Happy New Year to All! The staff would like to thank everyone for the nice holiday gifts and sweet messages! You made us feel very appreciated this Holiday Season We hope that everyone has had a great break and we are looking forward to seeing you back in class! Classes will resume Tuesday January 7th; more information listed below
TDAC TAKES ON NYC
Our TDAC dancers recently returned from an unforgettable trip to New York City, and what an incredible experience it was! From the aweinspiring Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular to the magic of Broadway’s The Lion King, every moment was packed with inspiration and excitement. Our dancers took world-class classes at Broadway Dance Center and Alvin Ailey, learning from some of the industry’s best. The trip wasn’t just about dance it was about making memories, bonding as a team, and soaking in the magic of the Big Apple. We are so proud of our dancers for embracing every opportunity and representing TDAC with such passion and energy!
JUST A NOTE
TDAC TAKES ON NYC
DANCER OF THE MONTH
SENIOR FEATURE
JANUARY SHIRT CHALLENGE
NEW YEAR SPIRIT WEEK
ADULT CLASS SERIES
BLOOD DRIVE SUCCESS
ALUMNI EVENT SUCCESS
COSTUME UPDATE
COMPETITION INFO
PAJAMA WEEK
DECEMBER CHALLENGE
PHOTO SESSION INFO
QUICK REMINDERS
CALENDAR DATES HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Important Dates
12/29: TDA IN HOUSE CONVENTION
1/1: TUITION PROCESSED
12/20-1/5 TDA WINTER BREAK
1/6: TDA CLOSED FOR EVENT
1/7: CLASSES RESUME
2/23: TDA CLASS OF 2025 PICTURE DAY
3/7-3/9: TDA REC COMPETITION
3/13-3/15: TDA REC PHOTO SESSIONS
3/16: TDAC PHOTO SESSIONS 6/6-6/8 RECITAL WEEKEND
TDA CLOSED JANUARY 6TH
If you are in one of our Monday recreational classes we wanted to let you know that the Studio will be closed on Monday January 6th due to a staff outing that will take the staff and TDAC Dancers away from the studio that evening. With that being said, we are offering make up class time for all impacted by the closing. CLICK HERE to view the make up class times we are able to offer you and, if you plan to attend the make up times, please add your name to the slot you plan to attend. Both Creative Movement and Combo classes have time slots to choose from. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as the staff heads to a surprise event alongside some of our older dancers. If you have any further questions, let us know!
DANCER OF THE MONTH
This Months “Dancer of The Month” has been selected based on their dedication and improvement in class as well as their kindness towards their peers, families, and staff through their positive impact they make on the studio environment as a whole. This month, The Dance Attic will donate $50 to the Tri Area Ministry Food Pantry!
This Months Dancer Of The Month Is...
Talia Nelson
SENIOR FEATURE NICOLE FLORES
I could try to pick a favorite dance memory, but the truth is it’s hard to pick just one Every memory and every day I got to go to dance class and have a place to go away from any distractions is a favorite memory. It’s not just the competitions or trophies, but it’s the ability to go somewhere and devote time and energy into it I think that’s the best memory
My advice to younger dancers would be to just go Make sure to go consistently to dance even when days are more challenging Sometimes, putting energy and focus into something else, like dancing, is the best way to express yourself and let go of any negativity or stress of daily life Dance doesn’t just teach you how to move, but it also teaches you to keep moving forward and always striving for more So cherish every day you go to dance class.
JANUARY T-SHIRT CHALLENGE
For the month of January, we want to see a photo with someone who made an impact on you in 2024! On The Facebook Post for our T-Shirt Challenge we want to see smiling big with that one person who inspired you to be the best version of you as we head into 2025!
TDA 2025 SPIRIT WEEK
Tuesday, January 7th
TuTu Tuesday (Wear your favorite TuTu)
Wednesday, January 8th
Winter Wednesday - (Let’s see your sweaters & scarves
Thursday January 9th
Find a friend and plan to match!
Monday January 14th
Merch Monday (Anything & Everything TDA!)
ADULT CLASS SERIES
For the month of January we welcome Ms. Heather for Hip Hop as she is taking on her first Adult Class Series with The Dance Attic Crew! Right now we have 6 adults registered for the class and we will need a total of 8 to continue with the class!
BLOOD DRIVE SUCCESS
Thank you to all who were able to come out to TDA’s donor site for our recent blood drive on Dec 9th. During the holidays, and specifically this year – Red Cross is in critical need for blood, and again we am truly thankful to those who came out and joined TDA for this event.
ALUMNI EVENT SUCCESS
TDA hosted our 4th Alumni event where we hosted TDA Alumni dancers in classes of different styles taught by our very own TDA Alumni and staff member, Miss Heather Hoy. This event was a huge success with lots of laughter, networking, and sharing what impact dance, and specifically TDA has had on each of our different walks of life. We look forward to hosting more events like this one in the future. We have a Facebook page for alumni to join to stay up to date and connect with one another. The QR code to join is here, so please pass along to any and all alumni you might know!
COSTUME UPDATE
We hope to have all TDA Costumes passed out in February. There are some delays with shipping for a few pieces, as costume companies are still facing some setbacks. The document linked below is still in progress, but will allow you to view what your costumes and accessories are for your dancers’ routines. Please do not email with any questions regarding costumes until after costumes have been passed out When receiving costumes you will be responsible for all alterations and costume needs If there are any costume issues, we need to know immediately in order to help you rectify your problems and make alteration suggestions for you. We need to know within a week of you receiving your costumes. In the February Newsletter, there will be a document for anyone with costume issues to inform of us of those issues so we as a staff can address them together. Always remember, too big is able to be fixed, if something is too small, we will offer suggestions on how to move forward
COMPETITION INFO
INSPIRE NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION
March 7th-9th
Dunn Performing Arts Center 3400 N Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Each year our studio participates in one local competition for our recreational dancers in Combo and Advanced Weekly Classes. This is a great opportunity for dancers of a certain age to experience performing and interacting with other dance studios It is a very positive experience, and all of the dancers are rewarded for their hard work! When looking in JackRabbit; the class that has a “***” listed next to it in the system will be the dance/class that your dancer will compete with. This season, our studio will be competing at the Inspire Dance Competition on the weekend of March 7th-9th! We will not know the specific days and times for each dancer until 7-10 days before the competition date. Also, please note that all tuition and outstanding payments must be paid to receive your costumes and to participate in the competition. If you have conflict with this date, please send an email to info@thedanceattic.com immediately.
AWARD COLLECTORS
Staff has also selected dancers to be Award Collectors at the competition. CLICK HERE to check and see if this applies to your dancers and the responsibilities that come with that. If you were selected as an award collector you will need to confirm via the document above by February 1st Dancers in Creative Movement a-e will not be competing. See the list below to see what dances will be competing.
WHO IS COMPETING?
Dancers in Creative Movement will not be competing See the list below to see what dances will be competing
Combo 1 Ballet - Tiny Dancer
Combo 2 Ballet - Something There
Combo 3 Ballet - Favorite Things
Combo 4 Ballet - Sing A Story
Combo 5 Jazz - Faith
Combo 6 Jazz - Fabulous
Combo 7 Jazz - Try Everything
Combo 8 Jazz - A Friend Like You
Hermes Jazz - People Ain’t Dancing
Hermes Lyrical - Isn’t It Enough
Gucci Jazz - Let It Whip
Gucci Lyrical - Hey
MORE INFO
Tap A - Pancakes For Dinner
Tap Ensemble - Why, Why, Why
Crew E - Gotta Feeling
Combo 9 Jazz - Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Combo 10 Jazz - We Rock
Jimmy Choo Jazz - 4 Minutes
Crew C - Party’s Just Begun
Crew B - Bohemian
Crew A - It’s Ok I’m Ok
Jimmy Choo/Dior Lyrical - Everywhere, Everything
PAJAMA WEEK
Directly following our competition, we will celebrate our dancers with a Pajama Week Celebration Dancers will receive accolades and talk about their experience at competition with a few surprises and fun activities at well There will be more details in our February Newsletter
Dior Jazz - I’m A Showstopper
Louis Vuitton Jazz - Fly As Me
Louis Vuitton Lyrical - On My Mind
Chanel Jazz - Debut
Chanel Lyrical - Wildflower
Fenty Jazz - Fever
Fenty Lyrical - Maps
Prada Jazz - Acapella
Prada Lyrical - Sign Of The Times
The Era for The Stars
DECEMBER CHALLENGE FEATURES!
Thanks for participating!
PHOTO SESSION INFO
Ms. Hallie
Ms Hallie and Local Eye Photography will be taking all of our pictures this year for TDA. TDAC you will receive separate information in regards to your photo sessions, as well as our TDA Class of 2025 For our TDA Rec Pictures, those will take place inside at TDA (1241 S. Main St.) with Ms. Hallie’s photography set up in studio 5.
TDA Recreational Group Pictures
All Dancers will be taking a group picture for each dance that has a costume. We need all of our dancers in attendance for our group shots for memories, (even if you are not purchasing the group photo, you will be in the photo.) The schedule for pictures is broken up by class, where all dancers will take their class group photo first, and then any dancer who has paid for their individual photo, will take that photo directly following the group photo. All group photos are available to purchase for $10 per photo. There will be one class photo selected by Local Eye Photography as the group photo available for access
TDA Recreational Individual Pictures
Dancers are able to sign up for individual pictures/poses in however many costumes you wish In the schedule we have allotted time for dancers to pose for their individual pictures directly following the group photo for each costume. We will need to know in advance what costumes dancers would like to purchase their pictures in to make a finalized schedule With that in mind, please see the Early Bird pricing for TDA Recreational Individual Pictures. On the Google Form linked below you will let us know what costumes you will purchase individual pictures in Based on your responses, picture fees will be posted directly to your TDA Jackrabbit Accounts.
Dancers will take group photos in every costume.
Dancers will be changing from costume to costume in the other studios for their assigned photo slots
All photos will be distributed via digital download access to your own devices for you to download, export, and share without watermarks or logos As Ms Hallie is one of our own, we ask that you respect her work and the process of purchasing/sharing photos of your dancer
TDA staff will pick the best of the images to share with you and you will get access to all of those images.
Dancers will be taught their picture poses in class and will be assigned poses for each of their costumes
All Dancers will be doing the same poses per each costume for these images, as we have done in the past.
TDA RECREATIONAL PICTURES EARLY BIRD PRICING
These prices will be for all who complete the form prior to Feb 15th - All Prices will go up for those who reach out past the deadline We cannot guarantee that you will have a time slot, if you do not show interest by the February 15th deadline
CLICK HERE to see the tentative Picture Week Schedule.
***If you do not want to purchase pictures, please still complete this form so that we can collect responses from each TDA family. ***
IMPORTANT INFO AND REMINDERS
1.
The Ballet instructors would like to remind you that proper dance attire is required for ballet class, specifically our older ballet classes. You should be wearing a leotard with tights and ballet shoes. Boys should be wearing shorts and a form fitting top also with their ballet shoes Hair should be in a bun, unless it is too short, and then it should be secure and out of your face
As we head back into the new year, please remind yourself to be kind and respectful to your peers and teachers. 2. Dancers should not be on their phones in class. We understand you need to bring phones to class, but phones should be put away and on silent during class
Parents, please drop your dancer off no more than 10 minutes early and pick them up promptly when class is over
Please read our Facebook posts for important and quick announcements.
6.
We want you to email when you are absent. Remember to include the class, day, and teacher in your email. Please note you will still receive email reminders and updates even if you have told us that you will be absent Those are mass emails that go to everyone!
Write your dancer's name on all dance gear (shoes, bag, jacket, etc.). Also, please be sure to put your dancers name on water bottles. If something is lost the "lost and found" is in dressing rooms and TDA is not responsible for gathering or finding lost items 7.
JANUARY 2025
Monday January 6th First Day Back from Break with TDA!
Monday January 6th TDAC Viewing on The Big Screen
Saturday January 11th & 12th TDAC Production Marathon Rehearsals
FEBRUARY 2025
Saturday February 8th ECU Day of Dance
Sunday February 9th 2025 TDAC Dress Rehearsal at Louisburg College
Friday February 14th-16th 2025 Encore Competition (Rocky Mount) - All TDAC
Haddie Britt
Sophia Miller
Delaney Melton
Nicole Flores
Jaiden Crook
Tirzah Romig
Camille Kennedy
Sadie Bernstein
Madison Davis
Mallory Ellis
Lia Seneri
Adalynn Michel
Genesis Cruz
Alex Del Fabbro
Ellie Allen
London Burrell
Arianna Hoover
Birthdays
Very thankful for our families and dancers who participated in our annual wagon decorating contest! We had some fabulous entries but wanted to shout out our winners from this years contest! !
