C. B.
DANCE
ACADEMY
10077 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 1T7
T: 905-884-8850 W: www.cbdance.ca
F: 416-284-6654
Proudly serving the Community since 1985
MAY NEWSLETTER
Hello Parents and Students,
We would like to thank you for a great year. We hope you are looking forward to our annual showcase. All
the teachers and dancers have been working hard to prepare for this exciting recital.
April Newsletter
Please make sure that you have a copy of the April Newsletter that went out last month. It has all the
important recital information. Please see the office if you do not have a copy of the newsletter. Recital
information is also on our website at www.cbdance.ca
Important Dates to Remember
May 8th – competitive team - photo day
May 16th – recreational classes - photo day
May 21 – Victoria Day – studio closed
May 22- Showcase rehearsal #1 no costumes
May 23-24- No recreational classes
May 25.- Showcase rehearsal #2 with costumes
May 26 – C.B. Dance Academy Showcase
July 9-13 – summer camp session 1
July 23-27 – summer camp session 2
Aug.20-24- summer dance intensive
Recital Tickets
Tickets for this year’s recital went on sale Saturday April 28th . Please make sure you purchase the correct
tickets (evening &/or matinee). Not all classes are in both performances.
Buy Recital Tickets
Box Office Hours Mon, Wed., Thurs. Fri.- 1:00-7:00.Sat. 12-6pm.
In Person: 1000 New West Minster Dr. Vaughan
Email: city.playhouse@vaughan.ca
Fax: 905 882-7949
By Phone: 905-882-7469
Please review program BEFORE buying your tickets to make sure you order enough. If your child wishes to
see ANY part of the show, they will also need a ticket.
Victoria Day
The studio will be closed for regular scheduled class May 21.
C.B. Summer Camp
Session 1- July 9-13 Session 2-July 23-27. Do not miss out on our great summer camps. Hip hop, Musical
theatre, Jazz as well as several outdoor activities- movies, bowling, swimming and fun crafts. Flyers have
been put in all mailboxes.
Showcase Rehearsal Dates & times
All students participating in the recital must attend both rehearsals May 22 & 25 Family and friends are not
permitted to watch rehearsals
– No costumes necessary.
Location – C.B.Dance Academy. Please arrive ½ hour prior
Matinee performers – 5:00-7:00
Evening performance 6:30-7:15
Rehearsal #1 May 22nd
May 25th – Dress Rehearsal – hair and makeup not necessary
Location – City Playhouse theatre. Please arrive ½ hour prior
Solo showcase – 3-4:00
Friday evening performance – Act 2 4:00- 5:30
Matinee performance 5-6:30
Friday evening performance – Act 1- 6-7:30
Rehearsal #2
All recreational dances are to wear their costumes to this rehearsal. With regards to competitive routines, each
dancer will be assigned to bring a specific costume for lighting purposes. Costumes not needed for all other
members. Please arrive at rehearsal 30 min. early. Parents may wait for their children in the assigned waiting
area. Parents and friends are not permitted to watch rehearsal. If your child is in more then one dance it is a
good idea to bring some activities (game, puzzles coloring books etc). Also, water and a snack is suggested.
No pop or juice in change rooms with costumes. No peanut products please.
Recital Dates & Times
Saturday May 26th – Matinee Showcase starts 12:00 p.m. Performers should arrive by 11:15.
Saturday May 26th – Solo showcase starts 4:15 p.m. Performers in this show should arrive by 4:45. Please do
not arrive early. We do not have access to the theatre prior to 3:45 The soloist showcase is open to the
public. We encourage and welcome all of you to come to our soloist showcase at 4:15 on Sat. If you have
already purchased a ticket for the Sat. evening performance, there is no additional cost.
Saturday May 26th -- Evening Showcase starts 6:00p.m. Performers in Act. 1 should arrive by 5:15
Performers in Act 2 should arrive by 6:15pm
Costume
Costumes will be given out to the dancers in class the week before picture day. If you have any problems with
your costume please see the office. Deadline for costume cancellation has past. If you have not already
notified the office that your child will not be performing in the Showcase, a costume has been ordered for your
child and will be billed to your account.
ALL COSTUME DEPOSITS ARE NON REUNDABLE, NON TRANSFERABLE.
Recital Pick up and Drop off
Safety is our priority so all parents must be patient when dropping off and picking up your child. Please arrive
to the theatre with your child’s hair and makeup already completed. You must sign your child in .Matinee
Performance – No Intermission. Parents can pick up their children at the end of the show. Parents must wait
until all dancers are back with their volunteers before they are picked up.
Evening performance – If dancer is performing only in act 1 dancer must be picked up by parent during
intermission
Recital DVD
Video taping or flash photography is not permitted in the theatre. Recital DVD’s can be purchased for $45.00
+ tx. Please fill out the form attached and submit to the studio office. Video will be ready for pick up in the
summer. Once delivered to the studio, you will be notified for pick up.
Company Photo Day- May 8/12
Location: West Photo 120 Newkirk Rd. (Newkirk & Crosby) Richmond Hill
Parents, All students are to arrive to the photo studio 30 min. prior to posted time with hair and make up done.
Listed below are the times the photos are to be taken. Please do not arrive at this time. Please do not be late.
The taking of group photo will not be delayed due to students arriving late.
5:30-6:20 mini, pre jr & jr.company
6:20-6:35 mini, jr & pre jr. clear costumes from change room
6:35-6:45 Company team photo
7:00-8:30 int, elem & sr. company
All competitive solo/duet & trio’s can take their photo once they have taken all group photo’s
Recreational Photo Day Schedule – May16/12
Don’t miss out on a memento of your child’s dance year. Recreational Photo’s are scheduled for May 16th. If
you do not intend to purchase photos we would still appreciate participation of all dancers on this day in order
to create a great group photo. Payments for photo packages will be made directly to West Photo on picture
day. Location: West Photo 120 Newkirk Rd. (Newkirk & Crosby) Richmond Hill
Parents, Listed below are the times the photos are to be taken please do not arrive at this time. All students
should be completely dressed in costumes with hair done 30 min. Prior to posted times.
Small amount of makeup is optional for recreational students. Compulsory for competitive students.
5:00-5:05 Monday tap11+ – Just dance
5:05-5:10Thursday M.T. – Omigod
5:10-5:20 Thurs. prim. Jazz – Happy
5:20-5:30 Monday jazz 11+ - You make me feel
5:30-5:40 Wed. elem. Ballet - Waltz of the Sylphs with James
5:40-5:45 Thurs. tap 1 – Moves like Jagger
5:45-5:50 Thurs. Prim. Tap – Ease on down the road
5:50-6:00Monday Jazz 11+ – Life of the party
6:00-6:05 Thurs. jazz 1 – Brand new chick
6:05-6:15Sat. kinder dance – Tiki room
6:15-6:25 Monday Hip hop 4- Hit that beat
6:25-6:30 Sat. pre primary ballet – A dream is a wish
6:30-6:35 Monday pre prim jazz – Slide
6:35-6:45 Sat. Pre primary Tap – 5678
6:45-6:55 Tues. Pre. Primary Ballet – Aurora’s seven fairies
6:55-7:00 Monday Hip hop 1 – Check it out
7:00-7:05 Wed. hip hop 1 – Boom Boom Pow
7:05-7:15 Sat. Pre prim. Jazz – Party time
7:15-7:25 Tues. little steps combo jazz – I Like to move it
7:25-7:35 Sat. acro 1& 2a – Party people
7:35-7:45Tues. little steps combo tap – Polar express
7:45-7:50 Sat. hip hop 1 – Rock this party
7:50-8:00 Sat. prim. Ballet- Midnight at the ball
8:00-8:10 Wednesday hip hop 2- Jump around
8:10-8:15 Tuesday ballet 1 – Le Chats
8:15-8:20 Sat. acro 2b - Circus
8:00-8:05 Tuesday Acro 3 - Imagine
8:05-8:15 Wed. ballet 2- Le Fete
8:15-8:25 Tues. Int/Sr.ballet- Pizzacato Sylvia
8:25-8:30 Wed. Lyrical- Candlelight
8:30-8:35 Thursday sr. lyrical – Will you still love me
All competitive solo/duet & trio’s can take their photo once they have taken all group photo’s
Costume Accessory list
It is parents responsibility to supply the items listed below for your childs recital performance.
Routines – A dream is a wish, Waltz of the sylphs with james, Le fete, Pizzacato Sylvia, La chats, Aurora’s
seven fairies, Tikki room, Midnight at the ball
Shoes/tights - Pink ballet shoes Pale pink or white full foot tights. No patterns
Routines – Just Dance
Shoes/Tights – Black socks, Black shoes, Dark blue jeans
Routines – Circus, Party people, Imagine, I like to move it, Party time, Slide
Shoes/Tights - No shoes no tights
Routines – Polar express, 5678
Shoes/Tights - black shoes
no tights – socks supplied w/costume
Routines – Life of the party, You make me feel
Shoes/tights – Black shorts, black shoes, no tights,
Routines – Happy, Ease on down,
Shoes/Tights – Black shoes, no tights
Routines – Candle light
Shoes/tights – Beige foot undies/gloves, no tights, Black shorts
Routines – Omigod
Shoes/tights – Dress shoes, no tights
Routines – Hit that beat, Check it out, Boom Boom Pow, Rock this party, Jump around
Shoes/Tights – Black socks, clean black runners
Routines – Brand new chick, Moves like jagger
Shoes/Tights black shoes, black full foot tights
Routines – Will you still love me
Shoes/Tights Beige shoes, no tights
This time of year is quite busy. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Email: info@cbdance.ca
Thank you for a great season sincerely,
Charmaine Penney
Charma Belnavis
Recital Volunteers needed
We have a great group of backstage volunteers. However we still need more volunteers in each change room
to chaperone and assist in costume changes. In order for the rehearsal and recitals to run smoothly we ask
C.B. parents to sign up for one of the three performances. All female change rooms will be assigned a parent
volunteers.
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Please fill out the form below letting us know which show you would like to help out with and drop it
into Lindsay Aquin studio mail box. Margot Aquin will be organizing all backstage volunteers.
Recital Volunteer Sign up sheet
Parents name (please print) ____________________________________________________
Dancer’s name ______________________________________________________________
I would like to volunteer and help out for the following shows/rehearsals
______ Tuesday May 22 Rehearsal 5-9:00 C.B.D.A
______ Friday May 25– Dress Rehearsal 4:30 p.m. Vaughan City Playhouse
______ Sat. May 26 – matinee performance – 12:00 p.m. City Playhouse
______ Sat. May 26 – solo showcase – 4:15 p.m. City Playhouse
______ Sat. May 26 – evening performance 6:00 p.m. City Playhouse