Dear MDU Family,
I am writing today with a proactive communication regarding the potential state-wide mask mandate repeal going before the Legislature on Thursday.
Regardless of the outcome, our business will continue to support a mask requirement (unless you have an exception) until further notice.
While it is true that we have had a negligible occurrence of COVID-19 in our programs since re-opening in June (.00025%, or 5 reportable cases out of over 20,000 heads in classes, and none for two months) Coulee Region public schools are in the process of welcoming their students back which introduces a new risk variable to our student population. Even if the mask mandated is repealed on Thursday, it would be unwise to introduce a second risk variable to our student population at the same time.
As a teacher and a dancer, I look forward to the day when this is no longer a talking point, but in the meantime, we will continue all of the Safer Studio™ measures that have brought us such success so far including keeping people home when they don't feel well, well checks for employees, ongoing facility cleaning with our Sparkle Squad, hand sanitation, and face coverings. Our community is turning the corner and we need to stay the course until we get there <3.
As always, we will continue to monitor the situation as we keep our focus on supporting the whole health of our students—including physical, social-emotional and, mental well-being—through dance classes each week.
Thank you for your support!
In partnership,
Misty Lown
November 23 - 28: Thanksgiving Break - NO CLASSES
November 29: MDU Apparel Order Due
December 3rd: FFC Gift Card Deadline
December 7 - 12: Virtual Parent Observation Week - Graded Level Classes
December 14 - 19: Christmas Cookie Class - Children’s Classes
December 21 - January 3: Christmas Break - NO CLASSES
Be sure to check out all of the new and exciting opportunities happening at MDU by visiting our Promo page on the website!
We are excited to release this year's MDU Apparel featuring all NEW DESIGNS! These items make great Christmas presents, so get your MDU swag for the whole family! :)
Orders will ONLY be accepted by completing this Google Form. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS Sunday, November 29th. No late orders can be accepted. Payment will be processed to your account on Tuesday, December 8th. If you do not have a MDU studio account, please stop by to pay for your order by Monday, December 7th.
Please note: Listed prices do not include sales tax.
Expected pick up date is Monday, December 14th!
*lululemon Orders - Embroidery is available on lululemon items purchased from Everything Dance Boutique. Purchase your jacket today and turn it in by Monday, November 30th to receive your special embroidery. Embroidery is available for Misty’s Dance Unlimited, Ballet La Crosse, Performance Company and Traveling Teams. Be sure to fill out the bottom of the form for your custom embroidery.
Misty’s Dance Unlimited is proud to support the clients of the Family & Children's Center again this holiday season. The FCC works very hard to give all clients the opportunity to better tomorrows. Your donation will help make their holiday special!
In place of traditional gift-giving, the FCC would like to bless their clients with $10 or $20 Gift Cards this year from these businesses:
Walmart
Kwik Trip
Festival Foods
Target
Barnes & Noble
It’s easy to help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d44ada62daaf94-family
Thank you for helping to make a difference in our community!
We are so excited to announce our NEW virtual format of Parent Observation Week! Tune into your dancer’s classes to see all of the skills they have mastered, new content they are working on, and a fun Christmas routine to share -- You will not want to miss this!
Zoom links, IDs, and passcodes will be sent out via email at least one day prior to your dancer’s classes. :)
NEW this year! Join us for our VIRTUAL Christmas Cookie Class experience for all Children’s Classes! Families are invited to tune into their dancer’s classes for a presentation of their mastered techniques, emerging skills, and a super fun Christmas routine! Dancers will also receive an individually wrapped cookie to take home and enjoy -- We hope you can join us!
Zoom links, IDs, and passcodes will be sent out via email at least one day prior to your dancer’s classes. :)
Looking for another way to connect? Join our private Facebook group called MDU Student and Parent Community! This is a place to meet and connect with other studio families for encouragement, education and an inside peek into daily life at the studio.
If your dancer will be absent from a class, our teachers and administrative staff greatly appreciate you notifying our team via our MDU Absence Form. This form can easily be accessed at the bottom of the main page of our website or CLICK HERE to access now. Dancers are also welcome to tune in via Zoom if they are unable to attend a class in person.