November 2022 Newsletter

 

Table of Contents

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

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

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

3. Thanksgiving Break- Everyone

4. Inclement Weather- Everyone

5. Boots and Slippers-Everyone who uses the lobby

6. Stage Ready Investment- Everyone in performances

7. Winter Showcase Information- Everyone performing

8. Lost and Found- Everyone

9. Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Everyone

10. Try Everything Special!- Everyone

11. Safe Haven Ballet Nutcracker- Everyone

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

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

 

 

 

1. Open for Veteran’s Day- Friday Dancer

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

 

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

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

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

When: Friday November 11th- Veterans Day

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

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

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

 

 

 

3. Thanksgiving Break – Everyone

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

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

 

 

 

4. Inclement Weather Reminder- Everyone

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

 

In the case of closure, we will:

*Post on Facebook/Instagram

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

*Send a push notification on our app

 

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

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

 

 

5. Boots & Slippers- Everyone who uses the lobby

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

 

6. Stage-Ready Investment-Everyone in performances

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

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

 

 

 7. Winter Showcase!-Everyone performing

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

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

 

8. Lost & Found- Everyone

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

 

 

 

9. Acts of Kindness: Food Drive- Everyone

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

 

 

 

10. Try Everything Special!- Everyone

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

 

                 

11. Safe Haven Ballet’s Nutcracker- Everyone

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

Shows:

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

12. We offer virtual classes!

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

Virtual Studio Handbook Link

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

 

See you on the dance floor!

Miss Lindsey, Owner & Director at Joy of Dance

Miss Elissa, Studio Manager