Kerry’s Dance Center
September 2023 Monthly Dance Notice
Welcome back dancers!!
We hope that you enjoyed this beautiful summer. We were very busy over here with dance camps, intensives, and parade practice. We are very excited to start our new year at Kerry’s Dance Center that will be celebrating its 36th season!!! Woohoo!!!!
Just a reminder, classes start today Tuesday, September 5th.
Chester Town Fair and Parade:
KDC will be participating in the Annual Chester Town Fair and Parade this Saturday, September 9th. This will happen RAIN OR SHINE. ALL of the KDC dancers are invited and welcome to march in the parade.
Ms Lena worked with the dance teams and pulled together some traveling choreography. We were also invited to perform after the parade following the Pinkerton Academy marching band. Performance will be in front of the DJ stage at approximately 12:15.
All participating dancers will wear a black KDC logo t-shirt or this past black recital t-shirt, black leggings and sneakers.
We will meet at the Chester Town Office parking lot by 11:15.
Parents can leave their dancers with Ms Lena and Ms Bryanna (and older teenagers). The dancers will be brought to the KDC tent at the Chester Academy ballfield where you can pick them up from me (Ms Jennie).
Updated Dance Schedule:
Please check our website KerrysDanceCenter.com for the most updated class schedule located on the “Schedule” page. We have numerous “FULL” classes but still have availability and even added a PreDance class to Thursday.
Please be patient as we shuffle through our first few weeks.
Live Feed Viewing:
Studio 1 and 3 have live feed viewing in our waiting rooms. This is a direct connection.
It is NOT connected to the internet and is not recording.
Parking:
I have staggered class times to help with parking. Mondays are going to be the busiest. Please be mindful when pulling in. Go slow! Pull your car in nose first as far up to the grass line. There is parking along the tree line to the far end of the parking lot and the extra parking to the right at the far end. Pull as far in as you can. If you have a large vehicle, please park closer to the beginning of the parking lot. My husband and I will be monitoring and addressing this to help with any issues that arise.
Statements:
Statements will be emailed by Ms Katrina this week. Tuition is due by the 15th of each month. A $10 late fee will be applied if tuition is not received by the 16th.
KDC Dress Code:
PreDance (ages 3-5): Any color/style dance/gym wear is acceptable and tights are optional. Hair MUST be pulled up and off the face BEFORE class.
Dance teams please refer to your “Dance Team Requirement” form.
All recreational dancers (ages 6-18): Must have a black leotard/biketard. Attached or elastic band black dance skirts are acceptable, please no tie on skirts. They may also wear black bike shorts, capri or full length leggings OVER a leotard. Tights are optional. They are also welcome to wear a KDC t-shirt/tank/or long sleeve pull-over. Hair MUST be pulled up and off the face BEFORE class.
ABSOLUTELY NO: hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants, jeans, or street clothes. Also, please no jewelry (studded earrings are acceptable).
Contact Info:
Ms Jennie - 603-785-8517
Ms Katrina – 603-560-8788 (Account and Billing Statements)
For general information refer to our website: KerrysDanceCenter.com
Also feel free to email KerrysDance88@comcast.net or text Ms Jennie
Reminders:
- Please pull hair up BEFORE class.
- Write your child’s name in ALL of their belongings (ie:dance shoes)
- Do not chew gum in class.
- Cell phones in the waiting room only.
- PLEASE write your child’s first & last name in the check memo.
- Cash should be in an envelope with your child’s first and last name on it.
- PLEASE do not allow your children to throw hard balls, rocks, sticks or acorns.
- PLEASE do not allow your children to play in ANY of the driveways, on the rock wall, mulched flower beds, or in the fenced area of Ms Jennie’s yard. This is not only a dance studio but our HOME. Please respect our property and our privacy.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Tuesday, September 5th: Classes start
Saturday, September 9th: Chester Town Fair/Parade
Monday, October 9th: Columbus Day OPEN
Tuesday, October 31st: Halloween PM Classes CLOSED
**open for classes before 2pm
November 20th – November 25th: Thanksgiving Break CLOSED
December 25th – January 1st: Christmas/New Years CLOSED
January 2nd: Studio re-opens
Monday, January 15th: MLK Day OPEN
Monday, February 19th: Presidents’ Day OPEN
February 24th - March 2nd: Winter Break CLOSED
April 6th – 7th (details to follow) Dance Team Comp Dance To Inspire
April 22nd – April 29th: Spring Break CLOSED
May 10th – 12th (details to follow) Dance Team Comp TBD
Monday, May 27th: Memorial Day CLOSED
Tuesday, June 18th: Rehearsal Show 1
Wednesday, June 19th: Rehearsal Show 2
Sunday, June 23rd: Recital -Noon Show 1
Sunday, June 23rd: Recital – 4:00 pm Show 2
Rehearsals and Recitals will be at the Seifert Theatre (Salem High School) Salem, NH
Until next month….keep dancing!!!
Ms Jennie