2009 November Newsletter

Christmas Performances
The holidays are coming!! And each class is working on a Christmas dance to show you their last week of classes before our holiday break. We are so excited to see the dancers learning so much and developing their talent for the Lord. Please mark your calendar to bring your camera and video cam. (You can take all the pictures you want!!) We will be having a Christmas party after each In-Studio Performance.
The first half of each class will be review and warm up, and the second half parents and friends will be invited in for the performance and party! (Party Sign up sheets will be posted November 1st.)

Dates for the performances are:
Thursday, December 10 - Wednesday, December 16th.

Please have your child wear their class leotard, clean tights, and neatly secured hair for the performance.

Great gift ideas…
Each year around this time Steps of Faith offers embroidered dance bags and long sleeve tee shirts! These make great gifts for your dancers. Order by Friday, November 20th and they will be back by the week of Performances...just in time for Christmas!

** Extra Large Navy Sport bag w/ shoe pocket, with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($42)

** Large Navy Duffle bag with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($36)

** Small Pink Nylon backpack, perfect for young dancer’s, with ballet shoes, “Steps of Faith”, and dancer’s name ($15)

** Long sleeve shirts embroidered with “Steps of Faith” arched over ballet shoes. ($15 For sizes XS child to XL adult, 2XL/3XL extra charge.)

See order forms in lobby. Remember to add 7% sales tax for the vendor. Make checks payable to SOF.


DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH


The Nativity
Our company teachers and dancers have put in so much time in rehearsal and preparation for their production of The Nativity. Wow! Performance time will be here before we know it. Mark your calendar!!

NEW THIS YEAR: The Grand Theatre has implemented a new policy that requires all tickets to be sold through their office. The charge for this service is $3 per ticket. Tickets will go on sale November 1st. To purchase tickets you can order over the phone with a credit card or go to the theatre office. Grand Theatre: 770-386-7343
Office hours for the Grand Theatre are Monday—Friday 8am –5pm. (The office is closed for lunch daily from 11-12.) Prices are $13 for advanced tickets and $15 at the door.

NEW PERFORMANCE: We do have a NEW performance this year in Rome! Show date is Sunday, December 13th 3pm at the Rome Civic Auditorium. See Ms. Tonya to purchase tickets for this show. Note: Only the Sr. Companies and the YC will be performing on this day. If you have family and friends in Rome, let them know! We need help getting the word out for this show!!

ARCHANGELS: If you or your business is interested in becoming an underwriter, let us know. (SOF Dance Co. is 501C, so your donations are tax deductible.) Your name will be listed in the program as Sponsors. Prayerfully consider a donation if God gives you the means. All proceeds of the show (after covering the costs) will go to support our dance company’s mission work in the years to come.

NATIVITY PROGRAMS We will be selling ads for our Nativity program starting Nov. 1st. Prices are: $25 eighth page, $50 quarter page, $150 half page, $250 for the back cover. This is an opportunity for you to share a special message (w/ a photo )with your dancer. See office for copies of last year’s program or underwriter forms.


Dates to Remember...
Nov.24-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
(Monday classes are the only classes that week.)
Dec. 13 Nativity in Rome
Dec. 10—16 In Studio Performances @ SOF
Dec. 19/20 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 21— Jan. 3 Christmas Holidays (no classes)
May 16 Spring Concert


Steps of Faith Dance Company FUNdraisers

2010 Calendars are available in LIMITED quantities later this month. $20 each.
We expect to be sold out by December! If you want one, preorder yours now!!! See the beautiful example in the lobby(coming later in November). GORGEOUS Pictures were taken by Louis Tonsmeire of our pretty Company girls at his studio and around Cartersville!!

Pride SOF decals for your car are available for only $3 each! Magnetized decals are $4. This is a simple and inexpensive way to support our ministry. We want to see every car in the parking lot with one!!

All proceeds benefit Steps of Faith Dance Company and their missions!
We appreciate your support!!


Verse of the month
“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 118:1


It’s a beautiful day...All students registered at Steps of Faith receive a new 09-10 SOF t-shirt. If you have not gotten your shirt, see Ms. Tonya. It’s a beautiful day is our theme for this years Spring Concert. EXTRAS ARE NOW ON SALE!!



***REMINDER***As performance season is approaching, remember to check out our classified page for all your dance wear needs. Address is below.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOFClassifieds/


Young Apprentice & Young Company ...
Moms & Dads, as The Nativity is quickly approaching be sure to stay informed by checking the company blog-spot regularly. (www.sofcompany.blogspot.com)
www.sofcompany.blogspot.com


Changing classes in 2010 ?

Let us know if you are interested in dropping, adding or changing classes in January. Otherwise, you will continue in the same classes as planned through May. We are in the process of analyzing our schedule to see if we need to make any changes/additions. We are limited to what we can add/change due to our limited studio time. I am willing to listen to any suggestions to improve your experience here! New registration begins this month. If you have friends who want to join us in January, this is the time for them to reserve their spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! Please speak to Tonya or send me or Tonya a note through the payments box of any changes/suggestions! - Julie



God bless you during this Thanksgiving season. Consider making EVERYDAY a thanksgiving day to our Lord. Be thankful and praiseful for the little blessings as well as the big ones. God loves a grateful and cheerful heart! Happy Thanksgiving from your staff!

Newsletter stuff: October 2009

Christmas at Steps of Faith
As you already know, last year we started a new SOF tradition for the Christmas holiday. In years past, we have held an informal Christmas concert at a local church. Due to the facility no longer being available, and many other financial factors, we have decided not to have the Christmas concert, but to have in-studio performances instead. This is for all classes NOT participating in the Nativity (more on that below). Last year was so much fun… everyone really enjoyed the change!

You and your family are invited to come and watch a short performance by your dancer in the classroom, and then be part of a “class party”, complete with cake, drinks, snacks, and Christmas music! These performances will be at the same time as your regularly scheduled class.

Dates for specific classes are:
Monday, Dec. 14th for classes with Natalie & Katelyn
Tuesday, Dec. 15th for Tues1230 BT w/ Julie, Teen Ballet w/Rachel
Wednesday, Dec. 16th for classes with Natalie & Kelsey
Thursday, Dec. 10th (NOT 17th) for classes with Julie & Rachel
Friday, Dec. 11 (NOT 18th) for Friday tap classes w/ Julie
Note: Thursday and Friday tap classes will have a combined class on Thursday, December 17th 4-5pm.

We do ask that you have your correct class leotard as soon as possible, no later than the in-studio performances, so that the children look uniform for all the candid picture taking you all will be doing!!! If you would like to assist in these parties, please let Ms. Tonya know.

Classes participating in the Nativity will not have the in-studio performances, due to their involvement in the Nativity. Also, these classes will have several dress rehearsals at the Grand between Monday Dec. 14 and Friday Dec. 18 (2-3 rehearsals for non-company classes, 3-5 for company levels). We will have those times for you by the first of November. Performances are Dec. 13 (YC, SrCo, SrAppr only), and school show Dec. 14 (YA, SrCo, SrAppr only), December 19th & 20th for all. Because Nativity participants will not have an “in studio” performance and class party, they will be invited to the Cast Party after the Sunday show. See blog for more details.

Thank you all for your participation and dedication to our studio and ministry here. We appreciate all of you! Please contact me or Ms. Tonya with any questions…. sof@bellsouth.net or 770-606-0506.


Buy/Sell/Trade or Swap
On SOF Classifieds
Thank you to Tiffany Nash for organizing this group for us! We now have a place for you to post dance wear that you no longer are using. Yea!! So before you pay new prices, check the classifieds — you might be able to spend less by buying used!
(Or even swapping with someone else!!)
To join: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOFClassifieds/

Mission: Abhijit Naskar
SOF Dance Company sponsors a little boy!
Abhijit is from India. He is 5 years old and has four siblings. He lives with his mother and father on the plains of Kalinagore. Some of Abhijit’s chores are gardening, washing clothes and cleaning. He enjoys playing group games.
When you are praying please remember him and his family. We hope with our financial support he will receive the help he needs.

Dates to Remember...

Oct. 10 Tuition Due
Nov.24-27 Thanksgiving Holidays (Monday classes only that week)
Dec. 13 Nativity in Rome
Dec. 19/20 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre (Sat/Sun)
Christmas Break Dec 21– Jan. 3
Looking Ahead...
April 5-9 Spring Break
May 15 Spring Concert at Grand Theatre

Nativity is going to Rome!!
Many of you may have already heard, but our Nativity is going to be performed in Rome Civic Auditorium for one performance only on Sunday, Dec. 13th at 3pm. When you have a show this good, you need to share it. Note that only the Sr companies and the YC will be going. The Ballet Preps, Ballet 1s, and YA will not have to make the trek. If you have family and friends in Rome, let them know!!!! Thanks to Yvonne Brand, one of our new Company moms, who is helping me organize our efforts there.

Classes in Nativity
Several classes from the studio have been invited to perform with the company in the annual Nativity Ballet on December 19 and 20th at the Grand Theatre. Classes involved are:
Tuesday 300 Ballet Prep (all three shows)*
Tuesday 6pm Ballet 1 (all three shows)*
Young Apprentice Company ballet
Young Company ballet
Apprentice Company ballet
Company ballet
Make plans now to be at this wonderful production on the birth of Christ! Tickets will go on sale in November!! Show times are Saturday at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 3pm.
*Dancers in non-company classes need to include a $15 leotard/dress rental fee by Oct. 10.

Julie’s Prayer Request….
Please be in prayer for our studio and the company as we take the next “step of faith” and form a community based Board, combine the businesses (non-profit and sole proprietorship), and apply for grants. We are also praying for financial blessing as we prepare to build our own facility with double the size we have here. This is all so God Sized that we need everyone’s prayer. Thanks for supporting us through all these new endeavors. Note that you should not see anything different in the service and instruction you get during the business transition. This is simply to simplify how we do business so that we can concentrate on our mission of excellence in dance for Him!

Steps of Faith Dance Company presents its 2010 Calendar later this month!

v All proceeds benefit Steps of Faith Dance Company and their missions!
v $20 each and they make great Christmas presents too!


This marks our 5th Annual Calendar featuring the wonderful and faithful Company Dancers at Steps of Faith and their favorite scriptures. Photos were taken by Louis Tonsmiere, both in his studio and around Bartow County and they are phenomenal! Our dancers are dedicated to realizing the individual talent the Lord has blessed them with! They take 6 to 8 ½ hours of technique classes per week and spend extra hours rehearsing. These dancers worship and praise within these studio walls and beyond… Whether they are dancing in SOF’s own Nativity Ballet, at festivals and churches around the Atlanta area, in summer programs throughout the southern United States, or abroad doing mission work, our Company Dancers are spreading the love of Jesus all over the world! Thanks for supporting our missions through this calendar!

T-shirt, everyone?
All students registered at Steps of Faith receive a new 09-10 SOF t-shirt the first week of October. Extras will be on sale Oct. 12th for $10 each!! If you have not gotten your shirt let Ms. Tonya know ASAP.

T shirts are being ordered

All students registered at Steps of Faith receive a SOF t-shirt. They will be ready by the end of September. This year, we are using the theme to reflect this year’s Spring Concert theme. (It is still under construction!) Family members and former SOFers may purchase extra shirts at $10 a shirt on a first come, first served basis starting October 3rd. Quantities will be limited.

Dates to Remember...

Sept. 7 Labor Day NO CLASSES
Sept. 11 9:30pm Sr.Co./Appr. perform At Relay for Life/Dellinger Park at 9:30pm
Sept. 10 Tuition DUE
Sept. 19 Full Company Performance at Roselawn Arts and Crafts Festival at 11-11:45am
Looking ahead…..
Nov.24-27 Thanksgiving Holidays (Monday classes only that week)
Dec. 13 Nativity at Canton Theatre
Dec. 19/20 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre (Sat/Sun)
Christmas Break Dec 20– Jan. 4
May 15, 2010 Spring Praise Concert

Administrative Notes

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTES
Thanks to all of you who have done a SUPER job of paying for your tuition and fees in a timely manner. We still have several students who have not paid for August or their full registration fee. Like last year, we will be adding a late fee of $5 for everyone who does not pay by the 10th of the month. Checks with insufficient funds will incur a service charge of $10. Ms. Tonya sent home statements to those of you who have balances. If there has been a mistake, please let us know.
You shouldve receive a tuition payment envelope last week. You may make payments in the envelope for tuition and costumes each month. This gives us another way of tracking payments and we hope makes it easier for you to remember when tuition is due. Remember DO NOT SEAL the envelope so that we can use it again each month. If there is a mistake on the envelope, let us know. We will check the computer.
So remember, tuition is due by the 10th to avoid the late fee. Thanks for your cooperation. (We hate having to charge late fees!!)

Credit/Debit Cards are accepted and Monthly draft ALSO available

As most of you know, we are able to accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express credit and debit cards. We are now offering a service where we can charge your card monthly on a payment schedule so that you do not have to remember to come in a pay. A Tuition Draft Consent Form is available in the office. If you would like for us to automatically charge your card for tuition each month, please come in a fill out the form. Your card information will be stored under lock and key, and only our office manager will have access to it, so you do not need to worry about that. We will also offer to charge for costume fees if you would like. Monthly tuition charges will be charged between the first and fifth of each month. Costume fees will be charged on the date they are due. You may also pay through PayPal, through our website: www.steps-of-faith.com. See Ms. Tonya for more information.

Dress Code is for everyone

A reminder to the families of our tiniest dancers at SOF: Please remember to come dressed properly for all preballet, ballet/tap, or ballet/tap/jazz classes. Skirts are allowed in these classes, unless, they become playthings (ie creative neckwear and headwear). (Ballet 1s and Ballet Preps are non-skirt classes). Also, EVERYONE, please take the time to pull back your child’s hair for class. Students need to have their faces and eyes clear to participate fully in class without distraction. All SOF teachers are more than happy to show you how to quickly and easily pull back your child’s hair. Please do not hesitate to ask! Even professional “ballerinas” take class in leotards and tights with their hair in buns! Thank you!

CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST!

If you have friends interested in SOF this year, we still have some space for them, but they need to register NOW. We will continue to take registration for classes through September 30 or until we are full. If you are in a full class and are interested in a smaller class size, we still have some available. “Less Full” classes are (other classes are still available):
-MomNMe Monday 1200-1230 STARTED AUG 31
-Preballet Monday 1230-115 (Natalie)
-Preballet Wed. 2:45-3:30 (Kelsey)
-Ballet/Tap 1st yr. Monday 330-430 (Katelyn)
NEW -Ballet/Tap Wednesdays 530-630 (Natalie)
-Ballet Prep Tuesday 300-400 (Katelyn)
--Ballet 1 Tuesday 600-700 (Julie)
-Jazz/Tap 2 Wed 430 (Natalie)
-HipHop 1 Thursday 700-800 (Rachel)
-Teen/Young Adult Ballet Tues 800-930 (Rachel)
-Beg. Tap for ages 8+ Fridays 615-645 (Julie)
We add classes if we can (studio space is limited) when needed, and a teacher is available. Thanks for being part of this great ministry! We are honored to have each and every one of you!!!!

Calling all ADULTS....

We have introduced our new Dance Card for our Adult dancers. This new payment option allows adults to come when they can, and drop in adult classes. So if you have ever wanted to try a class with not much commitment, this is for you. Of course the monthly payment option is still available. The dance card is only available on these classes:
Monday 8-9pm Tap
Tuesday 7-8pm Ballet
Thursday 8-9pm Jazz/HipHop

Prices are:
One class: $15
Five classes: $65
Ten classes: $125
Monthly fee if you already have a child dancing here: $45/month, if not $55/month

We have already sold about half a dozen!!!

Welcome to FALL 09...

ANOTHER GREAT START TO A NEW YEAR...

It has been an exciting year already. We have so many new faces from all over the area, some coming from as far away as Marietta, Calhoun, Rome, and Canton to get only what you can get at SOF!! Registration is still underway and, we can take new students through Sept. 25.

Plans are underway for our Nativity Ballet in Dec. (with TWO venues this year), and the Spring Concert in May, as well as our instudio performances for Christmas. More details will be coming next month.

Please feel free to contact me (the director, Julie) anytime with any questions or concerns…

sof@bellsouth.net or call 404-316-8546. We are honored to have you all!!

September update..

Is coming...... I'm a little behind. Newsletter is available in the lobby.

New flooring coming along...

Thanks to the following dads who helped install subfloor on Saturday or unload the truck on Friday:

Jack Shampine, Sr. (Theresa's father in law)
Jack Shampine (Theresa's husband)
Robby Reeves (My hubby)
Jordan Miller (well he is the BROTHER of a dancer, Donia Marie)
Garland Simpson (Lily's)
Brian Youmans (Amanda and Allison's)
Darrell Rediger (Daylen's)
James Goltz (Grace's)
Mike Jones (Camille's)
Mr. Jarrett (Erin's dad; for the life of me his name escapes me but his face does not!)
Brett Ellington (sorry we were done when you got there!)

It only took these men and hour and half to install....

Now pray that the top, dance floor is found at FedEx National office. It didnt come in with the rest on Friday, and we cant have all of our classes on the floor without it! Need it ASAP! Pray for a quick delivery, and installation!!!! Gotta call them at 6am on Monday.....

Julie

SOF Dance Company, Inc.

As most of you know, SOF houses a non-profit dance ministry whose goal is to spread the Gospel of Jesus. Each fall, the company dancers (who are fellow dancers here at SOF) perform at area festivals and area churches. The four levels of company dancers aged 8-young adult will be ministering in dance and song at Roselawn, and Relay for Life (Sr. companies only) (see days on reverse). We would love to have you all come out to support us. The companies will be producing the eighth full-length Nativity Ballet this December. (Some classes will be invited to join them!)
We are ready to go to any church or ministry location should we be invited. If your church would like a promotional DVD about this ministry, please see Tonya. If you would ever like to make a tax-deductible donation to the ministry, we will gladly give you a receipt! We are a 501C organization. Any support blesses us tremendously!
Look this fall for various fundraisers that help support the Company, including inspirational calendars, and COOL car decals. Please be in prayer for us as we prepare for the many ministry opportunities He is giving us! We value your prayers more than anything!!

Parents and students in the Company see: www.sofcompany.blogspot.com NEW!!!!

New Adult Class Dance Card Available

FOR ADULTS ONLY CLASSES:
In order to allow more adults to be part of our dance program, (we are all short on time and money for ourselves), we are initiating a dance card program. This is for adults in our adult classes only. Classes are Tap: Mondays at 8, Ballet: Tuesdays at 7, Jazz/HipHop: Wed. at 7:30, and are all an hour long. Class cards come in three increments: 1 class for $15, 5 classes for $65, and 10 classes for $125. Cards can be used on any combination of classes! You can still pay monthly at the regular rate, $55/month or $45 if your child already takes. See office!

Administration Notes

Thanks to all of you who have done a SUPER job of paying for your tuition and fees in a timely manner. August tuition is due on the first class this month. All other months are due on the 10th of that month. Like last year, we will be adding a late fee of $5 for everyone who does not pay by the 15th. Checks with insufficient funds will incur a service charge of $10. As you know, we are very flexible. We will gladly hold checks for you or allow you to make other payment arrangements. But PLEASE, do discuss any problems you may have with our office manager, Ms. Tonya or Ms. Julie. We cannot help if we do not know! If you still owe owe for any summer classes, please pay now.
There is a payment box in the lobby for your convenience or you may hand your payment to someone at the desk. (Please do NOT leave it on the desk). We will be passing out payment envelopes at the end of this month (once everything settles down) with which you may make all your payments and which will serve as your “bill”. Remember DO NOT SEAL the envelope so that we can use it again each month.
Make sure you receive a newsletter or check out this blog EVERY MONTH! We publish Usually the last week of the prior month. Subscribe or follow the blog for notifications of updates.
If you don’t normally come in with your child, please drop in occasionally to say “hello” and let us get to know you! You are all very important to us at SOF! We welcome your prayer requests and suggestions as well! If you every have a problem, please don’t hesitate to contact Ms. Julie. We are looking forward to a wonderful year! If you like us, tell a friend!!!

Dates to Remember

Aug. 15 TUITION is DUE FIRST WEEK BACK
Sept. 7 Labor Day—No Classes
Sept. 11 Sr. Co/Sr. Appr Perf.-Relay for Life
Sept. 19 Roselawn Full Company Performance
Sept 30 LAST DAY FOR FALL REGISTRATION
Nov.24-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 19/20 The Nativity Ballet
Dec. 18 last day of classes of Semester
Classes Resume: Jan. 4
Spring Concert: May 15, 2010

Welcome to our 13th Year at SOF!

I believe that God has many good things planned for us this year. We have a record size Company for ministry, many returning faces, and many new faces. Our summer has been FULL. Mission trip to Trinidad, four almost full DanceCamps, and four wonderful weeks of Summer Intensive. It’s hard to believe that fall is already here. I am so excited and ready to go. We are looking forward to giving you and your family the best instruction and loving service possible! 5
Our office manager, Tonya Veitch, will be working every afternoons to answer your “office” needs. Theresa Shampine returns as her position as instructor and Ballet Mistress and my Assistant Director. Miss Ashleyanne, Miss Rachel, and Miss Natalie are all returning this year!! I (the newsletter author) am Julie Reeves, honored to be the Artistic Director and instructor, under my boss, Lord Jesus Christ. We welcome to staff, Katelyn Cameron. Katelyn is a Senior company member who has been assistant teaching for three years. She has a sweet demeanor that makes the children LOVE HER, and has subbed for me many times. And I am thrilled to announce that Ms. Kelsey (Binkley) Harris is returning to teach. After a year in Africa, running SOF-Uganda, she is home and ready to see our girls again.
If there is anything we can do for you to make your experience here at SOF better, please don’t hesitate to let us know! You may always drop a note in the payments box next to the office window! If you need a teacher conference, please leave a message in the office, and she will return your call promptly. (It is pretty busy between classes, so a message is the best way).
*****Oh, t-shirts will be ready NEXT month! Every registered dancer receives one! (Extras will be available for sale in October!)
Be sure to check out our WEBSITE: www.steps-of-faith.com! Registration and payments can be done ONLINE! Forward our web address to anyone you think would be interested in a great dance studio! God’s blessings and grace be with you during this new year!! Also check out for our students: www.sofstudents.blogspot.com.
We will be accepting new students through September. Please tell your friends to sign up now!

Additional Blog for Company Members

We have added another blog for Company members:

sofcompany.blogspot.com

Check it out!


Julie

WELCOME BACK!!!

Welcome back, friends and family, to our thirteenth year of Steps of Faith! It is going to be a great year. This is where you can get up to date info, including the articles of our monthly newsletter.

We are also going to start posting the Senior Company schedules as well (Not YC or YA, or all other SOF Students). So if you are in the Sr. Companies, you will also be able to look here for your weekly schedule. IF you are not, you just can skip those entries. If th

Trinidad followup

Please take a moment to go to http://softrinidad2009.blogspot.com

You will want to see the pictures and posts from many of the kids/chaperones.

Thanks for your support andprayers!!

Going to Trinidad

Please pray for our team of dance/drama missionaries who are heading out from Trinidad this coming Tuesday. See softrinidad.blogspot.com for our updates! We leave Monday June 1 and return Monday, June 8th. We need your prayers!!

SOF is NOW going to Trinidad

This will be short, but I wanted to post the news for concerned family/friends. We will NOT be going to Mexico for our mission trip in a few weeks due to the swine flu outbreak there. God has opened a plan for us in Trinidad!! More info later... I am wiped out from the last 48 hours....

2009 DRESS REHEARSALS AT THE GRAND THEATRE

(No classes at the studio this week)
Reh. Date Reh. Time Classday/time/teacher
Mon 5/11 400-430 Mon 300BT Christina
Mon 5/11 430-500 Mon400BT Christina
Mon 5/11 500-545 Appr. Mod Ashleyanne
Mon 5/11 545-630 Co. Mod Ashleyanne
Mon 5/11 630-715 Spring Theresa
Mon 5/11 715-800 Summer Theresa
Mon 5/11 800-845 Autumn Theresa
Mon 5/11 845-930 Winter Theresa

Tues 5/12 1200-1215 Wed1030PB Christina
Tues 5/12 1215-1230 Tu1130PB Julie
Tues 5/12 1230-100 Tu1230BT Julie
Tues 5/12 100-130 DUET CA/AG
Tues 5/12 130-230 GRAND CLOSED
Tues 5/12 230-245 Tu215PB Anna
Tues 5/12 245-315 Tu3BT Anna
Tues 5/12 315-345 Tu315BP Julie
Tues 5/12 345-430 AsSheDances Theresa
Tues 5/12 430-500 Tu415B2 Julie
Tues 5/12 500-530 Lighted Up Christina
Tues 5/12 530-630 Times Theresa
Tues 5/12 630-700 Tu6B1 Julie
Tues 5/12 700-745 Does Anybody Hear Her Julie
Tues 5/12 745-815 Tu7HH1 Rachel
Tues 5/12 815-900 Tu8HH2 Rachel

Wed 5/13 420-445 W3TJ1 Jessica
Wed 5/13 445-505 B of BTJ Jessica
Wed 5/13 505-530 W430TJ2 Jessica/Natalie
Wed 5/13 530-545 W530PB Natalie
Wed 5/13 545-615 YC Jazz Natalie
Wed 5/13 615-645 W7BT Natalie
Wed 5/13 645-830 all Seasons Theresa

Thurs 5/14 345-415 Th330BT Christina
Thurs 5/14 415-445 Fri545Tap Julie
Thurs 5/14 445-515 Fri500Tap Julie
Thurs 5/14 515-545 Th430HH1 Rachel
Thurs 5/14 545-615 Appr Jazz Rachel
Thurs 5/14 615-700 Say Rachel
Thurs 5/14 700-745 Never Alone Julie
Thurs 5/14 745-830 Adv. Tap Julie
Thurs 5/14 830-900 Adult Tap Julie

Fri 5/15 400-430 YA Ballet Theresa
Fri 5/15 430-500 YC Ballet Theresa
Fri 5/15 500-530 Teen Ballet Theresa
Fri 5/15 530-615 Appr Pt. Theresa
Fri 5/15 615-815 Morn/Eve Theresa

Picture Day Schedule

Here are your picture times for each class at Steps of Faith for the 09 Spring Season.... (some times are double booked for classes that usually go fast and are usually group only)
Pictures are on Saturday, May 2, at the studio...
(Class time, genre, teacher, at time of day for picture on May 2)
TUES 1130 PREBALLET, Julie at 9:15
WED 10:30 PREBALLET Christina at 9:00
TUES 1230 BALLET/TAP Julie at 9:30
MON 3:00 BALLET/TAP Christina at 9:45
TUES 3:15 BALLET PREP Julie at 10:00
MON 4:00 BALLET/TAP Christina at 10:15
TUES 4:15 BALLET 2 Julie at 10:30
TUES 6:00 BALLET 1 Julie at 10:45
WED 3:00 B/JAZZ/TAP Jessica at 11:00
WED 4:30 JAZZ/TAP Jessica/Natalie at 11:15
WED 3:00 BALLET/J/T Jessica at 11:30
WED 5:30 PREBALLET Natalie at 11:45
TUES 7:00 HIPHOP 1 Rachel at 12:00
WED 7:00 BALLET/TAP Natalie at 12:15
THURS 4:30 HIPHOP 1 Rachel at 12:30
FRI 5:45 BEG TAP at Julie 12:45
THURS 3:30 BALLET/TAP at Christina 1:00
YC JAZZ Natalie at 1:15
TUES 8:00 HIPHOP 2 Rachel at 1:30
FRI 5:00 BEG TAP Julie at 1:45
YOUNG APPR BALLET Theresa/Julie at 2:00
YOUNG CO BALLET Theresa at 2:15
SR CO FOUR SEASONS Theresa at 2:30
SR APPR MORN/EVEN Theresa at 2:45
AS SHE DANCES Theresa at 3:00
DOES ANYBODY HEAR Julie at 3:00
SR APPR JAZZ Rachel at 3:15
NEVER ALONE Julie at 3:15
FRI 4:30 TEEN BALLET Theresa at 3:30
TUES 5:15 ADV TAP Julie at 3:45
THURS 8:30 ADULT TAP Julie at 3:45
TIMES Theresa at 4:00
TUES 2:15 PREBALLET Anna at 4:15
TUES 3:00 BALLET/TAP Anna at 4:30

Concert Appearances list

2009 Concert Assignments-
NOT IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE PER SHOW

12:30 CONCERT

Mon 4 BT-Christina
Tues. 215 PB-Anna
Tues 3 BT-Anna
Tu 315 Ballet Prep-Julie
Tues 415 Ballet 2-Julie
Tues 7 HipHop-Rachel
Tues 8 HipHop-Rachel
Wed 530 PB-Natalie
Thurs 330 BT-Christina
Fri 500 Beg Tap-Julie
Fri 545 Beg Tap-Julie
SrCo-As She Dances
SrCo-All I want to Do (CA/AG Duet)
SrCo-Times (KC-soloist)
SrAp-Morning/Night
SrCo-Say
SrAp-Modern
EverySeason and Vivaldi's Four Season


4:00 CONCERT

Mon 3 BT-Christina
Tues 1130 PB-Julie
Tues 1230 BT-Julie
Tues 6 Ballet 1-Julie
Wed 1030 PB-Christina
Wed 3 BTJ-Jessica
Wed 430 J/T-Natalie/Jessica
Wed 7 BT-Natalie
Thurs 430 Hip Hop-Rachel
SrCo-Does Anybody Hear Her (w/SK,LV,NC)
SrCo-Never Alone
AdvTap-Newsies
SrCo-Lighted Up
Adult Tap-Julie
EverySeason and Vivaldi's Four Seasons


7:30 CONCERT

Fri430pm Teen Ballet-Theresa
Fri5pm: Int. Tap
AdvTap: Newsies
Thurs 830 Adult Tap
SrCo: Modern name
Say
Lighted Up
All I want to Do: AG/CA Duet
Times (AG soloist)
Does Anybody Hear Her (w/AL)
Never Alone
SrAp:Modern name
One Step at a Time
Morning/Night
Turn Turn Turn
As She Dances (CA, DN, AveryM)
Young Apprentice Ballet
Young Company Ballet
Young Company Jazz
EverySeason and Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Any junk you want to get rid of???

DONATIONS NEEDED for a special booth at the BIG
Yard Sale on April 4th at Rockmart Middle School with proceeds to SOFDC and the Mexico/Toluca mission trip. Bring items to studio by March 30. Info: contact Vickie Teal 770-684-1140 or tealtown@aol.com.

UNDERWRITERS STILL NEEDED!

Our exciting Spring Concert is fast approaching! If you or a business you know might be interested in helping sponsor our Concert, please let us know as soon as possible! We need to raise about $4000 to pay for the Grand and the programs! Sponsor forms are available in the studio lobby. We have examples of last year’s programs available, too! Thank you to those of you who have already spread the word this year! Remember, we are ASKING that every family try to sell and/or buy at least one ad. This keep us from having to charge high ticket prices at the door. (Sponsors receive free tickets as a thank you. Note: 1/8 page=3 tickets, 1/4 page= 6 tickets, 1/2 page = 9) (Remember that your donation above the ticket value is tax deductible!) Sponsorship is what makes this Concert and this ministry to our Lord possible! We already have a few businesses and individuals committed to making this a spectacular worship event for 2008! Thanks for spreading the word about our concert and don’t forget to mention what a great marketing opportunity this is for local businesses! Please join us in helping make this Praise Concert a GREAT reality! Praise God for opening all the perfect doors! Remember, our deadline for the program ads is APRIL 30th!! (Don’t forget our best wishes boxes for only $45-you can go in together with someone else AND you can put a picture of your dancer in it!) WE NEED YOUR HELP; we have very few ads to date!!!

Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees: April 18th!!

Tickets are going fast for our pancake breakfast at Applebees! Tickets are only $7.50 for all the pancakes/sausage you can eat! SOF Company girls will be your gracious servers! Seatings are at 8am and 9am. Purchase your tickets at the studio or through a Senior Company member. Proceeds go to our mission trip and company ministries!!!

Flowers for your dancer

Flowers for Spring Concert will go on sale soon!
Be looking for flyers in the lobby! You will be able to order at the studio and ONLINE this year! Four bouquets will follow our theme of the four seasons! All proceeds benefit our non-profit ministry. Coordinator is JoAnn Aragon!!

Early Fall Registration is coming up

Steps of Faith is having our early registration for the 09-10 year during the month of May. If you decide to go ahead and register, you pay a discounted registration fee. Registration forms will be available at the end of April. Registration is now available ONLINE on our website: www.steps-of-faith.com. Simply click the link to register and it will take you to the fill-in form. It will be emailed to us. Payment will make the registration valid, so be sure to mail or call with credit card info or use the paypal button on the site. You may also register in the studio like normal. Make note that fall classes will begin on AUGUST 10th!
We will again have the colored leotard system for classwear, however, you will be able to choose your own design/style this year.
We will have a schedule of classes ready by mid April. Please pray for me as I put that big puzzle together! For the best selection in classes, register in May. We will be sending out a note to each student from their teacher in late April indicating which class level they should register for next year to assist you.
Ladies and young men who are interested in auditioning for company (who are not currently in the company) will be notified which level they have been placed after their summer intensive participation. Current company girls will be placed in their new company level by mid April after their auditions, but before the intensive. You will be notified of your new placement by April 14th.
We are sending out a letter to our mailing list letting them know of our registration dates, so if you know anyone who would like to receive more information about us, all we need is a name and address.
Be sure to take advantage of the discount and keep your spot for next year! We don’t want to miss a single one of you! We will be promoting many of you to the next age/level class. You will not want to miss all the new stuff you will learn next year! We hope that you and your family will continue to be part of this marvelous ministry!

Summer Programs are set

SOF’s Summer 2009 is going to be a another busy one! Make plans now to join us for DanceCamps, or our Summer Dance Intensives. Registration is NOW and forms are available in the lobby and online.
DANCECAMPS will be taught by our own Miss Natalie (June camps) and, Miss Mary (July camps), and are like a “VBS” of dance and meets M-F: Cost: $115 or $145. June 8-12 for 3-5yr olds; June 15-19 for 3-5yr olds; July 20-24 for ages 6-10, July 27-31 for 3-5yr olds. . These DanceCamps are full of fun, food and faith! (Crafts, too!!) These DanceCamps fill up, so register NOW!
SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVES (must audition or be in current SOF class for placement): for serious dancers ages 6 and up as well as our Company dancers meets 3-5 times a week. Weeks are June 15-July 17. Each level will only be offered a limited number of the five weeks, so please note on registration form available dates. Placement auditions for dancers not currently in the company program will be held on June 12. If alternative audition date is needed, contact us. There will be FIVE levels of classes this year (4 company and 1 pre-company/ages 6-9), and cost is dependant on level (which meets for different number of hours per week). Cost ranges from $48-153 per week. And a 10% discount will be applied for anyone signing up by May 15! (You can take one, two, three or four weeks!). Each week will feature similar classes and schedules. Guest and resident teachers in our upper levels will be teaching ballet, modern, drama, jazz, dance lectures, and other exciting classes to our company levels. We are again offering a combined level for our pre-company dancers (ages 6-9). Our loving staff will be teaching those younger levels and will include ballet, tap and/or jazz as well as some surprises along the way. NON-SOF dancers are very welcome and can return to their studios after the summer! The goal of the intensive is to actually help you IMPROVE your technique over the summer instead of simply trying to maintain it! Company members will be required to take a minimum of two (three weeks for upper levels) as a company requirement. See Ms. Theresa /Ms. Julie for more information!
If you are currently in Ballet 1, Ballet 2 or Young Apprentice, you will be having a placement audition for summer and for 09-10 SOF Company on Friday, March 27th. Current Young Company, Sr. Apprentices, and Sr. Company will have their placement audition during regularly scheduled class week of March 30. Audition information will be handed out during class.

Important INFO and DATES for Students

12:30PM, 4PM OR 7:30PM? On May 16:
Many of you are asking which concert your dancer will appear. That information will be posted on the lobby wall this week! Sr. Co and Appr. Companies will appear in all three. Tickets are on sale April 13: $7 each. The evening show will feature the companies’ full repertoire, so if you dance earlier, come back to the evening show to experience this inspiring show!
DRESS REHEARSALS May 12-15:
We will have dress rehearsals at the Grand Theatre on Tuesday-Friday, May 12-15. Each class will be given 15-30 minutes (sometimes more) to rehearse their dances on stage. We will have rehearsals somewhere between 3pm and 9pm for most classes (and in the morning for the morning classes), and yours should coincide, as much as possible, to your weekly class time of day. Be looking for the schedule in the coming weeks. There will be NO regularly scheduled classes that whole week (Monday-Fri.) to allow you time to get to the Grand. Companies may have called rehearsals at the studio on that Monday, May 11th, TBA.
PICTURE DAY May 2:
Picture Day is Sat., May 2nd. Some costumes are coming the middle of April, so please be patient. We took pains to make sure we had the costumes we needed, and on time! After they are sorted and labeled, you will get to take them home! Many are already here and will go home the first week after Spring Break!
So on Saturday, May 2, we will meet HERE at SOF for professional pictures by Tonsmiere Photography. You will be able to purchase groups and individual shots of your dancer, and a percentage of all sales will go to SOF‘s ministry. We very much want EVERYONE to be in the group pictures (even if you do not intend on buying any) so that your class’ picture will be complete when I hang it on the studio wall! WE NEED ALL OF YOU! It’s so exciting to get to see your faces on our wall year after year. All schedules will be posted by April 13 in the lobby.

Dates to Remember....

(and to put on your calendar!!)…
March 1-Costume balances due
March 1 Summer Registration begins
March 10-Tuition Due
March 27-April 2 Company Auditions for 09-10
April 6-10 Spring Break
April 18 Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees!!!
April 30 Deadline for Underwriters
May 1-31 Early Fall Registration at SOF
May 2-Picture day at SOF
May 11-15 Dress Rehearsals at Grand
May 16-Spring Concert
May 29-June 8 Mission Trip
June 8-July 31 Summer classes (see back of page)
Aug. 10-Fall session starts

There are NO OTHER DAYS the studio is closed except for Spring Break. All other school holidays are “CLASSES ON” for SOF!!! We wouldn't want to miss you guys!!

May 2... picture day

PICTURE DAY IS MAY 2 at the studio
Make sure you pencil in the date. We will have an exact schedule by April 1st!!

April 18th: SOF Breakfast at Applebees!

Want a wonderful breakfast and help raise money for the SOF mission trip too? Make plans NOW to attend our Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebees on Saturday morning, April 18th!!!
There will be TWO sittings, one at 8am-9am and one at 9am-10am. Breakfast is only $7.50 each for pancakes/sausage, and softdrinks/coffee/juice! SOF makes $5 on every ticket sold. AND you get a $5 coupon to use at your next visit to Applebees! The Steps of Faith Dance Company will be your greeters and servers!!!! (Wonder if they can waitress as well as they dance??? HMMMM)
We have to sell the tickets in advance at the studio (no at the door purchases, sorry) and there is limited seating. So get your tickets now and support our mission trip to Mexico City/Toluca this summer. Tickets will be available for purchase starting on March 2nd. Thanks for supporting SOF and her missions work!!!

Company Audition info and registration info...

PLANS FOR SUMMER AND FALL & Company AUDITION INFORMATION…
Summer Registration for DanceCamps and Summer Intensives Begins NOW online, and on March 1st at the studio. Payment must accompany registration to make it valid. Go to www.steps-of-faith.com for registration online and more information!

Fall Schedules will be up by mid-April. We are working on this now! Fall registration will begin May 1st.

Company placement auditions will be held at the end of March during normally scheduled classes this year to allow you plenty of time for planning and registration. Current Sr. Co will audition on Thursday, April 2. Sr. Apprentices is Monday March 30th, Young Company is Monday March 30th, Young Apprentices is Friday March 27. Ballet 1/Ballet 2 girls interested in the company program will audition with the Young Apprentices on Friday March 27th from 345-5pm. Please see Ms. Julie or Ms. Theresa if you have any questions about auditions or the company program.

Underwriters needed for Concert

In order to make the Steps of Faith Spring Concert possible and for us to pay for the rental of the Grand Theatre and have professionally produced programs, Steps of Faith asks for underwriters for the Concert. This will keep the admission fee to the concert at only $7 a seat! (Same price as 2007).
Any and all proceeds from the concert will go to support the mission work of the non-profit Steps of Faith Dance Company, Inc. and their international mission trip to Toluca/Mexico City. So not only can you support the concert this spring, you will also be supporting spreading the Gospel throughout the world! Also, underwriting gives great Christian businesses in our community an opportunity to be recognized while they show their support for our ministry.
There will be several “levels” of sponsorship available. We will do this by allowing tastefully sized and professionally done “ad space” in our programs. This space also includes “Best wishes Boxes” that parents may purchase for their special dancer(s). “Prices” range from half page at $200 to Best Wishes Box at $45. Of course, all donations will be listed and appreciated. We must not forget: these contributions ARE what makes our Concert possible for our families.
We are asking that every SOF family sell ONE ad for our program. Individuals who buy an ad will receive FREE tickets to any performance, (up to 3 for eighth page, 6 for quarter page, 9 for half page).
If you or someone you know may be interested in underwriting our Concert, please let me or Tonya know. SOF’s number is 770-606-0506. We have forms for you to help us distribute in the lobby.
As always, God will provide for this year’s Concert. Thanks, in advance, for your help in spreading the word throughout our Christian community, and for doing what you can to support this end of the year Praise Concert! (Examples of last year’s program are available in the office.) Deadline is Thursday, April 30th. Make all support/ad checks out to Steps of Faith Dance Company, Inc.
Thank you in advance for your support of SOF and our wonderful concert on

A time to dance....

This year’s theme is from Ecclesiastes. As we look back over the past 12 years of the studio and most of our lives, we can see that we all go through many different seasons of life. But we can rest in that God is in control in ALL the seasons and changing weather of our lives. Even if we do not feel it, HE is there!!! Faithful and TRUE!
We have had a remarkable year. Joy fills the studio this year despite hardships for many of our families! And we have wonderful families such as yours be part of our journey! Thanks for being a part of SOF in 08-09! I am amazed that God continues to bless this ministry despite hard economic times. It is these times that I KNOW that GOD is managing this place!
All of the students have started their dances by now. Students will appear in one of three concerts, with most appearing in the afternoon shows. Our evening concert will feature works by the SOF Dance Company and some of the older students. The two upper levels of SOF Dance Company will be featured in the opening of each concert just like last year. A listing of who appears where will go up in April. If you have any restrictions on that day that would make your child’s participation impossible, please let us know and we will TRY to accommodate you. We usually cannot honor all requests, but we will do our best.
All the costumes have been ordered! Look on the lobby wall for pictures! Please keep the staff of Steps of Faith in your prayers as we get ready for the 2009 Spring Praise Concert!! To see how else you can help, see post above...

Costume fee balances due by March 1

Thank you to all of you who have taken care of the costume fees for the Spring concerts. Some of you have made payment arrangements, and we are happy to help. We MUST have all the money by the end of February. (Payment can now be made by credit card!! See below) SOF’s credit card bill will be due the first week of March, and you can imagine the interest they will charge on over $15,000 worth of costumes!
This week, we placed the order for their costumes. The appropriate fees are: Preballet $45, Hour ballet/tap class $60, Hour and half Ballet/Tap/Jazz $90, 1 to 1 1/2 hour class of ballet, tap or jazz/Hiphop $55 child and $65 adult (Make sure to ask your teacher if your child is between child and adult sizes.) I can add to the order if you missed paying by the deadline (so I didn’t order you one) for an additional $10 charge per costume through Feb. 6th only. Please notify Tonya or me ASAP if you fall in that category. NOTE: Statements were mailed if you had not paid BY the deadline and sufficient time was given.
We plan on having a posterboard with pictures of all the costumes to hang in the lobby by the first of February! Note that some classes are not buying costumes yet (you know who you are). SOF Co. INC is taking care of YA, YC, Appr., and Co. classes (including Modern, and jazz.) A few of the companies will be wearing not new costumes, as our annual budget is limited.

Mexico Mission Trip: May 29-June 8

Please be in prayer for our young ladies (and a few guys) who will be ministering in Toluca, Mexico this summer! We need to raise about $18,000 for this trip. If you are interested in partnering with us, your tax deductible contribution would be greatly appreciated!!! We are looking for prayer partners as well!!! Please see the office for more details!! SOF Company participants are: Christina Alexandersen, Katelyn Cameron, Natalie Castro, Jacqueline Glass, Olivia Hamilton, Heather Miller, Sarah Keefe, Bekah Moore, Becca Teal, Lauren Veitch. Julie Reeves and Kim DeRueter are leading this trip. They will minister in local orphanages, churches, downtown ampitheatre, Six Flags-Mexico, and a state of the art theatre in the city’s center!!! God is already doing amazing things to open doors for our ministry!!! We hope you can partner with us!!!

Company girls qualify for ABT!!

We are thrilled to announce that SIX of our company dancers auditioned for and were asked to join American Ballet Theatre's summer intensive program this year. Congratulations to: Anna Gilbert, MaryClayton Gilbert, Christina Alexandersen, Caroline Lloyd, Jacqueline Glass, and Olivia Hamilton.

Since it is freezing outside...

PLEASE READ: Winter Weather Policy
In case of bad weather this winter, Steps of Faith will close if we feel that it would be dangerous for most of you to attend. We could be having class even if schools had been closed that morning and the roads have cleared. Please call the studio at 770-606-0506 to see if there is a closing. (A regular message on the machine means classes are “on”). Because bad weather is considered an “act of God”, classes will not be made up if closed due to weather, however, you may make-up the missed class in another equivalent class if requested.

Summer plans are underway....

Many of you have already been asking about our dates for summer programs. We are planning an exciting and full summer schedule for all ages and levels. We will again offer DanceCamps for ages 3-10, and Summer Dance Intensives for ages 6+. We plan on having a full complete schedule by February for you. Pray for us as we put all the puzzle pieces together!!
Tentative schedule is as follows (some dates could change due to teacher availability).
DanceCamps:
June 8-12 for ages 3-5
June 15-19 for ages 3-5
July 20- for ages 6-10
July 27-31 for ages 3-5
Summer Intensives:
June 22-26, June 29-July3, July 6-10, July 13-17(not all levels this week)
Note that some of the younger levels will only be offered 2 or 3 of the four weeks of summer intensives. More details coming in February.
08-09 COMPANY AUDITIONS Will be announced later. Summer Intensive attendance will be required.

We will also like to offer weekly evening classes for advanced dancers and adults, if there is an interest. If you would like to have a class this summer, let us know!! (Fall begins Aug. 10)

Thanks for the Christmas parties and performances!

I really enjoyed doing our in class studio performances and Christmas parties! I hope you did!! They were so much fun! Thanks to all of you who brought so much food. And thanks to Tera Gore for the awesome cakes!! Let me know what you thought!!!!
And all of us would like to thank you all for the wonderful array of Christmas gifts you blessed us with. We are very humbled by your act of kindness. Thank you!

Springtime is Here...even though it is freezing outside

Spring Costume Fees: Now Due
The costume fees for the Spring concert are due by January 16. If you will not be performing in May (MAY 16), let us know. Between Jan. 12 and Jan. 23, we will be measuring the dancers in order to fit them for their Spring Praise Concert costumes. It is CRITICAL that you/your child is measured during these two weeks, so please make sure you attend class or make arrangements with us. You may want to let us know if your child is expecting a growth spurt this Spring so we can order appropriately. We will be ordering their outfits after the close of business on Jan. 23rd. If we do not have payment or payment arrangements by 630pm on that day, we will not be able to order yours. (NOTE: Full payment (for those with payment arrangements) must be made by March 1st.) We will not order costumes without full payment or payment arrangements on file with Tonya. NO EXCEPTIONS. Thanks for your cooperation!
Fees are: Creative Mvmt./Preballet =$45. Ballet/Tap hour class=$60. Ballet/Tap/Jazz class=$90 (for 2 costumes). Any one subject class=$55 child size, $65 adult size. Company classes do not have a costume fee. Adult classes will decide about concert participation as a class. Ask Tonya or Julie if unsure about your total.
*We can order costumes after Jan. 23, however there will be a $10/costume fee added and we can only do this til Jan. 31. And it creates A LOT more work for us, so please, pay on time.

New Students accepted through Jan. 23rd.
(or when we are full, whichever is first)
If you or someone you know is interested in adding SOF classes to their weekly schedule, let us know ASAP (we will order costumes on Jan. 23rd-late fee with apply after this date)! Let us know!! (See back for listing of some available classes).



Mark your calendars!
PLEASE mark your 2009 calendars now for our 2009 Spring Praise Concert for Saturday, May 16th (NOT Memorial Day weekend!!) at the Grand Theatre in Cartersville. We will have three performances that day (between 12 and 730) in order to keep any concert from lasting too long! Note that some classes (notably the companies) will dance in more than one concert. More details regarding performance times will come later.

WOW

Nativity was SOLD out on Sunday!!! Thanks to all of you for our best Nativity yet! Praise GOD!!! Make plans for 2009: Dec. 19/20th!