Ballet and Dance
Student Achievements
Congratulations to Maria Argyropoulos, Ella Banfield, Tasman Banks, Nina Casey-Brown, Jasmine Chubb, Anouk Daddo, Lara Dempsey, Patrick Friedlander, Sienna Gray, Jacob Harrap, Saskia Jane, Faith Oosthuizen, Jade Patrick, Jennifer Psaroulis and Sunday Stephens, who represented the school at the Extreme Eisteddfod. After their superb performance at Gala Arts on Friday, the students again embodied the intent of the Cherokee Wolf, dancing beautifully, and were awarded a well-deserved 1st place. As this was the final performance with the group for the majority of Yr 12 Dance students, we wish them all the best and thank them for their commitment to the Dance program throughout their time at Redlands. Pictured at top.
This week we also congratulate Ross Psaroulis who came 3rd in the Senior division at the IRBD Eisteddfod’s Night of Champions where all the winners of every genre competed against each other.
We would also like to congratulate all the dancers who competed in Gala Arts on Friday. Every piece was a delight to watch and the standard of performance absolutely wonderful. Well done all!
Alumni News
Congratulations to Stella Everett who has gained entry to the Juilliard School in New York. Stella was a Ballet Scholar at the Ballet and Dance Academy, graduating in 2018.
EOYC 2019
We are very pleased to announce that the Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy will present the beloved fairy tale Cinderella in the End of Year Concert.
Performances will run at The Concourse Chatswood on 29 and 30 November.
The auditions will be taking place on Wednesday 12 June at 4.30-5.15pm in Parkes Hall. Senior female students are welcome to audition. Please see notice on the board and Redlands Pulse for details.
FOBD Morning Tea
The Friends of Ballet and Dance held a morning tea last week. A very successful morning, giving us the opportunity to thank the outgoing and welcome the new incoming FOBD, as well as chat with new parents of the Ballet and Dance Academy.
June Long Weekend
Please note that classes run as normal this Saturday. On Monday 10 June, the Academy is closed.
Class Watching Term 2
The details for the class watching are posted on Redlands Pulse and on the noticeboard. Please note that the last day of term is Friday 28 June.
Save the Date
The Ballet & Dance Awards Dinner will be held on 19 September at Manly Golf Club. All students in Yrs 7-12 will be invited to attend. Awards (Yrs 8-11) and Certificates (all Yr 7) will be announced at the dinner and special guests will join us. The official invitation to book will be out soon.
Uniform Update
Please note that the new school sports tracksuit is now available in the Uniform Shop. It is a mandatory requirement for our Dance students to wear the tracksuit when participating in Eisteddfods outside school.
Eisteddfods – Ballet & Dance Academy
The Eisteddfod details have now been sent to all the students involved in the competitions. This applies to the Junior Ballet Performance Group (JBPG), Senior Ballet Performance Group (SBPG), Junior Jazz Performance Group (JJPG), Senior Jazz Performance Group (SJPG) and the Senior Contemporary Performance Group (SCPG).
Dance as Representative Sport (Curriculum)
Miss Mandi’s Group (Thursday 2.30-4.15pm)
Sydney Eisteddfod: Sunday 4 August – Event no: 522 (Division A)
Miss Brianna’s Group (Thursday 2.30-3.30pm)
Sydney Eisteddfod: Sunday 4 August – Event no: 522 (Division B)
Curriculum Dance – Important Dates
Parents are warmly invited to the following Curriculum Dance Showcases in Parkes Hall.
- Yrs 8, 9 and 10 Showcase – Thursday 20 June at 6.30pm
- Yrs 11 and 12 HSC/IB Showcase – Thursday 25 July at 6.30pm
RAD Exams
All Ballet students entered into the September session for their RAD exam or class awards have now been sent a letter with information.
Please note the winter holiday (July) workshop dates are now set. You can also find them on Redlands Pulse. Please let us know if you will be attending.
Absent or Questions?
Please do not forget to let us know if sickness, injury or change of circumstance has occurred. Send us an email evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Important Dates
Saturday 8 June: Long Weekend, Academy open
22-28 June: Class watching days
Friday 28 June: Term 2 last classes
Ms K Martin
Head of Ballet and Dance
evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461
For all updates, enquiries and information in regards to classes, uniform and competitions please check Redlands Pulse and the Ballet and Dance TV (in the corridor outside the Ballet studios).