Monday, November 28, 2011

December Newsletter

THE NATIVITY: Dec. 17 and 18 at the GrandThe Nativity is only a few weeks away! And tickets are already selling at the Grand Theatre. My prayer is that you will bring your SOF student to see this production! Children learn so much by watching large scale productions like this! And we promise a wonderful and blessed time for your family!
As in the past few years, we are having a wonderful pas de duex (dance for two) with Mary and Joseph! It is beautiful and breathtaking! We also have a dance featuring our SELAH DTS dancers! Many dances have been updated this year. And of course, SNOW! We love having the snow each year!
For our full length show at the Grand Theatre, tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door. Group rates are $11 and are available for 10 or more people.
Even if you cannot come to the performance, we ask that you cover this outreach in prayer. See, we consider this our biggest community outreach during the year, where we can spread the Gospel of Christ in a wonderful way. Please join us in praying for God’s blessing and for lives to be changed due to the Nativity!



Christmas Performances...It’s hard to believe that our Christmas performances are so close! We are excited about doing them at the studio, and getting to combine it with a small reception each evening!!! Hopefully this will make it more memorable and special. Please make sure you have signed up to bring a little something to help us out. Of course, these performances are FREE.
For the class performance, please make sure your child has her/his class leotard or specified outfit to wear (your teacher can tell you), so that the class is uniform for pictures everyone will be taking. There will be no professional videography or pictures taken, so please make sure to bring your own cameras and snap away!!! Make sure your daughter has her hair secured in a bun for the performance for ballet classes, and secured away from the face for all other classes. Make sure they have the appropriate shoes too.
Each performing class has been assigned a performance date and time, which will feature only a few classes. Any class performing in Nativity will not be participating in these performances due to tech rehearsals at the Grand that week.
Monday, Dec. 12 at 6PM: Mon 130 BT, Mon 300 BT, Mon 330 BT, Mon 530 PB, Wed Karina's Class
Monday, Dec. 12 at 730PM: Mon 430 Mus Theatre, Mon 615 Tap,
Wed 630 BT, Wed 715 JT, Wed 730 HH
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6PM: Tues 330 PB, Tues KC, Tues 330 HH, Tues 415 BPrep
Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 730PM: Tues 430HH, Tues 700 Contemporary, Tues 600 BPrep, Thurs 545 Beg Tap
Wed., Dec. 14 at 6PM: Wed 300 BT, Wed 300 BT, Wed 400 BTJ, Wed 630 PB
Thurs., Dec. 15 at 6PM: Thurs 400JT, Thurs 500 Int Tap,Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet Thurs 800
Saturday, Dec 17 at 930am: Thurs 330BT, Sat 1000 MNMe, Sat 1030 BT
Saturday, Dec 17 at 1100am: Tues 1100MNMe, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015PB, Thurs 1100BT, Fri 300 JT, Fri 500 HH

Please note that space will be of a premium at these shows due to fire code, so you may want to wait and invite all the aunts, uncles and cousins to the Spring Show where we will have more room, and the format will be more formal.
We are looking forward to this new format for Christmas, and hope you enjoy it as well. Please make sure all accounts have been cleared by the last class of the semester.

Merry Christmas from your staff at Steps of Faith Dance Studio!!
am so thrilled to see that our studio is doing more than dance! Our Companies filled shoe boxes for Operation Christmas child last week, and now our studio is an official drop off for Toys for Tots! Please join us in this endeavor to give kids in Bartow county a better Christmas by bringing unwrapped toys for ages 0-18 and drop them off in the studio’s boxes.


2012 SOF COMPANY CALENDARS
are on SALE Nov. 29th!
Thanks to Louis Tonsmeire who photographed our girls for our beautiful calendars featuring YOUR company dancers from the Nativity. They are $20 each! Only a few were ordered over our presales, so if you want one, see the office NOW! All proceeds benefit SOF dance ministry and our mission trips. Thanks for your support of SOF!!


Dates to Remember...Dec. 10 Dec. Tuition Due
Dec. 12-17 Christmas Performances @ SOF
Dec. 16– Preordered Dancebags are ready
Dec.17-18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19-Jan. 1 Christmas Break (no classes)
Jan. 2 CLASSES RESUME
Looking ahead...
Jan. 15 Spring Costume fees due
May 12 Spring Concerts at Grand Theatre in Cartersville



DVDs WILL BE MADE OF NATIVITY
BY
Greenpeas for $25 each
to be sold at the door.
No personal videography or photography will be allowed during the performances.



Christmas Break: Dec. 19-Jan. 1
Classes resume MONDAY, January 2nd
Office will be open intermittently over break to receive mail and answer phone calls. Office Hours will be on studio voicemail. Call for times.



NEW REGISTRATION FOR Winter/Spring Semester CLASSES We have left our registration open for new students through Saturday, January 22nd for our Spring season. If you are already in a class, and are not planning on changing or leaving your class, you do not need to do anything. However, if you are interested in changing classes, adding another class, or if you do not plan on returning in January, please let us know by December 16. New registration ends January 22nd for Spring. Now is the time to let your friends know it is time to join us for the Winter/Spring semester, and participation in our Spring Concert.
Class additions could happen over the next few weeks, so be on the lookout, and check the website often. If you want to switch classes, (if space permits) you will get first choice if you respond immediately. See Tonya or the lobby wall for answers to your questions and to make any changes.


Verse of the monthJohn 1:14
“ The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

We thank and praise God for sending His one and only Son.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

Monday, October 24, 2011

November Newsletter

In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 4:18
I don’t know about you, but when I read this passage, what stands out to me is, “in everything give thanks”. It is easy to gloss over this part, because to really apply it — is tough! And then it goes on to say “this is God’s will for us”. Hmm. According to this passage there is not a season of life that we should not be thankful for…good, bad, sad... This is definitely a scripture to chew on and consider as we prepare our hearts for the Thanksgiving season.
Listed below are quotes from SOF staff, dancers and parents.
Thanksgiving Thoughts…..The question was, “What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving?”
“I think about and am thankful for the time with family….I also think about the great deals we want to get on black Friday!” Becky Simmons, staff
“Colored leaves, family, turkey, and time with cousins.” Sarah Huffman, dancer
“Sharing with my friends.” Lily Ayer, dancer
“Food, family, the color orange...I am thankful for my family.” Zara Rainey, dancer
“Watching the Macy’s Day Parade and getting together with family.” Hannah Grogan, dancer
“We give thanks to God.” Grace Belisle, dancer
“We go to grandma’s house for Thanksgiving.” Erin McCrary, dancer


Christmas at Steps of Faith
December 12– 17th

Listed below are the class assignments for the Christmas performances at SOF Dance Studio. Please note some classes are NOT performing. Instead of doing one show each day we have some days having two shows depending on the number of dancers and expected family members. This plan will hopefully help with crowd control. After each show there will be a small reception. Please be sure to sign up to bring goodies for your dancer’s reception. (Sign up sheets will be on bulletin board in lobby Nov 1st.)

Classes not performing: Open Modern, Adult tap, Fri Contemporary, Int Teen Ballet, Ms. Julie’s tap: Thurs 545 & Thurs 715

Monday, December 12th 6pm Show:
Monday 130 BT, Monday 300 BT , Monday 330 BT , Monday 530 PB

Monday, December 12th 7:30pm Show:
Beg Musical Theatre , Monday 615 Tap, Wed KC , Wed 715 JT,
Wed 730 HH ,Wed 630 BT

Tuesday, December 13th 6pm Show:
Tuesday 330 PB , Tuesday Karina’s Class , Tuesday 330 HH , Tuesday 415 BP

Tuesday, December 13th 7:30pm Show:
Tuesday 430 HH , Tuesday 700 Contemporary , Tuesday 600 BP

Wednesday, December 14th 6pm Show:
Wed 300 BT , Wed 300 BT , Wed 400 BTJ , Wed 630 PB

Thursday, December 15th 6pm Show:
Thurs 400 JT , Thurs 500 Int Tap , Thurs 545 Beg Tap , Ballet 2, Beg Teen Ballet

Saturday, December 17th 9:30am Show:
Thursday 330 BT , Sat 915 PB , Sat 10 MNM , Sat 1030 BT

Saturday, December 17th 11:00am Show:
Tues 1100 MNM, Tues 1130 PB, Thurs 1015 PB , Thurs 1100 BT, Fri 500 HH

The Nativity
Our Steps of Faith Dance Company teachers and dancers are putting in so much time in rehearsal and preparation for their production of The Nativity. Performance time will be here before we know it. Mark your calendar!!
Show Dates/Times:
Sat., December 17: 2pm & 7pm, Sun., December 18: 3pm

TICKETS: Remember that 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 7th. 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. Group rate is $11 for groups of 10 or more per 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.


Steps of Faith Dance Company FUNdraisers
2012 Calendars are available in LIMITED quantities in late November. $20 each. We expect to be sold out by Christmas! If you want one, preorder yours now!!! See the beautiful example in the lobby. GORGEOUS Pictures were taken by Louis Tonsmeire of our pretty Company girls at his studio and around Cartersville!!
All proceeds benefit Steps of Faith Dance Company and their missions!
We appreciate your support!!


Great gift ideas…Each year around this time Steps of Faith offers personalized, embroidered dance bags ! These make great gifts for dancers of all sizes. Order by Saturday, November 19th and they will be back by Friday, December 16th...just in time for Christmas!

** Extra Large Navy Sport bag w/ shoe pocket, with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($48)

** Large Navy Duffle bag with SOF logo, and dancer’s name ($38)

** Small Pink Nylon backpack, perfect for young dancer’s, with ballet shoes, “Steps of Faith”, and dancer’s name ($18)
See order forms in lobby. Price includes 7% sales tax . Make checks payable to SOF.
DEADLINE TO PLACE ORDERS: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH


Dates to Remember…
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
(Monday classes are the only classes that week.)
Dec. 1 Cartersville Christmas Parade
Dec. 12—17 In Studio Performances @ SOF
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre
Dec. 19— Jan. 1 Christmas Holidays (no classes)

Looking Ahead….
April 2-6 Spring Break
April 28 Company Spring Performance
May 14 Spring Concert


Toys For Tots
The Toys for Tots program is right around the corner! Companies are beginning to donate small stocking stuffers — last year Steps of Faith stuffed over 1000 stockings. This year, we will probably stuff 1500 stockings!! I will post volunteer signup sheets on the bulletin board prior to the needed days (probably Saturdays in Nov and early Dec). All ages are needed. Thanks in advance for your help. Nancy Miller


Registration Open Now for New Students to Begin in January
November 1st we will begin registering for students to start in January. New registration will continue through Saturday, January 21st. If you have friends who want to join us for the Spring Concert, this is the time for them to reserve their spot. SPACE IS LIMITED! Remember they are welcome to come visit us before registering. Have them call the office to take a tour or try a class for FREE! Our schedule is posted in the lobby and online: www.steps-of-faith.com.


We are thankful for every family that makes up Steps of Faith!
Happy Thanksgiving!!

Monday, October 3, 2011

October Newsletter

Christmas Performances at
Steps of Faith: Dec. 12-17

Mark your calendar! Our Christmas performances will be the week of December 12-17th at Steps of Faith in our “Big” Room. After each performance we will have a small reception in the lobby. This is for all classes NOT participating in the Nativity (more on that below). We will not have normally scheduled classes that week.
You and your family are invited to come and watch a short performance by your dancer in the Studio Theatre, and then be part of a small reception! These performances are scheduled as below to allow working parents to come. Please note that space will still be at a premium, so please limit your number of guests. (Our Spring Concert is when you want to invite everyone!) Due to spacing constraints we will have more than one concert on show days. The exact times of your performance will be posted November 1st.

Christmas Performances:
Monday, Dec. 12 All Monday classes (Note: Both Ballet I classes are in The Nativity.)
Tuesday, Dec. 13 Tuesday afternoon classes
Wednesday, Dec. 14 All Wednesday classes (Note: Adv Mus Theatre not performing)
Thursday, Dec. 15 Thursday afternoon classes (Note: Thurs 3:30 BT performs on Sat)
Saturday, Dec. 17 Tuesday & Thursday morning classes, Thurs 330 BT, Fri HipHop, & Sat classes
Because the concerts are right around the corner, we do ask that you have your correct class leotard as soon as possible. (No later than performance day.) We want everyone to look uniform for all the candid picture taking you all will be doing!!!


The Nativity at The Grand Theatre
December 17 &18

Plan to join us! As Steps of Faith Dance Company presents: The Nativity, December 17 & 18th at The Grand Theatre. Both Ballet I classes (Mon 4 & Mon 7) will be participating in The Nativity and will not have the in-studio performances, due to their involvement in the Nativity that week. These classes will have several dress rehearsals at the Grand between Monday Dec. 12 and Friday Dec. 16. We will have dress rehearsal times for you by the first of November. Because they will not have an “in studio” performance and reception, Ballet I dancers in The Nativity will be invited to the Cast Party after the Sunday show. Look for more details on how to purchase tickets.
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.


Yard Work Day
At
Steps of Faith
You have probably noticed that the drought has claimed many of our plants. That is why we have planned a day to work on our landscape. And we need many hands to help us out! Our Yard Day will be Saturday, October 22. Mark your calendar!! Some of our goals for the day are: replace plants, do some transplanting, mulch, tie down our trees, and pull weeds. Not only do we need volunteers, but we also need yard tools, too. Please bring rakes, shovels, wheel barrels, & etc. We want to buy our mulch in bulk from a landscape supply. If you own a truck and would be willing to pick up mulch for us, please let Ms. Tonya know. The Volunteer Sign Up Sheet will be posted on bulletin board in the lobby. As I am typing this, I remember all the families that helped us plant trees & lay sod last year. We could not have done it with out everyone of you helping. Thank you in advance!!!


Dates to Remember...Oct. 1 Tuition Due
Oct. 22 SOF Yard Work Day
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays (Monday classes only that week)
Dec. 1 Christmas Parade
Dec. 12-17 SOF Christmas Performances
Dec. 17/18 Nativity Ballet at Grand Theatre (Sat/Sun)
Dec 19– Jan. 1st
Christmas Break
Looking Ahead...
April 2-6 Spring Break
May 12 Spring Concert


T-shirt, everyone? By now all SOF dancers should have received their tee shirts. If you have not gotten your shirt let Ms. Tonya know ASAP. Extras will be on sale Oct. 15th for $10 each!!


Have you ever been cold and not have a coat to keep you warm?Most of us have never been in that situation. Matter of fact, a lot of us probably have a couple of coats in our closet. But, there are many in our midst that do not have a coat or blanket to keep them warm in the cold months. Freedom Worship Center of Cassville is teaming up with many other organizations (SOF included) in the Cartersville Community for a coat and blanket drive. You will notice a box in the lobby to collect new or gently used coats and blankets. We are collecting coats for every member of the family so, all sizes are needed for children, men and women. These coats and blankets will be passed out the day before Thanksgiving at the old Cartersville Civic Center. Along with the coat and blanket drive, they will also be serving Thanksgiving dinner. If you could check your closet, or if you want to purchase a coat to donate, please put it in our box. I know the person who will wear that coat this winter will thank God for your effort. Pray that we will be able to donate many coats & blankets to the cold of Bartow County!!


Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!To everyone who helped in any way with our first ever Fall Festival. And to Miss Mary for all your time organizing and promoting this SOF event...Thank you! We appreciate you!
And of course to all the volunteers, YOU are the best! Steps of Faith is who she is because of all the AWESOME volunteers God has blessed her with!


TOYS FOR TOTS and SOF:We are excited to announce our fall – winter “mission” in Cartersville.  As most of you know, Steps of Faith has been to Norway, New York, and more recently, Trinidad spreading God’s word through dance and hand’s on mission work. Going abroad is important, but it is also important to spread our good work locally.  This year, we are going to work with the Toys for Tots Program, which collects new and unwrapped toys during mid October to December time frame. Volunteer opportunities abound to collect, sort, and distribute the toys to needy families in Bartow County.  If you cannot volunteer, you can bring in an unwrapped toy for a child (age 0 – 18 yrs) and place in the designated box in the studio.  Sign-up sheets for volunteers will be posted later.  Any questions, please contact Nancy Miller at nemiller@mindspring.com Thanks in advance!!!


Links to mark on your computer:www.steps-of-faith.com for general info and photos
www.sofstudents.blogspot.com for monthly updates (and in between for all students of the studio)
www.sofcompany.blogspot.com for weekly updates for company members)
We also have facebook pages for the studio and the company!!!!

Monday, August 29, 2011

September Newsletter

Steps of Faith Fall FestivalPlan to join us on Saturday, September 24th from 10am-3pm. We are planning a day of Family Fun at SOF!! There will be free dance classes, performances by our very own dancers, a variety of vendors, a rock wall, inflatables, food, silent auction, and a photo booth. Mark your calendar & invite your friends!! Admission is free, however, there will be a charge for “booths”. Our goal in this endeavor is 3 fold:
1. For our SOF family to come together and have FUN!
2. Raise awareness in Cartersville to SOF’s presence.
3. Raise funds for Steps of Faith Dance Company.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! There are a couple of different ways you can get involved. Keep reading and let us know if you can help!! We are taking donations of food items such as: hot dogs, hot dog buns, ketchup, mustard, and a variety of baked goods. Also, we need donations for our silent auction. Some examples would be: Maybe you own a cabin in the mountains and could donate a weekend to be auctioned off. Maybe you sell Avon, Tupperware, Pampered Chef and could donate some of your product. You are a musician and could offer donate some classes. You are a baker and could donate a cake for a special occasion. You get the idea. These are only suggestions. (The possibilities are limitless!!)
In addition to donations, we need volunteers to help us that day. Jobs we will need help with: set up, break down, bake sale, selling hot dogs, and etc. There will be a sign up sheet posted on bulletin board in lobby. See you there!

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). Class leotard colors: Preballet—pink, Ballet/Tap-light blue, Ballet/Tap/Jazz-royal, Ballet Prep-lavender, Ballet 1, 2, 3 –purple,
HipHop, Contemporary, Jazz/Tap, and Musical Theatre—black. 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!


Have YOU taken the SOF survey?If you sat in the lobby last week, you were probably asked to participate in our survey. Thank you!
If not, forms are on office ledge, please take a moment to fill one out and tell us how you heard about Steps of Faith. Even if you have been with us for the past
fifteen years — we want to know how you found out about us.


Do you have change?We are collecting change for the Bartow County Women’s Resource Center. To donate, place your loose change in our baby bottle located on office ledge. Thank you for helping these families!


Verse of the month“Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: Thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.”
Psalm 30:11


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.

Dates to Remember...Sept. 5 Labor Day NO CLASSES
Sept. 10 Tuition DUE
Sept. 18 Full Company Performance at Roselawn Arts and Crafts Festival at 11-11:45am
Sept. 24 SOF Fall Festival 10am-3pm (Free performances/fun for all)
Looking ahead…..
Oct: Yard work day at studio TBA
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays (Monday classes only that week)


T-shirt, everyone?
All students registered at Steps of Faith receive a SOF t-shirt. They will be ready by the end of September. Family members and former SOFers may purchase extra shirts at $10 a shirt on a first come, first served basis starting October 10th. Quantities will be limited.


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 until September 30th. If you are in a full class and are interested in a smaller class size, we still have some available. “Less Full” classes are:
-MomNMe Tuesday 11-1130 (MaryBeth)
-Preballet Saturday 915-1000am (Natalie)
-Ballet/Tap 1st yr. Monday 130-230 (Becky)
-Ballet/Tap 1st yr. Monday 330-430 (Becky)
-Ballet/Tap 1st yr. Wed. 300-400 (Becky)
-Ballet/Tap 2nd yr. Wed 300-400 (Mary)
-Ballet Prep Wed 400-445 (Becky)**
--Ballet 1 Monday 400-500 (Mary)
-Jazz/Tap 1 Wed 715-815 (Mary)
-Jazz/Tap 1 Fri 300-400 (Kristen)**
-HipHop 1 Tues 330-430 (Dee)
HipHop 1 Wed 730-830 (Natalie)
HipHop 1 Sat 1130-1230 (Natalie)**
-Teen Beg. Ballet Thursday 745-900 (Mary)
-Teen/Young Adult Int. Ballet Mon. 645-800 (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!!!!
**Call before you to come to make sure these classes are making.








Monday, August 15, 2011

August Newsletter

Welcome to our Fifteenth Year at SOF; first FULL year in new building! I am surprised we are already on our fifteenth year. Wow time flies! But what a great time we have had! Praise the Lord, we are FINALLY in our OWN building. We are still adjusting to the new space and loving our new faces, as well as the challenges that come along with it.
With growth in classes comes growth in our staff. Our office manager, Tonya Veitch, will be working every afternoon to answer your “office” needs. Rhonda Gilliam is still our Saturday office assistant! Theresa Shampine returns as her position as instructor and Ballet Mistress and my Assistant Director. Miss Natalie, Ms. Ashleyanne, Ms. Colleen, Ms. Mary, Ms. Becky, Ms. Jocelyn are all returning this year!! I (the newsletter author) am Julie Reeves, honored to be the Artistic Director, under my boss, Lord Jesus Christ. We will miss outgoing teachers Katelyn Cameron and Rachel Truitt this year (but plan on seeing them in to sub at times).
New instructors this year include Marybeth Purvis, Dee Baskerville, Laura Dunn, Camille Jones and Kristen Mallard. Ms. Marybeth has taught in other metro area dance studios and studied for years at Bravo. Ms. Dee is a favorite HipHop/jazz teacher who used to teach in the area and is glad to return to Cartersville at SOF. Ms. Laura teaches Yoga, here and in area gyms. Miss Camillle is a Senior Company Omega dancer and was featured as “Mary” in last year’s Nativity. Miss Kristen is taking over Ms. Rachel’s schedule and also teaches jazz/contemporary at FBC-Woodstock, and is considered Ms. Rachel’s protégé.
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!
*****Oh, t-shirts will be ready NEXT month! Every registered dancer receives one! (Extras will be available for sale in October!)
FREE car decals are available at the office if you would like one!!
Be sure to check out our WEBSITE: www.steps-of-faith.com! Registration forms can be submitted through the website! 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!!



ADMINISTRATIVE 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! Remember we take credit/debit cards and paypal payments. We will also charge your card each month so that it is automated for you. Pick up a form in the office.
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 EVERY MONTH! The dates and reminders are VERY important and are the main way we will communicate with you. I will also post most of this information on the new website in case you miss it.
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. If you like us, tell a friend!!!



Dates to Remember…Aug. TUITION is DUE first class of month
Sept. 5 Labor Day—No Classes
Sept. 17 Roselawn Full Company Performance at 11am
Sept. 24 SOF FALL FESTIVAL 10-3 (free performances/classes)
OCT: Yard Work day at studio TBA
Nov.22-27 Thanksgiving Holidays
Dec. 17-18 The Nativity Ballet



Regular Office Hours (Studio Hours differ)Mondays: 1:00-7:30
Tuesdays: 10-2, 3-7:30 Wednesdays: 2:00-7:30
Thursdays: 10-12 and
3-7:00
Fridays: 3-6:30
Saturdays 9a-12n
Saturday: 9:30a-12:30p



Saturday, May 7, 2011

Office Hours at Grand Theatre (May 9-13)

Steps of Faith Office Hours at Grand Theatre (May 9-13)
Our office will be set up inside to the right of foyer.

Monday 1-7:30

Tuesday 3-9:00

Wednesday 3-9

Thursday 3:30-8:30

Friday 3:30-9:30

Monday, May 2, 2011

Dress Rehearsals at Grand Theater (May 9-13)

Dress Rehearsal Schedule 2011
May 9-13 at The Grand Theatre

Monday, May 9 (Note highlighted changes as of April 21st)
100-115 Monday1030 Preballet – Natalie
115-130 Monday1130 MomNMe – Natalie
130-200 Tuesday130 Ballet/Tap – Julie
200-230 Thursday1100 Ballet/Tap – Julie
230-245 Thursday 1015 Preballet – Julie
245-300 Monday 230 Preballet – Natalie
300-330 Monday 300 Ballet/Tap – Mary
330-400 Monday 330 Ballet/Tap – Natalie
400-430 Monday Ballet 1 – Mary
430-500 Monday HipHop – Natalie
500-530 I/A Teen/Ad Ballet - Julie
530-545 Karina’s Class – Natalie
545-615 T4 Modern –Ashleyanne
615-645 Adult Tap - Julie
645-715 T4 Jazz - Mary
715-900 Alpha and Omega Modern - Ashleyanne

Tuesday, May 10
300-315 Tuesday300 Preballet – Mary
315-345 Tuesday345 Ballet Prep – Mary
345-405 Friday350Beg. Tap – Julie
405-450 T2 Ballet - Julie
450-515 Tues430 Int. Tap – Julie
515-600 T3 Ballet – Colleen
600-645 T4 Ballet – Colleen
645-700 HOLD (T3 Pointe – Theresa)
700-730 Tuesday400 HipHop – Rachel
730-800 Tuesday700 Ballet 1 – Julie
800-845 Omega Jazz – Rachel
845-915 Alpha Jazz – Rachel

Wednesday, May 11
300-330 Wed300 Ballet/Tap – Mary
330-415 Wed 315 BTJ – Natalie
415-500 T1 Ballet – Julie
500-515 Wed530 Preballet – Natalie
515-535 Wed530 BalletPrep – Mary
535-600 Wed730 HipHop – Natalie
600-630 Wed630 Ballet/Tap – Natalie
630-715 Omega Pointe – Ashleyanne
715-800 I Cant Handle It (Omega) – Julie
800-900 FINALE (Alpha/Omega) – Julie
900-930 Come to Jesus - Theresa

Thursday, May 12
330-400 SELAH – Mary
400-430 Musical Theatre – Chrissy
430-500 Ballet 2/3 – Mary
500-530 Adv. Tap – Julie
530-600 Butterfly Kisses (BT, JT, 5yr olds)-Julie
600-630 Sat10:00 Ballet/Tap –Katelyn
630-700 Alpha Lyrical – Mary
700-730 T4 Pointe – Theresa
730-830 Alpha Pointe – Theresa
830-930 Another Hallelujah – Theresa

Friday, May 13
330-400 T1 Ballet - Julie
400-430 T2 Ballet - Julie
430-450 T3 Jazz - Mary
450-515 T3 Tap - Mary
515-545 Thur745 Beg Teen Ballet-Mary
545-630 Thur645 Jazz/Tap-Mary
630-930 T3, T4, Alpha, Omega RUN THROUGH (all staff involved if possible)