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Cowra Ballet School Newsletter From the Principals… I t ’s t ime to prepare for Exams and the much antic ipated Annual Concert!

Term 3, July 2016

Page 1 – From the Principals… Page 2 – Exams - Salsa Latin Dance

- Masterclass Dates

Page 3 – 2016 Concert Page 4 - Termly Tuition Fees Page 5 – Student of the Month

- Winter Uniform - Genes for Jeans

Fundraiser

Contents

Creat ing Opportuni t i es Through Qual i ty Danc e Educat ion

We hope you had a relaxing holiday break. We certainly did, and are rearing and ready to go for Term 3!

A lot happened during Term 2 and over the holidays. Including:

• The Cowra Eisteddfod, where many CBS students were successful in both groups and solos.

• Tap workshops with Gwen Laird from Bathurst, which was a great advantage to those students who attended.

• The trip to Sydney to watch Bangarra Dance Theatre perform at the Opera House was a touching cultural experience.

• A couple of CBS students achieved well at the Forbes Eisteddfod.

• And finally, current and former CBS students were awarded prestigious community awards at the NAIDOC Awards Ceremony.

In fact Term 2 was so busy, we didn’t get a chance to hold our “Healthy Bodies” Recovery Masterclass. Bowen therapist, Jenny Minehan has agreed to take the “Healthy Bodies” Recovery Masterclass this Term. In addition, will be the “Be The Best” Stage Performance Masterclass (hopefully with Miss Shelby and Eleanor) later in Term 3. See more details on page 2!

Hayley and Jan

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“The Year to be Awesome!”

Masterclasses

Term 3 “Healthy Bodies” (Physio/Recovery)

“Be the Best” (Stage Performance)

Term 4 “Look the Part” (Hair and Make Up)

Term 3 Masterclass – “Healthy Bodies” Term 2’s masterclass is called “Healthy Bodies”. It will focus on the various aspects how to care for your body prior to a class or performance to ensure you are physically ready to do it all again the next day! – Because lets face it… No one wants to be so sore they can’t do their happy dance every day! Former local physiotherapist Jenny Minehan is hosting the “hands-on” practical workshop. She has an abundance of experience (not only as a physiotherapist) and she is excited to share it with you! TIME TO BE CONFIRMED FOR A SATURDAY IN MID-LATE AUGUST

Wear dance clothing as you will be moving and stretching!

Exams Gain recognized qualif ications that wi l l serve you in your career as dancers and as young people. This term will see our Tap and Ballet students complete their exams, and further their skills, knowledge and experience as dancers. Entries have now been processed, and sent to the appropriate governing body. If you are entered in these exams please ensure you have the full correct uniform required for the exam day (including character shoes and skirt). These Items are available at The Dancers Corner. Private Lessons are also encouraged for students preparing for their ballet and tap exams. Please discuss this option with Hayley and Thalia to arrange times if necessary. We wish all the exam students the best of luck! Latin ~ Salsa ~ Ballroom A adults partnering dance class, with a focus on fun, f i tness and fr iendship. Salsa Latin dance classes are continuing with Sabrina on Monday evenings from 7pm to 8pm weekly. At only $70 per term, what do you have to lose!? Don’t have a partner? Not a worry… come along and meet new friends who just want to dance too!

Dancing is not only about the movement, the music and the expression. There is a lot of hard work that goes into creating a seemingly effortless piece of choreography, and dancers often put their bodies on the line for it!

But how well do you actually look after your body in the lead up, and after a class or performance?

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2016 Annual Showcase Concert Toy Story Over the holidays, the teachers got together to discuss the end of year concert. As you know, this is the main event on the CBS calendar every year, and many students were ‘dying to know’ what the concert would be before Term 2 ended. We are pleased to announce, that this year’s concert storyline will be based on the much-loved children’s movies, the Toy Story sequel. Main characters have been notified of their roles, and a list of the classes and their concert groups will be posted on the wall at the studio ready for Week 1. To the left is a list of concert dates. THESE DATES ARE CONFIRMED AND SET FOR THE CONCERT. Throughout the first weeks of Term 3, you will receive a Concert Information Pack. It will include these dates, the expectations of the students, information about rehearsals and costumes, as well as estimated costs for costumes. A permission note and media release form, per student, will need to be signed and returned to the studio by 19th August in order for dancers to participate in the concert this year.

2016 Concert! The rehearsal schedule has undergone some

changes since last year, so please read carefully!

Stage rehearsals for all class groups.

A timetable with specific times for each group will be provided.

Finale rehearsal also on these days.

Sat/Sun 26th/27th

Nov.

Exciting Opportunities in 2016!

Matinee Tech Rehearsal and Dress Rehearsal.

ONLY those specifically asked to be in the Matinee are required in the afternoon.

Mon 28th

Tues 29th

Matinee Performances x2 (DAYTIME)

ONLY those specifically asked to be in the Matinee are required.

Wed/Thu 30 th/1st Nov/Dec

Full Show Tech Rehearsal and Dress Rehearsal.

ALL DANCERS will be required in the afternoon.

Fri/Sat 2 nd/3 rd

Dec

Evening Shows

ALL DANCERS will be required in the evening.

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Termly Tuition Fees

Term Tuition Fees are payable at the beginning of the Term. Invoices will be distributed in week 1 – please speak to Jan if you don’t receive it or are unsure about something on the invoice. An early-bird discount applies to tuition fees paid BEFORE 12th August, 2016 (as priced below). A family discount applies to tuition fees when two or more students from the same family are enrolled at the Cowra Ballet School. An “Al l -Rounder” discount applies to tuition fees of students who enrol in four styles of dance and get STEPS for FREE! Primary - Grade 2 (Junior) $375 Grades 3 to 5 ( Intermediate) $410 Inter. Found./Inter./Advanced (Senior) $485

Fees can be paid in cash a t the studio, or by d irect deposi t . Internet Banking Detai ls

Commonwealth Bank Cowra – Cowra Ballet School BSB - 062 529 Account Number - 28013424. Please ensure you include the child’s name, and if possible notify me by email when it has been paid.

Class Name Price per Term Early Bird Discounted Price per Term

BALLET Teeny Tiny/Tiny Tots $70 per term $57 per term Pre-Primary & Primary $115 (one class/week)

$165 (two classes/week) $98 (one class/week)

$140 (two classes/week) Grade 1 & 2 $120 (one class/week)

$170 (two classes/week) $102 (one class/week)

$150 (two classes/week) Grade 3-5 $130 (one class/week)

$180 (two classes/week) $113 (one class/week)

$160 (two classes/week) Inter Foundation/ Intermediate/ Advanced

$170 (one class/week) $240 (two classes/week)

$145 (one class/week) $210 (two classes/week)

Tap; JFH ( jazz/funk/hip hop); Funky Fel las; Afro/Contemporary; Lyr ical and MAD

Beginner/Junior $117 per term $100 per term Intermediate/Pre Senior $128 per term $110 per term Senior $138 per term $118 per term

STEPS; Pointe Technique; Mum’s Fitness Various Ages $70 per term $60 per term

Torsion Youth Choreographic Ensemble Junior $85 per term N/A Senior $105 per term N/A

*** Discounts apply only if paid before the due date. *** Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with each other.

Student of the Month Recipients Congratulations to the recipients of the CBS Student of the Month Awards for the past 6 months.

Each winner of this monthly award receives a $20 gift voucher to spend on an item of their choice at the Dancers Corner.

March – Ashleigh Saunders

April – Indigo Thornett

May – Georgia Wil l iams

June – Li l ly Smith

It is getting colder outside so it’s time to rug up (but only before and after your dance classes!) Although we would much prefer to stay in our PJ’s, as dancers we have expectations to wear the correct uniform to class (even when it is cold).

Girls: in addition to your leotard, a crossover or tight long-sleeve shirt should be worn. For Jazz, Tap and Afro please wear long leggings or dance pants, and for Ballet, your usual ballet stockings with leg warmers over the top can be worn.

Boys: A tight long-sleeve shirt can be worn to any class. For Jazz and Afro, please wear long dance pants or leggings, and for ballet, long leggings are essential.

We do our best to maintain a warm air temperature in the studios, so please no large jackets, tracksuit pants or scarves to be worn in class.

Jeans for Genes Week – 1st to 6th August At CBS we have taken Jeans for Gene Day a step further and made it a FULL WEEK! This is your chance to wear an item of denim to dance class for the week! And in the spirit of being Awesome and paying it forward, we ask for a gold coin donation, which will be passed on the Children’s Medical Research Institute, who endeavor to discover treatments and cures for cancer, epilepsy, birth defects and genetic diseases. Check out their website at www.jeansforgenes.org.au

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