January 2019
Academy Newsletter - January 2019
With all of our students back in class, we can't believe our dance year is at the half way mark. Please take a moment to stay up-to-date on all the Academy and Ballet Yuma happenings in this new year.

And as always....thank you for choosing the Academy for your child's dance education and for supporting quality dance in our community.
Save the Date - Saturday, June 1st
Etudes & Excerpts 2019 performance information was emailed last week. Get your participation forms in. Note: all students in upper levels that take class more than twice a week do not pay a performance fee for Etudes...but we do need your form to make sure we have a costume ready for you!
Need more information or missed getting the form?
Do U "TUTU" ?
Basic Ballet for Adults

Mondays 7-8pm

January 28th - April 15th

10 weeks only $85


Teens welcome!
A special class for our youngest dancers and their caregiver. Three 5-week session are now open for registration. Only $60/session. Space is limited to 8 so register today to make sure you have a spot!
Academy calendar - Spring 2019
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January 21 - Academy closed for MLK Day
January 28 - Adult Ballet classes begin
February 5 - Mommy & Me Session 1 begins
February 14 - Valentine's Day - Academy closed for Ballet Yuma adjudication
February 16 - Etudes & Excerpts performance forms and fees due ( $5 late fee applies after this date )
February 18 - Academy closed for President's Day
March 4 - Summer program registration begins
March 12 - Mommy & Me Session 2 begins
March 23 - Ballet Yuma's performs "SNOW WHITE - The Ballet" at Snider Auditorium
April 1-6 - Academy closed for Spring Break
April 15-20 - Parent Observation Week
April 23 - Mommy & Me Session 3 begins
April 30-May 3 - Academy closed for Ballet Alliance Festival 2019 in Spokane WA
May 13 - Etudes & Excerpts tickets available and preregistration for Fall 2019 BEGINS
May 27 - Academy is OPEN on Memorial Day
May 31 - Staging rehearsal for all dancers in Etudes & Excerpts
June 1 - Etudes & Excerpts Performances
June 10 - Summer programs BEGIN!
Free Class for new dancers
The Academy would like to invite new children to try our classes. During the month of February we will be offering one FREE class to all interested in our program. If you have a friend please invite them to participate in our FRIENDLY FEBRUARY campaign! Questions? Email us academyyba@roadrunner.com

Classes open for FRIENDLY FEBRUARY are:
3-5 yr olds - Saturday 9am
5-7 yr olds - Saturday 9:45am or Thursday 5:45pm
8-11 yr olds - Tuesday 4pm

Are you an upper level student with a friend that dances? Invite them to one of your classes in February! They do need to bring a waiver signed by their parent and follow the dress code.
Offering morning school shows March 21-22
If your school is interested contact Jenn Coleman 928-446-6770