COMING UP!!!!!

Whats coming up:

**We are closed the week of Dec 26-Dec 30, 2011 and Session 3 begins Jan 2, 2012. Enjoy your break.

**We are measuring for costumes this week, $45 payment due Jan. 13, 2012.

**Winter Benefit Sun Jan 29, 2012 at 1p, sign up via form or email to Ms. Maria at MariaSterlingGym@gmail.com

**We will holding dance workshops here for all dancers ages 6-18 featuring some of the area's greatest talents...More info coming soon.

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FREE Dance Trial

Bring your little dancer (ages 3-5) down for a free trial of our Ballet Tumble class this

Saturday December 10, 2011 from 10-11a.

They will receive 1/2 hr ballet instruction in the dance studio followed by

1/2 hr in the preschool gym.

Great opportunity to try something new or to try something again.

No obligations. Call to sign up as there are only a few spots left for this trial class.

978.422.7655

Arrive a few minutes early to sign participation release form.

Saturday Ballet Tumble

NEW!!!!!

Saturday 10a Ballet Tumble

Ages 4-5

Sign Up Today!!!!

978.422.7655

Winter Benefit Postponed

Hello Dance Parents,
Let me begin by saying thank you to any of you who have already shown interest in the Winter Benefit. Unfortunately, there are so few children signed up to participate that we are going to have to postpone it. I also just received a call from the guy who was volunteering to do the music that he too has a family issue that will prevent him from being available on that date. I understand this due to the Holiday season, conflicting schedules with other activities and some parents just forgot that it was happening and scheduled other activities for that day. The new date will be SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2012 at the Boys and Girls Club in Leominster. The new date gives more parents time to save the date, gives the instructors more students to work with per routine, and is after the holidays but right before we begin learning our routines for the end of the year recital. It just feels like an all around better plan.

As usual with the benefit there will be no costumes, we will discuss color themes in class and the students will be able to pull from their already existing wardrobe. Tickets are only $5 per person and the performing students do not have to pay. If your child, whether they are a student here or not, would like to participate with either a song or play an instrument I would like to have their information as well so that I can include them in the program. I hope that this all makes sense. If your child is interested please have them return the participation form or send me an email at this address so that I can add them to the list!

There will be also be $1 face-painting, $1 activity stations for the kids, snacks, hot cocoa and other drinks on sale and a few local start up vendors who will be contributing a portion of the proceeds of their sales at the event to the benefit. If you are a vendor of jewelry, crafts, etc, please let me know if you are also interested in having a table set up. There are no set-up costs as long as you contribute a portion of the proceeds to the benefit. After hitting send I will also be creating an event on facebook for this day. This is an amazing opportunity for our little ones to learn the valuable lesson of giving back and to practice being on a stage before the big show. I would love it if everyone could participate but understand that that is not realistic. If you can, please please do so! Thank you in advance.

Thanksgiving Make-Up Schedule

Thanksgiving 2011 Make-Up Classes

If you are unable to attend these scheduled class make-ups you can do a make-up in any other age appropriate dance or gymnastics class. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and enjoy this holiday with friends and family. Ms. Maria

Class Day Time and Class	Make-up Day Time
Thurs 4p Jazz Tumble (Ms. Maria)	Sat. Nov. 19th from 10-11a
Thurs 5p Ballet Tumble (Ms. Maria)	Sat. Nov. 19th from 11-12p
Thurs 4p Ballet (Ms.Meaghan)	Mon. Nov. 21st from 4-5p
Thurs 5p Contemp (Ms. Meghan)	Mon. Nov. 21st from 5-6
Fri 4p Hip Hop Aerials (Ms. Maria)	Mon. Nov. 21st from 5:30-7p (Gym 5:30-6p)
Fri 5:30p Hip Hop Aerials (Maria)	Mon. Nov. 28th from 5:30-7p (Gym 5:30-6p)
Fri 4p Tap Tumble (Ms. Meaghan)	Wed. Nov. 23rd from 4-5p
Fri 5p Jazz (Ms. Meaghan)	Wed. Nov. 23rd from 5-6p

Winter Benefit

Sterling Academy of Dance
Winter Benefit

Who?
Any dance student from SAG&D interested in performing and helping the community by using their dance or singing talents. Others will be performing as well.
Where?
Boys & Girls Club
365 Lindell Avenue Leominster, MA 01453
When?
Sunday December 04, 2011 at 1p
Why?
To give students the opportunity to practice performing in an informal event, to give back to the community using their talents, and to help other local families in need.
Cost?
All tickets are only $5 and 100% of the profits will benefit local families in need.

Every day I'm shuffling...

Come learn the Party Rock Anthem Shuffle with us on Friday November 11, 2011 from 2-3p ages 8+. Only $7pp. Open to the public. Bring your friends, wear your favorite 80s gear, and let's rock!

Princess Dance Party

We will be holding our 4th Annual Winter Princess Tea Party for ages 2.5-5 on Fri. Nov. 11, 2011 from 10-12p. All attendees are invited to dress in their favorite princess clothes/dress or any fancy party outfits. There will be ballet instruction, dance games, a craft and coloring, hot cocoa & snack, and nail painting. Great fun for the Princesses & great photo-op for parents. This event is open to the public and students who are not currently enrolled will need a parent signed release form.

Only $20 per person (current students save $5). You must pay to reserve your spot. Spots fill up fast!! Limited space.

(Any student signing up who requires an aid will also need one for this event.)

IMPORTANT Recital Info!!

COSTUME INFO

All classes, with the exception of drop-in classes, will be performing in the recital. All recital classes require a costume. The non-refundable, non-transferable, one-time recital costume cost is $45. Payment is due by Jan. 13, 2012. There will be a $10 late fee on all costume payments made after this date. No payments will be accepted after January 28, 2012.
Costume measurements will be taken prior to the Holiday Break.If your child is not participating in the recital please be sure to make her/his instructor aware as soon as possible. Recital routine choreography begins Session Three.
The recital will be on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 1p.

Dance Bring A Buddy Week

BRING A BUDDY WEEK
OCTOBER 24-28, 2011

Sterling Academy of Dance students are invited to bring a friend to their regularly scheduled class during the above mentioned week. Buddies must be the same age and must bring a completed release form to participate in the dance class.

Students and buddies will receive a discount on their next session payment when the buddy enrolls in the dance program. Expires Nov. 11, 2011.

Break-dancing Tumble ages 4-5

NEW!!!

Break-dancing Tumble for ages 4-5.

These kids will have a chance to do dance and gymnastics Tuesdays at 4pm starting Session 2: Nov 1, 2011. Class is almost full, sign up your child today!

Columbus Day Open Dance

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCsn5-x2_wM

Join us on Monday October 10, 2011 from 2-3p to learn this fun dance from the Let's Move Initiative.

Ages 6+.

Open to the public. Only $7pp.

Sign up today because space is limited!

Beyonce won't show up, like she does in the video, but we will have lots of fun!! :-)

Wachusett KidsFest 2011

"How low can you go? Can you go down low....all the way to the floor?" ~Doingthe Cha Cha Slide with a group of fantastic dancers at the KidsFest on Sun, Sept 25, 2011.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and others at the Wachusett KidsFest!

We had so much fun dancing with you!

Wachusett Kidsfest

JOIN US at the Wachusetts KIDsFEST for some family fun!

There will be lots of fun things to see and do including watch some of our dancers perform a routine (at 2:30p on both days) and then join us for the Cupid Shuffle, Cha Cha Slide, & Mississippi Slide!

Can you say DANCE PARTY?!!! Yes!!!!

http://www.wachusett.com/EventsActivities/KidsFest/tabid/119/Default.aspx

There is ALWAYS time for a DANCE PARTY!!!!

Copy and paste this line below into your browser and watch our dance party.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2387134315691

At the Mall of Whitney Field Saturday Sept 10, 2011

Schedule Changes

***Tuesday 11a Adult Dance Fitness removed from the schedule due to time conflicts***
**Thursday Open Dance for ages 2.5-4.5 moved to 10-11a**
Any questions please contact me ta 978.422. 7655 ext 22

Grandparent's Day

Grandparent's Day is Sunday September 11, 2011

Invite your Grammys & Pappys, Memas & Pepes, Abuelas & Abuelos, to come and observe you do your best during your dance class during the week of Sept 12- 16, 2011.

Out Of The Pool & Back To School

JOIN US at Mall at Whitney Field

Saturday September 10, 2011 from 10-4p

Come on down for some fun line dances like the Cha Cha Slide & Cupid Shuffle.

IT WILL BE SO MUCH FUN!!!

Labor Day & Make-Ups

If you missed your first class of the Session due to Labor Day please call the front desk to schedule your make-up in any age appropriate class, either dance or gymnastics. (This make-up is not included in your 2 make0up per session policy.)

Students may miss and make-up a maximum of TWO classes per 8 week session, and the make-up must be scheduled within the same session.

Some future holidays will have pre-scheduled classes for the entire group. You will be informed of those in writing and via email. If you are unable to make those, please feel free to schedule your own with the front desk.

Newsletters

Don't forget to pick up your Session One Newsletters, full of basic starter information, important details and upcoming events.

Important Info

Hello Dance Parents,
Its that time of year again and the recital is approaching quickly. Here is everything you need to know to be ready and prepared for Rehearsal and Recital. This year’s Recital is called “iPod Shuffle”.

Rehearsal*:
Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 5:15p (arrive at 5p)
Recital*:
Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 1p (dancers need to check in by 12:30p)

Important Info:
1. Costumes and any accessories will be handed out 1 week prior to rehearsal and will then be the responsibility of the parents and students. Please hang the costume in a climate controlled place and please be very careful with it.

2. Please label all of your child’s things, including shoes. This is especially important for children in more than one routine or in combination classes that require costume changes.

3. We will have backstage helpers to assist with costume changes and line up. Parents are asked to remain seated to avoid backstage crowding and confusion. This way parents will also be able to fully enjoy their child’s performance.

4. Hair and make-up instructions will be handed out with costumes.

5. Rehearsal is a full dress rehearsal, make-up and hair should be done upon arrival. Individual and group photos by Christopher Stockman will be taken that night. No obligation to purchase.

6. Rehearsal will begin promptly at 5:15p so please be sure to arrive by 5:00p. We will be beginning with the group finale dance. The rehearsal order and recital order will differ because the rehearsal order will be by age. Once the class photo is taken and the class is done on stage you are free to leave. Older students who will be waiting till the end can bring a snack and drink which they can have in the lobby. No food or beverages (other than water) are allowed in the auditorium.

7. Recital is general admission seating. The show begins at 1pm and the doors will open at 12:15p. Ticket go on sale May 2nd, 2011. Advance ticket prices are $10 Adults, $7 Children & Seniors, Door Prices are $12 Adults, $10 Children & Seniors. There will be a raffle to win reserved seating starting May 2, 2011. The winner will be selected at the beginning of rehearsal.

8. Feel free to bring your own cameras and camcorders during the rehearsal but not at the recital. Please do not use flash photography during the show as the lights are distracting to the dancers. The show will be videotaped by Ideations and order forms are available at the front desk.

9. Recital cds with the edited and ordered songs are available now for only $7 each.

10. Program slots are available for purchase. You can either promote your business or send well wishes to your favorite dancer. Call front desk for more info.

*Both the recital and the rehearsal will be taking place at Leominster High School 122 Granite St. Leominster, MA 01453

Costumes going out.....

Costumes are now being sent home with the students for the Rehearsal and Recital that is NEXT WEEK! Please be very careful with them!!
If your child's costume includes a tutu please remove that from the bag 2 days prior to rehearsal for maximum puffiness. :-)
Detailed information is found on the label of most costumes, as well as on attached sheets. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact me at mariasterlinggym@gmail.com.
Thanks so much! See you on the stage!!!

We are CLOSED Memorial Day! (Mon May 30, 2011)

For all my dancers on Monday please schedule your make-ups in an age appropriate class that works best for your schedule.

This will give you an opportunity to perform your dance for the other class, be the audience when they perform for you and review the finale dance!

Call the front desk to schedule your make-up.

Rehearsal Class Make-Up Schedule 2011

Here is the make-up classes for the Thursday Rehearsal classes that will be missed.

Regular Class Date and Time	Make-Up Class Date and Time
Thurs 4p Jazz Tumble	Sat June 11, 2011 from 10-11a
Thurs 5p Ballet Tumble	Sat June 11, 2011 from 11-12p
Thurs 6p Hip Hop	Fri June 10, 2011 from 6-7p
Thurs 7p Hip Hop Jazz	Sat June 11, 2011 from 12-2p

If you cannot make your designated make-up class please feel free to call the front desk and schedule a make-up in an age appropriate dance or gymnastics class. Thanks you, Ms. Maria

RECITAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
ADVANCE PURCHASE:
Adults: $10 Children & Seniors: $7
DOOR PURCHASE:
Adults: $12 Children & Seniors: $10

Children ages 12 & under/ Seniors ages 65+

RECITAL CDs
Only $7
Order Your Child's Recital CD Today!!
Edited Recital Songs are in the order of the recital. Great souvenir.

Summer Sign-Ups

Sign Ups for Summer Camps & Classes begin today. Space is limited so reserve your spot early!

Newsletters

STAY CONNECTED (LOL)

Newsletters for Session Four are now available in studio, on the bulletin boards and are being handed out to students all week.

Please be sure to read yours for information on the following:
Summer Sign-Ups
Play Dance Group Recital Info Recital Cd Info FREE Annual Dragon Egg Hunt FREE April Vacation Week Camp April Vacation Week Classes Princess Dance Party Kid's Dance Party

SESSION FOUR

Session Four begins Feb 28 and ends April 23, 2011.
Pay by March 5th and save $5!

Costume payments of $50 DUE Feb. 4, 2011!!!

($50 per student per class fee is one time, non-transferable, and non-refundable.)
(Picture is from last year's Ballet Tumble "Beauty and the Beast")

LMAD Meet 2011 Make-Up Classes

If you are unable to attend these scheduled class make-ups you can do a make-up in any other age appropriate dance or gymnastics class.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Ms. Maria

Class Day Time and Class	Make-up Day Time
Fri. 4p Hip-Hop (Ms. Maria)	Tues. Feb.1 from 5-6p
Fri. 5p Ballet (Ms. Maria)	Tues. Feb.8 from 5-6p
Fri. 6:30p Hip-Hop (Ms. Meaghan)	Thurs. Feb.3 from 6:30-7:30p

COSTUMES!!!!

Costume payments DUE this FRIDAY, Jan. 21, 2011!!!
Pay after this Friday and there's an additional $10 fee until Feb.4, 2011.
Save your money....PAY NOW!!!
$40 per student per class fee is one time, non-transferable, and non-refundable.
(Picture is from last year's Ballet Tumble "Beauty and the Beast")

Thank you to the lovely ladies who came in for the Adult Open Dance Class on MLKJr. Day. We had so much fun, sweat a ton, and I'm still a little sore.
Watch out Jane Fonda....because here we come! LOL

Martin Luther King Day

We are OPEN for all regular classes on Martin Luther King Day and have an OPEN GYM from 2-3p for ages 2+. There will also be an Adult Dance Class for parents looking to get in a fun workout while their children jump and play. Only $5 for parents who have students signed up for Open Gym and $7 otherwise. Sign Up Today!!!! 978.422.7655

PLAY DANCE!!!

Sterling Academy of Dance

PLAY DANCE!!

Every 3rd Tuesday and Wednesday from 10-11:30a

PLAY DANCE for ages 2.5-5p...bring in your child for 1 1/2hr class of stretching, dance games, a little gymnastics and a whole lot of fun and moving!!! Only $10 per child and $7 for current students. This month it will be on Tues Jan 18th & Wed Jan 19.

Call to sign up! 978.422.7655

BRING A BUDDY
Jan 10-14, 2011

Sterling Academy of Dance students may bring a friend of similar age to their regularly scheduled class during the week of Jan 10-14, 2011.
All participants must have a parent signed release form.