IMPORTANT DATES
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
REMINDERS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
- MON. 2/13 THRU SAT. 2/18 | COMPANY DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK - 100% MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
- FEB. 18-23 | PRE-COMP WEEK 100% MANDATORY ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES & REHEARSALS
- SAT. 2/18/23, 1:00-2:30 PM | MANDATORY ALL COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL & POTLUCK
- SUN. 2/19/23 | DANCING FOR DANCERS PERFORMANCE (CRY ME A RIVER)
- 10:00 AM | Dancer Call Time
- 1:30 PM | Showtime!
- Purchase tickets for D4D here: PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
- THURS. 3/2/23, 6:15-7:30 PM | MANDATORY ALL BIRDS PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- SAT. 3/18/23, 1:00-2:00 PM | MANDATORY ALL COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- SAT. 4/8/23, 1:00-2:00 PM | MANDATORY ALL COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- APR. 3-13 | PRE-COMP WEEK 100% MANDATORY ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES & REHEARSALS
- THURS. 4/13/23
- 5:00-7:00 PM | Mandatory All Company Production Rehearsal & Pre-Comp Hangout
- 7:00-8:30 PM | Shake & Pop, Cry Me A River, Rock Your Soul, Solo/Duet/Trio Session
- APR. 24-MAY 4 | PRE-COMP WEEK 100% MANDATORY ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES & REHEARSALS
REMINDERS
- OPEN SOLO SESSIONS & DUET REHEARSALS HAVE BEGUN! Click here to see the full schedule --> SOLO & DUET SCHEDULE
- ABSENCES & MAKE UPS: any absence must be made up WITHIN TWO WEEKS! If you know ahead of time that you'll be absent, you can also complete your make up classes beforehand!
- PRE-COMP WEEK ATTENDANCE: 100% ATTENDANCE IN ALL CLASSES & REHEARSALS IS MANDATORY FOR THE TWO WEEKS LEADING UP TO COMPETITION!! Dancers cannot miss ANY classes during this period or they may be pulled from competitive routines at the directors' discretion.
- PRODUCTION: be sure to bring clean sneakers for Production rehearsals!
- DANCERS: make sure you have joined our SZN 4 BAND APP GROUP! Click here to join --> https://band.us/n/a3af7bh5qeT9k
1.31.23 UPDATE
- SUPER BOWL SQUARES FUNDRAISER --> DOWNLOAD YOUR GAME BOARD HERE!
- Our annual Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser is here! This is an individual fundraiser, so everything you make will go directly to the individual dancer. Each sheet can make you $500, which will cover a lot of your competition entry fees for this season!
HOW IT WORKS:- Step 1: Print out the Super Bowl Squares template once it becomes available (we will have copies that you can take home available at the front desk)
- Step 2: Dancers will fill in numbers 0-9 in each of the grey squares in the top row and left side column. The winner will be determined by these numbers at the end of the Super Bowl.
- Step 3: Sell squares to family and friends for $10 per square; they, or you, fill their name into whichever white squares they want - one name per square. (Collect cash, Venmo payment, or check made out to the dancer's parent) - participants can buy as many squares as they want! (you'll turn in $ to the studio afterward, to be put directly toward YOUR dancer's competition fees)
- Step 4: Determining the winner: at the end of the game, look at the last/second digit in the score of each team and circle that number in their respective numbered row - the square that corresponds to those numbers is the winner! For example: if the score ends with PHILLY: 28 to KC: 24, the winner will be the person whose square is beneath the Eagles' column #8 and the Chiefs' row #4.
- At $10 per square, the whole board will bring in $1000 - the winner will take $500 and the remaining $500 goes to the Activ8 dancer!
- Tip #1: Use social media , Zelle and Venmo to your advantage! Dancers are encouraged to make a video appealing to your family and friends - tell them why dance is important to you and how participating in our fundraiser is helpful! And payment apps like Venmo make it super easy to collect money!
- Tip #2: If you don't fill the entire board by the day of the game, you can fill in the rest of the squares with WILD CARD. This way, if the score ends up in a blank square, you can take all of the names in your squares and do a random drawing for the winner! Miss Ryanne did this a couple of years ago for a few empty squares and it made the final outcome even more exciting!
- Our annual Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser is here! This is an individual fundraiser, so everything you make will go directly to the individual dancer. Each sheet can make you $500, which will cover a lot of your competition entry fees for this season!
VIEW MISS KIMMY & MISS RYANNE'S GAME BOARD AS AN EXAMPLE HERE! WE'VE NUMBERED THE SQUARES SO PLAYERS CAN EASILY CHOOSE THEIR SPOTS!
DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK | FEBRUARY 13-18
- Two weeks before our first competition, all of our Company routine rehearsals will have dress rehearsal during their usual class time - we will put on costumes just like we would wear them on stage, with all the proper undergarments, shoes, and full competition hair, so that we can be sure we're looking stage ready! During this week, we will hand out costumes and tights for dancers to take home.
- Dancers must have all shoes and hair/make-up supplies needed by this week. Dancers will need to come to class every day that week with competition-ready hair (SLICKED low ponytail with a center part). We will do make up only on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH for our all-company Production rehearsal day.
- Be sure to check the COMPETITION ESSENTIALS in the 12.22.22 update below.
- NEW MEMBERS: if you haven't already, please let us know ASAP if your dancer needs clip-on or post earrings! If we don't hear from you, we will purchase clip-on earrings for your dancer.
- Be sure to check the COMPETITION ESSENTIALS in the 12.22.22 update below.
- PARENT IN-STUDIO SHOWCASE & POTLUCK | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1:00-2:30PM - RSVP IN 1.14 UPDATE BELOW
- It's time to enjoy the hard work your dancers have put in and celebrate! During our Saturday all-Company Production dress rehearsal, we invite parents to come in and watch your dancers perform! We will also do a run through of several other group routines. (Due to our limited studio space, 2 people per family may attend - RSVP BELOW)
- DANCING FOR DANCERS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1:30PM @ Evanston Township High School
- See all details in 1.14.23 update below
- PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
1.14.23 UPDATE
- DANCING FOR DANCERS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
- What: Dancing for Dancers is a local non-profit organization, created to support dancers in need. The Dancing for Dancers Benefit Concert Series was created to give dancers the opportunity to perform and connect with other dancers in their community. Proceeds from the performances go towards providing scholarships to dancers in need. The concerts are the heart of the organization and the performers are truly Dancing for Dancers!
- Who: "Cry Me A River" dancers (Jadyn, Ari, Ann, Emma E, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- CLICK HERE --> DANCER WAIVER: ALL DANCERS PERFORMING NEED TO HAVE THIS FILLED OUT BY FEB 1ST!
- Where: Evanston High School | 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
- When: Sunday, February 19, 2023
- 10:00 AM | PERFORMER CALL TIME
- 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | DRESS REHEARSAL (dancers & teachers ONLY)
- 1:30-3:30 PM | SHOW
- PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! Parents/family/friends who want to see the show do need to purchase a ticket.
- ALL Activ8 dancers, parents, friends, etc. are invited to attend! We would love to see the rest of our Company dancers there to support their teammates for the first performance of the season!
- DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK | FEBRUARY 13-18
- Two weeks before our first competition, all of our Company routine rehearsals will have dress rehearsal during their usual class time - we will put on costumes just like we would wear them on stage, with all the proper undergarments, shoes, and full competition hair, so that we can be sure we're looking stage ready! During this week, we will hand out costumes and tights for dancers to take home.
- Dancers must have all shoes and hair/make-up supplies needed by this week. Dancers will need to come to class every day that week with competition-ready hair (SLICKED low ponytail with a center part). We will do make up only on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH for our all-company Production rehearsal day.
- Be sure to check the COMPETITION ESSENTIALS in the 12.22.22 update below.
- NEW MEMBERS: if you haven't already, please let us know ASAP if your dancer needs clip-on or post earrings! If we don't hear from you, we will purchase clip-on earrings for your dancer.
- Be sure to check the COMPETITION ESSENTIALS in the 12.22.22 update below.
- PARENT IN-STUDIO SHOWCASE & POTLUCK | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1:00-2:30PM
- It's time to enjoy the hard work your dancers have put in and celebrate! During our Saturday all-Company Production dress rehearsal, we invite parents to come in and watch your dancers perform! We will also do a run through of several other group routines. (Due to our limited studio space, 2 people per family may attend - RSVP BELOW)
- RSVP BELOW: Bring a dish to pass for our potluck! Activ8 will provide paper plates, silverware, and plastic cups.
- Items already being brought:
- fruit platter x2
- ham & turkey sliders
- cookies x2
- pizzas
- veggie tray
- salad
- Items already being brought:
- SUPER BOWL SQUARES FUNDRAISER
- It's almost time for our annual Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser! This is an individual fundraiser, so everything you make will go directly to the individual dancer. Each sheet can make you $500, which will cover a lot of your competition entry fees for this season!
HOW IT WORKS:- Step 1: Print out the Super Bowl Squares template once it becomes available (we will have copies that you can take home available at the front desk)
- Step 2: Dancers will fill in numbers 0-9 in each of the grey squares in the top row and left side column. The winner will be determined by these numbers at the end of the Super Bowl.
- Step 3: Sell squares to family and friends for $10 per square; they, or you, fill their name into whichever white squares they want - one name per square. (Collect cash, Venmo payment, or check made out to the dancer's parent) - participants can buy as many squares as they want! (you'll turn in $ to the studio afterward, to be put directly toward YOUR dancer's competition fees)
- Step 4: Determining the winner: at the end of the game, look at the last/second digit in the score of each team and circle that number in their respective numbered row - the square that corresponds to those numbers is the winner! For example: if the score ends with LA: 28 to CB: 24, the winner will be the person whose square is beneath the LA column #8 and the CB row #4.
- At $10 per square, the whole board will bring in $1000 - the winner will take $500 and the remaining $500 goes to the Activ8 dancer!
- Tip #1: Use social media , Zelle and Venmo to your advantage! Dancers are encouraged to make a video appealing to your family and friends - tell them why dance is important to you and how participating in our fundraiser is helpful! And payment apps like Venmo make it super easy to collect money!
- Tip #2: If you don't fill the entire board by the day of the game, you can fill in the rest of the squares with WILD CARD. This way, if the score ends up in a blank square, you can take all of the names in your squares and do a random drawing for the winner! Miss Ryanne did this a couple of years ago for a few empty squares and it made the final outcome even more exciting!
- It's almost time for our annual Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser! This is an individual fundraiser, so everything you make will go directly to the individual dancer. Each sheet can make you $500, which will cover a lot of your competition entry fees for this season!
- RECITAL CLASSES
- The below classes that Company dancers are enrolled in are also "recital classes", which will perform in our annual GRAVITATE recital showcase in June, and will have a costume fee due on February 1st (note: these are not competition routine classes - they perform in the June recital only):
- Mon. 5:30 PM Ballet 4 & Wed. 5:30 PM Ballet 4 (classes will perform together)
- Mon. 6:30 PM Combo 4 (Contemporary)
- Tues. 5:30 PM Hip Hop 2 & Tues. 6:45 PM Hip Hop 3 (classes will perform together)
- Tues. 6:00 PM Lyrical 2/3
- Tues. 7:15 PM Ballet 3
- Tues. 8:00 PM Combo 3/4 (Musical Theatre)
- Wed. 7:15 PM Combo 4 (Jazz)
- Sat. 9:00 AM Acro 1/2
- Sat. 9:30 AM Ballet 2
- Sat. 10:15 AM Combo 3 (Musical Theatre)
- Sat. 10:15 AM Tap 2
- Sat. 11:00 AM Acro 2/3
- The below classes that Company dancers are enrolled in are also "recital classes", which will perform in our annual GRAVITATE recital showcase in June, and will have a costume fee due on February 1st (note: these are not competition routine classes - they perform in the June recital only):
12.22.22 UPDATE
- Check our WINTER/SPRING 2023 CLASS SCHEDULE for some updated class times!
- OPEN SOLO SESSIONS & DUET REHEARSALS
- Beginning in January, soloists will attend assigned bi-weekly "open solo sessions" to run their solos with at least one instructor and receive feedback. These are MANDATORY, so that all dancers can be prepared for the stage! These sessions move quickly and dancers will receive notes to work on independently. We recommend scheduling privates with your choreographer, or another instructor, to work on things more specifically and in depth, as well.
- Duets will rehearse bi-weekly, one-on-one, with their choreographer or another instructor in order to prepare for competition; they are welcome to also schedule additional rehearsals with any instructor.
- We will have an A Week & B Week rotating schedule, with our last two weeks before KAR being combined A/B Weeks for dress rehearsal week and our final week before we're on stage.
- A WEEKS: JAN 9-14, JAN 23-28, FEB 6-11, FEB 13-18, FEB 20-25, MAR 6-11, MAR 20-25, APR 10-15, APR 24-29, MAY 8-13
- B WEEKS: JAN 16-21, JAN 30-FEB 4, FEB 13-18, FEB 20-25, FEB 27-MAR 4, MAR 13-18, APR 3-8, APR 17-22, MAY 1-6, MAY 15-20
- CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL SOLO & DUET SCHEDULE HERE FOR WHICH ROUTINES REHEARSE A WEEK & B WEEK, AND ASSIGNED DAYS/TIMES!
- SAT. 1/7/23 - COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTY & ALL-COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- We open back up for classes after the Holiday break on SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023! 100% attendance for our all-company Production rehearsal and Holiday party is expected!
- 1:00-2:00PM ALL-COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- 2:00-4:00PM COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTY!
- We will have a "White Elephant" style gift exchange! Everyone should bring a wrapped $5-$10 gift that is appropriate for all ages (nail polish, candy, snacks, hair items, dance items, etc). $10 is a HARD LIMIT for the gift! Please DO NOT overspend, so that we have fair gifts for all of our dancers!
- We open back up for classes after the Holiday break on SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023! 100% attendance for our all-company Production rehearsal and Holiday party is expected!
- COMPETITION ESSENTIALS
- Undergarments:
- Production: any tank or cap sleeve plain black leotard
- All other routines: flesh tone leotard or bra top with clear back strap & flesh tone undies
- Recommendations:
- Capezio Clear Strap Leotard
- Body Wrappers Padded Bra Top
- Capezio Seamless Clear Back Bra Top
- Capezio Clear Back Bra Top
- Capezio Seamless Briefs
- Note: TIGHTS & NUDE LEOS ARE UNDERWEAR. If your dancer must wear regular underwear under their tights/nude leo, they MUST be flesh toned so they don't peek out and show on stage! We do not want to see Princess undies or pink polka dots under your costumes!
- Recommendations:
- Make Up: ALL DANCERS must have the following items for our team stage makeup look
- Eyeshadow: Rimmel London Magnif'eyes BLUSH Edition
- Lashes: Ardell Demi Wispies fake eyelashes & any black mascara
- Eyeliner: Any black eyeliner
- Blush: Any medium-dark pink color
- Lipstick: TBD
- Hair: Center part, low ponytail
- Competition Earrings: all new members must purchase competition earrings - we will bill your account $15 in January for earrings. PLEASE EMAIL US AND LET US KNOW IF YOUR DANCER NEEDS POST OR CLIP ON EARRINGS.
- RETURNING MEMBERS: check now that you have your competition earrings! Let us know if you need replacements!
- Shoes & Tights: see 12.1.22 Update below.
- Undergarments:
12.1.22 UPDATE
- ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY LOST & FOUND
- If your dancer attended AYA Convention in November and lost something, please be sure to check their lost & found page here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/F8HS3KzNuReF2W1m7
- If you see an item that is yours, you can claim it one of two ways:
- AYA will have all lost and found at the registration table at AYA Chicago #2 this weekend (Dec. 3-4) at the Wyndham Garden Hotel , 1725 E Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL . Please feel free to come grab any items that belong to you.
- Email AYA at activateyourartistry@gmail.com and request to have your items shipped to you for a $5.00 flat rate. Simply provide your email address and they will send a shipping invoice to be paid. Once the invoice is paid, your item will be shipped and tracking information sent.
- ACTIV8 MERCH SALES FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
- If you want to order items from our online store in time for holiday gifting, all orders must be placed by December 10th! If your order needs to be kept secret from your dancer, please be sure to email us after your order and let us know!
- IN STUDIO SALE: we will also have some limited edition items on sale in the studio over the next 3 weeks! These are items that may not be available in the online store and may not be available again!
- ALL COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSALS
- We have set the dates for our all-company Production rehearsals for the rest of the season; see above "IMPORTANT DATES" and set aside these days! Attendance is 100% mandatory for these rehearsals! Please make sure you plan ahead for other events/activities, or work (for our older dancers).
- SAT. 1/7/23 - COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTY & ALL-COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- We open back up for classes after the Holiday break on SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023! 100% attendance for our all-company Production rehearsal and Holiday party is expected!
- 1:00-2:00PM ALL-COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL
- 2:00-4:00PM COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTY!
- We will have a "White Elephant" style gift exchange! Everyone should bring a wrapped $5-$10 gift that is appropriate for all ages (nail polish, candy, snacks, hair items, dance items, etc). $10 is a HARD LIMIT for the gift! Please DO NOT overspend, so that we have fair gifts for all of our dancers!
- We open back up for classes after the Holiday break on SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023! 100% attendance for our all-company Production rehearsal and Holiday party is expected!
- COMPETITION SHOES & TIGHTS
- Tights are already included with your costume fees; dancers will receive tights during dress rehearsal week
- Shoes:
- Production: to make it easier for everyone (so you don't have to run around to 5 different shoe stores), we will purchase sneakers through our costume company for Production. Your account will be charged $40 for our Production sneakers.
- Half-Soles: Rock Your Soul, She Used to Be Mine, What's Going On trio
- Order online in the Activ8 store; you will need a "performance pair" of half-soles that are worn on stage ONLY, so they don't have holes or are too dirty
- Jazz Shoes: Shake & Pop, Wings trio
- Order online in the Activ8 store in Caramel; be sure they are acceptable for the stage, with no holes and minimal scuff marks
- No Shoes: Ruby Blue, The Dance, Cry Me A River
- Duets & Soloists: ask your choreographer if you don't already know what shoes you'll need
- SAT. 12/16/22 - COMPETITION FEES #1 DUE (FOR KIDS ARTISTIC REVUE, FEB. 24-26)
- UPDATE: Our PRODUCTION routine WILL NOT COMPETE AT KAR. It will compete at our last two competitions, PAC (April 14-16) and Headliners (May 5-7). Therefore, if your dancer's only group is Production, they will not be charged a competition fee for this in December. Dancers not competing at KAR are still welcome and encouraged to attend to support their team!
- Routines competing at KAR:
- Groups ($60/dancer per group routine):
- Ruby Blue - Monday Sr. Small Jazz (Zoe, Ari, Ann, Zenya)
- The Dance - Wednesday Teen Small Contemporary (Jadyn, Emma, Ava, Sydney)
- Shake & Pop - Thursday Teen Jazz (Jadyn, Ari, Emma, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- Cry Me A River - Thursday Teen Contemporary (Jadyn, Ari, Ann, Emma, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- Rock Your Soul - Thursday Teen Lyrical (Ann, Emma, Ava, Sydney)
- She Used to Be Mine - Saturday Teen Lyrical (Emma, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- Duet/Trios ($80/dancer per duet/trio):
- Better Than Today - Jr. Lyrical (Grace, Gia)
- Hanging by a Thread - Teen Contemporary (Emma, Sydney)
- Hide & Seek - Teen Contemporary (Ava, Itzel)
- What's Going On - Jr. Contemporary (Nicole, Grace, Gia)
- Wings - Jr. Jazz (Nicole, Grace, Gia)
- Solos ($140/dancer per solo):
- Big God - Jr. Contemporary (Nicole)
- Follow the Sun - Jr. Contemporary (Gia)
- Words - Jr. Lyrical (Grace)
- I Wanna Dance With Somebody - Teen Lyrical (Itzel)
- Nothing Stops Another Day - Teen Lyrical (Emma)
- The Mad Hatter - Teen Musical Theatre (Jocelyn)
- The Words You Left Me - Teen Contemporary (Sydney)
- Undertow - Teen Lyrical (Ava)
- What's This? - Teen Musical Theatre Solo (Ava)
- As It Was - Sr. Contemporary (Jadyn)
- Myth - Sr. Contemporary (Zoe)
- Rain - Sr. Contemporary (Zenya)
- Sunday Kind of Love - Sr. Contemporary (Ari)
- The Raven - Sr. Contemporary (Ann)
- Groups ($60/dancer per group routine):
- ALPHA DANCE CONVENTION ATTENDANCE - OPTIONAL
- February 3-5, 2023 @ McCormick Place in Chicago
- $270/dancer DUE 12/30/22
- Please fill out the below form to confirm either way if your dancer intends to attend Alpha Dance Convention (if we do not receive a response by 12/5/22, we will assume your dancer is NOT attending):
11.5.22 UPDATE
- SAT. DECEMER 10TH HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE - LYRICAL 2/3 & ACRO 2/3 & 3/4 RESPONSE REQUIRED!!
- If you have not already, please let us know ASAP if your dancer will perform with us at the Storytime with Santa event on Saturday, 12/10!
- LOCK-IN SLEEPOVER - HOST NEEDED!
- Due to mall policies, we likely will not be able to hold a lock-in sleepover at the studio this season. If anyone is willing to host at their home sometime this season, please let us know! We have up to 15 dancers on the team that would be in attendance.
- ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY DANCE CONVENTION | NOVEMBER 12 & 13
- Dancers attending:
- Primary Room: Evelyn F, Emma R, Grace N, Gia P, Jocelyn W
- Pro Room: Jadyn C, Emma E, Ava M, Sydney M
- PARENTS: SIGN THE PARTICIPANT WAIVER ASAP IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY! CLICK HERE TO SIGN WAIVER!
- WHERE: Tinley Park Convention Center | 18451 Convention Center Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477
- CALL TIME: this is the time you must be inside the venue lobby to meet up with the team; do not be late!
- ATTIRE: dancers should wear typical dress code dancewear, plus their Company jacket; we recommend having a base of tights/leo or shorts/leo or shorts/fitted top, then bring other items to layer (leggings, sweatpants, t-shirt, sweatshirt); Activ8 wear is always encouraged!
- THINGS TO BRING:
- ALL SHOES, INCLUDING SNEAKERS FOR HIP HOP! Also bring socks!
- Water bottle
- Company binder & pencil/pen
- Extra hair ties, bobby pins, hairspray
- Money for AYA and other vendor merch
- Healthy snacks & bag lunch or money for concessions (concession lines are always long! We recommend bringing food instead of buying!)
- OBSERVERS: Parent observers are not permitted unless you purchase an observer band. We recommend parents do not stay and observe classes; it's important that dancers stay focused and can really immerse themselves in the convention experience. Kimmy & Ryanne will be at the event all day and will be in and out of all rooms checking in on dancers. Dancers will stay inside their class ballroom the entire time unless using the restroom; we will employ the buddy system for bathroom trips.
- Dancers attending:
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10.14.22 UPDATE
- ABSENCES & MAKE UP CLASSES
- Dancers are REQUIRED to attend/schedule make ups for any missed technique classes WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE ABSENCE! Please make sure you schedule your make ups for any missed classes in September or October ASAP!
- Make up classes should be in the same style and level if possible (Ballet 4 for Ballet 4, Turns & Leaps 3 for Turns & Leaps 3, etc)
- To report an absence:
- Online:
- Log on to the parent portal online: https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/activ8dancecompany
- Scroll down and click Attendance (you can also view your dancer's full attendance history here)
- Click Report Absence
- Check the box next to the dancer(s)
- Choose the date(s) of the absence
- Check the box next to the class(es) being missed
- REQUIRED: type in the reason for the absence PLUS YOUR CHOSEN MAKE UP CLASS DATE AND CLASS NAMES
- Click Submit
- In the phone app (look for "DanceStudio-Pro Portal" in the app store):
- Click More on the bottom right
- Scroll down and click Attendance (you can also view your dancer's full attendance history here)
- Click Report Absence
- Check the box next to the dancer(s)
- Choose the date(s) of the absence
- Check the box next to the class(es) being missed
- REQUIRED: type in the reason for the absence PLUS YOUR CHOSEN MAKE UP CLASS DATE AND CLASS NAMES
- Click Submit
- Online:
- To schedule make up classes outside of the absence reporting tool, you must email activ8dancecompany@gmail.com with the full list of classes & dates missed, plus the corresponding make up classes & dates.
- Example:
- Absent 10/1/22 for 5:30 Ballet 4
- Make Up on 10/13/22 in 5:00 Company Ballet
- Absent 10/1/22 for 5:30 Ballet 4
- Example:
- Dancers are REQUIRED to attend/schedule make ups for any missed technique classes WITHIN TWO WEEKS OF THE ABSENCE! Please make sure you schedule your make ups for any missed classes in September or October ASAP!
- LOCK-IN SLEEPOVER UPDATE - POSTPONED
- The sleepover originally scheduled for Halloween weekend is POSTPONED until we can properly coordinate with mall management. We will reschedule for a later date; stay tuned!
- SUMMER 2023 NATIONALS UPDATE - CANCELLED
- After polling the team, we do not have enough dancers interested in traveling to attend Nationals next summer, so we will NOT be attending a Nationals competition in July 2023. We hope to go back to Nationals in 2024!
9.28.22 UPDATE
- FRI. 10/7 | MASTER CLASSES W/ MORGAN WIGGINS - MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
- 5:30-6:30PM | BEG/INT HIP HOP
- CORPS & PRE-COMPANY
- 6:30-8:00PM | INT/ADV CONTEMPORARY HIP HOP FUSION
- INTERMEDIATE & ELITE COMPANY
- Intermediate and Elite Company dancers, and any dancers ages 12+, may take both classes if they'd like, at $25 per class.
- Dancers will be automatically enrolled in the appropriate class and your account will be charged $25 with October tuition for Corps, Pre-Company, and Intermediate Company. (Those that already registered will not be charged again)
- If your dancer has an unavoidable conflict and cannot attend, please let us know ASAP!
- 5:30-6:30PM | BEG/INT HIP HOP
- SEASON 3 PHOTOSHOOT CANVAS - $20/each
- We're going to be making room for our new Season 4 photos in the lobby soon! Returning members can purchase last year's canvas from the lobby wall for just $20! Email and let us know if you'd like to purchase your dancer's photo.
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8.29.22 UPDATE
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NEW COMPANY BACKPACKS & JACKETS NEW MEMBERS (& returning who have ordered a new jacket): YOU MUST EMAIL US THE SIZE OF JACKET YOU WOULD LIKE! RETURNING MEMBERS - LAST CALL TO ORDER! Returning Company members who want a new jacket and/or backpack must let us know by THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND! WE WILL NOT BE PLACING ANY MORE JACKET OR BAG ORDERS FOR THE SEASON! KICK OFF PARTY - SAT, SEPTEMBER 10TH 1:00 - 3:00PM @ ACTIV8 | dancers only - MANDATORY We're so excited to have our ENTIRE TEAM of dancers in the studio to officially kick off the season with some fun team bonding time! We'll have games, prizes, our photobooth set up, a bleach tie-dye party, and also find out our Bigs & Littles for the season! PLEASE BRING ONE ITEM OF BLANK CLOTHING TO BLEACH DYE!! AFTER WE BLEACH DYE IT, WE WILL ADD AN ACTIV8 SYMBOL LOGO TO THE MERCH FOR YOU! (i.e. t-shirt, tank top, sweatpants, shorts, leggings, etc.) PHOTOSHOOT | SUN. SEPT 11, 12:00-4:00PM Dancers should arrive FULLY READY at 12:00PM! Dancers will stay for the entire photoshoot this year and we'll have a little pizza party at the end of the day! Each dancer will receive one headshot, two dance/action shots, and we'll also be taking our first team photo since Season 1! We will be using a metallic silver background for this year's photoshoot! Dancers should wear an all-black outfit of their choosing; make sure it's something you can achieve dance movement in! Dancers will be barefoot. No tights. See photos to the right for inspiration. **SEND US A BAND MESSAGE OR EMAIL WITH YOUR PHOTOSHOOT OUTFIT CHOICE TO BE APPROVED! HAIR: styled neatly down or half-up MAKEUP: a slightly "glammed up" natural makeup look (see photo for example) - NOT STAGE MAKEUP |
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CLI STUDIOS ACCESS & LOGIN
As members of our competitive program, all dancers have access to CLI Studios! This is an online video dance class platform, which we also utilize in the studio! Dancers can take online dance classes from some of the industry's very top professionals, like Steven "tWitch" Boss (from the Ellen Show), Alison Holker, Brian Friedman (choreographer to Britney Spears), the Syncopated Ladies, and more!
New members should have received an invitation via email to create their login (dancers 13+ will have their login sent to their personal email and dancers 12 & Under will have their login sent to a parent). You can log on via a web browser or the phone app.
DRESS CODE
Please make sure you are prepared with proper dress code, including shoes, as we begin our regular schedule of classes on Tuesday, September 6th! We are not picky about shoe brands for classes, however, dancers will have to get specific shoes for the stage, which they will be sized for and your account will be charged later in the season. If you don't have black sneakers, you DO NOT need to buy new shoes for Production right now; please just make sure the sneakers you wear are clean (no outside shoes)!! We will have you buy specific shoes, that will go with our costumes, later in the season.
As members of our competitive program, all dancers have access to CLI Studios! This is an online video dance class platform, which we also utilize in the studio! Dancers can take online dance classes from some of the industry's very top professionals, like Steven "tWitch" Boss (from the Ellen Show), Alison Holker, Brian Friedman (choreographer to Britney Spears), the Syncopated Ladies, and more!
New members should have received an invitation via email to create their login (dancers 13+ will have their login sent to their personal email and dancers 12 & Under will have their login sent to a parent). You can log on via a web browser or the phone app.
DRESS CODE
Please make sure you are prepared with proper dress code, including shoes, as we begin our regular schedule of classes on Tuesday, September 6th! We are not picky about shoe brands for classes, however, dancers will have to get specific shoes for the stage, which they will be sized for and your account will be charged later in the season. If you don't have black sneakers, you DO NOT need to buy new shoes for Production right now; please just make sure the sneakers you wear are clean (no outside shoes)!! We will have you buy specific shoes, that will go with our costumes, later in the season.
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8.19.22 update
AUGUST 2022 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
- FRI. 8/19
- 5:30-7:30PM JR SMALL GROUP w/ KATY (Nicole, Grace, Gia)
- 7:30-9:00PM INTERMEDIATE & ELITE COMPANY CLASS (ALL Intermediate & Elite Company Dancers)
- SAT. 8/20
- 9:00-10:30AM JR SMALL GROUP w/ KATY (Nicole, Grace, Gia)
- 10:30AM-1:00PM PRODUCTION - SAT GROUP (Nicole, Emma E, Evelyn, Ava, Sydney, Grace, Gia, Itzel, Emma R, Jocelyn)
- SUN. 8/21
- 9:30AM-1:00PM JR SMALL GROUP w/ KATY (Nicole, Grace, Gia)
- 1:00-2:30PM CORPS & PRE-COMPANY CLASS & SEMINAR (ALL Corps & Pre-Company Dancers)
- MON. 8/22
- 5:00-9:00PM SENIOR SMALL GROUP w/ MACKENZI (Zoe C, Ari D, Ann D, Zenya K)
- TUES. 8/23
- 5:00-7:00PM TEEN SMALL GROUP w/ MACKENZI (Jadyn, Emma E, Ava, Sydney)
- THURS. 8/25
- 6:00-8:00PM CORPS & PRE-COMPANY CLASS (ALL Corps & Pre-Company Dancers)
- FRI. 8/26
- 6:00-8:30PM PRODUCTION - ALL DANCERS (Zoe, Jadyn, Natalie, Nicole, Ari, Emma E, Zenya, Ava, Sydney, Itzel, Grace, Gia, Jocelyn, Evelyn, Emma R)
- SAT. 8/27
- 12:30-2:30PM INTERMEDIATE & ELITE COMPANY CLASS & SEMINAR
- 3:00-5:00PM SENIOR JAZZ w/ KIMMY & RYANNE (Jadyn, Natalie, Ari, Emma E, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- SUN. 8/28
- 12:30-2:30PM TEEN SMALL LYRICAL (Emma, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- 3:00-5:00PM SENIOR JAZZ w/ KIMMY & RYANNE (Jadyn, Natalie, Ari, Emma E, Ava, Sydney, Itzel)
- MON. 8/29
- 6:00-8:30PM INTERMEDIATE & ELITE COMPANY CLASS
- WED. 8/31
- 6:00-8:00PM INTERMEDIATE & ELITE COMPANY CLASS
- THURS. 9/1
- 6:30-9:00PM PRODUCTION - MON/THURS GROUP (Zoe, Jadyn, Natalie, Ari, Emma, Zenya, Sydney, Itzel)
ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY CONVENTION FEE DUE
Convention fees for Activate Your Artistry are due SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH; the fee has been posted to your account. If you would like to pay via Zelle, you must submit payment by Fri. 8/19. Credit cards on file will be charged automatically on the due date.
DANCERS ATTENDING ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY NOV 12-13:
LAST CALL: if your dancer is not listed above as attending this convention and you would like to register them, please let us know by 12:00PM tomorrow, Sat. 8/20!
Convention fees for Activate Your Artistry are due SATURDAY AUGUST 20TH; the fee has been posted to your account. If you would like to pay via Zelle, you must submit payment by Fri. 8/19. Credit cards on file will be charged automatically on the due date.
DANCERS ATTENDING ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY NOV 12-13:
- Jadyn Chelberg (Half Scholarship)
- Natalie Colletti (Full Scholarship)
- Nicole Danek
- Emma Erickson (Full Scholarship)
- Evelyn Fulkerson (Half Scholarship)
- Sydney Mulhern (Full Scholarship)
- Grace Nutley (Half Scholarship)
- Gia Perez (Half Scholarship)
- Emma Raschillo
- Jocelyn Wynn (Half Scholarship)
- Ava Marcus (?) - PLEASE CONFIRM PARTICIPATION
- Itzel Perez (?) - PLEASE CONFIRM PARTICIPATION
LAST CALL: if your dancer is not listed above as attending this convention and you would like to register them, please let us know by 12:00PM tomorrow, Sat. 8/20!