Text Box: I hope you all enjoyed the choreography pieces last year as much as I did! I’ve been daydreaming, scheming and dancing this summer to come up with this year’s choreography pieces. AND, I am proud to present the following:  For Primary and Beginners:  “Buffalo Gals” from the CD “Cowboy Ceilidh” For Novice, Intermediate and Premier: “Pumpkin's Fancy” by The Wicked Tinkers    

Text Box: If the girls liked last year’s choreography then I guarantee they’ll love this year’s! As always, I plan to keep the costume prices under $20. BE ON THE LOOKOUT/SAVING UP FOR THE FOLLOWING CHOREOGRAPHY COSTUME REQUIREMENTS:“Buffalo Gals”: 4-5 yards of Paisley material (look for it on sale at Wal-Mart or Marshalls). We’re going to go simple with a paisley gathered skirt and plaid (I will be available to sew these over Christmas break if the material is provided!) in either red or blue, a cowgirl hat (found some through the

Text Box: Oriental trading Co. for $15 a dozen...they come in red or blue) and a shirt to match. We may need some rope too!!! “Pumpkin's...”: This is going to be a little more specific. We'll talk about details later!

Text Box: If anyone is interested in attending/competing any of these events please let me know. There will be chances to perform here at Lyon throughout the year. I will keep you updated on that. Your dancers are not required to perform, but I think it's fun and I like to show off their progress too! :) If you want to compete at any of these events you must register through FUSTA soon! Contact me for details. If you are waiting until spring then you are fine for now.

Text Box: -September 17th– Tulsa OK Highland Games -September 24th– McPherson KS Highland Games -October 1st– Nashville TN Highland Games -October 8th– St. Louis Highland Games -October 22nd– Lyonfest -December 5th-  Batesville Christmas Parade!

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Text Box: FIRST ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL ON DVD!!!   Parents, students and friends: I have a copy of the Spring 2005 dance recital on DVD! Let me know if you would like to borrow it or if you would like a copy. I can have the Information Services here at Lyon make copies for you. I believe you just have to pay for the blank DVD.