The Dance Gallery - Ms Amy's September 2006 Newsletter

The Dance Gallery

Ms. Amy's Newsletter
Session 1 | September 2006

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Welcome New and Returning Students!
We hope everyone had a fun and restful summer and is ready to learn some awesome dance! Many students took advantage of the summer schedule to really improve their technique by taking extra classes. The faculty cheers you! For those who missed out on summer classes, start stretching now so you aren’t too sore! NO MERCY!!!!

Schedule Changes
Please note that the Tuesday Jazz I 1st year class at 4:00 is closed. The good news is that we have added another one on Thursdays at 4:00. Also, the Pre-ballet Ii class on Wednesday at 6:15 is closed but the Saturday 9:15 one has many openings. The Tuesday Jazz II first year is closed.

Placement Policies
It has come to our attention that some students have “moved themselves up” a level. Please understand that this is not acceptable. Students who have advanced quickly have all taken extra classes and continue to do so. Dancing in a level you aren’t ready for can be frustrating and also dangerous. If you have registered for a class without the instructor’s assistance, please address this immediately.

Registration
All students, new and returning must have registered either online or over the phone. If you know of someone who doesn’t receive this newsletter, please tell them about this. This stems back from a computer malfunction in May.

Celebration DVD's and Pictures
Celebration DVD’s and pictures should be in your hands soon. Chimera Digital expected to have the DVD’s mailed out in August. The pictures will be delivered to the studio.

Joffrey Ballet Auditions
The Joffrey Ballet will be holding auditions for children for both the Cinderella and Nutcracker ballets. Please find the information below. This is a great experience for children EVEN IF THEY DON’T MAKE THE SHOWS. Please feel free to talk to a faculty member if you think you might want to try.

Sunday, September 10, 2006 at The Joffrey Ballet Studio, 17N. State Street, 19th floor:

AUDITIONS FOR ALL DANCERS 4' to 4'5" tall:
1st Year - Advanced (Ages 9-14) - *10:00am-11:30am

AUDITIONS FOR ALL DANCERS OVER 4' 5" tall:
5th Year and Advanced (Ages 11-14) - *12:00-1:30 p.m.
1st-4th Year Ballet Students (Ages 9-14) - 2:00-4:30 p.m.

PLEASE BE PREPARED TO STAY UNTIL 4:30 p.m.
Children may audition for both Nutcracker and Cinderella and, if chosen, may dance in both.

Registration:
One hour prior to each audition

Rehearsals:
Cinderella: 1-2 times a week during September either after school or on weekends.

Nutcracker: 2-3 times per week Saturdays and Sundays and some after school rehearsals, mid-October thru December 8.

Performances:
Cinderella: Nine performances at the Auditorium Theatre, October 4-15.

Nutcracker: Twelve performances at the Auditorium Theatre, December 8-24.

Bring a photograph (non-returnable). It does not need to be a ballet photo-a school photo is fine.
There are no audition or performance fees.
No parents may observe the audition.
Rehearsals will be held at the Joffrey Ballet studios, 17 North State Street, 19th Floor.
Children chosen will be required to miss two afternoons of school for the final on stage dress rehearsals of Cinderella and to miss two afternoons of school for the final on stage dress rehearsals The Nutcracker.
Children chosen for The Nutcracker may be required to miss school an additional afternoon for studio rehearsals with the Joffrey Ballet company.

For additional information please contact:

The Nutcracker
Carla Graham-White
Nutcracker Children's Cast Ballet Master
Phone: 312-346-3455 ext. 102
e-mail: cgraham-white@joffrey.com

Cinderella
Charthel Arthur
Joffrey Ballet Master
Phone:312-346-3455 ext. 12
e-mail: carthur@joffrey.com

DANCE in Love
Dance In Love is a Christian Dance Company. Our mission is to glorify God with the gift he has given us by performing in places such as churches, nursing homes and annually at Dance Revolution, a Christian dance convention. We begin and end each session with prayer. We also have a card ministry, sending cards to those we pray for. We accept all dancers ages 7 and over who are enrolled in at minimum of two hours per week at The Dance Gallery. We will meet on Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 beginning September 23rd. This is earlier than last year due to Dance Revolution taking place in January instead of February.

On a Final Pointe

TUITION DUE NO LATER THAN SATURDAY SEPT. 9TH
CHECK YOUR BROCHURE FOR UNIFORM POLICIES
LET’S GET OFF TO A GREAT 2006-2007 SEASON!

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