690 Pershing Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho 83201, United States
LaChere's Fab 5 - September Competition Newsletter
🍂LET'S KICK OFF AN AMAZING FALL SEASON!🍂
Welcome to our NEW dance season! Fall classes officially begin Monday, September 14th, and we are so excited to get back at it. There is a lot happening this month, so please read through the dates and details below and reach out anytime with questions.
Best way to reach us: lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com • 208-238-8145
Fab 5 Calendar
⭐ Mon Sept 7 Labor Day — NO CLASSES
⭐ Sat Sept 12 Eastern Idaho State Fair Performance
⭐ Mon Sept 14 Recreation Classes & Fall Schedule Begin
⭐ Mon Sept 14 Sample Shoe Box at the Studio — ONE DAY ONLY
⭐ Mon Sept 14 Parent Meeting — 6:30 pm & 6:45pm (see details below)
⭐ Sat Sept 19 Pro Choreography Camp
⭐ Mon Sept 21 —Kindness Fair Performance Arrive @ 6 pm performance @ 6:30 pm
⭐ Mondays in Sept — FREE Clogging Class — Ages 4-7 5:15-6:00 Ages 8 & up 6:00-6:45
Parent Meeting • Monday, September 14 • 6:30& 6:45 pm
• Beginning Dynamite & Intermediate Intensity — Upstairs @ 6:30pm
• Advanced Allstars, Champ Extreme & Explosion, Pro Shockwave & Elite — Upstairs @ 6:45pm
FREE September Clogging Class
We have a FREE clogging class every Monday in September for anyone who wants to come try it out. Please share the flyer with family and friends — we’d love to welcome some new dancers!
💃 FALL SCHEDULE Begins on Monday, September 14
RECREATION CLASSES:
• Rec Daytime Class — 1:45–2:30 pm
• Rec Minis — 5:15–6:00 pm
• Rec Juniors — 6:00–6:45 pm
• Rec Adult Class — 8:30–9:15 pm
COMPETITION CLASSES:
• Beginning Dynamite — 6:00–7:00 pm
• Intermediate 1 Intensity — 5:30–6:45 pm
• Intermediate 2 Intensity — 5:45–7:00 pm
• Advanced Allstars — 7:00–8:30 pm
• Championship Extreme / Explosion — 7:00–8:45 pm
• Pro Elite — 6:45–9:30 pm
Refer to your registration email for your dancer’s specific studio arrival time. If you have questions, just let us know.
🎡 EASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR • Saturday, September 12
• Each dancer will receive 2 entry tickets: 1 dancer + 1 parent.
• Arrival: 3:45 pm for warm-up/practice at 215 Airport Road in Blackfoot.
• Performance: 5:00 pm.
• We will perform on the Lumilights Stage (former Big Dog Stage)
EISF LINE UP
1. Elite — Trad Line
2. Extreme — Beautiful Life
3. Intensity — Shake It Off
4. Extreme — Acapella
5. Allstars — Wolves
6. Demo — Gallops / Scuffs / Double Doubles
7. Elite — Sax
8. Intensity — Shut Up & Drive
9. Demo Comes Back
10. Explosion — Baseball
11. Allstars — Determinate
12. Intensity — Diamonds
13. Elite — This Is It
💵Tuition & Payments
Tuition is Due the 1st Monday of Every Month
Pay by the first class of the month to receive the Early Bird Rate. Payments made after the first week should include an additional $5. We are no longer accepting personal checks.
#1 Venmo
Search @LaChere-Vawdrey and click the blue Pay button. You may connect a checking account or credit card. Remember to use emojis in the memo section so an extra fee is not applied.
#2 Cash or Cashiers Check
If paying cash, please follow these steps so your payment is applied correctly:
• Write a receipt using the receipt book in the back pocket of the tuition box in your dancer's room.
• Fill in name, date, amount and purpose. Keep the white copy; leave the yellow copy in the book.
• Place the payment in an envelope. Extra envelopes are behind the receipt book.
• Label the envelope with name, date, amount and what the payment is for, then place it in the tuition box.
👟Sample Shoes Box & Tap Shoes
The SAMPLE SHOE BOX will be at the studio Monday, September 14 — ONE DAY ONLY. Try on shoes so you know the correct style and size before ordering. Please ask questions if you’re unsure!
Tap Shoe Donations
Have tap shoes your dancer has outgrown? Please donate them ASAP. Our new dancers get so excited when they can find a pair to use. Thanks for helping make that possible!
GETTING STARTED WITH TAP SHOES
OPTION #1 • Make a Starter Pair
Find white shoes with a slippery bottom (no rubber), order Steven Stompers glue-on taps online, purchase Shoe Goo (available at Walmart), and glue on the taps. Allow 72 hours for the glue to set.
OPTION #2 • Donation Bin
Look through our studio donation bin for a pair that works. Donated shoes may be used for free — we just ask that you return the favor when you can.
OPTION #3 • Buy / Sell / Trade
Search Fab5 Buy/Sell/Trade on Facebook to buy or sell used tap shoes with other studio families.
OPTION #4 • Order New Shoes
For newer dancers, we recommend the Youth Full Sole Economy shoe or the Little Girl Tie Tap shoe. Other options are available below.
2026 New Shoe Orders
Adult Econo Vinyl Split Sole + Steven Buck Taps — $96 | Adult 5–12, including half sizes
Youth Full Sole Economy (Beg/Inter) + Steven Buck Taps — $90 | Youth 10–2.5
Little Girl Tie Tap + Steven Buck toes / regular heels — $55 | Youth 6–1.5
Split Sole Clogging + Steven Buck Taps — $160 | Youth 13–1.5; Adult 4–12
Split Sole Clogging + Steven Buck Taps — $170 | Men 11–12
How to Order New Shoes
Use the Venmo information below. In the payment description, include: LACHERE FAB 5, STUDENT NAME, and the shoe style + size you are ordering.
📅SAVE THE DATES • 2026–2027
Oct 16–17 — Tentative October Extra Practice
Nov 6-7— Tentative November Extra Practice
November — Giving Machine Performance — details
coming soon
Nov 23 — NO CLASSES — Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 4–5 — Possible December Extra Practice
Dec 11–12 — Possible December Extra Practice
Dec 17 — Christmas Party
Dec 21 & 28 — NO CLASSES — Merry Christmas
Jan 4 — Return to Classes
Jan 18 — WE WILL HAVE CLASS
Jan 22–23 — Possible January Extra Practice
Jan 25 — Winter Showcase
Feb 5–6 — Boise Competition
Feb 15 — President’s Day — NO CLASSES
Feb 26–27 — Possible February Extra Practice
Mar 4 or 6 — Champ & Pro Only Extra Practice
Mar 5–6 — Thanksgiving Point — Optional Competition
Mar 12–13 — Idaho State Championship Competition
Mar 22 — NO CLASSES — Spring Break
Apr 9–10 — Utah State Competition
Apr 16–17 / 23–24 — Pro Only Extra Practice TBA —Nationals prep
Apr 30–May 1 — Open Nationals — Optional
May 7–8 — Nationals @ Lagoon
May 10 — Studio Pictures
May 13 — School Shows & Free Friends and Family Day
May 17 — Recital
May 24 — Class Parties
Extra Practice Note: Please keep all tentative dates available until the final schedule is posted. Let us know about important conflicts early so we have the best chance to adjust.
✨ WHAT ELSE IS COMING?
❤️ Kindness Fair Performance •
Monday, September 21
Lookout Point (435 W. Center Street)
Arrive @ 6:00 pm-dressed & ready
Showtime 6:30 pm
Watch for a show line up-coming soon.
🏛⛪SLC Temple Open House Performance
Many of you have asked about this historic opportunity. Thanks to Lindsey Greenwood, we have completed the application process. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear more.
👕2026 Fab 5 Studio Wear
Coming soon! We’ll send the link to order this year’s studio shirt and other Fab 5 swag as soon as it’s ready.
✈️2027 Branson Tour Update
We’re finalizing the itinerary, travel dates and pricing for our 2027 Summer Tour to Branson, Missouri. Our goal is to have tour dates, costs and registration information
💖THANK YOU, FAB 5 FAMILY!
As another season begins, we’re reminded how grateful we are for each of you. Thank you for trusting us with your dancers and helping make Fab 5 such a positive, encouraging place to learn, grow and shine. We can’t wait to see the progress, friendships and memories this season brings!
ROCK ON, FAB 5... SHINE THE LIGHT! ✨
LaChere's Fab 5 - August Competition Newsletter
🌟 LET'S KICK OFF AN AMAZING FALL SEASON! 🌟
Welcome to our NEW dance season! Fall classes officially begin Monday, September 14, and we are so excited to get back at it. There is a lot happening this month, so please read through the dates and details below and reach out anytime with questions.
Best way to reach us: lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com • 208-238-8145
📅 FAB 5 CALENDAR
🩵 August 10–12 – Final Summer Camp
👟 August 10–12 – Sample Tap Shoe Box at the Studio
⭐ August 12 – Team Tryouts
📧 August 17 – Competition Registration Opens (Watch your email!)
✅ August 20 – Competition Registration Deadline
💥 August 24 & 31 – Competition August Extra Practice Schedule
🇺🇸 September 7 – NO CLASSES (Labor Day)
🎡 September 12 – Eastern Idaho State Fair Performance (Details Below)
💃 September 14 – Fall Classes Begin!
🔥 September 19 – Pro Choreography Camp
❤️ September 21 – Possible Kindness Fair Performance
🚌 September – 2027 Branson Tour Information & Pricing Coming Soon!
🌞 LAST CHANCE FOR SUMMER CAMP!
There's still time to dance with us this summer!
Know someone who has always wanted to try Fab 5? Invite them to bring a friend and experience the fun before our fall season begins!
August 10–12
🕙 10:00–10:45 AM
📍 Fab 5 Studio
690 Pershing Ave. • Pocatello
💲 Only $45!
Register Here:
https://forms.gle/ZNWwUa58xXZCYruw8
Camp Reminders
✔ Comfortable, modest athletic clothing
✔ Athletic shoes
✔ Venmo: @LaChere-Vawdrey
📧 Questions? lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com
We can't wait to dance with you!
💥 COMPETITION SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE August 10–12
Team Time
Pro Elite - 7:00–8:40 AM
Advanced Allstars - 7:00–8:40 AM
Championship - 8:20–10:00 AM
Beginning - 8:40–10:00 AM
Intermediate 2 - 8:40–10:00 AM
Intermediate 1 - 9:40–11:00 AM
Recreation Camp - 10:00–10:45 AM
⭐ TRYOUTS • AUGUST 12
Tryouts help us place dancers where they'll be the most successful and continue to grow.
Our goal is always to build confidence and strong technique. While some dancers may move to a new level, most dancers will remain in their current level so they can continue mastering the skills needed for long-term success.
👟 TAP SHOES
Sample Shoe Box
Our Sample Shoe Box will be available August 10–12, giving dancers the opportunity to find the perfect fit before ordering.
LACHERE FAB 5 SHOE ORDER - Google Docs
❤️ Tap Shoe Donations Needed
Have tap shoes your dancer has outgrown?
Please consider donating them! Our new dancers love this free option, and your generosity helps make dance accessible for everyone.
Thank you for helping our Fab 5 family!
🔥 COMPETITION DANCERS
Back to Business!
Before our regular fall schedule begins, competition dancers will meet on our August Extra Practice Schedule:
August 24 & August 31
Team Time
Dynamite (Beginning) - 6:15–7:00 PM
Intensity (Intermediate 1 & 2) - 6:00–7:00 PM
Advanced Allstars - 7:00–8:00 PM
Championship Extreme & Explosion - 7:00–8:00 PM
Pro Elite - 7:30–9:30 PM
🎡 SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO STATE FAIR
Many of you have asked if Fab 5 will be performing at the Southeastern Idaho State Fair this year.
Yes! For those that danced on a Fab 5 competitive team during our 25-26 season, we are scheduled to perform on September 12th at 5:00pm. We will meet (address coming soon) at 3:45pm to warm up and be ready. Stay tuned for more details. Thanks!
❤️ KINDNESS FAIR PERFORMANCE
We're currently working with the event organizers and are hopeful we'll have the opportunity to participate once again! If the stars align and the scheduling works out, the kick off event is scheduled for Monday, September 21.
We'll share more information as soon as plans are finalized. We love being part of this community event and hope to spread kindness through dance once again!
⛪ SALT LAKE TEMPLE OPEN HOUSE
Many of you have asked about performing at this special event.
Thanks to Lindsey Greenwood, our application has been submitted! We're excited about the opportunity and will share updates as soon as we hear back.
🚌 2027 BRANSON TOUR UPDATE
Many of you have been asking about our 2027 Summer Tour to Branson, Missouri, and we're just as excited as you are!
We're currently finalizing the itinerary, travel dates, and pricing. Our goal is to have all of the details—including tour dates, costs, and registration information—ready by September.
✨ Watch your email and TeamReach for updates! We can't wait to share everything we have planned. It's going to be an unforgettable experience filled with incredible performances, fun memories, and time together as the Fab 5 family!
💙 THANK YOU, FAB 5 FAMILY!
As another season begins, we're reminded how grateful we are for each of you. Thank you for trusting us with your dancers and for helping make Fab 5 such a positive, encouraging place to learn, grow, and shine.
We can't wait to see all the progress, friendships, and unforgettable memories this season brings.
ROCK ON, FAB 5... SHINE THE LIGHT! ✨💙
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LaChere's Fab 5 - July Competition Newsletter
We are SO excited about our upcoming SUMMER CAMP! We still have a few spots open for the July camp, so if you haven't registered yet, please do so here: https://forms.gle/Hn229ZnsPBxY4xgz8 There is a flat rate this year, so please come to all the camp dates as you can!
Summer Camp Dates:
July 20, 21, & 22
Aug 10, 11, & 12
June Camp Schedule:
PRO camp - 7:00-8:40am
CHAMP camp - 8:20-10:00am
ADV camp - 7:00-8:40am
INTERMEDIATE 1 - 9:40-11:00am
INTERMEDIATE 2 - 8:40-10:00am
BEGINNING - 8:40-10:00am
Recreation Camps - 10:00-10:45am
If you have any questions please email us lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com or call us 208-238-8145. Fab 5 Studio: 690 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201
Just have your dancers wear comfortable modest athletic pants, the white Fab 5 shirt, (or any top if you are new to our studio), and tap shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes if your dancer doesn't have clogging shoes yet).
Please pay camp fee via Venmo @LaChere-Vawdrey . If you'd prefer to pay with cash-- please contact us via email to make arrangements lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
LaChere's Fab 5
(LaChere & Emily)
LaChere's Fab 5 - June Competition Newsletter
Summer Camp Information
We are SO excited about our upcoming SUMMER CAMP! We still have a few spots open for the June camp, so if you haven't registered yet, please do so here: https://forms.gle/Hn229ZnsPBxY4xgz8 There is a flat rate this year, so please come to all the camp dates as you can!
Summer Camp Dates:
June 8, 9, & 10
July 20, 21, & 22
Aug 10, 11, & 12
June Camp Schedule:
PRO camp - 7:00-8:40am
CHAMP camp - 8:20-10:00am
ADV camp - 7:00-8:40am
INTERMEDIATE 1 - 9:40-11:00am
INTERMEDIATE 2 - 8:40-10:00am
BEGINNING - 8:40-10:00am
Recreation Camps - 10:00-10:45am
If you have any questions please email us lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com or call us 208-238-8145. Fab 5 Studio: 690 Pershing Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201
Just have your dancers wear comfortable modest athletic pants, the white Fab 5 shirt, (or any top if you are new to our studio), and tap shoes (or comfortable athletic shoes if your dancer doesn't have clogging shoes yet).
Please pay camp fee via Venmo @LaChere-Vawdrey . If you'd prefer to pay with cash-- please contact us via email to make arrangements lacheresfabfivestudio@gmail.com
Thanks so much!
LaChere's Fab 5
(LaChere & Emily)