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BE SURE TO PRINT YOUR PERFORMANCE HANDBOOKS FROM THE WEBSITE!!!!
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NO CLASSES:
April 16-22, 2012
(April Vacation)
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T-SHIRT ORDERS!
We will be ordering recital t-shirts as in the past. The deadline for ordering shirts is April 15th.
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Dancers of the Month
Kayla Story
Emily Trantanella
Kayla takes the beginning level ballet, tap, and jazz classes. She has been working so hard on her ballet technique and her speed and execution in tap. She also has been having fun and improving her style in jazz. Kayla comes in every week and remembers the choreography for the recital dances - it's been great to watch her confidence grow!
Emily takes Jazz Int.1, Ballet Int. 1 and Preteen Contemporary. She has been making great strides in ballet - she has been rapidly improving and really applying herself, especially at the barre. She also has been working on on her performance dynamics in contemporary. Her technique has been looking great! Emily has progressed so much since September.
Congratulations, Kayla and Emily! |
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Join us on Facebook!
The studio page is a great way to stay up-to-date with events, information, and photos. Click on the link above and join us on Facebook today! |
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Happy April Birthdays
Ali Cartier, Teagan Chandler, Charlene Claus, Rebecca Favreau, Halianna Gacek, Bailey Hanek, Makayla Hite, Cayla Meldrum, Jacquelyn Niarhos, Clio Pappas, Tasha Widmayer, Sabrina Wojnar, Wendy Younker
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Dads Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings from 8:00-9:00pm, beginning the first week of May. Sign up on the bulletin board! Song: "White & Nerdy" by Weird Al Yankovic!
Rehearsal Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (only 5 dates!!!!)
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Fall Schedule
The fall schedule will be in your files in early April. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (email is easiest).
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Parent Corner
Touring Plans is a MUST for anyone planning a trip to Disney. I used it in December and it was great! It has blogs, information, and tips to get the most out of your Disney vacation. The crowd calendar is so helpful to plan which days to visit parks. It even has an app with wait times for rides! Check it out.
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Greetings!
It has been so exciting seeing our choreography come to life! I can't wait to see the final dances on stage. We encourage everyone to practice at home (not in tap shoes, though) so that polishing the dances is easier, less draining, and more fun!
If you haven't printed your recital packets, please do so - click on the picture on the website (password: Studio73) All important recital information is in there. Please check your family files for personalized recital information - including photo shoot times for your family, tights required, and recital details.
Registration has begun for summer programs. We offer many financial incentives which ease summer payments for families. By registering before classes end, we can better plan for our programs and purchase necessary supplies. Register today - deposits will not be processed until June 1st.
Summer Calendar Summer Program Guide Summer Webpage Easter Coloring Book |
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Backstage Volunteers
Backstage volunteers are vital for a smooth dress rehearsal and show. Younger classes need mother helpers to tend to the children (keep them busy, change costumes & accessories, bathroom breaks, etc.). The faculty will not be there to take care of the children as we are needed onstage and in the audience. Please do your share and volunteer to help your child's class. Every year the same people volunteer and it would be great if they could have a break. Backstage moms get to watch the performance from the stage wings and do NOT need a recital ticket. Please sign up on the bulletin board! Thank you in advance for helping us out!
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Program Ads Due Mid April
Deadline - April 15, 2012
All advertisements and personal ads for the recital program are due by April 15th so I have time to finish designing and creating the program. If you prefer, I can design your ad - just email me text copy and photo (if applicable) and I'll handle the rest. Pricing:
- full page ad with photo (7.5 H X 4.5 W) - $110
- 1/2 page ad with photo (3.77 H X 4.5 W) - $75
- 1/4 page ad (no photo) (1.68 H X 4.5 W) - $50
Suggestions:
Break a leg! Congratulations on 10 years of dance!
These personal ads are a great keepsake for the dancers. I have shadow boxed each of Audrey's recital costumes through the years along with accessories, recital tickets, ballet slippers, the program, and a copy of the ad in the program dedicated to her. She loves to look at these boxes on her wall, read the notes and reminisce about the show. These keepsakes along with the recital DVD makes the recital something very special to remember. |
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Ticket Sales
Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 10am-noon
By attending the ticket sale on May 6th, you can choose your own seats.
- Ticket prices: Tickets are discounted to $25.00 each if purchased BEFORE June 2nd. On June 2nd and later, the ticket price reverts to the regular price of $27.00 each. Tickets are the same price for adults & children.
- Tickets are reserved seats and they will go on sale on a first come-first served basis.
- Tickets will be sold on Sunday, May 6th from 10am until noon @ the studio.
- Tickets must be paid for by money order or cash - no personal checks or credit cards accepted for ticket sales (due to bounced checks and declined credit cards in the past).
- Tickets may not be purchased until ALL tuition and costume balances are paid in full.
- Tickets are NON-refundable and NOT exchangeable. We are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen tickets.
- If you can't attend May 6th: Please fill out the ticket order forms at the studio. Enclose slip and cash or money order in an envelope in the payment box by the office door. Tickets will be in your file the following week. Tickets will not be sold during class - we need to cater to your child's class. Note that ticket slips will be filled at the end of the ticket session on May 6th - priority is given to those in attendance.
We hope you invite a group of family and friends so we have a full house for our performance. The dancers work hard all year long and there is some incredible talent in the show. We love a great audience so invite everyone!!!
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Costumes and Parent Peek Week
May 7-12 2012
Costumes- Recital costumes will NOT be distributed until ALL tuition and costume balances are paid in full for this dance season. We appreciate your understanding with regard to this policy. While we don't want anybody to feel neglected with regard to costumes, we must adhere to this policy for financial reasons. We will be distributing costumes the week of May 7, 2012 - during Parent Peek Week.
Parent Peek Week - Parents are invited to watch class in the dance studio, but please leave siblings at home so there are fewer distractions. Parent participation will help expedite the process of trying on costumes and save time with explaining costume details. And you will watch the dancers' perform in costume for the first time!
Please note that all of the teachers will invite parents (sometimes weekly - just ask ...) in the studio at the end of the classes this time of year to preview the dances. We welcome you - you can see how the dances progress weekly.
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CONTEST - Enter to Win a $25 iTunes Gift Card! We want to hear your story! We are having a contest in which 4 winners will win a $25 iTunes gift card! Entries must include a photo of the dancer, a brief biography, and your artistic creation that answers the question(s) for your age category:
- Ages 7 & under, Ages 8-10: "I love dance at DEU because..."
- Ages 11+: "My favorite DEU dance memory is..." AND "Dance means to me..." (must answer both questions if you are 11 or older)
Give your entry to Miss Audrey or your dance teacher. Deadline for all submissions is April 15th. Winners will be announced in the May newsletter. See the email I sent last week or the printout on the bulletin board for more information.
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Summer Dance Programs
Register today - deposits and/or payments won't be processed until June 1st. Take advantage of our 4 month installment plan!
Note: Intermediate and advanced level dancers should take advantage of the short summer session to retain class placement in the fall. In traditional school, kids lose approximately two months of material during summer months. The same applies to dance - dancers lose valuable technique over the summer and need to regain what they have mastered in the spring which can take months. We offer the most popular classes during the summer (contemporary, hip hop, tap and yoga) and encourage everyone to stay involved in dance to further individual growth and ease the transition back into fall dance classes. There are only 5 weeks of classes and tuition can be prorated for vacations.
- Kiddie (age 4-7 approx) - 9am-noon
- Junior dancers (age 7-10 approx) - noon to 4 pm
These summer dance sessions were created to provide an additional performance opportunity for dancers at the holidays - something different than the many local versions of the Nutcracker and something that gives back to the community. Most dancers who begin in the Kiddie Dance program continue with the program and become members of the Dance Expressions Ensemble (DEE). The DEE performs exclusively for community charitable events including Project Santa every year. Note that there are no auditions required to be a DEE member. Participants in the above summer sessions may perform in our annual (free) Happy Holidays Concert in December which benefits area food pantries and the Toys for Tots campaign. Prior dance experience is necessary. Keeping summer vacations in mind, each program meets one week only from Monday to Thursday (DEE meets M-F with a sleepover and So You Think You Can Dance show on Thursday evening). The Kiddie and Junior sessions have a theme with corresponding arts & crafts projects. Past themes have included Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Carnival, and Circus - this year it will be HOLIDAYS. We provide FREE rehearsals in the fall (schedule is approximately every other Friday beginning at the end of September, except the DEE who will have one additional Friday rehearsal before classes start in September) to prepare for the show. Why participate? Dancer's benefits:
- additional performance opportunity beyond the annual year-end show
- learn new repertoire which applies techniques and skills - dancers advance more quickly
- camaraderie, team work, cooperation
- free fall rehearsals
- give back to the community
Summer schedule includes contemporary, hip hop, tap, and yoga classes. Classes can be prorated for vacations.
The Dance Teacher Prep Course is for dedicated dancers aspiring to assist with classes and/or teach dance in the future.
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Other Summer Programs
Here are some more summer programs for boys and girls of all ages!
A new series of workshops for both girls and boys. Lots of unique and fun games, crafts & snacks relating to the theme of the week.
- Plundering Pirates - July 17-19 - 9am-noon
Everything pirates... Fun includes scavenger hunt, treasure maps, pirate attire, treasure chests, pirate speak, walk the plank, pirate games and so much more.
- DEU Olympics - July 31-August 2 - 9am-noon
DEU will host its own Olympics to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games. Sports, flags, relays, designing a new Olympic game, culture, and more.
- Destination Disney - August 14-16 - 9am-noon
This week will present all things Disney - from princesses to movies to theme parks. Fishes for Nemo, monsters from Monsters Inc, Gak for Flubber, speedway for Cars, and more!
August 14-16 - 1pm-4pm
Spend a week in the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts where a summer program awaits full of adventure, Quidditch, muggle magic, mind reading, dueling, horcruxes, patronus, owls, dark arts, wands, potions and much more. No dance experience necessary.
- Construction Zone (July 9-13)
- Party in the USA (August 6-10)
The CAP's daily activities include dance, music, and art segments based on the above themes. Save $50 if registering for both sessions.
Free Technique Week
NEW this year - we are offering a FREE week of technique classes the first week of September to jumpstart the fall season. Only intermediate and advanced level dancers who participate in a summer class or program are eligible.
FREE Technique Week - September 4-6, 2012 - Schedule TBA
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Important Dates & Deadlines
Please be conscientious and take prompt action regarding signing up for things and ordering recital packages. I often have had many people neglect to sign up on the bulletin board as a 5 or 10 year student. With the amount of work to be done at year's end in preparation for the annual performance, I must place orders over April vacation to ensure that shipments arrive in time. There will be no second orders for awards once the signup deadline has passed. Nor will there be any extras ordered. I accept no responsibility for omissions on signup sheets. Please take note of the following important dates & deadlines as well as the calendar below.
April 15
- Program ads due
- Sign up for 5 & 10 & 15 year awards
- Sign up for perfect attendance
- Sign up for Dads dance
- T-shirt orders due today (no exceptions)
- contest entries due
April 30
- Coupon expires for summer gift certificates
- Final day checks are accepted for this dance season (checks are okay for summer & fall ...)
- Final tuition payment due today
May 6 - Ticket Sales - 10am-noon
May 7-12 - Parent Observation Week & Costume Distribution Week
May 15 - FREE Fall 2012 registration offer expires today Note: if you are interested in a recital t-shirt, fill out the colorful flyer on the last page of the Performance Handbook and include your size on the form (there is no designated space for it). Payment and form must be submitted by April 15th. |
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Calendar
Apr. 16-21, 2012 APRIL VACATION - NO CLASSES May 6, 2012 (Sun) Ticket Sales May 7-12, 2012 Peek Week & Costume Delivery May 26-28, 2012 MEMORIAL WEEKEND - NO CLASSES June 4, 2012 (Mon) Photo Shoot June 5, 2012 (Tues) Dress Rehearsal (Westford Academy) June 7, 2012 (Thurs) Student Appreciation Day June 9, 2012 (Sat) Performance (Westford Academy) Calendar |
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If you have any questions, please email me or call me at 978-649-2022!
HAPPY EASTER!
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