This letter is to inform every one of some of the activities scheduled for
the next couple of months!

We will not have dance class on Monday, January 15th!
Happy MLK DAY!
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email or call me.

Happy Dancing!!!
Miss Kendra
251-455-3044

COSTUME PAYMENTS PAST DUE!
Every student participating in dance class with us WILL PARTICIPATE in the Annual Dance Rehearsal & Recital held at St. Paul's Dr. Monte L. Moorer Theater the weekend of June 2 & 3. This includes students that dance with us at the studio, their school, preschool or daycare. 




Costumes are already starting to come in! In order for your child to take their costume home, your account must be up to date. Costume balances are DUE IMMEDIATELY!!!! If you are not up to date on tuition, and have not spoken to me about making payment arrangements, your child will not be receiving a costume. There are no costume refunds, if you decide to withdraw your child from our program,
YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU WILL FORFEIT THEM.

All costume money IS PAST DUE! 

The total cost for each costume is $65.00, unless your child is a middle school or high school dancer. The total cost for this costume is $135.
You may mail your payments to:
Mobile Bay Dance Academy   
P.O. Box 8141, Mobile, AL 36689

There is NOW a PayPal option for costumes.  However, you will pay a late fee if you choose to pay for costumes online.  Pay online

Costume Measurements
All students have been measured for costumes. Although rare, alterations are sometimes need after the costumes have been distributed and are the sole responsibility of the student’s parent or guardian.    
Tuition
IF YOU PAID FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER, SPRING SEMESTER IS DUE NOW!
Tuition is due the 1st class of each month, late after the 10th! You can pay online each month, or send a check to PO BOX 8141, Mobile, AL 36689.

Tuition does not include a recital costume. Costume payments are past due!

You will not receive a monthly invoice.
After the 10th, a $15 late fee per month will be applied. Please make sure you pay on time each month to avoid late fees. 
If you have not paid your tuition, please pay before the first dance class.
RECITAL PROGRAM BOOK ADS
Every year, one of the highlights of our recital is the beautiful keepsake program book that showcases our studio and students. Each family is encouraged to support their dancer by buying or selling an ad that can include a picture, words of wisdom, best wishes, or congratulations. Ask your family, friends, grandparents, aunts, uncles and local businesses to sponsor a picture page for your dancer. Students can be pictured together with a fellow dancer and the families can share the expense. Students can also purchase more than one ad. Make your child's dance recital complete this recital by buying an ad for the annual recital program book. This is a great way to acknowledge the dancer in your life for all their hard work. It's also a great way to advertise for your business and reach a target demographic. We have different sizes available and ads start at just $25. You will choose the portrait that goes in the advertisement after you receive your proofs from Colonial Photography. The dancer that sells the most ads (by 6pm on March 16th) will be featured as our 2018 Cover Girl. They will also receive a FREE YEAR OF DANCE TUITION ($430 Value)
Deadline For Cover Girl Entry: Sunday, March 25th! 
Deadline For ALL ADS: Thursday, April 12th! 
CLASS & INDIVIDUAL PICTURE WEEKEND
John Rapier with Colonial Photography will be our professional photographer this year. Class pictures and group pictures will be taken at the dance studio on
March 23, 24 & 25th. 
The dance studio is located upstairs at Nasser Gymnastics.
3055 Old Shell Road
More information will be sent out next month.
REHEARSAL & RECITAL WEEKEND
Rehearsal- Saturday, June 2 
Recital- Sunday, June 3
All rehearsals will be held on Saturday, June 2.
All recitals will be held on Sunday, June 3.

Both rehearsal and recital will be held at
St. Paul's Dr. Monte L. Moorer Theater.

Recital tickets will go on sale March 15th.
Tickets will be sold online again this year through TUTUTIX!
More information will be sent out next month.
Shop Our Online Store
We are excited to announce our online store is up and running! We have partnered with Curtain Call For Class to offer quality dance attire and shoes at affordable prices. Please visit  Curtain Call For Class for more information. Once there, type in  Mobile Bay Dance Academy for studio name and the pass phrase  MBDA5678 to view products selected or your class. You will choose your child's class from the drop down menu, and you will find everything you need on this site! Orders with in stock items will be shipped within 48 hours. All orders are shipped directly to your home. While it is possible to purchase similar products from other sources, buying from our studio’s store ensures that all dance wear is consistent. We have partnered with Curtain Call for Class® to provide you the best quality and value.
Parent Responsibilities & Communication
It is the responsibility of the parents to be aware of all dance studio activities, such as recitals, opening or closings, and picture days. When public and private schools close due to weather, the studio will also close. Dance classes will resume when school resumes. The studio notices are posted on the website, in our newsletter and in your email. We also post to Facebook! Please notify us if your address, e-mail address, or telephone number has changed. We work hard to make the dance experience organized and fun. Keeping you informed is one of our primary goals. Please read all newsletters and other dance class information. The studios primary method of communication with parents is via e-mail. If you are not receiving any e-mails from the us, then please contact us to ensure your current e-mail address is on file. Additionally, please add the studio e-mail address mobilebaydanceacademy@comcast.net to your e-mail contact list so that all communications will display in your e-mail Inbox and not a spam folder. ***Please Note: While all of our student/parent concerns or questions are important to us, we ask that you respect our staff's personal time and not contact them via Text or Facebook messenger. You may email us at any time!
Reminders & Upcoming Dates
No Parents or Visitors in Dance Class
No Parents or visitors are allowed in the dance classroom. Dancers are more focused and perform better with less people in the room. Dance is also about learning independence. You will see your dancer grow so much in confidence from their dance 
classes. If your child is feeling anxious about being in class without you, you can help by explaining to your child that they can show you what they learned after class. 

Martin Luther King Day
School is out! No Dance Classes- Monday, January 15th!

Mardi Gras Break
Monday, February 12 - Friday, 15th