West Islip Creative Arts Co.

This newsletter contains lots of important information. Please read all sections carefully. Thank You.

Winter Weather Advisories and Parking Lot Safety

Obviously if school is closed classes are cancelled. However as we brave the winter weather, if conditions should change after school and we must decide that cancellations are safest for everyone we will notify everyone VIA EMAIL. If weather conditions are questionable, please check your messages before you head out to drop off for evening classes.

PLEASE REMEMBER to PARK IN MARKED STALLS ONLY. The driveway area around the parking field should NOT be blocked by parked vehicles. Driver's in this lane should not leave their vehicles. Thank you for helping us keep our children safe.

Costumes are arriving !!!!

As costumes arrive and are sorted we are sending them to classes. This is to verify that the sizes are correct and all parts have been shipped and received. We will be releasing costumes to all those who are paid in full.

We have used many vendors this year and they all ship at different times. Costumes will continue to arrive throughout January, February and March.

UPON RECEIPT OF YOUR COSTUMES:

If they have not arrived on hangers, please :

take them out of the bags
discreetly label each piece with your child's name
check to see that there are no pieces that need adjustments or stiching. (Costumes are not custom made, and some minor alterations might be necessary.)
hang on hangars and secure any accessories in a bag on the same hanger.
DO NOT IRON (if they are wrinkled, simply hang in a steamy bathroom for a short time.)
PLEASE do not allow costumes to be worn for playtime, talent shows, dress up or other performances until AFTER our recitals.
Students in multiple classes - will be required to wear a sleeveless nude or black leotard under their costumes to facilitate changes between performances. We have obtained sizing samples from one of our costume vendors and will be offering them for sale in the near future for those who are interested. Cost will be $18 each. Coming Soon.....

TIGHTS - what you need to know

Tights will be distributed separately this week and next week for those classes that require them.

Please check sizing on tights when they come in.
If exchanges are necessary please see instructors.
Extras and replacements may be purchased for $6 per pair.
Most hip hop classes do not require tights.
As many students are in multiple classes, your child might not receive tights in every single class. (For example if taking lyrical and tap and both require tan tights, you will receive one pair of tan convertible tights which can be worn for both. If your child is in multiple classes and requires tan AND black OR pink, we will provide one of each color.)

RECITAL TIMES

Saturday May 16 the show will begin at 6:00 PM

Sunday May 17 the show will begin at 2:00 PM ***

(dancer's should arrive 30 minutes prior to start times.)

*** Sunday's performance will be professionally recorded by R&S Wilhelm Recording. We will offer both BLU Ray ($38) and DVD ($28) versions of the performance for sale prior to the event. This recording will include, 4 camera angles, Dolby Digital 2.0 sound, a main menu with titled chapters, and rolling credits for each act.

Great Response to Dancing Dads - but still room for more...

Dads interested in joining in on the fun please email us or see Miss Kathryn. Classes will begin Wednesday January 21 at 8:30 PM in the gym.

PAYMENTS

All accounts should be paid in full. While the holiday spirit held off December late fees, we can't afford to be so kind in January. (If we need to pay interest on credit cards for costumes, you need to pay the late fee to cover it....)

Costumes will not be distributed to those with past due accounts.

Also, all broadway show tickets must be paid by January 15, or your order will not be filled.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

RECITAL SHOE REQUIREMENTS (reposting for your convenience.)

We are still happy to collect gently used shoes and have many pairs available for use / exchange for those who are interested.

Monday Classes