October 21, 2008
Dear Students and Parents,
We are very excited to let you know about our first performance of the year. We will be performing at the Elks Club in Ontario for a Father/Daughter event that they hold every year. This event is important not only for practicing performing, but also they have told me that they will pass around a donation envelope after we perform in order to get some money for us. We can use this money for competition fees and costumes!
The performance is for November 5, 2008. Performers need to arrive by 6:45pm, and we will be performing sometime between 7:00-7:30. We are only performing the Cha Cha, so this performance should be really quick. We hope to have you out of there by 7:45-8:00.
We do not yet have our costumes for this year, although we hope to get them soon. For this performance we will be dressing as follows:
Men: Dress slacks, button down dress shirt, colorful tie, dress shoes (hopefully black). Hair combed straight back, Latin style.
Women: Black knee-length skirt, colorful top, dance shoes or black heels. Hair pulled back in a low bun, no bangs.
If you cannot make it to this performance, you need to let us know NOW! If you do not show up you will be letting down your partner and the team because your spot will be empty! If you let us know ahead of time we can make our formations work.
If you have any questions or need a ride, an outfit or any kind of help to get you to this performance, call us or email us or leave a comment on the website!
Thanks guys, we are so excited to start showing you off!
Brian and Krista Hobbs
541-889-9678
kristahobbs@gmail.com
http://bkballroomdance.blogspot.com
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Competition Duets
There is an opportunity available to participate as a duet at our Lagoon competition and at our other performances. If you would like to do a duet, you need to let us know and pay your fees by November 11, 2008. You can select your music if you would like to, just bring us at least three choices on a CD so we can select the best music for your dance. If you do not want to pick the music, let us know what dance (or dances) you would be interested in performing and we will select your music. The fees for the duet will be as follows:
Choreography: $40
Instruction (includes 4-one hour blocks of time): $25
Additional instruction: $10/hour
Competition Fee: $20
Total per person: $85
These fees are per person, so each member of the duet needs to pay this much. You will also be responsible for your own costuming, but we are willing to help you out with suggestions or advice.
If you have any questions, just call or email us!
Brian and Krista Hobbs
kristahobbs@gmail.com
Choreography: $40
Instruction (includes 4-one hour blocks of time): $25
Additional instruction: $10/hour
Competition Fee: $20
Total per person: $85
These fees are per person, so each member of the duet needs to pay this much. You will also be responsible for your own costuming, but we are willing to help you out with suggestions or advice.
If you have any questions, just call or email us!
Brian and Krista Hobbs
kristahobbs@gmail.com
Friday, October 3, 2008
Shoes, Sponsors and Competitions!
Youth Performance class is getting ready to purchase shoes for all of the men and women. If you would like to see what the men's shoes look like/cost, please look at the following link:
http://www.allaboutdance.com/Bloch-Ultraflex-Split-Sole-Jazz-Shoe-for-Adults-S0403L?sc=2&category=685
I know we had talked about the women who had already purchased shoes last year not buying new ones, but Brian and I have decided to order new shoes for the ladies as well as the men. These new shoes should be more comfortable, and it will ensure all the ladies have the same shoes for performances. If you would like to see what these shoes will look like/cost, please check out the following link:
http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/character/938.aspx
Don't order the shoes yet, we will order them together in order to offset shipping costs. We'll get everyone's size and money collected in the next two weeks and order the shoes as soon as we get those things.
Remember to look for your potential sponsors this week! We'll be getting the letter to you next week, and if you would like to get your sponsors now, I have already posted the letter on this blog...so feel free to copy/paste to your word processing program so you can print it out yourself.
Also, remember to think about/talk to your parents about the opportunity we presented for individual competition to replace our December 6th competition in Rexburg. We are tentatively looking at a December 13th competition in Idaho Falls, Idaho at Hillcrest High School. Costs would be very similar, we will let you know. It is a great opportunity!
See you at class!!
Krista
http://www.allaboutdance.com/Bloch-Ultraflex-Split-Sole-Jazz-Shoe-for-Adults-S0403L?sc=2&category=685
I know we had talked about the women who had already purchased shoes last year not buying new ones, but Brian and I have decided to order new shoes for the ladies as well as the men. These new shoes should be more comfortable, and it will ensure all the ladies have the same shoes for performances. If you would like to see what these shoes will look like/cost, please check out the following link:
http://www.dancewearsolutions.com/dance_shoes/character/938.aspx
Don't order the shoes yet, we will order them together in order to offset shipping costs. We'll get everyone's size and money collected in the next two weeks and order the shoes as soon as we get those things.
Remember to look for your potential sponsors this week! We'll be getting the letter to you next week, and if you would like to get your sponsors now, I have already posted the letter on this blog...so feel free to copy/paste to your word processing program so you can print it out yourself.
Also, remember to think about/talk to your parents about the opportunity we presented for individual competition to replace our December 6th competition in Rexburg. We are tentatively looking at a December 13th competition in Idaho Falls, Idaho at Hillcrest High School. Costs would be very similar, we will let you know. It is a great opportunity!
See you at class!!
Krista
Ballroom For Kids!
Ballroom for Kids
Come join our Ballroom dance class that’s just for kids!
Come join our Ballroom dance class that’s just for kids!
Who: This class will be taught by Krista Hobbs
You can reach her at Fit for Life, or call (541) 889-9678
What: Ballroom for Kids will be once a week, and will cost
$20.00/month
When: This class will begin on October 23, and every
Thursday from 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm (1/2 hour)
Where: Fit for Life Health Club: 160 N. Oregon Street,
Ontario
Why: In this class we will be introducing ballroom dance
movement to kids aged 5-11 years old. Your kids will be learning basic footwork for dances like the Waltz, the Tango, the Cha Cha, Salsa, and Swing. This class is a great way to get your kids interested in social dance, as well as an opportunity for them to learn how to really enjoy listening and moving to music.
How: To sign up, call or come by Fit for Life
Health Club (541) 889-8877
Sponsor Letter
Here is a copy of the sponsor letter that you will need to take to each of the businesses/people you are attempting to get to sponsor our class. Feel free to copy/paste/print this text if you need additional letters.
October 2, 2008
Dear Potential Sponsor,
We have recently started a performing ballroom dance class in Ontario at Fit for Life Health Club. Our intention is to have this class perform and compete. We want to offer you the unique opportunity to help a group of local ballroom students make it to a national competition.
As a new program we are just getting started and need a little help with costumes and competition fees. We would like to know if you would be willing to o sponsor our group for the current year. Your donation will provide costumes, registration fees, transportation and accommodations. If you choose to sponsor us we will be putting your name or the name of your business on a team tee-shirt that our performers will wear to local and national events.
We feel that a program such as this one is beneficial to everyone in the community. Our youth deserve the opportunity to do something that other communities take for granted. A program like this one gives the youth of our community something to focus on and strive for achievement in. As a sponsor you will be helping the youth accomplish all these things.
Thank you,
Brian and Krista Hobbs
With Fit for Life Health Club
_____$50 _____$100 _____$150 _____$200 _____$Other
*Keep this portion for your records.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Krista Hobbs at (541) 889-9678, or Kent Fife at Fit for Life Health Club at (541) 889-8877.
Make checks payable to Fit for Life Health Club, and write “Ballroom Sponsor” on Memo line.
Name of Individual or Business____________________________________
(As you wish it to appear on the t-shirts)
Date of Donation_______________________________________________
Amount of Donation_____________________________________________
Cash_____ Check______
Was it a ballroom student who approached you? Please write their name here:_______________________
Please send this portion along with your check to:
Fit for Life Heath Club
160 N Oregon St
Ontario, Oregon 97914
October 2, 2008
Dear Potential Sponsor,
We have recently started a performing ballroom dance class in Ontario at Fit for Life Health Club. Our intention is to have this class perform and compete. We want to offer you the unique opportunity to help a group of local ballroom students make it to a national competition.
As a new program we are just getting started and need a little help with costumes and competition fees. We would like to know if you would be willing to o sponsor our group for the current year. Your donation will provide costumes, registration fees, transportation and accommodations. If you choose to sponsor us we will be putting your name or the name of your business on a team tee-shirt that our performers will wear to local and national events.
We feel that a program such as this one is beneficial to everyone in the community. Our youth deserve the opportunity to do something that other communities take for granted. A program like this one gives the youth of our community something to focus on and strive for achievement in. As a sponsor you will be helping the youth accomplish all these things.
Thank you,
Brian and Krista Hobbs
With Fit for Life Health Club
_____$50 _____$100 _____$150 _____$200 _____$Other
*Keep this portion for your records.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Krista Hobbs at (541) 889-9678, or Kent Fife at Fit for Life Health Club at (541) 889-8877.
Make checks payable to Fit for Life Health Club, and write “Ballroom Sponsor” on Memo line.
Name of Individual or Business____________________________________
(As you wish it to appear on the t-shirts)
Date of Donation_______________________________________________
Amount of Donation_____________________________________________
Cash_____ Check______
Was it a ballroom student who approached you? Please write their name here:_______________________
Please send this portion along with your check to:
Fit for Life Heath Club
160 N Oregon St
Ontario, Oregon 97914
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