The Tutus News: September 2022 Edition
The September Issue
What's Happening in Class and Important News for Tiny Tutus Dance Center
Sending a warm welcome to our Tutus Families old and new as we return to dance! What a great start we are having to the 2022-2023 Season! We are having a ton of fun in class and would like to share what we have been doing.
Please take a few minutes to read through the Newsletter as it will keep you connected and up-to-date.
Communication is important to us, so if you have any questions regarding your child or in general, please don't hesitate to contact us. We love getting feedback on our program, so drop us an email and let us know how we are doing!
Sincerely,
Jaclyn
Notes & Reminders
Parking. PLEASE READ-
Union Street parking: 301 Union Street in Moorestown. Please use our parking lot (located directly behind our building) or street parking along Union Street and 3rd Street. Please do not park in the Church Street Station office parking lots (this includes the gravel lot where the dumpster is located), or in the Mill Street Tires parking lot. You will get towed.
Main Street parking: 115R Main Street in Moorestown. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT TINY TUTUS ENTRANCE IS BEHIND MAIN STREET, FACING 2ND STREET. The parking lot is located off 2nd Street. Our entrance is facing the parking lot right next to the Running Co. Coming from Church, the Municipal Building is on the left and Tiny Tutus parking lot is on the right.
Virtual Waiting Room- Help your dancer get the most out of their class by keeping waiting room noise levels low while class is in session. STROLLERS- because waiting room space is limited, we ask that you please park strollers outside. We have a designated Stroller Parking to the right of the entrance where strollers can be kept. HOUSEKEEPING-Please respect the waiting room by cleaning up any debris left during your time with us! Thank you for your help!
Labeling- to ensure all dancers come home with their own belongings, please put their name in shoes and on dance bag. Add something fun to their dance bag to make it stand out such as a bow or pin
Parent Portal- ALL registered students have accounts and log-in information. To access your account, follow the steps below to view and make payments, schedule makeup classes and more.
-Go to www.tinytutusdancecenter.com -Click on Log-in/Register tab
-Click on Register/Log-in
-Type in username (email) -Type in password
Can't remember log-in info?
Contact the office and we will resend your
Parent Portal link to reset your password.
CLASS PROCEDURES- Doors will open 10 MINUTES before the FIRST CLASS begins. Parents Are Welcome to Drop Off at the Door and Wait in Car. All classes have a Zoom Code to watch from anywhere! At the end of class, meet your dancer at the front door. If you choose to wait in the studio while your dancer is in class, ONLY ONE PARENT IS ALLOWED TO STAY IN THE WAITING ROOM DURING CLASS.
Non Recital Classes: Upcoming 8 Week Courses
We are excited to welcome our
Session 1: 6 Week Dancers!!
Session 1 classes start the week September 19th
and we can't wait to get started!
Please refer to your confirmation email for class information. If you have any questions, email us at tinytutudancecenter@gmail.com and we will be happy to help.
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Non Recital Classes: Upcoming 8 Week Courses
Session 2: 6 Week Course
Begins the week of 11/1-11/7 / Ends the week of 12/12-12/17/22
*Monday classes are 5 weeks due to Halloween
*No classes the wekk of 11/21-11/26 for Thanksgiving
Session 3: 8 Week Course
Begins the week of 1/9-1/14/23 / Ends the week of 2/27-3/4/23
Session 4: 8 Week Course
Begins the week of 3/6-3/11/23 / Ends the week of 5/1-5/6/23
*No classes the week of 4/7-4/13 for Spring Break
See our Non-Recital Class Offerings:
To Register for the Next Session Click HERE
Don't see a class that suits your schedule? Contact us! If we have a teacher and at least 5 students, we will start a class! Please keep in mind that you are not automatically enrolled in the next session. YOU HAVE TO REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION.
Upcoming October Events
10/24-10/29 Wear Your Costume to Class Week (Parents observe last 10 mins of class)
10/24-10/29 Session 1: 6 Week Courses End (Parents observe last 10 mins of class)
10/31 Studio closed for Halloween
What's Happening in Class!
Click the > to find out what's happening in
your dancer's class this month!
-Tutu Level -
Tutu Ballet/Tap 1
Tutu Ballet 1:
Our theme for the first month of class is “The Circus”. The students are having fun pretending to be circus ponies, while practicing their chasses. They are learning to shift their weight from right to left, while being elephants. They also learn rhythm while singing about Nellie the Elephant who runs away from the circus! We have been practicing our balancing while being tight rope walkers and doing passes. We are having so much fun hopping on 1 and 2 feet across the room like clowns! We also incorporate basic ballet steps into every warmup: plies, bourees, tendus, 1st and 2nd position of the feet, to name a few.
Tutu Tap 1:
Tap: Our tappers are learning a warmup exercise to “Be a Clown”. Warmups help students to work on rhythm, learn parts of the feet for tapping and start learning basics. The first month students will learn stomps, heel step and toe digs (bunks). We will also work on gross motor skills such as hopping on 1 foot, hopping on 2 feet and concepts such as changing weight from one foot to the other.
Tutu Ballet/Tumble 1
Tutu Ballet 1:
Our theme for the first month of class is “The Circus”. The students are having fun pretending to be circus ponies, while practicing their chasses. They are learning to shift their weight from right to left, while being elephants. They also learn rhythm while singing about Nellie the Elephant who runs away from the circus! We have been practicing our balancing while being tight rope walkers and doing passes. We are having so much fun hopping on 1 and 2 feet across the room like clowns! We also incorporate basic ballet steps into every warmup: plies, bourees, tendus, 1st and 2nd position of the feet, to name a few.
Tutu Tumble 1:
This month we introduce basic exercises and strengthening to our students in order to prepare them for new tumbling skills! We focus on fundamental positions of the body and have some fun by pretending to be Superman using our Superman Stretch! Students have great time traveling across the mats doing crab walks and pencil rolls! We also work on our balance by standing on one foot and walking on the balance beam, ending with a dismount!
Tutu Ballet/Tap 2
Tutu Ballet 2:
Our ballerinas have been introduced to “Twinkle Bear” who helps them learn proper arm placement and focus at the barre and in the center. Along with positions of the feet and arms, students are learning to articulate with their feet. Basics such as plies, tendus, chasses, skipping, sautés, bouree turn and grand jetes are being explored this month. Combinations help students learn steps, patterns, musicality and to develop memory. September’s ballet combinations include a Saute Combination to “Had a Little Chickie” and “Be Our Guest”. The students love ending ballet with the reverence exercise to “Pure Imagination”.
Tutu Tap 2:
Tap: Our tappers are learning a warmup exercise to "Macarena”. Warmups help students to work on rhythm, learn parts of the feet for tapping and start learning basics. The first month students will shuffles, shuffle step, heel step, bunks, heel and toe drops. We will also work on gross motor skills such as hopping on 1 foot, hopping on 2 feet and concepts such as changing weight from one foot to the other.
Tutu Ballet/Tumble 2
Tutu Ballet 2:
Our ballerinas have been introduced to “Twinkle Bear” who helps them learn proper arm placement and focus at the barre and in the center. Along with positions of the feet and arms, students are learning to articulate with their feet. Basics such as plies, tendus, chasses, skipping, sautés, bouree turn and grand jetes are being explored this month. Combinations help students learn steps, patterns, musicality and to develop memory. September’s ballet combinations include a Saute Combination to “Had a Little Chickie” and “Be Our Guest”. The students love ending ballet with the reverence exercise to “Pure Imagination”.
Tutu Tumble 2:
This month we introduce basic exercises and strengthening to our students in order to prepare them for new tumbling skills! We focus on fundamental positions of the body and have some fun by pretending to be Superman using our Superman Stretch! Students continue to strengthen their skills by reviewing forward rolls, pencil rolls and crab walks. We also work on our balance by standing on one foot and walking on the balance beam, ending with a dismount!
-Starlet Level -
Starlet Triples 1
Starlet Ballet 1:
Dancers will be working on ballet fundamentals, musicality and quality of movement. Ballet walks, runs, Pony trots (parallel pas de chats) and polkas serve to warm up our bodies. Enchainements will be practiced for memory, counting and rhythm. Our center combination to “Patty Cake Polka” is so much fun!
Starlet Tap 1:
Our Level 1 tappers warm up to “Be Bop a Lula” this month. Warmups help students to work on rhythm and learn parts of the feet while mastering the basics. The first month students will review nerves, cramp rolls, flap down ball change, heel drills, and shuffle steps. Combinations help students learn steps, patterns, musicality and to develop memory. Our center tap combination this month is Level 1 “Born to Hand Jive: Sha Na Na”; you don’t want to miss seeing that!
Starlet Jazz 1:
Level 1 dancers are learning isolations and basic jazz steps during this warmup along with stretching. Grapevines, battements, 3 step turns, jazz squares will all be introduced this month along with straddle jumps that students will enjoy showing off 1 at a time. Students shine while learning their center combination to Bon Bon!
Starlet Triples 2
Starlet Ballet 2:
Dancers will be working on ballet fundamentals, musicality and quality of movement. Ballet walks, runs, and stretching serve to warm up our bodies. Port de bras, positions of the feet, spring points and chasse sautes will be the focus this month. Our center combination to "Around the World Ballet Music".
Starlet Tap 2:
Our Level 2 tappers warm up to “Good Golly, Miss Molly” this month. Warmups help students to work on rhythm and learn parts of the feet while mastering the basics. The first month students will review nerves, cramp rolls, flap down ball change, heel drills, and shuffle steps. Combinations help students learn steps, patterns, musicality and to develop memory. Our center tap combination this month is Level 2 “Rock Around the Clock”; you don’t want to miss seeing that!
Starlet Jazz 2:
Level 2 dancers are learning isolations and basic jazz steps during this warmup along with stretching. Grapevines, battements, 3 step turns, jazz squares will all be introduced this month along with straddle jumps that students will enjoy showing off 1 at a time. Students are letting their personalities shine during their fun center combinations!
Starlet Hip Hop
Starlet Hip-hop:
From our warm up, to our center work and across the room, we work on listening to the music and fostering musicality and rhythm. Across the floor we are working on "break the stick", push slides, step scoops and hitch kicks. In the center we focus on kick ball changes, ninja kicks, pivots and body rolls. Our center combinations are always a hit with the students!
***Only Tutu Level & Starlet Level classes are included in our monthly newsletters. Prima Level students should be able to articulate what they have been learning in class. If you have any class related questions, please do not hesitate to speak with your student's teacher. ***