May News 2015

Dear Parents and Dancers,

Our May Newsletter went out today. We are posting the details below!

Peace, love, and dance,
Ms.  Mikki and Ms. Steph

1. Dancer Biographies and Awards: We feature each child in our annual program with a head shot and bio. Please view this document for information about how to write your dancer's bio. Please email or bring you dancer's bio to The Coda before Saturday, May 9 (Picture Day). Also, please email us if this marks the completion of your dancer's 3rd, 5th, or 10th year of dance OR if your dancer merits perfect attendance.
 

2. Parent Meetings: We hold Parent Meetings to discuss picture day, tech rehearsal, recital, and ticketing. We are here to answer your questions! Please mark your calendars and be prepared to attend. Dancers may be present, too.


CM-3: Monday, May 4, 5:30 PM
CM-4: Thursday, May 7, 5:30 PM
Primary: Tuesday, May 5, 5:00 PM
Secondary A: Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 PM
Secondary B: Thursday, May 7, 6:45 PM
Tertiary: Monday, May 4, 6:45 PM
Level 1: Thursday, May 7, 8:15 PM
Level 2/3: Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM


3. Picture Day: Please mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, for pictures at Mr. Eric Frank's Studio at 12416 Hooper Road. Click here to view a detailed schedule with instructions. We will review this information at the upcoming Parent Meetings.

4. Tech Rehearsal, Recital, and Ticketing: Keep your calendars marked and clear for Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, for in-theater rehearsals and recital. Click here for a detailed schedule with instructions. Again, we will review this information at the upcoming Parent Meetings.

5. Recital T-Shirts: If you'd like to purchase recital t-shirts, please complete this form and bring this with payment to the studio prior to Saturday, May 16. 

6. Daddy-Daughter Rehearsals: Creative Movement Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 parents who are participating in this year's Daddy-Daughter dance, your first rehearsal is this Sunday, May 3, at 4:00 PM. We're looking forward to seeing our dancers with their partners there!

7. Holiday Schedule: We will hold classes on Monday, May 25. Dancers, please arrange to be in town this evening!

8. Extra Rehearsals: Coda Teachers reserve the right to call extra rehearsals as recital nears. We will be sure to communicate these to dancers and parents in a timely manner. These rehearsals are not mandatory, but they are highly recommended. 

9. Recital Fees: Please submit any outstanding recital payments (commitment fees or costume fees) at your earliest convenience. Note that we cannot distribute costumes to dancers who have outstanding balances.

February 2015 Newsletter

Dear Dancers and Parents, 

Here is a copy of our February Newsletter:

First, we'd like to say THANK YOU to all the parents and grandparents who bring their girls to dance each week. The Coda Teachers appreciate having their dancers in class as recital choreography is being taught. Thank you!

1. Recital Fees: Please submit any outstanding recital payments (commitment fees or costume fees) at your earliest convenience. Note that we cannot distribute costumes to dancers who have outstanding balances.

2. Company Parents Meeting: Prior to the Masquerade Competition, we will hold a Parents Meeting on Saturday, February 28, from 12:30 to 1:00 PM in the studio. This is for the parents of our competition dancers, and only parents should be present.

3. Holiday Schedule: Click here for the Coda Calendar. Please note that we will be closed from Friday, April 3, to Thursday, April 9, for Easter Holidays. We extend a heartfelt apology for any confusion caused during our Mardi Gras holiday.

4. Picture Day: Please mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, for pictures at Mr. Eric Frank's Studio at 12416 Hooper Road. We will send out a detailed schedule with instructions closer to this date.

5. Parent Meetings: We will hold Parent Meetings prior to Picture Day and Recital 2015 to discuss both events and to answer your questions. Please mark your calendars and be prepared to attend! Dancers may be present, too.

CM-3: Monday, May 4, 5:30 PM
CM-4: Thursday, May 7, 5:30 PM
Primary: Tuesday, May 5, 5:00 PM
Secondary A: Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 PM
Secondary B: Thursday, May 7, 6:45 PM
Tertiary: Monday, May 4, 6:45 PM
Level 1: Thursday, May 7, 8:15 PM
Level 2/3: Monday, May 4, 7:00 PM

6. Recital Dates: Please remember to keep your calendars marked and clear for Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, for in-theater rehearsals and recital. Click here for Recital 2015 information.

January 2015 Newsletter

Dear Coda Family,

We're excited to be dancing in the new year with your girls!

1. January Costume Dues: Your dancer's costume balance needs to be paid in full by Friday, January 16th, 2014.  

2. Class Attendance: The new year means new choreography! Teachers are starting recital pieces, so consistent class attendance is super important. We appreciate you bringing your girls to class each week! Also, we will have class Monday, January 19 in honor of Martin Luther King. 

3. Congratulations: We'd like to congratulate the Coda Senior Company for their outstanding performances at Tremaine Dance Conventions. Hannah and Serenity placed 2nd in the Senior Jazz Duo/Trio, and Hannah, Aubrie, Serenity, and Allyson placed 4th in the Senior Contemporary Group division. Awesome work, girls!

4. Recital 2015 Dates: Please keep your calendars marked and free for both June 5th and 6th, 2015.

5: Competition Dues: Coda Company Dancers, your 3rd fee installment is due Saturday, January 17th, 2014.

Stay warm and toasty,

Ms. Micaela and Ms. Steph