Congratulations to all my dancers for a job well-done at our 2nd annual recital on Sunday! I saw lots of big smiles, and everyone had so much fun! As our year draws to a close, I wanted to provide you with some exciting updates for the upcoming 2011-2012 dance season! This information will also be distributed to dancers in class this week.
New Location!
IGNITE! is moving to a new location! I’m pleased to announce that my request to rent the old stage at Heartland Community School for dance classes next season was approved! This will be a more convenient location that includes additional paved parking, plus a larger space for dancing!
New Schedule!
A new schedule will also be introduced during the upcoming 2011-2012 season! The past two years, IGNITE! has followed a “traditional” dance schedule, where students have attended weekly classes for 8 months out of the year. For the upcoming season, our schedule will be broken out into smaller “mini-sessions!” During each mini-session, students will attend weekly classes for approximately 6 to 8 weeks, with a short break between each session.
Currently, I anticipate that our 2011-2012 season will include two mini-sessions, along with a recital in early spring. The actual 2011-2012 IGNITE! schedule will be set in August after Heartland’s school calendar has been finalized. Depending on the date of our recital, additional practices may also be necessary leading up to our recital performance.
These scheduling changes mean that we’ll have a shorter dance season in 2011-2012, which I feel will be a better fit for busy families. It will also provide dancers with a longer break over the Christmas holidays. In addition, a shorter season will allow dance classes to be offered at a more affordable cost, and I hope these changes will provide more children with the opportunity to experience the art of dance.
So… what’s not changing? Students will still get to wear sparkly costumes, learn exciting routines, and work on coordination and flexibility. The same types of classes in creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and cheer will continue to be offered for ages three and up. Dancers will still have opportunities to perform at various local events and an annual recital. And of course, we’re still going to have lots of FUN! Spread the word about our exciting 2011-2012 changes, and registration forms will be available in early May! Discounted registration fees will be offered to all new and returning students who enroll by May 31, 2011.
Thanks to all my dancers and parents for your support this year! Get ready for a fun and exciting 2011-2012 season!
