May 2024 Newsletter

As the 2023-24 dance season comes to a close, we would like to THANK all of our dance families for allowing us to work with your children! We appreciate the opportunity and we sincerely hope that your dancer has had a fun and successful year. We hope to see our dancers return this summer and/or fall! Our Summer Schedule is available (see link at the bottom of this newsletter) The schedule for next season will be passed out in class the week of April 29th and registration for current students will begin May 7th.  Reminder that May will be the final month of Tuition due for the 2023-24 season. We have been busy preparing all the WDC dancers for our 29th annual recital “Turn It Up!” and we are excited for them to perform for you!

RECITALS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! Be sure to pay close attention to emails coming from WDC in the upcoming weeks. We will send important reminders and information regarding rehearsals and recitals. Dancers in Preschool through 12th grade classes are receiving a recital information/reminder sheet in class this week which is also available HERE. Tickets: Have you ordered your Recital Tickets? Act fast - if you have not already done so, please secure your tickets now, before additional seats open up for purchase. Make sure your family doesn't miss out by placing your original ticket order promptly: Go to the TutuTix website - HERE Choose your dancer’s Recital **Be sure to TRIPLE CHECK that you are ordering tickets for the correct DAY AND TIME. There are a total of 7 Recitals, some on the same day. Choose your seats - up to 6 tickets per family (not per dancer), per show. Any additional tickets purchased will be automatically canceled. Check out! Please look for a confirmation email from TutuTix to ensure your order is complete.  **Families wanting to order more than their original 6 tickets may do so beginning Mon, May 13th at 9:00am Recital Video Reminder: We are excited to offer an all-digital, on-line recital video experience. All 2024 recital dances will be shot and edited in beautiful High-Definition and will be made available to each paid ticket holder from each show. We will send dance families the link to view performances from their show(s)*. *Show links will be sent out by the end of June. Flash Drives -- Creative Edge also offers the option for parents to order flash drives with a digital copy of their dancer's routine(s). See their website HERE for more information and to order online. Recital T-Shirts: Dancers who pre-ordered a recital t-shirt can pick them up at the front desk beginning Monday, April 29th. A limited number of additional T-shirts are available for purchase.

RECITAL INFO

REMINDER FOR ALL TOTS CLASSES Tots Showcase performances will take place on Sunday, May 19th at the WDC West location (650 Commerce, Suite 100 - next to Posh Pooch) See the Showcase schedule HERE.  (Scroll to the bottom!) Refer to the Tots Showcase information packet which went out to all Tots families in March. Did you misplace your copy? Here's a link ~ Tots Showcase Info Another info/reminder sheet is being handed out in class this week and available HERE. No Tickets are needed for this performance! 6 family members/friends may attend the show

IMPORTANT DATES   WDC SPIRIT WEEKS - (FOR ALL WDC DANCERS) April 29th- May 4th: Crazy Week (dancers can do crazy hair, wear crazy clothes and/or silly socks) May 6th - May 11th: Pajama Week May 13th - May 18th: WDC Spirit Week! (Wear Recital T's or dress in Purple!)

Mon, April 29th - 2024-25 Dance Schedule Released - see info HERE Tues, May 7th - Priority Registration opens for current students for 2024-2025 classes. Mon, May 13th - TutuTix platform opens for additional Tickets purchases Sat, May 18th- Final Day of 2024 season Sun, May 19th - Tots Showcase at WDC West May 20th - May 23rd - Dress Rehearsals at WDC West May 28th - June 1st Recitals at East Ridge HS!! June 11th - Summer Session 1 Begins June 18th - First Summer Camp!

DANCE PHOTOS Photos taken by Releve Photo during WDC Picture Week will be available to view and order online in the coming days! Below you will find information about ordering your photos. Please let us know if you have any questions! Pictures may be ordered online using the link below. Pictures may be ordered online through Monday, June 5th (prices go up after that date).  Be sure to read through the information provided on the website regarding coupon codes for orders over $111 or $222. Free shipping available for orders over $49 placed on Wednesday, May 15th only! Click on "Gallery Debut" - PASSWORD: 2024wdc Recital Program Ads - we realize many of you are waiting for photos to be available to purchase for your ad submission. As soon as all photos are loaded, we will be sending out an email to notify you. We will then also give a deadline for the ad submission, which, due to program deadlines will be a very short timeframe. We apologize for any issues this may cause.

Relevé Order Info

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Practice Sheets - Dancers in Preschool thru 3rd grade received practice charts in class. They are encouraged to practice at home and return the practice chart any week before the end of the season for a prize! Class Shows - In the weeks leading up to recitals, classes often are given an opportunity to perform for another class at the studio during their class time. They are also able to be an audience for the other class(es). This experience helps prepare the dancers for their recital performance by giving them the opportunity to dance in front of an audience (some of them for the first time).

Audition information for our Competition teams is now posted!

Is your dancer ready to take their dance to another level? Audition information for our 2024-2025 competition teams is now posted on our website and available at our front desk. Woodbury Dance Center offers many different types and levels of competition lines for ages 4 and up!   *Tap/Jazz Lines -- ages 4 & up *Pom Teams -- ages 5 & up *Hip Hop Krew -- ages 7 & up Please use the link below to access the information on our website. Registration will open Tuesday, May 7th for pre-audition classes, auditions and Tiny Team camp. There is no deadline to register and payment is due at the time of registration. Please contact the studio with any questions you may have.

Audition Info

Recitals Flowers, Balloons and Toys! The Youth Dance & Enrichment Non-Profit Volunteers would love your support during WDC Recital Week! They will be selling single roses, balloons and toys in the East Ridge High School Cafeteria during every recital. (**Credit cards only please**) Limited items will be available for purchase at recitals. All items are on a first come, first serve basis. *PRE-ORDERING is the ONLY way to ensure your first choice selection. Pre-orders will be ready for you to pick up at the end of your dancer’s show! Just stop by our booth across from the WDC ticket table. **Pre-sales will re-open May 3rd - May 24th YDE runs as a separate organization to WDC. Please direct any questions to YDE staff, not WDC staff. YDE is grateful for your generous support of WDC dancers and proud to help serve you during recitals! Every purchase you make helps YDE support a dancer!

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Summer Dance CLASSES ~ CAMPS ~ FUN!! Be sure to check out the WDC Summer Schedule to keep your dancer moving this summer! Two 4-week Sessions - Ages 2 and up A variety of dance styles available! WDC Dance Camps run all summer long - Ages 2 to 7 Choose morning or all day camps to keep your dancer busy! Click the links for more information!

SUMMER INFO

MAY BOUTIQUE SPECIALS Need new shoes for recital or an extra pair of tights?  Need new shoes for your summer class or camp?  Stop by the boutique in May to receive 15% off recital shoes and tights.