The Dance Corner News: December 2017

a message from Miss Carrie

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I love the holidays. Greenery, bows, candles and lights all around. Everything seems so magical this time of year. We all have special holiday memories. I have a vivid recollection of walking into our living room one Christmas morning and seeing the Barbie Dream House assembled under the tree for me and my sister (although I am not sure I was planning on letting her play with it)! I was so excited. That dream house was in our family for many years and I never forgot the thrill of seeing it under the lights of the tree that morning. I want to do what I can to be sure every child has that magical moment that they remember for a lifetime, so 9 years ago I started The Winter Follies to support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. There are many wonderful charities out there, but this one speaks to me and I think that magic of gift giving and receiving is something we all can relate to, young and old.  Our annual Winter Follies performance is a toy drive. The price of admission is one new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. If you forget to bring a toy, you can pay a $10 admission fee, but we really like to get toys. Last year we collected close to 300 toys!  This year's performance is Saturday, December 9th at 4:30pm at the Clinton Town Hall Auditorium. There are dance numbers from our students in the show as well as musical performances from our friends at Corner Music of Old Saybrook. The show is appropriate for all ages and should be a little over 1 hour long. Seating is first come first serve and the show does fill up so come early! Doors open at 4pm. If you can't attend, but would like to give a toy, please bring your toy donation to our dance shop by 12/9.  We hope to see you at The Winter Follies!  Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and a Happy New Year. Thank you for being part of The Dance Corner family.  ~ Miss Carrie

Important Dates & the Studio Calendar

More to Share and Give!

Be our guest at our holiday party hosted by the Dance Corner chapter of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Our Honor Society students are putting together a fun afternoon for a great cause. Students of all ages are invited to join us for a Holiday celebration to benefit Color A Smile! There will be games, light refreshments provided. Everyone can color a picture to brighten someone's day. Color A Smile will mail your picture to troops overseas, senior citizens or anyone in need of a smile. Join us Friday, 12/15 from 4:15-5:30pm in studio 7 at The Dance Corner for holiday fun and support a great cause!

Holiday Gift Giving

Stop by our dance shop to start (or finish) your holiday shopping! We have Stylish leotards, Cozy warm-ups and hoodies, dance bags and MORE! Not sure what your dancer wants... Why not get her a gift certificate good for dance classes or store merchandise?

Campus Tees and TDC Sweatshirts

Bright and Bold Leotards

Dance Bags, HipHop Sneakers, & Sparkly Accessories

Costume Orders

Costumes for all students dancing in the annual recital will be ordered this week. Costumes are non-refundable and non-returnable. If your child will not be participating in the annual recital, please let Miss Carrie know IMMEDIATELY.  Families are responsible for their entire costume bill even if their child withdraws from classes between December and June.

Click here for the complete studio calendar .

Semi-Annual Tuition Payments

Families who pay their Dance Corner bill semi-annually will be receiving their billing statements for the 2nd half of the dance year this month.  These invoices cover tuition for January-May. In order to receive your 5% discount, your invoice must be paid by  January 2, 2018.

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Tuition Payments

Monthly Tuition bills are due the first of each month. Make your payments conveniently and securely online by logging into our Customer Portal. Not sure how the Portal works?  Click here to watch short instructional video. It's an easiy way to manage your account with us anytime from anywhere!   We accept credit and debit card payments online or you can pay directly from your bank account by e-check. Customers can also opt for auto-pay and avoid the extra step of logging in to pay each month. Notify our office that you would like to be an auto-pay customer, enter your payment method into your account online and your account will be automatically charged on the 1st of each month. You may also pay by credit/debit card, cash or check in our Dance Shop.  All customers were required to submit a credit/debit card or bank draft information at registration. If your account is not paid in full by the 15th of the month, this payment method will be charged for the balance due on the 16th of the month. If your payment is declined, a $10 late fee will be applied to your account. A $25 service fee will be charged for all returned checks.