Ballet and Dance
Student Achievements
Our students have been busy in the holidays. Here’s some of the news – more to come!
Charlotte Humphreys (pictured above) and Melinda Wright received great results for their excellent dancing in the Time to Shine Eisteddfod. Charlotte received an Honorary Mention (HM) and Melinda won 1st Place in the U12 Jazz Solos. Well done girls!
Jade Patrick competed in the IRBD Eisteddfod where she placed 3rd in the Open Age Jazz. What an achievement in such a large competitive field. Well done Jade!
Tabitha Galvin spent the holidays at the Royal Ballet School (Hong Kong) Intensive, working 9am-5pm every day and finishing with a demonstration on the last day. It was a very exciting time for Tabitha meeting fellow dancers from all over the world.
We are delighted to congratulate all our dancers on their achievements and hard work. We are always keen to hear from our students, just email us your news!
RAD Autumn Holiday School
Over 60 students attended the two day workshop during the Easter break. A wonderful time to continue to learn and enjoy dance.
Friends of Ballet and Dance Morning Tea
The FOBD morning tea will take place in Parkes Hall on Thursday 30 May from 9.00-10.30am. Everyone is welcome! Please let our new parents know. Last year was a great success so come along and meet the Academy staff, FOBD and other parents. Please bring a plate to share.
Save the Date
The Ballet and 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.
RAD Exams
The RAD Junior Grades and Senior exams will be around 13 September, Term 3 (exact dates to be confirmed).
Eisteddfods- PLEASE NOTE **NEW DATES**
The dates for our Eisteddfods:
Junior Ballet Performance Group: 24 May, 23 June
Senior Ballet Performance Group: 4 August
Junior Jazz Performance Group: 23 June and 2/3 August
Senior Jazz Performance Group: 2/3 August and 4 August
Senior Contemporary Performance Group: 2/3 August and 4 August
Letters will be sent to the students required.
Edumate
Please check your child’s Ballet and Dance timetable/profile to determine that they are attending the correct classes. Do let the office know if there are any discrepancies.
For all updates, enquiries and information in regards to classes, uniform and competitions, please check in on Redlands Pulse and the Ballet and Dance TV (in the corridor outside the Ballet studios).
Can’t Come to Class?
Please do not forget to let us know if sickness, injury or a change of circumstance has occurred. Send us an email evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Any Questions?
Please contact us at evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au We would love to hear from you!
Important Dates
Term 2
Term 2: Last classes Friday 28 June
Saturday 8 June: Long Weekend – Academy open
22-28 June: Class watching Days
Ms K Martin
Head of Ballet and Dance
evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461