Darby's Dancers November Newsletter 2022
National Darby's Dancers Organization Registration
The Darby's Dancers national organization requires that all dancers are registered with the national organization using the link below. Parents will have access to additional resources for their dancer through the national organization.

There is a $95 enrollment fee for the national organization annually. There are three options in regards to the enrollment fee.

  • WDC Darby's Dancers fundraising will cover your dancer's fee.
  • Parents may pay part of the fee to the national organization and have WDC Darby's Dancers fundraising cover the balance. Please notify us if you would like to use this option.
  • Parents may choose to pay the $95 enrollment fee. Payment will be made to Darby's Dancers through WDC (cash or check preferred) at our front desk.
Important Dates
Holiday Breaks and Important Dates – Mark Your Calendar!
Thanksgiving: No classes Wednesday, November 24th thru Saturday, November 27th

Holiday break: No classes Thursday, December 22nd thru Tuesday, January 3rd

Spring break: No classes Monday, March 6th - Saturday, March 11th

Picture Week: Monday, March 27th - Saturday, April 1st

Last Class Days: Tuesday, May 16th & Saturday, May 20th

Tentative Dress Rehearsal Dates: Monday, May 22nd; Tuesday, May 23rd; Wednesday, May 24th; and Thursday, May 25th**

Tentative Recital Dates: May 30th thru June 3rd at East Ridge High School in Woodbury**

**Exact recital & dress rehearsal dates will be posted end of January/ Beginning of February**
WDC Events
FOOD DRIVE — We are having a food drive in November for the Open Cupboard food shelf in Oakdale. Dancers are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items and drop them off near the front desk between November 1st-12th. Below is a list of items that the food shelf is requesting at this time of year.

Items the food shelf is requesting–
  • Meats, fish, and protein: canned tuna, ham or chicken, beef stew, chili, peanut butter, canned/dried beans
  • Fruits and vegetables: 100% fruit juice, canned fruits and vegetables, instant potatoes, fruit preserves
  • Complete meals: pasta & sauce, boxed meals, hearty soups


Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser – Later this month ALL WDC DANCERS will be invited to participate in our Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser that will support the Darby’s Dancer Program. The fundraiser will start November 18th. Please look for more information about this fundraiser to be sent via email in the next couple weeks. 
WOODBURY DANCE CENTER presents "The Nutcracker"
Mark your calendar, you won't want to miss our upcoming Nutcracker performance! WDC Company dancers have been working hard this fall to perform for you this holiday season!

Friday, Dec 16th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, Dec 17th - 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Hudson High School

Tickets available mid-November, look for information soon!
WINTER IS HERE!! If we plan to cancel classes due to extreme weather, we will send emails, post information on our web site, in the BAND app, on the WDC Facebook Page and on our voicemail. Please be sure to check in if you are unsure whether or not classes will be held. 
WDC BOUTIQUE SPECIAL
Buy 2, Get 1 Free Hair Accesories
20% Off In Stock Dance Bags
20% Off Leotards & Dance Tops

BOUTIQUE GIFT ITEMS – Our studio boutique is open during business hours. Dancers and parents are welcome to stop in to shop for dance wear and shoes. Gift items including sweatshirts, studio jackets, pajama pants, dance bags, winter hats/scarves and more are available for your holiday shopping needs!

BAND App

At WDC we use the BAND app to help connect instructors with dancers/parents and also to keep parents updated throughout the season. Newsletters and important updates will be posted in the Darby's Dancers BAND app group. See the link below. Later in the season, instructors will post recital music and videos as the dancers prepare for our annual recital.

Use QR code or link HERE to join the BAND app group for WDC Darby's Dancers.

*We are using the same BAND group as last year for our Darby's Dancers classes so some of you may already have joined in the past and do not need to join again.