Hello Dance Families, It’s showtime! Below is a link to 2023 Dress Rehearsal Schedule for June 9th at: Rockville High School - 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon, CT. Please read carefully to find your performance rehearsal time. REMEMBER: Please come 15-20 minutes earlier than your scheduled time to find your assigned seating and get organized. Arrive in costume (or first scheduled performance costume if you are in more than one number) with hair and makeup done, wearing tights and with appropriate performance shoes. The auditorium will be [...]
Hello, GDPAA families: We’d like to share more information about the upcoming showcases and answer some questions that have popped up regarding the format and why we made the decision to adjust the performances. As we all know, Covid changed business models in a large way across the board and that includes dance schools such as ours. The current trend many studios in our area now following is a multi-cast show similar to what we are trying this year. Our showcase was getting close to a four-hour run-time. Because we pay RHS an hourly rate, and all rates have [...]
Hello dance families, The spiritwear shop is open from March 10-31st. Get your Showcase 2023 Another Day Of Sun T-shirt! Regular season GDPAA spirit wear is also available for ordering at this time. http://novelteesct.printavo.com/merch/grossi_dance Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hello Dance families! Below is a link to the flyer for Trunk Or Treat - please note there has been a time change to 2:00-4:00pm. The studio will be closed on Monday October 31st. Remember you may always take any other class as a makeup, just let your teacher know so it may be marked properly in the attendance book. JUST A REMINDER: Please send me a text if your student dancer will be absent, I don’t always get an email in a timely manner to let teachers know that a student will be out. As always… Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hello GD&PAA Dancers and Families, Thank you again for bringing your talent to CVC to share with their listeners! The show is a great holiday edition for their channel that can be aired for years to come! Below are the CVC air dates and times that the GD&PAA Holiday Showcase program will be broadcast on Comcast Public Access Channel 1070 and CVC’s website. GD&PAA Holiday Showcase Air Dates: December 3rd: 9:30pm December 5th: 5:00pm December 9th: 1:00pm December 14th: 2:30pm December 26th: 5:30pm December 30th: 8:00pm December 31st: 10:30am Here [...]
Hello dance families, Grossi Dance is offering a new genre of dance: K-POP! This class will be offered on Wednesday, September 28, 2021 from 7:30-8:30 pm as a free trial. This class is appropriate for ages 10+ please sign up for the free class on the clipboard at the office of give a call or email. Description: In this class we will utilize our interpretations of k-pop choreography as well as integrating our own to bring you upbeat and skillful combinations. We aspire to include all varieties of K-pop and integrate different artists or groups and will [...]
Hello dance families, Welcome to our new season 2021-2022, we are very excited to begin! Below are links to our Welcome letter and September News You Can Use. As always, if you have questions, please reach out. Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hello dance families, Below please find a link to download the block schedule for dress rehearsal on June 11th. Please come a minimum of 15 minutes before your scheduled practice time in costume with appropriate tights, hair and eye makeup only (we are masked in the school so no lipstick or blush is needed). Below is also a link to the Performer information for show day June 12th. You should plan on arriving 1 hour before the show in costume, with hair and eye makeup done to get signed in to the dressing room. If you have questions, please ask. Ticket [...]
Hello Dance families! We have heard from Rockville High School regarding our 2021 Showcase. While there is no limit on capacity for the auditorium and guests are not required to socially distance, please note; WE MUST ALL WEAR MASKS; GUESTS, AND DANCERS ALIKE (FULLY VACCINATED, HALF VACCINATE OR NOT VACCINATED). The school has their own rules and restrictions in addition to any the state or the CDC may mandate and we must follow these fully in order to use their facility. Below are links to two order forms related to our showcase Classic Rewind 2021; one is for Tickets and the other for [...]
Hello dance families, Below please find a link to the May 2021 newsletter. In it is the most up to date information we have regarding Showcase. As we know more I will begin sending out emails to keep you informed of the latest. Check your inbox for the Showcase T-shirt and Spirit wear Google order form. It is due no later than May 8th paid in full, as I must submit it by then to get in by the first week of June. Costumes will start going home as soon as balances are paid in full, and costumes to class week is May 17th.Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Below please find a link to your April 2021 Newsletter with important Showcase information. FYI, I am putting together a spirit wear order form in the next couple of weeks. Company wear, Company Warm Ups, Spirit wear, and the 2021 Showcase Classic Rewind T-Shirt will be available. Keep an eye out for your invoice/statement for April in the next couple of days. Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Below please find a link to your March newsletter. Next week begins Spirit Week - MisMatched Monday crazy dance outfits to class! Showcase news, Spring break and more! UPCOMING: SPIRIT WEAR ORDERS FOR SPRING! Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hello dance families, Below is a link to our January 2021 newsletter with important information about Showcase 2021 on June 12th. As well as information about our closing notifications. Please always check in on Facebook and Instagram as we post there and if you follow us you will get the quickest notification. Closures are also listed on the website and I try to get an email out no later than 2 pm. Keep dancing in your heart Diane
Hello dance families! Below is a link to your October 2020 newsletter. Please remember that the studio is closed on Monday, October 12th. Keep dancing in your heart! Diane
Hello GDPAA families, I hope all is well, below is a link to our August 2020 Newsletter. Online registration will be up and running by Monday, August 10th and I encourage any that can register online to do so. We are having our costume pickup next week Aug 11, 12, and 13th from 5-8 pm in Suite #114. If you still have a balance due you can settle up that evening if you have not already done so (exact cash, check, or Venmo). If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out. We also have an opportunity to get pictures done with our photography studio TMC during the week [...]
Hello Dance Families! Below is a link to our July 2020 newsletter as well as a link to our GD&PAA mask order forms. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping- I hope you are all well and enjoying a well deserved break in the action. Keep dancing in your heart. Diane
Hello GDPAA dance families, I hope this finds you all well and enjoying our surge into spring temperatures! Below is a link to our May newsletter for you all. Zoom classes are still in progress and will be until we can be together again in the studio. Please keep an eye on your inbox, I am sending out April statements which also include any past due balances this week. Checks can be sent to the office, I generally go in twice a week to collect the mail. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Keep dancing in your heart, Diane
Hi Dance Families! I hope this finds you all well and not tooooooooo stir crazy! Below is a link to our April News for your reading pleasure. Just a couple of other notes: Please keep a look out for emails regarding our Zoom meeting and Youtube video classes. I have been trying to send out only to the pertinent classes (not the entire studio) so I don't clog up your inbox. I have also been sending directly to our older students whose emails I have (again to not clog up parent inbox, but If you want to know when classes are ... drop me a line, I'm happy to put you in [...]
Hello GDPAA families, Below are links to you March 2020 news and calendar:
Hello GDPAA families, Below are links to you February 2020 news and calendar. Keep an eye on your email in the next day or so, I am posting costume balances to accounts and will send out with the February invoice. Next week starts Spirit week: Mismatched Monday Topsy Turvy Tuesday Wacky Sock Wednesday Pink and Red Thursday Superhero Friday Disney Saturday Munson's Fundraising opportunity has started! Order forms are at the desk, get your orders back to us by February 28th for Easter delivery. Your order must be paid in full when you turn it in and please have any [...]
Hello GDPAA families, Below are links to the GD&PAA January 2020 newsletter and calendar. Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Below are links to the December 2019 Newsletter and the end of year Calendar. There is a lot going on! Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA Families, Below are links to your November 2019 newsletter and calendar, as well as a link to the Parents' Night Out form. Of Note: Company Wear orders are being taken for all interested dancers. A sizing kit is in the office. The warm ups are black with a zipper pocket jacket with our logo embroidered on the back and a side zip hem pant. The front left of the jacket will be embroidered with your dancers name. The cost is $115. (for top and bottom). Orders must be turned in, paid in full to the office no later than NOVEMBER 23RD. This will allow [...]
Hello GDPAA Families, Below are links to our October news and calendar as well as info for our first Halloween Costume party! Invoices for October tuition as well as costumes and Showcase insurance will follow shortly. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Did you miss our first Company Dance tryouts in June and are still dreaming of being a Company Dancer? Join us on September 12th at Ms. Patrice's Boot Camp from 6:00-7:15pm (fee $25) for your chance! All studio members are eligible to tryout, send your RSVP to let us know you are coming. The Series of Back to School Boot Camps are on the following dates: August 28th from 6:00-7:00 PM with Ms. Leeza September 4th from 6:00-7:15 PM with Ms. Shannon September 11th from 6:00-7:15 PM with Ms. Patrice September 12th from 6:00-7:15 PM with Ms. Patrice Special BTS [...]
Hello GDPAA dancers! Open Auditions for the 2019-2020 GD&PAA Performance Companies will be held Wednesday, June 19th in Studio A. Please see the notices and information for times and details listed below. There is a $15 audition class fee, this fee covers the dancer for any levels auditioned for. Dancers please have your Bio Form filled out when you arrive. A copy of the judges form is attached for your information only. If you, or your dancer cannot attend auditions Thursday, you may still send an email of interest. Special classes may be held over the summer or late August to[...]
Saturday, June 8th, 2019 Rockville High School 70 Loveland Hill Rd, Vernon, CT 06066 Click for directions Matinee: 1:00 pm and Evening: 6:00 pm Parking: follow the driveway to the right side of RHS. The lot is adjacent to the theatre entrance. Tickets: $18 each; sold in studios and at dress rehearsal. $20; cash only at the door before shows. Students should arrive: 45 minutes prior to show times. Company, Juniors, Apprentices, Preps and advanced classes must be dressed for short warm-up class on stage 45 minutes before curtain. House opens: 30 minutes before show times Saving blocks of [...]
Click here to download complete information on the Dress Rehearsal (including the block schedule, performer information, and show order). Where: Rockville High School 70 Loveland Hill Road, Vernon When: Friday, June 7, 2019 Opening Act 1: 4:00 pm followed by Act I in show order Tech and full Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 7th- between 2:30 pm & 8:30 pm; Finale: will be placed between 6:00 & 6:15 pm at Dress Rehearsal; followed by Act II in show order Time block schedule: is used for arrivals/dismissals for the rehearsal, depending on where your number lies in the show. We [...]
Hello GDPAA families, Below you will find links to download your May & June 2019 Calendar and Newsletter. Please note that the dates for Costumes to Class are corrected on the Calendar! Tights and Hair information is in the Look Book in the Lobby. DVD order forms and Picture information are now in the lobby. If you are due a dance award let us know by Saturday, we need to get this information to the engraver. All balances are currently due in full, please remember that no costumes can go home or tickets issued until your account is current. If you have questions, please ask at the [...]
Hello GDPAA families, Below you will find links to download your March 2019 Calendar and Newsletter. Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Below you will find links to download your February 2019 Calendar and Newsletter. The Munson's fundraiser has begun, if you would like to participate please pick up a form at the front desk from Mom Lisa or Diane. Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Below you will find links to download your December 2018 Calendar and Newsletter—there is a lot going on this month at Grossi Dance! Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA Families, We are having our first ever Adult Only Fundraiser! On December 7th from 7-9 PM Traveling Vineyards will be at the Studio for a wine tasting event. Please come join us for some fun, some food, and yes... some wine! Wine will be available to order at the event with delivery in time for the holidays and all proceeds will go to support the Grossi Dance Scholarship fund. Please RSVP to Lisa or Diane at the office, or by email: diane.grossidanceacademy@gmail.com Hope to see you there! Diane
Hello GD&PAA families, Mom Lisa and Susan Krause have organized another fundraiser that can help you earn money toward your dance account! Below is a link to download more information; forms will be given out this week during class. For every item sold you earn $2.50 toward your account. Please have all checks made out to the Student seller and only one check from you to Grossi Dance. Forms must be turned in paid in full by November 19th for holiday pickup If you have any questions, please ask Mom Lisa or Diane in the Office Thank you Diane
Hello GDPA families, Below you will find links to download your November 2018 news and calendar. Also, Spiritwear order forms for Grossi Wear are in the office. Forms must be turned in by November 19th (Paid in Full) if we want this back in time for the winter break. Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, As I'm sure you all know, our own Miss Courtney is attending St Anselm College in New Hampshire. Part of her college experience is mission based and requires that the students raise funds. Please read her below message and help out if you are able. Thank you, Diane Message from Miss Courtney - I’ll be going to Philadelphia and staying at St. Vincent de Pauls. Myself and 10 other Saint A’s students will be going January 5th-12th. The name of my trip is Urban Community Development and we will be going to soup kitchens, centers to help[...]
Hello GD&PAA families, Below are links to your October 2018 Newsletter and Calendar. Regards, Diane
Hello GDPAA families, Miss Jenn is sponsoring a Zumba Fitness Master Class with Master Instructor Kearsha. The Class is Sunday October 21st from 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM at the studio. The Amazing Jammer Kearsha from Maryland will be in the Vernon CT area hosting this awesome Master Class in Addition to a ZIN JAM AFTERWARDS! All you Zins know what the JAM is about!!!| The Master Class will also help grow Grossi Dance Academy Dancer Scholarship fund with a portion of the proceeds! Please come meet Kearsha and dance with us!!!! The class must be registered for. Please click here[...]
Hello GDPAA families, There is still time to participate in the Little Caesar Pizza fundraiser. Earn money toward your costume fee or account balance and help out the scholarship program at the same time. Forms are available in the Lobby. They are due back to us by October 19, 2018 and pizzas will be available for pick up on November 2, 2018. If you are accepting checks, please have them made out to yourself and write only one check to Grossi Dance and Performing Arts Academy. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. [...]
IN-STUDIOS REGISTRATIONS AUGUST 22nd & 23rd 5:00-8:00 PM ONLINE STORES NOW OPEN! BOOT CAMP DATES: 9/12-9/13! Hello GD&PAA families, We will be holding In-Studios registration on Wednesday, August 22nd & Thursday, August 23rd from 5:00-8:00 pm & On-line registrations are available as well. Please contact us if you have any questions about the classes listed as age ranges listed are approximate and additional classes may be added as needed. Master Tap Class: 8/22 6-7:15 with Keith Leonhardt! Reserve your spot for this popular class! $20 for [...]
Hello, dancers! Open Auditions for the 2018-2019 GD&PAA Performance Companies will be held Thursday, June 14th in Studio A. Please see the downloadable notices/forms below for times and details. Please have your Bio Form filled out when you arrive. A copy of the judges form is also downloadable for your information. If you, or your dancer cannot attend auditions Thursday, you may still send an email of interest. Special classes may be held over the summer or late August to accommodate dancers interested in auditions who cannot make the June 14th date. Please email to [...]