Dear Parents and Pupils,
You can view the timetables, as well as the terms and conditions, Uniforms, etc on our website at https://dancedynamicspe.com. There is also a link there to our Facebook Group. We will also put copies of newsletters sent out on the website in case you miss something. Please refresh the browser when opening the website on your devices, as sometimes it just downloads from memory, instead of the latest updates.
Photos and Concert USB Sticks
Don’t forget to order your photos and concert USB sticks (R200). Photo forms are available in the studio.
We will need to complete all orders by the 15th of March so we can get it all sent out by the end of the first term.
Our Year Ahead……
2024 is going to be jam-packed and there are some optional extras that you may need to schedule some time for as well as put some money aside for.
1. Talent Africa
This competition runs Regional and National competitions each year. Keep an eye on the website if you would like to do a solo at the competition. You will need to register yourself at https://talentafrica.co.za. Keep in mind that you will need to enter again for the nationals if you qualify, and the prices for Nationals are much higher than for Regionals.
2. Friendly City Dance Festival And Port Elizabeth Dance Festival
These competitions will be running from the 1st of August at the Savoy Theatre. Friendly City Dance Festival is first, followed by Port Elizabeth Dance Festival.
The Festivals are an optional extra activity. They are open to dancers who are five years and older.
Fees start from R300 upwards, depending on how many dances you choose to participate in.
3. RAD Exams
These are happening in October and the prices range from R450 upwards.
Entries close roughly 8 weeks before the exams. If doing RAD exams, a full exam uniform must be purchased six months in advance. Children must be coming twice a week from term 2 or they won’t be ready for exams. Ballet seniors generally require 3 classes to reach peak performance. There are other options for pupils that attend once per week, so you can ask your teacher about those. We will add further info to our website a little closer to the time for exams.
4. AIDT Exams
The AIDT Modern and Hip Hop Exams are taking place at the beginning of November.
Exam fees range from R300 upwards. Dancers need to be in the studio at least twice a week for modern (can include ballet classes) and know their work well by the end of the third term to do a modern exam. Hip Hop dancers also need to know their work well and understand the different styles.
5. Concert
We have booked our concert at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday the 28th of July 2024.
Our concert rehearsal at the Savoy is booked on Friday the 19th of July.
Please make a note in your diaries as we love all our dancers to participate in this.
6. Acro Tests (PE) and Exams (Online)
7. Nico Malan Innikollig
This is happening in the last week of Term 1. We will advise any info as we receive it from our high school learners.
Dancing Fees
Please note that fees need to be paid timeously, i.e in the month that they are due. Remember to use a reference number (S…..) and indicate child’s name and surname after the reference number. Please make sure all cash payments are given to us in marked envelopes, as it is difficult for teachers to handle money and remember who it came from when they are busy with classes.
Parking
PE – Please do not park on the neighbor’s grass at the Weybridge Park studio. There is extra parking space in the park across the road. Please do not park in the driveway.
Communication
A reminder that teachers can’t always answer their phones during lessons, so they will reply to your messages when they are free.
Please remember to message your teacher well in advance if you miss a class.
Teacher Carrie will be having her first baby during September of this year. We would like to congratulate her and Louis and we wish her a happy and healthy pregnancy.
Yours in Dance,