IMPORTANT DATES​
  • WED. SEPT 13, 5:00 - 8:00PM | PORTILLO'S FUNDRAISER!
  • FRI. SEPT 15 | COSTUME FEE DEPOSIT DUE
  • SUN. SEPT 17, 11:00AM - 4:00PM | PHOTOSHOOT 
  • FRI. OCT 13 | MASTER CLASS w/ Holly Lehnertz (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE)
    • ​5:30-6:30PM | Jr. Corps & Pre-Company Jazz
    • 6:30-8:00PM | Intermediate & Elite Company Contemporary​
  • FRI. OCT 13 | COSTUME FEE BALANCE DUE
  • FRI. OCT 20 | AYA CONVENTION FEE DUE
  • DEC. 2-3 | ACTIVATE YOUR ARTISTRY DANCE CONVENTION (MANDATORY FOR ALL, except Intermediate Company)

REMINDERS​
  • 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.
  • DANCERS: make sure you have joined our SZN 5 BAND APP GROUP! Click here to join --> https://band.us/n/a3ac95T3K7a9A
  • SEASON 5 HANDBOOK​​

9.12.23 update

  • COSTUME FEE DEPOSIT DUE THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
    • ​Competition costume fee deposits have been posted to your account; this is the first half due for groups and some duets. Solos and remaining duet costumes are still being chosen and will be charged with the remaining group costume fees next month. 
    • ​See below for costume pictures!

  • PORTILLO'S FUNDRAISER - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 5:00-8:00PM
    • ​TELL YOUR FRIENDS & MAKE SURE YOU STOP BY!! ​
    • 8832 W Dempster St, Niles, IL 60714
    • How to participate:
      • IN-STORE: ​Show the flyer to the cashier before you order (you can just pull it up on your phone!)
      • DRIVE-THRU: mention Activ8 Dance Company before you order at the drive-thru
      • ONLINE ORDER FOR PICKUP: use code PORTILLOS20 before checkout in the "Apply Offer" field
    • DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE

  • DANCERS - BRING YOUR PHOTOSHOOT OUTFITS TO PRODUCTION REHEARSAL ON THURS. 9/13 PLEASE!!
​
  • REMINDER: ​SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH​, 11:00AM - 4:00PM | COMPANY PHOTOSHOOT
    • ​See 8.28.23 UPDATE below for full details
  • FRI. 10/13 | MASTER CLASSES W/ HOLLY LEHNERTZ​
    • ​5:30-6:30PM | Jr. Corps & Pre-Company Jazz
    • 6:30-8:00PM | Intermediate & Elite Company Contemporary
    • As this is mandatory attendance, your dancer has already been enrolled. $15 per dancer for this class will be automatically added to your October tuition

8.28.23 update

  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 11:00AM - 4:00PM | COMPANY PHOTOSHOOT
    • ​We are so excited for our MONOCHROMATIC NEON photoshoot this season! Dancers will be at the studio for the entirety of the photoshoot from 11:00AM - 4:00PM, as we'll take individual and group photos. Dancers should arrive FULLY READY at 11:00AM! If you want to use Studio 2 to finish getting ready, you may arrive as early as 10:00AM. Each dancer will receive digital copies of one headshot, two dance/action shots, and a team photo. 
    • ATTIRE: a monochromatic neon look in one of the colors below. The pictured items are from Dancewear Solutions, but you can purchase items from anywhere, as long as the colors closely match. ALL OUTFITS MUST BE APPROVED BY RYANNE & KIMMY -  band message or email us with pictures before you order. 
      • ​PINK (Cerise on DWS): Jadyn, Ava, Madalena, Evelyn, Itzel
      • PURPLE (Electric Purple on DWS): Lily, Sydney, Nicole, Garnet
      • BLUE (Turquoise on DWS): Daniela, Emma, Maya, Grace, Gia
      • Yes: matte, mesh, spandex, cotton, pants, leggings, shorts, skirts, dresses, leotards, crop tops, tank tops, t-shirts, rompers
      • No: sequins, metallic, beading, fringe, appliques, logos/words/artwork
    • HAIR: styled neatly down or half-up
    • MAKEUP: a slightly "glammed up" natural makeup look - NOT STAGE MAKEUP​​
  • STUDIO REMINDERS/RULES:
    • NO GUM
    • WATER OR SPORTS DRINKS ONLY IN THE STUDIOS
      • soda, Celsius, energy drinks, etc. not permitted in the dance studio rooms
      • Stay HYDRATED with water or sports drinks please! We sell bottled water for $1 at the front desk; if you don't have money with you, we will take your name down and you can pay later!
    • CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF IN THE STUDENT LOUNGE
    • Review the dress code as we begin our regular season classes, including the what not to wear section at the bottom!

  • *UPDATED* THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 6:15-8:15PM | SEASON 5 COMPANY KICKOFF PARTY!
    • This is a dancer party to officially kick off the season as a team! PIZZA DINNER WILL BE SERVED! 
    • NO CLASSES AFTER 8:15PM - we will have our regular schedule of Thursday rehearsals beginning the following week.
      • ​We will still have Ballet Technique 3/4  class from 5:30-6:15PM

  • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 1:00-3:00PM | ACTIV8 FAMILY PICNIC @ GOLF MILL PARK
    • Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games and mingling! PARENTS - PLAN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GAMES!!
    • What to bring:
      • camp chairs
      • blankets
      • lawn games
      • snacks & drinks​​

8.14.23 UPDATE

  • MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH | COMPANY REHEARSALS & CLASSES BEGIN TODAY!! 
    • Dancers must wear ALL BLACK for rehearsals! You may wear any appropriate dancewear for company classes.
    • Hair should be SLICKED BACK in a secure ponytail, bun, or braid for all classes & rehearsals! You should not need to readjust your hair during class. Double up on hair ties! Flimsy hair ties and claw clips that will come out are not appropriate for classes. 
    • CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL AUGUST SCHEDULE as of 8.14.23

  • MEMBER FEES DUE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH
    • New Members: $210 (Company jacket, backpack, & photoshoot)
    • Returning Members: $60 (photoshoot)
      • If you want to order a new black jacket or backpack, please let us know ASAP so this fee can be added and we can place the order. We can not take orders for new jackets or backpacks after the 18th!
      • BLACK JACKETS NEEDED: if you got a black jacket last season, please bring it to the studio this week so we may borrow it to size new members!
      • BLACK BINDERS: please also bring back your black binder from last season! Please empty before returning. Dancers that do not return their binders will be charged for a replacement. 
 
  • PRIVATE LESSON & CONFERENCE
    • As mentioned in the meetings, dancers and parents can schedule Private Lessons & Conferences with the Directors this month! We will send out a separate email by August 16th about our availability and how to book the privates. Keep an eye out!
    • These include a 20-30 min. technique private, followed by a short 10-15 min. conference with the Directors to talk about where your dancer is at, what their goals are short-term and long-term, and what we'd like to see them focus on for this season. This is included with your August tuition and is optional, but highly recommended!

7.25.23 UPDATE

  • COMPLETE YOUR SEASON 5 REGISTRATION
    • ​If you haven't already, please be sure you have enrolled your dancer in all of their classes and submitted your registration fee for the 2023-2024 season. Dancers with incomplete registration and tuition fee balances will not be staged into routines during August choreography!

  • ELEV8: THE INTENSIVE | JULY 31-AUG 3 | MANDATORY ATTENDANCE FOR ALL COMPANY DANCERS!
    • ​Tuition is DUE - log onto the portal to view your balance and submit payment (may also be submitted via Zelle to activ8dancecompany@gmail.com)
    • Bring ALL shoes you may need, including sneakers for hip hop.
    • To see full ELEV8 information and schedule, CLICK HERE --> ELEV8: The Intensive
    • DANCERS AGES 13+ may also bring heels for class with Alexa. Dancers can opt to take the class in regular dance shoes or bare feet, BUT if you choose to wear heels, these types of shoes are THE ONLY APPROVED SHOES TO WEAR by Miss Alexa:​​ ​
  • AUGUST REHEARSAL & CLASS SCHEDULE 
    • Attendance in choreography rehearsals is MANDATORY for all dancers cast in those routines. We did the best we could to make rehearsal times work for everyone with the availability we were given, but some dancers may need to make adjustments to their schedule in order to be in rehearsal. Dancers that are not in rehearsal may not be staged in to that routine, for the section learned that day or for the entire routine, at the discretion of the choreographer and Directors. 
 
  • Mon. 8/14
    • ​5:30-8:30PM | Pre-Teen Jazz w/ Katy (Garnet, Grace, Gia, Jocelyn, Maya, Madalena)
    • *UPDATE* 5:30-7:00PM | Int. & Elite Company Class (all Int & Elite Company dancers)
  • Tues. 8/15, 7:00-9:00PM | Teen Group 2 w/ Kimmy (Nicole, Lily, Emma, Ava, Itzel, Daniela)
  • Wed. 8/16
    • 5:30-7:00PM | Pre-Teen Jazz w/ Katy (Garnet, Grace, Gia, Jocelyn, Maya, Madalena)
    • *MOVED TO 8/14* 5:30-7:00PM | Int. & Elite Company Class (all Int & Elite Company dancers)
    • 7:00-9:00 | Teen Group 1 w/ Ryanne (Jadyn, Nicole, Lily, Emma, Ava, Sydney, Itzel, Daniela)
  • Thurs. 8/17, 5:30-7:30PM | Company Class (ALL DANCERS)
  • Sat. 8/19, 9:00AM-1:00PM | Pre-Teen Jazz w/ Katy (Garnet, Grace, Gia, Jocelyn, Maya, Madalena)
  • Mon. 8/21, 5:30-7:30PM | Production (ALL DANCERS)
  • Wed. 8/23, 6:30-9:00PM | Teen Group 3 w/ Mackenzi (Jadyn, Ava, Emma, Itzel, Sydney)
  • Thurs. 8/24, 5:30-8:00 | Pre-Teen Contemporary w/ Mackenzi (Nicole, Garnet, Grace, Gia, Jocelyn)
  • Sat. 8/26, 9:00AM-12:00PM | Production (ALL DANCERS)
  • Mon. 8/28
    • 5:30-7:00PM | Teen Group 1 w/ Ryanne (Jadyn, Nicole, Lily, Emma, Ava, Sydney, Itzel, Daniela)
    • 7:00-8:30PM | Teen Group 2 w/ Kimmy (Nicole, Lily, Emma, Ava, Itzel, Daniela)
  • Tues. 8/29, 5:30-7:30PM | Company Class (ALL DANCERS)
  • Wed. 8/30​, 5:30-7:30PM |  Pre-Teen Contemporary w/ Mackenzi (Nicole, Garnet, Grace, Gia, Jocelyn)

CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE AUGUST SCHEDULE **UPDATED 7/27/23

6.13.23 UPDATE

  • SPIRIT WEEK STARTS THIS SATURDAY, 6/17!!
    • ​We have some fun, themed days leading up to our annual Gravitate recital! See the full list at the top of this page. We expect Company dancers to participate and set a good example for our recreational students! (Make sure your outfits are still dance appropriate and you can participate fully in your classes)

  • SOLO & DUET REHERASALS NEXT WEEK
    • ​Mon. 6/19, 5:00-5:30PM | Ava/Itzel Duet, Nicole/Gia/Grace Solos & Duet
    • Mon. 6/19, 8:30-9:00PM | Ann, Zen, Jadyn Solo Session
    • Wed. 6/21, 8:30-9:00PM | Emma, Ava, Sydney Solo/Duet Session​
    • Thurs. 6/22, 6:45-7:00PM | Jocelyn, Itzel Solo Session

  • GRAVITATE ITINERARY - SAT. JUNE 24TH @ Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Ct, Schaumburg, IL 60193
    • ​12:00PM | COMPANY DANCERS CALL TIME - help finish set up and prep for dress rehearsal; you should be 100% ready by Noon! If you need additional time to get ready, you can arrive as early at 11:00AM!!!
    • 1:00-1:30PM | Competition groups staging rehearsal (no costumes)
    • 1:30-2:30PM | Recreational classes tech rehearsal (company dancers will not change costumes)
    • 2:30PM | Doors open for Show 1
    • 3:00-4:30PM | Show 1
    • 4:30-5:30PM | Break (bring snacks/bag dinner)
    • 5:30-7:00PM | Show 2
​
  • SUMMER CLASS REGISTRATION DUE BY MON. 6/26
    • ​REMINDER: all Company dancers are required to take summer classes July 10-28, PLUS ELEV8 July 31-Aug 3!!​
      • REQUIREMENTS:
        • ​Ages 7-11 | Minimum 7 summer classes total, plus four-day all access ELEV8
          • ​Must attend at least 2 ballet classes of the 7 required classes
        • Ages 12+ | Minimum 10 summer classes total, plus four-day all access ELEV8
          • ​Must attend at least 3 ballet classes of the 10 required classes
      • VIEW THE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE HERE! 
        • ​Please be sure to set aside ELEV8 dates and plan ahead to meet your minimum class requirements!
      • NOTE: all company dancers MUST pre-enroll for their summer classes, to ensure you're meeting requirements and your classes stay open! Classes that do not have enough enrollment will be dropped and replaced! PLAN & REGISTER EARLY!
    • HOW TO REGISTER (REGISTER BY MON. 6/26,  TUITION DUE FRI. 6/30):
    • ​CAN'T COMPLETE YOUR SUMMER REQUIREMENTS? If you can't complete your minimum class requirements, you may also sign up for 3 hours of technique privates instead (split into 30 or 45 minute sessions). (all dancers must still attend all four days of ELEV8: The Intensive)
      • ​MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE AUGUST 14TH
      • Contact us if you need to register for a mix of summer classes & privates

5.16.23 UPDATE

  • SAT. 5/27/23 REMINDERS​
    • GRAVITATE T-SHIRT & WELL WISHES ORDER DUE! >>>ORDER HERE<<<
      • ​T-shirt and well wishes sales will CLOSE after May 27th! Don't miss your chance to purchase these keepsakes for Season 4!
      • Don't forget to order your recital video, as well!​
    • ​​We are OPEN for classes on Sat. 5/27 (Memorial Day weekend)
      • This is a "freebie" attendance day; as we know many people are going out of town over the holiday weekend, absences will not need to be made up. If your dancer has Saturday classes, please respond to the attendance form below so we can plan accordingly: ​
  • SEASON 4 COMPANY BANQUET | THURS. JUNE 8, 2023 | 6:00-8:00PM
    • ​IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE!! Company dancers, parents, and siblings are invited to join us at the studio on Thursday, June 8th for our first ever end-of-season Company Dinner Banquet! Get dressed up and join us for an evening of food, mingling, awards, photo ops, and more! (we will not have any classes on this evening)
    • POTLUCK STYLE: please bring a dish to pass and a snack or dessert or beverage!! (sign up in the RSVP form below)​
    • WE NEED TABLES & CHAIRS! If you have folding tables and chairs we can borrow, please let us know by May 27th! We need seating for up to 60 people. We will need these dropped off at the studio by Wed. 6/7. (alternatively, we will rent tables/chairs and each family will pay a small fee, ~$7.00/family, for the banquet event to cover the rental)

    RSVP FOR COMPANY BANQUET BY 5/26

POTLUCK ITEMS:
  • Activ8: Plates, utenstils, cups, napkins
  • Chelberg: Mac n cheese, salad
  • ​Danek: cookies
  • Erickson: Chili and mock eclairs
  • ​Fulkerson: pizza
  • Kontos: salad
  • ​Mulhern: fruit
  • Nutley: baked mostaccioli, brownies
  • G. Perez: bruschetta
  • I. Perez: Drinks
  • ​Raschillo: sandwiches, cookies​
  • Wynn: salad & breadsticks

4.28.23 UPDATE

  • HEADLINERS COMPETITION | MAY 6-7 @ TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL
    • CLICK HERE FOR THE HEADLINERS SCHEDULE 
    • Click here for COSTUME CHECKLIST
      • ​CHECK AND PREP YOUR COSTUMES NOW, including earrings, accessories, shoes, and tights!! We cannot make fixes the day before or the day of competition! Make sure you have everything you need! 
        • ​We are OUT of our COMPETITION EARRINGS backup stock, so if you need replacements, please notify us ASAP so we can purchase them!
      • ​Please be sure undergarments work properly with each costume!!! Flesh tone bra tops should have a CLEAR BACK STRAP and preferably clear shoulder straps or very well matched to your skin tone! See 2.9.23 UPDATE for recommendations. 
    • HEADLINERS LIVESTREAM: https://headlinersdance.com/live/
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  • FRIDAY, MAY 12 | RACHEL NASH MASTER CLASSES - MANDATORY ATTENDANCE
    • 5:30-6:30PM  Corps & Pre-Company
    • 6:30-8:00PM  Intermediate & Elite Company
      • If you had not previously registered your dancer for master classes on 5/12, your dancer has been automatically enrolled and the fee will be added to your May tuition. 

4.1.23 UPDATE

  • MONDAY 4/10, 7:15-8:00PM | *NEWLY ADDED*  MANDATORY ALL-COMPANY PRODUCTION REHEARSAL 

  • Please be sure to review the important dates above for all upcoming additional rehearsals and mandatory attendance period!


  • Click here for UPDATED COSTUME CHECKLIST
    • Note: some hair instructions have changed!
    • ​Please be sure undergarments work properly with each costume!!! Flesh tone bra tops should have a CLEAR BACK STRAP and preferably clear shoulder straps or very well matched to your skin tone! See 2.9.23 UPDATE for recommendations. 
    • PRODUCTION - PIGS: black shorts underneath your costume must NOT be longer than your green shorts. Click here to see an example of the type of shorts dancers should wear. 
    • ​We will hand out any remaining costumes next week.
    • ​CHECK AND PREP YOUR COSTUMES NOW, including accessories, shoes, and tights!! We cannot make fixes the day before or the day of competition! Make sure you have everything you need!

3.14.23 UPDATE


  • REMINDER: we are closed for Spring Break from Sunday, March 26th through Sunday, April 2nd - WE ARE STILL OPEN AND HAVE CLASSES ON SAT. 3/25!! If you are heading out of town and will already be gone on Sat. 3/25, please notify us via email ASAP so we can make adjustments as needed. 

  • SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE PREVIEW & COMPANY REQUIREMENTS
    • All dancers intending to audition again and be part of Company for the 2023-2024 season are required to take summer classes and attend ELEV8. This season, regular summer classes will run in the evenings for three weeks, July 10-27, and will finish up with ELEV8 in the final week, July 31-August 3! 
    • REQUIREMENTS:
      • ​Ages 7-11 | Minimum 7 summer classes total, plus four-day all access ELEV8
        • ​Must attend at least 2 ballet classes of the 7 required classes
      • Ages 12+ | Minimum 10 summer classes total, plus four-day all access ELEV8
        • ​Must attend at least 3 ballet classes of the 10 required classes
    • VIEW THE SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE HERE! (updated 3.20.23) REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, MARCH 20TH!
      • ​Please be sure to set aside ELEV8 dates and plan ahead to meet your minimum class requirements!
    • NOTE: all company dancers MUST pre-enroll for their summer classes, to ensure you're meeting requirements and your classes stay open! Classes that do not have enough enrollment will be dropped and replaced! PLAN & REGISTER EARLY!

2.9.23 UPDATE

  • DRESS REHEARSAL WEEK! | MON. FEB 13 - SAT. FEB 18
    • During dress rehearsal week, we practice our competition routines in full costume & competition hair during our regular rehearsal time during the week. This is a chance for us to make sure everyone knows how to do their hair & makeup properly, and make sure we see any last minute issues with costumes. On Saturday 2/18, we will have our in-studio showcase with our Production dress rehearsal, and we will also run through all other group routines.
    • IN-STUDIO SHOWCASE ATTIRE: dancers must wear black leggings and a  black t-shirt/tank top/leotard to rehearse our other groups. 
    • ​CLICK HERE FOR OUR KAR COMPETITION COSTUME CHECKLIST
      • ​We will hand out costumes and tights during dress rehearsal week; please bring a garment bag for your costumes!
      • Make sure you have all required shoes (except Production), necessary undergarments, make up, etc.
    • HAIR & MAKE UP
      • Dancers need to wear COMPETITION READY HAIR each day they have a competition routine rehearsal at the studio. SLICK center part low ponytail; use hairspray and/or gel and AT LEAST two hair ties!! Hair should not fall out while dancing!
      • SATURDAY 2/18 is the only day dancers need to wear competition make up - if they have Saturday morning classes, they should arrive 90% ready for dress rehearsal. They will only have 30 minutes before we begin at 1:00pm to do any touch ups and apply lipstick. 
        • Make Up: ALL DANCERS must have the following items for our team stage makeup look
          • ​Eyeshadow: Rimmel London Magnif'eyes BLUSH Edition (shadow primer recommended)
          • Lashes: Ardell Demi Wispies fake eyelashes & any black mascara
          • Eyeliner: Any black eyeliner
          • Blush: Any medium-dark pink color
          • Lipstick: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Vampire Love​
UNDERGARMENTS
  • all dancers will need ​​​flesh tone leotard, or bra top with clear back strap & flesh tone undies
  • ​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 Disney princesses, pink polka dots, neon, or lace under your costumes!

  • SATURDAY 2/18 IN-STUDIO SHOWCASE & POTLUCK, 1:00-2:30PM
    • PARENTS: RSVP to attend the in-studio showcase if you haven't already in the 1.14.23 update below. 
      • We have several folding chairs and benches available for seating, but you're welcome to bring in camp chairs as seating for yourself if you'd like! Note: you'll be required to remove your shoes in the studio - bring some socks and/or slippers!
    • POTLUCK | Please be sure your dish is labeled and please only bring NUT-FREE items! 
      • dishes already being brought:
        • fruit platter (Marcus, Raschillo)
        • ham & turkey sliders (Chelberg)
        • cookies (Danek, Raschillo)
        • pizzas (Itzel Perez)
        • veggie tray (Mulhern)
        • salad (Kontos)
        • mini sandwiches (Gia Perez)
        • dip (Gia Perez)
        • pasta salad (Fulkerson)
      • still needed/suggestions:
        • juice or soda
        • mini bottled water or gallon jugs
        • chips, pretzels, etc
      • Activ8 will provide plates, silverware, and cups
 
  • TENTATIVE KAR SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE! CLICK HERE!
    • This schedule is tentative, but we do expect performance days and general times to stay mostly the same. We will send the final schedule when it comes available, usually a week before competition. 
     
  • SUMMER CLASS AVAILABILITY & PREFERENCES
    • ​If you haven't yet, please fill out our SUMMER SURVEY to help us plan the best summer schedule!​

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!

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. 
  • 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)
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  • DANCING FOR DANCERS | SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1:30PM @ Evanston Township High School
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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
    • 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. 
    • 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

    SAT. 2/18 PARENT VIEWING & POTLUCK RSVP

  • 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!

  • 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

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! ​
 
  • ​COMPETITION ESSENTIALS​​
    • Undergarments:
    • 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.

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:
      1. 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.
      2. 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! 
  • 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
      • Jazz Shoes: Shake & Pop, Wings trio
      • 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)
  • 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. 
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Primary Room: Evelyn F, Emma R, Grace N, Gia P, Jocelyn W
Pro Room: Jadyn C, Emma E, Ava M, Sydney M

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
    • 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​

  • 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!​
  • SEASON 3 PHOTOSHOOT CANVAS - $20/each

    SUMMER 2023 NATIONALS ATTENDANCE

    We need to get an idea of everyone's plans for Nationals next summer. Please have a parent fill out the below form by October 1st! 
  • BACKPACKS
    • Backpacks are on backorder until November, but we expect to have them before Thanksgiving!
  • JACKETS
    • due to supply issues, we've had to choose a different brand of jacket. The style is similar; semi-fitted with thumbholes, offered in both Ladies' Adult and Girls' Youth sizing. We expect to have them by the end of October! If you are getting a new jacket this season, you must email us the size you'd like based on the updated size chart below if you haven't already. 
    • GIRLS' YOUTH SIZING:
      • ​S: SIZE 6-8
      • M: SIZE 10-12
      • L: SIZE 14-16
    • LADIES' ADULT SIZING:
      • XS: SIZE 0-2
      • S: SIZE 2-4
      • M: SIZE 6-8
      • L: SIZE 10-12
      • XL: SIZE 14-16
      • 2XL: SIZE 16-18
    • LAST CALL: we will still take new jacket orders through Thursday 9/29 for any returning members who would like one!

8.29.22 UPDATE


​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!
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​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.)
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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
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.

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:
  • 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!
Interested in Activ8? Email us to try your first class for free!
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