• APRIL 2016 REMINDERS

    April 7, 2016
  • Hello, everyone!

    Happy Spring! Here are a few notes and reminders for April:

  • Spring Break
    The studios will be closed for Spring Break from April 11-16th.

    Tuition
    Tuition is now due- please remit before April 16th to avoid a late fee. If you have any questions about tuition, please contact our awesome office staff for information. Our newest addition to our office is Diane Esposito; please welcome her in the GD&PAA spirit! You can reach her at diane.grossidanceacademy@gmail.com.

    Costume Balances
    Costume balances are posted; all balances were due by March 1st. Late fees are $5.00 per costume. The balance due list is posted in the GD&PAA “Look Book” orange information binder in the waiting room and in the office. Pictures of costumes and a list of hair, shoes and tights requirements are in the “Look Book” binder as well.

    Costumes are In
    Costumes are in; and dancers may try them on to check for sizing. All costumes will remain in the studio storage until tuition, fees and balances due through June are paid in full.

    Dress Rehearsal and Show Dates
    Dress rehearsal and show dates are scheduled for Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11th; pending any further school cancellations and graduation dates at RHS. More information regarding times and schedules will be sent at the end of April and again in May.

    Tickets
    Tickets go on sale May 7th and are available in the office and RHS during dress rehearsal. Tickets may only be purchased after all outstanding balances are paid in full.

    Dress Rehearsal Fees
    Dress Rehearsal fees of $30 per family (includes pass for one accompanying adult) is due May 2nd.

    Program Order
    Program order for the show will be posted after spring break. Please check the spelling of your/your dancer’s names in each class for the final proof.

    Family Dance
    Family Dance rehearsals will resume at the end of spring break. Please sign up in the office so that we can plan accordingly. We will be performing to “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’” from Teen Beach Movie!

    Musical Theatre Class
    The next Musical Theatre class is Friday, April 22nd.

    Attitude Dance Team
    Attitude Dance Team is competed in the Elite Dance and Spirit of Dance competitions at Rockville High School with great success! Several High Silver, Gold and High Gold trophies were attained and you’ll see their awards in the bookcase in the waiting area. Congrats to all the dancers, choreographers and chaperones!

    Bring a Friend to Class
    Bring a Friend to Class week is May 9-14th. Guests must fill out a GD&PAA waiver to participate. Forms are in the office.

    Costumes to Class Week
    Costumes to Class Week is May 16-21st. Dancers must have appropriate tights, shoes and hair as noted in the orange “Look Book” binder in the waiting room. Dancers may take home costumes ONLY if ALL tuition, fees and outstanding balances are paid in full by that week.

    Summer Dance
    information about day and evening classes, camps, intensives and workshops will being held in July and August will be coming soon. Please let us know if you have an area of interest so that we can create accordingly! We are bringing back our fabulous, Princess Camp, as well as adding a new Broadway Bound camp, Ballroom, Bootcamp, Barre Buster and other offerings!

    Company Auditions
    Company auditions for Preps, Apps, Junior & Senior Company will be the week after the Showcase. Days, times and information will be finalized and forwarded by May.

    Make-up classes and Free Trial Classes
    Make-up classes and free trial classes may be taken in any dance genre through May. Please see the teachers or office staff for appropriate levels, days and times.

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  • Have a great Spring Break and see you soon!
    Ms. Linda & Staff