Ballet and Dance
News
We are very excited to announce that we will be holding the inaugural Redlands Ballet and Dance Awards Dinner later this year. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy as well as recognise some of our hard working students for their commitment and excellence. Mark your calendars now! The event will be held at Manly Golf Club on Tuesday 27 November at 6.30pm and students and parents between Yrs 7-12 will be invited to attend.
End of Year Ballet and Dance Concert
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 make-up, please let the Ballet Office know. It is a fun time and all skills are welcomed to support this wonderful event. Our working bees timetable is:
Sewing Bee for EOYC
Friday 26 October 8.30am-2.00pm
Saturday 27 October 8.30am-5.00pm
Friday 2 November 8.30am-2.00pm
Friday 9 November 8.30am-2.00pm
Friday 16 November 8.30am-2.00pm
Saturday 17 November 8.30am-5.00pm Hair 10.00-10.30am only; make-up 10.30-11.00am only
Parkes Hall building on Saturdays in P1.2 and Fridays are in the Ballet Studio.
Friends of Ballet AGM
It is time to say farewell to some of our FoB leaders who have helped and supported us for two years. If you would like to join the FoB, please come along to the Annual General Meeting when we will vote for our 2019 Committee. If you would like to know more about what the commitment entails in advance of the meeting, please call the office. The details for the meeting are: 16 October from 5.30-7.00pm in the Junior school Library.
Important Notice – Redlands Spring Fair 15 September
Some of our student classes are performing at the Spring Fair on Saturday 15 September at 9.30am. Please arrive at the Junior School at 8.30am to get ready.
A letter has been sent to the parents of all the students that are performing on this day. A copy of the letter is also displayed on the Ballet and Dance noticeboard outside the Ballet Office. If you are unsure if your child is performing, please call the office.
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 – Prep and Junior Ballet classes only
Spring Holiday Weeks: RAD Junior Workshops (9-13 October)
Ms K Martin
Coordinator of Ballet and Dance
dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461