December Newsletter
Parents: Accounts must be paid on full in order for your child to perform. Please watch for emails regarding your account.
Misunderstanding
All students will be in both Cast A & B performances except the Gumdrops. Gumdrops that are at Timpanogos School of Dance will perform in both shows on Monday. Gumdrops that are in Dance Makers Studio will perform on Saturday night. Again, all other students are in all three of our performances.
Nutcracker Tickets
Tickets will be on sale on Friday December 19th at Cory Adams Photography (while we are taking pictures) and also at the door of all three performances. Prices again are $10 for adult, $8 for children (11 and younger). Cory Adams picture schedule will be sent home with your child this week.
Just a reminder of the days we will be performing:
Saturday Dec. 20, 7:00pm
Monday Dec 22, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Rehearsals
Please follow your new rehearsal schedule that is attached, and throw away any old one! We have had to make some changes to it! I will let you know who I will need on the days that the schedule says “to be announced.”
Parents of young children (Gumdrops, Little Chinese, Candy Canes, Mice & Snow Fairies), your children may not need to be there the whole time on the Act 1 or Act 11 dress rehearsal on December 20 at American Fork High. I have scheduled a lot of time to run some other parts that do not include your children. I have no way of knowing how long it will take us to make sure that your children are comfortable on stage, so if you have a child in one of these dances, please sit in the audience and I will excuse them once I know they are feeling comfortable. I am hoping to just run their dance once with all the lights and then I will excuse them. Please plan on being there the whole time, but I am telling you chances are that your children may get done early. There is NO way to know exactly what time they will be finished, I have no idea until we are there running everything (Your child’s teacher does not know either). If you can not sit there and wait for your young child, please have somebody there that can.
Costumes
Costumes will be distributed the week of December 15th. Parents please remember that your child needs to have the proper shoes and tights for every performance (this information is listed below). It is your responsibility to make sure that your child has clothes that cover up her costume coming & going from the theater. If you go out to eat before or after the show, please make sure that your children are kept clean. Costumes need to last for all the shows and they can not be washed. If your child needs repair on her costume during the run of the show, this is your responsibility. You may not alter her costume in any way other than small repairs. If major repair is needed let me know. Please make sure that your child’s name is in everything that she brings to the theater in a way that can not be seen on stage. She must take everything home with her each performance. Nothing is to be left at the theater. If your child is missing part of her costume including proper shoes, tights and hair piece for any performance she WILL NOT be allowed on stage to perform. Please help your children to be responsible with their things. I will keep your child’s props (wands, crowns, guns, dolls etc.) at the theater for each performance. All children should come to the theater in make-up. Girls: Rouge, eye shadow, lipstick, mascara. Boys: Rouge, lipstick. Children must arrive in costume, with the proper hair, tights and shoes for each dance.
*** I still need party boys to turn in their pants to be hemmed ASAP.
Hair Information
Party Scene Parents, Party Girls, Madamoiselles, Clara
Sides up, back in tons of small ringlets, no bangs.
Gumdrops, Chinese, Mice, Butterflies 1 (5yr olds) & Little Snow Fairy’s
Sides up, back curled
All Dancers that are not listed above.
Hair needs to be all slicked back into a bun, no hair fly-aways. Buns need to be covered with a hair net that matches your child’s hair color. Use bobby pins to secure her bun to her head. If your child does not have enough hair for a bun, you must buy her a bun to pin in. NO ponytails.
Buns need to be in the middle of the back of the head, except soldiers (needs to be low for hat)
***No dancer should have to change their hair during the performance, except one party girl & female parents with other parts.
Party boys, Fathers
Hair must be parted on the side and slicked down, neatly combed. No stick up bangs.
Tights & Shoes Information
All Combo dancers (gumdrops, chinese, snow fairies, mice, butterflies 1) need to have pink footed tights with NO holes for the performances (TIGHTS MUST COVER HER FEET).
All dancers need to have pink canvas or leather ballet slippers with elastic sewn neatly across the arch of the foot. No exceptions for satin slippers.
All dancers that are in all three performances need to have peach colored (ballet pink), footed ballet tights with the seam down the back. They are available at the Glass Slipper, on AF Main Street, Or at any dance supply store.
All Female Parents need to have black heeled shoes with a strap across the across the arch.
All Party Scene Fathers & boys need to have black church shoes & black socks.
Parent Helpers
I still need more volunteers. There is now a sign up sheet at the studio. I will have everybody’s back stage passes for them on their assigned night. If you have ideas for quiet, non messy games or things to pass time for the younger children, please feel free to bring those activities. We will have a couple of movies running so, your responsibility will be to make sure everybody stays in their rooms, and has a good experience. I will have my staff come and get them when it is time for them to dance, and bring them back when they are finished. Please do not leave the room or door that you are assigned to.
Drop-off and Pick-up
The “drop off/pick up” point for all the children performing is going to be the first set of doors on the South side of American Fork High School. People coming to the show will use the middle set of doors, but the performers will use the first set of doors (west) on the South side of the building. I will have signs out for everything. This door is where the children can be checked in (with a parent helper) and somebody will walk them back to their dressing room where they will wait for the remainder of the show. All children in that are not in the finale (gumdrops, candy canes, snow fairy’s, chinese, mice, butterflies 1) can be picked up each night between 3 & 3:15pm for Matinee performance or 8:00 - 8:15pm for evening performance if you are not attending the performance. (We STRONGLY encourage somebody to be at each performance). If you will be attending the performance, then you can pick your children up at the outside door area after the show. Please only send ONE person in the door to pick up your children. This is a small space and it can become very crowded. I have decided that your small children who are in Gumdrops, Little Chinese, Snow Fairies, Mice & Butterflies 1, do not need to be at each performance until 15 minutes prior to the show. They are not in the first act and so there is no need for them to be so early.
American Fork High school Theater Performance Policies
1. There will be absolutely no unauthorized parent, or adult allowed backstage during a dress rehearsal, or performance of the Nutcracker. Safety of your children is our number one concern. Please trust us backstage with your kids, and tell grandmothers, family members & friends to do the same.
2. No children are allowed to be in the front of the theatre in their costume. If your child has performed, and you want your child to come out and watch the remainder of the performance with you, they must have a ticket, and a change of clothes, or they will have to remain back stage. You may only pick them up at the back door.
3. There will be no video taping or flash cameras during performances at any time. As stated in the November Newsletter there will be DVD’s of the show both nights to buy.
Thank You
This is such a great experience for you children. All my great memories are from my old Nutcracker days…so fun! It is going to be a great show! I really appreciate everybody being so willing to help, and so willing to bring your daughters & sons to the studio so often! I could not do this without all of your support! Thank You All! Call me with questions anytime. 796-7049 Tami
Sunday, November 30, 2008
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November Newsletter
November Newsletter
Hello parents, I wanted to let you all know that classes are coming along GREAT! Your children are progressing and attendance is high this year. (This makes our jobs easier!) Thank you all for letting us teach your children, they are looking so good! Here is what is going on at the studio this month. Please remember that it is SO important that your children are in their classes each week, all kids that are in Ballet or Combo classes will be working on Nutcracker dances from this point until the end of the year.
New York Tour Update
Families that are involved in our trip to NYC in April, remember that your second payment is due by Nov 14. Quad room = $499 (everybody not listed), Triple Room = $549 (Petersons & Lobendahn), Double Room = $649 (Browns). All prices are per person. Checks need to me made to Tami Meacham-NYC Tour, please separate these checks from tuition and costume checks to the studio. Thanks!
Payments & Holidays
November tuition is due and if you haven’t already paid for your children’s Nutcracker costume(s), payment is due by the 15th of this month (prices are in the October Newsletter or online at www.timpschoolofdance.blogspot.com). The studio will be closed Wednesday November 26, and Thursday November 27, due to Thanksgiving break. I will be sending your children home this week with an updated rehearsal/class schedule that will take us to the end of the year. Even though it may look overwhelming, I have tried my hardest to keep kids coming on their regular dance day as much as possible, so it shouldn’t be too crazy for your family during this very busy season.
“Nutcracker”
We will be performing at American Fork High School. We will be performing three shows this year, one on Saturday Dec. 20 and two on Monday Dec. 22. Look over your rehearsal schedule for the times and rehearsals on these days. Some of the classes have already started their dances, and the Nutcracker is coming along great! I really appreciate all the hard work and extra hours that your children are putting in. It is shaping up to be a great show. Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Friday Dec.19. We will sale them at Cory Adams when your children are getting their pictures taken. You can also buy tickets at the door of all three shows. Prices again are $10 for adult (12 and older), $8 for children (11 and younger).
Nutcracker Pictures
We will be having our Nutcracker Pictures at Cory Adams Photography on Friday December 19 starting at 4:30 (also pre-sale of Nutcracker tickets as mentioned earlier). There will be no rehearsals this day, because AF is unavailable. Please mark this date in your calendar! I will send a schedule of times in December’s Newsletter.
Nutcracker DVD
I am going to have Saturday (Cast A) DVD and a Monday (Cast B) DVD taped by the same company that did our “High School Musical” DVD, Big Think Marketing & Media. They turned out great! If you would like to pre-order your DVD for $20.00 you can do that by calling Amy Baldwin at 735-6776 or you can order it at the door for $25.00. All DVD’s will be available for pick up at the studio. Remember there will be NO personal video taping aloud at our show!
As the “Nutcracker” performances draw near, it is important that you understand some of our -
Performance Policies:
First,
There will be absolutely no unauthorized parent or adult allowed backstage during a dress rehearsal or performance of the Nutcracker. All hugs, kisses, and pictures must be done before your child gets to the drop off point or after the show. Safety of your children is our number one concern. Sign up sheets for back stage parents are posted in the studio. Thank you to those of you who are willing to help! You will be given a pass for the night you have signed up for and you will be the only parents allowed backstage. That means that if you do not have a pass you will not be allowed back stage before or during the performance for any reason. Please trust us backstage with your kids, and tell grandmothers, family members & friends to do the same.
Second,
There will be a “drop off/pick up” point for all the children performing. NO UNAUTHORIZED PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED PAST THIS POINT! Once dropped off, they will be walked back to the appropriate areas where they will wait for the remainder of the show. If you will be attending the performance, then you can pick your children up at the pick up area after the show. If you are not attending the performance you will be given a time during the intermission that you can meet your child at the pick up area. Exact times will be in the December newsletter. The children who are in Act 1 will not have to stay through Act 11 unless they want to. The children in Act 11 but not in the finale can be picked up right after their dance. (Exact times at a later date)
Third,
No children are allowed to be in the front lobby, or in the theatre area in their costume. If your child has performed, and you want your child to come out and watch the remainder of the performance with you, they must have a ticket, and a change of clothes, or they will have to remain back stage.
Fourth,
The show will last one hour and a half including the intermission, so your children won’t be out too late.
Fifth,
There will be no video taping or flash cameras during performances at any time.
Sixth,
All children should come to the theatre in make-up.
Girls: Rouge, eye shadow, lipstick, mascara
Boys: Rouge, lipstick
Children must arrive in costume, with the proper tights and shoes & appropriate hair for each dance. Please read carefully if they need costumes for dress rehearsals (on rehearsal schedule).
I appreciate your cooperation and understanding throughout this production. I know that be abiding by all of the above rules and policies will help to make a more pleasant experience for all involved.
Nutcracker Boys & Parents
Moms, please go to DI and buy your son a pair of Dark colored (grey, brown, black, navy, not kaki) dress pants and bring them to their first rehearsal. We will have them cut off and sewn into knee length pants for your boy’s costume. You will also need to provide black shoes, black knee high socks, and a white button down dress shirt for their performance. Right now the boys I have dancing are Dawson Armstrong, Steven Bastion, Lane Dudley, Hayden Hawkins, and the two Gunther boys. I need three more boys (8yrs and older) willing to dance with us! I also need 2-3 more sets of parents that are willing to be in the Party Scene. It is So easy and SO much fun for your kids to see you! Plus it’s FREE!! Email me if you are interested, and I will send you a rehearsal schedule.
Other information
I realize that some of you have multiple children dancing with multiple parts, and I know that this can be a sacrifice. This is going to be a great experience for your children, one that they will never forget! If anybody has any questions please let me know, Thank You All! Tami 796-7049
Hello parents, I wanted to let you all know that classes are coming along GREAT! Your children are progressing and attendance is high this year. (This makes our jobs easier!) Thank you all for letting us teach your children, they are looking so good! Here is what is going on at the studio this month. Please remember that it is SO important that your children are in their classes each week, all kids that are in Ballet or Combo classes will be working on Nutcracker dances from this point until the end of the year.
New York Tour Update
Families that are involved in our trip to NYC in April, remember that your second payment is due by Nov 14. Quad room = $499 (everybody not listed), Triple Room = $549 (Petersons & Lobendahn), Double Room = $649 (Browns). All prices are per person. Checks need to me made to Tami Meacham-NYC Tour, please separate these checks from tuition and costume checks to the studio. Thanks!
Payments & Holidays
November tuition is due and if you haven’t already paid for your children’s Nutcracker costume(s), payment is due by the 15th of this month (prices are in the October Newsletter or online at www.timpschoolofdance.blogspot.com). The studio will be closed Wednesday November 26, and Thursday November 27, due to Thanksgiving break. I will be sending your children home this week with an updated rehearsal/class schedule that will take us to the end of the year. Even though it may look overwhelming, I have tried my hardest to keep kids coming on their regular dance day as much as possible, so it shouldn’t be too crazy for your family during this very busy season.
“Nutcracker”
We will be performing at American Fork High School. We will be performing three shows this year, one on Saturday Dec. 20 and two on Monday Dec. 22. Look over your rehearsal schedule for the times and rehearsals on these days. Some of the classes have already started their dances, and the Nutcracker is coming along great! I really appreciate all the hard work and extra hours that your children are putting in. It is shaping up to be a great show. Tickets will be available for pre-sale on Friday Dec.19. We will sale them at Cory Adams when your children are getting their pictures taken. You can also buy tickets at the door of all three shows. Prices again are $10 for adult (12 and older), $8 for children (11 and younger).
Nutcracker Pictures
We will be having our Nutcracker Pictures at Cory Adams Photography on Friday December 19 starting at 4:30 (also pre-sale of Nutcracker tickets as mentioned earlier). There will be no rehearsals this day, because AF is unavailable. Please mark this date in your calendar! I will send a schedule of times in December’s Newsletter.
Nutcracker DVD
I am going to have Saturday (Cast A) DVD and a Monday (Cast B) DVD taped by the same company that did our “High School Musical” DVD, Big Think Marketing & Media. They turned out great! If you would like to pre-order your DVD for $20.00 you can do that by calling Amy Baldwin at 735-6776 or you can order it at the door for $25.00. All DVD’s will be available for pick up at the studio. Remember there will be NO personal video taping aloud at our show!
As the “Nutcracker” performances draw near, it is important that you understand some of our -
Performance Policies:
First,
There will be absolutely no unauthorized parent or adult allowed backstage during a dress rehearsal or performance of the Nutcracker. All hugs, kisses, and pictures must be done before your child gets to the drop off point or after the show. Safety of your children is our number one concern. Sign up sheets for back stage parents are posted in the studio. Thank you to those of you who are willing to help! You will be given a pass for the night you have signed up for and you will be the only parents allowed backstage. That means that if you do not have a pass you will not be allowed back stage before or during the performance for any reason. Please trust us backstage with your kids, and tell grandmothers, family members & friends to do the same.
Second,
There will be a “drop off/pick up” point for all the children performing. NO UNAUTHORIZED PARENTS WILL BE ALLOWED PAST THIS POINT! Once dropped off, they will be walked back to the appropriate areas where they will wait for the remainder of the show. If you will be attending the performance, then you can pick your children up at the pick up area after the show. If you are not attending the performance you will be given a time during the intermission that you can meet your child at the pick up area. Exact times will be in the December newsletter. The children who are in Act 1 will not have to stay through Act 11 unless they want to. The children in Act 11 but not in the finale can be picked up right after their dance. (Exact times at a later date)
Third,
No children are allowed to be in the front lobby, or in the theatre area in their costume. If your child has performed, and you want your child to come out and watch the remainder of the performance with you, they must have a ticket, and a change of clothes, or they will have to remain back stage.
Fourth,
The show will last one hour and a half including the intermission, so your children won’t be out too late.
Fifth,
There will be no video taping or flash cameras during performances at any time.
Sixth,
All children should come to the theatre in make-up.
Girls: Rouge, eye shadow, lipstick, mascara
Boys: Rouge, lipstick
Children must arrive in costume, with the proper tights and shoes & appropriate hair for each dance. Please read carefully if they need costumes for dress rehearsals (on rehearsal schedule).
I appreciate your cooperation and understanding throughout this production. I know that be abiding by all of the above rules and policies will help to make a more pleasant experience for all involved.
Nutcracker Boys & Parents
Moms, please go to DI and buy your son a pair of Dark colored (grey, brown, black, navy, not kaki) dress pants and bring them to their first rehearsal. We will have them cut off and sewn into knee length pants for your boy’s costume. You will also need to provide black shoes, black knee high socks, and a white button down dress shirt for their performance. Right now the boys I have dancing are Dawson Armstrong, Steven Bastion, Lane Dudley, Hayden Hawkins, and the two Gunther boys. I need three more boys (8yrs and older) willing to dance with us! I also need 2-3 more sets of parents that are willing to be in the Party Scene. It is So easy and SO much fun for your kids to see you! Plus it’s FREE!! Email me if you are interested, and I will send you a rehearsal schedule.
Other information
I realize that some of you have multiple children dancing with multiple parts, and I know that this can be a sacrifice. This is going to be a great experience for your children, one that they will never forget! If anybody has any questions please let me know, Thank You All! Tami 796-7049
Monday, September 29, 2008
October Newsletter
October Newsletter
Change in Tuition Policy
October Tuition is due. Because so many people are waiting till the end of the month to pay for dance, I need to change our tuition policy to be due by the 15 of each month. Old policy states that tuition is not late if paid in the month it is due, the new policy is; if tuition is paid after the 15th, it will be considered late. It is really hard to pay all of my great teachers if there is not enough tuition coming in.
Nutcracker Costumes
Nutcracker Costumes are being ordered and paid for NEXT week. Everybody in a combo class and/or ballet class will owe a costume fee. Your costume money is due during the 1st week of November with your November tuition. If you need to make different arrangements for payment, let me know. This year, students will be wearing the SAME ballet costume you buy for the Nutcracker in our June performance….why not save some money and just buy one ballet costume instead of two this year?! Please keep your costumes nice for re-use ;-)! (If your child is in another dance class, she will need to buy another costume for the June recital). Below is the costs for costumes (per class).
Studio Sweats
We will be ordering all sweats, and sweatshirts THIS Friday. You must have orders and money turned in by then. I will not be doing a second order.
New York Tour
First payment is due OCTOBER 10. I will know if you are really going and we will order airline tickets at that point, so get your money turned in. We are going to have a BLAST!! We are all super excited…I even have some teachers going! YEA! Remember please make separate checks than your tuition to Tami Meacham NYC Tour. If you need more info email me. Thanks!
October Holiday Schedule
The studio will be closed on Thursday October 16, Friday October 17 & Monday October 20 due to UEA. Halloween dress-up days for all Combo children (age 3-7) will start on Monday October 27th - through Thursday Oct 30. Your children may wear their Halloween costumes to dance class but still need their dancing shoes so they can dance. If you are not sure if your child is in a combo class, the class times are listed on the calendar at www.timpschoolofdance@hotmail.com. Have a happy and a safe Halloween!
Nutcracker Info
If anybody has a young (well behaved) son in the 2rd - 6th grade, that would like to perform in the "Nutcracker" please email me and let me know (796-7049). We are in need of 8 little boys that would be willing to dance in our Nutcracker in all three performances. (If they can not do all three shows, please don’t sign them up.) They don’t have to dance in tights! Any little boy with some coordination can do it!! They would be part of Act 1 Party Scene. We also need 5 sets of parents to join us as well! If you volunteer you get into the show to see your daughter back stage for free!! Let me know if you know anyone that would be interested!
We are also looking for some chaperones for any of the performances of the Nutcracker, there will be a sign up sheet in the studio starting in November. This will get you into the show free, but you will have to be back in dressing rooms watching children during the shows and dress rehearsals. I will be using our staff for other jobs, and some of them will be performing, so if you can help in this area, I would really appreciate it! Nutcracker Rehearsals
Next month in the November newsletter I will let you know more details about rehearsals, and performances of the "Nutcracker". There will also be a rehearsal schedule given to your child in November. Classes will remain the same (with a few exceptions) until after Thanksgiving break. All regular studio classes that are not involved in the Nutcracker will remain the same until Christmas Break. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call ANYTIME. I want to make this such a memorable and fun experience for you child, so please let me know if there are any questions! Thank You all for your support!Sincerely, Tami Meacham796-7049
Costume Fee Prices
Remember, we are using these same costumes in our spring show!! So keep them nice.
MONDAY
(Morning) 10:00 – 10:45 Combo 3yrs – Gumdrop Costume = $50
(Morning) 10:45 – 11:30 Combo 4yrs – Little Chinese Costume = $50
4:30 – 6:00 Sr Company Ballet – Total for all costumes is $125 (they are reusing all)
3:00 – 4:30 Jr Company Ballet – Total for all costumes is $125 (they are reusing all)
TUESDAY
5:30 – 6:30 Ballet 2 (8yrs old) – Madamoiselle Costume = $50
7:30 – 8:30 Ballet 3 (10-11yrs old) – Party Scene Costume = $25 (RENTAL)
3:45 - 4:30 Combo 3/4 (3& 4yrs old) – Little Chinese Costume = $50
4:30 – 5:30 Ballet 1 (6&7 yrs old) – Candy Cane Costume = $50
WEDNESDAY
4:00 - 5:00 Hip Hop 2 & 3 (8-11yrs) - Mouse Helpers Costume = $50 (girls that are in hip hop ONLY)
7:00 – 8:00 Combo (6yrs & 7yrs) - Mouse Costume = $50
THURSDAY
4:00-5:30 Ballet 4 – Butterfly Costume & one Rental (Gingerbread or Lemondrops) = $75
5:30 – 6:15 Combo (5yrs) – Butterfly Costume = $50
OTHER
Party Parents = $25 (Rental)
Party Boys = $25 (Rental)
Mice King, Madam Ginger = $25 (Rental)
Nutcracker = $25 (Rental)
Drosselemeyer = $25 (Rental)
Maid = $25 (Rental)
Change in Tuition Policy
October Tuition is due. Because so many people are waiting till the end of the month to pay for dance, I need to change our tuition policy to be due by the 15 of each month. Old policy states that tuition is not late if paid in the month it is due, the new policy is; if tuition is paid after the 15th, it will be considered late. It is really hard to pay all of my great teachers if there is not enough tuition coming in.
Nutcracker Costumes
Nutcracker Costumes are being ordered and paid for NEXT week. Everybody in a combo class and/or ballet class will owe a costume fee. Your costume money is due during the 1st week of November with your November tuition. If you need to make different arrangements for payment, let me know. This year, students will be wearing the SAME ballet costume you buy for the Nutcracker in our June performance….why not save some money and just buy one ballet costume instead of two this year?! Please keep your costumes nice for re-use ;-)! (If your child is in another dance class, she will need to buy another costume for the June recital). Below is the costs for costumes (per class).
Studio Sweats
We will be ordering all sweats, and sweatshirts THIS Friday. You must have orders and money turned in by then. I will not be doing a second order.
New York Tour
First payment is due OCTOBER 10. I will know if you are really going and we will order airline tickets at that point, so get your money turned in. We are going to have a BLAST!! We are all super excited…I even have some teachers going! YEA! Remember please make separate checks than your tuition to Tami Meacham NYC Tour. If you need more info email me. Thanks!
October Holiday Schedule
The studio will be closed on Thursday October 16, Friday October 17 & Monday October 20 due to UEA. Halloween dress-up days for all Combo children (age 3-7) will start on Monday October 27th - through Thursday Oct 30. Your children may wear their Halloween costumes to dance class but still need their dancing shoes so they can dance. If you are not sure if your child is in a combo class, the class times are listed on the calendar at www.timpschoolofdance@hotmail.com. Have a happy and a safe Halloween!
Nutcracker Info
If anybody has a young (well behaved) son in the 2rd - 6th grade, that would like to perform in the "Nutcracker" please email me and let me know (796-7049). We are in need of 8 little boys that would be willing to dance in our Nutcracker in all three performances. (If they can not do all three shows, please don’t sign them up.) They don’t have to dance in tights! Any little boy with some coordination can do it!! They would be part of Act 1 Party Scene. We also need 5 sets of parents to join us as well! If you volunteer you get into the show to see your daughter back stage for free!! Let me know if you know anyone that would be interested!
We are also looking for some chaperones for any of the performances of the Nutcracker, there will be a sign up sheet in the studio starting in November. This will get you into the show free, but you will have to be back in dressing rooms watching children during the shows and dress rehearsals. I will be using our staff for other jobs, and some of them will be performing, so if you can help in this area, I would really appreciate it! Nutcracker Rehearsals
Next month in the November newsletter I will let you know more details about rehearsals, and performances of the "Nutcracker". There will also be a rehearsal schedule given to your child in November. Classes will remain the same (with a few exceptions) until after Thanksgiving break. All regular studio classes that are not involved in the Nutcracker will remain the same until Christmas Break. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call ANYTIME. I want to make this such a memorable and fun experience for you child, so please let me know if there are any questions! Thank You all for your support!Sincerely, Tami Meacham796-7049
Costume Fee Prices
Remember, we are using these same costumes in our spring show!! So keep them nice.
MONDAY
(Morning) 10:00 – 10:45 Combo 3yrs – Gumdrop Costume = $50
(Morning) 10:45 – 11:30 Combo 4yrs – Little Chinese Costume = $50
4:30 – 6:00 Sr Company Ballet – Total for all costumes is $125 (they are reusing all)
3:00 – 4:30 Jr Company Ballet – Total for all costumes is $125 (they are reusing all)
TUESDAY
5:30 – 6:30 Ballet 2 (8yrs old) – Madamoiselle Costume = $50
7:30 – 8:30 Ballet 3 (10-11yrs old) – Party Scene Costume = $25 (RENTAL)
3:45 - 4:30 Combo 3/4 (3& 4yrs old) – Little Chinese Costume = $50
4:30 – 5:30 Ballet 1 (6&7 yrs old) – Candy Cane Costume = $50
WEDNESDAY
4:00 - 5:00 Hip Hop 2 & 3 (8-11yrs) - Mouse Helpers Costume = $50 (girls that are in hip hop ONLY)
7:00 – 8:00 Combo (6yrs & 7yrs) - Mouse Costume = $50
THURSDAY
4:00-5:30 Ballet 4 – Butterfly Costume & one Rental (Gingerbread or Lemondrops) = $75
5:30 – 6:15 Combo (5yrs) – Butterfly Costume = $50
OTHER
Party Parents = $25 (Rental)
Party Boys = $25 (Rental)
Mice King, Madam Ginger = $25 (Rental)
Nutcracker = $25 (Rental)
Drosselemeyer = $25 (Rental)
Maid = $25 (Rental)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Welcome back new and returning students!
Welcome to our new website! We are so excited for this year! We have some fun new teachers and classes planned. Please look over the schedule, it has been changed since spring.
If you are a returning student and registered in the spring for classes then you will already be in the computer. Just hit the registration link below and set up a password to see your info. Remember the schedule has been changed a little so double check the classes that your kids are in, and if you want to make changes then you can do so online.
If you have not registered already just click the registration link below and put in your information to get registered. Remember there is a $15 (per child) registration fee that will needs to be mailed to
Timpanogos School of Dance
4189 N 900 W
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062
before classes begin on Tuesday, September 2. If you register one week before classes start, your registration payment will be due the 1st day of classes.
We are so excited for the opportunity to teach your children! To read all about what we do here at Timpanogos School of Dance please click the links on the side for more information!
Thanks!
Tami Meacham
If you are a returning student and registered in the spring for classes then you will already be in the computer. Just hit the registration link below and set up a password to see your info. Remember the schedule has been changed a little so double check the classes that your kids are in, and if you want to make changes then you can do so online.
If you have not registered already just click the registration link below and put in your information to get registered. Remember there is a $15 (per child) registration fee that will needs to be mailed to
Timpanogos School of Dance
4189 N 900 W
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062
before classes begin on Tuesday, September 2. If you register one week before classes start, your registration payment will be due the 1st day of classes.
We are so excited for the opportunity to teach your children! To read all about what we do here at Timpanogos School of Dance please click the links on the side for more information!
Thanks!
Tami Meacham
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Class Schedule 2010/2011
*Teachers subject to change
Monday
Time Class
3-4:30 Sr. Company Jazz (Aimee)
3-4:30 Jr. Company Ballet (Sandra)
4:30-6 Sr. Company Ballet (Sandra)
4:30-6 Jr Company Jazz (Aimee)
6-6:45 Pointe Class (Sandra)
Tuesday
Time Class
3-4:45 Ballet/Jazz Combo 3yrs (Kristen)
3:45-4:30 Ballet/Jazz Combo 4yrs (Kristen)
4:30-5:30 Ballet 1 (Metta)
4:30-5:45 Ballet 3 (Ashley)
5:45-7:00 Jazz 3 & 4 (Liz)
7-8:15 Ballet 4 (Ashley)
Wednesday
Time Class
4-5 Tumbling 5yrs (Cassie)
4-5 Ballet/Jazz Combo 6/7yrs (Metta)
5-6 Tumbling 6-9yrs (Cassie)
5-6 Ballet/Jazz Combo 5yrs (Metta)
6-7 Hip-Hop 6-8yrs (Nicole)
6-7 Tumbling 9+ (Cassie)
7-8 Hip-Hop 9+ (Nicole)
Thursday
Time Class
3:15-4 Ballet/Jazz Combo 3/4yrs (Lacey)
4-6 Turns/Lyrical (Angela/Nalani)
4-5 Ballet 2 (Lacey)
5-6 Jazz 2 (Nicole)
6-7:15 Jr. & Sr. Company Pointe Class (Mekelle)
Same Schedule broken down into ages and grades
Ballet/Jazz Combo 3yrs (3-3:45 Tues) 3yrs
Ballet/Jazz Combo 3/4yrs (3:15-4 Thurs) 3-4yrs
Ballet/Jazz Combo 4yrs (3:45-4:30Tues) 4yrs
Tumbling 5yrs (4-5 Wed) 5yrs
Ballet/Jazz Combo 5yrs (5-6 Wed) 5yrs
Ballet 1 6-7yrs(4:30-5:30 Tues)1st Years
Jazz 1 6-7yrs(5:30-6:30 Tues)1st Years
Ballet 2 6-7yrs(4-5Thurs) 2nd Years
Jazz 2 6-7yrs(5-6Thurs)2nd Years
Ballet/Jazz Combo 6/7yrs (4-5 Wed)
Hip-Hop 6-8yrs (6-7 Wed)
Tumbling 6-9yrs (5-6 Wed)
Ballet 3 8-9yrs(4:30-5:45 Tues)3rd Years
Jazz 3 8-9yrs(5:45-7 Tues) 3rd Years
Advanced Tumbling 9+yrs (6-7 Wed)
Hip-Hop 9+yrs (7-8 Wed)
Jazz 410-11yrs(5:45-7 Tues) Fourth Years
Ballet 4 10-11yrs(7-8:15 Tues)Fourth Years
Jr Company Jazz (4:30-6 Mon)
Jr Company Ballet (3-4:30 Mon)
Jr & Sr Company Turns & Lyrical Class (4-6 Thurs)
Jr & Sr Company Pointe Class (6-7 Thurs)
Jr & Sr Pointe Class (6-6:45 Mon)
Sr Company Ballet (4:30-6 Mon)
Sr. Company Jazz(3-4:30 Mon)
Monday
Time Class
3-4:30 Sr. Company Jazz (Aimee)
3-4:30 Jr. Company Ballet (Sandra)
4:30-6 Sr. Company Ballet (Sandra)
4:30-6 Jr Company Jazz (Aimee)
6-6:45 Pointe Class (Sandra)
Tuesday
Time Class
3-4:45 Ballet/Jazz Combo 3yrs (Kristen)
3:45-4:30 Ballet/Jazz Combo 4yrs (Kristen)
4:30-5:30 Ballet 1 (Metta)
4:30-5:45 Ballet 3 (Ashley)
5:45-7:00 Jazz 3 & 4 (Liz)
7-8:15 Ballet 4 (Ashley)
Wednesday
Time Class
4-5 Tumbling 5yrs (Cassie)
4-5 Ballet/Jazz Combo 6/7yrs (Metta)
5-6 Tumbling 6-9yrs (Cassie)
5-6 Ballet/Jazz Combo 5yrs (Metta)
6-7 Hip-Hop 6-8yrs (Nicole)
6-7 Tumbling 9+ (Cassie)
7-8 Hip-Hop 9+ (Nicole)
Thursday
Time Class
3:15-4 Ballet/Jazz Combo 3/4yrs (Lacey)
4-6 Turns/Lyrical (Angela/Nalani)
4-5 Ballet 2 (Lacey)
5-6 Jazz 2 (Nicole)
6-7:15 Jr. & Sr. Company Pointe Class (Mekelle)
Same Schedule broken down into ages and grades
Ballet/Jazz Combo 3yrs (3-3:45 Tues) 3yrs
Ballet/Jazz Combo 3/4yrs (3:15-4 Thurs) 3-4yrs
Ballet/Jazz Combo 4yrs (3:45-4:30Tues) 4yrs
Tumbling 5yrs (4-5 Wed) 5yrs
Ballet/Jazz Combo 5yrs (5-6 Wed) 5yrs
Ballet 1 6-7yrs(4:30-5:30 Tues)1st Years
Jazz 1 6-7yrs(5:30-6:30 Tues)1st Years
Ballet 2 6-7yrs(4-5Thurs) 2nd Years
Jazz 2 6-7yrs(5-6Thurs)2nd Years
Ballet/Jazz Combo 6/7yrs (4-5 Wed)
Hip-Hop 6-8yrs (6-7 Wed)
Tumbling 6-9yrs (5-6 Wed)
Ballet 3 8-9yrs(4:30-5:45 Tues)3rd Years
Jazz 3 8-9yrs(5:45-7 Tues) 3rd Years
Advanced Tumbling 9+yrs (6-7 Wed)
Hip-Hop 9+yrs (7-8 Wed)
Jazz 410-11yrs(5:45-7 Tues) Fourth Years
Ballet 4 10-11yrs(7-8:15 Tues)Fourth Years
Jr Company Jazz (4:30-6 Mon)
Jr Company Ballet (3-4:30 Mon)
Jr & Sr Company Turns & Lyrical Class (4-6 Thurs)
Jr & Sr Company Pointe Class (6-7 Thurs)
Jr & Sr Pointe Class (6-6:45 Mon)
Sr Company Ballet (4:30-6 Mon)
Sr. Company Jazz(3-4:30 Mon)
Tuition Rates 2010/2011
Monthly Tuition Rates: (per student)
45 minute/ week = $30
1 hour /week = $35
1.5 hour /week = $45
2 hour /week = $60
2.5 hour / week = $65
3 hour / week = $70
3.5 hour /week = $75
4 hour / week = $80
4.5 hour /week = $85
5 hours / week= $ 90
6 hours or more/week $110
Family Discounts: 2 children = $5 off total monthly payment, 3 children = $10 off total monthly payment, 4 children = $15 off total monthly payment etc.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Policies & Procedures 2010/11
Positive Environment Policy:
We believe that children need a positive environment in which to learn and grow. Please keep our studio a place where negativity is not allowed.
Open Door Policy:
Our professional staff has your child’s best interest in mind. If there is ever an issue that needs to be addressed, please feel free to contact the studio at 801-602-9196 or email at timpschoolofdance@hotmail.com
Tuition Rates (monthly):
45 minute/ week = $30
1 hour /week = $35
1.5 hour /week = $45
2 hour /week = $60
2.5 hour / week = $65
3 hour / week = $70
3.5 hour /week = $75
4 hour / week = $80
4.5 hour /week = $85
5 hours / week= $ 90
6 hours or more/week $110
Family Discounts:
2 children = $5 off total monthly payment, 3 children = $10 off total monthly payment, 4 children = $15 off total monthly payment etc.
Billing:
45 minute/ week = $30
1 hour /week = $35
1.5 hour /week = $45
2 hour /week = $60
2.5 hour / week = $65
3 hour / week = $70
3.5 hour /week = $75
4 hour / week = $80
4.5 hour /week = $85
5 hours / week= $ 90
6 hours or more/week $110
Family Discounts:
2 children = $5 off total monthly payment, 3 children = $10 off total monthly payment, 4 children = $15 off total monthly payment etc.
Billing:
Tuition is pro-rated on a yearly basis and reflects that some months have fewer classes and some months have more classes. Absolutely no discounts will be given for missed classes because of vacations, sickness or personal breaks. Payment is due the first week of each month. A late Fee of $20 charged if payment is not made by the 15th of the month. Cash and personal checks only accepted as payment. Cash needs to be handed to Heidi (office manager), Tami or your child’s teacher personally. If you bounce a check to the studio, there will be a $20 fee added to your balance, and then cash only payments will be accepted. If you are one month overdue with tuition, your child will not be able to attend her classes.
Fees:
There will be an annual non-refundable registration fee of $15. If your child is taking a ballet class or a children’s combo class she will be involved in the Nutcracker in December. All dancers will participate in our spring concert. There will be costume fees (around $50 per costume). These will be due two months prior to the performance. A note or email will be sent home with your child to inform you regarding these fees, weeks before it is due. Ticket prices for the Nutcracker will be $10 & $8. There will be a $35 (per family) performance fee for our spring show INSTEAD OF TICKETS to get into, and dance in the performance. In the event that your dancer is unable to perform, you must notify the studio 60 days in advance to cancel a costume order. After the 60 day deadline, you will be responsible for payment in full of all costume fees. If your child decides not to participate in the Nutcracker or our spring recital, you are still responsible for full monthly tuition even though we are rehearsing for our shows. The reason for this is simply that your child is taking the class space of another willing dancer that has to wait to join our classes.
Holidays:
Our studio will observe the same holidays as the Alpine School District.
Changing or Dropping Classes:
We require that you do all changing or dropping of classes online. All requests for changes or drops must be done by the 25th of the month to avoid being charged for the next month’s tuition. There will be no refunds once the current month has begun. Please let either Tami or Nicole at the studio know of the changes you will be making. There will be one make-up class per month available if your child should miss class. To make up a class, please take the class just lower than the level you are currently in unless that is not possible. Please clear any make up classes with us before taking the class.
Release:
The risk of injury exists in any physical activity. By paying your registration fee, you agree that Timpanogos School of Dance, and agents of this studio, is not liable for personal injury, or loss or damage to personal property, resulting from participation. Students should inform instructor of physical limitations.
Class Observation:
Due to student distraction, we request that parents do not enter into the classroom while class is in session (especially the young children). You may always watch through our observation windows. If week after week your child will not participate without you, we recommend that you take a break, and re- register her for the next year or semester. For very young children, we understand that a parent may need to sit with them for a week or two until the child feels comfortable.
Required Dance Attire:
Please know that your child may be asked to sit down, if not dressed appropriately. Our dress code & performance costume policy is the same as the BYU Dance Departments dress code. We request that all students wear modest leotards or attire. That means no low cut leotards, tube tops or any clothing that reveals midriff. Sleeveless leotards are acceptable. There will be a 1" strap or a sleeve on all jazz costumes. It is traditional wear for ballet costumes to look like there are no straps, this will be acceptable. (Our ballet costumes will always include straps clear, or otherwise.) Altering costumes in any way for performance will not be acceptable.
ALL DANCE WEAR MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE GLASS SLIPPER IN AMERICAN FORK. IT IS LOCATED ACROSS FRON PAPA JOHNS PIZZA ON MAIN STREET ( 6 South 100 West in American Fork. ) IF YOU TELL THEM YOU ARE DANCING WITH US, YOU WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS.
Glass Slippers business hours are Mon- Fri 12pm-6pm & Saturday 11am-4pm.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Studio Information
4189 North 900 West
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062
(801) 602-9196
timpschoolofdance@hotmail.com
Driving Directions:
From American Fork - Get onto 700 North and head east (this is the road that runs on the south side of the Timpanogos LDS Temple). Once you get into Pleasant Grove the road turns into 2600 N. Turn left onto 900 W (right in front of an old white manila church). Go North on 900 W until you get to the stop sign (about a mile). Go through the stop sign and keep going until you get to our studio 4189 N 900 W (4th house on the left from the stop sign) . Parking is in the back.
From Lone Peak High School - At the stop light in front of Lone Peak High school turn East onto Cedar Hills Drive and head East until the stop sign right before canyon road (almost to the mountain). Turn South onto 900 West at the stop sign and head south about 1/4 of mile until you get to studio 4189 N 900 E on the West side of the road. Studio and parking is in the back.
From Provo or Orem - Get on State Street going towards Pleasant Grove. Turn North at the Purple Turtle restaurant. Keep going North on Canyon Road until you get to Cedar Hills Drive (about 4 miles). Turn left onto Cedar Hills Drive and at the first stop sign turn left again onto 900 W. Head south about 1/4 of mile until you get to studio 4189 N 900 E on the West side of the road. Studio and parking is in the back.
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062
(801) 602-9196
timpschoolofdance@hotmail.com
Driving Directions:
From American Fork - Get onto 700 North and head east (this is the road that runs on the south side of the Timpanogos LDS Temple). Once you get into Pleasant Grove the road turns into 2600 N. Turn left onto 900 W (right in front of an old white manila church). Go North on 900 W until you get to the stop sign (about a mile). Go through the stop sign and keep going until you get to our studio 4189 N 900 W (4th house on the left from the stop sign) . Parking is in the back.
From Lone Peak High School - At the stop light in front of Lone Peak High school turn East onto Cedar Hills Drive and head East until the stop sign right before canyon road (almost to the mountain). Turn South onto 900 West at the stop sign and head south about 1/4 of mile until you get to studio 4189 N 900 E on the West side of the road. Studio and parking is in the back.
From Provo or Orem - Get on State Street going towards Pleasant Grove. Turn North at the Purple Turtle restaurant. Keep going North on Canyon Road until you get to Cedar Hills Drive (about 4 miles). Turn left onto Cedar Hills Drive and at the first stop sign turn left again onto 900 W. Head south about 1/4 of mile until you get to studio 4189 N 900 E on the West side of the road. Studio and parking is in the back.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Class Descriptions
Combo 3, Combo 3/4, Combo 4:
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink tights and, pink leather or canvas (NOT SILK) ballet slippers with elastic sewn on. Ballet skirts may be worn. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Combo 5 WITH Tumbling Class
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink leather or canvas (NOT SILK) ballet slippers with elastic sewn on. Ballet skirts may be worn or shorts. Pink footless tights may be worn but are not required because bare legs are needed for tumbling (we will require pink footed tights for all performances)
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink tights and, pink leather or canvas (NOT SILK) ballet slippers with elastic sewn on. Ballet skirts may be worn. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Combo 5 WITH Tumbling Class
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink leather or canvas (NOT SILK) ballet slippers with elastic sewn on. Ballet skirts may be worn or shorts. Pink footless tights may be worn but are not required because bare legs are needed for tumbling (we will require pink footed tights for all performances)
Combo 5 WITHOUT Tumbling Class
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink tights and, pink leather or canvas (NOT SILK) ballet slippers with elastic sewn on. Ballet skirts may be worn. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink tights and, pink leather or canvas (NOT SILK) ballet slippers with elastic sewn on. Ballet skirts may be worn. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Combo 6/7 Classes WITH Tumbling Class
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink leather or canvas ballet slippers with elastic sewn on will be used in the first ½ hr of class time AND TAN JAZZ shoes will be required for the second ½ hour of class time. Ballet skirts may be worn or shorts. Pink footless tights may be worn but are not required because bare legs are needed for tumbling (we will require pink footed tights for all performances)
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink leather or canvas ballet slippers with elastic sewn on will be used in the first ½ hr of class time AND TAN JAZZ shoes will be required for the second ½ hour of class time. Ballet skirts may be worn or shorts. Pink footless tights may be worn but are not required because bare legs are needed for tumbling (we will require pink footed tights for all performances)
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink leather or canvas ballet slippers with elastic sewn on will be used in the first ½ hr of class time AND TAN JAZZ shoes will be required for the second ½ hour of class time. Ballet skirts may be worn or shorts. Pink footed tights (needed for nutcracker performance) or tan tights (needed for spring performance) are required.
Ballet Levels 1-Sr Company
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink tights and, pink canvas ballet slippers with elastic sewn across. Ballet skirts may be worn when working in center floor. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Any color of leotard may be worn, pink tights and, pink canvas ballet slippers with elastic sewn across. Ballet skirts may be worn when working in center floor. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
All pointe shoes need to be fitted by the teacher of the class or by Tami. Pink tights and any color of leotard may be worn. Ballet skirts may be worn when working in center floor. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Any color of leotard may be worn, tan jazz shoes or foot undies are required. Shorts, capris, or pants may be worn to class if they are tight fitting. Hair must be pulled up away from face in a tight ponytail, or a bun for all classes.
Any color of leotard is required. Shorts or capris that are tight fitting are acceptable.
Any dance wear that is fitted and modest and does not cover the feet. No jeans will be permitted. Sneakers are acceptable. Hair needs to be pulled away from the face.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Director: Tami Meacham
Owner/Director Tamara (Tami) Smith Meacham started dancing at the age of three. She trained with Utah Regional Ballet under the direction of Jacqueline P. College and was one of the companies principle dancers for three years. During her career with the Company she danced various roles in ballets such as: Vivace', Sedish Rhapsody, Capriccio Espagnol, Cinderella, Nutracker, and Copelia. She also had the opportunity to perform in the world premiere of "The Legend of Timpanogos". She has traveled all over the United States to perform in many regional festivals. In 1990 she had the opportunity to dance with the dancers of the fourth USA International Ballet Competition, otherwise known as the "Ballet Olympics" held in Jackson Mississippi. She was a ballet teacher and choreographer of all ages at Utah Academy Dance Studio in Orem Utah for five years and became their "Ballet Director." She started her own studio in September 1999 in her home basement, and presently in her new studio in September 2003. The studio's name changed to Timpanogos School of Dance in 2006.
Other teachers:
Bonnie Barrett
Whitney Bezzant
Liz Lobendahn
Michelle Hamblin
Mindee Hansen
Rachel Harper
Melissa Higley
Metta Oswald
Angela Peterson
Amanda Sargent
Tiffney Smith
Amanda Taylor
Sunny Watts
Other teachers:
Bonnie Barrett
Whitney Bezzant
Liz Lobendahn
Michelle Hamblin
Mindee Hansen
Rachel Harper
Melissa Higley
Metta Oswald
Angela Peterson
Amanda Sargent
Tiffney Smith
Amanda Taylor
Sunny Watts
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