Stages School of Dance December Newsletter Cranbrook Page 1

Stages School of Dance December Newsletter Cranbrook
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If you have any concerns please let us know as soon as possible so we can resolve any difficulties you may have.
Communication is the key to happy dancers . We send out monthly
newsletters and our staff is always available to assist should you have
questions or concerns. The studio monthly calendar and newsletter are on our
website. The newsletter and calendar are also emailed to every family. If you
are new to the studio you are likely to have many questions throughout the year.
The studio handbook contains an abundance of information regarding class attire, schedule changes, recital times, and much more. A copy of the parent handbook is on our website. Please make sure that you are receiving the monthly newsletter & calendar either by email or by
viewing our website at www.stagesschoolofdance.com (click on newsletter or calendar to read or print a copy).
Printed copies are also available from the studio office. If holidays are coming up and you do not know if your class is
running, or when the make-up class will be, please check your email or the website for this information.
Safety first Please remember to escort your children into the building when dropping off and picking up!
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.stagesschoolofdance.com
REMINDERS
Stages School of Dance Holiday Closure Dates Christmas Break Dec 20 to Jan 4 ,
Classes Resume Monday January 5 2015.
♦ Makeup classes for December: Friday December 12
Miss Jacqueline Grade 5 Ballet 4-5 PM, Junior company 6-7PM
♦ Free Dance Classes Tamarack Mall - Saturday Dec. 13, Cranbrook Tamarack Mall Free dance classes,
11-3 PM with Cranbrook Company Dancers. Please Come and join us if you are in Cranbrook on Saturday!
♦ Thursday December 18th 7-8 PM performance at Tamarack Mall meet at the movie theatre mall entrance at
6:30 The following dances Miss Jacqueline arranged groups Grades One to Eight Ballet Junior 2/3 Tap,
company dancers and Musical Theatre. The same costuming as the seniors center,
Company see Miss Sheri for our fun numbers.
♦ Classes cancelled for Company Christmas party Tuesday December 16 : Inter Ballet, Senior Modern
♦ Viewing week December 15 to the 19th Come watch your child dance!
♦ ADAPT Jazz &Tap exams will be in February, dates to be announced when we get confirmation from ADAPT
♦ December & January studio calendars and December newsletter are posted on the website.
♦ Please let us know of any health concerns or medical issues.
♦ We have added some great little gifts & gift certificates to the dance supply store in the studio
♦ Please make sure we have your email for newsletters. If you are not receiving our newsletter and calendar emails please
make sure that [email protected] is in your address book. The emails are sent out to the whole studio, your
anti virus may not be allowing these emails. The website has the newsletters & calendars in PDF form for you to print if you
do not receive them.
♦ Deadline for Ballet Exam Entries January 16
♦ Deadline for ADAPT Jazz & Tap Exam Entries January 16
♦ Watch for ADAPT Mock Exam dates in January
♦ Friday January 16, 6 -9 PM Workshop classes with Motus O Dance Theatre at our Golden studio. these
classes are compliments of the Golden arts counsel & associate groups. The spaces will fill up quickly! If you
would like to sign up to participate in these classes please email Miss Sheri at [email protected]
♦ Instalment payments are due for December
♦ Costume Deposits were due October 15, $60.00 per Class
♦ Please make sure your dancer stays hydrated! Please bring water!
♦ Please do not use Facebook to contact us, We do not monitor it on an ongoing basis. Please contact us by phone or studio
email 250-426-6735 or [email protected]
♦ Any students wishing to sign up for junior high or high school dance classes, please go to www.chekabc.ca/ to sign up ,
then email the studio office to complete set up.
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Free Dance Classes Tamarack Mall - Saturday Dec. 13, Cranbrook Tamarack
Mall Free dance classes, 11-3 PM with Cranbrook Company Dancers.
Please Come and join us if you are in Cranbrook on Saturday!
Company Dancers please arrive at 10:30 AM we will be at the Winners entrance in
the old chatters store. We need dancers or parents to help decorate on Friday
Class Schedule subject to what kids show up for classes
11:00- 11:15 Hip Hop
11:15- 11:30 Young Dancers
11:30 - 11:45 Ballet
11:45 - 12:00 Jazz
12:00 - 12:15 Contemporary
12:15 - 12:30 Dancers perform
12:30 - 12:45 Hip Hop
12:45 - 1:00 Young Dancers
1:00 - 1:15 Ballet
1:15 - 1:30 Jazz
1:30 - 1:45 Contemporary
1:45 - 2:00 Dancers perform
2:00 - 2:15 Hip Hop
2:15 - 2:30 Young Dancers
2:30 - 2:45 Jazz
2:45 - 3:00 Contemporary
Saturday December 13 at 6:30 - Performance at Seniors
Christmas Dinner Miss Jacqueline arranged groups
Grades One to Eight Ballet Jr. 2/3 Tap and Musical Theatre
Please be at the venue no later than 6:15pm, with their hair ready and in
costume, prepared to perform. There will not be room for parents to view this
performance, unless of course, you have a ticket for the Senior Citizen's
Christmas Dinner.
Seniors center address:125-17th Avenue, South. Above the
Cranbrook municipal campground
Wishing You All
a Happy Holiday Season
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THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE (RAD) PROGRAMME
The RAD ballet programme introduces students not only to skills in classical dance and foundations of
classical greek movement (referred to as ‘free movement’), but also character work. The RAD’s
character work is national folk dance adapted for the classical stage, as seen in popular ballets such as
Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker.
To ensure student safety whilst students study the character work, character shoes with a hard heel
are required.
The sooner students have their shoes, the sooner we may be able to commence learning
the character work.
Additionally, character skirts are also required. There are a number of character skirts available for
rent from the studio for a nominal fee of $10.00/season. Funds will help maintain these skirts. Please
remit payment to the Parents Group.
BALLET CLASSES
Please refer to the Student and Parent Handbook and note ‘Dress Code Requirements’,
where it states that students should wear hair tightly secured and away from the
face; a neat bun is preferred. Short hair should be neatly off the face and neck with
a hair band and elastic. Students requiring help may come and see me immediately
before their class begins
We appreciate those students that choose to wear proper warm-up woolies, tops, or
tight fitting t-shirts, that allow us to see body lines so that we may assist with
improving student work. Sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, and baggy tops, are not
accepted as warm-up attire in ballet class. Clothing with inappropriate subject
material will not be accepted into any class.
ATTENDANCE
Please refer to the Student and Parent Handbook and note ‘Attendance’ and understand
the commitment required when signing up for dance class.
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FEEDBACK AND FORTH :)
We welcome students and parents alike to make inquiries about progress. If additional time is required, or
feedback in confidence is preferred, an appointment may be made. Please either see me directly or leave a
message with the office at 250-426-6735.
If you are happy with the quality of instruction, please do let your friends know. If you have any questions or
concerns at all, please contact the daytime office to organize an appointment to discuss your dancers training.
We wish you all a safe and happy winter holiday and look forward to seeing you all in January, 2015
Staff of Stages School of Dance
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ADAPT Jazz & Tap Exams
Dance Attire for class & ADAPT Jazz & Tap Exams
Class
Boys
Girls
Jazz
All levels Black Jazz pants/ shorts or
tights, white T-shirt, black split sole jazz
oxford. If they are wearing shorts please
wear beige shoes no socks
All levels Black leotard; beige, tights;
Beige leather split sole jazz oxfords. Some
classes may require black shoes and tights
Tap
Black Jazz pants/ shorts, white T-shirt,
black tap shoes.
All levels : Black leotard; beige, tights;
Beige leather tap shoes. Some classes may
require black shoes and tights
Why are Dance Examinations Important!
ADAPT examinations and the dance examination process encourages each student to work harder so he or
she may achieve a personal best. And through ADAPT Syllabus training, dance exams help to maintain
dance potential throughout all the dance training years.
- examinations allow students the opportunities to enjoy quality, technical dance training, supporting good
competitive values along with enhancing stronger jazz, tap and ballet performance abilities.
- examinations are a "goal setter". They are a memorable experience and present an opportunity for dance
students to be critiqued and evaluated by professional ADAPT Syllabus dance master examiners yearly.
- examinations offer dance certification and successful candidates receive graded ADAPT Syllabus dance
certificates. Pre Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced ADAPT Exams also can be added to High school
transcript for Credit . High dance exam achievers also receive a special "Medal Of Merit Award" for excellence in dance.
ADAPT examinations and training help students build stronger character, integrity and lasting moral values
for their futures.
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If you have any questions or concerns, health or medical issues please contact us!
CRANBROOK STUDIO
If you have any questions or concerns Please contact us
Miss Sheri between 10 AM and 2 PM Monday to Friday at 426-6735 or
[email protected]
Studio Office Evenings 426-3506 Monday 4-6PM, Tuesday 4-6PM, Wednesday 4-6 PM & Thursday 4-6 PM.
Studio Coordinator- Christina, office assistants Kim & Elli Account Manager Betty Bondarchuk
Information: www.stagesschoolofdance.com
Accounts Manager : Betty Bondarchuk [email protected]
Main Office Cranbrook Evening Mon. -Thurs 4-6 PM at 426-3506