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T H I S I S S U E :

What’s New 1

Dates to

Remember

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Ballet Boot Camp

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Recital Info 2

Dance Camp 3

CCA Exams 3

Fairy Tale

Dance Days

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Pointe Workshop

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Master Class 4

Summer School 4

Birthdays 5

Studio Policies 5

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What’s New-At a Glance

40730 Garfield Clinton Twp, MI

48038 586.286.8300

March 2018

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Studio Pictures Studio pictures will be May 14-18

Recital Tickets Recital tickets go on sale April 2, 2018 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. Please be aware that there is a $4.00 per order fee assessed by the Macomb Center regardless of how many tickets you buy. Please plan your order carefully to avoid multiple charges.

2018 Dance Workshop-August 13-17 Ann Parsley School of Dance will be holding its annual summer dance workshop for ages 8 and up. The workshop, which is sponsored by the Macomb Ballet Company, will be held from August 13-17.

Summer and Fall Schedule

The summer schedule is now available. If there is a class you would like to see on the Fall schedule, please email us at info@annparsleyschoolofdance.com

CCA Exams

Cecchetti exams are Sunday, March 18th. See page 3 for more information.

Ballet Boot Camp-August 21-23

For ages 8 and up, this 3 day mini intensive is designed to bridge the gap between the academic year and summer classes and to help prepare dancers for auditions. The boot camp will focus on body conditioning, ballet technique, pointe work stage presentation, quality of movement and audition tips.

Fairy Tale Dance Days

These theme based classes teach a love of dance and performing arts through creative play. Dancers ages 4-6 will dance along with their favorite stories and create related crafts. Each fun-filled session consists of introductory dance, story time and craft time. Sign up today, space is limited!!!

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Recital Information PICTURES: May 14-18, 2018 at the Studio (regular classes are not held during picture week with the exception of Saturday classes) TICKETS: Tickets go on sale April 2, 2018 at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts box office. Tickets will also be available online at www.macombcenter.com. There is no ticket limit. Students cannot perform in the spring recital until all balances have been paid. STUDIO REHEARSALS: Tuesday, June 12 & Wednesday, June 13-Students are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals (no costumes) DRESS REHEARSAL: Thursday, June 14, 2018 (Times to be announced) at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts. Attendance at dress rehearsal is mandatory. Dancers will not be allowed to perform in the recital if not present at rehearsal. PERFORMANCES: Saturday June 16, 2018 at 12pm and 6pm LOCATION: Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (Hall Road at Garfield)

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“To dance is to

be out of

yourself.

Larger, more

beautiful, more

powerful”

-Agnes De Mille

Dates to Remember

Ballet Boot Camp-August 22-23, 2018 For ages 8 and up, this 3 day mini intensive is designed to bridge the gap between the academic year and summer classes and to help prepare dancers for auditions. The boot camp will focus on body conditioning, ballet technique, pointe work (for students on pointe), stage presentation, quality of movement and audition tips. Dancers should have several years of ballet experience. Students will have the opportunity to train intensively with the directors of the Macomb Ballet Company while also expanding their movement vocabulary and technique, developing strong artistry, and learning the art of choreography. Cost is $99 for 3 days.

Mar 30th-Apr 7th Spring Break May 14th – 18th Studio Pictures May 28th Memorial Day, no Classes June 11th Last day of Regular Classes June 12th -13th Recital Studio Rehearsals June 14th Recital Dress Rehearsal at Macomb Center June 16th Recital at Macomb Center, 12pm & 6pm Dance classes DO NOT have a “mid-winter” break. Closures due to in-clement weather will be announced on our website and telephone voice

Don’t forget to Spring Forward on Sunday, March 11th!

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Cecchetti Ballet Exams-Sunday, March 18th

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40730 Garfield Clinton Twp, MI

48038 586.286.8300

Where Ann Parsley School of Dance

Schedule The exam schedule is finalized. Please see the final schedule or ask your teacher for your exam time.

Arrival Students must arrive 45 minutes prior to their scheduled exam. Per CCA guidelines, parents are not allowed in the waiting room under any circumstance. Parents may wait in the parking lot. The teacher of each level will be present before and after each exam. A staff member will also be present the entire day. See the chart below for exam lengths. Students must wait quietly for their exam to begin. It is recommended that they bring their grade book to study while they wait. Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival. Each student will be given a number to pin on their leotard.

Payment Exam fees must be paid by March 1, 2018. All account balances including March tuition must also be paid in full before a student can take their exam. Checks and cash only. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR EXAM FEES. Please make checks payable to Ann Parsley School of Dance and we will write one check to the Cecchetti Council.

What to Wear Students must wear a solid black leotard. Grade I and up must wear a simple black camisole leotard. Primary I and II students need to have a black wrap skirt for their exam. If you do not already have a black wrap skirt, they are available for purchase at the front desk. Boys should wear black dance pants and a white t-shirt with ballet shoes. Hair must be secured in a bun with a hair net, slicked back with no bangs; nothing can be worn around bun or in hair. Students must wear Revolution prima pink footed tights, available at the front desk. Clean pink ballet slippers should be worn with the straps sewn, not tied, and the elastic drawstring s tucked in. Absolutely no jewelry or nail polish is permitted. If you need guidance on how to sew ballet shoes or put hair in a bun, please view the attached instructions.

Exam Results Grades and examiner comments will be given to students on an individual basis the week after the exam. Students are asked not to share their marks with other students.

Dance Workshop-August 13-17, 2018 Ann Parsley School of Dance will be holding its annual summer dance workshop from August 13-17, 2018. The workshop is sponsored by the Macomb Ballet Company. We will be bringing in guest teachers from around the country to share their knowledge and expertise with our dancers. Dancers will sharpen their skills on specific dance styles including ballet, partnering, modern, jazz, hip hop and lyrical. The week-long workshop will end with a performance on a professional stage. Workshop fee is $220 per student. Fee includes over 35 hours of instruction and t-shirt. Registration packets available online now.

Fairy Tale Dance Days You are cordially invited to attend a royally exciting day filled with your favorite princesses! These theme based classes teach a love of dance and performing arts through creative play. Dancers ages 4-6 will dance along with their favorite princess stories and create related crafts. Each fun-filled session consists of introductory dance, story time and craft time. Students do not need to have any prior knowledge of dance. Students should wear a leotard and tights, or a princess dress, as well as ballet shoes or socks with non-slip soles. Sign up today, space is limited!!! Cost is $25.00 per 2 hour session which includes instruction and craft. Class is from 10:00am-12:00pm on the following dates. Dates: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Wednesday, August 8, 2018

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“To dance is to

be out of

yourself.

Larger, more

beautiful, more

powerful”

-Agnes De Mille

Beginning Pointe Workshop On June 18th, we will be offering a beginning pointe workshop for all dancers who wish to begin pointe this summer. Attendance at this workshop will be mandatory for any dancers starting beginning pointe in the summer. Students will be evaluated on their readiness for pointe in the Spring. Only the Studio Director or Assistant Studio Director can approve a student for pointe. Typically, for a student to be considered, they should be in Grade II and at least 12 years old. They also must have the proper technique and strength required for pointework.

Master Classes Series In an effort to continue to provide our dancers with an excellent dance education, we have started a Master Class Series. These classes give our dancers the opportunity to learn and grow from outside professionals in the field of dance. The classes are typically available to any dancer age 9 (and in Grade I) and up. The classes are $25 in advance and $35 at the door. These classes are open to dancers from outside studios as well. Here is the last of the master class series for this season.

Friday, April 13th 4:30-6 (Gr IV and up) and 6-7:30 (Gr I-III)

Lyrical/Contemporary with Hannah Sullivan

CCA International Summer School The Cecchetti Council of America holds a two week, intensive summer camp every year at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. The camp is July 8-21, 2018. This camp is an excellent opportunity for serious students, ages 11 and up, to continue their dance training over the summer. For more information on the camp, visit cecchetti.org.

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48038 586.286.8300

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“To dance is to

be out of

yourself.

Larger, more

beautiful, more

powerful”

-Agnes De Mille

Casey Belle Latham Grace Lauchlan Priscilla Lekaj

Claire McCowan Eva Maria Prenkocaj

Reyelle Reynolds Robbyn Seal

Lexi Sodergren Maya Steffen

Amanda Sukiennik Madison Till

Annalynn Wood

Happy Birthday-March

Payment Policy ·Boys Scholarships: Our studio offers half off all tuition with the exception of creative movement for boys up to age 18. ·The school year will consist of (36) thirty-six weekly class sessions from Sept. 11, 2017 – June 16, 2018. Monthly tuition is based on the average of 3.6 classes per month. Some months have as few as (2) two weeks others have as many as (5) five. ·There is no pro-rated tuition. There are no refunds, credits or transfers of tuition for missed classes, snow days or holiday breaks. We strongly encourage students to make up any missed classes. Students may make-up classes during the year with any other class of the same level or lower, even if it is not the same type of dance. ·Tuition is due by the first lesson of the month. Payments may be made at the office, by mail or via telephone. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to make payments at the desk. We accept the following methods of payment: Cash, Check, Visa and MasterCard. ·Full year payments receive a 10% discount if paid for by check or cash. Full year discount paid for by credit card receive a 5% discount. Full year payments must be made by the end of September. There will not be a discount for full year payments after September. ·Payments will be considered late on the 15th day of the month. A $10.00 Late Fee will be added to all accounts that carry a balance each month on any tuition/costume balance. THESE FEES WILL NOT BE WAIVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. Classes will be suspended for all accounts that are over 30 days past due. A $30 fee is charged on all returned checks. ·The studio reserves the right to deny students from participating in the recital, without a refund of costume or tuition monies, if absences are extreme and excessive. ·Class days and times are subject to change based upon enrollment. · Students are to abide by studio dress code at all times. Students that are not properly dressed will be dismissed from class. · Closures due to inclement weather will be announced on our website and will be on our outgoing telephone voice mail. · Children ages 8 and under may not be left unattended at the studio, unless they are in class with an instructor. If a dancer, 8 years or younger has breaks in between classes, a parent or guardian must be present and within view of the child. · Any child, age 6 and under, may not be left unattended at the studio, at any time, regardless of whether or not they are in class.

Elise Borngesser Bethany Boutin

Emma Branscum Charlotte Catherwood

Zoe Dillon Sienna Divisi

Kennedy French Olivia Greiner Kaitlyn Hardy Kylie Hardy

Gabrielle Holtz Elizabeth Hopper