Dance Force 2

Showcase Pictures!!

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All the girls at Showcase did such a wonderful job!! Congrats girls you were all beautiful!!

And a BIG Thank You to Brook for teaching all our girls and giving them the opportunity to dance at such wonderful programs!!

Performances

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First of all the Performances on Friday in Shoshone were AMAZING!!! Great job girls and MOMS!!!

Jan. 27th -Richfield- 7:00 Tiny Tots will perform Funkytown!! Hair in an Afro, Pink outfit, tan tights and ballet shoes!
Jr. Team will perform Itsy Bitsy Spider! Black dress, red tights + bring extra pair of red tights to wear on arms! (I will help with this!) Hair in 8 braided ponies to look like spider legs!!
NO SR. TEAM THIS NIGHT. They will have 2 performances the next day at Showcase!!

January Schedule!!

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January 9th - Long practice for jr. and sr. teams. Regular class for Tiny Tots have them bring their Monster Costumes!!

Jr. Team will meet at 4:15 - boys will come the first 30 minutes then we will work on Jazz until 5:15, then Sr. team will join in for America Production practice until 5:30.

Sr. Team will practice from 5:30 to 6:45 on Hip Hop and Jazz.

All PARENTS AND DANCERS at 5:30 we will run through Flashmob, please come and join us! The more the merrier!! encourage your friends and family to join in!!! Teach everyone you know!! The practice video is on our facebook page!! Thanks Melissa!

Moms your kids will freak out when they see you!! It will be soo fun!

January 13th - Shoshone JV boys Basketball game 6:00 - Tiny Tots - Monsters Then FlashMob!! MAKE SURE TO KICK OFF YOUR SHOES!!! NO SHOES ON THE GYM FLOOR!!!!

Varsity game - 7:30ish - Jr. Sr. Teams America - hair slicked back into a low straight ponytail - bangs can be braided across the top and pulled back.

Regular Class January 23rd and 30th.

SHOWCASE - January 28th CSI auditorium. Showcase starts at 2:00 BE THERE BY 1:40!!!

Tiny Tots will perform Monsters

Sr. Team will perform Transform Gravity Hip Hop

Jr. and Sr. Teams will perform AMERICA

Same hair and make up as for Shoshone Performances - DON'T FORGET YOUR FLAGS!!

NO GLITTER is allowed in the auditorium. This is the showcase you paid the $5 for, there are still a few of you that need to get that fee into me - please do that ASAP!

**** I had mentioned doing the Rupert Showcase - unfortunately this is the same weekend as Girls state basketball- so we will not go to that showcase - BUT - Jerome hosts one in March!! I will let you know, I think it sounds great and we can take ALL our routines!!

Lastly - Jr. Team - BOYS will only attend class on the 2nd and 4th week - we will continue to refresh and add to the Hip Hop routine - but the girls are working on ballet and jazz and we need a few full class hours! :)

Keep up the good work and don't forget to PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!

Updates and Info!

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We are doing a Team routine this year with Jr. and Sr. Classes - Each girl will need to start bringing a small american flag on a stick - Jr. team will need the mini flags and Sr. team will need medium sized ones.

December 10th - 5:00pm SHARP!! Jr. Team Hip Hop and Sr. Team Hip Hop!! 6:30 Jr. and Sr. Team will perform America Team routine.

Costume Check Lists!!!

***this means you will create your own or need to fill in a few pieces!

Jr. Team Costume Check Lists

Team routine - red, white and blue outfit

*** Jazz routine - Black dress and shrug from team routine and you will need two pairs of red tights - one will be cut up!!

*** Hip Hop - Create your own! BAGGY JEANS and neon colors on top!! Crazy tanks or t-shirts or hoodies - Kinda wanting the 80's look! It keeps the audience guessing! :)

Ballet - black dress that will be here soon!!

Sr. Team Costume Check List -

Team - red, white and blue - with yellow ribbon

Jazz - team routine

Hip Hop - Wear tank from team and add your new hip hop top and shorts

Ballet - add red skirt to team routine

Tiny Tots Costume Check List -

*** Hip Hop - Create your own monster costume

*** Tap - Wear cowgirl shirt and denim shorts or skirt and white tights

Ballet - New princess dress

Jazz - New disco outfit

Jr. and Sr. Teams need to wear tan or nude footless tights with ALL costumes!!!

Thanks for all you do!! You parents and KIDS are amazing!!

THRILLER PICS!!

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Here are a few of the pics I got before our AWESOME (freezing) Thriller performance!

Quick little update!!

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Shoes will be here Monday!! If you have not paid Flutter they will not send them! If you need to you can give them a call and pay over the phone!

Also most costumes have been ordered!! If you have not paid your costume will have to go on a separate order and you will have to pay the shipping charges :( BUMMER! But I just can not order costumes that are not paid for this year!

We will have dance tomorrow Monday the 17th, even though some have no school. I want to have Jr. and Sr. teams together from 4:15 to 6:15 in the gym!! We will be doing formation work for the team routine! There will be NO boyz Hip Hop this day!!!

Oct. 24th is Parent invite day!! Parents are asked to come in the last 15 minutes of class and see what we have learned so far! Boyz will have Hip Hop the whole hour on the 24th as well!

Class Schedule Through December!!

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Oct. 1st - Tuition is due (there will be a $5.00 late fee added on the 5th)
Costume money is due this day! Remember our first October class is the 3rd, so you need to have turned in or mailed costume fees to me by the 1st of October not the first class of October!!

Oct. 3rd - regular class - Have your Thriller costumes with you!!! I want to see them!!
Go total Zombie!!! Ripped clothes, blood stains...GO ALL OUT!!! HAVE FUN WITH IT!! Watch the Thriller video on you tube for ideas!!

Oct. 5th - Jr. Sr. Team - Thriller performance at DHS be ready at 7:00pm SHARP!!!

Oct. 10th - Regular class.
Oct. 17th - Regular class.

Oct. 24th - Showcase Class Day - Parents are invited into class the last 20 minutes for a show of all that we have learned so far!! This will be a great time to video record your little dancer!!

Oct. 31st - NO DANCE!! HALLOWEEN!! I know the kids will be in costume for school and then want to head out to trick or treat!! Have a fun night everyone!

Nov. 7th - Remember tuition is due on the 1st of November!! Make sure you get it to me before this class!!

Nov. 14th - Regular Class
Nov. 21st- Regular Class

Nov. 28th - Tiny Tots Regular class. Jr. Sr. Teams will practice together from 4:30 to 6:30!! Gonna be fun - and there will be opportunities to win Miss Sparkle Prizes this day!!

Dec. 5th - Last day for December tuition to be turned in!! It needs to be to me by the 1st to avoid a late fee.

ANY students with unpaid balances will NOT be permitted to perform until accounts are paid in FULL!!

Dec. 12th - Tiny tots to perform at the Senior Citizen Center in Shoshone at 2:30 and possibly in Shoshone school?? What do you think?? Could be a fun little last 15 minutes of school mini assembly for the K and 1st graders?
Regular class for Jr. Sr. Team this day!!

Dec. 19th - Regular Class this day! If you want to bring a treat to share with your class we will Party it up the last 10 minutes!!!

We will take Christmas break and resume in January!! We will do halftimes in Shoshone and Richfield after Christmas break!

Now don't freak out!! But go mark your calendars for May 21st for Recital at 6:00pm!!

If you haven't gotten on the Email update list yet send me an email @ dusttinbrook4@gmail.com and I will get you added!!

Don't Forget!!!

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Costume fees are due before Oct. 1st!! Not the first class of Oct. !!

Fees are as follows and these are for the entire year!

Tiny Tots - $70

Jr. Team - $85

Sr. Team - $80

So have them turned in on 9/26 or mail them in to
Brook Jensen
447 S. 350 E
Burley ID83318

And Thriller costumes need to be ready to go on Monday Oct. 3rd!! Bring them to class!! I want to see them!!!

Welcome Back Dancers!!

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I am so excited to start a new dance season! This year we are going to go "back to the basics" and work a lot on technique and basic dance steps that you will use your entire life! Every year we do a few shifting and schedule changes, this year will be no exception!

All classes will be on Mondays with a few Wednesdays because of holidays.

Tiny tots - 3:30 - 4:15
Jr. Team - 4:15 - 5:15
Sr. Team - 5:15 - 6:30

The students will be divided into classes where there will be an even amount in each class.

I have scheduled a football halftime performance for Oct. 5th at 7:00 in Dietrich. It is a game against Richfield.
I am also working on scheduling various basketball halftimes!!

We will attend the showcase in Twin Falls in January, and possibly one in Burley too!!
We are always looking for fun new places to perform, so if you have any ideas LET ME KNOW!!!

Also if you have any questions please Email me at dusttinbrook4@gmail.com!!! After classes are over I am trying to prepare for the next class or trying to head out of town to be a "mom" and I would really appreciate answering any questions you might have the next day or by email. Thank you so much for understanding!

This is going to be an awesome year!!!

September 1st Kick Off Day!!

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OK Dancers just a reminder from the letter that was mailed out!!

September 1st is our Kick Off Day!! We will be learning an awesome team halftime routine!! Tiny tots will be from 2 till 3 and all other groups from 4 till 6!! Don't worry Shoshone kids if you are a little late its all good!!
Remember this is for girls and boys!!!

Regular dance schedule starts Monday September 12th!!

No August Dance Camp!!

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We will not be having the August 10th dance camp in Dietrich!!!
We are planning a Kick off class for September 1st where we will learn an awesome football halftime dance!!

Are you ready to dance??

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Info for the upcoming dance season!

Fees -
Tiny Totz - $25
Sproutz, Budz, Bloomerz - $35

Registration is $15.00
Can be mailed to Brook Jensen at
447 S. 350 E.
Burley Idaho 83318

We will be having extra practices again this year!! I LOVE LONG DANCE DAYZ!!!

Schedule of Classes

Tiny Totz - 2:30 to 3:15
Bloomerz - 3:30
Sproutz - 4:30
Budz - 5:30

Tiny Totz = Pre K
Sproutz = K - 1st ( a few 2nd)
Budz = 2nd - 5th mix
Bloomerz = Jr. High and up

BOYZ ARE WELCOME TO JOIN ALL CLASSES FOR HIP HOP!!

Dance Camps!!

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Dance Camps
Open to girls 1st grade thru 12th - Oakley July 6th, 7th and 8th - Times are still wishy washy 8:00 or 9:00 to about 4:00. There will be Jazz, Lyrical, Technique, Hip Hop, Ballet, Chinese drum line, Hula, and camp dance!! This will be a very well staffed camp, there will be instructors from Oakley as well as BYU and your's truly!! The Camp is only $80.00 and thats a REALLY good deal!! If there are any Dance Force 2 girls interested I will allow a manageable number of girls stay at my house (which is about 15 minutes away) but this will be on a first come first server basis!! This is the camp that I am recommending for all to take!!! Deadline for this camp is JULY 1st!!!

I have scheduled a Dance Workshop in Dietrich for August 10th. It will be for all boys and girls ages 1st grade to 12th grade. The cost will be $10 for this 3 hour clinic, 10:00 to 1:30 with a half hour lunch. We will work on technique and stretching as well as a possible parade or football game routine. Just something simple that all will be able to learn quickly and remember. I can just see you all out there in old football jerseys and eyeblack!! It will be sooo fun.
But I need to have a good sized group to make the drive and time worth it. So I need to have all dancers interested call and commit to this!! 431-7759!!!

Registration -
Classes will be on Mondays as usual with a few Wednesdays scattered through out the year. I need to have all registration papers and fees in by August 15th. Email me at dusttinbrook4@gmail.com for a registration form.
Mail forms and fees to
Brook Jensen - Dance Force
447 S 350 E
Burley ID 83318

I will take dancers after August 15th ONLY if class size allows.

You can call me to reserve your spot!! 431-7759

Tiny Tots - We will have an hour long class this year. Fee will be $30 per month. Tiny tots will do Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballet. We will order 1 costume to be used for Jazz and Ballet - Hip Hop and Tap will be create your own costumes!!

Sprouts- will do production, Jazz, Hip Hop and Ballet. We will order 1 production costume and 1 for Jazz and Ballet to share.

Buds and Bloomers- We will do Production, Jazz and Hip Hop. We will incorporate ballet into production dance. And we will also be doing THRILLER!!! We will order 1 production costume and 1 jazz costume.

I would like to have ALL routines taught by Christmas break so we can do a larger variety at halftime shows. 2nd semester will be focused on cleaning up routines.

I have already started working on routines for next year!! I am sooo excited these routines will be legendary!!!
I will start sending info out to parents via email also...send me your email if you would like on the list!! dusttinbrook4@gmail.com

Recital hair!

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Ok ladies in case you hadn't heard all hair should be slicked back into a messy bun for every performance EXCEPT for Tea Party!! On Tea Party GO CRAZY!!!

DRESS REHEARSAL!!

2011-05-09T07:47:00.001-06:00

DRESS REHEARSAL TODAY AT 3:30!! BLOOMERS AND TINY TOTS WILL PRACTICE FIRST. NO NEED FOR SHOSHONE STUDENTS TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY. BUDS AND SPROUTS WILL START AS THEY ALL GET THERE!!!

RECITAL TOMORROW!!!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!

Canyon Rim Dance Classic!! PICTURES!! And Tiny tot pics too!

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A LOST CAMERA AND VIDEO CAMERA!!

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OK EVERYONE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR A CAMERA CASE CONTAINING A RED DIGITAL CAMERA AND A VIDEO CAMERA....IT WAS TAKEN FROM OUR DRESSING ROOM AT CSI!! CHECK YOUR BAGS TO SEE IF IT WAS ACCIDENTALLY SET IN YOUR BAG!!
IF YOU FIND IT PLEASE LET BROOK KNOW ASAP SO IT CAN BE RETURNED!!

THANKS!!

COMPETITION!!!!! APRIL 30TH!!

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Please read this carefully!!

BE AT THE CSI GYM ON TIME!! We are on the gym floor level and in ROOM 104. Dances can run up to 45 minutes EARLY! DON'T BE LATE!! Make sure you label EVERYTHING!! Boys will not be allowed in dressing rooms! Dancers have been given ONE armband that they must keep on to perform. I DO NOT have any extras or replacements!! DON'T LOSE THEM!!!

12:00 SHARP!!! Declo and Dietrich Sprouts TRANSFORMERS!!!
Black and silver hip hop attire!! The Funkier the Better! MOMS DON'T HOLD BACK!! Bling on the ladies and baggie on the dudes!! I always wanted to use dryer vent as leg warmers! Give it a try!

2ish AWARDS FOR TRANSFORMERS AND EARLIER DANCES

1:00 I want all dancers (declo and dietrich!) in WAKA Dressed and Ready for a big group practice!!

2:00 Directly after the above awards - WAKA FOR BOTH DECLO AND DIETRICH STUDIOS!!
WAKA costume and hair are the same as every other time we perform!! Wavy hair and black headband! ( I will have extras) leo, booty shorts, footless tights, and footundies! DON'T FORGET YOUR COIN SKIRT!!!!!!

2:30 TEA PARTY!! THIS IS THE BIG ONE!! We have almost 100 girls entered and I will need lots of parents to help set up tables, ribbons and birthday cake!! If you will be using spray hair color you will have to go outside to spray it!!!

4pm AWARDS FOR WAKA AND TEA PARTY!!

MAKE UP FOR ALL DANCERS!!(Not Boys!)

PLEASE WEAR THE MAKE UP EXACTLY AS I ASK!!

NO FOUNDATION for girls under 14!
Please wear a blush that is pinkish
Black eyeliner - do not drag it out too far - just a tad past the eye!
Mascara
And if you want eyeshadow - go with and earthy blend - I do not want blue, purple etc...
NO pencil on eyebrows - With the florescent lights it makes the girls eyes have bags under them.
a deep pinkish reddish lipstick - we DO NOT want RED RED because it will clash with our costumes!
GLITTER!!! I LOVE THE SPARKLE!! We do need to go outside this year to apply!!

NOW FOR TEA PARTY ALL THE RULES ARE OUT THE WINDOW!! YOU BETTER GO CRAZY!!! When I submitted this routine they said they had heard about it and we don't want to let anyone down!!

K- thats it!! Get to work!!

Update

2011-04-13T19:29:00.004-06:00

First of all - PICTURES WERE AWESOME!! Shari Petersen commented on what a good looking group of kids! It went so smooth, can't wait to get the pics back!

I need to make few little changes to the last calendar - ISATS are going on this month and I don't want to make it too stressful for the dancers.

APRIL 18th -

BLOOMERS @3:15 will start with Jazz and Hip Hop

4:00 we will add BUDS for Waka Waka

4:30 will be BUDS doing Ballet, Hip Hop and Jazz

5:30 we will add in SPROUTS with BUDS and BLOOMERS for Tea Party * SPROUTS need to bring 2 wooden spoons or spatulas for Tea Party (I will keep until recital!!)

6:00 sharp all SPROUTS will do Transformers - IN FULL COSTUME!!! I hope this will work out for all schedules.

Please encourage your child to find a quiet place to read or do homework while they wait, and please bring snacks and drinks it will be a long evening!!

REMEMBER - NO PARENTS SIBLINGS OR SPECTATORS!!! We need this time to really rehearse before competition with NO distractions!!!

April 25th -

3:15 BLOOMERS

4:00 BUDS AND BLOOMERS

4:30 BUDS

5:00-6:00 SPROUTS

April 30th - COMPETITION!!!! Details coming soon!!

May 2nd -

TINY TOTS perform at Richfield at 1:00 in Ballet costume. We will do baby baby in ballet dress and then just put horse over it and do hick town, then coin skirt for waka waka, and then take 2 minutes to change into granny costume - Bring walker or cane!!! Then we will meet back in Dietrich for reg. class.

BLOOMERS ONLY will have class this day from 3:15 - 5:30!!! WOW!!

NO SPROUTS OR BUDS!!!

May 4th -

3:30 to 4:45 SPROUTS - I know it is early for some - do what you can - we all have to adjust schedules this year.

4:45 - 6:30 BUDS

MOMS ZUMBA CLASS - We will have class on the 11th, 18th, and 25th of April - We will NOT have any zumba in May, It is WAAAY TOO CRAZY!! I have had a blast Thanks for all your sweat ladies!!

May 9th -

The calender says dress rehearsal practice is at 3:30 - Shoshone kids don't need to get out of school early - we will start with TINY TOTS AND BLOOMERS - we do BUDS AND SPROUTS as they get there!!

May 10th - RECITAL!!! Be there at 6:00pm SHARP!! We will start at 6:30!!! This performance is FREE!!

TINY TOT costumes have been "in route" for a week now - last Monday they were in Philadelphia - I expect them any day now.

BUDS dresses are being altered and will be delivered to you next week!!

SPROUTS booty shorts are coming from Boise and I will have them to pass out next week as well. SPROUTS will have a $4.00 credit for costumes!! WAAHOOO!! We love $$$ back!! You can apply it towards May payment if you would like. If you have paid for May already I have change for you!!

SEE I told you just a "FEW" changes!!! ha ha!! Thanks for being so easy to work with.

DON'T FORGET ALL FEES, INCLUDING MAY, NEED TO BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO RECITAL - DANCERS WITH UNPAID BALANCES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM!!!

Dance Pictures and the Winning Number!!

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Dance pictures will be on April 4th!!

Tiny tots @ 3:00 in yellow costume with crazy tights

Bloomers @ 3:30 in sunshine costume

Buds @ 4:00 in boyfriends costume

Sprouts @ 4:45 Girls in shout costume, boys in white t-shirts adn black pants.

Hair and Make-up anyway you want!!!

And a BIG thank you to all the at are signed up for the Dance Competition!! We have a large group going and it is an awesome experience!! I have until Friday to make any changes to any groups so if there are any last minute dancers wishing to turn in fees let me know ASAP!!

AND THE WINNING NUMBER IS........032770!!! Call or Email Brook if you have the winning number!! 431-7759 or dusttinbrook4@gmail.com

Picture Date Change!!

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Date for pictures is April 4th!!!

Costume Info, updates and the winning number!!

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Costumes -

Tiny tots - Tap ~ horse, denim shorts, white shirt, white tights, tap shoes Jazz ~ yellow costume, crazy tights, and tennis shoes Hip Hop ~ granny costume ~ velour jogger or a granny night gown, hair in foam curlers sprayed white, optional scarf over curlers, tennis shoes and they need to have a walker or a cane. Please start bringing the cane or walker to class april 1st! Ballet ~ new dress, white tights and ballet shoes

Sprouts - Jazz ~ Shout dress, hair in curly piggies, tan tights, tan jazz shoes Tea Party ~ Crazy outfit, crazy hair!! Hip Hop ~ Black and silver outfit ( you come up with your own!!! Baggy pants, hoodies, layered tops, hats, legwarmers, handkercheifs etc.. GO PUNK!!! Don't be afraid of spray paint!! SILVER SHOES WOULD ROCK!!! Ballet ~ new dress, tan tights, jazz shoes

Buds - Jazz ~ Black leo, pink skirt, zebra shorts, tan footless tights and footundies Tea party ~ CRAZY!! Waka Waka ~ Black leo, shorts, coin skirt, and black headband (don't forget tights and shoes) Hip hop ~ Black leo, plaid school girl skirt, white button up shirt, white knee high socks, (opt. tie) and tennis shoes. ( This costume you find yourself!!) Ballet~ New skirt with black leotard

Bloomers - Tea Party ~ CRAZY!! Waka Waka ~ Black leo, shorts, coin skirt, and black headband (don't forget tights and shoes!) Hip Hop~ hoodie and your own pink, black and white creation! Tennis shoes! Have fun with this one! Ballet~ ????

Alright dancers and parents - we are sneaking up on spring already!! The girls (and guys!!) are doing such a wonderful job in class and at performances! I am so proud of all the hard work and great attitudes! The class time changes we started a few weeks ago have gone smoothly, and I appreciate everyones cooperation! I actually think this is the BEST layout for the classes, I really get the max out of each class!

REMINDER ~ PLEASE NO spectators at the top of the stairs, and no kids up and down the stairs. It is very distracting to the dancers and to me!

REMINDER ~ ALL COSTUME FEES WERE DUE ON THE FIRST OF FEBRUARY!!! All PAID costumes have been ordered, if you have not paid yet, they are NOT in the first order. Please come talk to me (or call 431-7759) if you need to get a costume ordered. You will have to pay your own shipping and the costumes may be a week or 2 later than the rest of the class. I wish I could order all at once, but I cannot carry hundreds of dollars worth of costumes, in hopes that they will be paid for. Costumes can take 2 weeks to 2 months to be cut, sewn and shipped! Above is the break down of all the costumes you need for the year for each dancer!

I have decided to take the Sprouts, Buds and Bloomers to the Canyon Rim Dance Classic competition in Twin Falls on Saturday April 30th. This is an ALL day event. Each routine is $15 per dancer! I will have the times that they will compete by ther first of April. It will be posted here! The teams, routines and fees are as follows (ALL COMPETITION FEES ARE DUE MARCH 10TH!!!) If you do not pay I will assume that you are choosing not to dance at competition!

Sprouts ~ Transformers - $15 Tea Party - $15 Buds ~ Waka Waka - $15 Tea Party - $15 (If Boyfriends back is clean by March 1st I will add this routine!!) Bloomers ~ Waka Waka - $15 Tea Party - $15 (I want them to also take their hip hop that we are starting - If it is ready I will notify you by March 1st) I am excited for this opportunity for the girls to grow and excel! They are ready for the next level! Please encourage them to practice at home and not miss any classses!

In April there will be LONG dress rehearsal practices in the gym. These will be on April 18th and 25th. Tiny Tots will have regular class, then sprouts from 3:30 to 5:00 and Buds and bloomers will dance from 3:30 to 6:30!!

NO PARENTS, SIBLINGS OR SPECTATORS!!! I know it is fun to watch and see the whole picture come together, but the background noise is very distracting to the girls and myself. PLEASE help me to enforce this!!

Dance for BUDS AND BLOOMERS ONLY on FEB. 21st (presidents day) We will work on Tea Party and Waka Waka from 10:00 until 12:00 in the gym. NO tiny tots or sprouts on this day! DANCE PICTURES!!

April 4th!!

Tiny tots @ 3:00 in Yellow Dress and Crazy Tights

Bloomers @ 3:30 in Sunshine Costume

Buds @ 4:00 in Boyfriends Back Costume

Sprouts @ 4:30 in Shout Costume, boys in white t-shirts and black pants

Hair and make-up for pictures any way you like! Envelopes will be passed out the week before pictures! Spring Break March 21st!

AND THE LUCKY NUMBER IS...............4317899

Some Amazing Pics

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These were taken by a gentleman in Shoshone who is starting up a photography business...Wow! You girls all look amazing!!

CSI Showcase~

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Tomorrow, Saturday January 28th at the CSI Auditorium!! Be there by 1:40!!

Sprouts will be performing Shout first and Tea Party will be the Finale of the day!!

Can't wait to see all you girls there!

Info.

2011-01-26T22:45:00.002-07:00

Ok the Richfield Halftime show has been cancelled for February 4th.

We can't wait for Saturday and our CSI showcase!! Be there at 1:40!!

Also more videos are being posted to youtube. Just search for danceforce2mel!!

You girls all did great tonight!

You're on YouTube!!

2011-01-23T10:57:00.001-07:00

Ok ladies for your video from last night go to you tube and search for danceforce2mel and you should get my profile and your video titled danceforce 2 1/22/11. For some reason searching the title itself is not working!!
Have fun watching the awesome job you all did!!

Sorry for the mix up!

2011-01-20T16:29:00.002-07:00

Sorry for the mix up on the blog...I had the dance info for the 26th posted for the 22nd!

JANUARY 22nd, Dietrich - 6:00pm tiny tots - Horse dance, hair in side pony.
7:30 Sharp - Tea party, full costume, crazy hair and make up!!

Lets Rock it again girls!!

Costumes

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Costume Fees this year are as follows

Tiny Tots - $40 (come up with your GRANNY costume for hip hop. Baggy night gown, saggy nylons, or velour pant suit)

Sprouts - $40 for Ballet costume. ( You need to come up with Hip Hop costume ~ colors are silver and black.

Buds - $30 for Waka skirt and ballet skirt ( You need to come up with a white button up shirt to tie up over leotard and a plaid school girl skirt and white knee high socks.)

Bloomers - $10 for Waka Skirt

Tiny tots, for your granny costumes there was talk of using a velour pant suit fot the "granny outfit" this will be great as long as it is a MATCHING top and bottom. A mom told me that JC Penny is having a sale on the velour sets right now ($6) a really great deal...get em fast!

Possible Halftime Change

2011-01-17T13:08:00.002-07:00

We hit a snag with our scheduled Richfield performance on February 4th. It is only one game that night not two, so we will be trying to reschedule for a game night with 2 games. We will keep you posted as we work this out.

HAIR! HAIR! HAIR!!

2011-01-11T10:00:00.010-07:00

Ok I wanted to do a post on the easiest way to do WAVY hair. No hot irons needed! I got lucky and found a girl that would do some step by step photos for us!
Start with wet hair, you can run some hair gel through it to help hold the wave if you want.

Next french braid your hair into 2 (or 4) braids! Wear it tell it dries completely. (overnight works great!)

Then once hair is completely dry, take it down and....Look at all the waves!!

January 17th LONG practice!!

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Hey girls we found some gym time! We will be having a LONG practice on January 17th from 3:30 to 5:30 for Sprouts, Buds and Bloomers at the old gym in shoshone across from the snack bar.
It will be great to have the room to really spread out and practice!! See you all there!!

Update Time!! And the winning number!!

2011-01-04T21:06:00.003-07:00

First we want to welcome all our newest dance members to Dance Force 2!! Welcome BOYS!!! You are gonna ROCK!! Remember moms boys hip hop is just $20 per month!!

Class Time Changes will take place on Jan. 17th Schedule changes are as follows

Bloomers 3:30
Sprouts 4:30
Buds 5:30

A big thanks to everyone for working with these changes so we can help all our Shoshone girls continue dancing!!

2nd Costume Fees will be due Feb. 1st! More Costume info will be handed out and posted next week!

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

REMEMBER YOU MUST ARRIVE AT EVERY PERFORMANCE DRESSED AND COMPLETELY READY TO DANCE!!!!

We are going to try to get a gym time practice in Shoshone on Jan. 17th from 3:30 to 5:30~If we can get the gym time there will be NO BOYS HIP HOP that day!

Jan. 19th Shoshone High School - 6:00pm SHARP!! Tiny tots - Baby Baby, yellow costume, crazy tights, tennis shoes, and pig tails!
7:30pm SHARP!! Sprouts, Buds, Bloomers - TEA PARTY! Full costume, and make up, crazy hair!! Lots of color, glitter and CRAZY!! Go over the top!!!

Jan. 22nd Dietrich School - 6:00pm SHARP!! Tiny Tots - Horse dance, hair in side ponytail.
7:30pm SHARP!! Tea Party - Crazy hair and make-up!!

Jan. 26th Dietrich School - 6:00pm SHARP!! Sprouts - Shout! Teal Costume, Tan tights, tan shoes, Hair in high curly pig tails NO BANGS!!
7:30pm SHARP!! Buds & Bloomers - Waka Waka! Black top, zebra shorts, hair down WAVY (NOT CURLY) Black head bands will be passed out before performance.

Jan. 29th Twin Falls Showcase - Performance at 2:00 be there by 1:40!! @ CSI auditorium!
Sprouts will perform their Shout dance in teal costumes with same performance hair and make up as halftime shows.
Sprouts, Buds and Bloomers will perform Tea Party in same costume, hair and make up as other performances.
COME READY!!!
Admission for non-dancers is as follows - Adults and Children 12 and up $7
Children 4-11 and senior citizens $4

February 4th Richfield - 6:00pm SHARP! Tiny Tots and Sprouts will perform their hip hop dances if they are ready.
7:30pm SHARP! Buds and Bloomers Jazz dance if ready!!

April 30th Competition at CSI Gym! Each class will perform one routine~

April 18th and 25th we will have dress rehearsal practice in the Gym for Recital

Full Recital Dress Rehearsal will be May 9th from 4 to 6:30

RECITAL - May 10th @ 7:00!!

Lucky Number~ 6456902!!

A family in need...

2010-12-13T19:22:00.002-07:00

There is a dance family that is in desperate need of your help this holiday season. A single mom of 3 little kids recently experienced the devastation of a house fire. This family lost all of their possessions, clothes, toys, books, and their sense of peace.
The mom wears a size 10-12 and a size 8 1/2 to 9 shoe, her daughter is 4 years old and wears a size 4T, her sons are 1 and 2 and wear a size 18 month and 2T.
At this most giving time of year I hope you will all find it in your hearts to help out this family. If you don't have clothing, think of household items you could help with...toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner, diapers, dishes, a coffee maker or even simple groceries. Canned goods, cereal, boxed mac n cheese...anything you think of that you use on a daily basis that this family no longer has.
I hope you will find it in your hearts to help this family. Please contact Brook at 431-7759 or dusttinbrook4@gmail.com if you are able to help out. For families in the Shoshone/Dietrich/Richfield area that can help out Melissa will be taking things to Brook on Saturday the 18th. If you would like to send things with her you can contact her at 544-7878 or 490-3353 or email at mkjohnston2@yahoo.com

This Christmas lets band together to make a difference in the lives of others and truly hold the spirit of Christmas in our hearts.

Long Practice!! (really this time!)

2010-11-29T15:30:00.002-07:00

Ok we will be having a long practice on December 8th!!
3:30 - 4:30 Tea Party Practice Sprouts, Buds, and Bloomers!! Wear your costumes!

4:30 - 5:30 Waka Waka practice!! Buds and Bloomers!

WINNING NUMBER!!!

2010-11-29T15:26:00.002-07:00

Hey glad to see all you girls/moms checking out our blog!! Please send me some dance pictures so I can post them up for all of you to see!! mkjohnston2@yahoo.com

The winning number this week is........
1245977

If you have the winning number please email or call brook!! dusttinbrook4@gmail.com
431-7759!!!

Hope you enjoyed our blog! Feel free to leave comments and input to help us make it better!!

UPDATES

2010-11-22T16:29:00.002-07:00

I am so excited for this time of the year!! The Buds and Bloomers have learned Tea Party Dance and Waka Waka as well!! Sprouts know their Tea Party and are finishing up their Jazz routine, my tiny tots are doing awesome with tap, jazz AND a Christmas Ballet!! We only have a handful of practices until Christmas!! There are a few things I want to remind you of..
1. Parents are invited to stay on 1st lesson each month..ONLY!! I appreciate so many of you ushering out spectators..it really helps me keep the students attention.
2. Dance clothing is MANDATORY! NO levis or school clothes, think of dance like swimming, its kinda difficult to do in baggy clothes!!
3. I understand there are always going to be lots of questions, if at all possible please call or email me before class, I will dismiss class 2 minutes early for parents to ask questions. PLEASE ask at the END of your child's class.

We have tried to schedule the gym twice now to practice formations and we keep running into snags. I have decided to postpone extra gym time until December and there will be a note sent when we get it scheduled.

November and December Class Schedule
Nov. 22 cancelled due to Dietrich snow day
Nov. 29th regular class
Dec. 6th regular class
Dec. 8th possible gym practice
Dec. 13th regular class
Dec. 20th - Jan. 3rd NO CLASS Merry Christmas!

Dance performances Schedule - Be there at the times below

Dec. 8th - Shoshone Care Center 1:30 Tiny Tots - Christmas Dresses, white tights and ballet slippers. Hair slicked into a bun. We will do a quick change and put on denim shorts and white T-shirt, tap shoes and horse. We will keep the white tights on. If your daughter has a cowboy hat they want to wear that would be awesome.

Jan. 19th - Shoshone HS 6:00pm
Tiny Tots - Baby dance in yellow dress, crazy socks or tights and tennis shoes. Hair in two piggy tails.
Sprouts, Buds and Bloomers 7:30pm TEA PARTY

Jan 22nd - Dietrich HS 6:00pm Tiny Tots wear denim shorts and white T-shirt and tennis shoes (or cowboy boots if possible) and Horse (each girl needs to wear any cowgirl hat she wants)
Sprouts, Buds and Bloomers 7:30 TEA PARTY

Jan. 26th - Dietrich HS 6:00pm Sprouts doing SHOUT in turquoise costume and tan tights and tan shoes. Hair slicked up into a high curly pony tail
7:30 - Buds and Bloomers doing Waka Waka - black top and pink shorts with tan footless tights and footundies. Hair is to be wavy (braid wet, let dry then take it down or use a wave iron) I will provide black headbands.

Feb. 4th Richfield HS 6:00pm Tiny Tots doing baby dance and Sprouts doing Hip Hop
7:30pm Buds doing My boyfriends back and Bloomers doing Sunshine

All girls that wear footundies need to have footless tights. I have a few for $8.00. If you would like to find your own get tan. After November my tight prices will be around $12.00/

I would like to take the Sprouts, Buds and Bloomers to the Dance Classics Showcase at CSI in Twin Falls on Jan. 29th. We will do the matinee performance. I have not yet received my packet with times yet. There is a $5.00 fee per dancer, this needs to be paid by Dec. 1st.

Make sure to label all your costumes and shoes. So far I have 8 pairs of shoes turned in with no names...I can not return to the owner if there is no name!

All monthly fees are due by the 5th of each month. I have been very flexible so far and as of Dec. 1st there will be a $5.00 fee PER DANCER added. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

NO LONG PRACTICE!!!

2010-10-27T09:09:00.003-06:00

Regular dance schedule on NOV. 1st!!! We lost use of the the gym again!!!

Costumes

2010-10-19T10:03:00.002-06:00

Ok here is more info on costumes and accessories.

Bloomers need to have a fun serving platter with a tea pot or fun fake food and dishes glued on.

Buds need to have a plastic tea cup and saucer glued together to wear as hats, attached to elastic would work great.

Sprouts will have aprons (which are being made)

All 3 classes need to wear fun bright colors and layers, lots of different colors and prints.

Don't use accessories that will be hard to dance in like necklaces, bracelets. Arm bands would be good!

Dance Performance Schedule

2010-09-27T12:37:00.004-06:00

Ok heres the schedule of halftime shows. More info on what dances will be performed will be added next month!

January 19th - Shoshone Boys Jv & V @ 6:00

January 22nd - Dietrich Girls @ 6:00 Boys @ 7:30

January 28th - Dietrich Girls JV & V @ 6:00

February 4th - Richfield @ 6:oo & 7:00

More info on these performances will be posted soon!

DANCE DANCE DANCE!!!

2010-09-16T08:53:00.002-06:00

Welcome back dancers and parents!! I hope you all had a fun summer break! I am so excited to start the new year off with a bang! There is a lot of information below that is for the first semester.

Classes are as follows -

Registration fee $15 (girls will not receive CDs until paid.
Tiny Tots - 2:30 - 3:15 ~ $25
Sprouts - 4:30 - 5:30 (K-1st) ~ $35
Buds - 3:30 - 4:30 (2nd - 5th) ~ $35
Bloomers - 5:30 - 6:30 (Jr. High) ~ $35

First costume fees will be due Oct. 1st - NO EXCEPTIONS!! I must get the order in by then or we won't get costumes in by festival of trees!!!

Dietrich girls will NOT need to pay for parade accessories. NO parade Costume!! The Parade is for the Declo girls only...sorry for any confusion!
Also the Bloomers will NOT need the ballet costume as stated in the hand out.

I would love to have a shoe swap again this year..If your daughter has outgrown her shoes put them in a ziploc bag with your name, number and amount you would like for the shoes. I will have a laundry basket at the studio you can put in and buy out. Please do not take shoes that are not paid for. Make all checks for shoes out to the person selling them (name on bag) Put checks into bag and turn in to me and I will deliver it to the correct person.

I will order shoes on Oct. 1st -check the shoe swap first!!! If you can find them for a better price go for it!! I am not picky, as long as they are the right color.

Tiny Tots - pink ballets and black tap shoes ($14 each)
Sprouts - Tan Jazz shoes ($20)
Buds and Bloomers - Tan footundies ($14)

I am NOT requiring black hip hop shoes this year, the girls will just wear their own tennis shoes. However if you have hip hop shoes WEAR THEM!! They do have a square toe and split sole that makes some moves easier!

Girls are to wear tight dance attire to class (no sweats or PJ pants)

All monthly fees are due by the 1st of the month ~ as of the 5th they will be considered late and a $5 charge per dancer will be added to your account - NO EXCEPTIONS!! If paying with cash please put in an envelope with child's name. If you would like to pay by the semester I will wave the registration fee.

Parents are allowed to watch classes on the first lesson of the month!

MOMS ZUMBA CLASS!!! Each Monday 1:45 to 2:15!! This will be a half hour power class! $10 per month!!

BOYS HIP HOP!! Starting in January I will be offering Hip Hop for boys. This class will be held with the girls classes by the same age groups. Boys will come to class and do warm ups and Hip Hop. It will be a half hour class for the boys (full hour for the girls) $20 per month and they will be performing along with the girls at all the shows! Any boys interested need to be signed up by November.

We have a small bloomers class this year!! Tell your Jr. high friends, daughters and nieces! There is space for more to sign up!

WE had a very successful year in 2009-2010 and I want to make the 2010-2011 year even better. We are going to work hard and learn a LOT in a short time. I know they can do it!! Lets be on time for class and bring our awesome attitude and gear up for some fun!!

If you have any questions - give me a call or a text 431-7759!! Leave a message as I am usually in class.
And check back here the 1st of every month for more info and updates!!

Welcome Back Dancers!

2010-08-12T09:34:00.006-06:00

Its almost time to kick off the new dance season and I am so excited!

This year we are going to try to schedule MORE half time shows and possibly do Festival of Trees!

Classes this year will begin on Sept. 13th.

Fees this year will be as follows.

Tiny Tots - $25
Sprouts - $35
Buds - $35
Bloomers - $35

Registration fees $15 per family.

All fees are due by the 1st of each month and considered late on the 10th. A $5 late fee will be charged for each student past due date.

First costume fee will be due Oct. 1st second costume fee will be due Jan. 1st. Costume fees will be announced as costumes are chosen.

Class schedule is as follows.

Mondays

Tiny Tots - 2:30 - 3:15
Buds - 3:30 - 4:30
Sprouts - 4:30 - 5:30
Bloomers - 5:30 - 6:30

We will be doing 3 routines this year for the 3 older classes. Team production, Lyrical/Jazz, & Hip Hop. Ballet technique will also be taught.

This years Team Production is OFF THE SCALE! It will be even more fun than Jiho! I am so excited to start this year, and have really missed all the girls.

TINY TOT COSTUMES - YELLOW

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The tiny tots will be using their yellow (ABC) costumes again next year. Please keep them nice so we can use them again and save the cost of another costume! These ones were just too cute to not let them wear again.
Any moms with tiny tots moving up that would like to donate or sell their girls' yellow costume, please hang on to them as well.

Hope everyone has a great summer!

RECITAL 2010

2010-05-13T10:38:00.061-06:00

End of Season Updates!

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Please take note of all calender dates below.

April 21st, Extra practice for Buds and bloomers from 3:15 to 5:00.

May 10th, Dress Rehearsal 3:15 to 6:30 (Tiny Tots will be done by 4:00) Pictures will be handed out this day!

May 12th, RECITAL 7:00pm at Dietrich School Gym. ***This program is FREE so invite everyone!! All dancers need to be dressed and ready to go at 6:30!!! Meet in the girls dressing room!!

RECITAL performance check list!

1. Tiny Tots~ Lollipop ** pink dress, white tights, taps

2. Buds ~ Climb ** dress, tan tights, and tan shoes

3. Sprouts ~ Hip Hop-Gslide ** Your own costume YELLOW and BLACK - GET CREATIVE!

4. Bloomers ~ Fame ** Black Costume

SOLO - Alexi Hagen

5. Tiny Tots ~ Ballet-valentine ** same pink dress, white tights, ballet shoes

6. Buds~ Hip Hop-Crazy ** Your own costume GREEN and BLACK - GET CREATIVE!!

7. Sprouts ~ Jazz -Proud Mary ** Pink and black skirt, top and leo with tan shoes

8. Bloomers ~ Ballet-I'll be there ** Black outfit w/wrap (I'm working on it!!)

9. TRIO ~ Taysom Jensen, Squirrel Serrel, Chandler Kidd

10. Tiny Tots ~ Jazz-ABC ** Yellow dress, white tights and ballet shoes.

11. Buds~ Jazz-burning love ** Turquoise and silver dress and hot shorts with tan shoes.

12. Sprouts~ Ballet - Butterfly ** Ballet dress, tan tights, and tan shoes

13. Bloomers ~ Hip Hop ** Your own costume BLACK and WHITE w/ White Hoodie Shirt

14. Tiny Tots ~ Hip Hop - All the single ladies ** Yellow costume with crazy knee high socks or tights and tennis shoes!!

15. Sprouts ~ Buds ~ Bloomers - JIHO!

HAIR & MAKE-UP

Tiny Tots ~ Ringlets all over, bangs pinned up in a cute bubble! Cute make-up LOTS of GLITTER!!!

Sprouts ~ Hair slicked up into a high pony tail with NO bangs! Pony curled into ringlets - Stage Make-up and loads of GLITTER!!

Buds ~ Hair curled in ringlets and bangs pinned up in a bubble. Stage make-up and lots of GLITTER!!

Bloomers ~ Hair parted on the girls left and slicked over to a right side messy bun. Stage make-up and lots of GLITTER!!

One last reminder - ALL dues must be paid prior to recital. ABSOLUTELY NO girl will perform with an unpaid balance!!!

Thanks for a GREAT year!! These are some amazing girls and I marvel at their progress!! There is still a lot of work to do before recital so please, please, please have them to EVERY practice and encourage them to practice at home!!!

EXTRA PRACTICE FOR BUDS AND BLOOMERS!!

2010-04-19T10:53:00.001-06:00

THERE WILL BE AN EXTRA PRACTICE ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 21ST FOR BUDS AND BLOOMERS FROM 3:15 TO 5:00!!

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU ALL BE THERE TO GET IN THE EXTRA PRACTICE NEEDED TO BE READY FOR RECITAL!

PICTURES!!

2010-02-15T21:51:00.004-07:00

Its almost time for pictures!!

Picture day this year will be on April 5th!

Tiny tots -2:30 to 3:00 ~ in lollipop costume
Sprouts - 3:15 to 3:30 ~ in JiHo costume
Buds - 3:30 to 4:00 ~ in JiHo costume
Bloomers - 4:00 to 4:30 ~ in JiHo costume

These are tentative times, please be there at you start time DRESSED and READY!! Hair and make-up any way you like! Have Fun!!

2010-01-14T08:57:00.003-07:00

January fees are due!!Costume fees for 2nd semester is also due.
Tiny Tots $40.00
Sprouts $25.00
Buds $40.00
Bloomers $18.00

Jan. 18th ~ start hip hop routines!!! DANCE CLINIC ~ NO SCHOOL
BLOOMERS 11:00
BUDS 12:00
SPROUTS 1:00
TINY TOTS 2:00
Bring yourself some water!! We will be in the gym!

TIME CHANGE ON JAN. 22 PERFORMANCE!!!
Jan. 22nd ~Performance at Shoshone HS - All classes! Tiny Tots and JiHo - same hair and make-up as last performance. BE THERE AT 7:15 sharp DRESSED AND READY! We will go on around 7:45!!

Performance Costume and Hair Check List~

Tiny Tots ~ Dress, white tights, ballet shoes (NO TAPS), Hair in curls with bangs up with the pink bow. Cute make up and GLITTER!!!!

Sprouts ~ Your pink shrug and skirt (black leos were shipped the 28th, they will be here by Wed. I will bring them to dress rehearsal) tan tights, and tan jazz shoes. Hair SLICKED up in a high pony tail and loads of curls! NO BANGS!!!! Stage make-up ~ Black mascara and black eyeliner, blush and lipstick that matches your costume!!! Lots of glitter too!!

Buds ~ Cha Cha dress and hot shorts, tan tights, tan shoes, and if your daughter wants to wear a WHITE tank top under that is okay, as long as I can NOT see it! Hair - Bangs pulled up in a bubble and hair down curled in ringlets!!! Stage make-up and dark lipstick, don't forget the glitter!!!

Bloomers ~ New black costume with tan sandals. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDERWEAR!!!!! If you like you can wear tan nylons and cut the feet off and wear them as footless tights. Hair is to be SLICKED over to the right ear and put in a messy bun!!! NO BANGS!!! Stage make-up and I would like the black eyeliner to be drug out Egyptian style, don't forget the dark lipstick and glitter!!!

Jan. 25th ~ regular class

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE

Feb. 1st ~ regular class, start ballet routines!

Feb. 8th ~ regular class

Feb. 15th ~ NO SCHOOL for presidents day.
I would like to have a dance clinic this day!!
Sprouts, Buds, Bloomers - 10:00am - 12:30 (bring water and a snack)
Tiny Tots 12:30-1:00

Feb. 22nd ~ NO CLASS I will be out of town.

MARCH SCHEDULE

Mar. 1st ~ regular class

Mar. 8th ~ regular class

SPRING BREAK!!

Mar. 22nd ~ regular class

Mar. 29th. ~ regular class

APRIL SCHEDULE - ALL REGULAR CLASSES

MAY SCHEDULE

May 3rd ~ regular class

May 10th ~ Dress rehearsal - Tiny Tots REGULAR CLASS - All other classes 3:00 - 6:00

May 12th ~ Recital 7:00 All dancers there by 6:00

Remember dancers must wear dance attire to class - NO LEVIS!!! We will be adding ballet and hip hop this semester, so students need to bring tan jazz shoes and tennis shoes every week!Spring Semester CDs will be handed out the week of Jan. 18th when we start hip hop.

Spring semester fees are due by 1st (10th of Jan.)! $165 full semester or $35.00 month + costume fees! All dues paid after the 10th will have a late fee of $10.00 added, this will be enforced and if not paid will be added to the end of the year.
Dancers with past due balances will NOT perform - this is not just recital but ALL performances. If you have a past due balance from last semester it MUST be taken care of prior to Saturdays performance (Jan. 9th) NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Your girls are doing an awesome job and I am so proud of each and every one of them! I push them and expect a lot so keep encouraging them and remind them to practice hard!! This is a new program and I have seen amazing progress - I can only imagine the possibilities!!

Thanks for all your support - Brook Jensen 431-7759 (I'm usually in class so leave a message!)

Dietrich Halftime!! Jan. 9th

2010-01-09T23:58:00.016-07:00

Ok everyone the night was a huge success!!! the girls were all AMAZING!! Enjoy!

WELCOME BACK!!

2010-01-06T22:34:00.002-07:00

I hope you all had a great vacation!! I am so glad to get back to teaching!! We have a lot to learn this semester, so please take note of all the dates below.

A NOTE FROM CAMMY BERTHELSON ~ Emi is still missing her one dance shoe. I have someone elses but I would like to get emi's back. It was misplaced on Monday when she was changing for dance class someone accidentely grabbed her shoe and left their shoe for her of a different kind and size. Please if you have a daughter in Emi's class please check your shoes, you may just be missing one too! If you find that you do have Emi's shoe please give Cammy a call at 544-2443 or Brook at 431-7759 or Melissa at 544-7878 and we can call Cammy for you! Thanks for any help!

JANUARY SCHEDULE

January 4th ~ resume class

January 9th ~ Dress rehearsal for all JiHo dancers - Be in FULL costume with hair and make up done at the school at 4:30, we will practice upstairs until 5:30 and then the girls are free to have a "NO MESS" snack and meet back upstairs by 6:15! The girls varsity game starts at 6:00 we will do the half time around 6:40ish.
The boys game is the same night and the girls need to meet back upstairs at 7:45. The boys game starts at 7:30 and we will perform around 8:10ish.
TINY TOTS need to be upstairs DRESSED and ready at 7:30 they will be performing lollipop at the boys game (in ballets NOT taps!!)

Performance Costume and Hair Check List~

Tiny Tots ~ Dress, white tights, ballet shoes (NO TAPS), Hair in curls with bangs up with the pink bow. Cute make up and GLITTER!!!!

Sprouts ~ Your pink shrug and skirt (black leos were shipped the 28th, they will be here by Wed. I will bring them to dress rehearsal) tan tights, and tan jazz shoes. Hair SLICKED up in a high pony tail and loads of curls! NO BANGS!!!! Stage make-up ~ Black mascara and black eyeliner, blush and lipstick that matches your costume!!! Lots of glitter too!!

Buds ~ Cha Cha dress and hot shorts, tan tights, tan shoes, and if your daughter wants to wear a WHITE tank top under that is okay, as long as I can NOT see it! Hair - Bangs pulled up in a bubble and hair down curled in ringlets!!! Stage make-up and dark lipstick, don't forget the glitter!!!

Bloomers ~ New purple costume with tan sandals. ABSOLUTELY NO UNDERWEAR!!!!! If you like you can wear tan nylons and cut the feet off and wear them as footless tights. Hair is to be SLICKED over to the right ear and put in a messy bun!!! NO BANGS!!! Stage make-up and I would like the black eyeliner to be drug out Egyptian style, don't forget the dark lipstick and glitter!!!

Jan. 10th all January fees are due!!
Costume fees for 2nd semester is also due.
Tiny Tots $40.00
Sprouts $25.00
Buds $40.00
Bloomers $18.00

Jan. 11th ~ regular class

Jan. 18th ~ start hip hop routines!!!

Jan. 22nd ~Performance at Shoshone HS - All classes! Tiny Tots and JiHo - same hair and make-up as last performance. BE THERE AT 6:00 sharp DRESSED AND READY! we will go on around 6:30!!

Jan. 25th ~ regular class

FEBRUARY SCHEDULE

Feb. 1st ~ regular class, start ballet routines!

Feb. 8th ~ regular class

Feb. 15th ~ NO SCHOOL for presidents day. I would like to have a dance clinic this day!!
Sprouts, Buds, Bloomers - 10:00am - 12:30 (bring water and a snack)
Tiny Tots 12:30-1:00

Feb. 22nd ~ NO CLASS I will be out of town.

MARCH SCHEDULE

Mar. 1st ~ regular class
Mar. 8th ~ regular class
SPRING BREAK!!
Mar. 22nd ~ regular class
Mar. 29th. ~ regular class

APRIL SCHEDULE - ALL REGULAR CLASSES

MAY SCHEDULE

May 3rd ~ regular class

May 10th ~ Dress rehearsal - Tiny Tots REGULAR CLASS - All other classes 3:00 - 6:00

May 12th ~ Recital 7:00 All dancers there by 6:00

Remember dancers must wear dance attire to class - NO LEVIS!!! We will be adding ballet and hip hop this semester, so students need to bring tan jazz shoes and tennis shoes every week!

Spring Semester CDs will be handed out the week of Jan. 18th when we start hip hop.

Spring semester fees are due by 1st (10th of Jan.)! $165 full semester or $35.00 month + costume fees! All dues paid after the 10th will have a late fee of $10.00 added, this will be enforced and if not paid will be added to the end of the year.

Dancers with past due balances will NOT perform - this is not just recital but ALL performances. If you have a past due balance from last semester it MUST be taken care of prior to Saturdays performance (Jan. 9th) NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Your girls are doing an awesome job and I am so proud of each and every one of them! I push them and expect a lot so keep encouraging them and remind them to practice hard!! This is a new program and I have seen amazing progress - I can only imagine the possibilities!!

Thanks for all your support - Brook Jensen 431-7759 (I'm usually in class so leave a message!)

Performance Reminder!!

2009-12-02T22:51:00.002-07:00

Our Halftime performances are fast approaching! Those of you that haven't gotten your costumes need to get them! Also don't forget if dues are not paid in full you will have to sit out the first performance.

January 9th - Dietrich Vs. Richfield - GV - Buds and Bloomers will perform at 6:00
Be there by 5:30!!

January 9th - Dietrich Vs. Richfield - BV - Tiny Tots and JiHo will perform at 7:00
Be there by 6:30!!

January 22nd - Shoshone Vs. Hagerman - Tiny Tots and JiHo will perform at 6:00
Be there by 5:30!!

The girls are all doing great!! Please send in pictures to the blog if you have them mkjohnston2@yahoo.com I would love to post more pictures of the older classes too!!

Tiny Tots Performance!!

2009-12-02T22:19:00.015-07:00

Oh my these little ones danced their hearts out!!

The Tiny tots performed today at the Shoshone rehab and care center! It was a wonderful time. The girls did really well and the residents and employees really seemed to enjoy it.

Updates for Dance Schedule

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We will have dance in December on Wednesday the 2nd! The tiny tot girls will be dancing in Shoshone at the Shoshone Rehab and Living Center at 11:00. The center is located at 511 EAST FOURTH ST.
http://www.hospital-data.com/hospitals/SHOSHONE-REHAB-&-LIVING-CENTER-SHOSH402.html This link will take you to a google map!

All of the other girls will have an extra dance practice in Dietrich at the school at 1:00 in the gym for a full rehearsal of their JiHo performance. This Rehearsal will be in front of an audience. The elementary grades will be attending!! This is the only time we can use the gym this month so it is important that all the girls be there. This is an EXTRA practice, we will not have class after school this day!

We will then have regular classes Monday the 7th and 14th. Then we will be off for Christmas break until January!!

Just a quick reminder, PLEASE make sure your dues are paid in FULL no later than Dec. 15th. There are performances scheduled in January and anyone with dues not paid in full will not be allowed to dance in the first performance. Also there are still costumes not paid for, they will not be distributed until they are paid in full.

Make sure the girls are practicing and stretching at home. The girls are all doing really great so far this year.

And please if you get a chance give a BIG thanks to Cheryl Phillips who is custom making the costumes this year!!! This woman has a truly amazing talent!!

Just some pictures!

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Here are some pictures of all the girls that Brook took at practice! Enjoy!

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We will have regular classes in December with Christmas break from December 21st- January 4th

We will have an extra practice in Dec on the 9th. We will post xmas party info in December

January show times

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Hey our girls will be dancing in a half time show in Dietrich on January 9th! And again in Shoshone on January 22nd!
The halftime shows are always alot of fun for the girls. We hope to see you all there!

Class Schedule!

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PLEASE remember dance clothing is MANDATORY for dance class. It is important for Brook to be able to properly see the girls' technique as well as a safety issue for the girls.

Regular class schedule for Oct and Nov

December we will have class on Mon 7th and again that week on Wed the 9th and then on Mon the 14th.
We will break for Christmas from the 21st and them resume Dance on Jan 4th

A REMINDER all costumes fees were due on the 1st of Oct- This Monday will be the last day to pay- orders will be submitted Tuesday the13th!!!

If you did not get your shoe order in- one last shoe order will be made on the 13th of Oct.
Costume fees are seedlings 35.00
sprouts 35.00
buds 38.00
bloomers 40.00

We will begin our Jazz segment the first of Nov.

We have a scheduled half time Jan 9th in Dietrich.
6 :00 will be tiny tots and bloomers
7:30 will be sprouts bud and bloomers doing JiHo

We are also working on scheduling a half time in Shoshone as well.

We will begin our hip hop segment in Jan and each girl is responsible for their own costume
Seedlings-
Sprouts-pink and black
buds -Lime green and black
Bloomers -black and white

I am so proud of all the girls they are working hard and their technique is coming along nicely!!

Shoes and Tights

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We got an update on our shoe order, they have shipped, but we aren't sure if they will make it here by monday! Keep your fingers crossed. If not they will be in for sure by the next week.

This will be the last year that any black ballet or jazz shoes will be allowed. We really would like all the girls to have the tan jazz shoes so that we are all wearing the same shoes to help tie together our look as a team.
If you missed this last shoe order and still need to order tan shoes, or if you just want to get them for this year, we will be placing another order October 15th. Please let Brook know as soon as possible. We will have shoe order forms available at class.

Also as an extra we will have footless tights available to order for $8 this year! These are great since there are no toe seams to worry about!

Costume Dues

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Your first costume fees are due by October 1st!

Seedlings/tiny tots - $35
Sprouts and Buds - $38 jazz costume
Bloomers - $40 jazz costume

Shoes should be in by Monday the 28th!!!

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I hope you all had a fun summer break!! Dance Force fall semester will begin August 31st and I am looking forward to seeing you there! The Girls were so amazing this past year!! I am excited to work with my teams again this year! We will be doing some crazy fun new stuff!!

Classes will be held on Mondays again this season!

CLASSES
2:00-2:45 Seedlings (tiny tots)
3:15-4:15 Sprouts (beginners)
4:15-5:15 Buds (intermediate)
5:15-6:15 Bloomers (intermediate/advanced)

Dance Attire - Girls must wear dance clothing - IE. leotards, tights, hot shorts, leggings, fitted tank tops, or fitted tee shirts. NO baggy pants or loose tee shirts!!!!! I cannot see the girls and how they are moving their bodies if they are covered up with a sweatshirt.

Dance Shoes - We will wear the black split soled hip-hop shoes and tan jazz shoes. My Bloomers class will be ordering a jazz sandal this year.
Shoe orders will be placed on the 20th of September. If you need shoes please fill out an order form(handed out at first class) and have it and $$ turned in before September 20th.
Shoe Swap - We will have a shoe swap on Monday September 14th @ 3:00.

If your daughter has old dance shoes that you would like to sell - put them in a Ziploc baggie and write the price, your name, number, and what dance shoe size they are on the bag. ALL SHOES MUST BE PAID FOR BEFORE LEAVING THE STUDIO!!!!!

Costumes -
We will create our own Hip Hop Costumes!

** Jazz costumes - Roughly around $35.00 for costume and $8.00 for dance tights - DUE OCT. 1st for ALL CLASSES

**Ballet/lyrical - roughly around $35.00 DUE Jan 1st for ALL CLASSES

**Tap costume -for Seedlings will be announced

***These are estimated prices - I will have exact amounts by the 15th of September.

TARDY POLICY - I understand that we are all busy and running a hundred different ways, if a child is late for class that is totally understandable - However tardiness to a performance will not be tolerated. Dancers must be at the class prior to performance - NO EXCEPTIONS! There are too many little changes that we make and I must have a complete team. I will not drive dancers to and from performances - please make sure to make any necessary arrangements ahead of time.

CDS - Each girl will receive a Fall and Spring CD with all the songs that the WHOLE studio is working on this will also include warm up music. There are so many fun songs, please enjoy!

FEES - Family registration - $15.00 (this will be waived if paying by the Semester)

Seedlings - $25 per month due by the 1st or $30 if paid after the 10th or $100 for the first semester.
Sprouts, Buds, and Bloomers - $35 per month due by the 1st or $40 if paid after the 10th or $140 for the first semester.
Please make checks payable to Brook Jensen ( I will not except cash that is not in a sealed envelope with your child's name on it - it just gets way too confusing!)

BLOG - We hope you are enjoying our new blog. It will be updated by the 1st of every month with any new information. I will only be sending out paper notices if something is not submitted and posted by the 1st. Please share your POSITIVE input and pictures with us! The girls will love it! All pictures can be sent to Melissa Johnston at mkjohnston2@yahoo.com!

Well all business aside, I am so excited to get back to what I love the most, being with theses incredible kids and dancing!!! What a great life!!!
Thanks!
Miss Brook (aka Miss Hottie!)
431-7759
dusttinbrook4@gmail.com

Dance info

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For more information on signing up for DFDS2 call Brook Jensen at 208-431-7759

Welcome to Dance Force 2

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This is a new blog for the Dance Force Dance Studio 2 (DFDS2) in Dietrich, Idaho!

We are very excited to get this blog up and going for all our dance families to come and check out the fun and excitement planned out for this season.

On this blog you will find class schedules, costume info, performance and recital dates and times as well as photos and updates from Brooke on the girls progress through out the season.
Our dance season begins on August 31st!!

See you all there!Check back soon for updates!