Broadway Bound

December 2011 Newsletter Thank you for being Broadway Bound!

A Very Merry Christmas, Season's Greetings and Happy Holidays to everyone!

Congratulations to the eight members of the Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center Competition Team who performed in the 85^th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The group marched down Fifth Avenue and appeared with the Spirit of America Dance Team in a live performance before a national television audience in front of the Macy’s Department Store at Herald Square.

Prior to their performance the team enjoyed a week of rehearsals and touring New York City landmarks including the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center Memorial, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. They also attend the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall and a Broadway theater performance of “Sister Act”.

Members of the Broadway Bound dance group included: Cameron Arnault, Marissa Beard, Alyssa Bennett, Alexandra DeFelice, Abby Greenier, Tess Martinez, Alaina Soucy and Alli Weiner.

Over sixty members of the Broadway Bound Performing Company and Student Baton Twirlers marched down DW Highway in the Town of Merrimack Annual Christmas Parade. They also performed at the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Abbie Griffin Park. Check out their performance on the Broadway Bound Facebook Page.

Costumes have been selected for each of the classes and we have begun to measure students to determine their sizes. A binder showing all of the costumes will soon be available at the studio.

Contrary to common belief, costumes are not stocked but are generally custom ordered in an effort to minimize the manufacturer’s inventory and shelf life; therefore it is not uncommon to order costumes six months prior to a performance. It is also the policy of most costume companies to require full payment at the time of the order. We realize this may be a burden for many of our student families at this time of the year however we need to place our orders and pay for them in order to guarantee delivery and allow time for adjustments if necessary. Everyone should have received a statement or invoice via e-mail showing the costume charge. If a student takes more than one class they will have more than one costume. Payment made after December 10th will incur a $10 late fee. Costumes must be ordered by the end of the year to guarantee delivery by May allowing enough time for adjustments if needed.

It has always been our goal to keep costume costs below the industry standard. We have kept the costume fee at the same price as last year even though the costume companies have made significant price increases in their latest catalogs. We have tried to select costumes within our price range.

We are unable to order costumes without payment and therefore you run the risk of not being able to perform in the show. A late fee of $10 per costume will be charged on payments made after December 10th. Costume payments are nonrefundable.

When paying for costumes please keep all payments separate from your tuition since they are accounted for in a separate process. Please write a separate check. Do not combine your costume payment with other payments. Check payments are preferred.

IMPORTANT…PLEASE NOTE: We would prefer a check or cash payment for costumes. If you must use a credit card, we will charge the costumes to the credit card we have on file however, we will not charge costumes unless you specifically request it. If you want to charge your card please reply to this email. We can not charge the card, for costumes, without your approval.

Have you visited the Holiday Boutique?

It's a terrific gift opportunity

We still have a number of gift items available from our Holiday Boutique located in the studio lobby. We have a display of shirts, shorts, dance pants, sweats and other apparel...as well as other gift items such as bumper stickers and books...for immediate sale. Apparel is offered in multiple sizes and colors. The prices, provided by the vendor, are reasonable and competitive. No ordering or waiting! Pick what you like and take it away.

Competition Teams kick-off performance scheduled.

You are all invited to a celebration of our talented Dance and Baton Competition Teams! The teams will be performing all of their routines at the Annual Kickoff Performance in January. The Performing Company will also be making a guest appearance. The Amato Theater at the Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley in Milford is working to find us a suitable date however nothing is finalized as yet.. This is a wonderful opportunity for our younger students to see the bigger kids perform and see what others in the studio are doing. Bring them to the show to support their schoolmates and perhaps it will inspire them to achieve a higher level of performance as well as a greater appreciation of the arts. We will notify you as soon as plans are finalized. .

Bring your friends back to Broadway Bound!

We will be accepting new students up until January 31, 2012. At that time we will need to “lock in” our classes and prepare our dances for the annual performance in June. If you know of anyone who just finished soccer or cheerleading and would like to start taking classes please let them know they still have time. Your word of mouth promotion of the studio is always very much appreciated and referrals are rewarded with a t-shirt for the first referral, a bag for the second and a sweatshirt for the third. Why not share your dance experience with your friends?

SAVE THE DATE! Broadway is coming to Merrimack!

On January 14th and 15th Adam Cates and Roy Lightner will be traveling to Broadway Bound to hold master classes and workshops for all members of Broadway Bound. They will be offering classes for beginners through advanced. Every dancer will have the opportunity to dance with a Broadway Dancer! Save the date. More details to follow. Click here for Bios.

Happy Thanksgiving

We will be closed starting December 20th.

Classes resume January 2nd

Need new shoes?

Shoe orders are placed on the 15th of the month and are generally delivered the following week.

Once again...

please keep the lobby orderly!

Please encourage your children to use the dressing room downstairs. There is a space provided for children to hang up their clothes and leave their shoes. All of the clutter that builds up in the lobby is really a safety issue.

Back by Popular Demand

Parents Night Out

DANCE PARTY

Go holiday shopping, have date night

or just stay home and relax!

Saturday, Dec. 17

6pm – 9pm

$10.00 Admission

Click here for details.

Snow Cancellation Policy:

We would like to remind you that WZID is your official source for studio closings due to snow or other inclement weather. Tune in to 95.7 FM or you may check their website at http://wzid.com/School-Closings/3216581 We also try to place information on our website and our Facebook page to let you know the status. Finally, you may call the studio and listen to the recorded message.

Book your birthday party… NOW!

We have a flyer with all the details that we can send to you or you can check out the flyer on the website.

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