Christmas Break

There will be NO dance

Monday December 22nd- January 4th

Classes will resume on Monday January 5th

All class days and times will remain the same.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

P.S. Girls don't forget to practice your splits, leg extensions and toe touches!

Recital fee due by November 30th

Reminder

For those who haven't already paid, the recital fee of $15.00 per girl is due by the end of the week. A $10.00 Late fee will be charged after the 30th.

Academy of Dance News

December Dance Recital info...

The dance recital will be held December 4th from 6:30-7:00 p.m.

At Hunter High School which is located at

4200 S. 5600 W.

West Valley

The girls will need to arrive at Hunter 30 minutes prior to the show beginning, with their hair and make-up done.

The Dress rehearsal will be held December 3rd from 6:00-6:30ish please arrive on time with hair and make-up done so that we can help the rehearsal to go as smoothly as possible. Parents please plan on staying the entire time to stay with your girls and incase we need to run dances a couple of times.

December Dance info...

Regular dance classes will be held the week of the recital and up until the 22nd of December. Classes will then resume January 5th 2009. IT is important that the girls continue classes in December so that they don't loose any technique that they have worked so hard to gain. We will also be learning fun Christmas dances that will be shown in each class the last week to parents and others that would like to come. This will only be the last 10 minutes of class and not the entire class!

Recital Fee

There is a $15.00 recital fee

due by November 31st

for each girl participating in the recital.

This allows us to have a ticket-free recital (yeah!)

Looking for parents...

I am lookinf for parents interested in helping back stage during the dress rehearsal and the recital. We would rotate to ensure that you would be in the audience during your daughter's dance! Please let me know if you are interested ASAP!

Costumes

Costumes are not to be worn other than the recital and dress rehearsal. It is very important that we keep our costumes looking as crips and clean as the day we got them!

No Observation week during November and December

I am finding that observation week can cause some issues in class...to ensure that the girls are prepared for the recital I will not be holding an observation week during November and December. December we will have a shortened version where parents and friends can come in the last 10 min to see Christmas dances.

Thanks so much for your understanding!

Spooktacular week at Academy of Dance

Halloween Dance Classes

The Week of Halloween (Oct 27th-Oct 31st) girls are invited to wear their Halloween costumes to dance. We will be making up some spooky dances and playing some other spooktacular dance games.

Fall Recess October 13th-17th

There will be no dance

Monday 13th-Friday 17th of October

Due to Fall Recess

Enjoy your break and we will see you on the 20th!

Costume fees due September 20th

I will be ordering costumes for the recital, as such each girl will be measured in class over the next couple of weeks. If you are planning on participating in the recital but won't be in class please let me know so I can get your measurements another time. Fees for costumes will be due by September 20th, I will need to get the order's in no later than the 22nd in order for them to arrive before the Christmas recital. The costumes will be used for the Christmas and Spring recital so this is a one time fee. If you have questions or need to set up a payment plan please let me know...after this there shouldn't be any other fees until the recital!Thanks: Brittani2-4 yr old classes $40.005-7 yr old classes $50.00mini hip-hop $25.00hip-hop I $35.00

Costumes

Here are pictures of the costumes for each of the classes. Please be aware that the colors may be different that what we will order. Also I don't have the hip-hop costumes posted because I will get those at a store instead of through a catalog in order to save money!

Tuesday 6:30-7:30 ballet/Jazz combo

These leggins go under the shirt in the costume above.

Monday 2-4 yr olds 3:00-3:45
Monday 2-4 yr olds 4:00-4:45
Monday 5-7 yr olds 5:00-5:45
Tuesday 2-4 yr olds 4:00-4:45
Tuesday 5-7 yr olds 5:00-5:45

A little about me!

My name is Brittani Knudsen I danced at Utah Dance Arts Center under the direction of Christy McQuaid. There I studied strict classical ballet, jazz and tap. I danced at Utah dance center from the time I was 4 until I was 16. I then made the Drill team and dance company atHillcrest High school. While on the drill team I started taking technique classes at the Winner school as well where I took dance under Brenda Searle and Eldon Johnson. While on the Drill team we took 2 region, 2 state and 3 national titles among many invitation overall winners. Also while on the dance company I had the opportunity take from many master teachers such as Angie Banchero and Kim Strunk. I also had the opportunity to have my student choreography presented in the spring concert. Also while at Hillcrest I was awarded the outsanding athlete and athlete of the year.
After high school in 2001 I got a scholarship to Boise state to dance on the Harvey Neef mane line dance team. It was a great experience and allowed me to expand my dance abilities. After which in 2002-2004 I had a full ride scholarship for the Utah valley state college Synergy dance company. At this time I also started teaching dance at "Just Dance" in Highland, Utah. I was able to work with master teachers such as Doris Trujillo and Kathy Debenham. I had my choreography presented in the fall concert.
In 2003 I began the Elementary education program and Utah Valley state college and continued to teach dance at both "Just dance" and "Maximum dance" in South Jordan. I taught third grade at Ridgecrest elementary while still teaching dance. Which brings me to today. I have always loved dance and have especially found great joy in teaching dance. I had my first daughter in April of 2008 and wanted to be able to stay home with her. So here we are, opening a dance studio in my basement hoping to be able to share my love of dance to many others!

The studio is finished and ready for some dancing!

Academy of Dance is officially open for business!

The studio


The Waiting room

Well we had our open house and it was a huge success. It was so much fun to see all of the sweet little girls that are going to be starting classes on August 4th. If you missed the open house it isn't too late, I will have open enrollment throughout the year. Or just check the schedule and show up for class and you can register then!

Academy of Dance Grand Opening!

Academy of Dance
Grand Opening
August 4, 2008

We are so excited to announce a new neighborhood studio with quality instruction and competitive prices. We will offer a variety of classes, with opportunities to perform their talents!

We will be holding an "Open House"
August 2nd, 2008
From 12-2 p.m.

Come see the studio and get pre-registered for classes!