Students will have an opportunity to perform for friends and family during our “Open House / Parent’s Week” which will run from Sat. Dec. 17 – Thurs. Dec. 22. You may observe the class from inside the studio while students demonstrate the exercises and dances they have been working on throughout the year.

December 1, 2011

Dear Parents & Students,

Just a quick note to remind you of some important information for the Holiday Season and New Year. Thank you for a wonderful first term and Happy Holidays!

Miss Laura

Open House / Parents Week

Students will have an opportunity to perform for friends and family during our “Open House / Parents Week” which will run from Sat. Dec. 17 – Thurs. Dec. 22. You may observe the class from inside the studio while students demonstrate the exercises and dances they have been working on throughout the year.

Christmas Holidays

The studio will be closed from Fri. Dec. 23 - Fri. Jan. 6 for the holiday season. The last day of classes will be on Thurs. Dec. 22 and regular classes will resume again on Sat. Jan. 7, 2012.

Second Term & Costume Payments

Second term payment is due by Jan. 16, 2012.  If you are paying by cheque and haven’t already done so, please drop one off before the 16^th.  For those of you that have already submitted post-dated cheques or are paying by credit card, please remember that they will be deposited or billed on Jan. 16, 2012. Unless you are a competitive dancer, costume payment has been incorporated into your yearly tuition. Costumes must be ordered by the end of January so it is important that second term payment is received on time. If second term payment is not received by Jan. 16, 2011, a costume will not be ordered and may not be available at a later date (or there may be an extra charge to order one after January).

Recital

The year-end recital at The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts has been set for Sat. June 23 & Sun. June 24, 2012 with dress rehearsal on Fri. June 22. If you will not be participating in the recital, please let your teacher know as soon as possible.

March Break - The studio will be closed for March Break from Sun. Mar. 11 – Sun.  Mar. 25 with classes resuming on  Mon. Mar. 26.

Fitness Tax Credits

Your “Payment Notice” which was issued in the Fall is an official receipt which can be submitted for your Fitness Tax Credit. If you have misplaced this receipt, another one will be printed and filed under your last name in the black file folder in the front waiting area. These receipts will be ready to pick up when you return from the holidays and will also indicate if there is a balance remaining on your account.

Ballet & Jazz Slipper Reminder

Please remember to sew elastics over the arch of the foot and also cut the drawstrings before wearing shoes to class. Please pull the drawstring laces so that the shoes are comfortable (not too tight) and tie them into a double knot. Then trim the laces, leaving about 1 ½” which can be tucked or taped into the shoe. This will prevent tripping hazards from laces that have come undone. Also, please avoid wearing hair clips, hair bands and scrunchies which can fall out while dancing. A basic ponytail or bun is all that is required for dance class.

New Administrative Director

Allegro School of Dance would like to welcome Tara Wilson as the new Administrative Director for the studio. Coming from a dance background herself and as a graduate of the Ryerson University Dance program, Tara is very excited to once again be working in a studio environment with budding young dancers. Tara is also a mom of two young girls, Tori and Monica who are also dancers at Allegro. Tara hopes to bring a unique mixture of dance, admin and mommy skills to the office that will help to keep things running smoothly at the studio. You will still see Josephine at the studio but only on Saturdays as she is pursuing another job and continuing her education.

Important Date Reminder

Friday, Dec. 22 – Friday, Jan. 6… Studio closed for the Holidays

Monday, Jan. 16… Term 2 cheques are due & deposited

Monday, Jan. 30… Term 2 Classes Begin

Monday, Feb. 20… Studio closed for Family Day

Monday, Mar. 11 – Sunday, Mar.25… Studio closed for March Break

Monday, May 21… Studio closed for Victoria Day

Monday, June 18… Last day of classes                                                     

Friday, June 22… Recital dress rehearsal                                       

Saturday, June 23 & Sunday, June 24… Recital

Congratulations to Abigail Bergman and Dasha Metropolitansky who were both accepted into the full time program at Canada’s National Ballet School! Abigail and Dasha joined Allegro dancers, Isabella Lecomte, Caragh O’Mahoney and Breanna Weber in Toronto during the month of July. After a preliminary audition, all five girls were invited to participate in a vigorous month long intensive at the National Ballet School which was also the final stage of the auditioning procedure. Other former Allegro dancers that are currently studying at the full time program in Toronto include Alexandra Hall, Olivia Lecomte and Sebastian Lecomte. Once again, congratulations to all dancers. We are so proud of you!

INFORMATION SHEET SEPT 2011

Please click below to download the 2011/12 Registration Form and Release of Liability. Once completed, please drop off or mail the forms to – Allegro School of Dance

2210 Speers Rd. Oakville, ON. L6L 2X8.

2011-12 Registration Form

Newsletter & Recital Information

May, 2011

Recital
The year-end recital will be on Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th at The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts. There will be two shows on each day at 1:00pm and 6:00pm. Most dancers will perform in only two shows on the same day (either Saturday or Sunday) with the exception of a few classes and competitive dancers that will perform in all four shows. Please check the schedule on the bulletin boards to see which day(s) you are dancing on.

Dress Rehearsal
There will be two dress rehearsals on Friday, June 24th, also at The Oakville Centre for Performing Arts. The first dress rehearsal (for Saturday dancers) will start at approx. 3:30pm. The second dress rehearsal (for Sunday dancers) will start at approx. 6pm. All dancers must attend the dress rehearsal.

Backstage Help
If you are not watching both shows, your help backstage would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to volunteer, please print your name on the sign up sheet that will be posted in the studio. We will require approx. 15-20 adults per show to look after the younger dancers. Please remember, if you sign up for backstage help, you will not be able to watch the show from the audience and you will have to stay backstage for the entire performance. During the show, only volunteers will be allowed backstage with the exception of Creat .Mov. parents.

Recital Tickets
Recital tickets will go on sale Monday, May 30th at 11am and will be $13.40 + $2.60 box office charge  ($16.00) with part of the proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. Tickets will be sold through the Oakville Centre Box Office at 130 Navy St. or over the phone by calling 905-815-2021 or on their web site at www.oc4pa.ca. Tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis and there will be no limit. To avoid disappointment please remember to purchase your tickets early as tickets have sold out very quickly in previous years.

Pictures
We will be having picture days on Monday, June 20th, Tuesday, June 21st and Wednesday, June 22nd. All photos will be taken at the studio and there will be no charge to get your photo taken. Every student will have two individual shots in each costume as well as a group shot with their class. A 3×5 (individual photo) and a 5×7 (group photo) will be printed and ready to purchase from the photographer on the day of the recital. Additional enlargements and packages may be ordered through the photographer (Henry Mendel) on the day of the recital or by mail. A picture schedule will be posted shortly.

Recital DVD’s
A DVD of the recital will be available through JH Video which is an established company that we have used for the past three years. DVD’s are ordered directly through JH Video, however you may pick up and drop off your forms at the studio – they will be available shortly. Just a reminder, the Oakville Centre for Performing Arts does not permit any video recorders or flash photography. This rule is enforced by the ushers.

Early Registration A discount will be offered to students that pre-register for the 2011/12 dance season. The new schedule has been tentatively set and pre-registration forms are available at the studio. Please remember that pre-registration prices only apply until July 4th, 2011.

Summer Camp
Allegro will be offering a summer dance camp during the week of August 8th – 12th. The junior camp (from 9-1pm) is for dancers ages 4-9 yrs and includes three classes per day, snacks and crafts. The cost of the junior camp is $159.29 + $20.71 hst  ($180.00). More details about the competitive dance camp will be available shortly. Registration forms are available in the studio.

Web Site
Allegro’s new web site has been officially launched and all newsletters and important information can now be accessed on line. Please visit our site regularly at www.allegrodance.ca to stay up to date with studio events and important information.

The studio is run by artistic director and principal teacher, Laura Dacyshyn. Once a professional ballet dancer, Laura has had the good fortune to train with the world’s top instructors, including those who worked with prodigies such as Karen Kain, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Gelsey Kirkland. Today, as a teacher and studio owner, she is uniquely qualified and honoured to pass on the same philosophies that inspired her lifelong passion for movement and dance. As a testament to her teaching success, many of Allegro’s students have been accepted into the prestigious National Ballet School’s summer and full-time program.

With the right balance of encouragement and qualified instruction, every child can develop into a strong and expressive dancer. Students of the Allegro School of Dance always receive first-class training in a fun and rewarding environment where dancers shine as individuals.

We welcome you to The Allegro School of Dance and we look forward to nurturing a love for movement that is sure to develop by leaps and bounds!