This episode includes another observation that I left out of yesterdays episode.

today I have three things on my mind 1. The Golden globe awards 2. A theory about Nessa, Rose and Pharaoh in Wicked and 3. shouting out my boundless babe sister Nikki Walsh

https://www.instagram.com/nikkiwalsh.adaptfit?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

prayers for everybody who is affected by these fires

The fantastical DANCETRAVAGANZA is coming!

Dancetrava-whata ?

Why, it is only the most wonderful way to start the new year! This is our charity New Year celebration dance recital extravaganza!

(You see what we did there?) Because seeing your amazing kids get up and perform on a real stage and coming together for charity is the greatest combination we can think of since someone got peanut butter in my chocolate...

The awesomeness will commence Sunday January 26th from 11:00am - 6:00pm

at the Huerta Middle School auditorium.

420 S Mariposa St, Burbank, CA 91506

All enrolled dancers, in all of our classes, will participate in the show. And yes I mean even the teeny tiniest of our Happy Feet friends.

Each class will be given an approximate performance time, so you can just come for your child's dance or you can spend the whole day with us smiling

uncontrollably.

We are finalizing the particulars and will have lots of details for you soon. We wanted to make sure you marked your calendars.

Everyone enrolled in class will take part in this amazing event. The cost is $65 and this includes a leotard or t-shirt (depending on the class) and 2 tickets to the event. The charge will be added to your dance account and run with the next tuition bill

All friends and family may attend, additional tickets are $10. There will be dancing, sweet treats, photo ops, teachers dancing and a participation ribbon!

This year we will benefitting the incredible work of

Alzheimer's LA

Until there's a cure, we'll provide the care.

Alzheimer's Los Angeles was founded in 1981 with a mission to improve the lives of local families affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias by increasing awareness, delivering effective programs and services, providing compassionate support, and advocating for quality care and a cure. With 40 years of serving the LA Community, their programs have been recognized through more than a dozen national awards.

They have a legacy as a leader in innovative programming for people living with Alzheimer's or another dementia and for their families.

"We heal in community. We do not heal in isolation,"

blessings for an awesome 2025!

sharing my excitement

if you are a Jersey Boys fan, you're more than a fan. you become family because all of the fans that go to the show and John Lloyd Young's shows get to know each other and have a Dad relationship. just before Christmas, the Jersey Boys fan family lost one of their most amazing members Miss Doris Ambruster. she was one of a kind and always showed her love for John and others and she always was so stylish with her custom made denim jacket with John's face on it to all the fancy things that she would wear if it was a special occasion concert. we will miss you. Doris and we will miss seeing you. take pictures with John and joke around with him while you are doing so. we love you and we know you're watching over us.

if you are new to listening to encouragement, notes, or simply need some help on getting reacquainted with the show, this is where you should start

This episode ended up being an introduction to who I am and a sneak peek at what you are going to get from encouragement notes in 2025

I hope you have a great celebration with their family and friends. thank you for listening to encouragement notes. here's to a fantastic 2025. see you soon!