Congrats Competition Teams!

Picture Day Modifications

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Due to delays in costume shipments, some classes will be taking pictures on different dates. On the day of your pictures, please keep your dancer's shoes clean. Please do not wear dance shoes outside of the studio floor at any time. Your dancer will need to wear flesh colored (your natural skin color) dance tights for picture day and recital. Gymnastics classes will need to wear flesh colored dance tights that stop at the ankle. Ballet classes will wear pink ballet shoes, tap classes will wear black tap shoes, and pom/cheer will wear white tennis shoes. You may have your child wear hair and make-up however you'd like. We will take group and individual photos and run a dress rehearsal on your scheduled picture day. Please view the schedule below for your child's picture day:

MONDAY CLASSES @ 24th St Location:

3:45 CL2 "Material Girl" picture day: Monday, Nov 22

4:35 CL2 "California Girls: picture day: Monday, Nov 22

5:25 Gymnastics: picture day: Monday, Nov 22

6:15 CL3 "Just the Way You Are": Monday Nov 22

TUESDAY CLASSES @ 75th AVE Location

5:25 CL2 "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" picture day: Tuesday, Nov 23

6:15 CL3 "Fire Burning on the Dance Floor" picture day: Tuesday, Nov 23

7:05 CL3 "I'll Be There": Tuesday, Nov 23

WEDNESDAY CLASSES @ 24th St Location:

3:45 CL3 "Shake Your Groove Thing": Wednesday, Nov 17th

4:35 CL1 "La Bomba" picture day: Wednesday, Dec 8th

5:25 CL1 Pom "Baby" picture day: Wednesday, Dec 8th

6:15 Hip Hop w/Marco picture day: Wednesday, Dec 1st

8:05 Hip Hop w/ Marco picture day: Wednesday, Dec 1st

WEDNESDAY CLASSES @ 75th Ave Location:

6:55 Gymnastics picture day: Wednesday, Nov 17th

THURSDAY CLASSES @ 24th St Location:

5:10 CL1 w/ Marisol "La Bomba" picture day: Thursday, Dec 9th

6:00 CL2 "Shaboom" picture day: Thursday, Nov 18th

6:55 CL3 "What a Wonderful World": Thursday, Nov 18th

THURSDAY CLASSES @ 75th Ave Location:

5:25 Hip-Hop w/ Marco picture day: Thursday, Dec 2nd

6:15 Hip-Hop w/Marco picture day: Thursday, Dec 2nd

FRIDAY COMPETITION TEAM PICTURES @ 24th St Location:

3:45 "Ordinary Day" & "Diamonds" (Retake since last yr) picture day: Friday, Nov 19th

4:35-4:50 "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" picture day: Friday, Nov 19th

4:50-5:40 "Beauty & the Beast" & "Conga" (retakes) picture day: Friday, Nov 19th

5:40-6:30 "Baby Bollys" picture day: Friday, Nov 19th

SATURDAY CLASSES @ 24th St Location:

9:45 CL1 "Buttercup" picture day: Saturday, Dec 4th

10:35 CL1 "Pretty Woman" picture day: Saturday, Nov 20th

(costumes will be @ studio by 11/17 and will be held for the girls for picture day if you do not wish to pick up costumes prior)

11:25 CL2 "Miracle" picture day: Saturday, Nov 20th

12:15 "The Way You Make Me Feel": Saturday, Nov 20th

SATURDAY CLASSES @ 75th Ave Location:

8:25 CL1 "Wish Upon a Star" picture day: Saturday, Jan 15th (You will receive costumes by mid December)

November Newsletter & Picture Day

Picture Week &Winter Recital – The winter recital is scheduled for January 8, 2011. The costumes have been ordered and the routines begun… Costumes are set to arrive by November 12^th. Picture week will be tentatively scheduled for NOVEMBER 17^th-24^th. Students will arrive to their normally scheduled class in their costumes. (More info to come).

Competition Teams – We will be performing at Banner Hospital in Sun City on November 6^th at 11:00 a.m. The first competition (Starbound) is November 13^th. Good Luck Girls!!

Saturday Classes – The competition teams will be competing 2 of the Saturdays. There is a possibility that Marisol will sub for Melissa on those days.

STUDIO CLOSED: Thanksgiving Break is November 25^th -26^th, and both studios will be closed. Please note: full tuition is due by the 1^st of each month. All students will receive an average of 4 classes per month based on the dance calendar.

Sundance Studio Merchandise is here! – We are putting in an order for tanks, tees and warm ups. Please let us know if you want one and we will add you to the order.

PARENT REMINDERS:

Students should arrive to class 5 minutes prior to the start time in order to have shoes on and ready for class to begin. For Combo classes shoes must be kept in the studio as the shoe change can be quick with as little distraction as possible.

Parents are not allowed in the studio during class. This is a distraction for all students. To ensure the best dance education, please remain in the lobby area.

TUITION REMINDER – ALL tuition, regardless of payment type, is due on the 1^st of the month. All payments received after the 1^st will be charged a $25 late fee.

LATE FEE POLICY – Please make note of the class time and make sure you are at the studio to pick up your dancer 5 mins prior to that time. In order to make class times at both studios to is imperative all parents pick up dancers on time. Beginning September 1^st we are implementing the late fee policy. Late fees are $5 for the first 5 minutes, and $1 for each minute thereafter. Fees will be accumulated and charged with tuition the following month.

NON SUFFICENT FUNDS: Any non sufficient funds will add a $25 charge to your balance. Balances left unpaid will result in student withdrawal until account has been paid in full (in order for payments to be funded by the first of each month, transactions are subject to be pending 48 hours in advance).

MAKE-UP POLICY: If you plan to miss a class or you have an unexpected illness, you have 30 calendar days to make up your class. You must email your preference of make-up classes to Melissa (Melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com) in order to plan the date of your make-up. Make-up classes are a great way to try new genres of dance. So if your child wants to try something new, it is encouraged! Missed classes do not constitute a refund and cannot be added to result in a free or reduced tuition for future use.

CALENDAR:

Thanksgiving Break: November 25-26

Winter Break: December 24 – January 2

Spring Break: April 25-30

Summer Break: July 25-30

*All students will receive an average of 4 or more classes per month based on assessing the months of August through July.

October Newsletter

~ ~ Winter Recital – The winter recital is scheduled for January 8, 2011. To confirm we will have the costumes in time we need to order them in October. Charges will be withdrawn from the credit card on file October 15, 2010. The recital fee is $25 and the costume fee is $65 per class. You must contact Melissa in writing via email to stop the winter recital payment from being deducted on October 15^th if you do not want to not be included in the winter recital. Students will have a separate costume for each class.

~ Competition Teams – We will be performing at a hospital on November 6^th.

~ Sundance Studio Merchandise is here! – Check out the merchandise in the lobby that is for sale. Please let Melissa if you would like to order a warm up. Please email Melissa if you would like to order a specific size in a tank or warm-up suit.

PARENT REMINDERS:

Students should arrive to class 5 minutes prior to the start time in order to have shoes on and ready for class to begin. For Combo classes shoes must be kept in the studio as the shoe change can be quick with as little distraction as possible.

Parents are not allowed in the studio during class. This is a distraction for all students. To ensure the best dance education, please remain in the lobby area.

TUITION REMINDER – ALL tuition, regardless of payment type, is due on the 1^st of the month. All payments received after the 1^st will be charged a $25 late fee.

LATE FEE POLICY – Please make note of the class time and make sure you are at the studio to pick up your dancer 5 mins prior to that time. In order to make class times at both studios to is imperative all parents pick up dancers on time. Beginning September 1^st we are implementing the late fee policy. Late fees are $5 for the first 5 minutes, and $1 for each minute thereafter. Fees will be accumulated and charged with tuition the following month.

NON SUFFICENT FUNDS: Any non sufficient funds will add a $25 charge to your balance. Balances left unpaid will result in student withdrawal until account has been paid in full (in order for payments to be funded by the first of each month, transactions are subject to be pending 48 hours in advance).

MAKE-UP POLICY: If you plan to miss a class or you have an unexpected illness, you have 30 calendar days to make up your class. You must email your preference of make-up classes to Melissa (Melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com) in order to plan the date of your make-up. Make-up classes are a great way to try new genres of dance. So if your child wants to try something new, it is encouraged! Missed classes do not constitute a refund and cannot be added to result in a free or reduced tuition for future use.

CALENDAR:

Fall Break: October 4-9

Thanksgiving Break: November 25-26

Winter Break: December 24 – January 2

Spring Break: April 25-30

Summer Break: July 25-30

*All students will receive an average of 4 or more classes per month based on assessing the months of August through July.

September Newsletter

Winter Recital – The winter recital is scheduled for January 8, 2011 at the Tempe Performing Arts Center. Dress Rehearsal will be at 9:00 a.m. and the recital will take place at 6:00 p.m. More information to come! Costumes will be ordered in October. Charges will be withdrawn from the credit card on file October 15, 2010. You must contact Melissa in writing via email to stop the winter recital payment from being deducted on October 15^th (please make sure to note the arrangements for the new method of payment). If you do not want to not be included in the winter recital, please notify Melissa in writing. Students will be required to have a separate costume for each class. We will be measuring students for costumes this month.

Late Fee Policy – Please make note of the class time and make sure you are at the studio to pick up your dancer 5 minutes prior to that time. Beginning September 1^st we are implementing the late fee policy. Late fees are $5 for the first 5 minutes, and $1 for each minute thereafter. Fees will be accumulated and charged with tuition the following month.

Competition Teams – We have the dates for the 2010-2011 competitions. Please contact Melissa if you did not get the email containing the competition overview.

Tuition Reminder – ALL tuition, regardless of payment type, is due on the 1^st of the month. All payments received after the 1^st will be charged a $25 late fee.

Sundance Studio Merchandise is here! – Check out the merchandise in the lobby that is for sale.

Calendar: Please make note of this year’s calendar:

Fall Break: Ocotber 4^th-9^th

Thanksgiving: November 25^th and 26^th

Winter Break: December 24^th-January 2^nd

Spring Break: April 25^th-30^th

Summer Recess: July 25^th-30th

PARENT REMINDERS:

Students should arrive to class 5 minutes prior to the start time in order to have shoes on and ready for class to begin. For Combo classes shoes must be kept in the studio as the shoe change can be quick with as little distraction as possible.

Parents are not allowed in the studio during class. This is a distraction for all students. To ensure the best dance education, please remain in the lobby area.

NON SUFFICENT FUNDS: Any non sufficient funds will add a $25 charge to your balance. Balances left unpaid will result in student withdrawal until account has been paid in full (in order for payments to be funded by the first of each month, transactions are subject to be pending 48 hours in advance).

MAKE-UP POLICY: If you plan to miss a class or you have an unexpected illness, you have 30 calendar days to make up your class. You must email your preference of make-up classes to Melissa (Melissa.sundancestudios@yahoo.com) in order to plan the date of your make-up. Make-up classes are a great way to try new genres of dance. So if your child wants to try something new, it is encouraged! Missed classes do not constitute a refund and cannot be added to result in a free or reduced tuition for future use.

Calendar:

*All students will receive an average of 4 or more classes per month based on assessing the months of August through July.

Sundance Studios West is Here!

Sundance Studios West is up and running! We are having so much fun and hope you can stop by soon!

July Recital Information & Plenty of Pictures!

Dress Rehearsal: 9:00 a.m. Saturday, July 17th

Location: Tempe Performing Arts Center

700 W. Rio Salado Parkway

Tempe, AZ 85281

Recital: 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17th

Location: Tempe Performing Arts Center

700 W. Rio Salado Parkway

Tempe, AZ 85281

Directions from Sundance Studios to Tempe Performing Arts Center:

Head East on Baseline Rd. (Towards the 60/AZ Mills Mall)

Turn LEFT (North) on S. Priest Dr. (Right by AZ Mills)

Turn RIGHT (East) on Rio Salado Parkway

Make a U-Turn onto W. Rio Salado Parkway

End: 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe AZ 85281-5293

(This is a 20-25 minute drive)

Dress Rehearsal: All students arrive in their first costume at 9:00 a.m. at the SOUTH ENTRANCE doors of the Tempe Performing Arts Center (Please refer to the order of routines attached). All other costumes must be labeled (white tape works well) with the student’s name and dance on it. It is highly recommended to have a garment/dance bag with all of your child’s costumes in your child’s hands. Please put all accessories to costumes (bows, shoe ties, etc.) in a plastic baggie with your costume bag. Don’t forget tap/ballet shoes and flesh colored tights. Please put your child’s name on his/her shoes!

Order of Routines:

“Do You Remember?” (Mon 4:50/Wed 4:00 Cheer)

“Bugle Boy” (Thursday CL1 4:45 Tap)

“Diamonds” (Competition Team)

“We Are the Children of the Ballet” (Saturday CL1 10:00 a.m. Ballet)

“Beauty and the Beast” (Saturday CL2 10:50 a.m. Ballet)

“Spoonful of Sugar” (Tuesday CL1 5:00 Ballet)

“Love Story” (Tuesday 5:50 Ballet)

“Devil with a Blue Dress” (Thursday CL2 5:35 Tap)

“He Had it Comin’” (Niki & Danna Competition)

“Trashin’ the Camp” (Saturday CL1 10:00 Gymnastics)

“Candyman” (Competition Team)

“Labels or Love” (Wednesday CL3 4:00 Pom)

“Boogie Shoes” (Tuesday CL1 5:00 Tap)

“Going to the Chapel” (Competition Tap Trio)

---------------Intermission----------------------

“Lean on Me” (Mother/Daughter Dance)

“I Want Candy” (Saturday 11:40 Cheer)

“Tomorrow” (Thursday CL2 5:35 Ballet)

“Bibi Bidi Bom Bom” (Thursday CL1 4:45 Ballet)

“Baby I’m a Star” (Monday 5:40 Jazz)

“Conga” (Competition Team)

“Hip-Hop” (Marco’s Wednesday 6:00 Hip-Hop)

Melissa’s Solo

“Kiss the Girl” (Monday CL2 4:00 Ballet)

Marco Freestyle

“I Hope You Dance” (Tuesday 5:50 Ballet)

“I Like the Way You Move” (Monday CL2 4:50 Hip-Hop)

“Fireflies” (Wednesday 5:00 Gymnastics)

“When I Grow Up”

“Circle of Life” (Ballet Production)

Stage Moms: There will be 1 to 2 stage moms for each dance. There will be a mandatory meeting for stage moms on Saturday, July 10^th @ 1:15 p.m. at the studio. We are still welcoming more stage help; stage moms will receive a complimentary ticket. Stage moms are the ONLY parents aloud backstage or in the dressing rooms. Stage moms will be wearing badges and children will be signing in and out with security when you drop them at the stage doors. If you are not a stage mom, please be seated in the auditorium while you enjoy the show. All dancers must remain back stage for the entire show. Releasing dancers prior to the end of the show is a serious safety hazard. Please do not leave early; we want you to enjoy the show! After dress rehearsal, we will announce for you to pick up your dancers at the South entrance/security checkpoint. Please have this document handy with your order of routines as a reference. Dress rehearsal should finish by approximately 12:30 p.m.

Recital: Dancers, please arrive at 5:20 p.m. in your first costume/ full hair and make-up. The recital will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. There will be a 10-minute intermission halfway through the show. We should finish by around 8:30 p.m.

Tickets: Tickets will be on sale at the Tempe Performing Arts Box Office on July 2, 2010 (480-350-2822). Please reserve your tickets in advance; our show is likely to sell out!

DVD’s: Everyone will receive a complimentary DVD of the show!!