A Message from the Ballet Teachers to YOU!

Need to make sure you have all your Ballet Department Information up to Date?

If your answer is “Yes!”,  you can request a copy of printed past newsletters or send an email to the office.  Please send requests for a copy of the PDF sent via email to:  info@exceldancestudios.com.

In the November Newsletter, you will be able to access all previous newsletters as well as learn important information about Winter Showcase and studio policies.  Please make sure to catch up if you have not read them before.

Winter Showcase Reminders

See the October and November Newsletters for full details about the dress code for this performance, but dancers should be especially diligent about the following:

• Assigned color of leotard
• Canvas ballet stretch flats in classic pink
• New (or at least unstained) ballet tights in classic pink
• Naturally colored hair in a bun where assigned by the teacher.  If the teacher has not assigned a height for the bun, please place the bun on the crown of your dancer’s head.

Dancers may not be tardy to perform.  They must be present for role-taking before 9:00.  Parents will not be invited into the room during this warm-up time.  Dancers are required to stay for the entirety of both performances.  

Seating will begin at 9:15 for the 9:30 show.  Please remain in the lobby until dancers are warm for you to take your seats.  Please be courteous to others while finding seats and only remove yourself between numbers.  Our performance should last no longer than about 30 minutes, including transitions.

If you believe you should have received tickets for a show and have not yet, please reach out to the office as soon as possible.  You will not receive your tickets if your account is overdue.  Please arrive with your party all at once.  Everyone in attendance must enter with a ticket.  Late seating may not be possible immediately–seating will only be permitted between numbers.  Please be on time to ensure you get to enjoy the entire show.

Please keep your dancer’s coat and street shoes as they enter the building.  Dancers without multiple numbers will not be allowed “backstage” again after they perform.  Dancers will be asked to sit with their parents after their last number.  Please do not leave early due to audience etiquette as well as to ensure your dancer gets to experience watching a performance.

Don’t forget, if you have more questions, please check out our October and November Newsletter or reach out to your dancer’s teacher via text message.

A Holiday Message from your Teacher to You!

Pre-Ballet/Tap 3-4 Monday

Merry Christmas!  I love the smiles and beautiful dancing you bring to class each week!  Ms. Julia and I love teaching you!  –Ms. Trisha

Pre-Ballet Tuesday and Thursday

To our little ballet stars:  May your turns be as merry as jingle bells and your leaps be filled with the magic of the season.  Wishing you a Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and lots of dance!  You’re my Christmas Stars!  –Miss Erene

Ballet I

Beautiful dancer, I have loved getting to spend every week with you so far this year.  You are so quick at picking up steps and love learning.  I’m so glad our class has grown to be the awesome class it is!  Don’t forget this holiday season that you are smart, brave, powerful, and important!  I’m so impressed with how far you’ve come and can’t wait to see where we end up at the end of the year!  Good luck at Winter Showcase; I can’t wait for you to perform and show of your incredible talent!  Happy Holidays, Ms. Amy

Ballet II

Ladies, you are vibrant and lovely. Your stories and silly dance moves and song choices bring joy and laughter along with you into the dance studio. I look forward with excitement to seeing your glowing personalities on stage. I hope to see you all continuing to find fun in ballet with me in the new year! Happy holidays from Ms. Nichole with love 

Ballet III

I’m so grateful for your voracious curiosity and pursuit of improvement! We’re such a small group, but your expansive efforts to perform fill the room to the brim. After you leave the studio each class, you leave me with a smile and with your buzzing drive and energy! I am sure the audience this winter showcase will find that they agree. Enjoy your holidays, ladies, and rest up before we get back to work! With love, Ms. Nichole  

Ballet IV

It has been an absolute delight to have you in class this year. As dancers, you have incredible focus and attentiveness to beauty. As people, I appreciate your sweetness and gentleness. Kindness shines from the four of you! Thank you also for your dedication to the smallest of details in preparing your variation; It has created unity and an expressiveness that is artful to see. As I’ve said before, you dance like lilies float on the water, and the audience will be awed. Happy holidays! With love, Ms. Nichole 

Ballet V-VI

Dancers!  I love teaching this class so much because of your enthusiasm and love for dance.  Any time you receive a correction, you apply it.  Any time you see another dancer succeeding, you applaud it. Any time you’re asked to do even more, you do it!  It has been such a joy teaching all of you this year!  I know your passion takes us to remarkable places.  You’ve done so well so far this year and I can’t imagine how far we’ll go if you keep this up!  The best of luck during the Winter Showcase.  You’ve got this!  Warmest Wishes this Holiday Season, Ms. Amy

Ballet Intermediate-Advanced

Merry Christmas!  Thanks for working so hard.  I have been impressed with each of you and love seeing you improve and add performing even into class!  You are all amazing!  –Ms. Trisha

Ballet Advanced

I cannot wait to see what the next half of the year brings.  I’m so proud of you and your efforts.  We are all so blessed to be able to watch you dance and achieve your goals.  Wishing you the best of luck at Winter Showcase this year.  It’s going to be a magical day!  You’re both so incredible and I can’t wait to watch you shine at this performance and in many more classes to come.  The Merriest Christmas to you (you deserve it)!  –Ms. Amy

Important Dates for December

December 9th–Winter Showcase

Ballet Showcase–Dancer Call Time:  9:00, Show Time:  9:30

Pre-Dance Showcase–Dancer Call Time:  10:15, Show Time:  10:40

December 21st-January 3rd–Winter Break–Studio Closed

January 4th–Classes resume for the Spring Season

May 25th–Dance Recital at the Val A. Browning Center at Weber State University