February Line Notes – 2021
Picture Week
We are excited to welcome back Releve Photo for our 2021 pictures! Below are dates for pictures. An detailed schedule will be posted next month. Thank you!
A few reminders about pictures:
Dancers in Babies, Minis, Pee Wees, Hip Hop Krews, Pom Teams, Pre-Comp Groups and Boys Comp Group will take both group pictures and individual pictures during their schedule picture time.
Dancers in Performance Teams, Company Lines, and extra routines will only take a group picture during their scheduled picture time. Dancers in these groups will need to sign up for an individual time slot to take individual pictures.
Extra Routines – We will do our best to schedule group pictures for extra routines during picture days. Some extra routines may need to sign up for an individual slot for their group and individual pictures.
Recital Dates
We are excited to be begin our plans for our 2021 recitals the week of June 1st-5th. With current restrictions on the number of audience members, we are preparing for three possible options for recital performances for our recreational classes as well as our competitive groups.
As we learn more regarding the guidelines for performances and audience sizes, we will confirm which plan we will be moving forward with for 2021 recitals. Stay tuned for more information!
Dream Duffel Bags
As competition season approaches, don’t forget to check out the Dream Duffel products we have available for purchase in our Boutique. Keep all your dancers costumes, accessories, & shoes organized at competition with products including garment bags, cosmetic cases, accessory organizers, and more.
Spring schedule
Below is a reminder of some dates for this spring. Please note that line classes are normally not held at all on Saturdays during competition weekends; however, during competition weekends where only some dancers are attending, those who are not attending may still have class. We will let you know if that changes.
Monday, February 15th President’s Day – Classes WILL be held
February 26th-28th LOC Junior, Pre-Teen, Teen and Senior Performance Teams & Company
April 7th-11th Hall Of Fame ALL Tap/Jazz Lines
April 27th-May 2nd Masquerade ALL Tap/Jazz Lines
May 5th-9th StarQuest Tiny Teams, Petite Performance Team & Optional for Solos/Duets/Trios
Nationals – At this time, we are awaiting some additional information and important details from the competition companies so that we able to make informed decisions about nationals. We are planning to travel at this time after seeing how competition companies are able to have several safety precautions in place for their events. Look for more information to be posted in the coming weeks.
SPRING BREAK — WDC TAP/JAZZ LINES WILL NOT HAVE A FULL WEEK OFF FOR SPRING BREAK THIS YEAR DUE TO SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVING DIFFERENT WEEKS OFF. PLEASE BE SURE TO MAKE NOTE OF YOUR DANCER’S SCHEDULED ABSENCES ASAP IN THE BAND APP CALENDAR. SCHEDULE CHANGES MAY BE MADE FOR DATES WHEN MANY DANCERS IN THE SAME GROUP WILL BE OUT OF TOWN.
June 1st-5th Recitals @ East Ridge High School – Woodbury
June 7th & 8th Spring Shows (Comp lines only) @ East Ridge High School
SUPPORT THE WDC DARBY’S DANCERS
Our Darby’s Dancers program is growing! This program is run solely on donations and fundraising. Darby’s Dancers provides dance classes, dance wear, shoes and costumes at no cost to the dancers. Please consider supporting this program at WDC using this donation link HERE. We appreciate your support!
Calling all Dancing Dads and Moms — As we await decisions regarding recital plans, we will also be deciding about Mom’s/Dad’s recital dances for 2021 Recitals.
Costume Deposits
Dancers in solos, duets, trios, small groups or additional large groups (some additional large group costume costs are included in their monthly tuition) will be charged a $75 costume deposit per extra routine due on February 15th for their costumes. Balances will be due in March when total amounts have been determined. Anyone who is not having a costume purchased through the studio will not be charged the $75 deposit. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Payments will be automatically processed on February 15th. If you do not want us to use your credit card information on file for this payment please let us know before February 15th. Thank you.
Rhinestoning costumes
Look for emails with information when rhinestones and sample costumes are ready. Stones should be added to costumes using E6000 glue. We have tubes for sale in the boutique but it can also be purchased at Michael’s or JoAnn’s. We also carry rhinestoning “sticks” which help with picking up the stones and setting them on the costume. We will have a demonstration for anyone new to rhinestoning. Look for more info via email.
Costume Alterations
Costumes are being handed out to dancers when they are ready and available. All costumes including custom made costumes may need to have minor areas pinned or taken in to fit your individual dancer. If you have any questions or need resources for a seamstress for alterations please let us know. Usually a little shortening of a strap or taking in a side seam a bit is all that is needed. That can be done with safety pins or minor sewing. Thank you!
Competition shoes and tights
Shoes are ready to be picked up in the boutique. Tights will be handed out in class in early February. Shoes and tights will not be handed out to those that have overdue accounts. Please bring your account up to date as soon as possible. Thank you!
Hair and Make up
Please look for notes/emails from instructors regarding hair styles. Many groups will be asked to wear their hair in the competition style to class before competition to make sure everyone is uniform. YOFI make up kits that were ordered by January 25th will be available to pick up near the front desk soon – we will send an email when make-up is ready to pick up. We also have YOFI make up kits for sale in the boutique. Jr Co, Pre-Teen Co, Teen Co, Sr Co, & Sr Team dancers received a separate email regarding make up.
February Boutique Sale!
Buy a leotard and receive 50% off a skirt or dance shorts.
Red and pink leotards and skirts are available in the boutique for “I Love to Dance” week. Get Your Favorite Dancer’s Valentine Gift at the WDC Boutique!
Check out our gift items including WDC apparel, jewelry, accessories and more!