bliss salon and boutique - cutting hair for dancers!

Time for a little trim? Maybe a new style? Head off to see Stevie Stremler @ bliss salon and boutique in Bellingham with a Dance Studio Coupon and she will donate 50% of the price you pay to United We Dance! Is this cool, or what?!
4 Steps to make it happen:

1. Pick up your coupon Saturday morning, April 24th in the ticket line at the Mt Baker Theater (Ticket Sale begins for The Dance Studio's June 25th & 26th Performance: If the Shoe Fits).
2. Schedule your hair appointment w/Stevie by calling Bliss Salon at 360-656-5569
3. Go to 1031 N. State St, Ste 106 in B'burg and get your fabulous new "doo"
4. Bliss will then reimburse 50% of the price you paid to United We Dance.  

Live beautifully!  Thank You Bliss and Stevie Stremler for your generosity!!!

Shabby / Chic Yard Sale

This Saturday, April 24th, we're hosting a Shabby/Chic Yard Sale.
Place: 2717 Cornwall Ave - Bellingham
Time: Starts 7am (not earlier please!); Ends when it ends (sometime in the afternoon).

Shabby Side: All the normal Garage Sale stuff: clothes, housewares, toys, books, etc
Chic Side: Better than Average stuff: Vintage, paper craft, Art ...

Proceeds benefit United We Dance. Sending dancers to our Sister City in Australia in 91 DAYS !!!
Come Shopping!

Monday's Dancers

Lights. Camera. Action! Centerstage today are middle-schoolers Kathryn, Emily and Rachel. Like their UWD co-dancers, these girls dance all styles. Kathryn's & Rachel's  favorite style is Ballet,  while Emily likes Musical Theater & Jazz. 
Other facts to know:

• Kathryn was born in Salt Lake City and is an accomplished baker. Just try her red-velvet cupcakes!
• Emily is a fan of shopping ... from the Mall to the Farmer's Market ... "it's all fun!"
• Rachel is a figure skater and enjoys cooking ... especially baking and cake decorating.

Australia musings:
Kathryn: I had two Aussie's stay with me in December, twins - Rebecca & Ryan. Their favorite part of Bellingham was the snow, shopping, performing and Red Robin! When I go in July, I'm looking forward to dancing, going to the beach and shopping!

Emily: I can't wait to see the white sandy beaches and go swimming. I'm bringing my iPod and my Star Pillow with me (you know, for the plane). I'll miss my dog, Taz.

Rachel: It'll be fun seeing all the sights and dancing for the Australians. I haven't decided what I'm taking with me yet. I'm an avid Ugly doll collector.....

Ozzieland & Babysitting

Soon we'll be on our way! In less than 4 months, we'll be 'leaving on a jet plane' and flying to Sydney, Australia.  From Sydney we'll head north about 2 hrs to Port Stephens, which is very close to Newcastle, a city you can find on most maps.  The closer we get, the more real it becomes.  But we've still got lots to do!

We've been fundraising, which takes a lot of energy, as anyone who's done it, knows.  It's not really just figuring out ways to earn money.  It's figuring out what we can sell, or what service we can provide, that'll someone will want to pay us for! That's the challenge! (ideas anyone?)
Along the way we've sold cookies and cupcakes for Saturday Dance classes, we've waved Krispy Kreme signs and danced for guests at our auction.  Our moms and dads have worked tons too!  We're starting to host Ballet Birthday Parties and Movie-Nites.  Last, but not least, we're BABYSITTING. As capable, dedicated and disciplined girls (all traits of dancers), we make great babysitters. So, here is another way to help us and help yourself too: HIRE us to babysit for you! We'll come in pairs and your kids will love us! Call the Dance Studio/360-734-1595 for more info. Thanks!

Movie Night at The Dance Studio

Ooooh!  This'll be fun! To help raise funds for their upcoming trip to Australia, the UWD dancers are hosting a Movie Night at the Dance Studio.
What does this mean?  It means NITE OUT for Moms and Dads!!!
Drop your child off at the dance studio, where they will enjoy a movie, popcorn & pretzels, games and dancing. The babysitters will be supervised by moms, so you can be sure that your child is in very good hands.

• Date: April 17, 2010
• Time: 6p to 9pm.  
• Cost : $10/child;   $8/3 or more kids.
• Ages: 4 - 12 yrs old.
• Place: The Dance Studio, 1820 Cornwall Ave, B'ham.

Call 360-734-1595 and reserve your child's spot today!
(For info on the babysitters, check out the bio's on this blog !)(They are a great bunch of girls).

Tuesday's Dancers

Spotlight today on Sarah and Katie! Our youngest (and therefore cutest!) 'UWD dancers'. These 12-1/2 yr olds are buds. They both started dancing at age 3, and like their co-dancers, they dance it all: ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, lyrical and hip-hop. Hip-hop is their mutual favorite.
Neither girl hosted an Australian dancer in December, so they're super excited about dancing for their hosts down-under!
Favorite thing to do outside of dance?

• Both were in agreement: hang out with my friends!

What are you looking forward to do in Australia?

• Katie - experience the Australian culture and maybe learn some different dance styles.
• Sarah: Meet my Australian host family, as I didn't get to host an Aussie when they came here.

What special thing will you be taking with you to Australia?

• Katie: my favorite blankey and my mom.
• Sarah: okay, I'll admit it ... my blankey, and my mom. (no worries girls ... Jessie Mays is bringing her blankey and mom too!)
  

Who will you miss the most?

• Katie: my dad.
• Sarah: my dad, my doggies.

What else to know about them:

• Katie: I like to ride horses, I like to act goofy and I LOVE to dance!
• Sarah: That I'm crazy, goofy, kind of a spaz! (in a good way though) And I love to dance!
  

Bellingham Birthday Parties !!!

Did you know that The Dance Studio hosts Birthday Parties? FUN Parties that include a one hour dance class taught by an advanced dancer followed by Cake and presents in the "Party Room".
Each child (or adult!) in the dance class gets to wear a costume and learn a little ditty. Dance style or special music can be requested. Lessons are age appropriate and all ages are possible!!! {how about learning a little hip-hop on grandma's 70th!!)
Cost is $150.00 for 10 kids, 2 hours. $5 for each additional participant, up to 20 max.

Party-ware is provided. You bring the cake/treats.
BEST of ALL: SET-UP / CLEAN-UP is provided!!!
Give us a call! 360-734-1595
(way better than McDonalds!)