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WELCOME
Hello Dance Attic dancers and parents! We hope you had a great summer! We are very excited about the upcoming year as we begin celebrating our 37th season of dance here at TDA! We have an amazing line up of staff and lots of new dancers! For all of our newest dancers and families, you will receive a newsletter like this in your email each month. It will be helpful for you to read the entire newsletter as it will contain lots of important information. The newsletter will also be posted at TDA, posted on our Facebook and on the TDA website www.thedanceattic.com. As we start the new season, please be patient with us as we navigate the new beginnings for all of our dancers and staff. If you have questions, please send an email to info@thedanceattic.com.
PARENT MEETINGS
We will have informative parent meetings during the last 15 minutes of class to go over important information Please see the schedule for those meetings listed below. Students in Advanced “Fashion” word classes and not in Combo classes will hear information from staff and can take notes to pass along for parents. Those advanced classes meetings will take place in the last 5 minutes of your Ballet Classes.
Creative Movement a – Monday September 9th at 7:00 pm
Creative Movement b – Wednesday September 4th at 4:15 pm
Creative Movement c - Monday September 9th at 6:45 pm
Creative Movement d (Advanced) – Thursday September 5th at 4:15 pm
Monday Combo Dancers – Mon. September 9th at 5:45 pm
Tuesday Combo Dancers – Tues. September 3rd at 6:15 pm
Wednesday Combo Dancers – Wed September 4th at 6:15 pm
Thursday Combo Dancers – Thurs. September 5th at 6:15 pm
9/1: SEPT & HALF OF JUNE TUITION DUE
9/3: FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
9/7: MASTER CLASS
9/9: FIRST DAY OF MONDAY CLASSES
9/14: MASTER CLASS
9/19: FIRST DAY OF TDAC REHEARSALS
10/31 TDA CLOSED
3/7-3/9: TDA REC COMPETITION
6/6-6/8 RECITAL
M E E T T H E T E A M
The Dance Attic has a very talented and accomplished staff that has expressed so much excitement about the upcoming year and dancing with all of their dancers again The TDA Staff family welcome all of our dancers and their families with welcome arms Feel free to check out our website to learn more about all of our TDA Faculty and Staff!
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MS.CHARLEIGH MS.DELANEY
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B E G I N N I N G O F T H E Y E A R R E M I N D E R S
CLICK HERE to view 2024-25 TDA Fall Schedule!
SCHEDULES: First day of classes will be Tuesday September 3rd. We will be sending out your most updated schedules after sending this newsletter. These schedules will not be absolutely correct until after September when enrollment is finalized. There might have been shifts in studios, teachers, or times since you last checked your parent portal so be sure to review the schedules sent to you today to confirm your schedule ***After receiving your schedule, if there are necessary changes need to be made or classes to be removed, please email those as soon as possible so we can make adjustments as needed. All changes must be submitted by August 28th at Noon so that staff can make adjustments before processing all tuition on September 1st***
CLASS TITLES (for Combo Dancers Only): As we are working on our class sizes and enrollment, we have the Combo classes currently titled by day. Once we finalize enrollment and see the dancers in person working all together, we will be dividing them and retitling the classes to help with our book keeping purposes. We are hoping that by the third week of classes we will have all of our combo classes officially assigned to their “number” in the system. All dancers can enter the classroom with bare feet for the first two weeks and we will have dancers put on their different shoes needed with their teachers.
ONLINE PAYMENTS & TUITION: Each month you will receive a statement of your account at The Dance Attic Your statement will provide detailed information about charges and payments that have been posted to your account It is required to have a Card on file for payment; however, if you want to pay in cash or check, please submit that on site at TDA by the 25th of the month prior. Please be sure to review the payment terms policy in JackRabbit regarding automatic payments within our system.
SEPTEMBER TUITION: Your September Tuition totals will be visible to you on August 25th. Each dancer/family has been enrolled in a tuition class specific to their enrollment. This class will appear on your class listings with a “*” at the front of the title. As a reminder, your tuition will look a little higher for this first month, as we process tuition for September and half of June 2025.
1st MONTH TRIAL CLASSES: We welcome all of our dancers to try out classes for our first month, and we can remove them after September if you decide to change your mind on enrollment Ballet and Jazz are required for all dancers that are enrolled in Combo or Advanced Classes, and then from there you can add on additional styles (Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Tap, or Technique)
CREATIVE MOVEMENT CLASSES & 5-6 YEAR OLD COMBO: Some of our creative movement classes have low enrollment and are subject to be combined for enrollment needs. We hope to increase enrollment before the new year and be able to keep all of our class time offerings, but will keep you all updated on any changes that might be made. On the other end, we have a huge increase in dancers from ages 5-6 and are looking to open up an additional class for new enrollment on Thursdays for ballet and Jazz.
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It's always exciting to start a new year and get new dance clothes and shoes! It's important to know what you need before heading out to the dance shop.
Please CLICK HERE for the dress code and a list of the shoe styles needed for each class *Please note that you do not need shoes for jazz or lyrical *
Tap: Dancers in Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Combo Tap classes need tan Mary-Jane style tap shoes You can find this information listed in the link above Dancers enrolled in Tap A, Tap B, or Tap Ensemble classes should purchase black Bloch "Respect" tap shoes. Other similar styles with a hard sole are also acceptable. (We do not want the flexible split sole type for dancers no longer enrolled in combo tap.)
Hip Hop: For the start of the season, all Hip-Hop dancers need sneakers for class that are not their day-to-day sneakers. This allows us to keep the floors as up to date and undamaged as possible. Any style/color shoe will be fine for class. We will inform you and update the document later in the year on what shoe your dancer will need for their performance routine.
Pointe: Dancers who were evaluated for pointe for the Fall 24-25 will receive a separate email coming soon. Ms. Charleigh at TDA Administration are finalizing details of the Pointe Program and will pass that information along to you soon. Dancers who are in need of new pointe shoes, will need to attend the Pointe Shoe Fitting with our ballet director, Miss Charleigh (more information to come – on who will be needing pointe shoes)
There are several dance shops in the area that carry the dance shoes. Dance Etc. is located on 401 in Raleigh. The Dancer’s Closet (formerly the Dance Exchange) is a dance consignment shop in Wendell. There are also some good websites that we can recommend as well: Discountdance.com & Dancewearsolutions.com
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Super excited to announce new merchandise item of the season! You asked, we listened! Interested in ordering?! CLICK HERE for order form and more information!
Deadline to order will be Friday September 27th and Fees for merchandise will be processed on November 15th
TDA Screen Print Power Clap On Three Zip Up (Adult Sizes Only) - $ 45 for adult
TDA Hoodie (No Zipper - Child Sizes Only) - $30 for children
TDA Custom Embroidered Book Bag - $80 (includes customization)
If you would like to have your dancer (or yourself) try on the zip up prior to purchase, we have sample sizes available to try on at the front desk!
L E A D E R S H I P
Artistic Directors: As an administrative team, Ms. Wanda and Ms. Hallie work together closely on making decisions for The Dance Attic Family. We thank them both for all of the work they put in for our dancers and families as they lead our entire studio to success throughout each dance season.
Company Directors: When you see one you see the other - Ms Hallie and Ms Heather are our Company Directors and are here to help you with all things TDAC. Always striving to push these dancers to their greatest potential, they wear many hats here at TDA and will help you with anything they can!
Front Desk Personnel: Ms. Wanda, Ms. Melissa, Ms. Addison, and Ms. Hallie will be stationed at the front desk through the week to help dancers and families with any needs and answer any questions that may come up for you throughout the season
TDA Staff: Ms. Allie, Ms. Jessica, Ms. Charleigh, Ms. Chania, Ms. Ragan, Ms. Hallie, Ms. Heather, & Ms. Delaney are also always ready to help! We are lucky to have a staff that works so cohesively and no matter what, you will be able to find someone who will help get an answer you might be looking for.
TDA Guest Choreographers: Ms Abby and Ms Ari might not be teaching full time this season with TDA as they have started the next chapters of their lives, but you can still enjoy their choreography and work, and you will see them throughout the season at special events. Additionally we love having special appearances from Ms. Delaney throughout the season as she shares her love for Acro and tricks with all of us! Be sure to be on the look out for more days and classes with her this season.
TDAC Interns: Be on the lookout for some student leadership throughout the season as they will be serving as TDA ambassadors through our internship team for the 24-25 Dance Season. These dancers have stepped up to the plate and are ready to help with all things TDA. Congratulations Merritt, Maita, Avery, Gracie, Emma, Addie, Olivia, Danica, Allison, Caroline, and Kendall on your positions here at TDA.
TDA Teacher Assistants: This group of fabulous dancers will be assisting our dancers directly in their classes with anything they need. Each dancer has been assigned a specific group and all of our younger dancers will have these great role models in their rooms each week!
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We look forward to celebrating our dancers of the month each month with recognition in the Newsletter. Dancers will be 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 TDA Staff will select a charity to be represented each month to make a donation in the dancer of the months name We look forward to selecting and announcing our first Dancer of the Month in our October Newsletter!
ADULT CLASS SERIES:
We are so excited to announce that our Adult Class Series will be returning for the upcoming season! Classes will be broken down into one month series, where you can register for as many of the separate series as you would like based on your preference and availability. We have listed the dates and styles below and if anything changes, we will communicate that with you Each session costs $40 for general public adults, and $30 if you have a dancer currently enrolled at The Dance Attic. This fee includes all four classes included in the series you choose, and there is not a registration fee required for adults. Please note, these classes are intended to be a fun getaway for our parents here at TDA. Dancers are not permitted to come into classes or be left in the lobby unattended.
September – Hip Hop (Ms Heather)
October – Tap (Ms. Hallie)
November – Hip Hop (Ms. Chania)
January – Hip Hop (Ms. Heather)
February – Lyrical (Ms Allie)
March – Hip Hop (Heather)
April – Modern (Ms. Chania)
May – Hip Hop (Ms. Heather)
M A S T E R C L A S S S E R I E S
CLICK HERE to visit our website and be taken to our Master Class Series Program. The Dance Attic brings in guest artists to teach different styles throughout the year This gives dancers opportunities to take class from a diverse pool of artists in a variety of different styles, being pushed outside of their comfort zone All TDA Dancers are urged to take advantage of these guest artists coming in and teaching different styles from year to year We welcome these classes to the general public as well so please, email us at info@thedanceattic com so we can help you get registered for the appropriate classes These classes are all one-hour classes that take place on the weekends throughout the year
For Current TDA Students: CLICK HERE to login to your Parent Portal and sign up for your desired event. Be mindful when registering and read to ensure that you are registering for the correct Master Class There is an option for Master Class Only ($15) or Master Class (WITH ACRO) ($25)
"TDA Time For Tricks" will be offered alongside our Master Class Series Program listed below All Tumble Time Classes will line up before your scheduled Master Class, and is an additional $10 fee You have to take the Master Class in order to Add On Acro We are so excited to have Ms Delaney, who is ready to get working hard with these dancers!
C O M M U N I C A T I O N
The TDA Google Drive: TDA will be continuing with our TDA Google Drive. This Drive will house all of the Newsletters, Important Updates, Music, Celebration Photos throughout the year as well as videos for the dancers to use to practice 1.
CLICK HERE to access the TDA 24-25 Recreational Google Drive. a. The TDA LinkTree: TDA is excited to continue our Link Tree that serves as a hub for all of our dancers and families. There will be a QR ready for you to scan while you are at the studio, and we can help you with any questions you may have.
CLICK HERE to access the TDA 24-25 LinkTree a
E W S T U D E N T I N T E R E S T
For the month of September if you know of anyone that would like to try a trial class - they may do so by contacting TDA at info@thedanceattic.com and we will place them in the appropriate class to try. We are trying to finalize our season by Mid-September so if you have anyone who is interested, send them our way ASAP! Remember for anyone that uses your name in registration process, you will receive a surprise on your September Tuition!
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1. We wanted to communicate with all of you that in coordination of taking the safety of each of your dancers, that all of our staff members have had criminal background checks ran prior to the start of this season. We are confident in each one of our staff members as positive and safe leaders and role models for your dancers and want you to have that added layer of confidence as you trust our team with teaching your dancer.
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Parking Map: See the side for the traffic pattern for drop off. We appreciate all of our families for following suit to make for easy transitions between classes and to keep these dancers safe in the parking lot. If you it works for your family, it is also beneficial for dancers getting out of the car to sit in the seat behind that driver so they can get out quickly This was really helpful throughout the year last year with keeping the traffic flowing in the parking lot Thank you all for your assistance with this!
2 We are excited about the new store that has been added to our business complex. The “Wake African and Caribbean Market” has some great snacks and other items that our dancers have been utilizing throughuot the summer We want to just ask that parents have conversations about staying respectful as they enter their space as they represent TDA Additionally, we ask that dancers under the age of 13 are not going over to the store without a parent
Alice WInters
Makayla Samuels
Kadota Smeltz Zapata
Penelope Hassing
Alexa McDaniel
Aislynn Powers
Blakeley Morrison
Bella Isabwa
Sadie Gubler
Jordan Spencer
Quinn Walsh
Nia Whitted
IMPORTANT INFO AND NOTES:
Rylan Buchanan
Harper Widener
Emerson Moore
Alyse Sheets
Laura Sapp
Addie Tippett
Sloan Weaver Jordan
Ellerbe Green
Milan Watson
Maisy Landis
Abrielle Cornett
Elliot Carter
Birthdays
As a reminder, the best form of communication is always via email, and please do not reach out to specific staff members via texts or messenger Always communicate using info@thedanceattic com
Best Of the Best: Thank you to all of you who went out of your way to vote for The Dance Attic While we do not know results quite yet, we would like to thank you all for your support!
No Starbucks, sodas, or other food in the studios. Only things that should be brought in are water bottles. Please label your dancers water bottle for class with their NAME ON IT, dancers are able to fill up their water bottles using the TDA water fountains
If a student is injured, sick, or needs to take a break due to health during class enough to sit down in one class they will not be allowed to continue in their next classes. They will be asked to observe for the remainder of the day and we will communicate with families. Additionally once a student uses ice for an injury, they will be asked to sit and observe to not increase their pain or cause further injury. Know that this is policy for all students and will be communicated to parents as well. Dancers are always leaving things behind in the studios or lobby If you lose something ask for assistance from the leadership at the front desk If you cannot find it there you may us at info@thedanceattic com and we will help you locate it Please do not ask us to send out an email to the entire studio to locate lost things. Too many things get lost daily for us to be able to do that. Thank you for your cooperation.
Our Recital Dates are tentatively set for June 6-8 and our Recreational Competition is set for March 7-9. If you know in advance that you are not going to be available for these dates please CLICK HERE and put your dancers name(s) so that we can communicate accordingly
