Thursday, June 12, 2008
ADVANCE REGISTRATION for 2008/2009 Season
Wednesday June 25 3-8pm Current Clients
Thursday June 26 3-8pm New and Current Clients
Registration packages to be mailed the week before registration. If you are a current client you will automatically receive the information. If you are a new client, please email us your mailing address and details of desired classes(age of student, experience...).
PROLINE PHOTOGRAPH PICK UP DAYS
You may now preview photos from photo day on the proline photography site. Photos will be available for during preregistration in June. Reprints may be ordered on line after June 26th.
SUMMER REGISTRATION
Early bird deadline for July and August programs is JUNE 15TH.
If you are intending on taking RAD ballet examinations next year please register for the August programs. If you need summer program information please email us and we will send you the brochures on the following programs:
JUNE- Technique classes for Royal Academy of Dance grades 2-Intermediate
JULY- Mini Camps for 3-5 years (tap, jazz, ballet) and Mini camp for Intro to Ballet
AUGUST - Last 3 weeks of August Summer intensives - ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, musical theatre, pointe, variations
DVD AND VIDEO ORDERS – CLOUD 9 by JUNE 26th
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER A PINOCCHIO DVD OR VHS, DROP OFF OR MAIL IN YOUR VIDEO ORDER TO THE STUDIO. WE WILL BE COLLECTING ORDERS FOR CLOUD 9 UNTIL JUNE 26TH.
MAIL IN SUMMER REGISTRATION AND VIDEO ORDERS TO:
DEAS ISLAND DANCE
270-6165 HWY 17
DELTA BC
V4K 5B8
posted by L. Benham 9:46 AM
Friday, December 28, 2007
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.
posted by L. Benham 2:37 PM
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
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Dear Studio Families
Just a few notes for you as the dance season approaches! It has been terrific to see many of the students back at dance during our August summer programs.
I am pleased to have Janet Gittens, Jamie Gonzales, Lisa Metz, Katie Parks and Sarah Whyte once again joining me on the teaching staff again this year. I am also pleased to introduce Heather Furlong to Deas Island for our Wednesday night hip hop classes. Caroline Birch continues as our studio administrator and will be available to help you with your registration and through out the year. Look for our updated staff bios up on the website – coming soon. I have just returned from a week in New York at the Alvin Ailey centre where I took the Horton Modern Dance Pedagogy course. I am looking forward to getting back to class and sharing the work with the students!
See you soon,
Kind regards,
Lesley Benham
Director
Deas Island Dance
DID HANDBOOK and INVOICE
You will be receiving your invoice in the mail by the end of August. This will detail your child’s classes and fees due.
Also, in the next few days you will receive an email with the DID handbook which will have the detailed list of the student attire.
Registration and Open House
A reminder that we have a registration night tomorrow - Thursday August 23rd between 5-8pm.
During Open House on Wednesday September 5th 4-8pm and Thursday September 6th 4-8pm we will be holding the following:
-final registration
-fee drop off
-used shoe exchange
-Dance Wear for sale by Smarty’s
Used Shoe Exchange
I suggest dropping off used shoes ASAP so that you have the best chance to sell them (feel free to drop shoes off any time on Thursday 23rd).
We will only hold the used shoe exchange during September 5th and 6th open house.
We regret we are unable to have clients searching through shoes during the first weeks of dancing – as it just gets too chaotic.
If you are selling shoes please use a ziploc bag with and write your name, phone number, shoe size and type, and asking price on the bag.
Shoes that are not marked and ziploced will not be accepted. Please make sure you have an asking price.
Ballet Leotards Royal Academy Grades 1-3
We have made some changes to our ballet uniform. We are currently phasing out the ruby velvet leotards as we can no longer get the material from our suppliers.
Grade 2 will be the only grade that continues to wear the ruby velvet leotards. If you have a daughter in grade two ballet who needs a ruby leotard we will need to find one from a previous student. If you have a ruby velvet leotard that you are willing to sell we ask that you bring it in during summer school or registration days. But your leotard in a ziploc bag with your name on it and we sell it for you.
We have ordered fully front lined BLOCH Leotards for Grade 1 and 3 and will arrive to LIMBERS DANCEWEAR by the first week of classes. Grade one’s will be in a Mulberry tank leo and Grade Three’s will be in a Royal tank leo. The new leos are excellent quality and well priced at $25.99 for child sizes and $28.99 for ladies sizes.
We will send out an email when the leos have arrived to Limbers. Until they arrive please wear another leotard.
Ballet Character Skirts
Students in RAD Ballet Grade 1- 8 will need character skirts. As in previous years I will be trying on everyone’s skirts the first week of classes to see if they still fit. I will try my best to swap between students so that students do not have to buy a new one. Once I have tried everyone’s skirts on I will contact you to let you know if I have a used character for you. Used skirts are $25.00. New skirts cost $40-$60 depending on the length. Character skirts are kept permanently at the studio and sold for you once you no longer are in need of one.
posted by L. Benham 9:03 AM
Friday, July 27, 2007
Dear Studio Families
We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer. Just a few things we wanted to touch base with as we have had a few questions.
You will receive information about fall programs in an email in late August. This will have all the details of school uniforms, studio calendar and all sorts of need to know info. I will be away until the second week of August at a teacher’s course so will not be available until then. If you have questions feel free to phone or email the studio – and we will get back to you when we are in to the studio again.
Happy summer to all of you!
Lesley Benham
Director
Deas Island Dance
Fall Registration
Our next registration will take place on Thursday August 23rd from 5-8 pm.
Final registration will take place Wednesday September 5 and Thursday September 6 from 4-8pm.
Fall Classes Begin Monday September 10th.
Festival Entries
Thank you to all the students who have placed entries for festival. The teachers are planning the festival routines and you will have a schedule for rehearsals by the second week of August. We will try and put festival rehearsals to the weeks you are attending summer school.
Summer School Students - August Summer Camp Hours
There is still room in all levels Primary upwards. If you still want to register, simply mail the attached forms to the studio address. If you want simply to join the jazz and stage portion please email me directly for times. If you want a Summer Dance 2007 brochure please phone or email the studio.
I will be sending out another email the week before summers school begins which will detail their classes and what to bring. Please note that students will have breaks between classes and in the case of younger students they will be supervised. In the case of ballet students the grade is based on what RAD grade they are entering this fall.
WEEK ONE AUGUST 13TH
RAD GRADE THREE 9:00-4:00
RAD GRADE FOUR 9:00-4:00
RAD GRADE FIVE 10:30-5:00
RAD INTER FOUNDATION 9:00-5:00
WEEK TWO AUGUST 20TH AND WEEK THREE AUGUST 27TH
RAD PRIMARY 1:00-5:00
RAD GRADE ONE 12:00-5:00
RAD GRADE TWO 1:00-5:00
RAD GRADE THREE 9:00-3:00
RAD GRADE FOUR 9:00-3:00
RAD GRADE FIVE 10:45-6:00
RAD INTER FOUNDATION 9:00-5:00
INTERMEDIATE 10:30-6:00
POINTE SHOES FITTING WITH MISS JANET
Tuesday July 31st 10:00am – 12:00 Noon at the Limber’s Kerrisdale Location (5635 West Boulevard and west 41st)
Miss Janet has kindly volunteered her time to be on hand to okay the pointe shoe selection. We have asked Limbers to bring in extra stock for the fittings and they have notified staff that Deas Island Dance students will be coming in. If you need new pointe shoes…please come by during these hours….new pointe shoes need to be checked by Miss Janet before you sew on ribbons. There will be pointe shoe fitters in on this day as well as extra shoe stock …so if you can not make it to the morning session, please come in to the afternoon. Students who are starting pointe for the first time this year….such as students taking 3 ballet classes a week in any of the PRBT/TI/T2/ X1/X2/X3/ are strongly encouraged to come to this Pointe shoe fitting. If you are unable to make this day…please get to one of Limbers for a fitting asap as they sometimes need to order sizes/widths – this can take a little while!
DVD’s from Alice in Wonderland
Dvd’s will be mailed to your homes in September.
If you forgot to order a dvd and are still wanting one you must contact Doug McLeod of Cloud 9 Video directly. His number is 604-929-5387. I believe Doug is away for a large chunk of August – but leave him a message and he will get back to you by September.
Missed Photo Sales? Pro-line Photos for Alice in Wonderland
Proline Photography has now picked up the remaining photos. If you have missed photo sales and are still wanting to order photos…you may do so directly through their website.
posted by L. Benham 12:32 AM
Monday, May 28, 2007
CAROLINE’S OFFICE HOURS
Caroline Birch will be in the office this week
Monday May 28th 4-6pm and
Thursday May 31st 4-6pm.
She will be available to purchase tickets and for you to sign early dismissal forms.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets are now available to the public for purchase. If you have friends or family who would like tickets please pop by and see Caroline during her office hours or leave a message on the studio phone at 604-946-5867.
There are tickets available for the four shows:
Students and parents:
Last few days to sign the early dismissal forms….
PLEASE SIGN THE EARLY DISMISSAL LIST BEFORE THE DEADLINE OF JUNE 1st.
We understand in some cases students may have other commitments show weekend and in the case of young students, parents may want to retrieve students early. Students may not leave the theatre before the end of the performance unless parents have signed the early dismissal list. The person who signs the early dismissal list must be the parent/guardian who will be picking up the child (as we will be asking for a matching signature at the time of pick up).
There will be no early dismissals on show day if parents have not come in to the office before June 1st to sign the forms. We will not accept notes asking for early dismissal. Parents who wish to give students aged 13 and up permission to sign themselves out early on show days, must also sign the early dismissal lists prior to June 1st.
VOLUNTEERS VERY MUCH NEEDED
Scenery Installation and Take Down
We have no one to assist with the scenery and are putting out the call. A few of you have mentioned that there are some dad’s interested in helping and ask that you call Caroline or sign up on the bulletin board. Help!!! If you can do any small part of the following we will appreciate it!
Saturday May 2 (2:30-4:30ish)
Meet at Gregg Burhoe’s house in Tsawwassen for loading of the rental truck afternoon (2:30)
Sunday May 3 (9:00am ish)
-Meet at the Genesis Theatre for unloading of the rental truck.
-Sunday morning/early afternoon we are looking for people to help drill scenery parts together and help us fly the scenery.
- Sunday lunchtime we will need people to help tie fishing line attach scenery parts (teens?)
Sunday May 10 (after the last show)
- Demolition crew needed to break down and load into rental truck.
Child Care for the following shows still needed for junior students:
Even if you don’t have a child in these groups but can spare the time we appreciate it! If you have not yet volunteered please sign up for your child’s class:
Friday night show
White rabbits (Tuesday class) 1 volunteer needed
Sat Mat
Buzzy bees 1 volunteer needed
Floating Letters 1 volunteer needed
Ice Cream 1 volunteer needed
Mad Hatters 1 volunteer needed
Sat Eve
Buzz bee 1 volunteer needed
Cake walk (Saturday class) 2 volunteer needed
Red roses (Thurs. class) 2 volunteer needed
White rabbits (Tues class) 1 volunteer needed
Sun Mat
Mad Hatters 1 volunteer needed
And one final reminder to put your child’s name in all their shoes!!!!
posted by L. Benham 11:25 AM
