Practice Makes Perfect:

• Showmanship: Dancers please practice your showmanship (smiles & facials) every time you practice your routines. Our team has won an Over-All Showmanship Award 3 out of 4 years we have been competing. Let's make this a team goal to win Over-All Showmanship EVERY year!

• Practice: Dancers need to practice their routines, stretches, facials, etc EVERY day. It is very important that each dancer has her routines memorized.

  • Parents are welcome to record their child's routines for practice purposes. Please schedule ahead of time so we will be ready when you arrive.

  • If you would like a copy of the music of your child's routines for practice purposes, please bring in a blank CD and we will be more than happy to put the music on it for you.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events: (Please mark these dates on your calendars).

• 2012 Competition Dates:

  • America OnStage (Vernal) March 17: Petite, Junior, Senior 2, & Elite Companies attending.

  • Utah Dance Championships (Roy) April 14: All classes attending.

  • Adrenaline Competition (Salt Lake City) May 5: All classes attending.

• Mandatory Gym Practices (Also listed on your calendar):

  • Monday March 5^th from 2:30 – 4:30 pm at DES Gym

  • Monday March 12^th from 2:30 – 4:30 pm at DES Gym

  • Monday March 26^th from 2:30 – 4:30 pm at DES Gym

• Mock Competition:

  • March & April: We are currently finalizing all details. We will let you know date, time, location, etc. as soon as possible.

• Picture Day:

  • Thursday March 29^th “Picture Day” for all competition classes.

  • May: “Picture Day” for Team Photo in warm-ups with all competition trophies.

2012 Competition Dates

2012 Competition Dates: (Elite Company and Senior Company 2 may possibly compete at an additional competition).

*April 13 & 14: UDC Competition in Roy, UT

*May 4 & 5: Adrenaline Competition in SLC, UT

PLEASE MARK THESE DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR.

Competition Team Christmas Party

Merry Christmas!

We had a blast at our team party! It was so much fun to have team bonding time before Christmas. Here are some fun pictures from the party. Enjoy your Christmas break!

TEAM CHRISTMAS PARTY

TEAM CHRISTMAS PARTY

*For competition team members only*

Date: MONDAY December 19^th

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Where: LDS 1^st & 3^rd Ward Church Gym

Bring: Your favorite Christmas treat to share!

We will be having pizza, playing lots of fun Christmas games, and having a gift exchange!

Competition Fees

Attention Competition Team Members and Parents:

We have extended the payment deadline for the competition fees. They will now be due on or before December 8. Our team will attend TWO competitions. The competition fees are $14 per routine per competition for each dancer.

If your child is enrolled in multiple classes, please add all their class totals together and pay by December 8. If your child is participating in the jerky fundraiser the credit amount they earn can go toward their competition fees.

If you need to work-out payment arrangements, please contact Dana to avoid late fees. For any questions, please contact Dana at (435) 724-5544 or email her at EliteDanceExtreme@gmail.com.

**Competition Fees are now past due. Please pay ASAP.

Costume Deposits:

REMINDER: All competition team members need to turn in a $50.00 costume deposit on or before November 10^th. If your child is enrolled in Lyrical and/or Hip-Hop, you will need to pay an additional $25.00 toward your costume deposit. Fundraiser credit can be used toward costume deposits. If you have any questions OR to workout payment arrangements, please contact Dana at (435) 724-5544 or email her at EliteDanceExtreme@gmail.com.

Warm-Ups:

Parents please come in this week (before or after class) to help your child be fitted for team warm-ups. Thank you!

Competition Team Captains:

Mini Company

Captain: Kelsey G.

Assistant Captain: Melana R.

Petite Company

Captain: Elisabeth W.

Assistant Captain: Hannah Y.

Junior Company

Captain: Megan C.

Assistant Captain: Josie R.

Senior Company 1

Captain: Halle W.

Assistant Captain: Makele L.

Senior Company 2

Captain: Natalie J.

Assistant Captain: Shandi C.

Lyrical Team

Captain: Shaylee W.

Hip-Hop Team

Captain: Kylee B.

TEAM CAPTAIN

Natalie J.

March - Dancer of the Month

EDE LYRICAL TEAM

Dancer's Name: Shandi C

("About Me" section currently unavailable)

March - Dancers of the Month

March "DANCER OF THE MONTH" Winners

EDE MINIS: Melana R

EDE PETITES: Devry M

EDE SENIORS: Sara E & Makele L

EDE LYRICAL TEAM: Shandi C

EDE HIP-HOP TEAM: Shantell B

PRE-JAZZ/PRE-BALLET: Ashlynne I

JAZZ/BALLET I: Kalli T

JAZZ/BALLET II: Briaunna H & Cami P

(Photos & "About Me" sections will be posted in a later post).

February - Dancer of the Month

EDE LYRICAL TEAM

Dancer's Name: Shalae VanTassell

Age: 10

Grade: 5

Birthday: July 12

Favorite thing to do: dance and ride horses

Favorite Color: turquoise

Favorite food: pizza

Favorite pet: cat and horses

Favorite candy bar: milky way

Something unique about you: I am flexible and I have red hair.

Favorite thing about dance or why you love to dance: cause of all the moves and I get new friends.

What are you most excited about for dance this year? Why? Competition to compete against others and be a good sport.

What are your goals for dance this year? to get my splits flat.

February Dancers of the Month

Sorry, I'm a little behind on posting our "Dancer of the Month" winners. (Better late then never).

FEBRUARY DANCERS OF THE MONTH

EDE MINIS: Brynlee B.

EDE PETITES: Kennedi L.

EDE SENIORS: Shantell B. & Shandi C.

EDE LYRICAL TEAM: Shalae V.

EDE HIP-HOP TEAM: Jaecee H.

PRE-JAZZ/PRE-BALLET: Shaylee I. & Stormie B.

JAZZ/BALLET 1: Hannah H. & Gracie D.

JAZZ/BALLET 2: Arianne R.

(Photos & "About Me" Sections for each Dancer will be listed in a later post).

DES PERFORMANCE - Pictures by Susan Rowser

SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

Attention Dancers & Parents:

We have recently been asked to perform THIS FRIDAY (April 15^th) at the Duchesne Elementary School for a school assembly. Mr. Young has informed me that the assembly will start at 1:45 pm. Dancers (at the Elementary) will be excused a little early to get ready & possibly rehearse on the stage, if time permits. SENIORS: IF YOU ARE A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND ARE PLANNING TO PERFORM, YOUR PARENT WILL NEED TO CHECK YOU OUT OF SCHOOL TO BE ABLE TO COME TO THE ELEMENTARY & PERFORM. Please make sure you have enough time to get ready and be to the Elementary school by 1:15 pm by the stage. If your parent does not want you to perform because you will be missing school, please let Dana know ASAP!

All levels of the competition team will perform, however, due to limited time we will NOT be performing all routines. Minis will perform “California Girls” (pink/white polka dot leotard, white wrap skirt, tan tights, and tan dance shoes), Petites will perform “Calling You” (purple/black dress, purple headband, tan tights, and tan dance shoes), Seniors will perform “Popular” (green dress, black slashed top, black shorts, green hair tie, tan tights, and tan dance shoes), Lyrical Team will perform “Already Gone” (white dress, black leotard, black shorts, tan tights, and tan dance shoes), and our Hip-Hop Team will perform “Crash ” (black leotard, black shorts, green net, tan tights, hip-hop socks, and white shoes). All dancers need to wear their hair competition style. If you are not able to put your hair in a french braid, you still need to have your hair pulled back into a messy bun. Performance Make-Up is recommended, however because it is for a school assembly, you are not required to wear full performance make-up. Please wear your warm-up jacket to school to support your team for their performance.

Parents: If you are willing to take pictures before and during the performances, or to record the performances, please let me know. Thanks!

REMINDER: THIS SATURDAY MARCH 16^th IS MANDATORY GYM PRACTICE AT THE DHS OLD GYM FROM 9 AM TILL NOON.

PERFORMANCE FOR SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

ATTENTION COMPETITION DANCERS: We have personally been asked to perform at the Duchesne Elementary School on FRIDAY APRIL 15th for a school assembly. MAKE SURE YOU ARE PRACTICING YOUR ROUTINES! You will receive notes at your next class with all the details!

We are very thankful for this opportunity to perform! Dancers please make sure to personally thank the staff at your school.

AWARDS: March Competition

AWARDS:

1st Place: Minis "California Girls"

1st Place: Seniors "Popular"

1st Place: Lyrical Team "Already Gone"

1st Place: Hip-Hop Team "Crash"

2nd Place: Minis "Hey Mickey"

2nd Place: Petites "Calling You"

2nd Place: Seniors "DJ's Got Us Falling In Love Again"

3rd Place: Petites "Car Wash"

OVER-ALL BEST COSTUME & PROP (4 foot trophy)

OVER-ALL JUDGES CHOICE (6 foot trophy)

SOLOS:

Jaecee: OVER-ALL QUEEN (6 foot trophy)

Sara: QUEEN

Marissa: QUEEN

Natalie: 2nd Attendant

Shantell: 2nd Attendant

January DANCER OF THE MONTH winners!

I recently realized I hadn't posted our January Dancer of the Month winners. Sorry this is so late. CONGRATS TO ALL OUR DANCERS OF THE MONTH!

Pre-Jazz/Pre-Ballet

Madison G.

(Photo & "About Me" section currently unavailable)

Ballet Technique I/Beginning Jazz

Keisha P.

("About Me" section currently unavailable)

Ballet Technique II/Beginning & Intermediate Jazz

Samantha L. & Halle W.

Dancer's Name: Samantha L.

Age: 10

Grade: 5th

Birthday: May 17

Favorite thing to do: watch TV, play

Favorite Color: blue & black

Favorite Food: fresh peas

Favorite Pet: Turtle

Favorite Candy Bar: Rolos

Something unique about you: ability to do completely random things

Favorite thing about dance or why you love to dance: Jazz and Dana's a good teacher.

What are you most excited about for dance this year? Why? Learning something new and getting to perform at the recital

What are your goals for dance this year? to learn how to be graceful

Dancer's Name: Halle W

Age: 13

Grade: 8th

Birthday: May 9th

Favorite thing to do: dance, draw and read

Favorite color: purple

Favorite food: lasagna

Favorite Pet: my cat

Favorite Candy Bar: Hersheys

Something unique about you: I don't care what other people think

Favorite thing about dance or why you love to dance: Because it is a fun and different

way to express myself

What are you most excited about for dance this year? Why? to learn new things

What are your goals for dance this year? to get my splits flat and my leaps higher.

Elite Dance Extreme Minis

Melana R.

Dancer's Name: Melana R

Age: 4

Birthday: November 8

Favorite thing to do: dance

Favorite Color: purple/pink

Favorite food: popcorn

Favorite pet: Oscar

Favorite candy bar: Reeses

Something unique about you: I have very blonde hair

Favorite thing about dance or why you love to dance: loves the teapot dance

What are you most excited about for dance this year? Why? Learning something new

What are your goals for dance this year? Learn to do the splits

Elite Dance Extreme Petites

Josie R.

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Elite Dance Extreme Seniors

Natalie J.

Dancer's Name: Natalie J

Age: 13

Grade: 7th

Brithday: Sept 15

Favorite thing to do: dance, volleyball

Favorite Color: neon green, orange and pink

Favorite food: pizza!

Favorite pet: bunny

Favorite candy bar: snickers

Something unique about you: I'm the most unique person you'll meet

Favorite thing about dance or why you love to dance: winning and learning new things. When you dance you can express yourself.

What are you most excited about for dance this year? Why? my solo because I'm going to practice way hard this year.

What are your goals for dance this year? pass off everything I can and always keep my facials and smiling.

Elite Dance Extreme Lyrical Team

Makele L.

("About Me" section currently unavailable)

Elite Dance Extreme Hip-Hop Team

Kennedi L

Dancer's Name: Kennedi L

Age: 10

Grade: 4

Birthday: October 7th

Favorite thing to do: dance and ride horses

Favorite Color: black

Favorite food: spaghetti tacos

Favorite pet: horse

Favorite Candy Bar: Twix

Something unique about you: funny & very outgoing

Favorite thing about dance or why you love to dance: makes me feel good and makes me stretchy

What are you most excited about for dance this year? Why? to do competitions and learn to do splits well

What are your goals for dance this year? be a better dancer and better at splits