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DanceStation Newsletter: January 2008

The teachers and staff at DanceStation hope that 2008 brings you all peace, health, and happiness! Just a reminder that our weather policy is… if O’Fallon School District 90 closes for weather reasons, there are no classes at DanceStation. Call the studio and check the message on the machine if you are ever unsure.

2nd semester begins January 28. For those who pay tuition by the semester instead of the 5 equal installments, 2nd semester tuition is due the first week in February. Monthly tuition is also due the first week of every month. Reminder postcards go out after the 15th if no tuition has been received.

A few things to remember in the coming months…

SSDC Winter Concert: (our student company concert) is Saturday, January 19th! Everyone is invited to come and support our student company! All of the money raised goes to the State Street Dance Company fund for costumes, guest choreographers, and student scholarships. We have 8 different choreographers showcasing pieces this year! Tickets are $10 (children under 3 are free) and can be purchased at the front desk or from any SSDC company member. We hope to see you there.

DanceStation does not take off for most Monday holidays. We will have class on Jan. 21 (MLK Day) and Feb. 18 (Presidents’ Day).

The $45 costume deposit is due in February along with tuition. If for any reason your child cannot attend the recital this year I need to know ASAP. Dress rehearsal and recital dates are Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th (at McKendree College). We will be measuring for costumes in the coming weeks and if I do not hear from you, a costume(s) will be ordered for your child. Once the costumes are ordered, there are no refunds. The costume balance is due in April. A statement will be mailed home to each family.

Cecchetti Exams: will be February 29, March 1 and 2. Students taking exams please check your calendars. If you have a conflict for any of those days, please let us know that now before we finalize the schedule. Our Cecchetti Theory/Pizza Party is Friday, February 22 from 4pm-6pm. All students taking exams are invited. Exam fees are as follows: Grade 1 is $45, Grade 2 is $45, Grade 3 is $55, Grade 4 is $65, Grade 5 is $75, Grade 6 is $85, and Grade 7 is $95. DanceStation makes no money on exam fees.

Cecchetti Workshops: Saturday, February 9th and Sunday February, 10th at Rena’s Dance Unlimited in Edwardsville. A flyer will be sent home with each student with times and directions at a later date. Thanks! Elizabeth