OCTOBER 2017

Greetings,

October brings an added dose of fun to the studio! Our first observation week celebrates Halloween, and students are invited to dress in their Halloween costume during classes Tuesday, October 24 through Monday, October 30. Appropriate dance shoes should still be worn. (Regular dancewear may be worn by those who choose not to don a costume.)
 
During the observation periods, parents of enrolled students ages 18 mos. and up will be welcomed into the classroom, where they can watch, photograph and record their child's classes. We look forward to seeing you at this always-fun event! If you're unable to attend, mark your calendars for our next observation week December 13-19. With Christmas and Winter Break just around the corner, it should be just as exciting!
 
GSTC instructors are hard at work choosing music and costumes for the year-end annual student production. Next month, selected class costumes will be posted, measurements will be taken, and payments will be collected. Read more about the student production and Costume Carnival below.
 
Finally, and we're sure you've not forgotten, Fall Break is next week. The break runs from Saturday, October 14-Friday, October 20. Classes resume Saturday, October 21. We also have no classes scheduled for Tuesday, October 31 - due to Halloween.

And with Thanksgiving fast approaching, it's the perfect time to give special thanks for and to the wonderful parents at GSTC. On behalf of our staff, I want to offer a sincere thank you for all you do! We truly love sharing our time and talents with your kids.

Enjoy your time off!

Best regards,

Alyssa Scotten & Vicki Gillaspy
G. Scotten Talent Center
317-841-1919


October Tuition
October 1-10

The second quarterly tuition payment was due the first week of October. Families enrolled in our auto-charge program were automatically charged. Please submit your payment if you haven't done so already. You can pay by check at the desk or drop your payment in the mailbox to the right of the desk. Credit card payments may be submitted online. 

To view your account or make a payment online, please click HERE and follow the directions provided.


Fall Break
October 14-20
 
The studio will be closed Saturday, October 14 through Friday, October 20. Troupe rehearsals resume Saturday, October 21. Regular classes resume Monday, October 23. Please mark your calendars.


Parent Observation Week
October 24-30

Our first observation week celebrates Halloween, and students are invited to dress in their Halloween costume during classes. Appropriate dance shoes should be worn. (Regular dancewear may be worn by those who choose not to don a costume.)

During the observation periods, parents of enrolled students ages 18 mos. and up will be welcomed into the classroom, where they can watch, photograph and record their child's classes. We look forward to seeing you at this always-fun event!


Halloween - No Classes
October 31
 
The studio will be closed Tuesday, October 31. Please mark your calendars.


Costume Carnival
November 13-16

This year's Costume Carnival will take place, November 13-16. During the week-long celebration, students will be measured for their dance recital costumes during classes, and photos of the selected class costumes will be revealed. Payments for costumes will also be collected.
 
During Carnival week, parents should pick up a costume order form available on the table in the front hall, complete it and leave it in the box provided. Payment options to be selected on the form include the following choices: Have us auto-charge your account or simply attach a check to your order form. All payments are due by Thursday, November 16, to avoid a late fee. 
 
Costumes are $60 for students in the Pre-K division (Tiny Tot & Discover Dance) and $70 for students in the Elementary, Intermediate, Teen and Advanced divisions (Grades K-12).
 
A $40 Production Fee per family is also due and goes toward general production costs and facility rental. We do not sell tickets to the production; admission is free. 
 
Costumes will be ordered immediately upon payment to ensure their timely arrival next Spring. Costume forms not submitted and paid for by November 16th will incur a $15 per costume add-on fee. Payment can be made at the desk by cash/check, or online by MasterCard or Visa.


Thanksgiving Break
November 22-26
 
The studio will be closed Wednesday, November 22 through Sunday, November 26. Regular classes will be held Monday, November 21 and Tuesday, November 22. Please mark your calendars.



2017-18 Calendar
Important Dates & Upcoming Events

 

August 14: First Day of Academic Term classes

September 4: Labor Day, Studio Closed - No Classes

October 14-20: Fall Break, Studio Closed - No Classes

October 24-30: Parent Observation Week (Halloween Dress-Up)

October 31: Halloween, Studio Closed - No Classes

November 13-16: Costume Carnival (Fittings, Payment Due)

November 22-26: Thanksgiving, Studio Closed - No Classes

December 13-19: Parent Observation Week

December 19: Last day before Holiday Break

December 20 (Wed) - January 2 (Tues): Holiday Break, Studio Closed - No Classes

January 3 (Wed): First day back after Holiday Break

January 15: MLK Jr. Day, Studio Open - Classes as usual

February 19: Presidents Day, Studio Open - Classes as usual

March 5-8: Parent Observation Week

March 30 (Fri)-April 8 (Sun): Spring Break, Studio Closed - No Classes

May TBA: 2018-19 Tiny Talent Informational Meeting 

May TBA: 2018-19 Performing Troupe Informational Meeting

May 28: Memorial Day, Studio Closed - No Classes

May 29 (Tues)-June 4 (Mon): Bring-A-Friend / Awards Week

June 4: Last day of Academic Term classes

June 5-6: Student Production Pictures at GSTC

June 7: Dress Rehearsal at NHS (Tiny Tot, Discover Dance & Elementary Classes) - 5:15 p.m. arrival / 6 p.m. start

June 8: Dress Rehearsal at NHS (Intermediate, Pre-Teen, Teen & Advanced Classes) - 5:15 p.m. arrival / 6 p.m. start

June 9: Student Productions (Noon, 4p.m., 7 p.m.)

June 11-15: GSTC Stummer Camp (9 a.m.-4 p.m. / Grades K-12) / Required for students auditioning for the 2018-19 Performing Troupe)

 
Contact
G. Scotten Talent Center
13315 Britton Park Road, Fishers, IN 46038
317.841.1919
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"We provide a unique educational experience for performing arts students, with individualized programs to help aspiring artists reach personal and professional goals and a comforting guiding hand to encourage and assist their pursuit of performance opportunities."

- G. Scotten Talent Center