Dancin’ School Welcomes New Friends and Family
We are honored and blessed to have so many new dancers joining us. Welcome to our school and our family. Feel free to call us or ask at the desk if you have any questions or concerns. We are so happy to have you.

Bravo!!!
Well, you did it again. Another great show goes in the Dancin’ School history books. Mary Poppins was magic and the jazz and tap dancers out did themselves. Thank you to all of the parents that supported this performance and the dancers for making it the best show ever.

DVDs Are In.
If you ordered a dvd of the performance, you may pick it up at the front desk.

Save the Date
The annual calendar is ready. Mark your calendars for all of the important dates of payments, performances and closings. Please check each month. Sometimes things change or are added. A complete calendar is available at www.CookieJoeDance.com. You don’t want to miss any of the exciting happenings at Dancin’ School.

Look Like a Dancer, Dance Like a Dancer
Dancin’ School’s dress code is mandatory. All students must adhere to our policies without exception. We are very serious about inspiring our girls to grow to be ladies and modesty is our standard.  Please support us be encouraging your child to follow all of our rules.

Ask the Expert
We are proud to announce that the Fort Bend Star is featuring Cookie and Tran in the ASK the Expert section of the newspaper. Look for their column each month. Feel free to submit your questions. You may see it answered in print.

Summer Smash Hit
Thank you to all of the dancers and parents who made this a record breaking summer for Dancin’ School. Not only was attendance high, the excitement of the new classes we offered made this our best summer ever.  

Foto Finish
The beautiful action shots from the 2010 Dancin’ School Revue are online and available for purchase. The very talented photographer, Larry Young has generously donated the proceeds of this project to our outreach ministries. To access pictures and purchase prints,  go to www.valhalladance.foto.com. There will also be an album for your viewing in the lobby.

New Classes, More Dancin’ Fun
For the first time in 35 years, Dancin’ School is open on Fridays.  Pre-schoolers (Age 2-5), Ballet students (Level 1/2) and Jazz students (Level 2&3) will now have the option of Friday classes. If you want a quiet  lobby, small classes and a stress free environment, join us on Friday. Also, we are offering a Hip Hop Class during the week on Wednesdays at 4 pm.

Boys Only!!!!
There is a elementary and middle school age boys’ tap and hip hop class on Fridays at 5 pm. This is a great way to enhance athletic performance. It builds strength, balance, rhythm, coordination, discipline and oh yeah, it is FUN. Try it, guys.

COMPANY NEWS…
Contracts
The company performance contracts are ready. Remember, this is a list of the performances we have scheduled SO FAR. It is the dancers’ responsibility to check the calendar frequently as show times sometimes change and performances are added all the time. Dancers and parents are required to sign the contract. It is our intent to teach even our youngest dancers  that making a commitment is a  promise and how important it is to keep their word.

Costumes & Warmups
Company costumes have been chosen. Ballet Grace and Ballet Grace II costume is $50 (plus tax) and Ballet Grace Petite costume is $45 (plus tax). All of the Jazz Co. tops will be $30 (plus tax). If you have not ordered you black unitard for all the Jazz Co. classes, it is $50 (plus tax) for child sizes and $60 (plus tax) for adult sizes. All company members must have a warmup suit with the Dancin’ School rhinestone logo. Pre-order cost is $95 (plus tax). You can order you costumes and warmups at the front desk.