Costumes

It is time to order costumes again.  All students should already have the proper shoes; please remember to clean and/or polish them at the time of the show.  Your November newsletter will have your child's costume form printed on the reverse side.  Some items are marked "not included," and are not part of the costume cost.  These items are your responsibility.  The items marked "included" are what will be purchased with your costume payment.

Costume payments are due no later than December 16.  This will allow me to place orders over Christmas break and allow plenty of time for delivery in April.  Any costumes not paid for by then will be ordered at a later date with a separate shipping and handling charge.  These costumes ordered later will not be guaranteed delivery in time for pictures in May.

I have worked very hard to keep the cost to a minimum.  This has been very difficult this year, as the price of everything seems to have risen.  Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.

Here so fast

It is already time to begin thinking about our 2011 concert.  Our concert date this year is June 4.  We will be performing two shows, and students will need to dance in both.  Audience members must choose one concert to attend.

If your child chooses to participate in class, but not the concert, please let me know as soon as possible.

Weather notes

We are coming to that time of year when holidays and bad weather may close the studio.  The studio closes when the Mtn. Grove R-3 district is closed due to weather.  If you are unsure about whether the studio will be open, call me or check the studio's Facebook page.  We will also attempt to send out an e-mail, but the blog and Facebook are your best bets.  

I keep track of any days missed in order to adjust payment in May.  Even if a class is cancelled, please make all tuition payments in full through April 11.  In May, I will adjust your payment or credit you for any amount due.

Please remember that with the coming of winter the days are shorter.  It is very important that you come into the studio to pick up your child.  We will not send a student out into the dark.

Specialty classes

We will hold two special classes on October 29.  We will hold a costume party for 3-7 year olds from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Wear your favorite costume and enjoy games, races, snacks, prizes and treat bags.

Bryce and Sarah Parker will teach a jump rope class from 6:30-7:30 PM.  All students must be at least 7 years old.  This class will teach students new tricks and fancy steps to use while jumping rope.  They will also learn to team jump with a single rope.  The ropes will be provided.  If you are interested in either of these sessions, please sign up and pay in advance.  This is very important--we need to have an idea of how many to expect in advance.  The cost is $10.00 per student.

News

Our monthly teen partnering class will begin on October 7.  Students in this class will be learning such styles as swing, two-step, waltz and line dancing.  Class is from 7:30-8:30 and costs $8.00 per student.  The classes will usually be held on the first Thursday evening of the month.  If you are interested in these classes, please sign up.

AutumnFest

Some of our groups will be performing on the square at AutumnFest on October 9.  Dance Unlimited will also have a bounce house from Mtn. Grove Rentals and a bake sale.  The proceeds from these two events will go to defray the cost of the Branson dance convention for some of our students.  If you would like to donate items for the bake sale, please deliver them to the studio by October 7.

Whew!

Things are going well at the studio this fall, but I have been really busy getting everyone in the class that is right for them. October will be busy as well.  Dance Unlimited tye-dyed t-shirts are now on sale at the studio.  They cost $14.00 and each student may choose two colors, so each shirt will be unique.  The Dance Unlimited logo will be the same on all shirts.  They come in children's sizes 2-4, 6-8, 10-12 and 14-16 as well as adult sizes S, M, L and XL.  Place you order and pay before October 14th and the shirts should arrive in about two weeks.  This would be a great birthday or Christmas present and proceeds go to help some of our dancers attend a dance convention at Branson in February 2011.