June 2026 Monthly Memo

Written By Liana

We’ve made it to June and the last couple weeks of our incredible dance season! This week is the last week of classes at the studio. Next week we are at Newberg High School for dress rehearsals. So this week is Celebration Week! We are so proud of all of our dancers and want to celebrate their accomplishments this Dance Season.

Your enrollment automatically ends with the recital, so your June tuition payment will be your last unless you re-enroll. We have the 2026 Summer and 2026-27 Dance Season schedules both available for registration and we would love to dance with everyone again! Summer term includes 7 weeks of classes and a FREE Summer Showcase at Stella Olsen Park on Saturday, August 22nd.

Final Rehearsal and Recital Reminders

Tickets

  • Account balances must be paid in full before receiving your included ticket and purchasing additional tickets.

  • The discount on additional recital times is for pre-sale tickets only (tickets purchased by June 12th). All tickets purchased on Recital Day are $18.

Dress Rehearsals

TIMELINE - There are no classes at the studio this week

  • 1) Get rehearsal-ready at home. Have your dancer fully dressed in costume, with hair and makeup done before arriving at the Newberg High School Auditorium. Hair information can be found here.

    2) Arrive 15 minutes before your rehearsal start time. Follow the dancer arrows to the auditorium and take a seat.

    3) Change into dance shoes. Switch your dancer into their dance shoes at your seat and keep all street shoes, jackets, and personal items with you.

    4) Wait to be called. When your dancer’s class is announced, they will go sit with their class near the stage.

    5) Enjoy the rehearsal. While your dancer is on stage, you make take photos and video. Lighted video and flash photography are not permitted, as they are distracting and unsafe for dancers.

    6) Watch a little more. You’re welcome to arrive up to 30 minutes early or stay up to 30 minutes after your rehearsal time so your dancer can watch a few other classes.

    7) Tickets & Tights. Michelle will be at the front of the auditorium selling recital tickets and tights.

    Absence Notification
    If your dancer will miss their scheduled rehearsal, please let us know as soon as possible. You may text the studio at 503-625-8868 on the day of the absence.

Recital

RECITAL DAY TIMELINE

  • 1) Get recital-ready at home.Have your dancer fully dressed in costume, with hair and makeup done before arriving at the Newberg High School Auditorium. Hair information can be found here.

    2) Arrive 20–25 minutes before your recital start time.If you arrive earlier than that, we may not be able to allow entry into the auditorium or backstage until the previous recital has completely cleared.

    3) Drop-off at the Green Room.One parent may escort their dancer to the Green Room (just follow the arrows!). Please have your dancer use the restroom on the way.

    4) Parents to the audience.After drop off, we ask that no parents remain backstage. We want you comfortably in your seat, soaking in every moment. Our incredible backstage team ready to care for your dancer, help with costume changes, and keep everyone feeling calm and confident.

    Dancers will watch the show from backstage on a CCTV screen, and all performers will return to the stage at the end for a full cast bow.

    5) Enjoy the show!Cheer loudly and celebrate! Recitals last approximately 75 minutes, so sit back, relax, and enjoy every moment from start to finish.

    There is no photo or video allowed during the recital. We kindly ask that you put your cell phones away and on silent. As a reminder, a professional recital video is included in your tuition!

    6) Pick-up after the recital.One parent may return to the Green Room for pick-up. All other family and friends should wait in the foyer to greet dancers, as the backstage hallway becomes crowded during dismissal.

    7) Back-to-back recitals.If your dancer is performing in consecutive shows, you may remain in the auditorium and tickets for the next show can be checked there.

Leading

Our mission at SDA is Empowering Students and Community Through Dance and this month our focus is on Leading! Being a leader doesn’t mean you’re someone who is in charge and has others follow. Being a leader means you are a good example for others -like treating people with respect, communicating your ideas, and trying your best.

Watch for our Leading worksheet this month. Have your dancer complete the worksheet during Celebration Week and bring it to the office for a chance to pick a prize out of our treasure box! Dancers who have completed every worksheet during the Dance Season (that’s all 10 worksheets!) will receive a special gift from us 💜

June 1st-6th: Celebration Week!
June 8th-11th: Dress Rehearsal Week at Newberg High School, the studio is closed
June 13th: Recital Day!!!
July 7th: Summer Term begins

All my best,
Liana MacFarlane
Owner/Director

Liana
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