HAPPY NEW YEAR AND

WELCOME BACK!

CALENDAR REMINDERS - - -

We will be OPEN King’s Birthday – Jan 19

We will be OPEN President’s Day – Feb 16

We will be CLOSED Tuesday, JAN. 20th–INAUGURATION DAY.

In the event of SNOW, classes will be not be held if local schools are closed for the day or released early.   On Saturdays, or anytime that weather is questionable,  call 703.370.7808 and a recording will be updated if classes are cancelled.

RECITAL UPDATE

Showtime 2009 is planned for June 27 & 28.  Details for recital, mandatory dress rehearsals and photo dates will be given during the spring parent week.

THANK YOU to the parents who turned in their costume order forms and deposits last fall.    NO FURTHER CLASS CHANGES CAN BE MADE SINCE COSTUMES HAVE BEEN ORDERED! 

New students who still wish to participate in the recital  may order a costume.  THERE IS NOW A $10.00 SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEE PER COSTUME.  THE FINAL DEADLINE FOR ANY LATE ORDERS FOR CLASS COSTUMES IS JANUARY 24. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Statements will be mailed to all families in February with the balances due on all costume orders.  Balance is due upon receipt of statement.  Costume companies do not accept cancellations on orders.  ALL STUDENTS WHO ORDERED COSTUMES ARE LIABLE FOR THE BALANCE EVEN IF THEY DROP A CLASS OR DECIDE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RECITAL.  If you have any questions, please let us know.

Happy valentine’s day!

LIMITED TIME ONLY – 20% off all leotards and dance bags.  Many special jewelry items also available .  

Parent’s night out

Miss Tiffany will be hosting another Parent’s Night out on Saturday, February 14 – 6:30-9:30.  You can leave your children in good care to have lots of fun while you are out with your Valentine!  Cost is $ 20.00 cash in advance or $25.00 cash at the door.  There is a $5.00 sibling discount.  Food, drinks, fun and dancing included.  SPACE IS LIMITED.  Sign up in the office soon!!

KEEP INFORMED

If you do not always receive a newsletter from class, copies are always posted on the bulletin boards and on our website - chriscollinsdance.com   Check our website regularly. It lists all student birthdays and your dancer could show up as the Dancer of the Day!   Parents can also use the Parent Yap to communicate with other parents regarding shoes for sale, carpools, etc.  

REMINDERS

Ø  Regular attendance is extremely important in all classes in the upcoming months as teachers are working with students to prepare for our 33rd annual recital.  Students who are going to be late or absent should always inform the office.

Ø  All tuition is due and payable PRIOR to the first of each month.  Tuition is always increased by $10.00 ON THE TENTH day of the month. Any classes that students drop require two weeks written notice.  If you receive a statement you believe to be in error, please do not ignore it.  Contact the office and review your account.

Ø  All students should have proper shoes for all classes, and be dressed properly for all classes.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To “Miss” Theresa who recently got engaged!!

To  students, Rachel Bastianelli & Charlie Maybee on           doing so well at the Hollywood Vibe Competition!

To students, Rachel Bastianelli, John Long & Victoria Olszowy who  passed  grade 4 Cecchetti exams.

To students Katelyn Lunini & Vanessa Wallace who passed their grade one Cecchetti exams.