Newsletter

Click here for our Monthly Newsletter. Copies are also available at the studio

Annual Events

Bring a Friend to Class Week, Holiday Gift Drive, Class Parties, Studio Dancer & Adult Studio Dancer of the Year Awards, Parent Visitation Week, Balloon Day, National Dance Week Coloring Contest, National Tap Dance Day, bus trips and master classes.  See the newsletter for additional information.

Class Parties

Parties are held the week before Winter Vacation and the last week of classes. If your child has a food allergy, be certain it is noted on his/her registration form and speak personally with his/her teacher and the desk staff. 

Master Classes

Master teachers are invited to teach at the Dance Extension to enhance the student’s development. Participation is encouraged, but not required. 

Take a Peek Week

We invite and encourage parents to attend our Visitation Week, January 19 – 24, 2009 and May 11 - 16, 2009.  Photography and video may be taken in class at this time. We recommend leaving young siblings at home or with supervision in the lobby as they may distract the dancers and teachers. Infants and toddlers must remain on parent’s lap if in class.

Performances

A studio wide performance is given biennially (every other year), and is open to all students. Participation is encouraged, but not required. We work very hard to give lasting memories for all. The next performance is in May of 2010. Each student will appear in one number for each class they are enrolled in. Dance Forms students will appear in one number, the type to be chosen by the teacher. Ready-made costumes are purchased from the studio. During the “technique” or non-show year, students focus on technique development and advance rapidly in the curriculum.

Students who want to perform more frequently are encouraged to audition for the Community Dance Ensemble. We are proud of the many generations of students who have danced with the Ensemble, and through the experience have learned the value of compassion and giving.