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Ms. Amy's Newsletter
Volume I, Issue III  |  Session III  |  January 2005

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Third Session: January 3, 2005
Third Session will begin Monday, January 3rd. We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and wish you all a happy, healthy and peace filled New Year.

Schedule Change
Previously a change in schedule was discussed for the Friday jazz classes. Beginning January 7th, the level 4 jazz class and level 1, 2nd year jazz class times will be switched. So, jazz 1, 2nd year will take place from 4:00-5:00 and level 4 jazz class will be from 5-6:30. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. The schedule change works better for the majority of students.

Weather Situations
In case of inclement weather, the studio will always close if Munster schools are closed. If there is a question, ALWAYS call the studio. If we are closed, there will be voicemail indicating all closings. Classes may always be made up at your convenience even if it means making up in a different session.

Celebration of Dance 2005: Costumes
CELEBRATION 2005 will be held on Friday, June 17th, 2005 at Munster High School.

Mark Your Calendars Now
Costume deposits were DUE the week of DECEMBER 15th. We thank those of you who have been prompt with this payment. If you have not yet made your deposit, please do so as costumes need to be ordered by the end of January for timely delivery. The deposits are $50.00 per part in the Celebration. Also, please look for index cards located by the bulletin board and write down your children’s leotard and dress size. Remember that child costumes typically come extra small (4-6) small (6-8) medium (10-12) and large (12-14). Sometimes there is extra large or petite adult but then the sizes jump to adult sizes. The Dance Gallery is not responsible for any alterations which may need to be made.

Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times
We have had several incidences of children being left for over 10 minutes after class has ended or not being picked up at all. While there are other classes going on this is not a problem for teachers even though the child gets upset. Many times it is after the last class has ended.

While we understand that sometimes these thing happen, please remember that the Dance Gallery Faculty has family and other obligations as well. We would appreciate your prompt timing in picking up you children. Also, please be sure that a faculty member is present before dropping off your children. Remember that promptness is good for your child and for the class in general

Child Life Program
Thank you to all of you who participated in the donations to the University of Chicago Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. With your help we raised over $400.00.

Little Extra Fun Things
Many students participated in a two day long seminar where they danced for six hours each day! The faculty consisted of our own Nick Pupillo, Lizzie Mac Kenzie, formerly of Gus Giordano dance company, Laura Wade instructor at Lou Conte and ballet mistress for River North dance company, and Claire Bataille, former Hubbard Street dance member and Pilates instructor. The classes consisted of ballet, jazz, modern and Pilates. You can find any of these teachers profiles in the internet.

DANCE in Love
DANCE IN LOVE is preparing for their annual trip to Indianapolis for Dance Revolution. They will dance, worship and perform with other Christian dancers and nationally recognized instructors for two days. We will be performing two dance pieces. We are excited! Members please remember to pay your fees. Those performing in Never Alone still have a $35.00 costume fee.

On Final Pointe

  1. Tuition is due no later than Saturday, January 8th

  2. Costume deposit of $50 per part are due now.

  3. HAVE A GREAT SESSION.

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