MKS News January 2020
Wishing All The MKS Families & Dancers A Blessed 2020!
Dance Concert News
2020 SHOW SCHEDULE
We are looking forward to seeing the dancers & tumblers share all that they are learning, along with Jesus' love, during Dance Concert week/end in June!
Rehearsal & Performance Dates are now available for all classes on the 2020 Dance Concert Show Schedule!
Click here to mark your calendar & see when your class(es) will be dancing - https://mykingstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/19-20dcShowSchedule.pdf
2020 FINALE DANCE INFO
MKS Junior (ages 9-13 enrolled in Jr 1 or Jr 2 class), Teen and Adult Dancers - If you wish to participate in Finale you will need to attend ALL 5 Dance Concerts - Sat June 13, 10:30, 2:30 & 6:30 AND Sun, June 14, 1:30 & 5:30 along with the required rehearsals.
There is a $50 Finale Fee that covers the cost of 1 costume item along with the 4+ rehearsal times.
Click the link for all of the rehearsal dates, costume info & more Finale details - https://mykingstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/PDF/19_20dcFinaleInfo.pdf
Please let us know by Sat, Feb 15, 2020 if you would like to participate in the Finale!
Did You Know . . . ?
The monthly verses that the students learn lead up to our annual dance concert theme each year!
This year our theme is "Living the Life." We are learning verses that help us to put our faith into action. So far we have learned verses that encourage us to LOVE, PRAY, BE IN THE WORD, HONOR OTHERS, and SERVE. In the coming months, we will continue learning what it looks like to be "Living the Life" when we GROW, FORGIVE, and ENDURE.
All of the songs we choose then fit into this theme, so that the students are able to express these messages through dance, drama and tumbling during the Dance Concert.
Many classes have already begun learning their dances this month, and you can see their progress during Watch Weeks through April. We have no Watch Week in May in order for the students to be focused and to surprise our audience with the final routines.
WATCH WEEK - JANUARY
Studio A - Fri, 1/3, Sat 1/4, Mon 1/6, Tues 1/7, Wed 1/8 & Thurs 1/9
Studio B - Fri 1/10, Sat 1/11, Mon 1/13, Tues 1/14 & Wed 1/15
Studio C - Sat 1/18, Mon 1/20, Tues 1/21, Wed 1/22 & Thurs 1/23
Staff Spotlight
My name is Ms. Michelle. I love dance, because it always makes me feel better and gives me a way to express myself and my faith creatively!
In my spare time I love to read, spend time with my family, bake and snuggle with our cats!
A fun fact about myself is that I used to be a high school math teacher and dance team coach. One day I would love to be a DJ!
IMPORTANT DATES
Sat, February 15 - Last day to enroll for 2019-20 School Year, 2020-21 KD & the 2020 Finale Dance
Fri, April 10 - Thurs, April 16 - Easter Break (Mon 4/13 is a Snow Make-up Day, however, and will be in session)
Fri, April 17 - Thurs, April 23 - First week of Costumes! Parents are invited this week.
Mon, May 11 - Thurs, May 14 - Dance Concert Photo Nights @ MKS, No PM classes & AM classes still in session
Wed, June 10 - Fri, June 12 - Dress Rehearsals @ FZE HS
Sat, June 13 & Sun, June 14 - Dance Concert @ FZE HS
UPCOMING KD EVENTS
Sat, Feb 1 @ 2:00pm - Garden View, O'Fallon
Sat, Feb 8 @ 2:00pm - Twin Oaks, O'Fallon
Kingdom Dancers 2020-21 Enrollment
Enrollment is ONLY open now - Feb 15, 2020 for MKS Dancers ages 6-Teen.
Call 636-978-3321, email my_king_studio@hotmail.com, or visit the Front Desk to enroll!
What it's all about . . .
- We use our gifts and talents to minister to our community - nursing homes, churches & other events through Dance & Drama.
- We will be highlighting Moses' life & how God helped him speak this coming year!
- Participants gain ministry and performance experience while being a huge blessing to all the people they dance for. We are blessed in return!
Requirements & Cost . . .
- Participants ages 6 - Teen must be enrolled in at least one 2020-21 School Year class at MKS prior to the start of the 2020 Summer Session. 2020-21 Enrollment opens 4/1/2020.
- The cost is $15/month, Sept-May, and covers the cost of KD Kamp, music, costumes, equipment & other ministry needs. The first month amount is due at the time of enrollment.
- $15 + tax for a KD T-Shirt that you keep!
Calendar . . .
- Jan 3-Feb 15 - KD Enrollment open for the 2020-21 Ministry Season
- 6 Rehearsals of Kingdom Kamp during our 5-Week Summer Session & Thurs 8/27 - Group Routines are learned, and all participants must attend 4 of 6 rehearsals to continue with the ministry. Tues 6/30 - Thurs 7/30 & Thurs 8/27. Rehearsals will be held on Tues, Wed or Thurs evenings. Specific rehearsal days/times will be available 3/1 on the Summer Schedule.
- Aug/Sept - KD Finale is learned - Saturdays at the start of the School Year (off Labor Day wknd)
- Oct-Nov - Rehearsal on the 1st Saturday of the month & Ministry Event the 2nd or 3rd Saturdays
- Dec-March - Ministry Events on the 1st and 2nd or 3rd Saturdays, plus a year-end party!
- 2nd Weekend in June - Kingdom Dancers will also be showcased in all Dance Concerts!
- TBD - Optional additional events offered throughout the school year for ministry participants.
Just for fun - We want YOUR vote on facebook!
Picking songs for the Dance Concert is such a fun time, and sometimes we find too many songs we love!
Please vote on the song you like best! The winner will be seen in the Dance Concert June 13th - 14th!
Click this link to listen & VOTE - http://tiny.cc/3ohpiz
We will be taking votes until Friday night 1/17/20 so vote fast!
Remember to Visit our Webstore!
The webstore is open the 1st thru the end of EVERY month,
with delivery during the middle of the following month.
Click here to check it out -
Any Non-Physical Dance Goals for 2020?
Just by nature, dancers are motivated, hard-working and dedicated to their craft and at getting better at it. It doesn't take a new year for dancers to brainstorm some goals they'd like to achieve, but the beginning of a calendar year - and, in this case, the beginning of a new decade - is a great time to get organized in your goal-setting. Some of the first things to come to mind may be things like higher extension, nailing that triple pirouette or spending more time outside the studio cross-training.
But have you ever considered some non-physical goals to set for the new year? They can be goals to feel happier or more fulfilled, or simply taking time to do things that make you happy in the new year ahead. Dance Informa turned to some faculty members at Broadway Dance Center to hear their thoughts on possible goals for dancers to better their heart and mind.
To read what the faculty members had to say and the entire article: https://www.danceinforma.com/2020/01/03/your-non-physical-dance-goals-for-2020/
Performances Around Town
https://www.lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts/upcoming-events/dance/winter-dance-concert/
Feb 29-Mar 1 - Shen Yun at Stifel Theatre
http://www.stifeltheatre.com/events/detail/shen-yun-6
Apr 3 - Swan Lake - A Shorter Tale at Touhill Performing Arts (1 hour, narrated production for children)
Apr 3-5 - Swan Lake at Touhill Performing Arts
https://www.touhill.org/events/detail/swan-lake
Apr 16-18 - Spring Dance Concert at Lindenwood University (Ms. Marie will be performing)
https://www.lindenwood.edu/j-scheidegger-center-for-the-arts/upcoming-events/dance/spring-dance-concert/
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/