Dear Parents/Guardians
We hope you have had a great Christmas and a wonderful new year. Parallel has a very busy year and lots of exciting opportunities coming up for you to get involved with.
First of all well done everyone who got through to Breakin Convention we can’t wait to see the performance in May at the Theatre royal.
Well done to everyone who took part in the Parallel Exams, the quality of performance keeps getting better every year, making it harder and harder to grade. The Certificates will be given out in class this week.
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.
All students must ensure they are wearing the correct footwear for each class and that a parallel top is being worn.
The winter order for uniforms has now gone a spring order will take place at the beginning of next half term. You can still order new clothing throughout the year but there will be an added charge to cover costs.
Ballet – Pre-school, Junior and intermediate – Black Leotard with skirt, pink socks or tights and ballet shoes, hair off the face. (cardigans and warm up clothes aloud)
Tap – Pre-school, Junior and intermediate – black leotard with skirt, Tights or pink socks and tap Shoes. (trousers and warm up clothes aloud)
Ballet Seniors – Black Leotard Black Skirt or shorts, Black or pink tights Ballet Shoes and hair off the face. (warm up clothes aloud)
Tap Seniors – Own clothing
Contemporary and Dance Theatre – Black leotard, Sports Bra, Parallel T-shirt, Shorts or Leggings
Street – Own Bottoms, Parallel Top or Hoodie
Admin
As it’s the beginning of a new year we must update all our contact info so please either print off all 3 forms ( medical, contact and photography) from the website or fill them in at class before the 17th of January. We have now also set up Whats app groups instead of facebook so please make sure you have the app which can be downloaded free and are added to your respective groups. If you are on social media you can follow both our facebook and Instagram pages which are regularly updated.
Showcase
We have some exciting new things happening at Parallel this half of the year not excluding our end of year show Myths and Legends.Workshops, The Zagg Belt which has now been made and shipped from the USA. Fundraisers for new Acro mats. Our first set of IDTA exams and new performances.
DVD
The DVD from last years show is also ready and will cost just £ 10 please order in class payment must be made before you receive your DVD.
Competitions
If you can’t make it to two or more of the rehearsal dates unfortunately you will not be in the competition group but are still welcome to come to all the non competition performances. If you are doing solo duos or trios in non street comps please confirm this the first week of term to get your spot as spaces will be closed Friday.
Keep in Touch
Please keep checking Our Facebook, Instagram and website for updates, we are working hard this year to improve communication. The timetable can be found at http://paralleldance.co.uk/timetable/
Making sure you have WhatsApp downloaded to communicate with crews for comps which need more frequent discussion.
Examinations in the New year
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.
Fees
Classes will continue to be paid half- termly and must be paid in full by the second week of term please We have our contactless payment izettle which is making things easier but you can still pay by cash or cheque . 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, All that we ask is you reference the student’s name.
Sort code 20-03-26
Account number 13820645
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 your looking forward to Christmas as much as us!
Lucy Henderson and Emma Cook
Parallel Dance Studios