Dear Dancers & Families,

Here it is the month of Thanksgiving yet again. Every time we step into the studio we are reminded of how much we have to be grateful for. Our student body, from the youngest three year olds to our senior citizens, brings us countless hours of joy as do our faculty and staff who do so much to make us all feel like a family. You are all sincerely appreciated.
 
May you enjoy a restful and happy Thanksgiving with your family & friends.
 
Best wishes,
Maggie & Nancy K. Dennis
Artistic Directors
 
 
Performance 2010 Information
  
 May 22nd & 23rd at 5 p.m. (tentative)
Waterford High School Auditorium
 
Costume Sizes
Remember the following sizes are special orders: Child Extra Small (CXS), Child Extra Large (CXL) & Adult Extra Large (AXL). These sizes can not be exchanged or returned for an alternate size and are more expensive since they are cut individually.

Costume Bills
Costume bills were distributed the week of Nov. 9th. Bills do not include tights. If you made a costume deposit, it was deducted from your bill. Costumes may be paid for in cash or by check made payable to MAGGIE DENNIS, and must be separate from tuition payments. One check may be written for costumes & tights. To arrange an alternate payment schedule, call Nancy at 860-443-1154.

Costume Payments
Payments are due Tuesday, December 1st, 2009. 
All payments received or postmarked after December 1st will incur a $20 processing fee since a separate order must be made with the costume company. Costume payments are non-refundable.
 
Ways to Pay Your Bill
1.  Drop it at the studio during operating hours.
2.  Leave it in the envelope on the Chapman Studio door 24 hours/day.
3.  Mail it to Maggie Dennis, 8 Chapman Avenue, Quaker Hill, CT 06375.

Please do not use the mailbox outside the New London Studio since it is not secure.

 
Costume Ordering
All costumes & tights are ordered in December to insure they arrive prior to picture days at the end of April. We expect costumes to arrive in late March or early April. Please see your teacher for a picture of you costume. It is our current policy to order costumes only for students whose tuition payments are up to date.
 
 
Holiday Gift Drive
Our annual holiday gift drive is in full swing. In lieu of holiday gifts for the faculty & staff, please consider donating a gift on our behalf to the Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT. The Agency has provided a wish list that we've turned into a gift tree that hangs at both studios. For a complete list of items needed, see the desk staff. Your participation is, of course, voluntary.
 
Bring your unwrapped gifts to the studio on or before Saturday, December 19th. We will deliver all donations to the agency in time for the holidays.
 
Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you, and have a wonderful holiday season!
 
Class Assistants 2009-2010
   
Many thanks to our 2009-2010 assistants:  Natalie Anderson, Sarah Hysong, Emily Minton, Rachel Moniz, Rebecca Morrell, Rebekah Patton & Janelle Timmons. These special students volunteer their time to work with your children throughout the year. We know our students  will benefit  from their help, enthusiasm and leadership in class this season.
  
Class Attire
 
Dance class is a special time. Please make sure long hair is tied up and off the face & neck, and be sure to remove jewelry before entering the studio.

Tutus should not be worn unless provided by your teacher for practice. Black or pink chiffon ballet skirts are permitted. If you have any questions, please see your teacher or the desk staff. Thank you!
 
 
Donations
 
 Donations of the following items are greatly appreciated:
 
    Dance Shoes                  Coloring Books
    Picture Books                 Magazines
    Hangers                          Dry Cleaning Bags

  STUDIO CALENDAR
 
November 23rd-29th
Thanksgiving Vacation
 
 
Monday, November 30th
Classes Resume
 
 
Tuesday, December 1st
Costume Payments Due
 
 
Sunday, December 6th
Kids in Motion & CDE performances
 
 
Saturday, December 19th
Holiday Gift Drive for Child & Family Agency Ends
 
 

Bandstand

  KIDS IN MOTION
 
Congratulations to the Kids in Motion Performing Company on their very first performance last October. These young dancers range in age from 8-10 years old and attend a special repertory class every Monday afternoon at The Dance Extension.
 
Kids in Motion will perform for senior citizens at Crescent Point & Bayview Health Care Center in  this December. 
 
COMMUNITY DANCE ENSEMBLE
The Community Dance Ensemble began its season with a performance at Saint Joseph School's Italian Night last month. They also participated in Inspiration 2, a benefit concert for the Women's Shelter in New London, at Waterford High School on October 24th.

Bandstand

Members of The Teen Company in Bandstand Boogie choreographed by Gena Rose.

Bandstand
The Junior Company in Will Roger's Follies choreographed by Marcia Miller.

Bandstand

 
 
 
 
The Junior Company in  Waltz Clog choreographed by Maggie Dennis.
 
For information on performing with the CDE, please see Maggie Dennis, Nancy Dennis or Marcia Miller, or email CDanceEns02@aol.com.
 
THE EVELYN ERVING
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Congratulations to Elizabeth Tompkins who is the recipient of the 6th Evelyn Erving Dance Scholarship. 

The Evelyn Erving Dance Scholarship is awarded biennially to a student who shows dedication to the art of dance.  The award was founded in memory of Evelyn Erving, mother of Maggie Dennis.  Mrs. Erving was a professional dancer and teacher who established the Evelyn Erving School of Dance in northern New York where she taught for 36 years. 

Elizabeth is an eighth grader, and has been studying dance at The Dance Extension since the age of nine.  She is the daughter of Robert & Bonnie Tompkins of Groton.