Please be sure that initial deposits have been made and a registration form has been submitted for your classes. Incomplete registrations will not receive their recital packets until they are complete!

SAVE THE DATE:
March 17th Picture Day!

1. Leotard MARALEE SEELEY
2. GM booties (runner up) JORDYN LEE BROOKS
3. Character shoes KYLIE BROOKS
4. Stocking stuffers CHRISTEL DUSSAULT

In honor of Miss Sarah’s current obsession with Michael Bublé’s “Christmas” album, we are having a trivia contest about him! Think you know your stuff? We’ll see…

The person to answer the most questions correctly by 7:59 am Saturday morning will win a FREE pair of character shoes (with or without taps), to be ordered/delivered AFTER the holidays. Happy hunting!

1. Where was Michael Bublé born?
2. What is the name of his brand-new bride?
3. What band/group/artist opened for him during the Crazy Love Tour?
4.  Where is Mr. Bublé slated to perform on March 25, 2012?
5. What is the name of his fan club?
6. Who sings the duet “White Christmas” with Michael on his Christmas album?
7. What is the name of the unauthorized album that was released with Michael Bublé’s name on it, but was not produced by his team?
8. What is the blue bracelet Michael wears?
9. Name one of Michael Bublé’s recent TV appearances.
10. What profession was Mr. Bublé considering before becoming an entertainer?
11. Bonus (2 entries): What day does Michael Bublé consider the best day of his life?

Remember to post your replies on the PAA Facebook Page or our PAA Blog by Saturday 12/24/2011 at 7:59 a.m.! Good luck to everyone!

We’re looking for a FAST round here… You must reply with a comment ON THIS BLOG POST at http://sarlabeth.wordpress.com. Do not reply on Facebook! Here are a bunch of ways to enter, each is worth one entry:

1. Like our Facebook page. Post a comment on the blog so we know.
2. Using the share buttons below, tweet/FB share/etc. about this Giveaway, linking to our blog entry. Post a comment.
3. Publicly follow our blog. Post a comment.
4. In a comment, tell us the one dance-related gift you would LOVE to receive for Christmas!

Good luck, everyone! You have until 11:30 p.m. tonight!!!

Love,
Miss Sarah

After a long process, we have finalized our date for the spring recital and registration materials are now being printed. Please feel free to get your own copy online (save a tree!) here: http://www.PennAcadArts.com/Spring2012/index.htm.

Monday, December 19th 5:00 – 7:00 pm is our open house and shopping night. Need an evaluation or a word with Miss Sarah about placement? Hoping to see the studio for the first time? Need an extra pair of tights for under the tree or little dancer-appropriate stocking stuffers? Join us for an evening of festive fun. Gift certificates will be available – dance classes and music lessons are GREAT presents from grandparents, godparents and anyone else who needs a perfect, last-minute gift!

Some important things are going on at PAA, and they involve you and your dancer!

1. December 10th @ 2pm – Studio companies, guitar students and any other students who are interested in bringing holiday cheer are invited to the Wynwood House in Centre Hall for a special holiday performance to entertain the elderly residents who live there. For more information, contact Miss Sarah.

2. December 17th @ 6:30 pm – Dance students and faculty will be presenting an informal studio showcase to benefit The Hope Fund. Admission is a non-perishable food item, which will go to families in Penns Valley who are struggling this holiday season. In conjunction with this concert, we have a Giving Tree in our waiting room with gift tags for three needy children. Please bring your unwrapped gifts to the studio by the night of the concert. Last but not least, our students are sponsoring a Stocking Drive for 17 children who are in need this Christmas. Please drop any stocking stuffers (as well as basic hygiene items) in the collection box in our waiting room, especially small toys for boys between the ages of 5 and 12.

3. Spring 2012 schedule is coming, now that we have our recital dates figured out. Thanks for your patience as we worked with Penns Valley School District to resolve a scheduling conflict in May. Although it is not our first choice, we will have the annual recital on Saturday, March 31st with dress rehearsal on Saturday, March 24th. Watch the website for registration information this week. Questions? Feel free to contact us!

Do you follow us on Facebook? If not, please be sure to follow PA Academy of the Arts as well as Sarah Cook Mason. You will find that many parents and students connect there, and notifications about day-to-day changes can also be found on our page.

Bring on the SNOW!!!!

Reminder: No class the Wednesday through Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend. We DO have class the following Monday and Tuesday.

Coming soon: Parents Only Holiday Open House…