Welcome back to a new year at Parallel, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas and overindulged, we sure did!.
2019 is going to be very exciting year as we will be hosting the first IDTA examinations and not to mention the end of year show which will be Harry Potter themed – Lucy has been dying to do this one since we started Parallel.
There will also be all the usual carnivals, displays and exciting workshops which have been fabulous so far.
We hope your looking forward to this year as much as us!
The Year Ahead
Please keep checking our Facebook and website for updates – we are working hard this year to improve communication.
The timetable can be found at http://paralleldance.co.uk/timetable/, and we are also in the process of setting up various WhatsApp groups to communicate with crews for comps, so please download the App (free) if you haven’t already.
Save The Date
Tim Noble Workshop – 27th January
LK Street Comp – 24th March
UDO – 31st March
Summer Showcase – 22nd and 23rd June
Lord Mayors Procession – July 6th
Term Ends – 11th July
Examinations
IDTA examinations are widely recognised qualifications and can be used to support dance and non-dance applications to further education or employment.
More information will follow as to when the examinations will be held but there will be an additional cost to enter your child.
There is no requirement to take examinations, we leave it up to the individual and with the first wave of examinations, will be entering only a handful of Ballet students.
Performance work is integrated within all lessons to ensure a balance.
Uniform
We have high aspirations for all our students and want them to be appropriately dressed for lessons so they are safe and properly attired for each class. Whilst dance is a fun hobby it also requires a level of discipline. Being well groomed and wearing the correct clothing is part of that discipline.
Could all new uniform requests please reach us by Friday 18th January so the orders can be done together. Lucy will be giving out a uniform list in lessons.
All students must ensure they are wearing the correct footwear for each class and that a parallel top is being worn. Ballet students should wear a leotard and tights/leggings, shorts or a skirt may be worn in addition. More information about uniform can be found on the website or ask in class if unsure. Tiki clothing will also be there for all your other dancewear needs including shoes and leotards. Call Emma on 07514734821 or find them on Facebook, Instagram or at tikidancewear@hotmail.com
To try to keep our clothing competitively priced we will be doing one order each term for uniform, this excludes clothing for competitions and shows. You can still order new clothing throughout the year but there will be an added charge to cover costs.
Bring a friend to Dance Week
The week beginning the is 14th of January is “Bring a friend to Dance Week” we are asking that you invite/persuade/drag a mate who may be curious about what you do at parallel or might not have even thought dancing was for them, to your class. The lesson is free for them and if they decide to stay for the term you also benefit by getting a lesson off your bill next term.
Fees
There will again be no increase to fees this term, hooray I hear you cry! Classes will continue to be paid half- termly and must be paid in full by the second week of term please (please see attached invoice). We now have our new contactless payment izettle ooooooooohhh I hear you cry. You can still however pay by cash or cheque if you are paying using this method. Please make sure your invoice and money is brought to class in an envelope with the students name on the front. Envelopes will also be provided in class if you forget. If you are paying by card or contactless please still hand in the envelope with the invoice and appropriate box ticked.
You can make a bank transference directly to parallel dance,
Sort code 20-03-26
Account number 13820645
All that we ask is you reference the student’s name.
Please don’t hand Lucy cash without an envelope, or an envelope without the invoice enclosed as she is unable with the quick changeover in lessons to check and ensure payment has been made correctly. Please also note we cannot accept cheques or izettle under the value of £10.
We understand all too well that times can sometimes be difficult, if there are any problems with payment please contact Lucy or Emma directly and in confidence so we can sort something out. All communications should be directed to either Emma@paralleldance.co.uk or studio@paralleldance.co.uk or 07747 796798.
A warm welcome to any new students we hope you enjoy being part of the parallel Family please follow us @parallel_dance_studios on Instagram and Parallel Dance Studios on Facebook. Please make sure you have completed all the registration documentation in class with the new GDPR in place it is even more important that we have your most current information and permissions these can be picked up in class or downloaded from website.
Don’t be afraid to ask if you have any further questions. We hope you have a wonderful term.
Here’s to another great year of dance!
Lucy and Emma Cook
Parallel Dance Studios