Thank you! and a Couple of Other Things

Thank you all so much for the beautiful rug! It is perfect and exactly what we needed for the front door. It looks great! Thanks for all the flowers and gift certificates and numerous other gifts. You all are always so generous!

We have received many many compliments on the show that I want to pass along to you. YOU ARE THE SHOW! It doesn't matter what kind of props that we use or how many lights are flashing, it's the dancers and their emotions that create the moment. Always smile and perform no matter whether you are on stage, in the school gymnasium or in the studio, someone is always watching you.

Have a wonderful week off. We will begin again on Monday, June 6th. Please visit the website under the Summer of Dance Link to find your rehearsal schedules along with the combo and Open classes.

B52's I hope to see as many of you participating in as many Open classes as possible this year. There is no extra cost for these classes. They are included in your June tuition. Let's really work hard these next few weeks. Nationals will be really tough and we to be as prepared as possible. I love you all and feel so blessed to be a part of your lives!

Small Group Rehearsals on Thursday, May 26th

Ruby Blue only will rehearse on Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. See you on Friday! Thanks!

A couple of Items

1. Please check your makeup bags for the pink and brown makeup bag with mac eye shadows and the o lipstick. These items are missing from the Ervins' makeup. The lipstick is separate from the eye shadows. They are marked with silver writing on them. Please check your bags and let us know if you picked them up accidentally.

2. Pointe dance - Please pay Lindsey $5 cash each for the supplies she has purchased for your costumes. Please pay her when you pick up your costumes from her. Please don't forget your money. This adds up to be too much money for Lindsey to have to cover. Thanks so much!

Today Wednesday May 25

Please try to arrive at the studio at 4:30 today to rehearse. We will not plan on staying late. Ballet technique will be cancelled tonight. Thanks!

Also....

Due to circumstances beyond TPAC's control, the typical stage
door entrance to Tennessee Performing Arts Center on
Union Avenue will be closed during dance show season this
year.

The alternative stage door entrance to be used by all dancers
will be on 5th avenue between the loading dock to your left
and the entrance to the Tennessee State Museum to your
right. Please note that 5th avenue is a one way street heading
north. Please adjust your driving/drop-off patterns
accordingly, and be sure to observe all traffic laws. There are
a good number of stairs leading down from the street to the
glass doors of this entrance. Specific needs for our disabled
patrons will be made on a case by case basis.

There will be plenty of signs inside the building once you
have used the temporary stage door entrance. These signs will
lead you and your dancers to the dressing room area of your
respective hall. The enclosed map will help to display these
instructions as they pertain to your event.

We’re terribly sorry for this change, and we thank you in
advance for your cooperation.

We will have maps and printouts at the studio for you to take. Thanks!

Friday at TPAC

Please be on stage stretching and getting ready to rehearse at TPAC Friday at 1:00 pm. Have your hair and makeup done because there will not be much time for that later.

Let's Do Dress Rehearsal for Letting Go

Dress Rehearsal for Letting Go on Wednesday, May 25th. Just costumes no makeup. Thanks!

Remembering Last Year!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_fcQ-MqBrc

Recital t-shirts

The recital t-shirts are in and after filling the pre-paid orders, we have a few left over. They are available on a first come first serve basis. Thanks!

NexStar Fees Reminder

NexStar Nationals Fees are due in the office no later than June 1. That means you need to pay your bills before we leave for our one week break next week. We are working on the bills but here is what to expect to pay next week.
NexStar Nationals Fees: DUE IN THE STUDIO BEFORE 6/1

ThunderBoltz, SpitFires, Phantoms and B52's subtract the $100 Nationals deposit from your total. BombShells were not required to pay this deposit.


Solos - $87
Title Solos - $112
Duet/Trios - $97
Groups & Lines - $37/person

BombShells - Locomotion - $37
BombShells - Funky - $37 (for those of you in Funky)

ThunderBoltz - Ten Hut - $37
ThunderBoltz - Funky - $37
ThunderBoltz - Tap Small Group - $37
ThunderBoltz - California Girls - $37

SpitFires - Boy Meets Girl - $37
SpitFires - Funky - $37
SpitFires - Let It Be - $37
SpitFires - California Girls - $37
SpitFires - Trio - New Attitude - $97/3

Phantoms - Sweet Child - $37
Phantoms - Like a Prayer - $37
Phantoms - UnMasked - $37


We are taking the following B52 Dances to Nationals:
Live and Let Die - $37
UnMasked - $37
Letting Go - $37

If you are in a small group, the following dances are going to Nationals:
Indestructible - $37
First Love - $37
Ruby Blue - $37
Gotcha - $37

Trio
Chasing Cars- $97 divided by 3

Duo
Jar of Hearts - $97 divided by 2

Soloists - let us know if you want to enter title

Summer Classes and Rehearsal Schedule

Please visit our website to view the Summer schedule and your rehearsal day and time. You will be billed for June at your normal rate which includes your rehearsals and all the open 11 and over classes AND BALLET TECHNIQUE that you can possibly attend. We will add rehearsal times for small groups, duo/trios and solos later. www.TheLegacyDance.com/blog Thanks!

Small Group Rehearsals

Let's rehearse Indestructible, Ruby Blue, Gotcha and First Love on Thursday, May 19th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 ish pm.

There will be REHEARSALS on Wednesday

Just to clarify, we will have rehearsals on Wednesday, May 18th. We will have food to honor our graduating Class of 2011, but we have to practice as well on Wednesday at regular times. We have to learn finale. It is a very important practice. Please do not miss this rehearsal.

Senior Dinner

Please let me know if you are not planning on attending the Senior Dinner. We need to know how much meat to buy. Thanks!

Thursday Practice

Let's practice Hip Hop on Thursday, May 12 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We need to finish this dance. And Ruby Blue from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. We will finish this dance as well. Thanks!

Prop Help

If anyone's Dad is not busy on Saturday, Ken and Jane could use some prop help taking the props from the studio to Nolensville and while at the rehearsal and getting them back to the studio. Thanks!

Support Unit

We won't have much time to discuss this before Saturday due to pictures soooo.....
I know you guys all heard this speach last year. You are the senior company, EVERYONE looks to you for "how to act", "what to wear", everything is reflected from you guys. Please dance with emotion and proper technique during these rehearsals. You are being watched from the little 3 year olds all the way up to their parents and grandparents. You are Legacy Dance. This is your chance to perform without being scored, don't hold back. The other students learn from you.
ALSO, please be supportive of all the other dances. Please clap and tell other dancers how good they did. The non-company classes only dance 1 hour per week. They have learned 3 dances in less than 16 hours. That's very impressive.

Please help us set the bar high for Legacy Dance Studio. You guys lead the way and I expect you to lead us with pride, enthusiasm and support for your studio.

Please wear your black dancewear to Nolensville on Saturday with your hair back in a bun or ponytail. Give it your all when you are dancing. Show everyone how hard you have worked! I am so proud of you all! I am blessed to have you as our leaders.

Class of 2011 Celebration!

Let's honor our Class of 2011 on Wednesday, May 18th with Dinner and blessings! Legacy will provide the chicken and paper goods. Please bring a side dish of your choice. Bring your lawn chairs. Let's plan on eating around 6:00 pm. Thanks!

Studio B Cancelled This Week

Studio B activities will be cancelled this week due to pictures. Thanks!

OLD SCHOOL COSTUME - (PARENTS)

Ladies:
1. Any kind of white top - t-shirt - whatever you would like as long as it's white
2. Black Capri pants - Doesn't matter what brand or style, just black capri
3. Tennis Shoes - Doesn't matter what brand or color
4. Hair - Whatever you want to do or add is great!

Guys:
White shirt or t-shirt and black jeans or pants, tennis shoes.

Go For it!

Picture Schedule

Solos, please come early or stay late whichever is more convenient for your schedule. Same for trios and duos, get with your group to decide when you want to get your pictures (early or late?).

4:30 - start time - arrive earlier if possible solos and duo/trios
Gotcha
Sweet Child
Like a Prayer
Ruby Blue
Indestructible
UnMasked
Letting Go
Live and Let Die
Black and Yellow
First Love

Payment is due upon order. She will not have a credit card machine so cash or check will work the best. Pictures will be ready for pickup at the Friday, May 27th TPAC dress rehearsal. Thanks!

Quick Changes

There are a few quick changes in the recital and there aren't enough quick change dressing rooms for everyone to share. Does anyone have a folding "screen" that we could borrow to build a temporary quick change area behind stage?

Helpful Hints

We received an email that was sent to all studios that participate in the ShowStoppers Competitions. We thought it would be helpful to pass this along to the students:

Tricks of Champions
1. Unless you have a major costume malfunction a la Janet Jackson in the Super Bowl, Keep Going!

2. Save the lip synching for driving in the car.

3. Staring matches with the judges don't earn you extra
points. A quick glance won't hurt but keep your focus on the audience, not the panel scoring you.

4. Be happy! Your personality counts for more than you think.

5. Participate in every part of the competition, classes, awards....live in the moment. The team that plays together stays together and it shows on stage!

Schedule Changes for this week

Let's take a well deserved break from a few things this week.
All solos will be cancelled this week.
All duet/trios cancelled this week.
Indestructible and Gotcha cancelled this week.
There will be no rehearsals on Saturday, May 7th.
Bombshells are cancelled for Friday, May 6th.

REHEARSAL TIME CHANGES:
PHANTOMS - WEDNESDAY. 5:30 - 6:30
PHANTOMS/B52S HIP HOP- WEDNESDAY 6:30 - 7:30
B52S 7:30 - 8:30

RUBY BLUE WILL REHEARSE ON THURSDAY FROM 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

MYRTLE BEACH CAMELOT RESERVATIONS

REMINDER: The cut off to reserve rooms at Myrtle Beach Camelot Resort is May 10th. After that they will release the 17 rooms that we booked that have not already been reserved. Please call 1-800-895-3721 and give the group name “Legacy Dance” to the reserve your room if you want to stay at the Camelot. Thanks!

PROUD!

So very proud of ALL of your performances this weekend! Your hard work and dedication is shining through! The judges comments were overwhelming! We have made so much progress this year. Special Thanks to our prop Dads! We love you all!