Ballet and Dance

Students Achievements

We continue the Eisteddfod season and our students are continuing to perform with excellence. On 12 August at the Dance Classique Eisteddfod 2018, Isabel Dong was placed 2nd in the Ballet solo and 3rd in the Lyrical solo. Congratulations Isabel!

Upcoming Eisteddfods

Sunday 26 August at 10.30am – Performance in the Gala Final for Event 522 and Sydney Eisteddfod Ballet Scholarship. Dancers should arrive at 10.30am at the Opera House Stage door where they will be met by Miss Mandi. Hair and makeup must be completed with costume on.

Miss Whittaker’s Senior Contemporary class is to meet at the Opera House stage door. Parents are not allowed beyond the stage door. Hair and make-up must be completed and costume on, on arrival. The performance time is scheduled for 2.30pm. We wish all the participants all the best for their performance.

Appearance

Please take time to remind your children to bring their appropriate Dance uniform and shoes to class, in particular the students should make sure their hair is neat and tidy. When several students turn up not having their hair done it eats into tutor time if the teacher has to attend to uniform needs prior to starting class.

Important Dates

Week 8 on 15 September: Redlands Spring Fair. Please note all Ballet and Dance classes are cancelled on this day. There will be a small performance program tbc.
Week 10 on 25 September: Watching Week – Grades Ballet classes only
Term 4 Week 1: RAD Grade Examinations tbc

Spring Holiday Weeks

Concert Rehearsals (1-5 October): details to come
RAD Workshops (9-13 October): details to come

End of Year Ballet and Dance Concert Term 4

Our concert is the highlight of the year for our Dance students. Performance work has already started in class time and costume fitting is in full swing. If you are a parent (new or seasoned) who would like to volunteer to help before, during or after the concert with costumes, hair or makeup, please let the Ballet office know. It is a fun time and all skills are welcomed to support this wonderful event.

Week 4: EOY Sunday rehearsals Jazz ONLY 11 November – Parkes Hall, details to come
Week 5: EOY Sunday rehearsals Ballet ONLY 18 November – Parkes Hall, details to come
Week 6: EOY Concerts 6.30pm Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November. Saturday classes will be on 24 November.
Week 7: EOY Pre-primary and Bambino Concerts – Parkes Hall
Week 7: Last Ballet and Dance Classes. Last Day of all classes at Redlands is Saturday 30 November. No Watching Days in Term 4.

Ms K Martin
Coordinator of Ballet and Dance
dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461