Welcome Inspired Dance Families!  

I hope School has started back smoothly for everyone.  We are looking forward to seeing you this coming week. :)

Classes Start Monday, Aug 30th. 
No Monday Classes Labor Day (Sept 6th)

Gentle Reminder:  With the monthly tuition, there is a 1x Registration Fee of $20/family also due.  It is an annual fee each Sept.  Ignore if you have paid.  
If not, you can pay this via online, venmo (@Amy-Merrill-Inspired Dance), cash or check payable to inspired dance.  

Monthly Tuition: is Due by the 15th of each month.  Dancers taking multiple classes can add up the hours to get the total monthly tuition.  
Jr and Sr Company, however, is a separate payment.
Jr=$30/mo 
Sr=$35/mo

PAY REG FEE

Fundraiser for Inspired Dance:
Our first ever Community Yard Sale is fast approaching. And we need your help to make it happen!

Ways to help:
1. Donate gently used or new items (clothing, books, kitchen supplies, furniture, etc)
2. Help on Saturday, Sept 18
3. Donate donuts to sell the day of the yard sale
4. Provide dinner/food for Sr company dancers on Friday, Sept 17, who are helping prep for Saturday's Fundraiser.  

Click on the button below to tell us HOW you can help Inspired Dance. :) 

DONATE/HELP HERE
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In addition, we are providing a fun Circus Themed Dance Class for ages 4-8 during the Yard Sale. (see picture below for details)

All Funds Raised will help with studio improvements and support the mission of Inspired Dance.

Thank you in advance! 

Thank you for Supporting Inspired Dance!  You truly are appreciated and a part of a wonderful Dance Family!  

Email or Text me if you have any questions. :)
-Amy
208-353-5581
[email protected]

Hello Families,  

We are looking forward to see you and your dancer!  
Here are some important REMINDERS to save on your calendar.


1. Classes start Aug 30th.  No classes on Labor Day.
   Register HERE if you haven't.

2. Pay Registration Fee Due:  (if you haven't) 
 https://www.inspireddance.org/store/p193/Registration_Fee.html#/   
OR Venmo @Amy-Merrill-Inspired Dance

Side NOte: FYI for  Those who are taking 2 different classes that equal 2hrs-2.25 hrs/week, I had to move the monthly rate to $70/mo to help with the costs.   

3. Yard Sale Fundraiser Sat 18th:  We are doing a fundraiser to help with studio improvements...especially a marely dance floor... for the big studio room. *We are asking for TREASURES you don't want to be dropped off at Evergreen.  More details to come...Click BELOW for a little more explanation:
 https://www.smore.com/gbrqj-inspired-dance


4. Saturday  Specialty classes:
Inspired Dance will be hosting some Saturday dance classes for ages 4-8.  I'm also interested in offering an evening class or morning class for moms/ or couples or date nights.... as well as babysitting options.   
MORE Details to come.  

Calendar ITEMS:

-No Class on Labor Day
-Saturday Sept 18th Yard Sale Fundraiser Day and Circus/Carnival Class.
​-Sat Sept 25th Cinderella Character Auditions 9:00-?  more details to come.
-Sat October 9th Nutcracker Character Auditions 9:00-?. more details to come​

Summer and Fall Registration is Open.
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Click on Buttons below to See Schedules and Register. 

​November 7, 14, 21, 
10:30-12:30   All dancers in a Nutcracker dance and all Characters in the nutcracker story.  
 
i.e. Ballet 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, Jazz 1 w/ whitney ages 9-11, Contemporary, & Adv Hip Hop).

Dec 5 and 12
10:30-12:30   All Classes and all Characters. 

Dec 18th: Dress Rehearsal at City Hope Church 5:00-9:00.  

Dec 19th:  Report by 9:30

1. If you haven't, October monthly tuition is due.  
..reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns...
 You can pay on my website HERE  or through Venmo @Amy-Merrill-InspiredDance 

This is how you will pay each month.  I don't send out individual invoices.. but everything is accessible on my website.   OR I can set up on Auto pay. (Let me know if you would like this option).

2. Costume Fee is $55 per class/dancer. 

 https://www.inspireddance.org/store/p82/May_Recital_Costume_Fee.html#/

  DEADLINE is NOV 5th.  I need at least one payment per dancer by Nov 5th.  The remaining payments can be done one each month or however works best for you as long as you communicate your plan/needs with me. 
There are some who have multiple dancers and dancers in multiple classes, company, and or who has a character part.... I am working on getting you a more specific guide on costumes and the cost involved. I will email you or give your dancer a paper with the info.
But, in theory, it's $55 per class.   I put everything into the costume fund and then use that to help supply costumes and props...if possible. 


I have already started to buy class costumes...If you can pay Costume Fee now... (in October) that would be AWESOME!!   

Also on a Side NOTE:  if you can pay cash, check or Venmo that is very helpful because there are no transaction fees, which gives me more money to work with for costumes.  Credit Cards that earn cash back, especially sky miles or corporate card, foreign credit card or a certain rewards card....that fit under non-qualified rate charge the highest fees on my end.  Its about 3-3.5%  fee of the total transaction.  I only mention this because it does make a big difference and I do have quite a few parents who use this type of card on my website.   which does cost me about an extra $150 in fees each month. You can still use that card,  I just thought i'd mention it to you if you are willing to use a different method.  NO PRESSURE THO!  :)  Overall, I appreciate your support...!!!😊


CALENDAR
1.October: all classes run as normal


2. November: Mon and Tues classes will be held on Nov 23 & 24.  Thanksgiving Break Nov 25-29th.  No Dance class. 
*Please let me know if you will be out of town on 23/24 and will miss class. 

3. December: Christmas Break Dec 20-Jan 3  No Dance classes.

4.  Yes there will be Monday classes on MLK and Presidents Day.

Topics:  
-Auditions
-Costume Fee: if you can pay now or in oct, great! 
-Recital update
-Nutcracker update : volunteers and sponsors needed
​-Stay Healthy and Thank you for your support

haracter auditions this Sat Sept 26th. Arrive 15 mis early to warm up and stretch.  See outline below
Audition Fee is $5 or a donated item of some food, toiletries items, gently used clothes, gift cards.  All money and donated items will be given to a charity. 
Those who are chosen for a character part must be willing to do some Saturday practices between jan-march possibly one in april or may. Costumes will be discussed and extra payment.  I promise to keep cost down as much as possible. 

Schedule Outline:     Ages 11 and up,
Dancers in Intermediate hip hop may try out for monkeys even if younger than 11. 
9:45 Dorothy: must stay for
scare-crow, tin man, witch,
and lion sections
10:15 Auntie Em-acting
10:20 Glenda-Ballet
10:40 Stork-Pointe
11:00 Witch-Hip hop
11:20 Scarecrow -ballet/jazz
11:40Tin Man- ballet/jazz
12:00 Lion-Hip Hop
12:20 Monkeys-Hip Hop
12:40 Wizard Hip Hop
1:00 Emerald City Guard- acting & some dancing

So far the voting is split almost equally...with option 1 (Memorial day weekend slightly higher).

Option 1  Fri: May 28th and 29th
vs.
Option 2  Wed June  2nd,3rd, 4th,

I'm not sure what to do.  Please pray for me to help me know which is the overall best decision to make.   I hope I can wait things out a little longer before they ask me for a decision. ​ But I feel I need your prayers and such, so we all can feel good about which is the better overall option.  

I'm working on a place, but if you know of a church that would be willing to work with me..let me know. 
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-I will need parent support/volunteers and help similar to last year.
-I'm looking for some businesses who are willing to sponsor/make a donation in exchange for marketing/ announcing their name on the program and on my website like last year.

-I am adding more classes to the dances this year, where it was a solo last year, it will now be 5-8 dancers per dance.  This also means more costumes to purchase, which I am supplying through some funds saved from last year and some personal $. 
Our plan is to have specific classes learn a dance, then choose those who know the movement by heart and are able to be there for the  actual show.  We will give as many kids a chance as possible.  Costumes will be rented to help with upkeep and reused.  I am trying to make it as affordable as possible. 
-I will cont. to keep you posted....but this is where we are headed and what we are hoping to accomplish. Profits and donations will help pay for the venue, the maintenance and upkeep of future shows, company/competition expenses, costume upkeep/repair, alterations, etc.. and set props.  

-Our hope is that with more kids learning these dances in class,
it will reduce the need for Saturday practices... will become a fun tradition, help kids grow in their skills, increase confidence to try out for company, keep the excitement of performing alive, and provide a memorable event for our community/families. ​​

Keep fortifying your immune system and seek out preventative care methods/medicine. Evergreen is still allowing any Inspired Dance family member to try out their services for free for one month...for any family member.  Just tell them you are with inspired dance. 208-895-5895
Increase vitamin and mineral intake ( I have my daughters who are 12+ taking prenatal vitamins, b/c they have a more well rounded dosage of vitamins and minerals than other vitamin supplements.  

-Vit A strengthens the cell wall so bad germs/viruses are less likely to get in...
-Vit D defends the germs/ viruses  and destroys the virus/germs. 
-Zinc prevents the germs/viruses from reproducing
-Vit C does alot of things...it repairs and strengthens the immune system reduces inflamation, help flush your body of toxins, and much more.

-Hydrogen peroxide kills germs and gargling with it helps expell mucus/ soar through and congestion. (sometimes my throat will feel worse for a day.. but it helps it clear it up faster....vs. lingering on...)

-Learn more about your immune system watch video below..

Thank you for being cautious and not coming to dance when you feel sick.  Thank you for your love and support!  Thank you for your prayers!  I pray for all you, for your families constant safety and protection and good health. 
AND  I do see and feel the healthy benefits of being together and dancing together. :)

I love how Dr. Shiva educates you about your body and how it works... He speaks up about Truth, Freedom and Health.  

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• No Monday Dance classes due to Labor Day.

 

• Yes classes Tues -Fri
• Character class: Click HERE for the center floor video
• Class Choreography Videos will be added to my youtube channel and website to help with practicing at home.  Subscribe HERE 

 

• Dancers who tried multiple classes this past week:
  

          Let me know which classes you are staying with ASAP.
 

• Moms Dance class starts this Thursday, Sept 10th. at Evergreen 8:45-9:45 pm With RACHEL!!! :)

 

• Registration fee and monthly Payment is Due by Sept 15th. Use venmo (@Amy-Merrill-Inspired Dance or my website.  Add up total # of class mins/hours per dancer to get the monthly tuition fee. 
• Company members...only add $25 (jr) or $35 (sr) to the class total..do not include/add weekly practice hours.  
•  Ask if you are unsure. 
•  Jr and Sr company tuition is now on my monthly tuition page. 
•   I can also set you up for Autopay if you are interested in that.  

Thank you for your support and Trust in me and our teachers.  We had a Great first Week.  Keep taking your Vitamins A, D,7 C, and Zinc.   I refuse to let Fear Hold us Back.  I have felt more Faith and hope simply by seeing our dancers in class this week.  We can be strong and healthy together.  We can overcome fear by seeking to choose healthier foods, activities, and educating ourselves on preventative medicine/ vs letting the new educate us.  

ALSO:  Evergreen is still allowing inspired dance families to try out their services for free...see attached file below.

AND: I have posted helpful resources on boosting your immune system or how to fight sickness on the onset so you don't get really sick.
See my" Be Healthy Resource" Page under the "Parent Portal Menu".  HERE