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Amy White Hanas
Director, Instructor
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Amy White Hanas, Director, is a Northwest Indiana native who began her dance education at Indiana University with the intent of performing and taking her ability to the final step of dance education.
While at Indiana University, she performed in the Indiana University Dance Theatre, for which she was also an assistant director and taught on a substitute basis.
Amy continued her education at Duke University and, upon returning to Chicago, studied with Joseph Holmes and Nana Shineflug. Amy's education was furthered when she studied with Birute Barodicaite, Warren Conover and Ginger Farley at the Lou Conte Studios.
Ms. Amy continues her dance education annually by studying in Chicago; feeling that her education prepares her to better educate her students. Amy is currently studying Pilates through the New York Authentic Joseph Pilates Guild, recently earning her certification as an Instructor.
Ms. Amy with her husband, Mr. Joe.
Ms. Amy's Newsletter
October 2008 | Session II
STUDIO CLOSINGS
There was some confusion regarding the policy of the studio closing during the floods. Typically for weather related closings, if the schools are closed we will also close. While we thought it necessary to close for a couple of days, we found conditions to allow us to re-open. Always check the web site and/or the voice mail if you are uncertain of cancellations.
The Dance Gallery will be closed Oct. 30-Nov 2 for fall break. Ms. Kris will begin her tap classes November 3rd.
PERFORMANCE NEWS
Several Dance Gallery students and alumni have some fantastic performance opportunities during November and December. Kaitlin Ritchie and Kim Dooley will both perform in Dance Chicago with separate choreographers. Dance Chicago takes place in November at the Atheneum Theater. Jessica Ivetich will again appear in The Joffrey Ballet’s “Nutcracker” during December. Jessica has been chosen for two dancing parts this year! Katarina Ivanovic has been selected to participate in level 5 of the Joffrey school where she will supplement her Dance Gallery training once a week.
NEW PILATES MAT CLASS BEGINS
A beginning Pilates mat class has started on Thursdays at 4:15. Come see what Pilates can do for your energy level, core strength and JEAN SIZE!! You need a magic circle, (sitincomfort.com) 1-2 lb weights and a mat.
CELEBRATION 2009
Believe it or not, costume catalogs have arrived and The Dance Gallery Faculty is in the beginning stages of planning for Celebration 2009. Costume deposits of $60 per costume are due by December 1st. Deposits are for each dance the student will appear in. If there is a balance due you will be notified in the May newsletter.
PRIVATE LESSON AND TUITION POLICIES
Private lessons are available with the instructor of your choice. Fees for private lessons must be made before each lesson begins. Prices vary according to instructor so please see your individual instructor for that information. If choreography is involved, there may be a separate fee.
ON A FINAL POINTE
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Tuition is due for Session II no later than Saturday, Nov. 1st
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Costume deposits of $60 per part are due by December 1st.
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Have a great session and Holiday season!!!!!