Molly Dies' Dance Unlimited

Yay!!!! Registration for the 2021-2022 Season is OPEN!!! Online Registration only: www.mollydiesdance.com Attached are "handouts" about the upcoming season ~ these can all be found on the website as well! ... Total, complete breakdown of Class Lists, Descriptions, Payments Plans, YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE (with ALL our important dates!) everything right there at your fingertips as of June 15, 2021 *Please NOTE: Registration will be open for 24-hours for all returning dancers ONLY ~ so you have first dibs on class spots! Registration for NEW dance members will begin June 16th! (At midnight tonight!) Thank you! :)

TEACHER ASSISTANTS! So thankful and blessed for this awesome group of TAs: Miss Rachael, Miss Hannah, Miss Paige, Miss Casey, Miss Grayce, Miss Emily, Miss Madison, Miss Lilly (not pictured), Miss Sarah, Miss Ella, Miss Noel, Miss Lettie, Miss Izzy, and Mr Rocco!! From Twinkletoes to High School, they help with all levels of classes, class poster boards at recital, recital help, and truly so much more! Thank you dancers for ALL you do! We appreciate you so VERY much!!

Recital 2021 "Keep Calm & Dance On" is officially in the books ~ and we couldn't be happier, more proud, or just so calm & danced on! . Yay to an AWESOME 2020-2021 Dance Season, Recital, and memories for a lifetime! Thank you all for a GREAT time! Below is the link to the Recital Program Book --> digital copy ~ each dancer was handed a physical Program Book at end of their recital (along with Recital T-shirt), same thing below just in digital format! Please feel free to sha...re with your family and friends! (If you're in need of a physical Program Book, just email us today!) https://www.gomotionapp.com//keep-calm-dance-on-program-bo We hope you have a safe & happy summer! *Will be in touch with a DVD email order form of the whole show! Summer Dance Camp Registration Opened yesterday, 2021-2022 season opens June 15th! www.mollydiesdance.com DIGITAL KEEP CALM & DANCE ON RECITAL PROGRAM BOOK can also be found on website under the Recital 2021 tab! Keep Calm & Dance On! FOREVER!!! Love, Miss Molly & Staff of MDDU! *And On behalf of the Dance Express Company dancers & parents, a BIG THANK YOU for all the flower sales, 50/50, boutique items, cotton candy, popcorn, water, etc. purchased throughout Recital Week! This fundraiser event is given to the Dance Company each year, completely parent run and not associated with the studio ~ ALL proceeds go directly to the Intensive Dancers/Competition Team. And they say...THANK YOU!!!

Tippy-Toes Dance Camp for 3 & 4 preschool aged dancers @ Molly Dies' Dance Unlimited, 712 Conewango Ave, Warren, PA! www.mollydiesdance.com. No experience needed. Preschool Rhythm & Movement! Your dancer will participate in a variety of rhythmical activities, explore body movement developing body awareness, and learn basic locomotor skills throughout our dance lessons & activity courses. Exercises for flexibility and balance will be taught. Creative movement activities, simp...le dance steps, and song dances will also be introduced. This camp week is a great intro to dance and a beginning to nurturing the love of dance. Snack & Activity daily. LOTS of dancing. Camp T-shirt given. Wear: Tights & Leotard Bring: Dance bag, dance shoes if have but not required. Water bottle. Ages: Preschool Aged Experience: None needed *Only dancers are allowed inside the dance studio. Adults will not be permitted inside. We will meet little dancers at Studio B door for entrance & exit ~ will release them one at a time to their Adult. More info will be emailed home closer to camp time!

Email sent out: Wed. My 12 @ 10:31am ~~~~~~ Holy cow, we made it! Well..almost!! (knock on wood!!) Tonight forward begins the "last dance class of the year!" (we still have classes tonight, tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday). A week from today starts our RECITAL WEEK!!!!!! yaaaayy!... Dancer's will go home with them (their last class) with an informative HANDOUT (you know I love my handouts) telling you allll about your dancer's recital...when / how / what you need <--Important stuff! Please read carefully!! It should answer alll your questions!!! This is a super big event for ME, the dancers, the staff....months and months of hard work are about to be shown off in an awesome production styled event! I have put LOTS into this performance to make it everything I can and as exciting as I can for what the year has had to offer! :). I am SO excited! The end of year Recital event is like our Superbowl, what's the baseball one called...haha..The Oscars, MTV Music Awards, any big event..all rolled into one! This is OUR BIG ENDING! A BIG thank you to Captain Keith and Katie Jache at The Salvation Army for opening their doors to us!!! (Think of THE Salvation Army during Warren Gives on May 19th). This week being over there has been nothing short of AWESOME! The looks on the dancer's faces...the dances clicking...them being able to watch other dances....it's been SO fun to watch! I hope they're having as much fun as we are! We have 2 Dance Programs here at my studio ~ Dance Unlimited (Recreational Program) and Dance Express (Intensive Program), both under the direction of me, Molly Dies, and why I refer to it as Molly Dies' School Of Dance (cause both titles of Molly Dies in front of them. ;). The Dance Express is our competitive performance Team. You'll start to see lots of blasts coming out for them, as they use our annual recital as a fundraising event for their competitive season! They are doing no different this year! They will be setting up shop in the Lobby of the Salvation Army selling FLOWERS, awesome gifts, snacks, 50/50 tickets, etc. So bring CASH cause they are a one-stop shop for your dancer's recital needs!!! ;). All proceeds benefit the D.E.C (Dance Express Company) and the 30 dancers involved in the program. So they've got you covered recital week...you don't even have to plan ahead for flowers or gifts <--they'll be right there! On behalf of the dancers and parents of DE...THANK YOU for all your support! :). "Like" the Molly Dies' Dance Express Company Facebook page to stay up-to-date with Recital Happenings! That's it from me for now...again, handout going home tonight (Wed), tomorrow (Thurs) and Mon and Tues of next week ~ read and read and read again! KEEP CALM AND DANCE ON!!!!!! *Oh, and all dance balances need to paid by May 18th!!! If not...it could effect (or affect, I never know which one) your dancer's standing in the recital!!!! THANK YOU!! Woot woot!!!! Miss Molly

(Happy Snowy Sunday!! and Happy Mother's Day!!!) You didn't miss anything...Registration for Summer Dance Camps OR next Season have not begun yet! (Best laid plans..). Due to various reasons, I will be waiting till after the recital to open both those Registrations! ~Summer Dance Camp Registration = June 1st thru June 20th. ~2021-2021 Dance Season Registration = June 15 - Oct 15.... I will alert you when they're open, and check out our website if you're ever wondering <---all registration is now Online, on our website! *Summer Dance Camp dates are out, and attached to this email! ;) ~~~~~~~~ You DID miss something.... if you don't know anything about the following: ~Dance Photos Online and where to find them ~Photo Buttons (always available). ~Program Ads (due ASAP) PROGRAM AD ORDER. ~Calendar of May dance RECITAL PAGE ~Where/how to enter the Salvation Army for class this week! ~That we're at the Salvation Army for class this week! ~My super fun YouTube video about Salvation Army dance class week (check out our YouTube channel) ~Recital Schedule ~MDDU Apparel Online Store + Fan Shirts. ~Where to find recital dances (for little dancers) and edited music on the website. ~The full of information website ~~~~ But don't worry ~ I gave you links to all the above (in your email), as well as attached pictures to this post, AND I can forward you any emails ~ just let me know! Have a great week!! ~Miss Molly

Happy Snowy Sunday! I made a short tutorial video on where and how to enter The Salvation Army for CLASSES THIS WEEK!!!!! Video Link: https://youtu.be/5AqWDiiMMic... Meet at Salvation Army for classes this week, week of May 10th!! Exactly like you would at dance studio, just at Salvation Army (311 Beech Street, Warren) instead!! ~Normal Class time/schedule/protocol (door will open 5 mins. before your class time) ~Both Studio A and Studio B dancers will enter thru same door! ~NOT entering thru Main Entrance this week, but the door just off to the side (Clearly marked in video!) ~NO costumes, just normal dancewear and don't forget dance bag/dance shoes!! See ya soon!!! ~ Miss Molly

Happy Rainy Saturday! I made a short tutorial video on where and how to enter The Salvation Army for CLASSES THIS WEEK!!!!! Video Link: https://youtu.be/5AqWDiiMMic... Meet at Salvation Army for classes this week, week of May 10th!! Exactly like you would at dance studio, just at Salvation Army (311 Beech Street, Warren) instead!! ~Normal Class time/schedule/protocol (door will open 5 mins. before your class time) ~Both Studio A and Studio B dancers will enter thru same door! ~NOT entering thru Main Entrance this week, but the door just off to the side (Clearly marked in video!) ~NO costumes, just normal dancewear and don't forget dance bag/dance shoes!! See ya soon!!! ~ Miss Molly

Want to put a personal, or business, ad in our Recital Program (printed and digital copy) ~ deadline is: Sunday, May 9th! Email us today: [email protected]. 3 options: Full page Half page... Happy Ad text Discounts available for those that create their own ad! #canva . Reach out today!

Late post...but thanks WTO for recognizing our world!!!! (In last Saturday’s newspaper)

February Bill Is Due Now! Costume Balances ($40/class costume) Due Now! Thank you!

Our final Senior Spotlight... Senior Spotlight #12 the beautiful.... MISS PAIGE RAFALSKI!!!!! <3 <3 <3

Hi Everyone!! I am excited to announce: Our Dance Recital Costumes have officially been ordered! Woot woot!! *Jazz/Funk III/IV and Jazz/Funk I/II have a new color <---as the color we had picked out wasn't available till May 28th now. And MS/HS Tap I/II have a new costume <--same boat, the costume we picked out wasn't available till May 28th. The costume looks similar as to the old. ... Part of why we usually order earlier is availability (they only make so many ahead of time), since we had to wait to see what was going on this was inevitable. But they are indeed ordered, and some even on their way as we speak!! :) Costume Balance = $40.00/class (includes tights, digital individual/group photo (in studio photos week of April 12th), & recital T-shirt) Due 1st week of FEBRUARY! This will automatically be charged to your account on Feb. 1st, and if you're setup for Autopay it will automatically be paid Feb. 1st. For more information, you can check out these pages on our Website: Important Info and/or RECITAL 2021. CLASSES START BACK-UP week of: JANUARY 11TH....or February 8th...or March 8th. <--if you don't know what I'm talking about, check your email from Sunday night or comment and and I'll forward you said email. :). *OR check our website, MDDU facebook page, Instagram, or Social Feed on the App! :) Again, we don't quite know the fate of our annual recitals ~ but we will absolutely make something happen, and get out of the studio to do so! We will hopefully know more answers in March! Thank you for your patience and understanding! (what a crazy world!!). Stay safe, well, and dancing in some way! We will see you when we see you (make sure you let me know if you're not starting back up till Feb. 8th or March 8th) and here's to a little bit of normalcy and a whole lot of dancing!! :) <3 xoxo, KEEP CALM & DANCE ON 2021 Miss Molly

Don't forget to pay your January Dance Bill! Due now! Thank you!

Email JUST sent home (Sun. Jan. 3) regarding classes that start-up a week from tomorrow ~ (not this coming week...but NEXT week! :). *for "right at your fingertips info" we've included screenshots of said email in this post! A few options have been implemented ~ please read carefully, and maybe even twice! ;) Spread the word to "check your email" to your dance friends!!! KEEP CALM & DANCE ON!... Thank you!!!

Email just went home, 1/21 @ 3:00pm Subject: DANCE COSTUMES HOME! Hi Dancers & Families,... Dance Recital Costumes are starting to arrive, so we're trying them on and then sending them home!!! Crazy, right!?! The following classes have gone home with their costumes this week: ~ Twinkletoes ~ Kinderdance ~ Combo 2 ~ Combo 3 ~ Ballet/Tap I/II ~ Ballet II/III ~ Tap II/III ~ Jazz III ~ Ballet/Lyrical ~ MS Tap I/II ~ Jazz/Funk I/II ~ Lyrical II ~ Pointe ~ Jazz/Funk III/IV If your class is not on above list, your costume is not in it yet. But when it gets in we'll let you know, try it on and send it home! We do try on all costumes in studio/class before we send out the door ~ just to make sure they are all good to go/fit well, etc. Once home they are your responsibility! Please see attached "Costume Care" handout that also went home with the costume (an orange piece of paper) on proper care of your costume. If your costume needs any sort of alteration, I would wait till at least March to do so. ;) Reminder of picture date is on handout. As well as when dancer will receive tights and Recital shirt (March/April). When it gets closer to picture week we will send home another handout on exactly how that will be working and how you wear accessories. Until then, hang up that costume, put a bag over it, and away from the hands of little ones! *If you were absent this week, you'll try on next week, etc. *If you chose the February or March re-start date, you will try on your costume and take home on your restart date! :) ALL Costume Balances ($40/class) are due by ~ regardless of your re-start date ~ the week of February 1st. Costume Balances will be applied to account February 1st. If your account is setup for Autopay your card will automatically be charged the Costume Balance & February monthly, February 1st. Remember, you can check out your account and "follow" along, keep it up-to-date, and check balances/monies due in your GoMotion/MDDU account by visiting our website: www.mollydiesdance.com or using the handy GoMotion App!! Thank you & take care!! Miss Molly

Senior Spotlight #11 Miss Lyndsey Dippold!!!!!

Reminder: there may be no school Monday 1/18 or 1/25, but YES we still have dance classes!!!

Happy Tuesday! Last night was a GREAT first night "back to dance"! The smiles, the laughter, the dancing...it felt SO good! :) ~Just an update on January Auto-pay (for those that utilize that option): It is set to run on January 15th!!! I was giving the week to get in and make credits to accounts to those that have let me know they are not starting back till February or March. So if you are indeed starting back in Feb or March, and have not yet let me know, please email me... ASAP so I can make credits to your account before they get auto-charged! Thank you!! ~ALL dancers (even if you are starting with option 2 or 3 = Feb or March start-up) will get their account charged/autopay on Feb. 8th for the COSTUME BALANCE ($40/class). So if your account is setup for Autopay, your February tuition AND Costume Balance(s) will get auto-charged on Monday, February 8th. If you are not setup for Autopay, you may include your Costume Balance and February tuition in one check and that will be due beginning Feb. 1st and a late fee will be applied Feb. 16th. ~ March tuition autopay will be back to the 1st of the month. Thank you! Any questions, let me know! Have a great week and thanks for all you do! :) ~ Miss Molly

Senior Spotlight #10 MISS ASHLEY HOFFMAN!!!!!