Tuesday, July 20, 2010

NOVICE 2 THROUGH ADVANCED IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

FALL STREET FAIRE..We have been invited to participate in the Fall Street Faire again this year. The Faire is held on Sunday, September 12th in Reading Center. It was a wonderful experience last year for all of our students who performed.
This year we would like to involve more classes Novice 2 - Advanced. Please note the levels reflect last years spring concert - costumes should still fit!
We will be rehearsing the kids during Intensive week the only extra rehearsal that we will hold will be on Saturday September 11th beginning at 12:00pm. This will be a dress rehearsal,full costume and hair.
It is my hope that all of the students in these numbers will participate. I feel this is a great opportunity for our kids to show the town the amazing talent we have at LaPierre School...they have alot to be proud of!
Listed below are the numbers we will perform at the Fall Street Faire. If your child cannot participate please let me know by Monday July 26th, otherwise we will asssume they will be dancing and we will not adjust any choreography.
NOVICE 1 - "CANDYMAN" (Ballet)
NOVICE 2 - "WALL STREET" (Tap)
NOVICE 3 - "5,6,7,8" (Jazz)
JUNIOR 2 - "GO TO HOLLYWOOD" (Tap)
JUNIOR 3 - "SHINING STAR" (Jazz)
INT 1 - "I WISH" (Tap)
INT 1/JR3 - "WHO CARES/I GOT RHYTHM" (Ballet)
INT 2 - "EVACUATE" (Jazz)
ADV - "PYT" (Tap)
ADV HH - (Tom will take names, if there is enough interest, he will teach the choreography before school starts).
JR2/JR3/INT1/INT2/ADV - OPENING NUMBER (We are hoping to do opening number, we will run it on Monday to see if it will work without "the seniors".
Again, please let me know by Monday July 26th, if your child will not be particpating.
We are looking forward to an exciting productive year, thank you for your continued support!

IMPORTANT FALL UPDATES

Hi Everyone!
Just want to let you know this will be the last post on this blog.
Starting Monday, July 26th we will be using our new Website. Everything you need to know will be posted on our site. Please check the site on a regular basis as we will be posting regularly. Check our homepage, newspage and calender.
Our new website address is www.lapierredanceschool.com. We are still contructing the site but it is totally up and running! Please watch for a "mailing" that should be arriving in the next few days. Included in the mailing will be: your fall invoice, master class letter, Novice 2 through Advanced(please include your master class payment with your tuition if your child is participating), and a magnet(with our website info).Fall classes begin on Saturday, September 11th

Monday, June 14, 2010

LAPIERRE SCHOOL PHOTOS FOR NEW WEBSITE

Hi Everyone,

We are in the process of desiging a new website for our school. We are going to have a slide show on the website and we would like any photos you might want to share from this year or years past of your children. You can send them to me by email ASAP so we can get the website up and working as soon as possible.

Thank you

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

URGENT....REGISTRATION ENDS ON SATURDAY

Registration for Summer and Fall ends on Saturday, May 8th (9:00-12:00). Please remember class placement is on a first come first serve basis.

Monday, May 3, 2010

REGISTRATION THIS WEEK

Just a reminder that registration is this week. Please check days and times below:
Monday, May 3rd - 3:00-6:00pm
Tuesday, May 4th - 3:00-5:00pm
Wednesday, May 5th - 12:00-6:00pm
Saturday, May 8th - 9:00-12:00pm

Thursday, April 29, 2010

ADAM'S MASTER CLASSES

I have spoken to Adam and he has agreed to continue his Master Classes until the end of the year.
Hope to see everyone in class!!

Monday, April 26, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!!

The show was fabulous as always...We are so lucky to have an amazing staff and a school filled with beautiful, talented dancers! We are already thinking about next years show!!! Believe it or not this is when we start!
Just a reminder attendance must be kept up during these last few weeks. Classes end on Friday May 21st. If you are playing a sport or have a "conflict" please stop by to see me for an alternate schedule. We can work it out!

SUMMER AND FALL SIGN UPS WILL HAPPEN AT THE STUDIO ON:
Monday, May 3rd - 3:00-6:00pm
Tuesday, May 4th - 3:00-5:00pm
Wednesday, May 5th - 12:00-6:00pm
Saturday, May 8th - 9:00-12:00pm

Please make sure to stop by the studio, classes are offered on a first come first serve basis.

Demonstration Information will be sent home with your children this week - Demonstration will be held on Thursday, May 20th from 6:00-7:00pm at the Parker Middle School. Please read the notice that is sent home as all the information about tutus, tickets, arrival times etc. are there! Looking forward to an exciting night!

Novice 1 through Advanced students please keep all of your costumes from the Spring Concert handy...I am hoping we will be asked to do the "Fall Street Faire" again this year. I would like everyone to participate - it was a great experience last year...I'm looking forward to it again this fall!

If you have any questions about your child's placement for the fall please feel free to call me. It has been a great year - we wish all of our graduating seniors the best of luck and lots of love, you will be missed!
Have a Happy and Safe Summer!

BALLET 2 MOMS: WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEETING

Just a reminder I will be holding an informational meeting for Novice 1 on Wednesday, April 28th at 7:00pm. I strongly encourage all Ballet 2 Moms to attend as we will discuss your childs options for next year. Hope to see you Wednesday!

Friday, April 2, 2010

WE NEED YOUR HELP ON SATURDAY!!

WE ARE SHORT PARENTS BACK STAGE FOR SATURDAYS SHOW. PLEASE REMEMBER YOU ARE HELPING YOUR KIDS WITH THE SUCCESS OF THEIR SHOW. THEY NEED MOM'S BACKSTAGE TO HELP WITH COSTUME CHANGES(OR PROBLEMS), EMERGENCIES - & SUPPORT!
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE CLASSES THAT STILL NEED HELP ON SATURDAY.
PRETEENS - 1 MOM
TEENS - 2 MOM'S(NO VOLUNTEERS AS OF YET)
J2 - 1 MOM
J3 - 1 MOM
INT(1 & 2) 2 MOM'S (NO VOLUNTEERS AS OF YET)
ADV - 1 MOM
WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR 4 TICKET TAKERS - COLLECTING TICKETS AT THE DOOR - (YOU WILL BE SEATED BEFORE THE SHOW STARTS)
THANK YOU

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

GLEE & SWEET DREAMS LAST REHEARSAL

ADAM WILL HOLD ONE LAST REHEARSAL FOR HIS MASTER CLASS PRODUCTIONS ON MONDAY, APRIL 5TH. SEE BELOW FOR TIMES:
SWEET DREAMS - 3:30-5:00PM
GLEE - 5:00-6:30
WE APPRECIATE YOUR COOPERATION

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

HI EVERYONE JUST CHECKING IN...THINGS ARE MOVING ALONG BEAUTIFULLY FOR THE SHOW, THE KIDS LOOK GREAT AND WE SHOULD BE SET TO GO IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS...IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT SHOW!

THURSDAY APRIL 8TH WE HAVE OUR MOTHER DAUGHTER "NIGHT OUT" FOR PREDANCE STUDENTS AND FRIENDS. PLEASE JOIN US FOR PIZZA THEN INTO THE THEATRE TO PREVIEW THE SHOW! THIS IS A GREAT MOTIVATION FOR OUR YOUNG STUDENTS TO SEE THE "BIG KIDS" ON STAGE.
IF YOU HAVE NOT PURCHASED TICKETS OR PIZZA TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW NOW IS THE TIME. GINA HAS TICKET FORMS AT THE DESK.

SAVE THE DATE..
DEMONSTRATION FOR OUR TOT TROT-PREDANCE 2 STUDENTS WILL BE THURSDAY, MAY 20TH, 6:00-7:00pm AT PARKER MIDDLE SCHOOL. I WILL BE SENDING HOME MORE INFORMATION AT THE END OF APRIL.

PLEASE LOOK FOR SUMMER/FALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION COMING HOME IN THE MAIL THE WEEK OF APRIL 12TH. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR REGISTRATION WILL BE INCLUDED.
JUST A FEW REMINDERS FOR SUMMER..
NOVICE 1-2 & 3 STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE 1 WEEK OF SUMMER CLASSES (CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED THE WEEK OF 6/21, M,W,F OR 6/28 M,W,TH AFTERNOON)
JUNIOR 1-ADVANCED STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE 2 WEEKS OF SUMMER CLASSES (6/21 M,W,F OR 6/28 M,W,TH AFTERNOONS OR 7/12 M,W,F MORNINGS).
WE ALSO ENCOURAGE OUR PRETEENS AND TEENS TO JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER CLASSES.
SUMMER INTENSIVE IS MANDATORY FOR NOVICE 1 THROUGH ADVANCED STUDENTS (PRETEENS AND TEENS ARE WELCOME) THE WEEK OF 7/26 - 7/30

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP WITH MISS COURTNEY AGES 6-11 IS AN EXCITING FUN FILLED WEEK. THIS PROGRAMS RUNS THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2ND-6TH.
MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE MAILING.

BALLET 2 MOMS I WILL BE HOLDING AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 28TH AT THE STUDIO BEGINNING AT 7:00PM. THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO LEARN ABOUT OUR NOVICE PROGRAM AND OUR PRETEEN PROGRAM. I STRONGLY URGE EVERYONE TO ATTEND AS THERE ARE MANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED AT THIS MEETING. (MOM'S ONLY) I WILL SPEAK TO THE KIDS IN CLASS ABOUT OUR NOVICE PROGRAM.

PLEASE CHECK "CONDENSED WEEK" SCHEDULE (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH)WHICH HAS ALREADY BEEN POSTED. I HAVE COMBINED CLASSES...ADAM, COURTNEY, MADELINE AND AMY WILL BE TEACHING.

PLEASE REMEMBER ATTENDANCE MUST BE "KEPT UP" THE LAST MONTH OF CLASSES. IF A STUDENT MISSES EXCESSIVE CLASSES THEY WILL NOT BE ADVANCED TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
CLASSES END ON FRIDAY, MAY 21ST
PLEASE REMEMBER ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE UP TO DATE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR SHOW TICKETS.
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS YEAR IS ALMOST OVER! THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH

BELOW YOU WILL FIND THE "CONDENSED SCHEDULE" FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14TH. PLEASE FIND YOUR CHILD'S LEVEL AND TIME THAT THEIR CLASS/CLASSES WILL BE HELD.(PLEASE NOTE BALLET WILL BE HELD IN STUDIO 1, TAP/JAZZ EXERCISE ROOM AND HIP HOP STUDIO 2) PREDANCE SCHEDULE WILL REMAIN THE SAME FOR WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY. ANY STUDENT WHO IS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN HIP HOP IS WELCOME TO TRY A CLASS DURING THIS CONDENSED WEEK. NO CLASSES THE WEEK OF APRIL 19TH (APRIL VACATION) CLASSES RESUME ON APRIL 26TH.
PLEASE REMEMBER ATTENDANCE IS MOST IMPORTANT THIS LAST MONTH OF CLASSES.

STUDIO 1 - BALLET
3:30-4:15 BALLET 1/2
4:15-5:00 N1/N2/N3/PT
5:00-6:00 TEEN/JR2/JR3
6:00-7:00 INT1/INT2/ADV

EXERCISE ROOM - TAP/JAZZ
3:30-4:15 N1/N2/N3/PT
4:15-5:00 BALLET 1/2
5:00-6:00 INT1/INT2/ADV
6:00-7:00 TEEN/JR2/JR3

STUDIO 2 - HIP HOP
4:00-5:00 JR2/JR3/TEEN
5:00-5:45 N1/N2(BALLET 2 STUDENTS ARE WELCOME)

TICKET PICK-UP

SHOW TICKETS WILL BE AT THE STUDIO FOR PICKUP ON MONDAY, MARCH 29TH & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31ST FROM 3:30-6:00PM OR SATURDAY, APRIL 3RD FROM 9-11AM
ADDITIONAL PIZZA TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED DURING TICKET PICK UP WEEK... AFTER APRIL 3RD THEY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

J2/J3/INT1/INT2/ADV,TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH

WE WILL BE REHEARSING ALL DANCES-BALLET/TAP/JAZZ/MODERN/HIP HOP/OPENING/CLOSING/WEST SIDE ON TUESDAY, MARCH 30TH FROM 3:30-6:00PM
J2/J3/INT1/INT2/ADV

Monday, March 15, 2010

OPENING-CLOSING REHEARSAL

Sam will be holding rehearsal on Sunday March 21st for:
OPENING NUMBER - 9:00-9:45
CLOSING NUMBER - 9:45-10:30
RUN DANCES FOR JUNIOR 2-ADVANCED 10:30-11:00
WEST SIDE STORY - 11:00-12:30
SENIOR NUMBER - 12:30-1:00

We appreciate your cooperation in attending this rehearsal.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

SWEET DREAMS (ADAMS MASTER CLASS ORANGE/RED/BLUE)

Sweet Dreams extra Rehearsal with Adam will not be held on Monday, March 8th or Monday, March 29th as originally scheduled(too many scheduling conflicts with students).

The 2 extra Rehearsals will now happen on Friday, March 19th from 3:30-5:30pm and Friday, March 26th from 3:30-5:30pm. I am sorry for the confusion - some of the sweet dreams girls were missing choreography during the Monday time slot.

Monday, February 22, 2010

WEST SIDE STORY/SENIOR NUMBER REHEARSAL

SAM WILL BE HOLDING REHEARSAL FOR WEST SIDE STORY AND SENIOR NUMBER THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH.
WEST SIDE STORY - 9:00 - 12:00PM
SENIOR DANCE - 12:00 - 1:00PM

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

ADAM'S PRODUCTION NUMBER REHEARSALS

Adam will be holding 3 Rehearsals for his Production Numbers. He must get all of the groups together in order to complete the number. Please see schedule below: (If this rehearsal conflicts with another class - please don't worry your child's instructor will be informed).

MONDAYS - FEBRUARY 22ND, MARCH 8TH & MARCH 29TH
3:30-5:00 GLEE (PINK - WHITE - YELLOW)
5:30-7:00 SWEET DREAMS (ORANGE - BLUE - RED)

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

CLASSES CANCELED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH

DUE TO THE IMPENDING SNOWSTORM ALL CLASSES WILL BE CANCELED TODAY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH.
PREDANCE 1 & 2 STUDENTS CAN MAKE UP TODAYS CLASS ON A SATURDAY THAT IS CONVENIENT FOR YOU. PREDANCE 1 CLASS IS AT 10:00 AND PREDANCE 2 IS AT 10:45 ON SATURDAYS.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

REHEARSALS BEGIN FOR SPRING CONCERT!

Rehearsal Classes will begin the week of February 22nd. Ballet 1 & Ballet 2 rehearsals will begin Wednesday, February 24th. Ballet 1 from 3:30-4:15 and Ballet 2 from 4:15-5:00. Please remember this is a crucial time at the studio...excellent attendance is mandatory!

WELCOME BACK MISS KELLY

Miss Kelly will be returning to her Wednesday classes after February vacation. She has decided to let Miss Jenelle continue with her Saturday schedule.
We are excited to welcome Kelly back and to keep Jenelle on board!

OPENING/CLOSING REHEARSALS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH(J2, J3, INT & ADV)

Sam is going to run OPENING, CLOSING AND ADVANCED HIP HOP beginning Tuesday, February 9th at 6:00PM. Rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, February 23rd and continue until the Show.

MUSIC FOR SPRING CONCERT

In the past we have been asked by parents for copies of their child's show music....now is the time to place your order. Please stop by the office and pick ip an order form, fill in each one of your child's classes and we will have all their music on one CD. The cost is $5.00....Life Made Easy!

LAPIERRE ART EXHIBIT

WE HAVE BEEN ASKED BY FRANK MCDONOUGH - A RETIRED PHOTOGRAPHER IN READING TO BE A PART OF AN ART EXHIBIT HE IS BEGINNING TO WORK ON. FRANK WILL BE COMING INTO THE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHING DIFFERENT CLASSES. HE WILL BE TAKING PICTURES OF INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS GROUPS (CANDIDS) IN CLASS. IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR CHILD PHOTOGRAPHED PLEASE LET ME KNOW SO HE CAN BE ADVISED.

I THINK THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR LAPIERRE SCHOOL TO BE VIEWED IN THE COMMUNITY AND FRANK HAS OFFERED TO MAKE COPIES OF ANY PHOTOS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE (FOR THE COST OF THE PAPER). HE WILL BE COMING IN TO THE STUDIO IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS - HE WILL RANDOMLY BE CHOOSING CLASSES.

PLEASE GO TO FRANK'S WEBSITE TO VIEW HIS PHOTOS...www.frankmcdonough.jimdo.com. AS I GET MORE INFORMATION I WILL PASS IT ON TO YOU.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

JUNIOR 2 & JUNIOR 3 OPENING NUMBER STUDENTS

JUNIOR 2 & JUNIOR 3 STUDENTS WILL BE OUT OF OPENING NUMBER REHEARSAL CLASS AT 8:15pm TONIGHT, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND. THANK YOU

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

SAM'S CHOREOGRAPHY SCHEDULE

SAM'S CHOREOGRAPHY WEEK - THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD


THIS SCHEDULE PERTAINS TO NOVICE 1 THROUGH ADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY. PLEASE NOTE YOUR DAYS AND TIMES AND ARRIVE AT THE STUDIO 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLASS BEGINS. PLEASE REMEMBER ALL REHEARSAL CLASSES ARE MANDATORY NO EXCEPTIONS MADE.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH...NO BALLET/NO MODERN
3:30-5:00 JUNIOR 3 TAP
5:00-6:00 INTERMEDIATE 2 TAP
OPENING...SEE TIMES BELOW
6:00-9:00 ADVANCED 1
6:45-9:00 ADVANCED 2
7:30-9:00 INTERMEDIATE 1 & 2

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH...NO BALLET(GILDA'S REGULAR TAP & JAZZ CLASSES WILL BE HELD)
3:30-4:30 NOVICE 2 TAP
4:30-6:00 JUNIOR 2 TAP
6:15-7:30 NOVICE 3 TAP
7:30-9:30 OPENING JUNIOR 2 - ADVANCED STUDENTS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH
9:30-10:30 JUNIOR 2 TAP
10:30-11:30 JUNIOR 3 TAP
11:30-2:30 OPENING JUNIOR 2 - ADVANCED STUDENTS
2:30-3:30 NOVICE 1 TAP
3:30-4:30 NOVICE 2 TAP
4:30-5:30 NOVICE 3 TAP

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST
9:30-10:15 NOVICE 1 TAP
10:15-11:00 NOVICE 2 TAP
11:00-12:00 NOVICE 3 TAP
12:00-1:00 JUNIOR 2 TAP
1:00-2:00 JUNIOR 3 JAZZ
2:00-3:00 INTERMEDIATE 2 TAP
3:00-5:30 WEST SIDE STORY INTERMEDIATE 1, ADVANCED 1 & 2

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST...NO BALLET/NO ORANGE MASTER CLASS.. HIP HOP CLASSES WILL RUN AS SCHEDULED(if you have choreography scheduled with sam you will not be expected to take your hip hop class)
3:30-4:30 NOVICE 1 TAP
4:30-5:30 NOVICE 2 TAP
5:30-6:30 NOVICE 3 TAP
6:30-9:00 OPENING JUNIOR 2 - ADVANCED

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND...ADAM WILL HOLD HIS REGULARLY SCHEDULED CLASSES
3:30-5:15 INTERMEDIATE 2 TAP
5:15-6:00 NOVICE 1 TAP
6:00-7:30 INTERMEDIATE 1 TAP
7:30-9:00 OPENING JUNIOR 2 - ADVANCED

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD...COURTNEY WILL HOLD HER REGULARLY SCHEDULED BALLET CLASSES
NO BLUE OR RED MASTER CLASSES WILL BE HELD

3:30-4:15 JUNIOR 2 TAP
4:15-5:30 JUNIOR 3 TAP/JAZZ
5:30-6:45 ADVANCED TAP
6:45-8:00 INTERMEDIATE 2 TAP
8:00-9:15 WEST SIDE STORY

Saturday, January 9, 2010

SPRING TUITION PAYMENTS

Just a reminder Spring Tuition Payments were due Friday January 8th. If you have not made your payment please do so as soon as possible. Thank you

Monday, January 4, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR/IMPORTANT REMINDERS/NO CLASSES JANUARY 18TH

The Senior Choreography Rehearsals with Sam are January 15th & 16th. Please check the November archives for times. Please make checks payable to Sam Fiorello.

Tom Feeney is in town for Hip Hop Classes please check the November archives for the schedules. Please note Monday, January 4th and 11th please follow the regular Hip Hop schedule unless you are an Advanced student. Also please remember it is most important that students be present as Tom is working on show material.

No Classes Monday, January 18th - Martin Luther King Day