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Join Talent Factory Arts & Dance for our amazing one-day Holiday Camp for children ages 3 & up, with an extra special Nutcracker theme!

Saturday, Dec. 2 from 1-3 p.m.
Ages 3 & up
$20 for current TFAD students / $25 for non-TFAD students
Attire: dance dress or leotard with skirt/tutu, tights and ballet shoes

Give your child the gift of twirling their day away as they enter the enchanting tale of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince. Children will listen to the story told by Mother Ginger as they create a special holiday craft and travel to The Land of Sweets for a hot cocoa party adorned with candy canes, gingersnap cookies, and a few special treats. Your little dancer will experience ballet and tumbling in a fun and creative way. Everyone will be costumed in magical Nutcracker-themed attire as they end their afternoon with a delightful in-studio performance for parents of the Sugar Plum Fairy Waltz with the Sugar Plum Fairy herself!

Parents that are looking for a few much-needed hours during the days before Christmas can sneak a few extra errands in, shop downtown Lebanon during Christmas on the Square, or even wrap some presents while your little ones are having a blast. Let us wrap up a special experience!

Sign up TODAY, before spots are gone! Registration is open Monday-Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the TFAD front desk. Click here for the registration form. If you have questions, please see Miss Paula.

We love celebrating with our TFAD family! Wishing days full of cake, ice cream and dancing to our October birthdays:

1 – Chloe Crandall
3 – Brynn Wright
4 – Madelyn Dimiceli
6 – Keeley Mann
8 – Cheyenne Haniford
8 – Winny Krulik
16 – Harper DeLashmit
18 – Eleanor Mowrey
20 – Montana Hunter
21 – Sophia Wilder
25 – Elliott Corya
26 – Aliah Crandall
30 – Dorothy Cotten

 

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Below is important logistical information for your dancer for next weekend’s Dress Rehearsal (Friday) and TFAD Recital (Saturday). PLEASE READ the entire email, and see Miss Paula at the front desk if you have any remaining questions.

The TFAD Recital is completely SOLD OUT. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. No one will be allowed into the Auditorium without a physical ticket.

– Dancers should arrive at the Lebanon High School auditorium at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 2 for Dress Rehearsal. Please do not be late so that we can begin promptly, and get everyone home sooner.

– Look for our TFAD Helpers upon arrival! They will be wearing red TFAD t-shirts, and will be located in the hallway just east of the auditorium doors. They will escort your dancer backstage.

– Dancers are to arrive in costume, with hair and makeup complete. Students in multiple classes should arrive wearing their first listed costume (a TFAD Recital line-up is available here). No nail polish, please. Dancers may wear Recital/competition earrings only. Please make sure your dancer has all costumes, dance shoes, extra tights and accessories. Dancers will not be permitted on stage if they are missing part of their costume.

– Parents of dancers in multiple classes will need to stay at Lebanon High School for costume changes. This only applies to dancers who will need help changing costumes – older dancers may not need a parent to help them. Please designate ONE parent for costume changes, as space is limited backstage.  A separate email will be sent soon with more information regarding costume changes.

– During Dress Rehearsal, the auditorium will be open ONLY to those parents who’s children have costume changes. The parent must check in at the auditorium door with a TFAD Helper to gain entry. Only one parent per dancer, please. Parents must remain in the back section of the auditorium, since our photographers will be using the front.

– We kindly ask that parents do not post videos or photos of Dress Rehearsal on social media. 

– Tiny Tots will be released to their parents immediately after their dance at Dress Rehearsal. We expect this to be around 6 p.m., approximately.

– Tap 3-4, Hip Hop 3-4, Tap 5-6, Hip Hop 5-6, Boys Hip Hop 5-6, and Jazz 5-6 will be released after Act I rehearsal. Ballet 3-4 and Ballet 5-6 will be released after Act II rehearsal. Unfortunately, we are unable to predict this timing. We understand that many of our younger dancers have early bedtimes, therefore we will do our best to get them through Dress Rehearsal quickly.

– Dancers should arrive at the Lebanon High School auditorium on Saturday, June 3 for Recital at the following call times:

5 p.m. – Students ages 11 & up
5:15 p.m. – Students ages 7-10
5:30 p.m. – Students ages 2-6

– Again, look for our TFAD Helpers upon arrival! They will be wearing red TFAD t-shirts, and will be located in the hallway just east of the auditorium doors. They will escort your dancer backstage.

– Dancers are to arrive in costume, with hair and makeup complete. Students in multiple classes should arrive wearing their first listed costume (a TFAD Recital line-up is available here). No nail polish, please. Dancers may wear Recital/competition earrings only. Please make sure your dancer has all costumes, dance shoes, extra tights and accessories. Dancers will not be permitted on stage if they are missing part of their costume.

– Tiny Tots will be released to their parents immediately after their performance. Please send ONE parent to the Green Room backstage to sign your dancer out.

– Tap 3-4, Hip Hop 3-4, Tap 5-6, Hip Hop 5-6, Boys Hip Hop 5-6, and Jazz 5-6 will be released to their parents after Act I, during intermission. Please send ONE parent to sign your dancer out backstage from their designated room.

– Ballet 3-4 and Ballet 5-6 will be released after Act II, during intermission. Please send ONE parent to sign your dancer out backstage from their designated room.

– Dancers should bring a bottle of water or sippy cup. Water only, please!Per LHS rules, no food, candy or drinks other than water are allowed backstage.

– If you plan to send a quiet activity with your dancer, please label it! Small toys, cards or puzzles are great ways for our dancers to pass the time backstage. iPads, iPods, tablets, etc. are allowed backstage as well to keep your dancer entertained. LHS and TFAD are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

– Make sure your child eats a healthy meal before Dress Rehearsal & Recital. Everyone wants to see happy, energetic dancers on stage!

– Please review our Recital Etiquette expectations. Feel free to share these with your family and friends!

– No videotaping or flash photography is permitted at the TFAD Recital. We want our audience to enjoy your child’s performance!

– A Bram Photographyrepresentative will be in the lobby at Dress Rehearsal and Recital for parents to pre-order discounted photo packages (you may also pre-order online, here). Parents will have the ability to purchase individual photos or pre-built packages – including prints, digital downloads, or a mixture of both! All photos from both Dress Rehearsal and Recital will be available via the online gallery (link to be emailed after Recital).

– To purchase a professional DVD of the full TFAD Recital, please click here to print an order form. DVDs are $20 each. Order forms and payment will be accepted in the lobby at Recital (cash or check, only).

The Talent Factory Company competition dance team will be selling a variety of “extras” at the TFAD Recital.  All proceeds will go toward sending the TFAD Company to Nationals this summer. All items are cash only.

– Flowers will be available for purchase to congratulate your student for $1.

– A 50/50 drawing will take place during the performance! Tickets will be available at the door. Tickets are $1 each – buy 11 for $10, or 23 for $20!

-TFAD Company will hold a silent auction for a Gift Card Basket. Bids will be taken in the auditorium lobby. The winner must pay in full the night of Recital.

We love celebrating with our TFAD family! Wishing days full of cake, ice cream and dancing to our May birthdays:

2 – Aaliyah Thatcher
4- Rachel Shepherd
7- Mackenzie Schick
11- Madylin Gifford
13- Landry Shepherd
13- Anna Piekarski
16- Kaylee Woodard
21- Lila Hall
22- Hannah Pierce
25- Kiley Warren
26- Jacob Johnston
27- Kane Reiter
30- Ava Rasmussen
31- Temperance Thompson
31- Arnela Cajlak

This post includes all the details you need to know for Studio Picture Day at TFAD on Saturday, May 13! Please read! The schedule was emailed to all parents, and can also be found in the above graphic (click to enlarge). We ask that all dancers attend Studio Picture Day, even if parents do not plan to purchase pictures, for the purpose of full group shots.

  • Please arrive 20 minutes before your child’s scheduled picture time to ensure that we can start promptly, and to keep the schedule running as smoothly as possible. If you are late, your child will miss the photo.No exceptions.
  • Children should be dressed in their first scheduled costume when they arrive, with hair and makeup already done. A hair (low bun, side part) and makeup tutorial is coming soon! All female dancers must be wearing tights. Recital earrings and small, non-color specific stud earrings are allowed, however all other jewelry should be removed (unless it is a part of their costume).
  • Remember to bring all of your child’s costumes, accessories, dance shoes and extra tights. Additionally, you may want to bring hairspray, bobbi pins, a comb and makeup for touch ups at the studio.
  • If your child has a wait between scheduled picture times, please feel free to bring bottled water, dry snacks (something that will not get on their costume), and quiet activities for the lobby.
  • As in previous years, parents are not allowed in the studio while pictures are being taken. Please plan to wait in the lobby, as your child may need your help if he/she has a costume change.
  • If you plan to order pictures, please bring your completed order form and full payment to Studio Picture Day. Order forms will be distributed with your child’s costume.

If you have any questions, or need to place an order for dance shoes, recital earrings, tights, leotards, makeup, etc., please contact Miss Paula at the TFAD front desk. Order deadline is April 28. The studio is open to place orders Monday–Friday, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

    • Costumes will be passed out from May 1-12 (we are still receiving some costumes). Parents will need to come into the studio and sign out their child’s costume during their class time. Costumes will be not be given to students – only parents.
    • All unpaid balances (tuition, late fees, bounced check fees, etc.) must be paid before you receive your child’s costume.
    • Costumes MAY NOT be picked up on Studio Picture Day (May 13). No exceptions.
    • Each girl will receive one pair of footed tights with their costumes.These are to be worn for photos, dress rehearsal, and recital ONLY. Things happen, so we strongly recommend purchasing 1-2 pair of extra tights per dancer. If your dancer has multiple costume changes, we recommend purchasing a pair of body tights (our older dancers prefer body tights for modesty). Additional tights can be purchased at the TFAD front desk ($5 for footed tights; $15 for body tights).
    • All boys will need mid calf solid black socks (no other color, designs or logos) for Studio Picture Day, dress rehearsal, and recital.
    • Hip Hop 11+ Class (Thurs. 7-8 p.m.) & Junior Ballet Class (Tues. 6:45-7 p.m.): All girls will need a black leotard under their costume. These can be purchased at the TFAD front desk for $20, if they don’t already own one.
  • Studio Picture Day photo order forms will be handed out with your child’s costumes. Please remember to fill these out and bring them back to Picture Day with full payment if you plan to order prints.

If you have questions, please see Miss Paula at the TFAD front desk. The last day to place orders for leotards, dance shoes, recital earrings, makeup, etc. will be Friday, April 28.


Talent Factory Company Parent Boosters are partnering with our neighbor, Saint Adrian Meats & Sausage, to provide a fundraising opportunity for our dancers. The proceeds will go directly to the dancers to offset their National Competition costs.

The pork used is all-natural, antibiotic /hormone free and comes from a local Boone County farm owned by a Talent Factory dance family!

Each box of delicious pork will contain 16 quarter-ounce patties.

Options available: 
PLAIN PORK BURGERS $25
PORK BACON BURGERS $30 (Bacon ground right in!)

Orders will be taken until 4/7/17.
Orders will be ready for pickup at Saint Adrian’s on 4/22/17.

Payment is due with your order.
Stop into TALENT FACTORY Monday-Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m. to place your order.

Thank you in advance for your support!
Talent Factory Company & Parents