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Dear Parents and Pupils,

This is an update regarding the Choreography Competition / Prize Giving on Sunday the 24th of November.

On Sunday afternoon the 24th of November at 14H00 we will be having a Choreography Competition and prize giving at the Savoy Theatre. It should be finished no later than 16H30.

The children have been busy either choreographing their own dances, or getting their dance choreographed by an older student, and it is just a fun way to end the year off on a high note as we would normally do with a concert.

This competition is open to all the children from pre primary ballet and up. The younger dancers and those not involved in the competition will have a special fun last lesson on the 23rd of November.

The afternoon will be run by our senior dancers, and all the dancers will need to wait backstage until the end when we will have a prize giving as they will all need to be onstage.

We have an external judge coming in and she will judge the choreography, and award prizes accordingly.

The chosen theme will be a High Tea. There is a choice of picnic style seating or if you prefer you can sit in a row. All the tables seat 8 and will be entered into the best dressed table competition.

Please bring your own tablecloths. You can bring eats, but the tuckshop and bar will be open for drinks.

Children should be there by 13H00. They can wear makeup and wear their costumes under a gown.

We have kept costs to a minimum to make sure that we can pay our expenses.

There will be a small participation fee of R40 per item the dancer is in.

Costume hire fee from our wardrobe if not using your own costume R 40 per costume.

Tickets to watch the show: Picnic style seating R 50, or if sitting in a row R 40.

Prizes will be given to the Best Choreographer, Best Group/s, Prettiest Table Decor and the Most Original Idea.

You can book tickets by Whatsapping Ashleigh at 081 771 5818. Please send her your proof of payment and your seating preference.

Please pay your ticket and participation monies into her account, as she is organizing all seating arrangements and items.

A Maling Nel

Capitec Bank

Savings

Account Number: 2140167003

We would love to see as many of you as possible participating in our fun end of the year event, which will develop some wonderful new skills for our young dancers.

October 2024

Dear Parents and Pupils,

Welcome to a busy 4th and final term for 2024.

We hope you have all had a lovely rest and are ready to come and work hard for this last stretch of the year.

The studio will open on Tuesday the 1st of October and close on Sunday the 24th of November after the

Choreography competition. (More about this in the next few days)

Carrie may run her term 4 a bit differently as she’s also got her newborn to care for.

As it normally goes in the 4th term, we have to cancel some of our classes this term due to exams and competitions, so please make a note.

Lessons will be cancelled on the following days:

Tuesday the 15th of October (Jbay pupils)

Monday the 21st of October (Lorraine Pupils): RAD Exams

Tuesday the 22nd of October: RAD Exams

Friday the 25th of October (Michel’s Pupils only): Dancesport Nationals In Cape Town

Saturday the 26th of October (Michel’s Pupils only): Dancesport Nationals in Cape Town

Saturday the 2nd of November (Lorraine), Monday the 4th and Tuesday 5th of November  (Jeffreys Bay): AIDT Exams

AIDT Exam dates are still provisional and we are awaiting confirmation.

Dance Exams:

Exam timetables will be posted in the studio so please ensure that you know what time you are dancing and arrive at least thirty minutes before the time ready to dance.

Ensure that you have your exam uniform in good time for your exams.

Two pairs of ballet tights is a good idea in case you get a ladder. If you are unsure of the uniform requirements, you can view them here.

All ballet candidates must have their hair done in a ballet bun with a hair net to secure the bun.

The hair net must be the same color as the dancer’s hair.

Modern dancers can either have a bun or French plait tucked in at the bottom.

Ensure that if you are using a hat in the exam that you have a low bun.

For modern dancers, socks, footsies or ballet shoes are compulsory for the bar section of the exam. After that you may choose whether you want to dance with bare feet or not.

Please try to come to as many lessons as possible between now and the exams and practice, as if you don’t know your work, your confidence is affected in your exam and you won’t get the marks that you want.

August 2024

Dear parents and pupils,

Well done to all our dancers who danced in the Friendly City Dance Festival. You are all stars!

Photos and Concert DVDs

Please note that photographs are in the studio for viewing. Please ask your teacher for an order form or you can order directly through Robin West at 082 433 5222 if you know the numbers that you want. Remember the number appears underneath the photo you want to order and not on top.

Concert DVDs are almost ready and if you would like a copy of both the Junior and Senior Shows on a USB stick they are R200. Please Reference as DVD and your name if paying into the account or bring cash in a marked envelope.

All orders need to be in by the 30th of August please.

Exams

It’s almost time again for Ballet, Modern, and Hip Hop exams.

RAD Ballet Exams:

Exam entries for Ballet are due by Friday the 30th of August. No late entries will be accepted.

The exams will take place anytime from the 16th to the 29th of October.

When paying your entry fee, please reference as the Childs name/Ballet exam so that it does not get mistaken as class fees.

To participate in an exam the dancer must be attending 2 Ballet classes or more per week from Primary Up. Please discuss options with your teacher if you attend only one class per week.

The quoted exam fee payment includes an amount of R 80 in addition to the quoted fees for the Music Operator cost and Examiners teas/lunch catering costs. This is a shared cost between all of the dancers.

Fees are as follows:

Examinations:

R645  Primary in Dance + R80 = R725

R730  Grade 1 + R80 = R810

R770  Grade 2 + R80 = R850

R845  Grade 3 + R80 = R925

R890  Grade 4  + R80 = R970

R920  Grade 5 + R80 = R1000

R990  Grade 6 + R80 = R1070

R995  Grade 7 + R80 = R1075

R1050 Grade 8 + R80 = R1130

Discovering Rep Level 2 (per unit)  R575 + R80 = R655

Discovering Rep Level 4 (per unit)  R835 + R80 = R915

Class Awards:

R 550 Pre Primary + R80 = R630

R620  Primary + R80 = R700

R645  Grade 1 + R80 = R725

R670  Grade 2 + R80 = R750

R690  Grade 3 + R80 = R770

R730  Grade 4 + R80 = R810

R750  Grade 5 + R80 = R830

R790  Grade 6 + R80 = R870

R795  Grade 7 + R80 = R875

R825  Grade 8 + R80 = R905

Discovering Rep Level 2 (per unit)  R510 + R80 = R590

Discovering Rep Level 4 (per unit)  R665 = R80 = R745

Solo Performance Award:

R600  Grade 1 + R80 = R680

R625  Grade 2 + R80 = R705

R645  Grade 3 + R80 = R725

R680  Grade 4 + R80 = R760

R700  Grade 5 + R80 = R780

R745  Grade 6  + R80 = R825

R750  Grade 7 + R80 = R830

Demonstration Class:

R310  Level 1 or Level 2 + R80 = R390

AIDT Modern and Hip Hop Exams: (including ballet medals):

Modern entry fees need to be in no later than Friday the 13th of September. No late entries will be accepted.

The fees include a R65 AIDT Registration Fee and catering and music player costs of R80.

To do a full modern exam, candidates will need to be dancing twice a week. Please chat with your teacher re other options if wanting to enter and not getting the required hours in.

Ballet Medals:

Evaluations:

Tiny Tots and Novice Evaluations – R395

Pre-Test, Blue, Yellow, Peach, White, Turquoise, Green, Burgundy and Purple – R450

Tests:

Pink, Blue, Yellow, Peach, White, Turquoise, Green, Burgundy, Purple – R505

Hip Hop:

Pre-Primary and Primary – R 480

1st Grade – Final Grade – R535

Pre Elementary – R565

Elementary Level – R740

Medal Tests: R505

Modern:

Evaluations:

Pre-Grade and Pre-Primary – R480

Primary – R515

1st Grade – 4th Grade – R590

Final Grade and Pre-Elementary – R715

Elementary – R790

Intermediate – R715

Advanced – R 835

Exams:

Pre-Primary and Primary – R535

1st Grade – 4th Grade – R740

Final Grade – R860

Pre Elementary – R 975

Elementary – R1095

Intermediate – R1215

Advanced – R1345

Evaluation Medals:

Tiny Tots and Novice – R395

Red up to Purple – R 450

Levels:

Pre-Primary and Primary – R535

1st Grade – 4th Grade – R740

Final Grade – R860

Pre Elementary – R 975

Elementary – R1040

Intermediate – R1150

Advanced – R1260

Medal Tests:

All Medal Tests are R 505

Syllabus Tests:

Pre-Primary and Primary – R425

1st Grade to 4th Grade – R460

Final Grade and Pre-Elementary – R510

Elementary – R555

Intermediate – R565

Advanced – R610

If entering for exams please make sure you are attending classes regularly, as dance is not a subject that can be crammed at the last minute. Consistency is needed to build up the muscle memory and strength required.

Yours in Dance,

Cathy, Carrie and Michel