NEWSLETTERS 2011-2012
January 2012 Newsletter
BRAVO to all who participated in our December demonstrations!!
Please leave boots and outside shoes on the floor – DO NOT put boots or street shoes in the cubbies.
The Dance Experience will be closed February 18th - 24th
classes resume Saturday 2/25
Dancers and siblings must be supervised by parents when not in class. We have had property, some with sentimental value that cannot be repaired or replaced, maliciously destroyed in the waiting area and bathrooms this dance season. Please remind children that they must demonstrate respect for our property.
Newsletters
All previous newsletters have been sent via email utilizing the email addresses provided on the registration forms. If you have not been receiving the newsletters via email, please check with the office staff to be sure that we have the correct email address. Monthly newsletters are also posted on the website.
Office Hours
The office is open the first week of each month only. The hours are 4:30 – 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday, Friday 11:15-12:45 & 4:30-7:30, and Saturday 9-12. Please remember that tuition is due the FIRST CLASS OF THE MONTH. If the office is not staffed you can leave payment in the purple tuition box, give it to the teacher, or mail it. Occasionally, office staff is working additional weeks, such as January 9-14, as costume balances are due. Teachers may be in the office preparing for classes, but may not have access to dancer accounts or have limited time before they need to teach, so please ask the office staff for assistance whenever possible.
Handbook
Please ask your teacher for a handbook if you have not received one. It has some important information!! The website also contains the same information (www.TheDanceExperienceofDelmar.com).
Dress Code
All dancers should now have appropriate attire for class, including the correct color shoes and leotards. Please refer to the handbook, visit the website, or ask your teacher if you are not sure of the appropriate attire for your class. Please be sure all dancewear and shoes are labeled with the dancer’s name.
COSTUME BALANCES
End of Year Performance Costumes have been ordered and the balances have been calculated. Please see the office staff or your teacher for a specific breakdown or if you have not seen a picture of the costume. Your balance, due by January 14th is:
Practice Music
Please encourage your dancer to practice at home. In the past we sent music home with each dancer to practice, but discovered that few actually used these practice cds. If you would like to receive a cd with the music your dancer will be using for the End of Year Performance, please inform your teacher in writing before February break. These cds take several weeks to make and will be distributed when they are completed after April Break.
End of Year Performance News
Please notify us, in writing including the reason of the conflict, ASAP if your child has a conflict the weekend of June 8th. Although we would love to have all close family and friends attend the performance, we are unable to accommodate requests because of parental conflicts. Requests for specific performance times will be considered, but it is not always possible to accommodate these requests. Most classes will participate in only 1 show.
Dates to Remember
1st class of the month Tuition is due
January 8– 14 Costume balances due
February 18 – 24 February Break - No classes held
DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER
REMINDER: The Holiday Demonstrations will be held Saturday December 17th – Friday December 23rd.
You are invited to come and observe all classes during the final week before the holiday break. Space is limited, so observers are limited to 2 per dancer. Street shoes must be removed before entering the dance studios, so wear your nice socks. No food or beverage is allowed in the studios. Dancers should arrive in proper attire with their hair pulled back. The teachers will follow the regular class format with a few special events including:
- Refreshments – snacks and beverages will be served during the last part of class. Please keep all food and drink in the waiting area, not in the dance studios. This is an opportune time to ask questions or discuss the dance program in general. Teachers will also verify costume sizes, if they have not already done so.
- GRAB BAG – all students who wish to participate should bring one age-appropriate gift-wrapped present, not to exceed $6.00. Please notify your teacher ahead of time if you do not want your child to participate. Please make sure the gifts are not holiday specific, as we have dancers who celebrate various holidays.
- Holiday dances – most classes have been working on combinations that they will perform for the observers.
HOLIDAY BREAK
The Dance Experience will be closed December 24th – January 1st for the holidays. Classes resume Monday, January 2nd. Happy Holidays!
Attention parents of dancers in classes with shoes changes:
Please have the dancers bring all shoes into the studio at the beginning of class. Be sure they are labeled with the dancers names. Please remember that ballet shoe laces should be tucked in after they are tied.
End of Year Performance Costumes
All dancers will be measured for costumes within the next few weeks. If you/your child is not planning to participate in the June End of Year Performance, we need to be notified in writing by December 23rd. If you do not notify us in writing, a costume will be ordered and you will be responsible for payment.
Gift Certificates
A friendly reminder that we do offer gift certificates that can be used for tuition, dancewear, costumes, and dance camps. If you are struggling to suggest a gift this holiday season; consider suggesting the gift of the healthy activity of dance!
Retail Area
We offer dance attire, shoes, tights, and bags. While here you will see our items are competitively priced and you are able to try on items prior to purchasing!! Come visit and see what we have to offer! Special orders for embroidered items will not be available for order until January.
Master Classes on January 8th
Todd Shanks, master teacher and choreographer from New York City, will be coming to The Dance Experience on Sunday January 8th to hold master classes in jazz, tap, and lyrical. Please contact Ms. Janell for the schedule, further details or to register for the classes.
End of Year Performances
3 shows will be held this year at The Egg the weekend of June 8th. Exact days and times are yet to be determined based on other activities being held in the Plaza. Most classes will participate in only one show. Dress rehearsal will likely be held Thursday June 7th.
November 2011 NEWSLETTER
Classes will not be held: Wednesday 11/23 - Saturday 11/26
Holiday Demonstrations - DECEMBER 17th – 23rd
You are invited to come and observe all classes during the final week before the holiday break. Space is limited, so observers are limited to 2 per dancer. Street shoes must be removed before entering the dance studios, so wear your nice socks! No food or beverage is allowed in the studios. Dancers should arrive in proper attire with their hair pulled back. The teachers will follow the regular class format with a few special events including:
- Refreshments – cookies and beverages will be served during the last part of class. This is an opportune time to ask questions or discuss the dance program in general. Teachers will also verify costume sizes at this time.
- GRAB BAG – all students who wish to participate should bring one age-appropriate gift-wrapped present, not to exceed $6.00. Please notify your teacher ahead of time if you do not want your child to participate. Please make sure the gifts are not holiday specific, as we have dancers who celebrate various holidays.
- Holiday dances – most classes have been working on combinations that they will perform for the observers.
TUITION IS DUE THE FIRST CLASS OF THE MONTH!!
Please refer to the handbook or website for specific details.
PROPER ATTIRE
Please be sure that all dancers have appropriate attire for classes that follow our dress-code. Please label all dancewear and shoes with the dancers’ names. Dancers who take a class that requires a shoe change MUST bring their shoes into the studio with them at the beginning of class.
STUDIO CLOSING
In the event that the studio is closed, a message will be left on the studio answering machine. Please call ahead if the weather is questionable. We are also registered with the School Closings Network. Businesses are not always displayed on the TV so please check their website at www.schoolclosingsnetwork.com.
USED SHOE POSTER
The used shoe board has been posted in the waiting area. If you have old shoes that you would like to sell, or would like to purchase used shoes, please refer to the board. Prices are set on an individual basis. The Dance Experience staff will not be involved with these transactions.
FREE CLASSES
Attention all parents…have you always been interested in trying a dance class for yourself, but just haven’t gotten around to it? Now’s your opportunity. All parents of dancers at The Dance Experience are welcome to come and try one of our adult classes for free the week of 11/28-12/3. You can choose from the following classes: Tuesday 3:40 Tap, Tuesday 7:30 Hip Hop, Wednesday 6:40 Tap, Wednesday 7:30 Ballet, Thursday 7:00 Ballet, or Thursday 8:05 Ballroom. We do have additional classes for more experienced dancing parents. Please call or send an email to let us know that you’re coming.
BATHROOM
Please note that there are 2 stalls in the bathroom and a changing area. ALL MALES please close the outer door when using the bathroom so that females do not enter.
OCTOBER 2011 NEWSLETTER
WELCOME to our new instructor!
Jaclyn Abatecolahas been dancing since the age of three studying tap andjazz at Roz's Dance Works in Hudson, NY. Miss Jackie studied mathematics at Marist College while taking intramural dance classes and received an M.B.A. from The College of St. Rose. Miss Jackie was a member of the Albany Patroons dance team, The Emeralds for the 2007 - 2008 season.She has since performed with fellow dance team members at various events in the capital district including Lark Fest and several different charitable benefits. Miss Jackie currently works as an accountant in a renewable energy company and is looking forward to her first year teaching at The Dance Experience!
REMINDER OF STUDIO RULES
NO STREET SHOES ARE ALLOWED ON THE DANCE FLOORS.
DANCE SHOES ARE NOT TO BE WORN OUTSIDE.
NO WATER IS ALLOWED IN THE DANCE STUDIOS (except teachers).
NO GUM IN CLASS.
NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE STUDIOS UNLESS A TEACHER IS PRESENT.
NO STROLLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE WAITING AREA.
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
October 24 – 29 Halloween Dress up week – dancers can wear their Halloween costumes as long as they do not interfere with their ability to dance.
CLASS CHANGES
The Tuesday 5:20 preschool combination class with Ms. Audrey and Saturday 9:10 preschool combination class with Ms. Trisha are now level I/II. The Monday 5:00 BOYS ONLY tap & jazz class is for boys grades 1 and up. Please contact us if you are interested in registering for any of these classes.
TUITION POLICY
Tuition is due the first class of each month. Any tuition received after the first class is considered late. There is a $10.00 late charge added to all accounts not paid by the 15th of the month. We do not accept credit cards. Payments must be made using cash or check. All dancers who started classes after September must pay half of the monthly tuition for June. The 3 monthly payments can only be made in September, December, and March. If you wish to switch to the 3 month payment plan, you must continue with the monthly plan until December 1st. If you pay monthly, the payment made in September is for ½ the month of September and ½ the month of June.
USED SHOES TO BORROW
Please return shoes that you borrow from the used shoe drawers in pairs. They are not to leave the studio. Individuals have been kind enough to donate them so that your child does not need to go without shoes when they are forgotten or temporarily when outgrown. PLEASE be respectful by putting the shoes back together in pairs.
OTHER THINGS
· All students must have a registration form on record, please see the office staff or your instructor if you have not completed one.
· Please be sure you receive a copy of the handbook – it contains some valuable information. This information can also be found on our website www.TheDanceExperienceofDelmar.com.
· Please be sure all dance clothes AND SHOES are labeled with the dancer’s names.
· Ballet dancers MUST have leather ballet shoes (pink for girls and black for boys). Some students are wearing slippers that are not meant for dancing and are dangerous as they do not have proper traction for the studio floor.
· We currently have a good selection of dancewear and shoes in stock. Special orders may also be placed.
· Please be sure to pick the dancers up promptly after class. Dancers are not supervised before or after their class.
· Please call 463-1195 if you or your child must a class.
NOVEMBER HAPPPENINGS
November 23 – 26 No Classes Thanksgiving Break
Thank you for being a part of our dance family!
As we begin our 16th year as The Dance Experience and our eighth year in Delmar we want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for making it possible to do what we love to do – teaching people to dance. Parents – if it were not for your support and dedication to your children, we would not be here. Adult dancers – you deserve the time for yourself. We hope that you are having a positive and wonderful DANCE EXPERIENCE and we welcome any suggestions you may have. If you have a question or concern, we will be happy to speak with you outside of class.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF NEW STUDENTS
We would like to give credit to those returning families who have referred you to us! Please tear off the bottom of this paper and return to the office or your teacher. Each returning referring family will receive credit for the referral. Referring families, please see Ms. Janell or the office staff for details.
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NEW DANCER TO THE DANCE EXPERIENCE: ______________________________
PERSON WHO REFERRED YOU TO US: ___________________________________
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