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In This Issue:

We're Off to a Great Start!
Master Classes with Ballet West Academy Director on Oct. 22
Earn a $25 Credit for PreBallet Referrals
Fall Parent's Night Out on Oct. 21
Book the EBT Magic Bus for next Spring
Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
Spring Show Photos
Kudos and Accomplishments
EBT Wish List
2017 Calendar
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram

We're Off to a Great Start!
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Welcome and welcome back to our wonderful families and students.

Each year brings new faces and renewed excitement to our studio. Thank you everyone for being a part of Emerald Ballet. It's not too late to join us. Check out our class schedule and then get registered today. A couple friendly reminders:

DRESS CODE
Most of our students have settled into their schedules by now. Please make sure your dancer has the correct color camisole-style leotard for her level. Dancers must wear their assigned class leotard to all Saturday rehearsals. View our dress code, including guidelines for boys and PreBallet students, here. Our dress code is important, because it allows teachers to view the alignment and positioning of dancers, ensures uniformity, teaches discipline, and reflects our respect for the beautiful art of ballet.

PARKING
Please do not load or unload near the front door of the studio. Even stopping momentarily disrupts the flow of traffic and can create a hazardous situation for other cars and kids. We request that you pull into a parking spot to drop off kids. Thank you.

Master Classes with Ballet West Academy Director on Oct. 22
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Ballet West Academy Director Peter LeBreton Merz is an award-winning teacher and choreographer.

We are thrilled to welcome Peter LeBreton Merz to Emerald Ballet on Sunday, October 22. Mr. Merz will teach two master classes, and both are open to the community:

▪ 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Ages 14-18)
▪ 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Ages 10-13)
▪ 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Ages 14-18)
▪ 12:30-2:30 p.m. (Ages 10-13)

The fee is only $15 for EBT students and $25 for non-EBT students.

VIEW THE FLYER HERE.

REGISTER HERE.

Mr. Merz is the director of the acclaimed Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has served as a coach, choreographer and jury member for several ballet competitions, was named Outstanding Teacher by the YAGP jury at the Pittsburgh regional in 2014, and has twice been named Outstanding Choreographer.

Earn a $25 Credit for PreBallet Referrals

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Invite a friend to take a weekday PreBallet class.

Share the PreBallet experience with a friend! Now through Oct. 31, refer or bring a friend to PreBallet. If he or she signs up, you'll get a $25 credit on your account.

New students can try out the class for free. Just have friends email info@emeraldballet.org to reserve their spot. Note that the Saturday classes are full, with waitlists only.

PreBallet 3 dancers who register by Oct. 31 will be eligible to perform in our full-length Nutcracker. PreBallet 1 and 2 dancers can participate in the Petite Nutcracker Suite at the theatre.

Fall Parent's Night Out on Oct. 21
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What's not to love about PNO? Parents get a night off, and kiddos get a dance class, art project, dinner and movie. Watch for the sign-up sheet at the studio soon.

Our fall Parent's Night Out/Dancer's Night In will be held on Saturday, October 21 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at the EBA studio. Kiddos 3.5-10 are invited to attend (must be potty trained; no pull-ups), and non-EBA friends are welcome. Participants will enjoy an art project and dance class taught by older EBT dancers/mentors, dinner and a G-rated movie. The cost is $30 for the 1st child and $20 for siblings. Registration will open up soon.

CALL FOR HELP: The Parent Corps is looking for one adult helper to assist with this event. Email info@emeraldballet.org if you are available. Thank you.

Book the EBT Magic Bus for next Spring
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The theme for Spring 2018 is SOCIAL STUDIES: Folktales of the Pacific Northwest.

Now in our fourth season, the EBT Magic Bus will be back in Spring 2018 with a brand new Social Studies theme, focusing on Folktales of the Pacific Northwest, designed for elementary-school students. Our interactive school assemblies bring curriculum to life in fun and inspiring ways.

LEARN MORE HERE.

There is limited availability, so if you would like EBT to come to your school, please contact us soon.

Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
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Advertising rates start at just $100.

Do you own or work for a business that would benefit from exposure to thousands of Puget Sound patrons? Advertising in EBT's high quality programs is easy and affordable — rates start as low as $100 for a 1/4-page ad.

We are also accepting sponsors for our 2017-2018 season. This is a terrific opportunity to show your support for the arts and youth in our community. Contact leah@emeraldballet.org for more information.

Spring Show Photos

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Photos make a great gift for your dancer during the holidays ... or anytime.

Did you know that professional photos from all our productions are online and available to order? We recently sorted the images from last year's My Mama Had a Dancing Heart, so it is easier than ever to find your dancer. Spring Fling photos are also there.

VIEW THE GALLERY HERE.

Kudos and Accomplishments
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Now a Trainee at Ballet West, Kaelyn has already landed her first professional ballet contract. Congratulations!
▪ Thank you to all our parent and student volunteers who made the Studio Spruce-Up such a success.
▪ Congrats to Taylor Ka, who was named a National Merit Semi-finalist.
▪ We're so excited for former EBT dancer Kaelyn Lefferts (now a Trainee with Ballet West), who landed her first professional Nutcracker contract with Aspen Sante Fe Ballet.
▪ Thank you to all our parent and student volunteers who made the Studio Spruce-Up such a success.
▪ Congrats to Taylor Ka, who was named a National Merit Semi-finalist.
▪ We're so excited for former EBT dancer Kaelyn Lefferts (now a Trainee with Ballet West), who landed her first professional Nutcracker contract with Aspen Sante Fe Ballet.

Is there an EBT superstar you would like to thank or celebrate? Email leah@emeraldballet.org so we can include more kudos and accomplishments in our next newsletter.

EBT Wish List
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We need:

▪ Grocery store gift cards to purchase healthy foods/drinks for snack sales.
▪ Monthly subscription for Adobe software for marketing purposes.
▪ Grocery store gift cards to purchase healthy foods/drinks for snack sales.
▪ Monthly subscription for Adobe software for marketing purposes.

Please email info@emeraldballet.org if you can help.

Donations to non-profit EBT are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

2017 Calendar
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Sept. 23-Oct. 31: Nutcracker production fee due (Pay by Oct. 7 for early-bird discount)
Oct.1-Nov. 30: Annual Fund campaign
Oct. 18: Audition photos
Oct. 21: Parent's Night Out/Dancer's Night In
Oct. 22: Master Class with Ballet West Academy Director Peter LeBreton Merz
Oct. TBD: Nutcracker Orientation meeting - mandatory for new families
Oct. 25-31: Halloween Costume Week
Nov. 18: Teaching Institute Costume Workshop with Ms. Angela
Dec. 2: The Nutcracker Dress Rehearsal for non-profit children's groups & veterans
Dec. 2-3 and 9-10: The Nutcracker with the Rainier Symphony Ballet Orchestra at NPAC
Dec. 10: Petite Nutcracker Suite at NPAC (PreBallet 1 & 2 invited to participate)

View our full calendar with studio closures here.

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