October 2015 Dance On It Newsletter

Posted by Dance On It on October 04, 2015 in News | Comments Off on October 2015 Dance On It Newsletter
Hi Everyone:  Thanks once again for an amazing first few weeks of classes.  So much love and creativity in one place each week and I feel truly blessed to work in such a wonderful environment.  Just a reminder that next weekend is Thanksgiving so there will be no classes on Saturday October 10th or Monday October 12th.  Hope you all have a blessed time with your families.
Uniform RequirementsAll students are placed in their correct classes now so it is time to make sure they come to class dressed in the right clothing.  Please click on the link above to make sure students have the right uniform for every one of their classes.   This is much appreciated by all the teachers.
Thank you to all who came out to the Parent Meeting!!!If you missed the Parent Meeting…..We had over 50 parents out for the parent meeting but there were about 20 families missing and we need to get the volunteer forms from you so I have attached the form to this email and would sure appreciate it if you could fill it out and drop it by the office.  Shannon Junker is currently compiling a master list of all the parents and their areas of service to the to school so I will be in touch soon regarding this.
Fundraising

• Thrifty Foods Smile Cards – We have raised $340 since May 1st and have until April 30th to raise another $2160.  Please pick up your card from the office and try to recruit friends and family to use them too.  It costs us nothing and yet helps to subsidize the costume costs for the whole school.
• Bottle Drive – Thanks to Rahel Umpherson we are now collecting bottles on an ongoing basis. Please bring your cans and bottles and either place them in the bags outside the gym or the studio (If you have a large number just put them outside by the back of the building and let me know).  So far after only 3 weeks we already have $24.
• Chari-Teas – Trysta Beauchesne will be heading up this fundraiser that will be allocated to the individual students who participate and can be used for costume costs, festival costs or exam fees.  More details about this to follow.

Adult 6 Week Session ClassesWe still have 3 weeks left of our Adult Worship Class and you are free to come and join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 pm.  Charlotte Edwardson has been leading us each week and it has been such a blessing to each of us who have come.
Starting Tuesday October 27th, 2015  8-9:15 pm we will begin our second 6 week session called Adult Dance Basics and will be taught by fabulous Lisa Meier.  We will explore and review the fundamentals of jazz, ballet and contemporary in a fun and energizing class. The class will include warm up, stretching, technique and choreography.
Fit For ItThe fall session is now in full swing but there is still lots of room for more participants as we have adult classes 6 days a week now!!!  Monday – Thursday classes in the late afternoon are a great chance for you to get a work out in while your kids are in dance class.  Kid’s and Teens R Fit 4 it  still has room in the Monday and Friday classes and we are considering adding a Tuesday class 4-5 pm.
First Ever Pro-D Sports Camp – October 23rd, 2015This is going to be an amazing day so please pass the info onto other families who you know might be interested.  The day will run 9am-4pm with early drop off and late pick up for those who need it.
Congratulations!!!Bethany Cunningham, Ainslie Cain, Ella and Sophie Beauchesne  will all be performing in the Alberta Ballet Nutcracker December 4-6th this year so be sure to order your tickets online.  Also our very own Emma Gillespie and Sophia Haug are performing in  VOS production of “Meet Me In St. Louis”  December 4-13th, 2015.
Coat Drive

Olihvia and Joanna Brehaut are collecting used and new coats for adults and children who might not otherwise have them this winter.  Please bring donations of new or used (in nearly perfect condition) coats and place them in the bin outside the Dance On It  office.




 Important Dates for the Calendar

• Thanksgiving Weekend NO DANCE OR FITNESS – Saturday October 10th and Monday 12th, 2015
• Pro-D Kids R Fit 4 It Camp October 23rd
• Parent Observation Days November 14th-20th, 2015
• Remembrance Day No Classes Wednesday November 11th, 2015
• Christmas Break No Classes December 20th2014–January 4th 2016
• Family Day Weekend No Classes  Saturday February 6th & Monday 8th, 2016
• Parent Observation Days March 7th-12th, 2016
• Spring Break No Classes Tuesday March 15th-29th  2016
• Victoria Day Weekend No Classes Saturday  May 21st & Monday May 23rd, 2016 (Make up classes may be schedule for these class due to the proximity to the dance recital)
• Tentative Dates for Year End Recital May 31st-June 3rd, 2015