Autumn and TDC Show Information Letter- Sept 2024

BIG NEWS

I am excited to announce The Dance Company has been named BEST DANCE STUDIO in Teddington 2024 by DistinguishedTeaching.co.uk.

Thank you all for your continued support in helping to keep TDC going from strength to strength. I have so many loyal and supportive families and have welcomed so many more friends to the TDC family this term already.

Look for this exciting award on the main page of our website……should i make it bigger???? 🙂

A BIG FAVOUR: TDC would very much appreciate it if you could please leave a Google review for the studio to help boost our presence around the local area. I know a few of our new friends have been but please continue to spread the word about The Dance Company. Why not invite friends to come and see our SHOW in February or bring them along to trial a lesson 🙂

TDC SHOW 2025 (yet to be named :-))

SHOW TERM is always a very busy yet FUN term. We have already made a start to show dances and I know our boys and girls can’t wait to show you what they have been learning. I think you will be super impressed.

If you haven’t already could you please pay the £30 Show Fee which includes an exclusive Show T-Shirt. Please make sure you let myself or Miss Harriet know your child’s T-Shirt size (best to size bigger as the show isn’t until mid Feb). If you are new to the school this term let us know ASAP if you child will be taking part so we can make sure they are placed in dances.

COSTUMES

Over the next term you will start receiving communication re. costumes. We are doing it a bit differently for some classes this year so please bare with us :-). You may receive a link to a dance catalogue website to purchase the specific costumes. For most of the classes in the Lower School you will still receive Invoices for your child’s costume. Once the costumes are paid for we will start handing them out. Every class your child takes will have a dance in the show eg. Pre-Primary children will be in 3 dances, Ballet, Tap and Jazz. 

Before sending out details we will make sure the children are correctly sized for the costume so don’t worry about selecting costume size.

It goes without saying once costumes are received they must be labelled with your child’s name, hung on a named hanger and stored away until the Dress Rehearsal. From experience storing costumes in a dance costume bag protects them the best and makes it easy to transport back and forth from the Theatre. These can be found on Amazon or eBay. Any questions myself or Miss Harriet are happy to advise. I’m afraid I can not take responsibility for any costumes damaged at home this includes dirt marks unless it is a fault on arrival.

CHAPERONES

It is a must that for the show to go ahead we will need chaperones to help in the dressing rooms. In previous shows Mums/ Carers even Nans or Aunties 🙂 would watch one show and help at the other. If you are able to commit to this please let Miss Harriet know. It would also be great if you could give us a rough idea of which show you plan to help at. Afternoon or Evening?

We do have a few requirements/ requests:

• Female only chaperones in the dressing rooms.
• Unfortunately you will not be able to bring other children/ dependents backstage during show time. Only authorised people will be allowed backstage for the safety of your children.
• All chaperones will need to purchase a ticket to watch the show.
• You will not be placed in your own child’s dressing room, from experience this has had a negative impact on not only your child but the rest of our dancers who will be relying on your help. Many children are in multiple dancers so will need alot of attention.

A REMINDER OF SHOW DETAILS

VENUE: The ACT Theatre, Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2AQ (nearest parking available is The Rose- Multi-Storey Car Park and The Bittoms- Surface Car Park is 24 hours)

SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2025– DRESS REHEARSAL

SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2025– SHOW DAY!!!!! AFTERNOON AND EVENING PERFORMANCE- ALL CHILDREN ARE IN BOTH SHOWS

TDC Uniform

This is a little reminder that all students should now be wearing the bespoke black TDC uniform. If your child is still wearing the blue leotard and you are unsure of how to order the black TDC uniform please speak to myself or Miss Harriet. The Black TDC Iris Leotard is for all students from Tiny Tots to our Seniors, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Conditioning and Acro inclusive. Street Dance uniform includes the compulsory TDC T-shirt and TDC Zoodie.

The ordering information for each class is in the Uniform section which includes the links to the online stores and specific uniform.

The Black TDC Iris Leotard can be purchased from squaddancewear.com. You will have to register for an account to access the TDC page and don’t worry this page isn’t just for the Elite Team uniform, any student can purchase the TDC T-shirt, Zoodie, Bag, Leggings or Shorts (only the Crop Tops, Pants and Jacket is exclusive to the Elite Teams)

All other uniform for Ballet and Tap classes are to be purchased from tdo.mydancestore.co.uk. Please refer to the menu drop down on the left for your child’s class.

I have noticed this term students are starting to look a bit messy with their hair and uniform in class (such a shame as over the last few terms I was so impressed with everyone and this made such a difference with progress in class). All classes, except for Street Dance, hair should be in a low classical bun and loose hairs pulled back off the face, Street Dance hair should be in a high pony tail with loose hair pulled back away from the face. Correct uniform should also be worn. Going forward I will be monitoring each class. Well done to the Lower School who have been stars so far this term with their presentation, FAB!!

TDC Elite Teams

As well as it being Show Term it is an exciting time for our Elite Teams. They have been working so hard towards their next competition ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ at The Venue, Walton High, Milton Keynes in November, results and pictures to follow. They are also preparing to audition for The Dance World Cup qualifiers so keep your eyes peeled for any further DWC info.

I am so proud of the girls commitments and thank you to all the dancers parents!

Communication at TDC

It is very important we have a correct contact number for you as WhatsApp is currently our preferred choice of communication especially for urgent messages and group messages. We have definitely had more success in reaching parents using this direct messaging service. If you haven’t been receiving any kind of communication from TDC please speak to myself or Harriet.

If we have to suddenly cancel classes for any reason, ie. weather, natural events, illness etc you will receive direct communication from us or always check the website.
Please save our mobile number to your contacts: 07376 397748.

We have decided to start sending Invoices and Newsletters via email so please make sure we have an up to date email address for you.

Ballet and Tap Exams

Well done to the Grade 1, 3 and 4 girls who took their Ballet Exams back in July. I am so proud of you all, fab results.

There are a few dancers who are ready to take their Tap exams so am hoping to do these remotely very soon. Very exciting.

Terms and Conditions
This is your termly reminder to take a moment to read the Terms and Conditions. Please note since becoming TDC the Fees and Notice sections have been updated.

I am currently reviewing the T&C’s so will let you know once they are updated.

www.the-dancecompany.co.uk/terms-conditions/

Finally

Thank you for all your continued support.

Meg x

Meg Edmonds
I.S.T.D. DDE Ballet & Tap, Associate Street Dance, First Aider
All staff hold DBS certificates
07376 397748
www.the-dancecompany.co.uk
E-Mail: thedanceco_@hotmail.com