Stages School of Dance March / April Newsletter 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. Our newsletters & staff are always available to assist should you have questions or concerns. The studio monthly calendars & newsletters are on our website. You should be receiving calendars and newsletters to your email. 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 our studio. A copy of the parent handbook is on our website. You can view and print monthly calendars and newsletters from 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 & 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 & picking up! WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.stagesschoolofdance.com 1 ** Please See Parent Dancer Handbook Online ** Congratulations to all our Dancers who participated in the Master Classes with the Jorgen at our studio and Congratulations Kaylie Featherling, Ariel Sturat, Natteli Harpelle, Meghan Featherling, Charlotte Harpelle and Seynna Mitchell who performed with the Jorgen in Sleeping Beauty. Congratulations to all dancers who participated in ADAPT Jazz and Tap workshops and did Amazing in your Tap and Jazz exams. Congratulations Meghan Featherling for being the first dancer in the world to complete the Level 4 with ADAPT. Amazing accomplishment for our Cranbrook Dancer!!! Beautiful Job Meghan!! Important Studio Information A link to your your dancers account is online. If you have not yet signed in please use the link below to set up your account. Only you will have access to your account information : https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/index.php?account_id=2240 March & April calendar s & newsletters are posted on the website please print your copy. Monthly Installments, set 3 payments and Costumes, competition fees, exam fees are due. Overdue accounts will be charged a late fee and 23% interest. Exams Cranbrook Studio April 28-29, see page 3 for exam schedule Page 4 for exam info April 7-10 5678 ShowTime Competition, Lake Louise April 22-24 Kimberley Danceworks Competition, Cranbrook April 29- May 1st Dance Evolution Competition, Lethbridge Exams Daytime April 28-29 Creston dancers( Miss Sally will let you know if your class is performing) Focus on Youth, May 2-6 Golden Black and White Party Fundraiser -May 7th, Civic center ( Company Dancers) Golden Dress Rehearsal Friday May 27 Show Saturday May 28 (Due to the long weekend this can t be moved to another date ) Cranbrook Dress Rehearsal Thurs. June 2nd, Show Saturday June 4th Creston Show June 13 or 14 still to be confirmed Sam Steele Days Parade & Performance Cranbrook Please see page 2 for important dates for your location
Important Dates Cranbrook Studio Information Grade 6 class on April 6 will be moved to Tuesday April 5, 6-7PM Adult Tap class on April 6 will be moved to Tuesday April 5, 7-8 PM Miss Sheri s Thursday April 7th and 28th Classes are cancelled due to competition, classes will be run previous on: Saturday April 2 : 10 AM -12 PM Technique; 12:30-2:30PM Pre Inter Tap; 2:30-4:30 Pointe Sunday April 3: 1:00 4:00 Company Rehearsal We hope to have Cranbrook photos on May 18,19 We are waiting for confirmation from the photographer. all dancers must attend for group photos Year End Performances: Golden - scheduled for May 28, 2016/ Dress rehearsal May 27 Cranbrook - scheduled for June 4, 2016/Dress rehearsal June 2 Creston - still to be confirmed June 11, 2016 Company Dancers will be performing in both the Golden & Cranbrook shows Cranbrook and Golden Dances are invited to perform in both shows Golden and Creston Dances are invited to perform in Cranbrook show Some Cranbrook & Golden dances will be invited to dance in the Creston show ADAPT Workshop classes Pictures by E. Loesh 2 JÖRGEN Master class
Stages School of Dance March / April Newsletter RAD Exam Schedule Wednesday April 27 9:00 AM Grade 7 - Ariel, Eve, Isabella 9:50 AM Grade 6 - Carrington, Annica, Emma 10:40 AM Break 10:55 AM Grade 5 - Amanda, Alexandra, Taylor 11:40 AM Primary- Ruby, Isla 12:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM Grade 4 - Brooke E, Briseis, Hailey, Walker 1:50 PM Grade 3 - Noah, Madison, Callie, Saryn 2:35 PM Break 2:50 PM Grade 5 - Alexis, Paige Isabelle, Syenna 2:40 PM Intermediate- Chantelle Caitlin Paulson Performance Golden Thursday April 28 9:00 AM Grade 3 - Olivia,Aysha, Annika 9:40 AM Grade 7 - Kaylie, Meghan 10:20 AM Break 10:35 AM Grade 6 - Kate, Sienna, Dawson, Neve, 11:30 AM Grade 4 - Salix. Tea 12:05 PM Lunch 1:05 PM Grade 8 - Chantelle, Meghan 1:45 PM End of day for Stages We are Hosting Van Dance from Lethbridge until 4:45 PM RAD Exams preparation - Day of the Exam - Cranbrook Location Schedule for Stages School of Dance, you will be advised of any major changes. Arrive at least 1 hour before your exam time. If you are the first exam of the day then please check with Miss Sheri for your arrival time. Please arrive well rested from the night before! Most important of all, we wish all candidates the very best and hope that they enjoy their experience. It has been wonderful year, we would like to thank the parents for supporting your dancers and everyone for supporting Stages School of Dance and its programmes. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Miss Sheri. 3 Please arrive with the following items done. 1. Hair in bun (ballet buns - bangs gelled back, no scrunches - hair net and bobby pins only). If your child has a very short hair cut which will not go into a bun then please use one of the Zig-zag hair band (circular joining comb) and bobby pins to secure it with bangs gelled back into the hair band. 2. If you need help with your dancer s hair please come with their own supplies: hair brush, Elastics, bobby-pins, hair nets, Hairspray, come at least an hour and a half early will assist with hair. 3. Wearing appropriate clothes for their level and type of exam. (Clean clothes and shoes please) 3. Please eat and drink prior to the exam, Bring a light clean snack and water to have before or after your exam
STAGES SCHOOL OF DANCE (RAD) PROGRAMME DANCE WEAR Please note: split sole ballet shoes are now allowed in Exams from Grade 1 and up Class Boys Girls Pre Primary Primary Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade IV Grade V Grade VI Grade VII Grade VIII Intermediate Pointe Black Dance shorts or pants (or tights for ages 10 and up.) White t-shirt, black ballet shoes. Grade one Character shoes Black Dance shorts or pants (or tights for ages 10 and up), white t-shirt, black ballet shoes. Grade one - Character shoes White shirt Black shorts Black lycra (pants or tights for ages 10 and up), Black or white leather ballet shoe Older students dance belt Character shoes Please see teacher for exam uniform Older students dance belt RAD pink scoop neck tank leotard (Cotton/Lycra) White RAD ankle socks (Tights optional) RAD Pink voile skirt Pink full sole leather ballet slippers with elastic***** Grade 1 and up may wear split sole ballet shoes Grade one-black character skirt and black canvas character shoes RAD Navy Blue scoop neck pinched front tank leotard (Cotton/Lycra), Pink convertible tights Pink leather full or Split sole ballet slippers with elastic Black Character skirt: 3 ribbons (white/light pink or light blue/navy ) black canvas character shoes Grade 4 ballet students please see your teacher about character uniform for Exam RAD leotard in class color, see your teacher Pink convertible tights Matching silk skirt Matching silk Pink leather or canvas split sole ballet slippers Black character skirt (with ribbon)- black canvas character shoes Black leotard (See Teacher) Pink convertible tights Pink leather or canvas split sole ballet slippers Soft pointe shoes for Exam and Ponte shoes (See Teacher) RAD Exams 4
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE (RAD) PROGRAMME The RAD ballet programme Introduces students not only to skills in classical dance & foundations of classical greek movement (referred to as free movment ), 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 & 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 Stages. RAD Exams Paige & Annouk Golden Rehearsal for Sleeping Beauty with The JÖRGEN Master Classes with the JÖRGEN Master Classes with the JÖRGEN Cranbrook & Golden Dancers in Rehearsal for Newsie s production at the Golden studio RAD Exams When Taking exams dancers will need to spend more time in class for RAD exams. To Ensure strength in technique and a secure understanding of classical, free movement and character work students wishing to take their exam must have a minimum of two hours a week of. Grade 1 to Grade 5 dancers will need to take their level class i.e. Grade 3 and the Technique class. Primary ballet dancers are also welcome to attend the Technique class. The technique class includes work on specific ballet technique and grade work chosen by the teacher to prepare dancers for a successful exam. For grade's 6,7 and 8 ballet dancers must have a minimum of two hours and preferably three hours of ballet a week. Intermediate & Advanced should be taking a minimum of 4-9 hours of ballet per week. 5
Stages School of Dance March/ April Newsletter We welcome students & parents to make inquiries about progress. If additional time is required, if you have questions or concerns at all, or would like feedback in confidence, an appointment can be made with our office or please contact Miss Sheri directly at 250-426-6735. Golden Dancers prepare for benefit performance for Woman's Shelter ADAPT Jazz workshop ADAPT Tap Workshop February 6 ADAPT Jazz and Tap Pictures compliments of E. Loesh and Miss Sheri RAD Exams
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us! CRANBROOK, Golden & Creston STUDIOs If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us! Miss Sheri between 10 AM & 2 PM Monday to Friday at 426-6735 or stagesschoolofdance@shaw.ca Studio Office Evenings 426-3506 Cranbrook Monday 4-6PM, Tuesday 4-6PM, Wednesday 4-6 PM & Thursday 4-6 PM. Studio Cranbrook office administration for all studios Kim & Elli Account manager for all studios Betty Bondarchuk stagesschoolofdance@shaw.ca Creston STUDIO Please contact Miss Sheri or Miss Sally GOLDEN STUDIO Miss Courteny 10 11 AM Mon - Thurs 250-939-8088 email: misscourteny@gmail.com Studio Coordinator Golden : Anna Schacher will be in the Golden office Monday 4-6 PM; Tuesday & Wednesday 6-8PM; Thursday 4-6PM 7 Information: www.stagesschoolofdance.com stagesschoolofdance@shaw.ca