NORTH ROYALTON DANCE ACADEMY & CHEERZONE October 2013 IMPORTANT DATES: GREAT START What a WONDERFUL first month we had at NRDA! I hope you all are back in to the groove of things and enjoying your st 1 installment of Costume Payments are DUE this month! $45 per class October 31st – NO classes on Halloween! October 7th-12th is “BRING A FRIEND TO DANCE” Week October 14th-19th PARENT OBSERVATIONS Week!!! Dance Recital will be June 7, 2014 at Independence Middle School (2 shows). Mark your calendars now! classes. Your teachers are LOVING it and have already begun planning recital dances and looking for costumes! Thank you for all your kind words on the passing of my grandmother. They meant so much to me. Love you all! ~ Love, Ms. Amy NEW ROOM # 3 UPDATE Our brand new 3rd room will be ready this month!! We are so excited to get into our new space!! Thank you all so much for your patience and understanding. It will be worth the wait! NRDA “GEAR” ORDERS Our annual “Gear” orders will be taking place again this season! You will be able to purchase your NRDA shirts, hoodies, pants, etc. very soon! Orders will arrive in time for the Holidays! (We can keep orders a secret too…for under the tree;-) Extra DVD’s – 2013 Recital We still have copies of the 2013 Dance Recital DVD’s they are only $35 each. See the front desk! HONEY BAKED HAM FUNDRAISER We will be selling Honey Baked Ham Gift Cards again this year! Our studio receives 15% of each sale. Sales begin Oct. 28 thru Nov. 15. These cards are GREAT, not only for the Holidays coming up, but for sandwiches on the go too! Check out full menu on their website. We have some GREAT prizes that will go out to the family that sells the most gift cards! How would you like to win a FREE month of dance or costume??!! Get ready to sell!!! YOU can be the top winner!! Class Reminders Please try to use the restroom before class. Ballet shoes are tied in a double knot and tucked in for class Tap shoes are to be brought into class in a bag. Combo class will change shoes while in class. Label all items including shoes. REOCCURING PAYMENTS If you have reoccurring payments set up with us, the 1st Costume installment will be coming out on Tuesday, October 15th. Please see the front desk if there are any problems with this. Thanks MUSIC CLASSES Beyond Words, a partnership with NRDA, is an organization devoted to developing every individual’s potential through artistic expression. Their mission is to create accessible and innovative programming through the arts to enrich the lives of those we serve. They believe in a person-centered approach to teaching, utilizing each individual’s strengths and interests. Their motto is:”When words fail, music speaks!” Our very own, Ms. Erin Jester, began this organiztion this past year. Please see her with any questions. We are so very proud of her work! (See music class times on the next page…) Beyond Words is registering now for our next session of the Mommy’s Little Music Maker Series. This class is a program for ALL children (ages 1 month-5 years old) and their parent/caregiver, not just those with autism. Our curriculum is prescriptively designed to engage both children and parents in age appropriate, arts-based experiences promoting early development including: fine/gross motor skills, language/communication skills, social/emotional skills, cognitive skills, and preschool concepts. Each class will build on the foundational skills necessary to achieve new developmental milestones with singing, instrument playing,creative movement and dancing! Because parents are their child's first teacher and most important role model, all Mommy’s Little Music Maker classes will include send homesongs and activities to support generalization of skills to thehome environment. Registering now for October 7th-December 20th sessions. Times: Monday 10-10:45, Wednesday 1-1:45 and 5-5:45, Thursday 10-10:45, Friday 5:45-6:30 Cost: $120 for 10 weeks(**Late registrations are accepted and will be prorated.) Location: North Royalton Dance Academy For more information, call Erin at (734) 646-9192 or visit us at www.beyondwordscenter.org. REMINDER: 1st installment of Costume Fee of $45 per class is due October 31st “LIKE” us on Facebook!! Get all the latest updates, reminders, and potential closing with the snowy season upon us! Birthday Party Bliss with NRDA and Space Rental We know how to PARTY AT NRDA… so let us make your birthday super special! Children’s parties are $150.00 and include the following: 1 1/2 – hour party for up to 14 kids 45 minutes of dance class time and 45 minutes for cake & gifts (Additional kids $6 each…up to 25). You will receive one member of our talented NRDA Staff to host party. Gift recording by the party assistants. We will customize to your theme… you tell us your idea! Theme Ideas: Animals, Pop Star, Hip-Hop Party, PJ Party, Pink Party, Tumbling Tot Party or Cheer Party. Also available for adult parties: Baby Shower, Bridal Shower, Girls Night! * DJ Rentals with DJ Envy- Ryan Bond NEW! Studio Rentals We offer rental space for $25/hour (for one room) entire Studio for $50/hour. ~PARTIES~ Come celebrate your Birthday at NRDA!! Ms. Amy loves to chat!! Feel free to email her with any questions, comments, or concerns: amy@nrdadance.com