By Grace Newsletter

Calendar: 
-  Tuition Due the 1st, no later than the 15th

- Spring Recital Costume Deposits now due

- MATS Meet February 6th

​COVID Update:
By city mandate, a mask is required for ages 10 and up while in our building.  However, students may choose to wear a mask or not in the classroom as we will continue to maintain social distance.  Parents please discuss this with your student.  Thank you for doing your part to keep our community healthy! 

VIRTUAL WINTER SHOWCASE UPDATE:

The instructors and students are working hard on their numbers for the virtual showcase!  Tentatively, the showcase will be filmed during classes the week of February 8th.  We will then forward the videos of your student’s classes via email.  Please be sure we have your correct email address!
 
This is a PERFORMANCE so we are asking that all students LEVEL I & UP dress in black dance clothes for the week of Feb. 8th (we want them to match so black is the easiest and we hope most of you already have black dance clothes).  For the Baby & Me, Preschool classes, and Primary I & II classes, you may wear your regular dance clothes to class the week of filming.
 
For all the girls, hair needs to be in a nice, slicked back ponytail.  We are not requiring stage makeup.  If the instructors want any accessories added in a particular class, you will be notified. 
 
We are excited to show you what we have been working on!  Try to keep absences to a minimum.  Thank you!   
 

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​Spring Recital 2021: 
 
Recital Date: 
We are planning a Spring Recital in 2021!  However, we cannot commit at this time to a date or location due to the uncertainty of COVID.  As soon as those arrangements can be made, we will make that announcement. 


Costume Deposits Due: 
Costume deposits for the Spring Recital are now due!  They are $30 for each class your student is enrolled.  We are measuring students for costumes.  You will be contacted if your deposit has not been paid.  Deposits need to be paid before we can order.  Final costume balances will be due later in the Spring and we will keep you updated once the order is complete.  Please let us know ASAP if your student is not planning to be in the recital.  Thank you!
 
 
Recital Photographs:
Professional photographs will be taken at the studio the week before recital.  We will have dress rehearsals at that time as well.  Group pictures and individual shots will be taken.  Purchase is optional.  More info will be given at a later date.
 





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Performance Team Update (dance):  
The team members have received their costumes!  They are busy practicing and learning choreography for their first competition in March.  They will be competing group numbers, trios, duets, and solos.  Hard work pays off and we are so excited to see what they can accomplish!! 



M.A.T.S. Team Update (tumbling):  

The M.A.T.S. Team has been busy practicing and preparing routines for the next meet to be held on February 6th with the Mid-America Tumbling  Society.  This will be another chance for team members to qualify for the championship meet in March.  Keep practicing!!


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 If you are interested in becoming a member of the Performance Team or the M.A.T.S. Team, please let us know (we want you to join us)!!!!
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               Studio Spirit
                            We are so happy you are part of our By Grace family! 
​                      We are offering some studio spirit items for you to purchase.

Window Decals—a white vinyl decal of our logo is available.

Wristbands-black rubber wrist bands with our studio name and colors are available in youth and adult sizes.

T-shirts-By Grace t-shirts are available for anyone that wants to show their support.  Students receive this t-shirt with their enrollment fees.

These items make great gifts!!
 
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​Snack Cards:  We offer drinks/snacks at the studio for our students.  Parents may pay in advance  to set up a “snack card” for their student or they may purchase with cash.  These items are offered as a convenience for our students that have breaks.
 
Absences:  Remember that repeated absences affect your learning and performances.  It affects you and your class.  Try to keep absences to a minimum and let us know if you are going to be gone. 
 


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​Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are available at the front desk. The certificates may be used for tuition, clinics, costumes, or merchandise. These make great gifts!


Lost & Found
We have a lost & found box located at the front desk.  It is growing!  Stop by if you have lost an item.


School Closings
Just a reminder that if the Clinton School District is closed due to inclement weather, By Grace will also be closed.  Otherwise, we will have class.  We will post closings on our Facebook page and you can listen to KDKD and view their website for weather related cancellations.


Makeup Classes
Don’t forget you are allowed to makeup any classes missed.  See your instructor or the front desk if you have questions!
 

For Sale
Recital DVDs
By Grace Dance Bags
By Grace Dance Garment Bags
By Grace t-shirts (child & adult)
By Grace jackets & warm-up pants
Dance Shoes
Leotards/tights


Policy Reminders
Please remember to follow our studio rules: Wait inside for your ride, dress appropriately for class, no jeans, no jewelry, no gum, do not stand on the furniture, be on time, show respect to our teachers and other students.  Please remember that repeated absences affect your learning and performances. Try to keep absences to a minimum and let us know if you are going to be gone.

Students please remember that we are a Christian-based dance studio and that no rowdy or inappropriate behavior is permitted in the studio.  Let's remember our Christian values!  It would also be appreciated if the students would clean up after themselves; picking up trash, etc.  Thank you!!!!  Show respect for the studio property.  Also, no one is allowed in dance rooms without permission from an instructor or the front desk.  Thank you.

Just a reminder that if you are enrolled in a ballet class, you must wear appropriate attire.  That means a leotard, tights, ballet shoes, hair back out of face, and ballet skirts are optional.  Thank you.