Ballet and Dance
Important Dates
| Week 2 | 23 Oct-1 December | Senior RAD Ballet Exams |
| Week 5 | Monday 11 November | 2020 Enrolment Registration closes |
| Week 5 | Sunday 17 November | Ballet EOYC Rehearsals – Parkes Hall |
| Week 6 | Wednesday 20 November | Last Wednesday classes |
| Week 6 | Thursday 21 November | Last Thursday classes |
| Week 6 | Friday 22 November | Last Friday classes |
| Week 6 | Friday 22 November | In Class Presentation – Pre-Primary |
| Week 6 | Saturday 23 November | Last Saturday classes |
| Week 6 | Sunday 24 November | Jazz EOYC Rehearsals- Parkes Hall |
| Week 7 | Monday 25 November | Last Monday classes |
| Week 7 | Tuesday 26 November | Last Tuesday classes |
| Week 7 | Tuesday 26 November | In Class Presentation – Pre Primary and Primary Transition |
| Week 7 | Wednesday 27 November | EOYC Rehearsals – Chatswood |
| Week 7 | Thursday 28 November | EOYC Rehearsals – Chatswood |
| Week 7 | Friday 29 November | EOYC Rehearsals Performance – Chatswood 6.30pm |
| Week 7 | Saturday 30 November | EOYC Rehearsals Performance – Chatswood 3.00pm |
| Week 8 | No Ballet and Dance classes |
Student News
Angus McLachlan (pictured at top) has had a fantastic week. Firstly, The Australian Ballet has engaged Angus as a child supernumerary in The Australian Ballet’s season of Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker at Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House, commencing on 12 November.
Additionally, Angus has received a short term scholarship to the ABT JKO School based on his contribution at the recent YAGP in Brisbane. Congratulations Angus!
We would also like to recognise and congratulate all students who have taken their RAD exam so far this round: Isabella Ilic, Sara Vencalkova, Alyssa Tinetti, Nina Casey Brown, Jade Patrick, Katie Wightwick, Elina Filatova. Well done to all our hard working Senior exam students!
EOYC
Our parent information letter has been sent out to Yrs 1, 2, Junior and Senior Dance students. Please let us know if you did not receive it and read it carefully as there is detailed information regarding rehearsal and performance times. The letter is also posted on Redlands Pulse.
For Concert Levy information please see Redlands Pulse.
Parents have been sent a request for approval for the rehearsals at The Concourse leading up to the concert. Please approve to ensure we can take all students on the buses without issues.
The End of Year Concert tickets will go on sale on Tuesday 29 October at 10.00am. Please contact The Concourse or call 1300 795 012 (Ticketek).
2020 Enrolment
2020 class enrolments are now open. Please note that you must respond by 11 November with any changes to the student classes in 2020 to avoid late fees. Again, if you did not receive an invitation email to enrol, please let the office know.
All information can be found on Redlands Pulse.
2020 Auditions for 2020 Performance Groups
All dates and audition criteria are advertised on Redlands Pulse and on the noticeboard.
Senior Contemporary Performance Group 1 – Friday 31 January 5.30-6.30pm 2020
Senior Contemporary Performance Group 2 – Thursday 6 February 2.30-4.00pm 2020
Senior Ballet Performance Group – Saturday 1 February 2.30-3.30pm 2020
Friends of Ballet and Dance
Preparation for EOYC
Sewing / Working Bees
Only one more sewing bee to come! Last chance to join our phenomenal team of helpers. Come and see for yourself and join the fun on 2 November from 8.30am – 2.00pm. Even if you can’t sew, we have plenty of jobs that involve creating, glueing, tidying and organising. It’s a great way to catch up with other Dance parents so come along for a chat.
Concert Volunteers
Hair and Make-up Tutorial – Don’t forget to come to the Music Room (next to Parkes Hall) on Saturday to learn how the students hair and make-up will be done for the Concert.
We would love your help backstage on Concert days especially with students hair and make-up. Here is the procedure:
- Volunteers email the Ballet and Dance office with your intention to help, include your WWC number and ID.
- List of volunteers sent to Redlands HR for Verification and Clearance to work with children
- Cleared Volunteer List sent to Parent Coordinator
- Volunteers attend a Concert Hair and Make-Up Tutorial (2nd Nov)
- SignUp Genius link sent to volunteers to pick their chosen volunteer time slots on Concert Days.
We also require post Concert support week starting 2 December. This would include sorting, washing and additional help to finalise the 2019 Concert (in Parkes Hall).
If you are new to this procedure please contact Eva at the Ballet Office or Sue Banfield, Chair of Friends of Ballet & Dance.
Can’t Come to Class?
Please do not forget to let us know if sickness, injury or change of circumstance has occurred. Send an email to evabishop@redlands.edu.nsw.au
Any Questions?
Please contact us at evabishop@redlands.edu.nsw.au We would love to hear from you.
Ms K Martin
Head of Ballet and Dance
evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461
Curriculum Dance
EOYC
Yrs 8-11 Curriculum Dance will be performing at the annual Ballet and Dance Concert on Friday 29 November. All costume information has been provided to students. A letter has been sent out to all students detailing the rehearsal and performance times. Please let us know if you did not receive it. The letter is also posted on Redlands Pulse.
Important Dates
EOYC – Curriculum works will only be performed on Friday 29 November at The Concourse, Chatswood.
Mrs Katharine Boase
Subject Coordinator of Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9889