Thank you for attending Fall Open House at GDS!!

Open House was a smash hit last Sunday. Thank you to all who attended making it an extra special day! New and old dance friends had a super fun time participating in dance lessons with Miss Amy, Miss Sommer, Miss Ashley, Miss Julie, Miss Kim and Miss Amanda! We will be announcing the winners of our raffles when Fall Classes begin. Classes are filling up so hurry and register if you haven't already! Register online at www.GarriDance.com

FALL OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 19TH 12 NOON -3:00PM

HI everyone!
Please join us for Fall Open House! Stop by for Free Sample Dance Lessons, Raffles and FUN at Garri Dance Studio 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd Burbank Ca 91505.
Check out the Fall Open House Schedule for Sunday, August 19th 2012

12:15pm Kinder Dance (2-4 years) or Jazz (5 & Up)
12:45pm Angelina Ballerina (3-5 years) or Triple Threat (6 & Up)
1:15pm Hippity Hop (3-5 years) or Hip Hop (6 & Up)
1:45pm Ballet (6 & Up) or Angelina Ballerina (3-5 years)
2:15pm Hip Hop (5-10 years) or Hip Hop (Pre-Teen/Teen)
2:45pm Contemporary (Pre-Teen/Teen) or Kinder Dance (3-5 years)
3:15pm Broadway Babies (3-5 years) or Hip Hop (6-10 years)

Please also remember the following important dates:
Current Schedule ends Saturday August 25, 2012
Studio Closed for all classes Sunday August 26-September 3, 2012
Fall Classes begin Tuesday September 4, 2012

If you haven't picked your Fall Classes yet, please call the studio to schedule 818-846-4390. You can also register online at www.BurbankDance.com and click on our Schedule Page.

Hope everyone is having a great day!
GDS Office Staff
www.BurbankDance.com
818-846-4390

Fall Open House Sunday, August 19th Noon-3:00pm

Garri Dance Studio will be holding Fall Open House on Sunday August 19th from 12noon-3:00pm. Come one, come all, for free sample dance lessons, chances to win cool raffle items and fun out of the sun! Fall Open House will be held at Garri Dance Studio located in the beautiful Magnolia Park District of Burbank at 3715 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505 Maps are shown on the directions page at www.BurbankDance.com

Read below to learn why hundreds of families make GDS thier first choice in dance year after year!

Why Choose GDS For Dance Classes?If most dance studios seem to have qualified, friendly teachers, experience teaching children and a big show at the end of the year, aren't they all pretty much the same? Does it really matter which place you decide to enroll at? Yes. There are 4 main things that can make a huge difference in the quality of instruction your child receives, the amount of extra work and hassles the parents must deal with and the overall enjoyment and satisfaction of being involved with a dance program. Here are 4 things that every parent should consider before deciding on a dance studio for their child.

What Type Of Floor Is Used?
Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping, which can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional "floating floor". A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. A high-density foam base is superior to a "sprung" floor, which usually consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor.
All of our studios have floating floors. Our special floors help reduce the risk of injuries and allow students to dance longer without getting tired.

What Is The Size Of The Class?
If the dance class has fewer students in it each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With younger students it is easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.

Our studio limits all of our classes to a maximum of just 10-12 students per class. Many classes that are at capacity also have an assistant teacher.

What Are The Extras Required For The Recital?
Most studios put on a recital in a professional theatre. Students that perform in the show must have a costume for their dance number. Some studios may require parents to sew their child's costumes, or pay extra and the parents must find their own seamstress to do the sewing. This can be inconvenient and frustrating for parents who are busy or can't sew. Most studios also require parents to purchase tickets for the recital performance night.

We take all the stress out of recital! Your recital package includes everything you need including costumes, tights, alterations and two tickets to the show. Our studio employs our own professional seamstress to sew and alter the costumes for every single alteration, so parents do not have to worry about any costume hassles. Each student in our recital also receives two included tickets. If you need additional tickets for family and friends, we offer online ticketing with a 24/7 ticket hotline.

Can I Get Immediate Assistance And Customer Service?
In many studios the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studios have office staff on hand during all regular class times in addition to many extended office hours when classes are not in session, so you can get immediate assistance whenever you need it.
Please call Garri Dance Studio at 818-846-4390 with any questions!