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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!

 No Classes March 6-18

The Claire School of Dance will be  CLOSED for spring break March 6-18. Classes will resume Monday, March 20. Please note our break is TWO WEEKS.

 Make up Classes

Ms. Claire’s Tuesday classes WILL be held Tuesday, March 7, to make up for classes missed due to her recent illness. Miss Renee’s level 5 class will also have a make up due to her recent illness.

Miss Melissa’s Saturday preballet and primary classes (9:30 and 10:15 at Lambert Hall) will have a make up class Saturday, March 11.

All make up classes will receive an email reminder.

Class Picture Day

Class and individual photos will be taken Saturday, March 4. The schedule for class photos is posted in all waiting rooms and is downloadable here.

 Summer Camp Brochures

Summer camp brochures are in now all waiting rooms. On-line registration for summer classes and camps is now open.  The popular Frozen, Fairy Magic, Fashion Camp, Camp Cupcake, Princess Camp, Camp Anime, and Paris Camp return. New is Trolls Camp! Check our website for more information! Registration is online. Current and former students log in to register. Don’t miss out!

 Summer Intensive

Registration is also open for our summer intensive. The intensive for 7 – 12 year olds runs June 5-9 and includes jazz, hip hop and modern, More information is available on our website.

March Unit Study

Our unit study for March is Irish dancing. Click here for a downloadable version of our unit study with links to youtube videos and a small coloring page.

Dance in Houston

March 2-12. Cinderella. Houston Ballet. Wortham Center. Info: houstonballet.org.

 March 16-26 Legends and Prodigy. Mixed Winter Rep. Houston Ballet. Wortham Center. Info: houstonballet.org.

March 17-25. The Pilot Project: Ashley Horn’s Vesper. The Pilot on Navigation (formerly Freneticore). 7:30 pm. Info:  freneticore.met.

No Classes Dec. 13^th  – Jan 2^nd

The Claire School of Dance will be  CLOSED for winter break Tuesday, December 13^th through Monday, January 2^rd. Children’s classes will resume Tuesday, January 3^rd.

 We WILL hold classes, Monday, December 12th, as a “make up” for January 2nd.

Parents Day in December

Parents are invited to attend class Dec. 5-10th for a first-hand look at what students have been learning. Free candy canes at the end of class!

 Free Holiday Craft Workshop

The Claire School of Dance invites students and siblings to participate in a free holiday craft workshop Saturday, December 10th, 12 – 2 p.m. in our Art Upstairs room at the Grace United studio. Make an ornament or spin a dreidel. Join the holiday fun!

December Unit Study: Igor Stravinsky and The Firebird

See our waiting room bulletin board for this month’s unit study: Stravinsky, The Firebird, Vaslav Nijinsky, and Rite of Spring. Click here for this month’s youtube link.

Snow on the Boulevard

Come and play in the snow, drink hot cocoa, see Santa Claus and more! Sunday, December 18th 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Grace United Methodist Church.
Winter Break Camps

It’s the return of Camp Candy Cane and Winter Wonderland!  Camp Candy Cane will be held 9 am to 2 pm December 19-23. Winter Wonderland will be held 9 am to 2 p.m. December 27-30 (No camp Monday, December 26th).  The fee is $250 for Candy Cane and $200 for Wonderland. Early drop off by arrangement.

Open to students ages 4-10, our winter break camps include baking, crafts, and lots of winter fun! Partial attendance possible on a space available basis. Registration is online.

Dance in Houston

Dec. 2. Jubilee of Dance. Houston Ballet. The Wortham. 8 p.m. Info: houstonballet.org.

Through Dec. 27th. The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. the Wortham. Info: houstonballet.org.

 

No Classes Dec. 14^th  – Jan 2^nd

The Claire School of Dance will be  CLOSED for winter break December 14^th through January 2^rd. There will be adult ballet Sunday, January 3rd and children’s classes will resume Monday, January 4^th.

New York Nutcracker

At 2 p.m. December 13th, the Claire School of Dance will present our 14^th annual New York Nutcracker onstage at St. John’s School, Buffalo Speedway at Westheimer. Admission to this one hour production is $15 for adults, $10 for children.

Every performer gets 2 free tickets.  Free tickets are picked up at Grace United 10 a.m. to noon Saturday December 5th OR during class  times at Lambert Hall December 8, 9 and 11th OR at the run-through rehearsal Saturday, December 12^th, at St John’s School. You may also purchase tickets and pick up t-shirts at this time. If you did not order a t-shirt, we may have a limited number of extra t-shirts available. Payment is required for pick-up.

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door. Box office opens at 1 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.

  Nutcracker Bouquets

Post-performance bouquets are a traditional offering to dancers. Custom Nutcracker bouquets may be ordered until 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12^th. They will be available at the box office starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 13^th. These specialty flowers are $15.

Orders may be placed on the bulletin board in the waiting rooms or at t shirt pickup.

 Winter Break Camp

It’s the return of Camp Candy Cane!  Camp Candy Cane will be held 9 am to 2 pm December 21, 22 & 23. The fee is $180 ($150 for Claire dance students). Open to students ages 4-11, our winter break camps include baking, crafts, and lots of winter fun! Partial attendance possible on a space available basis. Registration is online.