August 3-7: Dance Camp and Dance Camp Jr.
August 10: Student Leadership Applications Due
August 10-13: Back to Dance SALE in our Willow & Grace Boutique
August 13: Meet Your Teacher Event 6:00-7:30pm
August 17: 2026-27 School Year Classes Begin!
At MDU, we pride ourselves on keeping you informed and up to date. This is your first monthly newsletter of the 2026-27 dance year. Please be sure to keep an eye out for your monthly newsletters at the beginning of each month. They will contain important reminders and updates throughout the year on classes, special programs, performances, and more! For your convenience, all newsletters are archived and can be easily referenced via the “news” tab on our website: mistysdance.com/articles.
In addition to our monthly newsletters and other email communications, we post reminders on the TV monitor and bulletin boards in our "Communications Center" located directly behind the front desk in the main lobby.
Stay connected by joining our private Parent & Student Community on Facebook! This private group is a great space to engage with other MDU families and ask questions. Click HERE to join!
Our Administrative Staff is here to serve you! Please add their address to your contacts should you need to reach them throughout the year:
To help both you and your dancer start the year on the right foot, please join us at our beautiful Onalaska facility for our popular "Meet Your Teacher" event on Thursday, August 13th from 6:00-7:30pm! Meet teachers and take time to explore our fabulous facility.
This is also a great time to shop at our in-house boutique, Willow & Grace, and make sure you have all of your dance gear for the year so that you can arrive on your first day of class ready to go.
Our in house boutique, Willow & Grace, is perfect for all of your dancewear needs - from leotards to shoes and everything in between! CLICK HERE for a reminder of our Dress Code Policy to make sure you have all of your required gear to start the season.
We encourage you to stop by to shop before classes begin so that you can arrive on your first day of class ready to go. As an added incentive for shopping early, Willow & Grace is having a Back to Dance SALE August 10-13 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. EVERYTHING IS ON SALE - including shoes and tights which rarely go on sale:
Shop early for the best selection and biggest savings. Leotards starting at just $1. Shoes and tights included. Sale applies to in stock items only, while supplies last!
Dancers entering 4th Grade and up are eligible to apply to be part of our classroom based Student Leadership programs!
Classroom Helpers: Dancers entering 4th Grade and up who assist in one of our Children’s Classes each week for the entire season.
Assistants: Dancers in Level 4 and up who assist in one or more of our Children's Classes each week for the entire season.
Demonstrators: Dancers in Level 5 and up who assist teachers by demonstrating and working one-on-one with students while learning to encourage, correct, and build their teaching skills in a nurturing environment. Dancers chosen to be demonstrators will assist in Level 1-4 classes.
JFAC (Junior Faculty): Dancers who are entering their Junior or Senior year of high school can apply to be part of this special training program. Our JFAC program is designed to give you the leadership training, coaching, and classroom experience needed for possible teaching positions in the future. JFAC members are also eligible for paid subbing, private lessons, and teaching birthday parties, specialty classes or camps.
Click HERE for more details and to apply! All applications must be submitted by Monday, August 10th.
Would you like to be a mentor and friend to a special dancer at MDU? We're seeking positive, responsible, and outgoing students to volunteer as a "Buddy" for our Darby's Dancer program this dance season. Our Darby’s Dancers classes begin on Thursday, October 1st.
Darby's Dancers is a program for children with special needs, providing them with dance classes, attire, shoes, and a recital costume at no cost. Each child is paired with a student volunteer to be “buddies” for the entire season. This rewarding opportunity will enhance your college and job applications.
2026-27 Darby’s Dancers Classes will be held on Thursday evenings in Onalaska:
Join us and make a difference! Learn more and apply HERE.
Need to report an absence for your dancer? Our teachers and office staff greatly appreciate you letting us know if your dancer is ill or needs to miss class for another event. You can easily report your dancer’s absence directly through your Studio Director portal.
1. Log in to your Studio Director account
2. Report an Absence
3. Select the Dates and Reason
Important: You can only report an absence before the class starts. If you're reporting an absence after class begins, please email Miss KP at kp@mistysdance.com.
If you are ever missing an item, be sure to check our Studio Lost & Found as it tends to fill up quickly! All items remaining in the Lost & Found on the 15th of each month will be donated.
Girls lost and found items are located in a basket in the Girls’ Dressing Room (closest to the Front Desk). Boys lost and found items are located in a basket in the Boys’ Locker Room.
REMINDER: Dancers should take all belongings into their classroom with them, store them in their locker or use the cubbies outside of Studio 4 on the main floor. Belongings should not be left unattended in the lobby or dressing areas.
PRO TIP: Be sure to label all of your dancer’s belongings with their name as everyone at the studio has the same or similar gear.
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