Some Thoughts

On Christmas Eve day, I wish to share some thoughts

Cancelling our Holiday Surprise Production was a great disappointment to all of us. I want to publicly and personally thank the Fleming family for their gracious understanding and TRUE holiday spirit. They are wonderful people and we are blessed to have them as part of our dance family!

We will do a production in late February or early March and this production will be to benefit Madison Fleming. I will also schedule a snow date for that show!!

One of the greatest gifts for ME this year is the new studio location, the new students and their families and my new staff. After over 20 years "in the biz" I was hesitant and careful about choosing my new dance home... and feel blessed to have found the Evans Mills community.


Thank you for the wonderful first season and here's to a terrific 2009!
God Bless,
Rhonda

dancers attend THRIVE workshop

Director Rhonda Foote and Instructor Teri Gene Conlin from Rhonda’s FooteWorks dance studio attended THRIVE dance workshop with several students .

The workshop was held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY the weekend of November 15th and 16th. For two days, professional instructors taught class in Modern, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and Tap dance. Instructors included Allison from season two of So You Think You Can Dance.

Students from the Evans Mills Dance studio ranged in age from 6 to 16 and come from communities throughout the North Country including Evans Mills, Carthage, Croghan, LaFargeville, Natural Bridge and Gouverneur.

The dancers enjoyed meeting and working with the professional dancers. Grace Seybert, daughter of Phil and Lois Seybert, LaFargeville, was one of seven scholarship recipients. Grace received an award and a credit for $80.00 at a regional THRIVE competition.

Rhonda Foote stressed that workshop attendance far outweighs the benefits of attending competition. “The experience of taking class with professionals is immeasurable. Being able to attend class in Syracuse instead of traveling to NYC is a treat. All of our students and instructors came back with more dance knowledge and a greater appreciation for our art.”

For further information, contact 767-3978 or visit www.rfwdance.blogspot.com . The studio will host “A Holiday Surprise” at the Evans Mills Primary School on Friday, Dec. 19th at 7:00 p.m. to benefit 8 year old Madison Fleming.

Director Rhonda Foote receives certification in Therapeutic Yoga Techniques

Rhonda Foote, Director of Rhonda’s FooteWorks Dance studio in Evans Mills, NY, attended a one-day certification course in Therapeutic Yoga on November 5th.

The course was part of the continuing education program from cross Country Education. The course was instructed by Julie Whitbeck, OTR/L, CYT from Dynamic Therapeutic Resources in Sanborn, NY.

The course showed how yoga techniques can be used to address those with special physical and emotional needs. The participants learned how to analyze and address those needs and make modifications in the yoga positions so as to best benefit the needs of the individual.

Ms. Foote intends to apply this course in her daily classes at the studio. “Whether helping someone to work in class with an injury or disability, or using the modifications to advance a student’s individual work out, this course was invaluable.” Ms. Foote said that this summer, the studio will host several specialty workshops that will incorporate much of what she learned in this workshop. Some of the workshops offered this summer will include “Arts, Dance and Yoga” for special needs children; teens and the studio would like to form a support group and workout session for those with Fibromyalgia or other diseases that affect the nerve and muscle systems.

For further information, contact Rhonda Foote at rhondasfooteworks@yahoo.com or call 315-767-3978.

Make A Difference Day a success!

I want to personally thank all of the dancer families who participated in our Make A Difference Day Project.
On Saturday, they filled, wrapped and stacked 55 Christmas outreach shoe boxes in memory of Emily Barger.
These boxes will be sent to children near and far who may not otherwise receive a Christmas gift.
Check out Community Connections on Newzjunky.com and look at those smiling faces!
It always feels good to do good.
Moms...you are amazing!

Thank YOU... and Misty, Brian, Blair and Meagan Barger say thank you, too!
-Rhonda

Cancellation Policy

Please note:

If classes is cancelled for personal reasons, the Instructor or Director will always contact you.

If class is cancelled due to weather conditions, please watch local tv and or listen to local radio for cancellation information. We will also post closings on the blog page.

We are closed for all National holidays and follow the school vacation calendar.
6 misses are worked into the payment schedule for each day of class. If more than 6 misses occur for any one night, we will offer makeup classes in the Spring prior to recital.
Students may also ask their instructor what other class they might attend as a makeup option if they miss class for any reason.

Thank you,
Rhonda

American Girl Magazine Honors OUR girls!

Rush out and pick up the December 2008 issue of American Girl magazine on shelves now!

Madi and Izzy are featured in this issue as girls who give back to their communities. The article is about their involvement in OUR outreach company!
There is a picture of the two of them in costume, too!

I am QUITE proud:)

-Rhonda

What company does with free time

So, I was wondering what they company girls were up to while I was teaching preschool on Saturday morning before they had conditioning class. Now, we all know. Very entertaining.

Warm up suits available

We are ordering Rhonda's FooteWorks warm up suits!
Please see the desk for price and to find out when you can come in and get sized!

These will make great Christmas gifts!!

Package Deals for MORE dancing!

As more of you express interest in multiple classes for your "lil' dancer", I am trying to offer some package deals to make your life a bit easier.

"Intro to Company" package A=
3 weekly technique classes of your choice at appropriate level of training
1 Company number as placed by Instructors
$100.00 per month/may be made in two monthly payments of $50.00 wk 1 and wk 3

"Company-to-go" package B=
Unlimited Technique classes at appropriate level of training
Unlimited Company numbers as placed by Instructors
$150.00 per month/may be made in two monthly payments of $75.00 wk 1 and wk 3

"Company Plus" package C=
Unlimited Technique classes at appropriate level of training
Unlimited Company numbers as placed by Instructors
TWO half-hour solo OR duet/trio classes per month
$200.00 per month/may be made in two monthly payments of $100.00 wk 1 and wk 3

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What is the difference between "technique" and "company"? Technique classes are offered on our schedule from Monday through Saturday morning. These classes include participation in our Christmas and Spring productions.
Company classes are held on Saturdays as scheduled by the director and are choreography sessions. They are in addition to mandatory technique classes. These pieces are performed at Christmas and Spring. They are also performed at Outreach events and travel to regional competitions. Company class denotes the "more serious" dance student and offers a more advanced level of training. Many of the company dancers also study a solo or duo/trio during the season.
If you are uncertain about any of the above, visit us during Open House or email me with questions.
Most of you will be more than happy with our basic class program and tuition, but for those of you looking for more, these packages should help you decide if you want to take "the next step".

HAPPY DANCING!
Rhonda
and Teri
and Jess....

Rhonda's FooteWorks Fall Rates

Rates for Rhonda's FooteWorks effective September 2008-June 2009

*Please arrange a meeting with Rhonda if you are taking multiple classes or have several children taking classes. Please contact Rhonda for a payment plan that works for you.

Pay for nine months up front and receive a 10 percent discount.
Pay quarterly and receive a 5 percent discount. (September, November, February, May).

One-time yearly registration fee of $20.00 due at time of registration. This holds your place in class and includes a Rhonda's FooteWorks t-shirt to be presented at time of October tuition payment.


Monthly Tuition

45 minutes - $35.00
1 hr. - $40.00
1 1/2 hr.-$45.00

3 or more classes 10% discount

This guarantees 30 classes from September to June. It allows for 6 misses for weather. We also follow the school calendar. When school is closed we are also closed unless otherwise informed. PLEASE NOTE: you are making 9 equal payments for a total of thirty weeks- NOT for 4 classes per month!


Unlimited Monthly Memberships (does not include solo, duos and trios or company rehearsals)

Individual - $150.00
Family - $300.00

It is our goal to make dance accessable and affordable for all. PLEASE contact us re: payment plans or options to make dance possible for YOUR family! -Rhonda