💜 Esprit Team Newsletter

Week of November 17-23

💜 Esprit Team Newsletter – Holiday Event Week

✨ This Week at a Glance

MANDATORY rehearsals all week — full details listed below.
Upcoming performances: Thu – Lights in the Park, Sat – December Market, Mon – Caldwell Dinner & Show.
Comp/Elite Team Meeting: Monday the 16th at 8 PM — parent/guardian required.
All event info (costumes, call times, etc.):
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3x3eQL5Q/9Bi3A0rSElbvjpcfnSM6WQ/view
Ellever reminders: Make sure autopay is set up; tuition hasn’t increased; ACH = lowest fee (1.5%).
December rehearsal schedule is posted — please review carefully.
Jersey ordering updates from Holley are in group chats.
Holiday Break Dec 22–Jan 3: Studio closed.
→ If your dancer will be in town, let us know! We may schedule optional solo, duet/trio, or small-group practices.
→ Continue submitting Prior Engagements, even during break, so we know who is available.

🔗 Community Events Info & This Week’s Rehearsals

All costuming, hair/makeup, arrival times, and event details are posted here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3x3eQL5Q/9Bi3A0rSElbvjpcfnSM6WQ/view

📅 This Week’s Rehearsals (exactly as shown on the graphic)

MONDAY

Elites: 5:00–9:00 PM
Competition: 6:00–8:00 PM
Performance: 6:00–8:00 PM

TUESDAY

Elites: Normal times
Competition: Normal times
Performance: No practice

WEDNESDAY

Performance: Normal times

Elites: 6:00–8:00 PM

Competition: 6:00–8:00 PM

🔔 Mandatory Holiday Rehearsals & Performances

All rehearsals listed above are mandatory.
We are preparing for:

Thursday – Lights in the Park
Saturday – December Market
Monday – Caldwell Dinner & Show (~6:30 PM)

🕗 Team Meeting — Dec 16 @8pm

Our Team Meeting is December 16 at 8:00 PM. Please ensure at least one parent/guardian attends.

🩰 Team Training & Outside Classes

Please remember to check with Sonya before taking any outside classes or training.
Being part of this team means we stay on the same page with what dancers are learning and being exposed to.
This helps maintain consistency, technique, and quality across all Esprit programs.

💳 Ellever Billing Reminder – Drafts on Dec 5

Please ensure:

Autopay is enrolled in Ellever (required).
All registration/account links now route through Ellever.
Admin/software fees are now included in tuition — tuition has NOT increased.
Most families will see lower overall fees, especially using ACH (1.5%).

This change promotes a clearer, more consistent billing experience.

❄️🎭 Costumes & Event Details

Everything for Lights in the Park, the December Market, and Caldwell is in the Community Events Guide.
Check regularly for updates!

📆 December Rehearsal Schedule

The December schedule is now posted.
Please review closely to ensure full attendance.

🎁 Holiday Break, Optional Practices & Prior Engagements

Esprit will be closed for Winter Break from December 22 through January 3.
Classes and rehearsals resume Monday, January 5.

However — if your dancer will be in town during the break, please let us know!
We may schedule optional:

Solo rehearsals
Duet/trio practices
Small-group cleaning sessions
Elite technique or conditioning blocks

This can be a great chance to get ahead before comp season begins.

🔔 Prior Engagement Reminder

Even during Winter Break, please continue to submit Prior Engagements for any dates your dancer will be unavailable — including potential optional rehearsals.
Keeping PE forms up to date helps us plan these extra sessions accurately and ensures dancers aren’t scheduled when they can’t attend.

🎁 Showstopper Holiday Classic – Thanksgiving Break Weekend

Please block off the first weekend of Thanksgiving Break —
Showstopper Holiday Classic is coming to the RP Funding Center in Lakeland!

We are not performing this year, but we would love to take some routines to next year’s Florida event.

You can also watch the Myrtle Beach Holiday Classic livestream this year to get an idea of the show format, energy, and performance level.
It’s a great preview of what we may participate in next season!

👕 Esprit Jerseys

Holley is currently working on order forms for those who would like to purchase Esprit Jerseys!
These make great holiday gifts and are perfect for showing team spirit at events and competitions.
Keep an eye out for the official order link once forms are ready, and reach out to Holley with any questions or to express interest in placing an order early.

💬 Stay Connected

Text alerts & reminders are sent via the Parent Portal. Messages come from 1-855-516-1767 — please add this number and our studio line 863-288-0080 to your contacts.

Website: espritperformingarts.com • Facebook & Instagram: @EspritPerformingArts

Quick Links – Check these links for updates often!

While we will try to inform you of any new updates, you should still be checking the links here or in your app often to make sure you haven’t missed any important updates or announcements.

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CHECK YOUR SCHEDULES AND CASTING! DO NOT MISS YOUR REHEARSALS/ARRIVE LATE!

Dancer of the Month

Ellie Moore