There will be regularly scheduled classes on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13.
There will be NO RAD EXAM/PRESENTATION CLASSES on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 and SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14.
There will be NO CLASSES on MONDAY FEBRUARY 15 due to the Family Day holiday.
Enjoy the long weekend – Happy Valentine’s Day and Happy Family Day!
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Income Tax receipts for class fees and camps paid in 2009 are being emailed this week. Each receipt will indicate, among other things, the student’s name, the class, the dollar amount and the relevant time period. Due to the large volume of receipts, they are being emailed in batches to prevent our computer from crashing! Your patience is appreciated.
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RAD EXAMS
There are 48 SSOD ballet students currently preparing for their Royal Academy of Dance exams and presentations. Helen Toner will take her Intermediate exam in the spring and the others will take their exams and presentations on Thursday March 11 and Friday March 12 at the studio. Please note that there will be no regular classes on Tuesday March 9, Wednesday March 10, Thursday March 11 and Friday March 12. There will be regular classes on Monday March 8 and Saturday March 13.
Also, congratulations to Alanna Pierias who achieved Distinction on her Grade 7 exam last term. Well done Alanna!
MARCH BREAK CAMP
If you are looking for a fun and fit way for your child to spend March Break, look no further. Once again, Swansea School of Dance will be offering a March Break camp from Monday March 15 to Friday March 19. It will be a fun filled week of dance, drama and music. Full day camp (from 9:00 to 3:30) is $250 and half day (from 9:00 to 12:00) is $150. Registration forms are available at the studio and online at www.swanseaschoolofdance.com – click on “Camps and PA Days” in the sidebar.
Please note that there will be no regular dance classes from Monday March 15 to and including Saturday March 20.
FAMILY VALENTINE DANCE
It’s time for the third annual Swansea School of Dance Family Valentine Dance!
On Saturday February 6 from 6:30 to 9:00pm the dance studio will be the place to be for a fun-filled family evening! Come and dance with your family and friends (can you say conga?), bid on fabulous items in the silent auction, enter the kids’ raffle and make a Valentine for your sweetheart.
Last year we raised $3000 to help cover the costs of our year end shows and we’d like to do the same again this year. Here’s what you can do:
On Saturday February 6th, put on your dancing shoes and your finest red and pink Valentine outfit and be prepared to boogie! Load your pockets with loonies and toonies so you can treat yourself and your family to a cupcake or bag of popcorn, make a Valentine and buy a balloon. And bring your cheque book for the silent auction. See you there!
We have decided to donate a portion of the proceeds from the Valentine’s Dance to Feed the Children’s relief efforts in Haiti.
INCOME TAX RECEIPTS
Income tax receipts for class fees pertaining to classes taken in 2009 and 2009 March Break and Summer Camps will be emailed to you this week (week of January 25). Please note that receipts are only for class fees, not registration and costume fees.
CLASSES WITH SPACE
There is room for a few more dancers in each of the following classes:
There is a new conditioning class on Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00pm taught by Miss Christy. The class will combine elements of cardio, stretching and strengthening and is open to students in levels 3 and up. Moms are welcome to join too!
TEACHER NEWS
Miss Sunny and her husband Dylan welcomed baby Ozzy (and future Superboy!) to the family on Wednesday January 20, a little brother for Stella and Weston. Congratulations!
Miss Meghan is off this term awaiting the arrival of her baby in late March – we’ll keep you posted.
You might see Miss Jade around the studio a bit these days – she’s helping with RAD exam preparation – great to have her back!
Miss Christy is preparing for her teacher’s examination with the Performing Arts Educators of Canada this term. Once achieved, she will be able to prepare students to take their examinations in Tap and Jazz, similar to the RAD Ballet examinations. To learn more about the Performing Arts Educators of Canada, visit www.paec.ca. Good luck Miss Christy!
RECEPTION HOURS
If you need to drop something off, pick something up (like Valentine Dance tickets!) or call the dance school, there is someone at the reception desk at the following times:
Monday 4:00-6:00pm
Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday 9:30-11:00am and 1:30-3:00pm
Thursday 4:00-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm
FREE TICKETS TO SWAN LAKE DRESS REHEARSAL
As a very special treat, the National Ballet of Canada has generously given us 200 free tickets to the dress rehearsal of Swan Lake on Wednesday March 10 at 8:00pm. If you are interested, please email melinda@swanseaschoolofdance.com. Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis and you are eligible for 2 tickets per child currently registered at SSOD. Using that guideline, please indicate how many tickets you would like. We will let you know when the tickets have all been distributed.
SECURITY AT THE STUDIO
Please exercise your judgment when letting people into the Church. If someone is at the door on Mayfield and wants access to the Church or Church Office, please ask them to ring the doorbell marked for the Church Office. This is for the safety and security of our children and the other people working in the Church.
BOOTS!
A familiar reminder once again to please place all boots either in the cubbies provided on the stair landing or on the boot mats on the stair landing, without blocking access to the stairs. Anywhere else is considered a fire hazard. The boot rule applies to everyone coming to the studio, not just the dancers. Boots and shoes create a big mess in the foyer and change room which the dancers step in with their dance shoes and track into the studio. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful holiday and are ready to dance!
Regularly scheduled classes resume on Saturday January 9, 2010.
The only classes being held this week are RAD rehearsal classes for exam and presentation candidates in Grades 2 to 7 as follows:
Tuesday January 5, 2010
5:00 – 6:00 Grade 4
6:00 – 7:30 Grade 6
7:30 – 9:00 Grade 7
Wednesday January 6, 2010
5:00 – 6:00 Grade 2
6:00 – 7:00 Grade 3
Thursday January 7, 2010
4:00 – 5:00 Grade 5
5:00 – 6:30 Grade 6
6:30 – 8:00 Grade 7
There is space available in the following classes:
If you are interested in registering for one of these classes, please email info@swanseaschoolofdance.com.
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Hello! I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. My name is Jennifer Helland. I am a great friend of Miss Michelle’s, one of those crazy Company Blonde dancers and a holistic nutritionist. We have all heard how important it is to eat well. It is even more important for us dancers! We need to re-fuel our bodies to stay focused and energized throughout our dancing hours. Miss Michelle has invited me to come in the New Year and talk with the senior dancers about nutrition for dancers. I am really looking forward to this opportunity!
In the meantime, here is a recipe for a yummy (and dare I say nutritious) holiday treat the whole family can make!
1 cup raw almonds
1/4 cup cocoa or carob powder
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup almond butter
1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Blend almonds in food processor until ground.
Add cocoa or carob powder and pulse a few times.
Transfer to a bowl.
Add honey, almond butter and ground flax. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Scoop out teaspoon portions and with roll mixture into balls with hands.
Coat with coconut.
These chocolate snowballs are high in protein, fibre, minerals and vitamins but you’d never know it because they taste so good!!!
I look forward to meeting you all in the New Year. Happy Holidays!
Jennifer
RED SHOES DVDs
There are still a number of Red Shoes DVDs which were ordered but have not been paid for and picked up. They are at the studio – please speak to whoever is working on reception or your child’s teacher to pay for and pick up your DVD this week. What a great stocking stuffer!
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