The Dance Extension, LLC

 25th Anniversary October 2009 
What's in your dance bag?
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Important items to pack in your bag:
 
Hair elastics 
Hair pins
Brush or comb
Bobby pins
Barrettes
Dance shoes
Band-aids
Extra pair of tights                
                       
Be sure to write your name in all dance shoes & your bag!
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In Studio
Tuition Plan
 
 To take advantage of our discounted rates (1st column of the tuition chart), be sure your October installment is paid in person or postmarked on or before the 10th day of the month.  Payment envelopes are available at the desk.
 
If your installment is received or postmarked after the 10th, the rates in the 2nd column of the tuition chart apply.
 
The tuition chart is online at
www.danceextensioncom.  Click on Tuition on the home page.
 
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Upcoming Events
 
October 5th-17th
Costume Measurements
 
Saturday, October 10th
CDE & Kids in Motion perform at Italian Night
St. Joseph's School, 25 Squire Street, New London, 6 pm 
 
Monday, October 12th 
Columbus Day We're open!
 
October 19th - 24th
Costume Sizing
 
Saturday, October 24th
CDE performs at Inspiration 2
Waterford High School, 7 pm
 
October 26th -31st
Fall Break
 
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Final Thought
"The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word."  --Mata Hari 
 A Note from the Directors
 
Welcome to The Dance Extension! It is wonderful to see so many new faces at the studio, and as always, we're delighted to have our former students return for another year of dance! 
 
We are excited to welcome Christine Poland to our staff and to have Gayle McKinney-Griffith return for another season!
 
We are happy to announce that Kids in Motion, our new performing company for young dancers ages 8-10 will perform for the very first time this weekend!  We are looking forward to seeing them shine!
 
Preparations for our biennial performance are well underway. Read ahead for important dates and details!  Please check in regularly with the desk staff when you're at the studio for class. They're always available to answer your questions!
 
Feel free to send us your news. We are always looking for way to grow, expand and inspire! 
 
Enjoy the year!
Maggie & Nancy K. Dennis
Artistic Directors
 
Community Dance Ensemble  
The Community Dance Ensemble (CDE) is proud to announce the dancers selected for the 2009-2010 performing company. Junior Company dancers are Natalie Anderson, Crystal Diaz, Sarah Ferrraro, Tressa Fornari, Zakkiyya Griffin, Rachel Moniz, Chloe Obach, Hannah Rood, Stacia Tibbetts & Elizabeth Tompkins
 
Teen Company dancers are Margaux Blank, Kai Chattar-Sinclair, Angela DeJong, Julia Engel, Sarah Hysong, Morgan Lynch, Frankie Ann Marcille, Emily Minton, Leah Minton, Rebecca Morrell, Rebekah Patton, Aleisha Roberts, Catherine Rucci, Julia Scott & Janelle Timmons
 
Last summer the CDE traveled to Pennsylvania to perform for visitors at Hershey Park.  This winter the CDE will perform for the residents of Crescent Point in Niantic and Baview Health Care Center in Waterford, and also attend the Tremaine Convention in New York City.
 
 Tell A Friend Program  

New!
The Dance Extension's success is due in large part to word of mouth referrals and loyal students who continue to learn and grow with us over the years.  We've created the Tell A Friend Referral Program to reward loyal students & supporters who continuously play an active role in keeping our studio alive and vibrant.  Earn tuition credit by simply referring friends, neighbors & co-workers!
 
Details: Every time you refer a *new student to The Dance Extension who enrolls for a month or more of classes, we thank you with a $10 credit for tuition.  To receive the credit, the new student must turn in a referral card with your name on it, or enter your name in the referral section of his/her registration form at the time of registration.
 
Referral cards are available at the desk and at the end of this newsletter.

*Brand New Students who have never taken class at The Dance Extension.  The new student may not be a member of your immediate family.
 
Free Tuition
If you have the most referrals under the criteria listed above (with a minimum of 10), you will be entered into a drawing to receive FREE TUITION for one student for the 2010-2011 dance season.  This is a value of up to $2000! (No cash value. Credit cannot be carried over, refunded or transferred.)
 
 Performance 2010  
 Mark Your Calendar!
Dancin' on Deck
May 22 & 23, 2010
Waterford High School
 
This season is a "performance year". The Dance Extension will give two performances at Waterford High School in May. Get ready for dances inspired by an unforgettable (though imaginary) trip aboard a cruise ship.  All students are welcome and encouraged to perform, however, participation is voluntary!  Students who choose not to participate are, of course, welcome to continue taking classes at the studio. 
 
Costume Measurements: Measurements will be taken October 5th - 17th by the desk staff. Costumes are ordered in December to insure they arrive in time for picture days in April.
 
Costume Sizes: Sizes are generated by our computer and will be at the desk starting Monday, October 19th. Parents/students must approve all costume sizes on or before Saturday, October 24th. Remember to allow for 8 months of growth when considering your costume size. To change the computer generated size, see the desk staff.  Note: Extra small and extra large sized costumes are special orders, and therefore they can not be exchanged for alternate sizes and are higher priced than regular sizes.
 
Costume Deposits: We accept voluntary deposits through Saturday, November 21st. We highly recommend making a deposit as costume payments are due 12/1/09.
 
Costume Payments: Mark your calendar! Costumes payments are due on Tuesday, December 1st.
  
Performance Info: Ask the desk staff and check your email and our website, www.danceextension.com frequently.  If another family member should receive our email updates, send his/her address to info@danceextension.com. Thank you!
 
 
Contact
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The Dance Extension
(860) 443-1154
 
 
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FREE DANCE CLASS FOR NEW STUDENTS
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern & Hip Hop 
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