March 2015 Newsletter

 Parent Observation Week – March 9th-14th
This week you will have an opportunity to come and watch your children dance in the classroom setting.  Siblings may also come and observe as long as they can sit quietly for the duration of class.  For the Lyrical Worship classes we ask that you come for the last 15 minutes of the class only and on Friday March 13th the Level 5 Ballet and Level 2/3 Ballet will not be open for viewing.
Spring Break – March 17th-26thThis will be a break for all classes (except for Kids R Fit 4 It).  Please note that there are classes on Monday March 16th, Friday March 27th and Saturday March 28th (we need to have classes this day as makeups for the holiday weekends that classes are cancelled).

Kid’s R Fit 4 It – April 2nd – June 22nd

Our first session of these classes was so successful we are doing a second session and adding a second after school class.  The classes  teach function movements such as running, jumping lifting and throwing in a fun and encouraging atmosphere.  Using games, equipment and each other kids learn how to move their body correctly, get stronger and build confidence.  Come and try out a 2:15-3:15 pm class during spring break on March 16, 18, 23 or 25th.


Details are below:

• When:  April 1st to June 22nd  on Monday and Wednesdays 2:15-3:15 pm or 3:30-4:30 pm
• Ages:  7-13 yrs
• Cost:  $115 per student  2x per week/ $70 per student 1 x Week
• Registration: Online.
• (please ask regarding discounts when 2 or more are registering from the same family)
• Location:  Dance On It Studios – Auditorium or Outside
• Coaches : Caileigh McDade/Tracey Woiwod

Festival Performance Dates and TimesWe are so very excited to have 6 pieces performing in two different dance festivals this spring.  This is an amazing opportunity for all our students to come out and watch our higher level dancers perform on the big stage.  Please make a note in your calendars to bring your children to watch as many of the performances as possible. (More details will be sent out at a later date directly to the performers.)

 DanceWorks Festival (Mary Winspear):April 15th – 8:00 pm – Level 2 Jazz “Hats Off To Fosse”
 April 17th – 6:45 pm – Sophie Beachesne “Nymphe” and Isabel Gillespie “Limerick Lass” solos
 April 18th

• 11:00 am – Sophia Haug “A Young Capulet” Solo
• 12:15 pm – Level 5 “Appalachian Spring”
• 1:30 – Levels 2/3 “Cats and Mice”

 Greater Victoria Performing Arts Festival (Uvic Farquhar Auditorium): April 20th

• 9:00 am – Sophie, Sophia and Isabel solos and Levels 2/3
• 7:00 pm – Level 5

 April 24th – 9:00 am – Level 2 Jazz

Outreach Performance at the Berwick Royal Oak – April 11th at 3-4 pm
Once again we have been invited to bring a group of students to perform at the Berwick Care Facility.  Because the facility is so small we are not able to take the entire school to this event to perform.  Kinderdance, Preschool, Kid Fusion, 2 Jazz, Level Level 2 Ballet, Level 3 Ballet and Level 5 Ballet Students will be performing.  All proceeds from this event will be donated to “Children Arise” which is an organization that helps children at risk all over the world.
Ordering Tickets:

• The tickets for this event are limited to 2 per family
• Order the tickets via email
• Tickets will be available for pick up at your child class from $6 each (CASH ONLY).
• Any tickets not ordered or picked up by March 7th will be made available for other families to purchase

Summer Dance Programs

Let It Shine! 2015 is our awesome children’s summer dance camp, where students ages 6-11 learn many new skills in all styles of dance from ballet to jazz, tap, hip hop, lyrical worship and more. We also do amazing arts and crafts projects, learn memory verses, have ice cream sundaes and cap the week off with water games and a performance showcase for our friends and family. Let It Shine! is a great opportunity for children of all skill levels to have fun learning how to dance. This camp will run July 13-17, 2015.  Register  before April 30th for the early bird cost of $210 (regular cost after April 30th is $250)

Mini Creative Dance Camp is for students aged 4-5 and will run for 2 hours each morning July 13-17, 2015. Each day we will dance our way through a different theme, read stories and do crafts. This is a great way to keep your child moving and imagining during the summer!  Register  before April 30th for the early bird cost of $85 (regular cost after April 30th is $110)

Summer Dance Intensive is our camp for students ages 11 and up (parents of 11 year-olds, please ask your teacher regarding placement in summer camps for your child). This is a two-week program designed to allow our more serious dancers to get back into shape for the fall as well as make major improvements in their technique in an intensive environment. Depending on age and skill level, students will take classes in ballet technique, jazz, contemporary, pointe work, conditioning, musical theatre and more. They will also enjoy some special workshops  in topics such as stage makeup and dance history. This program is highly encouraged for all of our advanced students and it will run August 10-21, 2015, culminating in a showcase performance. Register  before April 30th for the early bird cost of $500 (regular cost after April 30th is $600)
 Thrifty Foods Smile Card Fundraiser – We need everyone’s help in this Great work everyone on using your Thrifty Smile Cards!!!  February’s total was $293.88 which was the biggest deposit yet so our grand total earned is $1568.93 we still need to earn $931.07 to reach our goal of $2500 and only have until April 26th  2015 to do that so we will really need to pick up our participation to get to this goal.  Please ask Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles or friends to help out even if it is only for one month…….If you need extra cards  please contact us and we will make sure one makes it into your hand.
Important Dates at a Glance

• March 6th-14th – Parent Observation Days
• March 17th-26th – Spring Break – No Dance classes (Kids R Fit 4 It classes continue)
• April 2nd – June 22nd – Kids R Fit 4 It Spring Session
• April 3rd – Good Friday – No classes (there will be classes held on Monday April 6th)
• April 6th – Festival Practice for Level 2/3 Ballet and Level 5 Ballet
• April 15th-24th – Festival Performances (see details above)
• May 18th – Victoria Day – No classes that day
• June 2nd – Dress Rehearsal for Year End Recital
• June 3rd-5th – Year End Recital
• June 8th-13th – Last Week of Classes
• July 13-17th – Let It Shine & Mini Dance Camp
• August 10th – 21st – Summer Dance Intensive