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WCDS is Tuned IN, 2015
W o o d st o c k C o - O p e ra t i ve D a n ce S ch o o l
30 Reeve St, Woodstock, ON
(519) 421-0950
recital at a glance
flowers & DVDs
Single roses ($5) and mixed
bouquets ($8) are available for presale when you purchase your tickets,
and will be available in the lobby for
the pre-determined performance.
After vetting several companies, we
have settled on TJ Media Services
to provide DVDs and BluRays this
year. These professional memories
need to be pre-ordered before the
last day of class. Please bring in the
form (attached to this letter) and
payment to the office.
ticket sales
Remember that the recitals are
assigned seating, so purchase your
tickets early.
Weekdays:
 Wed April 29-Thurs May
14
5-8PM
 Tues May 19-Mon June 8
9AM-12PM and 6-8PM
Weekends:
 Sat May 2 & 9
9:30AM-3PM
Tickets are also available during the
dress rehearsals, one hour prior to
each show, and during intermission.
If there are any left!!
2015-2016
registration
Registration for next dance season
will be occurring in July this year!
Details to follow at recital—but keep
your ears open, and check Facebook
and our Web Site early to get your
spots!
Ti cket Sal es April 29 -May 14
Pi ctur es T uesday, M ay 19 -Monday, M ay 25
Info Sessi ons Wednesday, June 3 & Thursday, June 4, 6PM
Dr ess Rehear sal M onday, June 8 -Thurs day, June 11 at 4: 30PM
Toddl er Reci tal Saturday, June 13 at 11AM (dancers at 10: 15AM)
Reci tal s Friday, June 12 at 6: 30PM (danc ers at 6PM ),
Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14 at 1:30PM (danc ers at 1PM)
Recital and dress rehearsals are at
Woodstock Collegiate Institute (35 Riddell Street).
Keep this newsletter to reference during recital week!
ready, set, DANCE!
It’s that time of year again, when our dancers get to show us all they have
learned! Dancers need to attend all of their performances to ensure a
successful show. Remember that there is no air conditioning in the WCI
auditorium, so dress accordingly and bring some water!
say cheese
We are lucky to have Anne Bedard photograph our dancers during their class
times again this year. We ask that dancers come to the studio 15min early and
with full makeup & hair, ready to smile. A photo form is included in this
newsletter; please fill it out and bring it with you to picture day. Photos with
siblings, friends, or teachers are encouraged! Payment is due at first photo
session, cash only. Each child needs their own form! (Due to costume
delivery and alterations, some photos may need to be rescheduled. We will
keep you posted!)
We also ask for patience during this process. Sometimes it can be a challenge
to get the little ones ready to pose for best pictures possible, which may result
in some delays.
If photos are missed, please contact the office.
volunteers
Your help is directly responsible for our continued success as a dance studio.
We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors, and we rely on families for
help. This helps to keep the costs low, and to provide a wonderful recital
experience for our dancers. We ask that every family volunteers at some time
during this busy recital season. There are lots of ways to participate. Sign up
sheets are posted on the board outside the office, and we thank you in
advance!
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Toddler Show
# Class
TV Show
1 Younger Helper Group
Baywatch
Pictures Tuesday, May 26
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Hair & Instructions to follow
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
2 Music & Motion, Saturdays
Pictures Saturday, May 23 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Sesame Street
Hair & Boys slicked back, girls halfmakeup up/half-down in pigtails
Notes:
Hair & Low braided pig tails
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
3 Ballet (pre-primary), Saturday
Pictures Saturday, May 23 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
4 Creative Dance, Thursday
Pictures Thursday, May 21 (class
time)
Sophia the First
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
5 Acro tots, Friday
Pictures Friday, May 22 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Carebears
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
6 Music & Motion, Thursday AM
Pictures Thursday, May 21 (class
time)
Looney Tunes
Hair & Hair half-up/half-down in pig
makeup tails
Notes:
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
7 Creative Dance, Wednesday AM
Pictures Wednesday, May 20 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Barney
Hair & Boys spiked, girls half-up/half- Notes:
makeup down in pigtails
Performances Saturday AM
8 Ballet (pre-pointe and pointe), Thursday
& Friday
Pictures Thursday, May 21 at 7PM
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
The Fosters
Hair & Slicked back bun with hairnet Notes:
makeup & bobby pins, no part, no
bangs, purple eyeshadow,
pink blush, pink lipstick
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Toddler Show
# Class
TV Show
9 Creative dance, Thursday PM
The Muppet Show
Pictures Thursday, May 21 (class
time)
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
10 Music & Motion, Wednesday PM
Pictures Wednesday, May 20 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Strawberry Shortcake
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
11 Creative Dance, Thursday AM
Pictures Thursday, May 21 (class
time)
My Little Pony
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
12 Music & Motion, Wednesday AM
Pictures Wednesday, May 20 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Bubble Guppies
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
13 Creative Dance, Saturday AM
Pictures Saturday, May 23 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Scooby Doo
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
14 Music & Motion, Tuesday PM
Pictures Tuesday, May 19 (class time)
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Hair & Half-up/half-down in pigtails
makeup
Notes:
Performances Saturday AM
15 Older Helpers
Pictures Tuesday, May 26
Rehearsal Thursday, June 11 at 4:30PM
Performances Saturday AM
Medley
Hair & Instructions to follow
makeup
Notes:
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surviving dance recitals
We’re not going to lie—dance recitals are a wonderful, but time-consuming and sometimes stressful, experience.
We’d like to offer you our top tips for getting through this year’s recital without losing your hair!
Label everything
There is a lot of action in the green room, and a lot of similar items. It’s important to make sure that your child’s
name is on all of their property to ensure safe return.
Please note, however, that we are not responsible for any lost items. Any valuables should probably be left at
home!
Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures
In order to ensure the safety of our littlest members, every child must be signed in and out of the green room.
Make sure that the volunteers for your child’s class knows when they are leaving!
Arrive on time (or better yet, a bit early!)
Parking is tight and there is always a bit of chaos in the green room. Leave yourself lots of time to get to WCI and
get settled before the rehearsal or performance begins.
Use picture day as a practice
Picture day is the perfect time to figure out how long it takes to get hair and makeup done. Also, dancers will be in
their costumes for a while during picture day. Make a point of asking them if they are comfortable, and check the
costume for fit. This is the perfect time to get alterations done!
Grab some extra tights (and hair nets, and elastics…)
Don’t be caught off-guard. Make sure you have extras of anything that might break, rip, or get misplaced.
Be a green room volunteer
You might feel a bit overwhelmed at the idea of volunteering in the green room, but the best way to know what’s
going on is to be there.
dancer check-list
shoes
accessories
brush
hairspray
bobby pins
hair elastics
hair net
makeup
water bottle
clean snacks
safety pins
costume(s)
spectator check-list
sign in and sign out
tickets
water bottle
camera
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costume fittings
Costume fittings have begun! Costumes are distributed on picture day, but
please remember not to wash or alter the costume! If you have any issues,
please contact a sewing volunteer, board member, or Angie for help.
We recommend that you keep all costumes and accessories neat and tidy, in the
provided bags. You don’t want to forget anything!
green room etiquette
Only volunteers signed up for green room duty are allowed in during
performance. We will provide entertainment for our dancers, but ask that you
send them with any snacks or drinks. To keep everyone’s costumes stain-free,
we may limit what children are allowed to eat. Think clean: water, carrot sticks,
graham crackers, grapes, pretzels… not fruit punch and strawberries.
And no nuts allowed due to allergies!
final bows & dress rehearsal
We request that parents remain for the toddler dress rehearsal.
All other dress rehearsals are closed to the public, and only volunteers are
admitted to the auditorium. Dancers are permitted to leave after their number is
completed and the instructor has dismissed them—but everyone is welcome to
be in the final bow at the end of the performances.
Victoria Day parade
We will be participating in the annual Victoria Day Parade again this year!
To join us in the parade, please sign up on the sheets at the studio starting April
30th. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
We ask those participating in the parade to wear purple or WCDS spirit wear,
and bring lots of WCDS Spirit! Dancers and chaperones will meet on Monday,
May 18 at 9AM on the track at the fairgrounds. Pick up for the dancers on the
float will be at Southside Park near the gazebo, at the end of the parade. Board
members and Instructors will have access to cell numbers, so please make sure
we have your current information.
spring fundraiser
Are you feeling lucky?
WCDS will be running a raffle this spring. Great prize opportunities coming your
way—more information to follow!
our younger
dancers
Please remember that our younger
dancers (ages 4-5) do not participate
in the Friday night show. Check the
schedule for the exact performances
your dancer is a part of!
hair & makeup
This newsletter has all the information
you need for hair and makeup. Please
read it over carefully, and make sure
you understand what is expected—
especially if you have children in
multiple performances!
We ask that everyone is in full
costume (including hair & makeup) for
pictures, recitals, and performances.
It is always your choice if your dancer
wears makeup.
summer dance
camps
Registration for summer dance camp
continues. If you have not received a
brochure stop by the office or visit
www.dancewoodstock.com. Space is
limited and classes are filling up
quickly! Dance instructors cannot
accept registrations so please call or
come to the office Mondays-Fridays
from 9AM-12PM, or Tuesday evenings
from 6PM-8PM.
donations
when in doubt… just ask!
If you’ve read the whole newsletter and you still have questions, don’t
worry! Info sessions are scheduled Wednesday, June 3 and Thursday,
June 4 at 6PM.
If you still aren’t sure, board members and instructors are always
available. You can also call Angie or email the studio:
519 421 0950 or info@dancewoodstock.com.
We are looking for donations of the
following items for dance camp:
scraps of fabric, paper towel rolls,
baby food jars, margarine containers
and coffee filters as well as any other
craft items you wish to donate. There
is a box in the reception area at the
studio for donated items.
Woodstock Co-operative DANCE SCHOOL
2015 Dance Recital Video Order Form
“WCDS Is Tuned In”
‘Capture. Relive Your Moments’
We are pleased to offer you this memento of your child’s performance in this year’s dance recital.
Complete Information below:
PARENT’S NAME: ______________________________________________________________
CHILD’S NAME: ________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
CITY: __________________________________________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________
ALT PHONE: _________________________
E-MAIL: _________________________________________________________________________
Performance Selection:
# of DVD’s
Price
DVD:
x $25 =
Blu-Ray:
x $35 =
Subtotal
TOTAL AMOUNT $
Orders can be dropped off at the studio by June 6 or brought to the performance.
Payment can be cash or cheque, payable to Tamarah Griffioen.
PLEASE ALLOW 8-10 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY
www.TJMediaServices.com
(519) 537-5965
TJMediaServices@gmail.com
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Woodstock Co-operative Dance Photos
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by:
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Dance Class: _________________________________ Teacher: _______________________________
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YES* or
NO
If you answered YES, please provide this additional information below:
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*If your child participates in multiple classes, you may add an additional portrait session to your first disc order
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3 – 5x7’s
2 Individual Poses
(one pose, one costume)
(one costume, edited in
colour & black and white)
1 – 5x7 Group Photo
1 - 5x7 with Instructor
$25 x ____ = $_______

1 - 5x7 “Buddies” or
Siblings photo
1 Group Photo
1 Pose with Instructor
$30 x ____ = $_______
* Multiple Sessions
Additional Prints and
Enlargements
(available with the
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 5 x 7 - $5.00
Pose:________________
 8 x10 - $8.00
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