A note went home regarding make up. I spoke with a women at Shoppers Intercity and she said she will ensure there would be enough Smashbox (eye shadow) Please do not buy other brands as the pigment is not enough for stage. We have tried many brands but they do not compare with the Smashbox. Most should have this palette from last year . The sparkles are a bit of an issue and I will look for something else since the Gosh has been apparently discontinued (the lady did not mention this when we spoke) (sorry)

I am thrilled that everyone has jumped on this instead of waiting till last minute but just a reminder the young group doesn't require this makeup until Festival. :0)

Thunderstruck 2013

The Thunderstruck general schedule is up on their site if you wish to get an idea of when your dancer will be dancing. The actual full schedule should be posted next week.

The competition is sold out and has gone to 4 days instead of 3. They will also be offering 2 workshops. One is open to all dancers and costs $35 per class. Level 1 will beheld Saturday 8am to 9am and level 2 will be Sunday 8am to 9am

There is also an invitation only Star Talent Workshop on the Friday 10am to 12pm. Every competing studio has so many invitations for studio dancers who are 12 and up. The workshop is $90. The top 10 dancers will receive prizes. If you are interested please check out the OTC workshops on the Thunderstruck site for more information. We have been given 10 invites for this Star Talent Workshop and if we don't use them they will be given to the other studios to use. Spots will be given on a first come basis. If your dancer is interested in any of these workshops let me know asap. I have to include this with our competiton package so let me know Sunday at lastest and forward the money to me by the 20th.

Bus to Chicago

I require a list of all those riding the bus to Chicago and if you have any friends or family travelling I need those too. We have 2 large coaches this year so there are seats.

Anyone flying and wishing to ride the bus in Chicago can have a seat for the weekend adventures.The cost per sear is $50 and will be payable when bus fees are collected.

thunderstruck 2013

Notes have gone home with the dancers regarding fees for Thunderstruck. All fees are due by FEBRUARY 7th.If paying by cheque please make payable to Cindy.
Fees are calculated at $35 per group dance.

Parent information regarding Thunderstruck Weekend

Here are a few final points regarding what is looking to be a crazy jam packed weekend!
First off, admission to the competition is free!! That's right free! Programs will be available to purchase at $10 and in that program is a $5 Thunder Buck to use towards merchandise that will be available. I also want to stress the fact that video taping and photography will not be allowed and they have made a point to all studios that this will be enforced throughout the weekend. There will be pictures available on site for each number so you might wish to take advantage of it for those memories. :0)
Parents are allowed in the change rooms but will have NO access to backstage. Please keep in mind that the change room area is not large and there will be many people so please use commonsense with regards to going down stairs. There will be quick change rooms set up for the dancer's (they will be in the green room area where parents are not allowed) so you dancer will be taken care of. I would strongly suggest sending your dancer with face and hair done. Please send along makeup and any extra hair accessories/product for touch ups.
Dancers should be there an hour prior to performance time. They run in order and on time. Allowances will be made for those who have quick changes but numbers will not be held up for absent dancers. So please keep this in mind when planning rides.
Anyone registered for Off the Charts warm up is 8:30 but doors open at 8:00 at the Valhalla.
Hope I've covered off on everything if not please don't hesitate to ask.

Miss Cindy

updates for Thunderstruck

Here are some time changes for Saturday
Spanish Serenade 7:03
Floor on Fire  7:24
Ballroom Blitz  7:30
Jungle  7:48
Cold Water  8:12
Does your mama know  8:33
Take back your mink  8:36
Drumline  9:00
Rise  9:14
Let's go crazy  9:22
Do your thing  9:30
Walking on Air   9:38
All times are in the evening of the 25th

Bus

I am trying to finalize a price for the bus and still have yet to hear from some parents. At this moment I understand that the following parents will be arranging their own transportation.
Woodbeck
Baker
Martyn
Masik
McInrue
Tiboni

I have included in my totals extra people for the following::
Steadwell + 1
Lovis + 1
Little + 2
Herbert-Potvin +1
Johnson + 1
Garieri + 2
If I have missed anyone who spoke to me let me know or if your plans have changed I need to know that too.

Just a reminder to all parents who are not travelling with their dancer that they must have a parent who will be responsible for the dancer on the bus  and also have any documents required to take a minor out of country.