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Ms. Amy's Newsletter
Volume I, Issue 2  | October 2005

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Nutcracker and Other Performance News
Congratulations to Katie and Emily Speckman along with Amy Chihara who will be appearing in the Joffrey Ballet’s annual production of the NUTRCRACKER. Kaitlin Ritchie will be appearing in several major pointe roles in Ballet Legere’s production of the NUTCRACKER. Jackie Gessert is still performing with the American Girls and also was in a commercial during the summer. Jessica Ivetich appears in the 2005-2006 costume catalog “Valerie Designs”.

Studio Closings
The following classes will NOT be held over fall break: Saturday, exploration from 10:30-11:15, pre-ballet from 11:15-12 and ballet IV from 12-2. Dance in Love will not meet either. All other classes will remain the same. Halloween closings are Ms. Amy’s 4:00 and 4:45 classes along with Jazz II at 4:00 with Alberto. No classes will be held Thursday-Saturday over Thanksgiving weekend.

If you are ever unsure of closings, please call the studio. If classes have been cancelled for ANY reason there will be a message indicating this on the voicemail.

Celebration 2006
CELEBRATION 2006 will be held on Friday, June 17, 2006 at Munster High School. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!

COSTUME DEPOSITS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 19TH. THE
COSTUME DEPOSIT FOR THIS YEAR WILL BE $55 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. This does NOT guarantee you a part, it simply lets MS. Amy know you are ready for the commitment should you be chosen.

Dance in LOVE
Dance In Love held a dance marathon that raised over $1000.00 for Riley Children's hospital. Thanks to all who helped and had fun!!!
Dance in Love will be traveling to Indianapolis February 11-12th 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.

On a Final Pointe

  1. Tuition is due no later than Saturday, November 5th. Tuition schedule is posted on payment box inside the waiting are for your convenience.

  2. Costume deposit of $55 per part are due no later than December 19th.

  3. HAVE A GREAT SESSION!!!!

  4. Christmas break is from December 19th-Janurary 3rd (we return on a Tuesday)

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