DCDP Updates
JANUARY 2026
Happy New Year!
We had an outstanding December—from our holiday parties and gift exchange to Roswell’s Tree Lighting of Hope. We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful and healthy holiday season. We have an exciting year planned and cannot wait to share everything 2026 has in store with you!
Accounts & Payments
Accounts that are past due will incur a $20 late fee per month.
In order for your dancer to continue lessons, all accounts must be brought up to date as soon as possible.
Please help us avoid having to hold a dancer out of class by taking care of balances promptly.
Contact the front desk for current balances.
Costume Balances:
All costume balances must be paid in order for costumes to be ordered. With competitions approaching, unpaid balances may result in costumes not arriving on time.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Studio Closure
Dance Project will be CLOSED Monday, January 19th.
Inclement Weather Policy
For studio closures due to inclement weather:
Check our Facebook and Instagram pages after 2:00 PM
Or view announcements on Channels 2, 4, and 7
If your child will miss class for any reason, please call the studio so teachers receive the information in a timely manner.
Please do not email, as emails may not be seen in time.
Spring Concert News
We are thrilled to announce that our 34th Annual Spring Concert will be held at the Flickinger Performing Arts Center, located on the Nichols School campus in North Buffalo.
Performance: Saturday, June 13th
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 12th
Blocking Rehearsal: The week of the performance
More details will be shared soon!
Competition News
Competition fees will be available at the end of January.
Each family will receive a bill—please return payment by the due date listed.
Accepted payment methods: Cash, Check, or Credit Card
A 3% processing fee applies to all credit card payments.
Specialty Routines
All specialty routine payments are past due.
Please stop at the front desk to ensure payments—including costume fees—are paid in full.
Cheers to a wonderful year ahead!
DECEMBER 2025
Roswell Park Tree of Hope Ceremony
Kaminski Park – 120 Carlton Street
Friday, December 12th
4:30–6:30 PM
Arrival & Rehearsal
All dancers arrive at 3:15 PM for a blocking rehearsal.
Hair and makeup done and costumes on upon arrival.
Meet at the entrance to Roswell Park.
In previous years, we were able to wait in the Scott Bieler Wing (to the right of the lobby).
Bring only what you need; leave all valuables at home.
All phones will be collected before performances.
Bring extra safety pins and bobby pins.
Performance Times (Tentative)
4:15 PM
5:05 PM
Both performances will be part of Channel 2’s live coverage. Please share this information with family and friends! 🎄
Holiday Party – Saturday, December 20th $10 Gift Exchange
The following classes will participate:
Ms. Pearl’s Tap – Saturday 10–11 AM
Ms. Dem’s Combo 2 – Saturday 9–10:30 AM
Ms. Dem’s Combo 4 – Saturday 10:30 AM–12 PM
Each dancer should bring a small gift valued at $10 to exchange during their class time.
Competition Dancers’ Holiday Party
Saturday, December 20th
4–6 PM
Each dancer brings a $20 Secret Santa gift (names already drawn).
If you cannot attend, please let Ms. Darlene know so your gift can be collected ahead of time.
Holiday Break
The studio will be closed Monday, December 22nd – Saturday, January 4th.
We will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026.
Some competition classes may still meet; teachers will notify dancers.
Specials will be held during the break.
If you are traveling, please let Ms. Darlene know.
Fees Past Due
All specialty fees and costume deposits are past due.
Please stop at the desk or call the studio to take care of your balance ASAP.
Costumes cannot be ordered until deposits are paid, and our competition season has started early—orders must be placed immediately.
Jacket Pick-Up
Warm-up jackets will be ready for pick-up by the end of this week.
An email will go out once they are ready!
Wishing all of our Dance Project families a safe and healthy holiday season and New Year!
November 2025
Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Thanksgiving, we can not wait to celebrate the holiday season.
Studio Closings
Thanksgiving Break: The studio will be closed from Monday, November 24th through Saturday, November 29th.
We will reopen Monday, December 1st.
If you are in a specialty group and not traveling for the holiday, Ms. Darlene will be scheduling rehearsal and choreography time. Please let her know ASAP if you will be out of town.
Costume Deposits
Costume deposits are due during the month of November.
Please check at the front desk for your costume balance.
Late payments will be subject to a late fee.
Final costume balance and tuition is due before thanksgiving break. please make arrangements to make final payments before Saturday, November 22nd!
Dance Project Family!
It’s hard to believe it’s already November and the holidays are right around the corner! Please take a few moments to read this email in its entirety—there’s lots of important information.
Warm up jacket orders are DUE!!!!
Jackets can be ordered in youth and adult sizes. Jackets will be $87 per jacket. Jacket will have the dancers name on the front, and the new 2025 Dance Project logo on the back. All competition dancers must have a new jacket for nationals 2026!
Orders will be accepted through November 6th, 2025 to ensure delivery in time for the holidays.
Can not make it in, call the studio and place your order over the phone.
Don’t miss out—place your order!
Studio Closings
Veterans Day: The studio will be closed Tuesday, November 11th.
Thanksgiving Break: The studio will be closed from Monday, November 24th through Saturday, November 29th.
We will reopen Monday, December 1st.
If you are in a specialty group and not traveling for the holiday, Ms. Darlene will be scheduling rehearsal and choreography time. Please let her know ASAP if you will be out of town.
Weather Closings
Please check the Studio Facebook page after 2 PM for updates on weather-related closings.
We will also be listed on Channel 2, Channel 4, and Channel 7.
Since news outlets can experience delays when multiple closings occur, always double-check our Facebook page for the most accurate information.
The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, and staff are always our top priorities.
Class Attendance
If your child cannot attend class, please call the studio with their name, class, and reason for absence.
Please do not email, as emails are sometimes seen after class times.
If your dancer is not contagious, we encourage them to come, sit, and observe class—it’s a valuable learning experience!
Costume Deposits
Costume deposits are due during the month of November.
Please check at the front desk for your costume balance.
Late payments will be subject to a late fee.
Save the Date!
Dance Project will once again be performing at the
Roswell Park Tree of Hope Lighting Ceremony, Friday, December 12th.
This free community event is a beautiful way to kick off the holiday season—more details coming soon!
Wishing all of our families a warm, joyful, and gratitude-filled Thanksgiving!
October 2025 [2]
October Tuition and Rehearsal fee Past Due
Accounts with an outstanding balance for October are now past due. Dancers with unpaid balances will not be permitted to attend class until payment is received.
Please stop by the front desk or call the studio with your credit card information ready to make a payment. A $20 late fee will be added.
Thank you for your prompt attention.
Specialty Class – Final Payments Past Due
All final payments for Specialty classes are now past due. Please stop by the front desk as soon as possible to settle your account. Cash or vemo option available.
To avoid falling behind in choreography, dancers will not begin routines until their balance is paid in full.
Warm-Up Jackets On Sale This Week!
We’re excited to announce that warm-up jackets will go on sale this week! Jackets can be ordered in youth and adult sizes. Jackets will be $87 per jacket.
Orders will be accepted through November 6th, 2025 to ensure delivery in time for the holidays.
Don’t miss out—place your order!
OCTOBER 2025
Wow, what a September! Welcome back!
All families can stay up to date, right here! If your dancer is apart of our competition team, please check on the ‘Competition’ page to read all important competition updates, and view the production rehearsals.
Rehearsal Fee
In the month of October rehearsal fee is due. Please include in your October payment.
Reminder all payments are due the first week of each month!
Costume Fee
Costume fee is due in the November! Start paying off your costume bill now, to get ahead of the holiday season! If your dancer has an additional charge for costumes, that balance will be due in the month of January!
Parent Club
Hello DCDP parents! This year the DCDP competition team will be traveling to Atlantic City to compete at Nationals. In order to help offset some of the cost, the Parent Club will be fundraising throughout the year. Our first fundraising event will take place on Thursday, October 23rd from 10-5 at the newest location of Spruce on Main, located at 3107 Delaware Ave in Kenmore. During this event, 20% from every purchase made will be donated to our dancers when you show this flyer. We hope that you get a chance to shop on October 23rd, and support not only our dancers, but a local business as well.
DCDP MERCH
Keep and eye out for DCDP Merch, orders will be taken soon!
Dance Project Calendar
The studio will be closed on Monday, October 13th, in observation of Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day, and Friday October 31st for Halloween!
In November, the studio will be closed on Tuesday November 11th, for Veterans Day.
Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday November 24th-through Saturday November 29th. The studio will reopen on Monday December 1st.
Class Attendance
If I any reason, your child cannot attend their regularly scheduled class, please call the studio to let us know. We ask that you do not ask another dancer or parent to pass the information on. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Specialty
All final payments are due! Please stop at the desk to settle your account!
There is still time to register of the new year!
Stop at the desk to sign your dancer up!
(716)-877-7121 / dc.dance.project@gmail.com
