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Good Evening Dance Families,
In accordance with Alberta Health guidelines and restrictions, Step by Step School of Dance will be implementing the Restrictions Exemption Program starting Monday, September 20th. We are striving to keep our dancers and community safe! Proof of vaccination for everyone ages 12 and over.
Dancers only need to show proof of vaccination ONCE. We are not storing any identifying medical information. Note: One dose is required until October 25th. Full vaccination (two doses) is required after this date. If you are exempt, you must provide a letter of exemption. Negative test within 72 hours of attending class is also acceptable. Competition venues are requiring proof of vaccination for all dancers 12+. All current safety measures will remain in place:
SBS Team
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SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE
Aug 16-19, 10:00am-4:30pm (doors open at 9:30am) Age 6-18+ $250 Please see attachment to find your dancers schedule for our Summer Dance Intensive. This is a great opportunity for our dancers to learn from new teachers and excel their technique and abilities. There is still room to register! Teaching faculty includes: Joey Bothwell from LA, California – Musical Theatre Wendi Danbrook – Jazz/Lyrical/Contemporary Jenna Werhun – Tap - https://jennawerhun.com/ Quincy Pipella – Hip-hop Corynne Barron – Ballet/Acro Kristy/Kim – Jazz/Lyrical IMPORTANT UPDATE - Full Schedule, 2021-2022 Updates and changes are continually being made to the 2021-2022 Tentative Schedule and classes. Some classes have been moved, added, cancelled, or combined and some dancers have been switched to new programs, classes or groupings. Please check your accounts to see your dancers new updated schedule. Some changes will still take place. Teachers and staff have been working hard together to organize and match dancers within our new programs. If you have any conflicts, concerns or questions please let us know as soon as possible. Thank you, Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step School of Dance (780) 464-3788 Summer Intensive Schedule Welcome to registration for the 2021-2022 Season and Summer 2021! We are so exited to start preparing for these new programs. Please read through this email for important information and some new changes. Summer 2021 July drop-in dance classes $15/class – Every Wednesday! Please register in advance. For ages 6+. Preschool Dance Camp, $75 - Aug 10-12. A morning of fun for dancers age 3-6! Summer Dance Intensive, $250 - Aug 16-19, is encouraged for all dancers age 6 and up (must have Jr. 1 dance experience.) We are excited to offer a week of training with some of Canada’s top teachers! For dancers in our new X classes – this week of dance training is recommended. Full Year Registration 2021-2022 Early bird registration fee - $40 per dancer Registration fee after July 15 - $50 per dancer Please review the Tuition Fees attachment for new pricing. Preschool, Junior 1, (6yrs-7yrs) Junior 2 (7yrs), and Beginner classes (8yrs+) - Registration is open for all classes for these levels on a first come first served basis. Jr. 3 classes – Existing SBS dancers are pre-approved for these classes. Dancers registering in Jr. 3 Lyrical must also be registered in Jr. 3 Jazz, Jr. 3 Ballet and Jr. 3 Tech & Conditioning. New this season, we are offering 3 levels of dance programs for our existing dancers: B-Level Classes: This stream of classes is for beginner and experienced dancers who want minimal or no mandatory class requirements. These dancers will compete in 3 competitions. A-Level Classes: This stream of classes is for dancers who want more commitment, time in the studio and mandatory class requirements. These dancers will compete in 3 competitions. (Dancers joining Lines will be charged an additional choreography fee, and may compete in 4 competitions.) X-Level Classes: This is our most elite level program, which requires many mandatory classes and an increased amount of ballet and technique training. Dancers will compete in 3-4 competitions. Please see attachment for the outline of our Program Requirements. Teachers have assessed all existing dancers and placed them into programs they feel the dancer is best suited. If you would like to change/audition for a different program, please email the studio. Click here to login into your existing account and register! Existing SBS dancers age 8+ must check their pre-approved class list to find available classes. DISNEY LAND - Summer 2022 We are planning a studio trip to Disney Land in Los Angeles, California next summer. Dancers will get an opportunity to dance and train at Disney Land. Stay tuned for more information! Our office hours this summer are limited. Please email and call us with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Have a great summer! Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step School of Dance (780) 464-3788 Pre-School Schedule Regular Fall Schedule Program Requirements Hello Step by Step Families After a very unique year of dance we are ready to offer a modified Dance Photography Program. Icabod Productions and Step by Step are pleased to be able to offer individual and sibling dance portraits next week. We are happy to accommodate any number of costume changes and poses with no obligation to order. All images will be uploaded to our web site for you to view and order at your convenience. **As a special offer for any groups that we have over 80% of the groups booking individual portraits we will also create a virtual group photos and make it available for you to order. The first step is to book your photo time:
You will receive a confirmation email and a reminder the day before your appointment. Have a wonderful day and I cannot wait to photograph the dancers of Step by Step Peter Koop Icabod Productions crane@icabod.ca Hello Dance Families,
We are so excited to get the dancers back to classes in person, in the studio and to have them hit the stage! Please read through this entire email for important information regarding classes and competitions. Classes - Our new indoor schedule starts June 10th and ends on June 24. Please see the new schedule attached. Most classes are back to running on their original scheduled days of the week, pre-lock down. Preschool Classes - We have 2 preschool drop-in classes this Saturday, June 12: 9:30-10:15 for age 3-4, and 10:15-11:00 for age 5-6. Click here to login to your accounts and sign up! You will find these classes under the “June Drop-ins” tab. Costumes - Are being handed out to dancers during class. Your account has been charged accordingly as of May 31, 2021. Please have your dancer try them on as soon as they get home and let us know immediately if there is a problem. Competitions - All dancers age 6 and up are in 2 competitions: 1. June 17-20, Shyanne Dance Festival, Edmonton Expo Center. Studio block time tbd. 2. June 25-29, Dance Jam, Dow Centre Fort Saskatchewan. SBS has a studio block on June 28 (solos and duets might be on the weekend.) We will be entering all extra choreography in 2 competitions unless you’ve withdrawn them specifically by emailing info@stepbystepdance.ca before June 10th. No withdrawal, credits, or refunds after June 10. Existing competition credits will be applied. Any remaining credits will be carried to the 2021-2022 season. Hair, Make up and Tights for Performance Masks: All dancers will need a nude/skin toned coloured mask for their performances. No lipstick! (And All That Jazz has limited quantity.) Make-up: Foundation, eyeshadow, eye liner and lashes. Hair: High top knot bun. Earrings: Rhinstone earrings required for all female dancers in all groups, the bigger the better! Eyelashes and earrings are on sale at the studio front desk studio for $15. Tights: Ballet - light pink. Jazz/Tap - Capezio Caramel (beige.) Pictures - Icabod Productions will be at the studio June 29th and 30th to take individual dance pictures. Watch for an email with more information regarding picture packages, pricing and sign up. July/August We have decided to not participate in any summer competitions in July or August. Drop-in classes and summer camps will be offered. Summer School 2021 - Registration coming soon! Preschool Summer School Preschool - Aug 10, 11 and 12th Junior, Intermediate, Advanced Summer Intensive - August 16-19th Fall Registration - Coming soon! Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step School of Dance (780) 464-3788 Hello Dance Families, Online technique classes and online rehearsals are running tonight (Monday, May 24) and for the remainder of the week. Please see attachments to find your dancers schedules. Studio A - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3553430623 Studio B - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6498160181 Studio C - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9183654377 Studio D - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5034650879 See you online, Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step School of Dance (780)464-3788 Rehearsal Schedule (May 24-27) Technique Class Schedule (May 10-30) Hello Dance Families, There was a provincial announcement today outlining Alberta's new restrictions. In-door dance classes are not permitted for 2 weeks (April 30-May 13.) I have created a new schedule for our dancers to take classes with their teachers outside of the studio or online for the next 2 weeks. Please see the schedule attached for your new class times. Start times and lengths of classes have adjusted. We can't wait to dance with our students outside and give the kids the opportunity to continue with their teams! Please have your dancers dress for the weather (sunscreen or warm clothes.) If the weather does not allow for outdoor classes, we will email you and switch you to online classes for that day. We will have our parking lot safely set up for outdoor classes. Please have your dancer wear sneakers for their outdoor classes and bring a yoga mat. Tap boards will be provided for our tap classes, so bring your tap shoes! Remember to bring a filled water bottle. Bathrooms are available for dancers. See you outside! Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step (780) 464-3788 ONLINE + OUTDOOR SCHEDULE Hello Dance Families,
We will be placing costume orders this week! If your dancer is receiving a new costume, you will see charges posted to your accounts throughout this week. If your dancer is receiving a costume that was purchased for a group last year and is being resold to you - a $100 charge will be added. If we are ordering your dancer a new costume - a $125 charge will be added. Groups with all new costumes being ordered: Int. 2/3/4 Contemporary - Hold On Jr. 4/5 Hip-hop - Willy Wonka Jr. ½ Jazz - I Got The Music Jr. ½ Hip-hop - Pep Rally Jr. 1 Jazz - Shake Your Groove Thing Jr. 1 Tap - Banana Split Jr. 1 Hip-hop - Buzzin Jr. 2/3 Hip-hop - Lil Cutie Crew Jr. 4/5 Hip-hop - Lil Robbers Hip-hop 8-10 - Misfits X3 Lyrical, Jazz and Contemporary Xa and Xb Hip-hop For those of you who have brought in costume to be sold to new dancers, we will add a credit to your accounts. If your costume is not being used we will contact you with instructions to pick it up. Thank you for your patience. If you need any alterations please contact Jodie at Sew it Seams (780) 446-2397. Thank you, Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step (780) 464-3788 Open Studio - $5 per person/booking, please bring cash to your open studio rehearsal and have your dancer give it to the supervisor. Click here to sign up for open studio times.
There is a maximum of 9 dancers allowed in a studio; if a duet, trio or small group is signing up each dancer music sign up individually. Parents are not allowed in the studios or in the lobby, but we will have a supervisor present and music ready for dancers. Please encourage your dancers to use this time to practice. See you at the studio, Kristy (780)464-3788 Hello Dance Families,
Classes for our dancers can continue to run hybrid, with dancers attending at the studio while some at home on Zoom. I have attached a calendar for April that shows which grouping is at the studio each week. Please see below which classes can attend in full, or will remain with alternating groupings, for each day of the week. For classes with groupings, this current week we will have Group A at the studio and Group C on Saturday. Wednesday nights - All classes can have all dancers attend, except the following classes which will remain split into 2 groupings: Jr. 3 Tap and Jazz Int. 1 Ballet and Jazz X2 Classes Thursday nights - All classes can have all dancers attend, except the following classes which will remain split into 2 groupings: X1/3 Combo Classes X2/4 Combo Classes Friday nights - All classes can have all dancers attend, except the following classes which will remain split into 2 groupings: Jr. 5a Lyrical and Ballet Jr. 4/5 Tap Int. 1a Lyrical and Ballet Saturday's - All classes can have all dancers attend, except the following classes which will remain split into 2 or 3 groupings (Groupings are listed at the bottom of this email): Hip-hop Line Musical Theatre Line Lyrical Line *If your Saturday schedule is not manageable due to your dancer having both online classes and in person classes on the same day without time to drive to and from the studio, please contact us so we can make alternative arrangements for you. Monday nights - All classes can have all dancers attend, except the following classes which will remain split into 2 groupings: Jr. 5 Jazz and Tech X2 Classes Tuesday nights - All classes can have all dancers attend, except the following classes which will remain split into 2 groupings: Jr. 4/5 Hip-hop at 4:00 X A Hip-hop at 4:45 X Hip-hop Line at 5:45 Int. 1 Hip-hop at 6:00 Saturday's groupings: Hip-hop Line Group A: LA, PC, AC, KD, BP, SP, CS (Every week - EA, KC, ND, HS) Group B: SB, HC, JG, BH, MK, AM, NP, PZ (Every week - EA, KC, ND, HS) Musical Theatre Line Group A: LA, AshC, KD, AD, CG, AL, SP, CS (Every week - RH, LK, EL, CM, KS, RS) Group B: FB, SB, HC, AdC, JG, BH, MK, DL, MM, SS (Every week - RH, LK, EL, CM, KS, RS) Group C: PC, MM, LM, CS, ES, ST,HV, GW (Every week - RH, LK, EL, CM, KS, RS) Lyrical Line Group A: LA, CB, SB, SB, PC, AshC, KD, SP, CS Group B: HC, AdC, JG, HH, BH, MK, DL, SS, PZ Group C: MM, JM, PM, LM, LP, ES, ST, HV, GW Thank you, Kristy Skoreyko Step by Step (780) 464-3788 April Class Schedule |
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