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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

October 25, 2007

Dear Studio Families:

Studio News
I hope this email finds everyone well! We have some wonderful news to share with all of you. First our office administrator Caroline Birch became a first time grandmother yesterday to a beautiful baby boy named Nathan. Congratulations to her daughter Shannon (who also happens to be the Deas Island Dance webdesigner) and her husband Grant!

Also some terrific news regarding Miss Janet’s daughter, Celine Gittens, who is currently dancing for the Royal Ballet in Birmingham, England. It was announced today that Celine will be dancing the lead role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake in the company’s production in February. This is only Celine’s second year with the company so to receive this coveted role is very exciting.

Hope this email finds all of you well,

Kind regards,

Lesley Benham
Director
Deas Island Dance

Halloween
The teachers took a show of hands of how many students would be away for Halloween next Wednesday. With so many students being away we will be canceling classes that run 3:30-9:45…so everyone can enjoy their trick or treats.

We will be rescheduling a Halloween Make up day on Wednesday December 19th. All classes from 10:30-3:15 are on as regularly scheduled on October 31st.

Halloween dress up for young classes
The following junior classes may come with costume or a part of a costume for class next week. Please make sure that you can move comfortably in your costume!
All other classes are regular attire.

Miss Lesley Storybook Ballet Tuesday 1-1:45 Oct. 30
Miss Lesley Storybook Ballet Tuesday 1:45-2:30 Oct. 30
Miss Sarah Storybook Ballet Wed 10:30-11:15 Oct. 31
Miss Sarah Storybook Ballet Wed 1:30-2:15 Oct. 31
Miss Katie Storybook Ballet Thurs 10:00-10:45 Nov 1
Miss Katie Storybook Ballet Thurs 10:45-11:30 Nov 1
Miss Katie Move and Groove Thurs 1:00-1:45 Nov 1

RAD Ballet Presentations and Exams
The teachers are currently evaluating students for entry into upcoming spring Royal Academy of Dance ballet exams and presentations. We will notify you if your son or daughter is ready by the end of November. In the meantime students should be rehearsing at home so we can see their best job in class.

Open House (Watching Days)
Please find the fall open house schedule attached to your last email newsletter. If you have misplaced the last email please either email us for a new copy or check the studio bulletin board.

Parents are welcome to come and watch their children’s classes during open house. Miss Lesley is starting her open house November 1st and other teachers will take place end of November/early December. Please keep noise to a minimum at open house and remember to remove street shoes before entering the classrooms. Please come only on your designated day. We look forward to seeing you. Thank you!

Remembrance Day
All classes are on as regularly scheduled on Remembrance Day Monday.

posted by L. Benham 10:18 AM

Friday, October 12, 2007

Deas Island Dance - October 2007 Newsletter

We have had a terrific first month back at dance and would like to thank all the students for their hard work and enthusiasm thus far. Thank you to all parents for getting students to class on time with hair and outfits ready to go. We appreciate your efforts!

We ask that you do not ask teachers questions between classes. If you have any questions please leave a message for Caroline, our studio administrator, on the studio phone at 604-946-5867.

Thanks, everyone and happy dancing.

Adult Tap
We are beginning a 10 week adult tap program on Wednesdays 9:30 -10:30am. Please phone Caroline for information or to register.

Kinderjazz
We have started a jazz class on Thursday afternoons 1:45-2:30 for Kindergarten students. We are hoping to spread the word to keep this class running! If you know of any 5 year olds looking to dance please let them know of this class. Thank you!

Year End Show
The studio calendar can be found on studio handbook on our studio website – including the dates of our year end show (June 6, 7 and 8)

Cloud 9 DVDs
If you ordered an Alice in Wonderland DVD, you should have now received your copy in the mail. If you do not yet have your copy please contact Doug or Leanne McLeod from Cloud 9 video at 604-929-5387

Student Pick Up
Please remember that the teachers are running back-to-back classes and are only able to supervise students when they are in the classroom. Parents are responsible for their children before and after class.

We understand that emergencies arise. Therefore, we would like to ask parents to discuss the following with their son or daughter. Students are asked to wait inside the studio for their ride. Also, if a parent/ride does not turn up…please have your son or daughter knock on one of the studio doors and let a teacher know. Students may sit quietly inside the classroom door and watch the next class. If no one comes for a student, a teacher will phone home.

Girls Hair for Class
It is imperative that each student’s hair is done correctly for class. Too many students are arriving with hair in their eyes or hair down. For ballet/modern hair should be in a classical bun and for tap/jazz/hip hop hair should be in a bun or a neat pony tail. Please use a strong elastic for a base and use flat clips to pin back any bangs or wispy bits.

Hip Hop Runners and other Dance Shoes
Students are reminded that they must have non-marking soled, inside only, runners for hip hop class. This means that student must change into their dance shoes once they reach the studio lobby.
At no time should any dance shoes be worn in the parking lot or outside. Thank you!

Care of Pink Organza Ballet Skirts
If you need to clean your organza skirt please hand wash – dip it in warm water with gentle detergent. If you have stain – gently rub, rinse and hang to dry. Do not bleach, iron or put them in the dryer.

Email Address
If you need to change your email address with us, or add an additional email address to our mailing list, simply reply to this email and let us know.

posted by L. Benham 7:14 PM