What’s New for January?

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A message from Ms. Sonya

Hi, everyone!

Don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions. 863-585-7861.  

Thank you all again! 

Ms. Sonya 

Studio Closures:

• We are closed for Winter Break, December 23-January 3. Classes begin again Monday January 6! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

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First Up…

December was a busy month! We had our Auburndale Lights in the Park and the Christmas Parade, as well as our Parent Observation the last week of classes. Thank you for all who came out or participated in the events!!

Studio Makeup Classes for December 6 cancelled Friday classes.

Predance 3

Friday Predance 3 may come to any ONE Tuesday Predance 3 class in January or February to make up the December missed class.

 

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Upcoming Events

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Whew! No major events for January.

Just make sure you’re not missing any classes! We’re going to be starting our recital routines soon and every single class counts!

 

 

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UPCOMING CONVENTIONS

Check the Upcoming Conventions/Competition Page often for information on all the Conventions and Competitions coming up this year. ALL DANCERS throughout the studio are welcome and encouraged to attend as many conventions as they can. It’s a great experience and great training!

In Case You Missed It….ALL Conventions are open to ALL Esprit Dancers, Competition Team and Recreational Dancers alike. Contact Ms. Sonya ASAP to indicate your interest or ask any questions you may have about these events. If you know of a convention or competition you would like to attend that you don’t see on our list, let Ms. Sonya know asap so that she can get you invoiced and registered for it.

ALL dancers are welcomed and encouraged to attend as many conventions as they can. They are held all over the country throughout most of the year and are great for intensive training and improving your skills as a dancer. There are many options, and only a few get listed on our newsletters. 

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• January 3-5

  • We have a few dancers at this one now, performing their solos. Good luck dancers!

• January 24-26

  • Registration is now closed for this competition/convention. We have a couple of dancers performing their solos here, so feel free to come out and support them! It is free for family and friends to watch the competition!

    • New York City Dance Regional Workshop and Competition

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• February 7-9

  • This convention is MANDATORY for Competition Team (Except Petites) and optional for Performance Team and Recreational Students. If any performance team/recreational students plan to attend, let me know a.s.a.p. to receive an invoice and reserve your spot.   Fees were due November 14 for Competition Team. If you have not yet paid, late fees are now due as well. Those who participated in the SuperFan fundraiser and the Paint with Esprit Fundraiser will be able to use their proceeds to offset the costs. There is still time to register, but fees have increased to regular rates.

    • REVEL Orlando Convention and Competition

      Revel Regionals Resurgence Tour 2021/2022 Dates February 4-6, 2021 – Orlando FL April 29 – May 1 – Tampa FL Contact Ms. Sonya and indicate your desire to attend ASAP. …

• February 14-16

  • This is an optional convention for all dancers. Please let us know A.S.A.P. if you plan to attend. Fees will increase after January 10!

    • Intrigue Dance Intensive

      At Intrigue, we strive to build opportunities that spark creativity by giving emerging artists a platform to explore. We focus on the encouragement of individuality and challenge dancers to surpass expectations all while cultivating their own journeys.

Costume Fees

Costume fees of $65 per recital dance WERE due December 1. You have received an invoice via PayPal for your particular dancer’s fees and all have incurred late fees. If you are unsure whether or not you paid, send a message and we can re-send the invoice.  They can be paid using credit or debit card, or you can use your PayPal account to pay.

Adding/Dropping Classes

If you or a friend are thinking of adding classes or dropping classes at the studio,  now is the time! We will begin recital dances soon, and then enrollment will have to be ended. Dropping classes after recital dances begin will incur drop fees as outlined in the contract/registration documents.

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General Information and Housekeeping

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Tuitions Due

REMINDER THAT TUITION WAS DUE ON THE 1ST! If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to log into your Parent Portal and pay immediately! Any tuition left unpaid on the 5th of the month will be auto-drafted, along with a $30 late fee. This was outlined in your registration/enrollment agreement, a copy was attached to your enrollment confirmation email, and it is also available to read on our website here. 

We do offer auto-draft on the 1st of each month. If you’d like to have that set up, just request it by emailing admin@espritperformingarts.com. The autograft will be set up with the primary billing card on file.

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Shoe Orders

We place all studio shoes/tights orders on the 20th of each month. Please place the order before that date or you’ll need to wait until the next month to receive your order. So please, PLAN AHEAD! Order extra tights, order the next size of shoe when you start to notice the current ones getting tight, etc. Certain items can be purchased outside the studio, but make sure to check with the front desk to get the CORRECT Model number/brand/colors required. If you’ve ordered the wrong ones, you WILL be asked to re-order the correct ones before pictures/recital;)

If one child is in the wrong shoes/tights for classes, then another person sees it and buys the wrong shoes/tights. Then, we have multiple students/parents that have to go and spend more money replacing with the correct ones. Please ONLY order the correct shoes and tights and then only have your child wear those.

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Communication

Our primary source of communication is email and the website. Please make sure you have your email updated in your parent portal.

If you have questions or concerns, always contact Ms. Sonya at sonya@espritperformingarts.com

Make sure that if you will be missing class for any reason, you let Ms. Sonya know via email, text, or a phone call. The studio number is 863-585-7861.

We also use REMIND for last-minute messages and to alert you to important emails. If you’re not already in the studio REMIND class, text @espritda to 81010, or search @espritda in your Remind app. You can also click this link. IF YOU RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION OR REQUEST TO APPROVE, it is VITAL THAT YOU DO SO! If you do NOT accept the invitation you will miss out on vital messaging. 

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Website Changes/Updates

We have updated the website and added some new content and pages, make sure to check it out!

You will need to be logged in to view much of the content, so there is now a log-in/register option right in the menu. You can also login using your Facebook account if you’d like.

Individual class pages will have some bonus technique videos for you to practice at home, so make sure you’re registered so you’ll be able to see those once they’re posted!

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Fundraising

Our Competition Team and our Performance Team have begun their fundraising efforts!  Some fundraisers are open to anyone and proceeds can go directly to your dancer (recreational and performance/competition teams); however, there will be some fundraisers that will only be supporting our teams. Their expenses will be as much as four times that of recreational dancers over the course of the season.

 

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TEAM-SPECIFIC NEWS AND UPDATES

News and Updates that are specific to Competition Team and Performance Team.

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