Studio Newsletter Feb 12 .pdf

Studio Newsletter
Middletown Plaza, 1371 Rt. 35 N, Middletown, NJ 732-957-8383 www.dancewithmelody.com
Volume #63
February 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Important Dates:
Feb. 17 - 20 - Closed for Presidents Weekend
March 15 - Costume Balances due
April 6-15 - Closed for Spring Break
April 21- Recital Photos with Donner Photography Class and individual pictures taken at studio. Scheduled
times to be posted between 9am-5pm. Notify us if you
are unable to attend.
April 28 – Production, Ballet & Gymnastics Syllabus
starts
April 29 - Recital Photo sales at studio
May 7-11 - Parent Observation Week - Miss
Melody’s Classes ONLY **Reminder: No Siblings
Allowed!**
May 12-18 - Parent Observation Week - All Classes
Excluding Miss Melody’s **Reminder: No Siblings
Allowed!**
May 20 - Ticket Sale Day from 12pm-2pm at the
studio
May 28 - Closed for Memorial Day

Dance With Melody
Recitals
Saturday, June 16th 2012
Two River Theater
Red Bank, NJ
10am, 1pm, & 4pm
Dress Rehearsal will be held Wednesday, June 13th at
Two River Theater
Specific class times will be scheduled between 4-9pm

So You Think You Can Dance
Production!!
Once again we are offering an additional performance
opportunity to students age 5+. Younger students willing to
participate must be approved by Miss Melody. Students may
perform in one or all of the recitals, with the exception of
senior students. Classes will be held on the following
Saturdays: 4/28, 5/5, 5/12. 5/19, 6/2, 6/9. The price is $50 plus
a low-cost costume for this year’s dance. If you would like to
join the fun, sign up in the lobby now!

That’s Entertainment Competition
February 25-26 in Secaucus, NJ

Turn it Up Competition
March 10-11 in Lancaster, PA

June 9 - Ballet & Gymnastics Syllabus exams will be
held

Elite Dance Forum Competition

June 13 - Studio Dress Rehearsal at Two River
Theater, Red Bank between 4-9pm

We are attending Nationals in AC!

June 16 - Recitals at Two River Theater, Red Bank
June 18-23 - Bring a Friend and Wear Your PJ’s
Week! Year End Parties in Classes. Fun activities for
all! Certificate distribution for 1yr – 2yr students.
June 23 - Last day of classes!

Be on the Look Out!
Sign-ups will be posted soon for a Spring
Performance at Monmouth Mall!

March 24-25 in Millstone, NJ
July 15-19

All are welcome to come and see our competition
students perform!!

Costume Balances Due in March!
All costume balances are due along with your
March tuition payment.
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 3:45-7pm
Sat. 10am-12pm (1st-15th of each month)
or take advantage of our Auto Pay plan.
Pre-registration for September 2012 will begin in
May.

• SUMMER PROGRAMS •
Dancing, fun, games, treats, performance,
and more!!

PRINCESS CAMP
2-5 yr olds
July 9 - July 13
Aug 6 –Aug 10
9:30-11:30am

FAIRY CAMP

2-5 yr olds
July 23 – July 27
Aug 20 – Aug 24
9:30-11:30am

EVENING CLASSES AVAILABLE
Ages 5 and Up
6 weeks available – Tues. & Thurs.
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Gymnastics
Ages 8 and up
6 weeks available – Tues. & Thurs.
Ballet, Pointe & Gymnastics
Ages 5 and up
6 weeks available – Wednesdays
Hourly classes to learn the cartwheel,
back walkover, back handspring, aerial, and
back tuck!
All 6 weeks will be held the weeks of
July 9-13 & July 23 – Aug 16
Look for sign-up sheets and more available
classes coming in lobby soon!
Deposit required.

ATTN: MOMS, DADS, AUNTS, UNCLES,
GRANDMAS, GRANDPAS, & FRIENDS!

Recital Information
Each class will perform their dance in only one of three
shows. Costume distribution will take place in April during
class time. The date will be posted soon. Please plan to have
a parent attend the last 5 minutes of class for important
costume information. Costumes will be given out only to
those students whose fees are paid in full. Recital tights will
be distributed with most of the costumes. We suggest you
order an extra pair for emergencies. Please let us know if
you wish to order extras. We will post recital schedules as
soon as we can. We always try our best to schedule classes
with the parents in mind.
Backstage Moms are needed for the recital. Sign-up sheets
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will be posted in the studio on Monday, May 7 . Backstage
moms need not purchase a recital ticket. You may watch
your child’s dance from the stage wings. To the class
mothers who work backstage at the recital, we will discount
the cost of one ticket from your total ticket purchase for the
show in which you work. Videotaping will be allowed at the
dress rehearsal only. We will have professionally produced
video tapes of the recital for sale.
PLEASE NOTE: Trophy presentation will take place at the
dress rehearsal. There will be only ONE ceremony this year.
Students of three or more years will be brought up on stage
in costume for their trophy to be presented by our staff.
One and two year certificates will be awarded the last week
of classes. One and two year trophies will also be available
for purchase.

Be Part of Our Recital Program!
* Advertise your business
* Let your child know how
proud of them you are!
Affordable pricing for all budgets!
See the office for details.

2012 Recital T-Shirts
“So You Think You Can Dance!”

Come have fun and be a part of our show!
Dancin’ Moms & Dads: Thursdays
8:15pm & 9pm
Sign up in the lobby, Practice starts
March 15th!

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Ballet & Gymnastics Syllabus
Proficiency rating introduces students to correct
terminology and technique. Participation is highly
recommended and extremely rewarding for all
eligible students. There are six Saturday preparation
classes before the examination. Classes to be held
April 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th, June 2nd, and 9th. Exam
June 9th. For more information ask at the front desk!

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Available again this year will be recital
t-shirts with the names of all 2011-12
students listed on the back!

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Good Luck to our
Competition Team!
Our annual team sleep-over is scheduled for
Saturday, March 31st. Don’t miss this night of
pizza, movies, candy, and lots of fun!
If you are interested in joining our Diamonds Dance
Co. Competition & Performance Team, let us know!
Come and observe our team dress rehearsal Saturday, Feb
11, to see what it’s all about!
Our team dance intensive classes will be held Aug. 27-30.
4 day minimum requirement. Intensive studies in all
competitive disciplines.