Music

If you have not gotten music for your class or lost it please email alex (alexsorensen@live.com) for a copy. It is VERY important you practice over the break. :)

Student of the month! KAYLEE HERZOGG!!

Our student of the month for November is Kaylee Herzogg! She is in Jen's Thursday 4:00 class. She has improved so much this past year and obviously practices at home. She has been working on getting her kick-arounds. She has a great attitude in class and is always trying hard. Way to go Kaylee and keep up the good work!!

December News

Recital:
Instead of January 8th and 9th we have scheduled it for January 22nd and 23rd. More details to come but please mark these dates on your calendar.

Christmas Break:
December 15th and 17th will be the last days of dance for the month and we will see you back January 5th and 7th. Make sure to get a copy of your music from your teacher so that you can be practicing at home over the break.

Costume Payment:
If you have not yet paid the fist half of the costume payment a $10.00 late fee has been added. Please get the payment in as soon as possible!!

Also please be on time to your class every week. There have been a lot of late girls lately!

Thanks and have a very merry Christmas!!

Thanksgiving break

We do not have dance the 24th-26th. Have a happy thanksgiving break! :)

Student of the Month! KAMRYN FREHNER!

Student of the Month is KAMRYN FREHNER! :) She is in Alex's Hip hop class and her Tuesday 6:00 class. She was the first in her class to bring a cd, she practices at home, listens to her teacher, helps other students, and has improved quickly in a short period of time. Congratulations Kamryn!! Keep it up!!

November Reminders

Costume fee:
Half of the costume fee is due this month on the 12th. If your childe is size 7 or below, $32.50 is owed. (half of $65.00) If you child is size 8 or above, $37.50 is owed. (Half of $75.l00)

December tuition:
There is no tuition due in December. We started classes in the middle of September and paid full tuition then. So that makes up for half the December month.

Shoes:
There is a paper on the front desk that may be helpful to some of you. If you are looking to buy or sell black ballet shoes, this is where to do it. Just fill in the necessary information on the sheet.

Save the date!
Recital is January 23rd, which is after Christmas break.

Other Important Reminders:
-BRING WATER! :)
-Bring Blank CD to class to get your music
-Video tape your students dance so they can practice at home :)

Thanks!

Student of the Month! Shaylee Redington!

Each month we choose a student who has a great attitude, practices at home, and shows significant improvement. They receive a special dance shirt and will get to fill out a spotlight sheet that will be displayed with her picture in the studio and at both recitals! We only choose one student a month so it is a great honor to be chosen.

Student of the month for September was SHAYLEE REDINGTON! This little girl in Jill Burrup's Tuesday 4:00 class brought her cd in the first week of class and has been so excited to show us each week what she has been working on and improving on. God job to Shaylee and Keep up the good work!

October Reminders

Shoe Order
Shoe orders due tomorrow October 20th. Catalog and order sheet are available at the front desk. Please put shoe payment in the payment box.

Tuition
October tuition is due the first week of each month. There will be a $10.00 late fee if paid after that week.

Water
Please remember to bring a FILLED WATER BOTTLE to class.

Observation
Please keep in mind that parents are invited to observe ONLY on the last class of the month.

Thanks!

We still have classes on a fall break! & get your music from Alex!

Those of you who are in any of Alex's classes:

Tuesday 6:00 class
Thursday 3:00 class
Thursday 5:00 class
Thursday 6:00 class

You can get the music from your class by emailing Alex at alexsorensen@live.com or bringing a blank CD to class and I'll burn you a copy. This is VERY helpful for all our students especially the younger ones so that they can practice at home. :)

Thanks,
Alex

P.S. We DO have classes on the first of October even though it is fall break.

Parade Fun!

Summer was a blast!! Thanks to everyone who was apart of it!

Fall Registration

It’s time to register for fall classes! Now is YOUR chance to reserve your spot and guarantee you get the class and time you want. We are a recreational, non-competing studio that focuses on strong technique, many styles of dance, and teaching the girls to enjoy dancing! We believe in modesty in music choice, costumes, choreography, as well as time and money spent at our studio. We welcome anyone who wants to learn to dance, regardless of experience.

Here is a list of classes offered:
Tuesday:
3:00- 3-4 year olds
4:00- Hip Hop, ages 3-7
5:00- 7-8 year olds
6:00- 9-11 year olds
7:00- Lyrical, 8 and up OR Regular Jazz Class ages 15 and up (Depending on the demand)

Thursday:
3:00- 5-6 year olds
4:00- Extreme Team, ages 8-11 (must meet class requirements- see Jen for more info)
5:00- Hip Hop, ages 8 and up
6:00- 12-14 year olds
7:00- Ballroom

*Hip Hop classes are available to boys as well!

For ballroom class, girls must bring their own boy partner. He will dance for free and will only have to pay for his costume. Ages 7 and up.

We are only enrolling 10 to 12 girls per class so now is the time to reserve your spot. The cost is $35.00 per class, with a discount given to multiple students within one family or if your child takes more than one class. The first child/class is full price, the second receives a $10 discount; the third receives a $15 discount, and so on. There is a $10.00 registration fee per family to hold your spot. We will be having 2 recitals during the year but we are also looking into more opportunities to perform for this upcoming year. Costumes will cost $65.00 for girls up to size 7 and $75.00 for girls sizes 8 and up. This is the one-time price for both costumes for the year. We are lucky to have Michelle Merrill as our seamstress again, with the help of Jamie Runyon and Lindsey Spencer. Classes will begin September 15^th, 16^th, and 17^th. We are looking forward to another great year and hope you will come and dance with us!! If you have any questions or concerns, call Jennifer Hurd at 435-225-2821.

Registration Form below.
Double click and Print :)

Music

If you would like any of the parade class music or music from the technique class you can email Alex at alexsorensen@live.com and she will send you the the music in an Mp3 format via email. Please put Summer Dance Music as the subject.
OR
Bring a blank CD to class with your first and last name and we can burn you a copy of the songs.

Parade Songs:
Lets Dance by Vanessa Hudgens
Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas
Lollipop by Mika
Technique class song:
Dream by Priscilla Ahn

All of these songs are edited and cut so it is best to get those versions from me. This is a GREAT way to practice your routines at home! We encourage everyone to get a copy of the music.

End of Year... But More Things to come!!

Recital Was SO much FUN! This Girls Did AWESOME! Thanks to All The Parents and Dancers for making this First Year great!! We Hope to see you Back For Summer and/or Fall Classes!

SUMMER REGISTRATION!!
Looking for something fun to do this summer? We Are offering just that! We are going to march in four summer parades! Girls will learn a fun marching routine and will be able to keep their dance skills up for next term. There will also be a technique class focusing on turns and leaps for those wanting to really improve their talents. Register now and avoid the sign-up fees!!

Girls 3 to 8 will be marching in the Jr. Parades and/or riding the float in the other parades. Girls 8 and up will march in the North Ogden Cherry Days Parade, Tremonton Wheat and Beat Parade, Mantua Little Valley Days Parade, and Brigham City Peach Days Parade.

Classes will meet every Wednesday Beginning June 10th and ending August 12th. (We will be having an extra practice before the peach days parade, as it is in September.) Ages 8 and up will meet at 9:00 am and ages 3 to 7 will meet at 10:00 am.

The Cost will be $85.00 for the whole summer with a $15.00 Costume fee. If you register before June 1st, the $10.00 registration fee will be waived.

Come be apart of the Fun! For Registration Form Please Contact Jen

You can also Register for Fall Classes now as well!
We are opening registration up to current dancers only before opening it up to the public so now is YOUR chance to reserve you spot and guarantee you get the class and time you want. We are changing things up a little bit this next year to ensure each dancer reaches her full potential. To do This, the age brackets are going to be tighter and more strict and we'll also be offering more classes, options, and times.

Here is a List Of Classes Offered:
Tuesday
3:00-3&4 Year olds
4:00- Hip Hop 3-7 Year Olds
5:00-7&8 Year Olds
6:00-9-10 Year olds
7:00-Lyrical, Ages 8 and up

Thursday
3:00- 5&6 Year olds
4:00- Extreme Team, Ages 8-11 (Must meet class requirements-See Jen for more Info)
5:00-Hip Hop, Ages 8 and up
6:00- 12 and up
7:00 Leaps and Turns, ages 8 and up

We are also offering a BALLROOM class on Wednesday at 4:00. Must Bring Own Boy partner at no cost to him. Ages 7 and up

We are only enrolling 10 girls per class so now is the time to reserve your spot. We will add classes if needed, however. We will again be having 2 recitals during the year but we are also looking into more opportunities to perform. Costumes will work the same as this past year and we are lucky to have Michelle Merrill as our seamstress again. Prices will stay the same as well. If you have questions or concerns Please Contact Jen.

Spring Recital Time!

Dress Rehearsal
Dress Rehearsal will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:30 to 7:30 at the Box Elder Middle School, 18 South 500 East in Brigham City. Each class has a rehearsal time and then all classes are required to meet back at the auditorium at 6:50 pm for the show rehearsal. You should get a note this week with your dancers class time. Please arrive AT LEAST 10 minutes before your class rehearsal, in costume, with hair and make-up already done. Again, dress rehearsal is MANDATORY! Parents are welcome to stay for rehearsal.

Recital
The recital will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 6:00 pm at the Box Elder Middle School. All dancers must arrive NO LATER that 5:30, in costume, with hair and make-up already done. We are making every effort to be extremely organized and we need your help by being on time! Each class will have a student helper to assist them backstage.We will show you this backstage room on rehearsal night. All students will be in this room while they await their performance and you can pick them up after the show is over. Because all students are in the finale show, they will not be allowed to sit with family during the recital. It is a fairly shot recital and we will have activities to keep the girls busy backstage so it shouldn't be to hard for them to endure. :) The cost is $4.00 per person at the door and or $3.00 if you buy in advance. You can buy these tickets from Jen at anytime before the recital. Children 2 years and under are free. We apologize in advance for having to charge for the recital. Its just to cover overhead expenses.

Costumes
Each girl should have a paper describing each item she should bring to both the rehearsal and recital. This paper will also describe how her hair should be done. Please check and double check this paper before you come to recital and the rehearsal to make sure you have everything needed. Here are a few rules regarding costumes:
1. Do not let your dancer eat or drink in costume (water only.)
2. Put your dancers name on all parts of her costume.
3. Be careful of lipstick and other make-up getting on the costume
3. Do not wear any jewelry, watches, or press on tattoos. No underwear with costumes.

Make-up
Each dancer should wear make-up to help her cute little face show up better on stage. Wear eyeshadow from the plum, lavender, and brown family. Avoid blue or green. Lipstick should be a bright color from the red family; no pinks, oranges, browns, blacks, purples, etc. These colors turn in the light. Blush should be a bit darker than street wear. All girls should wear black mascara-if those tiny eyes just cant cooperate, its okay to skip it though : )

Accounts
Our bookkeeper (and Jens wonderful sister), Alisha Crowson will be at rehearsal night again to help get everyone's accounts even. Even if you're sure your account is all paid, please double check with her that night. Just as a reminder, tuition for May is $20.00 per dancer.

Thanks to all the parents and dancers for making our first year here incredible! I think it will just get better and better with time and I hope you will all be a part of it as we continue. If you have any questions or concerns, Please call Jen at 435-225-2821

Thanks. : )

We're nearing the end...

Picture day was a big success and I'm so glad most of you were able to make it. There is a poster of all the classes and the teacher picture in the studio. You should all come check it out! Super cute! (Minus the chubby pregnant teacher. :)

There is one more week left of practice before dress rehearsal and the recital! The recital is Wednesday May 13th and the recital is the following day, Thursday May 14th, both at the middle school. Times, costume, hair, and make-up information will be being sent home soon! Thanks for helping make this such a great year! I love my dancers!!!!

Spring Break and some other stuff...

Spring Break is coming up! YAY!! This means dance will be canceled though, Boo Hoo. Thursday dancers will not come on April 9th and Tuesday dancers will not come on April 13th. This also means that we will miss 2nd Saturday technique class. Good job to the girls that have been coming and we will be doing it again next fall!

Picture day was a lot of fun and thank you to all those who put in all the extra effort to get all prettied up and come! Pictures will be passed out to those dancers who bought packages by the end of April.

Registration for summer and fall classes is coming up soon! We will be marching in 4 summer parades and there will also be a technique class for those interested in keeping their dance skills up for the summer. We are going to open up registration for fall classes to returning dancers first, i.e., girls already enrolled with us, then we will open it up to the public after that. This way, our returning girls can get first choice on their preferred day, class, time, etc. Watch for more info on this coming soon.

That's all for now! Email me with any questions you may have.

Picture Day!

It's here! Picture day is Saturday, March 28th. We sent home a note in January with tentative times for each class but it is being changed up a little but to accommodate different schedules. Please DO NOT BE LATE It will have a ripple effect on every class thereafter if you are.

Everyone should have a note with their class time, which costume, and how to do their hair and make-up. Along with that note we also sent home a picture package envelope.

Please bring the enclosed envelope with you on the day of picture. Have your envelope filled out and your package selected with money ready to go. This will help keep our photographer on schedule.

Thanks!


One of the many cute Pictures that Turned out AMAZING. Thanks to our Photographer, she did great! I love this Picture, I just couldn't resist posting it!

Welcome back note

The Turning Pointe

Dance Studio

WELCOME BACK!! I have missed you all so much! That seemed like a very long break and I am so glad to have you all back to dance with me! I hope you all had wonderful holidays and now let’s get down to business!

Technique Class

Every second Saturday we will be having a special skills class for those dancers who really want to improve their technique. Adrienne Hartvigsen is a classically trained dancer who will be teaching the class with me and we are so fortunate to have her come share her talent. The class will go from 10:00 am to noon. If we happen to have a lot of girls sign up, we will split it into two classes, one for the older girls and one for the younger, but so far, it’s looking like we’ll just need the one class. The class costs $10.00 and is due at the door when your daughter comes, or you can just include it with her monthly tuition. The first technique class will be this Saturday, January 10^th. We will be focusing on proper positioning and angling, across-the-floor exercises, confidence building, terminology, stretches, and muscle strengthening. This class will greatly benefit anyone who attends and I highly recommend it! Plus, it will be fun! J

Picture Day

On Saturday, April 4^th, we have Ivy Adams (smile4ivy.com) coming to take our class pictures! She does a wonderful job and I know you will love her work. She offers many different packages and I will be sending more specific information home as the date gets closer. For now, please just mark this date on your calendar so you’ll be sure not to miss it. Here are the picture times for each specific class:

Tues. 3:00 3-5 year olds: 10:00 am

Thurs. 3:00 3-5 year olds: 10:20 am

Tues. 4:00 5-7 year olds: 10:40 am

Thurs. 4:00 6-8 year olds: 11:00 am

Tues. 5:00 9-11 year olds: 11:20 am

Tues. 6:00 9-11 year olds: 11:40 am

Thurs. 5:00 12-14 year olds: 12:00 pm

Teachers and assts. 12:20 pm

Spring Recital

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 13^th and Thursday, May 14^th. This is the dress rehearsal and dance recital!

A new blog!

I started a blog for our studio! It is http://theturningpointe.blogspot.com. I will post all notes there in case you lose some important information, and I will post fun pictures of the girls there as well. If you have any cute pictures, please email them to me at jdh48@hotmail.com, or you can just give me a copy. I will put them on the blog and they may even get used at our end-of-the-year slideshow at the srecital!

If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 435-225-2821. So glad to have you back! This will be another great term!

Jennifer Hurd