The Dance Gallery - Ms Amy's October 2004 Newsletter

The Dance Gallery

Ms. Amy's Newsletter
Volume I, Issue II | Session II | October 2004

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Nutcracker & Other Performance News
Congratulations to Katie and Emily Speckman who will be appearing in the Joffrey Ballet company's annual production of the Nutcracker. Also, Kim Dooley and Cara Scrementi who are past performers are now helping with the rehearsals and also helped with the auditions. Support these dancers by enjoying a performance. The schedule is posted on the bulletin board.

Other dancers who will be dancing in local Nutcrackers are Kim Dooley, Rebecca Bernardi, Jessica Ivetich and Maggie Thomas. We applaud these dancers for using their talents in this way.x

Celebration 2004 will be held on Friday, June 17, 2004 at Munster High School.

Mark Your Calendars
COSTUME DEPOSITS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 15TH. THE COSTUME DEPOSIT FOR THIS YEAR WILL BE $50 PER PART IN THE CELEBRATION.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SUBMIT EARLY SO WE CAN GET OUR ORDERS IN ON A TIMELY BASIS.

PLEASE SEE MS. AMY FOR THE NUMBER OF PARTS YOU WILL HAVE IN THE CELEBRATION SO YOU CAN DEPOSIT THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT.

Also, if you want an extra part in the second act this year and are taking at least five hours per week, you MUST tell Ms. Amy that you are interested. These dancers will have special contracts to sign. If you do not submit your request, you will not be chosen.

Studio Closings
The studio will be open October 28th through 31st. We will be closed the entire Thanksgiving weekend. If you wish to make these classes up, please see your instructor for the appropriate class in which to do so. Also, please remember that any closings will be indicated with a message on The Dance Gallery voicemail.

DANCE in Love

Dance In Love held a dance marathon that raised over $1200 for Riley Children's hospital. Thank you to Debbie and Amy Hayes for the idea and leg work. To Miss Taytum for helping with the dancing and to all the dancers who helped to make a difference in a child's life.

Dance in Love will be traveling to Indianapolis February 11-13th for Dance Revolution. Dance Revolution is a dance convention where students will experience many different styles of dance including ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, tap and even African. On Saturday night Dance in Love will perform. This is a Christian dance convention. All music is appropriate and all teachers teach from the Christian perspective. Any students wishing to attend should sign the sheet on the front doors. All Dance Gallery students are invited to attend even if they do not perform with us. It is a great weekend of dance and worship! For more information see the bulletin board.

Dress Code and Other Studio Manners :)
Here is a review of the dress code for those who need it. Hair must be pulled all the way off of the face and neck for ballet. Black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes ( real shoes bought from a dance supply store) must be worn. ONLY level four may wear colors other than black or tank tops with their leotards. This applies for jazz class as well. Hair must be in a pony tail for jazz and tap. Students should wear jazz clothes for tap.

Midriff Tops Are Not To Be Worn! This dress code is created to keep the dancer's attention focused on dance and not fashion. We appreciate your cooperation.

We understand that many of you must bring all of your children with you when one is dancing. We ask only that you watch them and keep them entertained in a QUIET way while the class is in session. It is the dancer's special time and any distractions take away from that. Also please remember that The Dance Gallery sits on sand and therefore no food is permitted in the studios or waiting areas as we have an ant problem.

Please be prompt to your classes. Entering late is a distraction.

Alumni News
Kristin Tanzillo made the Indiana University dance team and Chrissy Burke will be performing with the Central Michigan dance team. We haven't heard from Sara Dobrinich. We guess that's good news!

On a Final Pointe

Tuition is due no later than Saturday, November 6th.

Costume deposit of $50 per part are due no later than December 18th

HAVE A GREAT SESSION!!!!

Christmas break is from December 17th-31st

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