December newsletter

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IMPORTANT DATES

• December 1 - Tuition & Costume Deposits Due
• December 2 - UFDA ensemble dancers @ White Marsh Holiday Parade - 10am
• December 3 - UFDA ensemble dancers @ Bel Air Christmas Parade - 3:30pm
• December 8 & 9 - UFDA dance ensemble ‘s Winter Performance
• December 19-January 1 - Winter Break (Studio CLOSED). Wishing you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday. Classes resume on January 2.

UFDA ENSEMBLE’S HOLIDAY DANCE PERFORMANCE

Come see UFDA's performers as they dance to some holiday favorites on December 8 & 9th.

Tickets are still available to reserve for December 9 @ 2pm /5pm. Reserve now!

NEW CLASSES at UFDA - Enrollment OPEN

• Now Available: Yoga & Conditioning - Thursdays 8-9pm, 11/30 -1/18
• January: Acro levels 1,2 & 3 - Session 2 - Saturdays, 1/6-2/24
• Teen Ballet - Monday 8-9pm, 1/22-3/11
• February: Creative Movement (ages 2-3), Saturdays 9:15-9:45, 2/3-3/9
• Creative Movement (ages 3-4), Saturdays 9:45-10:15,2/3-3/9
• Winter Partnering Workshop: 3 class workshop will be offered on Fridays in January. Be on the lookout for more information in coming weeks.

COSTUME DEPOSITS & JUNE PERFORMANCE

• Your costume deposit of $50 per dance class is your confirmation of participation in the performance on June 15.
• If your child will not be participating in the annual performance, download the non-performance form and hand into your instructor by December 15.
• Attendance during the months March-June will be very important. If you believe your dancer will miss more than a few classes during these months due to other obligations, please talk to Ms. Melissa to discuss non-performance options.

IMPORTANT DATES

• November 1 - Tuition Due
• November 4-9 - Parent Observation for
• Ms. Tara, Mr. Gary, Ms. Jamie & Ms. Lexie
• November 13-16 - Parent Observation for Ms. Melissa & Ms. Alyson
• November 22 -25 - Studio Closed (Thanksgiving Holiday)
• November 27 - Yoga & Conditioning Class Session Begins (registration open)
• December 1 - Tuition & Costume Deposits Due
• December 2 - UFDA dancers @ White Marsh Holiday Parade
• December 3 - UFDA dancers @ Bel Air Christmas Parade
• December 8 & 9 - UFDA dance ensemble ‘s Winter Performance
• December 19- January 1 - Winter Break (Studio CLOSED)

COSTUME DEPOSITES AND JUNE PERFORMANCE

• Your costume deposit of $50 per dance class is your confirmation of participation in the performance on June 15.
• Costume Deposit is due December 1st and will be posted in your account this month. Families on autopay will have payment taken out with Dec. tuition.
• Creative Movement, Acro & Syllabus Ballet classes will not be performing and do not require a costume deposit.
• Attendance during the months of March-June will be very important. If you believe your dancer will miss more than a few classes during these months due to other obligations, please talk to Ms. Melissa to discuss non-performance options.
• If your child will not be participating in the annual performance, download the non-performance form and hand into your instructor by December 15.
• Families new to UFDA please read the attached document with general information about our June Performance.

DRESS CODE

As colder weather approaches, students can wear a fitted dance sweater and or dance warm-ups over their leotard. No street wear is allowed over their leotard. Dance sweaters can be purchased at

discountdance.com. Search our studio store w/ required & suggested uniforms.

WELCOME STUDENTS
It has been great seeing all the dancing feet back at the studio and hearing the dancers meet & greet new and returning dancers. I want to thank our wonderful dance teachers for making our first few weeks back successful! We are very excited about our upcoming year and are looking forward to many enjoyable and productive classes at UFDA.
 

STUDIO INFORMATION

• Newsletters will be emailed monthly and posted on our website.
• Our website provides access to our calendar, newsletters, policies & more. Please refer to our website to see if a question can be answered before emailing us for the information.
• Students can now purchase mini bottles of water for $1.00. All proceeds go toward our annual production. If you would like to donate a case of water please click here.

PARENT PORTAL

• We encourage all families to keep contact information up to date in your online account.
• A current emergency contact number and email address is extremely important.

TUITION & PAYMENTS

• We encourage all families to be on autopay. You can make this change in your account.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month. Auto pay will process on the 1st business day of the month.

DRESS CODE

• Students must have their hair pulled back and away from their face (ponytail, bun or French braid is acceptable) during all dance classes. Please review here: UFDA DRESS CODE. We appreciate your cooperation.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL

• Dancers should arrive no more than 5-10 minutes before their class and be picked up at their class ending time.
• PARKING LOT - Please do not park, drop off or pick up students along the garden side of our studio building. Parents can park in Salem Church’s Lot during heavy traffic times during the week.

JUNE PERFORMANCE

• Our annual performance is scheduled for June15. Dress Rehearsal on June 14.
• Costume deposits will be due December 1. $50.00 per dance style can be paid at any time prior to December 1 in your portal.
• Session and syllabus classes do not perform in the show.