Motion Academy
Motion, The Studio is proud to announce the opening of our first ever Motion Academy, serving students Kindergarten through 8th grade for the 2020/2021 Academic Year! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Motion Academy has Learning Coaches heavily experienced with child instruction, from private studio/fine arts instructors to state certified teachers. Our Learning Coaches are CPR and First Aid Certified and prepared to help their students successfully complete virtual curriculum provided by local school districts or online academies. We aim to keep class group sizes small for more privatized instruction with an average 9 to 1 Student/Teacher ratio! We will maintain one Leaning Coach per class group for consistency of instruction throughout the student’s day while minimizing pathogen exposure. Another benefit to this approach is each Learning Coach will become familiar with their students’ virtual school assignments and the needs of each child in order to provide specialized assistance.
Why choose Motion Academy?
Motion, The Studio has sterilization practices and COVID protocols already in place:
-All instructors and staff wear masks throughout the day.
-Regular temperature checks, hand sanitizing/washing, and cleaning of surfaces.
-Weekly professional building sterilization by Enviro-Master Services.
-HEPA air filtration machines that are CDC approved for clearing the air of allergens and infectious diseases, like COVID-19.
-Plexiglass dividers between student tables to add an extra layer of protection.
-Limited class sizes
Along with our safety protocols, there are additional benefits:
-Outside fresh air activities for exercise and free movement.
-Art class provided that will qualify for state required Art credits.
-25% off monthly tuition rates for Motion, The Studio’s evening classes in dance, cheer, musical theater, baton, acting, acro, tumbling, etc. THE 25% DISCOUNT WILL ONLY BE APPLIED WHILE A STUDENT IS ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN MOTION ACADEMY. Once enrollment from our Motion Academy is dropped, tuition rate for evening classes will return to their normal level.
Enrollment Options:
FULL DAY OPTION
HALF DAY OPTION
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 12pm
OR
12pm – 4:30pm
Multi-child discounts are available!
Drop-in students are welcome if space is available. Parents are urged to contact our Front Desk at their earliest convenience to inquire about what space is open for drop-in students.
ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE AVAILABLE 4:30PM – 5:30PM FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE PER WEEK.
Contact our Front Desk at Motionacademy@abodyinmotion.us or call 469-892-2137 for more details about Motion Academy pricing and registration! We want to get our student’s minds IN MOTION so they succeed in the 2020 – 2021 Academic Year! #MotionTheStudio#MotionAcademy#BeAMotionBlueBear#ForeverMotion
August 2020 News
Year nine is about to begin! Here it is! The Fall 2020 schedule for Dance, Cheer, Baton, Theater Arts, Voice, Acro, Art, and Piano at Motion, The Studio is ready!
The following are NEW CLASSES offered this year:
Sports Skills (7-14 years) Strength and conditioning through a variety of calisthenics and sports exercises like running drills, shooting hoops, soccer skills, and batting. This class is taught outside behind our studio building so outdoor sneakers are required.
Athletics (4-6 years) We are beginning our first ever sports teams, starting with a younger age group. We will begin in the Fall with t-ball and transition to soccer in November. Our future goal is that our teams will register to play in community rec leagues. Due to COVID and the uncertainty of community athletics this year, Motion is choosing to spend this year teaching young students how to play, and, if we have enough enroll, host Motion only scrimmages so our studio athletes take turns playing each other. We will create our own season and cheer ourselves on in 2020!
Art (Level I, II, and III age groups) Those who have participated in Motion’s Art classes in the past have raved over how much the students learn and are able to express their creative side! Age appropriate painting, sketching, and foiling are examples of the different art forms covered by our Art curriculum. Our goal is to have a full gallery display at all Motion shows and productions. Don’t miss out! ($25 supply fee required each semester enrolled: Fall/Spring)
Voice Training (7+ years) Build vocal skills for a greater range of musical ability. Students enrolled in our Musical Theater program are strongly encouraged to add this class so their stage performance quality is strong.
Acting (7+ years) Dive deeper into character development with our acting class! Students will receive training in emotional expression, speech annunciation, and script reading. Students enrolled in our Musical Theater program are strongly encouraged to add this class so their stage performance quality is strong.
Piano/Keyboarding (4+ years) Learn the basics of playing the piano/keyboard! It’s important for artists to be well rounded in their training and piano is not only an instrument that requires a lot of coordination, rhythm, and skill, it also improves a dancer’s ability to understand music phrasing and improves their dance ability on stage.
In addition to our general classes, sports teams, and competition Dance Company program, don’t forget about our show teams in Drill, Baton, and Cheer! Students must enroll in the required classes for each team and purchase a team uniform to become a member. For more details on class requirements for our show teams, please contact our Front Desk.
SHOW TEAMS
Sapphires Show Drill Team (7-14 years)
Motion Show Cheer Team (7-14 years)
Motion Show Baton Team (7-14 years)
COMPETITIVE DANCE COMPANY TEAMS (7-18 years)
Vitality Mini Dance Company
Axis Junior Dance Company
Dimensions Junior Elite Dance Company
Blackout Crew Hip Hop Company
Synergy Senior Dance Company
A number of classes have moved to different nights or times to accommodate instructor availability. Please look to make sure you know when your favorite class is now offered!
Registration will be held at MOTION AT CARROLLTON PARK:
Saturday, August 8th 11-4pm
Thursday, August 13th 6-8pm
Saturday, August 15th 11-4pm
Due to COVID, our class enrollment for Toddler, Level I and Level II classes can not be greater than 12 students. Class enrollment for Level III and Level IV/V classes can not be greater than 15 students. That means we might have wait lists for popular classes that fill up quickly and max enrollment. Toddler and young child classes are always the first to fill, so if you know there is a class your young child will want to attend, please plan to register ASAP!
All registration must be done IN PERSON. We offer so many multi-class and multi-child discounts, it’s too complicated for an online system to calculate. We recognize it’s inconvenient and the lines can be long, but we make fine arts training so affordable with top quality instructors, it’s worth waiting in line for.
Please remember to wear a mask when entering the building and help us stay in compliance with our COVID protocols. Students in virtual learning all day will need to have a physical and social outlet. Keeping your children in motion is more important than ever now! We respectfully ask that all of our Motion family members do their part to keep our students and families safe when in our studio home!
Please contact Info@abodyinmotion.us for more details. We will post on our social media more info on our Dance Company audition process which begins next week!
Get ready! It’s almost time to GET IN MOTION! Year nine will be DEVINE! Don’t miss out on a great year ahead! CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 17TH! #MotionTheStudio#FallSchedule#WhatWillYouBecome?
March 2020 Update
Motion Family!
Since Dallas County is now a Shelter in Place County until April 3rd, here is our plan of action as we move forward with classes and recital production. While we recognize that Dallas County might lift the Shelter in Place restriction on April 3rd, we may still have families that choose to continue with the virtual class format for a while longer, which is fine.
Please save this info in case you need it in the weeks to come:
Class links sent out for our regular enrollment tuition classes will be valid for that month once tuition has been received for that month. (For example: March links are good for March, April are good for April, and so on) The links our Front Desk are sending now are good through April 4th, as tuition is always due by the 5th.If you have set up a different auto draft date for tuition, please contact Cindy@abodyinmotion.us to verify your links will stay active until your auto draft date.Motion, The Studio has set up a Virtual Class Hotline Number for anyone having trouble opening their links! (You can also call the regular studio Front Desk number. It is being forwarded to Ms Cindy’s home) Please call if you need assistance!
VIRTUAL CLASS HOTLINE: (469) 248-7867
All recital costumes have been ordered and are being processed. Because of the Shelter in Place court order, we will schedule private costume fitting sessions after April 3rd.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR FIRST RECITAL COSTUME PAYMENT IS DUE BY APRIL 1ST WITH YOUR FINAL PAYMENT DUE BY MAY 1ST. We split the payments up for those families that have children registered in 7 or 8 classes. That’s a lot of costume fees! Some of you have children in only one or two classes, so your costume fee is not so bad. It’s up to you if you want to pay for all of your costumes at once or break up the payments. We just need all fees in by May 1st.
Here is a reminder of your Costume Bundle Fee, as outlined in your Recital Packet:
First Class Costume per performer: $95 (Includes professional Recital video links, all alterations, and garment bags)
Every Class Costume after the first class costume per performer: $60/costume.
If you need help calculating your Costume Fee total, please contact Info@abodyinmotion.us. Please remember that we do not automatically charge a card on file with our studio without your permission. Please email and let us know how much we can charge and when for your child’s Costume Fees!
We are being asked how to pay Tuition and Costume Fees without coming into the studio:
1. You can call our Front Desk at 469-892-2137 or our new Hotline number at (469) 248-7867 and pay over the phone.
2. You can Venmo the studio Venmo. Here is the info:
214.507.1267
Cindy-Godwin-7
Please be sure and include what the payment is for! (Tuition, Costume Fees, etc. and your child’s name)
3. You can email your CC info. We will delete the email immediately. But we know not everyone is comfortable with that.
4. You can mail payment in, but it must be received BEFORE THE 5TH for you to receive active class links. Please mail payments to:
Motion, The Studio
1235 S. Josey Ln, Ste 535
Carrollton, TX 75006
Thank you for working with us while we get through this challenging time. Please pray the infection rate slows down so life can go back to normal. It takes us all following CDC guidelines as much as possible to move past this. We will be posting pics of our recital costumes this weekend! OUR PERFORMERS WILL LOOK FABULOUS ON STAGE!
Love you all! See you on camera! 💙
Ms Cindy and Ms Carebear
Familia Motion,
Dado que el condado de Dallas exigo la orden “Shelter in Place” hasta el 3 de abril, este es nuestro plan de acción a medida que avanzamos con las clases y la producción de recitales. Si bien reconocemos que el Condado de Dallas podría levantar la restricción de Shelter in Place el 3 de abril, aún podemos tener familias que eligen continuar con el formato de clase virtual por un tiempo más, lo cual está bien.Por Favor de guarde esta información en caso de que la necesite en las próximas semanas: Los enlaces de clase enviados para su clases mensual de inscripción regular serán válidos solo para ese mese, una vez que se haya recibido la tarifa para ese mes. (Por ejemplo: los enlaces de Marzo son válidos para Marzo, los de Abril son válidos para Abril, ect) Los enlaces que nuestra recepcionista esta enviando ahora son válidos hasta el 4 de Abril. Ya que la matricula siempre vence el día 5 del mese. A partir del 6 de Abril, se enviarán nuevos enlaces para las clases hasta el 30 de Abril.
Si ha configurado una fecha diferente para su pago automático para la tarifa mensual, comuníquese con Cindy@abodyinmotion.us para verificar que sus enlaces permanecerán activos hasta su fecha de pago automático. Motion, The Studio ha establecido un número de línea directa de clase virtual para cualquier persona que tenga problemas para abrir sus enlaces. (También puede llamar al número de recepción habitual del estudio. Se está enviando a la casa de la Sra. Cindy) ¡Llame si necesita ayuda! Línea Directa De Clases Virtual: (469) 248-7867 Todos los vestuarios del recital han sido ordenados y están siendo procesados. Por la orden judicial de “Shelter in Place”, programaremos sesiones privadas de vestuario después del 3 de abril. POR FAVOR RECUERDE QUE SU PRIMER PAGO DE VESTUARIO RECITAL SE DEBE POR EL 1 DE ABRIL CON SU PAGO FINAL POR EL 1 DE MAYO. Dividimos los pagos para aquellas familias que tienen niños registrados en 7 o 8 clases. ¡Son muchas tarifas de disfraces! Algunos de ustedes tienen hijos en solo una o dos clases, por lo que su tarifa de vestuario no es tan mala. Depende de usted si desea pagar todos sus trajes a la vez o dividir los pagos. Solo necesitamos todas las tarifas antes del 1 de mayo. Aquí hay un recordatorio de su tarifa del paquete de vestuario, como se describe en su paquete de recitales: · Vestuario de primera clase por artista: $95 (incluye enlaces de videos de recitales profesionales, todas las alteraciones y bolsas de ropa)· Cada vestuario de clase después del primero vestuario sera por artista: $ 60/disfraz.Si necesita ayuda para calcular el total de su tarifa de vestuario, comuníquese con Info@abodyinmotion.us. Recuerde que no cobramos automáticamente una tarjeta registrada en nuestro estudio sin su permiso. ¡Envíenos un correo electrónico y díganos cuánto podemos cobrar y cuándo pagar las tarifas de vestuario de su hijo/a!
Nos preguntan cómo pagar las tarifas del mese y vestuario sin entrar al estudio: 1. Puede llamar a nuestra recepción al 469-892-2137 o a nuestro nuevo número de línea directa al (469) 248-7867 y pagar por teléfono.2. Puedes usar la aplicación Venmo del estudio. Aquí está la información: 214.507.1267
Cindy-Godwin-7
¡Asegúrese de incluir para qué es el pago! (Tarifa mensual, tarifas de vestuario, etc. y el nombre de su hijo/a)3. Puede enviar su información de carta de crédito por correo electrónico. Eliminaremos el correo electrónico de inmediato. Pero sabemos que no todos se sienten cómodos con eso. 4. Puede enviar el pago por correo, pero debe recibirlo ANTES DEL 5 para que pueda recibir enlaces de clase activos. Por favor envíe los pagos a:Motion, The Studio1235 S. Josey Ln, Ste 535Carrollton, TX 75006 Gracias por trabajar con nosotros mientras superamos este momento difícil. Ore para que la tasa de infección disminuya para que la vida pueda volver a la normalidad. Nos lleva a todos seguir las pautas de los CDC tanto como sea posible para superar esto. ¡Publicaremos fotos de nuestros disfraces recitales este fin de semana! ¡NUESTROS ACTUADORES PARECERÁN FABULOSOS EN EL ESCENARIO!¡Los amo a todos! ¡Nos vemos en cámara! 💙 Sra. Cindy y Sra. Carebear
Motion not cancelled
Motion Family,
We have been watching the news reports and the fallout from the Coronavirus pandemic. We have also been waiting to see what actions are taken by local school districts, as well as what are healthy precautions to take versus mass hysteria overreactions. In all things, there is common sense and there are extremes. We are trying to find a common sense solution in all of this.
It was just announced that CFBISD is closing for another week. I have had many active discussions with my staff the last 48 hours and we are working on a plan to carry us forward.
Here is where we are:
-Classes will resume normally as scheduled on Monday.
-For those who choose to stay home for now, we are working on a link that will allow you to log in for your child’s classes online and they can participate at home.
-We have always had hand sanitizers placed in the hallways and the studios. We will have more out and encourage everyone take a squirt in between classes!
-We have always had Clorox wipes in the studios too. We will put more in there and place some out in the hallways as well. Teachers will be wiping down between classes. Parents may wipe down in the halls too, if they like! I know I have Motion Mommas that will volunteer to help us stay as germ free as possible!
-We will encourage everyone to wash their hands before entering the studios.
-We have increased our cleaning services at Motion, again to stay a germ free as we can.We are in Recital production and, unless something catastrophic happens in the world forcing everything to shut down, we will keep going, even if it’s through virtual classes. Like every performer in the history of performing, our mantra is THE SHOW MUST GO ON! But we WILL have classes in the studio and instructors present if you choose to come on in, like you normally do. Let’s just practice our good hygiene!
If you are interested in the virtual class option because you want to keep your child home, it will take some prepping on your part to clear a space that your child can move in. Maybe start cleaning out that garage! The weather is actually nice right now and garages are big spaces they rehearse in. I will post a video with some home class tips!
Please give me a few days to figure out how the virtual class thing will work. We’ve never done it before. I have to get cameras in place and figure out what online venue will be successful.
I just encourage parents to not panic and pull your child out of something they love so much and have worked hard for. Recital isn’t until JUNE. We should be past all of this by then. Please work with us to keep your child training, rather it’s in the studio or at home.
I love you all. Take a deep breath. We are going to get through this!
Stay tuned to this page for more details on the virtual class option! Please email info@abodyinmotion.us if you want to pursue online classes!
Love you all.
Ms Carebear needs an extra large Dr P right about now…..
Motion StaffMotion, The Studio469-892-2137
February 2020 Update
Hello Motion Family! Here are updates for February for Motion, The Studio:
TUITION DUE
A reminder for those not on auto draft that tuition is due by the 5th or a late fee is charged, even if we are closed for a holiday. Please make plans to stop by our front desk and take care of your February payment or fill out an auto draft form to avoid late fees.
ANY STUDENT MORE THAN ONE MONTH PAST DUE IN TUITION IS AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED FROM THE ROLL.
Please be advised you will have to re-register your child if/when you return. Full enrollment classes with a waiting list will have the next child on the wait list move in to your child’s spot. For full enrollment classes, you will have to wait for an opening to return. Thank you.
FEBRUARY STUDIO CLOSINGS
There are no studio closing dates for holidays in February.
IMPORTANT DATES
As we head into February, we are heading into Recital season. Please stay on top of important dates and our upcoming Recital Parent Meeting!
Saturday, Feb 8th: RECITAL 101 PARENT MEETING
This meeting is helpful if you are new to the Recital process. All rehearsal schedules and calendars will be passed out. If keeping up with printed handouts and reading emails is a challenge for you, please consider attending this meeting! Just attend the time for your child’s class:
2:00 – 3:00pm – Parents of children in these classes – Pre-school Tap/Jazz, Creative Movement, Tiny Tot Swag, Tiny Cheer Prep, Level I Tap, Level I Jazz, Level 1 Ballet, Level 1 Hip-Hop
3:30 – 4:30pm – Parents of children in these classes – Level II Tap, Level II Ballet, Level II Jazz, Level II Hip-Hop, Baton Twirling, Mini/Youth Cheer, Jr/Sr Cheer, Level III Tap, Level III Ballet, Level III Jazz, Level III Hip-Hop, Level III Contemporary, Level III Lyrical, Ballet IV, Lyrical IV, Hip-Hop IV, Jazz IV, Tap IV, Contemporary IV, Broadway Jazz, Ballroom, Ballet V, Drill Team Prep, Musical Theater, Clogging
May 18th – June 4th: STUDIO REHEARSALS
A general rehearsal calendar will be passed out at the Parent Meeting on Feb 8th.
The exact days your child will have rehearsal will be on the calendar we pass out by March 31st. Your child will NOT rehearse every day.
Sunday, May 31st: RECITAL PICTURE DAY – Exact class picture times will be available March 31st.
Saturday, June 6th: REQUIRED DRESS REHEARSAL
Held at the Prince of Peace Christian School, 4004 Midway Rd., Carrollton, TX 75007. Exact Rehearsal times will be included in the rehearsal calendar that will be available March 31st.
Sunday, June 7th: MOTION’S 8TH ANNUAL GRAND SHOWCASE
SHOW TIMES: 2:00PM and 6:00PM
1st show is pre-school and Level I’s and 2nd Show is Level II and above
Prince of Peace Christian School
4004 Midway Rd.
Carrollton, TX 75007
REQUIRED RECITAL FEES
(Two Separate Nonrefundable Fees)
RECITAL FEE: $125 per performer – Due March 1st
(Covers rental of auditorium/dressing rooms, Tech Crew, Prince of Peace Management Staff, Tech/Sound/Lighting Crew, Janitor Fees, Staff Fees, etc…)
COSTUME BUNDLE FEE: $95 for the first class your child is enrolled in, $60 for each additional class your child is enrolled in
DUE DATES: Fees can be split into two payments: April 1st and May 1st
(Covers costumes, Link to Recital Video, Props, Garment bags, Costume accessories, Alterations, etc…)
EXAMPLE: Your child is enrolled in Tap II and Ballet II. Your child’s Costume Bundle Fee will be $95 for Tap II and $60 for Ballet II. Your total Costume Bundle Fee will be $155.
ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN FULL BY MAY 1ST!
QUESTIONS ABOUT RECITAL:
Please contact our Recital Coordinator Andrea Godwin at motionshowcase@abodyinmotion.us or studio Managing Director, Cindy Godwin, at cindy@abodyinmotion.us or call 469.892.2137 and leave a message.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please be advised that Motion, The Studio follows Carrollton/Farmers Branch for inclement weather closings. Follow our studio on social media for current updates:
Facebook: A Body In Motion The Studio
Twitter: @ABodyInMotion
Happy Valentine’s Day! As always, thank you for being a body in MOTION!
Motion, The Studio
Recital 2020 Parent Meeting
PARENT MEETING: Motion the Studio – Carrollton Park
Saturday, February 8, 2020
2:00 – 3:00pm – Parents of children in these classes – Pre-school Tap/Jazz, Creative Movement, Tiny Tot Swag, Tiny Cheer Prep, Level I Tap, Level I Jazz, Level 1 Ballet, Level 1 Hip-Hop
3:30 – 4:30pm – Parents of children in these classes – Level II Tap, Level II Ballet, Level II Jazz, Level II Hip-Hop, Baton Twirling, Mini/Youth Cheer, Jr/Sr Cheer, Level III Tap, Level III Ballet, Level III Jazz, Level III Hip-Hop, Level III Contemporary, Level III Lyrical, Ballet IV, Lyrical IV, Hip-Hop IV, Jazz IV, Tap IV, Contemporary IV, Broadway Jazz, Ballroom, Ballet V, Drill Team Prep, Musical Theater, Clogging.
If you have any questions, please contact our Recital Coordinator Andrea Godwin at motionshowcase@abodyinmotion.us or studio Managing Director, Cindy Godwin, at cindy@abodyinmotion.us or call 469-892-2137 and leave a message.
Thank you,Cindy Godwin
Motion, The Studio
October 2019 News
Hello Motion Families!
We are excited to welcome new families and are moving along smoothly into a new studio year! Here are important October updates:
Please be advised of our two studio locations:
Motion on the Carrollton Square: Our original studio location
1201 S. Broadway, Ste 101
Carrollton, TX 75006
Motion at Carrollton Park: Our new studio location
1235 S. Josey Lane, Ste 535
Carrollton, TX 75006
Please scroll down the division headings and read through info that is important for you. All studio emails are posted to our website, www.abodyinmotion.us, under ”News”.
OCTOBER TUITION DUE
For those not on auto-draft, this is a reminder that tuition is due by the 5th of each month or a late fee is charged, even if we are closed for a holiday. You are welcome to call the studio Front Desk at 469-892-2137 M-F 5:30-9pm or Saturday 10-1pm to pay over the phone.
Refusal to pay late fees or students more than one month past due in tuition are automatically dropped from our system. If the class their child is registered in is full and has a wait list, the next child on the list will be moved into their spot. If the dropped student wishes to return, the Registration Fee must be paid again, and, if there is a wait list, the child will have to wait for another spot to open back up in the class to return.
If monthly tuition is continually late, you may stop by our Front Desk to fill out an auto draft form to avoid future late fees. Please contact Cindy@abodyinmotion.us for any questions or concerns regarding tuition payments and/or auto draft. Thank you!
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
All families received a copy of our Dress Code when their child was registered for classes or shortly thereafter. Please make sure your child is compliant. We have students routinely showing up with the wrong shoes, attire, or hair not secured back away from the face.
DENIM/JEAN SHORTS OR PANTS ARE NOT ON THE DRESS CODE FOR ANY CLASS.
TIGHTS SHOULD BE WORN WITH LEOTARDS. We are dancers, not gymnasts. We wear tights or leggings, please.
We understand that it takes a little time to adjust with the start of the school year, but as we head into October, children in constant violation will be sent back out to parents to be dressed properly. As I tell all my families, you would not send your child to soccer practice in flip flops, blue jeans, or a bathing suit. Motion instructors ask for the same courtesy. Please dress properly for class. Thank you.
OCTOBER CLOSINGS
Please be advised that Motion, The Studio will close Thursday, October 31st in observance of Halloween.
Motion, The Studio does NOT close for Fair Day. Thank you!
ART, MUSIC, AND CHOIR CLASSES COMING TO MOTION ON THE SQUARE IN OCTOBER!
Motion, The Studio is expanding our Thursday Night “Art in Motion” curriculum with Music classes! Students enrolled may choose between guitar, keyboard, or drums.
Thursdays
5:30-6:30pm Motion Choir (7-13 years) A musical performance group based in choral harmony and vocal unity.
6:30-7:15pm Art (4-13 years) Learn age appropriate watercolor techniques, acrylics, foil embossing, and more! $20 Supply Fee Required Please also wear an apron or large button up shirt to protect clothing!
7:15-8:00pm Music (4-13 years) A musical performance group comprising of guitar, keyboard, and drums.
Consider adding more areas of artistry to your child’s training with our Thursday night “Art in Motion”! We can’t wait to see who our future Van Gogh’s and Pavarotti’s will be! Contact Info@abodyinmotion.us for more details!
A CHRISTMAS IN MOTION
RECITAL FEE DUE BY NOVEMBER 2ND
As we shift to October, all classes will begin working towards our annual Christmas Recital, A Christmas in Motion! It is a popular family event. Even Santa makes the trip from the North Pole to join our production! (Ms Carebear has connections with the big guy!) We are excited to announce that A Christmas in Motion will be hosted by 3 Nations at their Outdoor Performance Pavilion on the Carrollton Square! As explained in your registration packet, there is a required non-refundable $75 per performer Christmas Show Fee to participate in our show. Please make sure to have your Christmas Show Fee in by November 2nd so we can order your child’s performance shirt with their name on it!
PLEASE NOTE: If you are on auto-draft, you must notify our Front Desk if you wish to charge your child’s show fee to your card on file. Thank you!
Please mark your calendars:
A Christmas in Motion
Sunday, December 15th
Show Time: 11am – 3:30pm
Call Time for First Half Performers (Toddler and Level I classes): 10am
Call Time for Second Half Performers (Level II and Older): 12pm
AT 12PM, WE WILL TAKE A GROUP PICTURE OF ALL OF OUR PERFORMERS AND STAFF. If your child has a later call time and they are late, they will miss being in the group photo. Please be prompt.
This is an outdoor environment and not a theater. Performers and families will be coming and going. Some come for the whole show, others do not. We encourage bringing your own lawn chair or seat to sit in. All seating is on a first come, first serve basis so if you choose to come later, as your child has a later call time, you may be sitting in the back. We respectfully ask all Motion Family members to be kind and courteous over seating. This is a relaxed environment. If sitting in the front the entire show is very important to you, come early.
There will be an area blocked off in front of the stage so parents of the class that is performing may come up to video their child’s class. Do not worry if you are sitting in the back! We will rotate parents up front to take pictures and video when their child is on stage!
Details:
- We encourage you to bring a cooler with snacks or beverages.
- 3 Nations will be open for the entire duration of our show and football will be on inside.
- We will ask Cane Russo if they will deliver pizza orders to our show patrons.
- Motion Dance Companies will host a donation Hot Chocolate Bar and proceeds from any beverages purchased at 3 Nations will go towards sending our competition teams to Nationals in Galveston!
- Santa will also be on hand to get last minute Christmas wishes and take photos!
We are hoping to keep costs down for studio families and are looking for business sponsors to help cover the costs of stage rental and program printing. If you own a business and would like to be a business sponsor of A Christmas in Motion, please contact us at info@abodyinmotion.us and we will send you more details! Thank you!
CONNECT OUR MOTION CALENDAR TO YOUR PERSONAL CALENDAR AND STAY ON TOP OF IMPORTANT DATES
At Motion, we are always trying to find ways to make it easier for busy families to stay on top of important studio dates. For those who prefer to use technology as your friend, you may now connect our Motion calendar to your personal calendar off our website! Go to the following link:
If you visit our website on your personal computer, copy and paste the link to your personal calendar, and the Motion Calendar will automatically sync with your personal calendar. It doesn’t get any easier than that! Let’s get IN SYNC in 2019!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please be advised that Motion, The Studio follows Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD on inclement weather closings. Follow our studio on social media for current updates:
Facebook: Motion, The Studio
Twitter: @ABodyInMotion
All studio emails are posted on our website, www.abodyinmotion.us, under News. Please check-in and stay informed!
EMAIL REMOVAL
If you no longer wish to receive studio information, please respond to this email to be removed from our email list. Thank you!
Happy Halloween, Motion Family! As always, thank you for being a body in MOTION!
Carolyn (Ms Carebear)
September 2019 News
Hello, Motion Family!
Kids are back to school, and we are back in classes for year 8 at Motion, The Studio! There’s no time to rest as we hit the ground running finalizing enrollment and preparing our competition and show teams for their first performances of the year! Motion sends out most communications through studio email. For those new to our regular email newsletters, please scan through the division headings to make sure you read the parts you need to know. All studio emails are also posted on our website, www.abodyinmotion.us, under “Studio News”. Please check in regularly so you do not miss important info!
We have expanded classes between our two studio locations for more options. Please note the two different schedules on our studio windows and website. Please look at BOTH SCHEDULES to make sure you know where your favorite class is offered!
MOTION AT CARROLLTON PARK
Most of our regular child/teen curriculum and a few dance fitness classes will be held at this location.
MOTION ON THE SQUARE
Most of our toddler curriculum, dance fitness, art, and choir classes will be held at this location.
1201 S. Broadway, Ste 101
Carrollton, TX 75006
We do all we can to keep families informed, but, in the end, it’s up to parents to make sure they are reading through our emails and social media posts. Please contact our Front Desk with any questions! Thank you!
MONTHLY TUITION PROCEDURES
For those not on auto draft, this is a reminder that tuition is due by the 5th of each month or a late fee is charged, even if we are closed for a holiday. You are welcome to call the studio Front Desk at 469-892-2137 M-F 5:30-9pm or Saturday 10-1pm to pay over the phone. But it is up to studio families who refuse the auto draft option to watch the calendar and get tuition in on time.
Refusal to pay late fees or students more than one month past due in tuition are automatically dropped from our system. If the class their child is registered in is full and has a wait list, the next child on the list will be moved into their spot. If the dropped student wishes to return, the Registration Fee must be paid again, and, if there is a wait list, the child will have to wait for another spot to open back up in the class to return.
If monthly tuition is continually late, you may stop by our Front Desk to fill out an auto draft form to avoid future late fees. Please contact Cindy@abodyinmotion.us for any questions or concerns regarding tuition payments and/or auto draft. Thank you!
CHANGE OF DATE FOR OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTION,
A CHRISTMAS IN MOTION!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH
11AM SHOW TIME
Motion, The Studio’s 3rd Annual Holiday Production, A Christmas in Motion, will be held in the Outdoor Performance Pavilion at the brand new 3 Nations building opening on the Carrollton Square! After careful consideration of parking demands and space concerns, the decision was made to move our holiday show to Sunday, December 15th. For those concerned about an outdoor venue in December for our show, by moving the date to Sunday, 3 Nations will not be open to the general public till later in the day and we can move our show inside if the weather is not cooperating. Please reserve the date on your personal calendar and stay tuned for more details!
CONNECT OUR MOTION CALENDAR TO YOUR PERSONAL CALENDAR AND STAY ON TOP OF IMPORTANT DATES
At Motion, we are always trying to find ways to make it easier for busy families to stay on top of important studio dates. For those who prefer to use technology as your friend, you may now connect our Motion calendar to your personal calendar off our website! Go to the following link:
If you visit our website on your personal computer, copy and paste the link to your personal calendar, and the Motion Calendar will automatically sync with your personal calendar. It doesn’t get any easier than that! Let’s get IN SYNC in 2019!
ART AND CHOIR CLASSES COMING TO MOTION IN OCTOBER!
Motion, The Studio is excited to announce we will be adding children’s Art and Choir training to our studio class lineup on Thursday nights at our Carrollton Square location!
Thursdays
5:30-6:15pm Art I (4-6 years) Learn age appropriate watercolor techniques, acrylics, foil embossing, and more! $20 Supply Fee required
6:15-7:00pm Art II (7-13 years) Learn age appropriate watercolor techniques, acrylics, foil embossing, and more! $20 Supply Fee Required
7:00-8:00pm Motion Choir (7-13 years) A musical performance group based in choral harmony and vocal unity.
Consider adding more areas of artistry to your child’s training with our Thursday night “Art in Motion” curriculum! We can’t wait to see who our future Van Gogh’s and Pavarotti’s will be! Contact Info@abodyinmotion.us for more details!
OTHER NEW DANCE CLASSES ON THE SCHEDULE
We have added other new classes to our studio schedule. Listed below are newer classes to our lineup:
Clogging (10+ years)
We are excited to offer a different type of “tap” class option this year with Clogging. It is similar to Tap but there is an extra tap incorporated in the shoe that makes a different sound. As a result, the steps are different. So, yes, an actual Clogging shoe will be required for those who choose to enroll. It is a fun class so consider giving it a try!
Broadway Jazz (10+ years)
Broadway was offered at Motion last year but many people were confused on what the class was. Broadway Jazz is similar to regular Jazz but it’s performed to Broadway musicals and tends to incorporate more acting and even some lip syncing in the choreography!
Ballroom (10+ years)
Ballroom was also offered at Motion last year, but again, people didn’t understand what this class focused on. Think “Dancing with the Stars” but a partner is not needed. The Cha-cha, Swing, and Tango are all examples of Ballroom styles that are incorporated in the choreography.
Contact our Front Desk if your child wishes to try any of these new class options!
NEW $5 FITNESS CLASSES AT MOTION!
Motion, The Studio provides the following $5 fitness classes to help you reach your weight loss goals! Here is a brief explanation of what each $5 fitness class will focus on. Please check our studio schedule to see which location your favorite class is offered:
The Zone: Hip Hop Power Workout
A cardio Hip Hop Dance Workout that’s meant to get your heart rate up and the fat burning!
Flex/Core:
A flexibility and core training class. Usually done barefoot. Yoga mats are optional. We stretch the body slowly from head to toe and pound our midsection to tighten and tone!
Beat the Heat: Body Toning Workout:
An all over body toning workout that gets the sweat dripping with lunges, pushups, squats, and other traditional toning exercises taught to fast paced music!
Ballet Fit:
A ballet barre workout that incorporates basic ballet moves and pushes to get your heart racing. You do not have to be a ballet god or goddess. Just follow along and bring a towel for all the sweat you will leave on the floor!
Sweat Success Cardio Fit:
Move and groove to fast paced songs while you dance your way through toning exercises to tighten your abs and legs. If you want to have fun while you feel the burn, this class is it!
UNLIMITED $5 CLASS DEAL!
If getting fit in 2019 is your goal and you love our fitness classes, take advantage of our Unlimited $5 Class Deal! For only $50/month, you can take as many of our $5 fitness classes as you want! If you took all of our $5 classes every week for a full month, you’d spend over $140! That makes this Unlimited Class Deal is a great offer. GET IN MOTION NOW TO CREATE A NEW YOU!
MOTION SHOW TEAMS IN CHEER, BATON, DRILL TEAM
Motion is proud to announce we are expanding our Show Team programs:
SHOW TEAMS
Sapphires Show Drill Team (7-13 years)
Motion Show Cheer Team (5-13 years)
Motion Show Baton Team (5-13 years)
Our Show Teams perform at local community events/parades and compete in one competition a year. If your child is interested in joining a Motion Show Team, contact us for class and uniform requirements! Our first performance is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th at Lewisville Western Days!
ONCE UNIFORMS ARE ORDERED, ANY STUDENT WISHING TO JOIN OUR TEAMS MUST WAIT UNTIL SPRING. We will be ordering in the next 7-14 days! If your child is joining this Fall, please join NOW!
JOIN US FOR FREE FOOD AT RHOTON PARK NEIGHBOR’S 36THANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT OCTOBER 1ST
Motion, The Studio is a proud sponsor and performer at Rhoton Park Neighbor’s 36th Annual National Night Out for families and friends! Come on out from 6-8pm on Tuesday, October 1st and enjoy FREE FOOD, make crafts, participate in activities for the whole family, and support our Motion Show Teams and competition Dance Companies as they perform in their first performance of the 2019-2020 season! Motion, The Studio will also be raffling off studio t-shirts and free classes!
Please mark your calendars:
Rhoton Park Neighbor’s 36th Annual National Night Out
Tuesday, October 1st
6-8pm
Rhoton Park
Come support Motion and enjoy an evening with the family! We look forward to seeing you there!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Please be advised that Motion, The Studio follows Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD on inclement weather closings. Follow our studio on social media for current updates:
Facebook: Motion, The Studio
Twitter: @ABodyInMotion
All studio emails are posted on our website, www.abodyinmotion.us, under Studio News. Please check in and stay informed!
EMAIL REMOVAL
If you no longer wish to receive studio information, please respond to this email to be removed from our email list. Thank you!
Year 8 is great as we add more classes and members to our Motion Family! Thank you for joining us! As always, thank you for being a body in MOTION!
Carolyn (Ms Carebear)