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Due to the ongoing winter weather and winds causing whiteout conditions in many areas, all classes at Adagio are cancelled for tonight. While some local roads may seem okay for tonight, we have staff members and families that travel from out of town where conditions aren't good. We want to ensure everyone stays safe! Bring a Friend Week Update: Because of the closure, bring a friend week for our Monday students is being rescheduled: Original Date: Monday, March 16th New Date: Monday, March 23rd Please spread the word to any friends that were planning on joining us tonight!  We can't wait to see everyone back in the studio once the weather clears. Stay warm and safe, Adagio Family!!

URGENT: Class Cancellations for Tonight – Tuesday, March 10th Hi Adagio Families, Due to the severe inclement weather predicted for this evening, all classes are canceled for tonight, Tuesday, March 10th. The safety of our dancers, families, and staff is our top priority. We want to ensure everyone stays off the roads and remains safe during the storm.

March Studio Newsletter: Spring Updates & Important Dates Can you believe it's March already? The season is flying by, and we have some very exciting updates and important reminders as we head into our busiest months! Attendance & Performance Prep As we finish up our SDF choreography and begin cleaning the dances, it is imperative that your dancer is in every class. Every rehearsal counts toward making our performances the best they can be. Please ensure your dancer attends all scheduled classes so the groups can work together effectively! Bring a Friend Week! March 16th – 21st We are excited to announce Bring a Friend Week! Every dancer is invited to bring one friend to join them in class to experience the fun. We can't wait to meet some new faces in the studio! Spring Break & Schedule Notes Spring Break: The studio will be closed from March 29th – April 6th. Classes Resume: All regular classes resume on Tuesday, April 7th. Competition Dancers: Please note you will have rehearsal on Monday, April 6th. Stay tuned for a specific schedule coming soon. Looking Ahead: 2026-2027 Season Registration for the upcoming 2026-2027 season will open on April 7th. Pro Tip: Mark your calendars! Classes fill up very quickly, and spots are not guaranteed once a class reaches capacity. SDF Performance Info Ticket Sales: Tickets for SDF go on sale April 24th. More information on how to purchase will be sent soon. Costumes: Costumes are scheduled to be sent home the first week of May. Reminder: Tuition must be paid in full for your dancer to receive their costumes. Please check your account to ensure you are up to date! We are so proud of all the hard work our dancers are putting in. Let's have a great March! Best, Adagio Staff

 IMPORTANT Pick-Up Note: We will NOT be sending any of this gear home with your dancers. Since many of these items are intended as holiday gifts, please ensure you stop in the office to pick up your order personally. Thank you! Adagio Staff

Here is the essential information for our upcoming Festival of Lights Parade participation and the studio's schedule this Thanksgiving week.  Festival of Lights Parade Details (Friday Night) Routine Practice: The mandatory parade practice was this past Saturday. We will do a final review of the routine in classes this week on Monday and Tuesday. Meeting Location: All participating dancers must meet at Ottawa Savings Bank on LaSalle Street at 5:40 PM. Travel Advisory: Please leave ample time for traffic and parking in town that evening! Dancer Pick-Up: After the dancers are done, please pick up your dancer behind the Jordan Block at the three flags in the parking lot.  Parade Shirt Pick-Up If you still need to pick up your dancer's parade shirt, they are currently on the table in front of the office. The studio will be open during the following hours for shirt pick-up this week: Tonight (Monday): Until 8:30 PM Tomorrow (Tuesday): From 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and then again from 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM  Studio Closure for Thanksgiving Please note the studio will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 26th, through Saturday, November 29th, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you all for your participation and we look forward to a festive parade night! Best wishes, Adagio Staff

We are excited to announce that we will soon be decorating our studio Christmas tree, and we would love for our dancers to help make it magical! We are inviting every dancer to create one handmade ornament to hang on the tree.   How to Participate   Choose Your Design: Please check the attachments for the file containing ornament template options. Print and Decorate: Print out one template and be as creative as you like! Use paint, crayons, markers, glitter, jewels—anything festive! Sign the Back:  please put your dancer's name on the back so we can see who created all the beautiful magic! Hang on the Tree: Bring the completed ornament to the studio and hang it up! You can begin bringing your ornaments in starting Monday, November 17th, all the way through the holiday season. Reminder: Just one ornament per dancer for the tree, please! Thanks in advance for helping us with this festive activity! We can't wait to see all the wonderful creations!

Ottawa Festival of Lights Parade on Friday, November 28th! 1. Mandatory Apparel   Required Sweatshirt: All participants must wear the parade sweatshirt designed to match this year's downtown Nutcracker window theme! Order Link: https://adagioparade2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Stocking Cap: Optional Studio Provides: All performance props. Sweatshirt Order Deadline: November 14th Gear Pick-Up: At the Studio on Monday, November 24th, and Tuesday, November 25th.   2. Rehearsal Requirement   Who Must Attend: All dancers in classes above Intro level who wish to walk in the parade. Rehearsal Date/Time: Saturday, November 22nd, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM   3. Intro Dancers   Intro Dancers are absolutely welcome! They can order the required sweatshirt but must walk with a parent. Fun Tip: Feel free to use a wagon and decorate it with Christmas lights!   Important Dates & Studio Closures   RSVP and Shirt Deadline: November 14th Gear Pick-Up: November 24th & 25th Studio Closed for Thanksgiving Break: November 26th - 29th Parade Line-Up & Meeting Place: We will announce the exact line-up time and location as soon as we receive the details from the Parade Committee.

Friday, October 24th through Thursday, October 30th. This year, Dress-Up Week will run from Friday, October 24th through Thursday, October 30th. We encourage all dancers to wear their favorite costumes to class during these dates. It's a great opportunity to be creative and have some fun with your class!

Join us at the Fall Fest Parade! Get ready to walk with us in the Fall Fest Parade on Sunday, October 5th! (this is correct day of week and date) Line up begins at 11:00 AM. We're asking all dancers to wear their favorite old costume. Parents, if you have any Adagio gear, we'd love for you to wear it and walk with us! Please note that all kids 10 and under must have an adult walk with them. Also, don't forget to bring some candy to hand out along the parade route! If you'd like to join in on the fun, please let us know by emailing the studio at ottawaadagio@gmail.com or texting us at (815) 434-3920. We can't wait to see you there for a fun day!