PATTY
HARPER
DANCE
STUDIO
Patty Harper Dance Studio
October Newsletter
Happy Fall To All
Dear Dancers and Parents,
We are off to a great start at PHDS! Classes are full of smiling dancers and hopefully everyone has settled into working on strong technique.
Thank you for your cooperation in picking up dancers in the alley. We understand it is terrible but with more dancers coming and going through the front door we need to keep the flow moving throughout the studio. Soon, the days will grow shorter and the hours of daylight will begin to decrease. At that time, we ask that you keep your headlights on and aimed toward the back door when parking and picking up your dancers. We will never let your dancer out the door without seeing their parents and never leave them to wait alone in the back. Please be prompt. We dismiss our classes 5 minutes early to ensure a timely and safe transfer of dancers.
Fall Fundraiser
PHDS has one fundraiser each year benefiting our Christmas show. This year we are working again with Nothing Bundt Cakes as well as fall and winter gifts from the catalog “Tis the Season”. Packets will be passed out to dancers beginning Monday, October 12th and should be returned with all money by October 31st. Any cakes sold can be picked up at the studio on Friday November 20th in time for your Thanksgiving feast. Catalog sales can be picked up at the studio after Thanksgiving but before Christmas break. More information will be included in your fundraising packet. Please support the studio and help us maintain the professional level of our Christmas show. Many essential expenses, especially the theatre, have increased significantly, and this fundraiser will help offset those rising costs. Please ask your family, friends, teachers, and neighbors to stock up for holiday entertaining and gift-giving while supporting our studio! Thank you for your continued support!
Once Upon A Christmas Eve 2026
PHDS is thrilled to be able to perform our beloved Christmas show on Saturday, December 12th, at 7:00 PM at the Abilene Convention Center. Congratulations to all the courageous young ladies that auditioned for the role of Arabella. You all were wonderful and we appreciate the hard work in preparing for this audition.
The following classes will perform in the Christmas show. We will rehearse in class but watch the rehearsal board for weekend practices and costume day.
Monday 4:30 Ballet (Ms Mary) - Baby Reindeer, Penguin Sliders
Monday 5:30 Ballet (Ms Mary) - Snowbirds
Monday 6:30 Jazz (Ms Brooke) - Elves
Monday 6:30 Jazz (Ms Jenna) - Elves and Homeless Kids
Monday 6:30 Jazz (Ms Juliana) - Homeless Kids
Monday 7:30 Tap (Ms Mary) - Missouri Rockets
Monday 7:30 Jazz (Ms Jenna) - Cops, Hooligans, and Homeless Kids
Tuesday 4:30 Ballet (Ms Mary) - Snow Babies
Tuesday 4:30 Tap (Ms Jenna) - Christmas Trees
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 Ballet (Tracy and Cal) - Eskimo Skaters
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 Pointe (Ms Mary) - Winterberries
Tuesday 6:30 Tap - (Ms Brooke) - Hot Chocolate
Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 Adv Ballet (Ms Mary) - Blue Ice
Tuesday 7:30 Tap (Ms Jenna) - Nuns, Missouri Rockets, and Santa Sistas
Tuesday 8:00 Tap (Ms Brooke) - Missouri Rockets and Reindeer Wranglers
Wednesday 6:30 Tap (Ms Mary) - Jolly Jinglers
Wednesday 6:30 Lyrical (Ms Tracy) - Homeless Moms
Wednesday 7:30 Jazz (Ms Tracy) - Reindeer and Eskimo Hunters
Thursday 4:30 Tap (Ms Jenna) - Marshmallows
Thursday 8:00 Hip Hop (Ms Kaelin) - Sleigh Pit Crew
Weekend Rehearsals
It is extremely important that all dancers check the rehearsal board. It will be posted every Monday in the lobby as well as on our Facebook page and on the PHDS website. If you miss 2 weekend rehearsals, you could be replaced in that role. Also remember Ms. Mary's rule....... “If you are on time, you are late, If you are early, you are on time!”
First time Christmas show parents, don't panic!! Feel free to call, email or come in and visit with your teacher or Ms Mary about any questions you may have.
Costumes
Costume Rental Agreements will be passed out to dancers in classes participating in the Christmas show. Costume rental fees are $25.00 per costume.
Class Attendance and Health
Class attendance is especially important during our performance season. Please make every effort to attend classes regularly and arrive prepared and on time to all rehearsals. At the same time, please take extra precautions to stay healthy. If you are feeling sick or experiencing any symptoms, please reach out to the office and do not attend class. We appreciate your consideration in helping keep our entire group healthy and performance-ready!
Congratulations to Tracy and Thomas Shows as their beautiful daughter, Marianne Elizabeth, who made her debut on September 8th. Ms Tracy will be returning to the studio soon.
Always feel free to email the studio at pattyharperdancestudio@gmail.com for any concerns, problems or suggestions. With kindness and cooperation, I am sure we will have another fabulous Fall season.
Ms. Mary and Staff