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ANITA’S DANCE ACADEMY
NEWSLETTER – TERM 2 2011
Hello parents and students,
In this letter we have some very exciting news for you!
· NEW TERM—NEW STUDIO!
When: Our new term begins on Monday 2 May 2011.
Where: At our new studio, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt (next to The 7 Bar).
Parking: Public parking is available along King Street. There is also a large public carpark behind the Queen Street Health Centre.
We loved our old studio, but as many of you know it is scheduled for demolition. The new facility has had a $1 Million refurbishment and is a dedicated dance performance space with sprung floors. This will be a real step up for us. There are two studios so we can offer a greater range of classes for all age groups. At present there is no parents’ room but we know how much you like to watch classes so we will be building one. For now, enjoy the cosy new cafe next door at 7 King Street. Cafe proprietor Barbara says Academy parents will receive special offers!
The new studio will cost three times as much in rent but at this stage Anita does not plan to raise her prices. However she would appreciate your support to expand the school. If every student could bring ONE FRIEND to dance with us it would really help.
Where: At our new studio, 5 King Street, Upper Hutt (next to The 7 Bar).
Parking: Public parking is available along King Street. There is also a large public carpark behind the Queen Street Health Centre.
We loved our old studio, but as many of you know it is scheduled for demolition. The new facility has had a $1 Million refurbishment and is a dedicated dance performance space with sprung floors. This will be a real step up for us. There are two studios so we can offer a greater range of classes for all age groups. At present there is no parents’ room but we know how much you like to watch classes so we will be building one. For now, enjoy the cosy new cafe next door at 7 King Street. Cafe proprietor Barbara says Academy parents will receive special offers!
The new studio will cost three times as much in rent but at this stage Anita does not plan to raise her prices. However she would appreciate your support to expand the school. If every student could bring ONE FRIEND to dance with us it would really help.
· STUDIO TIDINESS
Please keep our new studio as lovely as possible by following these simple rules:
v Absolutely NO food or drink (except water bottles) in any part of the building.
v Keep studios, dressing room, toilets and waiting areas clean and tidy.
v Pick up your property. Lost property will be given away once a month.
· SLEEPOVER AT OLD STUDIO
This was very successful and raised over $200. The students went to see the new studio and had great fun exploring all the rooms. A big big thank you to Chantelle for organising this.
· CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Can your workplace offer sponsorship for our scholarships? This year we have 20 deserving students on scholarship. We know times are still economically difficult, but if your workplace could support us or sponsor an individual child we would love to hear from you.
· NEW TAP TEACHER
We are very sorry to lose Mandy, our tap teacher for Term 1, but unfortunately she has other commitments. We hope to see her back soon. Meanwhile we are privileged to welcome Carol Ann Moynihan, one of New Zealand’s top tap teachers and competition judges, to teach our tap classes. This promises to be an exciting time for our tap students!
· JAZZ AND TAP EXAMS
These will be held in June or August.
· CLASSICAL BALLET EXAMS
These will be in October. I will let you know more details closer to the time.
· SLEEPOVER
We may hold another sleepover after the ballet exams, at the studio or perhaps at Wellington Zoo. We will keep you posted!
· ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
This will be in mid-December. More details to come.
· GROOMING FOR CLASS
Please wear appropriate uniform and hairstyles for all classes. No jewellery or watches please. I must add a word of praise here for Ballet Grade 5, who are a beautifully groomed class. Let’s ALL aim for an impeccable standard of dress to reflect our new studio.
· FEE PAYMENTS
Please pay your term fees by the 2nd week of term. If fees are late, your child will not be allowed to participate in Academy activities or performances for that term.
Paying by Internet can cause confusion, especially if the bank account name is different to the student’s name. If you pay by Internet please give Anita a PRINT-OUT of the details. If you do not do this, you will be treated as if you have not paid.
Paying by Internet can cause confusion, especially if the bank account name is different to the student’s name. If you pay by Internet please give Anita a PRINT-
· TIMETABLE
Check out our new timetable.
· ZUMBA FOR BEGINNERS
If you are beginner at Zumba, our small Saturday class at 10.30 am is the one for you. Family-friendly, it is the most affordable of any Zumba class in town ($5.00). So if you’ve been thinking about Zumba, now is the time to bring the kids along and try!
· BEGINNERS SOCIAL DANCING COURSE
We are starting a new social dancing course for beginners on Tuesday 3 May at 7.30 pm. Ballroom, Latin, and rock-and-roll dancing will be covered. Social dancing enables you to meet people, is fun, and is useful wherever you go. Check it out!
· HIRE THE NEW STUDIO!
Another great thing about our new studio is that it is a fully-equipped function venue which can be hired at an affordable price. The perfect space for children’s birthday parties, hen parties, small weddings, 21sts, engagements ... talk to Anita about Zumba or dance theme parties as well! All enquiries to Anita.
· A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM ANITA
As many of you know, last term I was very busy and pressured with the responsibility of ensuring we had a permanent studio location. While the old studio may have been usable for another year, it also may be demolished in a just month or two. I needed to deal with this uncertainty, which has been a time-consuming and stressful process. However I am so happy and excited to be moving to our new location, and now I can put all my heart and soul again into teaching, which is my first love and priority.
I know we all have many memories of achievements, friendships, and fun at the old studio, and it will always have a special place in our hearts. But there are just as many great memories to be made in the new studio. I can’t wait to see you all there!
With love from Anita
I know we all have many memories of achievements, friendships, and fun at the old studio, and it will always have a special place in our hearts. But there are just as many great memories to be made in the new studio. I can’t wait to see you all there!
With love from Anita