SATURDAYS DANCER OF THE WEEK

Saturday 5th May - Siobhan Hayes

Saturday 8th April - Lauren Boyd

Saturday 21st April - Rebecca Reynold-Hunt

Saturday 31st March - Nathania Lay

Saturday 24th March - Chloe Geltch

Saturday 17th March - Angeline Lu

Saturday 10th March  - Erin Bortolucci

Saturday 3rd March - Maddi Burton

Saturday 25th February - Alison Spiteri

Saturday 18th February - Hannah Hayes

Saturday 11th February - Olivia Jones

Saturday 4th February - Lara Griffiths

FEBRUARY NEWS

It is great to see all the dancers and their parents back at the studio already, a big welcome to all the new students this year, we trust you will enjoy learning to dance at the studio.

We have introduced this year an exciting new Glee class for teenagers and young adults, this class is based on the popular television series and is held every Wednesday evening.

The start of the new year is an ideal time to introduce your friends to the fun and enjoyment of dance so why not spread the word and bring along some new students to your class, or, how about trying one of the many other styles of dance that are on offer at the studio. There are classes for everyone, you are never too old and never too young, you can start a dance class from as young as 2 years and we have pupils learning who are well past retirement age. Dancing is one activity that is suitable for everyone.

Thought for February:

To Live is to Dance

To Dance is to Live

On Saturdays each week Miss Lizzie will be selecting one student from each of the classes to receive a special Encouragement Certificate in recognition of the excellent effort that student has put into their dancing that week.

At the end of the day one of the students will be named the Saturday Dancer of the Week, their name will go up on the board at the studio for the week and be posted on the website for all to see. Winners of these weekly certificates as well as the Saturday Dancer of the Week also gain valuable points towards our annual Studio Awards.

The winner for the first week Dancer of the Week was Lara Griffiths one of our under 6 year Performance Troupe students.

Congratulations Lara on being the first to go up onto the board.

Don’t forget to check the website each week to see who the weekly winner is, and why not become a friend of the studio on our Face Book page so you can keep up to date on all the happenings in the studio.

DECEMBER NEWS

Registrations are now open for 2012 for all Theatrical Dance Classes – contact us today to book your space – annual registration fee of $35 payable when registering. Discount applies for additional family members registering at same time.

Class fees can be paid by the week or term, discounts apply if paying by the term.

Adult Social Classes resume Tuesday 17^thJanuary

Our Children’s classes for theatrical and social dance resume with the school term.

The first classes back for each style are as follows:

Children & Teenage Social dance              Tuesday 31^st January

Children Jazz & Tap classes                        Wednesday 1^st February

Adult Zumba classes                                  Wednesday 1^st February

Children, Teenage & Adult

Jazz, Tap, Lyrical & Modern Ballet             Saturday 4^th February

Registration for all Theatrical dance classes is required; cost is $35 per year for the first family member, $30 for each subsequent member. Registration can be made by phone or email prior to the commencement days. For further details please do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone.

No registration fees are required for Social dance, Zumba or Ballroom styles.

All enquiries during the holiday break should be directed either to 9631 0058 or 0410 572 234 or via email.

For all dance enthusiasts a reminder that the Australian and Asian Pacific Dancesport Championship will be televised on Christmas eve at 5.30 on channel 7two.

Studio News

We were delighted to see that all our dancers received great results in their end of year dance exams on Saturday 17^th December, with both the examiners appointed by the Australian Dancing Society expressing their appreciation of the high standard and quality of dancing achieved by all the students. With over 165 students dancing for their awards the day was certainly a very enjoyable one for everyone and afforded the opportunity for parents, family members and friends to come along and watch some very talented young dancers perform.

On the Sunday we held our Presentation afternoon where all the medal examination reports and awards were presented in addition to the Annual Studio Awards.

Congratulations to all the following dancers who were successful in winning one of the Annual Awards. All the awards are determined on a points basis over the year in the various categories.

Dancer of the Year – this award is determined by the students overall commitment to their dancing, attitude and dedication, it is the ultimate award that all the students aspire to win. Each year we select three nominees from which the final winner is chosen.

Congratulations to Hannah Hayes who took out the award this year, she has had an outstanding year, competing in all genres of dance from the DanceSport where she has won Australian, South Pacific, NCDC and East Coast Classic National Championship titles this year through to the theatrical styles. She is an all-round competitor and truly deserving of this award.

The other two nominees Brooke Goodrich and Clyde Gonsalves also had outstanding years in their dance performances and overall commitment to their dance.

Perpetual Trophy Winners

Best Pre School Class Student                                      Nathania Lay

Best Junior Jazz Ballet Class Student                            Rebecca Reynolds Hunt

Best Intermediate/Senior Jazz Ballet Class Student       Piper Newton

Best Junior Tap Student                                               Brooke Goodrich

Best Senior Tap Student                                              Maddi Burton

Best Class Student – Junior Social                               Andrea Kozera

Competitor of the Year – Social                                   Ben Frankel

Competitor of the Year – Jazz Ballet                             Rebecca Reynolds Hunt

Best Medalist – Theatrical                                            Molly Kate Costello

Best Medalist – Boy                                                      Nathan Burland

Best Medalist – Girl                                                      Maeve Jeffries

Best Medalist – Class Trained                                       Charlotte Burns

Annual Award Winners

Best Class Student – Saturday Pre School                    Evie Sylvester

Best Class Student – Wednesday Pre School                 Alyssa Pinto

Best Class Student – Saturday Junior Jazz Ballet          Renee Williams

Best Class Student – Wednesday Junior Jazz Ballet       Jazmine Burland

Best Class Student – Intermediate Jazz Ballet               Olivia Jones

Best Class Student – Senior Jazz Ballet                         Quinn Sirianni

Best Class Student – Junior Modern Ballet                   Chloe Geltch

Best Class Student – Lyrical                                         Alison Spiteri

Best Class Student – Level 1Tap                                   Bella Whitelock

Best Class Student – Level 2 Tap                                  Piper Newton

Best Class Student – Level 3 Tap                                  Maddi Burton

Best Class Student – Juvenile Troupe Member              Charlotte Hayes

Best Class Student – Junior Troupe Member                 Naomi Mousellis 

Most Promising New Student – Social class                  Megan Griffiths

Most Promising New Student – Theatrical                    Jade Kaal

Most Improved Student – Theatrical                            Amy Chessari

Most Improved Student – Ballroom                             Brett Hartshorn

Most Improved Couple                                                 Jake Boffa & Jessica Esposito

Most Dedicated Student – Ballroom                             Jason Amit

Most Dedicated Student – Theatrical                            Cassandra Setches

Most Dedicated Student – Social class                         Anna Garcia

Congratulations to all these dancers on their awards, they have worked hard all year and are truly deserving of their recognition.

November News

NOVEMBER NEWS

In October our Jazz Troupes danced at the Energy Express Eisteddfod in Carlingford where our Junior Troupe took out first place for Tea Party and 2nd place for Born in the USA. The girls danced amazingly.  This is their first win and they definitely deserved it, competing against 14 other troupes.  Our baby troupe also competed their Wizards of Oz and placed 2nd.  Great result for all our girls. You can view the troupe dances and Brookes lyrical at our video section under 2011 Theatrical.

We also had some solo performances compete.  Maddi took out 1st place for her Tap Alice routine, 2nd place for her slow tap routine and 2nd place for Hip Hop routine. Quinn danced in her Tap division and got Highly commended. Brooke danced her lyrical dance and got Highly commended.  Nathania danced in the Under 8 Jazz division and got 2nd which isn't bad since she is only 4yrs old, Bella danced in the Under 8 Tap division and received highly commended.

This weekend we see our Dancesport couples are competing at the Sydney Town Hall at the 2011 ADS East Coast Classic National Dancesport Championship.  Good luck to all couples that are competing.

Not long now to our December Medal Test on Saturday 17th December at the Red Gum Hall, Wentworthville.  We will finish our year off with our Christmas Party on Sunday 18th December.