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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!

summer news

7/17/2018

Summer APA Camps Still Enrolling!
Next Week! July 23-26 (Mon-Thu)
- Kindergym, age 3-5, 10:00-10:45am
- Creative Movement, age 5-7, 11:00-11:45am
- Try It Camp, age 8-12, 1:00-3:00pm
- Kgym/CM, age 3-6’ish, 5:00-5:45pm
Aug 6-10 (Mon-Fri)
-Princess Ballet Camp, age 6-8, 9:00am-noon
Aug 13-16 (Mon-Thu)
- Level 3-5 Dance Camp, 5:30-8:30pm (Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Conditioning)
Download the registration form and get signed up!

Full 2018/19 Calendar to come soon!

Aug 16

Aug 23

Aug 28, 29, 30

Sep 10

Sept 4-17

Sept 18

Sept 24

Open House 10am-5pm & 7-9pm
(Party on State St 7-11pm! Free concert
in front of APA! The Foolish Dreams Band

Open House 10am-7pm

Open Houses 10am-7pm

Open House 4-8pm

Rehearsals, Dance for Schools
(info to specific students to come)

Dance for Schools; performances at Alma College
(3 daytime for elementary schools, 7pm Public)

Sept 24 APA Classes Begin! 25th Anniversary year!
Recital DVD’s!

DVD’s to be mailed the first week of August! (price includes shipping)
Order now! Download the form, then please mail directly to Brian Kreider (address on form).

Dance Wear Stores
There are TWO new stores opening the Lansing area!
- NEW   – McKinney Dancewear   opening this Sat, July 21
3010 Vine St,  Lansing 48912 (just outside Frandor main square)
- NEW – Dancy Pants Boutique   opening in August
2395 Jolly Rd, Suite 140, Okemos   48864-3662 (at 496/Jolly Rd exit)
- Amore’, 2128 Bay St, Saginaw 48602
- Kicks Dancewear, 2905 Breton Rd SE, Gr Rapids 49512 (west of Woodland Mall)
- Forever Dance Apparel, 4336 Plainfield Ave NE, Suite E, Gr Rapids   48864
(just east of Beltline, off 5 Mile Rd)
- Payless (Mt Pleasant & others) – have limited ballet & tap shoes for young dancers

Enroll for Fall Classes Now!
Help us with scheduling!

summer classes - now enrolling

6/13/2018

Four weeks of classes this summer - try something new or improve on what you know!
Princess Camp, Creative Movement, Kindergym, Try-It, Level 3-5, and more…
and we are air-conditioned! …read more

summer dancefest!

6/13/2018

Friday, June 15, Monday June 18 - Thursday, June 21, 2018
Begins Friday with foot percussion classes

Nic Gareiss
Dance the Tune - a mix of tap and clogging with foot percussionist extraordinaire Nic!
Ellie Grace
clogging & body percussion - a special guest teacher friend of Nic!

Beginners & Adults welcome to these classes!
Also welcome to Salsa & Swing classes Monday - Wednesday
and Barre Conditioning on Monday!

Level 2-6 Experienced Dancers -
All above classes plus Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern & Musical Theater!
…read more

upcoming deadlines and events

5/14/2018

Wednesday, May 23:
- Early Recital ticket sale - 5-6:30pm at HIS Place. Immediate family only!
- Deadline for T-shirt orders - order online, or mail in form with check.
Highland Festival Parade - Saturday, May 26. Line up at 9:30 at Euclid Field
Last week of classes - Tuesday, May 29-Friday, June 1. June 1 schedule in Handbook!

costume fittings - this week!

4/30/2018

April 30 – May 3

At the beginning of each class, costumes will be handed out and tried on quickly
so we can finish class by practicing their dances.

All students must wear basic leotard and tights so costumes can be pulled on in the dance studio! Parents are welcome to come for fitting.

Pink or Tan tights preferred - black is hard to see legs & lengths.

Dancers will not be allowed to take costume parts to the bathrooms to dress.
Boys should also wear something snug and/or be prepared to take off shirts.

Chris Santana (our seamstress) will be on-site to make quick alterations, or to mark so parents/students can make adjustments. It is your choice as to who will complete the alterations, but please let us know whether you want to do your own alterations or have Chris do it. Chris can take more complicated alterations to fix and return before Photo Days on May 11 & 12.

Very basic, reasonable costs: sew straps $2; hem/shorten $5; take in at sides $3; other, more complicated alterations to be determined. Please pay cash or check to Chris Santana.

Be sure to sign up for Ash Lin Photo times on the clipboard in the studio! There is no obligation to buy the photos, but we create a complete composite of all our dancers each year and don't want to leave anyone out.

recital news

4/16/2018

It is time to start getting ready…

Download and read the Recital Handbook. It has all the information for Recital, and for the deadlines ahead. Lots of hints and suggestions to help you plan for the busy time ahead.
Download the various order forms for photos, practice music CDs/MP3s, performance DVDs,
t-shirts as they become available, so that you can have what you need in time for the performances.

To do:

Costumes are coming! - week of April 30-May 3

Handout and sittings are at the beginning of each class. A seamstress will be on-site to make quick alterations or mark. Complex alterations will be returned in time for Photo Days.
Now is the time to check the costume book at the studio for required tights and shoes, and to be sure that your dancer(s)’ shoes fit! Bottoms Up in Lansing is open until May 21. Find them on Facebook or call them at 517-349-0158. There is a 30% discount sale now, and an additional 10% off for cash payment.

Recital Photo Days - Friday May 11 and Saturday May 12 at the APA Studio
Sign up for your time/day at the studio. Download the order form here. See the Handbook for more information on group photos, etc. There is no obligation to purchase, but we'd like

Early Recital ticket sale - Wednesday, May 23 5-6:30pm at HIS Place
This is a good time to get blocks of seats for family. See the Handbook for complete info.

Last week of classes - Tuesday, May 29-Friday, June 1
Monday class make-up is on Friday - schedule in on page 8 of the Handbook.

march/april news

3/12/2018

Arts United!
Wednesday, March   21 with Alma College, United Way, APA and many others in our community!
To donate, visit www.UWGIC.ORG/ARTSUNITED, and for more info!

Several couples from our community have been working on fun dances and many artists are participating!
Kathy Francis – coached Kevin Fitzgibbon & Craig Zeese
Telli Luneack – coached Darcy Hodges & Jeff Naessens
We also have donation buckets at APA and Alma Hardware! No donation is too small!

5:30pm – VIP show – special performances, VIP seats - $50
Contact Alma College Heritage Cente at   463-7304, 1-4pm for VIP tickets.
7:00pm – General admission show - $5. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Because of the involvement of Francis Performing Arts Co 1, Kathy and Kate Troxell,
classes are cancelled on Wednesday, Mar 21 with two exceptions:
• Kindergym 5:30-6:00 is being held.
• FPA Junior Company rehearsal is being held 4:30-6:30.   All other classes are cancelled.

Spring Break - March 26-30
Classes resume April 2.

New! Adult Beginner Tap
Mondays 6:00-6:45pm. This is a basic beginner class!
Begins April 2-May 21 if enough interest! $65/8 wks

Recital Artwork – Emoji / Emoticons!
We need artwork design for our recital T-shirt and programs! You win a free T-shirt if your design is used! There are a couple ideas/submissions posted so far!

Gratiot County Community Foundation Grant Awarded!
APA just received notification that the grant proposal submitted for September 2018 for “Ballet for the Schools” at Alma College has been accepted! More info to come re: selected dances and dates!
This will be the fifteenth production of this kind presented to the public schools by APA!

kindergym session 5

3/12/2018

This will be the last session until summer.

Kindergym 3-6 year olds
Mondays         5:00-5:30                  $35/6 weeks
April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, May 7 (6 wks)

Tuesdays        5:15-5:45                  $35/6 wks
April 3, 10, 17 &24, May 1 & 8 (6 weeks)

Wednesdays    5:30-6:00                  $35/6 weeks
April 4, 11, 18 & 25, May 2 & 9 (6 weeks)

There will be a limit of ten   students registered in each class.
Students registered in previous sessions will receive priority enrollment.
Students should wear comfortable “gym” or dance-wear that they will not get tangled in.
Barefoot is best for Kindergym, so no special footwear is needed.

Download the enrollment form and get signed up!

kindergym session 4 dates

2/2/2018

Kindergym 3-6 year olds
Mondays         5:00-5:30                  $25/4 weeks
February 26, March 5, 12 & 19 (4 wks)
(No other APA Classes Mar 21 – Kindergym only being held)

Tuesdays        5:15-5:45                  $30/5 wks      _____
February 20 & 27, March 6, 13 & 20 (5 weeks)

Wednesdays    5:30-6:00                  $30/5 weeks
February 21 & 28, Mar 7, 14 & 21 (5 weeks)
(No other APA Classes Mar 21 – Kindergym only being held)

There will be a limit of ten students registered in each class.
Students registered in previous sessions will receive priority enrollment.
Students should wear comfortable “gym” or dance-wear that they will not get tangled in.
Barefoot is best for Kindergym, so no special footwear is needed.

Download the enrollment form and get signed up!

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