2010 REGISTRATION NEWSLETTER

WELCOME TO ALL NEW AND CONTINUING STUDENTS

We hope everyone had a great summer! This past summer was an exciting one for our dance studio.  In addition to classes, there were two weeks of Princess Camp and one fun-filled week of Diva Camp.  Our dance company traveled to Nationals of Beyond the Stars in Cape May, New Jersey and had an amazing time together.  We are so proud of  their award-winning performances!!

 

We look forward to working with you in our 35th season. The dance season runs ten months culminating with Showtime 2011 in late June. BE SURE TO GET A COPY OF OUR STUDIO CALENDAR.

 

Please  take the opportunity to meet each of your student’s teachers during Fall PARENT WEEK –SEPTEMBER 27-OCTOBER 2nd There are teacher bio sheets available in the studio and our website about each of our staff members.

 

STUDENTS ARE AUTOMATICALLY REGISTERED ANDTUITION IS DUE THROUGH JUNE 2011. Students who withdraw from any classes must give two weeks’ written notice and be paid in full through that two week period.

 

Please read the studio  brochure and all newsletters that are  sent home each month by way of your student.  There are also copies on the studio bulletin board and our website. If you have provided an Email address, you should also receive a copy of the newsletter by Email this year. It is the responsibility of each student/parent to read brochure and be aware of all policies and communications throughout the year!

 

IF YOUR STUDENT HAS ANY ALLERGIES OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, PLEASE MAKE US AWARE OF THEM AT REGISTRATION. If you have a change of address or phone number during the year, please let us know.

 

Payments may be made by VISA, MASTERCARD or check made payable to the dance studio. If you are using online billpay, put student name in memo. If paying by personal check, please understand  there is a $25.00 fee for  returned checks and payment must be replaced by cash or money order. TUITION IS ALWAYS DUE PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH. The tuition will automatically be increased by $20.00 ON the tenth day of the monthBe sure to enclose payment coupon and mail or hand deliver payment in a timely manner.                                                                     

 

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IS TENTATIVE AT REGISTRATION AND SOME STUDENTS AND/OR CLASSES MAY BE SWITCHED. Advance scheduling is difficult, but we will do our best to accommodate all.  All class changes will be finalized in fall. 

This month there are openings in all levels of all courses; however, if there are not enough students in a particular class, it could be canceled.  In addition to ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop for adults and children, we also offer acrobatics  and  musical theater  for children.

 

If you are a new student and have a discount coupon of any type, please understand that it is good only at the time of registration - not later in the month.  Only one coupon is accepted per family.  ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED, REFER A NEW STUDENT TO OUR STUDIO BETWEEN NOW & THE END OF OCTOBER AND RECEIVE A  CREDIT TOWARD YOUR TUITION.

 

WE CAN ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS DURING CLASS TIME.  Please make every effort to ensure your child is picked up as soon as their class is over.

 

During the year we stock dance shoes and a limited supply of dance accessories.  Be sure you purchase shoes through the studio so you have correct shoes.

 

If you have any questions about the studio, classes,  dance company, or anything else please contact the office or Email the director. Although it is not easy for teachers to speak with you between classes, they will be happy to phone you. To reach any instructor, you may leave a message with the main office.  You can Email the director - chris@chriscollinsdance.com

 

Check our website chriscollinsdance.com regularly.  Each day a different student will be featured as the “Dancer of the Day.”  We also list student’s birthdays, have copies of newsletters, and update all studio information. There is a “Parent Yap” where parents can leave messages and a “Chatterbox” for students to leave messages.  You can also find us on FACEBOOK/Chris Collins Dance Studio.

 

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF FABULOUS FEET!

 

PROUD OF OUR PAST;

EXCITED FOR OUR FUTURE!