March 2018
Academy Newsletter - March 2018
Greetings!

It is spring time at the Academy and we are gearing up for warmer weather, performances and summer dance. Read below to stay up-to-date on all of the Academy's news!
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Tuition Due
For students on the tuition installment plan, your payment was due March 1st or on the day of your dancer's first class in March.

A big thank you to our families that made their payment on time.

Class Attendance
We truly expect our students to attend every class in which the student is registered. Ballet is a disciplined art form that requires a student to be completely committed. Students who do not attend class on a regular basis will fall behind, and not build the necessary skills and strength needed to succeed and move to a higher level.

Next month, many of our classes will begin working on their class presentations for our end of year performance and we need to make sure your child is prepared. Thank you for supporting your child's journey in dance!

...and thank you for helping your child be the best they can be!  
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A perfect bun!
We have noticed that some of our little dancers are coming to class without their ballet bun! And upper level students should use a hairnet to contain wisps. Being properly prepared is one of the life skills we foster at the Academy. Please make sure you have your dancer's hair securely fastened or your dancer has hair supplies, so that hair is not a distraction for them during class.
Ballet shoes!
Another no-no....wearing your ballet slippers OUTSIDE! Please have your child wear their street shoes to class and change into their ballet shoes once inside the building. This prevents the outside dirt from getting on our dance floors and keeps your little dancer's shoes pretty and pink. A dance bag with room for shoes and hair supplies will help you and your dancer stay organized.
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Spring Break
The Academy will be closed for spring break Monday April 2nd thru Saturday April 7th. This week is not included in the tuition weeks so no makeup classes.

Summer Dance at the Academy
The Academy's summer dance schedule is now available and we have started to register students. Summer is a perfect opportunity for our students to grow both in technique and performance skills. Programs for our younger students include dance class plus enrichment activities to broaden their knowledge of ballet. Mid-level students can try new dance forms and intermediate and advance level students are able to immerse themselves in our intensive workshop. Have a friend interested in what the Academy offer? Summer is a perfect time for them to 'try us out'!

Speak to your child's instructor to find out the program that would best benefit your dancer
Ballet Yuma in performance
Don't miss our upper level dancers in Ballet Yuma's spring show. Support quality dance in our community.

Giselle ACT 2 along with 4 new ballets featuring the young talent of BALLET YUMA!

Two performances only !
Saturday March 24th 2pm & 7pm

...and last but not least!
We could not be prouder of Level 6 Academy student and Ballet Yuma dancer, Eric Snyder in his accomplishments at the Prix de Lausanne last month. Eric was one of only 3 male dancers from the US to participate and then was chosen as one of the 10 boys from around the globe to dance in the finals!

Eric will be attending the San Francisco summer dance program on full scholarship (tuition and housing) and then he is off to Europe to train full-time at the English National Ballet School next year again with a full scholarship.

Come support Eric and all our dancers at Ballet Yuma's spring show on March 24th!
Yuma Ballet Academy
3942 S Avenue 4 1/2 E Yuma AZ 85364
928.314.4762