MKS News March 2020
Sunshine For The Soul . . . Happy Spring!
SUMMER & VIP WEEK
2020 Summer Class Session enrollment is now open.
Summer is a great opportunity to try something new!
The 2020 Summer Session runs from Tuesday, June 30th through Thursday, July 30. For a copy of the 2020 Summer Class Schedule: https://mykingstudio.com/summer-dance-classes/
2020-21 Recommendations & VIP Enrollment Week
We will be mailing out 2020-21 Recommendation Forms later this month. These forms include a note from your dancer's instructor(s) along with the recommended level for the upcoming summer and school year sessions. You will also receive a copy of the 2020-21 school year schedule.
We will open VIP Early Enrollment for the 2020-21 school year April 1-7. VIP Week is open for current 2019-20 MKS families only and includes a FREE registration fee for everyone who enrolls during that time! We will then open enrollment to the public on Thurs 4/9 with $20 off each family's registration fee.
Keep an eye out for your envelope in the mail, and please let us know if you have not received it by April 1!
We are excited to be dancing and tumbling with everyone again in 2020-21!
DID YOU KNOW . . . ?
Why Dance is SO Great for You!
According to https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/dance-health-benefits, dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:
- improved condition of your heart and lungs
- increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
- increased aerobic fitness
- improved muscle tone and strength
- weight management
- stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
- better coordination, agility and flexibility
- improved balance and spatial awareness
- increased physical confidence
- improved mental functioning
- improved general and psychological wellbeing
- greater self-confidence and self-esteem
- better social skills
Beyond all of those amazing physical, intellectual and emotional benefits, dance is an amazing way to express ourselves in the spiritual sense as well. Whether we are communicating explicitly about God somehow or even just expressing our views and perceptions of our life experiences, dance can be an exceptionally cathartic exercise!
WHAT'S GOING ON
Dance Concert Fun Packs are available for pick up at the Front Desk. Inside each pack you will find Dance Concert Dates Sheets, Invitations, Video & Flower Order Forms, Student Spotlight Forms, Photo Form and Coupon for Dance Supply, Etc. and more! https://mykingstudio.com/fun-pack/
Dance Concert Volunteer Sign-Ups are now open at https://signup.com/group/97372050090. This is for anyone who is interested in helping out backstage with the Check-In Crew or as a Wardrobe Mistress. After signing up online, please be sure to fill out the peach form from your Fun Pack to reserve your seats!
Dance Concert Costumes will be handed out Fri 4/17 - Thurs 4/23. Parents are invited to come to class this week. Costumes will continue to be handed out through May as needed. Costume Info Sheets will be available online soon with more costume information, dates, times, etc.!
Class & Individual Photos
Mon 5/11, Tues 5/12, Wed 5/13, & Thurs 5/14
- Please see your Costume Info Sheet (coming soon!) or the Photo Schedule for your dancer's day(s)/time(s).
- No classes will be held on these evenings. Morning classes will still be in session.
- You can pick up the 3-part order form from the Front Desk at any time. We ask for Order Forms to be turned in to the Front Desk with payment before photo days.
The Dance Concert Packet & Costume Info Sheets are coming soon! We will send a link through email once they are loaded on to the Dance Concert page of our website. https://mykingstudio.com/dance-concert/
KINGDOM KORNER
Upcoming KD Events
Sat, Mar 7 - Meadowlands, O'Fallon, @ 2pm
Sat, Mar 14 - The Landing of O'Fallon @ 2pm
Beginning this year, all the Kingdom Dancers will go on a full-group travel trip. We are excited to have the opportunity to travel to Springfield, MO on Sat 3/21 & Sun 3/22 and dance at Wesley UMC!
To finish out a fantastic ministry year there will be a party for the Kingdom Dancers at The Painted Pot in O'Fallon on Sat, 3/28, 1-3pm. There will be pizza, treats and lots of fun creating! (for dancers only)
IMPORTANT DATES
Wed, April 1 - Tues, April 7 - VIP Early 2020-21 Enrollment for 2019-20 MKS Families only.
Thurs, April 9 - 2020-21 Enrollment opens to the public.
Fri, April 10-12, 14-16 - Easter Break
Mon, April 13 - Snow Make-Up Day
Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25 - Memorial Day Break
Mon, June 8 - Last day of 2019-20 Classes.
WATCH WEEK - MARCH
Studio A - Mon 3/2, Tues 3/3, Wed 3/4, Thur 3/5, Fri 3/6 and Sat 3/7
Studio B - Thur 3/5, Mon 3/9, Tues 3/10, Wed 3/11, Fri 3/13 and Sat 3/14
Studio C - Fri 3/13, Mon 3/16, Tues 3/17, Wed 3/18, Thur 3/19 and Sat 3/21
REMEMBER TO VISIT OUR WEBSTORE!
Open the start and thru the end of EVERY month with delivery the middle of the following month. https://stores.inksoft.com/mykingsd/shop/home
We are working on adding new full-zip "team" jackets to the webstore in youth and adult sizes. Stay tuned... :)
Dance Like No One's Watching . . . (even though everyone is)
We’ve heard it before, but what does it mean to “dance like no one’s watching”? William Purkey, an author and public school teacher-turned Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, is responsible for the quote, “You’ve got to dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening and live like it’s heaven on earth.” You might think it requires dancing in the dark where no one can see you or indulging in an alcoholic beverage (if of age) to lower your inhibitions and awareness of others watching you, but be assured, there is more to it.
It means dancing free from judgment, criticism or fear of what others might think. It means dancing in your bedroom at seven years old to Paula Abdul’s Shut Up and Dance album. It means being present and not overwhelmed or consumed by others’ expectations. It means focusing on why you started dancing in the first place — for fun, for expression, for connection!
To read the full article: https://www.danceinforma.com/2018/10/08/dance-like-no-ones-watching-even-though-everyone-is/
We Care About Your Health!
Coronavirus. . .
With all the recent news about the coronavirus, COVID-19, we want to assure you our main focus remains on the health and welfare of our students, families and staff.
Here at MKS we continue to follow daily cleaning and sanitizing of the studios, lobby and bathrooms.
According to the CDC, the symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to influenza and may be spread when a sick person coughs or sneezes. The vast majority of reported cases only experience mild symptoms and are well enough to stay home. As with influenza, elderly people and those with underlying health conditions are more likely to develop severe disease and require hospitalization.
About MKS
Email: my_king_studio@hotmail.com
Website: https://mykingstudio.com
Location: 2140 Bryan Valley Commercial Drive, O'Fallon, MO, USA
Phone: (636) 978-3321
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mykingstudio/