Anna Marie Dance Studio
January 2024
New Year, Same Studio... Because We Are Fabulous! (because of you)
#AmdsMeansFamily
Things To Note:
Parents & Guardians: We need your help in keeping cell phones out of the dressing rooms. Cell phones are strictly prohibited in dressing rooms. This is a matter of privacy laws. It is not safe to have devices with cameras in a dressing area. Please tell your dancer to keep their phone in the kitchen or drop it at the front desk.
RECITAL & Costumes: Costume balances are due February 1, 2024. Credit cards will be processed on February 29, 2024 for all outstanding costume balances. Our recital is June 7 & 8 at Cab Calloway. Every child in the recital performs both days. More details on tech week, studio pictures, and auditions for the 2024-2025 Dancers Unlimited Competition Team to come!
SENIORS AND 10 PLUS YEARS AWARDS: Each year we recognize our Seniors and dancers who have been with us 10 plus years. If your dancer has been with AMDS for 10 or more years please email the office at amds.de@icloud.com so we can make sure our list is accurate.
Below is a list of our Seniors- please check that your Senior is on the list:
Lucy Maguire
Sydney Mesa
McKenzie Wise
Gia DelleDonne
Analiese Jacobson
Catherine Shapiro
Jonathan Petrucci
If your Senior is not on the list please email the office at amds.de@icloud.com
**NON COMPANY KIDS We still have spots open for our dance convention !!**
NUVO DANCE CONVENTION! This year we are attending NUVO in Baltimore, Maryland., February 16-18. The convention will be held at The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Rooms go quickly so if you'd like to stay on cite, call ASAP. There are other hotels in walking distance. All dancers are welcome ages five and older. You do NOT have to be on our competitive team, Dancers Unlimited, to attend. The convention is a wonderful time where our dancers have the opportunity to learn from a variety of world renowned choreographers in all genres. Each dancer will take classes in all genres offered. It is not only a time of learning, but of great fun and bonding. Please call the office or email us if you have any questions.
COMPANY KIDS : We will register you for the convention, but hotel accommodations are your responsibility. (Your convention fee is included in your DU cost.)
NON COMPANY KIDS : We will register you and apply the convention fee to your account of $345 per dancer. Please contact the office no later than **January 15** in order for us to ensure your spot. Hotel accommodations are your responsibility.
Address:
The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
700 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore MD, 21202
(410) 385-3000
SPIRIT WEEK: January 15-20 is Spirit Week! This months theme is "Favorite Teacher"- dress like your favorite teacher!
ROLLOVER REGISTRATION!
Each spring your family receives the fall schedule recommending classes for each student based on their current level. Parents were responsible to then log into their Parent Portal, search for those classes and register.
So what is Rollover Registration? This year we are making your life easier. Your dancer will automatically be enrolled in their recommended classes. The recommendation form will still be mailed and will contain these classes as well as any classes you might want to add in different genres. Rollover registration will ensure our current families receive priority placement and reserve your spot for next fall. In the past we have experienced many classes hitting their max capacity quickly and resulted in waitlists for our current students. There will be an opportunity for families to opt out; more info on that to come.)
Dates:
May 1, 2024 all families cards will be run via auto pay for a Registration Fee of $25 per student. (NO surcharge)
June 1, 2024 all families cards will be run for September 2024 tuition. (NO surcharge)
How is this benefiting our families and dancers?
-Gives our current families class placement priority.
-Helps save our families time and confusion registering for 2024-2025 classes.
-Secures your Fall 2024 spot
AMDS will absorb the credit card surcharge on the registration fee run on May 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024 (which is your September 2024 tuition) as we will be charging the card on file on these two occasions. (NO CHECKS OR CASH)
PLEASE make sure your credit card is up to date so your dancer does not lose their spot!
More information and details to come.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURE: In the event we need to cancel classes we will send out a mass text alert. To get this text follow these steps on our website:
*log in to the Parent Portal
*Click on the menu bar (the three horizontal lines)
*Click on contacts
* Click edit by each contact you want to receive texts
*Scroll down to "allow text messages" and click the toggle. Make sure it is on and teal
*Click save at the top of the page
MAKE UP CLASSES (for weather or illness): Your child can make up missed classes in any other class that is equal to their age/level, regardless of style of dance.
If you have not already, please join our private Facebook group by search Anna Marie Dance Studio (Current Families). We post videos, pictures and information to only current families on this page.
DRESS CODE: Your child should be in proper dance attire for all classes. Shorts, t-shirts, and improper footwear are not allowed. Dress code for each style of class is listed on our website. ALL WILL BE ENFORCED. Please be sure that all clothing and shoes are labeled with your child’s name. Do not wear dance shoes outside of the studio.
Winter Merch will be in at the end of the month. Look for an email and Facebook post when they are ready.
Darling, don't ever be too shy to dance your heart out.
~Audrey Hepburn