Burlington Academy of & Arts October 2016 BADA NEWS Important Dates | Separation Anxiety | Dress Code

BADA Closings

BADA will be CLOSED for

• Halloween: Monday, October 31

• Veteran’s Day: Friday, November 11

• Thanksgiving: Tuesday, November 22 - Sunday, November 27

Holiday Parade Costume Deposit ALL BADA dancers are invited to participate in the Burlington Holiday Parade: Costume deposits are due Tuesday, November 1 Saturday, November 19 ($55 per costume). 3rd grade and older are invited to dance down the streets of Burlington and younger ones are invited to ride on the BADA float!

KARIZMA Sign Up for Important Updates via Text Message Sign up for important updates from BADA using one of the following Performance ways: 1. Follow instructions in the attached PDF. * KARIZMA: 2. Text @badadance to the number 81010. JDRF Walk in Elon 3. Follow this link: https://www.remind.com/join/badadance. Saturday, November 5 This service will allow us to get timely reminders and emergency 9:00AM messages out. It does not allow us to receive text messages. Please continue to communicate with us via in person, mail, phone or e-mail. We LOVE to see you and to hear from you!

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TELL A FRIEND: It’s not too late to register for class!

Young Dancers: Helping Your Child With Separation Anxiety If your child cries or demonstrates anxiety prior to class, you could try some different techniques to help the situation. To Master Class/ begin, try to bring the student early to class so they have more Change in Saturday time to acclimate to their surroundings. If your child is scared, Class Schedule perhaps a security item such as a favorite toy or blanket could journey into the dance classroom with the student and be placed

Saturday, November 5: by the mirror for a feeling of safety. Perhaps a pep talk with the CHANGE IN SCHEDULE promise of a reward (i.e. visit to the park, library, etc.) for success will help. Avoid allowing the child to dictate how the situation • Ballet 3, 2 & 1: 10:30-12:00 will be resolved, talk to the instructor to come to an agreement *Ballet Master Class with for how to handle your particular situation. Please do not be Guest Artist Michael Job discouraged if your child experiences difficulty in joining in class, *Cost: $20/student this is very normal and we are here to help! Free for BADA Ballet Program students currently enrolled in Ballet 3, 2 & 1

• Int. & Adv. Acro: 12:00-1:00

• Hip Hop: 1:00-2:00

Congratulations

We are excited to congratulate our Character Initiative awardees for August/September. Keep up the good work, dancers! We are proud of you!

Responsibility: Penny Baker Hallie Barnhardt Grace Cooper Lauren Gilliam Graceanne Kimbro Anna Medley Amelia Morrison Emma Powell Gatlin Wilkinson

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Friendly Reminder: Dress Code Proper dance attire and grooming are necessary parts of any high quality dance training program. BADA students are required to follow the dress code assigned to their particular class(es). Dancers not in uniform or properly groomed may be asked to observe class. Dancers who take 2 or more classes per week will want to get more than one uniform. Please check the list below to be reminded of what to wear to your dance classes. Tap/Jazz/Hip Hop KinderMotions Hair must be pulled back in a Bun or Ponytail Hair pulled back off the face Black (no skirt) Solid Pink Leotard (no bathing suits) Tan Footed Light Pink Footed Tights (no footless tights) Tap = Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (2nd grade & higher, Pink Full Sole Ballet Shoes (no bedroom slippers) MUST have Tap Shoes to be in Tap Classes -- each shoe MUST have both taps KinderDance securely attached) Hair pulled back off the face Jazz = Black Jazz Shoes Solid Pink Leotard (no bathing suits) Hip Hop = CLEAN Sneakers Light Pink Footed Tights (no footless tights) Optional (must be removed at teacher request) = Pink Full Sole Ballet Shoes (no bedroom slippers) Fitted Top (solid black, navy, white, gray, *Afer winter break these dancers graduate to hair in a ponytail or BADA, KARIZMA -- no other graphics bun and tan tie tap shoes (no buckled shoes).* or prints), Black Biker Shorts, Black Jazz Pants, Black Soffee Shorts, Black Leggings Ballet/Tap *Leotard & Tights are REQUIRED. If coming fom Balet, pink Hair must be pulled back in a Bun or Ponytail Solid tights may be worn.* Pink Leotard (no bathing suits) Light Pink Footed Tights (no footless tights) Modern/Contemporary/Acro/Lyrical Pink Full Sole Ballet Shoes (no bedroom slippers) Hair must be pulled back in a Bun or Ponytail Tan Tie Tap Shoes (no buckled shoes) Black Leotard Tan Stirrup Tights Ballet 8 - Ballet 6 No Shoes Hair MUST be in a Bun Optional (must be removed at teacher request) = Black Leotard (no skirt) Fitted Top (solid black, navy, white, gray, Light Pink Footed Tights (no footless tights) BADA, KARIZMA -- no other graphics Pink "split-sole" Ballet Shoes with Elastic or prints), Black Biker Shorts, Black Jazz Pants, Black Soffee Shorts, Black Ballet 5 & Ballet 4 Leggings, Dance Paws (no half shoes) Hair MUST be in a Bun *Leotard & Tights are REQUIRED. If coming fom Balet, pink Black Leotard (no skirt) tights may be worn.* Light Pink Convertible Seamed Tights Pink "split-sole" Ballet Shoes with Elastic Male Dancers White Waist Elastic Ballet/Tap = fitted white t-shirt black biker shorts, black shorts or black dance pants Ballet 3 - Ballet 1 White socks Hair MUST be in a Bun Black ballet shoes (full sole) Black Leotard (ballet skirt only to be added when Black lace up tap shoes wearing pointe shoes, optional) Ballet = Snug fitting white t-shirt Light Pink Convertible Seamed Tights Black tights rolled with a belt at the waist Pink "split-sole" Ballet Shoes with Elastic White socks Pointe Shoes (must be approved by Artistic White ballet shoes (split sole) Director) All Other Disciplines = Fitted shirt (solid black, White Waist Elastic navy, white, gray, BADA, KARIZMA) black leggings, pants or shorts same shoe requirements as female dancers

*Any changes to the above Dress Code wil be sent via an e-mail fom the Ofce and wil be changed on BADA’s website once approved by the BADA Faculty and Staf.*

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A Word fom the Directors Our 2016-2017 TEAM (Faculty and Staff) is living the dream working with all of our fabulous BADA dancers! The first quarter of the dance year is over, and we continue to embrace opportunities, unlock our students’ potential and inspire excellence each and every day. Our goal is moving forward to promote a culture of excellence for ALL students. As we move into November we are fiercely focused on doing our very best. We want to thank each of you for your continued support. We welcome your partnership and hope to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to strengthen student and parent involvement here at BADA.

In passion, progress, promise and purpose, Virginia & Drew Dupont

Celebrating 30 Years of Giving Quality Instruction, Teaching a Love of Dance & Arts

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