Today’s Dance Center - Recital Newsletter
www.todaysdancecenter.com 609-953-0253
Our annual spring recital is quickly approaching. We at Today’s Dance Center are planning another great show. Our theme this
year is “A Night at the Oscars” celebrating our 32nd Annual Spring Recital. Students, teachers and staff are working hard to
produce a performance that you and your child will always remember. Please hold this newsletter for future reference. It
contains important information for your child’s recital. You can also find this information at www.todaysdancecenter.com and
posted outside the main office.
This year we are planning three shorter shows 12:00pm, 3:00pm and 6:30pm. The 12:00pm and 3:00pm shows will be similar to
our past years shows, highlighting all classes throughout our programs. The 6:30pm show will include our Performance Groups;
Petite Dance Team, Intermediate Dance Team, Sr. Dance Team, Pre-Training Company, Pre Company, Company, Hip-Hop
Crew and our NEW Musical Theatre Workshop & Musical Theatre Workshop, Jr. It will also include our tracked ballet classes
& some C/D-Int/Adv classes. We hope that all of our recreational students will plan to come and support these dance groups &
training classes. (Based on availability, discounted student tickets will be offered closer to the recital for the 6:30pm show)
DATE:
Saturday – May 16, 2015
12:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:30 PM
All performances will take place at Lenape High School Theater, 235 Hartford Rd., Medford. All recreational classes will
perform in the 12pm and 3pm performances with the exception of the following classes:
Saturday 12 PM Performance ONLY-Act I
Sat. 10:30
CreateAbilities
Tues. 10:15
Petite Performers
Tues. 11:00
Hippity Hop
Fri. 4:00
Petite Performers
Frozen
Pinocchio
Lego Movie
Little Mermaid
Victoria
Victoria
Victoria
Lisa
Saturday 3 PM Performance ONLY-Act II
Mon. 10:15 & 12:30
Petite Performers
Mon. 6:30
Petite Performers
Sat. 9:45
Petite Performers
Pinocchio
Frozen
Little Mermaid
Victoria
Victoria
Lisa
TICKETS: NEW this year…. Tickets will go on sale ON-LINE Saturday, April 18th at your family’s scheduled time at
www.tututix.com/todaysdancecenter. Times & codes for purchasing tickets will be emailed by April 1st or after depending on
the receipt of final tuition payment. Your code will be valid for your scheduled time & after however you can only use your code
one time so please make sure you have your ticket order complete at checkout. You will have up to 1 week to use your code, as
of April 25th, tickets will go on sale to the general public depending on availability. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES OF
TICKETS. ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO PURCHASE TICKETS. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL
THE LAST MINUTE.
COSTUME DETAILS: Distribution will begin March 7th -13th. Please have parent/guardian present for notes for all younger
classes. A costume check-list will be provided for every costume. All tags must be cut carefully out of costume and your
dancer’s name must be on every item including costume, accessories, shoes, & tights. (i.e., on elastic band). Dancer’s should
not wear underpants under their costumes. We do suggest a flesh colored leotard for those dancers who are in more then one
number. They can come to the theater in their costume on dress rehearsal night only, but not on recital day. Petite Performers
are the only ones allowed in costume on performance day but must be covered by a long shirt/dress/jacket. Makeup should be
applied and completed at home for dress rehearsal and performances. Hair should be styled as directed by the director. All
dancers are required to have THEIR OWN HAIR, MAKEUP and ACCESSORY BAG with their name on it. All Ballet
performers must wear their hair securely fastened with a hairnet in a mid bun. NO BANGS, please. NO JEWELRY,
WATCHES, NAIL POLISH OR TATOOS.
RECITAL PICTURES: We have arranged for John Capone Photography to come to the studio on Sunday, March 22nd from
3:00 to 6:00 p.m. See the photo packages on attached flyer. The photographer will work by appointment. Please come to the
studio front desk, pick up and fill out your envelope and sign up for an appointment. You must select and pay for the package
when signing up for a photo appointment. Only cash or checks will be accepted. All checks should be payable to: “John
Capone Photography”. Pictures will be available for pick up at TDC in mid-July. No mail delivery is available for pictures.
RECITAL DVD: We have contracted Suzanne Hickey Videography again this year. You may purchase your DVD in advance
by using the attached order form. You may also order your DVD on the night of the recital or after. Cash, check, Master Card or
Visa will be accepted. All checks in the amount of $35.00 should be payable to: “Suzanne Hickey”. No mail delivery is
available for DVD’s.
THEATER PARKING: Parking is available at Lenape Regional High School – please park in designated parking areas. Please
do not park in driveways or on grass!!
DRESS REHEARSAL NIGHT: This will take place Thursday, May 14th at Lenape Regional High School, 235 Hartford
Rd., Medford. Everyone in show must participate. Please check the dress rehearsal schedule for your child’s scheduled time in
this packet or online. If you have a problem we need to know ASAP. Dress rehearsal will start promptly at 4:00pm. Please see
your child’s scheduled time. Parents may remain in the theater during the rehearsal period, but we ask that you sit in the balcony
section quietly. Each student is to sit with their class, which will be marked in the audience. After your child performs, you are
free to go or he/she may join you to watch the remainder of the rehearsal from the back section of the theater. NO FOOD OR
BEVERAGE is allowed in the theater. Dressing rooms will be available for those in more than one number. Please come with
make-up and hair in performance style. Everyone must report to the auditorium. Videos may be taken during Dress Rehearsal
only and in designated areas. Please NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY. No one is permitted in the front of the stage area.
LAST CLASS: The last day of classes will be Wednesday, May 13th.
SUMMER & FALL REGISTRATION: This summer we will continue to run our Wednesday Summer Programs, June 3rd through August
26th, in three sessions. Our popular Children’s Performing Arts Camp will run on Wednesdays, July 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th from 9-12pm.
We will also offer weekly Themed Children’s Camps (FROZEN, ANGELINA BALLERINA & BROADWAY BABIES) as well as our
Intermediate/Advanced Level Camp the week of August 24-27. Fall Registration will begin on-line & by mail May 18th. In person registration
will begin June 3rd during summer office hours. Please see our website www.todaysdancecenter.com for our compete Summer and Fall
Class information. Please Note: There is NO SUMMER REGISTRATION FEE but ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER FOR FALL
CLASSES.
PERFORMANCE DAY:. Only students should report to backstage in the dressing room/cafeteria to their assigned sections.
Younger students may be escorted/dropped off by a female adult, but please make drop off quick so little ones can prepare for their
performance. There will be supervision through out the entire program. PLEASE NOTE: NO MEN ARE PERMITTED
BACKSTAGE. A female staff member or volunteer will be happy to escort your dancer backstage & then meet you after the show if
you do not have a female family member or friend available at drop off/pick-up. Please set up prior to recital day with front desk so
we can assign someone to you. In case of emergency day of, please inform hallway guards & they will assist you.
PLEASE NOTE: NO ONE IS PERMITTED BACKSTAGE DURING THE PERFORMANCE OR DURING INTERMISSION
UNLESS THEY ARE ASSIGNED ROOM MOMS. NO PERFORMER IS ALLOWED IN THE AUDIENCE WITH OR WITHOUT
A COSTUME. All performers (with exception of Petite Performers I and Createabilities) are expected to stay until the finale and
report back to the dressing room. No flowers/gifts may be given on stage, but you may give flowers/gifts in the dressing room
following the show. Please help us out by following the rules so that the recital is a success for all.
NEW this year: We suggest that the dancers in 2-3 shows stay between the shows. We will offer water & soft pretzels to the dancers
so that they will be able to prep for their next show without delay. Also Dancers who are not in the 6:30pm show are encouraged to
come back and watch the show. Discounted student tickets will become available on-line closer to the performance date.
PLEASE NOTE: NO CHILD WILL BE EXCUSED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE SHOW, WITH
EXCEPTION OF PETITE PERFORMERS WHO MAY BE PICKED UP AFTER INTERMISSION WITH THEIR
WRITTEN CONSENT FORM. ANYONE ELSE THAT NEEDS TO BE EXCUSED WILL HAVE TO HAVE
WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE DIRECTOR AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO SHOW TIME.
IMPORTANT RULES TO REMEMBER & SHARE WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS ATTENDING THE RECITAL:
NO gum, food or beverage in the theater, backstage, or in dressing rooms. (Water only)
NO flash photography during the performance for safety reasons.
NO Videos-No bright lights for safety reasons. (Videos allowed during dress rehearsal in designated area only.)
NO parents backstage or in the dressing room during performance or intermission.
NO performing children allowed in the audience.
NO smoking, loud talking or running in the halls.
Every performer will report backstage to the cafeteria at their dance number coded table/section at Show #1 - 11:15 am, Show #2
– 2:15 pm, Show #3 – 5:45. Only one female guardian will escort and pick up child after the show. No men are permitted
backstage. Attendance will be taken in the dressing rooms. The backstage Dressing rooms will be marked as you come through
the theater’s main doors. In the event your child should become ill on performance day, please call the studio and leave a
message so we can inform the room mother, who takes attendance. This is extremely important! If we do not hear from you and
your child does not show up for their committed performances, they will not be eligible to register again at TDC. Parents and
students are reminded to check our website at www.todaysdancecenter.com and/or read the bulletin board on a regular basis to
keep posted on current information. Please follow rules & directions so this can be a positive experience for all involved. If you
have any further questions, please call the studio. Thank you for your cooperation.
ROOM MOTHERS: In striving to better the needs and safety of the students at TDC’s Annual Dance recital, we are once again
in need of Volunteer Room Mothers. The task of a room mother entails responsibility to all children in your assigned room.
(Hair, make-up, bathroom trips, etc.) 2 Room Mothers are needed for each recital dance in 12 pm and 3 pm shows only. No
Room moms will be needed for the 6:30 pm show. Room mom assignments are on first come, first serve basis and we also ask
that you be willing to work at a table other than your child’s. If you are granted your first choice we ask that you be willing to
help all children at your assigned table and not just your own.
*Under no circumstances are children to be left unsupervised
*No more than 2 room mothers are to leave the table/section at one time
To sign up to be a room mom, please email or stop by the front desk by March 25th. Again room mom assignments are first
come, first serve basis. Once we have enough room moms, the log will be closed & room mom assignments will be posted in the
main office by the last week in March.
The continued success of our annual recital is very important to us at TDC. Without the help of YOU, the dedicated room
mothers, we couldn’t do what we do. A brief mandatory meeting will take place during Tech Week, where instructions and
backstage badges will be picked up. No one will be permitted to stay backstage without a badge. Thank you!
Today’s Dance Center
2015/16 School Year
Registration Procedure
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3.
Go to the TDC web-site www.todaysdancecenter.com
View the 2015-16 Schedule (please check for the appropriate age of the class &/or check with your childs
teacher regarding class placement.)
Register on-line or download your 2015-16 Registration Form and mail in.
Returning student’s registration will be accepted by mail/on-line starting May 18th or in person beginning June 3rd .
New Students will be accepted in person or by mail/on-line beginning June 3rd.
All Schedules and Forms will be posted on the website in April.
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2015 Summer Dance Classes and Children’s Camps
www.todaysdancecenter.com 609-953-0253
Sessions and Prices for Summer Wednesday classes
June 3-24
4 weeks
$65
45 minute to 1 hr class
$130
Ballet Int/Adv. Class only
Session B
July 8-29
4 weeks
$65
45 minute to 1 hr class
$130
Ballet Int/Adv. Class only
Session C
August 5-26
4 weeks
$65
45 minute to 1 hr class
$130
Ballet Int/Adv. Class only
10% off each additional class if taking 2 or more classes.
Session A
There is no Summer Registration Fee. Annual Fall registration fee is $25.
All Make-ups will be made within each session by taking another style of dance class if missed one is not available.
List of Summer Wednesday Classes (for Sessions A, B & C)
AM
9:30-10:15
Kicks for Kids/Showcaser (2-3 ½ yrs)
10:15-11:00
Petite Performers (3½-5 yrs)
11:00-12:00
Hippity Hop (5-8)
PM
(Studio A)
(Studio A)
(Studio A)
9:30-10:30
10:30-11:15
11:15-12:00
Ballet/Modern I/II (Sessions B & C only)
Musical Theater/Tap/Jazz (Sessions B & C only)
Hip-Hop (9 & up) (Sessions B & C only)
(Studio B)
(Studio B)
(Studio B)
4:00-5:00
5:00-6:00
6:00-7:00
7:00-8:00
Musical Theater (open)
Modern I/II
Jazz Tech
Hip-Hop (10yrs & up)
(Studio B)
(Studio A)
(Studio A)
(Studio A)
4:00-5:00
5:00-7:00
7:00-8:00
Ballet A
Ballet Int/Adv
Ballet B-C
(Studio A)
(Studio B)
(Studio B)
Children’s Camp (Wednesdays only, 9-12pm) FROZEN, Angelina Ballerina, Broadway Bound
July 8h thru July 29th (2-4yr olds 9-11:30am, 5-8 yr olds & 9-12yrs) $45 per day/10% sibling discount
Camp consists of stretch, dance, music, arts & crafts and a snack.
Weekly Children’s Camp (Mon. - Thurs. 9-12pm) (5-10 years)
Weeks of July 13th-16th FROZEN Theme 20th -23rd ANGELINA BALLERINA Theme & 27th-30th BROADWAY BOUND
theme $175 per week/$45 per day (Sibling discount) Camp consists of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theater
Create Abilities Camp- July 14th & 16th (5:30-7:00pm) Camp consists of stretch, dance, music, arts & crafts $50/or
$30 per day
Weekly Intensive Training Level Camps (Mon-Thurs 11:30-5:30pm) Week of Aug 24th -27th; $300 per
week/$100 per day TDC’s Int/Adv level Summer intensive is for those students who are looking for more challenge
in the art of dance. Offering a full pre-professional curriculum with professional teachers from the NYC,
Philadelphia, & LA dance scene.
Programs are based on enrollment and are on 1st come, 1st serve basis.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the TDC students!
Rev 2/15
Today’s Dance Center
175 Rt 70 Sharp’s Run Plaza
Medford, NJ 08055
609-953-0253
www.todaysdancecenter.com
Dear Parents,
We have some very exciting news this year! As mentioned in our newsletter, we are working
with a company called TutuTix to make it easier for you to get recital tickets! Gone are the days
of coming to the studio, waiting in line, and spending your valuable time purchasing tickets.
Now, you’ll be able to do it from the convenience of your own home, office, or wherever you are
at your family’s scheduled time.
Tickets will go “on sale” on April 18th, 2015 at the scheduled time for your family. Individual
family times & codes for purchasing tickets will be emailed by April 1st or on receipt of your final
tuition payment. Your code will be valid for your time slot and after however you can only use
your code one time so please make sure you have your ticket order complete for all shows at
checkout. Tickets can be purchased by any of the following ways:
•
Go to our special TutuTix page on your computer, tablet, or smart phone
at www.tututix.com/todaysdancecenter
*
Go to the TDC Facebook Fan Page and click the “Buy Tickets” tab at the top
•
Just call 855-222-2TIX
Ticket prices will be:
$18.00 (including tax) plus Tututix surcharge of $1.90
*Please note that you will need a credit or debit card to buy tickets & due to fire codet all ages
MUST have a ticket for entry.
You will have up to one week to use your code, as of April, 25th tickets will go on sale to the
general public depending on availability. PLEASE NOTE: NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES OF
TICKETS. ALL ACCOUNTS MUST BE PAID IN FULL TO PURCHASE TICKETS. DO NOT
WAIT UNTIL LAST MINUTE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.
Once you finish your purchase, TuTu Tix will emailed your tickets to you. You are responsible
for printing the tickets & bringing them to the show(s). Any problems with your tickets please
feel free to contact one of the teammates at TutuTix Support;
[email protected]; (855) 222-2TIX (option 3) ; or web.tututix.com.
*To see a tutorial on how to purchase tickets, go to: http://vimeo.com/60568395
In addition, to see tutorial on how to select seats, go to: http://vimeo.com/75921337.
We are looking forward to a great show again this year!
Fondly,
Ms Kim & TDC Staff
Today's Dance Center, Inc.
where everyone is a star!
2015 Recital Ad Order Form
Supporting your favorite dancer is easy!
**NEW requirements for ad submission…
 ALL ads are to be submitted electronically (including business cards) to
[email protected] --please indicate the size of the ad when it is sent
 Photos should be sent as PDF, .jpg or .tif files
 Text should be in a simple font, such as Helvetica or Times New Roman
 No need to format your ad….Ads will be formatted for you by our printer
 Submit only one ad per form with payment. Each ad must have its own form.
Please print neatly:
Your name/business:_________________________________________________________
Email:_______________________________________Phone #:________________________
Dancer’s name you’re supporting:______________________________________________
Please check one:
[ ] Full page (4 ¾” wide x 7 ¼” high)………………… $100
[ ] Half page (4 ¾” wide x 3 ½” high)…………………. $50
[ ] Quarter page/Business card (2” x 3 ½” high)…….. $30
[ ] Patron Line (text only, no more than 20 words)….. $10
Amount attached: ___________ (please submit payment to the front desk with this
form)
Cash or check only, made payable to: “Today’s Dance Company”
Please note: no ads will be printed without payment
Date submitted to email:____________________
All ads (including Patron Lines) must be emailed to: [email protected]
*Order deadline: March 31st, 2015*
All proceeds benefit Today’s Dance Company, a performing arts
group affiliated with Today’s Dance Center.
Thank you for your support!
Today’s Dance Center
2015 Recital
Lollipop Bouquet Order Form
Dancer’s Full Name:__________________________________________________
Dancer’s Class Day/Time or name of dance________________________________
Message to Dancer:__________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Buyers Name:________________________________________________________
Telephone number:____________________________________________________
May 16: Pick up (at T-shirt table) or Delivery (to dressing room) (please circle)
All Bouquets will be delivered to dancer if not picked up before intermission.
Act 1:12:00pm ________ x $6.00
Act 2: 3:00pm ________ x $6.00
Act 3: 6:30pm ________ x $6.00
Total: $_______________
Please return form & payment to front desk by April 30th. Cash or check only.
Checks should be made out to Today’s Dance Center-Memo: Lollipops
Pre-Orders highly recommended.
Limited quantity of Lollipop Bouquets will be available at the door.
Treat your DANCER to a new adorable stuffed animal for his/her exciting Recital! Choose from 7 cuddly Pets
and 5 outfits! Make your selection/s below, attach a check (Ted E Bear Construction Co), or, include cash, or,
supply your Visa, MasterCard or AMEX info (with the entire form) and we’ll take care of the rest!
Your order will be ready for pick up at the recital on May 16, 2015.
(circle one)
11:30 - 12:00 pm
2:30-3:00pm
You can currently see all the items on display at Today’s Dance Center!
Circle Selection
Unicorn
White Cat
Panda
Giraffe
Wt/Brown Pup Pink Penguin
Dalmatian
The cost for each animal is $20.00 plus $1.40 (7% NJ Sales Tax) ($21.40 for each animal) and comes
with a white or pink Today’s Dance Center T-Shirt! Total #_______ x $21.40 = $_____________(1)
One T-Shirt Free With Each Animal Ordered – Circle One - Pink or White T-Shirt
T-Shirts w/TDC Recital Logo May Also Be Purchased Separately for $6.00 plus .42 tax White or Pink = $6.42 = __(2)
Ivory Ballerina
‘Sweet’ Outfit Peace Sundress Sweetheart Dress
Diva
The cost for each outfit is $12.00 plus $.84 (7% NJ Sales Tax) = $12.84 for each outfit
Total # of Outfits _______ x $12.84 = _______________(3)
PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE FORM
I Will Pick Up (circle one)
12:15 - 1:00 pm or 5:15 – 6:00 pm
Name: ____________________________________ Dancer’s Name: ________________________
Phone #: __________________________________ Total Payment (1)+(2)+(3) = $_________________
Payment Enclosed (Circle):
CASH
CHECK (Made Payable to Ted E. Bear Construction Co.)
VISA/MC/AMEX # __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Exp. Date ________
Billing Zip Code for Credit Card __________
3 Digit Security Code on Back of Card _________
PLEASE RETURN ENTIRE FORM WITH PAYMENT BY APRIL 22, 2015
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