My Dance Page Newsletter
My Dance Page - October 2023
As we begin a new month, we are moving forward with our dance curriculum and settling into our classes. If you want to see our curriculum, it is available in the lobby in the red binder. Also, everyone is showing real enthusiasm and working very hard. Here are a few things to note:
*Dress Code (proper dress, shoes and hair) is a steadfast rule for all to follow and is part of the discipline of dance. It makes a difference in the children’s attitude and as they see themselves in the mirror. We can see them become more confident and prepared to dance.
*Dance Apparel- Order forms will be available later this month.
*Staying healthy-Please continue to be vigilant as we move into the cold/flu season. Thank you to our families for being so careful about keeping dancers at home that may be contagious with a virus.
*Take It Leave It- Our bins with shoes and clothing are being moved from the lobby. If you need something, just ask and we can get the bins back out for you.
*Costumes- This month there will be costumes hanging in the lobby. Please feel free to take one or two as a Halloween costume or as fun dress up clothes for home.
*Lost and Found- We have a lost and found basket in the studio near our exit door. If your dancer is missing something, dismissal is a good time to ask to see the basket.
*Ticket Reward System - This year dancers will earn tickets when they have perfect attendance for the month, have their hair in a bun for ballet or a ponytail for jazz/tap, are exceptionally kind or helpful, etc. A dancer can receive as many tickets as they earn - there is no limit. At the end of each month, 2 names will be drawn to win a prize. The winners’ names will be posted in the dance studio.
*Important Dates to mark on your calendar as we look ahead into the year.
* Halloween Oct 31, 2023
*Thanksgiving Break Nov 20-25, 2023
*Costume Fees Due Dec 16, 2023
*Christmas Break Dec 22, 2023-Jan 2, 2024
*Recital meeting March 19, 2024 at 8 pm
*Recital Fees Due March 23, 2024
*Spring Break March 25-30, 2024
*Memorial Day May 27, 2024
*Recital rehearsals June 12 & 13, 2024
*Recital June 14, 2024
*As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call/text/email. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank You!
Megan and Tracey
My Dance Page - September 2023
Welcome To All! We are going into our 22nd season at “My Dance Studio”! We are really excited and grateful that you are joining us either for the first time or as a returning dancer. We have a freshly painted building front, updated bulletin boards, and newly decorated teacher helper area. We are ready to dance!
*Welcome back to our teachers - Ms. Jillian, Ms. Sarah, Ms. Lily, Ms. Ally & Ms. Tracey!
*Take It or Leave It! Previously owned shoes & leotards will be available in the lobby during the month of September. After that time, they will be put inside the studio (but still available if you need them). Please take it if you need it and if you have something you don’t need, leave it. This is a great way to “pass along” items. Any shoes you try on, please return them to the appropriate bins to keep them organized for the next dancer.
*Skirt Week- The last week of class each month dancers are permitted to wear a skirt during ballet/pointe class. We have ballet skirts available if your dancer wants to borrow one. Any skirt that is borrowed is only worn by that dancer that month and washed for the next month. Again this year, any dancer in Ballet 3 or Ballet 4 may also wear a solid-colored leotard of her choice during skirt week.
*Advanced Beginner Classes- Parents, please have your dancer practice putting on and removing dance shoes at home. This will help your dancer feel more confident and allow class to run a little smoother with changing tap and ballet shoes. This is a new experience for them.
*Ticket Reward System - This year dancers will earn tickets when they have perfect attendance for the month, have their hair in a bun for ballet or low ponytail for jazz/tap, are exceptionally kind or helpful, etc. A dancer can receive as many tickets as they earn - there is no limit. At the end of each month, 2 names will be drawn to win a prize.
*Planning Ahead – Here is a list of planned closures & important dates. Please mark your calendars now.
* Halloween Oct 31, 2023
*Thanksgiving Break Nov 20-25, 2023
*Costume Fees Due Dec 16, 2023
*Christmas Break Dec 22, 2023-Jan 2, 2024
*Recital meeting March 19, 2024 at 8 pm
*Recital Fees Due March 23, 2024
*Spring Break March 25-30, 2024
*Memorial Day May 27, 2024
*Recital rehearsals June 12 & 13, 2024
*Recital June 14, 2024
*As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call or text at 301-824-3444. You can also check the website for more information or email at mydancestudio1@gmail.com.
Tracey & Megan
As we begin a new month, we are moving forward with our dance curriculum and settling into our classes. If you want to see our curriculum, it is available in the lobby in the red binder. Also, everyone is showing real enthusiasm and working very hard. Here are a few things to note:
*Dress Code (proper dress, shoes and hair) is a steadfast rule for all to follow and is part of the discipline of dance. It makes a difference in the children’s attitude and as they see themselves in the mirror. We can see them become more confident and prepared to dance.
*Dance Apparel- Order forms will be available later this month.
*Staying healthy-Please continue to be vigilant as we move into the cold/flu season. Thank you to our families for being so careful about keeping dancers at home that may be contagious with a virus.
*Take It Leave It- Our bins with shoes and clothing are being moved from the lobby. If you need something, just ask and we can get the bins back out for you.
*Costumes- This month there will be costumes hanging in the lobby. Please feel free to take one or two as a Halloween costume or as fun dress up clothes for home.
*Lost and Found- We have a lost and found basket in the studio near our exit door. If your dancer is missing something, dismissal is a good time to ask to see the basket.
*Ticket Reward System - This year dancers will earn tickets when they have perfect attendance for the month, have their hair in a bun for ballet or a ponytail for jazz/tap, are exceptionally kind or helpful, etc. A dancer can receive as many tickets as they earn - there is no limit. At the end of each month, 2 names will be drawn to win a prize. The winners’ names will be posted in the dance studio.
*Important Dates to mark on your calendar as we look ahead into the year.
* Halloween Oct 31, 2023
*Thanksgiving Break Nov 20-25, 2023
*Costume Fees Due Dec 16, 2023
*Christmas Break Dec 22, 2023-Jan 2, 2024
*Recital meeting March 19, 2024 at 8 pm
*Recital Fees Due March 23, 2024
*Spring Break March 25-30, 2024
*Memorial Day May 27, 2024
*Recital rehearsals June 12 & 13, 2024
*Recital June 14, 2024
*As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call/text/email. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank You!
Megan and Tracey
My Dance Page - September 2023
Welcome To All! We are going into our 22nd season at “My Dance Studio”! We are really excited and grateful that you are joining us either for the first time or as a returning dancer. We have a freshly painted building front, updated bulletin boards, and newly decorated teacher helper area. We are ready to dance!
*Welcome back to our teachers - Ms. Jillian, Ms. Sarah, Ms. Lily, Ms. Ally & Ms. Tracey!
*Take It or Leave It! Previously owned shoes & leotards will be available in the lobby during the month of September. After that time, they will be put inside the studio (but still available if you need them). Please take it if you need it and if you have something you don’t need, leave it. This is a great way to “pass along” items. Any shoes you try on, please return them to the appropriate bins to keep them organized for the next dancer.
*Skirt Week- The last week of class each month dancers are permitted to wear a skirt during ballet/pointe class. We have ballet skirts available if your dancer wants to borrow one. Any skirt that is borrowed is only worn by that dancer that month and washed for the next month. Again this year, any dancer in Ballet 3 or Ballet 4 may also wear a solid-colored leotard of her choice during skirt week.
*Advanced Beginner Classes- Parents, please have your dancer practice putting on and removing dance shoes at home. This will help your dancer feel more confident and allow class to run a little smoother with changing tap and ballet shoes. This is a new experience for them.
*Ticket Reward System - This year dancers will earn tickets when they have perfect attendance for the month, have their hair in a bun for ballet or low ponytail for jazz/tap, are exceptionally kind or helpful, etc. A dancer can receive as many tickets as they earn - there is no limit. At the end of each month, 2 names will be drawn to win a prize.
*Planning Ahead – Here is a list of planned closures & important dates. Please mark your calendars now.
* Halloween Oct 31, 2023
*Thanksgiving Break Nov 20-25, 2023
*Costume Fees Due Dec 16, 2023
*Christmas Break Dec 22, 2023-Jan 2, 2024
*Recital meeting March 19, 2024 at 8 pm
*Recital Fees Due March 23, 2024
*Spring Break March 25-30, 2024
*Memorial Day May 27, 2024
*Recital rehearsals June 12 & 13, 2024
*Recital June 14, 2024
*As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call or text at 301-824-3444. You can also check the website for more information or email at mydancestudio1@gmail.com.
Tracey & Megan
Enjoy photos from our past Open Houses.
Next, Open House is Tuesday, August 29th from 7-8 pm.
Next, Open House is Tuesday, August 29th from 7-8 pm.