T H E D A N C E A T T I C
HELP SPREAD THE WORD
We’re so excited to welcome new faces to The Dance Attic, and we’d love your help spreading the word. Please start thinking of friends or dancers who might be interested in joining our amazing dance family. There is a referral incentive for every new dancer who lists your name on their registration form!
TDA New Student Trial Class (June 20 ) We’re hosting a free trial class for new dancers on Thursday, June 20th. This is the perfect opportunity for them to try out classes, meet our teachers, get placed in the right level, and complete their registration.
Social Media Share Contest
We love our TDA community, and now it’s time to spread the word. We’ll be posting about upcoming events on our Facebook page. The dancer who shares the most posts directly from The Dance Attic Facebook page to their personal page will win a special prize.
Make sure you’ve liked our page, and get ready to start sharing! Any time you see a registration post on our socials, please share it with your friends and help us grow The Dance Attic community!
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR COMPETITIVE TEAM?
We’re already planning for the 2025–2026 season and are receiving interest from dancers who want to learn more about our competitive team, The Dance Attic Company (TDAC)! If you're interested in being part of TDAC next season, we’d love to hear from you. Auditions will be held on Monday, May 19th, and we’ve already begun working on the audition process so don’t wait! To receive more information, please email info@thedanceattic.com as soon as possible.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD COMPETITIVE TEAM
DANCER OF THE MONTH
ADULT CLASS SERIES
SCAVENGER HUNT
TERRIFIC TURNERS
REGISTRATION UPDATE
CLASS PLACEMENTS POINTE
ACRO
RECITAL TICKETS
RECITAL INFO
REMINDERS A BIG MOVE AHEAD A LETTER FROM MS WANDA DATES
BIRTHDAYS
Avery Dunning Avery Dunning
ADULT CLASS SERIES - MAY
In May, we’ll have Hip Hop with Heather and it will be our last adult class of the season! We hope to see you there! Right now, we have 4 adults registered for the class, and we’ll need a total of 8 to continue with the class.
May 7th
May 14th
May 21st
May 28th
TDA DANCERS: A "FLOWER POWER" SCAVENGER HUNT!
Get ready for some sunshine-filled fun, dancers! Our "Pocket Full of hunt will be happening from May 19th–May 22nd, and we’ve got so you! Each day, one sunshine will be hidden somewhere in the studio will win a sweet surprise from the TDA staff! Keep your eyes peeled scavenger hunt is sure to brighten your day!
TERRIFIC TURNERS BROUGHT MAY FLOWERS!
Turn Power in April Brought the May Flowers and Sunshine! April was all about turn power, and our dancers truly blossomed with their hard work! We’ve seen great progress in their turns, with strong pirouettes and excellent control. These dancers have worked hard to improve their technique, and now they're shining brighter than ever! As we move into May, we celebrate these talented students who stood out for their success with turns this month. Keep up the amazing work; you’ve set the stage for a bright and sunny season ahead!
CONGRATULATIONS MS.CHANIA
We are so proud to share that Ms. Chania is graduating with her Master’s Degree in Dance on May 10th! The week of May 12–15, we’ll be celebrating her incredible accomplishment here at the studio You’ll see a special photo of Chania displayed in the lobby, and we invite all of our dancers and families to join in the celebration by leaving a card or a small gift to celebrate if you feel inclined. Let’s show Chania just how loved and appreciated she is as she reaches this exciting milestone!
REGISTRATION UPDATE
The Dance Attic is excited to have many of you already registered for the 2025-26 Dance Season! Below is a timeline of the registration process over the next few weeks. You will receive your schedules and placements for both Summer and Fall in mid-May. Please note that for Summer Classes, you will attend based on your 2025-26 class placements.
April 15th: All 2025-26 Registration Fees processed for students who did not send a courtesy email
May 1st: Last 2024-25 Recreational Tuition charge processed.
May 2nd: Parent Portal shut down for staff to post Summer and Fall class schedules and placements in each individual account.
Mid-May: Parent Portal reopens with class placements and schedules posted to your account. Once the portal reopens, we will send you instructions on how to make your class selections for Summer and Fall. Please note, when you open the portal in May, you will see all classes that you can be enrolled in for both sessions. This might feel a little overwhelming, but please remember, these are not all required classes or events We are simply providing you with the options so you can choose what you’d like to commit to for both the Summer and Fall sessions.
May 23rd: Deadline to complete the Class Selection Form for your registration group to indicate what classes you would like removed from both your Summer and Fall schedules. All dancers will receive an email specific to their registration group after the Portal reopens. Staff will place every dancer in every style for both Summer and Fall, so you can select your classes from that list. Please be reminded that Ballet and Jazz are required classes for any dancer registered for the Fall.
SUMMER & FALL SCHEDULES
CLICK HERE to access the 2025 TDA Summer Packet This is tentative and subject to change based on enrollment for the session. The Fall Schedule will be released in Mid-May with our Portal Re-Opening.
CLASS PLACEMENTS
Once updates have been completed by our staff, you’ll regain access to your Parent Portal. At that time, all students and families will be able to view class placements and schedules for both the upcoming Summer and Fall seasons. Please note that Summer class placements are based on your dancer’s 2025–2026 season level. TDA staff has carefully evaluated each dancer’s growth and progress, and placed them in the classes that best support their continued development, regardless of class number or title. We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to kick off another incredible season at The Dance Attic!
POINTE
If you're hoping to add Pointe to your dancer’s schedule, please indicate your interest on the Class Selection Form linked above. You won’t see a Pointe class listed in your Jackrabbit portal right away don’t worry, that’s expected! Once forms are submitted, our ballet faculty will review responses and determine evaluation needs. Dancers who are new to Pointe and meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to attend a placement evaluation during our first Summer Intensive. If your dancer has previously been on Pointe and wishes to continue, just be sure to complete the form. We’ll then add the appropriate Pointe class to their schedule in Jackrabbit. We’re excited to support our dancers as they take this next step in their ballet training!
ACRO
We’re excited to expand our Acro offerings this summer with Miss Sophia working to build our dancers acro/tumbling skills. Acro will be part of our Monday Conditioning schedule for dancers placed in the older classes, giving dancers a consistent weekly opportunity to focus on their Acro training. We’re also excited to have Acro on the regular schedule with Miss Sophia throughout the season Pop-up classes and special sessions will be added during the summer, with more information coming soon!
PURCHASING TICKETS INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE TDA TICKET LEAP WEBSITE
Step 2: Click the button that says "Get Tickets"
Step 3: Choose the quantity of tickets you would like to purchase. You can purchase tickets to any of the four shows in one transaction
Step 4: Select the button that says "Add to Cart"
Step 5: Follow the instructions to add your card info, and complete your transaction and check out.
Step 6: You will receive a confirmation email soon after your transaction is complete with your ticket QR Code. You will present your tickets to the TDA Ticket Staff at Recital.
RECITAL INFO
WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL – 2200 WAKEFIELD PINES DR, RALEIGH, NC 27614
Recital will be held at Wakefield High School, June 7-8th! June 6th will be a dress rehearsal for shows 1-3 at Wakefield High School. There will be three shows on Saturday, and one show on Sunday. Reminder that we will have photo op places for all of our TDA Families to capture their memories and to share on social media. Please read below for a breakdown of rehearsal times and locations leading up to Recital.
In Studio Recital Rehearsals: The rehearsals below will be our last rehearsals at TDA before we head over to Wakefield High School on Friday for Dress Rehearsal. Dancers will follow the altered time schedules listed below based off of what recitals they are in. We will not have regular classes Recital week. For these rehearsals, dancers will wear regular dance clothes and run through their dances in show order. Dancers will rehearse the bow for recital first and then will be released after their final routine of the night. Productions will not run any of the in Recital 1-3 In House Recital Rehearsals.
Monday June 2nd – 4:30 pm Recital 1 (Creative Movement a-e, Combo 1-4 All Dancers, TDAC Production Pieces)
Monday June 2nd – 6:00 pm Recital 2 (Combo 5-10, Tap B, TDAC Production Piece)
Tuesday June 3rd – 4:30 Recital 3 (Advanced Classes, Crew Classes, Tap A & Ensemble, Dancing With The Stars, Class of 2025 Performance)
Tuesday June 3rd - 7:00 TDAC Company Gala Run Through Wednesday June 4th - 6:00 TDAC Awards Ceremony - (Location - To Be Announced Soon)
Recital Parent Information Meetings: We will be inviting the parents of our young dancers into the studio to review Recital information. Please see meeting schedule listed below. When you come for your meeting time, please bring your computer/device so we can get some information completed from you. All Advanced classes will not have in person meetings, if you have further questions ask your dancer and or email info@thedanceattic.com
• Monday June 2nd Recital 1 4:30 Parent Meeting in Studio 4
• Monday June 2nd Recital 2 6:00 Parent Meeting in Studio 4
• Tuesday June 3rd Recital 3 4:30 Parent Meeting in Studio 4
Rehearsals and Recitals hosted at Wakefield High School: Friday, June 6th will be a dress rehearsal for all shows (with exception of the Company Gala). You should arrive for this rehearsal ready for the stage in your first costume. All other costumes should be packed in a basket or bin in the order that they are needed. When arriving, dancers will head into the dressing room to drop their bins off if they have multiple costumes and then head back into the auditorium for announcements and to rehearse the bow, before we start the rehearsal for the show Younger dancers will be assigned an older dancer to help them dress at the rehearsal and recital This will be sent in a separate email for all to view. Once dancers are settled we ask that all parents exit the dressing room, as there are no parents permitted in this area. For Dress Rehearsal, your dancer may leave as soon as you are finished with all of your dances and parents are allowed to sit in the auditorium. Additionally, please be aware that no pictures should be taken inside the dressing room.
Friday June 6th – Dress Rehearsal at Wakefield High School, ALL SHOWS (except Gala)
4:30 Arrival Time for Recital #1 Dress Rehearsal at Wakefield High School
5:30 Arrival Time for Recital #2 Dress Rehearsal at Wakefield High School
7:30 Arrival Time for Recital #3 Dress Rehearsal at Wakefield High School
Saturday June 7th
11:00 AM - Recital 1
Dancers arrive ready to perform at 10:30 am
2:00 PM - Recital 2
Dancers arrive ready to perform at 1:30 pm
6:00 PM - Recital 3
Dancers arrive ready to perform at 4:30 pm
Sunday, June 8th
2:00 PM - Recital 4 TDAC 24-25 Gala Performance
Dancers arrive at 1:30 pm ready to perform
R E C I T A L I N F O
Recital Merchandise: Those of you who pre-ordered Recital Programs & T Shirts will receive those in a bag with all preordered merchandise prior to recital Parents be on the lookout for an email on when those items will be ready for pick up/pass out. At the recital venue is where you will pick up your pre-ordered flowers, prior to entering the auditorium. You will give your last name, and they will have your flowers ready for pick up. There will be a limited number of programs and T-Shirts for sale at the venue. This will be on sale for cash payments only.
Recital – Dismissal Protocol: (On Recital Days Only)
After the final routine of each recital, all classes will take their final bow Once the bow in Recital #1 and #2 is complete, the curtains will close and dancers will be set up on stage for parents to pick up their children from the stage. This is the perfect time to hand them their gifts and trinkets and flowers. This will be rehearsed at Dress Rehearsal and parents will see this process then. Once you have retrieved your child from the stage you will take them exactly how you dropped them off to gather their belongings and exit from the recital. Dancers in Recital #3 and our TDAC Dancers will be dismissed from the dressing room area to find their families before exiting from the recital. Please know that we must clear the entire auditorium before opening doors for the next recital. There should be no seats saved for any show, prior to or in between recitals.
I M P O R T A N T I N F O A N D R E M I N D E R S
The year is coming to an end and it’s time to start tying up those loose ends. The May 1st payment is your final payment of the year. Please check your records and make sure that you are up to date on all payments. Please pay all money owed with the May tuition payment, which is due by May 7th (without penalty fees). Any dancer whose account is not paid in full will not be allowed to dance in the recital. Please check the lost and found in the dressing room for anything that you may be missing (or anything you didn’t know that you were missing!) All items in the lost and found will be donated to Goodwill on June 1st. We recently had to service our sewer system due to flushed feminine products. Please remind dancers to wrap and place all products in the trash never in the toilet. Be sure to hold the handle down until the toilet fully flushes. Even though the year is coming to an end, we still expect our dancers to come to class with the correct dance clothes and shoes for that class Remember that there is always a little dancer looking up to you so it is important to set a good example and always dress appropriately If you are interested in auditioning for TDAC at this point, you will have to email info@thedanceattic com to see if there is space available in the audition TDAC Auditions will be held May 19th Those of you who have signed the TDAC Contract should have received information for this audition
TDAC will be competing at Showstopper in Myrtle Beach Mothers Day Weekend! Wish them luck! TDA will be closed for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th Have a safe holiday
MS. WANDA’S HOUSE ON THE MARKET
As many of you know, Ms. Wanda is preparing for a new chapter by the sea and will soon be relocating to her own little "Pixie Hollow" at the beach. As she gets ready to make this move, her beautiful home in Heritage Wake Forest is officially on the market. If you or someone you know is looking for a home in the area, please feel free to share or reach out for more details. Let’s help Ms. Wanda spread the word and find the next family to love her home as much as she has. We’re so excited for all that’s ahead for her and grateful for everything she’s poured into our TDA community.
To My Dear TDA Family (past and present), the word that comes to mind is bittersweet. For 37 years, I’ve had the incredible privilege of building a life surrounded by the most wonderful children, families, and staff members. What started as a passion quickly became an instant family, one that has grown and evolved through every season of my life. While 37 years could never be enough, I’m also deeply excited for what’s ahead in my retirement. It’s hard to put into words how much I’ll miss each and every individual who has walked through the doors of The Dance Attic, but I am endlessly grateful that you’ve all been part of my journey.
The Dance Attic has truly been my home, not just a studio, but a family in every sense of the word. As I take a step back, I do so with a full heart and complete confidence in the woman stepping forward. Hallie Hoy Pardo’s love for this studio runs deep. Everything she does is poured from her heart: her time, her energy, her passion, her joy, and yes, even her sweat and tears. She grew up within these walls, and her commitment to making dancers feel confident, supported, creative, and connected through the joy of dance is everything I ever hoped TDA would be. Hallie believes, as I always have, that dance is a privilege, not just a skill to be mastered, but a gift that teaches discipline, expression, community, and self-worth. And that belief shines through in everything she does. I truly could not have chosen a better person to pass the torch to. Hallie shares the same fire, the same purpose, and the same dream: to make TDA a place where dancers grow not only in talent, but in confidence and character.
Even though I’ll be spending more time by the coast, I will always be with you in spirit, cheering you on from afar and loving you all just the same. Hallie and I will still collaborate, hopefully from time to time, and I’ll always be here to offer a listening ear or a bit of advice when needed. As we celebrate this recital, I am filled with gratitude knowing that such an incredible woman will be guiding this next chapter. Your dance journeys are in the most passionate and capable hands.
To Hallie, they say do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. I have watched you live that truth with grace, fire, and unwavering heart. I am so proud of who you are, what you bring to this studio, and the impact you are already making. I have always been in your corner, and I always will be. I cannot wait to watch where you take The Danc
With all my love, Ms. Wanda
Saturday May 3rd-Saturday May 4th Shake The Ground (Raleigh) All TDAC
Friday May 9th-11th 2025 Showstoppers (Myrtle Beach) - All TDAC
Saturday May 17 Pop Up Contemporary th
Monday May 19th 2024 TDAC 25-26 Auditions
Monday May 26th 2024 Memorial Day (TDA CLOSED)
JUNE 2025
Monday-Tuesday June 2nd & 3rd Recital Week - In House Rehearsals
Wednesday June 4th TDAC Awards Banquet
Friday June 6th 2024 Recital Dress Rehearsal (Shows 1, 2 & 3)
Saturday June 7th 2024 (Shows 1,2,3) TDA Recitals
S d J 8th 2024 (Sh 4) TDAC G l
Savannah Crow
Talia Nelson
Maya Ankrah
Malaya Nelson
Olivia Redding
Audrey Franklin
Laurel Kuchyt
Mollie Gay
Jayden Hyman
Kylie Kaleniecki
Emma Salmon
Kaylee Appleford
Isabelle Cusick
Zoey Colson
Alexis Carney
Avery Landis
Alexandria Ellis
Kellie Muzeau
Sophia Cruz
Maren Stewart
Sanaya Jhunja
Lily Carney
Marian Turner
Sydney Morrisey
Reagan Dodson
Isabella Niemann
Magnolia Snyder
Madison Saas
Norah Spahi
Eleanor Cusick
Nicole Kelly
Rory Cobb
Esmé Zickler
Le’Kayla Baker
Frankie Zenick
Sina Jones
Gracie Ames
