Monthly Newsletter

Volume 3, Issue 7

February, 2017

Preparing for Recital—June 24 FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

Costumes have been or- High School 4 (recreation classes) and June dered and students have begun  A master list of all recital 3 and 5 (comp dancers) to Daphne Boden 2/1 working on choreography for participants will be posted on photograph groups and individ- Deon Readus 2/4 the June 24 recital. This year’s the bulletin board in the ual dancers in costume. Partici- show, Born to Rock N Roll promis- lobby. This list will be used pation is not mandatory, but Ishneet Ghotra 2/6 es to be a fun afternoon for our to create the program and everyone is welcome! Abigail Stone 2/10 performers and the audience as the “cast list” for the dance  Videos of the recital will be Ella McNeely 2/15 well. We will hold two recital recital t-shirts. Please take a available to order. Watch for this year. Recital lists and times few minutes to check the details in May. Aria Gregory 2/18 will be posted by March 1. spelling of your child’s name.  Recital is open to the public Dakota Parsley 2/18 When planning ahead, please be  A souvenir program is being and you are encouraged to sure to make arrangements to Joban Chahal 2/21 created. There will be space invite family and friends. Pre- be at the mandatory dress re- in the program for business sale of tickets will begin on June Allison Cash 2/22 hearsal on Friday afternoon (June ads; but in addition, there will 1. Tickets can also be pur- 23) beginning at 12 noon. Olivia Ray 2/22 be an opportunity for family chased at the door. Tickets Here are a few tidbits about and friends to purchase per- will be $10. There will also be Madison Pope 2/24 recital that you should know: sonalized ads for dancers. a $15 ticket available that al- Macey Zeunick 2/25  Recital will be held on June 24, (More information will be lows entry into both recitals. at Plainfield High School. Man- coming soon.) Addison Hensley 2/26 datory dress rehearsal will be  A professional photographer, Ciera Wheeler 2/28 held on June 23, at Plainfield will be at the studio on June A Dress Code Reminder

As we move into the second semester,  Hair pulled back in a ponytail  Hip Hop shoes or sneakers we need to remind all the dancers or bun (no hair in the face)  Hair pulled back (no hair in the The studio will be (especially those in ballet) to please adhere  Students may wear shorts, face) open on Great to the required dress code. Here’s a skirt, or dance pants  No jewelry or headbands reminder of the expectations: Americans Day  No jewelry or headbands Combination Class Dress Code (February 20) Ballet Dress Code Jazz Dress Code  Tights  Pink ballet tights for all students  Tights  Leotard (non color specific)  No jewelry or headbands  Leotard (non color specific)  Students may choose to wear  Hair in a bun  Hair pulled back in a ponytail shorts, skirts, or dance pants Spring Break  Pre-Ballet: Any color Leotard or bun (no hair in the face)  Hair pulled back or in a bun  Level 1 & 2: Pink Leotard  Students may wear shorts,  No jewelry or headbands March 27—April 1  Level 3 & 4: Burgundy Leotard skirt, or dance pants  Level 5 and up: Black Leotard  No jewelry or headbands Creative Movement Students are encouraged to wear a Studio will be CLOSED Tap Dress Code Hip Hop Dress Code leotard without tights or comforta- ble non-restrictive clothing such as  Tights Comfortable loose-fitting cloth-  leggings and a t-shirt. If possible ing  Leotard (non color specific) the hair should be pulled back out of the face. VOLUME 3, ISSUE 7 Page 2

Premier Student of the Month

Kendall Brown is a re- Favorite Color: Purple markable young lady and Favorite School Subject: Art we are so proud to name Favorite Restaurant: Chick-Fil-A her the February Student Favorite Candy:/Food Starburst/spaghetti of the Month. Kendall's courage has captured our Favorite Sport: Volleyball hearts this season and Favorite Dance Style: Tap her teachers are so Why do you dance? Because I like the dance proud to have watched moves and I like to show them I can stretch. 8405 East US Hwy 36 her persevere. We cannot wait to see What do you want to be when you grow up? Avon, IN 46123 her on the competition stage where we Cake Maker know she will blossom and shine! Keep Phone: 317.696.9043 If you could meet anyone in the world who www.premieracademyofdance.com working hard our beautiful would it be? Prince Hans (Frozen) Email: [email protected] "ragdoll!” Your talents, love, and faith will make you unstoppable. Here's to a season of smiles, hugs, and laughter. Age: 5 FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK, Nickname: “K-Bug” TWITTER, AND INSTAGRAM:

Upcoming Events Artistry, Imagination,  February 12—Little Mermaid  April 8—Annual Lock-In (Ages 6+) Confidence  February 20—Great Americans Day—  June 3-5—Picture Days Studio is OPEN  June 23—Dress Rehearsal (Mandatory!!)  March 27-April 1—Spring Break (Studio is  June 24—Recital @ Plainfield High School— CLOSED) times TBA  April 3—Classes Resume  July 1—Competition Team Auditions

Rewards for Honor Roll Students In keeping with the studio’s empha- their school’s first semester honor roll. treat. Congratulations to all our hard-working sis on students working hard both in Students simply need to show Miss students. We’re so proud of you! school and at the studio, we have a small Dionne or one of the receptionists their reward for those students that made report card in order to pick up their

Competition Corner Competition Schedule Upcoming Fundraisers Comp Dancer Expectations

Act I Talent  Orange Leaf spirit night (Avon loca- A reminder that as members of  (Comp & Intro), Feb. 17-19 tion) Saturday March 4, all day the Comp Team, you set the “barre” Starbound  Creative Gathering Wood sign party is for Premier Academy. Please continue (Solos) February 24-25 Thursday March 30, 6:30 @ the studio. set an excellent standard by: Imagine Sign up is through the Facebook event  Being on time for class (Comp), March 10-12 [Due 1/15] page  Dressing appropriately In10sity  Marsh Cares shopping weekend is  Paying attention and working hard in  (Solos) March 17-19 [Due 1/15] February 2-4 class Encore DCS  Scrip orders will be placed for physical  Encouraging all dancers and team- cards on February 13 (Comp), April 21-23 [Due 2/15] mates. Nexstar  Exhibiting excellent behavior in the (Comp & Intro), May 5-7 [Due 3/15] lobby and hallways  Taking pride in our facility by keep- Please make sure your ing it tidy competition fees are up-to-date!