PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

Attention Dancers, our first competition is less than 3 weeks away! Make sure you are practicing every day and that you have your routines memorized! Practice makes perfect!

We will be having a few gym practices & a mock competition this month. ALL of these practices are mandatory!!! Watch for the dates listed on your calendars.

As always, all team members need to be in team dress code FOR ALL PRACTICES! Wear your green/white tank, black shorts/pants/capris, & hair MUST be pulled back into a ponytail/bun with NO BANGS! It is easier to perfect a team in uniform.

***If you would like a copy of your music please bring in a blank CD & I would be more than happy to put your music on it for you. You can also have a parent come the last 15-20 minutes of class to record your routines so you can practice them at home & have them memorized.***

SENIORS PERFORMANCE AT DHS DRILL REVIEW

DRILL REVIEW PERFORMANCE:

Seniors I am so proud of you! You had an amazing performance! Your lifts were awesome and you had great showmanship! Keep up the good work! You're going to do GREAT at competition!

Also congrats to all our 24/7 Dance Company dancers who participated in the Jr. Drill! EVERYONE PERFORMED SPECTACULAR!!

EDE SENIORS:

ATTENTION EDE SENIORS & PARENTS: Our mandatory team practice on Tuesday (Feb 22) is a dress rehearsal for all Seniors. You will receive your costume on TUESDAY if all dues are paid up to date. If you ordered shoes & tights, they must also be paid for in full to receive them. Remember if you are not paid up to date, you will not be able to perform.

DRESS REHEARSAL: The first 30-45 minutes of practice you will need to be wearing your team practice attire (green/white tank, black bottoms, & dance shoes) & have your hair pulled back in performance style. Half way through practice Seniors will be allowed to QUICKLY change into their costumes. Do not forget to bring your shoes & tights.

DHS DRILL REVIEW PERFORMANCE: All Seniors will need to arrive READY TO PERFORM, WEARING YOUR WARM-UPS OVER YOUR COSTUME at 6:00 pm. DO NOT BE LATE! There is no admission charge for the dancers performing, however there is a $3 admission charge for all spectators. If parents come early, they will still need to pay the admission fee. This is a fund raiser for the drill team. The review starts at 7 pm. Parents, if you ordered a parent t-shirt, please feel free to wear it to any and all performances to show your support for our team. Parent t-shirts will be handed out Tuesday at practice.

Required Performance Hair & Make-Up: Dancers need to have their hair parted on the left (2-3 inches back) and slicked into a TIGHT messy bun in the middle of the back of your head. NO BANGS! You cannot have any fly-aways. Use lots of bobby pins & hair spray. Practice doing your hair before our performance and make sure it will stay in place tightly for the entire performance. Dancers need to wear dark eyeshadow (browns/grays), black mascara, black eyeliner, pink blush and dark red lipstick. NO BLUE EYESHADOW! Performance make-up is heavier/darker than you would usually wear it.

**We want to make a good impression with our routine, appearance and professionalism. When we go to any performance or competition we want to be the most professional team in attendance. Always be on time, ready to perform. ALWAYS wear your warm-ups over your costume AT ALL TIMES (before AND after your performance). Always cheer for other performers, have good sportsmanship & NEVER walk in front of a performing group. We want to treat others the way we want to be treated. Always double check your bags for all your costume pieces, shoes, tights, hair & make-up before you leave home & before you leave the performance. Do not leave anything at home or at a performance/competition. As always, perform your personal best, have great showmanship, & most of all have fun!

MANDATORY TEAM PRACTICE

REMINDER: EDE TEAM MEMBERS HAVE MANDATORY TEAM PRACTICE THIS TUESDAY (FEB. 22) FROM 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM. TEAM PRACTICE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED!!

*No other classes will be held this Tuesday.

PARENT T-SHIRTS

Parent T-Shirts will be handed out next week to all of those who pre-ordered. If you ordered a "Dance Dad" t-shirt, please specify if you want the small or large print design.

If you did not pre-order and would like a t-shirt, contact Dana ASAP. We have extras but we are running out very quickly. These t-shirts are great for parents, grandparents, friends, everyone! This is not only a great way to show your support for your dancer but for the whole EDE Team!

**T-Shirts are $15.00

REMINDER:

PAYMENTS DUE THIS WEEK:

• Remaining amount for team warm-ups is due this week (by Thursday). Dancers will not receive their warm-ups until paid for in full & all other dues are paid up to date!

• Costume deposits for our Pom/Pre-Cheer Classes are due this week.

*Seniors remember all dues must be paid for in full this week in order to receive your costume, shoes, tights, etc & to be able to perform at the DHS Drill Review on Tuesday (Feb. 22).

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! I love all my wonderful dancers and their loving, supporting families. I am blessed to have met each and every one of you! Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

DHS DRILL REVIEW

ATTENTION EDE SENIORS & PARENTS:

We have been asked to perform one routine at the DHS Drill Review held February 22 at 7 pm. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We may be having longer practices or extra practices (possibly gym practice) so that we are prepared to put on a spectacular performance. Extra practices & any further details about our performance will be announced next week.

To perform, all dancers must be paid up to date with any payments that are due before our performance date. Also, as stated in our contract: If a dancer misses ANY practice THREE weeks prior to a performance/competition they may be excluded from the performance or competition due to of lack of rehearsal. Please plan to attend every practice. We try our best to schedule practices that work for everyone.

If you have any questions or need to make payment arrangements, please contact Dana at 435-724-5544 or email her at EliteDancExtreme@gmail.com.

EDE TEAM WARM-UPS:

Attention EDE Dancers & Parents:

Most of our team warm-ups should be arriving soon; however, some are still on back order. If you ordered warm-ups for your child, the remaining amount is due ON OR BEFORE FEB. 17. Dancers will NOT receive their warm-ups until the remaining amount and all other dues have been paid up to date. If you have already paid your $50.00 warm-up deposit then the remaining amount due is $30.00.

If you have any questions or need to work out payment arrangements please contact Dana at 435-724-5544 or email her at EliteDanceExtreme@gmail.com.

POM/PRE-CHEER CLASSES

Costumes for this class are $40.00 each. We need everyone to pay for their Pom/Pre-Cheer costume ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 17th in order to get them here in time for our Spring Recital.

If you need to work out payment arrangements please contact Dana at 435-724-5544 or email EliteDanceExtreme@gmail.com.

URGENT:

EDE MINIS DO NOT NEED TO COME IN TODAY FOR COSTUME SIZING. THE SAMPLE COSTUMES WILL NOT ARRIVE TODAY BECAUSE OF FED EX DELAYS.