The CDA Faculty and Staff are wishing everyone a beautiful Memorial Weekend. We would like to thank all the veterans and active service members for their service.

No Classes in observance of Memorial Day: Saturday, May 25th-Monday, May 27th.

Classes Resume: Tuesday, May 28th

MEMORY BOOK

STILL TIME TO ORDER YOURS!

Memory Books can still be ordered until we print! If you had missed the deadline, click below to order! You do not want to miss out!

We have been hard at work on your 2024 Memory Book!

KEEP ON PRACTICING

Keep practicing your routines! Use the videos and music that we sent to help. We do encourage dancers to practice without music so they are able to think through the movements and spend time making corrections. If you have questions let us know! We are SOOOO close to recital!

TUTORIAL VIDEOS

 Please use the links below for tutorials on Hair and Makeup.

2024 ONSTAGE REHEARSAL

Final REQUIRED Class is held onstage the week of June 3rd-6th. Please note your class(es) may NOT be on the same day/time.



THURSDAY CLASSES: There was a mistake on times so please read through the times attached, as these are correct!

2024 Show Handbook 

Click below to view your 2024 Show Handbook quickly!

Tights

Please remember all dancers need new tights for Picture Day (and the same pair can be used for recital). Do not wait to order!

Click below to order your tights.

**Reminder: Youth Combination I, II, and III need both Pink and Tan**

Required Recital Make Up

Mary Kay

Lipliner: Berry

Lipstick: Midnight Red - Gel Semi-Matte

Blush: Wineberry

Eye Shadow: Espresso, Shiny Penny, Candlelight (formerly Sand Castle)

Mary Kay Representative: Brenda Baartman (712-501-1239)

Other Items

Black Eyeliner

Black Mascara

Face Powder

Suggested Item: Primer for Eyeshadow

Undergarments

Here are some undergarment options for your dancer. Before you purchase/pick one please be sure you are picking an undergarment that will NOT show under all your dancers costumes. The only part that should be visible (if any), are the clear straps! 

We are more than happy to order the undergarment for you, or you can order by clicking the link. 

• Style 333
• Style 353
• Style 3777W
• 3564W
• AB29E

TICKETS! TICKETS! TICKETS!

Pre-Order Tickets are ready to be picked up in the office. Just a few things before you grab the tickets:

• All accounts must be Paid In Full to pick up any tickets. If you are on auto debit we only pull your monthly tuition so there may be a balance still on your account. Below are some balances you may find on your account.
• 2024-2025 registration fee
• Accessories that were charged after costumes
• Private Lessons
• Snacks/Water
• To view your account please log into the parent portal: Click Here for Portal
• Summer Camps, Classes, and Pop Ups DO NOT need to be paid. 

If you had marked on your order form that tickets may be sent home with your dancers, the dancers must still come to the office to pick up the tickets. If you did not select the option for your dancer to pick up tickets, send an email to the office to let us know you would like your dancer to grab the tickets. 

DID YOU KNOW?

That you are able to bring your dancer and watch the other shows! We encourage everyone to watch at least one other show, this is a great way to support your fellow dancers and see what they have been working on all year! 

For our younger students, we highly encourage them to come to our Pre-Teen/Teen show to see how far their dance journey at CDA can progress! For our older students, come watch our Tiny and Youth Shows and see the cutest dancers on stage. These dancers are the next generation of our CDA Family blooming! 

Do you need more tickets, or want to invite friends to attend? Use the link below and share!

We are excited about what CDA will be offering this Summer to all students!

SUMMER CLASSES!

SUMMER CAMPS!

SUMMER POPS!

You do not want to miss out,

so pre-register today!

All of our Camps will be making a project at the Art Center!

Double Up and get a Discount!

If your student signs up for TWO dance camps,

you will receive 20% off your second camp!

*EXCLUDES Tumbling Camp

*EXCLUDES Pop Up Camps

*EXCLUDES siblings, must be the same student

*EXCLUDES minimum requirements for company, will apply if it is over the minimum

Register today for the pre-registration discount (discount ends June 10th).

CDA is proud to offer so many class varieties to our students!

Click the portal link below to get registered!

CDA Company Auditions

Auditions for our 2023-2024 Company are quickly approaching! If you dancer is auditioning please fill out the Audition Registration Form below!

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 13th at CDA!

Please be aware that the times for our audition classes are approximate. They may run a little longer or shorter.  

Please let us know if we can assist you in anyway.

Attire: All Plain Black Clothing (Black Leggings, Black Tank Top)

Shoes: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Tennis Shoes

Hair: Bun

No jewelry other than small earrings.

Tentative Schedule (May change depending on number of dancers auditioning):

Dancers Audition Schedule (Ages 9 & up)

12:00-12:45pm - Tap

12:45-1:45pm - Ballet/Lyrical (REQUIRED)

1:45-2:45pm - Jazz (REQUIRED)

** All team placements are tentative **

**Summer requirements and more information are listed in Audition Registration Form**

If you have additional questions please email the office: lemars@cdaiowa.com

May 25th-27th

No Classes

No Classes in celebration of Memorial Day

May 30th

Closer Rehearsal

2:15-4:15pm

June tbd

Closer Rehearsal

Time TBD

June 3rd-6th

Required On Stage Classes

All students will have their final class at the LCMS Auditorium.

Class times will vary from their regular class time.

ON STAGE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

June 7th

Required Dress Rehearsal

All students are required to attend Dress Rehearsal.

Full Performance Makeup, Hair, Costume, Tights, and Accessories Required. Parents are required to stay with students ages 12 and under.

Pre-Teen/Teen Dress Rehearsal - 10:30am

Tiny Dress Rehearsal - 3:00pm

Youth Dress Rehearsal - 5:00pm

NOTE: CLASS CHECK IN TIMES CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR HANDBOOK

June 8th-9th

Recital 2024

Tiny, Youth, Pre-Teen/Teen Shows at the Le Mars Community Middle School Auditorium

Tiny Show - 12:00pm

Youth Show - 1:30pm

Pre-Teen/Teen Show- 4:30pm

NOTE: CLASS CHECK IN TIMES CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR HANDBOOK

June 11th

Company Auditions

Dancers ages 9 and up

COMPANY AUDITION REGISTRATION

June 13th

Ice Cream Days Parade Practice

Dancers ages 9 and up, Details in Sign Up

Ice Cream Days Parade Sign Up

June 15th

Ice Cream Days Parade

Dancers line up at 8:45am

June 15th

CDA Dancers Perform

Dancers perform at 12:30pm at the Olson Events Center Stage

June 17th-20th

Tumbling Camps

9:00-9:30 - Tumble Tots

9:30-10:15 - Tumbling I

10:15-11:00 - Tumbling II

11:00-11:45 - Tumbling III/IV

June 24th-27th

Summer Camp Session 1

Aloha To Summer: Ages 2-3, 4-5, 6-9

Summer Of Eras: Ages 10-12

Bringing The Performance: Ages 13+

2024 ICE CREAM DAYS

We are beyond excited to perform in the Ice Cream Days Parade,

AND WE NEED YOU!

Parade is Saturday, June 15th!

Dancers ages 9 & up are encouraged to sign up.

Participants will need any CDA Shirt.

Adults may join the fun, no dancing needed just walk along and support CDA! However, if you are wanting to dance we invite you to do so!

More Details in sign up: such as practice time, attire, etc!

PARADE ROUTE:

The parade begins at 8th St and Central Ave at 9:00am and concludes at 2nd St NW and Central Ave. See you there!

Happy Birthday to Blessing, Stella, Kirby, Naomi, Isla, Camryn, Damien, Ariana, Athena, and Mae this week!

Wishing you the happiest of Birthdays!

May 27th - Blessing Palsma

May 29th - Stella MacRae

May 30th - Kirby Fay

May 30th - Naomi Johnson

May 31st - Isla Penning

June 1st - Camryn Christoffel

June 1st - Damien Ellensohn

June 1st - Ariana Wilson

June 2nd - Athena Bainbridge

June 2nd - Mae Wiederspan