Happy Friday, PSD Families!

This Friday FYI email is our primary method of communication to studio families - please save it for a time when you can read through it thoroughly and bookmark it for reference!

New & Urgent this week:

• Our Nutcracker webpage is now LIVE! Class Performance Registration is now open! All registrations are due Friday, September 20th. See below for more details.

• Discover Dance Days are quickly approaching! See below for details about referring a friend to The Pointe or trying a new class!

• Recital 2024 DVDs are available for pickup! Stop by the front desk during our open desk hours to grab your order!

Stay tuned to these regular email updates - this is your primary source for all studio news!

Find all of the important dates for the year here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies - we list upcoming dates within the next few weeks in the Friday FYI as well for your convenience!

• August 25 - September Tuition and Costume Payment Processed

• August 30 - Nutcracker Class Performance Sign Ups Open

• August 31-September 2 - Labor Day Weekend; CLOSED

• September 16-21 - Discover Dance Days

• September 20 - Nutcracker Class Performance Sign Ups Close

• September 25 - October Tuition and Costume Payment Processed

• October 7-12 - Parent Appreciation Week

• October 7-19 - Recital Costume Sizing

• October 21-26 - Costume Week

• October 25 - November Tuition and Costume Payment Processed

• October 28-November 1 - Fall Inter-sessional Break; CLOSED

• October 29-30 - Nutcracker Act 1 & Act 2 In-Studio Rehearsals (exact times TBD)

It's time to start preparing for our second production of The Nutcracker! Our Nutcracker webpage is now LIVE! You will find everything you need to prepare you and your dancer for a successful Recital season. Check out thepointeschool.com/nutcracker regularly for updates.

Here are new updates to the website this week:

• Class Ensemble Performance Registration: Dancers in Ballet 1 through Advanced and Adult Ballet are eligible to perform in The Nutcracker! This includes both Home School Ballet classes. You can find all the requirements for the class performance package, as well as the registration form, listed on the webpage now. Sign ups for class performance are open NOW end on Friday, September 20th. Dancers must be signed up for this performance to participate - it is not an automatic registration.

  • NEW Add-On Performance Package: This option is best for families with multiple dancers participating in the Nutcracker or participating Adult Dancers that may not need the benefits of the full Class Performance Package. This package is $50 and includes only the costume rental and choreography to perform - excluding the performance tickets and cast t-shirt. If you would like to opt for the Add-On Performance Package - please fill out the registration form as normal, then email Miss Laura at [email protected] to be designated for that distinction. Package price is paid on October 25th.

From September 16-21, enjoy free trial classes at the studio, unique incentives for registrations and student referrals, and for current students at The Pointe to add an additional dance class. Our safe, positive, and encouraging programs bring the joy of dance to our community, and we partner with parents to raise up the next generation of leaders.

This week only, there are great bonuses available for registering! All new dancers - or new classes added for current PSD dancers - will receive a $20 boutique gift card, save 20% on their recital costume and pay no tuition on the new class(es) until October! We're also doubling our typical referral bonus this week - for every new dancer referred to The Pointe, both the new family and current family will receive a $40 boutique gift card! There are no limits to the bonuses you can receive - the only limit is our class size, and these incentives are open through Friday, September 28!

Check out https://thepointeschool.com/discover to sign up for a free trial class today!

All DVD orders from Recital 2024 are here and available for pickup! If you placed a DVD order, please stop by the front desk anytime Monday-Thursday from 4:30-8:30 and Saturday 9-12 to pick them up!

Did you know that we offer free trial classes for new-to-The-Pointe families - and we have a sweet deal for you if you refer a friend to our program? Families can schedule a trial class easily - just have them send us an email and we'll take care of it!

When a family you've referred signs up, please have them list your name in the "Where did you hear about us?" form in online registration. We will send them a $20 gift card to our boutique to help them get the gear their dancer needs for class - and as a thank you, we'll send one to you, too! Trial classes are easy to schedule online, and are FREE for a limited time!

• Click the links on your phone to download the BAND app and join these groups :) 

• Please join the Studio-wide BAND here: https://band.us/n/a7aa9b43OcwbP

• If your dancer is in COMPANY, please join the Company BAND here: https://band.us/n/a1ae9741O1XbO (dancers can and should join, too!)

• If your dancer is in COMMUNITY TEAM, please join the CT BAND here: https://band.us/n/a7ab9544OeY4B (dancers can and should join, too!) 

• Families have received an email with a unique link to join the BAND group for each class - if you've joined us after that message went out, please find your dancer's instructor after class to get access or shoot us an email ([email protected]) and we'll get you added!

We've added another easy method of communication to get relevant information directly to families - right on your phone!

Studio Lobby & Lounge
We ask that families limit lobby visitors to one parent per child if you'll be waiting in the lobby during class.  We also ask that families ONLY have food in the lounge, and to pick up after eating. We have wipes, paper towels, and a small broom/dustpan in the lounge so the space can stay nice and neat for the next group to use the space.

How to get connected at The Pointe!
We love our studio community and truly work with the best families in Cedar Rapids.  We know that it takes a village to raise up awesome kids, and our studio community can be a part of your village.  We have a private Facebook group just for studio families - click here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1921735994748769 Please also join our studio-wide BAND app: https://band.us/n/a7aa9b43OcwbP (dancers, too!) 

Absences
Attendance in class is crucial for dancers to learn and grow.  We can only teach students who are in class :)  However, we know that things happen and kids may need to miss occasionally.  To report an absence so your instructor knows what's going on with your dancer, follow the steps in this 40-second video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nstwEOf7e58&list=PLZkeFgMt7mR63GMRqwjdoIM8-U1mxAx-3&index=2 

Boutique & Front Desk Hours
We're happy to help ! We catch up on studio voicemails, emails, and are available at the front desk from 4:30-7:00 Monday through Thursday during the summer. In the school year, we are also open 9:00 AM - Noon on Saturday mornings.

Dress Code
Students who are dressed for dance perform and progress better in class!  Find out what your dancer needs for their classes and easily order online here: www.theturningpointeboutique.com 

Studio Policies & Full Calendar
Our Policies & Studio Calendar is online! Here you will find all the dates needed to plan a successful season, as well as all policies that help keep our studio running smoothly. You can find the Policies and Calendar on our website here: www.thepointeschool.com/policies

Have a wonderful weekend!
- Miss Vanessa & your PSD Staff