NEWSLETTER TERM 2, 2008
Dear Students and Families,
There is certainly an excited 'buzz' at our studios with much activity for Eisteddfods and preparations for Ballet and Tap exams.
Now half way through Term 2, which will conclude on Friday 4th July and we will re-open on Saturday 19th July.
The Eisteddfod classes are enjoying their performances, congratulations toeveryone flying the PURPLE glag.
NORTHERN BEACHES - Olivia Tams for 3rd in her contemporary solo and H.C. in jazz solo. Ellie Griffin, 3rd Jazz solo. Kate Asquith, 1st jazz solo. H.C. to Miss Nardias 14/u Contemporary group, the14/u Tap group, Senior Tap group and also to Miss Michelles Senior Lyrical group.
EXTREME - Emily Galton, 2nd Tap Solo. Kate Asquith, 2nd Jazz Solo. H.C to the Boys Hip Hop Trio (Brayden, Johnathon and Lachlan). 8/u Jazz group, 2nd. 12/u Jazz Group, H.C. 12/u Tap Group, 2nd. 14/u Tap group, H.C. Snr Contemporary, 3rd. SnrLyrical, 2nd.
Mimosa Fireworks Night saw many of our group and soloists performing - thank you all for making me proud.
Congratulations to Miss Michelle Warren on her engagement to Luke with a wedding planned for next January - we are very happy for you.
Our wonderful Monday and thursday secretary Miss edith is recovering well in hospital after a major back operation, wecertainly hope to see her in July. Thank you Michelle Tremolada for doing such a great job in the Accounts Department, which brings me to the problem of collection of fees - late fees are getting later and later and so costly to continue to remind by invoice, phone calls etc. Our beautiful new premises have huge overheads and non paying students are causing me great concern. Please at least contact me if you have a problem.
Our fees have not risen since 2006, however there will be a slight increase in Term 3. we are the only school to offer complimentary ballet classes to Eisteddfod students and I hope to be able to continue to do so.
My first Grandchild will arrive at the end of July in Melbourne - so I will be away from VSSS for a little while. Lucinda, Danny, Edithand myself are so excited and you will all be given the news as soon as he or she comes into the world.
KEEP on DANCIN'
Miss Smith
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NEWSLETTER No. 3, 2008
Dear Students and Families,
VSSS will close for the school holidas after the classes on saturday 12th April and resume on Saturday 26th april. some Eisteddfod classes will be held during the school holidays and your teacher will give separate notices.
SUNDAY 27th April is our EISTEDDFOD CONCERT at our studios commencing at 5pm to approximately 7 pm. tickets are $5.00 - Adults and $3.00 children, available at tht door. This is a great opportunity to see our talented groups as well as solos and duos. Please bring a plate for our interval refreshments and some extra chairs would be appreciated. Rehearsals will commence at 1pm, in programme order.
EISTEDDFOD participants - Birth Certificates are needed for new members. Payment for jacket orders are to be finalised SATURDAY 29th MARCH 2008. $65.00 childrens and $70.00 adults.
20% off days at BLOCH for everyone are Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March, please make sure you have an official discount certificate (see Miss Smith if you don't have one) and take it with you. BALLET students in Grades 1-5 will need character shoes and a skirt purchased from Bloch. Wanda Nicholson will shorten (if necessary) for $10 and supply and sew ribbons for $25.00.
GLEN ST THEATRE CONCERTS will be performed on FRIDAY 21st and SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2008 with 3 performances - Friday 7pm and Saturday 1.30pm and 7pm. Studio Dress Rehearsal will be SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER 2008 commencing at 8am.
A few tickets are available for Opera House Austrlaian Ballet visit on Tuesday 15th April 10-12.30pm and USA Sorkshop discounted fee closes on Saturday 29th March - please see Miss Smith regarding payment.
Enjoy the rest of Term 1 and have a good rest during the holidays as Term 2 will be soooooo busy..
MISS SMITH
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Newsletter No 2, 2008
Dear Students and families
Thankyou all for settling into your classes so quickly and congratulations to our wonderful teachers for making each class so exciting. We are extremely fortunate to have such talented ladies – BALLET – Julie Kerr and Nerida Harrison – both qualified R.A.D. teachers, and welcome to Arna Elmes who will be taking the Thursday Adult Class as Lainey Anthony have moved North and we wish her and her family much happiness in their new adventure.
JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE, CONTEMPORARY, TAP and HIP HOP teaches are Jennifer Bels, Briana Dibble, Nardia Knapman, Michelle Molyneux, Cassandra Smith, Rachael Sutton, Michelle Warren, Kerry Woods.
Assistant Teachers – Aimee Barlow, Melissa Cleary, Christie Hutton, Emily Kerr, Sophie Kiss, Emily Knight and Ashleigh Roy.
Exciting Events for Your calendar:
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Eisteddfod concert at our studios on Sunday April 27th at 5pm. Tickets will be on sale – Adults $5, Children $3 (not for participating dancers). This will help towards our studio and staff expenses to provide this wonderful evening of entertainment.
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Oz Ballet Day at the Opera House for everyone 9 years to adult. 10am – 12.30pm on Tuesday 15th April (first week of school holidays). Cost is only $5.00 each. A fabulous opportunity to learn more about our National Ballet company and observe some of their daily class. A notice is displayed on the board – we have only 30 tickets…so be quick
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A fabulous 3-day workshop to be held at Homebush during the April School Holidays will be amazing teachers from America will be conducting this event – Miss Jennifer and Miss Nardia will be attending and those interested in improving their dancing skills and having the best fun should put their names on the list on the notice board. Dates Friday 18th Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April. More information available at their website : www.globaldance.com.au
Just a couple of reminders:-
We are happy to provide bread, jam, vegemite etc. for dancing students of V.S.S.S who come directly from school, it is regretted that we cannot provide for other children that are not enrolled at our school. I am sure you will understand.
If using the V.S.S.S. telephone, the cost is 50cents per call, thank you.
Enjoy the rest of Term 1
MISS SMITH
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Newsletter No 1, 2008Dear Students, Parents and Friends,
Welcome to the first term of 2008 and our first term 1 at Aquatic Drive! Our wonderful new studios are gradually taking shape and looking like the home we were hoping it would be.
Our VSSSSS (VSSS Summer School) was a huge success, thanks to teachers Lucinda Dunn, Mss Julie Kerr, Koto, Mrs Moly, Cassandra Smith, Adrienne Vaughan, Kirsten Waller and Michelle Warren. What a challenge for everyone – the students were amazing with run-a-way energy dancing from 9.30am – 4.30pm, our Juniors especially were wonderful, mostly aged between 5 and 7 years, congratulations parents on the behaviours of your children. No-one was sent to the “naughty chair”!! Great feed back with many requests ‘please can we do it again?’
CONCERT was also terrific. DVD’s can still be purchased at $45, please contact Peter Taylor 0402 841338 and photographs from Jason Bull 0411 089384. No cheques to the VSSS for these items please :)
ENROLMENT FORMS – Please would all students fill in the 2008 form. See office Staff.
FEES are due within the first three weeks of term unless other arrangements have been made. Students will be unable to attend classes if fees are overdue. Payments can be made in cash, cheque or internet debit. NO INVOICES ARE SENT IN TERM 1…
UNIFORM IS EXPECTED TO BE WORN BY ALL STUDENTS by the end of term 1. Bloch, Warringah Mall are our suppliers for most of our uniform – leotards, tomboys, tights, socks, scrunchies, hip hop pants, crop tops, shoes etc. PURPLE is our signature colour.
2nd HAND ITEMS will be on sale soon after the commencement of Term 1. This is a non-profit service and we can take no responsibility for goods that are lost or stolen. Please attach labels securely when handing in clothing or shoes for sale.
EISTEDDFOD COMPETITORS will begin new routines immediately as competitions start in April. If you are hoping to join any of the Eisteddfod classes please see Miss Smith. We must have a commitment by the 3rd week of term.
TERM 1 will finish with classes on SATURDAY 12th April 08. There will be no classes over the Easter weekend – Good Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th March.
Any queries please see me and here’s to our Very Special Sensational School (VSSS).
MISS SMITH