Newsletter 1  Fall 2007
Text Box: We now offer introductory pre-school and elementary aged group music lessons. Toddler Tunes (18mo<3 yrs) Joy of Music (3-4 years) Text Box: Music lessons are taught in a professional environment by qualified music teachers. If you or your child is interested in taking a music lesson; call us at 206-242-1239. Choose from lessons in voice, piano, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, violin, bass and more! Whether you are a beginner, or you need to refine your skills, we have a teacher for you! Text Box: Rhythm & Rhyme (Pre-K) Notable Beginnings (Kindergarten) Harmony Way (2nd-4th grade) Group Guitar (ages 6 and up) For class descriptions, please visit our website: www.momentumdanceacademy.com

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Classroom Ettiquette

Please remember to offer these courtesies and encourage your student in them as well:

· Turn off cell phones in lobby and studios while attending class.

· No talking or horseplay.

 
Text Box: Important Reminders Text Box: Music Lessons Down Arrow Callout: Sign Up Today! Text Box: New Dance and Theatre Classes Text Box: Hip Hop/Jazz Fusion The best of both worlds! Classical jazz techniques mixed in with the edgy, funkiness of Hip Hop will keep you moving from start to finish. Bring your water bottle and get ready to challenge yourself technically and stylistically. These classes are designed for more intermediate and advanced dancers. Text Box: Storybook Acting Story Acting uses physical warm-up, character exploration, and acting games to delve into dramatic performance. The activities lead up to the reading of a special children’s book. The text is then performed by the students with special attention paid to the characters in addition to the narrative. The class is typically wrapped up with an art activity which allows for personal reflection. Some examples of stories used in Story Acting are: Olivia, Curious George, and The Snow Child. Text Box: New to music?... Call us at 206-242-1239 or log on to our website at www.momentumdanceacademy.com for more information.

Professional Appearance

In order to create and maintain a professional training environment, all students are required to observe the following:

· Strictly follow dress code for your level! No extra warm-ups.

· Ballet I and up: Hair must be in a bun! Students will be asked to leave class to do hair properly if they do not arrive in a bun.

·      See attached sheet for further instruction on proper ballet hair.

ALLERGY ALERT

Please help us to keep

Momentum

a NUT FREE facility

Improvisational Theatre

Improvisational theatre is a form of theatre in which performers use improvisational acting techniques to perform spontaneously. The instructor will guide the exercises and classroom skits as they create dialog, setting, and plot extemporaneously. The basic skills of listening, clarity, confidence, and performing instinctively and spontaneously are emphasized.

 

 

 

Attention Parents: Don’t forget about our “Refer-a-friend” program. Receive a $10 credit towards your tuition payment when a friend registers for a music and/or dance lesson and mentions that you referred them to Momentum!
Text Box: Bring a Friend Week

Bring a Friend to Dance Class Week will  be from October 15 through October 20th. 

 

Each guest will be invited to dance with the rest of the class, and will receive a special gift from Momentum Music and Dance Academy for participating. 

Guest dancers may wear dance clothing, or comfortable clothes, dance shoes, or socks. 

Guest musicians may come dressed in the outfit of their choice.

(No jeans, baggy pants, shorts, skirts, halter tops or crop t-shirts). 

Come prepared to have fun!