FEBRUARY 25, 2008

WEEKLY NEWS
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS may schedule their private lesson with Miss Sarah any time.  Call the office or email us.
► PARENT OBSERVATION WEEK is MARCH 3rd through SAT, MARCH 8th. Please remember that one parent is welcome to observe each class. Bring your cameras and camcorders to capture those magic moments!
► MAKEUP SNOW DAYS are scheduled as follows:

- Tuesday night classes will be made up on Thursday, March 13th at their usual times.
- Saturday classes will be made up on Saturday, March 22nd at their normal times


SAVE THE DATES!

► MON, MAR 3rd - SAT, MAR 8th:  Parent Observation Week
► MON, MAR 10th - THU, MAR 13th: Spring Break (NO CLASSES)
► FRI, MAR 21st - SUN, MAR 23rd:  Easter Break (NO CLASSES)
► SAT, APR 12th:  Recital Orientation Party
► SAT, MAY 10th:  Recital Dress Rehearsal
► SAT, MAY 17th:  Last Day of Spring Semester
► SUN, MAY 18th:  5th Anniversary Recital

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JANUARY 21, 2008
WEEKLY NEWS
► THERE ARE CLASSES Monday, January 21st!!
► Please note the following changes to the Spring schedule:
     - WAITLISTED: Tap Technique
     - LIMITED SPACE: Tiny Dancers (Mon), Ballet 2, Ballet Technique, Beginning Pointe,
                                         Ballet Workout (Wed), Tap 2/3, Accelerated Tap,
                                         Tap 2/3 Teen/Adult, Jazz Hip-Hop 1 (4:00 pm)
     - CANCELED: Teen/Adult Ballet, Teen/Adult Jazz/Hip-Hop, Ballet 2/3,
                                 Setting the Stage 1, Tap 1
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS may schedule their private lesson with Miss Sarah any time.  Call the office or email us.

SAVE THE DATES!

► MONDAY, MAR 3rd - SAT, MAR 8th:  Parent Observation Week
► MONDAY, MAR 10th - THU, MAR 13th: SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, MAR 21st - SUN, MAR 23rd:  EASTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► SATURDAY, MAY 10th:  Recital Dress Rehearsal
► SATURDAY, MAY 17th:  Last Day of Spring Semester
► SUNDAY, MAY 18th:  5th Anniversary Recital

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JANUARY 14, 2008
WEEKLY NEWS
► SPRING SEMESTER BEGINS THIS WEEK! Please check your student file folder - many of you have not picked up your outstanding invoices and your Spring 2008 brochures and recommendation forms!
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS who have not scheduled their private lesson with Miss Sarah should email or call the office.  Haven't received your t-shirt? Check with Miss Sarah.
► CLASSES FILLING QUICKLY FOR SPRING 2008: Tap Technique (WAITLISTED), KinderMoves, Tiny Dancer (Sat), Tap 2/3

SAVE THE DATES!

► FRIDAY, DEC 21st - THU, JAN 3rd:  Winter Break (NO CLASSES)
► THURSDAY, JAN 3rd: Makeup Snow Day for Thursday, Dec. 13th
► FRIDAY, JAN 4th: Fall classes resume
► MONDAY, JAN 14th:  Spring Semester begins
► MONDAY, MAR 3rd - SAT, MAR 8th:  Parent Observation Week
► MONDAY, MAR 10th - THU, MAR 13th: SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, MAR 21st - SUN, MAR 23rd:  EASTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► SATURDAY, MAY 10th:  Recital Dress Rehearsal
► SATURDAY, MAY 17th:  Last Day of Spring Semester
► SUNDAY, MAY 18th:  5th Anniversary Recital

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Tiana Sakona, Adrianna Fegley & Lisa Berger (17)
Jennie Stewart (18)
Cameron Mothersbaugh (20)
Samantha Davis (21)
Quinn Taylor (23)

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DECEMBER 17, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS
► Please check your student file folder - many of you have not picked up your outstanding invoices and your Spring 2008 brochures and recommendation forms!
► Please check the make up list on the bulletin board to find out how many classes you can make up before January 12th. Any questions, see Miss Sarah.
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS who have not scheduled their private lesson with Miss Sarah should email or call the office.  Haven't received your t-shirt? Check with Miss Sarah.
► WINTER BREAK BEGINS THIS FRIDAY! Classes & lessons will be held Monday through Thursday.

► CLASSES FILLING QUICKLY FOR SPRING 2008: Tap Technique, KinderMoves, Tiny Dancer (Sat)

SAVE THE DATES!

► FRIDAY, DEC 21st - THU, JAN 3rd:  Winter Break (NO CLASSES)
► THURSDAY, JAN 3rd: Makeup Snow Day for Thursday, Dec. 13th
► FRIDAY, JAN 4th: Fall classes resume
► MONDAY, JAN 14th:  Spring Semester begins
► MONDAY, MAR 3rd - SAT, MAR 8th:  Parent Observation Week
► MONDAY, MAR 10th - THU, MAR 13th: SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, MAR 21st - SUN, MAR 23rd:  EASTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► SATURDAY, MAY 10th:  Recital Dress Rehearsal
► SATURDAY, MAY 17th:  Last Day of Spring Semester
► SUNDAY, MAY 18th:  5th Anniversary Recital

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Tiana Sakona, Adrianna Fegley & Lisa Berger (17)
Jennie Stewart (18)
Cameron Mothersbaugh (20)
Samantha Davis (21)
Quinn Taylor (23)

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DECEMBER 10, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS
► Please check your student file folder - many of you have not picked up your outstanding invoices and your Spring 2008 brochures and recommendation forms!
► Please check the make up list on the bulletin board to find out how many classes you can make up before January 12th. Any questions, see Miss Sarah.
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS who have not scheduled their private lesson with Miss Sarah should email or call the office.  Haven't received your t-shirt? Check with Miss Sarah.
► CLASSES FILLING QUICKLY FOR SPRING 2008: Tap Technique, KinderMoves, Tiny Dancer (Sat)


SAVE THE DATES!

► FRIDAY, DEC 21st - THU, JAN 3rd:  Winter Break (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, JAN 4th: Fall classes resume
► MONDAY, JAN 14th:  Spring Semester begins
► MONDAY, MAR 3rd - SAT, MAR 8th:  Parent Observation Week
► MONDAY, MAR 10th - THU, MAR 13th: SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, MAR 21st - SUN, MAR 23rd:  EASTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► SATURDAY, MAY 10th:  Recital Dress Rehearsal
► SATURDAY, MAY 17th:  Last Day of Spring Semester
► SUNDAY, MAY 18th:  5th Anniversary Recital

CHECK IT OUT!
► SUNDAY, DEC 16th: Tap Jam at SoZo's in State College, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Sarah Mason featuring music by Groovatures. Don't forget your shoes!

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Jessica Daulby (12)
Abby Rinard, Karen Cattell, & Aubrey Johnson (13)
Rachel Wert (14)

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DECEMBER 3, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS
► Spring 2008 brochures and recommendation forms are in your student file folders this week. Be sure to check yours!
► Please check the make up list on the bulletin board to find out how many classes you can make up before January 12th. Any questions, see Miss Sarah.
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS who have not scheduled their private lesson with Miss Sarah should email or call the office.  Haven't received your t-shirt? Check with Miss Sarah.

SAVE THE DATES!

► MONDAY, DEC 3rd: Spring Registration begins
► FRIDAY, DEC 21st - THU, JAN 3rd:  Winter Break (NO CLASSES)
► MONDAY, JAN 14th:  Spring Semester begins
► MONDAY, MAR 3rd - SAT, MAR 8th:  Parent Observation Week
► MONDAY, MAR 10th - THU, MAR 13th: SPRING BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, MAR 21st - SUN, MAR 23rd:  EASTER BREAK (NO CLASSES)
► SATURDAY, MAY 10th:  Recital Dress Rehearsal
► SATURDAY, MAY 17th:  Last Day of Spring Semester
► SUNDAY, MAY 18th:  5th Anniversary Recital

CHECK IT OUT!
► SUNDAY, DEC 16th: Tap Jam at SoZo's in State College, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Sarah Mason featuring music by Groovatures. Don't forget your shoes!

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Gergana Tzolova (26)
Ruthanna McMurtrie & Solana Barrier (27)
Mariah Chamberlin & Morgan Bortiatynski (28)
Tori Parsons (Dec 1)
Sue Bowersox (5)
Lucy Whitmer & Pierie Korostoff (6)
Jacque Weaver (9)

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NOVEMBER 19, 2007
BROADWAY CONNECTION NEWS
► Check out new pictures!
 
WEEKLY NEWS
► NO CLASSES on WEDNESDAY through SUNDAY this week! Have a great Thanksgiving!
► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS who have not scheduled their private lesson with Miss Sarah should email or call the office.  Haven't received your t-shirt? Check with Miss Sarah.

SAVE THE DATES!

► WEDNESDAY, NOV 21st - SUNDAY, NOV 25th:  Thanksgiving Break (NO CLASSES)
► MONDAY, DEC 3rd: Spring Registration begins
► FRIDAY, DEC 21st - THU, JAN 3rd:  Winter Break (NO CLASSES)

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Solana Barrier (5)
Courtney Lope & Devon Wasson (6)
Sarah Keener (7)
Ozzy Smith (8)
Elizabeth Kennedy & Heather Luse (9)
Lydia Collison & Rachael Cattell (11)
Matthew Schmidt (14)
Lauren Carnali (16)
Wyatt Gilbert (17)
Megan Irwin (19)
Shalia Sakona (21)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! (22)

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OCTOBER 29, 2007
BROADWAY CONNECTION NEWS
► JUST 13 more days!! Did you know that our exciting performance with Roxane Butterfly is listed on the International Tap Association's website, and that the French-Swiss Embassy contacted us last week to find out the details?? Don't miss the chance to see one of the greatest tap artists in the world in concert! For more about Roxane, visit her website: http://worldbeats.free.fr.

The BROADWAY CONNECTION CONCERT is on Saturday, November 10th at 7:30 p.m. Held at Mount Nittany Middle School, Miss Butterfly will appear in our benefit for the Four Diamonds Fund that also includes Jade Dance Project, Lumière and Crunch, and none other than our own Sarah Mason! If you haven't seen these dancers before, you'll want to get your tickets now!

Buy your tickets now! Order Form

► Pictures of Amy Brandt's Master Ballet Classes

WEEKLY NEWS
► COSTUME WEEK is this week! Remember, nothing dangerous or difficult to dance in!

► BALANCES are now overdue. Please contact us at 364-2424 or web@PennAcadArts.com if you have questions.

► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS who have not scheduled their private lesson with Miss Sarah should email or call the office.  Haven't received your t-shirt? Check with Miss Sarah.

SAVE THE DATES!

► SAT/SUN, NOVEMBER 10-11th:  Broadway Connection Tap Classes with Roxane Butterfly
► SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10th:  Broadway Connection Concert with Roxane Butterfly
► WEDNESDAY, NOV 21st - SUNDAY, NOV 25th:  Thanksgiving Break (NO CLASSES)
► FRIDAY, DEC 21st - THU, JAN 3rd:  Winter Break (NO CLASSES)

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Brooke Immel (8)
Allison Brown (9)
Dustin Rudy, Kathy Sakona & MISS SARAH (11)
Angelique Blackburn (12)
Raka Nuernberger, Tripper Hevner, & Megan Ingram (14)
Katie Schafer & Natasha Bolar (15)
Katie Haines (16)
Larry Dotterer (17)
Alyssa Brown (18)
Autumn Deniston & Tara Geisler (19)
Margaret Dunkelberger (20)
Keira Whitman (21)
Chloe Weaver & Olivia Miller (22)
Christina Pederson, Kendra Immel & Morgan Noll (23)
Hayley Krichels (24)
Caroline Knight (26)
Paula Snyder (30)
Happy Halloween! (31)
Ashley Lope (Nov 2)
Geo Seery (3)
Lydia Wright (4)

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OCTOBER 1, 2007
BROADWAY CONNECTION NEWS
► NEW GUEST ARTIST!! Our new artist is the esteemed international tap diva, Roxane Butterfly!!! Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the greatest tap artists in the world right here in your own backyard! Beginning/Intermediate Tap on Saturday, November 10th at 9:00 a.m., and Intermediate/Advanced Tap on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.

► BROADWAY CONNECTION CONCERT on Saturday, November 10th at 7:30 p.m. Held at Mount Nittany Middle School, Miss Butterfly will appear in our benefit performance that also includes Jade Dance Project, Lumière and Crunch, as well as some fun improvisational moments with all the cast members. Tickets on sale this week!

► Watch for pictures of Amy Brandt's Master Ballet Classes soon...

WEEKLY NEWS
► PARENT OBSERVATION WEEK will be October 15th through the 20th this semester. Remember, one parent or family member is invited to observe each class. Cameras and camcorders are welcome!

► BALANCES are due on October 15th. Watch your student file folder for your statements.

► FOUNDATIONS STUDENTS should have received their t-shirts and are asked to schedule their private lesson with Miss Sarah if they have not already done so. Questions, call the office.  

SAVE THE DATES!

► MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th:  Balances Due
► OCTOBER 15th - 20th: Parent Observation Week
► SAT/SUN, NOVEMBER 10-11th:  Broadway Connection Tap Classes with Roxane Butterfly
► SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10th:  Broadway Connection Concert with Roxane Butterfly
 

CHECK IT OUT
► WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd: Marshall Blue @ The Brewery (10:30 pm)
► SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th:  Marshall Blue @ Eutaw House (9:00 pm)
► THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th, Acoustic Music w/Chuck Mason @ Eutaw House (9:00 pm)
 

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Joe Whitmer (2)
Madeline Grande (3)
Stephanie Anzman (4)
Caleb Parsons & Katie Gavek (5)
Alexis Rhoades (6)
MR. CHUCK & MISS SARAH'S ANNIVERSARY (6)
Faren Collnis (7)

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS
► BROADWAY CONNECTION this weekend! Saturday, September 29th and Sunday, September 30th we will host Miss Amy Brandt, professional ballerina with the Milwaukee Ballet, Suzanne Farrell Ballet, New Chamber Ballet, ad hoc ballet and more. Her beginning/intermediate class is closed and there is only one spot left in her intermediate/advanced class. Please see our Broadway Connection page for more details.
► MORE BIG NEWS!! Due to an engagement with STOMP, Michelle Dorrance will no longer be our guest artist in November. However, we have even more exciting news for you -- our new artist is none other than international tap diva, Roxane Butterfly!!! For more about Roxane, visit the Broadway Connection page. You won't want to miss this opportunity to study with one of the greatest tap artists in the world! November 10th & 11th , Miss Butterfly will appear in our benefit performance that will also include Jade Dance Project, Lumière and Crunch, as well as some fun improvisational moments with all the cast members. Mark the 10th down on your calendars now -- you won't want to miss this great show!

SAVE THE DATES!

► SAT/SUN, SEPTEMBER 29-30th:  Broadway Connection Ballet Classes with Amy Brandt
► MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th:  Balances Due
► OCTOBER 15th - 20th: Parent Observation Week
► SAT/SUN, NOVEMBER 10-11th:  Broadway Connection Tap Classes with Roxane Butterfly
 

CHECK IT OUT
► WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th: Marshall Blue @ The Brewery (10:30 pm)
► SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th:  Marshall Blue @ Aaronsburg Fall Festival (4:00 pm)
► WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd: Marshall Blue @ The Brewery (10:30 pm)
► SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6th:  Marshall Blue @ Eutaw House (9:00 pm)
► THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11th, Acoustic Music w/Chuck Mason @ Eutaw House (9:00 pm)

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

John Dunkelberger & Jared Taylor (12)
Corinna Brooks (13)
Abbie Royer, Evan Sarnow, Sue Anderson (14)
Paige Kerstetter (15)
Drew Hurd (16)
John Daulby (19)
Zachary Floray (20)
Hannah Kapinus (21)
Isabella Culver & Morgan Walker (23)
Shelly Vaughan (24)
Brenda Keener (26)
Wendy Hernandez (28)
Geoffrey Osbourne & Alaina Ward (30)

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
WEEKLY NEWS
► Fall Registration is in full swing! Many classes are full, so please don't wait to register!
► Studio Company Auditions this Tuesday! Crunch Audition begins at 6:00 p.m. and Lumiere begins at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information. Watch the website for results on Tuesday night!
► FALL CLASSES BEGIN THIS WEDNESDAY!

► BROADWAY CONNECTION September 29th and 30th we will host Miss Amy Brandt, professional ballerina with the Milwaukee Ballet, Suzanne Farrell Ballet, New Chamber Ballet, ad hoc ballet and more. There is limited space left in her beginning/intermediate and intermediate/advanced classes. Please see our Broadway Connection page for more details.
► MORE BIG NEWS!! November 10th & 11th , PAA will host international tap star Michelle Dorrance. We have planned a benefit performance with her that will include Jade Dance Project, Lumiere and Crunch, as well as some fun moments with Miss Sarah and Michelle together. Mark the 10th down on your calendars now -- you won't want to miss this great show!

SAVE THE DATES!

► TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th:  Studio Company Auditions
► WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th:  Fall Session begins
► SAT/SUN, SEPTEMBER 29-30th:  Broadway Connection Ballet Classes with Amy Brandt
► MONDAY, OCTOBER 15th:  Balances Due
► OCTOBER (TBA): Parent Observation Week
► SAT/SUN, NOVEMBER 10-11th:  Broadway Connection Tap Classes with Michelle Dorrance
 

CHECK IT OUT
► WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th: Marshall Blue @ The Brewery (10:30 pm)
► THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th:  Acoustic Music w/Chuck Mason @ Eutaw House (9:00 pm)
► SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th:  Marshall Blue @ Eutaw House (9:00 pm)

BIRTHDAYS & HOLIDAYS

Emma Koren (August 27)
Ivie Russell (28)
Ayla Russell & Hunter Bodell (29)
Shawna Wellar (September 1)
Kirsten Stoner (2)
Alaina McCloskey (3)
Grace Bussard (4)
Kayla Bracken & Kaylee Alters (5)
Victoria Freeman (6)
Mitchell Ripka, Desiree Dennis & Deanna Behring (8)