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Volume I, Issue V
| Session V | May 2004
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Studio Closings
The Dance Gallery will be closed on Monday, May 31
for Memorial Day. If the studio is EVER closed for
any reason, there is always a message indicating
this on the voicemail.
Annual Celebration
The annual Celebration of Dance will be Friday, June
18, 2004, at Munster High School. It is very
important to attend classes regularly so that you
feel confident and have a great time on stage. We
will be concentrating heavily on the Celebration,
and missing even one class could lessen your child’s
confidence. The rehearsal schedule for May is now
available at The Dance Gallery. ALL REGULAR CLASS
TIMES STILL APPLY. Attending extra rehearsals not
only helps your child feel secure, but exposes them
to older dancers, and gives them extra practice
time. Dress rehearsal will be Thursday, June 17. You
will receive information regarding this day closer
to the date. Please check the studio for the
handout.
Tickets
Tickets for the Celebration are reserved seating. We
will begin selling tickets on Saturday, May 22, at
9:00 A.M. The cost of the tickets is 14.00, 12.00
and 10.00 dollars. We suggest you arrive early if
you want the $14.00 tickets. Please remember, you
may only buy your tickets and one other person’s.
You may NOT request separate seating when purchasing
tickets. Parents of Exploration 1 have 2 reserved
seats in the front row because you will keep your
child with you for the first act. Please tell the
ticket agent if you are an Exploration 1 parent.
Your ticket will remind you of the NO VIDEO TAPING
policy referred to in the last newsletter. We are
still working on a new service to video tape for us.
So far the offers have come in for a two day tape
which would include dress rehearsal. The fee seems
high and we are working on that for you.
Costumes and Balances Due
There are still outstanding balances on some
costumes. Please check with your instructor
regarding this, as your child will not receive a
costume with balances due.
Program Ads
The Dance Gallery produces a professional program
booklet with ad space. Many businesses choose to
advertise here, however it is a GREAT space to show
your child how proud you are. The prices are $100
for a full page, $50 for ½ page, and $25 for ¼ page.
Forms are available at the studio and must be turned
in by May 24.
Summer Schedule
The summer schedule will be complete, and available
at the studio by May 8. We strongly urge children in
Exploration 2 and beyond to attend the summer
session. It begins June 28, and runs through August
6. Please remember that those dancers in levels one
and above not attending at least half of the summer
classes will NOT remain with their class in the
fall.
Seminar News
We have several exciting opportunities for learning
this spring and summer. To begin with, Julie Dewerd
who is a physical therapist certified in Pilates and
has worked with many professional dancers, will be
at The Dance Gallery on May 23. Julie will present a
program on pointe readiness and injury prevention
for all dancers. All students in pre-pointe are
STRONGLY urged to attend with at least one parent.
Any student already on pointe or anyone interested
in this subject is also invited. Many dancers never
get this kind of opportunity until they’re injured,
at which time they are placed with a physical
therapist who does not understand the specific needs
of dancers. The cost of this program will be $25.00
and will begin at 2:00 p.m. Please sign up at The
Dance Gallery. We are still working on changing the
date of the other seminar involving Claire Bataille,
Greg Begley, Laura Wade, and Nicholas Pupillo. This
seminar will be available to all dancers in pre-pointe
and above.
Springtime and Ants
PLEASE do not bring food or beverages into the
studio as the weather warms. The building sits on
sand and the ants are very happy with any dropped
food or spilled beverage. One small piece of French
fry means one large ant hill. We have already had
ants in the dressing room and waiting area this
season. Normally this rule applies to the dressing
room and students only, however this problem is so
great that we are asking parents and siblings to
comply as well. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated.
Dance in Love
Dance in Love will perform at 4:00 on May 8 at
Westminster Presbyterian church. They are also
working on a benefit to be held at Seekers Coffee
House in Dyer. Check it out!!
On a Final Pointe
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Tuition is due no
later than Saturday, May 8. There is a $10 late
fee for tuition not paid by this date. This will
be enforced. We always consider special
circumstances. Just ask.
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Let's get psyched for
the Celebration!
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Check the studio for
May rehearsal schedules. Almost everyone will have
extra practice.
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HAVE A
GREAT SESSION!!!!
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