From Our Desk

It is with great pleasure that we announce the world of dance is finally beginning to recognize that dancers come in all shades of tan!  We are so excited to introduce our new MOCHA JAZZ SHOE for darker skin tones that will be available sometime next week when it arrives – exclusively in our studio!  We will also have tights available to match the shoes for all jazz dancers  with darker skin tones so they will no longer appear to have lighter legs and feet.

There is also a new clear strap/clear back bra available in our store that comes in 3 different shades of nude to match everyone.

These are things we’ve been asking the dance wear makers to fix for a long time, and we hope you are as excited as we are about this.  We’ll keep pushing to get those tap shoes in Mocha as well!  Until then, let’s celebrate this victory, and if your dancer is of darker complexion, please see our exclusive MOCHA shoes and matching tights starting next week for ALL JAZZ DANCERS – unless they are older comp wearing turners.

The fall schedule has been posted online under classes/class schedule or follow the link to the from our desk page where a pdf has been attached to this note.  Register now by stopping in during summer hours for your fall classes to secure the day and time of your choice before classes fill up.  We hope you’re having a great summer and can’t wait to see you this fall!

Don’t miss out!  Make sure you come in Thursday evening or Saturday between 10AM-2PM to pre-register for fall and get our VIP Card good for 10% off all dance wear and dance shoe purchases in our store all year long.  We hope to see you this week!

Don’t forget to pre-register for next fall this week to receive your VIP card which is good for 10% OFF ALL DANCE WEAR / DANCE SHOE PURCHASES IN OUR STORE ALL YEAR LONG!  Only those who register by Saturday, June 24th will receive this offer.

And remember, the earlier you register, the earlier your place in line to buy tickets for next year’s recital.

We look forward to another great year with everyone!

Show B participants, you did such a great job in reaction/action to the false fire alarm that went off towards the end of the show.  Both the theater and the Fire Department commended us on our volunteer’s organization in temporarily evacuating per their rules so the fire department could shut off the alarms as well as the audiences’ cooperation.   So my personal thank you’s to:

Audience: Thank you for understanding that we had to take the students out the back way to maintain organization and make sure they were safe.  If we had taken them out the front way, we could not keep track of who was grabbing kids and whether they were actual parents or not.

Volunteers: Thank you for being so calm and organized knowing that it was a false alarm and keeping the kids calm while we had an unexpected recess break outback.  The house manager told me afterwards that no other studio she has worked with could have handled this event.  That speaks greatly to our system and your dedication.

And Dancers/Parents/Audience: Thank you for enjoying the end of the show after we got the all clear and those pesky lights stopped blinking in the auditorium.  It was definitely a first (hopefully a last) and a show we will always remember!

GREAT JOB, EVERYONE! – Miss Amber

Sorry all!  My phone decided to alter my last message and pick the least likely word to be used.  They will be taking CANDID photos as well as performance photos.

Have a great week!

Great News!  There will be 2 photography grad students at dress rehearsal taking pictures during performances as well as candids behind the scenes. These photos will be available for purchase by download for minimal fees afterwards if you like.   Feel free to still take as many of your own photos as you like!  This is simply an extra option.

Have a great recital week, everyone!

Fidget Spinners and Fidget Cubes have just arrived at TDA!  Pick them up for just $6.95 at our studio store!

Due to lack of orders, we are unable to bring in the single rose bouquets for recital.  You will receive a refund to your source of payment today for all single rose bouquet orders.  If you would like to order a beautiful bouquet instead, we are EXTENDING THE ORDER DEADLINE TO THURSDAY AT 5PM FOR EVERYONE to ORDER FLOWERS FOR RECITAL!  Bouquets are a sure thing.  Follow the link below and place your order for this gorgeous bouquet before time runs out.

http://www.thedanceacademy.recitalflowers.org/

Last week of classes is here!  Don’t forget to pick up a recital gift for your dancer.  Our store has many dance gifts to offer from $5  to $30.  Help them celebrate their special day with something to remember it by.

• Jewelry
• Novelty Dance Shirts
• Plush Ballerina Animals
• Dance Dolls to Play with
• Collectable Figures
• Picture Frames
• TDA Apparel (ON SALE!)
• And More!