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July 26, 2020

Hello Parents,

I received a call and email back from the Attorney Generals office and this is what they advised.I have copied and pasted below. This person also said that if more people went to their website to file with in  days of each other it would get more notice and a quicker response. So I'd say if we can all can try to tackle this starting Monday July 26th this may be helpful.

RESPONSE BELOW:

Thank you for contacting the Office of Attorney General Maura Healey. I am writing to acknowledge receipt of a recent message you sent to the Office. If you are looking to reach a specific staff member or division please call the Attorney General's Office at 617-727-2200 and a live operator may be able to direct you.

If you wish to file a complaint with our office you may go to our website at www.mass.gov/ago and file an online complaint. Please be advised that the Attorney General's Office cannot accept complaints via email, in order for your complaint to be recorded and processed a complaint form must be filled out.

Even when we are unable to offer assistance, we make note of every complaint received.  We may also refer your concern to a different state or federal agency that, in our estimation, may better address your situation.

As always, thank you for contacting our Office.

Constituent Services Coordinator

Community Engagement Division

Office of Attorney General Maura Healey

One Ashburton Place

Boston, MA 02108

ago@state.ma.us

I hope this helps,

Lisa Abbascia

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July 11, 2020

Hello Backstage Families and Friends,

Before we share our new studio class information I would like to invite you all to check out who is in our "STUDENT SPOTLIGHT"  featuring Jackie S. one our our wonderful students. Find out more on our website at http://backstageashland.com

We are very excited about our NEW satelitte BDC location which is extremely spacious and also has a in house stage! 

Please know that we do understand there are mixed feelings about going back to school and dance during these uncertain times. So we are offering 2 options for families.

1- Classes in person in Ashland following the CDC regulations for safety.

2- Classes that we will stream Live for students to join from home.

We will be offering classes in 4 week sessions only with a monthly theme for each session. There will be a 2 month commitment as you register for each session. Each new session will include an exclusive Backstage Dance Box filled with a lesson plan and lots of surprises for each student to use during class time. Learning online can be difficult for some students so we have designed a special subscription gift for all who enroll to help children engage. It is not advised to share class props during this time so each student will get their own to keep. We feel running classes in sessions is the best option for parents and students during this time of uncertainty. This way we can move forward one step at a time without a huge financial  committment.

At anytime should we be forced to shut down by the government or need to adjust our schedule we will finish out our class/session virtually. 

No matter which option you choose your child will receive our BDC exclusive dance box.

 If you do not feel comfortable registering for classes at this time you can still sign up for our Backstage in a Box subscription which will include a private link to pre-recorded class instruction and all the goodies as well.

We have attached our fall schedule and you can register online now (make sure you are in the correct session for "Classes 2020-21". Summer session is "Summer 2020".

Because our world has changed so much and we are running classes differently (in sessions) we will not be charging a registration fee or a fee for the installment plans. We will not be accepting credit cards at this time so we can additionally  pass those saving on to our customers as well.

We will be registering just 10 students per class so if you would like a spot at the studio (in person) please register early. 

If you have any questions please email us at backstageashland@gmail.com

Check out new satelitte location on our private FB group ~ What's the Scoop.

Wishing you all a safe and happy summer!

Miss Lisa

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Oct 12,2018

Hello Backstage Families,

Keeping it short and sweet ~

Looking for Students who need community service hours to work with students at the Mindess School on a dramma program w/Ashland Community Education. Call Jeannie Young (508) 881-0143 or http://www.ashland.k12.ma.us/community-education

Polar Express - Drama Production program at Mindess School (us contact above for sign ups). Form attached.

Win $100.00 in Scratch Ticket. Raffle tickets are being sold by our Company & Team Dancers at the studio to earn money for competitions and eductional events.

Enjoy your weekend!

Oct 9, 2018

Dear Parents,

I am sending the girls home with a hard copy of the choreography schedule for Oct-Dec ( I have included those who came in September).I will send along the schedule for rehearsals/clean up shortly. 

Please review this schedule and if you need to make any changes please email the office by Oct 20th. 

Any rehearsals missed without a 48 hour notice emailed to the office will not be credited to your account. Please do not leave a voice mail or text for cancellations or changes. 

Thank You,

Backstage Office

Oct 4, 2018

Dear Parents,

I have recently had some health issues that have made it difficult for me to physically teach temporaraly. For the next few weeks you will be seeing some of my favorite teachers and assistants covering for me or helping in class. It is quite frustrationg for me to have my teaching interupted and it is difficult for me to be imobile.On a good note I am very much enjoying observing my dancers from the side lines and taking great notes. I am amazed at what I have observed tonight from our Level I students who worked with Miss Olivia. I was very happy to see that they had retained all that they had learned last season which will allow us to quickly move forward with technique. 

As always I would like to remind everyone that the first few weeks of class we are observing student placement to assure that each student is learning in a class that is appropriate for eavh individual and a great fit. If you have any questions about your childs class/placement please let us know sooner than later:) If we feel that a change in class is nessesary we will notify you as wel to discuss this matter further.

Please note that all Monday classes will end on May 13th so we can make up for some holiday classes.

I will post a few of the great pictures I was able to take while oberserving my dancers. Check them out on the studio "Private" FB Group called What's the SCOOP. If you have not requested to join please do so. 

Warm regards,

Lisa Abbascia/Director

Sept 18,2018

Dear Parents,

We will not be starting team rehearsals until next week.

Thank You,

BDC Office

May 26, 2018

Dear Parents,

If you are receiving this email please share it with your dancer.                                ,

Thank you for attending our Backstage Dance Company audition and for your interest in excelling as a dancer and performer. We would like to extend our congratulations on your acceptance into this progressive program and we look forward to working with you for our 2018-19 season. We have attached our general requirement (contract) which needs to be read, signed by both parent & student and returned to the studio office before your extension (summer) classes begin. Company I class starts June 5th and Company II June 7th. Please print a copy of the attached document for your records. 

BDC Competition Team acceptance letters will be sent out after our spring show.

You will also receive a schedule of mandatory company events for our 2018-19 season.

Once Again Congratulations!

Ms Lisa Abbascia/Director

Feb 11, 2018

Hello Parents,

Can you please reply with a yes or no for competition? In order for it to be a go Marisa will need to start choreography this Monday (Tomorrow). We will need all forms and payments tomorrow. 

I would like to let her know tonight so she can prepare if she is staying until 7:30pm.

Thank You,

Lisa A