Monthly Newsletter

We have nearly three weeks of classes before the Winter Performance. Things are looking good, but we still have some work to do! The Dress rehearsal will be on December 9 and the Performance will be on December 17 (both at Matilija Auditorium). Costumes and accessories will be described below and will be allowed to go home starting December 3 at our Spring registration and ticket sales from 11-2pm at Starlight. Remember, the costumes cannot be released until your account is paid in full and many students are still lacking proper shoe and dance attire. You will need to let us know this week if you need tights, leotards or shoes as it takes 1-2 weeks for the items to arrive. Thank you for understanding.

Yellow Winter Performance information sheets will be going home to your children starting this week. They will cover ALL of the information you need regarding the Rehearsal and Performance. If you do not get one by Saturday, please pick one up at the Ticket sales/Spring Registration on Saturday from 11-2 so that you are well informed. Tickets will be assigned seating and will sell for $10 each. Reminder that you must register for the new session or your spot may go to another student, so please let us know asap what classes your children wish to take in the Spring Session (beginning January 2). FALL SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON -LINE AND IN THE STUDIO!!

We are excited to announce the addition of two talented instructors to the Spring Session. Leeyan Neely will be taking over the ballet program on Thursdays, due to a schedule change for Khaliqa. Leeyan taught one day this session when Khaliqa was out and we are so happy that she has agreed to come and teach with us. She danced for the Canadian Ballet Company for 13 years as a professional ballerina and traveled with Jesus Christ Superstar for many years as well as a score of other Broadway shows. She has a wealth of knowledge and grace and we look forward to her joining the family. Khaliqa will be teaching two Contemporary Lyrical classes on Tuesdays from 5-6 and 6-7. These classes are a perfect blend of jazz and ballet and will be a great accompaniment to your children’s dance growth. Remember that the second, third and fourth class you take are dramatically discounted, so jump in and have fun with Khaliqa!

The second instructor is Brittney Nevin who will take over our Hip Hop classes on Wednesdays. Brittney has studied with some great instructors in L.A. and Ventura and most recently returned from New York where she spent 2 years honing her craft. She will focus on popping and locking as well as current trends in the hip hop dance world. She is a seasoned teacher who was teaching 17 classes a week while living in New York! It is so great to have so many great teachers come to the Ojai Valley to share their craft with us.

WINTER PERFORMANCE ATTIRE AND REHEARSAL TIMES FOR FRIDAY DECEMBER 9

2:00-2:30 All Level I Tiny Tots

Wednesday 2:30, Thursday 10:30 and Saturday 9:00: Black leotard (no attached skirts), pink footed tights and black tap shoes/pink ballet shoes, Holiday Dress

2:30-3:30 All Level II Mini’s

Monday 2:30; black leotard (no attached skirts) pink footed tights and tan jazz shoes. Wednesday 3:30; Black leotard (no attached skirts) pink ballet shoes. Thursday 3:00 Black Leotard (no attached skirts), pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Saturday 10:00; black leotard (no attached skirts) pink footed tights and pink ballet shoes.

3:30-4:30 All Petite Level I classes

Monday 3:30; All black dance wear. Tuesday 3:00; Black leotard (no attached skirts) tan tap shoes. Wednesday 4:30; Clean white t-shirt and white socks, sneakers. Thursday 4:00; Black Leotard (no attached skirts) pink footed tights and pink ballet shoes.

4:30-6:00 All Petite Level II classes, Performance Group and GLEE

Monday 4:30; All black dance wear. Tuesday 4:00; Tan tights tan tap shoes and Holiday Dress. Thursday 5:00; Black leotard, pink footed tights and pink ballet shoes. Glee; black dance wear and tan jazz or ballet shoes. Performance group; tan tights tan jazz shoes.

6:00-7:00 All Junior and Senior classes

Monday 5:30; All black dance wear & foot undies. Wednesday 5:30; jeans, plain white tee-shirt or tank, sneakers. Thursday 6:00; Black Leotard pink footed tights, pink ballet shoes. (NO bras, sports or otherwise. NO nail polish. NO jewelry. Modest make-up may be worn. ALL students must have their hair in a neat bun)

7:00-7:30 Mandatory Volunteer Meeting (Volunteer sign up sheets are located near the schedule. All volunteers will receive one free ticket given at the volunteer meeting)

*If you need to order shoes or Dance attire, please do so this week. It takes 1-2 weeks for delivery.

Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Stephanie and CeCe

November 2011 Newsletter
Hello,

I am sending out an additional email this month to inform you all of the costume fees for the Winter Performance. We have set a dress rehearsal date and time of Friday, December 9 from 3-8pm at Matilija Auditorium. There will be classes the following week at the studio and the Winter Performance will be held at Matilija Auditorium on Saturday, December 17 at 11:00am and 4:00pm. All students will do one show only, with the exception of the Performance Group who will perform at both shows.

Costume Prices are listed below:

Monday 2:30: $15

Monday 3:30: $15

Monday 4:30: $15

Monday 5:30: $15

Tuesday 3:00: $10

Tuesday 4:00: $20

Wednesday 2:30: $15

Wednesday 3:30: $10

Wednesday 4:30: $20

Wednesday 5:30: $25

Thursday 10:30: $15

Thursday 3:00: $15

Thursday 4:00:$15

Thursday 5:00: $15

Thursday 6:00: $10

Friday Performance Group: $45

Saturday 9:00: $15

Saturday 10:00: $17

Please let us know ASAP if your child(ren) are NOT performing in the Winter Performance so that we can make arrangements in the choreography. We need the costume fees by November 10, cash or check payable to Starlight Dance Academy, otherwise we must assume your child is not performing and a costume will not be ordered. If you will not have class before the 10th, you can mail a check to the studio or dropit off during class hours.

In other news, the beautiful and talented Krista Kim has put together another great cast of actors performing Aladdin Jr at Theater 150 nest Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5pm. Our very own Starlight Dancers need your support and would love to hear you cheering them on from the audience. Starring Amaya Hull as Jasmine, Keaton Kim as Genie, Payton Kim as Jafar, Hudson Kim as a guard, Katie McArthur as the Magic Carpet and Maya Aparicio as the Sulton. This is a wonderful production and is not to be missed! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on www.theater150.org.

Hope to see you there!

September Newsletter

Are you Ready?
 
Classes begin next Tuesday, September 6!  We are geared up and ready to have a great 2011-2012 dance year here at Starlight Dance Academy.  Some of the best compliments that we received after the June Recital were that our dancers look like they are having so much fun!  This is what we are aiming for.  A fun and creative environment where our students can learn and grow in their technique and the joy for dance.  This year we are introducing a new ballet teacher, Khaliqa Smith, who will be traveling from Ventura to teach our students on Thursdays.  She is kind and talented and we look forward to you meeting her and experiencing all of the great lessons she has to offer.
 
Many of our classes are full and/or close to full, so hurry in to register for the Fall Session (all students must pre-register for classes).  CeCe and I will be at the studio from 5-7 this Thursday night, September 1st.  Come and register, order your dance shoes, ask questions ( we have a handout that gives all of the important new policies and dates for the Fall Session) and check out all of the new dance clothes that we have in stock!
 
During classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays you might encounter our new assistant Karen behind the desk.  Karen will be answering the phones, taking role, helping parents and students with transitions and making sure that the studio environment is conducive to learning.  She will be helping to enforce our new policy of parents and friends staying the first or last 10 minutes of the class with full observation days on the last day of the month, ensuring there is no food or beverages (other than water) being consumed in the studio, and most importantly that students come to class in dance attire with their hair pulled back.  Thank you, Karen!
 
Please feel free to email or call us with any questions or concerns.
 
See you Next week!
 
Stephanie and CeCe 

August Newsletter

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

We are quickly dancing through our summer vacation and preparing for some great workshops in August and registration for the Fall Session. CeCe and I have been working hard on the schedule for next session which is available for pick up at the studio and will be posted on the website this weekend.
We are introducing a new Ballet instructor this session and we are excited for you to meet her. We have set up a “Meet Khaliqa” dance workshop for Thursday, August 11: 3-4pm (5-7yrs) and 4-5pm (8 and up). The class is just $5!! Please call or email us for more information.
Fall Session Registration is August 20 from 11-2 or Thursday, September 1 from 5-7. Fall Session begins September 6. You can pick up your Roland photography pictures and Stars of Tomorrow DVD’s at these times, as well.
Our website will be updated with Paypal so that you can pay your tuition on-line by August 20.
If you Pay in Full for your Fall Session you will receive Free Annual Registration (a savings of $20).
Below is a link to Holly Roberts Photo’s of Stars of Tomorrow Recital 2011. There are so many fantastic shots of the children at dress rehearsal, backstage and during the recital. You can buy individual shots in any size and even get it on a coffee mug! click the link below to see her amazing photos!

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Gallery URL: http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/KadayaPhotography/OjaiStarlight

Password: danceojai (use all lowercase)

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We really enjoyed Dance Camps this summer and had such a great time with our Summer Session dancers’. Thank you for making our days brighter!

We hope to see you all soon!!

Live, Love, Dance,
May Newsletter

Hello,
 
Getting close to show time and there are yellow Recital Information sheets going home with your children this week.  PLEASE DO NOT LOSE THESE PAPERS.  They have all of the rehearsal and recital times for your children on them.  If your child is in multiple classes they will receive a flyer for each class.
 
Recital DVD’s will be recorded by Ray Singer this year.  He is an excellent cinematographer and just so happens to be the creator of MULAN.  He will record the Friday and Saturday morning shows and create two 90 minute DVDs with wide shots of most dances,close ups of our tiniest dancers in the Saturday morning show and rehearsal clips and backstage moments.  This DVD set will be $45 and you can order now until June 18 at this price.  After June 18, the DVD will be $50.
 
We are still looking for volunteers at the recitals.  All volunteers will receive a free ticket to a show of their choice valued at $13.  We are also looking for refreshment donations.  These donations will be sold at intermission to support our scholarship fund.  We currently have 7 students on scholarship and would love to keep this wonderful tradition going.
Sign up at the studio to volunteer.
 
We are open for classes on Memorial Day, May 30th!  Please try and come to all of your classes now, through the recital as we are working hard on choreography and need all of our teammates present to make these dances spectacular!
 
Saturday, June 11 From 11:30 to 4:00, Roland Photography will be at Starlight for individual pictures.  You can sign up for your pictures at the studio and pick a price and package information sheet at the studio.  Roland captures these precious moments perfectly and has the sweetest disposition with the kids.  He did a great job with the pictures last year and we are happy to have him again this year!
 
Our Summer Schedule will be out Next week!  Look for it online and at the studio.  4 week session in the month of July and 2 weeks of Summer Camp for ages 3-10!
 
Let us know if there are any questions.
 
Stephanie and CeCe
 
 
 

April Newsletter

We are celebrating two years in business April 1st!  Thanks to all of you for your continued support of our business and making this dance studio a success in Ojai!
 
There are a lot of things on the horizon, so I will list them below:
 
Spring Break
 
April 4-9, Starlight will be closed for Spring Break.  Classes will resume on Monday the 11.
 
Costumes 

Remaining balance is due by April 15.
 
Costume balances include tights to be worn at the performance only.
 
Monday 3:30: $44
Monday 4:30: $41
Monday 5:30: $60
 
Tuesday 3:30: $48
Tuesday 4:30: $44
 
Wednesday 2:30: $37
Wednesday 3:30: $39
Wednesday 4:30 and 5:30: tbd
 
Thursday 10:00: $39
Thursday 3:00: $40
Thursday 4:00: $37
Thursday 5:00: $39
Thursday 6:00: $49 (total costume with tights is $74)
 
Saturday 9:00: $39
Saturday 10:00: $44
 
There will be a late charge of $10 added to costume balances paid after the 15th of April.
 
The Dance Recitals will be on the 17th and 18th of June with a mandatory Dress rehearsal on Thursday the 16th.  Times and more details will be anounced in May.
After the recital we will be running Parade Prep classes through the end of June; Mondays, June 20 and 27, 3-4pm ages 3-6 and 4-5pm ages 7 and up.  These classes are covered in your June tuition payment and we will be working on small dance combinations to perform in the 4th of July Parade!
 
Summer Camps and Summer Session
 
Summer Session classes will be 4 weeks in July, Mondays for Jazz ages 6-10 and teen and Combo tap/ballet and STOMP Tap on Tuesdays for ages 3-5 and 6-10 (times to be announced in May).
 
Summer Camp:
3-5 year old Rhythm and Movement Princess Dance Camp exploring tap, ballet, jazz and creative expression.  July 11-14 from 9am-12:30pm, $120.
 
6-10 year old Dance Technique Camp focusing on Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern and Hip Hop.  July 18-22 from 9am-1pm, $150.
 
Please register early for Camps as Space in Limited!!
 
If there are any questions or concerns please contact CeCe or me.
 
Have a great Spring Break!
 
Stephanie and CeCe

March Newsletter:

Is it March already?!
 
We are dancing into our third month of the session here at Starlight and having a fabulous time.  A big thanks to our instructors and parents who do such a great job getting our kids in the studio and enriching their lives with the magic of dance!
 
With the month beginning, remember that tuition is due by the 10th of the month (a $10 late fee will apply after the 10th).  You are welcome to pay monthly or the next session payment which covers March and April tuition (preferred). 

 
On March 11th we will be having a fabulous Master Class with Joelle Martinec.  The class will be held at Starlight from 4-5:30 and is open to Starlight dancers ages 11 and up.  Cost for the Master class is $20.  Please let us know ASAP if you are able to attend this amazing Master Class.
 
April 15th, costume balances will be due.  Your child will be given a slip of paper the first week in April with the balance, please look for it.
 
April 15th and 16th Starlight will go to the Tremaine Dance Convention in LA.  Our performance groups will be competing and dancing the two days at the convention.  If you are interested in attending the convention, there will be an informational meeting at Starlight this Friday, March 4th from 4:20.  All Starlight Dancers ages 7 and up are welcome to attend the two day convention.
 
Beginning April 22nd – June 9th, Fridays from 4:30-5:30 will be open to students who wish to be in the Opening number and Thriller with Sophia Enriquez.  There is no charge for this hour of dance and you will learn extra dances to perform at the recital and just have fun.  If you miss more than 2 Friday classes, you will not be able to perform the extra dances in the recital.
 
Rehearsal for the June recital will be on Thursday the 16th (individual times tba).  Recitals will be on Friday the 17th and Saturday the 18th.  CeCe and I will be running Parade Prep through the end of June and we will Dance in the Parade on July 4th!
 
Dance Camps and Summer sessions will run the month of July and we will be closed the month of August.
 
Please visit our website to see a few of the pictures that Holly Roberts captured from our Winter Performance.  The DVDs contain over 1000 photos and music used in the performance.  More information about how to purchase this keepsake is on our website.
 

February Newsletter 2011:

Hello and welcome to February at Starlight!
 
We are moving right along in our classes and the kids are learning a ton!  There are a couple of classes on the schedule that are no longer running due to low enrollment, Tuesday 5:30 Tap III, Thursday 2:30 Level II Combo, and Friday 3:30 Level II Combo.  There are no make-ups available in these classes.
 
A reminder that Costume deposits are NOW DUE.  If you have not made your payment already, please do so ASAP.  I will be sending out paper bills to those students that have not paid and attaching a late fee.  We appreciate your attention to this matter as we need to place our orders for costumes this week.
 
We will be open during Presidents Week, February 21-26.
 
The dates for the recital are June 16, 17, and 18.  (not the 19th as originally stated).  This year after the recital we will run Parade Prep classes through the end of June in preparation for dancing/marching in the 4th of July Parade (these classes are included in the tuition for Spring Session.  No extra charges will apply).  We will run 4 weeks of Dance Camps and Summer Session and be closed for the month of August.
 
Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Stephanie and CeCe

January Newsletter 2011:

Goodmorning and Happy New year!
 
Spring Session Begins this Monday!  Hope you had a wonderful Holiday with family and friends and are ready to dance again!
 
We are very proud of our dancers and their performances at the Winter Show, but cannot wait to get back into the studio and get moving again!
 
Some important dates to remember.  Please mark your calendars:
 
January 3-8: Spring Session begins, first tuition payment due.
 
February 1: Costume payment due for June Recital (prices to be anounced in each class)
 
February 25:  Master Class fom 4-6:30pm with Professional Dancer from Los Angeles (Cost is $15 for Performance Group and $20 for ages 11 &up non-performance group dancers)
 
March 1: Second Tuition payment due.
 
April 16-17: Tremaine Dance Convention (open to Performance Group and Starlight Dancers ages 7 and up.  Please Contact Stephanie or CeCe for more information)
 
May 1: Final tuition payment due.
 
June 16, 17, 18:  Dance Rehersal and recitals.
 
As always, don’t hesitate to call or email CeCe or I with your questions or concerns.
 
Take Care.

December Newsletter 2010:

Hello to you all -
 
The Winter Performance is going to be a great start to the holiday season.  The theme of this years performance is “Holiday’s Around the World”.  We have some wonderful dancers and great choreography;  It is sure to be a great show!  The tickets go on sale December 1st and will open for public sale on December 11th.  Get your tickets early as there are a  limited number of seats. (open seating)
 
Advance Purchase: $10 for adults, $6 Children (10 and under)
At the Door: $12 adults, $7 Children (10 and under)
 
Winter Performance is SUNDAY, December 19th, 5:30pm at Ojai Valley School (723 El Paso Rd, Ojai).
 
There will be a dress rehearsal the same day at Ojai Valley School (In the Theatre).  Below is a list of Rehearsal times.
 
All Level I Tiny Tots: Arrive at OVS at 10:00am
ALL Level II/III & IV Minis: Arrive at OVS at 10:30am
ALL Petite Jazz, Tap, Ballet &Hip Hop I: Arrive at OVS at 11:15am
ALL Junior and Senior Jazz, Ballet and Hip Hop II: Arrive at OVS at 12:00pm
Performance Groups will Rehearse at 12:00pm
 
Expect to be at the Theatre for 30  minutes to 1 hour.
 
Curtain Call is at 4:45pm for all Level I, II, III and IV dancers.  Please make sure that your child has eaten and take them to the restroom when you arrive for Curtain Call.  All dancers will be in  classrooms with their age groups and will be closely monitored by trusted childcare providers.  You are to leave your cell phone number with the childcare providers and keep your cell phone on vibrate during the performance.
 
Curtain Call for the Petite, Junior and Senior Level dancers is 4:30pm.  There will be a classroom for all of your children as well, and my assistant Claire will be overseeing the younger children in this area.
The Performance Groups will remain in the backstage area for the duration of the performance. 
 
Please remain in your areas so that you are ready to go on stage at the apropriate time. 
 
If you have yet to pay for your tuition and costumes please do so asap.  We will not release costumes to students/parents whose accounts have an outstanding balance.  We appreciate your understanding.
 
You will be allowed to videotape this performance, but please no photography (flash or no).  If you choose to record, please be curteous of people behind you.
 
Doors will open at 5pm, so get there early if you want to get a good seat!  There will be no reserving seats for groups.
 
DECEMBER 11th there will be Registration and ticket purchase from 11-2pm.  To reserve your childs space in class, please make a payment (or payment arrangements) on or before this date.
 
New Glee class coming to Starlight!  Please see the attached flyer for more information!!
 
Take Care,
 
Stephanie and CeCe
  
 

November 2010 (part 2):

Happy Fall!
 
Hope everyone is adjusted to our new time.  Please be aware that with the new time change and early nightfall that your children should remain in the studio until a parent arrives to pick them up.  We will always remain with your child inside the studio until you arrive, however, it is important to be punctual when picking them up at late hours.
 
Another friendly reminder that tuiion is due by NOVEMBER 10th.  Any tuiion received after this date will be subject to a $10 late fee.  We appreciate your attention to this matter.
 
Costume payments are due by the 15th of November.  Please check with me or CeCe for the cost of your childs costume. 
 
We will be breaking for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 24th through November 27th.  Classes missed due to this closure should be made up prior to the closure due to the proximity to the Winter Performance.  Please call the studio to let us know your child will be coming to do a make-up.  (you do not need to wait for a call back)
 
Check the Lost and Found cubbies at the studio (located underneath the corkboard)  for any items you may have left behind.  We will be donating all items not claimed by November 23rd.
 
We are having a special on Starlight T-shirts for the remainder of November.  All T-shirts are priced to sell at cost for $13 (regularly $20). 
 
Winter Performance will be held at Ojai Valley School, lower campus, on December the 19th at 5:30pm.  Rehearsals will take place earlier in the day.  Tickets go on sale December 1st.  We will be at the studio December 11th fro 11-2 registering for Spring Session and selling tickets, as well.
 
  If you have design skills and are willing to help with a simple program design, you can receive a discount in tuition for the Spring Session and free tickets to the December performance.  Please reply to this email if you have the skills and the time to help.
 
We are also looking for creative ways to raise money for our Scholarship Fund.  If you have any ideas, please let us know so we can keep offering discount lessons to those in need.
 
Finally, don’t forget to tell us if you plan to return to your classes in the Fall (in email, preferably).  We will have Open Registration on December 11th from 11-2 where the public can register for classes and buy tickets to the Winter Performance (open seating).  Secure your spots now!!
 
Thank you!!
 
Stephanie and CeCe

November 2010:

Greetings From Starlight!
 
A big thank you to all of you who came out in support of our dancers on Ojai Day.  Our dancers did a great job and we are so proud!
 
CeCe and I are impressed on a daily basis with the improvement of our dancers.  They are all working so hard and it shows!  We are at the mid point of the session and have started working on our dances for the Winter Performance (December 19th).  The costumes for the performances will be small and cost effective.  A fee of $10-$15 will be due November 15th.  Please check with me or CeCe for the specific amount due.
 
Remaining session tuition is due November 1st.(This covers November and December tuition.)
 
We will be closed November 24-27 for Thanksgiving Break.  (Any classes missed due to studio closures may be made up prior to the holiday.)
 
We will be adding additional classes in the Spring Session due to the full capacity of many classes in this session.  Please notify us by December 15th if you plan to return in the Spring so that we may secure your child’s spot.
 
As always, please let CeCe or I know if there are any questions or concerns.
 
Have a Happy and safe Halloween!
 
Stephanie and CeCe

October 2010:

Happy October!
 
The weather has finally cooled off as we glide into our second month of the Fall Session.  We could not be happier with our staff and students and are so happy to be dancing and joyful every day at Starlight.  Thank you to all of the new and returning students for all of your hard work and dedication in class and to the parents for bringing your children each week to class – I know it’s hard not to feel like a taxi cab in the afternoon, but the time and energy is worth the health and physical benefits that dance can bring.
 
We are looking forward to OJAI DAY on Saturday, October 16th from 10-5pm.  Starlight will have a booth in the children’s area where we will be having a coloring contest, fundraising for our Performance Group and pre-viewing the June Recital Picture DVD (orders will be delivered later this month to those who have already paid).  We will also have two performances in the Gazebo (in the children’s area close to the restrooms) beginning at 11:00.  We ask that our Level I, II and II Tiny Tots and Minis join us at 10:45 dressed in pink and black leotards with tap shoes for our Performance of “When I Grow Up”.  Directly after this group the Petite Stars and the Junior/Senior Galaxy will be performing on the same stage.  Even if you are not in the performances, please come out and support our dancers – hoot and holler!
 
Due to the 11:00 start time of our performances, the Saturday Level II/III class will not meet on October 16th.  I ask that you come to another level II/III or level IV class to do a make-up, any time in the Fall Session.
 
A friendly reminder that you are not to wear your dance shoes outside of the studio.  This not only damages your shoes, but it tracks extra dirt and debris into the studio where our dancers are stretching and exercising on the floor.  Thank you for your understanding.
 
We hope to see you at Ojai Day and look forward to seeing you in class!
 

Stephanie and CeCe

September 2010:

We are looking forward to classes!
 
CeCe and I have been working hard getting ready for the upcoming session and we are excited to see our returning students and meet all of our new dancers.  We have added a few classes and want to work with your busy schedules as much as possible, so if you think a class might not work for you, please call us and we can talk about alternatives. 
 
We have altered the tuition payments from monthly to session payments; the first session payment is due in September and the second in November.  The Fall Session runs September 7th-December 18th with the Winter Performance on December 19th.  The make-up policy, however, remains.  If your child misses a class due to illness or emergency, they are more than welcome to come to another class in the same session in which it was missed.  Please call the studio ahead of time to let us know that you will be making up a missed class so that the teacher is well informed. 
 
The Wednesday Level I and II Combos are now full.  There is still space in the Thursday and Saturday Level I and the Friday III/IV and Saturday II/III.
 
Calling all Hip Hoppers!  Osea travels from Hollywood to teach at our studio and we would love to keep him coming!  Please tell all of your friends about the Hip Hop classes on Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 (ages 6-10) and 5:30-6:30 (ages 11-adult).
 
Have a great Holiday weekend and we’ll see you in class!
 
Stephanie and CeCe

August 2010:

Hello to everyone!
 
Hope your summer is going well.  Just a few weeks to go before school starts…Get ready!
We are writing with great news about the upcoming year at Starlight Dance Academy.  New classes, instructors and enthusiasm about dance!  We had a great recital in June and were more than impressed with the dancers at our studio…We were blown away!  Such great dancing!
 
Mark your calendars for important upcoming events:
1) Hip Hop workshop with Osea Tuesday, August 10th from 1-3pm.  Ages 11 and up.  $35 cash or check.  (please reserve your place in the workshop by responding to this email).
2) Fall Session registration Saturday, August 14th from 1-4pm.  Pay in full for the session and receive a 10% off or a free t-shirt! (offer available on or before August 14th ONLY).
3) Starlight Dance Company Performance Groups starting in September!  The Petite Stars and Junior Galaxy will be Performance groups meeting each Friday for 1.5 hours working on technique, progressions and choreography with guest instructors.  There will be additional performances and a yearly trip to the Tremaine Dance Convention in Los Angeles.  The Performance Groups will be required to take a ballet class and one additional discipline to be considered for the Company.  Please contact CeCe or I for more information.
4) September 7th Fall Session begins! 

Pictures and DVD’s are IN!  Come by the studio on August 14th to pick yours up!
 
We now carry dance shoes and attire priced to save you money.  All items are ordered on the day you purchase through us and will be available in one business week.  Check out our shoes, leotards, tights and dance shorts at the studio.
 
We are working on improving and updating our website this August.  You will be able to register for classes and pay online soon!  The Fall Schedule will be updated this weekend as well as new tuition arrangements.  Please check our website frequently as we will be adding a Performance page, Monthly Newsletter, Performance Videos, photos and more…
 
Thanks to our students and supporters we raised $330 for our Scholarship Fund.  Due to our wish to extend dance to as many students as possible, we will be offering 5 partial scholarships for the 2010/2011 dance year.  All persons interested in applying must contact SDA and make arrangements to meet and discuss options.  (please note that the scholarships are offered to the Petite age dancer and older (7 and up).  All students formerly on scholarship with SDA must re-apply annually.

 Thank You,

Stephanie and CeCe