LITTLE TOTS SESSION #3

Session 3 for our 8-week programs begins Saturday April 15th, 2023. This will be our final session of Season 10, don’t miss your chance to participate in a class without the full season commitment!

See below for the Little Tot Programs that are running this session:

Tot & Me – Saturdays 9:30am to 10:15am
Little Tots Ballet 
– Saturdays 10:15am to 10:45am
Little Tots Acro – Saturdays 11:30am to 12:00pm
Little Tots Hip Hop – Saturdays 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Little Tots Beats & Twirls – Saturdays 12:30pm to 1:00pm

*Please note that Session 3 of our Little Tots Programs offers the optional Performance Opportunity. Students registered for any Tots class have the option to participate in the year-end recital. See email for all the details.

Tuesday March 7th, 2023 at 12:00pm
 Re-registration opens for returning Little Tots and Tot & Me families
Thursday March 9th, 2023 
at 12:00pm
Registration opens to the public for all Little Tots & Tot & Me families

These programs fill up quickly, don’t miss out!

PINK SHIRT WEEK

Thank you to all of our students who participated in Pink Shirt Week!

It is so wonderful to see your LTD Spirit and eagerness to support an important cause and one that is a central part of the LT Dance Studio Motto.

Together we can END BULLYING!

COWICHAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

Our performance students participated in their first event of the season last week at the Cowichan Music Festival!

They brought some remarkable skill and dance spirit to the stage. We are so proud of each of them. Thank you to those students and families who came out to watch and support them.

Our Junior Hip Hop C students have been invited to perform their “Shell Shocked” routine at the Highlights Concert happening this Monday March 6th at 6:30pm at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. We invite you to come and enjoy the show! There will be admission at the door.

We are looking forward to their next performance at the end of the month!

INCLUSION FOR ALL DANCERS

LT Dance Studio is committed to welcoming and encouraging all dancers.

In February, we reflected on and recognized Black History.

We are here to promote healthy relationships, encourage creative expression, and create an uplifting dance environment for all!

IT’S PINK SHIRT WEEK!

Pink Shirt Day is an initiative to end bullying. From February 21st to February 25th we will be having empowering conversations with our students about the topic.

We will be participating in Pink Shirt Day and invite all of our students to wear pink shirts to their classes throughout this week!

Through our exclusive LTD pink shirt sales, we raised $53.37 for the CKNW Kids’ Fund to support anti-bullying organizations.

If you’d like to learn more about Pink Shirt Day and where the funds have been donated, you can visit their website by following this link.

COME SUPPORT YOUR DANCE FRIENDS!

We are heading into an exciting time of season at LT Dance Studio, as our performance students bring their routines to the stage!

We invite you to come support your dance friends and check out the Cowichan Music Festival this week.

The event includes many styles of dance and is a great way to support local art in your community. It is also an excellent opportunity for our aspiring performance dancers to attend and get a taste of what they can be a part of.

Performances will run from Tuesday February 21st until Sunday February 26th, 2023.

We hope to see you there!

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to offer a huge congratulations to these two dedicated dancers who recently completed the Pre-Pointe Curriculum offered at our studio.

They are officially En Pointe!

Going En Pointe is an exciting and rewarding time for a dancer. It requires hard work, dedication and a devotion for dance. The art of Pointe opens exciting doors for dancers to explore their passion.

We are so proud of you both and honoured to be a part of the coming journey with you!

VALENTINE’S DAY PYJAMA PARTY

We are thrilled to announce that our Valentines Pyjama Party is BACK! 💕 🎉 

February 10th is the LAST DAY to purchase your reservation. Visit the Online Parent Portal now to reserve your spot!

This event has always been a huge hit in the past and is a terrific way to kick off our Family Week of Celebration. Hours of Valentines Day shenanigans with your besties? Yes please! Wear your favourite pjs, bring your friends, your coziest blanket and join us!

Location: LT Dance Studio
Date: Saturday February 11th, 2023
Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: 7+ (Junior, Intermediate, Senior)
Cost: $20.00 Ticket/Reservation – available for purchase through the Online Parent Portal

We will have treats, games, activities, glow dancing and a movie. 🍭 🎥 

Reservations are now available for purchase through the Online Parent Portal. We have a limited number available. Hurry! You don’t want to miss out on this awesome event!

Students are welcome to invite friends from outside of LT Dance Studio. Each attendee must purchase a ticket/reservation. Your purchase will ensure your spot is reserved and will contribute to the costs of the event. FYI there are no physical tickets issued, your name will be on our list with purchase. 

We are looking for five Intermediate/Senior students to assist with the event. Tasks will include setup, takedown, snack distribution, activity leading and more. If you are interested in volunteering for this fun event please respond to this email. Tickets are not required for student volunteers.

See below for a sample schedule of our party night:

5:00 – 6:00pm Games & Activities
6:00 – 7:30pm PG movie (to be decided)
7:30 – 8:30pm Glow light dance party
8:30 – 9:00pm Pickup

MARCH BREAK PROGRAMS

Registration for our March Break Programs is NOW OPEN through the Online Parent Portal!

We are excited to announce that we will be running two programs this season:

LIVE THE BEAT HIP HOP DANCE CAMP
During LIVE THE BEAT students will learn Hip Hop foundations, fundamental grooves and social dances along with choreography and performance quality. Each day offers an exciting new activity including a glow light dance party, creative arts and crafting, graffiti art, outdoor games, a pyjama day with an afternoon movie and more! The whole week is wrapped up with a celebration and performance for parents on the last day.
Date: March 13th to March 17th, 2023
Time: 8:30am to 2:30pm
Ages: 6 to 12

INTER-INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM (NEW!)
Intermediate/Senior students will have the opportunity to work on their technique, learn fun, new choreography and continue moving over March Break. This program will include Stretch-Strength-Technique, Jazz Technique and Choreo, Hip Hop Technique and Choreo, Acro Technique and Choreo as well as Tricks Turns & Tech.
Date: March 14th to March 16th, 2023
Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Ages: 11+

March Break programs offer students an opportunity to improve their dance skills in an uplifting environment amongst experienced teachers and dance peers within similar age groups and skill levels. Offering students a wide variety of technical practice and daily amusement, you can’t go wrong with registering for these spring offerings!

Dancers and friends who do not participate in our full-season programs are welcome to register.

Our March programs are always a hit and fill up fast! Register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

SEASON 10 SPIRIT WEEK

We had an amazing Spirit Week for our first classes back after the winter holidays! Featuring… SEASON 10!

We are incredibly grateful for our wonderful LTD Family and the support of our dancers.

Congratulations to Juni E for winning the prize draw after her participation in our Spirit Week!

What a fabulous way to kick off the New Year!