“It’s A Beautiful Day”
Every year, we come up with a theme for the year’s Spring Praise Concert. And this year, we are calling it “it’s a beautiful day”. Although so many of us are going through strife, hardships, struggles, and frustrations, the Lord makes it clear we are fix our eyes on Him. We are to be HAPPY about the day the Lord has made and He wants us to rejoice in it. No matter what. Why? Because it is another opportunity for Him to show us He loves us, and for us to give back to Him in return. That is why I am here, I know.
All of our students have started their dances by now. Students will appear in one of three concerts, with most appearing in the afternoon shows. Our evening concert will feature works by the SOF Dance Company and some of the older students. The two upper levels of SOF Dance Company will be featured in the opening of each concert just like last year. A listing of who appears where will go up in April. If you have any restrictions on that day that would make your child’s participation impossible, please let us know and we will TRY to accommodate you. We usually cannot honor all requests, but we will do our best.
All the costumes have been ordered! Look on the lobby wall for pictures (Karina’s class pics are coming soon)! Please keep the staff of Steps of Faith in your prayers as we get ready for the 2010 Spring Praise Concert!! To see how else you can help, see below...
SELAH Discipleship Training School
The Lord has led us to develop and offer a discipleship training school for college aged kids here at SOF. It will offer solid biblical training, ballet/pointe and other dance classes, and performance opportunities. There are many DTS across the country, but very few if any focus on ballet and pointe. We are currently writing curriculum and letting people know we are doing this. If you know anyone you think who might be interested, pick up a brochure or give us an address and we will be glad to mail more info. Check us out on the web at www.steps-of-faith.com/selah. “SELAH” has several meaning, but the main one is to rest and reflect before the Lord. That is what we want to be for these young people, who the Lord is calling to use their gift of dance for His glory!!!
Don’t forget to check out our summer programs on www.steps-of-faith.com!!!! Registration is available NOW!!
Underwriters Needed for Concert
In order to make the Steps of Faith Spring Concert possible and for us to pay for the rental of the Grand Theatre and have professionally produced programs, Steps of Faith asks for underwriters for the Concert. This will keep the admission fee to the concert at only $10 a seat! (increase in price fr. last yr is due to Grand’s per ticket fee). Tickets will be for sale through the Grand Theatre office beginning in April.
Any and all proceeds from the concert will go to support the mission work of the non-profit Steps of Faith Dance Company, Inc.. So not only can you support the concert this spring, you will also be supporting spreading the Gospel throughout the world! Also, underwriting gives great Christian businesses in our community an opportunity to be recognized while they show their support for our ministry.
There will be several “levels” of sponsorship available. We will do this by allowing tastefully sized and professionally done “ad space” in our programs. This space also includes “Best wishes Boxes” that parents may purchase for their special dancer(s). “Prices” range from half page at $200 to Best Wishes Box at $45. Of course, all donations will be listed and appreciated. We must not forget: these contributions ARE what makes our Concert possible for our families.
We are asking that every SOF family sell ONE ad for our program. Individuals who buy an ad will receive FREE tickets to any performance, (up to 3 for eighth page, 6 for quarter page, 9 for half page).
If you or someone you know may be interested in underwriting our Concert, please let me or Tonya know. SOF’s number is 770-606-0506. We have forms for you to help us distribute in the lobby.
As always, God will provide for this year’s Concert. Thanks, in advance, for your help in spreading the word throughout our Christian community, and for doing what you can to support this end of the year Praise Concert! (Examples of last year’s program are available in the office.) Deadline is Friday, April 30th. Make all support/ad checks out to Steps of Faith Dance Company, Inc.
Thank you in advance for your support of SOF and our wonderful concert on May 15th!
Costume Fee
Balances Now Due
If you owe any part of your costume fees, that money is now required. We have paid for 100% of the costumes and need everyone’s accounts to be cleared. Thank you for helping us in this matter.
Dates to Remember
(or to put on your calendar!!)…
March 1-Costume balances due
March 1 Summer Registration begins
March 10-Tuition Due
March 9 or 12 Company Auditions ‘10-’11 (current members only)
April 5-9 Spring Break
April 24 Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees!!!
April 30 Deadline for Underwriters
May 1-31 Early Fall Registration at SOF
May 8-Picture day at SOF
May 10-14 Dress Rehearsals at Grand
May 15-Spring Concert
June 7-July 30 Summer classes
Aug. 10-Fall session starts
There are NO OTHER DAYS the studio is closed except for Spring Break. All other school holidays are “CLASSES ON” for SOF!!! We wouldn't want to miss you guys!!
PICTURE DAY IS MAY 8 at the studio
Make sure you pencil in the date. Exact times will be available by first of April.
April 24th: SOF
Breakfast at Applebees!
Want a wonderful breakfast and help raise money for the SOF ministries too? Make plans NOW to attend our Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees on Saturday morning, April 24th!!!
There will be TWO sittings, one at 8am-9am and one at 9am-10am. Breakfast is only $7.50 each for pancakes/sausage, and softdrinks/coffee/juice! SOF makes $5 on every ticket sold. AND you get a $5 coupon to use at your next visit to Applebees! The Steps of Faith Dance Company will be your greeters and servers!!!! (Wonder if they can waitress as well as they dance??? HMMMM)
We have to sell the tickets in advance at the studio (no at the door purchases, sorry) and there is limited seating. So get your tickets now and support our SOFDance Company and their ministries. Tickets will be available for purchase starting on March 2nd. Thanks for supporting SOF and her missions work!!!
PLANS FOR SUMMER AND FALL & Company AUDITION INFORMATION…
Summer Registration for DanceCamps and Summer Intensives Begins NOW online, and on March 1st at the studio. Payment must accompany registration to make it valid. Go to www.steps-of-faith.com for registration online and more information! Fall Schedules will be up by mid-April. We are having to wait to see if we will be able to move before sitting down to write it (by mid-March we hope)! Fall registration will begin May 1st.
Company placement auditions will be held in March during normally scheduled classes this year to allow you plenty of time for planning and registration. Current Sr. Co will audition on Friday, March 12. Sr. Apprentices is Friday March 12th, Young Company is Tuesday, March 9, Young Apprentices is Friday March 12. NEW: Ballet 1/Ballet 2 girls interested in the company program will audition by attending the summer intensives this summer. Ask Ms. Julie regarding which summer level to sign up for. Please see Ms. Julie or Ms. Theresa if you have any questions about auditions or the company program.
