Winter Recital Information

EXTRA PRACTICES

(if your dancer is still in school durning some of these practice times please don't let them miss school)

Friday NOVEMBER 18th

EAST STUDIO LOCATION 4382 E. 17th Street

Boys Hip Hop with Betty from 4:00-6:00pm
7-12 grade Hip Hop with Betty from 6:00-7:00pm

Saturday NOVEMBER 19th

CENTRAL STUDIO LOCATION 2437 Heyrend Way

Tinys with Gertie from 9:00-10:00am
Minis with Cassi from 9:00-10:00 am
Tinys with Cassi from 10:00-11:00 am
Minis with Gertie from 10:00-11:00 am
3-6 Hip Hop with Sam from 11:00-12:30pm
Smalls with Gertie from 11:00-12:30pm

Monday NOVEMBER 21st

EAST STUDIO LOCATION 4382 E. 17th Street

1-2 grade with Sam from 9:00-10:00 am
kindergarten with Sam from 10:00-11:00am
4 yr old with Sam from 11:00-11:45am
3 yr old with Sam from 11:45- 12:30pm
4 yr old with Natalie from 1:00-1:45pm
Kindergarten with Natalie from 1:45-2:45pm
1-2 grade ballet/jazz with Lindsey from 4:30-5:30pm
3-6 grade ballet/jazz with Lindsey from 5:30-6:30pm

CENTRAL STUDIO LOCATION 2437 Heyrend Way
JAZZERETTE HEAD SHOT PICTURES AT 4:30!!!


Minis with Gertie 9:00-10:00am
Tinys with Gertie 10:00-11:00am
1-2 grade ballet/jazz with Kelbee from 1:00-2:00pm
3 yr old with Lindsey from 1:15-2:00pm
4 yr old with Lindsey from 2:00-2:45pm
1-2 grade Hip Hop with Lisa from 2:00-3:00pm
Kindergarten with Lindsey from 2:45-3:45pm
Boys Hip Hop with Ashley 4:30-5:30pm
7-12 grade ballet/ jazz with Ali 4:00-5:30pm
7-12 grade Hip Hop with Ashley 5:30-6:30pm

Tuesday NOVEMBER 22nd

EAST STUDIO LOCATION 4382 E. 17th Street

1-2 grade Hip Hop with Betty 4:30-5:30pm
3-6 grade Hip Hop with Betty 5:30-6:30pm

CENTRAL STUDIO LOCATION 2437 Heyrend Way

Juniors ballet with Kelbee 4:30-5:30
Jazzerette ballet with Kelbee 5:30-6:30

Friday DECEMBER 2nd

CENTRAL STUDIO LOCATION 2437 Heyrend Way

I-Jump with Samantha 4:00-5:00 pm
I-Crew with Samantha 7:00-9:00 pm
Juniors and Jazzerettes 4:00-7:00pm

Recital Fees

There is a $15 recital fee for EACH DANCER. If you have two or more dancers at the studio the "family rate" is $25. On our original calendar, the recital fee was due with December tuition. HOWEVER, now that the recital is earlier than the 10th, we need it paid NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 18th. The recital fee is so that your family and friends don't have to pay admission to get into the show. Thank you for getting it paid on time.

Dress Rehearsals

Below is the dress rehearsal schedule. PLEASE look closely for your time and plan on arriving at least 10 minutes before your dancer is to be on stage. They need to be completely ready to dance. Hair and make-up, tights and shoes....EVERYTHING. :) Those who have danced with us before know that we run right on schedule.
NOTE THURSDAY SCHEDULED HAS CHANGED SINCE THE E-MAIL BECAUSE OF TEACHER CONFLICTS!!!

Also pictures will be taken immediately after each class is done on stage with their dress rehearsal. They will go straight out to foyer to get picture taken! YEAH!

Wednesday December 7th

Dress Rehearsal for:
Tinys: 3:30-4:00
Central: 3-6 grade Ballet/Jazz (Cassi) 4:00-4:15
Minis: 4:15-5:00
I-Jump: 5:00-5:30
Central: 3-6 grade Hip Hop (Sam): 5:30-5:45
Smalls: 5:45-6:30
Central 7-12 Hip Hop (Ashley): 6:30-6:45
I-Crew: 6:45-7:15
Juniors: 7:15-8:00
Central 7-12 Ballet/Jazz (Ali): 8:00-8:15
Jazzerettes: 8:15-9:00

Thursday December 8th

Dress Rehearsal for:
East 1-2 grade ballet/jazz class Monday w/ Lindsey 4:00-4:15
East 3-6 grade Ballet Jazz with Lindsey: 4:15-4:30
East 1-2 grade ballet/jazz class Wednesday w/ Sam 4:30-4:45
Central 1-2 grade Hip Hop with Lisa: 4:45-5:00
East 3-6 grade Hip hop with Betty: 5:00-5:15
Central Boys Hip Hop with Ashley: 5:15-5:30
East 1-2 Hip Hop with Betty: 5:30-5:45
Central 1-2 grade ballet/jazz class Monday w/ Kelbee 5:45-6:00
East Boys Hip Hop with Betty: 6:00-6:15
East 7-12 grade Hip Hop with Betty: 6:15-6:30

SHOW: Competition Teams 7:30 pm

Friday December 9th

Dress Rehearsal for:

ALL 3 year old, 4 year old, Kindergarten classes (We did them on this day so you only have to do their hair and make-up once!! Bonus!)
East 3 year old (Sam): 2:30 pm
Central 3 yr old (Lindsey): 2:40 pm
East 4 yr (Sam): 2:50
East 4 yr (Natalie: 3:00
Central 4 yr (Lindsey): 3:10
Central 4 yr (Ali): 3:20
East Kinder (Sam) : 3:40
East Kinder (Natalie) 3:50
Central Kinder (Lindsey): 4:00
Central Kinder (Ali) 4:10



EAST show: STARTS at 5:30
(Doors will open at 5:00)

CENTRAL show: Starts at 7:30
(Doors will open at 7:00)

My Ushers that night are:

Jenn Webster
Kazmin Nye
Heather Finch
Brianne Robinson
Breezy Bird
Mrs. Peterson (Lynley's Mom) :)



Remember that we still have dance the week after the winter recital! Our Christmas break will be December 19th-January 3rd.

DVD

Also, the winter recital will be recorded and you will be able to purchase a copy on DVD. The cost will be $15 for one show, $25 for two shows and $30 for 3 shows. Order forms will be available to sign up at dress rehearsal. Must pay for DVD when you order.

Neverland Lead Characters

Congratulations to all who tried out for a character!  We had tons of great, talented dancers and we appreciate you all. 

Here are the results from our Neverland lead character auditions:




Little Tinker bell: Livvy Perkins

Michael: Paige Robinson

Head Star (2): Annabelle Black & Ashlyn Peebles

Little Mermaid (2): Brittany Hunsaker & Challis Potter

Little Schmee: Sydney Fergoso

Head Chief: Landon Taft

John: Tyler Finch

Head Lost Boys (2): Lexi Westergard & Marissa Kane

Fairies (3): Brighton Hudman-Pink; Olivia Steadman- Blue; Katie Keith- Yellow

Wendy: Whitney Manwell

Tinker Bell: Payton Whitehead

Schmee: Jackie Andreason

Head Fish: Chloe Quinton

Peter Pan: Kia Ackerman

Peter Pan Shadow: Alexa Klaass

Captain Hook: Chelsie Westergard

Tiger Lilly: Katie Austin

Main Mermaid: Ashley Gruel

Crocodile: Shelby Bauer

The first week of dance is almost done!  We want to welcome you to the IDS family!  You should have received a BLUE calendar from your dancers teacher this week.  Please mark the recital dates in your calendars NOW.  The calendar is also listed on the right hand side of this blog if you need to refer to it later.  It will be updated as the year goes on. 

New Studio Open House!

We are THRILLED to announce that we are opening a
BRAND NEW CENTRAL LOCATION!!
We will no longer be located on 15th street-our new space is only 3 miles south!!


It is located off South Yellowstone Highway on Heyrend Way!!! It is twice as big and has three separate studios for our dancers. We are so excited for the upcoming year and can't wait to show it to everyone!!

We will have a "Back to DANCE" Open House on AUGUST 31st from 6-8 pm. PLEASE take the time to come and tour the new facility and meet your teacher! We have two new instructors at Infinity this year and we are anxious for everyone to see how amazing they are.


If you haven't already registered for the upcoming year-you are welcome to do so that night as well! We will be taking registrations for both the new Central location as well as our Eastside location.

The address is:

2437 Heyrend Way, Idaho Falls, 83402

Remember!

Wednesday, August 31, 6-8 pm.

Hope to see you all there!

Fall 2011-2012 Registration

Whoops!

Here are a few more that were not listed below that made the following teams:

Tinys
#4

iJump
#72

Smalls
#39

Sorry for the inconvenience!

Competition teams 2011-2012

Tinys

5

15

9

13

6

12

10

7

8

1

14

34

28

23

Minis

33

27

30

24

22

18

20

19

29

31

26

21

35

11

16

Smalls

68

61

62

55

51

65

50

48

69

79

63

43

38

54

71

67

37

Juniors

66

101

81

88

90

82

102

91

84

78

75

77

76

98

93

94

87

92

Jazzerettes

119

114

116

122

97

112

113

107

99

80

111

106

108

109

124

118

123

105

110

121

89

117

iJump

56

59

73

60

42

25

52

40

41

57

32

53

74

47

46

58

36

103

iCrew

75

147

303

133

136

131

126

124

119

116

113

109

108

89

92

77

88

78

81

84

127

128

132

120

148

301

146

145

138

Thank you all for trying out! We love you very much and are so excited for next year. Make sure you get your registration for dance camp before JUNE 13 or you will incur a $20 late fee!

Info you Need!

We are getting excited for Competition Team Tryouts this Saturday!  Here is the list of times according to your age.  Please be 10-15 minutes early and be sure a parent is with you to sign the forms BEFORE you try out! 

Also, we still have room in the Summer Dance Blast dance camp!  This is a fun filled week that explores all differnet types of dance.  Come join us for the fun!

May 20th Jazzerettes in Concert

Run through on stage:
Jazzerettes ballet and New hip hop at 4:30 pm
Jr. ballet, Smalls ballet and their dance together 5 pm
Mini and Tiny ballet and Justin Beiber dance 5:30 pm

SHOW STARTS at 6 pm, doors open at 5:15 pm

1 On The Floor- Jazzerettes
Welcome
2 Hoodies- Jazzerettes
3 Lollipop- Smalls
4 Carry You Home- Junior Ballet
5 Dreamer- Morgan Webster
6 Work It Girl- Minis
7 Arms- Jazzerettes
8 All About Me- Alicent Ackerman
9 Down Set Hut- Tinys
10 Push Push- Juniors
11 Don't Stop Believing- Smalls
12 Smile- Jazzerettes
13 Somebody to Love- Jazzerettes, Tinys and Minis
14 Feel My Love- Juniors
15 Congratulations- Lindee Pickett
16 Winter's Song- Payton Whitehead
17 Mickey- Tinys
18 First Date- Smalls ballet
19 Body Rock- Juniors
20 Answers-Jazzerettes ballet
21 I'm So Excited- Kaitlyn Sellers and Olivia Steadman
INTERMISSION
22 Rock N USA- Jazzerettes
23 At The Hop- Minis
24 On The Floor- Juniors and Smalls
25 Gotta Figure This Out- Kia Ackerman
26 Glam- Chelsie Westergard, Katie Austin, Payton Whitehead
27 Promise- Miklyn Kane
28 A New Deal-Tiny ballet
29 Steal The Show- Jazzerettes
30 Dancing Queen- Smalls
31 Fix You- Kaitlyn Kissinger
32 Saving Gemma- Mini Ballet
33 Zombie Club- Juniors
34 Hot Like Wow- Jazzerettes

A few notes for Competition Teams

The dancers have voted on which dances they want to perform at the Studio recitals on Saturday, May 21. They will do the same dances at both shows!

Here are the dances they've decided on:

Jazzerettes- Hot Like Wow and Steal the Show

Juniors- Zombie Club

Smalls- Dancing Queen

Minis- At the Hop

Tinys- Hey Mickey

Also-if you're planning on coming to the show-please make sure only one parent is there and that you sit more near the back.

To those of you who have already paid your recital fees: THANK YOU!!! It makes my life so much easier not to have to chase you down. A reminder-$15 for a single dancer and $25 for families.

For the week of May 16-20th the following practices will be REQUIRED

Minis and Tinys are required to be at the Central studio for practice with the Jazzerettes on Wed. from 4:30-5:00.

Juniors need to be at the Central Studio on Thursday from 4:30-5:30 to do "On the Floor.

Smalls need to be at the Central Studio on Wednesday from 6-7 to do "On the Floor"

Jazzerettes need to be at the Central Studio on Thursday from 3:30-4:30.

East Studio Pictures, Thurs May 26

Here is the picture order for the East Studio on Thurs May 26th. We will have the pictures taken at the Central Studio location on 15th and Curtis. You are not required to purchase pictures, but please come so we can have everyone in the group shots.

• 2:30 pm 3 year old with Samantha
• 3:00 pm 4 year old with Samantha
• 3:30 pm Kinder Tues with Samantha
• 4:00 pm Kinder Thurs with Samantha
• 4:30 pm 1-2 grade with Samantha
• 5:00 pm 7-12 grade Hip Hop with Samantha
• 5:30 pm K-2 Tap/Hip Hop Mon with Natalie
• 6:00 pm K-2 Tap/Hip Hop Tues with Natalie
• 6:30 pm 3-6 grade with Natalie
• 7:00 pm Boys Hip Hop with Ashley
• 7:30 pm 3-6 grade Hip Hop with Ashley
• 8:00 pm 7-12 grade balleet/jazz with Betty

Central Studio Pictures, Wed May 25

Here is the picture order for the Central Studio on Wed May 25th.  You are not required to purchase pictures, but please come so we can have everyone in the group shots. 

• 3:00 pm 3 year old with Natalie
• 3:30 pm 4 year old with Natalie
• 4:00 pm Kinder with Natalie
• 4:30 pm  1-2 grade with Cassi
• 5:00 pm 1-2 grade Hip Hop with Lisa
• 5:30 pm 3-6 grade Hip Hop with Betty
• 6:30 pm 3-6 grade with Kelbee
• 7:00 pm 7-12 grade Hip Hop with Ashley

Central Studio Show, May 21, 7pm

This is the order of the show for the CENTRAL STUDIO SHOW.
Doors open at 6:15, show starts at 7:00.
Please do not leave anything on the chairs during dress rehersal, it will be removed before the show.

1. Jazzerettes
2. Kinder Wed, Natalie
3. 7-12 Wed, Ashley
4. 3-6 Tues, Kelbee
5. Minis
6. 3 year old Wed, Natalie
7. Juniors
8. 1-2 Wed Lisa
9. 4 year old Wed, Natalie
10. Tinys
11. 3-6 Tues, Betty
12. Smalls
13. 1-2 Mon, Cassi
14. Jazerettes

East Studio Show, May 21, 5pm

This is the order of the show for the EAST STUDIO SHOW.
Doors open at 4:15, show starts at 5:00.
Please do not leave anything on the chairs during dress rehersal, it will be removed before the show.

1. K-2 Mon, Natalie
2. 7-12 Thurs, Betty
3. 3 year old Tues, Sam
4. Jazzerettes
5. 4 year old Tues, Sam
6. Tinys
7. K-2 Thurs, Natalie
8. Kinder. Tues, Sam
9. Juniors
10. 3-6 Wed, Ashley
11. 1-2 Tues, Sam
12. Smalls
13. Kinder Thurs, Sam
14. Boys Wed, Ashley
15. Minis
16. 7-12 Mon, Sam
17. 3-6 Mon, Natalie
18. Jazzerettes

Dress Rehersal, Saturday May 21

Dress Rehearsal will be at Hillcerst High School Auditorium, on the south end of Hillcrest. 

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled time. 
Please come ready to perform with costume, hair and make up ready. 
Your teacher will send home a note on specific hair, shoes and tights for your dance.
Please bring your dancer to dress rehearsal.  It will help them know where to go when they perform and help
calm their nerves before the performance.

• 9:45-10:00 am Kindergarten East Studio Thurs 3:30-4:30 with Samantha
• 10:00-10:15 am 7-12 grade East Studio  Hip Hop Mon 6-7 with Samantha
• 10:15-10:30 am 1-2 grade East Studio  Combo Class Tues 4:30-5:30 with Samantha
• 10:30-10:45 am Kindergarten East Studio Tues 3:30-4:30 with Samantha
• 10:45-11:00 am 4 year olds East Studio  Tues 2:45-3:30 with Samantha
• 11:00-11:15 am 3 year olds East Studio  Tues 2-2:45 with Samantha
• 11:15-11:30 am 3-6 grade Central Studio ballet/jazz Tues 6:30-7:30 with Kelbee
• 11:30-11:45 am 7-12 grade East Studio  Jazz/ballet Thurs 4:30-6 with Betty
• 11:45-12:00 pm 3-6 grade Central Studio Hip Hop Tues 5:30-6:30 with Betty
• 12:00- 12:15 pm 3-6 grade East Studio  Hip Hop Wed 6-7 pm with Ashley
• 12:15-12:30 pm boys East Studio  Hip Hop Wed 5-6  with Ashley
• 12:30-12:45 pm 7-12 grade Central Studio Hip Hop Wed 7-8 pm with Ashley
• 12:45-1:00 pm 3-6 grade East Studio  ballet/jazz Mon 4-5 pm with Natalie
• 1:00-1:15 pm K-2 grade East Studio  tap/hip hop Mon 5-6 pm with Natalie
• 1:15-1:30 pm K-2 grade East Studio  tap/hip hop Thurs 6-7 pm with Natalie
• 1:30-1:45 pm 3 year old Central Studio Wed 1:15-2 pm with Natalie
• 1:45-2:00 pm 4 year old Central Studio Wed 2-2:45 pm with Natalie
• 2:00-2:15 pm Kindergarten Central Studio Wed 2:45-3:45 with Natalie
• 2:15-2:30 pm 1-2 grade Central Studio Hip Hop Wed 4-5 pm with Lisa
• 2:45-3:00 pm 1-2 grade Central Studio ballet/Jazz Mon 3:15-4:15 with Cassi

Celebrity Performance Times, May 13&14 Logan UT

OK ALL
This is it the final competition and after last Saturday we are READY TO GO!!!
I am so excited for this last one because all teams are looking sooo good and working together so well!

The competition is located at the
Utah State University Kent Concert Hall in Logan,UT
It is in the CSA Production Services Buliding intersection of Bullen Hall and E 700 N
Logan, Ut 84322

Admission is FREE!

Celebrity staff will guild us to our dressing room once we arrive that morning.
Solos and duets are the same day so please come support our dancers that morning. There are 2 the night before as well. 

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!

Tinys please be there at 7:45 am ready for Down Set Hut
Minis please be there at 10:45 am ready for Work It Girl
Smalls please be there at 4:00 pm ready for Lollipop
Juniors please be there at 4:45 pm ready for Feel Your Love
Jazzerettes please be there at 4:00 pm ready for Smile

Here is a line up of our studio dances (including solos/duets) and the times they will be performing:

Friday May 13
I'm So Excited            6:36 pm
It's All About Me        9:12 pm

Saturday May 14
Gotta Figure This Out   8:03 am
A Drop in the Ocean     8:15 am
Congratulations             8:30 am
Down, Set, Hut              8:45 am
Hey Mickey                  10:03 am
Work It Girl                  11:42 am
At The Hop                   12:24 pm
Glam                              3:24 pm
Fix You                          3:48 pm
Morgan Solo                  4:21  pm
Smile                              5:00 pm
Lollipop                          5:18 pm
Arms                              5:36 pm
Feel Your Love             5:51 pm
Dancing Queen              6:12 pm
Rock In The USA          6:18 pm
Push Push                      6:54 pm
Hoodies                         7:12 pm
Don't Stop Believing     7:24 pm
Steal The Show             7:42 pm
Zombie Club                 7:54 pm
Hot Like Wow               8:15 pm
Body Rock                     8:24 pm

Utah Dance Championships Results

WOW WHAT A DAY!!! IDS did amazing!!!!
Here are the results from all divisions and points out of a possible 300 points

Jazzerettes
Smile 1st  287/300
Hoodies 1st 293/300
Arms 2nd by 1.5 pt   287.5/300
Rock N USA 2nd by 1.5 pt  287.5/300
Steal the Show 1st   297.5/300       Lane 2 award!! (only 6 lanes for the entire day and Jazzerettes took one!) out 67 dances!
Hot Like Wow 1st 293/300

Juniors
Push Push 1st    288/300
Body Rock 1st   290.5/300
Zombie Club 1st   293/300
Feel My Love 1st   295/300   WAY TO GO JUNIORS!!

Smalls
Don't Stop Believing 2nd by 2 pts 285/300
Dancing Queen 1st   288/300
Lollipop 1st   296/300

Minis
At the Hop 1st 290/300
Work It Girl 2nd by 1 pt :( SOOOOO CLOSE  284/300

Tinys
Down Set Hut 1st    293/300
Hey Mickey 1st      285.5/300   WAY TO GO TINYS

Also the entire Infinity Dance Studio took home the BEST TECHNIQUE AWARD!!!
(see all the extra ballet is paying off!)

Our solos, duet, and Trio did awesome as well!!

Kaitlyn and Olivia got 2nd attendant 278/300
Lindee Pickett got 2nd attendant 288.5/300
Morgan Webster got 3rd attendant and tied with 2nd attendant with a 281/300
Miklyn Kane got 1st attendant 278/300
Kaitlyn Kessinger Winner/ Queen  286/300
Kia Ackerman Winner/ Queen 286/300
Trio Payton, Chelsie, and Katie 1st attendant (WINNER  in my book) 282.5/300
Payton Whithead Winner/Queen 293/300
Alicent Ackerman 3rd attendant 275/300

SOOOO Proud of all the dancers, we had such a fun and wonderful day together. Thanks parents for all your hard work to get them there and ready!

Registration for 2011-2012

BREAKING NEWS!!
We have decided to do registration throughout the summer to avoid the long lines and 2 crazy nights this fall!  Watch for the exact date, but it will be this JUNE when registration will be open.  Please be sure to follow the registration process as outlined to be sure your daughter/son gets into the desired class.

1.  Fill out registration form and sign dancer agreement.
2.  Pay registration fee and turn in forms.
3.  Select class your dancer will attend. 

Filling out the form will not guarantee them a spot in the class until the fee has been paid.  The forms will be available in the next few weeks here on the blog and at the studio locations.  We are working out the class schedule now and will have that for you soon.  Please pass the word to all your friends and perspective dancers that we have changed the registration this year and to be on the look out for the first day of registration, in June. 

Thanks and we look forward to dancing with you!

Utah Dance Championships, Roy UT, April 29-30

Hi All

Here is all the information you need for April 29th and 30th.
All solos, Duet, and Trio will be Friday night and all teams will be on Saturday.

Here are the times I would like each team to be READY to go on Saturday...
not walking in the door, but READY
Tinys- 9:30 am in Down, Set, Hut
Minis- 8:30 am in Work It Girl
Smalls- 10:30 am in Lollipop
Juniors- 8:30 am in Push Push
Jazzerettes- 8:00 am in Smile

It will be a long day for all teams! Lets keep our energy going by really cheering loud for one another and staying positive all day.

Dancers are getting all the information in a packet at dance today!
Juniors and Jazzerettes are more then welcome to come and pick up their packets today as well.

Each dancer will have a wristband attached to packet that is how they get into the competition. Please
wear wristband on RIGHT hand for Saturday. If you lose it you will have to pay to get into competition.

Also I would REALLY REALLY like any Jazzerettes and Juniors to come on Thursdays when they can!

Jazzerettes at 3:30-4:30 and Juniors at 4:30-5:30
The younger teams really look forward to it!
Thanks Gertie


Utah Dance Championships
April 29th and 30th
Roy, UT
 Notes from UDC:

Youhave been assigned a dressing room for Saturday.  See the attached map for your dressing room location! Please check your dressing rooms before awards and be sure they are left in good condition!  Absolutely  NO GLITTER is allowed in the school!

All props that come in contact with the floor must be carpeted or rubberized!  Any damage caused by your props will be your responsibility.

Please have your teams lined up and ready to take the floor immediatelyfollowing the routine before you.  To stay on the time schedulewe may have to tighten up the entrances so please be ready!

You and your students can go to the website www.utahdancechampionships.com to see updated line-ups once any corrections or changes have been made.

A"DANCE OFF" will be held while the tabulation is being completed on Friday & Saturday.  The cost is $3 and the money goes to the winner in each category!  There will be several different categories.

Concessions will be set up as a fundraiser for the High School Drill Team. Inform your parents that no outside food or drink is allowed in the school and to please support the Drill Team fundraiser.


DIRECTIONS TO ROY HIGH:  From I-15 take the5600 S. exit #338 and go West.  At the 1st light turn right (North) on 1900 West. At the light on 4800 S. turn left (West).  The School is a few blocks down on the right hand side.  Go through the parking lot to the gym area at the back.  The address is 2150 W. 4800 S. Roy, UT 84067

I sincerely thank you foryour support of Utah Dance Championships!

Idaho Dance Fest, Pocatello April 23

Tinys need to come ready @ 11:30 am 1st dance Mickey
Minis @ 12:00 pm 1st dance At the Hop
Small @ 11:45 am 1st dance Dont Stop Believing with hair parted on the left on low pony tail on the right
Juniors @ 12:00 pm 1st dance Feel My Love
Jazzerettes will not be dancing at this competition because they will be attending Jump Workshop in SLC.However I would love it if they could come and support the others!!

This is Easter Weekend  so as soon as you dancer is done performing for the day you are free to go!All teams need to arrive at 6pm in the other gym.

It is now the time of year we have been working soooo hard for!!! Competitions!! I ask that everyone come prepared  There are way too many dancers forgetting their costumes and such! I made everyone a check list PLEASE go over it before you leave your house. I am organized so that you can be as well :)

All teams are gearing up for Jazzerettes in Concert May 20th with NEW dances!! Minis and Tinys are doing a Justin Beber dance with guest Jazzerette performers! Smalls and Juniors are teaming up together to do a dance as well.
If you have too days absent or ups that could result in an absent you can make them up by coming to practice with the other team you are dancing with!!!

Tinys & Minis can come Wednesdays from 4:30-5pm with Jazzerettes
Smalls need to come every Friday from 5-6pm at East studio
Juniors can come Thursdays from 4:30-5:30
Jazzerettes can come every Thursday from 3:30-4:30


All TEAMS! Remember all teams will be performing at the Spring Recitals on Saturday May 21st!! One show is at 5pm and the other is at 7pm! Each team will perform 1 dance and Jazzerettes will perform 2.

Spring Break Schedule

Hello All!

Just a reminder that our Spring Break at Infinity is March 31st-April 6th!

We split up the two school districts 91 & 93 because they were not on the same week this year. It is a day difference from the calender we sent home at the beginning of the year. I hope everyone enjoys their Spring Break!!

IDS

March 5th Schedule

Here is the schedule for Saturday March 5th at Rigby High School!  Admission is $5.00; dancers are free! This will be such a good refresher for our studio!

Tinys please arrive at 9:30 am
Minis please arrive at 10:15 am
Smalls please arrive at 10:00 am
Juniors please arrive at 12:00 pm
Jazzerettes please arrive at 9:30 am



10:00 am

1 RHS Troyettes Prop Jar of Hearts
2 FCD 4 yr olds Wobbley Woopsie
3 RMS Boys Younger Low
4 IDS Tinys Down Set Hut
5 FCD Teenies Material Girl
6 IDS Jazzerettes Smile
7 Dance Unlimited Performance Team Pump It
8 FCD Senior Jazz Aha
9 Dance Addiction Babes Cowboy's
10 IDS Tinys Hey Mickey
11 RMS Boys Older Electric Ya
12 South Fremont Cheer Show Routine
13 Rigby Jr. High Jazz Right Now
14 Dance Addiction Juniors Magic
15 IDS Smalls Dancing Queen
16 IDS Jazzerettes Rock N USA

11:00

17 FCD Junior Jazz Tomorrow Can Wait
18 RHS Troyettes Jazz Miss Kiss
19 Paunie's School of Dance Starry Starry Night
20 RMS Varsity Stars All I do is Win
21 FCD Elementary Love Today
22 IDS Minis Work It Girl
23 Dance Unlimited Performance Team Tennessee Line
24 IDS Smalls Lollipop
25 FCD Beg. 5-6 yr old Music Everywhere
26 Dance Addiction Babes First Love
27 IDS Jazzerettes Steal the Show
28 South Fremont Cheer Sideline Cheer
29 FCD Comp Team Ballroom Blitz
30 Paunie's School of Dance African Prayer
31 IDS Minis At the Hop
32 Movin Up Dance School Days
33 RMS Showteam Kung Fu Fighting
34 IDS Smalls Don't Stop Believin
35 FCD Elementary Hokey Pokey

12:00 Lunch 12:30

36 RHS Troyettes Hip Hop Black & Yellow
37 FCD Beg. Per group Stand Out
38 Rigby Jr. High Military Run the Show
39 IDS Jazzerettes Arms
40 FCD 3 yr. Olds Skippedy doda
41 IDS Juniors Feel Your Love
42 Dance Unlimited Performance Team First Love
43 Dance Addiction Babes & Juniors Football
44 Paunie's School of Dance Destiny
45 FCD Jr./Sr. Hip Hop Outta Your Mind
46 Dance Addiction Intermediates Don't Worry Now
47 IDS Jazzerettes Hoodies
48 South Fremont Cheer Balls Stunt Stunt Group
49 FCD Teen Jazz Paris to Berlin
50 Dance Unlimited Performance Team Ain't Nothin Wrong with That
51 IDS Juniors Push Push
52 Movin Up Dance Thriller

1:30

53 RHS Troyettes Kick Man with a Hex
54 Paunie's School of Dance Rockstar
55 FCD Petite Jazz Welcome to the Show
56 Dance Unlimited Competition Team Faded
57 Dance Addiction Seniors Fragile
58 IDS Jazzerettes Hot Like Wow
59 South Fremont Cheer Add Stunt Stunt Group
60 FCD Senior Lyrical 61 FCD Mini Jr/Petite Hip Hop Flip my hair
62 IDS Juniors Body Rock
63 Dance Unlimited Competition Team Here's My Life
64 Paunie's School of Dance Fashionista
65 FCD Teen HipHop
66 IDS Jazzerettes Glam
67 Movin Up Dance Thankful
68 South Fremont Cheer Boys plus one Stunt Group

2:30

69 RHS Troyettes Military Omen
70 Dance Addiction Intermediates & Seniors Bad Dream
71 IDS Juniors Zombie Club
72 Dance Unlimited Competition Team Thunder
73 Paunie's School of Dance Ballet

This will be super fun and fast!!!
GO IDS GO!
Love Gertie

Picture Schedule--Competition Teams

All dancers need to be on time!!!!!!! Please be ready 10 mins before your photo time! Watch for picture flyer to come home with dancer.

THURSDAY

Tinys Picture Schedule
3:30-4:30 Thursday studio will be open at 3:00pm for those wanting to get a head start on individuals
1st Picture Down Set Hut
2nd Hey Mickey
3rd Warm-up outfits and Hip Hop shoes with pig tails and down set hut bows
4th Change hair into 1 pony tail for pink ballet dress with hair piece


Minis Picture Schedule
4:30-5:30 Thursday
1st picture Work it girl with side pony
2nd Warm-ups with hair in high pony tail and Hip Hop shoes
3rd At the Hop
4th Ballet outfit with hair in BUN where pony tail was. Just turn curly pony into pretty bun :)


Smalls Picture Schedule
5:30-7:00 Thursday
1st picture Lollipop with hair in pig tails
2nd Dancing Queen with hair in high pony tail
3rd Warm-ups with hair in high pony tail and hip hop shoes
4th Don't Stop Believing with low pony tail parted on the left
5th Ballet (Black leotard and floral skirt) hair in low bun. Just turn low pony tail into pretty bun

FRIDAY

Juniors Picture Schedule
5-7pm Friday or whenever we get done :)
1st picture Push Push hair in high pony tail curly
2nd Warm-ups with hair in high pony tail and hip hop shoes
3rd Feel Your Love with hair in low right side pony tail
4th Ballet (Wear black halter leotard with pink tights and ballet skirt, any skirt you want and have or borrow) Hair in low right bun
5th Body Rock
6th ZOMBIE CLUB with scary make-up....Sam and I will do the scary make-up!


Jazzerettes Picture Schedule
studio will be open at 3:30pm for those wanting to get a head start on individuals
4-6pm Friday or whenever we get done :)
1st picture Smile
2nd Arms
3rd Warm-ups hair down and pretty and hip hop shoes
4th Hoodies
5th USA
6th Ballet Purple dress with pink ballet tights and toe shoes hair in low side bun
7th Hot like Wow
8th Steal the Show

ALL TEACHERS!! I would like you in one of the warm-up pictures with whatever team you would like!
PLEASE WEAR JACKET AND DARK PANTS OR THE SWEAT BOTTOMS IF YOU HAVE THEM!

Pictures for Competition Teams

We are having PICTURES taken next week during Dance.

Thursday, Feb 24th at the Central studio
Tinys: Be here READY at 3:30. Plan on being here until 4:30
Minis: Be here READY at 4:30-5:30 (or until you are done)
Smalls: Be here READY at 5:30 and plan for at least an hour.

Friday, Feb 25th AT THE CENTRAL STUDIO.
Jazzerettes need to be there from 4 pm-6 pm
Juniors need to be there from 5 pm - 7 pm

The reason we are having them early is because our picture gal, Aimee is having a baby in the spring. Also, please plan on all costumes, including ballet and warm-ups.

Dance For Life Results

We are so proud of our dancers and their efforts. They killed it! We now know exactly what we need to work on.

Tinys- We are listing Tinys first because they stole the show!! Tinys took FIRST PLACE in both of their dances and also won the OVERALL NOVICE division! Woo Hoo Tinys! They literally could not have done any better.

Minis- Minis took first in Hip Hop and Second in Jazz, only missing first place by 5 points. The judges loved how difficult the dance was for that age group and commented on their good technique. They thought that Work it Girl was super fun and loved their outfit and hair.

Smalls- Smalls took second in Hip Hop, Third in their modern (Don't Stop Believin') and Sixth in their Jazz (Dancing Queen). They loved the lollipop costume and energy. We think Don't Stop Believing was performed the best we've ever seen it!! The Smalls team is ready to work hard in ballet to improve each of their dances!

Juniors- Took FIRST and SECOND in Hip Hop for Body Rock and Zombie Club. They took Fifth for Jazz (Push Push), Third for lyrical Feel My Love. Juniors also took FIRST with Body Rock in the Intermediate Division and THIRD for Zombie Club. TWO PLACES IN THE OVERALL STANDINGS!! They took first and third out of 47 dances in their division. The judges loved the Body Rock costumes! They said they were super fun and bright and filled up the stage....thanks for ALL of your hard work Pam to get these put together!! They loved the Zombie concept-very unique and it was performed very well. For Feel My Love they said that they could tell you love doing the dance and it was a beautiful performance. VERY WELL DONE!

Jazzerettes- Took Second in Hip Hop for Hoodies, Second in Jazz for Hot Like Wow and both of these dances were only 3 points away from first!!! Steal the Show took a close fourth as the top 4 places were all within 3 points!! (First and second place tied.) Arms took third and Smile took fourth. Rockin' the USA took Fourth as well. Hoodies took SECOND in the overall ADVANCED division which was 42 numbers!! When they announced second place, the judge said, "I LOVED that dance". :)

So: Overall we are so THRILLED with the results. We took FIRST in the Novice division, FIRST in the Intermediate division and SECOND in the Advanced division against some amazing, tough, competition.

We are really proud of our girls and appreciate their hard work. We are also really cracking down and focusing our attention on ballet over the next 6 weeks. We have talked to each team and explained that for them to improve their technique, they need to improve their ballet!! We are so excited, they are excited and here we go!

Info for this week

1st- The Tinys Halftime in Shelley tomorrow night is CANCELLED!!! The older girls have their stage practice as well as a performance and there is just a lot going on with the competition this weekend. Please spread the word!!

Stage Practices: At Hillcrest Highschool

WEDNESDAY NIGHT Juniors and Jazzerettes

Be ONSTAGE, dressed in ALL BLACK and be stretching at 4 pm sharp!! Gretchen needs you ready to go when you show up so that we don't waste any valuable time.
You need to bring your costumes with you to stage practice for Evening of Dance performance.
Jazzerettes: Hot Like Wow
Juniors: Body Rock- Hair for this dance is low right side pony tail
Gretchen will bring your green shorts to give to you.
We will leave stage practice right at 7 to go to the Civic for the Evening of Dance. Body Rock is # 16 and Hot Like Wow is #20 (The show has 24 dances)
The Evening of Dance starts at 7 pm. Make sure you have a ride home.

THURSDAY NIGHT Smalls, Minis and Tinys

Tinys will be there from 4-5:30
Minis and Smalls be there from 5-7
Tinys- please be ONSTAGE stretching at 4 pm. Also, Gretchen would like the girls (and Vai) to be dressed in black. (Black leotard and shorts or leggings) Please be on time!!
Minis and Smalls be ready to go at 5 pm. Dressed in black with awesome attitudes ready to work hard!! :)

NO DANCE ON FRIDAY!

ODYSSEY COMPETITION
Saturday!!
For those of you who haven't attended the Ogden competition before it is held in the Val A. Browning Center on the Weber State Campus. The address is: 3750 Harrison Blvd, Ogden Utah
When you walk in the front door, you will take a sharp left and follow the signs to our dressing room. You won't go up the stairs.
Remember to bring you can of food to get $3 off your admission!!
The times to be there are below. You should've been e-mailed the dance order.
Juniors and Jazzerettes:You need to be at the facility at 7:15 am. We will start warming up together at 7:30 in our dressing room
Smalls: Arrive by 9:00 am
Minis and Tinys: Be there by 1:30 pm.

Parents: Wear IDS attire!! We have t-shirts for sale for $5 and even have little kids sizes!! Be prepared to cheer for our dancers. Get loud and proud!! We are so excited for this weekend and can't wait to show what we've been working on.

A personal note : PLEASE be on time. It stresses Gertie out if you are late!! Thanks- Jill:)

Okay-let's get ready for this weekend. We can't wait!!

Happy Valentines Day

HELLO ALL
I hope everyone is enjoying the month of February so far! I know it has been hard for a few of you this year not being able to watch your dancer in class and I really want your experience at IDS to be great for you and your dancers. So that being said I would like to invite all parents wanting to observe classes to GO FOR IT
the month of February. This is IDS's Happy Valentines Gift to you and a Thank You for sharing your dancer with us! If classes go well and teachers are fine then we will consider making this permanent. HOWEVER if it is to difficult to keep the focus on the students then we will have to end it in March :( Please understand we want the very best for the students. HAPPY VALENTINES!

Gertie

2011 Calendar

Monday, January 24th
Shelley Talent show @ Shelley High School
Arrive ready to go at 5:30-Show starts at 6 pm
Admission is $2 per person or $5 for a family of 4 or more
Tinys- BOTH dances
Minis- Work it Girl
Smalls- Don't Stop Believin'


Tuesday, January 25th
Half-Time Shelley High School
JV Game: (Be there at 5:30 ready to go)
Smalls- Don't Stop Believin'
Minis- At the Hop
Varsity: (Be there at 7)
Juniors- Feel My Love
Jazzerettes- Hot Like Wow


Friday, January 28th
Juniors- Extra Practice- EAST studio 5-8 pm
Jazzerettes- Sleepover at EAST studio 8 pm-9 am


Saturday, January 29th
Tinys- Extra Practice 9-10 am EAST studio


Monday, February 7th
SOLO night! 7 pm Central studio
Parents are invited to watch. All solos, duos trios are performing


Wednesday, February 9th
Juniors and Jazzerettes
Stage Practice @ Hillcrest 4-7 pm
**Evening of Dance @ Civic Auditorium
Jazzerettes- Hot Like Wow
Juniors- Body Rock


Thursday, February 10th
Smalls, Minis, Tinys
Stage practice @ Hillcrest 4-7 pm


Friday/Saturday, February 11-12th
Competition-Dance For Life- Ogden, Utah
Admission: $7 per person OR Bring a can of food and it is $4 per person


Saturday, March 5th
Rigby Dance Festival @ Rigby High School
All Teams will Attend
Plan on being there all day! We will let you know what time to be there as we receive more details.
Admission: $5 per person Age 3 and under are free


Saturday, April 23rd
Juniors, Smalls, Minis, Tinys
Competition- Idaho Dance Fest- Pocatello
Admission- $5
*More details TBA


Friday/Saturday, April 29-30th
Competition- Utah Dance Championships- Roy, Utah
Admission: $6 per person Age 5 and under are free


Saturday, May 7th
Jazzerettes- JUMP Workshop
$65 fee due ASAP
Also, for parents to observe the workshop is $35


Friday/Saturday, May 13-14th
Competition- Celebrity- Logan, Utah
Admission: FREE!!! :)


Summer Dates


Team Try outs
Saturday June 4th- Central Studio
Times TBA


Summer Dance Blast
June 20-June 24th


Intensive Camp (Required for all competing dancers)
June 27-July 1

Competition and Performance Dates

Here are 3 competitions that have been finalized:

Febuary 12 and 13 in Ogden, Ut "Dance for Life" at the Val A. Browning Center
on Weber State Campus

April 29 and 30 in Roy, Ut "Utah Dance Championships" at Roy High School

May 13 and 14 in Logan, Ut "Celebrity" at the Utah State Campus

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT be going to Utah Dance Fest in Logan on April 16 and 17.

We are still looking for one more competition to attend locally, but if we can't find a good one then we will go
to another Utah one.

ALL SOLOS DUETS AND TRIOS.....you will be recieveing a package the first week we get back with all your registration forms
in it to be filled out and sent into the competitions. "Dance for Life" is due DEC 31st!!!! However I called the lady in charge and she said that you can turn it in next week. If you would like to get it off today or tomorrow the forms are hanging on my front door of my house
in a plastic sack. 2084 Eagles Homestead Dr, Ammon

DON'T FORGET ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES AS WELL: PLEASE NOTE CHANGES in red

January 7th Friday Hillcrest Boys Basketball
JV-Juniors Jazz "Push Push"
Jazzerettes Jazz "Rock N USA"
Varsity Juniors Hip Hop "Zombie"
Jazzerettes Hip Hop "Hoodies

January 12th Bengal Dancer Farewell (This is a performance where other teams come out to perform with ISU
Bengale Dancers before they leave for Nationals in Floridia )
Jazzerettes "Hot Like Wow"
" Steal the Show"

January 25th Shelley Tuesday
JV- Smalls "Don't Stop Believin"
Minis Jazz "Shake, Rattle, & Roll"
Varsity-Juniors Modern "Feel My Love"
Jazzerettes Jazz "Hot Like Wow"

February 9th Shelley Wednesday
JV- Tinys Jazz Dance "Mickey"
Juniors other Hip Hop "Body Rock"

MARCH 24th Thursday Pocatello "Spring Show"
This show is to help raise money for scholarships for the CSI
dance camp that 13 IDS girls attended last summer and I
hope we get more girls going this summer!
It starts at 6:30 and the following teams will attend:
Jazzerettes, Juniors, and Smalls!

Upcoming Events

Hello Competition Teams!

Please read the whole list and maybe even twice :) Thanks for being soooo awesome at the winter recitals and showing all other studio dancer a great example! I love my teams and team parents very much!! I am very excited to perform like crazy now!

1. Girls in the half times this Friday need to be at Hillcrest at 6 pm...Jazzerettes still have dance from 4-5pm Juniors DO NOT have dance from 5-6pm.

2. January 24th is Shelley Drill Team Talent Show at 6pm and IDS has been a asked to attend. I would like to take younger girls who normally do not have practice on Monday because we need all the practice time we can get before the big comp on Feb 12th! Smalls will perform their new dance "Don't Stop Believin" , Minis will perform "Work it Girl", and Tinys will perform both "Mickey" and "Down Set Hut"

3. I need all juniors to bring back their brown dresses so we can sew ribbon on the bottom of them ASAP!

4. Which brings me to my next thing....Would anyone be willing to sew some ribbon on the bottom of the 22 brown dresses? Any help with costumes right now would be awesome!!

5. Minis leg warmers are still not here from target when I ordered them Nov.11th.....the company said "they are not in warehouse, so they are waiting to be shipped" whatever that means :( So please continue to have your dancer wear her socks she got at winter recital. Thanks

6. JAZZERETTES ARE IN SERIOUS NEED OF TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES!!! We would like to have a sleep over/ all night practice at East Studio on January 28th. This is something we did at the studio I grew up at and it was always a BLAST! ALL JAZZERETTES need to be there! This is an all or none sort of thing :) Let me know if this date will not work so we can figure something else out. (Don't worry other teams we will plan something fun for you as well)

7. All solos, duet, and trio will have an all together practice /show n tell on Monday Feb. 7th at 7pm at Central studio...Parents are welcome. Good practice before competitions.

8 .STAGE PRACTICE AT HILLCREST will be Feb 9th for Jazzerettes and Juniors from 4-7pm and Thursday Feb 10th for Tinys, Minis, and Smalls from 4-7pm. This will be great right before the competition that weekend!

I think that is it for now.....I know that is alot of information, but the more you know the better :)