October 2021 Newsletter

· Tuition is now posted for the month of October

o You may pay online, or by bringing a cash payment or check (made out to “Brunswick School of Dance”) in an envelope with your dancer’s name clearly marked on the envelope, then handed to their teacher or someone at the front desk.

 If you have signed up for automatic withdrawal, your payment will be taken out by day’s end on the 1st of the month.

Adult Clogging will continue to run throughout the year on Monday evenings from 7:15-8:00pm

o Classes are drop-in style and are $12.00/ class

          Adult Ballroom classes for couples or solo dancers will start this month every other Friday from 6:30-7:15pm.  

o Classes will begin October 1st!

o Classes are drop in style and are $12.00/class or $20.00/couple

· T-shirt sales begin this month!

 Below you will see a form to be filled out and returned to the studio no later than October 29th!

· Costume Fees are now posted in your accounts.

o Fees are $75.00 per class and are due by December 3rd

o You may pay in full or you may do installments.

· Bring A Friend To Class Week!

 All dancers will be allowed to bring a friend/family member to their favorite dance classes throughout the week of October 4th- 8th

The friend is not required to have the proper dancewear or shoes.  It is an opportunity for the dancers to have some extra fun with their friends doing something they love!

Spirit Week!

We are excited for our first ever spirit week at the dance studio October 25th-29th!!

o Monday, October 25th – Pajama Day - What better way to start a Monday than dancing in your pajamas?

o Tuesday, October 26th – Silly Socks Day -Show us the silliest socks you have in your drawers!

o Wednesday, October 27th – Wacky Tacky Day – How wild can your outfit get?

o Thursday, October 28th - Bun-tastic Day - Put you dancer’s hair in a bun, then decorate it in the most exciting way you can think of!

o Friday, October 29th – Character Day! – Let’s end the week dressing up as one of your favorite characters from a movie or book!

o Each day a winner will be chosen and prizes will be given out!!!

· Looking to the future:

o November 11th – Veterans Day – No Dance

o November 24th-28th – Thanksgiving Holiday – No Dance

o December 4th – Shallotte Christmas Parade – TBD

o December 22nd- January 2nd – Christmas Holiday – No Dance

o February 14th-18th – Sweetheart Week

o April 15th-24th – Spring Break – No Dance

o May 19th – Dress Rehearsal

o May 21st - Recital

· **** If you own a Business Owner and are interested in being part of the Brunswick School of Dance Team’s Holiday Market, please contact our Dance Mom - Dana DiBenedetto at 910-540-6932 or email danamarie619@icloud.com as soon as possible! ****

o Please be sure to identify your name and business when contacting

Tuition is now posted online for the month of May.

Full Tutition is collected for the month of May 

Anyone who is 3 months or more behind will be contacted individually to see what arrangements can be made.   Please remember that if you are 3 months or more behind in tuition, you will not receive your 2 free tickets for the recital.

If you are signed up for automatic withdrawal, payment will be completed by days end on May 1st, 2021

· We will continue collecting Recital Fees until May 7th 

 Recital fees help in the renting of the recital and dress rehearsal space at the Brunswick Community College Auditorium.  It is $25.00 and will be due no later than May 7th to receive your complementary 2 tickets

 If you have not paid and received your recital Tickets by May 7th, your tickets will be forfeited and used towards our families on our waiting list.

 Please pay your recital fee and pick up your tickets by Friday, May 7th

DVD’s are $25.00 and a sign-up sheet is attached.  We receive the final product over the summer, so we need a valid home address to send the DVD to.

 Absolutely no flash photography is allowed at the Recital… it is a distraction to dancers and also to other audience members.  There will be a professional photographer and videographer for parents and family members to purchase keepsakes.

Costumes are not complete by just what was in the bag.  

 Over Spring Break, each class was emailed with a picture of the class costume and any extra items which may be needed for completion of the outfit.

All costumes have officially been shipped and should be handed out by the end of this week.

Tights must be purchased by the student specifically so that we ensure proper fittings.

The color need is Jazzy Tan or Sun Tan in Capezio or Body Wrappers brand.  

· Recital Notes!

 If you are still interested in assisting backstage, you will receive a $25.00 credit towards next year’s registration fee, plus you will be allowed to have a backstage view of your dancer on stage.  You will not be charged a recital ticket and you will be helping the studio in a huge way by either Assisting a specific class, Managing the Front of the House, or helping in the arranging of backstage happenings.  If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the form below.

 If you are not in need of your ticket after you have signed up to assist backstage, please return your ticket(s) to the studio to allow families on the waiting list to have a chance to watch their dancer perform

 Individual Picture Day is on Wednesday, May 19th from 3:00pm-8:00pm at the dance studio

There will be no dance class this day, just individual pictures.  

 Dancers may arrive anytime between 3:00-8:00pm to take pictures in whichever costume they would like.  If a dancer would like to take pictures in multiple costumes, you may change in the bathrooms. 

 Our photographer has sent over forms for package prices in advance for families to choose what they would like.  

· Please ask Miss Leigh Anne about pricing to be sent the files

· All files will be sent 2 weeks in advanced for families to review

 Dress Rehearsal is on Thursday, May 20th at 5:00pm

 Dancers are to arrive at BCC Auditorium no later than 5:00pm

 We will begin with the Finale at 5:30pm sharp!  

 All costumes, shoes, hair, makeup, and any other accessories are to be set and prepped at this time to see if there are any issues or concerns.  Please come prepared with everything!

We will begin with the Finale, this way once your student’s dances have been completed and their group pictures have been taken, you are welcome to leave.  You do not need to stay for the entire rehearsal unless you would like to watch and take pictures.

This is the only time you are permitted to take pictures, so please feel free to do so.  At recital, we have a professional videographer capturing every moment, and this will be available for purchase on a DVD.

(Form is below)

 There are no dressing rooms on this evening, they will be assigned on Saturday.  Therefore, dancers will be getting dressed in the audience, so please come prepared and organized for the situation!

Recital is on Saturday, May 22nd beginning at 2:00pm

 Dancers are to arrive at the auditorium no later than 1:00pm to find their dressing room

 and prepare for their first dance.

Pre-K students will all be in the first half of the recital and will be allowed to leave OR stay for the second half backstage only!  If a dancer chooses to stay, they will NOT be permitted in the front of house, as they would then count towards audience attendance.   They may NOT sit in the audience with family members.  They can continue to stay backstage with a stagehand who has volunteered for this position below until our final Finale.

Tickets! 

 All students will receive 2 free tickets with the completion of payment towards the recital fee.  All Recital Fees must be paid by May 7th!  If more tickets are needed, 

tickets will go on sale for purchase beginning Monday, April 12th.

 All tickets are currently sold out and a waiting list has been made, if tickets become available, you will be contacted immediately to collect tickets

· New Classes at BSD

o Music and Movement For movers ages 6 months to 5 years with their Adult held outside on the BSD lawn.  Be sure to bring a blanket or towel and water and enjoy the fun of staying active with your little one(s)!  If you’d like to register, classes are $12.00 to drop-in class!

o Adult Clogging – We could not be more excited for the adults to have some fun much needed fun!  Classes will be held on Mondays beginning at 7:00pm for Intermediate/ Advanced dancers or Fridays beginning at 6:45pm for Beginning dancers.  This is bound to be a great time, so don’t miss out!  

Classes are $12.00 to drop in

· Summer Camps! – We have our schedule finalized and are waiting for you to register!  If you did not receive the schedule, please let Miss Leigh Anne know so you may sign up!  You may also check our website or Facebook Page on class times and dates!

o Many new classes have been added, so please check them over!

Payment will not be due until 2 weeks before each specific camp begins.  If payment is not made by that time, your spot will be forfeited and be open back up to other dancers who may be waiting.

Dance Team Registration! We have begun registration for our 2021-2022 Dance Team!  The team will not begin rehearsals until after the 2020-2021 team has completed their season, however, we like for our students to take the time to read over our contract and decide if this is something they would be interested in participating in.  If you and your dancer are interested in becoming part of the Brunswick School of Dance Team and competing at multiple competitions a year, plus making some very close friends, please let Miss Leigh Anne know so she may send you a contract for review!

o The dance team is for dancers who are serious about dancing and are age 10 by January 1st 2022.

o We will be starting a mini team this year for dancers ages 7-10, but it will be by invitation only.  Please understand that we have had our teachers keeping an eye out for those dancers who have been showing a strong love for dance and we will be asking those dancers individually if they would like to become part of our first ever Mini Team!!

· As always, if anyone has any questions, please speak with Miss Leigh Anne as soon as possible.