oh, how we all love spring!

We all love the change to nice weather, but this time of year the students start to get a little relaxed with their dance attire. Please help me in reminding them that their dancewear should still be worn to class and not whatever shorts and t-shirt that they were wearing that day. This is very important for all of us and makes us feel differently about our bodies and more prepared for class. It makes us FEEL like dancers and we can concentrate better during class time. I always tell the students that you don't go to school without books and you can't play an instrument if you don't have one and you can't dance without the proper clothes and shoes. Sometimes this works. 

end of year business

The dance studio has closed for holidays such as Christmas break and Thanksgiving. We really did not need to close much for bad weather this year. All of these days are subtracted at the end of the season and your tuition bill for May will be adjusted and given to you in a few weeks. This is to make sure that you were offered the amount of classes that you had actually paid for. 

picture time

Pictures have been scheduled at the dance studio on April 30th and May 1 st. Please see the schedule posted on the blog for your appropriate sitting time. Please arrive on time, in costume and/or make up and ready for a picture. We have an excellent reputation for running on time. Someone must remain at the dance studio with students under the age of 7. We can not be responsible for them or other siblings when so much will be going on that day. We will be taking a group shot to place in this year's program and to be displayed at the dance studio. You MAY at that time purchase group or individual pictures but they must be paid for at the time of the photo shoot. 

costume news

Things are going well at the dance studio and I just wanted to touch base with all of the parents. Costumes will go home in the next week or two. Please make sure that your child has any extra purchases or alterations made before picture dates. A sign is hanging at the studio listing all of the parts and pieces to each costume. 

extra rehearsal

With the concert so close, we are adding some extra rehearsal times. Please note that this list is by class.

• Showgirls 7:30-8:30 Thurs. April 8
• Thurs. May 6
• Thurs. May 27
• Playing Cards 3:00-4:00 Wed. March 17
• Wed. March 31
• Wed. April 14
• Wed May 5
• 7:30-8:30 Thurs. May 20
• Thurs. May 27
• Mardi Gras 7:30-8:30 Thurs. March 11
• Thurs. March 25
• Thurs. April 15
• Thurs. May 13
• Thurs. May 20
• Thurs. May 27
• Jack In The Box 7:30-8:30 Thurs. March 18
• Thurs. April 22
• Thurs. May 13
• Thurs. May 20
• Thurs. May 27
• Pointe Birds 7:30-8:3 Mon. March 22
• Mon. April 12
• Mon. May 10
• Thurs. May 27
• Mon. May 31
• Clapping 6:00-7:00 Mon. March 22
• Mon. April 12
• Mon. May 10
• Mon. May 17

All groups will rehearse onstage on Thursday, June 3.

spring again

I'm sure that most of you already know that our winter was marked by crazy weather.  We missed several classes, so I want to restate the studio policy regarding bad weather.

First, please pay all tuition in full, as scheduled each month.  Do this even if we have missed a class due to weather.  I keep track of all days missed for such reasons and will pro-rate your May tuition.  This is the simplest way to handle the situation.

Second, Dance Unlimited closes when the Mtn. Grove R-3 school system closes for bad weather. We do not close for any other reason, such as spring break.

Thanks for your help in these areas.  I appreciate all your dedication and hard work.

Janelle

home work

If you would like a copy of your music to practice at home, please bring a cassette or blank CD to the studio and we will copy your music for you.  Please remember to either write your name on the CD or label the cassette.

Janelle