February/March Recreational Class Newsletter

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Happy Valentines Day!  We have a lot of Showcase information in this and future newsletters.  Please read them faithfully and call the studio at 690-7771, Cari at home 690-4380, or StarzOakGrove@gmail.com with any questions.  Thank you!

STARZ WILL BE OPEN FOR CLASSES ON MONDAY FEB 19th, PRESIDENTS DAY.

Showcase of the Starz 2024 – “WATCH PARTY!”

June 1ST Dress Rehearsal location TBA.  June 2nd Performance at Scottish Rite Temple

PERFORMANCES:    Act I: 12:30-2:30pm.      Act 2: 3:30-5:30pm.      Act 3: 6:30-8:30pm

A BREAKDOWN OF WHICH CLASSES ARE IN WHICH ACT IS NOW POSTED ON THE LARGE B- BOARD.

★ Please be sure you also have the correct type, and color of shoes needed for each of your routines, & elastic in tap shoes.

★PLEASE be sure to notify our desk staff immediately if you decide to change, or drop any classes. 

Any changes in enrollment require extensive updates to our costume orders and needs to be handled ASAP.

SHOWCASE BUNDLES: Due 4/11/24:  ALL recreational families MUST Submit your form and photo by this date!

★All-inclusive customers will not pay for the “bundle” items which include; a program ad, 1 fresh flowers, 1 T-shirt, and 2 tickets (more are available). If you have multiple students in our AI program your dancers will all receive the flowers/Tshirts but the ad should be with a combined photo, and two tickets per family are included.

★The media fee IS included this year and entitles you to all 3 acts of digital video downloads for our entire event. The link for this will be sent out via email approx. 6-weeks post show.

★Competition team families from both Rising and Elite may also order via the bundle. Please see the “Regular” bundle form for specifics.

SHOWCASE FATHER DAUGHTER ROUTINES:   SIGN UP BEGINNING SUNDAY MARCH 13th via an email link.

★Our Father Daughter routines are a highlight of our Showcase Performances.  These are lighthearted, fun and very simple character routines in which our students have an opportunity to dance with the man in their lives (uncles, grandfathers, friends etc. will work too!). This is a terrific opportunity for Dad’s to make some memories with their child! 

★The routines will be taught via a Youtube link/video. Participation is open to all students, only one child per “dad” please.  Dads with more than one child should sign up for a separate routine with each child.  Come join the fun!!

★Tentative rehearsal/picture date is May 18th in person, at Starz. Costuming will be detailed when we send out the video link and is usually something we ask you to get on your own.

★Registration will open on 3/13 and will close on 4/1 so that our teachers can plan the routines. There is a one-time $15.00 fee per couple to participate.  This fee is non-refundable and due at signups.

SUPER BOWL SQUARES! Our competition dancers are selling Super bowl squares for $20 each, with the opportunity to earn up to $1000 if you’re square wins! Stop by the front desk to inquire about purchasing your square!

OTHER NOTES:

★ Our next parent watch week will be held April 8-11, 2024, with Showcase Costume distribution!

★Booklet Charms are still available. Some of our recreational students didn’t have or complete their skills booklet previously. If your dancer has made progress, please bring in their booklet so they can earn their charm!

★ Our next shoe orders will be placed on Feb 9th & March 8th.  Please make sure your child has the correct shoes they will need for class.

★ Remember, Starz closes in conjunction with the Oak Grove R-6 schools for most snow days.  Please register for our text message system to receive updates regarding snow closings.  Join TWO ways; by texting Start to 816-207-0128 AND at www.remind.com/join/recprogrm

Thought for the month:  Courage is fire, and bullying is smoke.

2024 Studio Dates of Interest (Recreational Families)

  • 2/5-8: Parent Watch week
  • 2/20: Presidents Day, Starz OPEN
  • 3/13: Father Daughter Sign up Opens (closes 4/1)
  • 3/18-22: Oak Grove Spring Break, Starz OPEN
  • 3/29-4/1: Easter Break, Starz CLOSED
  • 4/8-11: Parent watch week. Costume distribution.
  • 4/11: Showcase Bundle orders due (included with AI pricing)
  • 4/27: Tentative Father daughter routine video distributed.
  • 4/29: Showcase Bundle-ticket distribution begins. General Ticket sales open.
  • 5/18: Tentative; Father Daughter rehearsals with Pictures
  • 5/23: Starz Classes END
  • 6/1-2: Showcase Weekend
  • 6/11: Starz Summer Classes Begin

THANK YOU for your support! Contact me anytime! StarzOakGrove@gmail.com