The Allegro Spotlight

Allegro Performing Arts Academy May 2008

The Countdown Begins!!!

Here we are in the last two months of preparation before our June Showcase. It takes a lot of cooperation between everyone to make our June show a successful one. Believe it or not, we do have parents a few weeks before the show saying, “ I didn’t know my son/daughter was performing in a show!”

So please try to read this newsletter thoroughly and make note of all the dates and times. Please let us know what we can do for you to help make this process as stress-free as possible. Please remember that the purpose of our showcase is for the performers and allowing them to have a great on stage experience. All the minute details with costume, hair, etc... are important, but in the end it is all for the performers. For the memories it has created for them and for the spark that it might have ignited.

CHECK OUT THE IMPORTANT DAYS WRITTEN ON THE WHITE BOARD IN THE LOBBY TO HELP YOU REMEMBER DATES AND TIMES!!

Please watch your attendance in your classes between now and June.

We are finishing choreography for the JUNE show and it is important that we have everyone’s participation and commitment. Thanks!

IMPORTANT DATES

MAY 17^th 10am Ticket order forms can be turned in – pick up forms in the lobby

4pm SPRING STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY CONTEST

MAY 26 CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

MAY 31^ST CLASS PICTURES FOR ALL STUDENTS

June 7^th – 4pm SHOWCASE INFO MEETING FOR ALL ‘FIRST-TIMERS!’

June 14^th 4-5pm Informational meeting for new people interested in auditioning for

the Allegro Precision Dance Company.

JUNE 21 STUDIO REHEARSAL FOR JUNE SHOWCASE

JUNE 25 & 26 JUNE SHOWCASE DRESS REHEARSAL

JUNE 27 & 28 JUNE SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES (SATURDAY MATINEE AND FRIDAY

& SATURDAY EVENING)

JULY 7– AUGUST 28 SUMMER LESSONS, CAMPS AND INTENSIVES!

July 28^th ALLEGRO PRECISION DANCE COMPANY AUDITIONS 2007-2008

SEPTEMBER 3 OPEN HOUSE

SEPTEMBER 4 Fall Classes begin!!

SEPTEPMBER  6^th Fall Lessons Begin!

Allegro Showcase T-shirts!

There are a few options of showcase t-shirts for sale at the reception desk! Purchase yours today!!

There are pre-orders only by May 31^st. Sign-up at the reception desk if you would like to place a special order.

SUMMER!!

Summer schedules are printed and registration has begun!

July and August has great classes that are all taught by a mixture of Allegro instructors!!

There are also fabulous dance camps, workshops and intensives for all ages with both Guest teachers and Allegro instructors!

Sign up soon to guarantee a spot!

INDEX

A – Dance Company Auditions

B- Level Placements for Summer and Fall

C- June Showcase info

D- Picture Day

E - Which Show do I go to??

F – Studio Rehearsal

G – Tuition Reminder

H- Dress Rehearsal

I -Family Information Packets

J- Special messages in the show program

K- Advertise in our program

L- Pick-up time reminder for parents

M- Class Music

N- Lost and Found Reminder

O- April Trivia Question Answer

P- Performer of the Months

Q- Happy Birthday to May Babies

R- First Performance Certificates

S – May Salsa Class

T – Help Wanted at the Showcases

U – Happy Birthday Karla

V – Spread the word about Allegro – $ off tuition

W – Bathroom Problems L

X – Showcase DVD’s for sale

Y – Summer at Allegro!!!!!!!!!!

Z –Open House

A

Allegro precision dance company auditions

July 28th – 4pm- 9pm

Specific times and choreographers will be posted soon.

Auditions are by ages and levels

Performing group is an excellent way to further your dance experience by more training, performing and competing. However, it is a large commitment. If you are interested, feel free to discuss it with your instructors. Make sure you plan on attending the pre-audition meeting, it is very

informational and mandatory (for first time auditioners) to attend prior to auditioning.

June 14^th 4-5 pm

B

Level Placements and progress forms for each student will be in your family folder and can be picked up the week of May 19^th at the reception desk.

We will pass them out as you are on your way out of the studio so that your private information is not shared with other dancers. We want to avoid hard feelings as much as possible. Different dancers progress at different rates and we want everyone to feel proud about their comments without having to compare it (and themselves) to others.

If you have questions about your placement, please feel free to ask your instructor. However, please understand that the Allegro Instructors think long and hard about their students’ placements. We also want what is best for each of our students!

C

“Paint By Number”

Allegro’s 13^th Annual June Showcase

Dates and ticket info:

June 27, 2007

6:30 p.m.

June 38, 2007

1:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Auburn High School Performing Arts Center

$13 adult

$9 students and seniors

*These are pre-order prices only; ticket order forms can be turned in beginning May 17^th at 10 am.

Tickets are non-refundable and will be on sale for $15 the weekend of the show.

The Showcases are all different shows and a list is posted in the lobby to inform you of which classes perform in which show. There will be ticket price breaks for those that buy tickets to multiple shows.

· If your performer is listed in multiple shows, you will receive special discounts (one per family.)

· If your performer is in two shows – you will receive 2 free tickets for the second show (if two tickets are purchased for the first show.)

· If your performer is in three shows - you will receive two half price tickets for the second show and two free tickets for the third show (if two tickets are purchased for the first show.)

· Seats are reserved although there is not a bad seat anywhere!

· Order forms will not be accepted earlier than 10 am on May 17^th. Order forms sent by mail should be postmarked no earlier than Thursday May 15, 2008. Under no circumstances will any forms be accepted earlier than what is stated. Forms will be numbered in order received.

· Payment is required when tickets are picked up. Tickets will only be held until May 31, 2008. If tickets are not picked up by May 31^st, the seats will be released and resold.

· Tickets can be exchanged but not refunded.

· Order forms are in your family folder

D

PICTURE DAY AT THE STUDIO

· Saturday May 31^st - Specific times printed in your family folder

· Please have your order form filled out and package information decided prior to arriving. The forms will be available to you the week prior at the studio.

· The lines to pay can be long from time to time – so please be there early to get in line to pay. The children need to have their forms paid for when their picture is taken.

· The list of times are posted in the lobby and you will also receive one in your info packet. Classes will go in 8-minute intervals. We ask that everyone is 15 minutes early and ready! If you are late, chances are you will miss your group picture and will only have the option of taking an individual picture if you choose.

· If your performer is only in one picture, bring them ready in their costume for it tends to get quite crowed and chaotic in the dressing rooms.

· If you are not planning on purchasing any pictures, please come and participate anyway. We would like to display all of our performers on our hallway wall next year!!

· It is possible that some costumes might come right before picture day or maybe even after. We cannot control the costume companies. If this happens please do not stress. We will simply arrange another session and take the picture when the costume arrives.

E

Which show is my performer in??

All of our shows are different! Each class number will perform only once - either in the matinee or one of the two evening shows. The shows will be divided up primarily by level. It is quite possible that your student may have their class numbers separated between the three shows, especially if they are in a variety of levels. The show list is printed and in your family folder.

F

Saturday June 21st – Studio Rehearsal

This is NOT a dress rehearsal!

This rehearsal is to run through the shows in order to give the students a sense of how it will flow!

Please do not expect to see this rehearsal. This rehearsal is for the dancers, the showcase is for the parents, family members and community.

(we will be blocking off the observation room this time so that the hallway does not become as crowded this time.)

· General times are listed below, specific times are in your family folder

· Come early enough to warm-up and get yourself prepared!

General times for the 21st

10-11am Allegro Precision Dance Company Warm-up & Finale

11-1 pm – Mary Poppins Musical Excerpt Dress Rehearsal

Showcase #1 will rehearse from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Showcase #2 will rehearse from 4:00- 6:00 p.m.

Showcase #3 will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The studio rehearsal will run in the order of the show, with the exception of the younger children in the Saturday evening show – they will go earlier so that they can go home and get to bed! J You will

not be expected to stay the entire time, you can leave when you are through with your last number.

G

All tuition is due by June 7^th in order for any student to participate in the June Showcase.

This includes all costume payments and all outstanding tuition.

H

June Showcase Dress Rehearsal!

Auburn Performing Arts Center

June 25^th and 26^th 2008

This rehearsal is at the theater and it’s purpose is to give the performers a feel for the stage and to get used to the process.

June 25^th – Wednesday

(again these are general times and your specific times are in your family folder)

4:00 Allegro Precision Dance Company Finale

4:30-7pm – Show 1 in order

7:30-9 – Show 2 (first half only/ all numbers before intermission)

June 26^th – Thursday

4:00 Mary Poppins musical excerpt

4:30-6 pm – Show 2 (second half/ all numbers after intermission)

6:30-9 pm – Show 3 in order

**Younger dancers will go earlier than the show order in order to not have them at the theater past bedtime hours J

‘I see the dance being used as a means of communication between soul to soul – to express what is too deep, too fine for words.’

-Ruth St. Denis

I

IMPORTANT!! Each family will have a file folder full of information available to be picked up soon in the office. These folders consist of:

· Class Placement and Progress Forms

· Picture order Forms

· Specific Costume Info

· Specific times for each rehearsal,etc…

· Showcase lists and orders

· Summer schedules and camp information

J

Tell your special performer exactly how proud you are of them!

Between now and Mid-May, you can purchase space in our show program that you can fill with a special message of up to ten words!

The forms are in the lobby. All you have to do is fill them out and return them to the office. Each message is $5.

K

Advertise your business in our program!

It is important for us small businesses to stick together! By advertising your business in our recital program you reach more than 550 families in the area. The forms are in the lobby and need to be returned to the office with a business card by May 17th. $25 per business card.

L

Just a reminder for parents -

Please remember to pick your child up on time from his/her class.

We have had numerous instances of parents being extremely late especially after the last 9:15 class.

Please be aware that our staff has family that they would like to go home to at a decent time as well. Thank you for understanding.

M

Feel free to ask your teacher to burn you a copy of your class song so that you can practice at home (make sure you bring them a blank cd first!) We also encourage you to find your class music on i-tunes or rhapsody!!

N

Don’t forget to check the lost and found which is now located in the office. It is starting to overflow and by the end of June it will all be donated to the Goodwill!

O

April Trivia Question

How did choreography Mia Michaels get her start in dance?

P

Performer of the Months: Performer’s of the month are chosen based on their attendance, work ethic in class and improvement – Great Job!

Check out the list of all the past and recent performers of the month on the wall in the student lounge!

Q

Happy Birthday to our May Babies!

(Please notify us if we have forgotten anyone, we deeply apologize)

Lena Abunajem

Peggy April

Verna Benson

Robin Berry

Meagan Brown

Tareka Brown

Tina Busenius

Taryn Butcher

Donavan Cassady

Kelsey Chao

Leah Diaz

George Eliason

Lolo Ford

Samantha Griffith

Alexandra Guerrero

Ayana Guptill

Leah Hatcher

Gianna Haugin

Thelma Henien

Trinity Inay

Kelly Kabayev

Zachary Kercher

Phillilp Lao

Taylor Lehman

Brittany Livingston

Katie Beth Mazella

Hayley McJunkin

Emily Mohr

Mary Murphy

Jake Ost

Morgan Overstreet

Adrianne Peterson

Sydney Roberts

Alexandra Sceli

Bryce Stamper

Natalie Stranberg

Stephanie Tashiro-Townley

Marcus Tongue

Caden Tongue

Rebecca Tripoli

Lisa Wallace

Jordan Wilson

Kaitlyn Wood

R

IS THIS YOUR CHILD’S FIRST PERFORMANCE??

Here at Allegro we provide first performance certificates for our young dancers. Please notify us if you would like a first performance certificate. We still have many first performance certificates in the office that have not been picked up from the holiday showcase. These are fun little reminders and souvenirs of their first time on stage. Great for scrapbooks!!

S

SALSA CLASS IN MAY!

This month’s Salsa class is on Friday May 16^th

7:30-9 pm Salsa Class

Taught by Eduardo

& Heather

Prices:    $15 for singles   $25 for couples/buddies

Sign Up at the Front Desk or Just show up that night!

‘When I was young I danced all day and sometimes all night. But the dancer is like the boxer, he has to have the discipline of constant training.’

-Gene Kelly

T

House Attendants and Backstage Attendants needed for the June dance showcases!

Do you know a responsible person who is looking to make some extra money? We are looking for some people to hire to help out at the June Showcase. Preferably, no one that is related to anyone in our shows. They will be busy working and will not have time to watch the show.

Please see Tonya if you have anyone to recommend. Thank you so much!!

U

Happy Birthday Karla!!

May 2

We LOVE YOU!

V

Allegro is constantly improving and working hard at giving its’ students the best possible education in the performing arts!

Our teachers are constantly bettering themselves in the form of education and taking classes themselves! We are so lucky to have such dedicated teachers!

Spread the word about allegro – tell your friends about us and receive $10 off your next month’s tuition!

W

Bathrooms at Allegro –

Parents of young children, please chaperone your children in the bathroom. The bathrooms have been abused quite a bit over the past few months and we would appreciate it if everyone could take better care of them.

Thank you for understanding, Tonya

X

Would you like a DVD or VHS of our Showcases?

We have found a new videographer and you are able to view his work by borrowing a DVD or VHS from the office for an evening or two.

Each show is $32 and is payable to Allegro. You may place orders up until the night of the show.

If you would first like to view the quality of our showcase videos, you are welcome to ask to borrow a DVD from last year

Y

Summer at Allegro!

The yellow summer Schedule is printed and ready for you to register. We hope you can join us for summer classes !

Check out all the different camps, intensives and workshops that we have available. It’s going to be a blast!!