May 2019

How to send performance video.

- Upcoming -

May: Virtual Dance Classes (Specifications below)
May 15: Costume Pickup
May 20: Virtual Incentive Party (1-2 pm)


- Virtual Dance Classes -

We will be holding online dance classes to make up for March's cancelled lessons. We've already held a few Zoom classes.. Here are the dates for the remaining virtual classes:

Ages 3-7 (May 14 at 1-1:40 pm)
Ages 8 and up (May 11 at 1-2 pm)
SMIlE (can attend either age group & May 12 at 1-2 pm)
Dance Team (May 13 at 1-2 pm)

*If you are 7 or have a sibling in a higher class you may join the older class if preferable. Please watch this video before attending if you don't know how to use Zoom..


- Costumes -

Costumes are $45 total per costume. Part of this cost has already been paid with the nonrefundable costume deposit. On May 11, your account will be charged $20/costume. Costume pickup is Friday, May 15 (specified times below). We will bring your costume out to you, so please wait in your car. We are practicing social distancing for everyone's safety. Text (406)781-5653 with your name when you arrive.
If you do not want your costume, let me know by calling (406)781-5653, If I'm not able to answer, please leave a message. This is to prevent you from getting charged.

May 15 Costume pickup times:

9-9:45 am PreDance Admire
10-10:45 am PreDance Beauty
11-11:45 am PreTap
12-12:20 pm Hip Hop (Last name A-N)
12:30-12:50 pm Hip Hop (Last name M-Z)
1-1:20 pm Ballet 1
1:30-1:50 pm Tap 1
2-2:45 pm PreBallet
3-3:30 pm Ballet 1.3
3:40-4:10 pm Ballet 1.5
4:20-4:50 pm Tap 2 & Ballet 2
5-5:30 pm Dance Team

If you have multiple children/classes you can pick up all costumes at once. if this time does not work for you please text (406)7815653 to arrange a different pickup time.


- Performance -

We will be putting together a recital video.

Host and film your own performance with family. Please send a video of your performance to dancedesignk@gmail.com. More information to assist with technology will be available soon.
Hairstyle & Makeup: Ballet classes, please wear a bun. Otherwise it's your choice.

Practice videos are available on the portal under the "files" tab and can be used for home performances.

Tge button above is a tutorial how to send videos to email/dropbox. You can also compress files.


- The Virtual Incentive Party -

Virtual Incentive Party May 20 from 1-2pm. Please pickup your treat bag when you come to pick your costume up.

Congratulations to the students listed below. Please send us a picture of you doing a split/half plank, so we can post it.

Plank Posse
Chasin B, Ava B, Macie C, Wynter G, Brooke K, Stephanie R, Kevin S, Bryn S, Amy S, Aunna Stroh, James T, Jace T, Kodda W.
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Splits Club
McKay C, Cora S.

PreDance/Genre classes have "Listening Stars" which each student will have opportunity to earn certificate, in lieu of Plank Posse/Splits Club party. All your children are good listeners and would have achieved this award by the end of the year. We will have your certificate and a treat ready with your costume pickup.

For those who still seek to earn this incentive, see Plank Posse and Splits Club requirements. You can earn it any time before May 20. Email us a video of you completing the requirements dancedesignk@gmail.com. Then send us a text so we can look out for it (406)7815653.


- Additional -

If you haven't received a birthday gift from us, please text (406)7815653 to let us know so we can have a treasure box gift ready for you at costume pickup.

Costumes are the last fee of this year because there is no recital fee.

I will get 2020-2021 School Year's Registration posted when we have more information about COVID19 circumstances, so watch your texts/emails/FB this summer.


- Dance Team -

Dance Talent Competition in Billings, MT has been postponed until further notice.
​Venue: MSU Billings Petro Theatre - 1500 University Dr, Billings, Montana. (Programs $5 at door. Photo/video, t-shirts, other merchandise probably available for purchase at event.)
Hotel information Billings MT event Home2 Suites (406) 252-2255 $129.00/room

The girls have worked very hard and collectively have each earned, through their focus and dedication, an optional solo which can be found under "files" on their account. If you want to purchase a solo costume, they are about $30. You can also pick your own appropriate solo outfit/costume. Dance Design Studio defines appropriate as midriff covered (like one piece swimsuit or more).

We will continue virtual classes for Dance Team to prepare for the competition (excluding May 20). Solos will be practiced 15 min after each class. The name of soloist is listed after the day they will be practicing. All practices will be from 1-2pm and 2-2:15 for soloist.

April 29 Abby
May 27 Brooklyn
June 3 Cora
June 10 Gracie
June 17 Macie
June 24 Gabbi

Subject to change based on COVID19.

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I have enjoyed teaching and working with all of you.
​Stay happy and healthy with continued caution