Greetings!
Hopefully everyone survived our recent storm without too much damage and everyone has their power back by the time this newsletter is sent! We had a fun-filled month of dance classes in October with lots of our dancers wearing their Halloween costumes to classes! We also got to meet some of our dancers' friends during our Bring a Friend week. Thank you to everyone who participated! Somehow October has already turned to November and it's time to start thinking about the holidays! With Thanksgiving just around the corner and the month of November being a time to give thanks, VDC would like to thank you for choosing us as your family's dance studio. We know that you have a choice in what dance studio you attend and we thank you for trusting VDC with your child's (or your own!) dance education.
Sincerely,
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Katie Padgett
"Little Katie with her Big Sister"
Ms. Katie started dancing 28 years ago with Miss Karen at Diana Evans School of Dance in Lexington, KY. Her favorite memory of dancing is "wearing her costume and make-up at recital time just like her big sister."
When Ms. Katie has the time, she enjoys photography and scrapbooking. Of course her favorite thing to do at ANY time is tap! She also enjoys swedish fish and loves the color green. Did you know Ms. Katie has a favorite number? When you see her, ask her what it is!
This is Ms. Katie's 2nd year teaching at VDC. This year she is teaching Ballet, Jazz and Tap on Tuesdays and Thursdays and we are excited to have her sharing her talent with our dancers!
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 Carma Vance Carma is originally from a small town just inside Arkansas, near Memphis, TN (and yes, she loves Elvis Presley!). She moved to Virginia in 2002, just in time for a record winter of snow. Talk about first impressions! In her spare time, Carma enjoys traveling, shopping, riding a motorcycle with her husband and spending time with her family. Between Carma and her husband, Jim, they have 6 children ranging in age from 10-21 that keep them busy! A little known fact about Carma is that she danced in high school as a song-leader on the cheer squad. Her most memorable moment was when she choreographed a 3 minute routine and taught it to the squad. Carma says, "I was so proud after I taught the routine and saw my ideas in action. It was a really great feeling!" This is Carma's 3rd year at VDC. Although she is not in the classroom teaching, she keeps busy at the front desk assisting our dancers, their families and our teachers and helps keep things running smoothly! Next time you are in for class, stop by the front desk and say hello. She is there to answer your questions. |
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Order your VDC Warm- Up and Sweatshirts!
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It is not too late to order your VDC warm-up or hooded sweatshirt!! Keep warm in style this winter!
Don't delay! We have extended the deadline for ordering to this Saturday, November 3rd. No orders can be accepted after that date.
Pick up your order form at the front desk or click on the "Quick Link" and print it out.
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Saturday November 3rd
Don't forget to "Fall Back!" Clocks turn back 1 hour.
Saturday November 10th
Dancin' 2013 Costume Payment Due (see recital newsletter for more information)
Saturday November 10th
Dancin' 2013 Permission Forms Due (see recital newsletter for more information)
Wednesday November 21st-Sunday November 25th
VDC will be closed. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Monday November 26th - Saturday December 1st
Wacky Hair Week (details below)
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Monday December 10th - Saturday December 15th
Crazy Tights Week (details to follow)
Wednesday December 19th- Tuesday January 1st
VDC will be closed. Have a happy and safe holiday season.
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Dancin' 2013 Information |
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The date has been set for VDC's student recitals, Dancin' 2013. They will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013. Information was e-mailed to all families and sent home with your dancer over the last few weeks. We have also included the information in this month's newsletter. Click on the link under "Quick Links."
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October Recap |
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What a fun and exciting time here at VDC! Thank you to everyone who brought a guest during our "Bring a Friend" week. We hope that your friends enjoyed the dance class as much as you do!
We also had a great time seeing our dancers in their Halloween costumes! We got to see all kinds of costumes from beautiful to silly and even a bit scary!
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Wacky Hair Week
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Students are welcome to wear their hair in the Wackiest Style for classes at VDC starting Monday, November 26th through Saturday, December 1st.
Students should be sure their wacky hair will stay out of their face while they're dancing so that is doesn't distract them or limit their ability to dance.
Wacky Hair can be worn for all classes!
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Inclement Weather Policy
VDC does NOT follow the school closing policies of Prince William County or Manassas City. If you think class might be canceled, please give us a call. If we're not in, we'll leave an outgoing voice mail message once we've made the decision to close. Also, check VDC's Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
Classes canceled due to weather may be made up if there are similar classes available. Please call VDC to make arrangements for make-up classes. 703-393-1964
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Quick Links
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Order Form for Warm-Up Suits and Sweatshirts
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