MARCH
COMPETITION NEWSLETTER
SPRING VACATION: March 30 th-April 4th
DAY OF DANCE: March 7th – Funplex
Showtime 11:50-12:05 It is very important that you are in the
Gym dressed in your costume ready to dance by 11:30am, we may be asked to
go on ahead of schedule if they are running early.
The following groups will be involved: Showbiz Kids, Shooting Stars, DF Mini
and the Intro Hip Hop Class
1. Party Like This – Intro Hip Hop Class
2. Putting on my Tutu – DF Mini
3. Charleston with Me – Showbiz Kids
4. Don’t Want to Dance Alone – Shooting Stars
5. Candy Man – DF Mini
6. Do Wha Diddy – Showbiz Kids
“STOMP” – Buell Theater, March 13th
You already have your tickets  If you are interested in stopping in at Cinzzetti’s
for dinner before the show please sign up at the front counter by March 1st. I will
be making reservations for 5:30pm so we have plenty of time to eat and get to
the show.
HIP HOP MADNESS: March 27th – UNC Ballroom
Showtime: TBA
The Colorado Dance Collective is now sponsoring the Hip Hop Madness event.
They are currently getting all the detail set up. Please stay tuned to Facebook and
your email for the upcoming information on which hip hop group(s) and what will
be performed.
SHOWBIZ DANCE COMPETITION: March 20th-22nd
Ellie Caulkans Opera House: 1400 Curtis St. Denver
Host Hotel: The Curtis-Double Tree by Hilton, 1405 Curtis 303-571-0300
I will Facebook and email out the competition schedule as soon as I get it.
RECITAL COSTUMES
*You find the charges for all additional costumes for the 2015 recital will be
on your statement. This may include a costume charge for your required jazz
and/or ballet class and if your dancer is taking an additional class that is not
required for competition you should expect a costume charge if it has not already
been charged. Starbound, Rising Stars, Showbiz Kids, and Shooting Stars will not
receive an additional charge for their new tap, jazz and ballet dances but will see
a charge for the new production.
*Those Jr. Company members that moved to advance classes will find tap
and jazz costume charges on your account. These costumes are for next year’s
competition season.
*Company, Jr. Company, Starbound, and Rising Stars will find the new
2015-16 competition production costume on their accounts.
* DF Mini will learn a new tap and ballet dance for the spring recital but will use
their competitions costumes.
SUMMER AT THE EDGE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA.
My annual trip to Los Angeles will take place from June 19th-June 27th.
Company, Jr. Company and Starbound dancers are eligible to attend. Please be
advised; this is an adult studio (the average age of the students are between age
18-27) and dancers need to learn rather quickly, be confident enough to take
class and not hesitate to go across the floor or perform in groups. I will guide
them into the correct levels for their ability and be assured that I will make sure
they will make good use of their time and your money. Following is a breakdown
of the costs.
1. Students are required to take 20 classes during the week. $210.00
a. Required classes for Tap/Ballet/Jazz students
i. Must take ballet & jazz class everyday
ii. Must take at least one tap & hip hop class during the week
iii. Dancers get to choose their classes with approval by Lynn
b. Required classes for Jazz/Hip Hop students
i. Must take jazz & hip hop each day
ii. Must take at least 3 jazz-funk classes
iii. Dancers get to choose their classes with approval by Lynn
2. We will be staying at the Roadway Inn, 777 Vine. I will take care of the
reservations as I get a discounted rate. Rooms will be approximately $100
per night. Your cost will depend on how many people are in your room. I
require an adult chaperone in each room – chaperones do not pay for their
room or car expenses.
3. Food: I suggest $20 per day. There is a grocery store right next door and the
hotel has a refrigerator and microwave in the rooms. Fast food is also
available right down the street (subway is across the street and Panda
Express is in the grocery store among many more). We usually try to go out
to a sit down restaurant once during our stay.
4. Car rental/parking/gas: The cost of this will depend on how many dancers
attend and how many drivers and/or cars I need to rent. You have to be 25
years old to rent a car in California.
5. Extra-Curricular: possible fun excursions. It is your decision on how much
extra cash you would like to send with your dancer.
a. We usually visit Venice Beach twice during our stay
b. Hollywood Blvd and the Dolby Center
c. The Grove / Farmers Market
d. Disneyland – 1 day hopper pass $125
e. A movie (El Capitan Theater) or Universal City Walk
f. Can’t forget the shopping – come on these are girls!
6. I recommend that you separate their money into envelopes that way they
don’t run out of food money by spending all their money on fun (shopping).
I can hold these envelopes if you deem necessary.
a. Classes, Disneyland, Food, Fun
If you are interested in sending your dancer and/or also attending as a chaperone
please let me know by April 1st. I need to make hotel and car rental reservations.
Here is my flight info:
Fri Jun 1625
19
Depart DENVER, CO (DEN)
on Southwest Airlines at 11:55 AM
Arrive in LOS ANGELES, CA (LAX)
at 1:20 PM
Travel Time 2 hrs 25 mins
Wanna Get Away
Sat Jun 947
27
Depart LOS ANGELES, CA (LAX)
on Southwest Airlines at 1:05 PM
Arrive in DENVER, CO (DEN) at 4:20 PM
Travel Time 2 hrs 15 mins
Wanna Get Away
WHAT IS TAP INTO THE NETWORK?
08.21.15 - 08.23.15 | PORTLAND, OR
Tap into the Network was created by Gregg Russell to give tap dancers the chance to
learn from the most elite in their genre, while giving them something to aspire to.
Participants get one on one attention from faculty members, both inside and outside the
workshop. They have opportunities to network with other dancers and faculty. Many
have returned to Tap Into the Network multiple times!
We’re now in our 8th year, and have added new cities to our summer tour! This summer
we will be stopping in: Portland, San Diego, Los Angeles, Tulsa, Phoenix and
Cleveland!
Advanced Level (Full Event) - Up to 40 tap dancers for each city are accepted by
audition, invitation and/or teacher recommendation. There is no age limit, however the
level is advanced. We’ve also had quite a few teachers as attendees! Participants
receive an event T-Shirt, take classes that vary in style, discuss tap history, participate
in group activities, work on improvisation and attend our wrap party. Dancers get the
chance to receive Scholarships, Private Lessons with Faculty Members, Free Mix CDs
and more. I believe it the cost is approximately $400.00
ADVANCED LEVEL
1.
•Dancers must be at least 7yrs old to participate.
2.
•Recommended 3yrs or more tap training. Class levels are aimed towards the Advanced
and Semi-Professional Level.
3.
•All dancers must submit an audition video. In some cases, teacher recommendation is
accepted. Please note, not all applicants are accepted. Cities are limited to 40 attendees in order to
maintain a quality experience for everyone.
Beginning & Intermediate Level (Partial Event) - Beg/Int classes will be offered in select
cities. Minimum age is 7 years old with 3 years or more tap training. NO AUDITION IS
REQUIRED. The Beg/Int package includes: 3 classes, an event T-Shirt and participation in
the Faculty Showcase. These classes will occur on the 2nd day of the event. The cost is
$75.00.
15% discount if you register 3 months in advanced
Contact Lynn if you are interested