|
Friend Us!
 For those of you that use "social media" like Facebook, we'd love to have you as our Fans. You can find our Facebook page for Dancercise Kids here  , and for me, Tessa, here .
|
 eStatements
If you pay Dancercise directly for classes, you will have received your e-mail eStatement recently showing November charges. These charges will be billed to your card around October 15th. If you do not plan to continue your child's
enrollment past October, please let us know by filling out this online form to avoid having your account charged*.
* If you've told us directly, then no need to do so again, but please
make sure you contact our office directly or use the online form rather
than ask the instructors or childcare staff to do so.
|
 Get The Music
You can enjoy watching your child practice at home by buying the original, fun music we use in Dancercise. Use coupon code MANNERS during checkout from our online store to get this 33% discount on the normal price of this CD.
|
|
|
|
Greetings!
Welcome to our October Manners Unit Newsletter. Here's a chance to find out more about: This unit focuses on Manners. There are many aspects to manners of course, and each family and culture has its own take on some of these but, through our classes this month, we encourage the kids to think about some of those basics, such as saying "please" and "thank you". We also encourage the kids to think more about being sensitive to others' feelings, with our song "Cookie Blues". And our Manner Monsters remind us of how NOT to behave when we go to someone else's house for dinner! You can find these songs, and many more, at our online store and you can download them as mp3 files to play on your ipod (for the kids, of course!) or other player. Coming up in November will be our quarterly performances, when our classes will show you what we've been learning. If your child is enrolled in our classes in a child care center, look for a note in your cubby or coming home with your child. You are welcome to drop into any class to watch, but we'll put on a show for you in November! No special clothing or shoes are required for these performances. For classes that are just starting in October, our instructors may schedule performances a little later to allow for the kids to become more familiar with the material. For those of you in the Twin Cities, I will be performing at Mall of America (in the Sears Court) on Tuesday November 16th at 10am and 11am. I hope to see you there! Finally, a request. Dancercise Kids is a business and like all businesses, we rely on word of mouth and customer support. If you like our classes, tell a friend! Refer a friend, and we'll give your child a free Dancercise T-Shirt! Just click this button to pass this e-mail on, and help us keep our business healthy and growing. On behalf of everyone here at Dancercise Kids, we appreciate your business, and thank you for being part of our ever-expanding global family!   Tessa Pfeifer Dancercise Kids Founder & CEO
|
|
October Curriculum - "Manners"
 Manners is the theme of our October Unit of our Communication Carnival Quarter. We're learning about greeting people even if we're shy ("Hello, Hello"), using our best manners to solve a puzzle, such as how to get into the Magic Castle, and also how to make our friends feel appreciated ("Cookie Blues"). We're also learning some good habits by seeing what the Manner Monsters do when they eat at someone's house, and being sure not to copy them! Then, we're figuring out our left from our right in "Mrs Left and Mr Right"! Muscle of the Month: Calf Fitness - "Hello, Hello"
Lesson: Always remember to use your manners. Greet your friends with a handshake and a smile. Steps: Walk on Heels and Toes, Point and Flex Toes Jazz - "Magic Word"
Lesson: What is the magic word? Please! What are some other manners we should always remember to use? Steps: Boogie Wave, Cross Foot Spin Sign Language: Magic, Please Ballet - "Cookie Blues"
Lesson: It is easy to judge others and hurt their feelings. Put yourself in their shoes. Remember to be kind. Steps: 1st Position, Glissade, Plié Sign Language: Cookie, Sad, All Done Tap - "Manner Monster"Lesson: Always use your manners, especially when you are someone's guest because you don't want to be a Manner Monster! Steps: Shuffle Hop Step, Toe Heel Walk Sign Language: Thank You Creative - "Mrs Left and Mr Right" Lesson: We are learning our left from our right by singing Mrs. Left and Mr. Right and using black and white wrist bands to help remember. Fun Fact: Our instructors reverse the wristbands for themselves because kids of this age learn by repeating as if watching a mirror! Tumbling - Forward RollBuy this quarter's music now! Use coupon MANNERS at checkout to save! |
Parent Fun: Questions For Your Dancercise Kid!
 Ask your child these questions and let them show you what they've been learning! What's the "Magic Word"?Can you sign Please & Thank You?Show me the Manner Monster step. Can you show me Mr Right and Mrs Left? They might not remember everything but watch their imaginations go to town! |
If you are leaving your center or Dancercise...
 Kids are back in school and things are returning to a normal schedule. Please remember to let us know if you are choosing not to participate in Dancercise Kids. We require written notice ( e-mail or online form acceptable). Please don't ask our instructors or childcare center staff to tell us. If you have already let our office know, no need to do so again. |
|
Family Activity: Make Cookies!
 In our song "Cookie Blues", Tommy makes cookies for all his friends, but one kid decides to put him down. Here's a great chance to make some cookies for your family and get your child involved in the steps for baking (with due care of course). You can find dozens of cookie recipes on the internet. Here is a recipe for cookies with chocolate and peanut butter, and you can add the tender, loving care that Tommy adds in the song!
|
|
Thank you for participating in Dancercise. You can find much more information on our website here, or you can e-mail us with questions.
|
|
|
