NBS Newsletter

Term 2 2015

The beautiful photo above is of a former student of Northern Ballet Studios

Marina Bull who kindly offered her time while back in Sydney to teach the
students Lyrical and Pointe work over Term 1. Marina has now returned to
Europe to continue her dancing career. We wish her all the best for the future
and a big thank you for passing on your experience and knowledge to the
students.
I have recently heard from Mischa Hall who was a guest artist in our end of year
production of Don Quixote 2013, he is currently training full time in
Switzerland and has been offered to dance in three ballets for their Gala
Performance in June. Mischa says hi to all and we wish him all the best for the
future.
A warm welcome to two new teachers, Mekala Shanker who now is taking the
Junior Jazz/Contemporary class on Mondays and Jennifer Nicholson who is
teaching the Tuesday Kindy & Beginners.
On Sunday 3rd May, Gemma, Hannah,
Alyssa and Samantha attended The
Australian Ballet School master classes. A
great experience to learn from well-known
teachers from The Australian Ballet
School.

Concert information:
Venue: UTS Greenhalgh Theatre
Concert: Thursday 3rd December 7pm
Dress rehearsal: Thursday 26th November 4pm onwards
Northern Ballet Studios holds an annual concert which involves all students
with full stage scenery and props. This is a wonderful experience and is the
highlight of the year for the students. It is a chance for the students to show off
their talents, build their confidence and experience the atmosphere of stage life.
To make this possible each year fundraising is needed:
Fundraising The Dancers Journal
To raise money to cover some of the cost of the scenery and props for the end of
the year concert we are selling beautiful Dance Journals for the students to
enjoy and to place all their wonderful memories of dancing in a book. They also
make a great birthday or Christmas present for a friend or family member who
loves dance.
To order The Dancers Journal simply collect your order form from the
noticeboard and either email or give it to Peta and you will have your Journal in
no time.
Fundraising - 2nd Hand Dancewear Sale Day postponed till 13th June.
We will be holding a 2nd hand dance wear sale on Saturday 13th June from
10am till 3pm. Items will include; variety of leotards of all sizes, ballet shoes
and some black jazz shorts, jazz pants etc. This will be a fundraiser for the end
of year production, 25% of the sale price will go toward the fundraising unless
you nominate an amount. If you have items you would like us to sell on the day,
please package the item/s into a zip up bag with your name/contact no/selling
price/donation amount and deliver them to Peta no later than Thursday 11th June
7pm at the studio.

Incentive Bonus
Thank you to everyone who has recommended the school to friends or family
this year. As a thank you, you would have received or will receive in the future
an incentive bonus on your account.

Upcoming events:
Choreographic Challenge
Over the past couple of years we have held a Choreographic Challenge open to
all students and this year it will be held on Saturday 15th August 2pm till 4pm in
the upstairs studio. Entries, door donations and a bake stall will be donated to
the Nepal earthquake appeal. All students are encouraged to participate by
choreographing a dance by themselves or with friends (duo, trio or a group of
four).
Trophies and certificates will be given out on the day. Entry will be $2 per
person and a donation box will be present on the day for all spectators. Parents,
family members and friends are welcome to come along to support the students
and be overwhelmed with the creative side of the students.
Entry Forms will be given out soon, so lets all start developing a masterpiece
with your friends or just by yourself.
Classical Assessments
This year the classical assessments will be held on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd
August. Entry forms have been emailed or given out to students who attend the
correct amount of classes to participate in the classical assessments.
Primary one class per week
Preparatory to Prelude two classes per week
Transition and above - three classes per week
If you attend the correct amount of classical classes and you have not received
an entry form please let Peta know asap as all entries must be in by Saturday
30th May.
Eisteddfods
Congratulation to the following students who performed in the Northern
Beaches Eisteddfod:
Classical Trio Hannah Taylor, Alyssa Hatcher & Gemma Gum Gee Mark 80
Classical solo Gemma Gum Gee Mark 81.5
Lyrical solo Gemma Gum Gee Mark 77
We wish the above students and Elyse Stephens, Lucinda Brent, Maya Garg,
Annie Luo for their upcoming eisteddfods.

Senior Contemporary Class

Some students have approached me wondering if it would be possible to
add a Senior Contemporary class (high school ages) to the timetable. Laura
who presently teaches the Senior Jazz and also teaches HSC dance at a high
school is happy to take the class on a Monday 7pm to 8pm. Prior to
commencing the class I would like to find out how many are interested as I
would have to have a minimum of 5 students to hold the class. You can
contact me either by email or mobile 0412398112.
Public Holiday Monday 8th June
Due to the public holiday on Monday 8th June, no classes will be held.
Classes will be held as normal on Saturday 6th June.
Some reminders from the church.
No Parking in Ministers car space
No animals inside the premises
Reminders from Northern Ballet Studios
Students to keep bags clear of corridors
Keep the noise in the waiting area to a minimum
No playing on stairway as it is dangerous.
No watches or jewellery to be worn in class.
Neat hair bun for ballet, ponytail for Jazz
Correct uniform to be worn always.
Students to bring own drink bottle.