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Teachers and the VSPA Office will be taking measurements during regularly scheduled classes. Sizes for the Showcase costumes will be assessed from the measurements taken.
If you would like to request a specific size, please fill out and return this form to the Office ASAP.
Costumes
We spend many hours selecting the costumes for each class. They are always age-appropriate and of the highest quality possible. Each participating class will require a designated costume. Costumes include all accessories (hats, gloves, etc.) needed, but not tights or shoes.
NOTE: No jewelry or extra bits are to be worn with costumes. This includes during dress rehearsals and performances and when class pictures are taken.
Fees and Payment
In an effort to ensure that costumes are delivered in time for school photographs and an organized distribution to our students, costume orders are placed during the end of February. Costume manufacturers do not accept cancellations or offer refunds; therefore the school does not refund costume payments.
The estimated cost of costumes is $65- $100. Any special orders, exchanges, including extra-large sizes, may require an additional charge (determined by the costume company). Additional charges are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian. Tights and shoes are not included.
Costume Payment
Costume payments are due by the 15th of February. Payments are paid through automatic withdrawal from your credit or debit card account if you are signed up for this feature. Payments can be charged directly to your specified VISA or MasterCard or Checking Account.
We will also accept cash, checks, or money orders for costume payments. Please write your child’s name in the memo portion of the check. If you pay with cash, please ask for a receipt.
No refunds will be made if a parent or guardian withdraws a child from the school after costumes have been ordered and prior to the recital. Purchased costumes may be picked up at the school during the costume distribution period and up to 15 days after the performance. Costumes not picked up after 15 days will be donated to charity.
Sizing
Costume measuring begins during the month of January, during scheduled class times. All children will be measured in order to determine their proper costume size(s). Costumes are not custom designed for each body. They are stock sizes used by the Costume Companies. We refer to their provided size chart to determine size. Before the second week in February you will be required to sign a confirmation form if you prefer to size the costumes yourself. You can make adjustments on the form; however, your signature indicates that you take full responsibility for any necessary costume alterations.
We will be open on Martin Luther Ling Jr. Day! See you in Class.
Come and join us for a nite of laughter and fun! Jack McDonald, VSPA Alum and actor on Never Have I Ever and TV show Ted is hosting an evening of Magic, Comedy, Improv, Hi Jinx and Hilarity!
Other Guest Artists include Improv Teams. Join us for all the fun!
A ValverdeStage.Org Production
Mature Content Possible
Let’s sip, snack, and celebrate the studio. Enter the raffles and enjoy the ceremony with your fellow VSPA families and Rancho Cucamonga officials.
Costumes, Vouchers, and Tech! Oh my!
New to VSPA? First Summer Showcase? New to the Jr. age group? Have questions and feeling overwhelmed? Come join us for an in depth discussion with Miss Lexie, former VSPA student, VSPA dance teacher, and now VSPA Director of Accounts and Operations. She will give you insight, answer questions, and help in any way possible.
The Valverde School of Performing Arts has partnered with the Ontario Reign for our game on January 28th against the Abbotsford Canucks!
Come and enjoy a fun night of hockey as the Valverde School of Performing Arts performs on Toyota Arena Ice for an intermission!
Your tickets will be sent directly to your phone via the AXS or Ontario Reign app. Just make sure you’ve downloaded one of those apps and log in using the email used to purchase
If you have any questions, reach out to Gary Schwarz at gschwarz@ontarioreign.com. We can’t wait to see you there!
The Jungle Book Kids auditions:
Thursday, February 5
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Steelworkers’ Auditorium, 8437 Sierra Ave.
Free to audition; $37 if cast in production
Please visit website to sign up for a time slot! https://www.fontanaca.gov/160/Fontana-Arts
What you will need for your audition:
- Auditioner should be prepared to sing 16 – 32 bars of a Disney or Musical Theater song of their choice. Sheet music provided by the auditioner is highly encouraged.
- Auditioner should wear dance/athletic attire. During the audition, Auditioners will learn a 32-count choreographed dance to be performed in front of the panel.
- Auditioner must provide a copy of headshot, resume, and application form at the time of audition.
Resume should include: any performances auditioner has been a part of, any classes (dance or vocal) the auditioner has taken, any additional special skills that are pertinent to the production.
Come learn to Dance with Tom & Andrea Cordova – Caddes and then put your skills to use on the dance floor. You will enjoy the lights & atmosphere of a nightclub without going to a nightclub! Grab your partner or your friends and come down for a fun night!
Participation in the Summer Showcase is never mandatory. You may opt out of the entire show or just opt out of one class. This MUST be communicated to the FRONT DESK and the TEACHER of record by February 8th.
You may text us at 909-987-2789
Please have costume fees for the Summer Showcase Paid in Full. This is also the ABSOLUTE last day to OPT-OUT of the Showcase.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The office assumes each student will perform and will be measured, billed and costumed ordered unless a parent advises the office of non-participation or of duplicate costumes. Each class (except technique classes) will perform in the showcase. All June Tuition & Account balances must be paid in full prior to the performances. (The students in Ballet/Tap or Peewee classes will be split into 5 casts. The Jr. classes may be split into 3 casts along with some additional classes.) All students remain backstage and will NOT be released before the end of show. This is for the performers’ safety, security, and fairness of audience size.
COSTUMES:
A costume, selected by the teacher, will ordered and paid for by the parents. We are working very hard to find costumes that are in the $65-100 dollar range. There are NO REFUNDS. Costumes need to be PAID in Full by February 15th.