| ISKRA
FootNotes
A newsletter from the ISKRA Dance Group at Palatine CYM
106 E. Illinois, Palatine, IL 60067 847.358.3582
September 2004
Welcome to another exciting year of dance!
We look forward to seeing new and familiar faces. In order to keep everyone informed about
what is happening at the ISKRA dance school, we will now distribute a monthly newsletter.
We will send this newsletter to you via e-mail and it will also be available in hard copy
at CYM.
Classes begin Monday, September 13 for Groups 2, 3, and 4 and Wednesday, September
15 for Group 1.
Our 2004-05 Dance Instructors Include:
Kalyna Wasiunec, Adriana Striltschuk, Natalia Mischenko, Rostyk Zbotaniv, Michael Byc, and
Adrian Hulyk.
To offer our students variety, occasionally, we may have additional guest instructors.
Dance Group Committees:
This dance school is run by voluntary committees. Our previous success is due largely to
the help of our dedicated parents and other volunteers. Please give some thought to
volunteering. Committee positions are not burdensome if there are enough people willing to
take on tasks - many hands make light work.
We need at least four parents per dance group to help with costumes, staging, props,
coordination, various issues and communication. If you’d like to volunteer, please
include this information on the ISKRA Information Form available at registration, or see
Natalia Mischenko to get this form.
ISKRA T-shirts and tote bags:
These items are typically available at CYM. If you’d like to purchase ISKRA apparel,
please see Oksana Kurywczak.
Lost and Found:
Although we have a lost and found box at CYM, please try to label your child’s dance
shoes, and any other items brought to CYM as many students have the same shoes, jackets,
bags, etc.
| Important Dates: |
SEPTEMBER
13 First Day of Youth Meetings and Dancing
15 First Day of Sumeniata and Dancing
19 Memorial Observance of Ukrainian Genocide Famine at St. Andrews
Orthodox Church 1:00 p.m. |
OCTOBER
6 ISKRA Moms Meeting 6:30 p.m.
9 Field trip to Quigs Pumpkin farm 2:00 p.m.
30 Halloween Masquerade & Pig Roast 5:00 p.m. |
ISKRA Dance School Policies:
| Class Times |
Group 1: Wednesdays
6:00-6:30 p.m.
Group 2: Mondays 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Group 3: Mondays 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Group 4: Mondays 7:45-8:45 p.m.
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| Attendance/Absences |
Students are expected to
attend all classes with proper dance attire and should arrive at least ten minutes
before class to ensure readiness. However, students may only enter the dance studio
once the previous class is dismissed and the door is opened by an instructor. It is the
parent’s responsibility to make sure the student enters the class dressed, and
prepared with their shoes on at the scheduled class time. |
| Dance Attire |
Group 1 Girls:
leotards, tights, ballet shoes (tu-tus ok)
Group 1 Boys: T-shirt (long or short sleeve), shorts or form fitting
pants, ballet or jazz shoes.
Group 2, 3, 4 Girls: T-shirt (long or short sleeve), shorts or form
fitting pants, ballet or jazz shoes.
Group 2, 3, 4 Boys: T-shirt (long or short sleeve), shorts or form
fitting pants, ballet or jazz shoes.
Not Allowed: Loose baggy sweats, oversized shirts and pants. No pants
with zippers at the bottom of the leg. No hooded sweat jackets. No jeans or street
clothes.
Note: Pink or black ballet shoes are ok, but we use black ballet shoes
for performances. ISKRA t-shirts encouraged. |
| Hair |
ALL HAIR for girls must be worn
up and away from the face for all classes (bun, ponytail, and clip bangs away from
face.) |
| Jewelry/Watches |
Are not allowed in class. |
| Breaks During Class |
Bathroom breaks are
disruptive. Please make sure your child uses the bathroom, gets water, etc. before coming
to class. |
| Parents |
To minimize distractions, the
studio doors must remain closed during class. Parents, siblings, relatives and other
Group students are not allowed to watch the ongoing class. |
| Food/Drink |
No food, gum or drinks are
allowed. Water only is allowed in class. Students should bring their own
water bottles as they will not be allowed to leave a class
to get water. |
| Class Cancellations/
Inclement Weather |
Dance Group Committee mothers
will implement a chain call to let you know of a cancellation. However, if in doubt,
please call CYM at 847-358-3582. |
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