The following is a list of important dates you will want to know about, including school closings, in class performances, and graduation! Please check your monthly Starlet News for any monthly information and updates.

August 27th (Monday)
Classes start!

September 3rd (Monday)
Studio Closed for Labor Day

September 13th (Thursday)
Studio closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah

September 22nd (Saturday)
Studio closed in observance of Yom Kippur

October 1st (Monday)
Tuition due for Monthly, Block, & Yearly Payment Plans (due on or before October 1st.)

October/November
17h Annual Feed the Homeless Thanksgiving Food Drive

October 25th-31st (Thursday-Wednesday)
Halloween In Class Performance
Our first performance and party of the season. Performances are during the last 20 minutes of your child’s class time.
Bring family, friends, and cameras for a performance, gifts, and treats.
Don’t forget your costume! (Exception: 6/7’s do not wear costumes)

October 29th (Monday)
First in Performance Series to visit Starlets at 3:15pm

November 10th (Saturday)
Please submit Concert of Love costume fees.
3/4-6/7 year old Starlets only perform in Concert of Love.
(2 year-old classes celebrate an in-class performance at end of year.)

November 21st -24th (Wednesday-Saturday)
Studio closed for Thanksgiving Break

December 12th-17th (Wednesday-Monday)
Holiday In Class Performance
Our second performance and party of the season. Performances are during the last 20 minutes of your child’s class time.
Bring family, friends, and cameras for a performance, gifts, and treats.

December 13th & 14th (Thursday & Friday)
Second in Performance Series to visit Starlet Academy Thurs. 13th, 11:30 A.M. and Sat. 14th, 2:30 P.M.

December 19th-January 1st (Wednesday-Tuesday)
Studio closed for Winter Break
January 1st (Tuesday)
Tuition due for Block Payment Plan due on or before January 1st.

January 2nd (Wednesday)
Classes Resume

February 8th-14th (Friday-Thursday)
Valentine’s Day In Class Performance
Our third performance and party of the season. Performances are during the last 20 minutes of your child’s class time.
Bring family, friends, and cameras for a performance, gifts, and treats.

February 9th & 10th (Saturday & Sunday)
Annual Starlet Father/Daughter Valentine’s Day Dances (Ages 3-7)
Fathers and their dancing daughters will have a class time of music, dance, songs, and snacks.
Limited space. Look for your invitation with exact times, fees, etc.

February 9h & 14th (Saturday & Thursday)
Third in Performance Series
Princess to visit Starlets
February 9th, 10:30 A.M.
February 14th, 4:15 P.M.
*Times subject to change

February 19th (Tuesday)
Studio Closed for Student Free Day. No classes will be held.
(No need for make-ups; see Studio Policy Handbook)

March 2nd (Sunday)
Starlet Parent Orientation for Concert of Love 2 p.m.

March 3rd (Monday)
Starlet Parent Orientation for Concert of Love 10 a.m.

March 8th (Saturday)
Tickets for Concert of Love go on sale.
You may purchase tickets at the
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 AM-5: 30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday: 12 NOON-4:00 p.m.; closed Mondays.
In person purchases only. No phone orders. Method of payment accepted: MasterCard/Visa/AMX/Cash/Checks
Or
Through Ticketmaster outlets.
Method of payment: cash only
Or
Charge by Phone:
Ticketmaster Phone Centers:
Ventura County 805.583.8700
Or
Ticketmaster Online:
http://www.ticketmaster.com
Tickets are not sold at Retter’s Academy of Dance.

March 17
Concert of Love 2008 Program Deadline for Dedications/Ads

March 21st -29th (Friday-Saturday)
Studio closed for Spring Break

April 1st (Tuesday)
Tuition due for Block Payment Plan

April 7th – 12th (Monday-Saturday)
Spring Fling In Class Performance (ages 2/3-5/6)
Our fourth performance and party of the season. Performances are during the last 20 minutes of your child’s class time.
Bring family, friends, and cameras for a performance, gifts, and treats.
6/7’s will receive a Spring gift—they will be working on their Concert dance)

Fourth in Performance Series
A Fairy Princess to Visit Starlets
Performance Dates TDA

April 27th (Sunday)
Starlet Parent Orientation for Concert of Love 2 p.m.

May 1 - May 31
Bun Month! Dancers are required to wear hair in a bun to ALL classes.

May 19th –May 24th (Monday-Saturday)
In-Class Dress Rehearsals for Concert of Love. Bring costumes; wear hair and make-up!

May 19th -20th (Monday-Tuesday)
Priority Registration for Starlet Academy (ages 2-6/7)

May 19th -24th (Monday-Saturday)
2/3 year old Graduation Parties!

May 26th (Monday)
Studio closed for Memorial Day

June 4th-5th (Wednesday & Thursday)
Dress Rehearsals 3/4, 5/6, 6/7,- - Concert of Love 2008
See Studio Policy Handbook for more details.

June 6th-7th (Friday & Saturday)
Concert of Love 2008
See Studio Policy Handbook for more details. Please note: Your Starlet will perform in only in one Concert and attend one dress rehearsal. Your Starlet’s show date will be announced in November.

June 9th -14th (Monday-Saturday)
Starlet Academy Graduation Parties for 3/4, 5/6, & 6/7-year-old classes.
Don’t miss this event. A wonderful finale to your child’s dance year. Starlets receive certificate and trophy.
Invite family and friends for special performance.
Starlets should wear Concert of Love costume for photo and video opportunities!

June 14th (Saturday)
Last day of class for all Starlets and R.A.D. Students.

Summer theme camps—detailed information will be available in January 2008.
Dates, schedule, and faculty subject to change