NEWSLETTER 8 – AUGUST 2010
This term is going very fast – we are already half way through it! We have had a busy term already….
LOCAL DIRECTORIES SPONSORSHIP
Some exciting news for our studio is that Dance Star Studio has been very fortunate to receive a sponsorship from Local Directories. Some of our students participated in a photo shoot on Saturday 14 August where they could be on the front cover of the Local Directories phone book. The sponsorship money will go towards workshops which I am planning to hold next year.
CONCERT INFORMATION
It is that time of year again where I will start giving out a lot of notes about the concert – costumes, time for groups, etc. If you miss a class just contact me (e-mail is usually the best) to see if you have missed out on any information. There will also be notes on the noticeboard so please check regularly. The times for Saturday afternoon classes will also be on the board.
Costumes
Over the next few weeks, costume samples will arrive and these will be tried on the children in their class times. These costumes will then be ordered. An invoice will be given out and when payment has been received the costumes will be handed out when they have arrived.
Chocolates
Thank you to Sue Shearer, Renee Stein, Angela Richardson, Tina Binney and Roslyn Kyriazis for sorting out the chocolates for the fundraising. There is a maximum of two boxes of chocolates for each family. One box will be given out and when the money is returned another one will be given out. Please remember to put your name on the envelope when you hand it in.
Fundraising for costumes
Please remember that fundraising is only to be used for costumes - they are not to be used for fees. If you do more fundraising than your costumes are worth – this money will go towards the studio’s fundraising which helps pay for theatre fees, break-up party, etc.
FOOD AND DRINKS FOR SALE
On Saturdays there will be chips and chocolates for sale. The chips will be on top of the fridge in the waiting room and will cost 70 cents – the money is to be placed in the drinks box. The chocolates will be on a table outside the main studio - the cost of a chocolate is $1.20. Bottles of water and poppers are available everyday. They are in the fridge in the waiting room and cost $1.00. Please remember that it is an honesty system and all money raised will benefit you!
BOLLYWOOD WORKSHOP
The Bollywood workshop with Asha and Tiffany from Bollywood Dhamaka was a great afternoon. The students all loved the different type of dance and Asha and Tiffany were very impressed with all the children’s ability. I hope to have them here again for another workshop as it was lots of fun.
FATHERS DAY RAFFLE
We will be holding a fathers day raffle. If you have any prizes or would like to give a monetary (gold coin) donation that would be appreciated. All prizes and money to be in by Wednesday 1 September. We will draw the raffle on Saturday 4 September. Tickets will be handed out very soon.
RED CROSS AFTERNOON TEA
Our studio will be providing some entertainment at the Red Cross Afternoon Tea on Saturday 21 August. The afternoon tea is at 2.00pm at St Mary’s Hall in Nobbs Street. If you would like to come and support Red Cross you can purchase tickets at the door.
“Dance like no-one is watching!!”
Yours in dance,
Natasha Williams
Principal
Contact hours (where possible): 7.30 – 8.15am OR 1.30 – 2.15pm
Phone: 4927 0656 or E-mail: natasha@dancestarstudio.com
NEWSLETTER 7 – JULY 2010
Welcome back to dancing everyone – I hope you enjoyed your holidays! The last day of term 2 we had lots of fun with our beginner ballet, prima and tiny tots classes dressing up and playing dance games.
END OF YEAR CONCERT
This year is a special concert for us as we will be celebrating our 10th annual concert. The concert will be held on Saturday 27 November at the Pilbeam Theatre at 2.00pm. Everyone who dances can be part of this wonderful event. In the next couple of weeks you will be given a note about what dances your child can be in at the concert. This note will also tell you more about costumes, extra practices, etc.
FUNDRAISING FOR COSTUMES
Cards
Thank you to everyone who has supported the card fundraising. There are still some boxes of cards available if anyone would like to buy them – 7 boxes of all occasional cards and 17 boxes of the birthday cards. The cost of a box is $30.00 and $10.00 of this will go towards your costumes for the end of year concert.
Chocolates
In the next couple of weeks we will have boxes of chocolates to sell – this will also go towards your costume fundraising. Each family is entitled to two boxes of chocolates to sell.
BOLLYWOOD WORKSHOP
On Monday 2 August our studio will be holding a special Bollywood Workshop with Bollywood Dance Choreographer and Instructor, Asha Shah from Bollywood Dhamaka. The workshop is open to anyone in our studio from 5 years up. The cost of the workshop is $12.00 and the workshop times are 4.00 – 4.45pm (ages 5 – 11 years) and 4.45 – 5.45pm (ages 12 years and over). Please let me know by Saturday 17 July if you would like to do this workshop. Payment is to be made by Saturday 31 July. If you would like more information, please come and see me. It is a great opportunity to try something new and have fun with a different style of dance!BUNNINGS LADIES NIGHT
Our studio has been invited to the Bunnings Ladies Night on Wednesday 18 August at Bunnings at 6.00 – 9.00pm. Sorry gentlemen this is strictly a ladies night – so only females allowed (you can bring your daughters)! The night will be full of activities and information – such as cooking, planting, beauty and craft. Food and drinks are also supplied. If you are interested in coming to this fun and entertaining night, please let me know by Saturday 24 July as Bunnings need to know for catering purposes.
EXAMS
Exam classes will commence this term. If anyone is interested in doing their exams this year, please come and see me. The exam nomination closing date is 27 August.
“Dance like no-one is watching!!”
Yours in dance,
Natasha Williams
Principal Contact hours (where possible): 7.30 – 8.15am OR 1.30 – 2.15pmPhone: 4927 0656 or E-mail: natasha@dancestarstudio.com
Web site – www.dancestarstudio.com
NEWSLETTER 6
JUNE 2010
Another term has nearly finished – half way through the year already. Dancing for the term will finish on Saturday 26 June. Term 3 will commence on Monday 12 July.
In term 3 we will start preparing for our end of year concert which is on Saturday 27 November. This years concert will be a special one for the school as it is our 10th annual concert.
DANCING AT THE SHOW
On Wednesday 9 June we will have students from the school performing at the show. They will be performing at 4.00 – 4.30pm at the Stockland Stage which will be located in the Agricultural Hall.
EISTEDDFOD
Congratulations to all the students of the school who competed in the Eisteddfod. Everyone danced very well and I was proud of you all. Nearly all of our groups received a place which is a great effort from everyone. A special congratulations to Kirby Richardson who received the Tiny Tots encouragement award which was selected by the audjudicator. For those that were in groups that received places, you can buy certificates and medals from the Eisteddfod office. The office is located on the 2nd floor at the Walter Reid centre.
MOTHERS DAY RAFFLE
Thank you for all your support with the Mothers Day raffle. We made around $250.00 – which will go towards theatre costs. Hope all the mothers of the winners enjoyed their prizes – Caitlin Dennis, Amber Anderson, Clare McCosker, Jessica Toole, Emilyanne Bell and Miss Belinda.
TERM ACCOUNTS
I e-mailed term 2 accounts to parents this term. I will do this again next term unless I hear otherwise from you.
FUNDRAISING FOR COSTUMES
In term 3 we start fundraising for costumes which are used for the end of year concert. Some fundraising events we have done in the past are selling of chocolates, pie drives, cookie dough drive. Whatever you fundraise, will come off your costumes. If anyone has any ideas for fundraisers, we are open to any suggestions.
The first fundraiser we will do is a card fundraiser. Information will be handed out soon and a display of cards will be placed in the waiting room.
If anyone would be able to sort out chocolates this year could you please come and see either myself or Miss Belinda. We will order them soon so they can start being handed out to those who want to sell them.
EXAMS THIS YEAR
If you are interested in doing exams this year, please come and see me. This year we will be doing tap and ballet exams. Exam classes will commence in term 3.
DANCE ATTIRE FOR THE COOLER MONTHS
If your child would like to wear something warmer during the cooler months they can wear the following:
- Jazz and tap – black cross-over to go over red dance singlet or a black or white skivvy can be worn under the singlet . Black long pants can also be worn.
- Ballet – black cross-over to go over leotard (purple one can be worn for beginner students). Ballet stockings can also be worn.
With our studio air-conditioned, we can regulate the temperature so it won’t be too cold for the students. Please make sure that the correct uniform is still worn to class. Also, hair should be neat and tidy when coming to dance classes.
CLASSES FOR TERM 3
There will be some class changes in term 3 as some students will be going up to the next level. I know people have other commitments so if there are days that you cannot come, please let me know so I can accommodate this.
ADULT CLASS
We really need some more adults to join our class as our numbers are low at the moment. If you would like to come and give it a try or know someone who might be interested tell them to come. The class is on Wednesday 6.15 – 7.00pm. It is a fun class where we do jazz and tap. No experience is necessary!!
EVERYONE ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAYS – HAPPY AND SAFE TRAVELS!! SEE YOU NEXT TERM!!
If you have any queries at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours in dance,
Natasha Williams
Principal
