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Academie Da Vinci will be participating in the
Dunedin Holiday Parade Saturday, December 14th, 2019!
If you are interested in participating with us, please sign waiver no later than Wednesday December 11th. All students and parents must complete this waiver in order to participate - https://schools.scriptapp.com/#/workflow-submission/845222497a3e117b648dc4be38d1dd3fd5ce2fe88
Kindergarten students will ride on the float. 1st - 3rd Grade students will learn choreography in class, and a video of the choreography will be sent out soon so all ADV students in any grade and families can practice together! We love when the parents dance, too! Parents must accompany their children in the parade and can choose to walk/dance and help with crowd control (making sure kids keep moving)
When - December 14th. Lineup is at 3pm, Parade begins promptly at 4pm. You must check in when you arrive. If we do not have your waiver, you will not be able to participate.
Where – Downtown Dunedin, line up information TBA via Constant Contact
Theme – Country Christmas Cookies
Attire – All dancers and parents should dress in blue denim shorts/skirts/jeans/overalls and flannel/plaid shirts. Make sure any skirts have a pair of shorts underneath. Cowboy hats/bandanas will also look great, but be sure to attach them securely so they don’t fall off while dancing down the parade route. Keep in mind the weather. Even if it says it will be chilly, the dancers tend to get hot dancing down the route.
What should I bring? - Just bring yourself and a disposable water bottle. Generally, I never suggest disposable plastics because of the environment, but you will need to carry any items with you and that is challenging while dancing! The bathrooms are also a far walk, so be sure children use the restroom before they come and prior to 3:45pm onsite if necessary. The bathrooms at the stadium will be open, but once the parade begins at 4pm, that's it.
We need your help! For a successful parade, we depend greatly on parent and student volunteers/donations. We will need help decorating, watching the children, handing out candy, asking for decoration donations, etc… Please see this signup to see how you can help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAE2CA3F58-dunedin
Winter Shows
Winter Shows 2019!
4th- 8th Grade Show - Monday December 16th, 2019
Participating classes - 4th - 5th Grade, 6th - 8th Grade Music and Dance Elective
This production will be held at Countryside High School
3000 FL-580, Clearwater, FL 33761
Tech Rehearsal at the High School is the same day.
Pickup for K - 3 will be at ADV at 3pm.
Pickup for 4 - 5, Middle School Music, and Middle School Dance Elective will be at 3:45pm at Countryside High School.
Show - 5:30pm arrival time for ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
K - 3rd Grade Show - Tuesday December 17th, 2019
This production will be held at Countryside High School
3000 FL-580, Clearwater, FL 33761
Tech Rehearsal at the High School is the same day.
Pickup for 4th/5th will be at ADV at 3pm.
Pickup for K-3 will be at 3:45pm at Countryside High School.
Show - 5:30pm arrival time for 2nd and 3rd grade, 5:45pm for Kindergarten and 1st grade.
(Siblings may arrive together at the earlier time slot)
Please be sure to arrive in the correct attire with hair and makeup completed before dropping your child off.
We need Drivers to show rehearsals!
Students will have a Rehearsal the day of each show at the high schools and need transportation to the high school. Drivers will need to be at ADV at 1:30pm. We need drivers for all three days. If you are a level two volunteer with an approved vehicle, please click this link and sign up. Please sign up for as many spots as seats you can provide in your vehicle.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B44AFAE2CA3F58-advshow
To see if your vehicle is approved, become a level 2 volunteer, or have any other questions, please contact Miss Julie at the front desk.
What Should My Child Wear?
For the K - 3rd Grade Show, your child must come to the show dressed in the following:
Kindergarten: Deuell
Boys - White long sleeved button down shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in high pigtail buns
Kindergarten: Spencer
Boys - White t-shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in a high bun
1st: Vansickle
Boys - White long sleeved button down shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in a high bun
1st: Talkington
Boys - White long sleeved button down shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Plain black solid colored short sleeve leotard, plain black solid colored leggings (full length), hair in a high pony
2nd: Okoniewski
Boys - White long sleeved button down shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in a high pony
2nd: Swain
Boys - White long sleeved button down shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in a high pony
3rd: Bramblett
Boys - Solid colored black t-shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in a high pony
3rd: Riney
Boys - White t-shirt, long solid black pants, black socks
Girls - Tan/Nude camisole leotard and tan/nude footed dance tights, hair in a left side part, low center bun
For the 4th- 8th Grade Show, your child must come to the show dressed in the following:
4th LaRoque
Boys - Black button up long sleeved shirt, Black pants, Black Socks
Girls - Black Short Sleeved Leo with Tan tights (no pantyhose!), hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right side) in a low ponytail
4th: Griglock
Boys - Black Pants, Black Socks, Holiday sweater of their choice from home
Girls - Black leggings with Black Short Sleeved Leo, Holiday sweater of their choice from home, Hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right side) in a low ponytail
4th: Elective
Boys - Black slacks with a black button down long sleeved shirt, black socks
Girls - Black short sleeved leotard with tan tights (no pantyhose!), hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
5th: McCormick
Boys - Solid black pants, Black Button up long sleeved shirt, black socks
Girls - Tan spaghetti strap leotard with tan tights (no pantyhose!), hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
5th: Borman
Boys - Solid black pants, black button down long sleeved shirt, black socks
Girls - Tan spaghetti strap leotard with tan tights (no pantyhose!), hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
5th Elective
Boys - Black pants, black socks
Girls - Black short sleeved leotard with tan tights (no panythose!),hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low bun (no hairnet!)
6th Dance Elective
Boys - Solid black pants, Black button down long sleeved shirt, black socks
Girls - Tan spaghetti strap leotard with tan tights (no pantyhose!), hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
Both: Production: Oversized White Button Down Long Sleeved Shirt (one to two sizes bigger so it hangs longer) Girls: Black Leo and Tan tights to go under, hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
Boys: Black Pants
7th Dance Elective
Girls - Ballet Dance: Tan spaghetti strap leotard with pink tights, hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low bun (no hairnet!)
Group Dance: Black leggings, oversized sweater (Navy, Medium Gray or GrayBlue...girls now what colors they are) and socks, hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
Production: Oversized White Button Down Long Sleeved Shirt (one to two sizes bigger so it hangs longer) Girls: Black Leo and Tan tights to go under, hair in a left side part (part goes over left eye, hair then goes to the right) in a low ponytail
8th Dance Elective
Girls - Group Dance: Black leggings, Black Leo, Solid Red, Green or White Sweater
Small Groups: Tan spaghetti strap leotard
Production: Oversized White Button Down Long Sleeved Shirt (one to two sizes bigger so it hangs longer) Girls: Black Leo and Tan tights to go under
Middle School Music Elective
Please wear a white long sleeved button down shirt (with a collar), black dress pants, and dark shoes (no heels).
*Makeup is encouraged and may be worn to help enhance features under the bright stage lights, use darker pinks/reds for lipstick, browns for eye and blush that compliments the skin tone. No Glitter please.
**Also, your child may NOT wear any additional hair accessories/bows, nail polish, jewelry
(med alert or small stud earrings OK), tattoos, stamps, or glitter in their hair or makeup the day of the show.
***Hair should be neatly styled into the specified hairstyle of their choice. Some “how to” links can be found here -
Ballet Bun (with bunmaker) https://youtu.be/882m4QKu0sg
Ballet Bun (without bun maker) https://youtu.be/1zrmfSvcte4
High Pony - https://youtu.be/1tzXEIT6eUM (minus the hairpiece shown at the end)
If you need specific dance attire that you do not currently own, please stop by The Dance
Shoppe as soon as you can. Miss Laura is fantastic and donates 10% back to students who cannot afford dance clothing as long as you mention that you are from ADV. She may not have everything in stock, so it is best if you contact her prior to December 1st! http://danceshoppedunedin.com
If you have additional questions or need financial assistance, please email Miss Rose at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. immediately.
Photo Fundraiser Show Pictures help make memories that last a lifetime! Every student will have their picture taken by Julie Effron Photo and Video. From there, the pictures will be uploaded to a gallery. You will be able to choose the photo you love, order directly online, and receive a digital file of the pictures that you purchase. Proceeds will help support the Arts department.
Thank you, Julie Effron!
Thank you so much, and we look forward to a fantastic production!
Dance, Believe, Dream,
Miss Rose, Ms. Klytta, Mrs. Cox and Ms. Fazio
http://missannadance4.wixsite.com/adv
