What: We would like to invite you to ACHEV’s annual Sock Hop.  Oldies music will be featured, and period dress is encouraged!  Read on for dress code and clothing ideas.  Please read this entire notice and pay attention that you must:

• Sign up and pay in advance for this dance
• Be on time
• Participate in the dance lesson that begins at 7pm, and most importantly…
• Come prepared to dance the night away with new friends, have a good attitude and do your best!

We will start with a dance lesson (TBD) from 7-7:30.   Then there will be free dancing from 7:30-9:00.  There will be a variety of oldies tunes, and some 50’s era group dances and activities.

When:  Saturday, April 30th, from 7pm-9pm.

Where: House of Dance: 3007 Bunsen Ave Ste E, Ventura, CA https://www.pmhouseofdance.com/

Cost: $15 per student (paid in advance) and includes a 30 minute dance lesson at the beginning from 7:00-7:30, taught by Patricia Monico.

After-Party: For dance attendees and parents, immediately following the dance from 9:30pm-11:45pm at the Collier Residence 1379 Avenida de Aprisa, Camarillo, 93010.  Bring a potluck item if you can.  RSVP on the sign up sheet.  The after party sign-up is the tab on the right.

Who: ACHEV members 6^th Grade and up, ACHEV parents, and ACHEV graduates/alumni are also welcome.  Parents are welcome to join in the dancing.  *Please do not bring younger siblings to this dance.  Babes in arms OK.  We need to be close to having an even number of boys and girls, so if we become too heavy on one side, I will have to start a waitlist.

Guests:  This is a private party for ACHEV only.  Guests outside of ACHEV may be invited and may be approved on a case-by-case basis through Bonnie Adair.   Please do not forward this to anyone or invite guests without clearing them through Bonnie Adair first.

Chaperones: Each student must have a parent chaperone.  You may have another parent chaperone in your place.  Chaperones are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children for the duration of the event.

What to Bring: Your own water bottles and your own personal snacks to keep at your table if you desire.  There will be no community snacks served (food will be served at the after-party).  We will have water and cups available for refilling your water bottles or bottled water, in case someone forgets theirs.  Girls, if you are going to wear heels, please bring a pair of more comfortable shoes in case your feet can’t stand it anymore.  This might be a good idea for boys, too, if they are wearing a new pair of dress shoes.  You will not be allowed to go barefoot or socks only.

How to Sign up and Pay: Due to limited space, please reserve your spot as soon as possible.  You can sign up for this dance and the after-party on this Google Sheet

If you need to cancel due to illness and give me at least 24 hours notice, I will send you a refund.  If you need to cancel for a reason besides illness or emergency, I would appreciate more notice.  Thanks =)

I will be collecting all the money for this dance, and it will all go to House of Dance.  Please send me payment using one of the following methods:

• Paypal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bonniemaeadair?locale.x=en_US
• Mail me a check to: Bonnie Adair 174 Granada Street, Camarillo, CA 93010
• Meet up with me in person and give me cash or check
• Send money via Zelle – if you prefer this method, I will need the email or phone number you use for Zelle, and I will send you a request for $.

Other Rules, but really important/Misc:

• Don’t come if you are sick.  If you have to cancel because of illness, it will be really sad but we appreciate your concern for others.  We hope to have many more dances.
• RSVP is required.
• We need to have close to an even amount of boys and girls.  Sign up soon.  If the list is too heavy on one side, I will have to waitlist kids.
• Be on time.  The dances will go much more smoothly and be more fun if everyone is on time for the dance lesson at 7. Do not sign up for this dance if you cannot be on time.
• Please carefully read the dress code and etiquette guidelines below.

Dress Code:

We do not want to have to send anyone home, so please, follow the guidelines.  If you are having trouble, reach out and ask questions or ask to borrow something.

Masks are not required.

Please click here  Sock Hop Dance Visual Dress Code   or here ACHEV Dress Code for Sock Hop to review the dress code for this dance.

Basic Dance Etiquette.  Please go over this with your dancers:

For Boys:

• Ask a variety of girls to dance.  They are waiting for you to ask.  Don’t drag your feet in getting around to asking someone, and don’t spend the evening standing around.  It’s not fair to the girls.  The time goes by quickly!
• You may be nervous asking a girl to dance. That is ok. She is probably nervous waiting to be asked.
• Offer her your hand or your arm and escort her onto the dance floor
• When the dance is over, escort her off the floor and thank her for the dance.

For Girls:

• If a boy asks you to dance, graciously accept his offer.
• If you stand with your friends in a closed circle, it is hard and nerve wracking for a boy to ask you to dance. Make yourself available by opening up your circle.
• Please limit the amount of dancing you do with your girl-friends and only do it if there are no boys available to dance with.

For Both:

• Every dance has first time attendees. Make an effort to reach out to them and include them in your conversations.
• Not everyone knows how to dance…that is ok. Everyone has to begin sometime.
• A Sadie Hawkins dance is when a girl can ask a boy to dance.  The boys are to do the asking unless we announce a Sadie Hawkins dance.
• It is okay to sit out for a dance, but remember, we are here to dance.  This is a special occasion, and there will be time for goofing around, chatting and socializing another time.  Please come to the after party for some food and social time!