DBSD NEWSLETTERS 2025/2026: THIS PAGE IS UPDATED AS NEWSLETTERS ARE SENT OUT!
JUNE NEWSLETTER (2025)
Dear DBSD Families,
We hope you're all enjoying the start of summer! Please see below for a few important updates, announcements, and exciting opportunities coming up at the studio.
RECITAL RECAP
What a Show!
Recital 2024/2025 was a huge success—and we're officially counting down to 60 years of dance excellence at DBSD!
Our dancers lit up the stage with passion, precision, and heart. We’re so proud of their hard work and growth this season. Huge thanks to our amazing instructors, faculty, and recital volunteers, we truly couldn’t do it without you!
🎉 Here's to 59 incredible years... we can’t wait for 2025–2026 and the road to 60!
📸 Digital downloads of the show are coming soon, and we’ll share the link as soon as it
becomes available.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners!
Brooklyn Olsen - Bottle Family
Claire Bernardin - Bill Bissett
Merida Marie Doyle - T.A.P Team
As well as our end of show raffle winner for 50% off Dance tuition
Scarlette Unrau
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📸 Recital Photos
Recital photos will be sent to families via WeTransfer directly from Ms. Barb.
✅ No WeTransfer account is needed—just click and download!
💾 Pro Tip: We recommend saving your photos in more than one place (such as your computer and an external hard drive)
🖨️ While we will not be offering printed photos this season, we’re happy to recommend reputable print shops—Ms. Barb suggests Photo Central on Portage Avenue.
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🌟 Summer Dance Opportunities
Dance Camp Spots Still Available!
July 28th-August 1st 2025
➡️ Ages 7–9 and 10+ camps still have space!
📧 Email dbsdoffice@gmail.com to register.
Summer Drop-In Classes (Intermediate/Advanced)
Interested in keeping up your training over the summer?
📧 Email dbsdoffice@gmail.com if you're interested in drop-ins!
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🎉 REGISTRATION 🎉
Registration will be live ONLINE June 9 2025 for all returning dancers to DBSD. Check your inbox this coming week for further information. To accommodate as many dancers as possible, it is crucial that we receive your registration by June 30th 2025. After this date, any spots in full classes that have not been registered for will be released and made available for new registrations that will begin July 2nd.
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8 2025
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COMPETITION STREAM
🩰 Competitive Team: 2025/2026 Season
Assessment and Team results will be sent ASAP
We’re gauging interest in an exciting potential travel opportunity for next season!
Competition: Evolve Dance Competition
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Dates: March 26–29, 2026
This event is not yet confirmed—we're simply seeing which families would be open to this kind of experience.
👉 Let us know if you’re interested by filling out this quick survey:
🔗 [Travel Opportunity Survey]
Final competition dates and details will be sent directly to competitive families once all events are confirmed.
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PAYMENTS
There will be a $75 registration fee for all families.
This registration fee includes your digital download of recital!
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD COMING SOON
IF you were a recital volunteer you should see a $25 credit towards 2025 - 2026 registration on your account in the next week.
Credit Card payments are available and we strongly encourage all DBSD families to attach a credit card to your Studio Director Account
We currently accept the following forms of payment:
Credit Card (Visa / MC)
E-transfer (dbsdoffice@gmail.com)
**Please ensure you write your child's name and what the transfer is for in the note / message section**
Cash (to the front desk of the studio)
We are no longer accepting payment by cheque
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ACCOUNT INFORMATION
Please make sure all of your account information is up to date, this includes; phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, payment information, etc... We MUST have an emergency contact other than primary guardian on file.
Does your child have an allergy or medical condition we should be aware of?
This includes but is not limited to the use of epipens or inhalers. While it may be unlikely that your child encounters a problem at the studio it is most beneficial to everyone if we are aware of everything in case there is a problem.
To update your child's health information, either send us an email or online under My Account select Edit Student Info
A copy of our policy and code of conduct can be found HERE
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DRESS CODE REMINDER
You can find a copy of our dress code for all classes here
HERE
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Looking for new dance apparel!?
Dance Plus
located at 844 McLeod Ave
Sincerely,Barb, Ella, Brooke and the DBSD Faculty Doreen Bissett School of Dance204-222-9368 or dbsdoffice@gmail.com
2. SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER (2025)
AND SO, THE SEASON BEGINS!
DBSD 2025 - 2026
SOCIAL MEDIA: @dbsd_official / Doreen Bissett School of Dance / YOUTUBE
Dear Dancers & DBSD Families
Here's what you need to know to make the most of the upcoming dance season:
1. REGISTRATION - Secure Your Spot Today!
There are still a few spots available for our 2025-2026 dance season. Don't miss out on the chance to explore a world of movement, creativity, and expression. Visit our website http://dbsdance.com to register now! Have any friends or family that want to join the DBSD family? We would love if you sent them our way!
**Registration is finalized by paying the first tuition instalment and $75 registration fee
2. DANCE BEGINS - Monday September 8th 2025
Mark your calendars! The dance magic begins on September 9th
We have a dedicated lobby area for dancers only to ensure the safety and organization of our space.
Please ensure your dancer arrives dressed and ready to go for drop-off at the front of DBSD.
We always have DBSD staff on hand to greet dancers as they enter.
Upon completion, we will bring each dancer outside to the front of the studio one by one for collection safely.
If you need to make a payment at the desk, please feel welcome to pop in
We can accommodate up to 8 parents either for student medical needs or just a desire to have a peek at the class via TV monitors. You must let us know ahead of time if you want to stay and it is first come first served please contact us via email: dbsdoffice@gmail.com
3. DBSD - ATTENDANCE CHECK IN!
Are you going on vacation?
Dancer in your household under the weather?
Login to your studio director account and select an absence reason right from your phone or computer!
A notification will be sent to our front desk team, so no need to call or email.
LOGIN HERE
If your dancer has an injury, please reach out to the dbsdoffice@gmail.comemail so we can keep updated on their recovery.
4. BRING A FRIEND
This is your dancer’s chance to share their love of DBSD!
Invite a friend of similar age to come and experience their class.
Dates are; September 21 – 27 & October 26 – November 1
(excluding Halloween)
Detailed schedule & permission form will follow.
Referral Bonus: Current students receive a $25 credit when their friend signs up!
5. LOST AND FOUND
Remember to label ALL of your belongings to ensure nothing goes missing! This includes but is not limited to; Dance Shoes, Outdoor shoes, Dance bag, Jackets, Sweats, DBSD Merch, Water Bottles.
If the items are not claimed, they will be donated at then end of each month.
6. HOW TO STAY IN TOUCH
Stay updated with all things DBSD! Follow us on social media, (instagram @dbsd_official). Join our private DBSD Facebook group by scanning the QR code in the side bar! Keep an eye on our website for important dates, policies and studio information.
7. INVOICES / PAYMENT SCHEDULE
All September tuition and registration fees must be paid prior to first day of classes
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. First charge will be October 1st.
If you have a credit card on auto-pay, payments will process automatically.
We currently accept the following forms of payment:
Credit Card (Visa / MC)
A 3.5% service fee will be applied for each transaction
E-transfer (dbsdoffice@gmail.com)
**Please ensure you write your child's name and what the transfer is for in the note / message section**
Cash (to the front desk of the studio)
No cheques please!
ACCOUNT INFORMATION
Please make sure all of your account information is up to date, this includes; phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, payment information, etc... We MUST have an emergency contact other than primary guardian on file.
Does your child have an allergy or medical condition we should be aware of?
This includes but is not limited to the use of epipens or inhalers. While it may be unlikely that your child encounters a problem at the studio it is most beneficial to everyone if we are aware of everything in case there is a problem.
To update your child's health information, either send us an email or online under My Account select Edit Student Info
A copy of our policy and code of conduct can be found HERE
DRESS CODE REMINDER
You can find a copy of our dress code for all classes here
HERE
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Looking for new dance apparel!?
Visit Dance Plus - located at 844 McLeod Ave
Sincerely,
Barb (Studio Owner/Mentor)
Ella (Assistant Director)
Brooke & Danae (Studio Managers)
& DBSD Faculty
Doreen Bissett School of Dance
204-222-9368 or dbsdoffice@gmail.com