I dont think it ever slows down around here! We already have one full dance camp and all the others are doing great on enrollment. (the full one is the 3-5yr old one in July in case you were wondering).
If you are planning on attending any dancecamp or summer intensive, SIGN UP NOW! June 4th will be here before you know it!
If you have any Special kids in your life who live with Special Needs, let them know about our Special Needs camp for only $25 June 11-15. We need Peer Helpers for this as well, so if you can, volunteer!!
We have also set the details for our NEW HipHopETC Camp for July 23-27. Kids in this camp will learn a dance to perform at our National Dance Day Open House on July 28th!
Level 5 Students in our Summer Intensive also have the opportunity to showcase their choreographic talents on National Dance Day. Be sure to sign up for the Saturday option for Intensives (Level 5 only).
National Dance Day/Open House is Saturday, July 28th from 10am-3pm. Make plans now for free classes and demonstrations and an opportunity to register.
Classes for the fall begin Monday, August 13th (a week later than we thought due to schools beginning a week later than we thought). The 2012-2013 year will run through May 18, 2013.
Now go sign up!! What are you waiting for?
Friday, May 18, 2012
Videos available from Shows
DVDs are Available from our Shows on May 12th!
Please send check with SPECIFIC SHOW REQUESTED and phone number to:
Visual Works, 341 Route 206, Branchville NJ 07826 OR CALL 201-874-4973. They accept credit cards, checks, and cash. DVDs are $26 and 15%comes back to the ministry at SOF.
Please support these people!
Please send check with SPECIFIC SHOW REQUESTED and phone number to:
Visual Works, 341 Route 206, Branchville NJ 07826 OR CALL 201-874-4973. They accept credit cards, checks, and cash. DVDs are $26 and 15%comes back to the ministry at SOF.
Please support these people!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Correction
The March newsletter and some underwriter forms give the wrong deadline to turn in ads for the program. The deadline is April 13th. Please mark your calendars!! Thank you!!
Spring Performance details:
2012 Spring Concert Assignments
Location: Clarence Brown Conference Center, Carter Hall
Saturday, May 12th
9:30 Performance (There will be complimentary coffee at this show.)
Class Teacher
Thurs 630 Ballet 2 Mary
Thurs 400 JT Mary
Thurs 330 BT Camille
Tues 1045 PB MB
Tues 1130 PB MB
Mon 300 BT Mary
Adv Mus Theater Wed 500
Alpha Pointe Dance
Alpha Lyrical
11:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Tues 330 PB Mary
Tues 415 BPrep Mary
Wed 715 JT Mary
Wed 630 BT Nat
Thurs 1015 PB MB
Thurs 1100 BT MB
Excel HH Nat
Alpha Pointe
Alpha Lyrical
1:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Wed 730 HH Nat
Mon 330 BT Becky
Thurs 545 Beg Tap Mary
Wed 300 BT Becky
Sat 1030 BT Nat
Wed KC Nat
Mon 430 Mus Th Becky
Sat 1000 Mom-N-Me
Variation(s)
Alpha Lyrical
3:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Mon 530 PB Becky
Tues 600 BP JR
Tues 330 HH Dee
Mon 130 BT Becky
Wed 630 PB Mary
Mon 400 Ballet I Mary
Wed 300 BT Mary
Omega Pointe
A/O Tap
5:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Tues 430 HH Dee
Wed 400 BTJ Mary
Mon 700 Ballet 1 Mary
Mon 615 Beg/Int Tap Mary
Tues 630 KC Mary
Fri 300 JT Kristen
Omega Pointe
Omega Lyrical
7:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Friday 500 HH Kristen
Tues 800 Adult Tap JR
Tues 645 T/A Ballet JR
Thurs 800 Beg TB Mary
Tues 700 Contemp Mary
Omega’s FREEDOM
2012 Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Location: Clarence Brown Conference Center, Carter Hall
May 7-11, 2012 (No “studio” classes at SOF this week.)
Monday, May 7 Class:
300-330 Becky Monday 130 BT
330-400 Mary Monday 300 BT
400-430 Becky Monday 330 BT
430-500 Mary Monday 400 Ballet 1
500-530 Becky Mon 430 Musical Theatre
530-545 Becky Mon 530 Preballet
545-615 Mary Monday 700 Ballet 1
615-900 Theresa Alpha Pt, Omega Pt, Alpha and Omega Lyricals, & Variations
Tuesday, May 8 Class:
330-400 Mary Mon 615 Beg Tap
400-415 Mary Tues 330 Preballet
3415-445 Mary Tues 415 Ballet Prep
445-515 Dee Tues 330 HipHop
515-545 Dee Tues 430 HipHop
545-600 Mary Tues 630 KC
600-630 Julie Tues 600 Ballet Prep
630-700 Julie Tues 645 Teen/Adult Ballet
700-730 Mary Tues 700 Contemporary
730-800 Mary Wed 715 Jazz/Tap
800-830 Julie Tues 800 Adult Tap
Wed, May 9 Class:
300-330 Mary Wed 300 BT
330-400 Becky Wed 300 BT
400-445 Mary Wed 400 BTJ
445-515 Becky Wed 500 Adv Musical Theatre
515-545 Natalie Wed 530 Karina’s Class
545-600 Mary Wed 630 Preballet
600-630 Natalie Sat 1030 BT
630-645 Natalie Sat 1000 MomNMe
645-715 Natalie Wed 630 BT
715-745 Natalie EXCEL HipHop
745-815 Natalie Wed 730 HipHop
Thursday, May 10 Class:
1145-1200 MaryBeth Thursday 1015 Preballet
1200-1230 MaryBeth Thursday 1100 Ballet/Tap
1230-1245 MaryBeth Tuesday 1045 Preballet
1245-100 MaryBeth Tuesday 1130 Preballet
330-400 Camille Thursday 330 Ballet/Tap
400-430 Kristen Friday 300 Jazz/Tap
430-500 Kristen Friday 500 HipHop
500-530 Mary Thursday 400 Jazz/Tap
530-600 Mary Thursday 545 Tap
600-630 Mary Thur 800 Beg Teen Ballet
630-700 Mary Thursday 630 Ballet 2
700-730 Julie A/O Tap
730-900 Julie Omega FREEDOM
Friday, May 11 OFF
Picture times at SOF : Saturday, May 5th
Class Day/time Teacher
9:00 Tues 600 BP (10)Julie
9:15 Timothy 1 Ballet (6)/ Julie
9:30 Timothy 2 Ballet (8)Julie
9:45 Sat 10 MNMe (3) Natalie
10:00 Tues 645 T/A Ballet (8)Julie
10:15 Tues 330 PB (7) Mary
10:30 Wed 630 PB (7) Mary
10:45 Wed 300 BT (4)/ Becky
11:00 Mon 300 BT (7) Mary
11:15 Wed 300 BT (5) Mary
11:30 Sat 1030 BT (8) Natalie
11:45 Thurs 330 BT (10)Camille
12:00 Wed 4 BTJ (8) Mary
12:15 Timothy 3 Ballet (5)/Tues 430 HH (10)Colleen/Dee
12:30 Timothy 4 Ballet (14) Colleen
12:45 Fri 300 JT (6)/Tues 330 HH (6)Kristen/Dee
1:00 Fri 500 HH (7) Fri 400 Contemp Kristen/Kristen
1:15 Omega Ballet (11)Theresa
1:30 Alpha Ballet (12)Theresa
1:45 Adult Tap (7)/Excel HH (3)Julie/Natalie
2:00 Adv Tap (7)Thurs 715 Tap (4)Julie
2:15 Wed 630 BT (9) Natalie
2:30 Wed KC (5)FREEDOM Natalie/Julie
2:45 Wed 730 HH (8) Tues 1130 PB (3) Natalie/MB
3:00 Tues 1045 PB (5)/Thurs 1015 PB (4)MB/MB
3:15 Thurs 11 BT (6)/Thurs 5 Tap ( 7)MB/Mary
3:30 Adv Musical Theater (6) Becky
3:45 Mon 530 PB (7)/Mon 330 BT (6)Becky
4:00 Mon 130 BT (7) Becky
4:15 Timothy 4 Jazz (9)Becky
4:30 Musical Theater Mon 430 (8)Becky
4:45 Tues 415 BP (10)Mary
5:00 Mon 4 Ballet I (6)/Tues KC (2)Mary/Mary
5:15 Mon 615 Beg/Int Tap (7) Mary
5:30 Tues 7 Contemp (6)/Thurs 545 Beg Tap (6)Mary/Mary
5:45 Thurs 4 JT (4)/ Wed 715 JT (4) Mary/Mary
6:00 Thurs 630 Ballet 2 (10) Mary
6:15 Mon 700 Ballet I (9) Mary
6:30 Thurs 800 Beg TB (9) Mary
Pictures are Saturday, May 5th at Steps of Faith
Location: Clarence Brown Conference Center, Carter Hall
Saturday, May 12th
9:30 Performance (There will be complimentary coffee at this show.)
Class Teacher
Thurs 630 Ballet 2 Mary
Thurs 400 JT Mary
Thurs 330 BT Camille
Tues 1045 PB MB
Tues 1130 PB MB
Mon 300 BT Mary
Adv Mus Theater Wed 500
Alpha Pointe Dance
Alpha Lyrical
11:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Tues 330 PB Mary
Tues 415 BPrep Mary
Wed 715 JT Mary
Wed 630 BT Nat
Thurs 1015 PB MB
Thurs 1100 BT MB
Excel HH Nat
Alpha Pointe
Alpha Lyrical
1:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Wed 730 HH Nat
Mon 330 BT Becky
Thurs 545 Beg Tap Mary
Wed 300 BT Becky
Sat 1030 BT Nat
Wed KC Nat
Mon 430 Mus Th Becky
Sat 1000 Mom-N-Me
Variation(s)
Alpha Lyrical
3:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Mon 530 PB Becky
Tues 600 BP JR
Tues 330 HH Dee
Mon 130 BT Becky
Wed 630 PB Mary
Mon 400 Ballet I Mary
Wed 300 BT Mary
Omega Pointe
A/O Tap
5:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Tues 430 HH Dee
Wed 400 BTJ Mary
Mon 700 Ballet 1 Mary
Mon 615 Beg/Int Tap Mary
Tues 630 KC Mary
Fri 300 JT Kristen
Omega Pointe
Omega Lyrical
7:30 Performance
Class Teacher
Friday 500 HH Kristen
Tues 800 Adult Tap JR
Tues 645 T/A Ballet JR
Thurs 800 Beg TB Mary
Tues 700 Contemp Mary
Omega’s FREEDOM
2012 Dress Rehearsal Schedule
Location: Clarence Brown Conference Center, Carter Hall
May 7-11, 2012 (No “studio” classes at SOF this week.)
Monday, May 7 Class:
300-330 Becky Monday 130 BT
330-400 Mary Monday 300 BT
400-430 Becky Monday 330 BT
430-500 Mary Monday 400 Ballet 1
500-530 Becky Mon 430 Musical Theatre
530-545 Becky Mon 530 Preballet
545-615 Mary Monday 700 Ballet 1
615-900 Theresa Alpha Pt, Omega Pt, Alpha and Omega Lyricals, & Variations
Tuesday, May 8 Class:
330-400 Mary Mon 615 Beg Tap
400-415 Mary Tues 330 Preballet
3415-445 Mary Tues 415 Ballet Prep
445-515 Dee Tues 330 HipHop
515-545 Dee Tues 430 HipHop
545-600 Mary Tues 630 KC
600-630 Julie Tues 600 Ballet Prep
630-700 Julie Tues 645 Teen/Adult Ballet
700-730 Mary Tues 700 Contemporary
730-800 Mary Wed 715 Jazz/Tap
800-830 Julie Tues 800 Adult Tap
Wed, May 9 Class:
300-330 Mary Wed 300 BT
330-400 Becky Wed 300 BT
400-445 Mary Wed 400 BTJ
445-515 Becky Wed 500 Adv Musical Theatre
515-545 Natalie Wed 530 Karina’s Class
545-600 Mary Wed 630 Preballet
600-630 Natalie Sat 1030 BT
630-645 Natalie Sat 1000 MomNMe
645-715 Natalie Wed 630 BT
715-745 Natalie EXCEL HipHop
745-815 Natalie Wed 730 HipHop
Thursday, May 10 Class:
1145-1200 MaryBeth Thursday 1015 Preballet
1200-1230 MaryBeth Thursday 1100 Ballet/Tap
1230-1245 MaryBeth Tuesday 1045 Preballet
1245-100 MaryBeth Tuesday 1130 Preballet
330-400 Camille Thursday 330 Ballet/Tap
400-430 Kristen Friday 300 Jazz/Tap
430-500 Kristen Friday 500 HipHop
500-530 Mary Thursday 400 Jazz/Tap
530-600 Mary Thursday 545 Tap
600-630 Mary Thur 800 Beg Teen Ballet
630-700 Mary Thursday 630 Ballet 2
700-730 Julie A/O Tap
730-900 Julie Omega FREEDOM
Friday, May 11 OFF
Picture times at SOF : Saturday, May 5th
Class Day/time Teacher
9:00 Tues 600 BP (10)Julie
9:15 Timothy 1 Ballet (6)/ Julie
9:30 Timothy 2 Ballet (8)Julie
9:45 Sat 10 MNMe (3) Natalie
10:00 Tues 645 T/A Ballet (8)Julie
10:15 Tues 330 PB (7) Mary
10:30 Wed 630 PB (7) Mary
10:45 Wed 300 BT (4)/ Becky
11:00 Mon 300 BT (7) Mary
11:15 Wed 300 BT (5) Mary
11:30 Sat 1030 BT (8) Natalie
11:45 Thurs 330 BT (10)Camille
12:00 Wed 4 BTJ (8) Mary
12:15 Timothy 3 Ballet (5)/Tues 430 HH (10)Colleen/Dee
12:30 Timothy 4 Ballet (14) Colleen
12:45 Fri 300 JT (6)/Tues 330 HH (6)Kristen/Dee
1:00 Fri 500 HH (7) Fri 400 Contemp Kristen/Kristen
1:15 Omega Ballet (11)Theresa
1:30 Alpha Ballet (12)Theresa
1:45 Adult Tap (7)/Excel HH (3)Julie/Natalie
2:00 Adv Tap (7)Thurs 715 Tap (4)Julie
2:15 Wed 630 BT (9) Natalie
2:30 Wed KC (5)FREEDOM Natalie/Julie
2:45 Wed 730 HH (8) Tues 1130 PB (3) Natalie/MB
3:00 Tues 1045 PB (5)/Thurs 1015 PB (4)MB/MB
3:15 Thurs 11 BT (6)/Thurs 5 Tap ( 7)MB/Mary
3:30 Adv Musical Theater (6) Becky
3:45 Mon 530 PB (7)/Mon 330 BT (6)Becky
4:00 Mon 130 BT (7) Becky
4:15 Timothy 4 Jazz (9)Becky
4:30 Musical Theater Mon 430 (8)Becky
4:45 Tues 415 BP (10)Mary
5:00 Mon 4 Ballet I (6)/Tues KC (2)Mary/Mary
5:15 Mon 615 Beg/Int Tap (7) Mary
5:30 Tues 7 Contemp (6)/Thurs 545 Beg Tap (6)Mary/Mary
5:45 Thurs 4 JT (4)/ Wed 715 JT (4) Mary/Mary
6:00 Thurs 630 Ballet 2 (10) Mary
6:15 Mon 700 Ballet I (9) Mary
6:30 Thurs 800 Beg TB (9) Mary
Pictures are Saturday, May 5th at Steps of Faith
Sunday, February 26, 2012
MARCH 2012 Newsletter
First of all I apologize that January and February's newsletters didnt get posted. Sorry about that! But here is the newest...
Spring Praise Concerts 2012: May 12
All of our students have begun learning their dances by now. Students will appear in one of six concerts throughout the day at the Clarence Brown Conference Center’s Carter Hall. Yep, SIX. We needed six to fit our almost 300 students in for the day, and allow each concert to be limited to right around an hour. We have had many requests to shorten the shows to allow you to focus on your dancer for the day. I realize that means that some of you will be getting up early to be in the 930am show, but we must start early to get everyone done by 9pm. This will be our first year in this format and we are expecting to learn many new things. Please be patient in our transition to a new venue and new setup. Believe me, I have investigated EVERY option in the community, and this I believe IS the best opportunity for all of us! Reserved seating will be available through TicketAlternative ONLINE 24/7 by April. Tickets are $10 per seat. Each show seats only 300, so please plan on getting your tickets early. More info soon.
All the costumes have been ordered! Look on the bulletin board next to the office for pictures. Please keep the staff of Steps of Faith in your prayers as we get ready for the 2012 Spring Praise Concert!! To see how else you can help, see below...
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 Clarence Brown Conference Center 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! Tickets will be for sale online and at the studio 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 2 for eighth page, 4 for quarter page, 8 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. We are also looking for CORPORATE sponsors to help at a higher level. Call Julie for info.
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 Mon,, 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 12th!
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. Some of you have past due tuition, we URGENTLY need to keep your account up to date.
COMPANY PERFORMANCE: FREEDOM on April 28
For the first time, our resident pre-professional dance company, SOF Dance Company, will have its own show on a separate day of the students of the studio. This was to accommodate the number of students the studio now has, and make ALL the shows more enjoyable for all. The Company begins rehearsals for their full length shows this month. Their shows are on Saturday, April 28th and will be at the Grand Theatre at 1pm, and 4pm. We ENCOURAGE AND INVITE all the STUDIO STUDENTS and their families to enjoy a show of the highest caliber, full with worship to our Lord. These company members commit to dancing 2-6 days a week to train for these kinds of performances.
This year will feature a new piece that the Lord has laid on Ms. Julie’s heart that shows the power of Christ and how only HE can break the bondages we have. Make plans NOW to bring your dance student, and your family to this event! Tickets for this show will only be available through the Grand. We will be having assigned seating for your comfort. Come and be inspired!!!
Congratulations to Miss Mary and Josh on their upcoming wedding, March 31st. All are invited. RSVP in office.
SELAH Discipleship Training School
The Lord led us to develop and offer a discipleship training school for college aged kids here at SOF. It offers solid biblical training, ballet/pointe and other dance classes, and performance opportunities over a four week period this summer. We had a wonderful first year doing this with three participants. We decided to relaunch this as a summer program for 2012. If you know anyone you think who might be interested, 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 meanings, 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!!!
March 24: 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, March 24!!!
There will be TWO sittings, one at 8am-9am and one at 9am-10am. Breakfast is only $7.00 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 1st. 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 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. Early Fall registration will begin May 1st.
PICTURE DAY IS MAY 5 at the studio
Make sure you pencil in the date. Exact times will be posted in lobby the first week of March.
SUMMER PLANS are UNDERWAY
Many of you have already been asking about our dates for summer programs, and here they are!! We are planning an exciting and full summer schedule for all ages and levels. We will again offer DanceCamps for ages 3-10, and Summer Dance Intensives for our serious students ages 6+. We plan on having a full complete schedule (with times of day) later this month for you.
Dates for summer at SOF (Mark calendar now):
DanceCamps:
June 4-8 for ages 3-5, $120 w/ Ms. Natalie
June 11-15 for ages 3-5, $120, w/Ms. Natalie
June 11-15 for Special Needs students, $50 w/Ms. Natalie
July 16-20 for ages 6-10, $155 w/Ms. Mary
July 23-27 for ages 3-5, $120 w/Ms. Mary
July 23-27 HipHop/Musical Theatre/Contemporary Camp for ages 9 and up, TBA
Summer Intensives:(see registration form for prices):
June 5-7 ABC only, June 11-15 (levels 3,4,5), June 18-22 (levels 1,3,4,5), June 25-29 (levels 2,4,5), July 2-7 (levels 2,4,5), July 24-26(ABC only)
Note that some of the younger levels will only be offered 2 or 3 of the four weeks of summer intensives.
2012-2013 COMPANY AUDITIONS Will be held in last week of March. Summer Intensive attendance will be required.
Note that some of the younger levels will only be offered 2 or 3 of the total weeks of summer intensives. Dancers in levels 4 & 5 are required to take at least 3 weeks for fall company placement, and dancers in levels 1, 2 & 3 are required to take at least 2 weeks for fall company placement.
We will also like to offer weekly evening classes for advanced dancers and adults, if there is an interest. If you would like to have a class this summer, let us know!!
Here is a basic description of our programs:
DANCECAMPS- The DanceCamp is our “VBS of dance” and will be offered in a week format. These DanceCamps are full of fun, food and faith! (Crafts, too!!) No experience is necessary. This is a great way to try out dance or to keep active over the summer! (Most of our camps last year were full, so sign up early!) Ballet, tap and/or jazz, as well as creative movement and worship dance are taught at these camps along with daily devotions. Ages 3-5 are 2.5 hours in the morning, and the ages 6-10 stay morning through early afternoon! These are taught by our own staff!
BALLET SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES are for serious dancers ages 6 and up as well as our Company dancers and meets 3-5 days a week. Weekly devotions are held at all levels to keep our focus on GOD! All here at SOF in a Christian environment you expect! Placement auditions for dancers not currently in the SOF ballet program will be held on June 7 (reservation required) If alternative audition date is needed, contact us. Current SOF Company will be notified of their summer/fall placement by April 16 There will be SIX levels of classes this year (5 company and 1 pre-company/ages 6-9), and cost is dependant on level (which meets for different number of hours and days per week). Cost ranges from $50-175 per week. And a 10% discount will be applied for anyone signing up by May 15! (You can take one, two, three or even four weeks!). Each week will feature similar classes and schedules. Guest and resident teachers in our upper levels will be teaching ballet, modern, tap, drama, jazz, dance lectures, musical theatre, pas de deux/partnering (upper level only), and other exciting classes to our company levels. Our own loving staff will be teaching our younger level (ABC) and will include ballet, tap and/or jazz as well as some surprises along the way.
Flyers will be ready in the coming weeks with more details. NON-SOF dancers are very welcome and can return to their studios/school programs after the summer! We want to make this a regional program. The goal of the intensive is to actually help you IMPROVE your technique over the summer instead of simply trying to maintain it! NOTE: New and Returning Company members will be required to take a minimum number of weeks to be placed next year (Alpha/Omega/T4: 3 weeks, T1-T3: 2 weeks). See Ms. Theresa or Ms. Julie for more information!
We hope many of you join us in our summer of fun! Last year was a very successful summer and we hope to include many more of you! We are adding a HipHop/Musical Theatre/Contemporary Camp for those who want to focus on these genres. No experience will be required. Please let us know if you are interested so we can set a firm date! This studio will be HOPPING, JUMPING, and LEAPING this summer!!
Plan now to join SOF for a great summer in dancing for our LORD!!
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 Alpha/Omega will audition on Monday, March 26th. Timothy 3 & 4 will audition Thursday, March 29th during Timothy 4 regular class time. Timothy 1 & 2, and interested Ballet 2 girls will audition Thursday, March 29th 4-5:30. These results will be available by April 16. Ballet 1 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. If you are in our recreation classes, and are not listed above, please contact Ms. Julie for audition.
Dates to Remember
(or to put on your calendar!!)…
March 1-Costume balances due
March 1 Summer Registration begins
March 10-Tuition Due
March 24 Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees!!!
March 26-29 Company Auditions ‘12-’13
March 31 Miss Mary’s Wedding ALL INVITED (RSVP in office)
April 2-7Spring Break
April 21 SOF Yard Sale
April 28 Company Spring Performance at the Grand ALL INVITED!!!
April 30 Deadline for Underwriters
May 1-31 Early Fall Registration at SOF
May 5-Picture day at SOF
May 7-11 Dress Rehearsals at CB Conference Center
May 12-Spring Concerts
June 4-July 27 Summer classes
Aug. 6-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!!!
Spring Praise Concerts 2012: May 12
All of our students have begun learning their dances by now. Students will appear in one of six concerts throughout the day at the Clarence Brown Conference Center’s Carter Hall. Yep, SIX. We needed six to fit our almost 300 students in for the day, and allow each concert to be limited to right around an hour. We have had many requests to shorten the shows to allow you to focus on your dancer for the day. I realize that means that some of you will be getting up early to be in the 930am show, but we must start early to get everyone done by 9pm. This will be our first year in this format and we are expecting to learn many new things. Please be patient in our transition to a new venue and new setup. Believe me, I have investigated EVERY option in the community, and this I believe IS the best opportunity for all of us! Reserved seating will be available through TicketAlternative ONLINE 24/7 by April. Tickets are $10 per seat. Each show seats only 300, so please plan on getting your tickets early. More info soon.
All the costumes have been ordered! Look on the bulletin board next to the office for pictures. Please keep the staff of Steps of Faith in your prayers as we get ready for the 2012 Spring Praise Concert!! To see how else you can help, see below...
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 Clarence Brown Conference Center 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! Tickets will be for sale online and at the studio 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 2 for eighth page, 4 for quarter page, 8 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. We are also looking for CORPORATE sponsors to help at a higher level. Call Julie for info.
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 Mon,, 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 12th!
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. Some of you have past due tuition, we URGENTLY need to keep your account up to date.
COMPANY PERFORMANCE: FREEDOM on April 28
For the first time, our resident pre-professional dance company, SOF Dance Company, will have its own show on a separate day of the students of the studio. This was to accommodate the number of students the studio now has, and make ALL the shows more enjoyable for all. The Company begins rehearsals for their full length shows this month. Their shows are on Saturday, April 28th and will be at the Grand Theatre at 1pm, and 4pm. We ENCOURAGE AND INVITE all the STUDIO STUDENTS and their families to enjoy a show of the highest caliber, full with worship to our Lord. These company members commit to dancing 2-6 days a week to train for these kinds of performances.
This year will feature a new piece that the Lord has laid on Ms. Julie’s heart that shows the power of Christ and how only HE can break the bondages we have. Make plans NOW to bring your dance student, and your family to this event! Tickets for this show will only be available through the Grand. We will be having assigned seating for your comfort. Come and be inspired!!!
Congratulations to Miss Mary and Josh on their upcoming wedding, March 31st. All are invited. RSVP in office.
SELAH Discipleship Training School
The Lord led us to develop and offer a discipleship training school for college aged kids here at SOF. It offers solid biblical training, ballet/pointe and other dance classes, and performance opportunities over a four week period this summer. We had a wonderful first year doing this with three participants. We decided to relaunch this as a summer program for 2012. If you know anyone you think who might be interested, 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 meanings, 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!!!
March 24: 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, March 24!!!
There will be TWO sittings, one at 8am-9am and one at 9am-10am. Breakfast is only $7.00 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 1st. 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 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. Early Fall registration will begin May 1st.
PICTURE DAY IS MAY 5 at the studio
Make sure you pencil in the date. Exact times will be posted in lobby the first week of March.
SUMMER PLANS are UNDERWAY
Many of you have already been asking about our dates for summer programs, and here they are!! We are planning an exciting and full summer schedule for all ages and levels. We will again offer DanceCamps for ages 3-10, and Summer Dance Intensives for our serious students ages 6+. We plan on having a full complete schedule (with times of day) later this month for you.
Dates for summer at SOF (Mark calendar now):
DanceCamps:
June 4-8 for ages 3-5, $120 w/ Ms. Natalie
June 11-15 for ages 3-5, $120, w/Ms. Natalie
June 11-15 for Special Needs students, $50 w/Ms. Natalie
July 16-20 for ages 6-10, $155 w/Ms. Mary
July 23-27 for ages 3-5, $120 w/Ms. Mary
July 23-27 HipHop/Musical Theatre/Contemporary Camp for ages 9 and up, TBA
Summer Intensives:(see registration form for prices):
June 5-7 ABC only, June 11-15 (levels 3,4,5), June 18-22 (levels 1,3,4,5), June 25-29 (levels 2,4,5), July 2-7 (levels 2,4,5), July 24-26(ABC only)
Note that some of the younger levels will only be offered 2 or 3 of the four weeks of summer intensives.
2012-2013 COMPANY AUDITIONS Will be held in last week of March. Summer Intensive attendance will be required.
Note that some of the younger levels will only be offered 2 or 3 of the total weeks of summer intensives. Dancers in levels 4 & 5 are required to take at least 3 weeks for fall company placement, and dancers in levels 1, 2 & 3 are required to take at least 2 weeks for fall company placement.
We will also like to offer weekly evening classes for advanced dancers and adults, if there is an interest. If you would like to have a class this summer, let us know!!
Here is a basic description of our programs:
DANCECAMPS- The DanceCamp is our “VBS of dance” and will be offered in a week format. These DanceCamps are full of fun, food and faith! (Crafts, too!!) No experience is necessary. This is a great way to try out dance or to keep active over the summer! (Most of our camps last year were full, so sign up early!) Ballet, tap and/or jazz, as well as creative movement and worship dance are taught at these camps along with daily devotions. Ages 3-5 are 2.5 hours in the morning, and the ages 6-10 stay morning through early afternoon! These are taught by our own staff!
BALLET SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES are for serious dancers ages 6 and up as well as our Company dancers and meets 3-5 days a week. Weekly devotions are held at all levels to keep our focus on GOD! All here at SOF in a Christian environment you expect! Placement auditions for dancers not currently in the SOF ballet program will be held on June 7 (reservation required) If alternative audition date is needed, contact us. Current SOF Company will be notified of their summer/fall placement by April 16 There will be SIX levels of classes this year (5 company and 1 pre-company/ages 6-9), and cost is dependant on level (which meets for different number of hours and days per week). Cost ranges from $50-175 per week. And a 10% discount will be applied for anyone signing up by May 15! (You can take one, two, three or even four weeks!). Each week will feature similar classes and schedules. Guest and resident teachers in our upper levels will be teaching ballet, modern, tap, drama, jazz, dance lectures, musical theatre, pas de deux/partnering (upper level only), and other exciting classes to our company levels. Our own loving staff will be teaching our younger level (ABC) and will include ballet, tap and/or jazz as well as some surprises along the way.
Flyers will be ready in the coming weeks with more details. NON-SOF dancers are very welcome and can return to their studios/school programs after the summer! We want to make this a regional program. The goal of the intensive is to actually help you IMPROVE your technique over the summer instead of simply trying to maintain it! NOTE: New and Returning Company members will be required to take a minimum number of weeks to be placed next year (Alpha/Omega/T4: 3 weeks, T1-T3: 2 weeks). See Ms. Theresa or Ms. Julie for more information!
We hope many of you join us in our summer of fun! Last year was a very successful summer and we hope to include many more of you! We are adding a HipHop/Musical Theatre/Contemporary Camp for those who want to focus on these genres. No experience will be required. Please let us know if you are interested so we can set a firm date! This studio will be HOPPING, JUMPING, and LEAPING this summer!!
Plan now to join SOF for a great summer in dancing for our LORD!!
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 Alpha/Omega will audition on Monday, March 26th. Timothy 3 & 4 will audition Thursday, March 29th during Timothy 4 regular class time. Timothy 1 & 2, and interested Ballet 2 girls will audition Thursday, March 29th 4-5:30. These results will be available by April 16. Ballet 1 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. If you are in our recreation classes, and are not listed above, please contact Ms. Julie for audition.
Dates to Remember
(or to put on your calendar!!)…
March 1-Costume balances due
March 1 Summer Registration begins
March 10-Tuition Due
March 24 Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees!!!
March 26-29 Company Auditions ‘12-’13
March 31 Miss Mary’s Wedding ALL INVITED (RSVP in office)
April 2-7Spring Break
April 21 SOF Yard Sale
April 28 Company Spring Performance at the Grand ALL INVITED!!!
April 30 Deadline for Underwriters
May 1-31 Early Fall Registration at SOF
May 5-Picture day at SOF
May 7-11 Dress Rehearsals at CB Conference Center
May 12-Spring Concerts
June 4-July 27 Summer classes
Aug. 6-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!!!
Monday, November 28, 2011
December Newsletter
THE NATIVITY: Dec. 17 and 18 at the GrandThe Nativity is only a few weeks away! And tickets are already selling at the Grand Theatre. My prayer is that you will bring your SOF student to see this production! Children learn so much by watching large scale productions like this! And we promise a wonderful and blessed time for your family!
As in the past few years, we are having a wonderful pas de duex (dance for two) with Mary and Joseph! It is beautiful and breathtaking! We also have a dance featuring our SELAH DTS dancers! Many dances have been updated this year. And of course, SNOW! We love having the snow each year!
For our full length show at the Grand Theatre, tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Group rates are $11 and are available for 10 or more people.
Even if you cannot come to the performance, we ask that you cover this outreach in prayer. See, we consider this our biggest community outreach during the year, where we can spread the Gospel of Christ in a wonderful way. Please join us in praying for God’s blessing and for lives to be changed due to the Nativity!
Christmas Performances...It’s hard to believe that our Christmas performances are so close! We are excited about doing them at the studio, and getting to combine it with a small reception each evening!!! Hopefully this will make it more memorable and special. Please make sure you have signed up to bring a little something to help us out. Of course, these performances are FREE.
For the class performance, please make sure your child has her/his class leotard or specified outfit to wear (your teacher can tell you), so that the class is uniform for pictures everyone will be taking. There will be no professional videography or pictures taken, so please make sure to bring your own cameras and snap away!!! Make sure your daughter has her hair secured in a bun for the performance for ballet classes, and secured away from the face for all other classes. Make sure they have the appropriate shoes too.
Each performing class has been assigned a performance date and time, which will feature only a few classes. Any class performing in Nativity will not be participating in these performances due to tech rehearsals at the Grand that week.
Monday, Dec. 12 at 6PM: Mon 130 BT, Mon 300 BT, Mon 330 BT, Mon 530 PB, Wed Karina's Class
Monday, Dec. 12 at 730PM: Mon 430 Mus Theatre, Mon 615 Tap,
Wed 630 BT, Wed 715 JT, Wed 730 HH
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6PM: Tues 330 PB, Tues KC, Tues 330 HH, Tues 415 BPrep
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 730PM: Tues 430HH, Tues 700 Contemporary, Tues 600 BPrep, Thurs 545 Beg Tap
Wed., Dec. 14 at 6PM: Wed 300 BT, Wed 300 BT, Wed 400 BTJ, Wed 630 PB
Thurs., Dec. 15 at 6PM: Thurs 400JT, Thurs 500 Int Tap,Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet Thurs 800
Saturday, Dec 17 at 930am: Thurs 330BT, Sat 1000 MNMe, Sat 1030 BT
Saturday, Dec 17 at 1100am: Tues 1100MNMe, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015PB, Thurs 1100BT, Fri 300 JT, Fri 500 HH
Please note that space will be of a premium at these shows due to fire code, so you may want to wait and invite all the aunts, uncles and cousins to the Spring Show where we will have more room, and the format will be more formal.
We are looking forward to this new format for Christmas, and hope you enjoy it as well. Please make sure all accounts have been cleared by the last class of the semester.
Merry Christmas from your staff at Steps of Faith Dance Studio!!
am so thrilled to see that our studio is doing more than dance! Our Companies filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas child last week, and now our studio is an official drop off for Toys for Tots! Please join us in this endeavor to give kids in Bartow county a better Christmas by bringing unwrapped toys for ages 0-18 and drop them off in the studio’s boxes.
2012 SOF COMPANY CALENDARS
are on SALE Nov. 29th! Thanks to Louis Tonsmeire who photographed our girls for our beautiful calendars featuring YOUR company dancers from the Nativity. They are $20 each! Only a few were ordered over our presales, so if you want one, see the office NOW! All proceeds benefit SOF dance ministry and our mission trips. Thanks for your support of SOF!!
Dates to Remember...Dec. 10 Dec. Tuition Due
Dec. 12-17 Christmas Performances @ SOF
Dec. 16– Preordered Dancebags are ready
Dec.17-18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19-Jan. 1 Christmas Break (no classes)
Jan. 2 CLASSES RESUME
Looking ahead...
Jan. 15 Spring Costume fees due
May 12 Spring Concerts at Grand Theatre in Cartersville
DVDs WILL BE MADE OF NATIVITY
BY
Greenpeas for $25 each
to be sold at the door. No personal videography or photography will be allowed during the performances.
Christmas Break: Dec. 19-Jan. 1
Classes resume MONDAY, January 2nd
Office will be open intermittently over break to receive mail and answer phone calls. Office Hours will be on studio voicemail. Call for times.
NEW REGISTRATION FOR Winter/Spring Semester CLASSES We have left our registration open for new students through Saturday, January 22nd for our Spring season. If you are already in a class, and are not planning on changing or leaving your class, you do not need to do anything. However, if you are interested in changing classes, adding another class, or if you do not plan on returning in January, please let us know by December 16. New registration ends January 22nd for Spring. Now is the time to let your friends know it is time to join us for the Winter/Spring semester, and participation in our Spring Concert.
Class additions could happen over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout, and check the website often. If you want to switch classes, (if space permits) you will get first choice if you respond immediately. See Tonya or the lobby wall for answers to your questions and to make any changes.
Verse of the monthJohn 1:14
“ The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
We thank and praise God for sending His one and only Son.
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
As in the past few years, we are having a wonderful pas de duex (dance for two) with Mary and Joseph! It is beautiful and breathtaking! We also have a dance featuring our SELAH DTS dancers! Many dances have been updated this year. And of course, SNOW! We love having the snow each year!
For our full length show at the Grand Theatre, tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Group rates are $11 and are available for 10 or more people.
Even if you cannot come to the performance, we ask that you cover this outreach in prayer. See, we consider this our biggest community outreach during the year, where we can spread the Gospel of Christ in a wonderful way. Please join us in praying for God’s blessing and for lives to be changed due to the Nativity!
Christmas Performances...It’s hard to believe that our Christmas performances are so close! We are excited about doing them at the studio, and getting to combine it with a small reception each evening!!! Hopefully this will make it more memorable and special. Please make sure you have signed up to bring a little something to help us out. Of course, these performances are FREE.
For the class performance, please make sure your child has her/his class leotard or specified outfit to wear (your teacher can tell you), so that the class is uniform for pictures everyone will be taking. There will be no professional videography or pictures taken, so please make sure to bring your own cameras and snap away!!! Make sure your daughter has her hair secured in a bun for the performance for ballet classes, and secured away from the face for all other classes. Make sure they have the appropriate shoes too.
Each performing class has been assigned a performance date and time, which will feature only a few classes. Any class performing in Nativity will not be participating in these performances due to tech rehearsals at the Grand that week.
Monday, Dec. 12 at 6PM: Mon 130 BT, Mon 300 BT, Mon 330 BT, Mon 530 PB, Wed Karina's Class
Monday, Dec. 12 at 730PM: Mon 430 Mus Theatre, Mon 615 Tap,
Wed 630 BT, Wed 715 JT, Wed 730 HH
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6PM: Tues 330 PB, Tues KC, Tues 330 HH, Tues 415 BPrep
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 730PM: Tues 430HH, Tues 700 Contemporary, Tues 600 BPrep, Thurs 545 Beg Tap
Wed., Dec. 14 at 6PM: Wed 300 BT, Wed 300 BT, Wed 400 BTJ, Wed 630 PB
Thurs., Dec. 15 at 6PM: Thurs 400JT, Thurs 500 Int Tap,Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet Thurs 800
Saturday, Dec 17 at 930am: Thurs 330BT, Sat 1000 MNMe, Sat 1030 BT
Saturday, Dec 17 at 1100am: Tues 1100MNMe, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015PB, Thurs 1100BT, Fri 300 JT, Fri 500 HH
Please note that space will be of a premium at these shows due to fire code, so you may want to wait and invite all the aunts, uncles and cousins to the Spring Show where we will have more room, and the format will be more formal.
We are looking forward to this new format for Christmas, and hope you enjoy it as well. Please make sure all accounts have been cleared by the last class of the semester.
Merry Christmas from your staff at Steps of Faith Dance Studio!!
am so thrilled to see that our studio is doing more than dance! Our Companies filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas child last week, and now our studio is an official drop off for Toys for Tots! Please join us in this endeavor to give kids in Bartow county a better Christmas by bringing unwrapped toys for ages 0-18 and drop them off in the studio’s boxes.
2012 SOF COMPANY CALENDARS
are on SALE Nov. 29th! Thanks to Louis Tonsmeire who photographed our girls for our beautiful calendars featuring YOUR company dancers from the Nativity. They are $20 each! Only a few were ordered over our presales, so if you want one, see the office NOW! All proceeds benefit SOF dance ministry and our mission trips. Thanks for your support of SOF!!
Dates to Remember...Dec. 10 Dec. Tuition Due
Dec. 12-17 Christmas Performances @ SOF
Dec. 16– Preordered Dancebags are ready
Dec.17-18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19-Jan. 1 Christmas Break (no classes)
Jan. 2 CLASSES RESUME
Looking ahead...
Jan. 15 Spring Costume fees due
May 12 Spring Concerts at Grand Theatre in Cartersville
DVDs WILL BE MADE OF NATIVITY
BY
Greenpeas for $25 each
to be sold at the door. No personal videography or photography will be allowed during the performances.
Christmas Break: Dec. 19-Jan. 1
Classes resume MONDAY, January 2nd
Office will be open intermittently over break to receive mail and answer phone calls. Office Hours will be on studio voicemail. Call for times.
NEW REGISTRATION FOR Winter/Spring Semester CLASSES We have left our registration open for new students through Saturday, January 22nd for our Spring season. If you are already in a class, and are not planning on changing or leaving your class, you do not need to do anything. However, if you are interested in changing classes, adding another class, or if you do not plan on returning in January, please let us know by December 16. New registration ends January 22nd for Spring. Now is the time to let your friends know it is time to join us for the Winter/Spring semester, and participation in our Spring Concert.
Class additions could happen over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout, and check the website often. If you want to switch classes, (if space permits) you will get first choice if you respond immediately. See Tonya or the lobby wall for answers to your questions and to make any changes.
Verse of the monthJohn 1:14
“ The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
We thank and praise God for sending His one and only Son.
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
Monday, October 24, 2011
November Newsletter
In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 4:18
I don’t know about you, but when I read this passage, what stands out to me is, “in everything give thanks”. It is easy to gloss over this part, because to really apply it — is tough! And then it goes on to say “this is God’s will for us”. Hmm. According to this passage there is not a season of life that we should not be thankful for…good, bad, sad... This is definitely a scripture to chew on and consider as we prepare our hearts for the Thanksgiving season.
Listed below are quotes from SOF staff, dancers and parents.
Thanksgiving Thoughts…..The question was, “What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving?”
“I think about and am thankful for the time with family….I also think about the great deals we want to get on black Friday!” Becky Simmons, staff
“Colored leaves, family, turkey, and time with cousins.” Sarah Huffman, dancer
“Sharing with my friends.” Lily Ayer, dancer
“Food, family, the color orange...I am thankful for my family.” Zara Rainey, dancer
“Watching the Macy’s Day Parade and getting together with family.” Hannah Grogan, dancer
“We give thanks to God.” Grace Belisle, dancer
“We go to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving.” Erin McCrary, dancer
Christmas at Steps of Faith
December 12– 17th
Listed below are the class assignments for the Christmas performances at SOF Dance Studio. Please note some classes are NOT performing. Instead of doing one show each day we have some days having two shows depending on the number of dancers and expected family members. This plan will hopefully help with crowd control. After each show there will be a small reception. Please be sure to sign up to bring goodies for your dancer’s reception. (Sign up sheets will be on bulletin board in lobby Nov 1st.)
Classes not performing: Open Modern, Adult tap, Fri Contemporary, Int Teen Ballet, Ms. Julie’s tap: Thurs 545 & Thurs 715
Monday, December 12th 6pm Show:
Monday 130 BT, Monday 300 BT , Monday 330 BT , Monday 530 PB
Monday, December 12th 7:30pm Show:
Beg Musical Theatre , Monday 615 Tap, Wed KC , Wed 715 JT,
Wed 730 HH ,Wed 630 BT
Tuesday, December 13th 6pm Show:
Tuesday 330 PB , Tuesday Karina’s Class , Tuesday 330 HH , Tuesday 415 BP
Tuesday, December 13th 7:30pm Show:
Tuesday 430 HH , Tuesday 700 Contemporary , Tuesday 600 BP
Wednesday, December 14th 6pm Show:
Wed 300 BT , Wed 300 BT , Wed 400 BTJ , Wed 630 PB
Thursday, December 15th 6pm Show:
Thurs 400 JT , Thurs 500 Int Tap , Thurs 545 Beg Tap , Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet
Saturday, December 17th 9:30am Show:
Thursday 330 BT , Sat 915 PB , Sat 10 MNM , Sat 1030 BT
Saturday, December 17th 11:00am Show:
Tues 1100 MNM, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015 PB , Thurs 1100 BT, Fri 500 HH
The Nativity
Our Steps of Faith Dance Company teachers and dancers are putting in so much time in rehearsal and preparation for their production of The Nativity. Performance time will be here before we know it. Mark your calendar!!
Show Dates/Times:
Sat., December 17: 2pm & 7pm, Sun., December 18: 3pm
TICKETS: Remember that the Grand Theatre has implemented a new policy that requires all tickets to be sold through their office. The charge for this service is $3 per ticket. Tickets will go on sale November 7th. To purchase tickets you can order over the phone with a credit card or go to the theatre office. Grand Theatre: 770-386-7343
Office hours for the Grand Theatre are Monday—Friday 8am –5pm. (The office is closed for lunch daily from 11-12.) Prices are $13 for advanced tickets and $15 at the door. Group rate is $11 for groups of 10 or more per show.
ARCHANGELS: If you or your business is interested in becoming an underwriter, let us know. (SOF Dance Co. is 501C, so your donations are tax deductible.) Your name will be listed in the program as Sponsors. Prayerfully consider a donation if God gives you the means. All proceeds of the show (after covering the costs) will go to support our dance company’s mission work in the years to come.
NATIVITY PROGRAMS We will be selling ads for our Nativity program starting Nov. 1st. Prices are: $25 eighth page, $50 quarter page, $150 half page, $250 for the back cover. This is an opportunity for you to share a special message (w/ a photo )with your dancer. See office for copies of last year’s program or underwriter forms.
Steps of Faith Dance Company FUNdraisers
2012 Calendars are available in LIMITED quantities in late November. $20 each. We expect to be sold out by Christmas! If you want one, preorder yours now!!! See the beautiful example in the lobby. GORGEOUS Pictures were taken by Louis Tonsmeire of our pretty Company girls at his studio and around Cartersville!!
All proceeds benefit Steps of Faith Dance Company and their missions!
We appreciate your support!!
Great gift ideas…Each year around this time Steps of Faith offers personalized, embroidered dance bags ! These make great gifts for dancers of all sizes. Order by Saturday, November 19th and they will be back by Friday, December 16th...just in time for Christmas!
** Extra Large Navy Sport bag w/ shoe pocket, with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($48)
** Large Navy Duffle bag with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($38)
** Small Pink Nylon backpack, perfect for young dancer’s, with ballet shoes, “Steps of Faith”, and dancer’s name ($18)
See order forms in lobby. Price includes 7% sales tax . Make checks payable to SOF.
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
Dates to Remember…
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
(Monday classes are the only classes that week.)
Dec. 1 Cartersville Christmas Parade
Dec. 12—17 In Studio Performances @ SOF
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19— Jan. 1 Christmas Holidays (no classes)
Looking Ahead….
April 2-6 Spring Break
April 28 Company Spring Performance
May 14 Spring Concert
Toys For Tots
The Toys for Tots program is right around the corner! Companies are beginning to donate small stocking stuffers — last year Steps of Faith stuffed over 1000 stockings. This year, we will probably stuff 1500 stockings!! I will post volunteer signup sheets on the bulletin board prior to the needed days (probably Saturdays in Nov and early Dec). All ages are needed. Thanks in advance for your help. Nancy Miller
Registration Open Now for New Students to Begin in January
November 1st we will begin registering for students to start in January. New registration will continue through Saturday, January 21st. If you have friends who want to join us for the Spring Concert, this is the time for them to reserve their spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! Remember they are welcome to come visit us before registering. Have them call the office to take a tour or try a class for FREE! Our schedule is posted in the lobby and online: www.steps-of-faith.com.
We are thankful for every family that makes up Steps of Faith!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I don’t know about you, but when I read this passage, what stands out to me is, “in everything give thanks”. It is easy to gloss over this part, because to really apply it — is tough! And then it goes on to say “this is God’s will for us”. Hmm. According to this passage there is not a season of life that we should not be thankful for…good, bad, sad... This is definitely a scripture to chew on and consider as we prepare our hearts for the Thanksgiving season.
Listed below are quotes from SOF staff, dancers and parents.
Thanksgiving Thoughts…..The question was, “What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving?”
“I think about and am thankful for the time with family….I also think about the great deals we want to get on black Friday!” Becky Simmons, staff
“Colored leaves, family, turkey, and time with cousins.” Sarah Huffman, dancer
“Sharing with my friends.” Lily Ayer, dancer
“Food, family, the color orange...I am thankful for my family.” Zara Rainey, dancer
“Watching the Macy’s Day Parade and getting together with family.” Hannah Grogan, dancer
“We give thanks to God.” Grace Belisle, dancer
“We go to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving.” Erin McCrary, dancer
Christmas at Steps of Faith
December 12– 17th
Listed below are the class assignments for the Christmas performances at SOF Dance Studio. Please note some classes are NOT performing. Instead of doing one show each day we have some days having two shows depending on the number of dancers and expected family members. This plan will hopefully help with crowd control. After each show there will be a small reception. Please be sure to sign up to bring goodies for your dancer’s reception. (Sign up sheets will be on bulletin board in lobby Nov 1st.)
Classes not performing: Open Modern, Adult tap, Fri Contemporary, Int Teen Ballet, Ms. Julie’s tap: Thurs 545 & Thurs 715
Monday, December 12th 6pm Show:
Monday 130 BT, Monday 300 BT , Monday 330 BT , Monday 530 PB
Monday, December 12th 7:30pm Show:
Beg Musical Theatre , Monday 615 Tap, Wed KC , Wed 715 JT,
Wed 730 HH ,Wed 630 BT
Tuesday, December 13th 6pm Show:
Tuesday 330 PB , Tuesday Karina’s Class , Tuesday 330 HH , Tuesday 415 BP
Tuesday, December 13th 7:30pm Show:
Tuesday 430 HH , Tuesday 700 Contemporary , Tuesday 600 BP
Wednesday, December 14th 6pm Show:
Wed 300 BT , Wed 300 BT , Wed 400 BTJ , Wed 630 PB
Thursday, December 15th 6pm Show:
Thurs 400 JT , Thurs 500 Int Tap , Thurs 545 Beg Tap , Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet
Saturday, December 17th 9:30am Show:
Thursday 330 BT , Sat 915 PB , Sat 10 MNM , Sat 1030 BT
Saturday, December 17th 11:00am Show:
Tues 1100 MNM, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015 PB , Thurs 1100 BT, Fri 500 HH
The Nativity
Our Steps of Faith Dance Company teachers and dancers are putting in so much time in rehearsal and preparation for their production of The Nativity. Performance time will be here before we know it. Mark your calendar!!
Show Dates/Times:
Sat., December 17: 2pm & 7pm, Sun., December 18: 3pm
TICKETS: Remember that the Grand Theatre has implemented a new policy that requires all tickets to be sold through their office. The charge for this service is $3 per ticket. Tickets will go on sale November 7th. To purchase tickets you can order over the phone with a credit card or go to the theatre office. Grand Theatre: 770-386-7343
Office hours for the Grand Theatre are Monday—Friday 8am –5pm. (The office is closed for lunch daily from 11-12.) Prices are $13 for advanced tickets and $15 at the door. Group rate is $11 for groups of 10 or more per show.
ARCHANGELS: If you or your business is interested in becoming an underwriter, let us know. (SOF Dance Co. is 501C, so your donations are tax deductible.) Your name will be listed in the program as Sponsors. Prayerfully consider a donation if God gives you the means. All proceeds of the show (after covering the costs) will go to support our dance company’s mission work in the years to come.
NATIVITY PROGRAMS We will be selling ads for our Nativity program starting Nov. 1st. Prices are: $25 eighth page, $50 quarter page, $150 half page, $250 for the back cover. This is an opportunity for you to share a special message (w/ a photo )with your dancer. See office for copies of last year’s program or underwriter forms.
Steps of Faith Dance Company FUNdraisers
2012 Calendars are available in LIMITED quantities in late November. $20 each. We expect to be sold out by Christmas! If you want one, preorder yours now!!! See the beautiful example in the lobby. GORGEOUS Pictures were taken by Louis Tonsmeire of our pretty Company girls at his studio and around Cartersville!!
All proceeds benefit Steps of Faith Dance Company and their missions!
We appreciate your support!!
Great gift ideas…Each year around this time Steps of Faith offers personalized, embroidered dance bags ! These make great gifts for dancers of all sizes. Order by Saturday, November 19th and they will be back by Friday, December 16th...just in time for Christmas!
** Extra Large Navy Sport bag w/ shoe pocket, with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($48)
** Large Navy Duffle bag with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($38)
** Small Pink Nylon backpack, perfect for young dancer’s, with ballet shoes, “Steps of Faith”, and dancer’s name ($18)
See order forms in lobby. Price includes 7% sales tax . Make checks payable to SOF.
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH
Dates to Remember…
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
(Monday classes are the only classes that week.)
Dec. 1 Cartersville Christmas Parade
Dec. 12—17 In Studio Performances @ SOF
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19— Jan. 1 Christmas Holidays (no classes)
Looking Ahead….
April 2-6 Spring Break
April 28 Company Spring Performance
May 14 Spring Concert
Toys For Tots
The Toys for Tots program is right around the corner! Companies are beginning to donate small stocking stuffers — last year Steps of Faith stuffed over 1000 stockings. This year, we will probably stuff 1500 stockings!! I will post volunteer signup sheets on the bulletin board prior to the needed days (probably Saturdays in Nov and early Dec). All ages are needed. Thanks in advance for your help. Nancy Miller
Registration Open Now for New Students to Begin in January
November 1st we will begin registering for students to start in January. New registration will continue through Saturday, January 21st. If you have friends who want to join us for the Spring Concert, this is the time for them to reserve their spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! Remember they are welcome to come visit us before registering. Have them call the office to take a tour or try a class for FREE! Our schedule is posted in the lobby and online: www.steps-of-faith.com.
We are thankful for every family that makes up Steps of Faith!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
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