Ballet and Dance
Welcome to Term 4
Welcome back to what is going to be a very busy term for all of us at the Academy. Our students have learnt so much this year, and for those in Kindergarten – Yr 12, we are busy rehearsing for our End of Year Performance.
Important Dates for Term 4
With such a busy term ahead, please check out our “Important Dates” on the Ballet & Dance page of Redlands Pulse.
Term 4 Classes
All classes and private lessons started on Monday 10 October, and our Saturday classes will be running this Saturday 15 October.
Sunday 16 October: End of Year – Extra Rehearsal
A reminder that we are holding a rehearsal for our End of Year Performance this coming Sunday:
| TIME | Year Groups |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Kindergarten – Yr 6 Ballet (Pictures at an Exhibition) |
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Yr 1 – 6 Jazz, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap (Pictures at an Exhibition) |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | All Senior Ballet Students (Defilé) |
| 1:30pm – 3:00pm | All Senior Students plus Junior Ballet Performers (12 Days of Christmas) |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | All Senior Character, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Jazz (Dancing Through Time) |
Access to Parkes Hall via Allister Street on Sunday
Please use the Allister Street gate when dropping off and picking up students. Note that the Murdoch Street gate is locked on Sundays.
Quiet Rooms for Students When Not Rehearsing
As students are preparing for exams, studios P1.1 & P1.3 have been designated “quiet areas” for use between rehearsals.
Further EoY Performance Rehearsals
There are a further two rehearsals on Sunday 6 November and Sunday 13 November. For further details please see our End of Year Performance page on Redlands Pulse.
Asian Grand Prix Results
Congratulations to Dante Minassian (Yr 8) and Imogen Jeffery-Bilich (Yr 9), who competed in the Asian Grand Prix during the holidays.
Dante was awarded Gold for his Classical Ballet and Bronze for his Contemporary.
Imogen was awarded a Merit for her Classical Ballet.
Well done both.
Eisteddfod Results
Many congratulations to our students that attended Eisteddfods during the holidays, results below:
| The Ultimate Dance Challenge | ||
| Dante Minassian (Yr 8) | 14/u Jazz | 1st |
| 14/u Contemporary | 2nd | |
| Chloe Scamps (Yr 9) | 14/u Jazz | 3rd |
| 14/u Contemporary | HC | |
| Lillyah Rafferty (Yr 7) | 13/u Jazz | 3rd |
| Sophia Moriarty (Yr 5) | 11/u & 12/u jazz | 3rd |
| Persia Weinberg (Yr 2) | 8/u Jazz | 3rd |
| Time to Shine | ||
| Amber Hosker (Yr 9) | 14/u Jazz | 3rd |
Can’t Come to Class
Please let us know if your child is sick, injured or unable to attend their dance class by completing THIS FORM
Any Questions?
As always, please contact us at dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au with any questions, concerns or feedback.
And remember to check our Ballet and Dance page on Redlands Pulse for the latest up to date information on all things dance. Please click here.
Ms Gilly Revie
Head of Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy
grevie@redlands.nsw.edu.au
02 9908 6488