April 2026 Monthly Memo
Spring has a way of bringing a little extra energy with it. The days start getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and suddenly everything around us seems to be waking up again. Flowers are starting to bloom, birds are back to singing in the mornings, and there’s a feeling in the air that something new is beginning.
It’s one of my favorite times of year — a season full of fresh starts, renewed motivation, and a reminder that growth is always just around the corner.
With the beginning of Spring, we have 2.5 months until Recital Day. You can find all the information you need on our Recital 2026 page (password is in the email linking you to this blog post).
Our mission at SDA is Empowering Students and Community Through Dance and this month our focus is on Challenging Negativity! Negative thoughts happen to everyone—it’s part of being human. But we don’t have to let those thoughts be in charge. We can learn to notice them, question them, and choose a more encouraging voice instead. Just like learning a new step in dance, it takes practice—but the more we practice, the stronger that positive voice becomes.
Watch for our Challenging Negativity worksheet this month. Have your dancer complete the worksheet and bring it to the office for a chance to pick a prize out of our treasure box!
Spring Fundraiser & Silent Auction: April 4th, 6:00pm, seating and pre-show entertainment at 5:30pm
We have our Spring Fundraiser & Silent Auction, benefiting Family Promise of Tualatin Valley, coming up on Saturday, April 4th at 6:00pm at the Sherwood Center for the Arts. Tickets are for sale in the SDA office!
Adopt-A-Road clean up: April 19th, 3:00pm
SDA is proud to help care for Edy Road between Hwy 99 and SW Houston as part of Sherwood’s Adopt-A-Road program. Community service is one of our core values, and this is a simple way we can give back to the community that supports our studio.
Our next cleanup will be Sunday, April 19th at 3:00pm. Volunteers must be 12 years or older per city guidelines. If you’d like to join us, simply shoot us an email or drop by the office. 🌎💚
Crazy Hair Week: April 20th-25th
It's time to pull out the curling iron, hair ties, and hairspray. This week let's see what fun crazy silly things you can do with your hair
All my best,
Liana MacFarlane
Owner/Director
