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NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2007 HALF TERM HOLIDAY Please note that there will be no normal classes from Monday 12th Monday 19th February, however there will be rehearsals for some pupils details below: "THE NUTCRACKER" 1. Rehearsals Wednesday 14th February at Tunbury Hall from 4.00pm 6pm rehearsal fees £1.00 All pupils in Grade 4 and above should attend this rehearsal see notice board or Web site for details Sunday 18th February at Tunbury Hall from 2.00pm 5.00pm rehearsal fees £1.00 All pupils from Grade 3 and above should attend this rehearsal see notice board or web site for details. Saturday 24th February at St Williams Church Hall (no costumes) All pupils from Grade 1 and above (Saturday and Thursday) should attend this rehearsal which will take place from 9.45am 4.00pm. Please see details on notice board for times you are required. Those pupils who are in both Acts of the Show will be required to stay for most of the rehearsal and therefore will need packed lunches. "Babies" and pre-Primary classes will be at normal times (9.00 9.45). Anyone who assists with these dancers or who is dancing in their scene should also be in attendance at 9.00am. This rehearsal will not be in costume. Sunday 25th February at The Brook Theatre, Chatham First Dress Rehearsal All pupils should attend this rehearsal which will take place from 3.00pm 10.00pm. Once again you should check the notice board or the Web site for details. We intend to call "Baby", and Pre-primary grades (Dolls) and Primary grade (Christmas Fairies/Clown dolls) for rehearsal at 2.45pm 4.00pm. After 4.00pm there will be an opportunity for these grades to have their photos taken if they wish or to go home. All other grades will be informed individually of their times for rehearsal on this day. Will parents please note that there may be problems with parking so please allow sufficient time to get into the Theatre. We will not have chaperones at this performance and therefore all children under the age of 14 years must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult. Although at performances we take every measure to ensure the safety of your child, we cannot undertake this responsibility at this rehearsal. Please note that school uniform should be worn to the Theatre ie leotards, tights ballet shoes etc with wherever possible school logo shirts or dressing gowns (pink or white crossovers if you do not own a shirt/dressing gown with School logo). All costumes and headresses to be worn on stage. All pupils should wear hair in style as required for performances. Tuesday 27th February the Brook Theatre, Chatham 7.00 9.00pm Pupils from Grade 4 and above . You will be informed at The Sunday rehearsal if you are required for this rehearsal. 2. Performances Wednesday 28th February The Brook Theatre, -, Final Dress Rehearsal 7.00 9.30pm This will be run as a performance with an invited audience. Theatre doors will open at 6.30pm and all junior pupils should be signed into their appropriate dressing rooms from 6.30pm (Chaperones will not be available before this time). Any pupils who are only in the first Act may be collected from the dressing rooms at the Interval (8.00pm approx). Thursday 1st March Saturday 3rd March Performances at The Brook Theatre Performances commence at 7.30pm and junior pupils should arrive from 7.00pm onwards Junior pupils must be signed in to their appropriate dressing room. Please ensure that all children have hair in correct style and have make-up before they arrive. You will be given a demonstration of make-up and hair at the earlier rehearsals. Pupils should not wear costumes until they reach the Theatre. They should wear practical clothes which can easily be removed and which should be named. All performers should wear (for rehearsals and performances) a School logo T or sweat shirt, or a School logo dressing gown or a pink or white cross-over cardigan. There are several groups of children taking part in activities at the Theatre and wearing uniform will enable the staff to easily identify which organisation the children belong to. 3. PHOTOS Once again John Hall who is a professional photographer will be available for photos at the first dress rehearsal. The cost of photos will be £10.00 and is payable to John Hall. If you wish to have multiple or family shots then please discuss with him direct. 4 DVD/VIDEO All performances will be recorded and DVDs or Videos may be ordered prior to a performance, at the performance or in the week following. Order forms will be handed to pupils on 24th/25th February. I must emphasise that cameras and video recorders will not be allowed in the Theatre during performances, although you may take photos/videos at the first dress rehearsal (assuming there are no objections from other parents). 5 COSTUMES HIRE CHARGE Unfortunately this year we have had to introduce a hire charge for costumes to help us cover the ever-increasing costs. We have tried to keep this to a minimum and are only applying the charge to pupils in Grade 1 and above who all have a minimum of two costumes. The hire charge will be £5.00 and it would be helpful if this could be paid by Saturday 24th February, as there will be no opportunity to collect this fee during the week of the show. Costumes must be returned Thursday 15th March. Extra charges will be incurred if they are not returned on time. 6. CLASSES FOR WEEK COMMENCING 5TH MARCH 2007 There will be no classes on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th March. Normal classes resume on Wednesday 7th March. Finally, I would like to thank parents and pupils for their attention to the above matters and for their patience and understanding during rehearsals. I am positive that this will be a wonderful show and I hope that everyone will enjoy this opportunity to be associated with it. Many thanks Sue Burnham-Jones |
CONGRATULATIONS! Well done to all our Medway Festival 2007 medal and prize-winners. Trophies: Connor Ashman - Best Male Performer Aidan Forster - Novice Classical Natalie Judges - Choreographic Alice Oseman - Endeavor Joni Gibson & Holly Gibson - Disco Pairs Holly Gibson - Disco Solo Erin Ashman & Lauren Forster - Vocal Bluebell School of Dance - Adult Troupes Novice Cabaret Solo Under 12 Years Sophie Wolfe - 3rd place Novice Classical Solo Under 12 Years Aidan Forster - 1st place Novice Classical Solo Over 12 Years Claire Mckenzie - 2nd place Lyrical Modern Solo 8 & Under 10 Years Rebecca Austen - 3rd place Lyrical Modern Solo 12 & Under 14 Years Sophie Phillips - - 3rd place Lyrical Modern Solo 16 Years & Over Holly Gibson - 2nd place Joni Gibson -3rd place National Solo 10 & Under 12 Years Elizabeth Blenkinsop - - 3rd place National Solo 12 & Under 14 Years Sophie Phillips - 3rd place National Solo Over 16 Years Holly Gibson - 3rd place Vocal 10 & Under 13 Years Alice Oseman - - 2nd place Vocal 13 Years & Over Erin Ashman & Lauren Forster - 1st place Holly Gibson & Lauren Forster - 2nd place Lauren Forster - 2nd place Erin Ashman - 2nd place Holly Gibson - 3rd place Song & Dance Solo 12 & Under 14 Years Alice Oseman - - 3rd place Song & Dance Solo Over 16 Years Holly Gibson - 2nd place Modern Solo 14 & Under 16 Years Claire Mckenzie - 3rd place Modern Solo 16 Years & Over Holly Gibson - 3rd place Character 12 & Under 14 Years Sophie Phillips - 3rd place Disco 12 Years & Over Holly Gibson - 1st place Natalie Judges - 2nd place Greek Solo Over 16 Years Holly Gibson - 3rd place Ballet Solo 16 Years & Over Joni Gibson - - 2nd place Classical Duets 13 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson - 1st place Song & Dance Duets Over 13 Years Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson - 2nd place Erin Ashman & Connor Ashman - 3rd place Tap Duets 13 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson - 3rd place Modern Duets 13 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson - 3rd place Disco Pairs 12 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson - 1st place Classical Trios/Quartets 13 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson & Sophie Phillips - 2nd place Modern Trios/Quartets 10 & Under 13 Years Elizabeth Blenkinsop & Emily Wolfe & Sophie Wolfe & Jasmine Sparks - 3rd place Modern Trios/Quartets 13 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson & Sophie Phillips - 2nd place Song & Dance Trios/Quartets 13 Years & Over Holly Gibson & Joni Gibson & Lauren Forster - 1st place Choreographic Under 14 Years Emily Wolfe & Elizabeth Blenkinsop - 2nd place Emily Wolfe & Sophie Wolfe 3rd place Aidan Forster - 3rd place Choreographic 16 Years & Over Natalie Judges - 1st place Holly Gibson - 3rd place Choreographic 14 & Under 16 Years Louise Sceats & Claire Mckenzie - 2nd place Lauren Forster & Aidan Forster - 3rd place Troupes/Groups: Bluebell School of Dance - Groups - 3rd place (Mozart Celebration) Bluebell School of Dance - Groups - 3rd place (Spirit Of The Seasons) Bluebell School of Dance - Groups - 2nd place (Strictly Spanish) Bluebell School of Dance - Troupes - 3rd place (Do Your Thing) Bluebell School of Dance - Adult Troupes - 1st place (Can Can) Bluebell School of Dance - Adult Troupes - 3rd place (Rock Your Body) P.S. Sorry if I've missed you off! Just send me an email and I'll add you in!!!! |
EXTRA CLASSES FOR BALLET EXAMS 7TH & 8TH JULY 2007 If you are taking an exam this term (with the exception of the Class Exam) you are strongly advised to attend an additional class to your normal ballet lesson. Times are as follows: PRIMARY GRADE Saturday 9:45 - 10:45 Thursday 5:15 - 6:00 GRADE ONE Saturday 9:45 - 10:45 Thursday 5:15 - 6:00 GRADE TWO Saturday 10:45 - 11:45 Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 GRADE THREE Saturday 10:45 - 11:45 Thursday 6:00 - 6:45 GRADE FOUR Saturday 11:45 - 12:45 Thursday 6:00 - 6:45 PLEASE TRY TO COME TO AS MANY EXTRA LESSONS AS YOU CAN. ALL ADDITIONAL CLASSES ARE £3.50 PER LESSON. Private lessons are also available: ask Miss Sue for details. |
27/08/2007 COMPETITION SUCCESSES! Well done to all our Birchington Festival 2007 medal and prize-winners. We can't mention all the medals, but here are a list of cups and prizewinners. Sophie Phillips National Senior Cup Joint winner Greek Senior Classical Aggregate Senior Highest Aggregate Senior Melanie Cox Cup (Ballet, National, Character, Lyrical) Senior Holly Gibson Song and Dance Senior Joint winner Greek Senior Vocal Senior (94 marks highest in Festival) Aidan Forster Boys Award Holly and Joni Gibson Duets Classical Senior Duets Cabaret Senior Choreographic Duet Open Holly and Joni Gibson and Sophie Phillips Trio/QuartetClassical Senior Trio/QuartetCabaret Senior Groups Senior Bluebell School of Dance and Performing Arts Teachers Runner-up (tied) Bluebell and Dance Alley Kent Ballet Junior Runner-up Aidan Forster Kent Modern Senior Runner up Holly Gibson Kent Tap Senior 3rd place Holly Gibson A special mention also for Holly Gibson who won the Miss Dance Heat and goes on to compete at a national level. Well done! Holly and Joni Gibson also competed at Canterbury Festival 2007 and between them won 11 medals and the following trophies: Choreographic Duets Open Theatre Duets Open Choreographic Solo Open |
20/08/2007 A NEW VENUE FOR SATURDAY CLASSES We are very pleased and excited to announce that our Saturday senior classes (Grade Four and above) will be moving to Tunbury Hall from September 2007. This move is in part due to rising costs but also represents an exciting opportunity for our senior school dancers to enjoy the facilities at Tunbury Hall. We are currently planning the installation of mirrors along one wall of the hall which will greatly help our pupils in their dance studies. This combined with the permanently fixed barre and wooden floor will offer them studio facilities. We understand that the dual centre may present some difficulties for siblings who may be dancing at different centres, but we have tried to stagger class times to help. If you have a particular problem please let us know. Please check the Classes page for details of new class times. |
02/10/2007 DATES TO REMEMBER AUTUMN TERM 2007 TERM DETAILS Half term Monday 22nd October Sunday 28th October (inclusive) End of Term Saturday 8th December 2007 (Presentation of Annual awards on this day) New Term commences Saturday 5th January 2008 Please note there will be no classes at St Williams Church Walderslade on Saturday 10th November (the Church is in use for another event). Classes at Tunbury are as normal. EXAMINATIONS (Private classes may be available during half term and from Monday 29th Oct onwards, if required) Sunday 18th November Ballet Examinations for Grade 5 Intermediate Foundation Grade 2 Possibly Grade 1 or Rainbow Award or Junior Medals Grade 1 Thursday and Saturday Junior Bronze Medals Grade 3 Saturday Sunday 25th November Modern and Tap Examinations Preliminary Tap (Monday Class 2 - 4.15 5.00) Grade 1 Tap (Monday Class 3 - 4.45 5.30) Grade 2 Modern (Monday Class 4 - 5.15 6.00) Grade 3 Tap (Monday Class 5 - 5.45 6.30) not all pupils Grade 4 Tap (Monday Class 6 6.30 7.15) not all pupils) Intermediate Modern Intermediate Foundation Tap CHOREOGRAPHIC COMPETITION This will take place on Sunday 2nd December at Tunbury Hall details to be announced QUIZ NIGHT TUNBURY HALL SATURDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2007 This will be to raise funds for our next production please come along and support us families and friends welcome details available shortly. AUDITIONS FOR "JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME" The auditions for principal roles in this show will take place on Saturday 3rd November from 2.pm. You must be able to sing and act as well as dance and you should be at least School year 8 year and be in Grade 5 Ballet or above. You must also be committed to attending extra rehearsals during Saturday mornings. If you cannot attend at this time please speak with Miss Sue or Miss Trudi. |
