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Happy November!  This is the month of Thanksgiving and a time to reflect on everything we are thankful for.   At this time, I'd like to express my gratitude to all the families who currently attend, who have attended, and all those who have recommended ADA to their friends and families.  Without your support, we would not be celebrating 26 years of teaching DANCE in Hockessin! Thank you all for your enthusiasm and referrals  and I look forward to even more fun years ahead!!   
 
Sincerely,
Darlene Giordano Cummings
Owner/Director American Dance Academy 
 

November/December Calendar Of Events

November 1st-7th- Spring Recital Costume Measurement Week
 
November 3rd  10th & 17th -Christmas Parade rehearsal held at ADA from 2-3 PM for those who registered
 
November 15th-Spring Recital Money Due-comes out automatically unless a note is given by 11/1
 
November 20th- Yofi cosmetic cut off date (Required for Dance Company)
 
November 21st-25th:   Studio Closed- Happy Thanksgiving!
 
November 30th-Christmas Parade in West Chester @ 7:15 PM for those who registered. Come cheer on the ADA dancers!
 
December is Holiday Spirit Month! Wear dance attire in Red/Green or Blue/White the entire month
 
December 21st-Jan 4th:  Studio Closed-Winter Break-Happy Holidays!

January 5th: Classes resume after Holiday Break
 
January 9th: New 6-week WEE Dance begins 10:45-11:30 Register online
 
Come CHEER on the ADA Dancers and welcome SANTA at the West Chester Christmas Parade!  
QVC WEST CHESTER CHRISTMAS PARADE
 
Friday, November 30, 2018 
USA Today called West Chester's Christmas celebration "one of the top ten places to experience the arrival of Santa Claus during the holiday season." The parade comes alive with hundreds of dancers, performers, and musicians making the event a true extravaganza. Dozens of other activities surround the parade, so come downtown early and enjoy all the Christmas spirit.  The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce's 39th Annual Christmas Parade is presented by QVC and will be televised Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at least 8 times.

Dancers participating in the parade have practice from 2:00-3:00 the following dates:
Sat Nov 3rd
Sat Nov 10th
Sat Nov 17th

Christmas Attire

We have some NEW ADA attire coming for the Christmas season!  Be on the lookout for our new pj's, shorts, t-shirts and more!  You can even ask us at the front desk for a sneak peak too!!
Closing Procedure
SNOW OR BAD WEATHER
The studio will not necessarily close for snow/bad weather days regardless if area schools are closed.

Closings will be sent out via e-mail within one hour of the scheduled class, posted on our Facebook account and a message will be left on the phone at the studio. You are entitled to a makeup if we close the studio due to weather.  It is encouraged but not required.
 
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Special Notes
 
Hip Hop Dancers: Hip Hop class
As a reminder shoes for Hip Hop are not to be worn outside as they drag lots of dirt into our dance rooms especially during the rainy and snowy season. Please be sure that the sneakers worn for Hip Hop are worn ONLY for class and not outside.  Attire should be comfortable clothing with sweat pants over the knee as they do floor work.  Any colors are allowed.  Think FUNKY! 
  

SPRING Recital Costumes
As stated in our 2019 Recital Handbook, located in the parent portal of current student's online account, costume fees will come out of accounts on November 15th.  If a dancer will not participating, please send a note in by November 1st so we do not measure your child, or post a charge to your account. 
 
Our annual recital is on May 10th & 11th at St Mark's High School.  

Please note that costumes WILL NOT be ordered if account is not paid to date.
  If you are purchasing more than 4 costumes and need to work out a payment plan please contact Miss Kelly at DANCEatADA@verizon.net  If payment is not received, or plan in effect, there will be a minimum of $10 per costume charge for additional shipping and handling fees for any special/late orders.