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The Grapevine
The Official Newsletter of Purple Charlotte Steppers Club

Vol. 1, Issue 1 January 2009

Dear Student/Friend,
Happy New Year!!! It's 2009 and we are expecting this year to be better than ever, as we have so much in store for
our students and supporters. We hope that your new year has started with a sense of rejuvenation and great
spirit! We encourage you read carefully the following information. Let's get right into the exciting new
improvements with PCSC....

On the Vine
Class Improvements
We have reviewed your concerns and suggestions. We are excited Class Improvements!
to announce our new class cycles! Effective Thursday Jan. 15, 2009 Calling All Linedancers
the following classes will rotate on an 8-week cycle: Beginner 1,
Beginner 2, and Intermediate.
What to Expect

What does this mean for you?

Each class mentioned above will operate on a 8-week session
basis. Students will only be allowed to sign up for a class on the first day of the 8-week session. Once
a student has signed up for a class the instructor will provide complete instructions of all steps for that
class by week 8. No students will be permitted into the next level class until registration reopens PCSC 2009
for the next 8-week session.
Fee Schedule
When and how does a student move to a new class?
Effective January 15, 2009 all students
Once a student demonstrates the ability to execute the steps taught in their current class they can
registering for 8-week sessions will receive
move to the next level. However, entry into new classes will only be permitted at the first class of each
membership cards at the beginning of a
8-week session. If a student enters a class in the middle of a session they assume the responsibility for
session.
catching themselves up as it will not be the instructors responsibility to reteach previous lessons but
only review. They will also be charged the full price for the class and no prorates will be
provided. Non-Cardholders
$10 per class
Why is this change necessary?
Many students have expressed a concern with a start and stop point for classes. We believe that Cardholders
establishing such brings value to the level of instruction that the student receives. Therefore, we desire
to provide an environment that allows the students to grow.
All classes will operate on an 8-week
session basis with two payment
WE MOVED TO THURSDAYS! options:
CLASS IS BACK IN SESSION TOMORROW, THURSDAY,
$30/ 4 weeks (2nd at Payment due
JANUARY 8, 2009! week 4)

$58/ 8 weeks

A party will be held at the end of

each 8-week session to celebrate
students that have successfully
completed the session. Certificates
 will be given at that time.
NEW LINE DANCE CLASS Our Sponsor
Calling all line dancers! Starting January 22 and every
4th Thursday thereafter, PCSC will host a line dance
class.

This class will take place after our ballroom class and will
Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic
be held at Ramses Temple. This class will be free for Shrine
cardholders and those that attend class on 4th Ramses Temple #51
Thursdays.

Every 4th Thursday

8:30 pm - 9:15pm

What to expect Winter/Spring

We are striving to create the best environment for our
students and guests. To assure that everyone has a
Session Start Dates
pleasurable Purple Experience our classes will operate on
the following itinerary. Feel free to share this information
with your friends and newcomers!

7:00 pm - 7:15 pm: Sign In and Registration

7:15 pm - 7:25 pm: Warm-Up
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: All Level Classes
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Show & Tell (Line Dance on 4th Thursdays)
9:00 pm- 12:00 am: Social/Open Dance (Great time to practice!)
The following are the open registration and
session start dates for Beginner 1, Beginner 2
and Intermediate Detroit Ballroom classes...
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January 15, 2009
Upcoming Events March 5, 2009
April 30, 2009

Class Resumes
Thursday, January 8, 2009 ( And Every Thursday thereafter)
7pm
Rameses Temple #51
4919 Beatties Ford Road Class Headquarters
Charlotte NC 28216
RAMSES TEMPLE #51
A Love Affair: PCSC Valentine Ball 4919 BEATTIES FORD RD.
Saturday, February 14, 2009 CHARLOTTE, NC 28216
Location: TBA
For more info...
"Step Up" Student Celebration Party info@purplcharlottesteppers.com
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ramses Temple #51

Cotton Ball in Detroit

June 2009
Travel packages to be released in February