SPRING 2012
It’s hard to believe that we are already preparing for what has become excitingly known as the “Big Show” in June. This is a critical time of year for all of our students, faculty, dance families, and staff.
Please take the time to review all the information provided in this edition of Long’s Dance Gazette to be aware of important events and announcements. Updates will be provided as more detailed information becomes available.
DANCE LEVELS: What color is your level?We are reintroducing our dance “uniform policy”. We have always offered a graded syllabus for each style of dance. All students are placed in classes according to each dancer’s age and ability. |
who won the travel bag and dance leo?Congratulations! The winner of the Long’s School of Dance “Travel Bag and Dance Leo” Giveaway is RAYCHEL TAYLOR! Look for our next drawing, in the Long’s Performance Supply store, coming soon! |
costumes are arriving!Parents will be invited to come in at the end of class when the costumes are available for pick up |
"Big show" ticketsTickets for the “Big Show” will go on sale April 23 at 10am. Be on the look out for more ticket information and vouchers distributed the week of April 2. |
new pre-enrollment: fall 2012-2013We are building classes around you! Find how we're making scheduling more convenient. |
Summer dance intensive (sdi) 2012Professional portraits of your dancers for the "Big Show" Program Yearbook will be held the week of Orchestra Rehearsals (April 23-28). Scheduling begins March 1. |
summer dance intensive (sdi) 2012
Save the date! This year’s Summer Dance Intensive camp is scheduled for July 16 – 27. This two week camp of dance focuses on Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Pointe and musical comedy EVERY DAY! See your friends, pizza parties, games, and more!
SDI is for students ages 6 and up and begins each day at 9am and ends at 4pm. See your instructor for a registration form. Prepayments Accepted: You can start paying for your summer camp now! Payments can be split up by paying $100 in April, May, and June and $85 in July. LOOK FOR OUR SPECIAL COUPON IN VALPAKS.
kids creative camp 2012
Scheduled for: July 9-13, July 30 – Aug. 3, and Aug. 6 – 10
Fun and exciting week-long sessions for our students ages 3, 4, and 5. All sessions run Monday thru Friday from 9am to 12pm. This creative dance camp will allow your little dancer to make new friends and have fun with arts and crafts all while focusing on Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, and Creative Movement. On the last day a performance will be held for the parents! Registration forms can be picked up from any studio locations.
summer camp tax incentives
Did you know you could write off your dancers summer camp tuition as childcare expenses for 2012 on your taxes? Here is the number you will need to use for this write off: Entity ID #25-1679536 Long’s School of Dance.
NEW PRE-ENROLLMENT:
Pre-enrollment for the Fall: For the 2012-2013 school year, we will be building our class schedule around our dancer’s schedules. The schedule below will be included with your enrollment form. Help us by circling what days/times will work best for you.
| Main Studio, Fairview, Bird Dr. | Main Studio Preschool Options | Girard | Union City | Mill Village | Mill Village Preschool Options | Edinboro | |
| Monday | 4-9pm | 10am - 6pm | |||||
| Tuesday | 4-9pm | 10am - 6pm | 1-2pm | ||||
| Wednesday | 4-9pm | 10am - 6pm | 4-9pm | ||||
| Thursday | 4-9pm | 10am - 6pm | 4-9pm | 4-9pm | |||
| Friday | 4-9pm | 1-9pm | |||||
| Saturday | 9am-3pm | 9am-3pm | 9am-3pm |
Congrats to your 2012 dance team!!!
JUNIOR TEAM |
Autumn Liccardi |
SENIOR TEAM |
Keely Law |
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we offer adult classes!
Long’s offers numerous classes for adults ranging in age from 18 – 60+, with varying levels of dance ability from beginner to advanced. Adult classes are held at the Main Location (826 Selinger Ave.).
| Ballet | Monday | 7:00-8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00-9:00pm | |
| Tap | Wednesday | 7:00-8:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:00-7:00pm | |
| Thursday | 8:00-9:00pm (Bird Location) | |
| Hip Hop | Wednesday | 8:00-9:00pm |
| Jazz | Monday | 7:00-8:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:00-8:00pm |
Adult classes focus on dance as an outlet for stress relief and a method of physical fitness in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Individuals will improve upon flexibility and coordination, as well as poise, rhythm, social dancing skills and grace.
Interested in something different like Ballroom? Or maybe even Belly Dancing? Call the Main Location (826 Selinger Ave.) at 814-833-7179 for more information.
billing/service fees
Please be aware that we may deposit your check on the day that you present it to us. Checks returned or rejected by your financial institution will be automatically redeposited for payment. Any check that is redeposited will result in a $30.00 service charge to you.
In addition, any check that is redeposited and does not clear your financial institution for a second time will be returned to us for non-sufficient funds. This will result in an additional $35.00 service charge to you.
These fees are based on charges assessed to Long’s by various financial institutions If you have any questions or need further clarification please call the Main Studio at 833-7179 or by email: jeanlongschoolofdance@gmail.com
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