Dear Studio Families
I would like to send warmest of wishes to all the students and parents for a wonderful Christmas. I hope to see many of you at our studio Christmas party.
Thank you for a terrific first half of the dance year and a very happy 2008 to all of you. All the best, Miss Lesley
STUDIO CHRISTMAS PARTY - SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH 2:00-4:00
We invite all studio dancers aged 3 and up to our studio party. The party will be loads of fun with dancing, games and merriment!
Dress up in your favorite Christmas outfit, costume or simply wear red and green.
You do not need to bring anything for the party but if you wish to donate we will be collecting for the food bank. A box will be at the bottom of the stairs if you wish to bring a donation of canned food.
Students aged 11 and up who are willing to volunteer please sign up on the studio bulletin board. You will need to arrive before (at 1:40 to help little ones up stairs), lead games and stay until 4:20 to help take little ones find shoes and take them downstairs please sign up on the studio bulletin board.
Parents are asked to drop the students at the downstairs door and return at the end of the party (sorry parents and siblings can’t stay because it gets too crowded!).
Parents of little ones please know that there will be lots of our teen dancers to help with child care. We look forward to seeing you there.
LOST AND FOUND
All the studio lost and found will be on display over the next week in the yellow studio from Tuesday December 11th to Sunday December 16th.
Parents of younger students please come in at the start or end of your child’s class and have a look in the YELLOW studio. Older students take a moment to have a look through.
This includes the vast amount of DANCE SHOES that are overflowing.
After December 17th we will be taking all lost and found to good will.
Also one of our Wednesday night students is missing her blue outdoor coat from Mountain Equipment Coop (see posted sign). If you have accidentally picked up
this jacket (approx one month ago) please see the downstairs bulletin board for owner’s info.
RAD EXAM AND PRESENTATION FORMS AND FEES
If your child is ready for the RAD exams or presentation you will receive a notice and form in the next two days. Your forms will be due back by Friday December 14th.
MCKEE SENIORS CENTRE
Thank you to Lexie D, Julia L, Sarah Marie K, Emma M, Brittany G, Mikayla G, Rachel W, Talia W, Hannah W, Frances C, Annelise B, Olivia L, and Lauren P for dancing at the McKee House Christmas Shows this past weekend.
You did a great job and the audience was thrilled with your performance. Thanks for sharing your talent and thanks to the parents for getting the students there. You all helped spread some Christmas Cheer!!
Other dates to note:
Studio Reopens Monday January 7
DID Show Theme Announced Early January
Royal Academy of Dance Grades Examinations March 9-12 (Pre Primary to Grade 5- held at the studio)
RAD Vocational Exams: Feb 17 - Mar 20 (Inter. Found – Adv 2 typically held in Coquitlam)
Dance Festivals February to May
Spring Break/Easter Break DID Closes Sunday March 16
DID Reopens Monday March 31
Costume Balance Due MId April
Photo Day/Ticket Sales Early May
Year end show at Genesis Theatre Dress Rehearsal June 2,3,4 Show June 6,7,8
Advanced Registration Mid-Late June
Ballet BC presents Moscow Classical Ballet's at Queen Elizabeth Theatre on December 28, 29, 30 @ 7:30 pm & December 29, 30, 31 @ 1:30pm
Direct from Russia, the world-renowned Moscow Classical Ballet comes back to Vancouver after almost a decade with its acclaimed production of Nutcracker. Renowned for exquisite dancing, choreography, and spectacular scenic design, the Moscow Classical Ballet's Nutcracker is the must-see production of 2007!
"This Nutcracker flowed through its splendid dancers, harmonious from their graceful fingers to the supple contours of their legs. It was full of enchantment" - The New York Times
THIS SHOW IS EXPECTED TO SELL OUT. BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
NUTCRACKER SWEET at Queen Elizabeth Theatre December 31st at 12:30pm
Come join us for a magical afternoon of sweets and dance! A wonderful opportunity for children, friends and families to meet and take photos with the dancers. Tea, sandwiches, pastries, and desserts are served from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm preceding the 1:30 pm matinee performance of Nutcracker. Seating for this event is limited. Book your tickets today.
