Happy New Year Joy of Dancers! 

Table of Contents:

  1. Recital Info coming soon!
  2. Open for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  3. Fairytale Storytime event on 1/17!
  4. Mask Policy Reminder
  5. Inclement Weather Policy Reminder
  6. Winter Boots & Slippers
  7. Student Choreography Showcase
  8. Important Message about posting Dances to Social Media
  9. Our JoD App!
  10. Virtual Studio Handbook

 

 1. Recital is coming!! EEK!

Start getting excited, because Recital is only 5 months away!

The Recital is a time for our dancers to show off the hard work they put in all year long. The dancers look forward to putting on their fabulous costumes, performing on stage, and having a blast! It helps them to gain confidence by working towards hitting a big goal they set at the beginning of the year. 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!

Did you miss our Recital FAQ email? Check it out here!

Recital Choreography begins this month!

Speaking of Recital, we will be starting choreography for our recital dances this month!  At this time, we ask that our dance parents speak to their dancers about the importance of making a commitment to their classmates to finish out the dance year.  Formations are specific to each number of dancers in the piece and can be hard to re-do if a dancer leaves class before the end of the year.  Dance is a team sport and everyone depends on each other in order to put on a great show! Of course, we know things happen, so please reach out if you have any concerns.  We are often able to problem solve and figure out a solution to any issues!

 

2. Open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

We are open for regular classes on Monday, January 17th!

 

3. 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!

  • Date: Monday, January 17th (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
  • Ages: 3-8
  • Guests are welcome to wear gowns and dress-up clothes on top of loose, comfortable clothing.
  • Time: 9:30am-11:30am
  • Cost: $25
  • Register HERE!

 

 

 

 

 

 4. Mask Policy Reminder

As a reminder, all parents, students, and staff are required to wear a mask while in the studio. While we do have masks available as a back up, it’s important for dancers to keep masks in their dance bag so it becomes a part of their routine, just like making sure they have the correct shoes for classes!

 

5. 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.

 

6. 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.

 

7. Student Choreography Showcase

Any dancers ages 8 and older are invited to audition for the Showcase on March 19th 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 $30 fee per person per dance that covers the audition and performance fees.

You must email the office at [email protected] with the name of the song and the lyrics in order to get approval of your song.  AFTER you get approval, you must fill out this Form!

The approval Deadline is 2/1/2022.

 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.

 

8. Important Message About Posting Dances to Social Media

Parents, please note that we share dances during the last class of each month. 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 shares 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!

 

 

 

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

 

Happy New Year!

The JoD Staff

Table of Contents

  1. Download our App
  2. $10 Class Special
  3. Studio Closings
  4. Inclement Weather Reminder
  5. Elf on the Shelf
  6. Boots & Slippers
  7. Important Account & Tuition Information
  8. Act of Kindness Food Drive- Extended until 12/10!
  9. Holiday Break & PJ Week
  10. Staff Stockings
  11. French Lollipop Test
  12. Lost and Found
  13. Need a Gift for the Holidays?
  14. Did you know?
  15. Student Choreography Showcase

 

 

Do you have our app??

You can now log into your parent portal right from your phone! This will be 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 (sometimes the links are glitchy so if it isn’t working, you can always find the link in the Virtual Studio Handbook!).  If you find your inbox gets overwhelmed easily, subscribing to push notifications to get reminders and important information will be the easiest way to keep up-to-date on all things JoD!

 

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

Apple Store

Google Play

The app will also be the quickest way to get weather-related updates.

 

$10 Class Special!

Throughout the last three weeks before the break (11/29-12/18), current and new students may try out any open class for just $10 for the entire month (that’s just over $3 per class)! This is the perfect time to check out that class you’ve always been interested in trying or to get some extra technique training in. Starting 11/29, register on our website or through your portal for any class that has available room. When registering, just add code: SPECIAL10 in the comment section!

 

Closings

If you are ever unsure when we are open/closed for holidays and breaks, please make sure to check in the Parents and Students Handbook. It’s always a good idea to add those dates to your phone calendar as well!

 

 Inclement Weather Reminder

As we are approaching snow season, 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 conditions change) 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.

 

Elf on the Shelf

Diamond Joy is back at the studio! Follow our Instagram (@joyofdancenh) to follow her adventures!

 

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.

Important Account and Tuition Information

January Tuition is posted on 12/10 and due is by 12/20!

Please note that all accounts need to be up-to-date by December 9th in order for your costume to be ordered. If your account is not up-to-date at that time, there will be an extra $10 per costume fee to cover the extra cost of placing the dancer’s order separately. Ordering late will also run the risk of not receiving the costume in time for Picture Day or potentially Recital. Many costumes are made to order, which is why we need to order so early! Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

 

Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Extended to 12/10!

Next time you go grocery shopping, why not pick up a couple of items for those in need this holiday season? Donations will be going directly to the Lee Church Congregational & The Barrington Food Pantry. Items needed include (but not limited to): baked beans, can openers, snack crackers, canned fruit, and vegetables, stuffing, tuna, instant oatmeal, etc. For every item brought in, you can enter to win a Joy of Dance reusable grocery tote! Please see the front desk receptionist to fill out your tickets. The drawing will be held on 12/11!
MOST  NEEDED ITEMS:
Breakfast Bars
Cereal, crackers, coffee, juice, tuna
Dehydrated Milk
Deodorant, tissues, toilet paper, paper towels
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Dish/laundry detergent

 

Holiday Break and PJ Week!

As a reminder, the studio will be closed for the holiday break from December 20th to January 2nd. Classes resume on January 3rd!

The last week of classes, December 13th-18th, before the break is PJ week! Dancers are welcome to wear their favorite pair of PJs to class all this week. Please make sure you are able to dance in your PJs or wear your dance clothes underneath.

 

 Teacher & Staff Stockings

Teacher and Staff stockings are up! Come in to leave a note for your teacher and spread the holiday cheer!

 

French Lollipop Test

From December 13th- 18th, Ballet dancers age 5 and up will have their French Lollipop test.  The French Lollipop test is designed to test the ballet knowledge they have been working towards all year so far.  Even though Ballet originated in Italy in the 15th century, it was developed further in France, where it adopted French terminology. Dancers are tested on both the technique and terminology of what they have learned in ballet so far.  This is a really fun “test” and nothing to stress over! If a dancer forgets a step, they can always ask a friend(or a teacher!) to help.

 

Lost and Found

We have many items left in the cubbies and hanging up. Please take a look through these items before we close for break. Any items that remain will be donated.

 

Need a gift for the Holidays?

Have family & friends give the gift of dance this holiday season! Giving the gift of dance is a wonderful present from grandparents, aunts or uncles, or even family friends! Dance gift certificates are perfect for new OR already enrolled Joy of Dance students and we would be happy to make one for you. Email us at [email protected] for your gift certificate!

 

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

Virtual Studio Handbook

 

Student Choreography Showcase

For dancers in 2nd grade and older, it’s Showcase time! There are just over 3 months left until the audition on March 19th at 3:30pm, so it’s best to get started soon! To submit your application please fill out the following form. Student Showcase Form

 

Have a fabulous holiday season!!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director

Miss Elissa, Studio Manager

 

 

Table of Contents

1.Open for Veteran’s Day 11/11

2. Thanksgiving Break

3. Inclement Weather

4. Boots and Slippers

5. Halloween Party Pictures,

6. Costume Deposits/Remainders

7. Recital Announcement- In case you missed it!

8. Joy of Dance Clothing Order

9. Acts of Kindness: Food Drive

10. $10 December Class Special!

11. The Nutcracker Trip 12/05/21

12. Makeup Class Options

13. Did you know? Virtual classes offered!

 

Open for Veteran’s Day

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

 

Thanksgiving Break 

The studio will be closed for normal classes during our Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 22nd to Sunday, November 28th. We hope everyone is able to enjoy time with their families and loved ones!

 

 

Inclement Weather Reminder

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.

 

In the case of closure, we will:

*Post on Facebook/Instagram

*Send out an e-mail 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.

 

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 studios. We understand feet get cold in the winter, so for our Tiny Stars parents- feel free to bring slippers into the studio to wear while you wait for your dancer!

 

Halloween Pictures!

We had a super fun week of Halloween party games. Head to our Facebook & Instagram pages to check out all the great pictures!

 

Costume Deposits/Remainders

As previously mentioned, costume deposits have been posted on your account.  Remainders will be posted 11/15 and are due 11/25 for costume ordering in December.  Please reach out if you have any questions at all!

Please note- Costumes are ordered on December 15th for up-to-date accounts only.  This includes tuition as well as all costume fees.  Accounts must be current (tuition and costumes paid in full) on or before December 20th. Costumes will not be ordered for accounts that are not up-to-date.  Accounts that are not up-to-date before costume ordering on 12/20 will incur lose the early bird rate and incur a $10.00 charge per costume for the late order.  Late orders also run the risk of not receiving the costume(s) in time for Recital Related Events.

 

Recital Announcement- In case you missed it!

We are beyond thrilled to let you know that our application has been accepted to hold our annual Recital at Dover High School the weekend of June 11th and 12th!! Wahoo! There will be tech rehearsals on Wednesday June 8th and Thursday June 9th.  We will have times for each event as it gets closer, but please set aside all the dates in your calendar for now.  We aren’t always able to accommodate any schedules conflicts, but we try when we can.  Please let us know if you have any conflicts ASAP and we will see if we are able to accommodate that for you.

Please note that we are not able to guarantee an indoor theatre performance at this time.  If things change and we are not able to safely hold an indoor performance, we are fortunate to have the option to hold the recital outside right in our backyard! In 2021, we rented a fabulous stage and had an amazing time celebrating our dance’s accomplishments. No matter what happens, we will be able to provide a great space for our dancers to showcase everything they learn this year.

Participation Fee

Last year our Recital t-shirts were a bit hit and dancers love sharing our Digital Download link to friends and family from near and far to show off their hard work. So, we have put together a fabulous Recital bundle to save you money!

The Recital participation fee includes the following:

-Recital T-Shirt ($25 value) 1 per dancer ($15 extra for each additional dancer in the family)

-Professional Digital Recording ($30 value)

-Recital Gift ($10 value)

-Easy Online Ticketing (Priceless!)

All for just $35 for a 1 dancer family!

The Recital participation fee is due March 1st.

Including all of the above, our Recital fee helps to cover the additional costs of running a recital, such as the behind-the-scenes planning and hiring staff to work backstage.  This helps us put on an unforgettable experience for our dancers and their families!

*The participation fee does not include any tickets for the show.  Ticket sales are used to cover the cost of renting the facilities as well as administrative related fees.

 

Have you joined the Band App yet? This is where students can practice their dances for the end of year performance! https://band.us/n/a8a047U7lcjcB

 

Joy of Dance Clothing Order 

We are putting together a clothing order that will be sent by the end of next week.  The order will be ready in December before the holidays and make the perfect gift for your dancer!

 

Acts of Kindness: Food Drive

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, etc. For every item brought in, you can enter to win a Joy of Dance reusable grocery tote! Please see the front desk receptionist to fill out your tickets. Drawing will be held on 12/2!

 

$10 Class Special!

Throughout the month of December (1st-18th), current and new students may try out any open class for just $10! This is the perfect time to check out that class you’ve always been interested in trying or to get some extra technique training in. Starting 12/1, register on our website or through your portal for any class that has available room. When registering, just add code: SPECIAL10 in the comment section! It’s that easy to get into a new class for the new year!

                 

The Nutcracker Trip 12/05/21 

This year on 12/05/21 will be be attending The Nutcracker at The Colonial Theater in Laconia, NH. Our very own Miss Marissa will be performing. We will be getting tickets in advance at a group rate. We will send out an email with details and ordering information please respond to that email to attend. If there are any questions you may call or email us.

 

Makeup Class Options

As stated in our attendance policies, if a dancer misses a class for any reason, he or she is welcome to make up that class at a different time. It is much easier to make up classes in the fall as we have not started our Recital pieces yet. Classes for ages 3- to 7-year-olds have an opposite class on a different day which you may attend. If there is not an opposite class, another class offered closest to your age group can be taken instead. Please call/text at 603-664-4309 or email [email protected] to schedule your make up class.

 

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

 

Thank you!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director at Joy of Dance

Lindsay Sullivan, Studio Manager

 

Hello Joy of Dancers and families!

Below is our October Newsletter

Table of Contents

  1. Open Monday 10/11
  2. Important Recital Update!
  3. Zombie Walk
  4. Inclement Weather
  5. Free Trial Week
  6. 2 for $2 Classes
  7. Halloween
  8. Make Up Classes
  9. Boots in Lobby

Open Monday October 11th

We are holding classes are usually on Monday, October 11th. If you are not able to make it to class, please call/text/email to let us know!

Important Recital Update!!

We are beyond thrilled to let you know that our application has been accepted to hold our annual Recital at Dover High School the weekend of June 11th and 12th!! Wahoo! There will be tech rehearsals on Wednesday June 8th and Thursday June 9th.  We will have times for each event as it gets closer, but please set aside all the dates in your calendar for now.  We aren’t always able to accommodate any schedules conflicts, but we try when we can.  Please let us know if you have any conflicts ASAP and we will see if we are able to accommodate that for you.

Please note that we are not able to guarantee an indoor theatre performance at this time.  If things change and we are not able to safely hold an indoor performance, we are fortunate to have the option to hold the recital outside right in our backyard! In 2021, we rented a fabulous stage and had an amazing time celebrating our dance’s accomplishments. No matter what happens, we will be able to provide a great space for our dancers to showcase everything they learn this year.

    Costumes

In case you missed it from our newsletter we sent out on Friday, we have a Recital date and location! We copied the information below for you again if you need it.

We also wanted to send a reminder that costume deposits will be posted on October 20th and due on October 25th. See below for more info!

 
 
Below is some important information pertaining to costume fees for the recital: 
 

Recital Costume Fee

Fees will be posted 10 days before they are due.  If you wish to make several smaller payments on the costume fees, you may do so in your parent portal.  Please contact the office with any questions or help with this.

 

October 20th-  Costume Deposits posted

October 25th- $37 Costume Deposits due

November 15th- Costume Remainder posted

November 25th- $37 Costume Remainder due

 

Costume fees do not include tights.

 

Those who register before January 1st receive the early bird costume pricing of $74. Registering after January 1st- a one-time payment of $85.


Please note- Costumes are ordered on December 20th for up-to-date accounts only.  This includes tuition as well as all costume fees.  Accounts must be current (tuition and costumes paid in full) on or before December 20th. Costumes will not be ordered for accounts that are not up-to-date.  Accounts that are not up-to-date before costume ordering on 12/20 will incur lose the early bird rate and incur a $10.00 charge per costume for the late order.  Late orders also run the risk of not receiving the costume(s) in time for Recital Related Events.

Participation Fee

Last year our Recital t-shirts were a bit hit and dancers love sharing our Digital Download link to friends and family from near and far to show off their hard work. So, we have put together a fabulous Recital bundle to save you money! 

The Recital participation fee includes the following:

-Recital T-Shirt ($25 value) 1 per dancer ($15 extra for each additional dancer in the family)

-Professional Digital Recording ($30 value)

-Recital Gift ($10 value)

-Easy Online Ticketing (Priceless!)

All for just $35 for a 1 dancer family!

The Recital participation fee is due March 1st.

Including all of the above, our Recital fee helps to cover the additional costs of running a recital, such as the behind-the-scenes planning and hiring staff to work backstage.  This helps us put on an unforgettable experience for our dancers and their families!

*The participation fee does not include any tickets for the show.  Ticket sales are used to cover the cost of renting the facilities as well as administrative related fees.

Zombie Walk October 29th!
Joy of Dance will be participating in the Zombie Thriller Walk this year.  We will be dancing to “Thriller” dressed as our favorite undead on Friday, October 29th. Participation is optional. The walk will start @ 7p in Rochester, NH on Main Street.
A group rehearsal will be held at 3:30pm on October 24 at Studio 109, located at 73 Pickering Rd Suite B96, Gonic, NH 03839.
Dancers in 2nd grade and up are invited to join us for this fun event. We will learn the dance for the Zombie Walk in the following classes:
Dance Adventures 1
Dance Adventures 1/2
Hip Hop 1-6
Workshop 1-7
Please fill out this form if you are interested in joining us–> https://forms.gle/82vkAwXz57uSXZ7q9

Inclement Weather

As we are approaching snow season, we want to remind everyone how to know about any inclement weather cancellations. Most of the time if school is closed, the studio will be closed as well. In case of closure, we will post to Facebook and send out an e-mail roughly 2 hours before the start of class. Please wait to contact us until that 2 hour mark has pasted.  Sometimes things can change in the evenings, so we like to wait until closer to class time to make the call!

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.  Just send us an email to set up a makeup date so we don’t have too many makeups on the same night. (see make up policy below).

Free Trial Week *SPECIAL ALERT!*

October 18th-23rd is our free trial week! Free trial week is for current dancers to try new classes and also for them to bring a friend to try class with them.  Simply have your friend call or text 603-664-4309 or email [email protected] to get started.

*Please note that only open classes are available for the free trial week.

SPECIAL ALERT- If you bring a friend and he or she signs up within 24 hours, then you will both receive a $20 account credit! They just need to write your name in the referral line when registering for the class.  On top of that, you are still eligible to receive the referral credit of $50 after your friend has been registered for 3 months! That’s $70 in savings for EVERY dancers you refer.

2 for $2 Special for new students

Do you have a friend who you think would love to join our dance family? If they can’t make free class week, let them know about this special offer!  With fall sports coming to an end, why not try new dance classes? Simply purchase a voucher for just $2 and you will be able to attend 2 classes in the same week! We only have a hand full of vouchers left, so don’t wait to tell your friends and have them contact the office via email or phone to receive theirs today.  Don’t forget to tell them about our referral program!  When they put you name down at registration, you with BOTH receive a $25 account credit after 3 months.

Halloween Week! October 25th-31st. 

We will still be celebrating our favorite Spooky Season during our Halloween costume week! Make sure you get your costumes ready!

Makeup Classes:

As stated in our attendance policies, if a dancer misses a class for any reason, he or she is welcome to make up that class at a different time. It is much easier to make up classes in the fall as we have not started our Recital pieces yet. Classes for ages 3 to 2nd grade have an opposite class in the same level on a different day that you may attend. If there is not an opposite class, another class offered closest to your age group can be taken instead. Please call or text 603-664-4309 or email [email protected] the office to set up your makeup class.

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. We understand feet get cold in the winter so it’s a great idea to bring a pair of slippers with you for our Tiny Stars parents who are waiting in the lobby while their dancer is in class.

Thank you!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director

Lindsay Sullivan, Studio Manager

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Hello to both our new and returning families! We hope that you all have had an exciting and fun first couple of weeks back in the studio. We look forward to what the year brings!

A couple of important notes as classes start:

What’s happening:

  1. Parent & Student Handbook

Important.jpgParents’ and Students’ 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.

Table of contents for the Handbook

1 – Introduction

2 – Studio Manifesto

3 – Registration/Placements

4 – Communication

5 – Important Dates

6 – Code of Conduct

7 – Age Groups

8 – Safety

9 – Privacy

10 – Dress Code

11 – Tuition 

12- Recital

13- Attendance

14 – Social Media

15 – Teachers / Faculty

16- COVID-19 Policies

Newsletter Graphics.jpgEmail

Email is how we communicate all of our important messages to you.  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 bi-weekly emails from us.

 

Newsletter Graphics-7.jpgDo I Need To Wait In The Reception Area?

Due to the current nature of COVID-19, our lobby is closed to parents and families as it is being used as a waiting area for our dancers. Parents of our Tiny Stars dancers are asked to remain in the lobby to assist with needs for that age group.  As we are using the lobby as a waiting area, we must keep it open and are unable to keep chairs set up.  You are welcome to bring your own camp chairs with you if you wish.

If you need to come in to speak to someone in the office, please give us a heads up to let us know you will be entering the building. 

0255132e295dc9b42a0e09f77250a9f5.jpgTiny Stars Parents
Due to the ages of our youngest dancers, we are allowing one parents to wait in the lobby while class is happening, just in case they need some extra help.

Please review the attached file: Tiny Stars Parents.pdf

Newsletter Graphics-8.jpgAre You Paying Tuition By Check?

If you are paying tuition by check, please send it via mail or call us to find out when we will be at the studio this week!

Monthly tuition is due in full by the 25th of the preceding month, and accounts not paid in full after the 1st of the month will have their balance charged to the card on file. Accounts with balances after the 1st of the month will have a $10 late fee added to their account. If a balance has not been paid by the 15th of the month, the dancer will no be able to participate in class until the account is up to date. This policy helps us to focus less time on collecting payments and more time on giving our dancers the best possible dance experience!

Calendar.jpgMissed Classes and Makeups

If you know ahead of time that you are going to be absent from class, we would love an e-mail or a text 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.  

Please make sure to schedule your makeup class ahead of time. With new restrictions we need to make sure we do not have too many people in class at once.  If the class you are making up in is a full class, you may join that class in our Virtual Studio.

 

Newsletter Graphics-3.jpgDress Code

If you need any items for class, we can get you fitted! Just email or text to schedule a fitting time.

For questions about appropriate/required class attire, please refer to the Dress Code section of the Handbook. Please refer to this guide frequently.

0255132e295dc9b42a0e09f77250a9f5.jpgCostumes Fees:

Believe it or not, it is coming up on the time to order costumes! We order costumes in late December in order to ensure that our favorite picks will be in stock and delivered in time for Picture Day in May.  A 50% deposit is due October 25th and the remainder is due November 25th.

Costumes fees are $74 per class and include 1 pair of tights per dancer for each color. The exception is for Shooting Stars and Dance Adventures (see below)

Shooting Stars and Dance Adventures Costumes

Costume companies are doing things differently for the combo-costumes this year.  Previously the prices have been all inclusive of pieces in the combo classes, however they have changed that and are charging each piece separately.  Therefore the 2-in-1 costumes are a bit more than a single costume but less than 2 separate costumes.

Dance Adventures

$120 for both styles (ballet and jazz, 1 pair of tights)

Shooting Stars

$74 for one style

$120 for 2 styles

$148 for three styles

 

Share Week!

It’s Share week! Join us virtually for the last couple minutes of class to view what these fabulous dancers have been working on- log in with the zoom link for the studios, make sure your camera is turned off and your name is listed as your dancers name, and enjoy! 

Zoom Links for Virtual Classes:

Purple- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3966901063  password: joy

Teal- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7016531195 no passcode needed

Blue- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4693217991 no passcode needed

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

Newsletter Graphics-4.jpgWater 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!

 

Private lessons are available to any student who would like extra work outside of regular classes. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

 

Important.jpgBand App

Here is the link to the Band App where you can view dances! https://band.us/n/afaa46l2L7d6X 

 

Newsletter Graphics-6.jpgLet’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!


Join our Joy of Dance 2020-2021 Facebook group: JoD 2020-2021

Facebook- Joy of Dance

Instagram- joyofdancenh

Car.jpgParking

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 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. Please make sure to watch this video before dropping off your dancer so that they go into the correct door! 

 

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 located on the “About” tab of our website.

Current Tour Video

 http://joyofdancenh.com/mission-statement-history/.

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

Zoom Links for Virtual Classes:

Purple- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3966901063  password: joy

Teal- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7016531195 no passcode needed

Blue- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4693217991 no passcode needed

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

Virtual Dancers

We are bringing back the use of Props Bags for our youngest friends, and would love to be able to get you one! You can stop by the studio to pick one up, or let us know if you need help getting one. 

 

Free Class Week

We have a special offer happening! You must register for classes that have open spots. If you bring a friend and they sign up within 24 hours, you get a $20 account credit PLUS our referral program bonus of $50 account credit after 3 months!

Newsletter Graphics.jpgNEW Office Hours

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.

Monday: 9:30am-5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thursday: 11:00am-6:00pm

Friday: 11:00am-3:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am-11:30am

Sunday: Closed

New Classes for Dance Adventures: Tuesdays 4:00pm-5:25pm and Thursdays 3:55pm-5:20pm

 We are looking forward to another great year!

-The Joy of Dance Staff

Spring into March!

Table of Contents:

  1. Annual Membership
  2. Class Flow Chart and Policies & Tuition Information for 2021-2022 Dance Season
  3. Picture Day- May 22nd & 23rd
  4. Recital Makeup Kits
  5. Costume Day- Volunteers needed!
  6. Choreography & Recital Music
  7. Recital Prep Update
  8. Costumes & Tights
  9. Student Choreography Showcase
  10. We’re Hiring!

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.

The annual membership fee is $45 per dancer and $80 per family for 2021-2022 and will be charged March 25th to current families. The fee includes priority registration, easy enrollment, and special discounts for birthday parties, workshops, and summer camps. Reminders will be sent via email in February and March.

Read our FAQ sheet below for more details!

Annual Membership FAQs 2021

 

Families wishing to opt-out of membership must fill out this Opt-out Google Form to let us know by March 15th to avoid being charged the $45 per dancer $90 per family membership fee.

If you opt-out now but change your mind later, you can let us know at any time! Please note that the Membership Fee increases from $45/$80 to $55/$90 after April 1st.

 

2. Class Flow Chart & Policies & Tuition Information for the 2021-2022 Dance Season

We have updated our policies and tuition for the 2021-2022 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!

Class Flow Chart 2021-2022

Policy Updates 2021-2022

 

Compact Camera Icon - Free Download at Icons82. Picture Day

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

Picture Day to May 22nd

Rain Date of May 23rd

4. Recital Makeup Kits

 

A little worried about applying stage makeup on your young dancer at Recital? We are happy to offer Recital makeup kits for our youngest dancers ages 3-8! Kits include eyeshadow in warm taupe and champagne shimmer, liner in burgundy plum, sweet pink cheek color, long-lasting raspberry lip color, and a double-sided application brush. An instruction packet and a video tutorial link are also included and will retail for $36. Please fill out this Google Form by MARCH 25th if you are interested in purchasing one.

*For our first-year parents- you are probably thinking, “Makeup?! Why does my child need to wear makeup?” We’re so glad you asked! Dancers wear make-up on stage to enhance their facial features, which can be washed out in the light or hard to see from the audience. Younger dancers just need a little bit of light makeup applied to counteract the sunlight and distance from the audience. A little eye shadow, mascara, blush, and pink lipstick will help your dancer shine even more on stage! It does help to practice ahead of time if you think it might bother him or her.

5. Costume Day

Would you like to get a sneak peek at all of the costumes? Come to the studio Saturday, March 27th from 9:00 am-12:30 pm, to help us unpack and prepare the costumes to be handed to the dancers during their classes. You do not need any garment knowledge, just the willingness to lend a helping hand! Sign up using the link HERE!

6. Practice, Practice, Practice!

To view choreography videos to help your dancer practice at home, download the Band App in the App store.  After, you can use this Choreography Link to connect to our profile.  Dances have been placed in albums according to the day of the week they meet. Download Recital Music 2021 here.

7. Recital Prep Is In Full Swing!!

In case you haven’t guessed, there are A LOT of moving parts that go along with putting on a recital!  We will be sending out a separate Recital Newsletter shortly with a timeline of important information regarding your dancer’s big day! Remember, all Recital information sheets will be posted to the recital tab on our website as soon as it becomes available as well as information for all events.

8. Tights & Costumes

Please check the sizing chart on the packaging before opening your tights. We will be happy to make any sizing exchanges needed, however, tights are not exchangeable once they are opened. One pair of each style tights per dancer is included in the costume fee. These will be handed out this month.

Costumes are still arriving until the beginning of May, so if you haven’t received yours yet, don’t worry!

9. Student Choreography Showcase Auditions

All dancers ages 8 and older are invited on Saturday, March 27st at 12:30 pm to audition for the Student Choreography Showcase.  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. You must have your song approved by someone in the office before filling out the Sign Up Form. Choreography pieces MUST be fully completed at the time of the audition in order to be considered for the Showcase. If the dancer has completed all steps on or before March 27th, there is a fee of $30 per dancer per dance to cover the cost of auditioning and running the Showcase ($10 audition fee & $20 performance fee). Currently, we are looking at placing showcase pieces in the show that the dancer has most of their dances in. Audience members do not need to purchase extra tickets for the Showcase if we were to have a separate show as we have done in the past.

If you have already submitted your song selection to Miss Lindsey for approval and you have filled out the sign up form above, please print and fill out this audition form and bring it to your Audition on March 27th! Student Choreography Showcase 2021 Audition Form

We look forward to a wonderful show!

 

  10. We’re Hiring!

As you know, we are always on the lookout to bring amazing, talented, and FANTASTIC instructors to the team! If you know someone who would love to teach in a warm, supportive, and welcoming space, we’d love to hear from you. We are looking for teachers who are trained in various styles and ages, along with availability to help out with office work if interested.

If you recommend someone that we end up hiring, we will give you a $100 referral credit to your account after the first three months of employment.

Please email us at [email protected] for more information!

 

As always, please reach out with any questions.

Best,

JoD Team

 

 

 

We Have An App!

You can now log into your parent portal right from your phone! This will be 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

 

Closings

If you are ever unsure when we are open/closed for holidays and breaks, please make sure to check in the Parents and Students Handbook and also on the events page of our website. It’s always a good idea to add those dates to your phone calendar as well! Weather-related closings will be sent out through an e-mail, posted to our Facebook page. We will send a push notification through our new app as well!

Elf on the Shelf

You may have noticed a new friend hanging around at the studio! Help us in giving her a name! She’ll be visiting all over the studio, follow our Instagram (@joyofdancenh) to follow her adventures and send in names!

Referral Contest!

You only have 20 days left!

Time to get in touch with those you think would enjoy having the JOY of dance in their lives to have them try a class on us!
-When they register, tell them to put your name in the referral section so you both will get credit for the referral
-For every friend you recommend that registers after their trial class, you will receive $20 AMAZON gift card AND get $20 to gift to your friend in account credits.
-At the end of the 6 weeks, whoever refers the MOST dancers wins the GRAND PRIZE!

? Grand Prize ?

$100 dinner for your family at the restaurant of your choice, delivered personally by Miss Lindsey!

 

 

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 (for our Tiny Stars parents)

Important Account Information

Please note that all accounts need to be up-to-date by December 20th in order for your costume to be ordered. If your account is not up-to-date at that time, there will be an extra $10 per costume fee to cover the extra cost of placing the dancer’s order separately. Ordering late will also run the risk of not receiving the costume in time for Picture Day or potentially Recital. Many costumes are made to order, which is why we need to order so early! Please e-mail [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

 

Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Friday is the last day!

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 Wilkinson Food Pantry. Items needed include (but not limited to): baked beans, snack crackers, canned fruit and vegetables, stuffing, pie crust mix, instant oatmeal, etc.
MOST  NEEDED ITEMS:
Breakfast Bars
Cereal crackers coffee juice tuna
Deodorant tissues toilet paper paper towels
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Dish/laundry detergent.

 

December Wingman Activities

In our December dance classes, we are discussing what it means to go above and beyond for others and to be grateful. Their Wingman activity this month involves an “act of service” which enhances the understanding of gratitude and humility, and provides you with a surprise gift! We hope the dancers are willing to share the discussions they have taken part in this month around this activity. How you can help: Discussions at home that include the idea that going above and beyond for others can happen at any time of the year, not just during holidays, will help enforce positive behavior and gratitude all year round. Questions like, “what are you grateful for?” and “how did you show you were grateful today?” will help your dancer learn the importance of expressing appreciation and developing humility and gratitude. Next April our studio will be investing in our community with give-back events, and over the coming months, we would like to start collecting ideas for ways the dancers can be of service. These two websites are just an example that contains activities children can get involved within the community to spark discussion with your dancer:

List of volunteering opportunities for teens by city

List of volunteering opportunities for kids

List of ways kids from toddlers to teens can volunteer

Holiday Break and PJ Week!

As a reminder, the studio will be closed for the holiday break from December 20th to January 3rd. Classes resume on January 4th.

The last week of classes, December 14th-20th, before the break is PJ week! Dancers are welcome to wear their favorite pair of PJs to class all this week. Please make sure you are able to dance in your PJs or wear your dance clothes underneath.

French Lollipop Test

From December 14th- 19th, Ballet dancers age 5 and up will have their French Lollipop test.  The French Lollipop test is designed to test the ballet knowledge they have been working towards all year so far.  Even though Ballet originated in Italy in the 15th century, it was developed further in France, where it adopted French terminology. Dancers are tested on both the technique and terminology of what they have learned in ballet so far.  This is a really fun “test” and nothing to stress over! If a dancer forgets a step, they can always ask a friend(or a teacher!) to help.

 

Need a gift for the Holidays?

Have family & friends give the gift of dance this holiday season! Giving the gift of dance is a wonderful present from grandparents, aunts or uncles, or even family friends! Dance gift certificates are perfect for new OR already enrolled Joy of Dance students and we would be happy to make one for you. Email us at [email protected] for your gift certificate!

Student Choreography Showcase

For dancers 8 years old and up, it’s Showcase time! There are only 3 months left until the audition, so it’s best to get started soon! The information sheet on the Showcase can be found attached.

 

Have a fabulous holiday season!!!

JoD Staff

 

 

Inclement Weather Reminder

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. In the case of closure, we will post on Facebook/Instagram and also send out an e-mail at least 2 hours before the start of class.  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=tp-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.  Just send us an email so we don’t have too many makeups on the same night.

*New note for snow days* we typically build in a couple of snow days.  Even though we are now able to hold classes virtually, we know that snow days provide a much-needed break for our dancers! So we will hold a snow day for the first time is snows on a certain day.  Snow days after that will be held virtually and may have a condensed schedule.

 

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 studios. We understand feet get cold in the winter. For our TIny Stars parents- feel free to bring slippers into the studio to wear while you wait for your dancer.

 

Halloween Pictures!

We had a super fun week of Halloween party games. Head to our Facebook & Instagram pages to check out all the great pictures!

 

Costume Deposits

As previously mentioned, costume deposits have been posted on your account.  Remainders will be posted 11/15 and are due 11/25.  Please reach out if you have any questions at all!

 

Recital

We know there are a lot of questions about whether or not there will be a recital this year.  Just as we were able to hold a performance last year, we will certainly be able to make one happen this year as well! We don’t yet know what it will look like but will be sure to let you know as soon as possible

Have you joined the Band App yet? This is where students can practice their dances for the end of year performance! https://band.us/n/a8a047U7lcjcB

 

Joy of Dance Clothing Order 

We are putting together a clothing order that will be sent by the end of next week and due by November 20th.  The order will be ready in December before the holidays and make the perfect gift for your dancer!

 

Acts of Kindness: Food Drive

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, etc. For every item brought in, you can enter to win a Joy of Dance reusable grocery tote! Please see the front desk receptionist to fill out your tickets. Drawing will be held on 12/2!

Open for Veteran’s Day

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

 

Thanksgiving Break 

The studio will be closed for normal classes during our Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 22nd to Sunday, November 28th. We hope everyone is able to enjoy time with their families and loved ones!

 

Class Special Deal

Throughout the month of December (1st-18th), current and new students may try out any open class for just $10! This is the perfect time to check out that class you’ve always been interested in trying or to get some extra technique training in. Starting 12/1, register on our website or through your portal for any class that has available room. When registering, just add code: SPECIAL10 in the comment section! It’s that easy to get into a new class for the new year!

 

Makeup Classes:

As stated in our attendance policies, if a dancer misses a class for any reason, he or she is welcome to make up that class at a different time. It is much easier to make up classes in the fall as we have not started our Recital pieces yet. Classes for ages 3- to 7-year-olds have an opposite class on a different day which you may attend. If there is not an opposite class, another class offered closest to your age group can be taken instead. Please call/text at 603-664-4309 or email [email protected] to schedule your make up class.

 

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 new technology in the studios to allow for an enhanced experience as well as to maintain much-needed peer socialization. Our dancers who have remained virtual have been loving the ability to keep dance in their lives.  Be on the lookout for some helpful tips if you need to join class virtually!

 

Thank you!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director at Joy of Dance

Lindsay Sullivan, Studio Manager

 

Recital Announcement: We are beyond thrilled to let you know that our application has been accepted to hold our annual Recital at Dover High School the weekend of June 11th and 12th!! Wahoo! There will be tech rehearsals on Wednesday June 8th and Thursday June 9th.  We will have times for each event as it gets closer, so please set aside time for those dates in your calendar.  We aren’t always able to accommodate any schedules conflicts, but we try when we can.  Please let us know if you have any conflicts ASAP and we will see if we are able to accommodate that for you.

Inclement Weather

As we are approaching snow season, we want to remind everyone how to know about any inclement weather cancellations. Most of the time if school is closed, the studio will be closed as well. In case of closure, we will post to Facebook and send out an e-mail roughly 2 hours before the start of class. Please wait to contact us until that 2 hour mark has pasted.  Sometimes things can change in the evenings, so we like to wait until closer to class time to make the call!

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.  Just send us an email to set up a makeup date so we don’t have too many makeups on the same night. (see make up policy below).

 

Free Trial Week *SPECIAL ALERT!*

October 18th begins our free trial week! Free trial week is for current dancers to try new classes and for new dancers to check us out as well. This is our chance to get some new faces in and boost enrollment. If anyone asks about bringing new friends, let them know they should have them register for the trial online. Please note that only open classes are available for the free trial week.

SPECIAL- If you bring a friend and he or she signs up within 24 hours, then you will both receive a $20 account credit! They just need to write your name in the referral line when registering for the class.  On top of that, you are still eligible to receive the referral credit of $50 after your friend has been registered for 3 months! That’s $70 in savings for EVERY dancers you refer.

 

Halloween Week! October 25th-31st. 

We will still be celebrating our favorite Spooky Season during our Halloween costume week! Make sure you get your costumes ready!

 

2 for $2 Special for new students

Do you have a friend who you think would love to join our dance family? If they can’t make free class week, let them know about this special offer!  With fall sports coming to an end, why not try new dance classes? Simply purchase a voucher for just $2 and you will be able to attend 2 classes in the same week! We only have a hand full of vouchers left, so don’t wait to tell your friends and have them contact the office via email or phone to receive theirs today.  Don’t forget to tell them about our referral program!  When they put you name down at registration, you with BOTH receive a $25 account credit after 3 months.

 

Makeup Classes:

As stated in our attendance policies, if a dancer misses a class for any reason, he or she is welcome to make up that class at a different time. It is much easier to make up classes in the fall as we have not started our Recital pieces yet. Classes for ages 3- to 7-year-olds have an opposite class on a different day that you may attend. If there is not an opposite class, another class offered closest to your age group can be taken instead. Please call or text 603-664-4309 or email [email protected] the office to set up your makeup class.

 

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. We understand feet get cold in the winter so it’s a great idea to bring a pair of slippers with you for our Tiny Stars parents who are waiting in the lobby while their dancer is in class.

 

 

Thank you!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director

Lindsay Sullivan, Studio Manager

 

 

 

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Hello to both our new and returning families! We hope that you all have had an exciting and fun first couple of weeks back in the studio. We look forward to what the year brings!

A couple of important notes as classes start:

 

Important.jpgParents’ and Students’ 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.

Table of contents for the Handbook

1 – Introduction

2 – Studio Manifesto

3 – Registration/Placements

4 – Communication

5 – Important Dates

6 – Code of Conduct

7 – Age Groups

8 – Safety

9 – Privacy

10 – Dress Code

11 – Tuition 

12- Recital

13- Attendance

14 – Social Media

15 – Teachers / Faculty

16- COVID-19 Policies

Newsletter Graphics.jpgEmail

Email is how we communicate all of our important messages to you.  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 bi-weekly emails from us.

 

Newsletter Graphics-7.jpgDo I Need To Wait In The Reception Area?

Due to the current nature of COVID-19, our lobby is closed to parents and families as it is being used as a waiting area for our dancers. Parents of our Tiny Stars dancers are asked to remain in the lobby to assist with needs for that age group.  As we are using the lobby as a waiting area, we must keep it open and are unable to keep chairs set up.  You are welcome to bring your own camp chairs with you if you wish.

If you need to come in to speak to someone in the office, please give us a heads up to let us know you will be entering the building. 

0255132e295dc9b42a0e09f77250a9f5.jpgTiny Stars Parents
Due to the ages of our youngest dancers, we are allowing one parents to wait in the lobby while class is happening, just in case they need some extra help.

Please review the attached file: Tiny Stars Parents.pdf

Newsletter Graphics-8.jpgAre You Paying Tuition By Check?

If you are paying tuition by check, please send it via mail or call us to find out when we will be at the studio this week!

Monthly tuition is due in full by the 25th of the preceding month, and accounts not paid in full after the 1st of the month will have their balance charged to the card on file. Accounts with balances after the 1st of the month will have a $10 late fee added to their account. If a balance has not been paid by the 15th of the month, the dancer will no be able to participate in class until the account is up to date. This policy helps us to focus less time on collecting payments and more time on giving our dancers the best possible dance experience!

Calendar.jpgMissed Classes and Makeups

If you know ahead of time that you are going to be absent from class, we would love an e-mail or a text 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.  

Please make sure to schedule your makeup class ahead of time. With new restrictions we need to amke sure we do not have too many peple in class at once.  If the class you are making up in is a full class, you may join that class in our Virtual Studio.

 

Newsletter Graphics-3.jpgDress Code

If you need any items for class, we can get you fitted! Just email or text to schedule a fitting time.

For questions about appropriate/required class attire, please refer to the Dress Code section of the Handbook. Please refer to this guide frequently.

0255132e295dc9b42a0e09f77250a9f5.jpgCostumes Fees:

Believe it or not, it is coming up on the time to order costumes! We order costumes in late De ember in order to ensure that ur favorite picks will be in stock and delivered in time for Picture Day in May.  A 50% deposit is due Ocotber 25th and the remainder is due November 25th.

Cotumes fees are $74 per class and include 1 pair of tights per dancer for each color. The exception is for Shooting Stars and Dance ADventures (see bloew)

Shooting Stars and Dance Adventures Costumes

Costume companies are doing things differently for the combo-costumes this year.  Previously the prices have been all inclusive of pieces in the combo classes, however they have changed that and are charging each piece separarly.  Therefore the 2-in-1 cosutmes are a bit more than a single costume but less than 2 separate costumes.

Dance Adventures

$120 for both styles (ballet and jazz, 1 pair of tights)

Shooting Stars

$74 for one style

$120 for 2 styles

$148 for three styles

 

Share Week!

It’s Share week! Join us virtually for the last couple minutes of class to view what these fabulous dancers have been working on- log in with the zoom link for the studios, make sure your camera is turned off and your name is listed as your dancers name, and enjoy! 

 

Newsletter Graphics-4.jpgWater 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!

 

Private lessons are available to any student who would like extra work outside of regular classes. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

 

Important.jpgBand App

Here is the link to the Band App where you can view dances! https://band.us/n/afaa46l2L7d6X 

 

Newsletter Graphics-6.jpgLet’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!


Join our Joy of Dance 2020-2021 Facebook group: JoD 2020-2021

Facebook- Joy of Dance

Instagram- joyofdancenh

Car.jpgParking

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 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. Please make sure to watch this video before dropping off your dancer so that they go into the correct door! 

 

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 located on the “About” tab of our website.

Current Tour Video

 http://joyofdancenh.com/mission-statement-history/.

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

 

Virtual Dancers

We are bringing back the use of Props Bags for our youngest friends, and would love to be able to get you one! You can stop by the studio to pick one up, or let us know if you need help getting one. 

 

Free Class Week

We have a special offer happening! You must register for classes that have open spots. If you bring a friend and they sign up within 24 hours, you get a $20 account credit PLUS our referral program bonus of $50 account credit after 3 months!

Newsletter Graphics.jpgNEW Office Hours

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.

Monday: 9:30am-5:30pm

Tuesday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Wednesday: 10:00am-6:00pm

Thursday: 11:00am-6:00pm

Friday: 11:00am-3:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am-11:30am

Sunday: Closed

 

We are looking forward to another great year!

-The Joy of Dance Staff