What’s New for November?
A message from Ms. Sonya
Wow! October was a busy, busy month! It’s always one of the busiest months for us as a studio and for myself personally.
Thank you to those who participated and/or supported “Bring a Friend Week”, Paint with Esprit, DescenDANCE, and Parent Observation.
October was full of events, happenings, class schedule alterations, and so on and I very much appreciate everyone’s cooperation and involvement!
All of the kids are progressing and learning so much and I know you are so proud of them. They all act and perform a little differently with all the parents in the room, but I think parent observation gave everyone a good idea of some of the things we have been working in our classes.
November is a little bit more calm, not as much going on and we have a week off.
Thank you all for your support and for giving your children the opportunity to be a part of something special!
-Ms. Sonya
(Here’s the November newsletter 😊 Please read through in entirety each month as all of our main communication happens through these newsletters and we don’t want any kids or parents to miss any news or let things sneak up on them regarding fees or dates for things. Put things on your personal calendars that pertain to your dancer. )
Studio Closures:
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We will be closed for Thanksgiving, November 25-November 29. Happy Thanksgiving!
First Up…
Thank you to all those who participated or came out to enjoy DescenDance! It was tons of spooky fun!
Studio Makeup Classes for OCTOBER 4 cancelled Friday classes.
Acro 1/2
Makeups will be scheduled later in the year.
HipHop 1/2
HipHop students can take ONE of the following Monday classes.
Jazz 1/2 – 5:30 pm Monday 11 or 18
Broadway 1/2 6:30 Monday 11 or 18
Students can attend ONE of the 4 optional makeup classes. They can wear Jazz paws if they have them, barefoot if not.
Predance 2
Makeup will be scheduled closer to recital.
Predance 3
Predance 3 Friday students can take any ONE predance 3 class in November.
Tuesday 4:30-5:30 November 5, 12, or 19.
Lyrical 2/3
Upcoming Events
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Saturday November 23
Thursday December 5
Friday December 6
UPCOMING CONVENTIONS
Check the Upcoming Conventions/Competition Page often for information on all the Conventions and Competitions coming up this year. ALL DANCERS throughout the studio are welcome and encouraged to attend as many conventions as they can. It’s a great experience and great training!
In Case You Missed It….ALL Conventions are open to ALL Esprit Dancers, Competition Team and Recreational Dancers alike. Contact Ms. Sonya ASAP to indicate your interest or ask any questions you may have about these events.
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January 4-6
This convention is MANDATORY for Competition Team (Except Petites) and optional for Performance Team and Recreational Students. If any performance team/recreational students plan to attend, let me know a.s.a.p. to receive an invoice and reserve your spot. Fees due November 14 for Competition Team. Those who participated in the SuperFan fundraiser and the Paint with Esprit Fundraiser will be able to use their proceeds to offset the costs.
REVEL Orlando Convention and Competition
Revel Regionals Resurgence Tour 2021/2022 Dates February 4-6, 2021 – Orlando FL April 29 – May 1 – Tampa FL Contact Ms. Sonya and indicate your desire to attend ASAP. …
February 22-24
Costume Fees Due Soon
Costume fees of $65 per recital dance will be coming due December 1. You will receive an invoice via PayPal for your particular dancer’s fees closer to the time they become due. They can be paid using credit or debit card, or you can use your PayPal account to pay.
Adding/Dropping Classes
If you or a friend are thinking of adding classes or dropping classes at the studio, November is the LAST MONTH to do that. Costume fees become due December 1, and there may or may not be openings in the classes after November.
General Information and Housekeeping
Tuitions Due
REMINDER THAT TUITION WAS DUE ON THE 1ST! If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to log into your Parent Portal and pay immediately! Any tuition left unpaid on the 5th of the month will be auto-drafted, along with a $30 late fee. This was outlined in your registration/enrollment agreement, a copy was attached to your enrollment confirmation email, and it is also available to read on our website here.
We do offer auto-draft on the 1st of each month. If you’d like to have that set up, just request it by emailing admin@espritperformingarts.com. The autograft will be set up with the primary billing card on file.
Shoe Orders
We place all studio shoes/tights orders on the 20th of each month. Please place the order before that date or you’ll need to wait until the next month to receive your order. So please, PLAN AHEAD! Order extra tights, order the next size of shoe when you start to notice the current ones getting tight, etc. Certain items can be purchased outside the studio, but make sure to check with the front desk to get the CORRECT Model number/brand/colors required. If you’ve ordered the wrong ones, you WILL be asked to re-order the correct ones before pictures/recital;)
If one child is in the wrong shoes/tights for classes, then another person sees it and buys the wrong shoes/tights. Then, we have multiple students/parents that have to go and spend more money replacing with the correct ones. Please ONLY order the correct shoes and tights and then only have your child wear those.
Communication
Our primary source of communication is email and the website. Please make sure you have your email updated in your parent portal.
If you have questions or concerns, always contact Ms. Sonya at sonya@espritperformingarts.com
Make sure that if you will be missing class for any reason, you let Ms. Sonya know via email, text, or a phone call. The studio number is 863-585-7861.
We also use REMIND for last-minute messages and to alert you to important emails. If you’re not already in the studio REMIND class, text @espritda to 81010, or search @espritda in your Remind app. You can also click this link.
Website Changes/Updates
We have updated the website and added some new content and pages, make sure to check it out!
You will need to be logged in to view much of the content, so there is now a log-in/register option right in the menu. You can also login using your Facebook account if you’d like.
Individual class pages will have some bonus technique videos for you to practice at home, so make sure you’re registered so you’ll be able to see those once they’re posted!
Fundraising
Our Competition Team and our Performance Team have begun their fundraising efforts! Some fundraisers are open to anyone and proceeds can go directly to your dancer (recreational and performance/competition teams); however, there will be some fundraisers that will only be supporting our teams. Their expenses will be as much as four times that of recreational dancers over the course of the season.
Boone Catalog Fundraiser
Catalog Sales will benefit any dancer that would like to participate and runs November 4 through November 22. Ask Carol Ann for a catalog or more information!
Beef O’Brady Spirit Night
Come out and enjoy a meal, or some takeout! Put your receipt in the Esprit Dance Academy donation buckets to have your purchase benefit our Competition Team! Spirit Night for November will be Wednesday, November 20 4-9 PM. Remember, kids eat free!
TEAM-SPECIFIC NEWS AND UPDATES
News and Updates that are specific to Competition Team and Performance Team.
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Team Info November
Competition and Performance Team November Newsletter WELCOME TO NOVEMBER Time is really flying by! Competition and Performance Team members, make sure you are keeping up with your training requirements as …
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