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Comp Stars

Peninsula School of Dance

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Meet ourTeacher’s Assistants

Annual Performance

Update

Keeping your little

dancer warm

Term 3Highlights and

Important Dates

PSD NewsTerm 2, 2014 Published 23 June 2014

Hello from Miss MelTerm 2 has been jam packed with lots of amazing events including our much loved Annual Choreographic Competition, Scholarship Applications, Cecchetti Convention, and a few surprise announcements and guests along the way.

Miss Carla has announced she is expecting her own little baby dancer later in the year, though at the moment the only date she’s focussing on are her teachers exams. We

know she will get gold stars both in her exams, and as a new mum! And we wish her well for both major milestones! Good luck Miss Carla from all your dancers and friends at PSD!

For me one of the biggest thrills has been to greet one of my past students, Francis Lawrence who is currently with the Dance Theatre of Harlem (New York), and has enjoyed a respected run O/S as a performance artist.

Francis was originally a Cecchetti student of Miss Lorraine Blackbourn OAM and myself and it’s been a sheer delight to see his talent evolve. From little things big things grow, and Francis came back to visit us recently to share a bit about his journey, and give advice to our students.

It’s moment like this which make me honoured channel my passion into helping talent evolve! I hope the kids got a kick out of meeting Francis!

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Choreographic Comp Stars

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recently announced it was shutting its doors with

everything is 1/2 price.

We want to thanks Leanne for dressing many of our dancers

over the years!

While they are winding down their

trading hours are Tues Wed Fri 2-4.30

Sat 10-1 Phone 0416054425

Top Dance Snack Food

Bananas make a great snack! Easy to pack, filling and full of energy. Pop a couple in a blender with

some milk & a dash of honey YUM!

Another great after school, pre-dancing snack is one of my favourites, Cheesey Tuna Pasta. Simply cook pasta then stir through grated cheese and a tin of tuna. Yummy, filling &

packed full of energy.

Well done to all who entered the Choreographic Comp. This annual event is a long-standing tradition at PSD.

We are always blown away with the creativity, courage and confidence our students display! Some of Australia’s well known teachers, dancers & choreographer’s names are listed on our perpetual trophies - Chloe Dallimore & Jason Colemen just to name a few!! Everybody starts somewhere and we are so proud that our school has fostered a love of dance in so many.

The comp results are:-Junior Ballet ....................................................................................... Tess Pye Intermediate Ballet ......................................................................Olivia GardJunior Stage ............................................................................ Skyla Raeburn Intermediate Stage ............................................................ Karis RichmondJunior Choreographic .......................................................Kiandra Bradey Intermediate Choreographic .................................................. Tia HolmanSenior Ballet ....................................................................Madison Zawadka Open Choreographic .....................................................Sarina MeulemanSenior Stage ............................................................................ Hayden Flynn Sandra Allan Trophy.............................................................. Sophie GouldSenior Choreographic .................................................Madeline Turnbull

The event was proudly sponsored by Capezio (Mornington store). They provided an array of prizes including a $50 voucher which was greatly appreciated by the participants.

How to keep your little dancer warmWith the weather turning cooler, keep your young dancers rugged up!

They can keep their muscles and joints warm by insulating with legwarmers around ankles, scarves for neck and shoulders, bodysuits for hips and spine and some after dance lesson uggies for their hard-working feet.

The key is really to just keep moving though. And with our active little dancers that’s not too hard

If students wish to participate in the annual performance they must be able to attend additional rehearsals during term 4 and be available for the dress rehearsals, photo days and of course the performance! There’s more info to come but this is just to help you book in the grandparents!

Important dates to remember:

25th & 26th October - Photo Day (PSD Studios)8th & 15th November - Full School Rehearsal for students in the evening shows only (PSD Studios)22nd November - Dress Rehearsal at Southern Peninsula Arts Centre(Pre-school students will only be required in the morning approx. 9.00am – 11.30am. Students in the evening shows will be required from approx. 11am – 5pm)28th & 29th November - Performances at Southern Peninsula Arts Centre. Pre-school students are only required for a daytime performance on Saturday 29th November. All other students are required for BOTH evening shows.

Please note that the above is a general guide. Exact rehearsal & performance schedules will be provided later in the year.

Visit the Peninsula Dance website www.peninsuladance.com.au for updates. Updates will also be provided on the Peninsula Dance App.

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The PSD Annual Performance Important Dates!

We want your stars!Not your dance stars, but your thumbs up stars!

The Boy did Good!Congrats to former PSD student Eden

Kew (now studying full time at Vic. College of the Arts) on being selected as a finalist to represent Victoria in the National Lucie Saronova Memorial

Awards in Sydney this July.

Miss Mel, Miss Allan & Miss Carla cannot wait to cheer you

along!

Follow PSD on Instagram!

Click along with us on Instagram at Peninsula Dance! Check out our

images and upload your own dance pics on

instagram with the hastag #peninsuladance

Do you know we have a Review Tab on Facebook and we’d love you to leave a public message to tell the world how much PDS means to you!

This really helps us too when people are asking for information from parents and looking for recommendations. Thanks to all the parents out there who jump on local facebook sites when people ask about dance schools in the area, we so appreciate your support!

Check out our ‘review’ tab here:https://www.facebook.com/Peninsulaschoolofdance?sk=reviews

g Francis LawrenceWe were thrilled to have our recent visit from Francis Lawrence featured on the front page of the Southern Peninsula News. What a thrill for our ballet boys!

Meet our Teacher Assistants PSD’s Teacher Training Program

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Social Us!

Peninsula Dance is on

Facebook,Twitter,

andInstagram

Like us on facebook at Peninsula School of Dance and we’ll share our success stories, tips & hints, favourite dance

moves & moments, inspiring quotes &

upcoming events with you. Click along with us

on Instagram at Peninsula Dance as well … check

out our images and upload your own dance pics on instagram and

hashtag #peninsuladance

Songs we are currently

dancing to:

The soundtrack of “Frozen” (every dance school is

dancing to this right now!)

Up! By Samantha Jade

Summer by Calvin Harris

Hideaway by Kiesza

Problem by Ariana Grande

PSD is thrilled that some students may go on to pursue careers in dance and the performing arts, and others continue the tradition of passing on the love of dance through becoming a teacher. We nurtures this though a Teacher Training Program.

You have probably noticed older students demonstrating and helping our youngest dancers across the dance floor. We encourage those who have a genuine passion for dance, love working with young children and are committed to developing skills in the art of teaching. Our two tiered program with Student Assistants and Teacher Assistants helps us streamline this interest and passion, and set goals with the students with a term plan.

Our Teacher Assistants are :- Dannielle Prioretti, Sophie Gould, Sophie Armstrong and Emily Williams.

Talk to us today about the teacher training program if you are interested in knowing more. And let’s all give a round of applause for these committed kids!

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(L - R) Miss Danielle, Miss Sophie, Miss Sophie, and Miss Emily

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Term 3 HighlightsTerm 3 is going to be full of wonderful opportunities for our students to extend their skills and further inspire their interest in the performing arts.

We will kick off in week one with a BANG! Mr. Jason Coleman (former student of Miss Sandra Allan, our school’s founder) will be visiting our studios on Tuesday 15th July 6.30pm. ALL students & parents are invited to come and hear Jason speak about his journey from the peninsula to the world stage. Jason is a passionate supporter of dance at the local level, his talk will be inspiring and motivating for students & parents alike. Jason has also kindly donated 2 scholarships to his Ministry of Dance 2015 Summer School WOW!!!! We are so fortunate to have this opportunity. The summer school and PSD scholarships will be announced at this event.

We are also looking forward to the return of Lachlan Phillips from the Polish National Ballet company for classical and contemporary classes with our seniors on Wednesday 23rd July. This has become an annual event and Lachlan is very much looking forward to seeing our students again!

Our Extension program will be kicking off on Friday 25th July and we are thrilled that Paul Malek (renowned dancer & choreographer) will be visiting our studios on the 24th August. We are delighted to be able to provide such amazing opportunities for our students right here on the Peninsula!

Our previous email didn’t seem to dance to the same tune we do! So you can now email us at info@peninsuladance.com.au we have had to set up a new one. Our NEW EMAIL is now admin@peninsuladance.com.au. The previous email will still operate... but please be aware if you do use it you may receive a blank email response - this not from us it is SPAM, please delete immediately. So sorry for the inconvenience –w e are working hard to update our communications system..

Email address update

Dance clothing isn’t cheap...and we’d like you to not lose it. PLEASE clearly name all items of clothing, especially crossovers, PSD Jackets and warm-up tops especially now the weather has turned cool.

Please name your dancewearDance clothing isn’t cheap!

Term 3 - Important DatesWrite these dates in your diary!

• Tuesday 15th July - Term 3 recommences

Note – our teaching staff are attending a Conference in Sydney as part of our ongoing

commitment to professional development. We will be travelling back from Sydney on the 14th

of July and classes will resume on the 15th. Monday students will have their term fees adjusted

accordingly.

• Tuesday 15th July Scholarship presentations and Jason Coleman visit

• Wednesday 23rd July Classes with Lachlan Phillips (Polish National Ballet Company) for our

senior ballet and contemporary students

• Extension Program. A wonderful opportunity for students to

extend their skills:

Friday 25th July - Technique development with Miss Mel

Sunday 24th August - We are thrilled that Paul Malek will be

taking classes this day! Booking details will follow.

• Sunday 3rd August, Friday 8th August - Cecchetti Ballet

Exams (up to Grade 4)

• Sunday 7th September - ATOD – Tap, Hip Hop &

Contemporary Exams

• Saturday 13th September – Saturday 20th September -

Open Week

• Saturday 20th September - Term 2 Ends

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Encore Club MembershipWe are thrilled to announce, to what we hope will be thunderous applause,

that our Encore Club has organised some fun and entertaining events!

Why do we need a club?For students here on the Peninsula access to live theatre can be limited by both distance and cost so we decided to do something about it! We acknowledge that our role here at PSD is much more than just teaching the steps. We inspire a passion for dance & the performing arts. Access to live performances is

an important part of a dancers training, it exposes us to traditions, new ideas, provokes debate and most importantly can be breathtakingly inspiring! As a club member you will receive access to discounted

tickets (where possible) and we will endeavor to assist with transport through carpooling.

Yes! I would like to join the Peninsula School of Dance Encore Club

Parent’s Name: __________________________ Students Name: _______________________________________

Email address: _____________________________________________________________________________________

I have included a $10 student membership fee: I have included a $20 family membership fee:

Cash/cheque/internet funds transfer ANZ Account BSB: 013 740 Acc# 265 738 537

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Tel: 03 5973 5317www.peninsuladance.com.auadmin@peninsuladance.com.auStudio and Office: 1/5 Merino St, Rosebud West VIC 3940

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This is an annual fee and will cover the administration costs of running the club.

Student Membership - $10 Family Membership - $20

We have organized the following events!CIRCUS OZ

Friday the 15th August @ 7:30pm, Frankston Arts CentrePrices: Child - $18 (Usually $20) Adult - $29 (Usually $38)

The Nutcracker – The Australian Ballet Thursday 25th September @ 7:30pm, The Arts Centre, Melbourne

*This event is selling fast so please get in quick to avoid disappointmentPrices: Child – $91 Adult – $158 Concession Student - $126

If you would like to be a part of The Encore Club, please fill out the form below with payment in a clearly labelled envelope ASAP.

Please note that the above performances are only available to members. Once you have joined we will send you booking details for upcoming events.

Membership Prices