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In Step With
The Dance Refinery
November 2014
8335 S. Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 881-1905 www.TheDanceRefinery.com
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Nutcracker Nitty Gritty
Pg. 2
Nutcracker Donations
Pg. 2
Nutcracker T-shirt Info
Pg. 2
Recital 2015
Pg. 3
Sweet Treat
Pg. 3
Christmas Countdown
Pg. 4
TDR Spirit Wear
Pg. 4
Weather Closings
Pg. 5
TDR Referral Program
Pg. 5
Stop The Spread of
Germs
Pg. 5
Trial Classes
Pg. 5
Let’s Dance Performing Group Info
Pg. 6
Tumble 4 U - Artistic
Gymnastic Team Info
Pg. 7
P&G Gymnastics Championships Ticket Offer
Pg. 7
TDR 3 Month Calendar
Pg. 8
Holiday Mat, Ballet Barre
and Beam Order Form
Pg. 9-12
The TDR Staff wishes you and yours a wonderful
Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you are able to
spend time with family, friends, and loved ones.
We will be closed on
Thursday, November 27th.
All classes will resume on
Friday, November 28th.
Join The Dance Refinery in helping
RTV6 with the 14th Annual
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the RTV6 Toy
Drive! RTV6 partners with Total Restoration, U-Stor Self
Storage, Fed Ex Express and Dial One Hour Heating and Air
Conditioning to be sure each toy goes to a child in need.
Bring your donations to The Dance Refinery by Monday, December 8th There
will be a box set up in the front lobby - across from the office to collect donations.
Kevin Gregory (from RTV6) will visiting TDR on Monday, Dec 8th to collect our
contributions!
Don’t forget to add the Toy Drive to your Black Friday Shopping List!
All gifts are appreciated!
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The Beech Grove High School Choral Department and
The Dance Refinery
Present:
The Nutcracker
Performances are at Beech Grove High School on:
Saturday, December 20th
7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 21st
2:00 p.m.
Don’t miss your chance to see Dance Refinery students perform this timeless holiday
tradition along with the beautiful voices of the Beech Grove High School Choirs. This is
a very affordable holiday, family-friendly show and you are sure to be entertained!
Tickets may be purchased at The Dance Refinery at a discount price of $8.00 between
Saturday, Nov. 1 - Thursday, Dec. 18. After December 18th, tickets are only sold
at the door for $10.00. Proceeds will be shared equally between TDR and the BGHS
Choral Society. Thank you in advance for your support. For questions and ticket
information, please call (317) 881-1905.
Don’t miss out on ordering your 2014 TDR Nutcracker shirt.
Orders can be placed online at:
www.booster.com/nutcrackerfundraiser2014
Orders can be placed up to midnight on Thursday, November 6th.
T-shirts will be delivered to The Dance Refinery by November 20th
Cost = $20.00
All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used toward The Nutcracker.
Thank you to all those
who have generously
loaned us costumes for
this year’s production of
The Nutcracker!
Thank you to Mary Birch
for donating a costume for
Mother Ginger.
We truly appreciate
your support.
BUTLER BALLET’S The Nutcracker
Performances are at Clowes Memorial Hall on:
Thursday, December 4th
Friday, December 5th
Saturday, December 6th
Sunday, December 7th
7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Call Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-2787 for ticket information.
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COSTUME DEPOSITS
ORDERING COSTUMES
The office will continue to accept costume deposits this
month. We have found it helpful to offer a payment
plan to conveniently spread out Recital expenses.
Costume deposits are OPTIONAL. Estimated costume
costs are $120-$135 per costume. $40 - $45 (per month)
in October, November, and December is suggested,
though any amount is acceptable. When making a
deposit, please use a separate check. Put your child’s
first and last name as well as “costume deposit” in the
memo space on the check. Any money left in your
account after your costume is paid for it will be
credited to your February Tuition. It is like a built in
savings account!
RECITAL PARTICIPATION FORMS
Parents will be given a RECITAL PARTICIPATION
FORM in November to fill out and return to the office
by December 18. The form lets us know whether your
child will or will not be participating. The staff uses the
Holiday break to plan the recital, so it is very important
that we know BEFORE BREAK whether or not your
child will be participating.
MEASUREMENTS
DANCE CLASSES: All students taking a dance class
will be measured during their regular class Nov. 17 Dec. 18 (we allow 4 weeks, as we try not to measure
during watch week. We want to ensure we get all
students measured). Measurements are taken for every
child whether they are participating in the recital or
not.
TUMBLING CLASSES: The office staff measures only
those tumbling students who are going to participate in
the recital. These measurements are NOT taken during
class. You must bring your child with you to the
office, when turning in your Recital Participation
Form. They will be measured for their costume at
that time.
WHEN:
During your child’s regular class time, the week of January
2-8, 2015.
HOW:
After your child goes into class, parents will be asked to come
to Studio 5.
1. You will receive recital information.
2. See a picture of the costume.
3. Place your order. You’ll match your child’s
measurements (taken Nov.-Dec.) to a size chart and select
a costume size, tights, finish filling out the form and
pay for costumes.
IF your child is in more than one class, it will be necessary to
come back to Studio 5 during each individual class time to
receive information and order that costume.
PAYMENT:
Costumes must be paid IN FULL by January 8th. To avoid
waiting in line, we highly recommend paying at the time
you place your costume order. If you have more than one
class, you are welcome to pay for all costumes with one
check, once you know the final total. We will accept
checks post dated for January 8th to help avoid lines. Any
costume paid or ordered after January 8th will have an
additional ordering fee as they will be ordered separately
from the group order. Orders after this date CANNOT BE
guaranteed delivery by picture week in May due to the
costume company’s production and shipment deadlines.
DATE RECAP
Oct.—Dec.
Costume deposits accepted
Nov. 17-Dec. 18 Dance Students measured in class
and Tumbling students measured in
the office when you turn in your
Recital Participation Form
Dec. 18
Recital Participation Form due
Jan. 2-8
Costume Week
Jan. 8
Costumes must be paid in full
“A SWEET TURKEY OREO TREAT”
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Carefully pull apart the two halves of one Oreo and gently press 5
candy corn into the stuffing with the wider ends of the candy corn
sticking out over the cookie. Spread some frosting onto the Oreo half and
press the two halves together. Refrigerate to set.
2. Cut off a small rounded edge of a peanut butter cup (you want to do
this so the flat edge can stand on top of the Oreo base). Use chocolate
frosting to attach the flat bottom of the Reese’s to the Oreo base and the
Oreo with the candy corn to the Reese’s.
3. Use a small amount of chocolate frosting to attach the Whopper to the
Oreo with the candy corn.
4. Pipe small spheres of yellow icing onto the Whopper for eyes, and
two small feet onto the Oreo base.
5. Pip two dots of black icing onto the yellow eyes.
6. Finish with white frosting piped on the Whopper for a beak and red
icing for the wattle.
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Ingredients:
48 Oreo cookies
24 Reese’s Mini
Peanut Butter
Cups, refrigerated
24 Hershey’s
Whopper malted
milk balls
120 pieces of
candy corn
White frosting
Chocolate frosting
Black Icing tube
Yellow icing tube
Red icing tube
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The Dance Refinery is once again selling mats, ballet barres, skill balance trainers and beams for
Christmas gifts. We have added great cheerleading gift ideas as well! Items are available in pink,
red, blue and purple. See the flyers included with this issue of the newsletter for information on
available items. Place your order with payment in full at the office now through Sat. November 22nd.
Orders will be delivered to TDR before Christmas.
Take advantage of your child’s class time by shopping in The Dance Depot for Christmas gifts. You
can sneak items into your trunk before they finish with class, not to mention short lines at the
register and you’ll already have your parking space. Use your TDR Discount Card for 10% off all
regular priced apparel and accessories or get a new pair of dance shoes for 15% off.
Don’t forget, gift certificates are available for The Dance Depot and for The Dance Refinery. Give
your out of state relatives a helping hand by offering to pick up a gift certificate at TDR or in The
Dance Depot. You’ll save them time, shipping fees and they’ll be confident that their gift arrives and
is appreciated!
CHECK OUT THE DANCE DEPOT FOR THESE GREAT GIFT IDEAS!
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BAGS
Hair
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Shoes
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THE DANCE DEPOT CARRIES LIMITED STOCK OF THE TDR MOM V-NECK SHIRTS
AND TDR PULLOVERS - YOU CAN GO IN TO THE DEPOT AND PURCHASE YOUR
SPIRIT WEAR OFF THE RACK!
IF THEY ARE OUT OF YOUR SIZE YOU WILL HAVE TWO ADDITIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES TO GET THESE SPIRIT WEAR ITEMS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
ALL ORDERS MUST BE PLACED IN THE DANCE DEPOT BY:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2014 AT 3:00 P.M.
AND / OR
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2014 AT 3:00 P.M.
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The Dance Refinery Referral Program offers bonuses for YOU and the new family
you are referring. The new family receives $10.00 off their registration fee and a
coupon for 10% off in The Dance Depot and YOU receive a $20.00 credit towards
your tuition once the new family has been here and paid tuition for 2 full months.
Trial classes at The
Dance Refinery were
created for
Refer friends and family members now so they get started in time to be part of
TDR’s 2015 Recital. We recommend all students wishing to participate in the
Recital register by December 18, 2014.
1. Students wanting to
try a new style of
dance or a gymnastics class they have
NEVER taken before
Thank you to the following TDR families that have referred friends and family to
The Dance Refinery!
Kyla Barnhart, Morgan Beaupre, Jadin Benge, Chloe Burdine,
Zoe Carpenter, Mia Carroll-Katner, Peggy Jeffers, Mia Kojima,
Valeria Lara, Adalynn Lyon, Chloe & Marissa Maxey,
Jacob McDaniel, Ashlyn Nielsen, Isabella Norman, Emi Raber,
Carlie Schultheis, Isabella Smith, Tori Wilson,
Kamille Voyles & Brooklyn Zaiser
Please come to the office and speak to an office employee about how to obtain your
referral credit. Thanks for the referrals and keep them coming!
2. Students who are
completely NEW to
our studio!
All trial classes must be
scheduled in
advance through
the TDR office.
REMINDER:
‘Tis the season for germs!
Please make us aware if your child has
an illness that is contagious or has been
exposed to head lice, hand foot and
mouth, etc.
Communication is the key and the
sooner we know the better. We take
pride in keeping our facility clean and
when we are made aware of these
ailments we take action immediately to
ensure these germs don’t continue to
spread.
During inclement weather, we make every effort to stay
open. If you, as a parent, do not wish to brave inclement conditions call and let us know. We will gladly help
you determine an appropriate make up class for your
child. TDR does NOT follow any school corporation
when there are weather related closings.
Look or listen for TDR weather closings on:
PHONE: 317-881-1905
WEBSITE:
www.TheDanceRefinery.com
FACEBOOK PAGE: The Dance Refinery
INSTAGRAM: tdrdance
TWITTER: tdrdance
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PERFORMING GROUP INFORMATION
CONTEST FEE INSTALLMENTS DUE:
Nov. 20, Dec. 18, Jan. 20, Feb. 20, Mar. 20, Apr. 20, and May 20.
Please refer to your Performing Group Picnic Packet for the amount you need to pay. If you have any questions please leave a message
for Alyssa in the office. (You may pay towards your account at any time during the month; however please make your contest fee
payment on a separate check from your tuition or costume deposit).
MANDATORY REHEARSALS:
AIM Mandatory Rehearsals: November 30th, December 7th, 14th, 28th & January 4th
11/30/14
1-5 p.m. - Dance
Til We Drop
12/7/14
6-10 p.m. - How
Great Thou Art
12/14/14
12-6:30 p.m. Rule The World
12/28/14
12-6:30 p.m. - Wepa
6:30-7 p.m. - Dinner Break
7-9 p.m. New Tap Routine
1/4/15
1-4 p.m. - Sleeping Beauty
4-6 p.m. - Chopsticks
6-6:30 p.m. - Dinner Break
6:30-8:30 p.m. - Let’s Be Bad
Tentative - AIM II Mandatory Rehearsals: January 11th, 18th, 25th, February 8th
BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
We need NEW Performing Group Members to bring in your birth certificate. We will make two copies while you wait.
One is kept on file, the other is used at competition. Please turn this in by December 18th!
COMPETITIONS AND RECITAL:
BOTH regional competitions and recital are MANDATORY for ALL performing groups. Please put these weekends on
your calendar now.
1.
Tremaine Semi-Final Competition
January 31– February 1, 2015
Indianapolis - Hyatt Regency
2.
Showstopper Regional
April 24 - 26, 2015
Indianapolis—Beech Grove High School
3.
StarQuest Regional
April 30 - May 3, 2015
Franklin—Franklin Community High School
4.
Recital
June 11 - 14, 2015
Beech Grove High School
5.
Tremaine National Finals
July 6 - 11, 2015
Orlando, Florida
Please Note: The 15 Group routines that compete at Tremaine Semi-Final WILL NOT compete at StarQuest.
DANCE CONVENTIONS:
All AIM, AIM II, AIM II JR., BROADWAY BABIES, ALL BOYS, ADVANCED-INT/ADVANCED POINTE, AERIAL
ATTACK, FABULOUS FORM, TUMBLEWEEDS, MINI LARGE GROUP HIP HOP PG, TEEN HIP HOP PG AND
SR. HIP HOP PG are required to attend the Tremaine Convention in Orlando.
1. Tremaine
July 6 - 11, 2015
Location: Renaissance Orlando at Sea World
Registration Fee = $245.00
Observer = TBA (this information is not available as of yet)
*The host hotel has released the “Tremaine Group Rate” block of rooms. Call the hotel ASAP to make your reservation if you want to
stay at the host hotel. They did sell out rather quickly last year.
Students that are in the 15 group routines competing at the Indianapolis Convention (to qualify for the National Finals)
are required to attend 2 conventions - your 2nd convention will be:
2. Tremaine
January 31 - February 1, 2015 Location: Indianapolis - Hyatt Regency
JR (Ages 6-10), Teen (Ages 11—13) & SR (Ages 14 and up) = $220.00
Observer = $45.00
Indianapolis Tremaine fees are due in the TDR office by Thursday, December 18th.
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ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS TEAM INFORMATION
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2014 - 2015 TDR GYMNASTICS MEET SCHEDULE:
November 15 - 16: Hoosiers Gymnastics “Dream Catchers
Invitational” Levels 3, 4, Xcel Silver & Gold
December 12 - 14: The Gymnastics Company “Hoosier Cup”
Levels 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
January 17 - 18: InterActive Academy “The Great Race”
Levels 2, 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
January 30 - February 1: DeVeau’s “Circle of Stars”
Levels 2, 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
February 14 - 15: Gymnastics Etc. “Sweetheart Classic”
Levels 2, 3, 4 & All Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
February 21 - 22: Geist Sports Academy “Go Red for Women
Invitational” Levels 2, 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver &
Gold)
March 7 - 8: Hoosiers Gymnastics “Pot of Gold”
Levels 2, 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
An additional day has been added
to the “Hoosier Cup” meet. Please
note that meet will take place on
December 12th - 14th.
2015 TDR GYMNASTICS
STATE MEET SCHEDULE:
March 14 - 15: Levels 2 & 3
Franklin Community High School
March 21 - 22: Levels 4
Western High School
April 11 - 12: Xcel (Silver & Gold)
Spartan Bowl
MEET FEE INSTALLMENTS DUE:
Nov. 10, Nov. 20, Dec. 18 and Jan. 20.
Refer to the email that was sent to you on
September 15th for payment amounts.
ATTENTION ALL TDR STUDENTS: Don’t miss this chance to get your ticket
to join TDR at the P&G Gymnastics Championships August 13-16, 2015!
This four-day competition, serves as USA Gymnastics’ national championships and will be
held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse! The 2015 P&G Gymnastics Championships showcases the
country’s best male and female gymnasts, as well as determines the U.S. champions and the
U.S. national team for junior and senior elite levels! Get your seat to watch the top gymnasts
in the country compete! This opportunity is open to ALL TDR STUDENTS and their families
Thursday August 13
1:00 pm—Jr Women’s Competition—Day 1
7:30 pm—Sr Women’s Competition—Day 1
Friday, August 14
1:00 pm—Jr. Men’s Competition—Day 1
7:00 pm—Sr. Men’s Competition—Day 1
Saturday, August 15
1:00 pm—Jr Women’s Competition—Final Day
7:30 pm—Sr Women’s Competition—Final Day
Sunday, August 16
1:00 pm—Jr. Men’s Competition—Final Day
7:00 pm—Sr. Men’s Competition—Final Day
*All times and activities
are subject to change.
Doors open 60 minutes
early for each session at
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The Dance Refinery has secured a block of 54 seats for the 4-day event.
Our seats are in sections 4 & 5 & are being sold at an exclusive rate of $195.00 each (covers all 4 days)!
This is a savings of over $200.00 per ticket!
TDR Block Seats Payment Plan:
1. A $25.00 Deposit (per ticket) must be paid in the TDR Office to secure your seat by November 17, 2014
2. An additional payment of $85.00 (per ticket) is due in the TDR Office by December 1, 2014. After Dec 1st any
tickets not spoken for (or not paid for) will be returned to the Bankers Life Box Office.
3. The Balance of $85.00 (per ticket) must be paid in the TDR Office by January 15, 2015. Anyone who has paid
the first 2 payments ($110.00) and does not pay this balance by January 15th will forfeit their tickets.
4. All Payments / Deposits are Non-refundable
Sign up in the TDR Office and pay your deposit today to get your seat for this historic event!
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VIEWING
3-8
Studios 1 & 2
10-15 Studios 3 & 4
17-22 Studios 5 & 6
VIEWING
1-6
Studios 1 & 2
8-13 Studios 3 & 4
15-18 Studios 5 & 6
VIEWING
12-17 Studios 1 & 2
19-24 Studios 3 & 4
26-31 Studios 5 & 6
COSTUME DEPOSITS accepted this month, refer to the Student Handbook for more details.
1-10
November lesson payments due by the 1st lesson of the month
2
Daylight Savings Time—Jump back an hour!
3
Newsletter Distributed
4
OPEN General Election Day
10
Team Contest Fee Installment due in the office
11
10% Late fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th
15-16 “Dream Catchers Invitational” Meet - Levels 3,4, Xcel Silver & Gold
17
Begin handing out Recital Participation forms in class and start measuring
students for costumes in all dance classes, including technique. (Tumbling students
interested in participating in the Recital, please come to the office to be measured.)
20
Team & Performing Group Contest Fee Installment due in the office
23
Holiday Mat & Mean Orders due in the TDR Office
27
CLOSED Thanksgiving Day ONLY
28-29 OPEN for all classes
30
AIM Mandatory Rehearsal - Please refer to your email that was sent on 10/27/14.
COSTUME DEPOSITS accepted this month, refer to the Student Handbook for more details.
1
Holiday Newsletter distributed
1
Sign Up & Pay the deposits for your P&G Gymnastics Championship Seat By Dec 1st!
1-10
December lesson payments due by the 1st lesson of the month
7
AIM Mandatory Rehearsal - Please refer to your email that was sent on 10/27/14.
8
Last day to turn in Toy Drive Donations
11
10% Late fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th
Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal at Beech Grove High School - ACT I
12
Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal at Beech Grove High School - ACT II
12-14 “Hoosier Cup” Meet - Levels 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
14
AIM Mandatory Rehearsal - Please refer to your email that was sent on 10/27/14.
18
Recital Participation Forms due in the office
Tremaine Dance Convention Fees due in the office
Last day for small groups to let staff know which dance they are doing in Recital
19-1/1 TDR Closed for Holiday Break - REMINDER TO ALL PARENTS - Costumes are
ordered the week AFTER Holiday Break. A parent needs to be present during
your child’s class time to receive costume information and choose a costume size.
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Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal at Beech Grove High School - ACT I & ACT II
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Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal at Beech Grove High School - ACT I & ACT II
TDR Nutcracker Performance 7:00 P.M.
21
TDR Nutcracker Performance 2:00 P.M.
25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
28
AIM Mandatory Rehearsal - Please refer to your email that was sent on 10/27/14.
COSTUME WEEK: JANUARY 2 - 8, 2015 ( See page 3 for more information)
2
1st day of classes following Holiday Break, 1st day of Costume Week
2-8
COSTUME WEEK - All parents need to be present during their child’s class time to
select costume sizes and pay for recital costume. All accounts must be current! No
viewing and NO TECHNIQUE OR POINTE CLASSES during Costume Week.
2-10
January lesson payments due by the 1st lesson of the month
4
AIM Mandatory Rehearsal - Please refer to your email that was sent on 10/27/14.
8
Wednesday - All COSTUMES must be paid in full by 9:00 p.m. for costumes to be
ordered.
10
Saturday - Technique and Pointe classes resume
11
10% Late fee assessed on tuition not paid by the 10th
17-18 “The Great Race” Meet - Levels 2, 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
18
Tentative - AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal
19
OPEN - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed
20
Contest / Meet Fee Installments due in the office
25
Tentative - AIM II Mandatory Rehearsal
30-2/1 “Circle of Stars” Meet - Levels 2, 3, 4 & ALL Xcel (Bronze, Silver & Gold)
31-2/1 Tremaine Dance Convention, Hyatt Regency (refer to July 17, 2014 Picnic Notes)