Studio Newsletter

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 th 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!  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!  Available again this year will be recital t-shirts with the names of all 2011-12 students listed on the back!  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.