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october 29 news

10/29/2018

No Classes Wednesday - Halloween!
Happy & safe trick or treating!

Toys For Tots @ APA
Wow! Christmas already?
APA is a drop off for Toys For Tots again this year.
Unwrapped toys appreciated!

New Kindergym Session
New Class – Tuesday 6:00-6:30 has room!
$35/6 weeks (thru Dec 11)
(Monday 6:00 & Tuesday 5:30 returning classes are full)

One Hit Wonders tie-dyed shirt still needed!

Thanksgiving break – Wednesday & Thursday, Nov 21 & 22

Snow Plowing
Are any in our APA family plowing snow this winter? Or have a good recommendation?
I am looking for someone to plow our area in the back this winter.
It’s small, but important for keeping the drive and walking approach to our back door open. Thanks!

october 22 news

10/22/2018

Halloween - Wednesday, October 31 - No classes!
Thanksgiving - Wednesday & Thursday, November 21 & 22 - No classes!

Costume Fee Reminder
$50 per class Costume fee is due Nov 15.
This will be invoiced October 31 so that it can be paid online if desired.
Payments can also be paid in studio by check or cash.
Costumes are ordered during Christmas break; all accounts must be paid in full (Fall semester tuition + costume fee) so that costumes can be ordered.

Nutcracker Ballet
Gorgeous Grand Rapids Ballet production at Midland Center for the Arts!
APA students Jaina & Jordin Barden auditioned and are in this exciting ballet!
Congratulations! We are so proud of you!
Get your tickets here.

December 7 @ 7:30pm
December @ 3:00pm & 7:30pm
December @ 7:30pm

october 15 news

10/15/2018

Dancy Pantz in Okemos
Dancy Pantz offers all APA students 15% off all of the time - just mention our studio!
All stores offer some kinds of discounts or punch cards or frequent buyer programs. Make sure you ask!

Kindergym Session #2 begins week of November 5!
Due to interest we have added another class on Tuesdays @ 6:00-6:30.
Enrollment forms will be sent home this week, or you can download one here.

Holiday Breaks Coming Up
Halloween – Wed, October 31 – No classes
Thanksgiving – Wednesday & Thursday, Nov 21 & 22
We D0 have All Classes on Thursday, October 25 during the Alma Fall Festival.
Festivities are 5-7pm; plenty of time to take class and enjoy other activities!

october 8 news

10/8/2018

APA Under Way!
Please let me know if you have any questions! By the end of this week I hope to check all accounts, invoices, etc. If you have any questions and haven’t yet read and accepted the Terms & Conditions which include studio rules and dress information, we hope you will do so this week.
Basic Dress Info
Boys – solid sweats, leggings & T-shirts appreciated
Girls – Solid leotard
Ballet – Pink tights, pink ballet slippers
Jazz & Hip Hop – Pink or black tights/leggings (don’t change if classes are back-to-back), black jazz shoes
Tap – Same above, black tap shoes
Lyrical – Same above, footless/convertible tights, nude foot undies or lyrical turning sandal – ask instructor if in question
Dance Stores
Download this list of dancewear stores, complete with hours and directions.
There are limited kid's shoes available at Payless, and dancewear at Target and Meijer.

Kreider 2018 DVD’s
Still available – download the form, then please mail directly to Brian Kreider (address on form).
Dial-A-Ride
If any students are coming to APA via Dial-A-Ride on a weekly basis, please let me know so I can be watchful and meet them. It is important to let the studio know if student will be absent so I know not to be concerned when they don't show up on Dial-A-Ride!
Hair Ties
We always have hair tie elastics available to tie back hair. If your child uses these (and many do!) donations of these is greatly appreciated!
Old Recital T’s
I am looking for one each of the following recital t-shirts for a project for our anniversary.
Do you have one of these you would donate?
2012 – One Hit Wonders – tie dyed
2017 – Stories: Cinderella – light blue
Thanks!

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