October 2026
Newsletter
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Waiting Room
I’m sure we have all noticed how congested the waiting room can get at times. Please try to only bring you and your dancer, if possible. If we could also not have the kids change their shoes in the middle of the floor; they can bring shoes into the studio to change.
Additionally, we have had several concerns arise from the teachers regarding siblings/other dancers being too loud and rowdy in the waiting room. This has caused a large distraction within the studios during class which is of course unfair to the teachers and students during time of instruction. If we all work together and be mindful of others, I’m sure we can make improvements on this situation. Please review the Lobby rules posted in the waiting room when addressing this with your children. We appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.
Popcorn Fundraiser
Every year we do an OPTIONAL fundraiser to help reduce the cost of costumes. You will earn 50% profit to be applied to your account.
Forms were passed out the first week of classes. Extras are available in the office. All money and forms are due by 10/3 between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM. We will accept CASH ONLY (NO COINS PLEASE) — no checks or cards can be accepted as these funds run directly through to the Popcorn supplier!
We will be accepting money during the week if one of the staff members is in the office and is free. Please be patient since we need to count all the money and verify forms when it is dropped off.
Pick up will be ONLY on Friday 11/20. If you think pick up will be a problem for you, please consider that when participating in this fundraiser. Keep in mind, anyone can pick up your popcorn!
Calendar Raffle
We are still in need of donations for the Calendar Raffle. Please see additional information below.
How it works:
The calendar will be for the month of December. The cost is $10 per calendar ($5 to your account & $5 to the scholarship fund). You will sell them for the month of November (and end of October). Each day in December we will pick a name and that person will win the prize associated with that day. In the past, we have gotten enough donations to also give the seller something but that goes based on donations collected.
Getting a donation:
Donations to the calendar will be due by Saturday, 10/10. We are asking that you go to local businesses and ask them to donate for the calendar. It can be a gift card, money, gift basket, items, etc. No donation is too big or too small; we make it work. We have attached a graphic below that you can bring to present to the business when asking for the donation. All businesses that donate do get their logo featured on the calendar.
Office Hours
Please make note of the office hours listed below. You can only make payments/purchases during posted office hours. Thank you.
Dance Shoes
A rule at Pirouette is that no dance shoes are to be worn outside then worn in the studio. Dance shoes are very expensive and get ruined very quickly if worn on outside surfaces such as pavement. Also, when students wear their shoes outside, they bring in dirt, rocks, and other particles that are then transferred onto our dance floors causing damage and slipping hazards.
PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO WEAR THEIR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE. If we see the children coming in with dance shoes on, they will not be allowed to wear them in the classroom until properly cleaned. A hack we have seen a lot of our dancers do is wear Crocs/Sandals over their dance shoes when walking outside.
Attendance Policy Reminder
Please be mindful of our attendance policy as it is strictly enforced. If your child is going to miss class, please email, call, or let a staff member know. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Once your child has 12 UNEXCUSED absences, they will NO LONGER BE ABLE TO PERFORM IN RECITAL, regardless of whether you have already purchased the costume or any items associated with Recital. An excused absence is one where a doctor’s note is provided. Please submit documentation to the office or email the studio at info@pirouettedanceacademy.com to have your attendance marked as EXCUSED. If students are absent on a regular basis, it hinders the whole class and choreography. Some routines also require partners or assistants for stunts, so if everyone is not present, it negatively impacts others. If your child habitually misses class, you will be required to schedule a private lesson at a cost of $25, per the instructor’s discretion.
Costumes
As you know, our Popcorn fundraiser helps to defray the cost of costumes. We are also doing the Calendar Raffle fundraiser to help with these same costs. There is an Early Bird rate of $75 for each costume if paid by 10/17. Any costumes paid after 10/17 will increase to $85 each. All final costume payments are due by 12/12. If your costumes are not paid, they will NOT be ordered, which results in your child not being able to participate in the Recital. Please keep in mind, these prices are cost per costume. Please see class descriptions for an accurate count of how many dances each class performs (for example: Creative Movement 2 has two costumes). There will be an additional $10 fee for an XL-up Adult costume. I know this is a tough time of year for people to be spending extra money, but I will need to order the costumes in October–December to ensure their arrival. You may make payments at any time. Children will be measured and Miss Kiirsten will pick the costume size based on a sizing chart. If you want to pick your child’s size, please schedule a time with Miss Kiirsten to do so. There will be a $15 fee for a costume size exchange. IF YOU WANT AN EXCHANGE YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE FEE REGARDLESS OF WHO PICKED YOUR CHILD’S SIZE.
Halloween Spirit Week Fundraiser
The week of 10/26–10/31 we will be having a Halloween Spirit Week Fundraiser! Kids can wear costumes or any type of Halloween apparel ALL WEEK!
We kindly ask all participating for a $5 cash donation (for the week, not per day) towards our scholarship fund to help students in the future.
Trunk or Treat Fundraiser Event
We are so excited to host our third annual TRUNK OR TREAT event on Saturday, October 31st from 12:30–2:30 PM! We will host up to 20 cars that want to decorate their vehicle’s trunk for kids to visit for treats or games. We will also host indoor Halloween games for the kids in Studio A.
If you’d like to help out in other ways besides setting up your own car, you can donate bags of candy to the office between now and Friday, October 30th. Peanut-free snacks would also be greatly appreciated for specific bins!
This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and costs $5 per child attending. ALL proceeds go directly to our scholarship fund to help dancers in financial hardship. Please click here if you would like to host a car.
HOLIDAY ORDERS
We are offering a variety of Holiday gifts for you and your dancer including our famous Personalized Sweatshirts. You have the option to keep it a secret from your child so you can save it for a Holiday present. DEADLINE to order is 11/7. Please use the link below to see products, pricing, and place your order. CLICK HERE TO PLACE AN ORDER