Recital Reminder

The recital is on Sunday, June 12th. at the Empire State Plaza. Children should arrive at 1:00pm dressed and will be escorted backstage by a class parent or senior dancer. Parents will not be permitted backstage. Parents should remain in the lobby until the doors open at 1:30. 
Note: There will be a security check at the parking lot entrance. All adults will need to show their drivers license. Also there will probably be a $2 fee at the parking garage to park.

Tickets will be on sale the last week of May until June 9th. or until sold out !
Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Hair should be pulled back (half up) off their face with a white or purple scrunchie, curled (pink foam rollers work the best or wigs) with the school headband. White poodle socks should be worn and both the headbands and socks will be on sale with the tickets up until June 9th.  Makeup should be applied lightly - just enough to give some color to the face under the lights. Soft/Hard shoes should be polished with black shoe polish the night before.

The recital will have a 20 minute intermission and last about 2 and one half hours. 50/50 tickets and a raffle with prizes will be on sale in the lobby as you arrive.

Flowers are also on sale and can be ordered when you buy your tickets.
There will be t-shirts on sale as well as school apparel.

Feis Information

The Albany feis this year will be July 16th. at the Empire State Plaza. After the recital, we will resume practices Tuesday the 21st and Thursday the 23rd of June and continue with feis practices as per the June/July calendar or until further notice.
The calendar will be posed on this website for July and August practices.

Fall Classes

Classes in September will be starting the week of the 12th. You will be getting a letter from us before classes end with your suggested class time and day.  If you are not going to continue with Irish Dance, please let us know.  Thanks. If you know anyone who would like to start classes, New Student Registration Day is
Wed, Aug 17th at the studio from 5-8pm.

It was a pleasure working with all of you. 
Enjoy your summer and hope to see you in the fall..

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December Newsletter      

Christmas Vacation - Dec 13 - Jan 3. 

Christmas Presents for the studio - We are in need of donations of T paper, paper or hand  towels and cups.  Thanks in advance.

Big shout out to our Oireachtas team. We had a great time in Philly and brought back many awards - pictures will be up on website and studio soon.

After the break - please start to bring back dresses. Make sure you check them in so we know whose they are.  I will set up a rack for returns - make sure they are cleaned, pressed on a hanger and your name pinned on the dress as identification.  Any repairs, washing etc that has to be done - will be charged to you.  Please return the dress back in the condition that you originally received it.

I now have small socks -- $7 pr.

Remember weather cancellation policy - check webpage message board.
or call the studio at 273-4491 for recorded message.

We wish you the best Christmas season ever ---               

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              Beginners  Corner   - Students Welcome

Welcome to Irish Dance.  As a new dance parent. we are sure you have a lot of
questions.  Hopefully we can answer them here for you.

Class Attire - Since it is important in Irish Dance to have the correct posture - the
teachers have to be able to see a dancer's arms, legs, knees etc.  Proper attire for class is a short sleeve tee shirt, shorts, socks and soft dance shoes.  Hair must be tied back from the face.  We have bathrooms for the children to change. Just have them keep a pair of shorts in their dancing bag and change when they get here.  Dancers arriving in jeans etc - will not be able to dance - they will be asked to sit and watch the class. In a few weeks, we will be ordering shoes or hopefully the salesman will come to the studio for fittings.  We also have a used shoe bin - please check that out first.

Classes start the week of Sept 13.  Most dancers will meet once a week in the beginning.  If you miss a class - it is your responsibility to attend a make up class. There is no discount on tuition for missed classes.  If your child is sick - please do not send them to class.

Class Cancellations - in the event of inclement weather - class cancellations will be announced on this website on the message board. We will also post closings on the answering machine at the studio  273-4491.  Cancelled classes will be made up when the schedule allows.

Important Dates -

This year the RECITAL will be held on Sunday,  June 12 at "The EGG".

Dongan Feis - our school runs a dance competition - a 'Feis' Saturday,  July16th.
WE do encourage all dancers to participate.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday,  March 12.
We march every year and it has proved to be a fun day for all.

Costumes - class costumes are rented on a yearly basis, The new dancers won't need them until the Recital.  More on that to follow.

Holiday Schedule will be available soon.

Monthly Newsletters - this year we are trying something new - monthly newsletters, special notices, etc will be emailed to you. Please make sure you have the correct email on file.  Please let us know if your email changes.

Tuition - tuition is due the 1st week of the month on your class day - A $5.00 late
fee applies after that. Please keep current. Tickets for recital will not be sold with an outstanding balance. Anyone wishing to pay quarterly/yearly - can be arranged.

                                 Schedule 2009-2010

For Class Times - please go to Schedule Link..
 
 No Classes Scheduled on the following days:

  Oct. 12, Monday
  Nov 25, Wednesday
  Nov 30, Monday
  Dec 14th thru Jan 3rd  (vacation) Classes begin Jan 4th
  Jan 18, Monday
  Feb 10, Wednesday
  Feb 11, Thursday
  Week of Feb 14th - vacation
  Mar 17 - Wednesday
  April - Spring Break - school schedule
  May 31 - Monday       

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                                      March 2010 Newsletter

Parade - The parade is Saturday, March 13th at 2:00.  Please look for details are far as our marching. 
Dress warmly. If you have a school sweatshirt, warm-ups, track suit.... If not, please wear a white sweatshirt , jeans and sneakers... no dance shoes..
Full details and directions next week....

Recital
The recital this year will be on Sunday, June 13th. The dancers are working hard to present a great show. We need raffle prizes for our fundraiser raffle. Class mothers needed as well.  More on that shortly.

Albany Feis
The Governor Dongan Feis will be Saturday, July 17th at the convention center.
It is being presented by the Boland School and the Campbell School. 
We need workers. Most of the dancers should be competing. 
It's a fun day.     Save the date.

Junior Performing Group
We are starting a performing group for the younger dancers.
Dancers must know jig, reel and slip jig steps and not be afraid to perform in front of an audience.

Dress Code
Dancers are still coming to class wearing jeans, long pants and NO SHOES.  When it comes to Feis time - Judges may comment about legs, knees, toes... by then it is to late to correct -
We can't correct them if we cant' see them.  Dress code will be enforced.

Please keep the studio clean.. pick up yourselves....

Daylight savings time soon...  can Spring be far behind??
                                      Hurry Spring..

Feis Season
Check the NAFC website for upcoming Feisanna.
Feis season is starting up full swing.

Recital Dresses
It is now time to bring back dance dresses.  Please mark with your name and hang on the first clothes rack in the dress room.  Your deposit check will be returned as soon as we check them in.  Make sure they are clean and ironed and on a hanger. 
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                             SUMMER 2009 PRACTICES

                                       

                                 MAY  2009 NEWSLETTER        

This class year is winding down - Recital is upon us..
Sunday, June 14th 2:00  The Egg
We need volunteers to assure our recital is a success.  Class mothers needed. Please sign up - complimentary ticket will be given to you.

Please make every effort to get to class. Group dances depend on everyone practicing together.

We are in need of raffle prizes - please at least 1 prize per class.  We need 2 or 3 "intern" Dads to sell 50/50 tickets. our long time sellers Tom and Ken both have daughters that will be graduating this year - so we will need that job filled for next year - learn from the best.

Tickets will be on sale the middle of May - each family is required to buy at least 2 tickets, Since this is our only fundraiser of the year , we ask you to also support the raffle and the 50/50.  'You got to be in it to win it !! '  Please have tuition paid up before you purchase tickets.

Recitals reminders and class assignments will be sent home in the next few weeks,

Dresses now available to rent.  Do NOT go into dress room by yourself. The dresses are in a certain order.   $35 rental fee, $75 deposit check, signed contract - all needed before a dress can be taken home.
If you haven't brought your dress back - please do ASAP - you can not get another one until your dress is returned.

We are very sad to tell you that this year's Albany Dongan feis will not be taking place. There is a scheduling conflict at the Empire Plaza.  Our team has been trying for weeks to find a suitable venue, but with no luck.  There are several other Feisanna to attend. 
Website:  www.nafc - will have the year's schedule.
Suggested:
5/9 Orange County - Woodbury  
7/4 Rochester
7/25 Great America Feis near Utica 
8/1 Catskill

Congratulations to our World's dancers, Although we did not bring home any medals - they danced brilliantly. Great atmosphere - met dancers from all over the world. Truly a memorable experience.

Oireachtas Teams - anyone interested in doing Oireachtas teams this year - write your name on a piece of paper and drop in tuition box. Age groups are Under 9, Under 12, Under 15 and 15 and Over.  Must be able to dance 3's an 7's and willing to practice a lot.  A great experience.

Socks: We finally have gotten some socks - they are $7/pr. Get them when you get your dress.

Lost & Found : Please check --  will be emptied at the end of the class year.

Summer Classes -- We will take a week or two off after the Recital. There will
be an abbreviated schedule for Feis/Oireachtas practices.  Schedule coming soon.

School Website: Don't forget to check website   www.bolandschool.com for updates, news,  weekly pictures.


                         ENJOY THE WARM WEATHER FINALLY.... 

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