Columbus Day - The studio is OPEN for Columbus Day Weekend and OPEN on Columbus Day Monday October 13th.
Recital Costume Payment - As stated in the rules and regulations form signed at registration, full costume payments will be collected in November in order to receive costumes in time for competitions and the recital. Costume bills will be handed out during the week of Monday October 13 - Saturday October 18. Costume payments will be collected in full during the week of Monday November 10 - Saturday November 15. We accept money orders or cash only for all costume payments. Costume prices range from $85 - $110 per costume. The recital is optional for recreational classes, however we hope you all participate and join the fun. If your child does not plan to participate in the recital, please let the instructor know so we do not order a costume. Dancers that decide not to participate in the recital will still learn the dance routine and participate during class. Recital will be held at the Amesbury HS on June 7, 2026.
Halloween Dress Up Week - All dancers can wear a Halloween Costume or Halloween colors to classes during the week of Friday October 24 - Thursday October 30. We will incorporate halloween themed music and dance to all classes. It will be a spooktacular time!
Halloween Friday 31st - The studio will be CLOSED for Halloween.
Studio Logo Dancewear - We will be selling Rap N Tap Hooded PullOver Sweatshirts, Team Jackets, Sweatpants, and Baseball Hats, all with our Rap N Tap Logo on them. These items are on sale from now until October 30. Students LOVE to wear something that has their dance studio logo on it and make for great Christmas gifts. As a reminder, all Senior, Teen, Junior, Mini Company Dancers and the Junior Rec Team and Petite Rec 1 & 2 Teams must purchase the team jacket to wear at competitions. The team jackets are worn to all comps and during all award ceremonies. If you already have a team jacket, please make sure it still fits properly. Team jackets are available for ALL dancers to purchase, not just company or team dancers. Attached to this email are pictures of all 4 items and the sizing chart! Please see below for sizes and prices:
TEAM JACKET: Black and White Hooded Jacket with Pink and White Rap N Tap logo on back and same logo on front corner. The front logo will say Rap N Tap Dance Company for all dance company members and for non-company members it will say Rap N Tap Dancer.
PRICE: $85.00 ADULT SIZES: XS,S,M,L,XL,2X,3X (add $4 for 2X) YOUTH SIZES: XXS,XS,S,M,L
*jackets are ladies or girls sizing*
HOODED PULLOVER SWEATSHIRT: Black hooded pullover with Pink and White Rap N Tap logo on back and front. Most popular!
PRICE: $60.00 ADULT SIZES: XS,S,M,L,XL,2X,3X,4X,5X (add $4 for 2X+) YOUTH SIZES: XS,S,M,L,XL
*hoodies are unisex or youth sizing*
SWEATPANT: Black loose fitting elastic waist sweatpants with Pink and White Rap N Tap logo on front thigh.
PRICE: $45.00 ADULT SIZES: XS,S,M,L,XL,2X,3X,4X,5X (add $4 for 2X+) YOUTH SIZES: XS,S,M,L,XL
*sweatpants are unisex sizing*
BASEBALL HAT: Black baseball hat with Pink and White Rap N Tap logo on front.
PRICE: $30
RNT GEAR ORDER FORM LINK: This year, we have the option of filling out an online order form again for your convenience! Payments will still be due in person, at the studio, as we are only accepting cash, checks, or money orders for these orders! If you have multiple students/dancers to order gear for, please fill out a form for EACH student so we can keep better track of our orders. We will still be taking orders in person, at the studio, if you would prefer to place your orders that way.
Link in our Instagram Bio.
Tuition - As a friendly reminder, monthly tuition is due the first class of each month. We accept checks, cash or money orders. October tuition is due this week. If September tuition is still owed, please pay that as well. If submitting a check for tuition, please write the dancer's name in the memo.
Bring A Friend Week - Monday September 29 - Saturday October 4. Each student may bring a friend to their dance class. There is no charge required for your friend to participate. Don't worry if your friend has never danced before, we can work with ALL levels. This offer does not apply to Company classes, Junior/Petite Rec classes, or classes that are full. We hope you all choose someone to bring to class. It's always so much fun dancing with friends!
Registration Forms + Fee - If you still have not submitted the signed 3 registration forms and $30 registration fee, please do so this week so we can file the forms. Thank you!
Last Shoe Order - We will be doing one more shoe order the month of October. Last day to get measured and pay for dance shoes will be Thursday October 30. Shoe order will be placed November 3rd and turn around time is 1-2 weeks.
Studio Holiday/Vacation Shutdowns - Please visit our website and click on the 2025-2026 Calendar for a full list of all our studio shutdowns (holiday, school vacations etc..) for the entire dance season.
Drop Off/Pick Up
Please arrive for class 5 minutes early in order for an on time start of all classes. Also, please pick your child up on time. For dancers in classes ages 6 and up, we're asking for parents to drop off/pick up if possible to limit crowding and noise levels while classes are in session. This is not required, just highly encouraged.
*PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY FOOD PRODUCT CONTAINING PEANUT INTO BUILDING. THERE ARE SEVERAL STUDENTS WITH SEVERE PEANUT ALLERGIES*
REMINDERS
*We are still accepting students providing classes are not full.
*Please do not use cell phones in classes. Cell phones must be inside a dance bag/purse with volume off during dance class.
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