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It's November, the month of Thanksgiving and a time to reflect on everything we are thankful for. 
   
We at ADA are so thankful for our dance family for supporting us during these challenging times!  Your support, positive recommendations, and encouragement are keeping us moving forward. Our goal during these times is to provide a positive, supportive and happy environment for our dancers.  We want them to leave their worries at the door and concentrate on becoming better while having fun through the art of dance!  

THANK YOU to everyone!!  Happy November!


Sincerely,
Darlene Giordano Cummings
Owner/Director American Dance Academy 
 
WEEEEEE DANCE- For Ages 2-3 & a partner!!

Our WEE Dance is a fun and creative class for Mommy (or Daddy/caregiver) and a tot. It is designed to help aid in the wonderful development of skills appropriate for a 2 year old. For this reason our class uses a parent or caregiver to help us orient the child into a classroom setting encouraging the development of fine and gross motor skills. These skills are developed through the use of music, dance, and constant support of those who love them. Along with assisting in the development of motor skills in the children we incorporate sharing, taking turns, and following directions. These aspects all lead to the development of socialization and additional necessary skills of listening and following directions to give them a great start before or while they begin pre-school.
  
Click here to learn more about our WEE Dance program 
Online Stores

It's that time to think of
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS!! 
Be sure to check out the ADA online stores and get a jump start on Christmas gifts this year!!  We have logo makeup palettes with the amazing new line of makeup we sell, custom slides (can even get your name on them) and we now carry the Zyia Active line which is great for the entire family! 
https://www.danceatada.com/studio-news.htm

During November & December we will put our circular rack out filled with items that will make great Christmas gifts!  Shop outdoors for new leotards, ballet sweaters and more!

ADA plans to attend
Artists Simply Human
Dance Convention
in Philadelphia
 
Have you wanted to go take classes at a dance convention from world-renowned faculty from around the globe?  
 
JOIN THE ADA DANCE COMPANY THE WEEKEND OF JAN 15th-17th. ALL DANCERS WELCOME AND WILL HAVE A FABULOUS TIME!



We invite and encourage all registered ADA dancers age 4 & up to come to a day or two of ASH (Artist Simply Human) Dance Convention in Philadelphia PA! There will also be virtual class options. Click the link below to find out more about ASH:
Click Here for ASH Registration Form


Loews Philadelphia Hotel

1200 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Join the ADA family this season!
We are still taking registrations this month for any classes that have openings.  Anyone who joins this month is guaranteed to be able to participate in our year end recital! 
 
SPRING Recital  
Measurements of all dancers will be the week of November 1st-6th.  Costume fees will come out of accounts on November 16th.  If your 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's tentative date is 
May 7th & 8th with a rain date 
(if an outdoor show becomes necessary) 
of May 15h & 16th


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
via e-mail within one hour of the scheduled class and posted on our Instagram & Facebook accounts. Since we are unable to offer make ups in other classes this year due to COVID size restrictions we will offer Zoom or a class makeup day.  
 
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Special Notes for current dancers
 
Hip Hop Dancers:
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!  
 
Ballet Dancers:  
The only top allowed to be worn is a ballet sweater.  Sweatshirts etc are not allowed in ballet class as teachers cannot see the lines necessary for proper technique.  Think FITTED.  Leg warmers and fitted dance sweater leggings are also allowed.  
 
 
High school dancers:  Join the ADA Chapter of the National Honor Society of Dance Arts!
 Once the criteria below are met, please contact Miss Darlene
at DANCEatADA@comcast.net for info on volunteer points and essay requirements.
 
~Dancer must be in 9th-12th grade
~Dancer must have & maintain a 3.2 or higher 
~Dancer must be studying dance for minimum of 7 hours a week at ADA and maintain attendance and commitment in class
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 
CALENDAR  
November 2nd-7th: Spring Recital Costume Measurement Week
 November 16th: Spring Recital Money Due (comes out automatically unless notice is given by 11/1)
 November 23rd-29th: Studio Closed -Happy Thanksgiving! Be sure to watch the ADA dancers on ABC's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
 
 
DECEMBER is Holiday Spirit Month! Wear dance attire in Red/Green or Blue/White the entire month! Let's spread some holiday CHEER!
 December 21st-January 3rd:  Studio Closed for Winter Break- Happy Holidays!
 
January 4th: Classes Resume from Holiday Break