SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

September is here and we have a lot of fun events coming up!
I would love to extend a warm welcome to all of our students – old & new!
We have so many exciting events planned for this year and we can’t wait to get started!
I also want to congratulate everyone on a fantastic 13th Dance Recital – you girls were amazing!!!
                                              
Tuition Payment #1 Due Now - Payment 1 of 9 was due by Tuesday, September 1st.
October’s payment will be due by October 1st.
Payments can be mailed to: The Medway Dance Authority P.O. Box 150 Medway, Ma 02053.
Payments may also be dropped off at the studio under the door at the right hand side of the building.
Late payments are subject to a $10.00 late fee.

Hair - Just a reminder that all students KinderDance - Advanced must have hair pulled back securly
into a ponytail, bun, braids, etc. for all classes. Please slick it back so hair doesn't become a distraction in class
and so that it does not get into their eyes. Please use elastics, bobby pins, etc. Headbands may be used in addition to
having a ponytail, etc.  - but not alone. Preschool students must have hair pulled back off the face.

Holidays - Please check with the studio regarding all studio closings. We generally do not follow all the
school closings. We will send home a notice and handbook with the studio closings when you come to the
first week of classes. There will be no studio closings for holidays in September.

Christmas Show Sign Ups - Just a reminder that Christmas Show sign ups are Saturday, September 19th for
KinderDance - Advanced. Dance Production students & Assistants will all participate in the Christmas Show but do
NOT attend sign ups. Please check the website at medwaydanceauthority.com for details.

Dress Code: Students must be in proper dress code for every class. All students must wear a black leotard,
proper tights, proper shoes, etc. Shirts of any kind are not allowed in class and must be removed before entering the
room (with the exception of wrap dance sweaters) Black dance shorts or black form fitting dance pants may be worn
in tap, jazz and hip hop, but not ballet. Sheer ballet skirts may be worn in any class.

Ballet Bucks - A big thank you to those of you who have participated so far in our Ballet Bucks referral program.
Many of you have already received $25 in Ballet Bucks for referring a new family to be used toward tuition, dancewear,
costumes, etc. If you refer a new family please remind them to mark your name on their registration form.

Information Packets - We will be sending home folders with each family during the first week of classes including a
handbook, September Newsletter, birthday party form & studio logowear order form.  Any information that might be
useful will be in the handbook including studio closings, snow closing info, recital dates & instructions, Prince
Charming's Ball date, recital picture dates, tuition info, special dress up days, etc. Please see us if you have any
questions regarding any of the information provided. It is a lot of information to take in but should provide you with
a pretty good guideline over the next 9 months.

Recital Costume Payments Due By October 15th - Just a reminder that recital costume payments of $60.00 per class
taken are due in full by October 15th  (Reminder: Dance Production has 2 costumes) Please do NOT include costume
payments in October tuition payments. Please make a separate payment with COSTUME marked in the MEMO section of
your check

Make Up Classes - Don’t forget to make up any missed classes within one month of your missed class! Any student with
perfect attendance at the end of the year receive an AttenDance Award! See your instructor to schedule a make up class!

Snow Closings/Inclement Weather - Morning classes will be cancelled if the Medway Schools are closed due to bad
weather. Please call the studio 1 hour prior to your scheduled class for updated closings for afternoon and Saturday
classes
You may also check your email! The studio answering machine will be updated hourly!

Recital & Senior Showcase - The Dance Recital (for all students) is scheduled for Sunday, May 23rd at 1 p.m.
Senior Showcase (Levels 3,4 & Advanced) is scheduled for May 22nd at 5 p.m.
Dress Rehearsal is Saturday, May 22nd – Preschool & KinderDance at 10:00 a.m. &  Levels 1 – Advanced at Noon
Rehearsal for Senior Showcase will be Friday, May 21st at 5 p.m.

2009 Fall Studio Closings -  No classes on Columbus Day – October 12th
No classes Wednesday, November 25th – Sunday, November 29th  

Just a reminder that the studio does not close for most holidays.
We’ll keep you updated with reminders throughout the year.
September