Spring 2016 Newsletter
FLASH POINTE DANCE
Spring is here and performance is just a couple of months
away! Preparation for next year is almost complete and
Summer Activities are ready for enrollment.
“Conversations at Dinner”, our June 2016 recital is in full
pre-production mode. Costume boards are hanging in the
studio, cast lists have been sent out twice for your
approval, costume distribution is well underway, opening
number choreography begins this weekend, and you
should be watching your email diligently for important
updates.
In this issue:
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FPD Summer Camp and Programs
Photograph and Performance Makeup Seminar
Competition Team Informational Meetings & Auditions
Costume Distribution and Preparation
Recital Program Ads and Ticket Sales
Picture Day
Dance With Us This Summer!
IMPORTANT DATES
March 16
Picture Conflicts Due
Recital Conflicts Due
March 18
Hip Hop Lock In
April 11 - 16
Spring Break
- Studio CLOSED
**Adult classes are
scheduled to run
April 22
Hip Hop Lock In
FPD Company Performance at Relay
For Life, Sacred Heart, 5pm
April 23
Hair & Makeup Seminar, 1:30 p.m.
April 25
Preferred Ticket Sales Begin. Watch
your email for your preferred date.
April 29, 30 & May 1
Picture Weekend
June 11
Recital Dress Rehearsal
June 12
2016 Recital – Conversations at Dinner
Trumbull High School
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PROOF THE CAST LIST!
Registration is underway for summer dance camps at FPD. Take
FPD has sent out 2 Cast Lists for your
advantage of our Jump the Summer Promotion - 15% Discount
st
approval. Please continue to proof each
for all campers Registered/Paid in Full Before May 1 . 10%
st
list as it is sent to you – we want all of our
Discount for all campers Registered/Paid in Full before June 1 .
dancers to be recognized!
Weekly camps are offered for dancers 3 through 17. Theme
If you discover an error, please email
Camps are offered for the 3-5 and 6-8 yr. dancers. New this year
www.flashpointedance.com with the
is our Extended Day Performance Camp for families who need a
Subject title: Cast List Error.
full day of activities for their children. During that time dancers will
be guided to create their own performance piece for review at the
end of the week. The Early Pre-School Session is June 13 and
our Boys Club Camp is offered July 18
Our Pre-Professional Classes are offered weekday afternoons
and evenings for intermediate and advanced level technique
classes. Hip Hop Punch Card Classes are open level for all
dancers, age specific. Purchase a punch card and take class whenever you are in town for the summer to
continue developing your skills.
COMPETITION AUDITIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2PM
-Audition Open To All Dancers (5-17 yrs)
203.259.1600
www. FLASH POINTE DANCE .COM
FPD 2016-2017 Competition Team Meeting & Audition
Being a part of the Flash Pointe Dance Competition Team is the
perfect opportunity for dancers who love to perform and be on
stage. If you have a dedicated dancer ready to take it to the
next level, consider attending our Competition Team
Informational Meeting and Open Audition.
Does your dancer love performing on stage? Competitive
dance offers the perfect opportunity for your child to perform
several times a year in a much bigger “creative pond”.
Additionally, team members attend dance conventions with
world renowned choreographers and instructors, and perform
for local and national charitable organizations. Self esteem,
exceptional technical training, elite work ethic, commitment,
loyalty and teamwork are qualities that our Competition Team
will help to develop in your dancer. There will be two
opportunities to attend the meeting (reservation encouraged)
and audition (pre-registration required).
Meeting: Wed. April 20, 7:15 Audition: Sat. April 23, 2:00
Meeting: Wed. May 11, 7:15 Audition: Sat. May 14, 2:00
REMOVE THE MYSTERY OF PERFORMANCE HAIR/MAKE UP
CONGRATULATIONS
Starpower Title Winners:
Isabella Ferrizz – Jr. Miss
Malena Segarra – Teen Miss
Aydin Eyikan – Teen Mr.
NUVO Dance Convention
Alexander, Eva, Phoenix, and
Aydin for being selected as Junior
Breakout Artist.
These dancers were selected by
NUVO faculty for their intensity,
commitment, and technical merit
during the audition classes and
convention.
The finishing touch to any performance preparation is hair and
makeup! Help your performer to look their professional best for recital
pictures and performance.
Thank you for working hard and
Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned dancer, want a refresher
dancing beautifully, passionately
or to learn the basic practices, please attend one of our Hair & Makeup
and representing Flash Pointe Dance so
Seminars (Mar 10 or April 23). We will teach you to create a clean
well.
bun/ponytail, conquer the formidable “false eyelash”, and create a
beautiful performance and camera ready face. Once you have learned these tips and tools, please invest
some practice time – picture and performance day will be much calmer if you are comfortable with the
preparation.
Reservations are recommended for this free session. Feel free to bring your dancer and make up and hair
supplies to the training.
What You Need To Know About Recital Costumes
Recital distribution is underway and it is important to try on the
costume and make alterations needed to ensure proper and secure fit
as soon as you receive it. We have not received all of the costumes
from all of our vendors, but please make sure that your account is in
good standing to avoid a delay in the distribution of your dancer’s
costume. Enrollment after the new year may affect your distribution
date as well.
Costumes are made to order and usually cannot be replaced so
please take care of your costume to make sure it is perfect for your
performance day. Here are some tips:
CHECK THE COSTUME LABEL ATTACHED TO THE PACKAGING
OF YOUR COSTUME. IT SPECIFIES THE DESCRIPTION OF YOUR COSTUME AND ALL INCLUDED
PIECES, ADVISES YOU OF THE APPROPRIATE TIGHTS THAT YOU WILL NEED TO PURCHASE FOR
PICTURES/PERFORMANCE, INDICATES HAIR STYLE AND ACCESSORY PLACEMENT, MAKE UP
AND LIPSTICK COLORS, AND CONFIRMS YOUR CLASS SHOE.
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Unpack your costume and hang in a safe location to help get rid of any wrinkles. Persistent wrinkles, and
tulle wrinkles can also be removed by a very brief tumble in a warm dryer. Start with a 2 minute cycle, remove
and shake. Progress by 1 minute intervals until your tutu looks good!
Do not wear your costume until your picture day and performance because we cannot guarantee a costume
will be available for replacement.
Check the costume label on the outside of your package for accessories or additional pieces. If your costume
includes an accessory, please store the entire costume together.
Label all costume parts including tights, shoes, and accessories with your child’s name. There will be a
number of children at pictures and backstage with the same costume, costumes can get easily mixed up or lost.
Make it easy for us to get any lost items back to you by having them clearly labeled.
Purchase a new pair of tights to be worn only for pictures and the recital. Washed and worn tights look
different under photography and stage lighting. Make sure to have a fresh pair of the required tights for your
costume. Please note that fishnets will require a fresh pair of Suntan tights as well for modesty, comfort,
and uniform appearance.
Confirm that you have the correct class shoe, that it fits well and is in good repair, well before performance.
Don’t leave this to the last week before pictures.
Fit was based on allowing 1 inch of growth over the year on all measurements for your dancer. Your costume
should fit like a bathing suit if it is dance wear. Straps will need to be adjusted-please refer to your costume
label for positioning if they are not attached.
Ticket Sales Begin April 25
Preferred Ticket Sales begin April 25. Please watch your email to determine when your Preferred Purchase
Date will be. Preferred dates are based on how early you registered for the 2015-16 season. FPD staggers
purchasing days so our families are not camped outside the night before sales begin, and to avoid long
ines. We also love to find ways to reward our loyal clients. If you know your dancer is planning on
continuing next fall, please feel free to register now and get in on the earliest ticket purchasing group! You
can pick specific classes now or at a later date so don’t worry if you don’t know all of the details at this time.
Ticket Prices are $27 and seating is assigned so you will want to purchase your tickets as soon as you can.
Please make sure your accounts are in good standing prior to placing your order.
Send Your Dancer a Love Note in the Program
The dance recital program will become a keepsake for your dancer and family. You can purchase an ad to
showcase a picture of your dancer and/or include a personal message of to celebrate your dancer and their
amazing year at Flash Pointe Dance! If you are a local business, consider placing an advertisement in our
program. It is a great and easy way to reach hundreds of local families.
Start preparing now. Space reservation and submission deadline is May 11.
FPD Inspired Dancer – Samantha Renzulli
We are delighted to announce Samantha Renzulli as FPD’s Inspired Dancer!
Criteria for Inspired Dancer of the Month include a passion for dance, a great work
ethic, support and encouragement of fellow students, courtesy and respect for
instructors, and exemplary behavior for other dancers to follow. Samantha has
been dancing at Flash Pointe since 2014 and currently participates in ballet, jazz,
and musical theater.
Some of the things that her nominator has to say about Samantha . . .
“Samantha is a kind and talented young girl. She is a joy to watch in the
classroom. She gives 110% in every step and with every piece of choreography.
A natural dancer and a dream of a student.”
5 Questions with our Inspired Dancer!
What is your favorite kind of dance? Samantha’s favorite kind of dance are
jazz and musical theater.
What do you like most about dance? What Samantha likes most about her dance classes are learning
new concepts and expressing herself.
What hobbies do you enjoy? Samantha also loves lacrosse, singing, basketball, reading, and writing.
What is your favorite subject in school? Her favorite subject in school is Science.
What do you want to be when you grow up? Samantha wants to be a lawyer when she grows up
because she likes debating and defending ideas.
Congratulations Samantha!
15% CAMP DISCOUNT
June 13-17: Sparklers Only, June 20-24, June 27-30 4 Day Camp,
July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug 1-5, Aug 8-12
B4 MAY 1 ST
10% CAMP DISCOUNT
B4 JUNE 1 ST
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*Sparklers Ages 3-5: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Performance Crafts. 9:30-12 ($275)
*Fireflies Ages 6-8: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Party Dance, Musical Theater, Performance Crafts. 9:15-1:15
($305) or TRY OUR NEW…PERFORMANCE EXTENDED DAY 9:15-5. Students use a portion of the day to create their own
performance piece. $585
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Firecrackers Ages 9-12: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Party Dance, Leaps & Turns, Performance
Crafts. 10:15-2:30 ($315) or TRY OUR NEW … PERFORMANCE EXTENDED DAY 9:15-5. Students use a portion of the day to create
their own performance piece. $585
Teens: Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Improv, Modern, Party Dance, Leaps & Turns,
Core, Stretch/Strength. 11-3:30 ($345)
Boys Club – July 18-22 Hip Hop, Break Dance, Core, Street Jazz, Tap, Age 8 & Under … Age 9+ ($315)
SUMMER CLASS CARDS
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
& OPEN LEVELS
Purchase a Card/Use At Your Convenience
TUES./WED./THUR.
-HIP HOP – BEGINNER THRU ADVANCED
-INTER. THRU ADV. LEVEL CLASSES: Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Leaps & Turns, Tap, Improv….. 3-9