CALENDAR

August 1st-4th: Staff Development & Curriculum Training
August 7th-11th: Dance Camp & Dance Camp Jr.
August 12th-14th: Tap Intensive
August 18th: Meet Your Teacher Event
August 19th: Saturday Classes Begin
August 21st:  Monday Classes Begin
August 22nd: Tuesday Classes Begin
August 23rd: Wednesday Classes Begin
August 24th: Thursday Classes Begin

STUDIO COMMUNICATIONS

At MDU, we pride ourselves on keeping you informed and up to date. This is your first monthly newsletter of the 2023-24 dance season. Please be sure to keep an eye out for your monthly newsletters which are emailed out on the first of each month. They will contain important reminders and updates throughout the season on classes, special programs, performances, and more! 

In addition to our monthly newsletters and other email communications, we post reminders on the TV monitor in our "Communications Center" located directly behind the front desk in the main lobby.

MDU PARENT & STUDENT COMMUNITY FACEBOOK GROUP

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!

MEET YOUR TEACHER

To help YOU and YOUR DANCER start the year on the right foot, please join us at our beautiful Onalaska facility for a " Meet Your Teacher" event on Friday, August 18th from 5:30-7:00 pm!  Meet teachers, take time to explore our facility, enjoy some treats, and MORE!

This is also a great time to 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.

WILLOW & GRACE BOUTIQUE

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. 

Join us for a special dancewear sale during our Meet Your Teacher event (details above)! If you aren’t able to join us during that time, we encourage you to stop by before classes begin during these special shopping hours:

Tuesday, August 1st from 9am-5pm
Wednesday, August 2nd from 9am-7pm
Thursday, August 3rd from 9am-7pm

Monday, August 7th from 9am-6pm
Tuesday, August 8th from 9am-6pm
Wednesday, August 9th from 9am-6pm
Thursday, August 10th from 9am-6pm
Friday, August 11th from 9am-6pm
Saturday, August 12th from 9am-6pm

Monday, August 14th from 9am-7pm
Tuesday, August 15th from 9am-7pm
Wednesday, August 16th from 9am-7pm
Thursday, August 17th from 12-7pm

AUGUST CAMPS

Don’t miss out on our final camps of the summer! View all of the details and sign up at mistysdance.com/summer!

August 1st-3rd: Blipptastic Mini Day Camp for Ages 3-6
August 7th-11th: Dance Camp & Dance Camp Jr. for Ages 7 and up
August 12th-14th: Tap Intensive for Intermediate and Advanced Tap Students

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Dancers in Level 1 (4th Grade) and up are eligible to apply to be part of our classroom-based Student Leadership programs!

Classroom Helpers: Dancers in Level 1 and up who volunteer in one of our Children’s Classes each week for the entire season. 

Assistants: Dancers in Level 4 and up who volunteer in one or more of our Children's Classes each week for the entire season.

Demonstrators: Dancers in Level 5 and up that volunteer to 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 will be chosen to demonstrate in Levels 1-4.

JFAC (Junior Faculty): Dancers who are Juniors or Seniors that are a part of a training program designed to give you the leadership training, coaching, and classroom experience needed for possible teaching positions in the future. JFAC members are also available for paid subbing, private lessons, and teaching specialty classes and camps. 

Click HERE for more details and to apply! All applications must be submitted by Friday, August 11th. 

STUDENT LOCKERS STILL AVAILABLE

Did you know that MDU has student lockers available in both our girls and boys locker rooms? Locker rentals are available for the full dance year (August-May). Lockers are a great way for your dancer to keep all of their dance gear at the studio, have some quick snacks on hand for between classes, and store their belongings during class. If you are interested in renting a locker, click here to review the guidelines and fill out the request form.