Cathy-Jo Irvine Dance Studio, 209 Water St., Pembroke, MA 02359
Tel: Pembroke, 781-829-0733 Weymouth, 331-0991
e-mail: mcjidance@aol.com website: cathyjoirvinedancestudio.com
Newsletter - January 2010

HAPPY, HEALTHY NEW YEAR, ALL!!!
Our studio is on Facebook! Become a fan and keep up with all that's going on, and add your comments and/or pictures. It has been fun reading comments made by alumni - as far back as when the studio opened, and to look at the pictures they are posting.

Watch week and parties were a great success! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

WELCOME FORMER STUDENTS AND NEW STUDENTS TO
DANCE YEAR 2009-2010!

There will be NO Classes on:
COLUMBUS DAY & THANKSGIVING

Top News Info:

Sat., Oct.17, 1-3 Macy's Hanover
We've been asked to perform, for the 3rd year. The Cosmetics Dept. is sponsoring an event, and we'll be dancing right there!
Mark your calendars and plan to come out to support and encourage your dancing friends!

"Day of Fame"
Cathy-Jo and Tess drove to New York and took classes from the choreographer of the movie FAME! It was an exciting, learning experience. See photos on bulletin board. A group of us went to the movie, and noticed that a lot of the dances were edited out.

The Pulse on Tour
Atlantic City, Jan 9-10
A workshop that all experienced dancers are invited to attend. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Famous choreographers from all of the hit TV shows will be teaching classes. The seminars are excellent and fun. Interested students are selling YANKEE CANDLES to help pay for their trips. Total cost per student will be $300-$400. Details are on the bulletin board. See Cathy-Jo or Emily Harring for details or questions you might have.

STAFF UPDATES:

Irish Step with Jayda is back!
Jayda Blinn has graduated from college and teaching full time in the Marshfield schools. . Jayda took, and assisted classes for many years at our studio. We're thrilled to have her back teaching Irish Step on Tuesday's @ 6:00 p.m., and there's still room in her class.

In addition to taking care of her one-year-old son, Melissa Morrison is teaching full time in the Marshfield schools. She is teaching 5th grade reading, and has asked to take a year off from teaching dance classes.

She will be substituting for us from time to time, and will be back next year.

"Baby Boom":

Molly Benoit is having a baby girl in November. Miss Molly is taking a year off from teaching.

Stacey Crocker a former student and teacher is now living in New York. She is
expecting a girl! Love and luck Stacey.

Christopher Fletcher is now teaching a girls, as well as boys, classes on Thursday! He has room in his classes for this style Hip Hop1

COMING SOON:

TWO! "Bring A Friend Weeks"

First - LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER.

Second - THIRD WEEK OF NOVEMBER

Publication #1
September/October 2009

SUMMER 2009

Great big thank you, to all, for allowing us to bring the joy of dance into your life this year and supporting our recital. I know that paying for dance lessons is at times, considered a luxury and I am priviledged and truly appreciative that you chose us. I certainly hope you enjoyed the recital. I had a fun year and my wonderful staff and students were very enthusiastic and did a great job bringing our version of "Alice" to life on the stage. Scenery and stage prop credits need to be given to, multi- talented Megan Collins, Jack Fall, Janine Tardiff, Joyce Irvine and Bill Ferriter, thank you so much you guys!

TALENT UNIT TRYOUTS- will be held at the Pembroke studio 4:00-5:00 pm on - Tuesday, June 23rd and
Thursday, June 25th, 2009. To be eligible, students must have at least one year dance experience at our studio, and entering minimum of 4th grade in September. Cathy-Jo will teach you a routine the first day, and on the second day you will perform for three (3) impartial judges.

CLASS OF THE YEAR- Did you notice the classes who carried out signs in the grande finale? This honor is chosen by the individual teachers and goes to the class with outstanding team work , effort and a blend of personalities that puts a smile on their teachers face every week! The class of the year photo, gets framed and displayed at the studio.

Don't forget to sign up for summer classes. Starting June 23rd the Pembroke studio is open for weekly classes starting June 23rd on Tuesday-Wednesday and Thursday. We have a list of offered classes posted on the website - cathyjoirvinedancestudio.com

Ballet is a popular summer course, and is a requirement for pointe students. This summer, so Lisa can take a well deserved break, we have instructor Kendra Boc teaching the advanced ballet class and Bianca will be teaching the intermediate class.
Adult Hip Hop is a lot of fun and popular in the summer, no recital!

4 weeks $40.00 All of the summer classes!!

Get your friends to come we'll have a great time. Wouldn't you love to learn ballroom? Husband and wife, father and daughter, mother and son, friends who want to take and need a partner?

Incentive to sign up - Current students receive an added bonus this year- One $5.00 coupon towards your regular September 2009 classes will be issued to each student who takes a summer course.

Do the summers become too long for your kids? Are they looking for something to do by July or August? Send them to summer camp at Cathy-Jo Irvine Dance Studio. A week or two of fun and games, out of the heat could be the answer.

Camp is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Themed days, i.e. luau, pizza, show time days, crafts, games, dance, movies, etc. are all part of the fun.
Cost is $100.00 per week.
A $25.00 deposit is requested to hold a spot.

EARLY REGISTRATION- if you need a form they are at the studio, and will be on the website. $20.00 deposit per family, toward September classes. Send Payment by deadline and save $10.00 because no renewal fee will be required.

Congratulations to Julianne Gilligan , Bianca Pisano and Jenna Sacco - recipients of the Bette Campbell Memorial Dance Scholarship. during the application process they had to perform a self choreographed piece and be tested on their dance knowledge.

Bob Marchioni of OceanWalk Photographers, also works for Comcast Televison, he was nominated for an Emmy Award at the New England Emmy Awards which were held May 30, 2009, hosted by Tom Bergeron. Bob filmed, produced and edited a show at Universal Studios Florida, New Years Eve 1st Night 2008, showing the "behind the scenes" workings that go into televising such a big event . It covers the time and effort of all the people involved; from the first television trailers to come into the lot, to the actual celebration, which included a Foreigner concert and fireworks.

Volume #7 - FEBRAURY 2009

CATHY-JO IRVINE STUDIO OF DANCE
Recital Information
Kingston Intermediate School

May 2, 2008

Dear Parents and Students:

All dancers should be at Kingston Intermediate School one hour before show time. Stay with your class and apply your finishing touches in your assigned dressing room. Moms, stay with your child until showtime, and then let the Badge Mother know where you are sitting and enjoy the show. Have ALL your costume pieces, and shoes labeled with child's name.

You and your family members* will not see your dancers, other than on stage, until the show is over. Once the show starts, performers are not allowed in the lobby, and NO audience members are allowed past security. In the event you MUST take them home before the finale' let your Badge Mother and/or teacher know before hand. You must then sign them out with the security people - this being for your child's safety.

The directors, entire staff, students and performers work hard to provide an entertaining, fast moving, recital for our audience. Songs are edited down to two minutes to keep the show short. Please let your family and friends know this and ask them to stay until the end.

MAKEUP AND HAIR: On stage the spotlights and stage lights will wash out your face, if you have not applied enough makeup. Foundation is not necessary for those under 10 years old, bright colors on eyes, lips and cheeks are a must. False eyelashes for teenagers and spray glitter for hair are also popular now. Anyone confident in makeup application is encouraged to help out. Look at photos in the studio - the groups should look the same. Do not share eye makeup or lipstick unless you have disposable applicators. No matter how short your hair is, you MUST slick it back and pull it up to look like everyone else. Gels and hair spray work wonders. No bangs! No belly rings or jewelry other than stud earrings.

BACKSTAGE: First of all, we thank all of you who agreed to be a Badge Mother. We hope that the rest of the mothers will show appreciation and thanks to you, too. Badge Mothers, be sure to get a letter with information. Backstage moms (Badge Mothers) with aprons and security passes are the ONLY ONES permitted in and out of the dressing rooms during the entire show,*see above, so follow all rules that the workers and teachers tell you, please. If you don't think you can stay away, then sign up to be a Badge Mother. We play movies and you can send, blankets, coloring books and cards - things like that. Students ARE NOT allowed to go into the audience. It is very distracting. They must stay in the dressing room until they leave - NO EXCEPTIONS!

NO FOOD: Food is not allowed in the auditorium or dressing rooms. It is completely unnecessary to eat backstage. Kids are too excited to eat and it ends up all over the floor. Please help by cleaning up ALL your things. Don't drink too much; going to the bathroom isn't easy in costumes.

AWARDS: Attendance awards will be given at the last lesson. Five and ten year trophies will be awarded on stage. Trophy recipients, please let Melissa or Terry know at which show you want your trophy to be presented, or write it on the list you signed. This is your responsibility.
Please save any gifts that you purchase for your child until after the show. This applies to grandparents, too. *See above information. They cannot be given to your child on stage, for obvious reasons. Recital bouquets of various sizes, from TOSS BOUQUET, (pre-orders available) and recital T-shirts will be sold in the lobby at each recital.

TALENT UNIT AUDITIONS: Talent Unit auditions will be held Wednesday and Thursday, June 11 and 12 @ 4:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Studio. Those interested must be entering at least the 4th grade, be committed to their team and to improving their dance skills. Requirements include, weekly ballet class, near perfect attendance, class uniform, mandatory rehearsals and workshops, entrance fees etc. The studio gives tuition discounts and many hours of time to competition classes.

SUMMER CLASSES and Summer Camp and Fall Registration forms. If you don't have one yet, they are in the studio, and on our website. cathyjoirvinedancestudio.com. Come join the summer fun!

BE SURE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS KNOW THAT NO CAMERAS, STILL OR VIDEO, ARE ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL DURING RECITAL. YOU MAY DO BOTH AT DRESS REHEARSAL. Group photos and videos will be taken by a professional and available for purchase. Order Forms for theses are available in the lobby.

NORTH RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL: Saturday May 24th @ 11:00 a.m. Classes performing will get info on this notice.

Hopefully we've covered everything. Any questions? Give us a call! 781-829-0733

Dancingly yours,

Cathy-Jo

Dress Rehearsals, Saturday, May 10th, 2008
Saturday's Show Rehearsal @ 11:00
Sunday's Show Rehearsal @2:00
Kingston Intermediate School *Directions Below

April 28, 2008

Dear Parents and Students:

Upon arrival, find yourself a spot in a dressing room, band room or music room (doors will be marked), to keep costume changes. Do not use bathrooms to get changed. The cafeteria isn't available until recitals. Parents, please do not drop off your older kids unattended, all day, to dress rehearsal. Please, please, please respect school property and clean up after yourself, especially in the bathrooms. Food is not allowed in the auditorium, backstage or in dressing rooms. Do not touch things such as musical instruments, chalkboards, teacher's desks, etc. We will check dressing rooms and get a report from the custodian. Please help maintain our good reputation and clean up after yourself!!

The Grand Finale': This is done ordinarily at the end of the show, but being done first at each rehearsal, to expedite things. Then we'll do the show from beginning to end in order of the program. This is the only time that people dancing in the show are allowed to sit down in the audience. Classes performing in more than one show, rehearse at its earliest dress rehearsal. Everyone may leave when they've done all their dances. Your teacher will go over everything in class, including which costume is first.

Badge Mothers: We still need badge mothers for some classes, so please check with your teachers if you can help out. Sign up sheets are at the studio.

Photographer: OceanWalk Photography will be doing individual pictures at the dress rehearsal, in the lobby. Group photos will be taken backstage at the recital. Order forms are available at the studio and you can fill them out in advance to save time.

Costumes: Put you name on EVERY piece of costume, and in shoes! Regular panties are not supposed to be worn under costumes. This is why we wear quality (Danskin) tights for performing. If you did not order them from Robin, you need to find Danskin Style #387/ child or Style #72/Adult.

Hair: Wear your hair the way you plan to wear it in the recital, to make sure your hairdo and headpiece work. All hair must be up and off the neck and NO BANGS - gel works. Bring bobby pins, safety pins, and hairspray or gel., etc. Bright makeup is required, because of the picture taking.

Picture taking and videos: At the dress rehearsal this may be done anywhere, and flash bulbs may be used. During the recital performance, however, cameras and videos are prohibited, so take advantage, and your pictures now.

There will be classes the week before the recital and until May 16, 2008. There are no regular classes on Saturday, May 10, Dress Rehearsal Day, or Recital Days, May 17 and 18. Your last class will be ______________________________________.

*Costumes are not distributed until all payments are completed for the year. Don't wait until Dress Rehearsal, when your dancer is in a panic, to settle your account.
*Reminder: It is your responsibility to sign up for your five, ten or more year trophy if you think you should be getting one, and also which show you want it given, if you are in both shows.
*The next letter will have information regarding Talent Unit tryouts. These are classes that compete in dance competitions locally.
*Ticket days went well. Tickets will be on sale at the Dress Rehearsal. We have plenty left for both shows.

*DIRECTIONS TO KINGSTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: From Weymouth or Pembroke, take Route 3 South to Exit 9 - Bickfords - go right, then take an immediate left @ the lights to Kingston Elementary School. It is directly opposite the driveway to Bickfords. Follow the driveway road past the elementary school.
Kingston Intermediate is behind it, after the playground.

Dancingly,

Cathy-Jo

WE ARE OPEN DURING APRIL VACATION!

TICKET DAY: Ticket Day runs fast and smooth - like a well oiled machine! Ticket day is Saturday, April 26, at the Pembroke Studio from 7:30 -9:30 a.m. and again from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. for BOTH SHOWS.

Reserved seating ticket sales open on a 1st come basis, in limited quantities @ $13.50 each. Our policy, on opening ticket day is that each family is limited to a maximum of six (6) tickets, and each person in line can only purchase for himself. If you want more than six (6) tickets, leave those orders with Cathy-Jo or your salesperson on ticket day, and these will be filled, in order received, after April 26. We will place extra ticket orders as close to your first seats as possible. Please remember there are no refunds or returns.

We suggest that you know where your dancer stands in line, before hand, in some cases they know their #) so you'll know which side of the auditorium you will want to sit.

Kingston Intermediate is a comfortable, new auditorium, and all of the seats are good. If you are unable to come on ticket day, or would simply prefer to order tickets, leave cash or check, and your order, with Cathy-Jo. You should mark your envelope with which show you want, who the student(s) is, and any other info or requests. These requests will be filled, in the order received, after April 26.

Tickets are needed @ $13.50 for ALL admissions, including children who require a seat. The only exception to this is if you have a baby that must sit on your lap. Fire laws prohibit sitting in the aisles and/or on the floor.

Tickets will continue to be sold until the recital, and any remaining will be available at the door.

DRESS REHEARSAL MAY 10th - TIMES: Saturday's Show @ 11:00am and Sunday's Show @ 2:00pm
* Janine's students, please see her.

BADGE MOTHERS: A sign-up sheet will be up soon. They do not need tickets for the show. We need mothers for every class, pre-school thru teen, to be monitored and helped backstage. An instructional letter is provided. It would be nice to see some new faces. It's fun to be involved. The teachers and dancers really appreciate the help, not to mention your own child(ren) will be proud!

FATHERS who are dancing do not need a ticket, unless they want to be seated to watch the show. These fathers usually serve as ushers/doormen.

FIVE YEAR TROPHIES: If you think you've been taking for five (5) years at this studio, or if you are ten (l0) or more years, please sign up on the bulletin board. We are not responsible for students who forget to sign up.

Last chance to erase an absence will be during April vacation, Tuesday, April 22, 3:30-4:30, and Wednesday,
April 23, 6:30-7:30, at the Pembroke studio, and on Friday, April 25th at the Weymouth studio @ _____________.

Dancingly yours,
Cathy-Jo

Jen Bishop, Bianca Bowen and Emily McLaughlin, three of Robin's ribbon dancers, performed in Marshfield at an Irish dinner to benefit the VA Brockton Hospital on St. Patrick's Day weekend. They danced to the song "Danny Boy". It was a large audience who enjoyed it very much.

Nice job girls.

Our dance family is growing! Miss Melissa and her husband Jarod, are expecting their first child in October.

We are all very happy and excited for her. Melissa has been with us through school, college and now is also a teacher at the public schools in Marshfield. She plans to continue to teach dance with us.

TIGHTS AND SHOES

Robin will be selling tights, and shoes again for those who need them. She has a poster up for you with the size chart, etc. Just sign up for them and make checks payable to "Robin Irvine" for all merchandise. Children's $10.00, Adults $13.00. You must all have the same color tights as your class, because it looks MUCH better on stage, and in your pictures. Shoes also have to be the same color as the rest of your class. Robin has some in stock, but will need to order them if you need them. Please give her enough time.

There will be classes Tuesday thru Saturday during April vacation.

WATCH WEEK IS APRIL 14-19
Erase an absence in Pembroke
In Weymouth:

TALENT UNIT CORNER

Weekend rehearsals are well underway in
preparation for our competitions:




April 6th at Bridgewater-Raynham H.S.
The Rhythm Hearts and Wildcards - hip hop and
jazz.
April 13th at the Lantana, Randolph:
The Rhythm Hearts - jazz
Wildcards, Violets and Sweetsteppers
May 3rd & 4th @ Braintree H.S.
Violets, Rhythm Hearts jazz & hip hop
Wildcards jazz and hip hop
Stylettes, Sweetsteppers and Jr. Talent Unit

Anyone can come to the competitions to cheer on
our dancers and enjoy the show. There's a $10.00
admission at the April 13th event.

SUMMER BROCHURES WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON WITH CLASS SCHEDULES! SIGN UP NOW ON THE BULLETIN BOARD!

Dress Rehearsal: May 10th, 2008
Recital Dates: May 17th and 18th, 2008
(Kingston Intermediate, will announce
exact details, times etc. when fully confirmed.

There are only two full months'
payments remaining - April and May.
Pay now and as costumes arrive they
will be distributed.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT STUDIO

THE BIRTHDAY PARTIES, GIVEN HERE AT
THE STUDIO ARE BECOMING QUITE
POPULAR. THE STAFF HAS THEMES TO
PLEASE ALMOST ANY CHILD'S DREAM.

WE DO THE WORK AND YOU GET TO ENJOY. CALL AND BOOK NOW! THE PRICE IS RIGHT!

The Tremaine Dance Convention in New York City was a great success. The students danced from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 on Sunday. They were totally worn out, but invigorated because they had learned so much. Many of us watched a competition on Saturday night, and the instructors put on a great performance on Sunday before we boarded the bus. It was not just dance, though, some attended a Broadway play, dined at interesting restaurants, shopped, went to an American Girl luncheon, museums, and were all enjoyed. New York City has so much to offer. Consider joining us next year.

A poster of pictures will soon be up.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT STUDIO

THE BIRTHDAY PARTIES, GIVEN HERE AT
THE STUDIO ARE BECOMING QUITE
POPULAR. THE STAFF HAS THEMES TO
PLEASE ALMOST ANY CHILD'S DREAM.

WE DO THE WORK AND YOU GET TO EN-
JOY. CALL AND BOOK NOW! THE PRICE
IS RIGHT!

SEE CATHY-JO for details.
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Many of our teenage students, also,danced at the Hanover Mall, in the cosmetic department, during the summer and early fall helping them
on a promotional program.
Check our website for photos.

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April 10, 2007

TICKET DAYS: Ticket Days run fast and smooth – like a well oiled machine! Ticket days are Friday, April 20, at the Weymouth Studio from 7:30-8:30 p.m. for the second show ONLY (May 20 @ 1:00 p.m.) and on Saturday April 21, at the Pembroke Studio from 7:30-9:30 a.m. for ALL SHOWS (1st, 2nd and 3rd). F.Y.I. Tickets are sold at the Weymouth studio as a convenience to those families because they have to travel to Kingston for the Dress Rehearsal and Recital, and also to lessen the sales, thus wait time on Saturday morning.

Reserved seating ticket sales open on a 1st come basis, in limited quantities @$12.00 each. Our policy, on opening ticket day is that each family is limited to a maximum of eight (8) tickets, and each person in line can only purchase for himself. If you want more than eight (8) tickets, leave those orders with Cathy-Jo or your salesperson on ticket day, and these will be filled, in order received, after April 21. We will place extra ticket orders as close to your first seats as possible. Please remember there are no refunds or returns.

We suggest that you know where your dancer stands in line, before hand, so you’ll know which side of the auditorium you will want to sit.

Kingston Intermediate is a comfortable, new auditorium, and all of the seats are good. If you are unable to come on ticket day, or would simply prefer to order tickets, leave cash or check, and your order, with Cathy-Jo. There will be no limit on these tickets, and you should mark your envelope with which show you want, who the student(s) is, and any other info or requests. These requests will be filled in the order received after April 21.

Tickets are needed @ $12.00 for ALL admissions, including children who require a seat. The only exception to this is if you have a toddler that must sit on your lap. Fire laws prohibit sitting in the aisles and/or on the floor.

Tickets will continue to be sold until the recital, and any remaining will be available at the door.

DRESS REHEARSAL TIMES: May 12: Show #1 @ 11:00, Show #2 @ 1:30, Show #3 @ 3:30

TIGHTS: Please see Robin, or if she is not in, leave a check, for $10.00 /pair, with student’s name, size needed , made out to Robin Irvine, and put it in her mail box. She will pull them for you, if the size is sold out she will give you the style # to purchase them elsewhere.

FATHERS DANCE: Calling all dads, come join the fun! Classes are Friday, nights, 8:30 p.m. at the Pembroke studio, starting April 13.. There is no charge for this class and you get to take a bow with your child(ren).
If you’ve seen the fathers dance in the past and wanted to do it, now is the time!! They have a great time.
FATHERS who are dancing do not need a ticket, unless they want to be seated to watch the show. These fathers usually serve as ushers/doormen.

Dancingly yours,

Cathy-Jo

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February 2007

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL!

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November 16, 2006

Dear Parents and Students:

We are having our 3rd annual "Bring a Friend Week" from November 27 to December 2, 2006. This will be a great opportunity to show our friends your dance, and let them join in the class and learn a new dance with you. This will be fun for you and your friends. Gift bags are passed out to each guest.

In addition, if your friend enrolls and stays with us for the remainder of the year, you will receive a gift of a credit towards your lessons.* Remember enrollment for this year ends in November. This will be the last chance, for anyone interested, to join this year.

Let the studio know, by November 27 if (and how many) you are bringing. This is necessary for teacher preparation, and a head count to ensure we have enough staff on duty.

JOIN THE FUN!!!!
Dancingly,
Cathy-Jo

PERMISSION SLIP: click here for Permission Slip

*Not applicable if "friend" is currently enrolled at the studio.

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OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 2006

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October 18, 2006

Dear Students and Parents:
IMPORTANT POLICIES AND INFORMATION - SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PAYMENT PLAN: Class tuition, which includes costumes for the recital, is due on the FIRST LESSON OF EACH MONTH. A $5.00 late fee will automatically be applied to all classes not paid for by the 15th of each month. BE SURE TO GET A RECEIPT FOR CASH PAYMENTS. Please do not deduct for missed lessons because make-up lessons are available. Students are guaranteed thirty-five lessons and/or rehearsals a year. Some months are longer than others, it works out to the thirty-five (35) by Recital, in May.

ABSENTEEISM: If you are going to be absent, please call the studio (781-829-0733).
Do not miss lessons unless it is really necessary. If you wish to make up a missed class, ask your teacher which call you can take to make it up. If you are striving for perfect attendance, we have special sign-up classes during school vacations for that purpose. Only those special classes count. Watch the bulletin board! Perfect attendance awards are given at the end of the year.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS: In the event of inclement weather, or other emergency, call the studio to hear if we are canceling. (we will have a recorded message) and when we are re-scheduling your class. IT IS important to call.

PROPER ATTIRE: No street clothes. Hair should always be tied back off neck and face. Any solid color leotard and tights (ballet classes wear pink tights). Dance shorts or skirts allowed only when worn over tights. Jass/Hip Hop students also allowed to wear full length fitted lycra dance top and/or fitted solid color jazz pants (do draw strings) These must be actual dancewear purchased at a dancewear store or through the studio.
Shoes - Pink soft leather ballet slippers. tan jazz shoes. black tie or buckle tap shoes (screw on taps required after age 7), solid black hip hop sneakers may be required this year for older teen/adult hip hop classes and only if specification requested by the instructor.

VISITORS: While classes are in session, all students, family and friends must remain in the waiting rooms. Do not stand in the hallways at the entrance to the studios to observe. The students and teachers concentrate and do better without this distraction. PLEASE OBSERVE THIS RULE!

STUDIO JACKETS: Mrs. Dagnello will be taking orders for studio jackets soon. She has kindly offered to handle the whole job.

Dancingly, Cathy-Jo

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Dear Parents and Students:

All dancers should be at Kingston Intermediate School one hour before show time. Stay with your class and Badge Mother in your assigned dressing room. Moms, once your kids are all set, let the Badge Mother know where you are sitting and enjoy the show. Have ALL your costume pieces labeled with child's name. You and your family members will not see your dancers, other than on stage, until the show is over. In the event you MUST take them home before the finale' let your Badge Mother and/or teacher know before hand.. You must then sign them out with the security people - this being for your child's safety. Unlike dress rehearsal, there will be specified dressing areas for each age group, males, etc.
The directors, entire staff, students and performers work hard to provide an entertaining, fast moving, recital for our audience. Songs are edited down to two minutes to keep the show short. Please let your family and friends know this and ask them to stay until the end.

MAKEUP AND HAIR: On stage the spotlights and stage lights will wash out your face, if you have not applied enough makeup. Foundation is not necessary for those under 10 years old. Dark bright colors are best, on eyes, lips and cheeks. False eyelashes for teenagers and spray glitter for hair are also popular now. Anyone confident in makeup application is encouraged to help out. Look at photos in the studio - the groups should look the same. Do not share eye makeup or lipstick unless you have disposable applicators. No matter how short your hair is, you MUST slick it back and pull it up to look like everyone else. Gels and hair spray work wonders. No bangs! No belly rings or jewelry other than stud earrings.

BACKSTAGE: First of all, we thank all of you who agreed to be a Badge Mother. We hope that the rest of the mothers will show appreciation and thanks to you, too. Badge Mothers, check in and be sure to get a letter with information. Backstage moms (Badge Mothers) with aprons are the ONLY ONES permitted in and out of the dressing rooms during the entire show. This is for security reasons, so follow all rules that the workers and teachers tell you, please. If you don't think you can stay away, then sign up to be a Badge Mother. We play movies and you can send, blankets, coloring books and cards - things like that. Students ARE NOT allowed to go into the audience. It is very distracting. They must stay in the dressing room until they leave - NO EXCEPTIONS!

NO FOOD: Food is not allowed in the auditorium or dressing rooms. It is completely unnecessary to eat backstage. Kids are too nervous to eat and it ends up all over the floor. Please help by cleaning up ALL your things.

AWARDS: Attendance awards will be given at the last lesson. Five and ten year trophies will be awarded on stage. Trophy recipients, please let Maria know at which show you want your trophy to be presented, or write it on the list you signed. This is your responsibility.
Please save any gifts that you purchase for your child until after the show. They cannot be given to your child on stage, for obvious reasons. Recital bouquets of various sizes, from TOSS BOUQUET, and recital T-shirts will be sold in the lobby at each recital.

TALENT UNIT AUDITIONS: Talent Unit auditions will be held June 14 & 15 @ 4:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Studio. Those interested must be entering at least the 4th grade, be committed to their team and to improving their dance skills. Requirements include, weekly ballet class, near perfect attendance, class uniform, mandatory rehearsals and workshops, entrance fees etc. The studio gives special tuition discounts and many hours of time to competition classes.

SUMMER CLASSES and Summer Camp and Fall Registration forms. If you don't have one yet, they are in the studio. Come join the summer fun!

PLEASE REMEMBER AND ADVISE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT NO CAMERAS, STILL OR VIDEO, ARE ALLOWED IN THE SCHOOL DURING RECITAL. YOU MAY DO BOTH AT DRESS REHEARSAL. GROUP PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WILL BE TAKEN BY A PROFESSIONAL AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

NORTH RIVER ARTS FESTIVAL: May 27th @ 11:00 a.m.. Classes performing will get info on this notice.

Hopefully we've covered everything. Any questions? Give us a call! 781-829-0733

Dancingly yours,

Cathy-Jo

Dress Rehearsals, Kingston Intermediate School, May 7, 2006
Show #1 @ 1:00 p.m.
Show #2 @ 3:00 p.m.
Show #3 @ 5:30 p.m.

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April 26, 2006

Dear Parents and Students:

Upon arrival, find yourself a spot in a dressing room, band room or music room (doors will be marked), to keep costume changes. Do not use bathrooms to get changed. The cafeteria isn't available until recitals. Parents, please do not drop off your older kids unattended, all day, to dress rehearsal. Please, please, please respect school property and clean up after yourself, especially in the bathrooms. Food is not allowed in the auditorium, backstage or in dressing rooms. Do not touch things such as musical instruments, chalkboards, teacher's desks, etc. In the past we have had complaints, but last year it went very well. The custodian's report was a positive one. You all behaved beautifully, cleaned up after yourselves, and I was very proud of you. Please help maintain our reputation!

The Grand Finale: This is done ordinarily at the end of the show, but being done first at each rehearsal, to expedite things. Then we'll do the show from the beginning to end in order of the program. This is the only time that people dancing in the show are allowed to sit down in the audience. Classes performing in more than one show, rehearse at it's earliest dress rehearsal. Everyone may leave when they've done all their dances. Your teacher will go over everything in class, including which costume is first.

Badge Mothers: We still need badge mothers, so please check with your teacher if you can help out.

Photographer: OceanWalk Photography will be doing individual pictures at the dress rehearsal in the lobby. Group photos will be taken backstage at the recital. Order forms are available at the studio and you can fill them out, in advance, to save time.

Costumes: Put your name on every piece of costume, and in shoes! Regular panties are not supposed to be worn under costumes. This is why we wear heavy (Danskin) tights for performing. If you did not order them from Robin you need to find Danskin Style #58/child style #69/Adult.

Hair: Wear your hair the way you plan to wear it in the recital, to make sure your hairdo and headpiece work. All hair must be up and off the neck and no bangs-gel works. Bring bobby pins, safety pins, and hairspray or gel, etc. Makeup is required, because of the picture taking.

Picture taking and videos: At the dress rehearsal this may be done anywhere, and flash bulbs may be used. During the recital performance, however, cameras and videos are prohibited, so take advantage, and your pictures now.

Tel: 781-829-0733 - Website: cathyjoirvinedancestudio.com
Dress Rehearsals, Kingston Intermediate School, May 7, 2006
Show #1 @ 1:00 p.m.(Times are approximate and may overlap.)
Show #2 @ 3:00 p.m.
Show #3 @ 5:00 p.m.
April 26, 2006




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Dear Parents and Students:

Upon arrival, find yourself a spot in a dressing room, band room or music room (doors will be marked), to keep costume changes. Do not use bathrooms to get changed. The cafeteria isn't available until recitals. Parents, please do not drop off your older kids unattended, all day, to dress rehearsal. Please, please, please respect school property and clean up after yourself, especially in the bathrooms. Food is not allowed in the auditorium, backstage or in dressing rooms. Do not touch things such as musical instruments, chalkboards, teacher's desks, etc. In the past we have had complaints, but last year it went very well. The custodian's report was a positive one. You all behaved beautifully, cleaned up after yourselves, and I was very proud of you. Please help maintain our reputation!

The Grand Finale': This is done ordinarily at the end of the show, but being done first at each rehearsal, to expedite things. Then we'll do the show from beginning to end in order of the program. This is the only time that people dancing in the show are allowed to sit down in the audience. Classes performing in more than one show, rehearse at it's earliest dress rehearsal. Everyone may leave when they've done all their dances. Your teacher will go over everything in class, including which costume is first.

Badge Mothers: We still need badge mothers, so please check with your teachers if you can help out.

Photographer: OceanWalk Photography will be doing individual pictures at the dress rehearsal in the lobby. Group photos will be taken backstage at the recital. Order forms are available at the studio and you can fill them out, in advance, to save time.

Costumes: Put your name on every piece of costume, and in shoes! Regular panties are not supposed to be worn under costumes. This is why we wear heavy (Danskin) tights for performing. If you did not order them from Robin you need to find Danskin Style #58 /child Style #69/ Adult.

Hair: Wear your hair the way you plan to wear it in the recital, to make sure your hairdo and headpiece work. All hair must be up and off the neck and no bangs - gel works. Bring bobby pins, safety pins, and hairspray or gel, etc. Makeup is required, because of the picture taking.

Picture taking and videos: At the dress rehearsal this may be done anywhere, and flash bulbs may be used. During the recital performance, however, cameras and videos are prohibited, so take advantage, and your pictures now.

There will be classes the week before the recital, and until May 19, 2006. There are no regular classes on the Recital days, May 12, 19 and 20, 2006. Your last class will be: ___________________________________________.

Costumes are not distributed until all payments are completed for the year. Don't wait until Dress Rehearsal, when your dancer is in a panic, to settle your account.

*Reminder: Sign up for your five, ten or more year trophy if you think you should be getting one, and also when you want it given.
*A Registration form will be sent out for next year, so be sure to read it, for pre-registration. Some classes get filled up.
*We'll be holding 4-week adult courses in ballroom on Wednesday evenings at 8:30p.m. Join us!
*The next letter will have information regarding Talent Unit tryouts. These are classes that compete in dance competitions locally. This year's teams are doing fantastically. They are working hard and it shows. They've received high scores as well as special awards. We are so proud of them. You'll be able to see them perform at the recitals.
*Ticket days went well. SHOW #3 is almost sold out. Shows #1 and #2 are still trying to catch up, so don't wait to buy your tickets.

DIRECTIONS TO KINGSTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL: From Weymouth or Pembroke, Take Route 3 South to Exit 9 -
Bickfords - go right, then take an immediate left @ the lights to Kingston Elementary School. It's directly opposite the
driveway to Bickfords. Follow the driveway road past the elementary school. Kingston Intermediate is behind it, after the
playground.

Dancingly,
Cathy-Jo