Anna Marie Dance Studio
October 2024 Newsletter
Let's Give 'em Pumpkin To Talk About....
Thank you for choosing The Anna Marie Dance Studio for your child. We are so grateful to be trusted with not only the teaching of technique but of building life long skills and friendships.
The Anna Marie Dance Studio is not only a place where your child will learn to dance, it's also where friendships will begin and confidence will blossom. This is a place where your child will feel welcomed, loved and safe. Thank you for joining us in our 73rd season, we have big things in store for you!
#AMDSmeansfamily
Trick or Treat Yourself...
TRUNK OR TREAT: On Saturday, October 26 It's our 4th annual Trunk or Treat event! What is Trunk or Treat? Our families decorate their trunks in fun themes and hand out candy to the community and AMDS families. Families can sign up to enter their decorated trunk and our winning trunk will be awarded $100! Follow The links below to sign up! This year our location is St. Mark's Lutheran Church 501 Duncan Rd Wilmington De 19809. (This event will be 5:00-6:00pm)
Boo Bash: Immediately following our Trunk or Treat we'll be having our 3rd Annual Boo Bash from 6:00-7:30. Wear your costume and come for games, treats and dancing. Cost is $12 per attendees.
POP UP EVENT! Join Miss Bethany on October 19, 4:00-6:15 for a fun evening of Pom and Cheerleading! Cost is $25 and link is below.
WAWA TRIPS: At this time we are not allowing Wawa trips. Please utilize any of the delivery services or bring food with you
TUITION -Tuition payments are due on your first lesson of the month. Tuition can now be paid online via your parent portal. You can also pay cash/check/credit card via our lobby or sign up for auto pay to be charged on the 1st or 15th of the month (+2.59% surcharge)
LATE TUITION: Any outstanding fees that are not paid in full by months end will automatically be charged to the credit card on file (subject to surcharge). If the card is declined the account will be subject to $15.00 late fee. *A $25.00 fee will be charged for any returned checks by the bank*
New* 6 Week Sessions: AMDS is trying something new! We are now offering 6 week sessions. Please help us spread the word for anyone who might want to join dance but is not ready for a year long commitment, this is a great opportunity be join the family! This is also available for any current students looking to sample something new! More Info below!
Hocus Pocus We Need You To Focus...
PARKING: Do not exit your vehicle unless using a parking space. Avoid blocking in other cars or blocking the entrance to the parking lot. Park on the side street if the lot is full. DO NOT STOP AS YOU ENTER off Philadelphia Pike.
DRESS CODE - Your child should be in proper dance attire for all classes. Shorts, t-shirts, and improper footwear are not allowed. Dress code for each style of class is listed on our website. ALL WILL BE ENFORCED starting 10/1. Please have your dancers long hair in a pony tail. Please be sure that all clothing and shoes are labeled with your child’s name. Do not wear dance shoes outside of the studio.
PICTURES and RECITAL DVDS ARE IN! See the front desk to pick yours up!
SPIRIT WEEK: October 24-30 is Halloween Spirit Week! Wear your favorite Halloween attire/costume. (Make sure you can safely dance in it.)
WE WILL BE CLOSED FOR HALLOWEEN OCTOBER 31. Make up classes are available.
SAVE THE DATE: Come join us December 1 for our Oz Tea Party! We have two seatings for you: 9:30-10:30 and 10:30-11:30. Cost is $15/ parents are free. Guests will enjoy delicious treats, meet and take pictures with the cast of our award winning "The Wizard of OZ" and do some pre-holiday shopping at our unique holiday boutique. Wear your holiday best! See the link below for our Sign Up Genius.
New to our studio? Please find our private Facebook group, "Anna Marie Dance Studio (Current Families). In this private group we post videos, pictures and information for our current families only. You can make posts/ask questions here for the studio as well. You MUST answer the membership questions in order to be approved. (Even if you are not a new family, please check that you are still a member.)
Holiday Show: You don't want to miss this! Our Holiday Show is back! Come kick off the holiday season with holiday songs, skits and dances! December 6th and 7th at Cab Calloway.
RECITAL: Our recital dates are June 13th and 14th. More info to come each month.
Thank you for your attention to all of the above matters!
Dance as if no one is watching. but if they do...Give Them A Show!
With warm regards,
The Anna Marie Dance Studio