Oct 2006 newsletter
TERM 4 – WELCOME BACK FOR A FUN FILLED AND EXCITING TERM. Please hold on to this newsletter as it contains much vital information about the concert.
Diary Notes
Saturday 4 November Costume showing day completed costumes to shown at rehearsals not worn
Friday 24 November Volunteers meeting
Friday 1 December Dress Rehearsal at Empire Theatre
Sat 2 December Annual Performance at Empire Theatre
Sun 3 December Break up Party –
Sun 3 December TERM FINISHES
Sat 27 January ENROLMENT DAY TERM 1 2007
If you have completed a re-enrolment form there is no need to attend on this day. Secondhand uniforms and shoes will be available to purchase on this day. If you have any items that you wish to sell, please see Miss Vallette and we will arrange for them to be displayed for sale at the enrolment day.
Mon 5 February Term 1 2007 commences
REENROLMENT FOR 2007 should be looked at during this term. As numbers have continued to climb this year we do recommend that you reenrol your child if you wish her to continue dance with us. Reenrolment forms will be on the front desk from the beginning of this term. Please include a $20 registration fee with your enrolment to hold your place. Please also note that this is NOT taken off Term 1 fees, and is an additional cost to your fees.
LOST PROPERTY is building up in the lost property box at the studio. Please check the box for your child’s belongings in the first week of term. From Saturday 14 October, any remaining lost property will be donated to Lifeline for sale.
EXAMINATION RESULTS have arrived for the RAD graded examinations. We did not receive one result under a merit across the whole studio in our graded examinations and the highest mark was awarded to Camille Warfield for her Grade 6 examination. Camille received 95% Distinction- congratulations Camille. RAD Majors results have also just arrived. Results generally reflected the effort put in by each student and we are thrilled with our great results. Congratulations to all students. Please see your teacher if your child has not received her certificate yet. SFD Jazz and Tap results should not be too far away.
EXAMINATION PHOTOGRAPHS Proofs of photographs taken of your child will be available in the front foyer in the first week of term. A sitting fee of $12 will be charged to you for this photograph and you have a choice of 1 (one) shot for this fee. If you would like to order more than this, you will be able to place your order when you choose your shots. Please make any cheques for the initial sitting fee out to Dance Central. This must be paid on ordering. Any cheques for further photographs should be made out to
DRAMA CLASSES will not be held at Junior level in Term 4
COSTUME FABRIC for the show is still at the studio for many students. Please note that you need to collect this fabric and trace off a pattern for your child’s costume Costumes need to be made ready for costume showing day on Saturday 4 November. Please do not worry too much about hem lengths and sequins are this information will be handed out on this day.
A DVD of the Mary Poppins performance will be available for order at the studio. The cost for this is $38/DVD. DVD order forms are available at t the studio and must be returned to us with your money by Sunday 3 December at the lastest. Please state whether you would like a Matinee or Evening performance DVD. For those of you who had a problem with their DVD last year, and had to have it replaced, we are not using the same reproduction firm in
PHOTOGRAPHS will be taken by Mr
TICKETS for Mary Poppins are on sale at the Empire Theatre. Please note that you do not need to buy a ticket for your child. The younger grades (Pre school ballet, Pre Primary Ballet, Primary Ballet Pre jazz, Level 1 and 2 tap and Level 1 Jazz) do not do both shows The show that has been allocated to your child has been on the board at the studio since the end of last term. This information is also at the Empire Theatre box office. All other students perform in BOTH shows.
TIMETABLES may have changed this term from Week 2 (16 October) for your child. Please take the time to either check the website or check on the noticeboard at the studio. While I attempt to make sure that things stay as stable as possible this term, it is necessary to make some changes to stage our show. Saturday rehearsal schedules will be posted on the noticeboard. I will not call the younger levels until absolutely necessary, but rest assured that when I do – it is to make sure that all students are comfortable with their roles in the show.
VOLUNTEERS are needed for both performances to work backstage. If you would like to assist us with supervision at performances and/or dress rehearsals please place your name and number in the parents book and I will contact you A meeting will beheld at the studio on Friday 24 November at 6.15pm to allocate duties.
CONCERT DAY is nearly on hand. For those of you who have been involved with us for some years you will have some idea as to how things are run. Please take note of the concert information below.
DRESS REHEARSAL – FRIDAY 1 DECEMBER
4.00 – 6.00pm Act 1 Dress Rehearsal
6.00 – 7.30pm Act 2 Dress Rehearsal
Please ensure that your child is at the stage door of the theatre at least 30 minutes prior to the time that they are needed. Stage Door is accessed via
PERFORMANCE DAY Empire Theatre. SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER
Matinee
12.00noon Drop off time
1.00pm Performance commences
2.10pm Interval
2.30pm Performance recommences
3.40pm Performance ends
Evening
6.00pm - Drop off time
7.00pm - Performance commences
8.10pm - Interval
8.30pm - Performance recommences
9.40pm - Performance ends.
COSTUMES AND MAKEUP
- WILL be needed for the Dress Rehearsal on the Friday
- Children in Preschool Ballet Pre Primary Ballet Primary Ballet Pre Jazz Level 1 Jazz and Level 1 and 2 Tap MAY wear their costume to the theatre for the performance
- Children with hired costumes will be handed their costumes at Dress rehearsals. These must be returned to wardrobe at the theatre at the end of the performances.
- All other students MUST name all articles that come backstage with them.
- Makeup must be worn for the dress rehearsal on Friday – foundation, brown eye shadow, red lipstick mascara and light blush should be worn. Senior students should wear false eyelashes.
- Details about hairstyles for each class will be handed out to the students in the week prior to the dress rehearsal..
DROP OFF FOR REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE
- Students need to be dropped off at the Stage Door entrance for both rehearsal and performance. This is accessed from
- Students will be signed in at the Stage Door at rehearsal time and performance time. This is a requirement of the theatre for evacuation purposes in the event of an emergency.
- Students will not be permitted to leave until they are collected and signed out by a parent or guardian. Please understand that whilst this may be a lengthy process due to the number of students involved, it is essential for the safety of your children.
- Please be reassured that your child will be well supervised during the rehearsal and performance.
COLLECTION FOR REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE
TO ALLEVIATE CONGESTION AROUND THE COLLECTION POINTS, PLEASE ONLY SEND ONE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY TO COLLECT YOUR CHILD
- All Students in Preschool Pre Primary Primary and Grade 1 Ballet and students in Pre Jazz Level 1 and Level 2 Jazz can be collected from the side entrance of the theatre, accessed from the church car park. (Go around the back of the theatre, past stage door and past the northern side of the theatre to the side door) Allow 10 minutes after the show or rehearsal for us to organise the children. The children will be signed out in the following order
1st Preschool ballet and pre jazz 2nd Pre Primary Ballet and Level 1 Jazz 3rd Primary and Grade 1 Ballet and Level 2 Jazz. Please BE PATIENT as it takes time to sign out lots of little people and I do not want to lose anyone!!!!!!!!!
- Students in Grade 2 3 and 4 Ballet, Level 3 and 4 jazz and Level 1 and 2 Tap can be collected from the Stage Door. Allow 10 minutes after the show or rehearsal for us to organise the children. The children will be signed out in the following order
1st Grade 2 and 3 Ballet and Level 4 Jazz 2nd Level 3 Jazz and Level 3 and 4 Tap
- All students in the higher levels will leave the theatre via the Stage door. Please could senior students assist us with the signing out process. You will not be permitted to leave until all younger students have been collected. Allow 30 minutes after the performance or rehearsal for us to clear the younger grades
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Please ensure that your child has a drink of water in a named bottle for both the performance and the rehearsal
- Students are to remain backstage for the entire production as they are required for the finale.
- Younger students will be provided with colouring sheets and pencils to occupy them during the performance and after their dance. Students in Grades 2/Level 2 Jazz and under will be using the Empire Theatre church as their changing area. They will be under supervision at all times. Please however, make sure that they have been to the toilet immediately before they arrive for the show, as taking 70 little people to toilet all at once (the domino effect!) could be very difficult!
FINAL INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR.
The break up day is held at the studio on Sunday 3 December from 1pm until 4pm. Please come along. Bring a plate and join us to say goodbye for the year and to celebrate a great concert. We will provide Beer and Wine for mums and dads and soft drink for the students.
QUESTIONS??? If anyone has any questions, which I am sure will arise, please put them in the parents book. I will contact you to speak to you in answer to any queries that you may have. Calling me at the studio is not always successful in this busy term, so I apologise in advance – the parents book is a guaranteed way of my answering any questions that you may have.
Have a great term and thank you for your fantastic support throughout the year
Happy Dancing Alison