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Happy New Year
 from 
 Pam's Academy of Dance
Our first calendar raffle winner of the new year is Suzanne Poole!
CONGRATULATIONS!
All of us at PAD would like to wish you a very Happy New Year!  We hope that you had a wonderful holiday and are excited to start classes again!

Recital season is upon us!  Many of the costumes have already arrived and the students will begin learning their recital dances!   

The faculty and staff would like to thank you for being part of the PAD family!We are very excited to start the new year!
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
As a reminder, we will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2011 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

All of our closings are listed on the calendar at www.pamsacademyofdance.net

Make up classes are available.  Check the website or call the studio for class times.

CALENDAR RAFFLE TICKETS
 The packet of calendar raffle tickets will be handed out during class the week of January 18.  Watch for them to come home with your dancer. 

Each calendar raffle ticket sells for $6.00 and is entered into a drawing for $100.00 which is selected each month April-March.  After a winner is selected, his/her raffle ticket is re-entered into the drawing for another chance to win.

For every packet of calendars a family sells, they will receive one free recital ticket, valued at $15.00.  Any family who sells 7 packets of raffle tickets will have the opportunity to purchase their recital tickets early, as well as receive 7 free recital tickets!

IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO SELL THE CALENDAR RAFFLE TICKETS, PLEASE NOTIFY US BY PHONE OR EMAIL IN THE OFFICE NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12TH.  ALL FAMILIES WHO DO NOT NOTIFY US IF THEY DO NOT WISH TO SELL CALENDARS PRIOR TO THIS DATE, WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING AT LEAST ONE PACKET OF CALENDARS. 
RECITAL NEWS

The final costume deposit was posted on December 15, 2010.  If you have any questions regarding your account, please do not hesitate to call the office or log in to your online account center. 

As a reminder: students are no longer able to change classes.  All recital costumes have been ordered and most have arrived.  If you have questions about your child's classes, please let us know. 

Students will begin learning their recital dances this month, and regular attendance is important in order to keep up.  We want to make sure every student feels comfortable learning the material and being in class regularly will help this effort. 

The Recital Handbooks will be passed out during class the week of January 18.  Look for these to come home with your child.  This handbook will contain information about the recital, as well as important dates!  We realize that this may seem overwhelming at first, but please do not hesitate to call or email should you have any questions about the show.  We want everyone to have a positive experience and be as hassle free as possible!

Recital Yearbook Ad information will also be passed out during class beginning January 18.  There are many different options for yearbook ads and they are a great way to wish your special dancer good luck on recital night!  These ads can be customized with text and your dancer's recital photo from this year!

PROPER ATTIRE

Proper attire is required for all dance classes.  Students are to wear a leotard and tights with their hair pulled back and away from their face.  For hip hop classes, students are allowed to wear pants or shorts over their leotard.  Boys can wear a t-shirt and shorts or pants for class, but proper shoes are required.

Proper shoes are also required.  Check the bulletin board or Divine Dancewear for the correct shoes.  Recital photographs are just around the corner and all students need the correct shoes for pictures, as well as recital.  A blue sheet of paper will be sent home with your child if he/she does not have the correct shoes. 

Please make sure that your child is on time each week.  It is important that the classes begin on time for every child's benefit as it causes a disruption if students arrive after class has begun. 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!