..::Centrestage Dance::..newsletter

This newsletter contains important information pertaining to each student registered in dance at this studio. PLEASE take the time to read this newsletter, so you will be well informed.

SPRING BREAK 2010
Sunday, March 7th - Saturday, March 14th,2010. Classes resume Monday, March 15th.

REMINDER REGARDING PROPER DANCE ATTIRE
Students are reminded to attend classes in proper dance attire and footwear. Blue Jeans, shorts, t-shirts or any type of street wear is NOT TO BE worn to dance class. Hair should be neatly pulled back off the face, either in a ponytail, bun, or a braid. Hip Hop students are required to wear clean running shoes to class, not their street shoes. When students are involved in activities outside of dance they are expected to wear their soccer uniforms, baseball uniforms, etc. PLEASE ABIDE BY OUR SIMPLE RULES.

COSTUME INFORMATION FROM THE CO-ORDINATOR
We are now in the process of organizing all the costumes for the year end Recital and photo shoot. COSTUMES MUST BE PAID IN FULL before they will be issued. The COSTUME INFORMATION SHEET will be sent home 2 weeks prior to their scheduled photo day and time.

COSTUME ENVELOPE: When the costumes are completed, each student will receive an envelope detailing the coordinator's name, balance due, and date of pick-up.

COSTUME PAYMENT: Costumes must be paid in full before they will be issued. Cash or cheques (payable to the coordinator), in the exact amount owing, must be returned in the envelope provided. Any concerns or questions regarding multiple costume payments may be made to
Kelly (604-465-6298).

COORDINATOR WILL BE UNABLE TO ACCEPT POST DATED CHEQUES, THANK YOU.
ALL CHEQUES ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO KELLY GLEMNITZ.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THE STUDENTS TO WEAR THEIR COSTUMES TO DANCE CLASS OR TO PLAY IN, PRIOR TO PHOTO DAY AND THE RECITALS. The amount of fabric purchased is limited to the required number of costumes; therefore, we may not be able to replace lost or damaged costumes. We realize that the young students are excited about their costume, but we do not want to see children disappointed because we cannot repair or replace their costume. Your cooperation in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

PHOTO SESSION
DATES AND TIMES WILL BE POSTED IN THE LOBBY AND ON OUR HOME PAGE PRIOR TO PHOTO SESSIONS.

We will be once again using PHOTO EXPRESS as our photographer this year. Please be sure to pick up your order form from the studio in the week prior to your photo shoot. Please remember, if you have multiple classes, you will have multiple order forms.

PLEASE ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED PHOTO TIME WITH HAIR AND MAKE-UP DONE!

Solo/duo photos will be at 8:40pm on April 10th, 8:25pm on May 1st and at 8:05pm on May 2nd.
These will be on a "first come, first serve" basis.

PLEASE check in the lobby or our website for your child's day and time. If your child is unable to attend the photo session, we ask that you please notify the front desk.

The photo session is organized around the ages of the students and students who take multiple classes. In this regard, we apologize to families if siblings are not in a close time frame for having their photos taken. Please be prepared for the possibility of delays when younger students are photographed. It can sometimes be difficult keeping their attention, and in order to get the best picture possible, we may need to spend more time than we expected. Your co-operation is appreciated.

Have the student's hair done as stated on costume information sheet.
Have make-up done as stated on costume information sheet.
Clean costumes, dance shoes, and NO JEWELLERY (including watches).
No nail polish or visible tattoos.
Have order forms filled out.

ACRO, BALLET, TAP, AND JAZZ EXAMS
Notices will be sent home within the next couple of weeks regarding upcoming exam schedules, dates and times of mock & dress rehearsals. This information is also listed on the attached monthly calendars.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR BALLET STUDENTS AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN OUR UPCOMING ACRO, JAZZ AND TAP EXAMS!!!

TRIPLE THREAT AND EXTREME CONVENTIONS
Thank you and congratulations to all of the students who attended and performed at the conventions this season. You all did a fabulous job! We would also like to congratulate Shelby Greaves for receiving a scholarship at the Extreme Convention!

We would like to congratulate all of the following CentreStage dancers, alumni and instructors for being chosen to perform in the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, Closing Ceremonies and/or Paralympic Ceremonies.
You were all amazing!

Olympics: Brittany Tipple, Katie Blanksma, Paige Bodnarchuk, Sarah Keen, Chris Akenhead,
Shea MacDermid, Heather Palis, Melissa Smyth, and Emily Whalen.

Paralympics: Shayla Bodnarchuk, Lejna Lerand, Teyra Lerand, Melanie Palis, Stephanie Patricelli, Lauren Tipple, Natalie Tipple, Paige Bodnarchuk, Natasha Caldwell, Kayla Talkio, and Keery Tremblay.

We will be holding our pre-registration over 2 days. Both will remain by appointment only.

Guarantee your child's placement for the September, 2010 session. During the last week of May, an appointment board will be posted in the lobby for pre-registering your child. Please come in and fill out the time you wish for your appointment with your name and telephone number. Pre-Authorized debit forms and costume deposits will be required at this time to ensure your child's spot in class. Students will not be able to begin classes in September without these requirements completed. Please note, a $15.00 non-refundable, registration fee will be required for each student at the time of registration. This is only per student, not per class.

If you are unable to attend at this time, please contact the front desk to make alternate arrangements. Thank you.

Please feel free to come and watch our dancers compete
during the months of April and May!
Please check the information boards for locations, dates and times!