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978.251.1700 
 
Fall Newsletter 2009 
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 goods and more while you wait for your dancer! 
 
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Where is the Ballroom Cafe?
The entrance is located to the left of our main entrance...
come on in!
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Company Performance 2009
 
 
 
Our four performing companies will have their annual
 Company Performance on
 
 October 23, 2009
at
DNE school of dance 
 
This is a wonderful fundraiser for the company members for costumes, field dance trips, etc. so they can perform all over the
New England area from local hospitals, Sampus Pavillion, and Irish Festivals!
 
Performance will be held in our
Main Ballroom
*** 
Silent Auction and Reception after the performance will be held in our new 
 
Ballroom Cafe 
 
Tickets are on sale NOW!!
 
Ticket Price 
$12.00  
 
 
We had a 
SOLD OUT 
standing room only last year...so get your tickets today!
 
Call us at 978.251.1700
or see the office to purchase...
Tickets will be available at the door...
 
Interested in auditioning for Company?
 
Company Audition Dates are:
 
DNE Company
Saturday, October 31
Jr. Company
11-1:30 pm
Sr. Company
3-5:30pm
 
DNE Celtic Company
Saturday, October 31
Jr. Company
10-11:00am 
Sr. Company
11:30-12:30pm
 
Please see
Miss Mandra or
Miss Christine or the office for more Company information...
 
 
Parent Appreciation Night
 
The staff at DNE want to thank
ALL OF OUR PARENTS
for your support and dedication to DNE and to the arts!
 
So we're having a party for you!
 
Saturday Night
January 9, 2010
in our
Ballroom Cafe 
  
Come to DNE for a complimentary night of 
light fare...some vino...and a ballroom dance lesson!
 
R.S.V.P
 
lynn@dancenewengland.com
 
 
 In House Competition
2010 
 
DNE's In House Competition
will be held on
 
February 7, 2010 
 
Young student choreographers are encouraged to strut their stuff!
 
This performance event gives the dancers the opportunity to create and choreograph their own piece.  Solo, duo, trio or
small group.  The student(s) performs their finished product for their peers, family, teachers and one independant judge.
 
Specialty Awards are given to all...
 
Two age categories:
7 to 11 & 12 to 18
years of age.
 
Awards & Prizes will be given for Second & Third Placements
 
First placement will perform in all three performances
of
The Festival of Dance
2010
Sign up in our reception area after
January 1, 2010 and ask the office for a complete set
 of rules and regulations.
 
 Toys for Tots
 

 
 
If you would like to bring an unwrapped toy for a little girl or boy we'll take care of the rest...Simply have your dancer bring the unwrapped, new toy when he or she comes to class to put under our Christmas Tree
(main ballroom)
 
Thank you! 
 

Have you seen our new website?

 
If you haven't already...check it out!
 
Calendar Section to see what's happenning at DNE!
 
Chat Forums
for kids or parents...
looking to sell last year's Irish Step Hard Shoes?
Post them on the forum...or looking to buy a pair of tap shoes size 3...post it on the forum!
 
Oodles of pictures!
 
Bios & Pictures of
our staff
 
and more...
check it out! 
 
 
 
 
Festival of Dance
2010
 
This spectacular and exciting event takes place each year.  For every student in the school, the Festival is the culmination of an entire season of hard work and dedication.  It is a wonderful extravaganza, a fun, lively professional show with fabulous sets, props, and stage lighting. 
This yearly event allows our dancers the opportunity to experience the joy and satisfaction of a performance.  The Festival of Dance is truly a family experience that will be a highlight of your child's year.  Our Five-year and Ten-year awards will be listed in our Spring Newsletter and will be presented at the Festival Performances.
 
The theme of Festival Performance to be announced in class in January 
 
 
Festival Performance Dates
 
Friday Evening Performance
May 14, 2010
 
Saturday Morning & Matinee Performances
May 15, 2010
 
Your dancer will perform in one performance with the exception of a multiple class dancer, advanced dancers & specialty routines.
Each class was assigned a performance in advance and available at the time of registration.  The class performance show assignments are available on our website under their class description and will also be listed in our Spring Newsletter.
Dress Rehearsals & Photography dates will also be listed in our Spring Newsletter.
 
Mandatory Dress Rehearsals will be 
the week of 
Monday, May 10 thru Thursday, May 13, 2010
 
Your dancer's dress rehearsal information will be in the Spring Newsletter. 
 
 
Festival Costumes
 
All Costume Deposits must be made by
 November 15, 2009
 
All Costume Balances are due by
December 15, 2009
 
 The costume deposit/balance invoice will be mailed directly to your home shortly. 
 
$35.00
 Costume deposit for the following classes:
 (one costume)
Kinderbasic, Primary I, Primary II,
All Hip Hop Classes, All Streetfunk Classes,
All Modern Classes, All Pointe Classes,
All Lyrical Classes, All Irish Step Classes
 
$70.00
Costume deposit for the following classes:
 (two costumes)
Intermediate, Intermediate Intensive, Secondary, Secondary Intensive
 
$105.00
Costume deposit for the following classes:
(three costumes) 
Junior I, Junior I Intensive, Junior II, Junior II Intensive, Junior III, Junior III Intensive, Advanced
 
Winterfest 2009
 
 
 Winterfest 2009 will take place on
 
December 6, 2009
2:00pm
 
Tickets Available November 15, 2009
$5.00 ticket price
(tickets will be available at door)
 
Would your dancer like to perform a solo, duo, trio or small group at our annual Winterfest Performance?
 
All profits to be donated to
The Fisher House Foundation
 
This foundation raises money to build large homes near Veteran's Hospitals so
the family can live for free near the hospital while their loved ones are in rehabiliation.
 
Winterfest Choreography Tuition
Solo $150.00
Six 30 min. sessions
 
Duo/Trio
 $120.00 per dancer
Six 45 min. sessions
 
Small Group
$90.00 per dance
Six 45 min. sessions
 
Have your dancer talk with their instructor if you would like additional information.  Your dancer's instructor may approach a dancer(s) about doing a piece of choreography for Winterfest.
 
Call or email us today!
 
 
DNE Season Calender
 
Go to our website
Calendar Section
for even more DNE events & happennings!
 
Open for Columbus Day
Monday, October 12, 2009
 
Open for Halloween
Saturday, October 31, 2009
 
Open for Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
 
Closed for Thanksgiving
  November 25 thru November 29, 2009
 
Ladies Night at The Ballroom Cafe
December 5, 2009 
 
Winterfest, December 6, 2009 
 
Closed for Holiday Break,
 December 23, 2009
thru January 3, 2010
 
Parent Appreciation Night
Saturday Evening, January 9, 2010 
 
Closed for Martin Luther King Day
January 18, 2010

 In-House Competition
February 7, 2010
 
Closed for Winter Break
February 14, 2010 thru February 21, 2010
 
Closed for Spring Break
April 18, 2010 thru April 25, 2010
 
Festival Dress Rehearsals
May 10 thru 13, 2010
 
Festival Performances
May 14 & 15, 2010
 
Season Ends May 15, 2010
 
Summer Dance
starts June 2010
 
Ladies Night
December 5, 2009
 7:00 to 9:00pm
Ballroom Cafe
 
Join us in our Ballroom Cafe for an evening of shopping and networking... 
 
 Do you want to promote your business?
 Rent a table in our Ballroom Cafe to "show off" your business and meet new customers.
 
Lia Sophia * Mary Kay * Southern Living  *
or a small business of your own...
 
 Are you shopping for unique gifts for the holidays?
Looking for a night out?  Enjoy some holiday shopping for unique gifts and ideas for your family and friends...
 
Complimentary glass of champagne to all shoppers...bring a friend or two!
 
Interested in renting a table?
email lynn at
 
enjoy!
 
 
 
 Ballroom Cafe   Free Chocolate with the purchase of a cup of coffee...
Offer Expires: November 15, 2009