Winterfest 09

We all danced great at winterfest...

Upcoming events

No class Nov 26-27
Dec 5 @4:30 down the road - Boulder City Parade of lights … line up at 4:00
Dec 12- @10:00 Down the road - Henderson Parade of toys…. Line up at 9:30
Dec 12 @1:30 Winterfest Show… Special Events Plaza on Water street – line up at 1:10
Winter Break Dec 20-Jan 3

Sideways

Sideways

8 clap 4x fwd, 4x to partner
8 Do se do- 4 basics
8 calif turn- tripples
8 butterfly- 4 basics
A
8 Step fwd 2x CLAPthen back 2x CLAP, Mountain Goat
8 Dcross (xib)turn step RS, Fancy double
repeat to face the front
B
8 Dkick and kick run run heel up (1/2 turn L) ,repeat to face front
8 Ds Rs(xib) rs(ots) DS(1/2 turnL), Dhips LLRRLR Lup
repeat

c
8 sideways LR LRL, RL RLR moving SL
8 repeat Moving SR

repeat ABC
D
8 Clog over vine L
8 Airplane R , DTTHHTswitch Hup
repeat to front

Repeat B with extra hips
c plus Add extra C

ending with A and shine shoes

Lets make a DEAL~~~

Lets make a deal fun!

Yes, anything for groups in Vegas you’ll receive an automatic email. If the group wants to attend LMAD again, let me know……the boat will be waiting.



From: Brenda LArsen [mailto:brendancer2@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 3:11 PM
To: howard@ocatv.com
Subject: RE: Info for TV Show on Nov. 14



Thanks I TOLD ya so...lol We had 2 get picked so that was good at least. one one a kitchen and thother won $250...missed out on a boat! They all had fun but were very tired after going to 2 shows and waiting around in the middle for 2 hours. So will you keep us on the fund raiser list so if you have a need for a big group we can help you out? We are a pretty fun group!








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From: howard@ocatv.com
To: brendancer2@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Info for TV Show on Nov. 14
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:54:10 -0800

Great job!!! You had the biggest group attend LMAD since we started. Many groups try to bring this big amount but it never works so I was just going along with the pattern of the groups. Did anybody in your group win? Or get picked?



From: Brenda LArsen [mailto:brendancer2@hotmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:32 AM
To: howard@ocatv.com
Subject: RE: Info for TV Show on Nov. 14



Soooooooooooooooooooo hummmm did you hear how many came? Its been fun emailing you ,,,U know you will miss me but oh well~ let me know if you ever need a group for a fund raiser and Ill see what I can do for ya~ have a great day, Brenda and her 77 people!








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From: howard@ocatv.com
To: brendancer2@hotmail.com
Subject: Info for TV Show on Nov. 14
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:25:10 -0800

Thank you for your participation as the live audience in one of our television show tapings. Enclosed you should find the following.



* Group Contract (please read carefully)





Call us at (818) 295-2700 if you are missing any of the above materials. Please DO NOT cancel your date. Seats have been reserved for you and your group. Since we must have a full audience for each show - we are counting on you to show up. If you encounter any problems, please call us immediately. You will receive a follow-up phone call soon.



Thanks again and we'll see you at the show!

Best Regards,



On-Camera Audiences

PH: 818-295-2700 FX: 818-295-2705

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GROUP RESERVATION CONTRACT



Show Name: Let’s Make A Deal

Date of Event: Saturday, November 14, 2009

Group Name: Desert Dynamite Group

Contact Name: Brenda Larsen

Reserved Seats: 70

Max Amt.: No more than 10% overage without prior approval.

Weekend Phone: 818-807-9319

Check-In Time: 11:00 AM-Please eat before arriving due to the length of the show and/or bring a snack/power bar.

Approx. Finish Time: 6:30 PM-- Please remind your group to stay in the audience in between the two shows and not to leave.

Location: Tropicana Las Vegas

3801 Las Vegas Boulevard

South Las Vegas, NV 89109

vet show

Next show at the rest home ....NOV 11 Veterans Day at 2:00

Costumes are coming home soon...some, this week. PLEASE take care of them! try them on and then keep all the parts together. Safety pin the hair ties and other loose pieces to the costume for storage so you dont loose them. The hair and arm bands and all the pieces are a part of the costume . Please remember to wear all parts of your costume including hair accessorys when we perform and for picture day! The costumes with fluff are best stored upside down on a hanger in the closet. Put hanger through the crotch and they costume will hang out the wrinkles and be nice and fluffy for the shows! The shoe ties I have sent them home in will match the costume. They are for their tap shoes!

Thank you all for coming to the shows and dressing soooooooooo cute. If you have fun Halloween show pictures email them to me~ I'll post some on the blog
http://brendasdancestudio.blogspot.com/



No class Nov 11
Nov 14 at :10:45 in the Tropicana …”Lets make a deal” for those 18+ that signed up for tickets
No class Nov 26-27
Dec 5 @4:30 down the road - Boulder City Parade of lights … line up at 4:00
Dec 12- @10:00 Down the road - Henderson Parade of toys…. Line up at 9:30
Dec 12 @1:30 Winterfest Show… Special Events Plaza on Water street – line up at 1:10
Winter Break Dec 20-Jan 3



Nov 11 @ 2:00 – Henderson Convalesant health care, 1180 East Lake Mead- wear Brenda’s Shirt Black pants and silver belts

Show Order and shoes to wear

Patrotic song…Tumblers Thurs 4:45 Monday 3:45 Fridays 3:45

Dancers ...Anchors away
Shake it Baby…………………..mon and tues 9:15(tap)
ABC 123………………………Thurs 3:45(tap)
Beat it…………………………Wed 3:45(ballet shoes)
I’m Bad……………………….Tues 3:45(ballet shoes)
Billy Jean………………………Wed 4:45(ballet shoes)
Wanna Be Startin’ Something……………Monday 5:45(ballet shoes)??????

Stars and Stripes ………………….cloggers
Black and White…………………….Clog mon 5:45
PYT………………………………………..Clog Mon 4:45
The way you make me Feel …..Clog Thurs 5:45 and Tues 10:15
Why NOT……………..All Cloggers

upcoming shows

OCT 31 at 11:15 ...methodist church on horizon and college
Nov 11... 2:00 Henderson Convalescing hospital- on Lake Mead
Nov 14 Lets make a deal fundraiser for those parents signed up
Dec 5 Boulder City parade at 4:30 (line up after 3:30)
Dec 12 Henderson Parade??? I think 10 ish
Dec 12 Winter fest Show 1:30 special events plaza water street

Black and White

Just havin fun at class! I love my cloggin girls! So why doesnt the music go with the dance when they really were on.... got ta love technology!

Thriller clog dance ....enjoy

Thriller
Intro
Creeeek -Zombie body roll
Steps – Zombie walk and jerks like zombie
Thunder- Clear away clouds and arms return to sides , as you howl!
8 group 1- R arm goes up
8 group 2- R arm goes up
8 group 3- R arm goes up
8 all- L arm also goes up
8 all – Both arms go down
XX R arm up ,L arm up
4 jump Out cross turn clap

A
8 Basics 4x (Box)clap!
8 vine L and R ( arms open abovehead)
8 step touch 4x to face a partner( hands snap bounce)
8 California turn with triples (partner)
4 Basic 2x
B
8 Samantha (turn R 360)
8 Spider and triple (1/2 R turn)
8 Samantha (1/2 R turn to face front)
8 cowboy
8 hard step 2x
4 Jump rope 4x
8 hard step 2x
8 Scotty potty with prep for thriller on last count
C
16 Thriller walk , jump reach and shimmy
8 triple Canadian 2x,
8 Canadian 2x (1/2 turn L),DD DD DD Dup
8 D slur step, MJ heel spin L, Basic ( to face front
8 repeat- full turn
4 basic 2x ( OR maxi ford and double pullback)
B
8 Samantha (turn R 360)
8 Spider and triple (1/2 R turn)
8 Samantha (1/2 R turn to face front)
8 cowboy
8 hard step 2x
4 Jump rope 4x
8 hard step 2x
8 Scotty potty with prep for thriller on last count
C-ending
16 Thriller walk, jump reach and shimmy
8 triple Canadian 2x,
4 Canadian 2x (1/2 turn L) DD DD DD Dup
4 Canadian
8 Joey 2x
8 D slur step, MJ heel spin L, Basic ( to face front
8 Joey 2x
8 D slur step, MJ heel spin L, Basic ( to face front
4 triple Canadian
5 airplane R
==cut ha ha ha ha ha

Upcoming MJ Shows for 2009-please be to all shows 15 min early to line up
OCT 24 @ 3:00 – Galleria Mall in front of Kohl’s (wear Halloween costumes)
Oct 31 @ 11:15- United Methodist Church -609 E Horizon- (wear Halloween costumes)They are doing a fundraiser chili cook off and bounce houses and rides for their church…with entertainment...us!
Nov 11 @ 2:00 – Henderson Convalesant health care, 1180 East Lake Mead- wear Brenda’s Shirt Black pants and silver belts
Show Order and shoes to wear
1. Shake it Baby…………………..mon and tues 9:15(tap)
2. Boo…………………………….…..mon and tues 9:15(tap)
3. ABC 123………………………Thurs 3:45(tap)
4. Beat it…………………………Wed 3:45(ballet shoes)
5. I’m Bad……………………….Tues 3:45(ballet shoes)
6. Billy Jean………………………Wed 4:45(ballet shoes)
7. Wanna be startin Something……………Monday 5:45(ballet shoes)
8. Thriller………………………………All dancers(ballet shoes)
9. Don’t Stop………..Tumblers Thurs 4:45
10. Scream…………….Tumblers Monday 4:45
11. Smooth Criminal ……..tumblers Fridays 3:45
12. Black and White…………………….Clog mon 5:45
13. PYT………………………………………..Clog Mon 4:45
14. Man in the mirror………………….Clog Mon 10:15
15. The way you make me Feel …..Clog Thurs 5:45 and Tues 10:15
16. Why NOT……………..All Cloggers

Just a note OCT 1

A couple of things...okay 6 things!
1. I can now order ballet shoes and get them for $15. They take a couple of weeks but they are good. Let me know ASAP and I'll make an order if there are a few of you that still need them. Payless seems to only have a few sizes lately. Ill need to know what size you need. Just email me if you want some.
2. The Halloween Thriller Show is still at the Galleria mall on October 24th but they have changed the location from Dick's to Kohl's Court at 3:00 (where Mervyns used to be). I'll send a reminder later but just put that in your memory bank for now. Remember we will wear Halloween costumes!
3. I have also scheduled a show for Veterans Day on Nov 11 @ 2:00...it's a Wednesday and I thought since we have school and dance off that day anyways that we could do a show at the rest home .... So we have a show at Henderson Convelesant Home right on Lake Mead about 2 miles from my home towards the lake. We will wear our Brenda's Shirts and silver belts and black pants and do the Michael Jackson show. It will give the kids another chance to do their songs they have been working hard on.
4. Speaking of Silver belts. I made some and they are at the studio for $2.00 if you want one. Or you can look at them and make your own if you buy the stretch sequins at Wal-mart or Joann's and hot glue the ends together. I would like them all to match so check out the ones at the studio.
5. Everyone that ordered a Brenda's Red shirt should have it by now ..if you didn't get it please let me know because I have sent them home with the kids.
6. It looks like the costume fund raiser is going to be a huge success. Every one seems to be happy about it. Remember Janay will be here Friday to get the pkts and help you with orders, taxes and any other needs you have. You do have till the Oct 6 to get everything in and you also can turn them into me anytime before then and I will give it to her. She told me that as of Oct 1 there is new warmers that have BYU logo and U of U college logos on them. They could be a big seller if you have friends that are fans! Go to her web sight to see them.
www.Scentsy.com/40113
Any questions call:
Janay Larsen- Scentsy Independent Certified Consultant
702-565-5815 Nataleypooh@aol.com FYI:.... The Costumes are ordered! They will be in Nov 23

Shows for 09-Oct-Dec

Show set so far:

Halloween show :October 24 @3:00, Galleria MAll in front of KOHL'S. We will wear Halloween costumes or Michael Jackson look alike costumes.
Be there 15 min early to line up! For your own comfort... Bring a folding chair to watch the show!

Nov 11 Vet Day Show at the Henderson Convalesant Hospital at 2:00 - be there 15 min early with Brendas shirt and black pants and silver belts. (Bring tap and ballet shoes to all shows just in case!)
Christmas Show ...Winterfest: Dec 12 @ 1:30, Special events Plaza on Water Street. We will probally wear new costumes.


Parades:
Dates and times in later emails...We will wear wear- Red Brendas shirts with black pants and santa hats, Silver sequin belts-(silver belts ... avaliable at studio for $2.00)

Why Not -Clog Down

Why Not
Start Right off~~~
Intro
8 Cubin Pete Walk( side back side touch, step turn and a basic)
8 Charleston switch, jump over h up step brush up BO hop
A
8 walk the dog, McNamera Land R
8 Basket ball and a basic, Chain to the front
8>
8>
B
8 Walk jive, Crazy legs back
8 shuffle 4x , rooster run
8 Western Basic, hippity hop (ds hop 123 hop st)
8 Tripple Stomp stomp, Ds DS stomp stomp Clap

C-Why not
8 Bonanza
8 charlston, drunkin Sailor
8 tripple cross L and R
8 tripple BO heel Sides face each other), arms swing down around to hips, stomp together and Clap!

D
8 walk vine L and R

Repeat A C

Break Box
8 Stomp D(1/4 turn), Time Step
8 Basics 2x( ¼ turn) , Swim jive LRLR
8 Stomp D(1/4 turn), Time Step
8 Basics 2x( ¼ turn) , Swim jive LRLR
Intro
8 Cubin Pete Walk(side back side touch, step turn and a basic(3/4 turn))
8 Charleston h up RS,jump over h up step brush up BO hop(1/4 turn)
Intro
8 Cubin Pete Walk(side back side touch, step turn and a basic(3/4 turn))
8 Charleston h up RS,jump over h up step brush up BO hop(1/4 turn)
A
8 walk the dog, McNamera Land R
8 Basket ball and a basic, Chain to the front
B
8 Walk jive, Crazy legs back
8 shuffle 4x , rooster run
8 Western Basic, hippity hop (ds hop 123 hop st)
8 Tripple Stomp stomp, Ds DS stomp stomp Clap

C-Why not
8 Bonanza
8 charlston, drunkin Sailor
8 tripple cross L and R
8 tripple BO heel Sides face each other), arms swing down around to hips, stomp together and Clap!

9-3-09 note

-Its been a great first and second week so far... - Thanks for all your cooropration with the traffic in the neighborhood. Remember please dont honk for your child and drive safe in the area! -I will be measuring for costumes this week. I want to get the order in ASAP. I will have a picture of the costumes in the studio this week or next. All costume money is due on or before the first week in October. $50 for each class costume. -If for some reason you will not be continuing dance classes and will not need a costume let me know before Oct 1 or you will be responsible for the costume. -If any of you are even considering going on the Alaska cruise in June please let me know so I can get that set up if I need to.- I am still trying to set up a halloween show for October. We have a Christmas show set for Winterfest on December 12 at 1:30...more info laterI will put all notes on the blog so you can check that if you think your husband erased your email from me. Set it as a favorite and you will always have the link.http://brendasdancestudio.blogspot.com/ just click on it and read the latest!

Alaska Cruise

Hi all, Well Im going to set up the 2010 Alaska cruise for our dance group and anyone else that wants to come with us. We were planning on August of 2010 but Im thinking that the dancers will have forgotten all of their dances with that much time off dance.... sooooooooo I was looking at June 29 - July 6 and found the rates for that date. The cruise goes from Tuesday to tuesday. We would fly to Seattle WA then cruise then fly home.

If any of you are interested please let me know ASAP and I will give you more info. (We would need a $300 deposit by December)We need 8 rooms booked to be a group

The flight to Seattle was $299 in August ...I will assume for now that is aprox price for June also.

Cruise Rates are aproximate: (we cant get a set rate till we book our group)

interior rooms are $649 plus 127.81 tax -total = $776.81 for 1st and 2nd guest

(3rd and 4th person in the rooms are much cheaper)

ocean view $949plus

balcony $1149plus

suites $1949plus

All about the Alaska Carnival Cruise
Tuesday, Jun 29
Seattle, WA

4:00pm

Wednesday, Jun 30
Fun Day At Sea



Thursday, Jul 01
Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord



Friday, Jul 02
Skagway, AK
7:00am
9:00pm

Saturday, Jul 03
Juneau, AK
7:00am
3:00pm

Sunday, Jul 04
Ketchikan, AK
7:00am
1:00pm

Monday, Jul 05
Victoria, BC, Canada
7:30pm
11:59pm

Tuesday, Jul 06
Seattle, WA
7:00am

Pool Party 09

Sandra Stokes is an amazing mom that yearly offers her beautiful home and pool for all the dancers to come celebrate the year of dance. We all bring pot luck treats and she brings hot dogs and I bring the drinks! What a fun time is had by all! Thanks Stokes family!!!

fun

dance review09

Just havin fun

ITs popcycle day at dance class ....these girls have been a blast this year. fun kids~~~Hope they dance great at the show Thursday~

Cruise 2009

This Year the dancers did a great show on the Carnival Cruise to Mexico. We all had a fun time and are planning our next cruise to Alaska in August 2010

Year End Note

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The Year End Dance Review is at the Horn Theatre on the CSN Campus.
At 6:30 on May 28, Thursday
The freeway exit Cheyenne is closed! …Take Boulder Hwy to Nellis (turn right-North ), Go awhile on Nellis then turn Left onto Cheyenne, Go to the Campus Traffic Light and turn (Right-North) Pass the new construction, go to back…The big Horn theatre parking lot is on the right. It’s easy to get to and to find!
***(Plan on a 30 to 45 minute drive, with traffic.)
STUDENTS in first act should be in room behind stage by 6:00!!! Doors open for us all at 6:00.
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1. Make sure all shoes and costume parts are LABLED! We do change shoes during the show so they should have both Tap and Ballet shoes with them and a shoe bag to keep them under their chairs back stage.
2. It is an old dance custom to present your favorite little dancer with FLOWERS after the show. In the past parents of New of Students have said “Why didn’t you tell me”!! ..... My boys prefer a candy bar...
3. Please have your child wear EXTRA MAKE-UP , especially lipstick –reddish (too much is better than none). Besides being fun, it is necessary to wear so they don’t look washed out!
4. Girls HAIR OUT OF YOUR FACE! poni tails preferred, buns or French braids are great. Tumblers-pull it back but make sure you can tumble in your “do”.
5. All hair bows and hats should be fastened with HAIR CLIPS that will hold it on! You may need extra clips besides the one that came with it, so we don’t interrupt their dances.
6. NO JEWELRY!!
7. Most studios do not allow video cameras...I personally dot mind as long as you don’t block the view for others. Flash photography does bother the performers, so don’t do it!
8. Stay in your seats and don’t let the kids run around…the dancers will stay in the back room for the whole show ...THANKS! The kids have worked too hard to have an audience with no manners!

FALL CLASSES will resume in August when school starts. If you filled out registration form on Picture Day, you are set for next year. If you change your mind and decide not to take next year PLEASE let me know ASAP. I have a tentative schedule of 2001-2002 classes posted in the studio now if you want to check it.

Thanks for a fun year…You’re Awesome! LOVE, Miss Brenda
IT’S PARTY TIME…May 2009

- Trophies will be sent home with your child this week. Please take a moment to go over the attached programs so you will know what shoes to bring your child in and which act they are in for our year end show!
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- … End of the Year DANCE PARTY will be held –May 30…1:00-4:00..at the STOKES HOME (backyard and pool)
- ….not at the studio!
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A-J bring Chips or Salads, K-R bring Desserts S-Z, bring Veggie or fruit tray,
Stokes will bring Hot dogs! (I will bring the punch to drink)
Come have fun! Bring your towel and wear swimsuit! The kids have worked hard this year...they deserve it!
THANK YOU Sandra Stokes and family!!!

SUMMER TUMBLING-you may take one clinic or all 3 clinics. Classes are each 1 week at 3:45 - 4:45
(FEE -$35 each clinic) #1...JUNE 8-12- #2...July 6-10 #3...AUGUST 10-14
(If you are not registered and want to be, just call and I’ll see if there is room for you. I try to be more “flexible” in the summer...no pun intended!)

Heads UP???

Heritage Parade 2009

The Shining stars danced their way down the road into the hearts of the residents of Henderson once again...
Too much fun was had by all!

So cute

My dancers are sooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!

Halloween Show 08 at the mall

Cloggers and tumblers 4:30 show
1- All Cloggers........................Pirates of Dance, Cowboy up
2- Tumblers, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday .......................The Munsters, Space Ghost, Halloween Overature
3- Mon 5:45 cloggers................Crazy
4-All Cloggers.....................Monster Mash, Devil went down to Georgia
Dancers 4:00 Halloween Show Order: and what shoes to wear!
1 Tues 4:45 toe shoes-……………. Poor Unfortunate Soul
2 Wed 4:45 ballet shoes- ………….MC Boo
3 Wed 3:45 tap-(green ties) -…..Purple people eater

4> Tues 3:45 tap (red ties)…………What’s so scary about that
5> Thursday 3:45 tap ( blue ties)……..Adams family

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Henderson Christmas Parade08

"I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas "