MARCH NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2015

 
Can you believe that it is already March? Soon enough we will be sitting at the Andover Collins Center enjoying our 36th annual production "SOARIN"! Before we get to the recital, there are some preparations and reminders that need refreshing. Below you will find all the important things going on during the month of March as we all prepare for the recital. We take great pride in our studio's ability to organize each student's recital details and our faculty and staff will be here to help you every step of the way. Please read below and let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support!
MARCH VISITOR'S DAY
March 1st-7th, 2015
You are invited to watch your dancers during the last 5 minutes of each recital class this week! Your dancers will be showing you some of the things that they have been working on in each of their classes and teachers will be going over important announcements at this time. We hope to see you there! (Exception: No March Visitors for our Technique Program or Competition Team classes).
RECITAL PACKAGE
Available for Pick Up March 9th - 31st
Please visit the upstairs front desk to pick up your detailed and informative Recital Package once you've paid your March tuition. Please make sure that you read through this information thoroughly and ask our administrative staff any additional questions. 

The following information is included in your Recital Package

-Recital Packet explaining every step of the recital process and important dates
 
-Which show your child will be participating in on Saturday, May 16, 2015
(Show Times are 10:00am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm or 7:00pm) and each show order

-What he/she needs for shoes, tights and hair styles for each routine

-Individual Photo Information & Sign Up Procedures

-Recital DVD Order Form

-2015 Summer Workshop Schedules & Registration Information

-2015-2016 Dance Registration Information

-2015-2016 Competition Team Audition Dates/Times

-"Jump The Line" Survey

COSTUME BALANCES & CREDITS
Applied to All Accounts March 1, 2015
Recital costume prices have been finalized for all recreational classes. This means that all costume credits and balances have been applied to your Dancer Account. Please check in with the front desk before sending in your March Tuition for your correct total. (Exception: Competition Team costume balances and credits will be finalized by April 1st).
RECITAL LOTTERY TICKET
Pick your Lottery Number March 9th - 31st
Once your dancer's March tuition is paid, please visit the front desk to pick a lottery number at random. This will determine your appointment time to purchase recital tickets at the studio. We will post your appointment time in our lobby at the beginning of April and all appointments will be held April 27th - May 2nd. Recital seating is reserved, not general admission. For more information, please refer to your recital package. Our administrative team will help guide you along the way.
SUPPORT TEAM CHIPPS
March 13-15th, Starpower Competition, Andover, MA
March 27-29th, Showstoppers Competition, Portsmouth, NH
The 2015 Nancy Chippendale Competition Team will be competing at Starpower on March 13-15th at the Andover Collins Center and at Showstoppers on March 27-29th at Portsmouth High School. Come support the CHIPPS as they compete against some of the best dancers in New England. Visit out website for details regarding the 2015 Competition Tour!

UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES
Next Visitor's Day April 1st-7th, 2015
 
*March 15, 2015 is the LAST day to add or drop techniques classes for the 2014-2015 Dance Season

In This Issue
Win a Lunch with 
The Carberry Sisters
One lucky winner and three friends of their choice will be invited on a very special lunch date with the Carberry Sisters. Raffle Tickets Available at the Front Desk March 18th-31st. All proceeds will go towards The Nancy Chippendale Dancers Fund which directly benefits our dancers!
International Dance Students: Host Family Opportunity
Nancy Chippendale's has more than 100 dancers flying in from around the world this summer to train at our dance studio. We invite all CHIPPS families to join us as host families. If interested please email [email protected] for more information.
Suggestions, Questions, Concerns?
Feel free to contact us. We want to hear from you!
Call: 978 685 5533

Our Administrative Team is always available to assist you. Below are the hours of operation at the front desk.

Monday 3:15pm - 8:45pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:45pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:45pm
Thursday 9:00am - 8:45pm
Friday 9am-12noon & 3:15pm - 7pm
Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm