DanceStation newsletter - Welcome Back!
DanceStation News: August ‘08
Welcome back dancers! Whether you joined us for our summer sessions, or took the summer off, we hope you had a wonderful summer vacation. Just some friendly reminders to get the year going:
- Registration/Open House. Everyone needs to register for classes again this year! A $10 Registration Fee per family is due upon registration ($25 for new families). For your convenience, you may wish to include the $10 recital fee as well, although it is not due until November. You can register by mail or in person at the Open House. Open House is Friday, August 29th from 3:30-6:30 pm. Even if you register by mail you may want to come to Open House to pick up your recital pictures and DVD’s. Plus it’s a chance to visit with friends and get some punch and cookies too! If you are unable to attend the Open House or would like to register early, you may register by mail anytime between now and August 29th. The schedule, as always, is subject to change due to class sizes. Please send your check and the registration form/class list to:
DanceStation 220 West State St O’Fallon, IL 62269
Desk/Phone help. This year Tirssa Schaefer, Kathryn Krev, Heidi Jorgensen, and Monica Woods will answer phones and help out at the front desk. Thanks girls!!! The girls will hold office hours Monday through Thursday 4-6pm in the fall. I will do my best to answer the phone whenever possible. If there is no answer, I am probably teaching. However, the machine is always on, and I will check the messages nightly. Phone calls for student absences are greatly appreciated, and I will try to return all questions and messages promptly. And as always, you can also ask me in person.
Recital fee. There is a recital fee of $10 per family due in November. You can include the recital fee with the registration fee at the beginning of the year if you so choose. The recital fee is just to help cover the cost of the hall. I make no money on this whatsoever.
Teachers. We are so blessed to have back the expertise of former director Lisbeth Brown. Her knowledge and kindness are immeasurable. Lis will continue teaching all levels of pointe and Cecchetti (ballet), as well as tap for our younger students. This year we welcome Lindsey Silman as our new modern teacher. Last year Lindsey choreographed an exciting modern piece on our advanced students for the SSDC winter concert. She holds a BFA in Dance from Webster University. Our new and returning (after a brief hiatus) tap teacher is Sonya Deor. She brings a wealth of knowledge and lots of enthusiasm to the studio. Welcome back Sonya! We missed you. Lindsey and Sonya will be teaching Pre/K classes as well. Adult Tap and Adult Ballet classes will also be offered this fall, call for more information. I will continue to teach all levels of ballet, pointe, jazz, broadway, Pre/K classes, etc.
DanceStation picture calendar: Due to popular demand, we are in the process of developing another studio picture calendar this year, with proceeds going to our student company State Street Dance Company. The calendar runs Sept – Aug and includes pictures of DanceStation classes as well as SSDC company members. There will be order forms available at Open House and when classes start on September 8th.
Monthy newsletters: This year you can opt to receive the studio newsletters through your email. Just print it clearly on your child’s registration form. I will still send home the newsletters with the students, but many times the papers have a way of disappearing before they make it back to you. The newsletters will always be posted on the website. So if you lose one or forget a date you can always check the website.
New Contact Info: If you ever need something and can’t reach me at the studio, my new home phone is 288 -7082 or you can email me at: edancestation@yahoo.com
That’s it! I’ve updated the studio pamphlet and our website too! Tuition costs have remained the same, as well as State Street company dues. Class descriptions, dance attire, weather policies, etc. are included in the pamphlet and on the website. New pictures, including many from last year’s recital, are posted on our website: www.dancestation.biz. Recital pictures and DVD’s will be available at Open House.
A calendar will be sent home with the students the first week of classes. Reminder classes begin Monday, Sept. 8.
Can’t wait to see you all! Remember to call with any questions!!! Thanks, Elizabeth Conway
