Brendas' Dance Studio

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

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)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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
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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!

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

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

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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!!!

Monday, June 1, 2009

fun

dance review09

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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~

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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

Friday, May 15, 2009

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!)