RECITAL COSTUME DEPOSIT: It may seem early, but we are already making recital preparations. In order to ensure that costumes are received in time for pictures, we try to get our orders placed by late Fall. We will begin the process of measuring each student for costumes within the next few weeks. WE DO ASK THAT A COSTUME DEPOSIT OF 25.00 PER COSTUME BE MADE BY OCTOBER 15^TH. This can be included with your monthly tuition, or it may be paid separately.  If paying by check, please be sure to note on the memo of your check that all or part of the amount is to be applied to costumes! Our 3 year olds will have one costume which = 25.00 deposit. All 4 year olds, kinderdance and primary classes will have two costumes which = 50.00 deposit. Students enrolled in individual classes (i.e. tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop or lyrical) will have one costume per class which = a deposit of $25.00 times the number of classes in which the student is enrolled. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ONCE A COSTUME IS ORDERED FOR A STUDENT, THE PARENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT EVEN IF LESSONS ARE LATER DISCONTINUED! If you are in doubt regarding your child’s participation in recital, please see us in the office immediately.  Please remember that the costume fees collected now are only a deposit.  The balance of costume fees will be due in January. Recital dates are June 5^th & 6^th. Rehearsals will be held on June 4^th.   The recital will be held in the Jackson Hall at TPAC.

 

CLASS MOMS: Each year we ask for volunteers to serve as “class moms” (or “class dads”). This is a role similar to that of a room mother, and we would like to have at least one “class mom” for each of our preschool, kinderdance and primary classes. The first order of business for those who volunteer will be the planning of a small class party at Halloween. In addition the class parent will be asked to serve as a liaison between the teacher and the parents to help communicate information regarding costumes, recital, scheduling changes etc. Those who would like to volunteer for this position may see Paula, Marikay or your child’s teacher. Each “class mom” will be given a list containing the names and phone numbers of all the class members. If anyone objects to his or her phone number being given to the class mom, please let us know right away. 

HALLOWEEN PARTIES: All preschool and primary combination classes will have their Halloween parties during their class time the week of October 26^th . The Saturday classes will have their parties on October 31st.   Children may wear costumes to class if they wish, or they may dress as a “dancer”. Classes will be conducted as usual on party day with refreshments being served during the last 15 – 20 minutes. Suggested refreshments include juice boxes, cookies, popcorn or chips. Your “class mom” should ask for volunteers to bring the party refreshments. 

NEW EXERCISE CLASS: Debbie Davis will be teaching a FREE Barre88 class at American Academy of Dance on Saturday, October 17^th at 10:00 AM. Barre 88 is a fun body sculpting program that utilizes the ballet barre, your own body weight and isometric moves that will tone your seat, abdominals, thighs and arms; strengthens legs and back; and improves posture. Barre 88 is the same type of workout that keeps stars like Kelly Rippa and Christy Turlington in such great shape. If there is enough interest, an ongoing class will begin with the date and time TBD. Please call Debbie at 264-9259 to reserve your spot for the free class and for more information.

 

SUMNER MUSIC TOGETHER: Angie Trottman is offering weekly music/movement classes for moms and their newborns, infants, toddlers or preschoolers. Children and their moms/caregivers share songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement activities in a relaxed, playful, non-performance-oriented setting. Classes are held on Fridays at 9:45 AM here at the studio. Angie is also planning to offer a Wednesday 9:45 AM class. If interested, please contact her at angieatsmt@gmail.com or 615-973-6554.

 

.MICELLANEOUS NOTES: