May 2017

Parents Day Demonstrations

All CM1, CM2, CM3, and tap classes at Lambert Hall and Grace United will have their last class and Demonstration in class, the week of May 8^th.  Parents are invited to watch what the children have learned. All children will receive fairy crowns and flowers. NO MAKEUPS ARE ALLOWED IN MAY.

If your child DOES NOT wear a uniform, her demonstration is in class. If she DOES wear a uniform, her class is part of the May 21^st performance. (EXCEPTION: Jazz students ARE part of the May 21st performance.)

Students at Cathedral House have their Demonstration May 13^th . See the bulletin board at Cathedral House for  the schedule.

Bonjour Paris!

Students who are in Preballet, Primary, Jazz, or any Level ballet class and who are participating in Bonjour Paris! have their performance Sunday, May 21^st at 2 p.m. at St. John’s School (same theatre as the Nutcracker).

Recital Info Online

Parent will find more information on our website here: http://clairedance.com/programs/annual-recital/ . A downloadable copy of the the parent info letter sent out April 28 can be found here.

Recital Saturday Morning Rehearsal

Students in the Monday 6 pm preballet, the Tuesday 4 pm preballet, the Wednesday 4:45 pm preballet, the Saturday 9:30 preballet (Lambert Hall), and the Saturday 11:15 preballet (Grace United) have spot rehearsals and costume photo shoots Saturday, May 20th.  The Saturday morning rehearsal schedule can be found here.

Recital Costume Photo Shoot

In addition to students in the Saturday, May 20th, morning rehearsals, the following students are scheduled for photographs in their costume: Primary A Mondays at 4 pm (LH), Primary A/B Wednesdays at 6 pm (GU), Level 3 Tuesdays at 4:45 (LH), and Level 1 Saturdays 9:30.  The Saturday photo shoot schedule can be found here. Students who do not have their photos taken in their costumes on Saturday will have their photos taken in their costumes Sunday.

Recital DVD Orders

We will be videotaping the recital at St. John’s. Order sheets for DVDs are posted in all waiting rooms and at the Demonstration. DVDs are $25 and are mailed to families’ homes.

Recital T Shirt Orders

Orders for recital t shirts are due May 6th. Recital logo on the front; cast list on the back. T shirts are $20. Pick up is at the run-through rehearsal.

Call for Recital: Class “Mamas”

We are asking for volunteer moms to sit with the children during rehearsals and the performance. These moms will also assist getting children to and from the stage as well as during the lunch break between dress rehearsal and performance. Sign up sheets in all waiting rooms. Orientation meeting Saturday, May 13th.

FREE Flamenco Class

Ana Barcelo, our new flamenco teacher, will offer a FREE trial class Saturday, May 13th, at our Grace United studio. Children’s class noon to 12:30 pm; adult class 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Summer  & Fall Programs

We have limited spaces in our summer camps and classes. You may register online at www.clairedance.com.

Fall Registration Open

Registration is also open for fall. Placement books are in waiting rooms at both Lambert and Grace. Consult these, or your teacher, if you have questions about class placement for summer or fall. Spaces do go quickly so sign up now!