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You know what time it is...that’s right — costume time again! As fun as it is to shop and browse through catalogs, we understand how difficult and time-consuming the job of ordering and organizing costumes really can be. Leo’s is here to help you out, with the beautiful and cutting-edge selections in our 2008 Costume Catalog, as well as our fabulous discount program, and the same personalized service you have to come to rely on.
To help lessen your load, we have also added two spectacular online features this year: ONLINE ORDERING and MUSIC MATCH! You can now submit your costume order online with Leo’s easy-to-use website, any time of day or night. In addition, when you click on each costume, you will automatically open our Music Match feature too, which lists 3 fresh song ideas to coordinate with the costume you have chosen. We hope to help you in your quest of finding the perfect costume and perfect song, for every class and every theme! |
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Leo’s Dancewear wants to be your ultimate dance resource —
check out our website at www.leosdancewear.com! |
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Do You Know Your Nutcracker Trivia? |
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When and where did the original performance of the famous
Nutcracker Ballet take place? |
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The original was performed by the Imperial Russian Ballet, on December 17, 1892 at the Maryinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. |
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Who was the original choreographer of the Nutcracker? |
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Lev Ivanov, under the guidance of Marius Petipa. |
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Who composed the music of the Nutcracker? |
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Tchaikovsky. |
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Is Clara ever called by other names? |
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Yes! She is sometimes called Marie, Marya, Masha, and Louise! |
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Leo’s has got you covered,
from costumes, tights,& accessories
to shoes & basic dancewear! |
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Peanut butter is to jelly as dance costumes are to tights. One goes hand-in-hand with the other! For your own winning combination, we’d like to introduce you to Leo’s fabulous line of dance tights. From children’s durable nylon tights to the softest micro fiber tights, Leo’s tights run the gamut of style, while remaining very affordable and of the highest quality. There are tights for every dancer, including mock-seam ballet tights, low-rise convertible tights, and low-rise Capri tights too. Our wide array of colors, including the new Performance Tan and Ballet Pink, will blend with many skin tones, as well as many different dance shoes, for a long leg line. If you have not tried a pair of Leo’s tights recently, give them a try! You will love their soft and supportive feel! Remember to include them as part of your costume order this year! |
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Looking for a great lyrical shoe for your students, or perhaps a comfortable teaching shoes for yourself? You will fall in love with Leo’s new Amore Jazz Sandal, style 7206 and 7208! This beautiful lyrical jazz sandal fits beautifully; it’s supple full grain leather upper molds to the dancer‘s foot for the utmost in comfort. The foot-hugging elastics at the t-strap provide a confident snug fit without the bulk of a traditional buckle. Your dancers will point effortlessly with the split sole design featuring Leo’s exclusive patent-pending tri-band stretch arch. The suede sole at the ball of the foot provides the perfect balance of traction and slide, and the ¾ EVA heel cushions landings smoothly. Find Leo’s tights at your local Leo’s Dealer or remember to include them as part of your costume order this year!
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The holidays are a time to give love, as well as a time to appreciate and be thankful for all of the good things in life. Your dance students will depart for the holidays with a big hug and a token of their appreciation for you . Do you ever wonder what you could give to them in return for the holidays? Clearly, your hard work and encouraging words are a gift during each class, but have you felt like you have wanted to do something extra-special for the holidays?
Buying a gift for each one of your students is financially out of the question — but how about an idea that would be a gesture of love to your students (and those who support your business) as well as something that would be good on a community-wide or global scale?
This year, consider giving a donation to a local food bank, toy drive, or to a charitable organization. Make a large sign to hang on a holiday tree at the studio, or in a prominent place on the wall that says that you have made a donation to that organization on behalf of all of the students at your school, to thank them for being wonderful students! In addition to spreading good cheer, you may also inspire others to do the same!
Happy Holidays! |
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Sarah from New York wrote, “ What can I do to keep my class focused, yet still remain fun? Sometimes all these kids want to do is talk!”
If you have any thoughts for Sarah, send them in to leosdancemix@gmail.com , and we will print your suggestions in our next issue. |
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