Phew! Okay, we have had to switch around our dates and times one more time. This will be the final adjustment (fingers crossed!), so please note the differences:
Youth Social Ballroom
Tuesday 6:45-7:30
Youth Performing Ballroom
Tuesday 7:30-8:30
Ballroom Movement for Kids
Thursday 6:45-7:15
Adult Social Ballroom
Thursday 7:30-8:15
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at 889-9678, or to leave a message for us at Fit For Life 889-8877.
Sign up now so we can get everything ready!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Date/Time Switch For Youth Classes
Hey everyone! We've had some time conflicts for our Performing class, and we want everyone who signs up for it to be there every week. We've decided to swap the class slots for the Youth Social Ballroom Dance class with the Youth Performing class. Soooo....
Youth Performing Ballroom Class
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30
Youth Social Ballroom Class
Thursdays 7:30-8:15
We hope this helps everyone who wants to sign up for our classes!
Thanks,
Krista
Youth Performing Ballroom Class
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30
Youth Social Ballroom Class
Thursdays 7:30-8:15
We hope this helps everyone who wants to sign up for our classes!
Thanks,
Krista
Monday, August 11, 2008
Estimated Fees for Youth Ballroom Performing Class
Costume Fees
Ballroom Shoes: If don’t already own a pair (we will evaluate) you will need to purchase some. We are still looking for the best deal here, so this will come later.
Practice Clothes: Ladies, please wear a knee-length skirt that allows free movement and a fitted top or leotard that also allows movement. Gentlemen, please wear loose fitting dress pants that allow free movement and a fitted top that also allows free movement. Any color or style is acceptable as long as it allows proper dance posture and movement.
Performance Costumes: $75.00/each will be the standard costume fee for ladies and gentlemen. This fee will pay for three costumes this year, Latin style, Smooth style, and one Swing costume. We are looking for volunteers to help with costume construction to save costs, as costumes can get very expensive.
Competition Fees
Lagoon Competition
May 8-9, 2009
Registration Fee: $39.00 (for three dances, if we do fewer the cost will go down)
Park Entrance: $27.00 (ride pass)
Meals/Misc expenses: $35.00
Total Estimated Cost: $101.00/student
BYU-Idaho Winter Dancefest
December 6, 2008
Registration Fee: $15.00
Meals/Misc expenses: $35.00
Total Estimated Cost: $50.00/student
Students and parents will be responsible for getting themselves to the events, although we are hoping to carpool/caravan down. You will also be responsible for getting your accommodations lined up for these events. We will be reserving blocks of rooms at a hotel for you to stay at if you like; we are also planning on having some “host families” for those of you who would be okay with that arrangement. We are really trying to keep down the costs, so if you have any suggestions or would like to volunteer to help out with planning and carrying out these trips, please let us know now so we can get things arranged.
Other Information
We are also hoping to schedule a few local performances. These will be announced as soon as we can book them (don’t worry; we’ll give plenty of notice). Students will be expected to get themselves to these events unless they notify us and we can help ferry them to the locations.
Students will be responsible for maintaining their costumes once they are issued. Please expect to take very good care of the costumes. They will also be responsible for bringing them to all performances/events.
We will be listing events and other important information on our new website for the dance classes at http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com/ . Before any event, please check the website for costumes, times, expectations and to hopefully answer any questions.
We are really trying to keep costs down as low as possible while still being able to give our performing students great opportunities to learn and showcase what they have learned. If you have any ideas on how to save on costs or if you are willing and able to volunteer for any events (driving, chaperoning, sewing, just being there) please get in touch with us as soon as possible. No voluntary action is too small!
We are also looking for ways to raise money to help offset these costs. If you have any ideas or know of a business or organization that would be willing to sponsor us for either money or costuming or whatever, let us know!
So…grand total of what you need to spend for this class:***
Class tuition: $30.00/month
Costumes: $75.00/student
Competitions: $151.00/total estimate
Shoes: $? If you don’t have them already.
***Reminder: The costs are estimates! We will keep as close to these as possible, but they may fluctuate up or down depending on certain circumstances.
Ballroom Shoes: If don’t already own a pair (we will evaluate) you will need to purchase some. We are still looking for the best deal here, so this will come later.
Practice Clothes: Ladies, please wear a knee-length skirt that allows free movement and a fitted top or leotard that also allows movement. Gentlemen, please wear loose fitting dress pants that allow free movement and a fitted top that also allows free movement. Any color or style is acceptable as long as it allows proper dance posture and movement.
Performance Costumes: $75.00/each will be the standard costume fee for ladies and gentlemen. This fee will pay for three costumes this year, Latin style, Smooth style, and one Swing costume. We are looking for volunteers to help with costume construction to save costs, as costumes can get very expensive.
Competition Fees
Lagoon Competition
May 8-9, 2009
Registration Fee: $39.00 (for three dances, if we do fewer the cost will go down)
Park Entrance: $27.00 (ride pass)
Meals/Misc expenses: $35.00
Total Estimated Cost: $101.00/student
BYU-Idaho Winter Dancefest
December 6, 2008
Registration Fee: $15.00
Meals/Misc expenses: $35.00
Total Estimated Cost: $50.00/student
Students and parents will be responsible for getting themselves to the events, although we are hoping to carpool/caravan down. You will also be responsible for getting your accommodations lined up for these events. We will be reserving blocks of rooms at a hotel for you to stay at if you like; we are also planning on having some “host families” for those of you who would be okay with that arrangement. We are really trying to keep down the costs, so if you have any suggestions or would like to volunteer to help out with planning and carrying out these trips, please let us know now so we can get things arranged.
Other Information
We are also hoping to schedule a few local performances. These will be announced as soon as we can book them (don’t worry; we’ll give plenty of notice). Students will be expected to get themselves to these events unless they notify us and we can help ferry them to the locations.
Students will be responsible for maintaining their costumes once they are issued. Please expect to take very good care of the costumes. They will also be responsible for bringing them to all performances/events.
We will be listing events and other important information on our new website for the dance classes at http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com/ . Before any event, please check the website for costumes, times, expectations and to hopefully answer any questions.
We are really trying to keep costs down as low as possible while still being able to give our performing students great opportunities to learn and showcase what they have learned. If you have any ideas on how to save on costs or if you are willing and able to volunteer for any events (driving, chaperoning, sewing, just being there) please get in touch with us as soon as possible. No voluntary action is too small!
We are also looking for ways to raise money to help offset these costs. If you have any ideas or know of a business or organization that would be willing to sponsor us for either money or costuming or whatever, let us know!
So…grand total of what you need to spend for this class:***
Class tuition: $30.00/month
Costumes: $75.00/student
Competitions: $151.00/total estimate
Shoes: $? If you don’t have them already.
***Reminder: The costs are estimates! We will keep as close to these as possible, but they may fluctuate up or down depending on certain circumstances.
Letter To New Students and Parents
August 6, 2008
Dear Ballroom Dance Students and Parents,
We are excited to start a new year teaching ballroom here in Ontario. We will now be teaching our classes at Fit for Life. This year we are going to be teaching the same classes we had last year (Adult and Youth ballroom dance) along with two new classes that we are very excited about; Youth Performing Ballroom Dance and Ballroom Movement for Kids.
Please note the class times on the class description page for the days and times that we’re going to be teaching this fall. As always we expect our students to display excellent behavior before, during and after class. Remember that we are guests at this new location, and we would like to treat the facility with respect and care.
The Ballroom Movement Class for Kids is a new exciting experiment for us. We are hoping that this class will get our younger kids ready to enter the regular classes once they are old enough. We will be teaching some footwork and posture, as well as moving to the beat and just having lots of fun. This is a short class (30 minutes), but we think it will be awesome!
The new Performing Class is one that we are very excited about this year. Due to the nature of this class we will expect students to attend every week so that the whole group can benefit. We are encouraging students who would like to take this class to also enroll in the Youth Social Ballroom class in order to improve their confidence and technique. We are hoping to be able to take this class to the National Competition at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah. We are also looking into a few other competitions/performance spots to go to this year. This class will also be required to have proper footwear (ordered as a group) as well as proper practice clothing. Students will also be wearing costumes for performances and competitions, and this will require an additional costume fee. We will be giving a breakdown of the costs once our registration is complete. We realize that this sort of thing can get expensive pretty fast, so we are going to do everything we can to keep costs down this year. This means that we are going to need parent volunteers for performances and competitions as well as help with costumes and coordination. If you are willing and able to help, please let us know as soon as possible.
Classes will begin Tuesday, September 2nd. You can register any day now at Fit for Life. We are also going to be maintaining a website this year where you can find out the details of what is going on in our classes every week, any performances upcoming, costuming details, steps everyone is working on, and picture of our awesome students! The website will be up and running soon at http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com . Parents/students can also leave comments and questions on the website that we will answer ASAP! If you have any questions or concerns or helpful ideas, please get in touch with us as soon as possible!
We look forward to an exciting year of dance, and we can’t wait to get it started and to see everyone!
Brian and Krista Hobbs
(541) 889-9678
kristahobbs@gmail.com
http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com
Fit for Life Health Club *new location for dance classes*
160 N Oregon
Ontario, Oregon 97914
(541) 889-8877
Dear Ballroom Dance Students and Parents,
We are excited to start a new year teaching ballroom here in Ontario. We will now be teaching our classes at Fit for Life. This year we are going to be teaching the same classes we had last year (Adult and Youth ballroom dance) along with two new classes that we are very excited about; Youth Performing Ballroom Dance and Ballroom Movement for Kids.
Please note the class times on the class description page for the days and times that we’re going to be teaching this fall. As always we expect our students to display excellent behavior before, during and after class. Remember that we are guests at this new location, and we would like to treat the facility with respect and care.
The Ballroom Movement Class for Kids is a new exciting experiment for us. We are hoping that this class will get our younger kids ready to enter the regular classes once they are old enough. We will be teaching some footwork and posture, as well as moving to the beat and just having lots of fun. This is a short class (30 minutes), but we think it will be awesome!
The new Performing Class is one that we are very excited about this year. Due to the nature of this class we will expect students to attend every week so that the whole group can benefit. We are encouraging students who would like to take this class to also enroll in the Youth Social Ballroom class in order to improve their confidence and technique. We are hoping to be able to take this class to the National Competition at Lagoon Amusement Park in Farmington, Utah. We are also looking into a few other competitions/performance spots to go to this year. This class will also be required to have proper footwear (ordered as a group) as well as proper practice clothing. Students will also be wearing costumes for performances and competitions, and this will require an additional costume fee. We will be giving a breakdown of the costs once our registration is complete. We realize that this sort of thing can get expensive pretty fast, so we are going to do everything we can to keep costs down this year. This means that we are going to need parent volunteers for performances and competitions as well as help with costumes and coordination. If you are willing and able to help, please let us know as soon as possible.
Classes will begin Tuesday, September 2nd. You can register any day now at Fit for Life. We are also going to be maintaining a website this year where you can find out the details of what is going on in our classes every week, any performances upcoming, costuming details, steps everyone is working on, and picture of our awesome students! The website will be up and running soon at http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com . Parents/students can also leave comments and questions on the website that we will answer ASAP! If you have any questions or concerns or helpful ideas, please get in touch with us as soon as possible!
We look forward to an exciting year of dance, and we can’t wait to get it started and to see everyone!
Brian and Krista Hobbs
(541) 889-9678
kristahobbs@gmail.com
http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com
Fit for Life Health Club *new location for dance classes*
160 N Oregon
Ontario, Oregon 97914
(541) 889-8877
2008-2009 Classes We Are Offering
Adult Social Ballroom Dance $25.00/month
Meets Tuesdays from 6:45-7:30
This class will focus on getting couples a basic level of dance skill they can use to have fun on the dance floor. We will cover one dance per month in this class. It is slow moving and requires no previous dance background. A partner is not required, but recommended to even out the numbers.
Youth Social Ballroom Dance (12 and up)
$25.00/month
Meets Tuesdays from 7:30-8:15
This class will also be a slower moving class that requires no previous dance background. We will cover the basic steps from different types of ballroom dances. This class does not require a partner, but it is recommended in order to even out the numbers. The youth class is a great way for youth to get involved in ballroom and to make new friends on the dance floor. There is a possibility for a recital for this class.
Youth Performing Ballroom Dance
$30.00/month (+ costume fees + dance shoes + competition fee (see fee information for class) )
Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30
We recommend previous dance experience for this class, although it is not required. We will be teaching basic to intermediate ballroom choreography to be performed as a formation group and also in duets. We encourage partners in this class, but it is not required. There will be travel in this group to various performance and/or competitive events. This class will also require a costume fee and specialized clothing (shoes, practice pants/skirts, etc.). This class is a must for those who wish to entertain and expand their knowledge and skill through choreographed routines.
Ballroom Movement for Kids (6-11 yrs)
$20.00/month
Meets Thursdays from 6:45-7:15
In this class we will be introducing ballroom dance movement to kids age 6-11 years old. There will be little to no partnering in this class. We will be teaching proper posture and footwork. We will spend lots of time listening to the music and having a good time. There is a possibility of a recital for this class.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Welcome to BK Ballroom Dance!
Welcome to the BK Ballroom Dance website! We'll updating shortly to let you know everything that's going on this year in our classes.
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