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Studio Announcements for Round 2 | September 29, 2020
We are in the middle of Spring Gala recording week! We are working hard to get all our classes recorded and spending the next week or so formatting them together for Spring Gala Virtual performances for LIVE viewing parties. Stay tune to sign-up to attend a free live viewing party.
Below are the announcements for this week.
https://mailchi.mp/0c2d3d581dee/studio-announcements-june-1-6
All this week we are recording each of the classes through Zoom. So far things are going great and everyone is doing an amazing job! CONGRATULATIONS to those who have already recorded, you did amazing! Once this week is over, we will be compiling ALL the videos into 3 Virtual Dance Galas that we will be airing through Zoom Viewing Parties at the end of June. More information will be released soon on how to tune into one of the parties. These viewing parties will be FREE. On your side you just need to set up the dance space for your dancer. WE do all the recording. We are also looking to have the our Virtual Dance Gala for sale in DVD form. We will get you more information when we have it.
If you are interested in having professional photos taken in this years Spring Gala costume(s), we have our photographer's Best of Times Photography here at the studio June 24 & 25. You can sign up for a time slot on their website through the link below.
Studio Policies for Photo Day
Dancer's must arrive in costume and photo ready.
If dancer is in multiple dances, they should wear a nude or black leotard under their costume, as they will need to change in the studio space. We have a partitioned area for changing. This will be sanitized after each dancer.
Each costume has a 5 minute time slot, so if you have multiple dances / dancers sign-up for multiple time slots (One 5 minute time for each costume).
Locker / dressing rooms are closed for the summer, they will not be able to use during photo day.
Only 1 restroom will be open this summer, this is for restroom use only, not for changing into costumes for photo day.
Only 1 parent or guardian is allowed to attend with the dancer(s) and will be required to wear a mask.
No additional siblings, friends or family members will be allowed in the studio during the photo shoot time. Lobby is closed.
In June we will begin to have classes in the studio again with limited enrollment. We also have online Zoom classes. Our Novice Classes are limited to 5 dancers, all Downtown classes are limited to 7 dancers, and currently our South Studio is limited to 5 dancers. If there is an in-studio class you would like to attend through Zoom, please email us to let us know. We have an updated schedule on our website including an addition of Gasper Conservatory, which will take place in the morning Monday - Wednesday. This is for intermediate - advanced dancers. Join us this June to DANCE!
Hello dance families.
Here is the update for our 2020 Spring Gala.
We really wanted to close the season with a performance. Whether we figured something out in person or virtually. For the safety of our staff, our dancers, and our families, we have decided to go the route of a Virtual Spring Gala. We are excited that this is an option and that our dancers can still perform.
What does this mean?
The week of June 1 - 6, 2020 we will be having REGULAR CLASS.
We ask that your dancer is "Recital Ready", they have their costume on and hair neatly in a bun. Make-up is optional.
During their class time we will be recording their piece during the ZOOM Class.
During the week and the following week, Lacey will be compiling ALL these videos into "Spring Gala performances".
During the week of June 23 (we believe), we will be setting up Viewing Parties to watch these performances. So you can invite grandparents, aunts and uncles to the viewing party to watch the recital. NO CHARGE!
We are figuring out the BEST platform for the viewing party. Sites like Facebook and YouTube will shut down the video due to the music used. We will let you know more information soon.
Thank you for being patient with us as we figure out the best way for our studio to present our Spring Gala. We toiled around with so many ideas and we feel this is a great option and safest for all, while still bringing a performance to our students and families.
Setting Up A Dance Performance Space
For your last ZOOM class of the season please consider your dance space. Here are some tips for performance day!
LIGHTS // Find a space that has good lighting. Make sure your light source isn't from behind. It will make it difficult to see your dancer. Have the light source come from the front.
​IDEAS: Have your dancer stand facing a window with the camera in front of them.
SPACE // Help your dancer with marking out their dance space. How far left and right they can go without going off camera.
You could tape out the area with painters tape
Use towels or blankets along the sides works too!
Make sure your dancer is in full view of the camera so we can see their whole body and not just their head or feet (if possible). If you can only get head or feet, we would love to see their smiling faces.
Can we purchase a DVD of the Spring Gala?
We are working on this option. Since we are already compiling the video for LIVE Viewing parties, we are looking at selling them in DVD form. More information coming soon, once we figure out the cost of supplies and time put into creating one, we will have a price and how to purchase one. We are doing this ALL in-house, so please be patient.
Costume Picture Day
We think it will be great closure to our season if your dancer has pictures in their costumes! Best of Times Photography has agreed to hold Spring Gala Costume Picture Days at our Studio June 24 & 25. They are currently working on a schedule and sign-up on their website. We will pass along the information once we receive it.
The photos will be taken at our Downtown Studio. Summer Studio protocols coming soon.
Thank you again! We look forward to having a unique Spring Gala this season!!! One to always remember!
-- Matt & Lacey Gasper
