Summary of our team meeting October 27th, 2026
Hi Esprit families!
Thank you for a fun and busy October! We loved seeing dancers of different ages and levels come together for our Stranger Things show. Our senior center event was a success, and we appreciate everyone who helped—including the parents who picked up extra tables and chairs!
Thank you also to everyone who helped with the studio floor. Your time and hard work mean so much to us.
Here are the main updates and reminders from our team meeting.
❄️ Christmas Show at Lights in the Park
We’re bringing back our Christmas show based on Olaf’s Frozen Adventure for Lights in the Park on Thursday, December 3!
Some dancers may have the same part and costume as last year. Others may have a new assignment based on our dancers, costumes, and rehearsal schedule. We’ll share those details as we get everything together.
Full-team practices are planned after Thanksgiving break. Please check the team calendar and make sure your dancer can attend. These practices help us put all the groups together before the show.
We will not participate in the Friday Christmas parade that week, with Lights in the Park on Thursday and Makers Market on Saturday.
Parent to-do: Check the team calendar for Christmas rehearsals and watch for costume, arrival, and performance details.
🎨 Makers Market Is December 5
Our Makers Market is Saturday, December 5, and registration is open!
Does your dancer make crafts, gifts, or other handmade items? This is a chance to set up a booth and sell what they create. Young makers can keep the money they earn from their items.
Vendors outside the studio are welcome, too! Booth fees help support the fundraiser, so please share the opportunity with crafty friends and family.
If you don’t plan to sell, come shop and support our makers!
Parent to-do: Register if you plan to have a booth, and help your dancer start making items now.
👗 Please Return Borrowed Halloween Costumes
If you still have a borrowed costume from our Halloween show, please return it to the studio.
Before placing it in the return trunk:
- Hand wash it.
- Hang it to dry completely.
- Put it in a bag with your dancer’s name on it.
The return trunk is in the main studio near the front door. Bags are available if you need one.
Please check that the costume is fully dry before bagging it. Damp costumes can stain or become damaged while stored.
🩰 Come Ready for Class and Rehearsal
A few small steps at home help us spend more class time dancing!
All-black dancewear
Elites should wear all black for Monday team rehearsals. Ballet may follow its regular dress code, so please pack a black outfit to change into afterward.
All team dancers should wear all black during competition week and at full-team rehearsals. We may request additional all-black practices as performances get closer.
Shoes and clothing
Please keep each pair of dance shoes together in a small bag so your dancer can find both shoes quickly.
Dancers should leave jewelry and extra accessories off for ballet, tumbling, and acro.
If your dancer likes wearing a loose T-shirt, please have a tank top or leotard underneath. Teachers need to see body placement when teaching and cleaning choreography.
Parent to-do: Check the dance bag, pack the right shoes and clothing, and arrive ready to start on time.
📅 Competition Calendar Changes
We are removing Showbiz Daytona from our competition plans to give families a break after our full-team Showstopper weekend.
Most dancers originally scheduled for Showbiz Daytona will move to Thunderstruck in Lakeland, April 30–May 2, at the Polk Theatre.
A small group of advanced dancers has a separate April 9–11 assignment. Those families will receive their details directly.
Showstopper Lakeland remains a whole-team event.
Please check your dancer’s updated calendar and messages from the studio before making travel plans. Different groups have different assignments.
💜 Casting and Convention Updates
At our meeting, the Elite group’s focus was preparing Lose Yourself for ASH, with small-group work planned afterward. Our intermediate Wednesday group had also begun its shared competition dance, That’s Life.
We’ll share updated casting information as the other routines come together.
We also discussed convention options for dancers who would like more training. Conventions offer a chance to try different teachers, take classes, and support teammates onstage. If your dancer is new to conventions, reach out so we can help you choose an option that fits.
🎄 Possible Holiday Community Visit
We’re talking about an optional holiday performance at a senior community. December 15 was discussed, but the location, time, and plans still need to be confirmed.
If it moves forward, we’ll ask which dancers are available and plan around those who can attend. A daytime visit may work best for homeschool dancers or students who can leave school.
✅ A Quick Check for Families
Before your dancer’s next class, please:
- Return any borrowed Halloween costume.
- Text the studio if you need a purple backpack.
- Reach out if you ordered a jersey but have not received an invoice or still need to pay.
- Check your dancer’s calendar for rehearsals and competition changes.
- Pack the correct dancewear and both shoes!
Thank you for helping our dancers stay prepared and for being part of our Esprit family! 💜
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