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Important Dates for 2022/2023
August 9 & 10 - Open House 5:30-7:30
September 6 - Dancewear Pick Up 6:00-7:00
September 12 - First day of Fall Classes
September 12 - Stoller Fundraiser Starts
September 30 - Stoller Fundraiser Due
October 14 - Stoller Fundraiser Pick Up
November 21-26- Thanksgiving Break
December 16 - Costume Fees Due
December 21-January 5 - Christmas Break
In class dress rehearsal - TBD
Picture Week - TBD
May 3 - Dress Rehearsal - Norwalk High School
May 6 - Recital - Norwalk High School
August 9 & 10 - Open House 5:30-7:30
September 6 - Dancewear Pick Up 6:00-7:00
September 12 - First day of Fall Classes
September 12 - Stoller Fundraiser Starts
September 30 - Stoller Fundraiser Due
October 14 - Stoller Fundraiser Pick Up
November 21-26- Thanksgiving Break
December 16 - Costume Fees Due
December 21-January 5 - Christmas Break
In class dress rehearsal - TBD
Picture Week - TBD
May 3 - Dress Rehearsal - Norwalk High School
May 6 - Recital - Norwalk High School
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Welcome Back Students!
Fall Session Begins September 12 Note to our Pre-School Dancers & Parents The hardest part of starting a dance class at a young age is learning how to be in a class. As a parent this can be very frustrating to watch your dancer "act up" or cry in class or even just stand there. Rest assured our teachers are very adapt at dealing with young children. At this age they will learn how to stand in line, pay attention to their teacher, stay on their spot and how to interact with other students. Of course they will learn dancing too! Our teachers are constantly in contact with the office. If they are having trouble with their class we immediately assess the situation and come up with a solution to provide the best learning experience for your dancer. Having said all that we find it best that the parents let their dancer go into class on their own. They might cry or run when they shouldn't but the teacher and helper will do their best to handle it. Always know that we take teaching all our students seriously and only want the best! Never hesitate to talk with your teacher or the office if there are any issues. |
Dress Codes
Why A Dress Code? A dress code is one way students show respect for their peers and their teachers. It demonstrates an understanding of how a dance class operates, with minimal distractions and the ability to move easily for any combination of steps or choreography. Please visit our DRESS CODE page for full descriptions of our dress code. Hair
All students must wear their hair pulled back. Ballet students should have their hair in a secure bun. All other students should wear a bun or a neat ponytail. We sell hair ties in the office for 25 cents if you forget. |
November/December Updates
Scroll down to read about the Blessing Box Drive, Competition Team Raffle Baskets, Shirt Sale, Costume Payment Due Date, Holiday Schedule
Blessing Box Drive
Our company team is collecting items for our local Blessing Boxes. If you aren’t familiar with the Blessing Boxes – they are small boxes set up
around town that the community donates to. Local residents in need can visit these boxes at any time to take what they need.
The team will collect items now through December 16th.
Blessing Boxes can be found all around town.
Items can be dropped off in the bin in the office now through December 16, 2022!
Holiday Schedule
The holidays are right around the corner! Please make a note of the Holiday schedule.
Recital costume fees are due by December 16, 2022.
Remember that we will NOT automatically charge your card even if you are set up on autopay for tuition. You must authorize this charge with the office or go online and pay yourself.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Blessing Box Drive
Our company team is collecting items for our local Blessing Boxes. If you aren’t familiar with the Blessing Boxes – they are small boxes set up
around town that the community donates to. Local residents in need can visit these boxes at any time to take what they need.
The team will collect items now through December 16th.
Blessing Boxes can be found all around town.
- St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on Benedict Ave
- Gaymont Nursing Home
- St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Baker Street
- Victory Baptist Church on Gallup Ave
- The Eagles on Cline Street
- Instant foods that don’t require additional ingredients other than water, such as mac and cheese cups, soups, ravioli, ramen noodles, oatmeal, etc.
- Hygiene products such as soap, shampoos, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc
- Diapers & wipes
- Snacks such as chips and pretzels
- Cookie and cake mixes that only require water
- Canned frosting
- Fruit cups, pudding cups
- Stuffing Mix
- Canned Vegetables
- Instant pasta or rice pouches
- Regular Rice
Items can be dropped off in the bin in the office now through December 16, 2022!
Holiday Schedule
The holidays are right around the corner! Please make a note of the Holiday schedule.
- Closed November 21-25, 2022
- Closed December 22, 2022 - January 4, 2023
- Classes resume on January 5, 2023
Recital costume fees are due by December 16, 2022.
Remember that we will NOT automatically charge your card even if you are set up on autopay for tuition. You must authorize this charge with the office or go online and pay yourself.
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to reach out to us!
Competition Team Raffle Baskets
Our competition team has put together some fantastic
gift baskets to raffle off right before Christmas.
Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased
from any team member or at the desk.
All proceeds go directly to the team to help offset the cost of competition fees.
NorthStar Shirts are available!
Order by December 2 to have in time for Christmas
Stop by the office to place your order
1. Pick Your Design
2. Pick your size group (Toddler, Youth, Adult)
3. Pick your style
4. Pick your color
Pricing is shown on the flyer in the office.
They range from $15-$30
Order by December 2 to have in time for Christmas
Stop by the office to place your order
1. Pick Your Design
2. Pick your size group (Toddler, Youth, Adult)
3. Pick your style
4. Pick your color
Pricing is shown on the flyer in the office.
They range from $15-$30
October 2022 Updates
Mandatory Stoller Fundraiser Pick Up
Friday, October 14 from 5:30-7:30
Orders must be picked up between 5:30-7:30. We cannot hold orders! Orders are frozen and will be ruined if they are not picked up. If you have plans make arrangements with a family member or friend to pick up for you. Orders cannot be picked up before 5:30. If you arrive early you will need to wait until 5:30 to pick up your order.
Stoller online order credits
Credits for orders that were dropped off in the office have been added to accounts. Stoller will provide us with a list of all online orders when they deliver on Friday. Please watch for all online order credits to be added to accounts next week. It takes time to go through each order and each account. Please be patient, but know that they will be added.
Halloween Costume Week – October 24-28
Students are invited to wear their costumes to class the week of October 24-28.
We ask that they wear a leotard under their costume in case it needs to be removed during class.
Closed Halloween, October 31
We have decided to close on Monday, October 31 for Trick-or-Treat. You are welcome to schedule a makeup class if you would like. Stop by the office for assistance in scheduling a makeup.
Recital Costume Charges – Due December 16, 2022
Recital costume charges are now on accounts. Reminder that we will NOT automatically run credit cards for these charges without your permission, even if you are set up on autopay. You MUST contact the office and request that we run the charge. You can call, email or stop by the desk. Charges need to be paid by December 16, 2022. You are welcome to make small payments on your account until then if you would like.
Holiday Schedule Reminder:
We are closed the following days:
Monday, October 31 – Trick-or-Treat
November 21-26- Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 5 - Christmas Break
Do you have questions about recital? We have created FAQ page for recital.
Visit here: RECITAL FAQ PAGE
Hopefully this answers most of your questions. If you have a questions we didn’t think of let us know so we can add it to the page!
This page will be updated often and will be your source for all things recital related! Please check back often!
Friday, October 14 from 5:30-7:30
Orders must be picked up between 5:30-7:30. We cannot hold orders! Orders are frozen and will be ruined if they are not picked up. If you have plans make arrangements with a family member or friend to pick up for you. Orders cannot be picked up before 5:30. If you arrive early you will need to wait until 5:30 to pick up your order.
Stoller online order credits
Credits for orders that were dropped off in the office have been added to accounts. Stoller will provide us with a list of all online orders when they deliver on Friday. Please watch for all online order credits to be added to accounts next week. It takes time to go through each order and each account. Please be patient, but know that they will be added.
Halloween Costume Week – October 24-28
Students are invited to wear their costumes to class the week of October 24-28.
We ask that they wear a leotard under their costume in case it needs to be removed during class.
Closed Halloween, October 31
We have decided to close on Monday, October 31 for Trick-or-Treat. You are welcome to schedule a makeup class if you would like. Stop by the office for assistance in scheduling a makeup.
Recital Costume Charges – Due December 16, 2022
Recital costume charges are now on accounts. Reminder that we will NOT automatically run credit cards for these charges without your permission, even if you are set up on autopay. You MUST contact the office and request that we run the charge. You can call, email or stop by the desk. Charges need to be paid by December 16, 2022. You are welcome to make small payments on your account until then if you would like.
Holiday Schedule Reminder:
We are closed the following days:
Monday, October 31 – Trick-or-Treat
November 21-26- Thanksgiving Break
December 21-January 5 - Christmas Break
Do you have questions about recital? We have created FAQ page for recital.
Visit here: RECITAL FAQ PAGE
Hopefully this answers most of your questions. If you have a questions we didn’t think of let us know so we can add it to the page!
This page will be updated often and will be your source for all things recital related! Please check back often!
September 2022 Updates
Stoller Fundraiser
Stoller Fundraiser Forms were handed out last week in classes. If your dancer did not receive one please stop by the office and pick one up. You will receive a credit of $3 for every item you sell on your account.
Orders are due: Friday, September 30
Product Pickup Date: Friday, October 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Items are frozen and MUST be picked up this night – if you are out of town please make arrangements with for pick up that night. We cannot hold orders for another day.
Halloween Costume Drive
At NorthStar we like to stay involved in our local community. When one of the board members from the Clothing Bank contacted us to help with their costume drive it was a no-brainer! We have such a great base of dance families and we are sure everyone has an old costume or two that they just don’t know what to do with. Please consider dropping it off at the Dance Center now through October 1.
Recital Costumes
Recital Costume charges will go on accounts on October 1. Costumes are $95.00+tax – tights are included. Costumes need to be paid for by December 16, 2022. Last year some costumes were delayed in production and shipping – just like everything in the supply chain. We are constantly monitoring this situation with costumes. Right now supplies are good. However, we MUST place our order in December to guarantee they will arrive in time for our May recital. We will not order costumes that are not paid for. You are welcome to make small payments on your account between now and December 16. Remember the more Stoller items you sell the more $3 credits on your account to help offset the cost!
The Prize Wheel is Back!
We have hung our prize wheel back up in the office. Birthday cards each month will be handed out to students for 1 free spin. Teachers also watch for random acts of kindness in class, excellent behavior, etc, and have been known to select a Star Student to receive a Free spin! Students can win a free hair bow, a water bottle, a t-shirt, candy, and more!
Once again it was awesome to have everyone back in the studio!
As always if you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us!
Stoller Fundraiser Forms were handed out last week in classes. If your dancer did not receive one please stop by the office and pick one up. You will receive a credit of $3 for every item you sell on your account.
Orders are due: Friday, September 30
Product Pickup Date: Friday, October 14 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Items are frozen and MUST be picked up this night – if you are out of town please make arrangements with for pick up that night. We cannot hold orders for another day.
Halloween Costume Drive
At NorthStar we like to stay involved in our local community. When one of the board members from the Clothing Bank contacted us to help with their costume drive it was a no-brainer! We have such a great base of dance families and we are sure everyone has an old costume or two that they just don’t know what to do with. Please consider dropping it off at the Dance Center now through October 1.
Recital Costumes
Recital Costume charges will go on accounts on October 1. Costumes are $95.00+tax – tights are included. Costumes need to be paid for by December 16, 2022. Last year some costumes were delayed in production and shipping – just like everything in the supply chain. We are constantly monitoring this situation with costumes. Right now supplies are good. However, we MUST place our order in December to guarantee they will arrive in time for our May recital. We will not order costumes that are not paid for. You are welcome to make small payments on your account between now and December 16. Remember the more Stoller items you sell the more $3 credits on your account to help offset the cost!
The Prize Wheel is Back!
We have hung our prize wheel back up in the office. Birthday cards each month will be handed out to students for 1 free spin. Teachers also watch for random acts of kindness in class, excellent behavior, etc, and have been known to select a Star Student to receive a Free spin! Students can win a free hair bow, a water bottle, a t-shirt, candy, and more!
Once again it was awesome to have everyone back in the studio!
As always if you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact us!
Tuition Payments online
If you would like to pay your tuition online, we can help guide you through the process!
Here is how to get online to pay your account:
If you would like to pay your tuition online, we can help guide you through the process!
Here is how to get online to pay your account:
- Click on the pink member tab
- Click the online customer portal
- Enter your email address and password (if you do not know or remember your password please click on forgot password and follow directions)
- You can view classes, change or add classes and make payments here
- To make a payment go to pay now in blue, enter the amount and click next, enter the information and then click next, follow the directions to the end.