Body Motion Dance Company

Monday Classes and Classes Changes

2012-01-15T18:12:00.001-08:00

We will be holding classes on Monday, January 16th! This will also be the last week to order a Christmas DVD if you still would like one.

COMP team members... You should have brought back your team contract and costume fee.

MS Hip Hop 1&2 will now be combined on Thursday from 4-5 pm.

Elementary Ballroom will be split into 2 sections. 1-3 graders will remain on Thursday from 4-5. All 4th grade students will move to Thursday from 5-6.

Thanks or all your hard work on the Christmas Concert. We can't wait to see you all again in Spring!

Concert DVDs still available!

2011-12-19T09:54:00.001-08:00

You can still order Concert DVDs. They're just $10 and include the whole show. Contact Giselle at 435-513-0834. Filming, production, and sales of the DVDs are by David Moon Media.

Wonderful show last night!!

Show Order

2011-12-17T20:34:00.000-08:00

BMDC CHRISTMAS SHOW ORDER
Aristocat Preschool Creative Movement
Jazz 3-Frosty the Snowman
2nd/3rd Grade Ballet
Jazz 4-Joy to the World
Kindergarten Jazz- Holly Jolly Christmas
Ballet 1
1st/2nd Grade Jazz- Santa Claus is Coming to Town
6th Grade Jazz- Santa Baby
Sr Comp Jazz-Shine
HS Ballroom- Tango
Elementary Hip Hop- Christmas Time
MS Ballroom 1 (5th Grade Girls)-
Tap- Christmas of Love
MS Combo Jazz-
K/1 Ballet- Rudolph the Red-Nosed-Reindeer
MS Ballroom 3 (7th/8th Grade Girls)-
Ballet 2
3rd/4th Grade Jazz- Disco Christmas
HS Ballroom-Rumba
MS Hip Hop-Ludichrismas
Elementary Ballroom-Feliz Navidad
Pointe-
MS Ballroom 2 (6th Grade Girls)-
5th Grade Jazz
Ballet 3

Dress Rehearsal

2011-12-12T21:54:00.000-08:00

Your student should be bringing home a red paper listing their times for dress rehearsal this week. All dress rehearsals WILL BE HELD at SS MIDDLE SCHOOL!

Thursday, December 15th

2:30 6th Grade Jazz, Middle School Combo Jazz

3:00 4 year old Jazz

3:30 3 year old Jazz

4:00Kindergarten Jazz

4:30 3rd/4th Jazz

5:00 1/2nd Jazz

5:30 5th Grade Jazz

6:00 Sr Comp Jazz, Ballet 3

7:00 Pointe

Friday, December 16th

2:30 ALL MS Ballroom

3:30 Ballet 1 & 2

4:00 k/1 & 2nd/3rd Ballet

4:30 Elementary Ballroom

5:00 All Hip Hop Classes

Please wear your assigned costume and be on time to each rehearsal. Once you are finished PLEASE leave the rehearsal site. We have limited amount of time with each class and need to fully utilize each practice.

Reminder: The Christmas Concert is Monday, December 19th a SS High School auditorium 6:30 PM. All dancers will need to be at the school by 6:00 PM. If you have any furthur questions please email us and we will get back with you! Thanks.

Classes held/cancelled for Thanksgiving Week

2011-11-22T19:06:00.000-08:00

Classes WILL BE HELD on Wednesday (the day before Thanksgiving). All normal teachers will be present for classes.

Classes will NOT be held on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Gobble til ya Wobble!!

Love, Billie Jo and Giselle

The Dance Shop is Open...order BMDC gear TODAY to get it by Christmas!

2011-11-22T11:34:00.001-08:00

Are you always waiting for us to do a "group order" so you can get a new pair of shoes or tights? Well...no more waiting. The Dance Shop will be placing weekly to bi-weekly orders (depending on demand) for dancewear at prices lower than you can find in ANY dancewear shop around.

We are also taking orders THIS WEEK ONLY for BMDC warm-ups, sweats, t-shirts, bags, etc. to arrive in time for Christmas. You can order them after this week, but the best price for these items is to order with a group, and if you want them in time for Christmas presents, you'll want to get in on this order.

"Like" our page on FB and be entered to win some BMDC gear! Contact me if you have any questions or need anything ordered - anytime. 435-513-0834 or giselle@rasheta.com

Love, Giselle

Christmas Show Date

2011-11-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

Christmas Show will be on Monday, December 19th at 6:30. Plan accordingly and start telling your fans! :)

Costume Order Forms coming home this week...

2011-11-08T12:16:00.001-08:00

Watch for notes to come home this week for costumes. You can pay for all costumes together, but please remember to make this check separate from your tuition. Thanks!

New Studio

2011-10-30T19:59:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that all classes will be held at the new studio (568 S. Foothill Drive #4) as of October 31st.
The studio is one block south of South Summit Elementary other businesses that are in the same area are:
Kamas Collision
Summit Eye Care
Mark Steel
Creative Education Day Care

Please be respectful of the new studio and PLEASE WATCH FOR CHILDREN WHEN COMING AND GOING. Students will be asked to wait in the lobby until their instructor comes to get them at the start of class. Once class is over, students will return to the lobby where they can be picked up. If you are in the last class of the evening, please make sure you pick your students up on time. We will be locking up 10 mins after class is over. We also ask that no parents/siblings enter the studio area during instruction time. Too many distractions make it hard for both students and teachers to get the most out of dance class. If you must talk to an instructor please try to catch them in between classes. We will not answer a call or a text during instruction time.

We hope you all enjoy the new studio as much as us! See you in class.

Halloween Show Order

2011-10-26T22:04:00.000-07:00

4 year old jazz: Witch Medley
Hip Hop Halloween
3 year old jazz: Purple People Eater
Kindergarten Jazz: Superheros
Ballet 3: Ichi-Ni-Sun-Chi
1st/2nd Grade: Jungle Boogie
3rd/4th Grade: Candygirls
High School Ballroom: Libertango
Ballet Combo: Senorita Masquerade
Middle School Jazz Combo: Black Hole
Intermediate Comp Jazz: Skeleton Vogue
5th Grade Jazz: Scarecrow Symphony
Sr Comp Jazz: Ramalam Bang Bang

Remember to be there by 6pm. Show time is 6:30 pm!

Halloween Show and Costumes

2011-10-25T12:14:00.000-07:00

Friends, Family, and all dancing spooks! Our Halloween show on Thursday 10/27/11 will not only be a spooktacular dance event it will also be a chance for all of us to join in on the Porter Hancock support train. We will be asking a $1 donation per person for an entrance fee. Kiersten Hancock, Porter's younger sister, is a member of our senior comp team. We want to show the entire Hancock family that we love and support them.
All dancers need to be to the show dressed and ready by 6pm. Please send your students to class this week in their costumes for dress rehearsal in class at the studio!!!

The following is a description of the costume and hair for each class.

Jazz 3: Purple People Eater. Pigtails or messy buns
Jazz 4: Witches (Black and Pink Class dress) wavy/ braided witch hair
Kindergarten Jazz: Superhero costume, hair in bun or ponytail
1st/2nd: Jungle Boogie Animals, hair in bun or ponytail, face painted or mask
3rd/4th Jazz: Candygirls: Black/pink/silver class costume and striped socks, hair in pigtails or messy buns with curling ribbon
5th Grade: Scarecrows: Scarecrow costume, hair in bun
6th Grade: Vogue skeletons: Black shirt and pants, hair in bun
7/8th Grade Sr. Comp: Zombies Attire, hair in bun/buns
MS Jazz Combo: Black Mob Dancers, high ponytail
All Ballet up to Level 2: Colored Fishnets and Mask with leotard, hair in bun
Ballet 3: leotard and pink tights, high bun on top of head
Hip Hop Combo: ripped up t-shirt and baggy pants, scary ratted or messy hair

We will not be holding classes on Halloween past 5 pm. Have fun trick-or-treating!

Halloween Show

2011-10-05T22:36:00.000-07:00

THE BODY MOTION DANCE COMPANY WILL PRESENT THEIR HALLOWEEN SHOW ON OCTOBER 27TH @ SSHS AUDITORIUM 6:30 PM.
Please stay tuned for more details. All jazz and ballet classes will be performing!

Levels & Ballroom A/B Groups

2011-09-12T20:45:00.000-07:00

We appreciate everyone who came to levels check on the first week. Here are the class list for this first session. If we see changes that need to be made once class gets going... we will let you know!

Ballet 1

Kayli Smart
Adisyn King
Micaela Ibarra
Rachel Lee
Nicole Webb
Chandler Ries
Hannah Butler
Gracie Averett
Brooklyn Tuttle
Savannah Archibald
Maddie McArthur
Jillian Tillett
Kailyn Burr

Ballet 2

Ashley Gubler
Ellie Butikofer
Dani Meza
Lydia Farmer
Kaitlyn Adair
Whittney O'Driscoll
Paige Pappas
Amber Gines
Alayna Hansen
Molly Tegland

Ballet 3

Sydney Louder
Jordyn Crandall
Kaylee McArthur
Olivia Lee
Beth Leavitt
Thea O'Neal
Isabelle Archibald
Auttie Lucas
Briann Fowers
Morgan Freestone
Autumn Tuttle
Kiersten Hancock
Raina Stagg

Acro 1

Hannah Butler
Gracie Averett
Brooklyn Tuttle
Savannah Archibald
Maddie McArthur
Jillian Tillett
Micaela Ibarra
Nicole Webb
Isabelle Cummings
Brooklyn Burr
Tierna Parker
Jade Rockhill
Raigan Chandler
Kailyn Burr

Acro 2

Ashley Gubler
Ellie Butikofer
Lydia Farmer
gracie Williams
Whittney O'Driscoll
Paige Pappas
Amber Gines
Alyana Hansen
Kenni Williams
Sydney Louder

Acro 3

Thea O'Neal
Isabelle Archibald
Auttie Lucas
Kaylee McArthur
Morgan Freestone
Autumn Tuttle
Kiersten Hancock
Tessa Scheuer
Caitlin Scheuer
Lakota Wolf
Rachel Lee
Olivia Johnson

Acro 4

Oliva Lee
Beth Leavitt
Cortney Larsen
Carleigh Packard
Ryanna Stevens
Maddee Johnson
Haley Tegland
Lexie Packard

Ballroom A (Girls List Only)

Ellie Butikofer
Lydia Farmer
Alexia Daugaard
Elise Bush
Nicole Fitzgerald
Maddie McArthur
Savannah Archibald
Lexie Packard
Lakota Wolf
Chandler Ries
Isabelle Cummings
Nicole Webb
Alyana Hansen
Paige Pappas
Whittney O'Driscoll
Kaitlyn Adair
Kenni Williams
Olivia Lee
Ryanna Stevens
Kaylee McArthur

Ballroom B (Girls Only)

Dalys Coil
Desmyn Woolstenhulme
Jordyn Crandall
Morgan Freestone
Auttie Lucas
Thea O'Neal
Beth Leavitt
Alexis Lewis
Saylor Cranney
Hanna Hatch
Tierna Parker
Hannah Butler
Brooklyn Tuttle
Riana Stagg

DANCE BEGINS

2011-09-06T12:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome Back! We are thrilled to be starting a new session of dance at BMDC. Our fall schedule is in full swing and we excited about all our new classes and teachers!

ALL CLASSES BEGIN TUESDAY, SEPT 6TH!

Remember to wear appropriate attire to each class and be prepared to start right on the hour.
Tuition is also due the first week of classes and if you didn't get the chance to sign up for automatic payment at registration night you STILL have your chance. (contact Billie Jo)

Also, if you missed registration and would still like to enroll once your class has begun, there is a $10 late registration fee.

We will keep you all posted on the EXACT date of the studio move, we hope you are as excited as well are. See you in class!

2011 Faculty Bios

2011-08-27T14:38:00.001-07:00

Faculty Bios

Billie Jo Butikofer – Owner/Director, Comp Teams, Jazz

Billie Jo is the founder and director of Body Motion. She directs the jazz program at the studio as well as heading up the competitive teams. She was a four year member of the SSHS Drill Team and went on to become a member and captain of the collegiate dance team at SUU where she minored in dance. Billie Jo started BMDC during her Summers home from school. Upon graduation from college with a degree in Physical Education, Billie Jo took on BMDC full-time and was the head coach for over 10 years of the SSHS Drill Team, earning the esteemed “Coach of the Year” award in 2004. In 2008, 2010, and 2011 at the America Onstage Nationals, Billie Jo was named as one of the Top 10 Directors of the Year. Billie Jo is a loving wife and a mother of four daughters and enjoys life in the Kamas Valley.

Giselle Rasheta – Co-Director, Comp Teams, Jazz, Ballet, Ballroom, Acro

Giselle heads up the ballet and ballroom programs, as well as teaching jazz, acro, and assisting with the competitive teams. Giselle was a student at BMDC, danced for four years on the SSHS Drill Team, where she was the Drill Mistress and helped lead her team to the first ever Region Drill Team Championship for SSHS. She danced one year on the Utah Valley Dance Team and competed nationally in Las Vegas and Daytona, Florida. She danced three years on the UVU Ballroom Dance Company Tour team (two years as Latin Captain) and competed at the British Open Championships in Blackpool, England for the Standard and Latin formation teams. She has danced professionally for the Wasatch Fever dance team and the VIBE. She graduated from UVU with a degree in Ballroom Dance, and has been teaching with BMDC since 2004. Giselle strives to continue her own dance training by attending workshops and classes in and out of state. Giselle has a wonderful husband, Noah, and a sweet little boy and loves living in the beautiful Kamas Valley.

David Moon - Acro/Ballroom

• Won "Dancing With The Stars" with UVU

• 2nd in State of Utah for All-Around Gymnastics

• US Nationals Youth Smooth Champion

• 2nd US National Pre-Champ Latin Champion

David loves to dance! He was born in California and is the youngest of 8 kids. He moved to Utah when he was eight and grew up in Provo. He graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelors of Science in Digital Media. He was on the Ballroom Tour Team every year he was at UVU and was part of the team that competed and won on Dancing With The Stars. David tried out for Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance and made it to Vegas. He made it to the top 40 boys! He has won National Championships in Smooth and Latin and loves to teach open choreography. He also competed with the UVU team twice in Blackpool, England and even competed individually with his partner there. David loves to have fun with dance and loves teaching to all ages!

Elise Pace – Tap/Hip Hop

Elise started dancing at the age of 3 and trained at The Winner School for about 11 years. During The Winner school years, she took workshops from all kinds of amazing choreographers such as Mia Michaels, Jackie and Joey Dowling, Madonna Grimes, and many others. After The Winner School, Elise danced in an advanced company at Elite Dance Studio until high school, where she joined Cottonwood High School’s drill team. She danced on the team all three years, and was made the team Vice President her Senior year. Her team competed in all kinds of competitions and workshops throughout the 3 years, and her Senior year they swept our Region competition and got second place in the State competition. Elise continued her dance training after high school by attending workshops during a visit to New York at the Broadway Dance Center, and at the Alvin Ailey studio.

Paige Lindsey – Jazz/Acro

Paige is a Senior at SSHS. She danced with BMDC her 8th grade year and is a 4-year member of the SSHS Drill Team (2011 Region Champions). This year she was made a Captain of the Drill Team, and in addition has taken on Cheerleading for her senior year. She has competed solos and won top honors in Drill Team and private competitions. She was named Miss Drill/Dance Utah for the 2A classification and competed for Miss Drill/Dance USA in Irvine, California. She was named to the All-American team for the America Onstage competition circuit in 2011. She has taken full advantage of her talent and had some amazing dance opportunities. She danced in the 2002 Olympics. She has attended “The PULSE” convention on multiple occasions, working with top choreographers in the dance industry such as Wade Robson, Brian Freedman, Tyce Diorio, Dave Scott, Cris Judd, Laurie Ann Gibson, Tessandra Chavez, and more. Paige also attended a SYTYCD workshop in Utah and was chosen as a Top-10 participant and was able to dance on stage with the winners. Paige has been an assistant teacher with BMDC for several years, teaching jazz and assisting with the Competitive teams.

Savannah Wheeler – Jazz/Ballet

Savannah is a Senior at SSHS. She was a 3-yr Drill Team member, is a 4-yr Volleyball player, and has participated in softball and peer leader, and she is currently a cheerleader. Savannah has been dancing since the age of 3, with training from Elite Dance Studio in Layton, BMDC, and Wasatch Dance Center. She is trained in Ballet, Jazz, Turns and Technique, Tap, and Lyrical/Contemporary. Savannah has competed many solos, and has choreographed all but one. Savannah has teaching and choreography experience and has, previous to teaching for BMDC, been responsible for the training of dancers ages 3-8. Savannah has attended many conventions where she has had the opportunity to learn choreography and technique from many famous choreographers in many different styles of dance. Savannah is as serious about school as she is about dance – she takes college classes through the EdNet program at the High School and plans to graduate this Spring with not only her High School Diploma, but her Associate’s Degree from UVU.

2011-2012 Registration Forms

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Below are the forms you will need to register your child. They are updated from previous years, so please take a moment to identify the changes. One important change is the Registration Contract located at the bottom of the page. Please read through the outlined policies and sign the bottom in order to register your child for classes.

Also, you will notice that each child needs their own form. Please use the standard form for your first child, and the ADDITIONAL CHILD registration form for any other children you are registering for classes.

If you have any questions, please email us at bodymotiondanceco@hotmail.com or call 783-5969.

Thanks!

Registration Nights and Updated Schedule

2011-08-19T06:38:00.001-07:00

Come on everyone...it's time to get excited! Registration will be open on the following days and times:

Thursday, August 25th 2:30 - 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 27th 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Registration takes place at the studio, located at 118 E Country Lane (off of Spring Hollow Rd in Francis). If you

Please note a small change in the schedule. Pointe has been moved to Thursday evenings from 7:00-7:30 instead of Wednesdays. Thanks!

Fall Schedule 2011

2011-08-14T18:25:00.000-07:00

Hello all! Here is the schedule for Fall 2011. Take a minute to notice the new classes and take inventory of what you'd like to sign up for this fall! We will have two Registration Nights once school starts. We will post those days soon.

If you have Facebook, look for our group named Body Motion Dance Company. :)

Fall Season Starts Soon!

2011-08-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

Hello all! We are so excited for the upcoming season. It's going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before.

We are creating the schedule now, but there is a holdup while we make some final decisions on faculty. Once we have all our teachers lined up, we will post the final schedule here on the blog and on Facebook. If you're not already a member of our group on Facebook, you can join us under the group name "Body Motion Dance Company."

Dance lessons start after Labor day on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH. SEE YOU THEN!!