Volume 4, issue 10 may 2012

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1 Check out our NEW Summer Classes & our exciting Day Camps! May 14th is the 1st Day of Registration! The PURE Star Volume 4, issue 10 may 2012 PURE Academy Office Hours Monday to Friday, 10AM-6PM Saturday, 9AM-2PM Sunday, CLOSED PUREwear Retail Store Hours Monday to Friday, 10AM-6PM Saturday & Sunday, CLOSED SUMMER IS A Comin! May 14th, Registration Begins For some, summer is a time to rest, relax and rejuvenate. But for many of our students, it is a time to dig in deeper to their favorite art forms! This year we are offering NEW programming and repeat programming from past years that has worked very well. We have programming for everybody this summer, from the beginner performer, to the student looking for fun and friendship, to the student looking to greatly increase their skills over the summer with intensive programming and coaching. Summer is a great time for parents to try their child in a performance skill that they have not yet tried to see if they like it, since it is only a 6 or 8 week commitment. The staff for this summer is busy preparing lessons for our best line up of summer programming YET! Welcome Roger Wellington, Holly Holmes, Melissa Colman, Heather Stewart and Stacie Suitor to the summer class roster! Classes are a great value for your dollar! Summer Classes for Early years/mini Students (18 months 5) Raindrops (Parent/tot class) Early Years Dance (Creative Movement) My First Ballet and Tap Combination Class Pre-Competitive Starter Class (Intensive) Mini Summer Dance Party (Jazz/Hip hop) Summer Classes for Junior Students (6 14) Mini Tap and Ballet Combination Break for summer, Breakdance Junior Summer Dance Party (Jazz/Hip hop) Across the Floor Bootcamp (Intensive Class) Stretch and Strengthen Drama Class (6 week program) Summer Classes for Teen Students (10 18yrs) & Adult) Pre-Teen Summer Dance Party (Jazz/Hip hop) Partnering (male/female) (Intensive) Across the Floor Bootcamp (Intensive) Tap Catch up Intensive (As recommended by coaches) Contemporary Dance *NEW* Adult Strut Heels Jazz class Invitation & Next Step Forms Pure teachers are always focused on the individual student. Here is how you, the parents benefit from belonging to a studio who really wants your child to flourish. We are paying attention in the classroom since the first day in September (or second term start) to see who your child really is. What is their style of learning? What is their passion in the arts? Where would they thrive? Are they a natural? Are they especially focused? Inspire talent. Develop abilities. Love the Arts.

2 We pass out 2 different kinds of forms in the weeks leading up to recital. NEXT STEP forms go to everybody. This sheet is important. It is a direct recommendation from your child s caring instructor as to where they should progress to next. Some teachers might even recommend another discipline, but most recommend the next grade level within the current discipline that they are enrolled. Please keep in mind that your child may be asked to repeat a grade. NO CHILD EVER FAILS AT PURE. However, in some classes our grade levels span several years of age (ie 9 11) and they may not yet have mastered all of the skills to move to the next level. Also, in ballet, the ROYAL ACADEMY recommends that students take 2-3 years in one grade before proceeding. This is so that students MASTER current skills before progressing to much harder ones. Dance, drama and music is not about rushing through the grades, it is about getting masterful with each set of skills at each level and being able to apply them to performance or choreography. If your child is asked to repeat a year in the same grade, trust us, we know what we are doing and also trust that they will be pushed harder at that level if it is a repeat year in a grade. When you register for the next year, (which we invite you all to do), you should bring that form. If you lose it, our administrative team can look up your child s recommendation in our records. We hope you like this useful tool parents. We spend a lot of time thinking about the correct next step for each child. INVITATIONS/AUDITIONS Some children may receive invitations to some of our specialty programs. These children have been selected by teachers who have noticed them as being a natural or obvious fit for a certain program. These programs include Ballet Company, Dance PAK, Competitive Dance and its subsequent training programs and Triple Threat. We want you to know as parents if we see an obvious skill set emerging from your child. The good news is, if your child does not receive a specific invitation to a program, they are almost always still eligible to join. Here is a quick break down of how each of our programs entrance policies work. Ballet Company By Invitation. If no invitation was received, an assessment class is required. ~ Petite Elite (4-6 years) Assessment class Tues May 22, 6-7pm ~ Elite Ballet (7 9 years) Assessment class, Tues May 22, 7 8pm ~ Junior Elite (10+ years) Assessment class, Wed May 23, 5 6pm Triple Threat Registration is open to all. No audition procedure. Dance Pak Open Audition required - June 16, 10-4pm (St. Clair Health Plex) Competitive Team Open Audition required - June 16, 10-4pm (St. Clair Health Plex) Primary Competitive Open Audition required May 26th, 9 10am Studio 1, PURE Pre-Competitive Technique Training class Invitation only Stay tuned to future newsletters and announcements about auditions and assessment classes! INtroducing Bailey - Our NEW ACRO COACH! PURE would like to welcome Bailey Robinson to the coaching staff for the 2012/2013 season. Bailey will be offering Gymnastics based ACRO class on Sunday afternoons starting September. 2 classes per month will take place at PURE and 2 classes will take place at Blenheim gymnastics club. At the club the technique and stunt training will take place and at PURE the choreography and dance aspect will be developed. We are very excited to work with Bailey and provide our dancers with another opportunity to grow! Bailey s Biography Bailey started recreational gymnastics with the Blenheim Golden Eagles Gymnastics Club at the age of 4 and within a year was tested to join the interclub elite program. By the age of 9 she had competed in several gymnastics competitions in Ontario and received high honors. Her competitive career ended at the age of 14 but her love for the sport did not stop. She became a part of the Gymnastics Ontario, CIT program, Coach in Training and at the age of 16 started taking the NCCP courses required to become a certified gymnastics coach. As a registered member of Gymnastics Ontario, she is Level 2 certified for both Men s and Women s Artistic Programs, which includes both theory and sports specific courses, Bailey is also certified for Foundations in Trampoline. She has completed NCCP Risk Management and Respect in Sport as well as 2012 CPR First Aid Training. Along with the love of gymnastics Bailey also began dancing at the age of 4 with Debbie McGonigle School of Dance in Blenheim. Excelling in Jazz, Bailey joined the New Sensations Performing Dance Group and continued to dance until she was 18, receiving a scholarship in 2010 from her studio. Bailey has tested and received her Annual Jazz award through the British Association of Teachers of Dancing (B.A.T.D). A current honor student at St. Clair College Bailey is extremely excited to join PURE s family to help develop gymnastics and ACRO based dance skills through proper training and encouragement. Welcome to PURE, Bailey! EXCITING NEWS!! We are thrilled to welcome... Designs by Heather Construction will soon begin to create a boutique 300 sq ft Store inside of PURE. The playroom as well as the current PURE store will be combined to make one large boutique store location for Designs By Heather. The new store will come complete with a change room along with a full selection of Dancewear, gymnastics wear, shoes and PUREwear. Designs by Heather will operate independently of PURE & will have its own store hours for your convenience. Heather will also continue to work with PURE students for all of PURE's custom costume needs. Welcome Heather!! More Details to Come...

3 FALL PROGRAMS PURE not only offers programs in dance, music & drama, we also offer incredible instructors, award-winning choreography & amazing opportunities for every student! We have something for everybody, for all ages and all skill levels! CLASSES AT PURE START FOR AS LITTLE AS $37/MONTH (+HST) TAKE MULTIPLE CLASSES AND RECEIVE MAJOR DISCOUNTS! NEW FREE TRIPLE THREAT PRODUCTION CLASS (MUST BE ENROLLED IN AT LEAST ONE DANCE, ONE MUSIC & ONE DRAMA CLASS) PURE UNLIMITED PRICING! TAKE AS MANY CLASSES AS YOU WISH FOR ONE LOW PRICE ALL TUITION COSTS CAN BE PAID IN FULL TO RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR (IF PAID IN FULL BY SEPT 29/12) MONTHLY EFT BUDGET PLANS AVAILABLE GREAT PROGRAMS AT AN EXCELLENT TAX DEDUCTIBLE PRICE! TO REGISTER OR BOOK A TOUR OF OUR FACILITY, CALL US AT OR COME IN & SEE US AT 121 HERITAGE RD! OR YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE AT Parent and Tot classes NEW!! Acro classes Creative Movement Beginner ballet, tap and jazz Drama/Acting classes (Ages 6+) Improv Singing/Vocal Lessons Group singing lessons (Ages 6+) GLEE for Juniors and teens Indie Musician Workshop classes Hip Hop (Ages 6+) Ballet and Pointe (Ages 3+) Tap (Ages 3+) Street Dance and Tricks (6+) Lyrical (Ages 9+) BOYS Only Dance Technique (6+) Jazz (Ages 5+) Contemporary (Ages 12+) Partnering (Ages 11+) Musical Theatre (Ages 6+) Adult classes in Jazz/hip hop, Strut/Heels & dance cardio fitness Stepping stone classes (for those looking to train for specialty programs like competitive) Dance PAK Competitive Team Ballet tcompany

4 RECITAL UPDATE What to expect this month! While the following dates are accurate, we ask that you refer to your personal RECITAL INFORMATION PACKAGE (coming to your home early-mid May) to determine exactly what rehearsal and show you will be required at. Many students at PURE are in several classes and we may require you at just one rehearsal. Please go through your information package with a highlighter to make sure you are in attendance at the required rehearsals for your class(es). Junior Show Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday June 5th, 4:30pm Performance: Friday June 8, 6:30pm Primary Show Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday June 6th, 4:30pm Performance: Saturday June 9th, 10:00am Senior Show Dress Rehearsal: Thursday June 7th, 4:30pm Performance: Saturday June 9th, 2:00pm Specialty Program Grand Showcase Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday June 6th, 7:00 10:00pm Performance: June 9, 6:30pm The information package coming your way soon will include: Your child s hair, make-up and shoe requirements for their personal; performances A list of who is required at which dress rehearsal, so you know which night to attend A list of the show order for each show your child appears in, to be used a costume change reference Details about ticket sales, gift sales in the lobby, DVD sales and more Instructions about arrivals and dismissals to rehearsals and shows Backstage Volunteer information Hints and tips for students having a good show week and being comfortable backstage Please take good care of your information package when you receive it! Lots of time has been put into providing all of the information you should need for a great show! Please take some time to read, highlight, understand and respect the process of show week. Its great fun if we work together to be organized and patient. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR RECITAL We will need backstage volunteers! However, we encourage you to volunteer for arecital show that your child is NOT IN, so that you may enjoy your own child s show from the audience. A volunteer sign up sheet will be available at the front desk once Recital tickets go on sale in earl May. Once you have signed up, you will be contacted with your duties and assignments by PURE management. Volunteers will have very specific duties and instructions for helping children backstage, so rest easy knowing that the volunteers will be very well managed and instructed by the volunteer and backstage coordinator,candice Willmore. Applicants for Summer Jobs Thank you to all who applied for a summer position with our camps. It was bittersweet that we have limited positions to offer because this year s batch of summer camp councillor applicants was our best ever! To all those who applied,we want to thank you for tak-

5 ing the time to create resumes and to let us get to know you as more than our students, but as potential employees. We found amazing qualities in every single one of you and we appreciate the time and effort you each put into continually improving your skill set, your experience and your education. If we did not have a position to offer you this year, please keep trying each year. We like to spread work around to new faces and give lots of people chances for employment. Keep studying, keep volunteering, keep a good attitude and one day, it will be your turn! camp camp camp! Summer staff is hired and they have been assigned the task of creating the best line up of camp activities and planning EVER! Dates, prices will be available at the Administrative desk and online soon! Registration opens to the public May 14th and camps will fill up fast! This year for the first time we are offering 2 different series of camps. Ask our desk about pricing, dates and times. RECREATIONAL Camps are designed to explore the creative arts (dance music and drama) while keeping a strong focus on fun, friendship, self-confidence and self-esteem development. The campers will certainly learn skills in the various performing arts, but camps will be made even more exciting by implementing varieties of non-arts activities such as games, theme days, crafts and movies. We have male and female instructors so girls and boys each get valuable same-gender leadership. Lunches are supervised, camps are organized and well thought out, communication home is thorough and current and our leaders are empathetic and thoughtful. At its core, kids who attend PURE s recreational camps are safe and very well looked after. Each camp theme week is different so you could come all summer long and never do the same thing twice! Here are the theme s you can choose from this year: Ages 5 8 Disney Camp Sing, Dance and Play Animals, Pets and Little Wonders Heroes, Villains and Princesses Ages 8 12 Glee Camp Pop Stars and Movie Stars Friends Forever INTENSIVE Camps are designed for those who want to push themselves and grow even stronger over the summer. Taught by various of our Competitive Team coaches and sometimes special guest teachers and choreographers, these camps are sure to empower, strengthen, develop and push the dancer to greatness! Intensive Dancer Bootcamp Workshops (Junior, 7 11) Mornings Intensive Dancer Bootcamp Workshops (Senior, 12-18) Afternoons Ballet Intensive Dance Camp Level 1 (7 12 years) Full Days Ballet Intensive Dance Camp Level 2 (13 18 years) Full Days Students are guaranteed to feel improvement after just one week of classes! RECITAL TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for all 4 June Recitals go on sale both ONLINE at and at the Capitol Theatre Box office on Friday May 18th at 10:00 am. Please purchase your tickets early to ensure the best seat for you and your loved ones! Ticket Prices are unchanged from RECITAL DVD PURCHASES Chris Wilton from Digital Memories will once again be filming and producing our recital DVD s. In order to attain a DVD for one or more shows you must pay in advance at the PURE front desk during office hours. DVD s are $20 each. You will be contacted via approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the recital to come in and pick up your DVD. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNT Please ensure that your account is p aid in full with your June payment. All accounts must be at a zero balance by June 3rd. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

6 DANCE PAK TEAM Dance Dance Canada Results! I would like to congratulate Brit tany Meechem and all of the Pak Dancers and Families on a stun ning day at Dance Canada. Anyone that was at that awards ceremony must of felt the pride and excitement that I felt for these dancers. In particular I noticed the con sistency with all 18 numbers all in fact receiving the High Gold standard. It clearly tells me that all members are working very hard in every class. It also tells me the level of respect our dancers have for each other and the respectful relationships that exist between the Pak coaches, the dancers and the families. I also want to mention that Brittany s passion and dedication to the PAK program is outstanding and her heart encompasses every single dancer on all 4 teams. In particular I must make mention of Brittany s choreography. It would be exceptionally difficult to choreograph 18 numbers but Brittany has tackled this very challenge. I felt that Brittany s choreography was fresh and exciting; full of stories and in the end Brittany won the choreography award for the Pre competitive division on the weekend. It would be remiss of me to not also mention Candice s work on the costumes. It was so clear to me that PURE s costumes were at a standard far superior to the competition on Saturday. The dancers looked wonderful on stage and I think that makes them feel confident as they dance. Awesome work Candice! All 18 numbers received a High Gold score - between and Special Recognitions: Intermediate Pak Cold Hearted Snake Jazz - 3rd Place Overall Line (Ages 12 & under) Raise Your Glass Hip Hop - 2nd Place Overall Line (Ages 12 & under), Special Award for energy Performed by: Ally Boyle, Rachel Bultje, Alexandra Cavacas, Rebecca Charron, Abby Dozois, Sam Enzlin, Ashlea Farmer, Isabel Jefferies, Tara Moore, Marisa Park, Ava Pinsonneault, Madelyn Prizio, Jenna Scott, Jayden Zakaria Teen Pak Jump Hip Hop - Special Award for great energy and facial expressions Superman Lyrical - 2nd Place Overall Group Bad Case of Loving You Jazz - 1st Place Overall Group Performed by: Kate Caldwell, Avery Case, Laiya Evers, Samantha Gauthier, Katie Goulet, Kendel Henry, Shayna Keats-Presant, Braydn Millson, Geetha Samy SUMMER NIGHT CLASSES 8 WEEK CLASSES WILL SPAN JULY 2 - AUGUST 22 ON TUES & WED 8 WKS OF 30 MIN CLASS: $75 +HST 8 WKS OF 45 MIN CLASS: $100 +HST 8 WKS OF 60 MIN CLASS: $125 +HST 6 WEEK CLASSES WILL SPAN JULY 3 TO AUGUST 7 6 WKS OF A 2 HOUR CLASS: $160 +HST SUMMER CLASSES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (AGES 18MONTHS-7YRS): RAINDROPS EARLY YEARS DANCE (CREATIVE MOVEMENT) MY FIRST BALLET TAP COMBINATION CLASS PRE-COMPETITIVE STARTER CLASS MINI SUMMER DANCE PARTY SUMMER CLASSES FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS (AGES 6-14): MINI TAP & BALLET COMBINATION BREAK FOR SUMMER BREAK DANCE JUNIOR SUMMER DANCE PARTY ACROSS THE FLOOR DANCE BOOT CAMP STRETCH & STRENGTHEN (6 WEEK)SUMMER DRAMA CLASS SUMMER CLASSES FOR TEEN STUDENTS (AGES 10-18): PRE-TEEN SUMMER DANCE PARTY PARTNERING CLASS (MALE AND FEMALE) ACROSS THE FLOOR DANCE BOOT CAMP TAP CATCH UP INTENSIVE (AS RECOMMENDED BY TEAM COACHES) CONTEMPORARY DANCE ADULT STRUT CLASS

7 SUMMER DAY CAMPS ALL RECREATIONAL CAMPS: (Unless otherwise specified) Registration begins May 14th, online registration available, phone or in person $179/week +hst for Recreational Camps (excluding shortened week) $149 +hst for shortened week (Monday, Civic Holiday) Camps available to children ages 5+ and run Mon-Fri from 9:00AM to 4:00PM Options for early drop off or late pick up times for a fee of $10 per week. ($20 for both) Supervised Lunch hour and a canteen for snack and drink purchases Present performances for parents at 3:30 pm on the last day of camp in the BlackBox theatre Educated, talented & experienced instructors - most certified in High Five Principles for Healthy Child Development Daily crafts, drama and self esteem building games, theme days and non-performing arts activities Clear focus on inclusiveness, friendship, respect, self-esteem and confidence building RECREATIONAL AGES 5-8: DISNEY CAMP SING, DANCE & PLAY ANIMALS. PETS & LITTLE WONDERS HEROES, VILLANS & PRINCESSES AGES 8-12: GLEE POP STARS & MOVIE STARS FRIENDS FOREVER INTENSIVE (FOR THE DANCER SEEKING MORE CHALLENGE) AGES 7-18: DANCER BOOTCAMP WORKSHOPS (7-11 & YRS) BALLET CAMP INTENSIVE LEVEL 1 (7-12 YRS) BALLET CAMP INTENSIVE LEVEL 2 (13-18 YRS) BUY 1 SUMMER CAMP & RECEIVE THE 2ND FOR 20% OFF! (PER CHILD ONLY) Advanced Pak Killer Queen Jazz - 3rd Place Overall Line (Ages 13 & Over) Performed by: Rachel Bedford, Jordan Couper, Micah Enzlin, Jill Erickson, Sophie Farrugia, Lydia Fenton, Mia Kristensen, Taylor Marcus, Taryn McBrayne, Gwendolyn Mitchell, Sarah Riddell, Jenna Westra Senior Pak Landslide Contemporary - 2nd Place Overall Line (Ages 13 & Over), Special Award for Creative Choreography Missy Mix Hip Hop - 1st Place Overall Line (Ages 13 & Over) Performed by: Lauren Eagen, Josh Enzlin, Chelle Harrington, Melanie Laprise, Darah Lindsay, Kate Martin, Makayla McDonald, Camille Mcphail, Naomi Sims, Amanda Tetzlaff, Angela Van Waes Select Numbers Puttin on the Ritz Tap - 1st Place Overall Group (Ages 13 & Over) Performed by: Chelle Harrington, Melanie Laprise, Gwendolyn Mitchell, Sarah Riddell, Naomi Sims Sweet Caroline Jazz Duet - 3rd Place Overall Duet/Trio (Ages 13 & Over), Special Award for strong accents and enjoyable to watch Performed by: Jordan Couper and Micah Enzlin * Work Hip Hop Trio - 2nd Place Overall Duet/Trio (Ages 13 & Over) Performed by: Sophie Farrugia, Taylor Marcus, Naomi Sims * Hey Lady Contemporary Duet - 1st Place Overall Duet/Trio (Ages 13 & Over), Special Award for great partnering Performed by Josh Enzlin and Camille Mcphail * Last Man Standing Duet Duet/Trio (Ages 15 & Over), Special Award for Athleticism! Performed by Josh and Micah Enzlin *The top three numbers in the competition were: 3rd: Missy Mix by Senior Pak 2nd: Work by Sophie Farrugia, Taylor Marcus, Naomi Sims 1st: Hey Lady by Josh Enzlin and Camille Mcphail

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9 May sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday Triple Threat Revue Triple Threat Revue Dress Rehearsal (During Class time) Only Make Believe Black Box Theatre Special Programs Photograph Week with JULIE RHODES 11 Triple Threat Revue Only Make Believe Black Box Theatre -- Lights. Camera. Fashion. Teen Fashion Show Special Programs Photograph Week with JULIE RHODES Victoria Day PURE Closed (No Classes) Class Photograph Week for Recreational Classes with JULIE RHODES Petite Elite Ballet Company Audition (4-6 yrs) 6:00-7:00pm Elite Ballet Company Auditions (7-9 years) 7:00-8:00pm Junior Elite Ballet Company Auditions (10-14 yrs) Primary Competitive Dance Team Auditions (5-7 yrs) Last Week of Official Classes June 2012 sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday Junior Dress Rehearsal, Capitol Theatre 4:30-8:00pm 6 Dress Capitol Theatre Primary 4:30-6:30pm Specialty Program 7-10pm 7 Senior Show Dress Capitol Theatre 4:40-7:45pm 8 Junior Show Life s a Happy Song 6:30pm 9 Life s a Happy Song Primary Show 10:00am Senior Show 2:00pm Specialty Program 6:30pm No Regular CLasses, Dress Rehearsal replaces regualr class Competitive Team and PAK Auditions S.Clair College Complex

10 pure monthly awards There will be no awards this month, as our staff is busy putting their heads together and deciding who should be the recipients of the prestigious year end awards to be given out at Recital in front of the entire Academy! Keep trying your best, and as a hard worker you could qualify to go down in PURE History as the 2012 Recipients of: Junior Dancer of the Year (age 10 and under) Intermediate Dancer of the Year (age 11 and up) Competitive Dancer of the year Singer of the Year Actor of the Year Triple Threat Performer of the year *NEW* Ballet Company Dancer of the Year *NEW* Teacher Assistant of the Year OVERALL STUDENT OF THE YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (to any discipline) PURE Spirit House Leagues cumulative Point Tallies Disco Ninjas 8540 Points The Looney Tunes 8760 Points One Hit Wonders 7765 Points Da Bomb Squad 7980 Points The Next House League event that you have to look forward to is... The BIG announcement at recital, and fun prizes for everybody on the Winning Team! PURE s People Sandra Campbell - Receptionist/Administration Jenna Charron - Creative Arts and Dance Instructor Brittany Meechem - Dance Pak Coordinator/Dance Instructor Holly Holmes - Competitive Dance Instructor, Choreographer Heather Kosik - Dance Instructor Corey Mariuz - Competitive Dance Instructor, Choreographer Bonnie Mather - Receptionist/Administration Breanne Neufeld - Singing Instructor Jessica Powell - Dance Instructor Elizabeth Enzlin - Choir Director Bailey Robinson - Acro Coach Margaret Ross - Administrative Director Tammy Chouinard - Marketing/Graphic Designer Heather Stewart - Dance Instructor Stacie Suitor - Creative Arts Department Director, Acting Coach Roger Wellington - Dance Instructor Candice Willmore - Costuming and Retail Director Kent Willmore - Business Advisor Melissa Colman - Competitive Dance Instructor, Choreographer Heather Randall Sutherland - Recreational Arts Artistic Director Julie Rhodes - Photographer join us on the Social Scene Inspire talent. Develop abilities. Love the Arts. 121 Heritage Road Chatham ON N7M 5W7 Phone: