Reminder, reminder!!!!  Once again we will be putting together a special senior presentation at the recital.  We are asking all seniors to provide us with a senior picture as well as a write up of your future plans (what school you will attend or career you wish to pursue) as well as your favorite MHDC memory!  Please submit those by May 15th!  Note: a 3x5 or 5x7 would be great!

Order forms were sent with our last mailing.  All tshirts have a listing of all participating students.  This is a great keepsake of the day!

As part of the mailing mentioned above was the schedule for picture days.  The pictures will be taken at the studio and dancers should wear their costumes.  Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes early.   We are still awaiting the arrival of some of our costumes-so, please be patient with us!  Note: there are no regular classes held these 3 days.  We will be emailing an updated schedule one week prior to these dates.

***CASH or CHECKS only please***

On Sunday May 15th we will begin ticket sales for our June 25th performance.  Please be sure you are aware of which show you are purchasing tickets for... Our A show is at Noon, while the B show is at 6PM. Everyone should have received a show assignment list in January. If you are unsure what show your child is in, please check in with the office.

We will hand out numbers at 8AM and begin sales right after that throughout the day. If you are unable to return at your assigned times we can pull your tickets for you at that time. Because we have reserved seating we must give everyone the opportunity to choose the seats of they would like.

Here are some commonly asked questions:

How much are the tickets?

Primary seating is $20 and $18 for all other seating.

Do we need a seat for our younger child?

If your child is under 5 and can sit on a lap, then no you do not.

What if we need handicap seating?

Please contact Michele at MHDCdance@comcast.net and she will be sure you have the seating you need.

If my child/children are in 2 different shows do I need tickets?

If your children take 1 class each and they did not get placed in the same show you will be given complimentary seats for the second show - this would have been noted on your show assignment letter. If your child or children take multiple classes - yes you would need tickets or even better you could be a class mom for the show that you will not watch.

What if I cannot come that day?

Lowell Auditorium seats almost 3,000 - rarely  do we sell 1/2 - so there are plenty of seats. After this day you can purchase your tickets any time the office is open. We can also put you on a pull list and pull your tickets at the end of the day Sunday and have them waiting for you at your next class.

Why do we need to purchase tickets?

For many that may be new to dance you may wonder why this is not a part of tuition payments etc.  Ticket sales pay for the rental of the auditorium, lighting rental, security and stage hands and much more.

We are truly excited about all of our new summer offerings.  Along with 5 weeks of classes we will be offering 3 options to our younger dancers for camps along with our popular Dance Intensive.  Camps are filling fast - don't miss out!!

Calling the Dads!

This year we are hoping to find a couple of dads that are willing/able to help us build a couple of props.  If you are able to help us out please email Melissa at mhdcdance@aol.com as soon as possible.

Calling Class Moms!

It is impossible to pull off a recital without the help of mothers backstage caring for the dancers as they wait to go on stage.  If you are able to volunteer as a class mom for your child's class or another class please fill out the form at the end of this newsletter and return by May 13th.  By helping us you will earn $10 in MHDC bucks that can be used for any summer or fall program.  It is our hope that especially for our younger dancers to have a mom that has a child in that class as they will already be familiar with them.  As the recital gets closer we will meet and be sure you understand everything you need to know.

On Tuesday June 21 we will hold registration night 6-8pm for our fall classes.  Register this night and receive free registration.

If you have not been to our website lately, take a look! We're excited to be creating a stronger presence on the web, so be sure to utilize our email archives, class schedules, storm weather updates (although hopefully no more snow), upcoming events, as well as downloadable PDF documents! Everything you need is at your fingertips.

What makes our studio so great is the hundreds of families that share their children's love for dance with us. Our photo and video galleries are starting to fill - but we would love to add your memories (past and present) to get a true sense of the MDHC community!

We are also looking for anyone who has celebrated a Birthday Bash with us to share your memories! Share with others the fun you had celebrating your special day with MHDC!

Do you have a favorite recital memory? Have you read Miss Melissa's articles that have been published in Dance Life Magazine? Do you have a favorite dancer on So You Think You Can Dance? Our blog is also up and running - check it out and feel free to comment on some of the subjects being written about!