Hello dancers + families,
We are SO EXCITED and so fortunate to have a very promising St. Patrick’s Day Season for the studio! It’s been a while, and we’ve really missed this feeling.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DETAILS CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY. THERE WILL ONE BIG SIGN UP AT THE END OF THIS EMAIL: PLEASE RESPOND!
As a reminder, the most up-to-date details for our performances and availability are typically available in our Wix app.
In this email, we will address these events:
Jigs+Swigs (multiple dates)
Call-to-action: sign up!!
Ulster Project Filming (Friday, 3/4)
CTA: Sign up, Performance fee for participation
St. Patrick’s Day (Thursday, 3/17)
Are you available during the day? We have some daytime show requests!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday, 3/12)
CTA: Need family volunteers/chaperones, purchase parade gear
Bucks Halftime Show (Tuesday, 3/22)
CTA: note practice time change on 3/4, fill out waiver, COVID entry details
Trinity Irish Dance Company Show (Saturday, 3/25)
The Trinity Irish Dance Company will be performing at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and our very own Samantha will be joining them on stage for a number.
Now for the good stuff…
JIGS+SWIGS
WHO: MIDC and Academy dancers/family age 21+ (and friends!)
WHAT: Jigs+Swigs, the Irish Dance Workout, is coming to breweries near you! Learn some basic Irish dance moves to a curated playlist for this cardio dance-inspired workout. Work up a sweat and get a complimentary beer afterwards with admission.
WHEN:
Sunday, 2/20, 11AM @ Broken Bat Brewery (Harborview/Walker’s Point)
Sunday, 3/13, 11AM @ The Hounds & Tap (Menomonee Falls) **BRING YOUR DOG!!!***
Tuesday, 3/15, 5:30PM @ Titletown (Green Bay) - if you know anyone out there!!
Wednesday, 3/23, 7PM @ Sprecher Brewing Co. (Glendale)
Sign up through our Fit by Wix App, on our website: www.milwaukeeirishdance.com OR on the Jigs & Swigs page: www.jigsandswigs.com/mke
ULSTER PROJECT FILMING
WHO: MIDC and Academy dancers
WHAT: The Ulster Project Milwaukee has invited us to be a part of their annual fundraising event. There is NO in-person performance; there will be a professional videographer filming 2 dances.
WHEN: Friday, 3/4, 4-5PM
WHERE: Irish Cultural and Heritage Center, 2133 W Wisconsin Ave
AND…?:
There will be no audience allowed for the filming but parents can enter the performance hall to watch their dancers
AND The Pub will be open for beverages to purchase!
Call time: 4:00PM
Filming: 4:30-5:00PM
Costumes, dances TBD based on dancers available.
PRACTICES:
Thursday, 2/25, 7:15-8:15PM
Thursday,3/4, 7:15-8:15PM
$20 practice fee for these additional classes (MIDC will be practicing during Wednesday rehearsals)
Let us know if you are planning to participate by clicking the link at the end of this email!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
WHO: MIDC and Academy dancers AND family (including friendly / festive dogs!)
WHAT: Show your spirit and march/dance with us in the long-awaited Milwaukee St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown MKE!
WHEN: Saturday, 3/12
Call time: TBD
Parade start: 12:00PM
WHERE: Meeting place TBD
AND…?:
We will be performing a shortened version of the Bucks choreo, along with some other step-about dances sprinkled in
WE NEED FAMILY CHAPERONES AND VOLUNTEERS. Please let us know if you’d like to walk with us, carry a banner, etc. Happen to own a truck we can borrow! ;)
We are asking that dancers be prepared with this outfit (MIDC dancers please see Wix post from Hannah)
Black Leggings
Poodle socks
White athletic shoes (see links / guidance in the link at the end of this email)
White sweatshirt from studio online store (WEAR LAYERS!!) OR studio winter coat
French braids (if able) and winter hat (either color) from studio online store
PRACTICES: during class time.
Let us know if you are planning to participate by clicking the link at the end of this email!
St Patrick’s Day (3/17)
We have a couple of requests for daytime shows. If you are interested & available, please let us know!
Let us know if you are planning to participate by clicking the link at the end of this email!
BUCKS HALFTIME SHOW
WHO: MIDC and Academy dancers
WHAT: We are SO EXCITED to showcase our studio at the Bucks vs. Bulls game! Thank you to all who have signed up and have attended rehearsals
WHEN: Tuesday, 3/22
Call time: 5:00PM
WHERE: Fiserv Forum (please make sure you have your tickets!
AND…?:
Costume: BUCKS GEAR (anything you own), Black Leggings, White Shoes (same as parade - see the link at the end of the email for guidance), NO WIGS
Fill out the waiver below and return to us by Tuesday, 3/1
All performers must download the CLEAR app for your Health Pass to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test upon entry. See below.
As part of the requirements for Milwaukee Bucks, all performers must provide proof of vaccination upon arrival to the arena. Use Health Pass by CLEAR to show your health screening for faster, seamless entry when you arrive. Simply start by downloading the free CLEAR app and following the instructions below:
Tap on the white Health Pass tile.
Select “Sports” and scroll to “NBA” then “Milwaukee Bucks”
Follow prompts to confirm your proof of vaccination. You can securely link to a health provider, scan a SMART QR code, or upload your CDC card.
A green Health Pass means you’re good to go!
Need further assistance with Health Pass? Contact CLEAR’s Member Care team directly in the CLEAR app, by calling 1-855-CLEARME (253-2763), or through email at memberservices@clearme.com
With CLEAR, you are always in control of your information. The Milwaukee Bucks only receives confirmation that an attendee satisfied the requirements for access with the equivalent of a red or green result — and never has access to an individual’s private health data. For further information on how CLEAR protects user data, see the member terms here.
Bucks Deeplink: https://clear.app.link/Bucks_Courtside
PRACTICES: same schedule with the following adjustment…
Friday, 3/4, 5:30-6:40PM (adjusted for Ulster Project)
TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY
The Trinity Irish Dance Company will be performing at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and our very own Samantha will be joining them on stage for a number! We may be coordinating group tickets if there are enough dancers wanting to attend.
Let us know if you would like to come by clicking the link at the end of this email!
REMINDER! NO CLASSES ON 3/17 OR 3/21 - 3/27
That's all!! (Phew!) Please click this link to let us know your availability:
Thank you!!!