September Newsletter Welcome to Style Dance Academy Inside this issue: Our Studio 2 Communication 2 Referral Program 3 Fees/Style Star 3 Fundraiser/Events 4 Student Achievements 5 What to Wear 6 The Style staff would like to welcome you to our studio. We look forward to celebrating our 16th year of dance and gymnastics with YOU! It is the mission of our studio to develop a learning atmosphere for all ages and levels. Our staff strives to help students gain self esteem and knowledge of dance and/or gymnastics while maintaining a fun and safe learning environment for the students. We are committed to our student s well being and happiness in and out of the classroom. Meet our Staff Owner & Director: Kari Kermode Owner & Concession Manager: Debbie Tresslar Office Staff: Cressa Rund (Franklin) Vicki Hian (Shelbyville) Office Managers: Caleb Rund & Kenny Slaughter Instructors: Kari Kermode, Alisha Slaughter, Laurel Foley, Shannon Sims, Benni Burgett, Holly Miller, Abby Umphress, Courtney Story, Lindsay Burks, Spencer Clark, Hannah Miller, Brittany Wise, Julie Baughman, Kelci Powell, Baylee Powell, Emily McCullough, Christa Sterling, Brianna Berry, Tyler Hartman Franklin Office Hours Monday-Thursday 4:30-8:30pm Saturday 9:00am-Noon Shelbyville Office Hours Monday-Wednesday 5:00-8:00pm Important Upcoming Dates September 2 September 6 September 8 October 6 October 8 November 27 December 22-January 4 January 5 January 19 June 19 June 20 Franklin Classes Begin Shelbyville Registration 1-5pm Franklin Pay in Full Discount Deadline Shelbyville Classes Begin Shelbyville Pay in Full Discount Deadline Thanksgiving-Studios Closed Christmas Break-Studios Closed Classes Resume Recital/Costume Fee Due Rehearsal (Franklin Performing Arts Center) Recital (Franklin Performing Arts Center)
Page 2 September Newsletter Style has something for everyone! Style has something for everyone! We offer tot through adult classes, combo classes, boys only classes, recreational and competitive classes, Zumba/Dance Fitness, Pilates and so much more! Come try a FREE trial class! Ballet Tap Hip Hop Jazz Clogging Pointe Cheer/Pom Gymnastics Mommy & me Tot Classes Adult Classes Pilates Zumba/Dance Fitness Boys Only Hip Hop Recreational Competitive Our Studio FRANKLIN LOCATION Our newly built 12,000 square foot studio has 4 equipped dance rooms, 1 tumbling room, men's and women's locker rooms and bathrooms, a spacious waiting area, and a snack area. Each studio has viewing windows.. SHELBYVILLE LOCATION Our BRAND NEW LOCATION is 10,000 square feet with 3 equipped dance rooms, 1 tumbling room, dressing rooms, and a spacious waiting area. Each studio has viewing windows. Communication We want to provide you with the best communication possible. All important information will be provided through email, on our website, at our information station in the studio, and on Facebook. All weather closures will be posted on our website and Facebook page. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please contact us! It is important to keep your contact information current with us. If you have any changes, please let our office staff know. Website: www.styledanceacademy.com Email: StyleDanceAcademy@ymail.com Phone: 317-738-0378
We are very excited to announce our new referral program! When you refer your friends to Style, we will give you a special gift. Your referrals are the biggest compliment we could receive, and we greatly appreciate them! Referral Program Exciting Details: Refer a friend to Style and you will receive a $5 Style Gift Certificate. New student being referred must register for class for current student to receive gift certificate. There is no limit on how many Style Gift Certificates you can receive. New student being referred will receive $5 off their registration fee! Pick up your Referral Coupons at the front desk today! We accept new students through January 31, 2015. Referred students must have not been a previous student at Style Dance Academy. Referral is per family. Page 3 Monthly class fees are due the first week of each month. We accept cash, check, money order, or credit card. Please make sure you receive a receipt for all payments. For payment questions, email the Office Managers: StyleOfficeManager@ymail.com Monthly Class Fee & Payments FEES: Registration Fee: $30/family Class Fees: $40/month (45 min class) Costume/Recital Fee: $110 first costume $75 each additional costume Costume/Recital Fee includes: costume, accessories, tights (if necessary), and recital venue expenses. Costume/Recital Fee is due January 15, 2015 All dance, acro, and cheer students are invited to participate in our recital held in June. Gymnastics students have their very own Gymnastics Spectacular held during their class time in June. Take 2 classes & get the 3rd class FREE (per student)! Style Star Members It s not too late to become a Style Star Member. Receive great discounts throughout the entire year! Here s how it works: Register for or Renew your membership today. ($100 per student or $75 renewal) ($150 per family or $125 renewal) Receive a FREE registration fee, discounted class fees and recital fees, be entered in monthly drawings, and so much more! September Style Star Winners are Haley Owen & Kaylin Watkins
Page 4 September Newsletter Fall Fundraiser We are excited to kick off our Fall Fundraiser on September 29th! Who doesn t need trash bags?! 30% of your sales will go directly back to YOU! Pick up your packet today at the front desk. Order forms and money are due back to the front desk by October 30th. All fundraisers are optional, but don t miss out on this great opportunity to help reduce the cost of your class fees, costumes fees, etc. Checks need to be made out to: Style Dance Academy Orders will be in by the end of November. Please join us in the Franklin Fall Festival Parade on Saturday, October 4th. The parade will begin at 1pm. Students need to arrive at Franklin Community Middle School (US 31 & Banta) at 12:15pm. We will look for you to pick up your child at Home Avenue and South Street by the skate park. Franklin Fall Festival Parade The parade is approximately 1.1 miles. Show your Style spirit and wear any Style shirt (black, purple, or yellow) and jeans (long jeans, shorts, capris, etc). All Style students are invited to participate in the Franklin Fall Festival Parade! The younger students will be able to ride in a wagon. Please sign up at the front desk by September 25th. Parents, feel free to ride or walk with us! Dancewerks Regional Workshop Style is honored to host this valuable 2 day dance workshop for our students and students all over the Midwest. Dance professionals from all over the country come right here to our very own studio to teach a wonderful weekend of dance. Class size is limited with hands on instruction. Classes offered: ballet, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, musical theatre, tap, hip hop and more Students participating in the 2 day workshop are eligible for scholarship opportunities. If you would like more information, please see the front desk. Workshop Dates: November 1-2, 2014 Workshop Fees: $175 (includes registration fee) Workshop registration and fee due October 15, 2014.
Page 5 Butler Ballet s Nutcracker Auditions Butler Ballet will hold auditions for children s roles in the Nutcracker on Saturday, September 6th at 2:00pm in Studio 310 of Lilly Hall on the Butler University campus. Boy and girl auditioners, ages 6-14, must have ballet training. Dancers may not be taller than 5 feet. Dancers are selected by size, age, and technical ability. Butler Ballet s The Nutcracker will be performed Thursday, December 4 through Sunday, December 7 at Clowes Memorial Hall. Style Student Achievements Each month we will highlight the achievements of our fabulous students in and out of the studio. Many of our students are achieving great things academically, with sports/clubs/other activities, and here at the studio. We want to share those wonderful accomplishments with you! If you have something to share, please email us and let us know! You could be in our next newsletter! StyleDanceAcademy@ymail.com Company Corner Over the summer, our Company students traveled to Ohio to compete at StarQuest Finals. Our students brought home many top awards and honors. Not only did we have a great time performing on stage, we had a great time making memories with our dance family. *1st Overall Line/Production *1st Overall Large Group *1st Overall Junior Group *Classic Dance Off Champions *Mr. Tee StarQuest *Petite/Junior Fusion Award *Teen/Senior Fusion Award *Costume Winner *Scholarship Winners 2014 National Champions!
Style Dance Academy www.styledanceacademy.com Discount Dance Supply Email: StyleDanceAcademy@ymail.com Payment Questions: StyleOfficeManager@ymail.com www.discountdance.com Take 10% off your order Enter Teacher Referral Code TP31545 During Online Checkout Gymnastics Girls: Leotard, shorts, or tight fitting clothing. No baggy clothes. No socks. Students may go barefoot. Boys: Shorts and t-shirt (tucked in). No baggy clothing. No socks. Hip Hop No street clothing. Comfortable dance clothing. Tennis shoes, jazz shoes, or barefoot. Ballet Girls: Solid colored leotard and ballet pink tights. Pink ballet shoes with elastic sewn on. Hair in a neat bun. Boys: Shorts and t-shirt (tucked in). Black ballet shoes. What does my student need for class? Street clothes may not be worn during class. Hair must be pulled back in a neat ponytail or bun for all classes. No gum, food, or drinks in the dance rooms. Water bottles only. No jewelry please. Tot Dance/Mini Movers Girls: Leotard and tights or dance outfit. Pink ballet shoes or barefoot. Hair in a neat ponytail or bun. Boys: Shorts and t-shirt (tucked in). Black jazz shoes or barefoot. Jazz Girls: Leotard and tights or tight fitting dance outfit. Black slip on jazz shoes. No baggy clothes. Boys: Shorts and t-shirt (tucked in). Black slip on jazz shoes. Tap Girls: Leotard and tights or tight fitting dance outfit. Black tap shoes. Boys: Shorts and t-shirt (tucked in). Black tap shoes. Cheer/Pom Leotard, shorts, or tight fitting clothing. No baggy clothes. No socks. Students may go barefoot or wear clean tennis shoes. Clogging Comfortable clothing. No long pants over the feet. Clogging shoes. Dancewear Suppliers Discount Dance Supply www.discountdance.com Kinney Dancewear 2434 E. 62nd St. Indianapolis, IN 46220