January 2017 Dance News

Happy New Year to Our 24/7 Dance Studio Family!

Welcome Back and Happy 2017! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday break. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the dancers at the Holiday Spectapular. We also had a fantastic time at the Cosmic Blast Dance Party! Our students are awesome.

We are anticipating an exciting 2017. The studio is beginning to prepare for the end of the year recital. Yes, already! This newsletter is full of information about costumes, classes, attendance, and so much more. If you have any questions, please contact the front desk at 301-846-4247.

Please remember to pull your car into a parking space and walk your child into the studio safely. Please do not stop along the curb to drop off or pick up your child. You will be asked to move. Student safety is of the utmost importance.

Hand washing and dressing warmly is very important. Germs aren't shared if they are washed off. Bodies are warm after class but it is important to cover up before going outside to help prevent injuries. We want all the students healthy. Thank you for being part of 24/7 Dance Studio.

Sincerely,

Gina Korrell, Artistic Director

DATES OF INTEREST

January 8-Brownie Girl Scout Event, "The Dancer"
January 16-Princess Play Day
January 17 - 8 week gymnastics & Tutus & Tiaras sessions begin
January 21-Shrek Jr. begins
February 19-SRC Bingo-Vera Bradley, Coach, and Thirty-One
February 20-Dolly & Me Tea Party
March 25-Hero for the Arts 5k

WINTER WEATHER

WE DO NOT FOLLOW the Frederick County Public School Inclement Weather closings. If there is inclement weather, the studio will make a decision to close by 8am for all morning classes and by 2pm for all late afternoon/evening classes.

If FCPS is on a 2 hour delay, 24/7 morning/daytime classes are cancelled.

Please check the website, your email, Facebook, and/or the studio answering machine for closing notifications. In the event the weather becomes problematic during classes, a decision will be made, and classes will be contacted accordingly.

Please sign up for text alerts from 24/7 by texting @247DA to 240-348-1783

NEXT 8 WEEK GYMNASTICS SESSION STARTS

JANUARY 17TH

COSTUMES

Recital costumes are ordered. Some will start to arrive as early as February and some may not arrive until April. Once the costumes arrive, students will try on costumes during the last 10 minutes of class to make sure all the pieces arrived. Teachers will report major costume issues to the front desk.

Plan to help your younger student try on costumes so they do not lose any

costume pieces. It is your responsibility to have costumes altered if needed. Each costume company recommends the best size based on your child's measurements. Please keep costumes hung neatly and keep all accessories with the costume. Do not allow your children to play in their costume until the recital is over.

Look for the LABEL ON THE COSTUME BAG. This will list which tights, shoes, hairstyles, and accessories are needed for their dance. These labels also will tell you when the class's scheduled picture day and time is as well as their dress rehearsal and recital days and times. PLEASE keep this information in a place that you can easily refer to.

TUTUS & TIARAS

Next session begins January 17th

ATTENDANCE POLICY

As the recital approaches, it is important that each student makes every effort to attend class. If your child misses more than 3 classes after February 1st, they risk their participation in the recital. Each class will start working on their recital pieces in February. A portion of each class will be devoted to the recital dance and that makes your child's attendance very important. Make-up classes are no longer offered after February 1st.

Tardiness

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT EACH STUDENT ARRIVES IN CLASS ON TIME.

Reminder:

2 times late = 1 absence

2 time leaving early = 1 absence

2 times watching = 1 absence

If your young child is late, please go to the front desk and have the desk staff take them into class for minimal disruption. Make it your New Year's Resolution to be 10 minutes early for class.

If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the front desk at 301-846-4247

LANGUAGE IN THE LOBBY

We would like to remind all of our families and students to please use appropriate language when in the studio. Thank you!

RECITAL MUSIC

Recital Music for your child's dance class will be available to purchase at the

front desk by mid February. Songs are $4 for the first song and $1 for each additional song. The music available from the studio is the exact cut version that your child will be using in the recital. This is a great way for your child to practice for the recital and become familiar with the music. Forms will be available at the front desk. (please allow 1 week for completion)

AMBASSADOR MESSAGE

A new year is a great time to re-focus on your goals. Try to make it a point to commit and completely dedicate yourself to your education, extra curricular activities, fitness and health, hobbies, etc. Make 2017 the best year yet!

Dylan Gibb

NEW YEAR REMINDERS

As we start the second half of our dance year, we would like to remind you of a few things:

*Please remind students to go to the restroom BEFORE class begins.

*A parent must be in the building for all students age 7 and under. If you know that your child has difficulty using the restroom by him/herself or has any other difficulties and may need you, please stay in the building.

*Please check to make sure your child comes to class in the proper attire. A list of proper attire requirements for each class can be found in your Studio Guide and on our website.

*If you wash your canvas ballet shoes, let them air dry, they will shrink in the dryer.

*Lastly, please try to leave the studio as you have found it. We do our best to provide a clean environment for all of our students and appreciate our students and parents efforts to keep it this way.

We are thankful you chose 24/7 and hope you enjoy your year with us.

SHREK JR.

General Information

January 21-March 25, 2017 (10 week session)

Class size-25 Ages 8+

9:00am-1:00pm

24/7 Dance Studio

Black Box Theater

Cost: $400 (fee includes a camp t-shirt)

Production Information

Tech: *mandatory

March 25- 9:00am-5:00pm

Performances:

March 25 (6pm)

March 26 (12pm, 3pm, & 6pm)

Location:

24/7 Dance Studio

Black Box Theater

482-A Prospect Blvd.

Frederick, MD 21702

RE-GIFTS NEEDED

The 24/7 SRC is looking for NEW items to be used in filling the baskets and bags for our upcoming Bingo on February 19th. If you are interested in re-gifting an item or would like to donate some fillers, please bring them to the studio by January 31st.

Thank you!