April is an exciting time at the studio! Our recital students are finishing up their recital choreography, our exam dancers are putting the finishing touches on their syllabus work and our competitive dancers are hitting the stage. As we move through this busy time at the studio we are so thankful to be sharing the experience with our incredible Footprints Family.
As we get closer to showtime, it is so important for our dancers to be in class. Please continue to alert us through your parent portal of any absences.
We can’t wait to get these dancers on the stage soon!
Monthly Intention: Persistence
Each month of our dancing year will highlight one of those ‘life lessons’ that dance gives us through our monthly intentions. Our monthly intention for April is “PERSISTENCE”! As we approach recital and exam season, and are in the midst of competition season, it is incredibly important for our dancers to persist through the hard work and challenges in class. The hard work has to happen in the studio now, for our dancers to shine on stage in June!
Easter Long Weekend:
Footprints Dance Centre will be CLOSED on Friday, April 18th for Good Friday, classes will resume as normal on Saturday April 19th and Monday 21st of Easter weekend.
Summer Camp Registration
Camp registration is now available in your parent portal. Click Register for Class then open up the Summer Camp tab. Your registration payment is just a 10% deposit! The remainder of your fee will be due July 1, 2025.
Program Love Notes Due
Program love notes are an optional addition to your dancer’s recital experience and make a great keepsake for years to come! For $10.00, you can write a personalized note cheering on your dancer or wishing them luck for their big stage debut. All notes will be included in the program that is given out when audience members enter the auditorium for the recital performance in June. Program love notes are due to the front desk no later than APRIL 10th.
Competition Info Meeting
If your dancer is interested in exploring the thrilling world of Competitive Dance we invite you to attend a short information meeting on Saturday May 10th at 1:30pm at the studio. In this meeting we will discuss the financial and time requirements for the Competitive Team.
Disney Dress-Up Week
From April 7th – 12th, dancers are encouraged to ditch their dress-code in favor of Disney dress-up! Disney dress-up can include: themed outfits, jammies, costumes, accessories, whatever you can dream up!
Inter/Senior Movie Night
Dancers aged 11-18 are invited to the studio on Friday May 25th from 5:00-7:00pm to hangout with their dance friends and watch a movie together! Please RSVP to Miss Taylor at the desk or by email ([email protected]).
Recital 2025 Update
COSTUMES: Our dancers will be refitted for their recital costumes throughout the month. Any dancers requiring adjustments like strap adjustments or hems will be marked during this month.
RECITAL & REHEARSAL DATES: This year, our 13th Annual Recitals and Rehearsals will take place throughout the week of June 2-7 at the Movement Church in Woodstock. All info can be found in your colour-coded Recital Information Packages. Information Packages were handed out during Parent Sneak Peek Week. If you missed yours, copies are available at the front desk and in your weekly email blast.
MUSIC: You can now access your child’s recital music through your parent portal. Login to your parent portal – Click “Shared Files” – Click on the “Class Music” Tab. Voila! There it is! PRACTICE VIDEOS will be coming soon!
Important Dates:
April 1 – Monthly Fees Due
April 7-12 – Disney Dress Up Week
April 10 – Program Love Notes Due
April 10 – Recital Program Love Notes Due
April 10 -13 – Dance Attack Competition
April 25 – Inter/Senior Movie Night
April 15 – Late Fees Applied
April 18 – Good Friday – Studio Closed
April 25-27 – Dream to Dance Competition
May 1 – Monthly Fees Due
May 2-4 – Dream to Dance Competition
May 5-10 – Roar! Dress Up Week
May 10 – Competitive Team Info Meeting
May 6 – Recital Tickets Go On Sale
May 15 – Late Fees Applied
May 16 – 2025/26 Registration Opens
June 2-5 – Dress Rehearsals
June 6-7 – Recital Performances
