AMA Dancers & Co.

April 16 & 17, 2005 – AMA Dancers welcomed Tracy Tritz to the new facility for the first Master Class Workshop.

February 28, 2005 – The dance studio is 98% complete. We are making finishing touches and having our last inspection next week with the City. We are photocopying and stuffing the mailing (with the new class schedule), which will go out on March 7, 2005.

We’ve been busy getting the space ready. Being on the 2nd floor really makes a difference in fire codes. With your safety in mind, a new roof, sprinkler system, and fire alarm system were installed!!

Just to keep you posted on some of the fun things about our studio…

• We have two LARGE dance studios, each providing stereos with surround sound for our students!!
• Studio J has an elevated wood-sprung floor. The springs installed will protect our dancers’ knees from injury over the years. We chose maple, as maple does not splinter like oak and parquet does.
• An Adagio jazz/ballet floor was installed in Studio K. We ordered it straight from New York, home of the American Ballet Academy. The floors are top-of-the-line and completely gorgeous.
• I am especially excited about our one-way FULL viewing mirrors. As not only the studio owner but also a parent, I feel very strongly that you are entitled to see what is going on in the classroom at all times. I did not want to install one tiny window that everyone crowds around, so I installed five HUGE one-way mirrors (that measure 5′ square)! Now you can see what your child is learning, and our students will be able to concentrate with no distractions. You will love it!
• 8-foot high mirrors were installed on two full walls in each studio for best learning capabilities possible for our students. In addition, the third wall has the one-way mirrors on it.
• A large, separate dressing room was created so students can get ready for class ahead of time and not spend valuable class time changing shoes and hanging up coats. The dressing room features beautiful oak benches and will accommodate 60 coats and dance bags at one time.
• Our Costume Corner for birthday party dress-up is adorable – 200 colorful costumes are hung and available for your child’s b-day party fun!
• While you are waiting for your child, there is even an area for your toddler to do puzzles, play Thomas the Train, and even cook in our play kitchen. In addition, a table and chairs have been set up for children to do their homework while waiting for their siblings.

As you can see, a lot of thought has gone into the development of AMA. My hope was to create a sort of Disneyland for Dance. I want EVERYONE to enjoy visiting AMA every week and look forward to your next trip back to us. I tried to provide all the amenities that will make your visits with us most enjoyable. Everything is brand spankin’ new and looking fantastic. I can’t wait for you to see it!

I am looking at a start date of approximately March 21st with Open House/Registration the week before. Our teaching staff will be at Open House to greet you and make you feel at home!

As ALWAYS, your ideas, suggestions, concerns, and questions are most welcome. Please feel free to email me at amadancers@yahoo.com or call 847-727-7066.

And…please watch for your AMA mailing!

January 22, 2004 – All framing is up and electrical work is completed in the studio. Drywall scheduled to go up early next week, along with floor installation!