Dear Parents,

We had a fantastic time celebrating HalloWeek and welcoming you during our recent Parent Observation! We’re excited to announce another Parent Observation week coming up in December, from the 15th through the 20th-mark your calendars!

Please read through this entire email for important information about Recital & Costume Fee Invoices, Land of the Sweets event, Holiday Closures, Nutcracker Dance Night Out, and more. As a reminder, our Recital & Dress Rehearsal dates are May 29th-May 31st . Recital is at Decatur High School – please make sure you have marked these dates on your calendar. Our Recital Theme for this year is Happily Ever After!

A few quick class reminders:

  • Hair needs to be in a ponytail, braid, or bun for dance class.
  • Please remind your dancer to go to the restroom before they start class. Especially with our preschoolers, if one child needs to use the restroom they all do and that takes up a lot of our class time.
  • Parking lot safety: As the time has changed and it’s getting dark earlier, please make sure to watch out for others in the parking lot when pulling in or out. Hold hands with dancers and look out for cars. If you pull up to drop off please make sure they exit from the passenger side next to the sidewalk. Please do not park and wait in front of the studio as we don’t want to block other businesses. Walk up to pick up your child at the end of class. AND do not block the handicap accessible ramp in front of Magnolia.

If you have any questions, please reach out to my Office Manager, Beth, or I.

Amy Gilbert
Director, Pointe of Grace

Our Recital Theme for 2026 is Happily Ever After!

Recital & Costume Fee Information

We’re excited to be planning for our upcoming Recital and want to share details about the Recital & Costume Fee. Please read below for important information:

  • All classes participate in the Recital with the exception of the Monday 10:30am Toddler Time class and the FBCL Wednesday Mini Movers Enrichment class. All other classes at schools/preschools participate in the Recital.
  • This fee is separate from monthly tuition and covers your dancer’s Recital costume (which they’ll keep) and Recital-related costs, such as venue rental, sound and lighting.
  • Recital & Costume Fee Structure:
    • Preschool Classes with One dance in Recital: $150 per dancer
    • Single Class with One dance in Recital: $175 per dancer
    • Combo class with Two dances in Recital: $210 per dancer
    • Additional Classes: There will be an additional $70 per costume for dancers taking more than one class.
  • Costume Orders: Costumes will be ordered in late December and costume fees are non-refundable. (We order them early to ensure that we can get them in time).
  • Payment Timeline:
    • For families with autocharge setup: We’ll charge your card on December 15. If you need to use a different payment method for this please let us know by Dec 10th so we can adjust.
    • For families who pay manually via invoice: Invoices will be emailed by November 15th, with payment due by December 15th.

Each dance family will receive an email with a breakdown of Recital & Costume fees. An email will be sent out to families with autocharge setup on Dec 10 to remind them that the amount will be charged on Dec 15. We’re looking forward to a fantastic Recital! If you have questions about your dancer(s) fees, please reach out.

Land of the Sweets – Friday December 5th and Saturday, Dec 6th

Our Annual Holiday show is coming up on Friday December 5th at 7:00pm and Saturday, Dec 6th at 11:30am, 1:30pm, and 3:30pm at Rehoboth Baptist Church in Tucker.

This is a Free event with selections from The Nutcracker performed by the Pointe of Grace Ensemble dancers. All our dancers will have an opportunity to participate and come up to perform Rudolph if they would like to. We will also have a craft to make, our Nutcracker Boutique and a take home treat for all dancers. Please bring cash or card to purchase items.

This is a free event, but the cost of admission is a donation for the Rehoboth Food Pantry (open to anyone in need in the community).

Full details will be in the signup that will come out on Wednesday, Nov 12th at 11am.

🎄✨ Join us for our Nutcracker Dance Night Out on Friday, Dec 12th! 
Bring your kids for a festive night they’ll love, filled with a Nutcracker-themed dance party, games, crafts, and a holiday movie. It’s the perfect time for parents to tackle any last-minute holiday shopping (or just enjoy a relaxing evening kid-free!).

Spaces fill up fast, so register here today!

🍿 Pop for a Purpose! Help our talented Ensemble dancers make it to the SOUL Dance Conference!
Every bag of popcorn you buy supports their journey to grow, learn, and shine on a new stage. Let’s make their dreams pop! 🌟 

Shop here: https://poppinpopcornonline.com/store/
enter in: TUPQHF for the group ID

💳 Tuition Invoices & Payments

 If you have questions about payment policies or how your dance account is setup, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can also find tuition rates and payment details here.

📢 Communication & Emails
We regularly send newsletters and updates via email and also post information on our Facebook and Instagram. The person who filled out the registration form is our primary contact. If you’d like to add another contact to our email or text list, please reach out to Beth. For urgent matters, email is the best way to reach us.

🌧 Weather & Closures
In case of schedule changes or closures due to weather, we will notify parents via email and post on social media. For last-minute changes, we will also send text alerts.

📅 Holiday Closures & Upcoming Dates

  • Nov 17-22 – Silly Sock Week (fun socks or leg warmers encouraged)
  • Nov 24-29 – Studio closed for Thanksgiving Break (Saturday classes will meet on Nov 22)
  • Dec 5 & 6 – Land of the Sweets (details to come)
  • Dec 12 – Nutcracker Dance Night Out (6:30–10pm) – Register here.
  • Dec 15-20 – Holiday Dances & Parent Observation Week
  • Dec 22-Jan 3, 2026 – Studio closed for Winter Break (classes resume Jan 5)
  • Jan 19, 2026 – Studio closed for MLK Jr. Holiday
  • Feb 1, 2026 – Summer Camp & Classes Registration Opens
  • Apr 4-11, 2026 – Studio closed for Spring Break
  • May 12-17, 2026 – Final week of regular classes
  • May 19-28, 2026 – Studio rehearsals (specific schedules will be sent in February)
  • May 29-31, 2026 – Dress Rehearsal & Recital (mark your calendars!)

Please note, our classes at schools/preschools follow that location’s schedule, and there will be no class at those sites during school closures.