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Greetings!
We are off to an amazing start already this season. We are seeing great improvements with our dancers and are excited to start this seasons' choreography!
Class changes are still possible at this time. Please call or email us if we can make changes for you. If your dancer is considering adding or dropping a performing/competing class please let us know right away since many teachers are starting choreography.
Remember that the studio is closed for Labor Day. We will be open on Fri., Sept. 2 and Sat., Sept. 3 and all regular classes will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day!
Karla |
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Ballet Class Attire
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Ballerinas in training must wear a black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers and have their hair in a clean bun. Boys can wear a white or black t-shirt or tank top and shorts or pants (not baggy). This is the case for all ballet classes.
Proper attire is a big piece of learning the grace and discipline of ballet. If your dancer sees herself/himself as a well put-together dancer in the mirror during class, her/his dancing will reflect that. Dancers not properly dressed for ballet class will not be allowed to participate.
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Tuesday Class Changes
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We have merged pointe and pre-pointe and added a Tuesday B Company Technique class and a Tuesday A/B Ballet class. As a result, the schedule has changed for some dancers. Please check the chart below and call us if you have any questions. These changes go into effect on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
If your A or B Company dancer is interested in switching to or adding the new A/B Company Ballet class (Tuesdays, 8:00-9:00 p.m.), give us a call and we will complete the change for you.
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Competition Schedule Updates
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Competition Ballet
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We have started our competition ballet classes on Saturday mornings. If your dancer in interested in participating, you do not need to wait for invitations this year. All B company dancers are welcome to join B company competition ballet and all C Company dancers are welcome to join C company Competition ballet.
If your dancer wants to add this class, please call or email us this week and we will get that set up for you.
B Company Competition Ballet: Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
C Company Competition Ballet: Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Team Moms!
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We want you to be a team mom!
We are looking for a few great moms to help enhance the experience for our wonderful dancers. Team moms will work together to create fun get-togethers and activities for the dancers, make small items for your team to motivate them throughout the season and at competitions, and help the other moms get to know each other so that our competition weekends are even more fun. Team moms will also be a go-to person to help with team communication and team organization on competition/recital days.
If you think you can help us add to your dancer's experience, please sign up in the lobby. We will have a team mom meeting in late September to help plan our lock-in and to plan other social events for this season. This is not a huge time commitment, but will make a big impact for our dancers. We hope you can help!
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Company Lock-in
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Saturday, October 15
5:00-10:00 p.m.
at the DanceXchange
Our annual Company Lock-in is just around the corner. This is a time for our company dancers to get to know each other and do some team bonding. A pot-luck sign up sheet will be posted on the company wall at the end of Sept.
The first hour of our lock-in will be a parent/dancer meeting. We will discuss make-up and warm-up ordering and general information about this season. Each team will make a team poster. Please have your dancer bring a picture that can be used on her/his team's poster. Also, we will add hand prints to our wall. Even though we try to be very clean and careful while adding hand prints, sometimes clothes get stained. Please dress accordingly. This event, like all other company events, is mandatory. Younger dancers are allowed to leave early to get to bed. We will be locking the doors all evening for your child's safety. Make sure to sign up on the company wall for early pick up time so we know when to expect you.
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Assistant Teachers Needed
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Our kid's classes are filling up. We need your talented dancers to lend their time, energy and talent to our younger dancers' classes. If your dancer has an extra 45 minutes during the week to be a role model and mentor to aspiring ballerinas, jazz/tappers and hip-hoppers, we would love her/his help.
Assistant teachers attend class each week and help with picture day and the spring recital rehearsal and performance for that class. This is a great way to help out, make a difference for younger kids and get experience teaching dance.
If your dancer is interested in helping, let us know which class works best and when she/he is able to start.
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Reminders...
- October tuition and fees are due by Sept. 20. If you need help with billing please call or email us anytime.
- If your dancer is considering adding or dropping a class, please complete the change as soon as possible. Class fees (costume, competition, accessory and recital fees) are non-refundable after October 31.
- Schedule conflicts must be submitted to our office by December 1.
- Please inform us at least one week in advance if your dancer will be absent for any reason. Extra absence forms are available at the front desk.
- Sick dancers should not come to the studio unless you are certain that they are not contagious. If your dancer is not contagious and can watch class, we highly recommend sending her/him to class. Absences due to sickness are not counted.
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