We are off to a great start with the Nutcracker dances!

Tights Info: Students in the following group classes & soloist will wear:

CLASSIC PINK – Young Clara, Mice, Victorian dolls, Oriental Teas, Greek
Baklava, Dew Drop, Flowers, Polichinelles, Toy Soldier Doll, Mouse Queen,
Aisha, Spanish, Party Scene Girls, Arabian, Jasmine, Athena, Sugar Plum Fairy,
Marzipan

WHITE – Angels, Snowflakes, Snow Queen, Icicles, Candy Canes, Peppermint, Shepherds, Harlequin, Columbine

Please order your tights through the studio dance wear store, especially for the Classic Pink color, to get the correct shade: https://www.shopnimbly.com/sherrysdance
If you choose to purchase elsewhere, please look at the sample on the bulletin board in the waiting room. I would suggest ordering 2 pair of tights in case one gets torn/ruined during dress rehearsal!

I do not have any of these color tights in stock at the studio.

Bodyliners: the following students will be making a complete costume change during the show and will need to wear a bodyliner (not enough dressing rooms or bathrooms for everyone to change):
Lauren J., Molly W., Taryn W., Sage W., Allison K., Gabriela A., Madison S., 
EmmaClair T., Mariah V., Ellianna D., Jaycie J., Caroline C., Kaylee G., Brooklyn H., Marley T., Brooklyn C., Allie H., Evelyn M., Maggie S., Victoria K., Emily Br., Ember O., Harper W, Jade H., Claire Y., Carrie B., Charlotte S., Adison L., Kate T., Brooklyn M., Annie W., Abigail C., Sadie C.

You may order your bodyliner through the studio dance wear store, click on Leotards.

Mark Your Calendar:

September 2, 2024: studio closed in observance of Labor Day.

October 18, 2024: Nutcracker T shirt order deadline. More info will be emailed.

October 31, 2024: we WILL have all classes tonight.

November 4, 2024: Nutcracker combined classes start this week. Click on the Class Schedule tab of the studio website and scroll to bottom of class schedule.

November 16, 2024: Nutcracker picture day. Click on Important Dates tab of the
Studio website and scroll down to this date to see the picture schedule.

November 26 - 29, 2024: studio closed for Thanksgiving break.

December 12, 2024: Dress Rehearsal (costume/dance shoes) - Mandatory
Those in Act II, 6:00 p.m., at the Granada Theatre.

December 13, 2024: Dress Rehearsal (costume/dance shoes) - Mandatory 
Those in Act I Party Scene, 6:00 p.m. at the Granada Theatre.

December 14, 2024: Dress Rehearsal (costume/dance shoes) - Mandatory
  Those in Act I Dream/Battle/Pineforest, Snow Scene, 1:00 p.m. at the 
Granada Theatre.

December 14, 2024: Christmas show "The Nutcracker Ballet". Students must 
arrive no later than 6:15 p.m.

December 16, 2024 thru January 5, 2025: Studio closed for Christmas break

January 6, 2025: Spring session starts this week.


The studio does NOT follow the school schedule except for Labor Day, Christmas Break, and Spring Break.

Visit the studio website often to stay up to date on studio happenings! Most important pages of the website: Important Dates and Class Schedule. Here you will find important dates, info on pictures, tights, costume pictures, music to practice with, etc.

Dance Fees: Monthly statements are sent via separate e-mail. Those on Auto Pay will still get a statement so that you know the amount that will be withdrawn from your account on the first day of the month. Please let me know ASAP if you do not receive your statement. Auto Pay only runs once a month. If your account is declined on the 1st, then you will need to pay by cash, check, or one time online payment through your parent portal.

Your September dance fees cover classes held: Sept. 3rd – Sept. 30th
Dance Fees are due by the close of the business on the 5th of each month. A late fee of $10.00 is added to all past due accounts. Accounts past due as of the 10th of the month: your child will not be allowed to participate in class until the account is paid in full unless PRIOR arrangements have been made with me.

Music: music is now on the website so students can practice their dances at home. Click on Class Schedule tab in the menu bar, scroll down to Click here for Nutcracker Music. The music is listed in performance order, so you will have to find the songs/dances that your child is in. The music time mark (ex.-:24) is when your child will enter the stage for their dance.

Costumes: Costumes that are in stock with the Costume companies will start arriving soon . Keep in mind that some sizes may not have been in stock and will ship at a later date. Costumes will be tried on in class, however, I would like for you to try them on at home ASAP for your approval. Any exchanges for size, must be done in 10 days and the exchange forms are in the waiting room.

Weekly Classroom requirement: ALL students MUST wear a leotard (any style/color) or a lycra athletic tank top. They may wear tights or leggings, shorts (spandex/stretch only), or a skirt (elastic waist only). Long hair MUST be pulled up in a ponytail or bun. Short hair must have bangs pinned back. They are to wear the correct shoes for each class they participate in. 

I have an online dancewear store through Revolution Dancewear called Nimbly. You may purchase anything shown in the store, however I do have specific items approved for classroom wear. See Below.

To access the store: https://www.shopnimbly.com/sherrysdance
Navigating the store:
  * Log in - you can use the same password as your Parent Portal if you like.
  * Select a category: Ballet shoes, Jazz shoes, Tap shoes, Leotards, Skirt/Shorts,
 Tights/Leggings, Tops/Sweaters.
  These items are the approved styles for Sherry's Dance Workshop.


NOT ALLOWED: oversized T-shirts, sweatshirts, blue jean shorts or blue jean pants, cotton shorts that don’t stretch, skirts that need tied, or glitter skirts.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Have a Great Day,
Sherry

  September 
Dance Notes