March Newsletter

published: March 1^st, 2020

CALENDAR:

March 23 – 27: Spring    Break        
March 29 – April 3: Picture Week    

PICTURES:

Individual and Class pictures will be taken the week of March 29th at Dance South studio in Chelsea. Most pictures will be taken during your regular class times or as close as possible. Regular classes will not be held during picture week.

COSTUMES:

Costumes and accessories will be distributed the week of March 16th .Everything that you will need for the recital is in the costume bag. Please hang up your costumes and make sure you have all costume accessories including headpieces. There are no extras of anything!!

All account balances must be current in order to receive your costumes.

Dancers with past due accounts (tuition, costumes, late fees and dancewear) will NOT receive costumes. Statements will be printed and given to dancers in
class the week of March 9th as well as emailed. Please check your child’s bag for these notes.

COMPETITION TEAMS:

Competition Teams will be competing at the Samford Wright Center March 8th –9th and at the Alabama Theatre April 24 th – 26 th . Please come out to support our dancers! Competition observations are free of charge.

RECITAL:

Saturday, June 6, 2020!

Happy Holiday News

published: January 1^st, 2020

Hope everyone is gearing up for a great Holiday season!

COSTUMES   

Measurements for costumes have been taken and they are being ordered.

Costume fees are due by December 15th.

WE WILL NOT ORDER COSTUMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS. THIS INCLUDES TUITION, DANCEWEAR and FEES.

If a costume is ordered late there will be a $20 late order fee.

When ordering costumes they are paid in full to the costume company.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

CHRISTMAS PARADES

The City of Chelsea parade is on Saturday, December 21st, at 10:00am. If you would like for your child to be in the parade please sign the parade list on the studio bulletin board. If you dance at one of the schools please let your teacher know. More information to follow for those wanting to participate.

OBSERVATION DAYS

During the week of December16th you are invited to visit your child's dance class.  Come see your dancer's progress during his/her regular class time.  Don't forget your camera!  During the last twenty minutes of class, Dance South will provide drinks and cookies for the dancers.  Parents are welcome to bring additional treats to the party.

TUITION REMINDER

Statements will be distributed this week at the end of class. Tuition is due on the first of each month. Only those with past due accounts will receive an email. After the 12th of the month your account is considered delinquent and a $15 late fee will be assessed.  Payments can be made through your account on line or by check. If necessary, fees may be mailed to:

• Dance South
• 316 Foothills Drive
• Chelsea, Alabama 35043  

CLASS ATTIRE

All students should remember that proper dance attire is required at all times in the studio classrooms. Teachers should never have to remind students of this etiquette. Leotards, tights or dance uniforms (for competition classes) and required dance shoes should be worn to class each week. Hair should be neatly pulled back in a ponytail or preferably a bun.

LOST AND FOUND

If you are missing an item please check the lost and found at the studio. We will have a container with lost and found items under the bulletin board in the lobby. During the Christmas break we will be cleaning the studio and all items left in lost and found will be donated to charity.

SPRING RECITAL REMINDER

The spring recital will be held on Saturday, June 6th, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex, Children’s Theatre.