Sophie Dance Birthday Parties!

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Please email Info@SophieDance3rd.Com if you would like to book a party!

We are thrilled you have chosen to consider Sophie Dance for your birthday party!   Please read through this information before approving the deposit charge as deposits are 50% of your cost and non-refundable.

When?!

Parties are booked 

Saturdays 3pm - 5pm or 4pm - 6pm 

Sundays 10am - 12pm, 11am - 1pm, 12pm - 2pm or 1pm - 3pm

We only book one party per date and dates book up in advance.

How Much?!

$950 for up to 14 children and 1 Teacher

$1350 for up to 25 children and 2 Teachers

Additional Teacher $150 per hour

Additional Party Hour $250 for party with 1 teacher, $350 for party with 2 teachers.

Who can come?!

- Parties are for children turning age 4 and up.

- Siblings ages 4 and up attending the party count as children and party guests

- Adults are welcome to stay at the party but we do not allow more than 50 people (adults and children total) in our studio at once for safety.

- Drop off parties are allowed and are recommended for older children who may have guests reluctant to dance in the presence of their parents!

Do I need to bring Food and what can I offer guests?!

- You may bring adult beverages if you wish for the adults at the party. 

- You must bring a snack, pizza or food of some kind and refreshments for a break time in addition to your birthday celebration treat. 

- We do NOT have a refrigerator large enough to store a birthday cake. Please be sure your birthday dessert is one that can be left out for the duration of your party.

How early can I set up and how soon to we need to exit?!

Set Up

Your Sophie Dance teacher will arrive 30 minutes prior to your party start time to assist you with set up. Please keep this rather short window in mind when considering large or elaborate set ups and decorations. Access any earlier will depend on your party start time versus the finishing of Sophie Dance classes. Parking lot set ups can begin as soon as our last class finishes. If you require a teacher to open the studio earlier you may do so at a cash rate of $50 per hour to the teacher and are subject to the teacher’s personal availability.

Tear Down

Our parties include 30 minutes of clean up time assisted by the teacher!  Any clean up that goes beyond 30 minutes will be charged at a rate of $50 per hour.

Anything brought in to the studio by the host must leave with the host.  We can not store balloons, left over decorations, left over food or any gifts.

We ask our hosts to ensure they have cleaned up any food left by their guests on our studio floors before they leave.

All trash cans will be emptied by Sophie Dance staff at lock up.

WHAT WE HAVE....

Tables and Chairs

At 3rd Street we have for your use

3 6’ tables

18 standard size folding chairs

2 6’ child size tables

12 child size chairs

*Most parties do not require anything more than this. If you are looking to bring in additional furniture either for personal decorative taste or for parking lot use please see our list of suggested vendors. Please note we cannot store large amounts of tables and chairs in the days before and after your party.

Linens and Décor

You are responsible for bringing in your own tablecloths and décor. Miss Sophie recommends craft paper for kids’ tables with crayons for added entertainment while snacking!

Do we need additional entertainment?!

Additional entertainment is not required for parties for ages 4 and up.  However, many parents do bring in additional elements of entertainment during the 2 hour party and we highly recommend it if you are extending your party to 3 hours. This is often recommended when you are not sure if all of your party guests will be in to dancing! Some ideas include simple craft tables, face painting and balloon twisters, bounce houses/soft play, princesses or characters! Please see list of Miss Sophie’s vendor referrals for more!

I WANT THE WORKS… (and to just show up!)

Hudson Productions

ig @hudson_productions

Website: Hudson-production.com

For full party planning, and with a larger budget, we recommend Hudson Productions. Frannie Felder Hudson was the event planner for the Unicorn party Miss Sophie hosted in the parking lot at 3rd Street and she is incredible and so fun to work with! A party like this will require ample set up time so please keep that in mind when choosing your day and time. Frannie can design and coordinate the party of your dreams and even bring the most perfect party favors.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Carrier Photography

ig @petercarrierphotography

Website: petercarrierphotography.com

You may know Peter from the Sophie Dance front desk as we feel blessed to steal him away from his big photography business when we can. Peter is exceptional at capturing all the best moments of your party, leaving you to keep your phone down and remain present at your party. Peter is also a headshot, family and pet photographer fyi! Peter was the photographer who took all of the photos on our website of the Unicorn party as well as all of the family photos on Miss Sophie’s personal IG! He is amazing with kids and his craft.

PRINCESSES AND CHARACTERS

Character IO

ig @chacters.io

Website: characters.io/

These characters are the real deal and always in character! Prices vary depending on how many characters/princesses you want and the duration.  They are incredible and can do entertaining separate from dancing (ie: storybook time, they can also do basic face paint, singing) or they can join in the dancing led by our teachers!

FACE PAINTING

Always Sparkle Parties

ig @alwayssparkleparties

Website: alwayssparkleparties.com

Exceptional face painters who are also amazing with kids! They cost $130-$150 per hour per artist. They also offer super cool balloon twisting

BRAID BAR

Tangled Braid Bar

ig @tangledbraidbar

Website: Tangledbraidbar.com

Their cost is $1000 for up to 10 kids, $1250 for up to 15 kids and $1400 for up to 20 kids. TangledBraidBar.com

HAIR TINSEL

Lucky Locks LA – By Kadi

ig @luckylocks_la

Website: hairsparklesla.as.me/

Lucky Locks are a perfect way to add some extra sparkle and fun to your party. Each dancer will leave with 10 tinsel strands that last for weeks! Kadi’s rate is about $200 per hour and she is lovely to work with. Even the adults can (and will want to) get in on the fun! 

SOFT PLAY

Ball Pits, bouncers and chic bounce houses in beautiful pastel colors

SoftPlay LA 

ig @softplayla

Website: softplayla.com

Visually stunning, total little kid crowd pleaser and a great addition to your dance party for younger children and especially if you’ve got to find a way to entertain babies and younger siblings!! 

BALLOONS

Jennifer Gartland of Bella Balloon Designs

ig @bellaballoondesigns

Website: bellaballoondesign.com

Phone: 626-535-3941. 

There is nothing she can't do and she has done several parties at our studios.  She has photos of our space too to help you collaborate on ideas. She does marquee numbers, backdrops, balloon décor, mosaics and more.

FOOD TRUCKS

Roaming Hunger

ig @roaminghunger

Website: roaminghunger.com

Roaming Hunger is the best place to find and get quotes for a variety of food trucks and get exactly what you want in the budget you have! I have used them for burgers trucks, acia trucks and Asian fusion trucks and they are always professional and a hit. This service can only be offered at our 3rdStreet location where a truck can be parked in our lot.

CAKES, DESSERTS and COOKIE DECORATING SET UPS

ig @cakesbyclaritza

To order email CakesByClaritza@yahoo.com

At this point Claritza is a household name! There is nothing she can’t do and her gluten free chocolate cake with vanilla frosting is unbeatable and my personal favorite. She does amazing gluten free and vegan options.  Her cookie decorating set ups are also adorable and a great “craft” alternative for parties looking to have additional entertainment.  She is a very popular one woman show who books up fast so be patient when trying to reach her and know she will get back to you in order of your party date…typically within 3 to 5 days.

MAGICIAN

Napoleon Ryan

ig @napoleon-ryan

Email magicnapoleon@gmail.com

Phone: 323-542-6988

Looking to add even more magic?! Napoleon is the absolute best. He can do an amazing magic show for your kids in addition to close up magic for parents who are lingering!

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Large Bounce Houses/Petting Zoos/Unicorn Rides/DJ’s/Donut Maker/Coffee Bar/Etc

*If you are using Frannie Hudson for your party planning allow her to book elements like this directly through her vendors. But if you are planning your own party and looking for a la carte add ons Pasha is great to work with. He brings amazing animals, bounce houses and staff and is full of ideas!

DJ Pasha Gonzalaz

info@djpasha-ent.com

818-648-1223

Website: djpasha-ent.com

ADDITIONAL TABLES/CHAIRS/FURNITURE

Premiere Party Rentals

www.premierepartyrental.com

Teak and Lace

www.teakandlace.com

In most cases it is not necessary to bring any additional furniture. Some families with specific design ideas choose to do so. If you are using the parking lot this is something you will want to consider. Teak and Lace has adorable colorful picnic tables in adult and child sizes. However, Sophie Dance cannot store your additional tables and chairs before or after your party so if you are considering this route please be sure you can arrange same day drop off and pick up. *If you are working with an event planner they can coordinate this aspect for you.