July

Summer 2014

July News

Thank you all for another successful year of classes and year-end production! The performances were superb and the children were true stars! Bring-a-friend week and awards week were joyful, too. Definitely a season we'll be talking about well into the future!

We hope you're enjoying a relaxing and family-filled introduction to Summer Break. Summer flies by quickly - so grab on and cherish your time together at the park, at the pool or on your family vacations. School - and weekly dance classes - will be back in session before you know it.

We want to help make that back-to-school transition a little easier for you. Since many of our classes fill to capacity, this year we're offering our current students an early-registration option. Families can now register online to hold their spot in class next season. There is no up-front fee for this service. Your reserved spot will be confirmed with your first tuition payment, which will be auto-charged on August 1. This is a terrific way to get into the class(es) of your choice without an early financial commitment.

And if you're wondering which class(es) are the best fit for your child(ren), don't fret. A personal class recommendation will be sent via email over the next few days to all of our current families. Look for it in your inbox and contact Alyssa with any questions you may have.

Click HERE to view the 2014-15 Academic Term Schedule.

Click HERE to register for classes.

Enjoy the holiday weekend and the rest of your summer!

Best regards,

Alyssa Scotten & Vicki L. Gillaspy
G. Scotten Talent Center
317-841-1919

2014-15 Registration & Dancewear Fittings - July 22-24

This year we've expanded our Open House and Registration to three days to be held July 22, 23 and 24 from 6-8 p.m. During that time, families are invited to bring their children to try on dancewear samples and to place their orders for their child's required dancewear. Sample sizers will include leotards, boycut shorts, leggings and sports bras. Items ordered will be adorned with our embroidered logo and will be shipped to the studio. Families will be notified upon their arrival.

Production T-Shirts, DVDs & Photos

If you haven't already picked up your production t-shirt, please do so. The studio will be open from 6-8 p.m. on July 22, 23 and 24.

If you didn't get a chance to order a production video, click HERE to place your order. New and previous orders will be shipped directly to your home. For questions about your order, please contact Movietyme Video Productions at 595-8811.

Photos previously ordered on Picture Day should be mailed to you directly. If you haven't received your order of have additional questions about your order, please contact Performing Arts Photography by Bateman at 253-6331.

Summer Camp Success!!

Thank you to all of our returning students and new friends who registered for and attended Summer Dance Camp June 16-20! We had record attendance at the five day camp that included classes and choreography in Tap, Jazz, Contemporary and Hip Hop dance styles. Dates and times for the 2015 Summer Dance Camps are listed on our website. Be sure to mark your calendars and join the fun next year!

Troupe & Tiny Talent Gear up for 2014-15 Season!

We had an exciting turnout of talented dancers at the 2014-15 Troupe Auditions June 16-20. Dancers ages 7 and up strutted their stuff in hopes of earning a spot on next year's award-winning team. Placements will be announced via email on or after July 12.

Families of prospective Tiny Talent members came out on June 25 to learn more about the program from Troupe Director Larra Holding. Tiny Talent is an entry-level performing troupe that prepares students for our pre-professional Performing Troupe. Members for the 2014-15 Tiny Talent Troupe are typically selected from the 2013-14 Elementary classes.

If you want to learn more about Troupe or Tiny Talent, please direct your questions to Troupe Director Larra Holding, at larra@gscotten.com.

Troupe Travels to Orlando for National Competition

Members of the 2013-14 Performing Troupe are traveling to Orlando this weekend to participate and compete at Tremaine Dance Competition and Convention. Joe Tremaine, a legendary dancer and dance educator, is presenting his 33rd Annual National Gala, honoring Entertainer of the Year Dick Van Dyke. Additional honorees include Stephen "Twitch" Boss, Chucky Klapow and Briana Evigan. GSTC students will have the opportunity to meet and learn from these superstars. And, if selected, they may have the great honor of performing for them at the Gala! Break a leg, dancers! And, remember: Teamwork makes a dream work!!

2014 Calendar

The following "at a glance" listing reflects important dates and upcoming events.

July 22-24: 2014-15 Registration & Dancewear Fittings
August 14: (Thursday) First Day of Academic Term classes
September 1: Labor Day, Studio Closed - No Classes
October 27-30: Parent Observation Week (Halloween Dress-Up)
October 31: Halloween, Studio Closed - No Classes
November 10-14: Ticket Redemption Week
November 17-20: Costume Carnival (Fittings, Payment Due)
December 8-12: Parent Observation Week
December 22: Last day before Holiday Break
December 23 - January 4 - Holiday Break, Studio Closed - No Classes

In This Issue

Registration & Dancewear Fittings

T-Shirts, DVDs and Photos

Summer Camp Success

2014-15 Troupe & Tiny Talent

Tremaine National Competition in Orlando

2014 Calendar