To The Pointe ~ Our Newsletter
March/April
Important Dates
March 15-Costume balances due
March 21-Comp Team Rehearsal-check email for times
March 29-April 4-Closed for Spring Break
April 10- Recital T-shirt orders due
April 12- April 24- Virtual Observation Day-more info to follow
May 15 & 16 – Picture Days at the studio.
Reminders:
• Check your email, our Facebook and Instagram pages for weather- related school closings
• Elite apparel can still be purchased. Check the link on our website
• Photo weekend at the studio is Saturday & Sunday May 15 & 16.
Note: If you haven’t received our email, please check your Spam / Junk mail
• Please check our Lost & Found. We will be donating unclaimed clothing and shoes soon.
Summer Class Schedule
Six week classes begin for all students Tuesday July 13 and Wednesday July 14. Classes are held once a week until Aug 17 & 18. These classes are for competitive and non-competitive students of all ages through adult. Disciplines include tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop and tumbling.
Our full summer schedule will be on our website: elitestudioofdance.com on March 15th. Online registration will begin March 15th.
The popular summer dance camps listed below are $150.00/week. The hours are 9:00am-noon.
“Disney Days” M-F (ages 3+ up) July 12-16 NEW CRAFTS& SONGS
“Unicorn Magic” M-F (ages 3+ up) July 19-23 NEW CRAFTS& SONGS
“Descendants/Zombies” M-F (ages 3+ up) July 26-30 NEW THEME
Our intensive program for the competitive and advanced dancers at the studio will be M-F Aug 2-6 and M-F Aug 9-13 Ages 12 and under attend 10am -1pm for $155.00/wk. Ages 13 and up attend 10am-3pm for $190.00/wk. We also added a ballet intensive for ages 8 – 12 and 13 & over Aug 16-19
Recital Information
Recital dates and venue will be announced as soon as we have confirmation. We are looking at June 11th and 12th and 18th and 19th. We appreciate your patience as we wait for NYS guidelines to be updated.
Recital T-Shirt
Purchase recital t-shirt “Let the Adventure Begin” by April 10th. Order forms are available at front door and also in the attachment with this newsletter. Cost $20 each. Any shirts purchased for 2020 will be purchased for 2021. However we do need new sizes.
Thank You
Bill and I can’t begin to thank our Elite families and staff for the meals, cards, gifts, messages and prayers. He is improving daily and we appreciate your continued support.
January/February
Happy New Year!! The entire staff would like to thank you all for the cards, gifts and holiday
wishes. They are all appreciated and we all look forward to a wonderful 2021.
January/February Dates:
January 4- Classes resume
January 18-OPEN Martin Luther King Jr Day
February 15-21-Closed Winter Break
February 28-Costume Balances Due
Reminders:
• Check your email, our Facebook and Instagram pages for weather-related school closings
• Elite apparel can still be purchased. Check the link on our website.
• Tentative photo weekend at the studio is Saturday & Sunday May 15 & 16. More info to follow soon with your exact day and time.
• Please check our Lost & Found. We will be donating unclaimed clothing and shoes soon.
Summer Class Schedule
Six week classes begin for all students Tuesday July 13 and Wednesday July 14. Classes are held once a week until Aug 17 & 18. These classes are for competitive and non-competitive students of all ages through adult. Disciplines include tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop. Look for additional summer program details and full schedules available soon on our website. The popular summer dance camps listed below are $150.00/week. The hours are 9:00am-noon.
Disney Days M-F (ages 3+ up) July 12-16
Unicorn M-F (ages 3+ up) July 19-23
Theme TBD M-F (ages 3+ up) July 26-30
Our intensive program for the competitive and advanced dancers at the studio will be M-F Aug 2-6 and M-F Aug 9-13. Ages 7-11 attend 10am -1pm for $160.00/wk. Ages 12 and up attend 10am-3pm for $200.00/wk. Registration for all summer classes will begin on March 1st online.
Recital Information
Recitals may be either Friday and Saturday June 11 & 12 or June 18 & 19-- venue TBA . We are looking into outdoor venues in case the auditorium is unable to host our recital. We will pass along updates as they become available. We are determined to hold a spring recital.
Dance Competition Team Payments
Competition team fee payment forms will be handed out soon, as we are waiting for competition fee confirmations. Competition charges for group dances only, will be listed on your competition billing forms, along with any 2020 credits you may have. If your child participates in a private lesson (solo, trio, duet), and you wish to enter that in a competition, please fill that in on your payment form. Submit the grand total of all group dances, solos, duets and trios. FORM MUST ACCOMPANY PAYMENT. We will not submit a competition entry for any student with an
overdue account. All tuition and fees must be current.
November/December
Classes are in session and we are off to a great start. Our recital dates are unknown as of November 1st. We are waiting on a confirmation from the Auditorium Theater. We will be sure to announce the dates as soon as they are confirmed. Please be sure to read all the emails that we send as that is our major form of communication.
Reminders
Wednesday November 11- Open for Veteran's Day
Wednesday November 25 through Sunday November 29 – Studio is closed for Thanksgiving.*
Saturday December 5 - Candy pick-up from 9:00am-1pm.
Tuesday December 15 - Tentatively costume deposits are due. $40.00 each costume.
Monday 12/21- Sunday 1/3 – Studio is closed for the holiday break.*
*When traveling out of state please remember to check restricted area lists and follow quarantine
procedures. Also please inform us by phone or email of student absences and the reason for the absence so we can keep our records up to date.
Birthday Parties at Elite
Have your child's next birthday party at the studio. Party-goers will enjoy a theme-based dance class with drinks and party goods provided. Optional craft also available ($1.00 extra). Parents supply cake or other refreshments. $12.00 per child. We will make it a Covid safe and fun event. Call or email the studio for more information.
Tuition Payments
Tuition is due on the first class of each month. Statements are emailed each month indicating balances due. Late fees will be applied after the 15th of each month. Auto-pay is deducted on the 15th of each month.
Dance Shoe Requirements
Check our website for the color, style and brand of dance shoes that your child needs for all classes. Ideally, students should be practicing, and learning their dances while wearing the required shoes that they will be performing in at recital. Please mark shoes with your child's name.
Lost and Found
Check the plastic bin in the back lobby for any clothing, shoes or water bottles you may be missing. We empty the bin often and toss or donate items that have been left in the Lost and Found for any extended period of time.
Elite Merchandise
Go to our website and check out the new Elite clothing and new duffel bag. Order early for the holidays. Click the link found on the home page of the website.
Office Manager, Donna, Retired Donna started with Elite 11 years ago and helped with everything from billing to costumes. We are sad to see her go but wish her well in her retirement. There will be a card at the desk if students/parents want to sign it.
September/October 2020
Welcome to the 2020-21 dance season at Elite Studio of Dance! Classes will start Monday, September 14th. We are looking forward to a great start to the 2020-2021 dance season. We Are Committed To Keeping Our Dancers SAFE. After careful consideration, and until further notice, we will be requiring masks for dancers in all classes except our ages 2 ½-4, Toddlers and Tots 1 class, where masks will continue to be optional for students (mandatory for teachers). As many schools and all gyms require masks to be worn full time, this added measure will further protect our dancers and families. In addition to our mask policy,
- class sizes will be limited according to social distancing recommendations
- teachers and staff will be required to wear masks
- students will be asked to use hand sanitizer (provided in the classroom) at the start and end of each class
- studios and equipment will be cleaned between classes
- the lobby will remain closed to limit the number of people in the studio. Parents need to drop students off at the front door and pick up from the sidewalk
- we ask that students who are not feeling well do not come to class
Reminders:
Thursday, October 1-Niagara Chocolate candy sales begin.
Monday, October 5-Private lessons and Competition Team Optionals begin.
Monday, October 12-Closed for Columbus Day.
Saturday, October 24-Competition Team Parent Meeting 1pm @ studio
Saturday, October 31-Open for Halloween.
Wednesday, November 11- Open for Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 25 -Sunday, November 29- Studio is closed for Thanksgiving.
Elite Studio of Dance on Social Media Sites
In addition to the newsletter, remember to check for frequent studio updates on Instagram, Facebook and on our website at elitestudioofdance.com
Order Your Elite Gear
Check out our home page of our website for the link to order your merchandise. We have something for everyone, including our dance moms and dads. Elite gear makes a great holiday gift.
Tuition Payments
Tuition is a yearly fee that may be paid in ten installments on the first class of each month. Late fees will be applied to chronically delinquent accounts. We have our online payment feature available now. You may pay online with credit card or ACH. We will accept cash and checks in an envelope clearly labeled with your child’s name.
Dance Shoe Requirements
Check our website ( on our FAQ’s page) for the color, style and brand of dance shoes that your child needs for all classes. Ideally, students should be practicing, and learning their dances while wearing the required shoes that they will be performing in at recital. Please mark shoes with your child's name. Check out our home page of our website for the link to order your merchandise. We have something for everyone, including our dance moms and dads. Elite gear makes a great holiday gift.
