Mesa Powerforce Company

Holiday Hours

2011-12-07T07:53:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!!

We have a slight change for our winter break. The Studio will be open Monday-Wednesday before Christmas, December 19th-21st. The Studio will be closed from December 22nd to January 3rd. The Studio will reopen on January 4th. Please call us if you have any questions!!

Jeanne"s School of Dance-Mesa
480-497-4646

Holiday Spectacular

2011-12-07T07:51:00.000-08:00

Attention!!

Powerforce rehearsals for the Holiday Spectacular:

Friday December 9th
4:30pm-6:30pm

Monday December 12th
5:15pm-6:45pm

Dress Rehearsal:

Saturday December 17th at 10:45am. Please arrive no later then 10:15am!!

Show begins at 1:00pm. Please arrive no later then 12:30!!

2011-10-25T23:06:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone!

All girls going to Disneyland need to be at the studio for a final rehearsal friday Oct. 28 from 4:30-6pm. Please have your dancers dressed in full costume (sparkly tops and spankies). They will need their tap and jazz shoes, also. No toe undies, please.

Thanks,

Lolly Crandall

2011-10-24T21:29:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

Mesa Powerforce has a new fund raiser. We are selling "Jeannes' Powerforce" magnets. They are $6 for 1 or $10 for 2. They are not studio specific. Check them out, and support our girls.

The Disneyland rehearsal has been moved to friday. It will be a full dress rehearsal. Makeup, jewelry, and costumes will be needed. I will update the blog as soon as I have it.

November 5 is Disneyland. Dancers needed to meet at the fountain in the Hollywood Backlot at 10:30am. The performance will start at 11:25am. Disney has requested to the dancers have everything in a small backpack. Dancers will wear their sparkly top and black spankies for the performance. Make sure they have their tap shoes and jazz shoes. No foot undies, please.

Have fun girls!

Lolly Crandall

2011-10-21T08:47:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Here is the full schedule for the girls practice:

Opening - 4:15-4:45pm
Dazzlers Tap - Jen 4:45-5:15pm
Divas Jazz & Lynette solo - Heidi - 4:45-5:15pm
Dazzlers Jazz - Heidi - 5:15-5:45pm
Diamonds Jazz - Jen - 5:15-5:45pm
Diamonds Tap - Eden, Daisy, Olivia & Kaitlyn - Heidi - 5:45-6:15pm

This a tentative schedule and may change during practice. If you have any questions please let Stephanie B or Heidi know.

Thanks

Lolly

2011-10-19T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Powerforce Dancers!!

Great Job on Saturday at the fair!!! Everyone worked hard on their numbers, and it showed!!

There is a mandatory rehearsal for all girls going to Disneyland. Girls needed to be at the studio friday Oct. 21 at 4:15pm. Opening number will be the first dance rehearsed. The rest of the schedule will be sent out thurs. as soon as I get it.

Thanks,

Lolly

2011-10-11T22:43:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Listed below is the information for the State Fair Performance this weekend.

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, October 14th 4:15-6:15 ***This is a mandatory rehearsal!!!!

Performance: Saturday, October 15th @ 10:00 am, please be there by 9:30 am sharp!!!!!!! Parents and family members will need to purchase tickets before arriving at the fair. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://v3.interactiveticketing.com/tickets/t134_2011_arizona_state_fair_1103280188/form_purchase.php?step=intro&loadBalancer=1. We are the first group performing, and you will want to enter the gate as quickly as possible.

Ticket Information: The dancers will receive a ticket into the fair. The tickets will be handed out at Friday's rehearsal.

Line Up for the Fair:

Opening Number Jazz - all company members
Diamonds Tap (Heidi) - Only - Olivia Prince, Daisy Driggs, and Eden Bodine
Diamonds Tap (Heidi) - Only - Hailey Crandall, Claire Femmer
Divas Jazz (Heidi - Lynette Estrada, Hannah Pimentel, Emily Pimentel, Rhiannon Kilgore, Morgan Buechting
Dazzlers Jazz (Heidi) - Brooklyn Lee, Elle Arnett, Chloe Gonzalez, Bridget Pimentel, Avery Bodine, Camryn Curtis
Diamonds Tap (Heidi) - Only -Kaitlyn Kelker, Heavenly Delarosa
Divas Tap (Jen) - Lynette Estrada, Hannah Pimentel, Emily Pimentel, Rhiannon Kilgore
Diamonds Jazz (Jen) - Olivia Prince, Hailey Crandall, Daisy Driggs, Claire Femmer, Hevanly DelaRosa, Kaitlyn Kelker, Eden Bodine
Closing Number Tap - all company members

Costume Information: Hair - Needs to be parted over the right ear, swung to the left and pulled back in a ponytail. Make Up - To your comfort level, but all dancers need red lipstick. Jewelry - You will need your Powerforce jewelry, earrings, choker, and hair barrett. The barrett goes over the left ear. Tights - Everyone needs to where tan tights and a nude leotard for changing costumes. Please see costumes by number below.

Opening Number Jazz – Sparkly tops from recital and black shorts
Diamonds Tap (Heidi) - Olivia, Daisy, Eden - Sparkly tops from recital and black shorts
Diamonds Tap (Heidi) - Hailey, Claire – Tap costume from recital
Divas Jazz (Heidi – Costumes from recital
Dazzlers Jazz (Heidi) – Sparkly tops from recital and black shorts
Diamonds Tap (Heidi) - Kaitlyn, Heavenly – Tap Costume from recital
Divas Tap (Jen) – Costumes from recital
Diamonds Jazz (Jen) – Sparkly tops from recital and black shorts
Closing Number Tap – Sparkly tops from recital and black shorts
Carpool: If anyone needs a ride to the fair, please call Stephanie Buechting!!!

I will have jewelry available on Friday for those who need pieces. Please call me if anyone has any questions.

Thanks!!!!!!

2011-10-03T11:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Powerforce Dancers!

We need to add a rehearsal thursday October 6th. The schedule is as follows:

4:15-5pm opening & closing
5-5:30pm dazzled tap - jenn
Diamond tap - Heidi
5:30-6:15pm diamond jazz - jenn
Diva jazz - Heidi
Jenn does not need diva tap that day.

With the exception of dazzlers & diamonds learning a new jazz dance, everyone should know their dances. This is only a practice & we should not have to re-teach anything.

We have a tight schedule & will be running on time so please be on time. If you are unable to make it, ask one of the others moms to see if carpooling may be an option. If you are still not able to get to the rehearsal, let Heidi, Jenn, or Stephanie Buetching know.

Thank you to everyone who showed up on Friday. The girls are working hard on their numbers. Their dedication shows.

We will also have another practice on Friday October 14. The State fair show will be on October 15th. I will find out times as soon as possible. I will also pass information about ticket sales.

Great Work!!

Lolly

2011-09-29T09:58:00.000-07:00

Hey Powerforce Dancers!!

It's almost the end of September. All girls going to Disneyland need to turn in their money by friday Sept. 30.

There is a practice to get us ready for State Fair on friday Sept. 30, also. Here is the schedule:

4:15-4:45 Dazzlers jazz - Heidi
4:45-5:15 Opening & Closing - everyone from recital
Claire wi not be there for opening & closing cuz of ballet.
5:15-5:45 Diamond's Tap - Heidi
Divias Tap - Jen
5:45-6:15 Diamond's Jazz - Jen
Divias Jazz - Heidi

If you have any questions or can't make it, contact Stephanie Buechting.

See everyone there! Be ready to work, we want to look our best!

Lolly Crandall

Wednesday, Sept 14, 2011

2011-09-14T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone!

Here are dates you need to remember:

Friday Sept. 16th: *NEW* rehearsal date
4:15-4:45 - Divias
4:45-5:15 - Diamonds
5:15-5:45 - Opening & Closing - all dancers that did these dances in recital
5:45-6:15 - Dazzlers
Saturday October 15th:Az State Fair
Saturday December 17th:*NEW* Powerforce Christmas Show (changed from the 10th)

See everyone on Friday!
Lolly

Thursday, September 8,2011

2011-09-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

I don't have any new info for you, just a recount of the parent meeting.

Upcoming Rehearsals:
A. Friday, September 9th 4:15-5:45 pm
B. Friday, October 14th 4:15-6:15 pm
C. Friday, October 21th 4:15-6:15 pm

Upcoming Performances
A. Mesa Art Center-September 10th 11-2pm (only Diamond Jazz and Hot Shots Jazz from last year)
B. State Fair-TBD
C. Disneyland-November 5th
D. Veteran's Day parade-November 11th @11am
E. Powerforce Christmas Show-December 10th

If you have anything you would like to see on the blog, please let me know. I will send my contact info to everyone in an email.

Thanks,
Lolly Crandall

Powerforce Update

2011-05-08T22:09:00.000-07:00

Good Evening Everyone,

Some final upcoming dates and performance information:

• Two final Opening/Closing Rehearsal
Thursday, May 12th – All Groups from 4:15 to 6:45 pm (Ballet IV dancers
will be released to class at 6:15 pm)
Saturday, May 14th – All Groups from 9:00 am to Noon

• The picture and rehearsal schedule is attached. Let me know if there are
any questions.

• Hair must be parted by the right ear and swept into a ponytail. They will
also need their Powerforce jewelry (earring, barrette, and choker).

• Powerforce Performance – We will be performing our recital pieces at a
Beatitudes located at 1712 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Our
performance time is 1:00 pm, and we will meet at 12:00. This will be our
final performance until the Fall.

• Summer Requirements – as usual the summer requirements for Powerforce are
you must take regular scheduled classes in your same level or take Dance
Camp the last week of July.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email or give me a call.

Thanks,

Stephanie

Powerforce Fall Newsletter

2010-09-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Performance Dates

AZ State Fair – October 16th
Fall Festival at Johnson Elementary – October 21st
Disneyland – November 6th
Osborn Health Performance – November 20th
Festival of Trees – December 11th
Land of Sweets Christmas Show – December 18th

Extra Rehearsals

October

October 2nd: State Fair Rehearsal all levels from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Hot Shots/Dynamites 1-2:00
Diamonds 2-3:00
Divas 3-4:00
Heartbreakers/Dolls 4-5:00 pm

7th: State Fair Rehearsal all levels from 5:15 – 7:00 PM

9th: State Fair Rehearsal all levels from 1:00 – 3:00 PM

30th: Final Disneyland Rehearsal (no dolls) from 1:00 – 3:00 PM

November

None scheduled at this time. Subject to change!

December

18th: Land of Sweets rehearsal at 11:00 AM

Costumes

Divas – TBD
Diamonds – Can Can Costume
Hot Shots – Striped Top with black spankies
Dynamites – Striped Top with black spankies
Heartbreakers – Orange/Black Costume from Recital
Dolls – Blue costume with Black Dots

Additional Information

Disneyland Tickets, Maps and gathering times will be handed out at the Final Rehearsal.
All dancers will need to wear a tan leotard under costumes for all events.
All hair will need to be parted on the dancers right side and pulled to the left side. The company bobby pins/barrett will be placed over the left ear.
All dancers will need to wear red lipstick, earrings, and choker.
Please make sure all costume pieces and shoes are in the dancers bag before leaving the house.
Please label all items!!!!!

Contact Information
Stephanie Buechting
(480) 238-1986

Updates!

2010-09-17T07:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

I have some dates to share.

The State Fair Performance will be October 16th.
The Land of Sweet Christmas show will be December 18th
Disneyland is November 6th.

We will start to schedule extra rehearsals in the next two weeks. Please keep an eye out for updates.

Powerforce Update 07/26/2010

2010-07-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Dancers,

I hope everyone has had a great summer. Don't forget dance camp this week!! Listed below are a couple of company updates.

Powerforce placements are Friday at 4:00pm. Letters will be mailed home Tuesday for placement.
Fall Classes start on Monday, August 16th.
Disneyland performance will be November 6th
Festival of Trees will be December 11th
Ballet will not be required this year, but strongly recommended.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thanks,

Stephanie

Summer Requirements - June 2010

2010-06-20T23:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Dancers,

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. You will have two choices this summer to fulfill your summer requirements, please see the options below.

Summer Classes - You can continue to take your regular Tap and Jazz classes on Monday throughout the summer.
Dance Camp - If you cannot make the summer classes, you can fulfill your summer requirement by attending Dance Camp, July 26th through the 30th.

Our annual placement event, will be Friday, July 30th at 4:00 pm. If you are not attending Dance Camp, please make sure you are at the placement class on Friday. If you cannot make the placement class, please contact me at the studio. We will have some new levels in our group this year and we want to make sure everyone is placed.

Enjoy your summer,

Stephanie 480-497-4646

Power Force Updates 11/09/09

2009-11-10T22:19:00.000-08:00

Upcoming Events

Disneyland Dress Rehearsal

November 16th at 6:00 pm, all groups will need to be ready to run through their numbers.

Disneyland Performance

Our performance is at 11:30 am. Please have your dancers ready and by the Mickey fountain in the Hollywood Back Lot no later than 10:30 am.

Festival of Trees

We have an exciting opportunity to perform again for the Festival of Trees. We will be performing during their "Breakfast with Santa" on December 5th. Our performance time will be at 9:30 am. All dancers will need to be there and ready to perform at 9:00 am. Parents and family will need to purchase a ticket to this event. Adults are $5.00 and children under the age of 12 are $3.00 per person. You may purchase the tickets online at: www.bannerhealth.com/Locations/Arizona/Banner+Gateway+Medical+Center/Classes+and+Events/Festival+of+Trees

Christmas Show

We will have a Chrismas show on Saturday, December 19th. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.00. We will have more details coming in the next couple of weeks.

Important Dates!!!!

2009-09-09T22:41:00.000-07:00

Please see the key dates listed below.

Disneyland Parent meeting will be held on Monday, September 14th @ 6:00 pm
Uniform & Accessory Order Sheets are due September 15th
Company Directory Sheets & Contracts due now
CiCi's PDC Fundraiser will be September 29th, from 4-9 pm
Arizona State Fair performance will be October 17th
Disneyland performance will be November 21st

If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call.

Thanks!!!!

Stephanie

2009 Diamondback Performance

2009-08-17T21:21:00.000-07:00

Diamondbacks Performance
Tuesday, September 22

All Rehearsals are Mandatory:
Saturday, August 22, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Saturday, August 29, TBA
Saturday, September 12, 19, TBA
(All practices will always be between 9am and 12:30pm)
Dress Rehearsal – Monday, September 21

Total Cost: $70.00 plus costume
Includes: Costume (will be no more than $30.00), rehearsal fee, and 2 tickets
(The purple costume we used at the Phoenix Suns
we will use again @ the next Suns performance.)

For your cost conscious budget, our tickets will be equal or less than last years.
Your seats will be in the section with wider seats and where you can opt to be served.

It is time for another exciting performance for the Diamondbacks Pregame Show! It is a huge task to put a show together from scratch with so many dancers in such little time. Therefore, as always rehearsals are mandatory. Please understand we need all dancers to be present for the rehearsals to be as organized as possible.

The first rehearsal on August 22 will be held from 9:30am-12pm at the Mesa Studio on Gilbert and Southern. Please be early to rehearsals so we can start on time! Please wear your black booty shorts, not the ones with the star on the rear, to the first practice.

Age groups will modify the following rehearsal times but all rehearsals will be held between 9:00am-12:30pm. Please make sure to ask for notes from your dancer, all updates will be sent home with them.

There is a $25.00 deposit due August 22. The next balance will be due August 29 and the last September 12. This includes costume, rehearsal fee and 2 tickets. Each dancer is required to purchase 2 tickets to enable Jeanne’s to perform at the game. Your total ticket count is due on August 22 with your first deposit.

Please let Stephanie know if you are performing, no later than Friday, August 21st.

Congratulations to our 09/10 Powerforce Company

2009-08-10T21:36:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the following dancers for joing our 2009/2010 Powerforce Company.

Dolls
Hailey
Amy
Alyssa
Adrienne
Claire
Madeline

Dynamites
Jaiyden
Eden
Daisy
Dakota
Olivia
Sydney

Hot Shots
Aly
Mackenzy B
Morgan
Rhiannon
Leah
Emily
Hannah
Sydney
MacKenzie W

Divas
Aubrie
Victoria
Ariana
Reina
Kelcie

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Buechting@cox.net. We will have a Mandatory Parent Meeting, Monday, August 31st at 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held at the studio. If you cannot attend, please let me know in advance.

Powerforce Auditions & Dance Camp

2009-07-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

Hello Dancers,

Our annual dance camp is coming up, and this will help fulfill your summer dance requirements. Dance camp is July 27th through the 31st. Please make sure you are signed up for camp.

Powerforce auditions will be held Friday July 31st @ 3:30 pm. We will be adding Hip Hop to the Powerforce company this year.

Our first performance will be the Arizona State Fair in October. The date is still being set, once I have the information I will update everyone.

You can participate in the Dacin at the Diamondbacks. The performance will be September 22nd.

Please feel free to email me at Buechting@cox.net with any questions. I hope everyone had a great summer.

Thanks,

Stephanie

Summer Class Requirements

2009-05-29T10:15:00.000-07:00

Attention Dancers!!!

You will have two options to fulfill your summer dance requirements for Powerforce.

Option 1: Attend your regular Monday schedule Powerforce classes throughout the summer and attend Dance Camp.

Option 2: Attend the Master Workshops and Dance Camp.

If you have any questions, please contact Natalie or Stephanie for more information.

Extra Mandatory Rehearsal

2009-05-26T19:11:00.000-07:00

Hello Dancers,

We will be having a mandatory rehearsal on Friday, May 29th. The rehearsal will be at the studio at 11:00 am. If you cannot attend, please let me know as soon as possible.

Thanks,

Stephanie

2009-05-16T12:55:00.000-07:00

Power Force Dance Company

Q: Have you ever wonder what the Power Force Dance Company was all about?

A: The Power Force Dance Company is the tap and jazz performing company for Jeanne's School of Dance. There are individual Power Force Dance Companies at each of Jeanne's four studios. Each year, the companies strive to provide additional performing opportunities for their dancers. This has been done by performing at the Arizona State Fair, Disneyland, Dance Competitions, and Workshops.

Q: What ages are eligible to participate in the Power Force Dance Company?

A: We have children as young as 5 years of age through High School.

Q: When are the classes for Power Force?

A: All Power Force classes are on Mondays. The children take an hour of tap and an hour of jazz. It is strongly recommended that all dancers take a ballet during the week.

Q: How can I join Power Force?

A: Each child is evaluated for the appropriate level. The dancers audition once a year at the end of summer. The auditions are held at the end of Dance Camp. However, we are accepting children during the year. If your child is interested, please contact the front desk for more information.

Q: What will my child get out of performing in this company?

A: Your child will build their strength and ability in dance. They will have the opportunity to perform in different environments throughout the year. All of the children build friendships with their classmates, and learn how to work together.

Welcome to our new page!

2009-05-11T20:47:00.001-07:00

This page will allow us to add important information about upcoming events and/or to answer any Powerforce questions. Please feel free to contact me at Buechting@cox.net or enter a blog.