Oct
7
9:00am 9:00am

Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Join the Dance Mission team for a 2 mile walk as we raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Every step is another "Great Stride" toward a cure to cystic fibrosis.

Check-in begins at 9am on Sat. Oct. 7 at the Rutledge Wilson Community Farm Park in Springfield, MO. The 2-mile walk begins at 10am.

Walk day is a FREE, fun, family-oriented event with a healthy walk, children's activities, food, and festivities that participants look forward to year after year.

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Artsfest 2018 Performance on Walnut Street
May
5
to May 6

Artsfest 2018 Performance on Walnut Street

  • Artsfest on Walnut Street (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

More info on day, time, and stage location will be updated in April.

This outdoor festival is a great community event to showcase Dance Mission's dancers just weeks before our recital! We'll wear the same costumes as recital to this optional performance with no extra fees for performers. All performers and children age 5 and under receive free entry! Family members can enter the festival for $5 at the gate or purchase $3 entry tickets in advance at Springfield McDonald's, available April 19. Many other dance studios, artists, and vendors get together on this weekend each year to celebrate the amazing arts here in Springfield, MO! Please let me know if you have any questions or conflicts with performing at Artsfest! I look forward to showing the community the brilliant dancers we have at Dance Mission!

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May
20
10:00am10:00am

Dress Rehearsal and Recital at MSU's Plaster Student Union Theater!

2017 Dance Mission Recital at MSU’s Plaster Student Union Theater!

 Date/Times: Saturday, May 20, 2017. Dress Rehearsal 10am, Return 5pm, Recital 5:30pm

Location: Plaster Student Union Theater at MSU, 1110 E. Madison St., Springfield, MO 65897. See map below!

Dress Rehearsal: 10:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Plaster Student Union Theater. Most dancers will not need to be present the whole time and may leave right after their class’ final dances are practiced on stage.

10am all dancers must be in the PSU 1st floor lounge dressed and ready to practice our show-opener, “I Lived.” If not able to come fully dressed in costume, ARRIVE EARLIER to be stage-ready by 10am! Hair and makeup can be done at home PRIOR TO arrival. Then dancers will practice their class’ dances in the show order attached.

Classes will have designated areas of the lounge to wait in so they may be easily retrieved when needed for their times on stage by Dance Mission staff.

Vending machines and water fountains are around, but you may also bring dry/non-messy snacks, water, and activities to keep children entertained in the lounge while they wait for their time on stage. Seats for recital cannot be reserved at dress rehearsal.

Dancers’ Attire:

1. Recital costume with headpiece/accessories (NO OTHER JEWELRY OR ACCESSORIES and NO GUM)

2. Tights—

·         Combo classes need footed (covers feet) white or light pink tights;

·         Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical classes need footed (covers feet) nude tights;

·         Dancenastics and Hip Hop classes require no tights. (“Hair Up” hip hop dancers may wear nude tights, but not required.)

3. Dance shoes—

·         Combo classes need peach/pink ballet shoes THEN black tap shoes, in that order for their dances.

·         Intermediate Ballet and Lyrical classes need peach/pink/nude ballet slippers or half-shoes.

·         Dancenastics classes need bare feet.

·         Hip Hop classes need mostly black jazz shoes/sneakers.

4. Makeup (Optional)—Brown eye shadow, black mascara, brown eyebrow pencil/shade, pink blush, and dark berry lipstick.

5. Hair/Accessories—(CLIP OR BOBBY PIN HEADBANDS AND OTHER HAIR ACCESSORIES SECURLY TO THE HAIR!)

·         Combo classes need high bun for ballet dance THEN high ponytail in that order for dances; both dances with costume headpiece over LEFT ear. (HAIRNETS ON BUNS AND BOBBY PINS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

·         Intermediate Ballet and Lyrical classes need a low bun under the LEFT ear with Ballet costume headband or Lyrical costume headpiece above LEFT ear. (HAIRNETS ON BUNS AND BOBBY PINS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

·         Dancenastics classes need low side ponytail below LEFT ear with costume headband on or headpiece over LEFT ear.

·         Hip Hop classes--“Hair Up” needs high front-side ponytail over LEFT ear with hair extension in it, gloves, and tube socks.; “Burn It Up” needs low side ponytail under LEFT ear; “Undefeated” needs one low messy bun under the LEFT ear and costume headband.                                

Recital: Recital cost is free for all to attend. It is open seating; no tickets required. The theater will open to the public at 4:30pm, so there is no need to arrive before then. No flash photography allowed for the safety of the dancers. A professional free online video of the recital will be available to all families.

5:00pm all dancers must be stage-ready with hair and makeup done in costumes in the Plaster Student Union 1st floor lounge.

The recital will begin promptly at 5:30pm in the Plaster Student Union Theater. All dancers are in the first dance, our show-opener, titled “I Lived,” then they will perform with their classes in the show order attached. Recital should end around 7pm.

The after-party will be 7:00-8:00pm immediately following the recital in the 2nd floor atrium and is free for all dancers, friends, and families to attend. Refreshments will be served!

Please contact Erin Archambault at Dance Mission for any questions at (417) 894-1187 or email dancemissionerin@gmail.com. 

Parking lots for this event are located just off of National and Bear Blvd (Monroe). The recital theater is located in Plaster Student Union at 1110 E. Madison St, Springfield, MO 65897.

Parking lots for this event are located just off of National and Bear Blvd (Monroe). The recital theater is located in Plaster Student Union at 1110 E. Madison St, Springfield, MO 65897.

 RECITAL 2017 SHOW ORDER

 1. “I Lived” FULL CAST OF ALL DANCERS featuring Adult Ballet- Alisia Garcia, Jamie Gentry, Farren Kizzire, Timothy Medlin, Kayce Webber

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

2. “Try Everything” Mon. 6:30 Dancenastics- Finley Bradley, Emma Gillespie, Leaona Khoshaba

Choreographer: Kara Pagel

3. “Shake a Tail Feather” Mon. 5:30 Dancenastics- Adelyn Dupy, Aspen Flagg, Zadie Gibb, Tatum Griffin, Cy Kuntz, Kali Lunceford, Moxie Wells

Choreographer: Kara Pagel

4. “Vivaldi’s Spring” Tues. 5:30 Ballet- Caydence Brake, Kiera Kuse, Ellia Mitchell, Haley Pearson

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

5. “Once Upon a Dream” Tues. 6:30 Combo(Ballet)- Alyvia Barton, Adalyn Christman, Camrynn Cook, Caylee Cook, Reese Long, Anastyn Longley, Emmaline Weible

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

6. “Honey, I’m Good” Tues. Adult Tap- Alisia Garcia, Shayla Morrison, Kayla Sivils

Choreographer: Kayla Sivils

7. “Simple Gifts” Wed. 12:00 Combo(Ballet)- Libby Allmon, Harleigh Corlett, Sydney Dailey, Anastin Gilligan, Audrey Raney, Ella Smith, Kelley Stirts, Harper Thompson

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

8. “Rockelbel’s Canon” Thur. 6:30 Combo(Ballet)- Rowan Bouchard, Cana Buchanan, Selah Buchanan, Sakura Gomez, Leaona Khoshaba, Allessandra King, Abbex Megenhardt, Mackenzie Puente, Evelyn Puff, Nymeria Ray, Lily Walter

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

9. “How Far I’ll Go” Mon. 5:30 Combo(Ballet)- Finley Bradley, Kealey Coomer, Grace Fairbairn, Emma Gillespie, Adelle Hayes, Kenzie Lunceford, Lyla Mackie, Lauren Montgomery, Addison Moore, Leah Ogden, Charli Petty

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

10.“Undefeated” Thur5:30HipHop-Caydence Brake,Quinn Gertz,Madeline Hausman,Tatum Holland,Hayleigh Megenhardt,Ellia Mitchell,Madeline OToole,BryarWorley

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

11. “True Colors” Wed. 4:30 Combo(Ballet)- Della Burks, Adelyn Dupy, Olivia Hostler, Neveah Kidd, Ashlyn McCool, Briley McCool, Marys Mitchell, Adleigh Nelson, Harper Robertson, Brinkley Upchurch, Sophia Winget, Sydnee Wormington

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

12. “All of Me” Wed. 6:30 Lyrical- Anne-Marie Barbara, Mya Breshears, Ella Counts, Addison Gray, Elliana Matthews, Jacklynne Raidel, Grace Rocha, Britney Ung

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

13. “Shake It Off” Wed. 12:00 Combo(Tap)- Libby Allmon, Harleigh Corlett, Sydney Dailey, Anastin Gilligan, Audrey Raney, Ella Smith, Kelley Stirts, Harper Thompson

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

14. “Ice Cream” Mon. 7:30 Lyrical- Regan Dailey, Iyla Garner, Rowan Garner, Rylann Lawson, Ellie Mathison, Mabel Smallwood

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

15. “Trumpets” Wed. Adult Hip Hop- Cortney Denbow, Alisia Garcia, Shayla Morrison, Kayce Webber

Choreographer: Cortney Denbow

16. “Faith” Mon. 5:30 Combo(Tap)- Finley Bradley, Kealey Coomer, Grace Fairbairn, Emma Gillespie, Adelle Hayes, Kenzie Lunceford, Lyla Mackie, Lauren Montgomery, Addison Moore, Leah Ogden, Charli Petty

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

17. “Get a Move On” Tues. 6:30 Combo(Tap)- Alyvia Barton, Adalyn Christman, Camrynn Cook, Caylee Cook, Reese Long, Anastyn Longley, Emmaline Weible

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

18. “Burn It Up” Wed. 5:30 Hip Hop- Anne-Marie Barbara, Ella Counts, Addison Gray, Logan Nigh, Jacklynne Raidel, Grace Rocha, Britney Ung

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

19. “Do You Love Me” Thur. 6:30 Combo(Tap)- Rowan Bouchard, Cana Buchanan, Selah Buchanan, Sakura Gomez, Leaona Khoshaba, Allessandra King, Abbex Megenhardt, Mackenzie Puente, Evelyn Puff, Nymeria Ray, Lily Walter

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

20. “Bamboleo” Wed. 4:30 Combo(Tap)- Della Burks, Adelyn Dupy, Olivia Hostler, Neveah Kidd, Ashlyn McCool, Briley McCool, Marys Mitchell, Adleigh Nelson, Harper Robertson, Brinkley Upchurch, Sophia Winget, Sydnee Wormington

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

21. “Stay” Adult Jazz- Cortney Denbow, Alexa Elliot, Alisia Garcia, Farren Kizzire, Shayla Morrison, Kayla Sivils, Kayce Webber

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

22.“Hair Up” Mon. 6:30 Hip Hop- Morgan Cook,Regan Dailey,Iyla Garner,Rowan Garner,Madeline Hausman,Ellie Mathison,Leah Ogden,Madelyn Powell,Lauren Rogge

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

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May
7
3:15pm 3:15pm

Artsfest 2017 on Walnut Street

When: Sunday, May 7, 2017

Time: Arrive at 3:15 pm in grassy area behind stage. Perform at 3:45-4:45pm.

Where: Delong Plumbing Dance Stage, 900 E. Walnut St. (near Walnut St. & John Q Hammons Pkwy) Springfield, MO 65806

Dancer’s Attire: 1. Recital costume (Dancers who have more than one class costume will need to wear a black leotard under their costumes so they can make a quick change from one costume into another in between dance routines in the grassy area off stage.) 2. Tights--Combo classes need footed (covers feet) white or light pink tights; Intermediate Ballet & Lyrical classes need footed (covers feet) nude tights; Dancenastics and Hip Hop classes require no tights. 3. Dance shoes--Combo classes need just tap shoes (at Artsfest, there’s only enough time for the Combo kids’ tap routines, unlike the recital later on May 20 in which they’ll perform both tap and ballet); Dancenastics classes need bare feet; Intermediate Ballet and Lyrical classes need peach/pink/nude ballet slippers or half-shoes; Hip Hop classes need mostly black jazz shoes/sneakers.

Hair/Accessories: Combo classes need high ponytail with costume headpiece over LEFT ear; Dancenastics classes need low side ponytail below LEFT ear with costume headband on or headpiece over LEFT ear; Intermediate Ballet and Lyrical classes need a low bun under the LEFT ear with Ballet costume headband or Lyrical costume headpiece above LEFT ear. Hip Hop classes--“Hair Up” needs high side ponytail over LEFT ear with hair extension in it, gloves, and tube socks.; “Burn It Up” needs low side ponytail under LEFT ear; “Undefeated” needs one low messy bun under the LEFT ear and costume headband. Makeup is not necessary for Artsfest.

This outdoor festival is a great community event to showcase Dance Mission's dancers two weeks before our recital! We'll wear the same costumes as recital to this optional performance with no extra fees for performers. All performers and children age 5 and under receive free entry! Family members can enter the festival for $5 at the gate or purchase $3 entry tickets in advance at Springfield McDonald's, available April 20. Many other dance studios, artists, and vendors get together on this weekend each year to celebrate the amazing arts here in Springfield, MO! Please let me know if you have any questions or conflicts with performing at Artsfest! I look forward to showing the community the brilliant dancers we have at Dance Mission!

Delong Plumbing Dance Stage is located at 900 E. Walnut St. Springfield 65806

ARTSFEST 2017 SHOW ORDER

1.“Try Everything” Mon. 6:30 Dancenastics- Finley Bradley, Emma Gillespie, Leaona Khoshaba

2.“Shake a Tail Feather” Mon. 5:30 Dancenastics- Adelyn Dupy, Aspen Flagg, Zadie Gibb, Tatum Griffin, Cy Kuntz, Kali Lunceford, Moxie Wells

3.“Vivaldi’s Spring” Tues. 5:30 Ballet- Caydence Brake, Kiera Kuse, Ellia Mitchell, Haley Pearson

4.“All of Me” Wed. 6:30 Lyrical- Anne-Marie Barbara, Mya Breshears, Ella Counts, Addison Gray, Elliana Matthews, Jacklynne Raidel, Grace Rocha, Britney Ung

5.“Shake It Off” Wed. 12:00 Combo(Tap)- Libby Allmon, Harleigh Corlett, Sydney Dailey, Anastin Gilligan, Audrey Raney, Ella Smith, Kelley Stirts, Harper Thompson

6.“Ice Cream” Mon. 7:30 Lyrical- Regan Dailey, Iyla Garner, Rowan Garner, Rylann Lawson, Ellie Mathison, Mabel Smallwood

7.“Faith” Mon. 5:30 Combo(Tap)- Finley Bradley, Kealey Coomer, Grace Fairbairn, Emma Gillespie, Adelle Hayes, Kenzie Lunceford, Lyla Mackie, Lauren Montgomery, Addison Moore, Leah Ogden, Charli Petty

8.“Undefeated” Thur 5:30 Hip Hop- Caydence Brake, Quinn Gertz, Madeline Hausman, Tatum Holland, Hayleigh Megenhardt, Ellia Mitchell, Madeline O’Toole, Bryar Worley

9.“Get a Move On” Tues. 6:30 Combo(Tap)- Alyvia Barton, Adalyn Christman, Camrynn Cook, Caylee Cook, Reese Long, Anastyn Longley, Emmaline Weible

10.“Burn It Up” Wed. 5:30 Hip Hop- Anne-Marie Barbara, Ella Counts, Addison Gray, Logan Nigh, Jacklynne Raidel, Grace Rocha, Britney Ung

11.“Do You Love Me” Thur. 6:30 Combo(Tap)- Rowan Bouchard, Cana Buchanan, Selah Buchanan, Sakura Gomez, Leaona Khoshaba, Ali King, Abbex Megenhardt, Evelyn Puff, Nymeria Ray, Lily Walter

12.“Bamboleo” Wed. 4:30 Combo(Tap)- Della Burks, Adelyn Dupy, Olivia Hostler, Neveah Kidd, Ashlyn McCool, Briley McCool, Marys Mitchell, Adleigh Nelson, Harper Robertson, Brinkley Upchurch, Sophia Winget, Sydnee Wormington

13.“Hair Up” Mon. 6:30 Hip Hop- Morgan Cook, Regan Dailey, Iyla Garner, Rowan Garner, Madeline Hausman, Ellie Mathison, Leah Ogden, Lauren Rogge

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May
1
to May 5

Photos at Dance Mission

May 1-5, our dancers will have group/individual photos in their costumes during part of their regular class times at Dance Mission! You are not obligated to buy these, but please dress your dancers in their costumes regardless so we may have complete group photos made as well as rehearse in costumes. Just bring them to class at their normal time that week except have them picture-ready in costume! (SHOES, HAIR, AND MAKEUP ARE YOUR CHOICE!) Payment envelopes with payments to Clear Creative Photography are also due the day of pictures. You don't have to pay shipping costs on photos if you will just pick them up at Dance Mission!

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Dec
26
to Dec 29

Closed Dec. 26-29

Wishing you safe travels and happy holidays!

December will require the same fee as a full-month despite the week-long closing. Monday and Tuesday classes will not need any make-up classes since January follows up with five Monday and Tuesday classes. Wednesday and Thursday classes will also not need any make-up classes since March has five Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you still feel you require a make-up class, please let the studio know and we will try our best to find one.

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Dec
19
to Dec 22

"Nutcracker Supreme" Week

Dance Mission presents, “Nutcracker Supreme”--a reinvented, reimagined, remixed version of the The Nutcracker.

On the night of their regular classes, dancers will showcase their talents in hip hop, tap, lyrical, ballet, and dancenastics, set to music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky as well as some modern remixes.

Our story unfolds as Clara’s beloved Nutcracker doll comes to life and defeats the evil Mouse King and his gang of mice. Then the lovely Snow Angels show Clara and the Nutcracker Prince through their snowy forest and into the Land of the Sweets. There they meet an assorted bunch of characters eager to treat them to a celebration beyond imagination!

5:30pm Dancers arrive

5:45pm Seating begins

6:00pm Showtime

6:30pm Santa Meet-and-Greet

Tickets required. Families will receive 3 free tickets for assigned seats. Extras may be available if requested in advance.

Check studio for dancers’ roles and costume info!

During shows, families may video & photograph without flash.

Costume Info for Nutcracker Supreme

Clara: Light colored dress or nightgown, light pink, nude, or no tights, pink ballet shoes. (Hair bow and tiara provided at studio.) Hair half-pulled back.

Nutcracker: Black pants, white or black long-sleeve shirt, black shoes. (Soldier hat and vest provided at studio.)

Mouse King: Black pants, black shirt, black cape, black shoes. (Mouse ears and crown provided at studio.)

Mice and Chinese Tea: Black leotard, optional attached skirt; black, light pink, nude, white, or no tights; pink or black ballet shoes. Black makeup nose & whiskers. (Mouse ears & mask provided at studio.) Hair in low ponytail.

Soldiers and Chinese Tea: Black leotards, black leggings, and pink or black ballet shoes. Red makeup for quarter-sized circles on cheeks. (Hat, vest, & mask provided at studio.) Hair in low ponytail.

Bon Bons: Pink or black leotards, no tights or footless tights, barefeet. (Skirt and hair bow provided at studio). Hair in high messybun.

Snow: White dresses, light pink or white tights, pink ballet shoes. (Headpiece provided at studio.) Hair in low ponytail.

Spanish Chocolate: Black leotard, light pink or white tights, pink ballet shoes. (Skirt, fan, & flower hairclip provided at studio.) Hair in low ponytail.

Arabian Coffee: Black leotard, light pink or white tights, pink ballet shoes. (Coin skirt provided at studio.) Hair in low ponytail.

Reed Flutes: White dresses, light pink or white tights, pink ballet shoes. (Flute and flower hairclip provided at studio.) Hair in low ponytail.

Hip Hop Sugar Plums: Clothing and shoes in the color scheme of purple, pink, white, and/or black. (Fairy wings and sugarplum hairclip provided at studio). Hair in low right-ear side ponytail.

Russian Dancers: Clothing and shoes in the color scheme of purple, pink, white, and/or black. (Scarf and hat provided at studio.) Hair in low right-ear side ponytail.

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