How to Set Your Uniform

Put 3 tablespoons of salt in a bucket or large bowl.

Add water--enough to soak the entire top. Stir the salt water.

Put the top in the water and let it soak for about 10 minutes.

Take out the top and let it air dry. Now you should be able to wash the top in COOL water in the washer, and then hang dry it. However, I preferred to hand wash the op by taking a bit of laundry soap and scrubbing. It's up to you.

Late October Progress

(From Left) Front: Ellie; Second Row: Mariela, Sha'Boris, Debra, Marima;
Third Row: Anna, Jackie, Angela, Breanna, Back: Ashley, Sakyra, Tiera

As October is coming to a close, the ladies are in the midst of perfecting three routines. One of the three—and possible two of the three—are going to be used as competition routines this spring! Most practices consist of a warm-up, stretching, and learning, changing, and cleaning routines. However, something we have recently added is our Thursday evening workout.

The 12-person team is splits up into two smaller groups, and we all meet at the Alverno Fitness Center for some strength training exercises. We use dumbbells, mats, bosou balls, and any other equipment to become stronger and increase our stamina. With the combination of strength training and step-by-step routine cleaning, there is no doubt in my mind that our talented group is going to be successful. There is only a couple more weeks until our first performance, and I’m confident that we’re going to be ready.

Stretching is key to avoiding injury.

(From left) Breanna, Anna, and Ellie working out at the fitness center.

October Dance Team Update

It has come to my attention that family members, friends, and the Alverno community are all interested in hearing about our team’s plans and accomplishments! So far, we have learned one full routine, five sideline routines, and a portion of two other routines. Way to go ladies.

At this point in the season, our team is striving to learn as many routines as possible. We will be learning seven or more routines—two of which being competition routines. However, I will not disclose the songs of any routines. It’s a surprise! Come to an Alverno home women’s basketball game to watch and be entertained.

Fundraisers and Donations

The team is in the midst of planning three funraisers: a bake sale (November), a Dance Clinic for kids (January) and a Bowling fundraiser (TBA). We have also been contacted by a couple local business that are offering donations, which we truly appreciate considering our financial restraints. If you know anyone or any business who/that would like to donate to the dance team, please contact Samantha.hawley@alverno.edu. Thank you, and we will see you in mid-November for our first performance!

JAZZ PANTS

It was brought to my attention that the jazz pants I posted only came in youth sizes. Here is the adult version

http://shop.justforkix.com/product/0691/body-wrappers-jazz-pants.html?utm_source=slisearch&utm_medium=search

Pants, Shoes, etc.

I will go over this during practice, but here is what you will need to purchase. Both items are under twenty dollars, and they are from Just for Kix—a company I have been using for years. If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Please order as soon as possible so we can do our team pictures. 

-Sam

Dance Shoes: Discount Dance Supply

Sansha Moderno Jazz Shoe, Style Number: JS33C

http://shop.justforkix.com/product/js33c/sansha-moderno.html?utm_source=slisearch&utm_medium=search

Dance Pants: Just for Kix

Capezio Jazz Pant, Style Number: CC750C

http://shop.justforkix.com/product/cc750c/capezio-jazz-pant.html?utm_source=slisearch&utm_medium=search

With fundraising money, this is what I would like to get for underneath our uniforms.

http://shop.justforkix.com/product/cc202/capezio-v-neck-camisole-leo.html?utm_source=slisearch&utm_medium=search

ANNOUNCING THE 2011-2012 ALVERNO DANCE TEAM

Thank you to all the talented and beautiful dancers who tried out for the dance team. In no specific order, here are the women who are selected for the 2011-2012 Alverno Inferno Heat Dance Team! If you see your name on this list, keep an eye open in your Alverno e-mail for instructions regarding our first practice on Sunday, September 25th.

Jamie (#1)
Sakyra (#17)
Park See Eon (#11)
Angelica (#18)
Angela (#23)
Tierra (#22)
Ashley (#4)
Breanna (#14)
Jackie (#2)
Debra (#8)
Marella (#6)
Anna (#10)
*Elizabeth (#20)
*Sha'Boris (#7)
*Mariamma (#12)

If there is an asterisk (*) by your name, that means you are on the team but an alternate. You will perform at the games and practice with the team, but you may need additional instruction with dance technique, and you may or may not perform in competition (depending on progress.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! 

Here is an awesome resource called Stretching for Dance (Matthew Wyon, Ph.D., Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and Performance, University of Wolverhampton, Jerwood Centre for the Prevention and Treatment of Dance Injuries, and Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham, UK). Enjoy!