Our first day back to regular weekly classes will be August 6, 2018!

Thursday, May 24 will be the last day of regular weekly classes until we resume our weekly class schedule in August 2018. Please join us for a dance camp in June or July!

Date/Times: Saturday, May 12, 2018. Dress Rehearsal 10am, Return 5pm, Recital 5:30pm, After-Party 7:30pm

Location: Kickapoo High School Performing Arts Center, 3710 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO 65807

DRESS REHEARSAL: 10:00am-1:00pm Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Kickapoo H.S. Performing Arts Center. Please bring yourselves and all belongings into the auditorium and have a seat for orientation when we will explain dressing room assignments, 1st half/2nd half performers, intermission switch, and the post-show-opener flow of dancers into the audience or backstage. Children need to be seated with their families at all times, not running on stage or around the auditorium.

10am all families must be seated in the auditorium with dancers dressed in costume and ready for orientation and to practice our show-opener, “This Is Me.” 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. After your dancers practice the show opener, they will practice their class’ dances in the show order below. Most dancers will not need to be present the whole time and may leave right after their class’ final dances are practiced on stage.

Classes will have designated waiting areas so they may be easily retrieved by Dance Mission staff when needed for their times on stage. Look for signs posted on walls to find your dance classes’ area. During their performance half of the show, please do not take them into audience; they may miss their stage-time. Staff will NOT retrieve dancers from audience.

Water fountains are around, but you may also bring dry/non-messy snacks, water, and activities to keep children entertained while they wait for their time on stage. Please do not bring anything near costumes that could spill or stain. Seats for recital cannot be reserved at dress rehearsal.

Dancers’ Attire for Dress Rehearsal AND Recital:

1. Costume on with headpiece/accessories (NO OTHER JEWELRY OR ACCESSORIES and NO GUM)

2. Tights/Undergarments—

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

·         Lyrical and Ballet classes need convertible or footed nude tights;

·         Aerial Silks & Aerial Silks/Dancenastics classes need convertible nude tights. Nude cami-leotards are optional.

·         Dancenastics, Hip Hop, & Tap/Jazz classes require no tights.

3. Dance shoes—

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

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

·         Aerial Silks, Aerial Silks/Dancenastics, Dancenastics, and Acro classes need bare feet.

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

·         Tap/Jazz classes need black jazz shoes for show opener, THEN black tap shoes for “Bad.”

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

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

·         Combo classes need HIGH bun for ballet dance first, then HIGH ponytail for tap in that order; both dances with costume headpiece slightly to their LEFT of bun/ponytail. (HAIRNETS ON BUNS AND BOBBY PINS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

·         Lyrical, Ballet, Aerial Silks, and Dancenastics/Aerial Silks classes need a LOW bun behind the LEFT ear with costume hairclip above bun. (HAIRNETS ON BUNS AND BOBBY PINS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!)

·         Dancenastics classes need HIGH ponytail with costume headband on (USE BOBBY PINS TO SECURE!) or costume headpiece slightly to their LEFT of ponytail.

·         Hip Hop classes need LOW side ponytail under their LEFT ear with their costumes’ ballcaps, beanies, bandanas, or scrunchies, depending on whichever came with the classes’ costumes.

·         Tap/Jazz class needs HIGH ponytail.

RECITAL: Recital cost is free for all to attend. It is open seating; no tickets required. The theater will open to the public at 5:00pm, so there is no need to arrive before then. Flash photography is NOT 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 Kickapoo High School’s Performing Arts Center designated dressing areas!

5:30pm the recital will promptly begin in the Kickapoo High School’s Performing Arts Center. All dancers are in the first dance, our show-opener, titled “This is Me,” then they will perform with their classes in the show order attached. Recital should end around 7:30pm.

7:30pm the after-party will begin immediately following the recital in the entrance hallway and is free for all dancers, friends, and families to attend until 8:30pm. Refreshments will be served!

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

 SHOW ORDER

 1. “This Is Me” FULL CAST OF ALL DANCERS AND INSTRUCTORS

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

2. “Space Jam” Tue/Thur 5:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Cortney Denbow & Rebecca Wallace

3. “Better When I’m Dancin” Tue 4:30 Dancenastics

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

4. “What About Us” Mon 6:30 Dancenastics/Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Kara Pagel & Rebecca Wallace

5. “Brave Enough” Wed 6:30 Adult Acro/Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Leah Haines, Jessica Manuel, & Rebecca Wallace

6. “Can’t Stop the Feeling” Thur 4:30 Dancenastics

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

7. “Thunder” Wed 5:30 Dancenastics/Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

8. “HandClap” Mon 5:30 Dancenastics

Choreographer: Kara Pagel

9. “The Greatest Show” Mon 7:30 Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

10.“Here Comes the Sun” Mon 11:00 Combo (Ballet)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

11. “Rainbow” Wed 4:30 Combo (Ballet)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

12. “Train Song” Tue 6:30 Adult Lyrical Jazz

Choreographer: Kailea Tilden

13. “Swan Lake Waltz” Tue 5:30 Combo (Ballet)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

14. “Eye of the Tiger” Mon 11:00 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

15. “Potter Waltz” Thur 7:30 Adult Ballet

Choreographer: Kailea Tilden

16. “Hold the Drama” Wed 4:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

17. “Boomerang” Tue 5:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

5 Minute Intermission (1st and 2nd Half dancers switch)

18. “Carmen: Les Toreadors” Thur 4:30 Ballet

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

19. “Million Dreams” Mon 7:30 Lyrical

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

20. “Bright” Tue 6:30 Combo (Ballet)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

21. “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” Wed 6:30 Lyrical

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

22. “Defying Gravity” Mon 5:30 Combo (Ballet)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

23.“Pure Imagination” Thur 6:30 Combo (Ballet)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

24. “Just Like Fire” Thur 5:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

25. “Missy” Wed 7:30 Adult Hip Hop

Choreographer: Cortney Denbow

26. “Bad” Thur 6:30 Tap/Jazz

Choreographer: Kailea Tilden

27. “Celebrate” Tue 6:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

28. “Boogie Shoes” Mon 5:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

29. “Sorry Not Sorry/Mic Drop” Wed 5:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

30. “Kid in a Candy Store” Thur 6:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

31. “Leavin’ ” Tue 6:30 Adult Tap

Choreographer: Kayla Sivils

32. “Too Much” Mon 6:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

Artsfest on Walnut Street 2018!

Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018

Time: Arrive at 1:15 pm in the grassy area behind the Delong Plumbing Dance Stage. Perform at 1:45-2:45pm.

Where: Delong Plumbing Dance Stage, 900 E. Walnut St. (just east of Walnut St. & John Q Hammons Pkwy) 65806

Dancer’s Attire: 1. Recital costume (Dancers who have more than one class costume will need to wear a nude or 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. Dancenastics/Aerial ages 7-12 and Aerial Silks classes need convertible nude tights. Ballet and Lyrical classes need convertible or footed (covers feet) nude tights. Dancenastics ages 3-6, Tap/Jazz, 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). Dancenastics ages 3-6, Dancenastics/Aerial ages 7-12, and Aerial Silks classes need bare feet when on stage. Ballet and Lyrical classes need peach/pink/nude ballet slippers or half-shoes. Tap/Jazz class needs tap shoes. Hip Hop classes need mostly black jazz shoes/sneakers.

Hair/Accessories: Combo classes need high ponytail with costume headpiece slightly to THEIR LEFT of ponytail. Dancenastics ages 3-6 classes need high ponytail with costume headband on or headpiece to THEIR LEFT of ponytail. Dancenastics/Aerial ages 7-12, Aerial Silks, Ballet, & Lyrical classes need a LOW bun behind THEIR LEFT ear with costume hairclip above THEIR LEFT ear or headband. Tap/Jazz class needs high ponytail. Hip Hop classes need low side ponytail under THEIR LEFT ear with their ballcaps, beanies, or scrunchies depending on whichever came with class costume. 

Makeup is not necessary for Artsfest.

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

ARTSFEST 2018 SHOW ORDER

 1. “This is Me-Aerial” Mon 7:30 Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

2. “Space Jam” Tue/Thur 5:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Cortney Denbow & Rebecca Wallace

3. “Better When I’m Dancin” Tue 4:30 Dancenastics

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

4. “What About Us” Mon 6:30 Dancenastics/Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Kara Pagel & Rebecca Wallace

5. “Can’t Stop the Feeling” Thur 4:30 Dancenastics

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

6. “Thunder” Wed 5:30 Dancenastics/Aerial Silks

Choreographer: Rebecca Wallace

7. “HandClap” Mon 5:30 Dancenastics

Choreographer: Kara Pagel

8. “Carmen: Les Toreadors” Thur 4:30 Ballet

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

9. “Eye of the Tiger” Mon 11:00 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

10. “Million Dreams” Mon 7:30 Lyrical

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

11. “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” Wed 6:30 Lyrical

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

12. “Hold the Drama” Wed 4:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

13. “Just Like Fire” Thur 5:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

14. “Boomerang” Tue 5:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

15. “Bad” Thur 6:30 Tap/Jazz

Choreographer: Kailea Tilden

16. “Celebrate” Tue 6:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

17. “Boogie Shoes” Mon 5:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

18. “Sorry Not Sorry/Mic Drop” Wed 5:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

19. “Kid in a Candy Store” Thur 6:30 Combo (Tap)

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

20. “Too Much” Mon 6:30 Hip Hop

Choreographer: Erin Archambault

This outdoor festival is a great community event to showcase Dance Mission's dancers! 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! Other family and friends can enter the festival for $5 cash or $6 w/debit or credit card at the gate, or they may purchase entry tickets in advance at a discounted rate at https://417tix.com.

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!

Due to unsafe winter-weather conditions, the studio is closed Monday, Jan. 15. Monday dance families are welcome to take a make-up class from our schedule of classes any time in the future!

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.

To make a donation, click the link below, join the Dance Mission team, then give any amount to help find a cure for CF! Click here to donate!