Advanced and Teen
* Miss Jordyn's Monday, Jazz II/II
* Miss Raquel's: Tuesday, Jazz I /Musical Theater
* Miss Lori's Tuesday Tap I/II
* Miss  Pilar's Wednesday, Lyrical I/II
* Miss Tiffany's Wednesday Jazz II
* Miss Karie's Wednesday Jazz III
* Miss Karie's Thursday Jazz IV
MORE:  ATTENTION WINTER RECITAL SOLOISTS AND BALLET PERFORMERS.  THE SHOW CAST LIST IS ATTACHED TO THIS MESSAGE.  PLEASE CHECK YOUR DANCERS NAME is correctly spelled and in the right class, I make mistakes that are not intentional.  I will be going to print over the break.  Also, don't forget to get your tickets before prices go up at the door. Seats are assigned.
https://28393.danceticketing.com/r/events/
If you need help, you can find all of our recital information on our studio website.
AND MORE: THESE ARE OUR UPCOMING REHEARSALS TAKING PLACE IN JANUARY, YES, JANUARY!!!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 - DREAM TEAM 10-11:00
                                            THESE BALLET SOLOSITS ONLY 11-12:00  Ariel/Max/Scuttle/Flounder/Sebastion/Max/Sisters/Flotsam/Jetsam/Grimsby/Chef/Vicar/Ursuala/Vanessa
                                            ALL BALLET SOLOISTS - from the audition 12-3:00
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 - ALL BALLET SOLOISTS FROM THE AUDITIONS 6:30-8:30
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - IN STUDIO DRESS REHEARSAL  10:30-11:30 - all ACT I Dancers- this includes Dream Team and Dance the Magic Team as well as any act I solosits
                                                                                                      12-3:00- ALL BALLET SOLOISTS FROM AUDITION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 - 5-6:30 - ALL BALLET SOLOISTS PICK UP REHEARSAL from the audition.
FINALLY: DON'T FORGET WE ARE CLOSED NEXT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 through TUESDAY, JANUARY 3.  WE WILL REOPEN FOR ALL CLASSES ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd.
I think that is all for this week.  On a side note, I am traveling next week to Maryland to visit my family.  If you need anything just let me know as I check email, but my response time may be a little slow due to the time change.  If you and your families are traveling too have a safe trip and dancers don't forget to bubble wrap!
Have a wonderful week and see you Saturday, as always please let me know what I have missed and if you need anything.
Kindly,
Lori

Happy Wednesday Dancers and Families:
Here is what is happening at the studio this week.  As always please let me know what I have missed and if you need anything.
Don't forget tuition is due by the 10th. You can pay using your portal, or the Venmo link is attached. Thank you in advance.
https://app.thestudiodirector.com/danceworksoforangecoun/portal.sd
* Congratulations to Miss Rebecca and the entire cast of our first ever in studio Nutcracker performance.  Our dancers showcased their skills in front of over 250 people!  An additional thank you to the Whitmore family who made the sleigh just for us, thank you for sharing your love of dance with us!
* Dance the Magic Team - a quick message and reminder to have your dancer bring snacks to the rehearsal on Saturday.  Our lunch time is 2:00.
*** TONIGHT - DREAM TEAM REHEARSAL 6:00 - 6:30****
* Tomorrow, Thursday 8th - from 4:30-6:30 (during my Ballet II class), I will be holding a Little Mermaid ballet SOLOISTS rehearsal for soloists from the audition who are able to attend the run thru.  Ballet II Class will be held as usual.
***Next week, I would hold rehearsal for ballet soloist on Wednesday, 14th from 5-6:15 during my ballet III class.  Class will be held as usual.
* MORE: Our Fundraiser/Open House will take place next Saturday the 17th, this is an optional performance opportunity for dancers who want to participate. Dancers whose classes are performing, please arrive between 3 and 3:30 we will start the dancing at 4:00. A suggested donation of $3.00 per person or $10 per family, and there are also refreshments fun raffle prizes and give aways, taking place.  Raffle winners will be announced on Sunday.
** AND MORE: Have a Disney Reservation for Saturday?  Come watch our Disneyland Parade Team step off of Main Street at 4:50 and dance up to Small World for a Merry Parade that has been 7months in the making!
**** LASTLY and IMPORTANT FOR OUR WINTER RECITAL BALLET AND SOLOIST PERFORMERS:  Attached to this message is the cast list for the show.  As you know I make mistakes and a lot of revisions.  Please read the cast list and notify me of any omissions or spelling errors.  I will be going to print over our winter break, omissions and error are not intentional so thank you in advance.
Don't forget, tickets are available starting this Friday at Noon:
 Looking ahead:
*CLOSED FOR WINTER BREAK: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 - WE ARE OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4th
**Under the Sea, our 9th annual Winter recital takes place on Saturday, January 28th.
I think that is all for now, please let me know if you need anything and thank you for reading.
Kindly,
Lori

Good Morning Dancers and Families and Happy Thanksgiving:

Just a few messages for this week and as always, please let me know if you need anything.

We will re-open on Monday for all of our classes.

****Tuesday, November 29 - I will have a brush up Disney Parade rehearsal from 5:30-6:00- anyone on the team is welcome.

Also on Tuesday the 29 - Nutcracker dress rehearsal 7:30-8:30 for all participants, and Secret Santa exchange will take place.  $5.00 or less.  Dancers, bring an outfit for the party scene if you are in it.    Miss Rebecca and I have the other costumes.  Wear a bun and your cami leotards.

********Wednesday December: 6:30-8:00,  THESE DANCERS ONLY FOR MERMAID REHEARSAL: SISTERS/URSULA/VANESSA/TRITON/FLOUNDER/SCUTTLE/FLOTSAM AND JETSAM/MAX/CARLOTTA

*****FRIDAY, December 2- Nutcracker Dress rehearsal entire cast 4:30-8:00.  Dinner break at 6 - bring food and be prepared to be finished around 7:45.....

*****And finally our FREE, yes, FREE, in studio Nutcracker performances will take place on December 3 with 2 shows at 11 and 1:00.  Light refreshments at noon.  Bring your friends family and neighbors- it is open to the public but tickets are needed.

That is all for this week, thank you for reading, safe travels if you are heading out for the holiday and dancers, please bubble wrap!

See you all soon,

Kindly,

Lori
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