December 3, 2011Webeditor's note: The dates for the Spring Show have been tentatively set for May 19 & 20, 2012. Check back here later for more details from Janice D. Holst on production for the show. Unfortunately, with the last Grumpsicle held just this past May, there is no Grumpsicle planned for this holiday season. But some dancers are currently preparing for their usual holiday performances at senior residence centers. October 1, 2011Good Day Parents & Dancers -Everyone seems to be enjoying this Fall Session of Dance Class so far and they are going great. It's wonderful to see all the returning dancers and all our new dancers too! I want to THANK YOU all that helped Butch & I celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary last Friday. It was lots of fun, we love all the emails, gifts & flowers... It means a lot! On Saturday I announced the change in the dance schedule for the next two weeks, October 2 thru October 16. This is a reminder to let you all know that: - There will be NO weekday - Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
dance classes Butch & I are going to Seattle for medical appointments & will definitely be ready to dance when we return. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, please make sure to include your telephone number so I can get back to you. Dancingly Yours Janice D. Holst September 2011Hi Everyone -Well Saturday, September 24th is "Opening Day" and I'm real excited to see all the returning dancers and welcome new students of all ages. Please come ready to dance with your hair pulled up and your dance clothes on. Come early if you are not registered and/or you need to get supplies. Outgrown Tap Shoes??? Let them dance one more time... you will receive credit on your account if/when they sell. There will be "some" changes to the schedule and they will be announced "after" Saturday's classes BY EMAIL!!! I hope you all had a fantastic summer and are ready to dance ... remember "THERE'S NO BIZ LIKE SHOWBIZ!" PLEASE feel free to contact me if you have any questions and if you email me - please include your phone number!! I much prefer to talk rather than write. Dancingly Yours…
June 2011Greetings Superstars, Moms & Dads -
Greetings Dancers & Parents ~May 2011The Janice D. Holst Dancers brought home the medals from their DEA Competition/Workshop in Seattle on March 18-21. "Dancing In The Streets" & "Waltz of Spring" both received Gold Medals, "Roaring 20's" received a Silver Medal. Nicole received a Platinum Medal for her "Rose Red" pointe solo, was in the Top 10 of her Age Group on Pointe/Ballet, "The Most Beautiful Ballet Hands" Achievement Award and a Scholarship to the DEA's Summer Ballet Week Workshop! The girls had a wonderful time, did a tremendous job, learned lots of new things and made new friends. Make sure to CONGRATULATE them when you see them!" Here's a sampling of a few pictures from the trip.
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2011 Grumpsicle Rehearsal/Performance Week Schedule
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Thursday May 19 |
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Hot Dog Night |
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11:30-2:30 Las Vegas |
3:30-4:30 Class |
4:00 Waltz |
Technical & Specialties |
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4:00 Waltz |
5:30 Arrive at JDHS |
12:30 Arrive at JDHS |
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2:30-3:30 Under the sea |
5:00-6:00 Under the sea |
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6:00-6:45 Garden |
6:00-? Garden |
6:45-? Las Vegas |
5:30 Under the sea |
Full Dress Rehearsal - Run through show twice |
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Scene I-Santa, Tropics, Pirates |
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Greetings Dancers & Parents ~
April 2011
Well, it looks as if Spring has finally sprung!! It’s really been fun setting the “PLANS’ in motion for our May production of “THE GRUMPSICLE”. Scenery has been designed (we just NEED a few parents to help build a few things and some that would like to HELP paint and glitter) and of course there are lots of props, headpieces, and stitching to be done….even some things at class time……JUST LET MINDY AND DAWN know. It’s fun!
Believe it or not, even with all the notices e-mailed and HERE at the desk, several parents have not returned the permission slips and costume order forms!! All tuition, supplies, and costumes must be paid in full at this time so please check the top of your refrigerator, your dancer’s bag or the backseat of your car…wherever. I appreciate your cooperation. Thank you!
Tickets will be handed out on Saturday April 30th. They will be in packets
of 5 Saturday and 5 Sunday and one price of $10 each. And everyone needs a
ticket (except the “STARS!). Please have a parent come and “Sign
Them Out”.
HOW do you get a FREE ticket????...Easy, here’s the deal….
Sell ten (10) tickets….get one (1) FREE
Sell twenty (20).tickets..get three (3)FREE
Sell two (2) Sponsor Ads…get two FREE
Get one (1) FREE ticket for each additional Sponsor Ad
There will be Awards for the Top Sales presented onstage for most ADS
and TICKETS so go out and let the world know YOU are going to be a
STAR in THE GRUMPSICLE!!!!
Who can you ask? Family, friends, take a neighbor who doesn’t get out much, out-of-town guests here for Graduation, Sunday school friends, Cub Scout or Brownie Troops (get a Culture badge), cheer up your Doctor, hairdresser, or anyone you do business with……they’ll enjoy it, especially if they SEE their AD in the program as a proud Sponsor of Fine Arts and all the wonderful families involved with their children!
Don’t forget, we’ve been doing this for thirty- four years and
every year is a NEW adventure and this year promises a new twist!!??!!
Oh well, I could go on forever so if you have any questions, feel free to
call me! I promise you, “There’s no Biz like Show Biz!”
Dancingly Yours… Janice D. Holst
586-1462 / 723-1462
March 2011
Looks like Spring may be arriving soon now that we've had a break in the weather.
DINING WITH THE STARS: We had so much fun last year during this elegant event with music, dancing & even a fashion show that we wanted to do it again this year. However there was a conflict in the scheduling so we will have to reschedule the fun for some time in the near future. We will keep you posted.
SEATTLE DANCE COMPETITION: Seven of our dancers will be attending the DEA Dance Competition and Workshops in Seattle on March 18-21. They are excited, nervous & "ready to go". Please wish them all GOOD LUCK! It should be lots of fun! We will keep you posted on how things are going.
SPRING BREAK - No Classes – March 17 thru March 26. Have fun & enjoy the break.
JDHS DRILL TEAM SHOW: On April 1st & 2nd at JDHS some of our dancers will be performing at the Annual JDHS Drill Team. Its always exciting to see all the energetic entertainment.
“THIS IS IT!” at JDHS the weekend of May 20th is our big show. You won’t believe what’s going to happen to the GRUMPSICLE this time! It should be a great show & lots of fun for everyone. We have started measuring for costumes, already. If you and/or your dancer hasn't been measured please be sure to let Mrs. Holst know. We want to make sure everyone gets measured since costumes must be ordered in a few short weeks.
Purple "Grumpsicle Permission" forms have been handed out & are due back by April 2nd. If you didn't get one yet please let us know so we can get one to you.
Also, we need to start on getting those Sponsor Ads. Make sure to pick up some forms & get your favorite businesses to help out. These must be sold to help keep down the price of tickets for our families & friends since the JDHS Auditorium is very expensive. The high seller will get a wonderful prize. More information at classes.
Please let us know if you’d like to help out backstage or even onstage…
we love our volunteers! We are all going to have to help out to make this
a great show!
SATURDAY - May 28 will be the last day of classes for the Spring 2011 Session.
Just remember "THERE'S NO BIZ LIKE SHOWBIZ!" More information to follow on the items in this newsletter and more. PLEASE feel free to contact me if you have any questions and if you email me - please include your phone number!! I much prefer to talk rather than write.
Dancingly Yours… Janice D. Holst
586-1462 / 723-1462
December 2010
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We have a new member in
our dance family… Valleri has made me a Ballerina Sock Monkey. She needs
a name so I thought it would be fun to have a contest with everyone putting
their favorite name in a hat & then we draw one out, so think of a good
name!
Well, this session will end on Saturday December 18! Our next session will
start Saturday - January 8, 2011.
Since we are not doing our big show in December - not enough rehearsal time
available at JDHS - we will be doing a mini-show at the Pioneer’s Home
with a few of the classes performing. I will announce which groups are performing
soon.
Our big show is now scheduled for May 21 & 22. You won’t believe what’s going to happen to the GRUMPSICLE this time! It should be a great show & lots of fun for everyone.
I’m sure most of you are all paid up, but if you think you may have an outstanding balance due for this session, please check with us. It would be great to end 2010 all paid upJ!
Just remember "THERE'S NO BIZ LIKE SHOWBIZ!"
PLEASE feel free to contact me if you have any questions and if you email
me - please include your phone number!! I much prefer to talk rather than
writeJ
Have a Delightful December, a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!
Dancingly Yours…
Janice D. Holst
Classes get underway on September 4th -
Check back here later for an update from Janice D. Holst about this year's new instructors and classes.
Class fee schedule will be posted shortly.
Special note from Mindy and Dawn - March 24
Please pass the word amongst your fellow dancers that dance classes will resume
this Saturday March 27 2010 as regularly scheduled. We have some wonderful
dance teacher substitutes that have helped Janice out in the past and are
more than happy to be helping her once again. These teachers have danced with
Janice for a very long time and want to make her proud.
Janice wants us to make sure that everyone is dancing and staying in shape. She is doing well at Northwest Hospital in Seattle. She is having Physical & Occupational Therapy 8 hours a day 5 days a week and then 4 more hours on Saturday. She is working hard so that she can get back here & see how well all her dancers are doing.
Thank you all for your prayers, please keep them up as the healing process for Janice is not yet complete.
See you on Saturday ready to dance!
Newsletter for January 2010
Greetings Dancers & Parents ~
Well, it’s great to be back from Seattle with my husband Butch and …
with GREAT news! His heart is fine and NO ~ that’s right NO sign of the
disease that in July 2006 made him a “Stage 4 Colon Cancer Victim”
that had spread to his liver and was told he had only a few months (at the
most!) Sow now you know why I’m smiling ~ Great Doctors, Great Family,
Great Friends & Prayer PowerJ
Hopefully you all enjoyed your week off. We have a lot of dancing to do!!!
MINI-SHOW: We have a few Mini-Shows at the Pioneer Home, Malls, etc.
Not all the classes perform at every one of them but every class gets a change
to dance.
GRUMPSICLE PARTY: Sunday, February 21 from 3-6pm. More info later!
PHOTOS: If you have any photos from the GRUMPSICLE or any of our show
~ I’d love it if you could give me a “disc” so we can include
it on a show tape! Yes, even if it’s mostly you and/or your dancer. There
are also pictures from the show posted on the Juneau Empire “Spotted”,
just search for GRUMPSICLE & you should be able to find them.
NEW CLASSES: In March we will be starting Ballroom/Salsa classes. Sign
up ~ for Teens & Adults!
SUPPLIES: Most of the new supplies have arrived. There’s also
new JAZZ pants $20-24 for all sizes! Easy to wear, no zippers to tear tights
and look great!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Classes are looking
great and I’m very pleased to be working with each and every one of you.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and if you E-Mail
please include your phone number!! I’m not always near a computer.
Dancingly Yours…
Janice D. Holst
586-1462 / 723-1462
Newsletter for December 2009
Greetings Dancers & Parents ~
Wow, this is it… the Countdown to “The GRUMPSICLE and the Toy Machine”! The dancers are working hard, costumes are coming in and this place is “busier than a beehive”!
TICKETS: Please pick up your tickets to sell. They must be signed out & returned with the money at the 1st Dress Rehearsal on Thursday December 17. They are $9 each & don’t forget to take a poster or two to post around town? Don’t forget ~ Sell 10 Tickets Get 1 Free, Sell Sponsor Get 1 Free Ticket. Top Sellers of Tickets or Sponsors can win 1st Prize FULL Spring Tuition! 2nd Price 50% Spring Tuition!
Newsletter for November 2009
Greetings Dancers & Parents ~
Wow, it’s hard to believe that the GRUMPSICLE is in just 4 weeks…
I’m excited but OH BOY ~ It’s full steam ahead! Almost Showtime!
Please, Please, Please make sure that you & your dancer have turned in
your GRUMPSICLE paperwork and money ~ Permission Slip,
Costume Deposits, Sweatshirts, Rehearsal Fee & of course your Sponsors.
Tickets will be available the beginning of December for you
to sell and/or buy. Don’t forget ~ Sell 10 Tickets Get 1 Free, Sell Sponsor
Get 1 Free Ticket. Top Sellers of Tickets or Sponsors can
win 1st Prize FULL Spring Tuition! 2nd Price 50% Spring Tuition!
Studio Rules:
Just a few reminders for dancers & visitors…
1. Absolutely no food or drinks please and class treats are for after you
leave. There are several spots in the Mall if you need (and
deserve) a break!
2. Please take the time to introduce all guests (other than Mom or Dad) since
these are PRIVATE classes.
3. Please REMEMBER ~ no recording devices or photos during class. We are always
happy to “POSE” for a “Kodak Moment”.
Red Ribbon Week:
A BIG Thank You to all of the parents, groups & organizations who participated “on-stage” or “behind the scenes” for Red Ribbon Week. It was a great success and we’re very proud of the Proclamation presented to us by Mayor Bruce Botelho! Thanks to “First Student Bus Company” for providing a bus to perform at our local schools and we loved our driver! Thanks Oscar!
Haines Trip:
A very special Thank You to our brave & loving chaperones (Agnes & Salud Elizarde, Valleri Collins, Tasha Buzzell, Estela Holst, Trista Anderson and our driver Butch Holst). Mr. & Mrs. Uddipa and Winona Carrillo also drove their cars and kept us warm! We “performed” on the M/V Malaspina, at the Haines Elementary and High Schools and were treated to a great lunch and fabulous audiences. Dinner at the “Bamboo Room” was the final touch to a great day in Haines.
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY AT THE MALL STUDIO:
Because of all the absences due to flu, etc we really do need to work on our “Show” routines.
November 24 & 25: The Saturday 9 & 10am and Monday 3:30 & 4:30pm classes are scheduled from 10am-5pm on Tuesday and Wednesday with other classes scheduled in between allowing lunchtime and breaks for the dancers. Please check with your dancer(s) to see if their class is scheduled. The “extra” rehearsal time is fun and makes a BIG Difference so please don’t miss!
November 27: 11-11:45am Ballet, 11:45-12:30 Tap, 1-3pm Snow Scene
SATURDAY CLASSES REMAIN THE SAME!
Sunday November 29: Its time to visit the PIONEER HOME! All
dancers must arrive at 12:30pm with hair and make-up, dressed in
tights and leotards completed at home. No dressing space ~ SORRY. The following
classes will perform ~ Creative (Tues 5pm & Sat
12:30pm), Rock Around the Clock, Rocking Robin, Bugle Boy, Gingerbread, Blue
Waltz and Boogie Woogie Tap.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Classes are looking
great and I’m very pleased to be working with each and every one of you.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and if you E-Mail
please include your phone number!! I’m not always near a computer.
Happy Thanksgiving, count your blessings! We all have so much to be thankful
for!
Dancingly Yours…
Janice D. Holst
Newsletter for September 2009
Greetings Dancers & Parents -
And WELCOME to our World of Dance! Lots of activities and new classes, but first...
Mayor's Lifetime Achievement Award - September 13, 2009:
A great big THANK YOU to all of you who have sent several nice messages, gifts, and hugs for the AMAZING award I received from the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council! I was very surprised and speechless (for the first time ever)! However, I share this honor with my wonderful family and so many of you who have been part of this success either "on-stage", "behind the scenes", or in the audience! THANK YOU!
Classes:
Classes are looking good already! We had to open a new class for "new" 4-5 year old Creative Students. It is Tuesday at 5pm (may move up to 5:15). So, if you know of any potential "stars" who can make that time slot, send them to me. Ilove starting kids off on" the RIGHT FOOT"!
New "GUYS" Hip-Hop. Sign-up to learn the coolest style around. Grades 5 through junior high (Advanced on Tuesdays at 8pm) will be Tuesday at 4pm or Wednesday at 5:30pm and will begin in October with Matt showing some of his B-Boy moves!
Teen Ballet Technique is Thursdays at 4pm. Great for teens who are just getting interested in cheer, gymnastics, drill team, ski, and -- of course -- the "real die-hards" who are striving to perfect their performance level. Oh, yeah -- its fun, too!
Red Ribbon Week - October 24 through 31:
Please pick up separate sheet with LOTS OF INFO from front desk at the studio..
Dancers Against Drugs:
For the 22nd year, we will be performing our "JUST SAY NO!" songs, dances, and skits at the schools, State Office Building, and the red Ribbon Rally" at the Mendenhall Mall on October 24th from noon to 5pm. Your dancers (ages 7 through high school) are encouraged to participate. Classes are free and the first class will start this Friday, October 2nd at 4-6pm and on Sundays from 2-4pm (just a few weeks, but fun!). Please invite a friend or a few to learn a POSITIVE way to "JUST SAY NO!" It is a real problem here in Juneau and, yes, we do need a few parents.
October 15th and 16th, Thursday and Friday - Dancer's Workshop 8am-5pm
NO SCHOOL - So, its a great time for Dancer's Workshop at the Studio. Dances styles, videos, crafts, and lots of fun! Sign up! - Space is limited - Ages 6 through high school - All levels. Cost is $52.50 (including tax). Sign up at the front desk at the studio or email me at holst@gci.net ASAP.