Have a Blessed Start to the New Year!

Costumes have been ordered and we are looking at an arrival date at the end of February or early March. This should allow time for alterations and size adjustments if needed before the May 5th recital.

Also, a new 8 foot ballet barre was ordered! Now we should all fit at the barre! Thank you for your continued help and support!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

I hope you and your family have a very blessed Christmas and a wonderful start to the New Year!  Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 5. 

Costume Change

Due to sizing availability the Monday 5:30-6:30 class will be using this costume in black and hot pink.

Dance Sweatshirt

The sweatshirt will be black.  The logo will be hot pink.  Please send orders in no later than Friday, Dec. 2 with payment.  Thanks!  I will have order forms outside of the dance room on Thursday.

December News

I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving! At this time of giving thanks, I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful dancers with me.  I am amazed each week at what they accomplish!  Please remember to send your December dance fees in at your child's first December class.  Also, costume fees must be sent in before the Christmas break.  (see the post below).  I will measure the dancers in class before the Christmas break.

If you would like to order a sweatshirt please send the order form that was emailed in with payment on or before December 2.  They will make great Christmas gifts! 

Dates to remember:
Thursday, Dec. 8- No Classes (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)
Monday, Dec. 19 and 26- No Classes (Christmas Holiday)
Thursday, Dec. 22-29- No Classes (Christmas Holiday)

Classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 5 after the Christmas holiday.

Costumes!

Below are the costumes selected for each class.  There will be varied accessories (gloves, hats, jazz pants) added to each to help change the look for each dance, but the basic leotard will stay the same.  Please be sure to pay the costume fee  ($65) before the last class in December to ensure that a costume will be ordered for your child. I cannot order a costume without payment. They need to be ordered early.  If they are ordered the first week in January, they will arrive by the middle of March.  The recital is May 5.  We will need the extra time to make alterations if needed.  I will let you know if a costume choice changes based on availability with the company.
Thanks!  It is going to be a beautiful recital!

Monday3:45-4:30

Monday 4:30-5:30

Monday 5:30-6:30

Thursday 3:45-4:30

Thursday 4:30-5:30

Beautiful Dancers

November News

We have had another wonderful month of dancing.  I am so proud of the dancers for working so hard! We are learning and developing our skills, as well as working on performace pieces for the May 5 recital. Please remember that the November payment of $25 is due at your dancer's first November class. 
There will be no classes on Thursday, Nov. 24 (Thanksgiving).

The costume payment of $65 will be due with the December payment.  I will be measuring for costumes before Christmas break.  I will put together a booklet to show you the costumes after the Christmas holiday. 

Enjoy the pictures of some of the students using our new ballet barres!  I will post more pictures soon!
This link has a wonderful dictionary with pictures of some of the ballet terms we are learning:
http://www.abt.org/education/dictionary/index.html

Using the barre to help us keep our balance and turn out our posse.

October

We have had a wonderful first month of dance.  The girls are working hard to learn the basics and we have even started to work on a few recital pieces.  Remember to mark your calendar for the recital on Saturday, May 5.  The time will be arranged soon.

October payments of $25 are due at next week's classes.  Please be sure to place your payment in an envelope marked with your dancer(s) name(s).  Please remember, a $5 late fee will be added to late payments. Checks should be made payable to Emily Miller.

There will be no classes on the following days:

Monday, Oct. 10- Fall Break

Monday, Oct. 31- Halloween

Thursday, Nov. 24- Thanksgiving

Thank you! Thank you!

Thursday classes were a big success today!  I am so proud of all the Holy Rosary dancers.  We had a great first week.  I want to remind everyone to be sure to label all dance shoes with your dancer's name.  That way if they get left behind, I can return them to the proper owner the following week. 

Thanks!

First Monday

Our first Monday classes went very well!  Thank you for your promptness in dropping off and picking up your dancer.  Please remember that the dancers need to wait quietly and remember their school manners while waiting in the hallway.  We are going to have a great year! 

Classes Begin

Classes will begin this Monday and Thursday!  I am so excited to begin working with these beautiful dancers.  Please remember, if you have not purchased shoes yet have your dancer wear socks to the first class.  Also, the September fee and the registration fee are due if they have not been paid. 

Thanks!

So Many Little Dancers!

We have now filled the last spot in the Monday 4:30 class.  I will start putting names on a waiting list for this class also.  I can't wait to start dancing!

Full Classes August 24

Both 3:45 classes have been filled today.  I will keep names of interested families on a list and let you know if spots open up.  Also, there is just one more space available in the Monday 4:30 class.

Update! Update!

Wow!  I am thrilled with the response I have had with the dance program.  I can't wait to start dancing!  The Monday 3:45 class is full and there are 3 spaces left in the Thursday 3:45 class.  There are also only 3 spaces left in the Monday 4:30 class.  Again, be looking for an email this weekend with more program information. 

Have a blessed day!

Registration Update

Thank you to all who have registered! If you turned in your registration form by Friday, August 21 you are enrolled in classes.  We are going to have a wonderful year of dance!  The Pre-K to K classes and 1st-2nd class are filling up, so register soon if you are still interested. All registration forms are due by Friday, August 26.  I will send a schedue home via email next weekend.

Have a wonderful week!

Welcome!

I am very excited to be able to share my love for dance with the students of Holy Rosary.  I will post information regarding classes and perfomances on the blog in order to better keep you informed.
Class sizes are limited! Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis.
Registration ends on August 26 and classes will begin on Monday, Sept. 12 and/or Thursday, September 15.  Time is needed  make a schedule and place students in classes.  You will be notified by email of the day and time of your child's class, or if classes are filled. 

Tentative Schedule (Will depend on registration and levels.)
Monday
3:45-4:30   Pre-K and Kindergarten
4:30-5:30   1st and 2nd
5:30-6:30  4th and 5th

Thursday
3:45-4:30  Pre-K and Kindergarten
4:30-5:30  3rd and 4th
5:30-6:30  Middle School

Dance Program Information 2011-2012

Class Information: Dance instruction will be offered one hour weekly. Students will receive instruction on basic and intermediate technique in the disciplines of Ballet, Jazz, and Tap in a fun setting.  Students will also learn correct terminology.  All classes will begin with stretching and warm-up activities.  Your child’s class will be on either Monday or Thursday.   No guarantee can be made that your child’s class will be scheduled on a preferred day.

Class Size: Spaces are limited and will be given to the first twenty (10 per class) for Pre-K  and Kindergarten classes and first fifteen for all other classes.  You will be notified via email of class day and time based on availability.

Cost:  The cost for one hour of weekly instruction is $25 a month.  A $25 registration fee will be required with the first month’s payment.  Payment may be made by check or cash and should be placed in an envelope labeled with your child's name. Checks should be made payable to Emily Miller.  A $30 fee for returned checks will be charged.  If a check is returned, payments must then be made in cash.

Payment options:

1.       A $25 flat tuition rate is due the first class of each month (late fee of $5 will be added if paid second week/student will not be admitted to class that month if not paid by third week).  Fees will not be refunded for dancer’s absence.

2.       Pay for the year in full $225 (8 months + registration)/Partial fee (4 months) will be refunded if dancer leaves the program before the Christmas break. After the Christmas break, any fees paid in full will not be refunded upon leaving the program.

Dress Code: Dancers should wear leotards and tights to dance class. This allows for greater movement and allows me to observe their body placement and use of correct technique. No specific color will be required, but please keep it conservative to help avoid distraction in class. Younger students may have skirts attached to leotards, but please no large tutus or costumes.

Older students may also wear dance shorts, Soffee type shorts or yoga pants over leotards. Again, please keep colors conservative. Jeans may not be worn.

Hair should be pulled up in a pony tail and away from the face.

Boys may wear athletic shorts (no mesh) and plain t-shirts for all styles of dance. All boys should wear black tap shoes, black ballet shoes, and black jazz shoes. 

See the sidebar for more information regarding shoes.

Performance: Dancers will perform in late April. (Time/Place TBA). There may be a minimal recital fee based on location.

Costumes: All students will need to purchase one costume for the recital.  The costume will come with two styles of skirt/and or pants to change looks for dances.  The costume fee is $65 for all students.  This fee is due on/by December 1. Students will be measured for costumes before the Christmas break and costumes will be ordered in early January to ensure delivery by recital time.

Facility/Etiquette: Classes will be held in the parlor. No food or drink will be permitted. Students may keep water bottles in the hallway outside the door and use the water fountain for drink breaks.  Parents/siblings may wait in the hallway, but noise must be kept to a minimum.  Siblings must be supervised at all times and may not run in the hallways.  Students coming from aftercare will be escorted to and from their assigned aftercare room.

Attendance: We will be working on performance pieces while developing technique. Attendance is important, because just like a sports team, dancers work together when performing.

Class Location/Cancellation Policy:  Because we are using the school facility, classes will not be held on days when school is not in session. Classes will also be cancelled if school is cancelled for inclement weather. You will be notified if classes need to be moved or cancelled for any other reason.

Be sure to review all of this information before signing the registration form.

Thank you for your support!

I look forward to a wonderful year of dancing!

~Emily Miller