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.

1. Open for Veteran’s Day 11/10 & 11/11- Friday and Saturday Dancers

2. Our Waiting Area is a Quiet Lobby that opens at 3:40p- Bring headphones for devices!

3. Thanksgiving Break 11/20-11/26- Everyone

4. Studio Calendar & 2023/2024 Facebook page!-Everyone

5. Inclement Weather- Everyone

6. Boots and Slippers-Everyone who uses the lobby

7. Stage Ready Investment- Everyone performing

8. Winter Showcase Information- Everyone performing

9. Holiday Photos-12/3- Everyone

10. Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Everyone

11. Try Everything Special 11/27-12/2!- Everyone

12. Safe Haven Ballet Nutcracker and The Grinch!- Everyone

 

 

 

1. Open for Veteran’s Day- Friday and Saturday Dancers

Please note, that we will be open for classes on Friday, 11/10 and Saturday, 11/11.

 

2. Our Waiting Area is a Quiet Lobby that opens at 3:40 pm

We love the community that builds in our waiting room! We also recognize that can cause the lobby to get a little loud at times. That noise is starting to spill into the studios and affect the concentration in our classrooms.

We are asking for your help to make our lobby a “Quiet Lobby”.  To accomplish this, anyone using a device in the lobby will either need to keep the sound off or bring headphones to use.

If you are bringing siblings into the lobby to wait during class, please make sure to bring an activity with you! In order to keep everyone safe, we need to make sure there is no running (toddlers who can’t run fast are fine!). If your child has a hard time sitting still while in the lobby, we recommend waiting in the car or leaving them at home if at all possible.

For our afternoon classes, the waiting areas will be open starting at 3:40 pm. This will allow our front desk staff plenty of time to get the waiting areas and studios ready for the night!

 

 

 

3. Thanksgiving Break – Everyone

The studio will be closed for normal classes during our Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 20th to Sunday, November 26th. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27th. We hope everyone is able to enjoy time with their families and loved ones!

 

 

4. Studio Calendar and 2023/2024 Facebook Page

New this season, we are pleased to introduce a studio wide calendar! This calendar has general events and important dates.

If your dancer is a part of, Performance Team/Troupe, Apprentice, Production or Disney; separate calendars will be made and families will be added when they are ready!

To access the Studio Calendar and add it to your phone, please click here!

To join our 2023/2024 Facebook, please click here!

 

 

 

5. 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 and when 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 conditions 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.

 

 

 

6. 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 studio. 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!

 

 

7. Stage-Ready Investment-Everyone in performances

The 2nd Installment of fees will be due on 11/15. To review the information please click here!

 

 

8. Winter Showcase!-Everyone performing

We are so excited to hold our 2nd annual Winter Showcase at Dover High School on Saturday, January 20th! 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.

If you have any questions or concerns about the Showcase, please email [email protected]

Winter Showcase Class List

Winter Showcase Information

 

 

9. Holiday Photos!

Would you love to have professional pictures of your kids to share with family and friends for the holidays? Well, you are in luck! We are pleased to offer Winter Photos as an option on 12/3 from 12:00-3:00 pm. These photos will be a bit different than our Recital pictures (these are done during our in-house dress rehearsal week). 

What to wear: Winter Photos this year will be taken of individual dancers only. We do expect to have Winter Showcase costumes in on time, however, please have a backup option just in case (or even as your first option). We recommend your favorite dance outfit or even a fun holiday outfit if you wish. Remember your dance shoes!

What to expect for picture options: We will take close-up pictures, and full-body dance pictures plus add in some fun winter props like snowflakes, large ornaments, candy canes, plus a snowball fight.

No sitting fees: There will not be any sitting or booking fee for these pictures.  Simply book a time, pick your package, and enjoy your photos.

Sibling pictures: Dancers may even bring siblings and choose the single photo option to take a picture together.  It’s OK if the sibling doesn’t dance, they are welcome to come anyway! 

Times are set up in 15 min blocks with up to 5 dancers per slot. 

https://forms.gle/rt3vKwJikqifMt8G8

 

 

 

10. 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 Pantry & the Barrington Food Pantry. Items needed include (but are 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. The drawing will be held on 12/1!

 

 

 

11. Try Everything Special 11/27-12/2!- Everyone

During this week, students 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, plus meet new friends! You never know what other dance styles you might fall in love with! Is your dancer interested in trying a style but can’t attend during that week? Follow the same steps and let us know what day they can attend!

                 

12. Safe Haven Ballet’s Nutcracker and The Grinch!- Everyone

This year we will be attending Safe Haven Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker”.  On stage, you will get to see Miss Marissa, and Miss Mykenzi along with several of our dancers!

Show Information

https://www.safehavenballet.org/events

 

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 Monday September 11th!

This is an important newsletter to read through before the first day of classes! Use the headlines in the table of contents to find the topics that apply to you.

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. Parking- The parking lot is one-way. Please exit around the building if you park in the front!
13. Studio Google Calendar
14. Office Hours

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 age 4 and under 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 5-9 should let their children know if they will be leaving the studio during class time to make sure they are comfortable with that.

 

4. Welcome to our new staff members!

First, we have a few team members who are moving on to different adventures this year.  Miss Maddi is moving away, Miss Victoria is focusing on school and our front desk team member Miss Traci will be doing a lot of traveling this year. We will miss them!

Please join us in welcoming a few new team members to our dance family!

Miss Nina will be teaching Shooting Stars and Jazz classes along with Adult Beginner Tap

Miss Nancy will be teaching Shooting Stars

Miss Jody will be joining our front desk team.

 

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.

 

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

 

We have a facebook group for the 23/24 dance season! This will allow families to connect with each other, along with a place to communicate updates and reminders to our families! Check it out here!

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 2nd annual Winter showcase!  To learn more about details for the showcase, the investment, and payment dates please click here.

 

12. 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.

 

 

 

13. Studio Google Calendar!

New this season, we are pleased to introduce a studio wide calendar! This calendar has general events and important dates.

If your dancer is a part of, Performance Team/Troupe, Apprentice, Production or Disney; separate calendars will be made and families will be added when they are ready!

To access the Studio Calendar and add it to your phone, please click here!

 

14. 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-6:00p

Tuesday: 9:00a-6:00p

Wednesday: 8:30a-6:15p

Thursday: 9:00a-6:30p

Friday: 9:00a-6:30p

Saturday: 8:00a-12:00p

Sunday: Closed

 

We are looking forward to another fantastic year!

Lindsey Hadley, Owner & Director

Elissa Kysor, Studio Manager

April Newsletter

Table of Contents

1. Closed for April Vacation 4/22-4/28- Everyone
2. Class Recommendations and Fall Schedule-Anyone who auto enrolled for 2023/2024
3. Parent Appreciation Week 4/15-4/21- All Parents!
4. Share Week and Practice Videos- 4/15-4/21- Everyone
5. Wear your old costume to class week 4/15-4/21- Everyone
6. Bathroom Breaks Reminder-Dancers Tiny Stars-Shooting Stars
7. More Recital Information coming soon!- Everyone performing in Recital
8. Recital Q&A Meeting with Miss Lindsey- Everyone performing in Recital
9. Summer Dance and Summer Camps- classes are filling up fast!- Everyone

1. April Vacation

The studio will be closed from April 22nd-April 28th. Classes will resume on Saturday, April 29th!

 

2. Class Recommendations & Fall Schedule 

Class recommendations will be released Monday, April 3rd.  For those who are renewing your membership, we will send out a Google Form for you to let us know what classes you would like to take next year. Please return the form by Sunday April 23rd.  If you are not returning at this time, we have included your recommendations as well in case you decided to return to dance at a later date.  We expect to release the 2023-2024 schedule by the end of May.

Class recommendations roughly follow the age of the dancer, but experience and other factors do affect placements as well.  All of our teachers have put a lot of thought into the best placements for our students to grow the best.  Please encourage constructive conversations and discourage any negative discussions you may hear from your dancers about where other dancers have been placed.  At Joy of Dance, we focus on positivity and growth and you can help to aid this focus by encouraging constructive conversations.

There are a lot of factors that go into class placements, and our teachers have years of training and education to determine the best placements for all our dancers.  As our dancers are constantly changing and growing, we are also constantly reassessing our dancers and therefore will let you know if recommendations change by the end of the year or the beginning of the next year.  You will have an opportunity to schedule a virtual placement meeting for the dancer and 1 parent to attend to discuss any concerns as well. Thank you for your help and understanding on this matter!

 

3. Parent Appreciation Week! April 14th-April 21st

We want to celebrate all the hardworking parents who are a part of the Joy of Dance Family! During classes from 4/8-4/14 please come into the studio to get some goodies as a thank you for being an important part of our community.

 

 

4. Share Week and Practice Videos

Share week: 4/15-4/21

April Share Week Schedule

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.

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 share and what studio they will share in. All dancers should attend class at their regularly scheduled class time during share week. All classes share during their regularly scheduled class time.

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!

Google Classroom Video Practice

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. Wear your old costume to class week 4/15-4/21

Does your dancer have old costumes that they love to wear around the house or wish they could wear again? This is your week to wear your old dance costumes to class and have lots of fun!

6. Bathroom breaks-Tiny Stars and Shooting Stars

We want to make sure our dancers are getting the most out of their time while at Joy of Dance, so please remind them to use the bathroom before leaving home or when arriving at the studio!

 

7. More Recital Information coming soon!

During the month of April, there will be a lot of Recital details coming your way, including tech rehearsal times, Picture week times, updated family Recital lists, volunteer opportunities, and much more! It is a lot of information to read through, but don’t feel overwhelmed!  Not all of it relates to every dancer and it is clearly labeled for you to follow only the information you need.

 

8. 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

Meeting links will be sent out closer to the Q&A Session

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.

 

9. Summer Dance & Camps!

Can’t go 3 months without dance?  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

 

As always, please reach out with any questions!

The JoD Team

 

Table of Contents:

1. February Vacation- 2/18-2/24-Everyone
2. Joy of Dance Jacket Order- Everyone who wants to order a jacket
3. Sweetheart Week 2/11-2/17- Everyone
4. Annual Membership renewal coming up- Everyone
5. Share week and practice videos-Everyone
6. Important message about sharing videos and photos-Everyone
7. Recital!- Everyone participating in Recital
8. Costumes-Everyone performing in recital
9. Student Choreography Showcase- 2nd grade and up
10. Inclement Weather-Everyone

 

1. February Vacation

We will be closed for February Vacation from February 18-24th. Classes will resume on Saturday, February 25th!

 

2. Jacket Order

We are opening up another Joy of Dance Jacker Order! To place your order please click Here!

For those who want to order a jacket, the deadline is February 17th at 6pm. This is not required!

 

3. Sweetheart Week 2/11-2/17

What a better way to celebrate the month of love than by sharing your fun in class with a special someone! From February 11th – 17th, dancers are encouraged to bring one family member or loved one with them to participate in class. Please make sure to wear something comfortable to move in and get ready to make some special memories!

 

 

4. Annual Membership Renewal coming up!

What is Annual membership?

The Annual Membership renewal is coming up next month for those who know they are returning next dance season to secure their spot early. It is designed to help make the enrollment process as easy as possible for our dance families. In the past, classes have filled up quickly when registration opened, (some as quickly as 2 hours after registration opens!). 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 posted on 3/20 and due on 3/25.

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 a form that we will send later this month.  For those opting out now, you can always re-register later if you change your mind!

We will be releasing detailed information later this month, stay tuned!

 

5. Share Week and Practice Videos

Share week: March 6th- March 11th

Even though our share week isn’t until March, we wanted to get these dates out so families can put it in their calendars! 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!

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. Music and practice videos will start being added before February Break!

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.

Access Google Classroom Information Here!

 

6. Important Message About Posting Dances 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!

 

7. Recital planning is underway!

Our Spring Recital is only a few months away!

Our Recital will be on June 10th at Dover High School! Stay tuned for more detailed information later this month!

After such a wonderful time on stage at our Winter Showcase, We are really looking forward to seeing our dancers shine again on stage at our big Spring Recital! We love all the buzz that’s been happening from Winter Showcase to get everyone even more excited for the next stage performance.

Now shifting our focus to Recital helps our dancers to gain confidence by working towards hitting an even big goal. It also inspires dancers to do their best and helps them understand what it takes to be a part of a team.  It is a special day that will hold special memories for everyone involved!

 

 8. Costumes

Costumes arrive between February and April!

-*Costumes are tried on during class time so they get to practice in them.

-All costume pieces should stay in the provided garment bag in order to be kept clean and wrinkle-free until picture week.

*Please note, the costume company sends out costumes as soon as they arrive in their warehouse, so not every dancer will get to try on their costume at the same time. For our younger dancers, we will have some dress-up items to wear if their costume is not in, so everyone feels included! 

This year, shipping dates have been unpredictable.  We may need to get creative if dates are pushed back or some costumes become unavailable.  This may mean that a class might not have a cohesive look to them this year. Remember, everything is adaptable and we will make sure to get our dancers on stage and looking fabulous!

 

9. 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.

 

10. Inclement Weather

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 email

*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 conditions 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 pre schedule the makeup so we don’t have too many makeups on the same night.

 

Have a fabulous February!

JoD Staff