October News

We are in the seventh week of classes! Hard to believe, but it's true. This is the first issue of our monthly newsletter. Hang on, we have lots of material to cover.

First, welcome to the Dance Unlimited blog. If it's your first visit, check out the archive. We'll be posting news, announcements, and pictures here. Stop by as often as you can.

The first week of each month is visitation week. Parents may bring in a chair and observe what we've been learning in class. The first week of the month is also when tuition payments are due. I love to teach, but Dance Unlimited is a business. Please remember to pay your fees on time. Also, it will help with our bookkeeping if you can write your child's name in the memo line of your check. If there's room, please note what the check is for--tuition, shoes, tights, etc. I may know all of your kids and who they are related to, but Nancy Tuel, our new bookkeeper, does not... yet.

When you are dropping off or picking up your child, please come into the studio with them. We need to see who they are with, and now that it's fall the days are getting shorter. The parking lot is a very dark area. Let's do all we can to keep our children safe.

It's only October, but it's already time to start thinking about the spring concert. I'm in the middle of selecting songs for each class. I should be done with this by the first part of November. After that, costumes will be chosen. You will be notified about the costume and how much it will cost. Costume prices are going up, but I will do my very best to keep costs as low as possible. You should expect to pay $45.00-50.00 per costume. If you have several costumes to purchase, you may start paying a little each month with your tuition payment and we will keep track of your balance.

Ballroom classes have begun for older teens and adults, but we are still taking students for the beginner class. It meets Thursday evenings at 7:45. If you are interested, please let me know ASAP. You may have noticed signs in the last few weeks for special master classes. I am trying to introduce some new teachers, new ideas, and new styles to the students. These opportunities will be presented throughout the year and everyone is welcome. If you are interested in one of these styles, please give it a try. These are not weekly classes, but one-time events, so I am asking that students sign up and pay in advance so that we know about how many to expect.

Finally, yes, the rumors are true. Steve and I were married this past weekend in Eureka Springs. My new name is Janelle Sanders. No, this will not change anything at the dance studio. No, Steve will not be dancing.