Hello M.A.D. Families,

We appreciate your support this year. I would like to introduce our 2026//2027 Teachers: Emma Bassler, Macquela Brown, Tatum Bubach, Jenna Burns, Patrick Burns, Bonnie Harraway, Sydney Knudson, Elyse Lee, Kim Pasley, Cortnee Porras, Marisa Ramirez, Tori Romero, Jenna Valletta, Jenny Valletta, Unified Instructors: Patrick Burns, Michael Wakeford

STUDIO POLICIES: TUITION: Tuition is due the 1st - 7th of every of every month. When registering online you will see the option to select auto pay to have the card on file automatically charged the 1st of every month. The option is there as well to pay check, cash or card by the 7th of the month. Tuition is late the 8th of every month, cards on file will be charged the 8th of the month regardless of attendance. Tuition may not be carried over to the following month. Missed classes are available for make-up. Classes must be made up within 3 weeks of the missed class. No refunds will be given on lessons. A $25.00 returned check fee is charged for all returned checks.

REGISTRATION: A $50.00 annual registration fee per student along with the first month tuition fee is due at the time of registration. A $20.00 credit will be applied to your next month’s tuition if you refer a friend. The friend must register for 1 month of dance, pay tuition and pay the registration fee.

FAMILY DISCOUNTS: A 10% discount will be given for each additional immediate family member. Discounts are applied to the lowest tuition. The discounted tuition rates for family members apply only to siblings and parents taking classes. This does not include grandchildren, cousins, etc., even if they are living in the same household. CLASSROOMS: We ask that parents/guardians do not enter the dance rooms unless invited in the room.

DANCE ATTIRE: Proper dance clothing/shoes are required. No street clothes are permitted in any dance class. Hair: All students must wear hair in low pony, slicked back. Combo 1 and 2 classes: Any type of dance attire, ballet and tap shoes are required. Ballet: Black leotard, pink convertible tights, Pink ballet shoes are required. No spandex shorts. Hair in bun. Ballet Conditioning: Black leotard, pink or tan convertible tights. Pink ballet shoes are required. Hair secured in a low pony or bun. Jazz: Tight fitted top/leotard. spandex shorts/pants, jazz shoes are required. Tap: Dance/athletic clothing, tap shoes are required. Acro: Tight fitted top/leotard, spandex shorts/pants, barefoot is preferred. If you are wearing tights, please wear footless or convertible tights. Hip Hop: Athletic oriented clothing, no street clothes. Athletic shoes are required (these shoes are worn only in dance class, not outside). Contemporary: Tight fitted top/leotard, spandex shorts/pants, "eclipse" dance shoes or ballet shoes are required. NO STREET SHOES ARE ALLOWED IN ANY DANCE ROOM. We do have class openings if your dancer would like to add a class.

HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE: As many of you know, we normally have a Holiday Performance sometime in the month of December. This year we are trying something different! We have been asked to perform at the reopening of Glendale Glitters, November 27th. We are excited to have this opportunity and the honor of being asked to perform right after the opening ceremonies. Our performance will start at approximately 6:15 p.m. Any dancer that would like to participate is welcome to perform in front of over 1000 people. Yes, this means dancers that are new to the studio as well as our Performance Company Dancers. The event is free to the public and there will be no fee for dancers to participate. We may have dancers perform in "Marilyn's" Holiday shirts or something simple and inexpensive for costumes. Costumes and dances will be determined once I see who will be participating in this event. even if you choose for your dancer not to participate. In order for us to see what classes will need to learn dances please fill out the google docs below. Please fill this out even if your dancer will not be participating.

GLENDALE GLITTERS GOOGLE DOCS: https://forms.gle/cyv1XrCfZz6ZGqXT8

MARILYN’S ACADEMY OF DANCE 53rd RECITAL!!!

RECITAL: We are not able to book our recital dates until January! We have asked the school district to hold June 4th, 5th & 6th for our 53rd recital, venue to be determined. I will notify everyone as soon as it is booked. All classes will participate in the recital. A $85.00 recital fee per dancer will be charged to participate in the recital. Families with multiple children will be charged an additional $45.00 fee per dancer. The recital fee includes a recital t-shirt, program with class pictures and one video download link per family of the performance. The recital fee is due January 16th, 2027.

RECITAL PARTICIPATION/NON-PARTICIPATION FORM: Recital google docs participation/non-participation forms will be emailed October 14th. This form does need to be filled out even if your dancer will not be participating in the June recital. In order for us to plan recital dances please respond no later than October 31st.

COSTUME DEPOSIT/BALANCE: Costume deposits of $65.00 per costume are due by January 16th, 2027. The balance on all costumes is due April 14th, 2027.

“MARILYN’S” shirts: Please visit phxshirtco.com to order dancer and parent Marilyn’s shirts! “MARILYN’S backpacks and jackets may be ordered, please fill out the google docs below. BACKPACKS: https://forms.gle/xp4K3KdN4NtN1yZ7A JACKETS: https://forms.gle/C1W45ghEUsmBi3hs6

STUDIO CLOSURE DATES: Please talk to Marilyn if you would like to make up any classes. Labor Day - September 7th Thanksgiving - November 26th & 27th Winter Break - December 22nd - January 3rd***Classes resume regular schedule January 4th, 2027 The studio will remain open all spring breaks