Pirouette Dance Academy

ALL COSTUME FEES (& ALL REMAINING BALANCES) DUE
2017-12-16 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Reminder: YOUR ENTIRE BALANCE MUST BE PAID IN FULL NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 16th! This includes: Tuition, ALL costumes, finale, and specialty routine fees (if applicable). Any balances not paid in full before Holiday break will result in no costumes being ordered! NO COSTUMES = NO RECITAL! We need to order costumes over break to ensure their arrival for recital. As always, we appreciate your continued support!

Food Drive Items Due
2017-12-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
We will be holding a Food drive this month! Please help by donating nonperishable food items. The items will be donated to a local soup kitchen/charity. Thanks for all your help. All items due by 12/16. Also, all items that are left unclaimed in Lost & Found by 12/16 will also be donated to charity.

Holiday Break- NO DANCE
2017-12-24 - 2018-01-01 | MA

DIVA Dance Convention!
2018-01-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfield, MA, 02048, United States

Dance Sleepover- Ages 12 & Up
2018-01-13 19:00 - 2018-01-14 09:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
We will once again be holding our annual Dance Sleepover. Cost is $5, drop off time is 7PM and pick up is at 9AM. Sign-up sheets will be available in January. Any parents that would like to donate snacks and/or breakfast food would be much appreciated. We will provide a “midnight snack.” Please make sure your child eats supper before you come and bring everything needed for a dance sleepover (sleeping bag, pillow, PJ’s, change of clothes for next day, tooth brush, and of course your dance shoes!!) Thanks!

UMD Performance
2018-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | UMASS Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd, Dartmouth, MA
Come Cheer on Miss Holly & Our P Pom girls at the UMASS DARTMOUTH Men’s Basketball Game! Our dancers will be performing during half-time! Or join in on the fun! See info below:

Dance Sleepover- Ages 7-12
2018-01-27 19:00 - 2018-01-28 09:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

DISNEY DANCERS: MANDATORY REHEARSALS
2018-02-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2018-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Valentine Ballroom Promotion!
2018-02-07 - 2018-02-28 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

DIVA DANCE COMPETITION FEES DUE
2018-02-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Winter Break- NO DANCE
2018-02-19 - 2018-02-24 | MA

DISNEY TRIP 2018
2018-02-21 - 2018-02-24 | MA
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 DISNEY DANCERS!

BTS Competition Fees Due
2018-03-10 09:00 - 13:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

DIVA DANCE COMPETITION
2018-03-17 - 2018-03-18 | UMASS Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Rd, Dartmouth, MA

TE Competition Fees Due
2018-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Costume Distribution Week
2018-03-26 - 2018-03-31 | MA
STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING THEIR COSTUMES DURING THEIR REGULAR CLASS TIME THIS WEEK! AN ADULT MUST BE PRESENT TO APPROVE ALL CHILD COSTUMES. ONCE A COSTUME LEAVES THE STUDIO IT CANNOT BE RETURNED OR EXCHANGED. THANKS!

5 Year Trophy Sign Up's Due
2018-04-07 | MA
Students due to receive a 5 year trophy at recital are to sign up in the office. Reminder: This is for 5 CONSECUTIVE years enrolled here at Pirouette Dance Academy. Students with 6+ years will also be recognized with medals and trophies but do not need to sign up as we already have that information. Thank you!

Spring Break (No Dance Except For Snow Make-Ups on Tues. & Thurs.)
2018-04-16 - 2018-04-22 | MA
(No Dance Except For Snow Make-Ups on Tues. & Thurs.)
STILL OPEN FOR ADULT FITNESS CLASSES
ALL CLASSES RESUME ON 4/23/18!

SNOW MAKE-UP FOR 3/13/18 CANCELLATION
2018-04-17 16:30 - 20:30 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
ALL TUESDAY CLASSES THAT WERE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON 3/13/18 ARE INVITED TO COME IN AND MAKE-UP THEIR CLASSES! SCHEDULE WILL FOLLOW OUR NORMAL TUESDAY LINE UP!

SNOW DAY MAKE-UP FOR 1/4/18 CANCELLATION
2018-04-19 16:30 - 20:30 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
ALL THURSDAY CLASSES THAT WERE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON 1/4/18 ARE INVITED TO COME IN AND MAKE-UP THEIR CLASSES! SCHEDULE WILL FOLLOW OUR NORMAL THURSDAY LINE UP!

Beyond the Stars Dance Competition
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-29 | Woonsocket High School, 777 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI, United States

That's Entertainment Dance Competition
2018-05-11 - 2018-05-12 | Woonsocket High School, 777 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket, RI, United States

Picture Week 2018 (Schedule & Pricing included!)
2018-05-14 - 2018-05-19 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Picture Week

If your child is not participating in Recital they do not need to come to class this week unless they wish to take a picture in their dance attire.
CASH ONLY SALE!!!! No exceptions! Price list on board in waiting room and included below!
An outside photographer is hired to come in so if you have any questions please ask photographer day of. Because of this, I cannot accept money or credit cards for pictures or cash checks for you to purchase pictures.
Students will mostly come at their regular class times with hair and make up done as explained above. Slight adjustments have been made to the schedule. Picture schedule will be posted in waiting room and will be included in this packet. There will be no dancing just pictures.
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN PHOTO IF HAIR/MAKE UP/COSTUME OR ANYTHING ELSE IS NOT DONE PROPERLY. Please refer to rules above for clarification. NO EARRINGS ON PICTURE DAY!
Taking and purchasing pictures is optional
You will order pictures on the day of your student’s class
Pictures will be taken in Studio B
Studio A will be used as dressing area for girls only
Boys may change in restrooms and are not allowed in Studio A
Once your child is dressed and ready they will be called into Studio B to be photographed. Only instructors and photographer are allowed in Studio B.

Picture Week Schedule

MONDAY, May 14th
CM1A- 4:30 PM
Combo 1 Ballet- 4:45 PM
Hip Hop 3- 5:00 PM
Combo 1 Tap- 5:15 PM
Int. Teal Tap- 5:30 PM
CM2A Ballet- 5:45 PM
Int. Teal Ballet- 6:00 PM
CM2A Tap- 6:15 PM
Acro 1A- 6:30 PM
Int. Teal Jazz – 6:45 PM
HH1- 7:00 PM
Irish 2- 7:15 PM
Teal Hip Hop- 7:30 PM

TUESDAY, May 15th
Acro 3- 5:00 PM
Pom 2-5:15
KL & LR Solos-5:30
Acro 2-5:45
Teal Jazz- 6:00
P Hip Hop-6:15
Teal Ballet – 6:30
Contemporary – 6:45
Teal Tap – 7:00
P/D Ballet – 7:15

WEDNESDAY, May 16th
P Irish SS- 4:30
Acro 1B- 4:45
P Irish HS- 5:00
Pom 1- 5:15
Irish 1- 5:30
Petite Comp- 5:45
Hip Hop 2- 6:00
P Jazz- 6:15
Combo 2 B- 6:30
SF & SR & AR Solos-6:45
Combo 2 T- 7:00
Pointe- 7:15
Comp Team Photo- 7:30 PM

THURSDAY, May 17th
Musical Theater- 5:30
P/D Tap- 5:45
A Ballet- 6:00
A Tap- 6:15
S&T and F&K Duets- 6:30
Finale- 6:45

SATURDAY, May 19th
Mini Movers- 9:15
CM1B-9:30
CM2B Ballet-9:45
CM2 B Tap-10:00
P Pom-10:15
A Jazz-10:30
P Acro-11:00
A Hip Hop-11:15
D Hip Hop-11:30

FREE ADULT STRETCH CLASS
2018-05-16 19:45 - 20:30 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States

Recital Ticket Sale Day
2018-06-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Tickets

Recital Ticket sales are from 8:00AM-Noon. Do not come after noon, we will not be here.
CASH/CREDIT CARD ONLY SALE (no checks will be accepted)
Once you arrive on ticket day you may stand in line to reserve your spot to get a number.
Tickets are purchased per show. One ticket WILL NOT admit you to both shows.
When we get there around 7:45 we will begin to hand out numbers, that will determine what order you will come into the office to purchase tickets.
Once 8:00AM rolls around, numbers will be called in order and you will be able to come in and purchase tickets.
ONE NUMBER PER PERSON. IF YOU TRY TO COME IN THE OFFICE WITH ANOTHER MOTHER AND ONLY ONE NUMBER, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PURCHASE TICKETS. THIS IS A VERY ORGANIZED SYSTEM THAT PROMOTES FAIRNESS AMONGST EVERYONE. NO ONE IS SUBJECT TO NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES.
YOU MAY ALSO NOT TAKE MORE THAN ONE NUMBER. IF THIS OCCURS YOU WILL BE SENT TO THE BACK OF THE LINE. EVERYONE WANTS TO SEE THEIR CHILDREN PERFORM SO LET’S ALL WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE IT GOES AS SMOOTH AS POSSIBLE. IF YOUR NUMBER IS CALLED AND YOU ARE NOT THERE YOU WAIT UNTIL WE CAN TAKE YOU IN.
Please do not call the studio to see what number we are on. It distracts the staff and slows the whole process down.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BUY TICKETS UNLESS ALL ACCOUNTS ARE MADE CURRENT, THIS INCLUDES JUNE TUITION. There are 2 Recitals on Recital day that your child is expected to participate in: 12:00 & 5:00.
Tickets will be sold at a price of $14 ON TICKET DAY ONLY.
AFTER TICKET DAY, TICKET PRICE INCREASES TO $16 PER TICKET
Any child 2 and under that will be sitting on a parent’s lap does not need to purchase a ticket. IF YOUR CHILD IS 3 AND OVER, THEY WILL NEED TO PURCHASE THEIR OWN SEAT AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT ON YOUR LAP. Children under 2 will require a stamp on their accompanying adult’s ticket.
Tickets are sold as assigned seating.
There are NO LIMITATIONS as to how many tickets you can buy.
Once everyone buys tickets, the next day, Monday, all remaining tickets will be released on a first come first serve basis at 4:00PM in the event people need more tickets for the Recitals.
If your child is not participating in Recital you are eligible for two half price tickets for you and your child to watch Recital. These may be purchased after ticket sales day.
If you do not come on ticket day and do not send anyone YOU MAY NOT RECEIVE TICKETS AND WILL MISS THE CHANCE TO SEE YOUR CHILD PERFORM IN RECITAL.
DO NOT WAIT FOR MONDAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS BECAUSE THEY MAY SELL OUT ON TICKET DAY.
You may opt to not stand in line and come later, say at 11:30AM. This is fine but there may not be the seating you desire or the show time you desire. This is your decision to make.
TICKET SALES ARE OVER AT 12PM (OR WHEN THE LINE ENDS). DO NOT COME AFTER 12PM BECAUSE THERE WILL BE NO ONE HERE AND YOU WILL NOT GET TICKETS..
DANCERS WHO WISH TO WATCH THE RECITAL (SIT IN THE AUDIENCE) MUST PURCHASE A TICKET. They are not allowed to sit on your lap unless they are 2 years old or younger.

There is no need to purchase a ticket for your child or you if your child has a lot of dances. Please don’t forget you will get to see them at dress rehearsal and there is a live feed in the dressing area so you can watch the show live!

SUMMER WORKSHOP 2018
2018-06-25 - 2018-06-26 | Pirouette Dance Academy, 1706 President Avenue, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
MONDAY: JUNE 25th

STUDIO A

STUDIO B

ADVANCED JAZZ (JPL) 4:30-5:30 PM
INT. ACRO (RG) 4:30-5:30 PM

INT. JAZZ (JPL) 5:30-6:30 PM
ADVANCED ACRO (RG) 5:30-7:00 PM

TUESDAY: JUNE 26th

STUDIO A
STUDIO B

ADVANCED TAP (MT) 5:00-6:00 PM
INT. HIP HOP (JPL) 5:00-6:00 PM

INT. TAP (MT) 6:00-7:00 PM
ADVANCED HIP HOP (JPL) 6:00-7:00 PM

Recital Tech Rehearsal
2018-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | BMC Durfee High School, 360 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Rehearsal
What: Rehearsal of full show in dance class attire. The is a practice for the Recital. Students not participating in Recital are welcome to participate in Rehearsal.
When: Wednesday, June 27th, 2018
Time: 5:00PM
Where: Durfee High School Auditorium
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720

Rehearsal

Those students who are not performing in Recital may come to this tech rehearsal but must adhere to the following rules.
Rehearsal will follow order of actual Recital (We will most likely do Finale first so little ones don’t have to stay too late)
Students are to come in regular class dress code. NO T-SHIRTS OR PANTS. If you are not in dress code, you will not be able to perform.
Please arrive 30 minutes early
Please bring all shoes needed
Hair must be tied up neatly and tightly!
ONLY STUDENT AND ONE PARENT/ADULT ARE TO COME. ONE ADULT PER STUDENT. NO OTHER FRIENDS OR FAMILY. This is a strict rehearsal and limited interruption is needed.
You will need a parent pass to enter
NO SIBLINGS ALLOWED. PLEASE FIND A SITTER OR WAIT IN FOYER WITH THEM
If you are not performing in Recital and your child is participating in Rehearsal, please see Miss Kiirsten directly for more info.

Recital Dress Rehearsal
2018-06-28 16:30 - 20:00 | BMC Durfee High School, 360 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Dress Rehearsal
What: Full run of Recital in full costume and hair done. This is to assure no wardrobe malfunctions and allow students to practice in costumes. Recital dancers ONLY.
When: Thursday, June 28th, 2018
Time: 5:00PM (arrive by 4:30 PM)
Where: Durfee High School Auditorium
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720

Dress Rehearsal

FULL RUN OF THE SHOW for Recital dancers ONLY
Must have full stage hair done (see below)
Must have all pieces of costumes (props/hair pieces/shoes)
Please arrive by 4:30PM and be ready in full costume and hair NO LATER THAN 5:00PM. WE WILL START PROMPTLY AT 5:00PM!
ONLY STUDENT AND PARENT/ADULT ARE TO COME. ONE ADULT PER STUDENT. NO OTHER FRIENDS OR FAMILY. This is a strict rehearsal and limited interruption is needed.
NO SIBLINGS ALLOWED. PLEASE FIND A SITTER OR WAIT IN FOYER WITH THEM
You will need parent pass to enter

Recital 2018- CHEERS TO 10 YEARS!
2018-06-30 | BMC Durfee High School, 360 Elsbree Street, Fall River, MA, 02720, United States
Recital
What: Presentation of all skills and choreography learned throughout year.
When: Saturday, June 30th, 2018
Time: 12:00PM and 5:00PM (DANCERS MUST ARRIVE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO EACH SHOW)
Same show is being performed twice and you are REQUIRED to participate in both shows.
Approximate show time is 2 hours.
Awards will be presented after second show only.
Where: Durfee High School Auditorium
360 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720

General Rules

Please do your best to follow all the rules, they are set forth for a reason. If we all work together we can make it a great experience for everyone!
No food or drinks allowed in the auditorium. Dancers/audience may bring in water.
Costumes worn out of the dressing area MUST BE COVERED!!! You can wear your Recital t-shirt over costume. The show is a surprise to our audience and we want to keep it that way by covering our costumes.
Enter and exit auditorium during dance change only. Doors WILL NOT be opened during a dance!! The door will be monitored, and this rule will be enforced.
If someone is holding the door shut during a performance do not bang on it and try to push it open
Please be respectful of the staff member at the door. PROFANITIES OF ANY KIND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED AND MAY RESULT IN BEING REMOVED FROM THE VENUE.
NO NAIL/TOE POLISH!
No earrings, body jewelry, rings, bracelets or jewelry of any kind!!
No sitting on the floor or the aisle during Recital. Everyone must purchase a ticket.
No walking in front of the stage or in front of the teacher’s table near front row. We have wires running to stage and don’t want anyone to fall.
Please be courteous to others and do not bring big balloons, stuffed animals, etc. into the Recital as they will block others view.
Parents of little ones- Your children will be lined up in the hallway in front of the door to backstage. You may stay with them until they go backstage. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED BACKSTAGE. After their dance please come retrieve them from that same hallway.
You will be required to get your child to the hallway 3 numbers before their routine. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS READY TO PERFORM, WE DO NOT HOLD THE SHOW IF NOT EVERYONE IS THERE.
If your child does not make it on the stage in time they will not be allowed to run on in the middle of the dance

Arrival/Departure

Students are expected to arrive one hour prior to each show start time to get in full make-up and hair.
COSTUMES DO NOT NEED TO BE WORN TO THE SCHOOL. It is your choice whether or not to have your child arrive in costume but keep in mind what could happen to it on the way to the school (i.e. wrinkling). They also must be covered with something (i.e. Recital t-shirt) so the audience cannot see the costume.
If a student is not there in time the show will start as expected. We will not hold a dance if you are late.
For the little ones, once your dance is completed you may leave if you are not in the finale. Please note if you leave you must come back and perform in the second show.

Girl’s Hair

Hair must be neatly tied back in a low bun (hairnet must be worn around bun)
No bangs/No part
No glitter, colored sprays or anything else that alters the appearance. We have a lot of people with allergies so please respect these rules.
See picture on board in waiting room

Boy’s Hair

No glitter, colored sprays or anything else that alters the appearance
Faux hawk with gel
See picture on board in waiting room

Girl’s Make-up

Color scheme is to be earth tones (browns).
Lipstick color- “Cherries in the Snow” by Revlon #440
Make-up needs to be heavier than usual to show up on stage
NO GLITTER
See picture on board in waiting room

Costumes

No costumes are to be worn out of dressing room without covering (ie. Recital t-shirt)
Please make sure costumes are steamed and in good condition, we are putting on a professional show and want to have a professional appearance.
Costumes have been steamed prior to you receiving so please leave hung up in bag.

Costumes are to be worn as decided on per costume book. Costume book will be available
No changes without consulting instructor
No underwear/bra under costumes. Wearing these undergarments causes “underwear lines” and looks extremely unprofessional if underwear is visible from stage. UNDERTARDS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!
TIGHTS ARE YOUR UNDERWEAR FOR COSTUMES.
TIGHTS MUST BE THE SAME BRAND/COLOR THAT IS REQUIRED, which may be purchased at the studio.

Dressing Areas

NO MEN WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE DRESSING ROOM HALLWAY AT ANY TIME, SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

There are multiple dressing rooms available
Dressing rooms will be assigned by class.
Doors will be labeled.
If you are in more than one room based on your classes, you may pick the one you want.
DRESSING AREAS ARE FOR STUDENTS AND WHOEVER IS HELPING THEM CHANGE. NO FRIENDS OR FAMILY
Please no food or drinks around the costumes in the dressing area
There will be one dressing room for BOYS ONLY.
NO BOYS ALLOWED IN GIRLS CHANGING AREAS AND NO GIRLS ALLOWED IN BOYS CHANGING AREA (except moms)
We will have a “quick change” room for students who do not have time to run back to dressing room and change. A “quick change” is 3 numbers or less. This is not a room to stay in the entire time, just for your quick changes please.

Tips for a successful Recital

Bring a mini “recital oops kit” that contains:

Bobby pins, Extra hair net, Hair spray, Gel, Needle & thread, Safety pins, “tide to go stick” or something similar, Clear nail polish (for runs in tights), Make-up kit, Clear packing tape or scotch tape, Baby powder, Scissors, Deodorant/ body spray

Be respectful of others costumes and avoid colored drinks and messy snacks in the dressing area.
Bring quiet games (i.e. cards/puzzle/portable DVD players) to keep little ones entertained while they are waiting.
There are a lot of first time moms this year so if you have extra things or ideas, please help them out.
Come with hair and make-up done to save time
Make sure costumes are all set (no alterations/ not wrinkled) the night before
To get the wrinkles out of costumes DO NOT IRON. Hang in bathroom and steam with hot shower or use a steamer if you have one.
If child is complaining of the costume being itchy purchase an “undertard” or use baby powder to alleviate.
Network- Get some of the other mothers in your class’ phone numbers in case you have an issue
In between shows you have a few options. You can go to a restaurant for lunch, travel home and come back for second show, or you can pack a lunch and stay at the school for the break. The staff will be leaving but you are welcome to stay.
Do your best to adhere to all of the rules for a stress free experience.
Have fun, relax, and dance your heart out!!!
