RHINESTONE
REVIEW
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this Newsletter
Celebrating
25 Glistening Years of Business!
"PROJECT
BCFD HERE WE COME"
~Program
Book Ads
Due
March 12th
Display
a special ad, picture, or message in our annual dance concert program.
Picture
Days
February 12th & 13th
Concert
Tickets, DVD, and T-shirt Orders
Due
March 12th
Happy
Valentine’s Day!
We
hope that many hugs and kisses come your way! Don’t forget to share your love
with someone special! For those who would like to share Valentine's with their
dance friends, feel free to do so, and many thanks in advance for sharing.
XOXO!
Tickets! Tickets! Tickets!
Wow,
2025 has arrived and our Annual Dance Concert will be here before we know it!
Please be on the lookout for order info. Order info will be sent
via email. Feel free to give your ticket orders to Ms. Barbara or Ms Kim. Your orders will be filled in the order they
are received and will be handed to you in person at a later date.
Our
dance concert has proven to be an exciting event for all involved. Be sure to
invite all of your special friends and family!!! Don’t forget that the dress
rehearsal is on Friday, May 16th …. Rehearsal times will be posted at a
later date.
All
accounts are to be up to date before tickets can be purchased. Thank you!
BCFD
Ties & Tiaras 1st Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
Attn:
Come join us for a night of fun for Dads & Daughters!
Saturday,
February 22nd, 2025
Grace
Lutheran School Gym
321
Ave C SE
Winter
Haven, FL 33880
5:00-7:00
PM
Tickets
are $25 each, which includes kid-friendly food, crafts, photography, raffles,
and of course dancing.
A
local DJ will be on-site to host the party and play the best of music.
Dressy
Attire - No shoes with heels
For
more info, please see posted information in the dance centre' lobby.
A
Night of Razzle Dazzle a Huge Success!
Congratulations
to all involved with the night of Razzle Dazzle! Wow, what a job well done! I
was so proud of the performers, you all looked marvelous! Congrats to the
Dazzler parents, you are such an awesome example of teamwork. Thanks for
all you do! Also, thanks to all that came to support the Dazzlers - Especially
the PreDancers and the Sponsors!
Dance
Tuition
Remember
that your tuition is due on the 1st day of the month to avoid the $20 late fee!
Thank you.
Spring
Break
BCFD
will be closed during the week of March 17th, 2025 - Enjoy and be safe, but
most of all have tons of fun!
Costumes,
Costumes, Costumes!
By
now, all should have their dance concert costumes, with the exception of one
class. Please be sure to take a look at the costume pictures in the
costume book located in the lobby. Please also be sure to make sure that you
have the correct tights and shoes. Be sure to keep your costumes safe, neat,
and tidy to ensure that all are beautiful for costume picture weekend and the
dance concert. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you have any questions
about your costumes. We are more than happy to help. Now is the time to
ask, please do not wait until the last minute - it may be too late if you do.
Shoe
and Attire Orders
All
dance shoes and tight orders can be ordered by the 15th of each month. Please
place your orders by the 15th. Remember not to wait until the last minute to
order for the dance concert, now is the time to order, and don’t forget about
pictures, everyone will need the proper attire for group pictures! Please make
sure that you have the proper shoes & tights for pictures - this is a must!
We want our group pictures to look MARVELOUS!
Earrings
For
those who didn’t order earrings with their costumes and wish to have a pair, we
have a few extra pairs in stock ….. $20 each......
these are the only jewelry that can be worn for the dance concert.
COSTUME
PICTURE DAYS
Pictures
in our beautiful dance costumes will be taken on Wednesday, February 12th, and
Thursday, February 13th, 2025. This is the time to take individual and group
pictures in your fabulous dance concert costumes. The pictures will be taken at
the studio by a professional dance photographer. All photo information
was sent via email. The photographer is asking that all preorders to
better help with long lines and congestion in the studio lobby.
Thank you!
Normal
classes will not be held on the above-mentioned days.
Pictures
will be taken individually in all the dance concert costumes. We would
like to ask that all PLEASE show up for picture day. We do take a group picture
and it often means a lot to our families and staff when all classmates are in
the group photos. Group photos are taken 1st, so don't be late for your
picture time, Individual shots will follow - see picture times posted
below. ALL CLASS GROUP PICTURES ARE ALSO IN THE AWESOME DANCE CONCERT
PROGRAM BOOK - too fun! Once again, all must be in the group photos.
For those of you who have purchased pictures in the past years you know how
fabulous the pictures are!! Picture prices are comparable to school photo
packages. If we can help with any questions, please let us know - happy to help
Even
if you do not want to take individual pictures, please plan to attend the group
photo. All group photos are in the dance concert program book and are very
important to all. Thank you!!!
Barbara’s
Centre’ For Dance
2025
Costume Picture Schedule
Wednesday,
February 12th
3:30
Monday Intermediate Jazz
4:00
Wednesday Elementary Clogging & Wednesday Intermediate Clogging
4:30
Monday Intermediate Lyrical
5:00
Wednesday Elementary Hip Hop
5:30
Wednesday Dazzler Class - Little Party
6:10
Dazzler Group Photo - group photo only (high fashion runway outfit of choice,
including headpiece)
6:25
Monday Adv/Intermediate Fusion
7:05
Barbie
7:45
Pop
8:05
Tuesday Advanced TOTAL Jazz
8:40
Tuesday Advanced Acro - group photo only
8:50
Monday Advanced Modern - group photo only
9:05
Senior Group Photo - (jeans, no shoes, white t-shirt, and black grad cap)
Thursday,
February 13th
3:30
Monday Elementary Jazz
4:00
Monday Elementary Ballet & Thursday Intermediate Ballet
4:45
Monday Elementary Tap & Thursday Intermediate Tap
5:15
Monday & Wednesday Elementary Acro
5:45
Thursday PreDance
6:30
Specialty Routine Group Photo (individual shots for all solo/duos 5th
grade and under only)
6:45
Tuesday Adv Clogging
7:15
Thursday Adv Tap
7:45
Thursday Adv Ballet
8:20
Thursday Musical Theatre - group photo only
8:40
Monday Adv Lyrical
9:15
Specialty Routines (individual shots for solo/duo 6th grade and up, see
specialty group photo scheduled above)
The
schedule may have minor changes before picture weekend. Be sure to read
your Newsletter for updates, etc.
IMPORTANT
DATES TO REMEMBER
~February
Tuition Due - February 1st to avoid the late fee
~Project
BCFD Dance Concert Tickets go on sale - February - Specifics TBA
~Public
School Early Dismiss Day – Friday, Feb 14th - Studio Opens @ 3:45 PM on this
day
~Public
School Holiday - Monday, February 17th
~Costume
Picture Days – Feb 12th & 13th @ BCFD - See schedule above
~March
Tuition Due - March 1st to avoid the late fee
~Project
BCFD Dance Concert Tickets - price increase - March 1st
~Dazzler
Camp Fees Due - March 1st
~Deadline
to double check rough draft copy of the Project BCFD Program Book - Wednesday,
March 12th
~Deadline
for Dance Concert Video Orders, Program Book Ads & T-shirt Orders
- Wednesday, March 12th
~Public
School Early Dismiss Day – Friday, March 14th – Studio Opens @ 3:45 PM on this
day
~Spring
Break - Studio Closed - March 17th-21st
~April
Tuition Due - April 1st to avoid the late fee
~Public
School Holiday - Friday, April 18th
~Public
School Early Dismiss Day – Friday, April 17th - Studio Opens @ 3:45 PM on this
day
~Summer
Class Fees Due - May 1st
~Specialty
Fees Due (solos, duo/trios) - April 1st & May 1st
~May
Tuition Due - May 1st to avoid the late fee
~Project
BCFD Dance Centre' Rehearsals - @ BCFD
Monday,
May 5th - Wednesday, May 7th & Monday, May 12th - Tuesday, May 13th
~Project
BCFD Dress Rehearsal - Friday, May 16th @ Polk State College
~Project
BCFD Dance Concert - Saturday, May 17th - 5:00 PM @ Polk State College
~Project
BCFD Dance Concert Sunday, May 18th - 2:30 PM @ Polk State College
~Last
Day of Public School - Wednesday, May 29th
BCFD
Dancer's Rock!
Congrats
to all who made the Honor Roll these 9 weeks.
Keep up the great work! Study hard!!!
Please
share the awesome things that our children are achieving, we would love to post
it in our newsletter.
Private
Lessons
Private
lessons are a great way to catch up on new skills and can be catered to your
individual needs. Private lessons cost $25.00 per 1/2 hour. If interested
please feel free to chat with us about lessons.
Dance
Concert T-shirts - DEADLINE MARCH 12th
Get
excited!!!!! To remember our awesome annual dance concert, you will have the
opportunity to purchase a T-shirt. These T-shirts will not just be any T-shirt!
The T-shirts will include our “PROJECT BCFD" theme. These T-shirts will be
made to order, so don't miss out. We will only have printed the number of pre-ordered
T-shirts, so don't delay. Our dance concert Ts are always special and over the
top!! This year will be no different. They are going to be AWESOME! Please be
sure to check your email for order forms.
Program
Ads – DEADLINE MARCH 12th
The
BCFD program book is truly the best around. All have the opportunity to place
an ad in the PROJECT BCFD program book - one-line ads, business card ads, 1/4-page,
1/2-page, full page, centerfold, etc!! They are a
wonderful keepsake! Be sure to be on the lookout for more info to be posted in
the dance centre lobby and your dance files. DEADLINE MARCH 6th. There is a
copy of last year’s program book in the dance centre' lobby, be sure to take a
look! It's a beauty!!! Many thanks in advance to those of you who continue to
support our program book, as there is no one around who does a program book
quite like BCFD! You are appreciated and you make BCFD Fabulous!!
Remember, the deadline is important, as a program of our magnitude, takes time
to put together, especially with all of the shipping delays lately.
Look for order forms via email.
Parent
Survey & Summer Class Schedule
We
at BCFD want to create a dance environment that is happy and conducive to
learning for your child. Your suggestions, thoughts and ideas are very
important to us. Feel free to drop us an email or drop us a note.
The summer class and camp schedule is soon to be
posted as well. We would love to have your input! If there are classes,
etc. that you would like to see on the schedule, please let us know. We
are happy to accommodate your needs any way that we can.
PROJECT
BCFD Dance Concert Show Videos For Sale -
DEADLINE MARCH 12th
All
of you have or will receive your order forms for the dance concert PROJECT BCFD
Dance Concert Video. Don’t miss out on this exciting event. Everyone will want
a Dance Concert Video to capture all of the special memories of the awesome
annual dance concert. Cost $35.00 per video. Deadline for a Dance Concert Video
is March 12th. Look for your order form on the clipboards in the dance
centre lobby and/or via email. Please remember that ALL ORDERS ARE TO BE
PREORDERED to ensure that we have enough to ensure that our show will be
videoed. ONCE AGAIN, PLEASE PREORDER.
Summer
Registration
It’s
time to begin planning for the summer - too FUN! The BCFD summer schedule is
soon to be posted. Summer classes are a great way to try something new or
perhaps catch up or get ahead for the upcoming dance season! We also have a
week-long dance camp that is truly a BCFD favorite! You will want to register
early! So don’t delay or you may miss out! If you have a group of friends or
family that want something specific that may not be on our summer agenda just
let us know, we will be happy to accommodate your needs. Summer is also a great
time for private lessons!!
Specialty
Routines
Friendly
Reminder - Specialty payments are due Feb 1st for our 2024 Solos & Duos.
For
those interested in holdover and/or new specialty routines, it’s also that time
of year to start thinking about your specialty routines for the 2022-2023
season - solos, duets/trios, etc. If interested in a specialty number please
speak with Ms. Barbara about details. Deadline April 1st/May 1st (payments
can be split into two payments, if necessary, one payment in April and one
payment in May) - chat with Ms. Barbara if interested.
Dad’s
Dance Practice
If
you are interested in participating, you are invited to participate in our
Annual Dad’s Dance! I know that many of the girls look forward to this every
year - Dad’s too - ha ha! The Dad’s dance is a
tradition at BCFD and is truly special to all involved. If you desire to
participate it will be necessary for you to attend the following practices -
thank you!
Dancers
Only - No Dads - Wednesday, March 12th (6:30-7:10) - Studio room 1
Dancers
Only - No Dads - Tuesday, April 1st (6:30-7:10) - Studio room 1
Dancers
Only - No Dads - Tuesday, April 8th (6:30-7:10) - Studio room 1
Dads
and Dancers - Tuesday, April 22nd (6:30-7:10) - BCFD Parking Lot
Dads
and Dancers - Monday, May 5th (6:30-7:15) - BCFD Parking Lot
Dads
and Dancers - Tuesday, May 6th (6:30-7:15) - BCFD Parking Lot
Dads
and Dancers - Monday, May 12th (6:30-7:15) - BCFD Parking Lot
Dads
and Dancers - Tuesday, May 13th (6:30-7:15) - BCFD Parking Lot
~If
Dad’s can’t attend, Mom’s or a family member please fill in for them.
~
The schedule is subject to minor changes.