AMERICANACADEMYOF DANCE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER
Important information regarding costumes, recital dates/schedule and recital pictures are contained in this newsletter. Please read it carefully noting all important dates!!
THANK YOU FROM STAFF: All of the staff members would like to thank parents and students for the lovely Christmas gifts that we received in December. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated, and we hope that everyone enjoyed a very nice holiday.
IMPORTANT COSTUME UPDATE: All recital costumes have been ordered, and several of the costumes have already arrived and have been handed out. Statements will be emailed the end of January to all parents showing the balance due on costumes. Once statements are emailed, we will appreciate payment of the costume balances as soon as possible. Teachers will distribute costumes to their students as the costumes arrive. Please be sure to store costumes carefully as lost or damaged costume pieces may be difficult or impossible to replace! Many costumes will require some slight alterations, sewing of straps etc. If you do not sew, we do have the name and number of a seamstress who we will be happy to recommend. Please remember that costumes must be paid in full even if a student decides to withdraw from class. Also, during the next few weeks we will assemble a costume book that contains pictures of the costumes selected for each class. The book will also list the correct color of tights needing to be worn with each costume as well as any special accessories requested by the teacher. The costume book should be available for viewing by mid to late February.
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: A policy that we need to emphasize at this time of year is our inclement weather policy. Please note that in the event of inclement weather, we do NOT always follow the school system closings. We will always post weather related closings on our website and will also try to put closing information on our office answering machine recording. The website will be the most reliable source for checking on weather related closings. CLOSING INFORMATION IS POSTED ON THE “ANNOUNCEMENTS” PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE. Please note that if your child attends morning classes or rehearsals you will want to check the website immediately prior to leaving for the studio. Often, in the event that the studio is closed for morning classes or rehearsals, it is not posted on the website until an hour in advance of the class time.
RECITAL PICUTRES: As mentioned in previous newsletters,Mark Griffith of Nationwide Studios will be taking recital photos from March 24th – April 1st. Please remember that regular classes will NOT be held on the days that pictures are being taken. Essentially the dance rooms are converted into a photography studio and dressing areas during that time. Also please remember that many classes MAY have their pictures scheduled on a DIFFERENTday and /or time from their regular class time. You will be notified of the exact schedule well in advance. Of course you will need to have your child’s costumes, tights, shoes etc. ready in time for pictures! Keep in mind that Mark will photograph your child individually AND with his/her class. Each CLASS photo will appear in the recital program book, so we strongly encourage you to make sure that your child is present for the class picture. If you anticipate any type of scheduling conflict during picture week, please notify us now, so that we can attempt to plan the schedule accordingly. Parents are under NO obligation to purchase any photos. Pictures will be sold by the sheet after they are printed, and you will receive a package of prints with a price list from which you may make your selections. Unwanted photos will be turned back in to the office along with payment for those you choose to keep. In the March newsletter we will address additional details pertaining to costumes and makeup for picture day. Also in the March newsletter we will give detailed information regarding our annual recital program book. All CLASS pictures will appear in this book as well as individual pictures of those who elect to be included. You may view copies of program books from prior years. They are located on the tables in the lobby areas.
RECITAL DATES: Don’t forget that our recital is scheduled for the weekend of June 2nd& 3rd.. Dress rehearsal is scheduled for June 1st. Please be sure to reserve these dates on your calendar. Our recital will be held at TPAC. Once again, we will be in the largest theater, the Jackson Hall. Tentatively, classes will perform as follows: All Preschool classes, primary tap/ballet combo classes and grade K-2 hip hop classes will perform in the Sunday matinee show at 2PM on June 3rd. All students taking INDIVIDUAL classes in tap, hip hop (grades 3 and up), lyrical, and jazz will perform in the Saturday, June 2nd show at 6:30 PM. All INDIVIDUAL ballet classes will appear in our ballet production, “Peter Pan”. The ballet will be presented on Saturday evening at 5PM. Please check with the office if you are confused about which show your child will appear in!!
PRESIDENTS’ DAY: The studio WILL be open on Presidents’ Day in February.
SUMMER PROGRAMS: Each summer we offer a variety of classes and summer camps. At this time we have set the date for our Summer Dance Intensive (mandatory for those auditioning for competition). It will be held June 25 – 29. Performing Arts Camp will be held July 9– 13. The dates for Rock Star Camp will be July 16 – 20. Dates for our 6 week series of summer classes will be announced soon! We will offer sign ups for the summer programs in the spring.
