All of our dancers have been learning 2 dance routines in prep for our Winter Informal Dance show.
They have been working very hard week after week trying to get those difficult steps and to remember "what comes next?". A few of our classes have already had a chance to show off their skills at Oak Terrace Assisted Living while other dancers anxiously wait their turn this coming Saturday.
We had some nervous tears shed at our first performance and a few others who opted to "just watch".
Homemade stage decorations are well underway! Along with creating a show program for the audience, rounding up volunteers to help with the show and lining up all necessary details, Whitney and Lori have decided to add "Make stage decorations" to the To Do list this year. So far, they aren't looking too bad!
What I love about informal? Not only does it allow our parents & dancers to pick and choose what they want to wear but also how much they want to spend. Plus the festive reds and bright greens that our dancers wear accompanied with Christmas music really gets me in the mood for the holidays and spending time with family.
Hard to believe our 3rd season in that we would already be throwing around the idea of having two seperate shows. We have grown enormously in the past 3 months and are now expecting our Winter Informal to last approximately an hour and a half, if not longer. We have 12 different groups of dancers and almost all of them will have the chance to perform twice.
With the show being just one week away, the excitement and the nerves of "dancing on a real stage" has been seen in the dance room. "What if the other dancers forget the steps?" "I'm going to be to nervous!"
But after its all said and done...Everyone will have had a blast! and you never know....Santa might even stop by!
Impulse Dance Winter Informal
When: Saturday, Dec 15th
Show starts 3:00
Where: Fitzgerald Theater, Mankato Mn
Tickets go on sale and Theater doors open at 2:30
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Dance Season 2012-2013 has arrived!
Wow! Where did the summer go? For Impulse Dancers, the summer was relatively quiet with only being in one parade this year and no other performances. As usual, for Lori and Whitney, summer was crazy busy and we can hardly believe the new season is upon us already. But with all the hard work comes the excitement of another new year and we could not be more excited to start season 2012-2013.
Impulse Dance has now been serving the Mankato area for 3 years! It all started with no more than 20 dancers and a handfull of classes all offered on the same night. Year 2, we had about a 50% increase in enrollment and held classes 2 nights a week. Impulse Dance is only one month in to the new season and is very happy to say we have approximately 80 dancers enrolled in our program! We are very pleased to know that we are news worth spreading, parents telling other parents and giving us the chance to share our passion for dance with so many more dancers. With 1 Kindergarten class and 2 Preschool classes full and all other classes close to spilling over, we now offer class 3 nights a week!
Surveys were filled out at the end of last year by dancers/parents and our Zumba participants. We are always looking for your feedback on how we can improve. Part of our desire to be fun and affordable includes family, the entire family. We know it can be hassle to drive one child to soccer, pick one up from piano and bring another to dance class. All of these have a hit on the pocket book and also effects quality time with your family etc. Impulse Dance took into consideration all of the survey results and look forward to putting to use subtle but helpful to you changes going into season 2012-2013.
For dancers, the past 3 weeks have been perhaps nerve wracking and for others full of excitement. A new dance class or being in dance for the VERY first time means meeting new friends, learining new rules and all these silly dance steps like plie', tendu & arabesque.
For Miss Lori and Miss Whitney it is full of excitement to see old and new faces all eager to learn something new today! Smiles as they get to share their favorite color with the class or to be able to show other dancers a step that they remembered from last year. As fast as the summer may go, one thing remains the same year after year...as a dance teacher summer gets long, real long and we miss dance class, we miss our dancers & we miss all the joy that we receive from sharing our passion with others.
Impulse Dance has now been serving the Mankato area for 3 years! It all started with no more than 20 dancers and a handfull of classes all offered on the same night. Year 2, we had about a 50% increase in enrollment and held classes 2 nights a week. Impulse Dance is only one month in to the new season and is very happy to say we have approximately 80 dancers enrolled in our program! We are very pleased to know that we are news worth spreading, parents telling other parents and giving us the chance to share our passion for dance with so many more dancers. With 1 Kindergarten class and 2 Preschool classes full and all other classes close to spilling over, we now offer class 3 nights a week!
Surveys were filled out at the end of last year by dancers/parents and our Zumba participants. We are always looking for your feedback on how we can improve. Part of our desire to be fun and affordable includes family, the entire family. We know it can be hassle to drive one child to soccer, pick one up from piano and bring another to dance class. All of these have a hit on the pocket book and also effects quality time with your family etc. Impulse Dance took into consideration all of the survey results and look forward to putting to use subtle but helpful to you changes going into season 2012-2013.
For dancers, the past 3 weeks have been perhaps nerve wracking and for others full of excitement. A new dance class or being in dance for the VERY first time means meeting new friends, learining new rules and all these silly dance steps like plie', tendu & arabesque.
For Miss Lori and Miss Whitney it is full of excitement to see old and new faces all eager to learn something new today! Smiles as they get to share their favorite color with the class or to be able to show other dancers a step that they remembered from last year. As fast as the summer may go, one thing remains the same year after year...as a dance teacher summer gets long, real long and we miss dance class, we miss our dancers & we miss all the joy that we receive from sharing our passion with others.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Spring Recital Information
The Spring Recital will be held at Fitzgerald Auditorium located on North 5th Street, which is right off of East Main Street going into downtown Mankato.
Rehearsal
will be
Friday
May 18th
at
Fitzgerald Auditorium
All
dancers will meet in the hallway to the right of the auditorium.
Please come at your designated time listed below wearing
your dance costume anthr
where their belongings should go. Please come slightly earlier to
find your dancer’s designated backstage spot.
- Preschool A & B 4:30-5:00
- K-2nd Grade A, B, & C 5:00-5:30
- Father Daughter Routine 5:30-5:45
- Middle School Duet 5:45-6:00
- 3rd-5th Grade, Modern, Middle School 6:00-6:30
Parents please
wait for your dancer in the hallway (chairs will be provided). No
one will be allowed in the auditorium during rehearsal.
Recital
will be Saturday
May 19th at
Fitzgerald Auditorium
Recital
begins at 5p.m.
Doors open at
4:30p.m.
Dancers
should arrive by 4:30 to their designated spot backstage.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Upcoming Events and Information
Upcoming Events and Information
*Picture Day* Tuesday April 17th
o Preschool A & B 5:00-5:30
§ Preschool A (Mon)Shoes: Tap
§ Preschool B (Thurs) Shoes: Ballet
o K-2nd Grade A, B, & C 5:30-6:00
§ K-2nd Grade A (Mon-Whitney) Shoes: Tap
§ K-2nd Grade B (Thurs) Shoes: Ballet
§ K-2nd Grade C (Mon-Lori) Shoes: Tap
o 3-5th Grade, Youth Modern & High School 6:00-6:30
§ 3-5th Shoes: Tap
§ Middle School: Jazz
Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than your start time dressed in costume and ready for pictures.
*Nursing Home Performance!* Saturday April 21st
o Perform at 2:00 in your costume! Please arrive by 1:45 ready to go!
o We are performing at Oak Terrace Assisted Living, 1575 Hoover Drive North Mankato
*Spring Recital Reminder*
· Rehearsal will be Friday May 18th at Fitzgerald Auditorium
o Preschool A & B 4:30-5:00
o K-2nd Grade A, B, & C 5:00-5:30
o Father Daughter Routine 5:30-5:45
o Middle School Duet 5:45-6:00
o 3rd-5th Grade, Modern, Middle School 6:00-6:30
· Recital will be Saturday May 19th at Fitzgerald Auditorium
o Show will begin at 5
o Doors will open at 4:30
o More details will be given at a later date
Please purchase tights By April 17th! Your dancer will need these tights for picture day, the nursing home performance and the spring recital. Tights can be purchased at such places as: Wal-Mart, Shopko, Target, on-line places like discount dance, dance supply, etc…
Lori and Whitney
Impulse Dance
Monday, March 5, 2012
3rd-5th Grade Class for March 5th
Sorry for the short notice but the 3rd-5th grade class only will be cancelled for tonight.
ALL other classes will still be on schedule tonight!
Next Monday we will resume the 3rd-5th grade dance class. Thanks for your understanding.
ALL other classes will still be on schedule tonight!
Next Monday we will resume the 3rd-5th grade dance class. Thanks for your understanding.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Wellnes Expo - January 30th
Mankato School District, City of Mankato and Blue Earth County Wellness Expo.
January 30th, 10:00-2:00pm
Mankato Place Atrium (10 Civic Center Plaza)
January 30th, 10:00-2:00pm
Mankato Place Atrium (10 Civic Center Plaza)
Impulse Dance had a wonderful opportunity to participate in the Wellness Expo this year. This was a wonderful way for people to learn about Impulse Dance and what we offer. Well over 300 people visited our table and took home information regarding our dance classes for ages 3 and up as well as our Zumba schedule. As if that wasn't enough, we were asked to give 2 15 minute Zumba demonstrations on their stage.
Impulse Dance also donated 2 of our tee shirts for the many door prizes given away.
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