Steps Ahead Dance

IMPORTANT MAY INFORMATION!

May 8th – Miss Bryony’s Tap classes are to bring their costumes and come at their regular class times to THE STUDIO! Not the Masonic Hall

May 11th – Due to a theatre rental on this date we are combining classes. This will give the students a chance to dance on stage and rehearse their part in the finale with other groups. Please note the Saturday Schedule for that date:
9am Musical Movement (fairies), Pre-Prim (Gnomes) and Prim Ballet (Flowers)
10am Prim and Gr 1 Modern (Purple People Eaters)
10.45am Grade 1 (Christopher’s Friends) and Gr 2 Ballet (Moths)
11.45am Grade 2 (Green Onions) and Gr 3 Modern (Mr. Blue Sky)
12.45pm END – quick pick up is necessary as the renters arrive at this time.

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PERFORMING @ HOME X – SHOW TIME!
THIS SHOULD BE A VERY PLEASURABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE DANCER, HELPERS AND FACULTY. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO LETTING YOUR DANCERS SHINE – PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE FOLLOWING:
TUESDAY MAY 21st
Act 1 – ‘Fairies Washing Day’ and ‘Says Alice’ – Technical Rehearsal
All dancers to be in Costume with correct hair style (NO MAKE-UP)
All dancers to be ready at 4pm
All younger students to have their mum/dad/guardian with them in the audience
All dancers to watch the rehearsal
All dancers will have group photo taken on stage
Solo photos (if you wish) to take place in the lobby – you must complete a photo order envelope and return to Kathy Paton by May 13th. We start with the finale and then go to the 1st dance.
WEDNESDAY MAY 22nd
Act 2 – Colours – Technical Rehearsal
As per Act One………
THURSDAY MAY 23rd
Full Dress Rehearsal of Both Acts
All dancers to be in costume with correct hair style (NO MAKE-UP)
All dancers to be ready at 4pm
Full run of both acts
NO DANCERS OR PARENTS IN THE AUDIENCE
PARENT VOLUNTEERS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE – DANCERS MUST BE SIGNED OUT AFTER THE REHEARSAL IS OVER – ACT ONE WILL END APPROX 5.30PM AND ACT TWO APPROX 7.30PM.

SHOW TIME
Friday 24th 7.30pm and Saturday 25th 2.30 and 7.30pm
All Dancers in Act one should arrive by 7pm (matinee 2pm) Costume, Hair and make-up!
All Dancers in Act two should arrive by 7.30pm (matinee 2.30pm)
Parent volunteers should be responsible for their group until each and every student has been collected by a parent.
Students in Act one (only) are welcome to watch Act two with their family (assuming they have a ticket)! Visa versa also applies.
If you are not watching the show – you are able to take your student home as soon as the finale for their act is over. Act one finale is estimated to end at 8.25pm. (matinee 3.25pm)
Please do not hesitate to email me (stepsaheadbc@gmail.com) or call 250 701 0203 with any questions!!
Tickets on sale May 1st http://tgb.brentwood.bc.ca/

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Update:
The Studio is now open for the remainder of the year.
Performing @ Home X tickets go on sale May 1st. www.tgb.brentwood.bc.ca
Further details on rehearsal and performance week (21st – 25th May) to be posted soon.
Please submit your Summer School registration ASAP. (extra forms at the studio office if needed)
2013/14 proposed schedule is posted on this site. (look to the list of pages to your left!)
Registration forms for Fall 2013 will be handed out this week.
Remember to register BEFORE May 1st for the discounted Registration fee.

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For those in Grades 10, 11 or 12 (in September 2013)
Please note this is a first draft. As we gather information on those interested in the tour, we will continue to tweak the itinerary. Let me know if you think this is something you might like to take part in. Parents welcome! Click on the link below *twice, to see full itinerary! (SABC Parent Proposal). I Heart NYC!!!

SABC Parent Proposal

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Please be advised, dates for summer school have been set (at last!)
Due to the small number of examinations entered in 2012, 2013 will be an ‘exam focus’ year. We will do our best to prepare as many students as possible for both the new and old syllabi in RAD Ballet, along with the ISTD modern and tap classes, entering candidates both fall 2013 and spring 2014.

Please hold
July 2nd (Tuesday) to 6th (Saturday) incl.
if you are in: Grade 4 Ballet (existing Gr 3 class), Grade 6 Ballet (existing I.F.), Grade 8 Ballet, Grade 3 Modern, Grade 4 Modern (those going into 2nd year), and Grades 2,3 and 4 Tap.

Please hold
August 26th – 30th
if you are in: Grade 1 Ballet (existing Primaries), Grade 2 Ballet (existing Gr 1′s) and Grade 3 Ballet (existing Gr 2′s), Intermediate Foundation Ballet (existing Gr 5′s) and Intermediate Ballet (existing Gr 6′s).

Times and locations to follow!
I hope this assists with your vacation planning. We appreciate your support in your daughter’s dance training and look forward to a productive week of learning and fun.

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I realize the following may not be “linked” correctly. However, if you are interested in this opportunity for your dancer, email me directly and I will forward you the attachment from Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation.

Many thanks
Ms. Lorraine

COWICHAN VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION PRESENTS…
GAME DAY FLASH MOB!
On Sunday, January 13th, 2013 the Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation will be holding a half-time flash mob event at the Cowichan Capitals Game. The performance will take place at the arena at approximately 4pm. We would like to invite all performerss age 8 and up to apply to be part of this event and help us raise awareness about the Cowichan Valley Performing Arts Foundation (CVPAF).
For those of you that have not heard of us, the CVPAF is a non-profit foundation that offers financial assistance in the form of grants to low income families in the Cowichan Valley with children wishing to participate in the performing arts.
If you are interested in taking part in this event, please fill out the application form below. If you apply, please note that you must be available for two mandatory rehearsals on Sunday, January 6th from 2-3pm at Carlson’s School of Dance and again on January 13th from 1-6pm at the Arena.
If you have any questions please email us at CVPerformingArts@yahoo.ca.
APPLICATION FORM
1.) Participant Information
Last Name: Click here to enter text.
First Name: Click here to enter text.
Address: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text.
Postal Code: Click here to enter text.
Phone: (H) Click here to
Phone: (C) Click here to
Email Address: Click here to enter text.
Name of dance studio currently registered with: Click here to enter text.
Date of Birth (Y/M/D): Click here to enter text.
Number of years dancing: Click here to enter text.
2.) Parent Information
Last Name: Click here to enter text.
First Name: Click here to enter text.
Address: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text.
Postal Code: Click here to enter text.
Phone: (H) Click here to
Phone: (C) Click here to
Email Address: Click here to enter text.
Are you currently a CVPAF member? (Y/N) Click here to enter text.
Are you interested in receiving membership information? (Y/N) Click here to enter text.
If you are not a member, are you willing to be listed as a volunteer for CVPAF events and fundraisers? (Y/N): Click here to enter text.

PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATIONS TO CVPerformingArts@yahoo.ca NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1ST!

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Please join us at our Winter Open House – Saturday December 1st.
Parents, family and friends can view classes at regular class times.
Weekday classes are also open for viewing Monday Dec 3rd to Thursday Dec 6th.
Mark your calendar!
Ms. Lorraine

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Steps Ahead Dance is proud to announce Brodie Hargreaves acceptance into the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Aspirant Program.
We love you Brodie!!
Here is what Brodie had to say about the experience:
On Monday, October 15th, I attended an audition for the Royal Winnipeg Ballet –I later found out– I was accepted into their Aspirant Program. The audition, which had two of the company’s faculty watching (Bruce Monk-Junior Boys Teacher….And Marla Aronovitch- The Dean of Residence), went smoother than I had anticipated. For me, the worst part was when they wanted to examine our splits! Afterwards, parents were invited into the studio to sit in on our master class. I found it to be an amazing experience, being taught by a teacher whose job is to perfect male ballet dancers! The RWB faculty has an fantastic and friendly atmosphere, and I look forward to dancing with them in the 2013 Summer Intensive.

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As you may have a few questions I though I would start the new season with an informative email.

Classes begin September 10th (with the first Saturday being the 15th).

Fees: It is far better for us if you mail fees prior to the term commencing, as we do not have an office area available during class time. Please contact me with any questions regarding fees.

However, If you are planning to bring your tuition (cheques to Steps Ahead) or costume (cheques to D. Oxton) fees to the studio instead of mailing them to Box 101, Mill Bay, V0R 2P0, please understand we are busy teaching. Therefore, place cheques securely in a sealed envelope with an explanation on the front i.e. student’s name, amount and description (e.g. costume fee). Miss Chantelle will not have time to do anything other than take an envelope. I will follow up on all financial issues during the week.

For those returning students who are familiar with Dulcie Oxton, please be aware she may not be available this term to assist – therefore you will have to ask questions via email (stepsaheadbc@gmail.com) or telephone (250) 701 0203.

COSTUME FEES are due October 1st ($60 per subject) and are to be made payable to D. Oxton. Please be sure to mail us a cheque soon (if you have not already done so). Costumes will be ordered Thanksgiving weekend.

The Green Room is an area where parents and siblings can wait on Saturday mornings (9am – 12.45pm only). Please respect the space and, most importantly, do NOT drop off younger students with the expectation they will be supervised. Steps Ahead Dance is only responsible for your dancer while she is in class!

For those new to us this season:
The studio is located on the SW corner of the T Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts at Brentwood College School. To get there, drive through the main gates of the school and turn right immediately after you pass the tennis courts. You will find a large parking lot on your left. The T. Gil Bunch Centre for the Performing Arts

Dress code is available on our website (www.stepsaheadbc.com) where we suggest you go to Toes N Taps on Cook Street in Victoria for your supplies. Toes ‘n Taps Google Map
Also remember to check out our website for used items!

We do not have a ‘closed door’ policy at Steps Ahead, however, we request you watch through the full-length windows at the south end of the studio. A parent in the studio does not assist the little ones in becoming comfortable, and can be distracting. Of course, if there are any tears we will work with you to assist your dancer in gaining confidence as quickly as possible!

The Saturday morning classes each have a teacher and an assistant. The student assistant will be able to take students to the bathroom if necessary, however, please get into the habit of making a trip to use the bathroom before class starts. If one 4yr old needs to “go”, they all do!!

All this may seem rather daunting at the beginning, but after 28 successful years of teaching I am sure your dancer will have a wonderful experience at our school. Please contact me with any questions, concerns or comments!

Lorraine Blake
F.I.S.T.D. R.A.D.
stepsaheadbc@gmail.com

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