December Newsletter!

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Dear Families,

The final newsletter of the year! I hope it finds you rested and re-charged after Thanksgiving break.

Thank you to everyone who came in during watching week, it was great to see you and for the students to show off their work so far this year. Your applause and encouragement were exactly what they needed!

The Nutcracker performance is going to be a huge treat and it is right around the corner! Your support of our production means we can provide our students with the experience of being part of this festive classic. Please reach out to your friends and family and encourage them to join us at Wellesley High School on December 14th.

We're always looking ahead to the next semester and so while everything looks like Sugar Plums and Snowflakes on the surface, I am mulling over Yellow Brick Roads and Scarecrows! See below for our spring show announcement! This is for our full school show, every dancer will be involved.

Please read the whole newsletter to be aware of everything happening at MDA! Thank you for your support and warmest wishes for a happy holiday season.

Gemma Williams

774 208 6547

• Nutcracker: Clara's Dream
• Nutcracker Sweet Afternoon
• The Wizard of Oz
• Winter Break
• Adult Classes

Join us on Saturday, December 14th, at Wellesley High School for an enchanting performance of The Nutcracker: Clara's Dream. Showtimes are at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Make it a memorable day by sharing this beloved holiday tradition with your family and friends! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic—reserve your tickets today by clicking the button below.

This event is perfect for our dancers in Little Steps, Pre-Primary , Primary and Grade 1 ballet. Join us Sunday, December 8th for a magical afternoon of dancing through the Nutcracker story with Metrowest Dance Academy dancers. This is a dance-based workshop geared towards children age 3-8, no dance experience necessary. It is open to the whole community and we have a strictly limited number of tickets available.

Your little dancer will:

• Experience the festive ballet classic through interactive dancing
• Create a charming Nutcracker-themed craft
• See costumes up close
• Take home a delicious tutu-shaped cookie

Every participant needs to purchase a ticket, and each child attendee will receive a free ticket to The Nutcracker: Clara's Dream.

This can be a drop-off event or you can accompany your child.

Child Ticket: $30 (includes 1 free child ticket to The Nutcracker)

Child and Adult Ticket: $40 (includes 1 free child ticket to The Nutcracker)

Tickets are limited - reserve your spot today!

Metrowest Dance Academy is thrilled to announce our spring production: The Wizard of Oz !

Join us on Sunday, May 4th, at the Regis College Casey Theatre for this magical journey. Stay tuned for more details about showtimes and ticket sales!

Auditions for Featured Roles take place on Saturday, January 18th between 2-4pm.

All featured roles will be rehearsed on Saturday afternoons.

-Dancers in Grade 4 - Intermediate Foundation, (at or under 4ft 7 in), are invited to audition for the role of Toto. 2-2.30pm

-Dancers Intermediate Foundation-Advanced 2 are invited to audition for featured roles. 2.45-4.00pm

Winter Break begins on Friday, December 13th, and runs through Friday, January 3rd. Classes will resume on Saturday, January 4th.

We wish you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones. Enjoy the break, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!

New Session of Adult Ballet will begin on January 8th and run through March 8th, with no class on February 19th due to February Vacation.

Adult Ballet takes place on Wednesday mornings from 8:30–9:45 AM. Adults of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Classes will focus on developing ballet technique, strength, and alignment, and are taught by Metrowest Dance Academy Director, Gemma Williams.

Tap Dance is an energetic form of movement that emphasizes rhythm and percussion. In class, we’ll focus on across-the-floor exercises designed to teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality. Each class will conclude with a longer combination that we’ll continue to build on throughout the session.

Beginner Tap takes place on Thursdays from 6:30–7:15 PM, while Intermediate Tap follows from 7:15–8:00 PM.

A new session of Adult Beginner and Intermediate Tap will begin on January 9th and run through March 9th, with no class on February 20th.

• December 7th - Nutcracker In-Studio Dress Rehearsal
• December 8th - Nutcracker Sweet Afternoon
• December 12th - Last Day of Classes
• December 14th - Nutcracker: Clara's Dream Performances
• January 4th - Classes Start
• January 18th - Spring Show Audition (Featured Roles)
• January 20th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Open)

Email: info@metrowestdance.com
Website: http://www.metrowestdance.com
Location: 92 Blandin Avenue, Framingham, MA, USA
Phone: 774 208 6547
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MetrowestDanceAcademy/