This is a very important newsletter filled with recital and registration information for next the dance season. Please make sure to read through it thoroughly!

Table of Contents

1. June Tuition charged on 5/20-Everyone
2. Recital Information-Everyone performing in Recital
3. Recital Q&A Meetings-Everyone performing in Recital
4. JOD Merchandise-Everyone
5. Closed for Memorial Day: 5/27 & 5/28-Everyone
6. Summer Dance-Everyone
7. 2023-2024 Schedule- Everyone who auto-enrolled
8. Crazy Hair Week- 5/29-6/3!- Everyone

1. Tuition

As stated in our policies, tuition is calculated by taking the number of weeks in the dance year for an annual rate, then dividing that into 10 equal monthly payments.

Tuition payments will be auto-charged on the 25th of the month, except for The months of December and May, which will be charged on the 20th of the month.

  2. Recital Information

Recital is coming up quickly (less than 6 weeks away!) You can find all recital information on our Recital Google Site 

Click here for a guide on how to navigate the site!

3. Recital Q&A Meetings with Miss Lindsey!

Do you have questions about your dancer’s big day? Miss Lindsey will be hosting two Q&A sessions to help ease the excitement and jitters of Recital. This is a great time to ask the director and other parents questions! Meetings will be held

Wednesday, May 10th 

10:15 am (childcare provided) both in person or virtual.

8:45 pm both in person or virtual

10:15am meeting:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/3927851733?pwd=YmJUV3ZJdDJqcnJRdGtVaUl3ZkUzQT09 Password joy

8:45pm meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7016531195

If you are unable to attend, please submit your questions using this Form by Monday, May 8th and we will answer them during the FaceBook live event for you to watch at your convenience.

4. JOD Merch!

Did you know JOD offers Merch year-round? Seasonal items are updated quarterly. Check out all we have to offer! https://joyofdancenh.secure-decoration.com/

Interested in ordering one of our Joy of Dance jackets? Email [email protected] to learn more!

5. Closed for Memorial Day weekend!

We will be closed 5/27-5/28 in observance of Memorial Day.  Saturday classes will be extended one week to end on 6/3 respectively. We will be open Monday 5/29 for classes!

Due to weather cancellations: All Tuesday classes will be held on 6/6.

6. Summer Dance

Can’t go 3 months without dancing?  Neither can we!  Registration for our 7-week Summer Dance program and Summer Camps is open!

We love summer dance so much because it allows us to continue the fabulous FUN and FITNESS throughout the summer months! Our 7-week sessions are a fantastic way to continue training, growing, and learning in order to reach your dance goals. For dancers moving up to the next level, Summer Dance will help give you a jump start on learning new technique.

It’s also the PERFECT time to learn something new! Whether you are wanting to try dance for the first time, looking to test out a new style, or want to dance with friends we have just the right class for you!

Our Summer Dance Sessions are currently being offered both in person and in our Virtual Dance Studio. This provides our dance families with the option to take class in our Virtual Studio if they are traveling and don’t want to miss class!

Summer Dance Classes

Summer Dance Camps

Summer Musical Theatre Camps

7. 2023/2024 Dance Season Schedule

For those who renewed their membership, if you didn’t already submit the Google Form for your dancer’s classes please do so! We are hard at work putting together the schedule for the 2023-2024 dance year. We expect to release the 2023-2024 schedule by the end of May. Once the schedule is released, a timeline of events is below.

End of May: 2023-2024 Schedule will be released

End of May to 6/4: any schedule changes need to be made during this time

6/16: Final schedules will be email out

6/20/22: 1st months tuition deposit posted to accounts

6/25/22: Tuition taken out for autopay families

7/1/22: Back-up card families charged if not already paid with cash or check

8. Crazy Hair Week! 5/29-6/3!

We love doing Crazy Hair Week during our last day of classes! Get creative and have fun!

Happy Spring!

Miss Lindsey, Owner/Director

Miss Elissa, Studio Manager

Spring into March!

Table of Contents and who it applies to:

1. Annual Membership Renewal- Everyone
2. Class Flow Chart and Policies & Tuition Information for the 2023-2024 Dance Season- Everyone
3. Picture Week May 15th-May 20th- Everyone participating in recital
4. Share Week & Practice Videos: March 6th-11th- Everyone
5. Important message about sharing videos and photos to social media-Everyone
6. Summer Dance and Camps Priority Registration 2/27-3/11- Everyone interested in dancing this summer
7. Annual Sleepover!- Everyone in 2nd grade and older
8. Winter Showcase Video Links- Everyone who participated in Winter Showcase

1. Annual Membership

The annual membership is designed to help make the enrollment process as easy as possible for our dance families. No need to stress over if a class will fill up before you get a chance to register anymore! Plus, we enroll your dancer(s) for you, so you don’t have to worry or stress about getting into the class(es) recommended for you and/or your dancer. Having the knowledge of how many dancers are wishing to continue with their training helps us to accommodate enough space in the levels for all of our dancers.

**The annual membership fee is $55 per dancer and $90 per family for 2023-2024. Those renewing before April 1st will receive a 10% discount ($49.50 per dancer or $81 per family) and will be charged on March 25th to current families.  The fee includes priority registration, easy enrollment, and special discounts for birthday parties, workshops, and summer camps.

The Annual Membership fee is posted on 3/20 and due on 3/25.

Learn more with our FAQ Sheet! 

If you are not planning on returning next dance season or if you are unsure as of now, you will need to opt-out before 3/15 by filling out this Opt Out Form. For those opting out now, you can always re-register later if you change your mind!

2. Class Flow Chart, Policies & Tuition Information for the 2023-2024 Dance Season

We have updated our policies and tuition for the 2023-2024 dance year. Please set aside about 10-15 minutes to read through the material here and make sure to jot down any questions you may have for us. We’re always here to answer your questions!

We are also proud to announce some new and exciting programs for next year! The details are listed out in the PDF below.

Click on the links below for all the details!

2023-2024 Flow Chart

2023-2024 Policies & Tuition

3. Picture Week

Please make sure to mark your calendar for the following dates:

May 15th- May 20th

Pictures will be taken on your normal dance day with a modified schedule. There will be a dressing room time, picture time and dress rehearsal time.  More information to follow.

4. Share Week & Practice Videos March 6th-11th

We take the time to share dances with our parents, and with the other classes being held at the same time. This helps the dancers get used to having an audience and get excited about the progress they’ve made so far with their Recital pieces!

Share week will be in person! Parents and students of other classes will be able to watch in the studio this year.

Share Week Schedule can be be found HERE!

How to read the schedule: search for your dancers class by the day of the week they attend. Each class has a specific time they will meet and what studio they will share in.

Example: Tiny Stars Thursday will share at 6pm in the Teal Studio.

All the teachers also videotape this week and videos get uploaded into google classroom. This means parents can sit back and enjoy the performances the dancers are putting on for them!

Looking to practice? Just log in to your google classroom to listen to the music and see the practice videos.

Access Google Classroom Information Here!

Is your dancer in more than one class? Each class has its own google classroom, and videos can be easily and conveniently downloaded to help students practice.

5. Important message about sharing videos and photos to Social Media

Dancers love to perform and we urge you to come into the studio to watch! As we start to work on our recital pieces, we wanted to send a few notes about posting to social media.

When posting a video from class on social media, please make sure it’s only your child, or you have permission if any other child is in the video.

We LOVE to see pictures of our dancers having fun both inside and outside of class, so please tag us when posting on Facebook and/or Instagram (@joyofdancenh).  However, we respectfully ask you do not post any FULL videos of choreography you take during class or at any performances(partial clips are great!).  This is because rehearsal videos are meant for practice purposes only and are not performance-ready for the public to see.  We also want people to be surprised at Recital!

We will be sharing small snippets of pieces on our FaceBook page and encourage you to share those with friends and family. After Recital, we are happy to see videos you have taken of dances posted to social media.  In fact, we encourage it!  We just ask that you please tag us in your posts so people know where you dance and how to find us.  Thank you for your understanding on this!

6. Summer Dance

Our Summer Dance and Camp information was released earlier this week! Priority registration for our dance families runs from 2/27-3/11! Make sure to register during this time to claim your membership savings.

Check out everything we have going on this summer below!

Summer Dance Announcement

7. Annual Sleepover!

We are excited to announce our Annual Sleepover! The Sleepover will be held on Saturday April 1st. Dancers will learn a combo, share dances and have lots of fun!

Drop off
Saturday April 1st: between 6:30-6:45 pm

Pick Up
Sunday April 2nd: between 7:45 -8:00 am

Any dancer in 2nd grade and older can sign up!

Dancers should eat dinner before arriving.  There will be some snacks for later, but feel free to pack any special snacks for later. The cost is $50 per dancer and $30 for each additional dancer in the family. Space is limited and the fee must be paid upon registration.

Dancers not wishing to sleepover may still sign up and enjoy the party before heading home at 10:30pm.

To register click HERE!

8. Winter Showcase Digital Download Links

We are so proud of all of the dancers who performed in our first annual Winter Showcase! Below you will find links to download the video from each show. Links will be live until May 1, 2023.

Show 1 Link–> https://vimeo.com/800397050
Show 2–> https://vimeo.com/800504293

As always, please reach out with any questions.

Best,

JoD Team

Happy New Year Joy of Dancers! 

Table of Contents and who it applies to:

1. Classes resume Monday, January 2nd!- Everyone
2. Winter Showcase- Everyone performing in Winter Showcase
3. Open for Martin Luther King Jr. Day- Monday Classes
4. Fairytale Storytime event on 1/16!- Ages 3-9
5. Sickness Policy Reminder- Everyone
6. Inclement Weather Policy Reminder- Everyone
7. Winter Boots & Slippers- Anyone who waits in the lobby
8. Student Choreography Showcase- 2nd grade and up
9. Our JoD App!- Everyone
10. Virtual Studio Handbook- Everyone
11. Book Donation-Everyone
12. Jack-of-all-Trades Position

1. Classes resume Monday, January 2nd!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

2. Winter Showcase

We are a few weeks away from our Winter Showcase! Dancers will start receiving costumes in class if they haven’t already. To view the latest Winter Showcase Information please click HERE

Looking for all information regarding Winter Showcase? Visit out Winter Showcase website! Click HERE!

3. Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We are open for regular classes on Monday, January 16th.

4. Fairytale Storytime-  A Fun Activity for a Day Off From School!

Guests will enjoy a morning full of Fairytale Wonder! Stories, dance instructions, and movement games will keep your little one active and having fun all while you enjoy a worry-free holiday morning. Both Joy of Dance students (and siblings!) and new families are all welcome to attend.

Guests are welcome to wear gowns or other dress-up clothes on top of loose, comfortable clothing.

When: Monday, January 16th

Event time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Cost:
Members: $25 charged to the card on file, and $15 respectively for each additional sibling.
Non Members: $30 charged to the card on file, $18 respectively for each additional sibling.

Click this link to register —> https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regevent.asp?xID=5557144&orgid=515649&internal=1

5. Sickness Policy Reminder

To keep our students and staff as healthy as possible, we ask that dancers, teachers, and families abide by our illness policy outlined below.

Please make sure anyone coming to the studio either to attend classes or sit in the reception area, is free of the following symptoms for at least 24 hours WITHOUT medications before returning to class: *Vomiting *Diarrhea *Fever *Green Mucus *Productive Cough.

Remember that any class missed due to illness is able to be made up by attending either the same level or a level below for your child’s age range in any style they choose. Thank you for helping to keep our dancers healthy!

6. Inclement Weather Policy

The snow season has started, and we want to remind everyone how to know about any inclement weather cancellations. Generally, if schools are closed, the studio will be closed as well.

In the case of closure, we will:

*Make a decision 2 hours before classes start (in case of condition changes) or by 7:30 am on a Saturday

*Post on Facebook/Instagram

*Send out an e-mail

*Send a push notification on our app

If it’s more than 2 hours before classes begin, please wait to get in touch with us. Sometimes condition change throughout the day so we like to make sure we have the most up-to-date information before making a call. We promise we will reach out!

Please note, per our policies, Joy of Dance is not responsible for cancellations due to bad weather, however, students are always welcome to make up any missed classes at another time!  Simply send us an email or text to preschedule the makeup so we don’t have too many makeups on the same night.

7. Winter Boots & Slippers

Cold and bitter weather is on the horizon whether we like it or not. Please remember to take off your mucky boots when entering the studio and place them on a shoe rack, not just the mat (we don’t want anyone to trip!). We understand feet get cold in the winter and bringing slippers with you to the studio might be a good solution to keep your toes toasty if you are waiting in the reception area during your dancer’s class.

8. Student Choreography Showcase

Any dancers ages 8 and older are invited to audition for the Showcase on March 18th at 3:30 pm.  Choreography for the Showcase is a great responsibility!  We audition dancers to make sure they are taking it seriously and are prepared with all the steps completed on or before the audition date.  There is a $40 fee per person per dance that covers the audition and performance fees.

Please fill out the form below and an approval or denial email will be sent out within 24-48 business hours. https://forms.gle/GeEon4WhRDZ8mco37

The approval Deadline is 2/15/2023.

 Choreography pieces MUST be fully completed at the time of the audition in order to be considered for the Showcase.  If you are not able to attend the auditions, you will have to schedule a time BEFORE that date to audition separately.

9. We Have An App!

Did you know that you can log into your parent portal right from your phone! This is a super-easy way to register for classes, events.  You can also easily view your account and gain access to the links if you are dancing virtually.  We know that your email inbox can get a bit overwhelming, so now you can subscribe to push notifications to get reminders and important information conveniently sent through the app!

Find the Joy of Dance app by clicking the links below!

Apple Store

Google Play

10. Virtual Studio Handbook

Looking for Zoom links to attend class virtually? Wanting a refresher on our Covid-19 Guidelines? Look no further! This Handbook is a one-stop-shop for all our policies and zoom links. Virtual Studio Handbook

11. Book Donation

We will have a book donation bin in the waiting area for the month of January. Miss Sydney is collecting slightly loved or new books for ages K-12 that will be distributed to kids in the month of February! We hope you can help help her and Coe Brown with this wonderful project!

12. Jack-of-all-Trades Position

We are looking to hire a person with experience in fixing a variety of projects around the studio.  If you are interested in learning more about the position, or if you know of anyone who is handy, please read through and fill out the form below.

https://forms.gle/xHk8dD14uhT9zM367

Happy New Year!

The JoD Staff

Table of Contents

Listed below are all the important events and reminders coming up this month.  Next to each item is listed who this applies to. Feel free to skip any sections that don’t apply to you!

1. Open for Veteran’s Day 11/11- Friday Dancers

2. Fairytale Story Time- 11/11- Ages 3-9

3. Thanksgiving Break- Everyone

4. Inclement Weather- Everyone

5. Boots and Slippers-Everyone who uses the lobby

6. Stage Ready Investment- Everyone in performances

7. Winter Showcase Information- Everyone performing

8. Lost and Found- Everyone

9. Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Everyone

10. Try Everything Special!- Everyone

11. Safe Haven Ballet Nutcracker- Everyone

Come see Miss Lindsey, Miss Marissa, Miss Mykenzie along with many of our dancers including Emelia as Clara!

12. Did you know? Virtual classes offered!- Everyone

1. Open for Veteran’s Day- Friday Dancer

Please note, we will be open Friday, 11/11 for Veterans Day.

 2. Fairy Tale Storytime 11/11- Ages 3-9

Guests will enjoy a morning full of Fairytale Wonder! Stories, dance instructions, and movement games will keep your little one active and having fun all while you enjoy a worry-free holiday morning. Both Joy of Dance students (and siblings!) and new families are all welcome to attend.

Guests are welcome to wear gowns or other dress-up clothes on top of loose, comfortable clothing.

When: Friday November 11th- Veterans Day

Event time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Cost:
Members: $25 charged to the card on file, and $15 respectively for each additional sibling.
Non Members: $30 charged to the card on file, $18 respectively for each additional sibling.

Click this link to register —> https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regevent.asp?xID=5524738&orgid=515649&internal=1

3. Thanksgiving Break – Everyone

The studio will be closed for normal classes during our Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 21st to Sunday, November 27th. Classes will resume on Monday, November 28th. We hope everyone is able to enjoy time with their families and loved ones!

Team and Troupe students will have their Sole to Soul event on Monday November 21st from 4-6PM!

4. Inclement Weather Reminder- Everyone

As we are approaching snow season, we want to remind everyone how to know about any inclement weather cancellations. Most of the time if schools are closed, the studio will be closed as well, but not always.  Please see below how you will be notified.

In the case of closure, we will:

*Post on Facebook/Instagram

*Send out an e-mail roughly 2 hours before the start of class.

*Send a push notification on our app

If it’s more than 2 hours before classes begin, please wait to get in touch with us. Sometimes condition change throughout the day so we like to make sure we have the most up-to-date information before making a call. We promise we will reach out!

Please note, per our policies, Joy of Dance is not responsible for cancellations due to bad weather, however, students are always welcome to make up any missed classes at another time!  Simply send us an email or text to preschedule the makeup so we don’t have too many makeups on the same night.

5. Boots & Slippers- Everyone who uses the lobby

Cold and bitter weather is on the horizon whether we like it or not. Please remember to take off your mucky boots when entering the studios. We understand feet get cold in the winter, so feel free to bring slippers into the studio to wear while you wait for your dancer!

6. Stage-Ready Investment-Everyone in performances

The 2nd Installment of fees will be due on 11/25. Please reach out if you have any questions at all!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cACRUpR3SDdUF2lhCYpwI7tlvsCd8FFT/view?usp=sharing

 7. Winter Showcase!-Everyone performing

Our 1st annual Winter Showcase will be held at Dover High School on Saturday, January 21st! We will be having two performances.  Show 1 will be at 2:00 pm, Show 2 will be at 4:30 pm. Each show will be under 75 minutes. To get up-to-date information please view our site! (linked here once I figure out how to copy it)!

Special Announcement!!  Friday, January 20th we will be holding a PJ dance party at Dover High School! This is a great way for Winter Showcase dancers and families to get familiar with the space, spend some time on stage, and have lots of fun dancing and playing games with their friends! The party will be split up by age and the schedule will be out by December 1st!

8. Lost & Found- Everyone

Please check the lost and found and water bottle graveyard in the white cubbies. Any items left at the studio will be donated over Thanksgiving break.

9. Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Everyone

Next time you go grocery shopping, why not pick up a couple of items for those in need this holiday season? We will have a food drive drop-off in the studio for the month of November that will be going directly to the Lee Church Congregational & The Barrington Food Pantry. Items needed include (but not limited to): baked beans, snack crackers, canned fruit and vegetables, stuffing, pie crust mix, instant oatmeal, hygiene products etc. For every item brought in, you can enter to win a Joy of Dance swag bag! Please see the front desk receptionist to fill out your tickets. Drawing will be held on 12/1!

10. Try Everything Special!- Everyone

During any week in the month of November, you can sign up for a free class in a new style! For our Dance With Me and Tiny Stars dancers who are not already signed up twice per week, this is your chance to try a second class per week.  This helps to build confidence, and strength, and meet new friends! You never know what other dance styles you might fall in love with!

11. Safe Haven Ballet’s Nutcracker- Everyone

This year we will be attending Safe Haven Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker”.  On stage, you will get to see Miss Lindsey, Miss Marissa, and Miss Mykenzie along with several of our dancers, including Emelia Chabot as Clara during the Laconia shows!

Shows:

🎄Colonial Theatre, Laconia, NH: December 3rd & 4th (Emelia as Clara) – Tickets! 
🎄Noble High School, North Berwick, ME: December 10th & 11th – Tickets!
🎄Capital Center for the Arts, Concord, NH: December 17th (No Miss Lindsey)- Tickets!
🎄Larcom Theatre, Beverly, MA: December 18th (No Miss Lindsey)- Tickets!

12. We offer virtual classes!

If your dancer is not able to attend class live, he or she is welcome to join us in our Virtual Studio! We have installed technology in the studios to allow for an enhanced experience as well as to maintain much-needed peer socialization. This is perfect if you have a cold or need to stay at home for any reason. Please save the link below for future use!

Virtual Studio Handbook Link

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m4zz4JSPWPzdDuogeHj_MoWzdcU6YCi9-EZPSJ-QS98/edit?usp=sharing

See you on the dance floor!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director at Joy of Dance

Miss Elissa, Studio Manager

Hello to both our new and returning families! We look forward to welcoming all the new students into the Joy of Dance family and reuniting with our returning students when classes start on Saturday, September 10th!

I know this seems like a long newsletter, but it’s only about 5 minutes to read through quickly because of all the helpful headlines!

Table of Contents:

1. Parent Student/Handbook– includes important info like dates closed and policies
2. Email and Push Notifications- download our app to receive the most up-to-date info
3. Do I need to wait in the reception area?- Info for parents of dancers ages 3-9
4. Welcome our new staff members- Help us welcome new teachers to our JoD family!
5. Missed classes and Makeup- What to do if you need to miss a class
6. Helpful first-day tips for Tiny Stars Parents
7. Dress Code for all ages
8. Water Bottles- important to have in class!
9. Let’s Get Social!
10. Tuition
11. Winter Showcase and Stage Ready Fees
12. Parent’s Night Out- 9/24!- for ages 3 & up
13. Parking- The parking lot is one way. Please exit around the building if you park in the front
14. Studio Tour
15. Office Hours
16. Updated Covid Policies

1. Parents/Student Handbook

Our handbook is a great tool to help keep information easy to find, all in one place. If you haven’t already read through it, please do so at your earliest convenience. You can find it under the About tab on our website or a hard copy can be available upon request. This is the best reference for any questions you might have.  If you are unable to find the answer to your question after looking through the Handbook, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we would be happy to assist you.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1crqR1WA0Rc4yOZwit5wKuYZk7c55d2_I6VFxaRYQbPI/edit?usp=sharing

 2. Email and Push Notifications

Email is how we communicate all of our important messages to you. We will also be utilizing push notifications more through our app!  To ensure you are receiving our emails, please add jackrabbittech.com to your safe list. You can also view all our sent messages through your portal when you log in. We recommend checking there if you find you haven’t been receiving monthly emails from us. Please email the office at [email protected] with any questions.

To Download our app:

https://joydance.app.link/uK3LRRySxbb

3. Do I Need To Wait In The Reception Area?

We ask parents/guardians of students under the age of 6 to please wait in the reception area during their child’s class. This is to ensure if any accident or problem arises, the student will have a caretaker there immediately.  Parents of children ages 6-9 should let their children know if they will be leaving the studio during class time to make sure he or she is comfortable with that.

3. Welcome to our new staff members!

Join me in welcoming our newest teachers! Miss Zoe, Miss Victoria, Miss Mandi, Miss Gianna, and Miss Mykenzi!

5. Missed Classes and Makeups

If you know ahead of time that you are going to be absent from class, we would love an e-mail so we won’t worry. Missed classes can be made up with office permission anytime until the end of May, and even proactively when there is advance notice. You can keep track of absences through your parent portal.

6. Helpful first-day tips for Tiny Stars Parents

7. Dress Code

For questions about appropriate/required class attire, please refer to the Dress Code section of the Handbook or on our website under classes-> dress code.

http://joyofdancenh.com/classes/dress-code/

8. Water Bottles

Water bottles should be considered part of your dancer’s dress code to ensure hydration throughout the class. Please make sure students come to class prepared!

9. Let’s Get Social!

Check out our Facebook and Instagram! We often post pictures of classes, important studio information, as well as contests where you can win free stuff!

Facebook- Joy of Dance

Instagram- joyofdancenh

10. Tuition

Please ensure you thoroughly read the Tuition page on the handbook and website. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about tuition, at [email protected]. http://joyofdancenh.com/tuition/

11. Winter Showcase & Stage Ready Fee

We are so excited to host our first annual Winter showcase!  To learn more about details for the showcase, the investment, and payment dates please click the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ueg0CQAzjHU8dHmRqAnztGaumOMeEXGl-gKkdesTwks/edit?usp=sharing

12. Parents Night Out- 9/24!

We will be holding our first Parents Night Out of the season on Saturday, September 24th! To register; https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regevent.asp?xID=5557053&orgid=515649&internal=1

Ages 3 and Up

Drop off: 5:50p

Pick up: 9:30p. Younger dancers are welcome to be picked up earlier if needed. There will be a $10 late pick-up fee for any parents arriving past 9:40p.

13. Parking

Our parking lot can be a little tricky to maneuver. When entering, please veer to the right. You can park in front of the building, on the side near the trees, and around the back. When leaving, please follow the arrows and make a loop around the building. It is a one-way parking lot. This will help with the flow of traffic, especially during high volume hours.

14. Studio Tour Video

If you are new to Joy of Dance, it might be helpful to sit down with your dancer and check out our Studio Tour video on the “About” tab of our website. Click here: HERE.

This will help new students understand how to navigate our studio.

15. Office Hours

We understand September can be a crazy month for all families. To ease the chaos of questions you may have, we will be providing office hours during the week. Office hours will continue throughout the year but may be subject to change. Please note in-person office hours are open after 3:15pm.

Monday: 9:00a-6:15p

Tuesday: 9:00a-6:15p

Wednesday: 8:30a-7:00p

Thursday: 9:00a-7:30p

Friday: 9:00a-6:00p

Saturday: 8:00a-12:00p

Sunday: Closed

16. Updated Covid Policies and Sickness

In the lobby and dance studios, masks are optional. If you are coughing, sneezing, runny nose, please wear a mask when in the studio. At-home COVID tests are not always accurate, and we want to keep our dancers as safe as possible.

*If your dancer tests positive, they should join class virtually for 5 days. If their symptoms are improving after the 5 days, they are welcome to return to dance while wearing a mask for the next 5 days.

*If someone in the house tests positive, your dancer should join classes virtually for 5 days or wear a mask when attending in person for 5 days.

 Sickness Policy reminder:

To keep our students and staff as healthy as possible, we ask that dancers, teachers, and families abide by our illness policy outlined below.

Please make sure anyone coming to the studio either to attend classes or sit in the reception area, is free of the following symptoms for at least 24 hours WITHOUT medications before returning to class: *Vomiting *Diarrhea *Fever *Green Mucus *Productive Cough

Remember that any class missed due to illness is able to be made up by attending either the same level or a level below for your child’s age range in any style they choose. Thank you for helping to keep our dancers healthy!

We are looking forward to another fantastic year!

Lindsey Hadley, Owner & Director

Elissa Kysor, Studio Manager