FROM THE BARREMarch 2015

ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET

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Rockland School of Ballet

Founder & DirectorEmily Jenks

Images Jacob Gerritsen

Jessica McMahonXara Sunne

Founded in 1997 to promote artistic, creative and healthy activity for the body, mind and spirit while providing a fun-filled dance experience in a safe, positive, educational and nurturing environment.

www.rocklandballet.commissemily@rocklandballet.com

207-542-3556

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EVENTS

UPDATED ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET EVENTS SPRING 2015..... P.12 - 16

Contents:Featured:

Studio Note-

A note from Rockland School of Ballet. p. 4

Boot Camp Fitness-

Work out and get fit with Brystle Noble.

Weekday morning classes at Rockland School of Ballet details on p.27

Happy Birthday-

Happy Birthday to Rockland School of Ballet’s very own dancers. p.18

Objectives-

March class objectives at Rockland School of Ballet. p.19

Words of the Month-

Find out the words of the month...

p. 28

Coppélia Ballet Camp!

Summer ballet camp information is

here!..... p.33

Angelina Ballerina Dance Camp!

Summer dance camp with Angelina Ballerina..... p.24

PORTRAIT DAY

INFORMATION ABOUT THIS YEAR’S PORTRAIT DAY INSIDE

THIS ISSUE OF FROM THE BARRE ......P. 6

FEATURED STUDENT

MARCH STUDENT OF THE MONTH.......P. 25

SUMMER INTENSIVE

INCREASE STRENGTH, BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE AND

IGNITE INDIVIDUAL ARTISTRY- SIGN UP FOR RSB SUMMER

INTENSIVE TODAY!......P. 17 & 23

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THIS YEAR’S SHOW!

MAKE -UP........ P. 8 & 9

ALL ABOUT THE SHOW...... P.10

HOW TO HAIR...... P. 11 PORTRAIT DAY

SCHEDULE

SMILE!.......P. 14

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Rockland School of Ballet a note from the studio

STUDIO NOTE

Rockland Ballet

We are fast approaching this year’s spring

recital! All dancers are busily learning choreography and excitedly anticipating

April’s show.

In this month’s issue of From the Barre you will find very important information about

upcoming events throughout the remainder of the school year as well as summer

programing. There is also pertinent

information regarding this year’s show including information about:

Portrait day

Hair and Make-up

Dress Rehearsal

As we enter the month leading up to the

show we would like to request that all dancers make their best effort to be at all of

their scheduled and extra rehearsal classes. It

will be important for making our show run smoothly and effortlessly and for ensuring

that each dancer is comfortable on stage. We appreciate the efforts of all dancers

and their families in helping to make this a

fantastic production! As always, we look forward to seeing you in the studio. Keep

dancing!

A Very Happy Belated Birthday Goes Out To:

Lydia - 7&

Richard - 62

We hope you enjoyed celebrating your Birthdays last month! It’s a pleasure dancing with you both at Rockland School of Ballet!

March 28, 2015

Portrait Day is scheduled for

Saturday March 28, 2015! All

students are asked to please mark

their calendars and to attend this

fun day!

What to Expect

Costumes!

Make-up!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Dancers, please come to the

studio with your hair in a proper

ballet bun and in full recital make

up (see page 11 for more

instruction on make-up).

Dancers will be handed their

costume, and each class will have

a group portrait. Additionally,

individual and small group shots

of each class will be taken.

Photo books, CDs and CalendarsAs always, Rockland School of

Ballet will be offering photo books

CDs and Calendars of the photos

taken on Portrait Day. Order

forms will be available to fill out

on Portrait Day and during the

weeks leading up to the recital.

Photo and video taken by

audience members will not be

permitted at this years show so

please take advantage of this fun

day and these memorable

moments!

A Bit More...While we try to be as organized as

possible, you can help us keep the

day moving along!

1. Arrive at the studio with your

make-up on and your hair up

in a ballet bun.

2. Arrive at the studio on time, according the the posted schedule(ready to receive your costume!).

3. Explain to young children what is going to happen, i.e. they will come into the studio, stand on the white paper in a pretty pose and Ms. Ruth Anne will help them with their pose and Mr. Jacob will take their picture.

Rockland School of Ballet Portrait Day

Please direct specific questions regarding Portrait Day to

Miss Emily. 207.542.3556

missemily@rocklandballet.com

An Original Pop Ballet performed by Rockland School of Ballet

Saturday April 18, 2015 1:30pm

Rockport Opera House

Tickets Available April 1, 2015 and at the door

THE FROG PRINCESS

Stage Make-Up

What do I need?

Foundation

Eye Liner

Eye ShadowMascara

Blush

Lipstick

Tips:

Skin: Use a base that is

close to the dancer’s skin color.

Blend in and cover lightly with

a translucent face powder (not

required for small children).

Eye Liner: Select a navy-

blue, brown or gray. Avoid

making thick lines, but just

enough to accentuate the eye.

Eye Shadow: Layer your

shadows. Begin with a neutral

base before adding in

additional colors: light brown,

blue or gray to highlight the

eyes. Additionally, fill in the

eyebrows if they are light in

color.

Mascara: If you have a

curler, curl the lashes and apply

2 coats of mascara.

Blush: Light red or pink

rouge work well to highlight the

cheekbones. Blend the edges

and use enough to make the

cheeks rosy!

Lips: Lips are very

important! Use a light red or

pink lipstick to define the lips

and enough so the lips stand

out!

Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another.

2: Base Color

1: Highlight

2: Accent

Filled eyebrows. Matched to natural colorLined eyes, dusted with neutral, highlight and darker accent. Finish with Mascara.

Rouge dusted cheek bones.

Lipstick

Eyes

Face

Dress Rehearsal & Show Time

It’s showtime! There are a lot of details and information is flying around. Here are the highlights of what you really need to know about for you and your child!

Portrait DayMarch 28, 2015

Portrait Day is scheduled to

capture those precious moments

you’ll not likely get again. Mr. Jacob

will be here to snap a group shot of

each class and individual shots of

each student.

Come dressed in leotard

and tights and with your hair

and make-up done.

CostumesAll costumes will be

handed out on Portrait Day!

Please make sure you are present to

pick up your costume and

participate.

Please keep the costume in

it’s bag with its accessories

and tights. Save new tights for the

day of the show, and please DO

NOT allow for your dancer to

touch, or wear the costume

before the show! Costumes and

accessories are not replaceable.

Hair and Make-upBuns and Beauties

Refer to tutorials online and in

this issue of From the Barre.

All dancers must have their hair

in a ballet bun and face in full make

up for the following days:

Portrait day

Dress Rehearsal

Performance

Dress RehearsalRockport Opera House

DRESS REHEARSAL IS

MANDATORY! Please contact

Miss Emily at your earliest

convenience if your child is ill the

day of dress Rehearsal.

Please arrive at the Rockport

Opera House at 4:15pm.

All dancers must be in

costume with hair and make-

up done ready to begin

dancing at 5:00om.

Please help us by being ready to go at the aforementioned time

5:00pm. With your cooperation we can all start on time and work through the show quickly and smoothly!

Show TimeSaturday 4/18/15

The world premiere of The frog Princess is Saturday April 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Dancers need to arrive at the Rockport Opera House at 12:30pm on Saturday, April 18th. All dancers must be in costume with their hair and make-up done, and ready to dance by 1:05.

All young dancers will sit in the designated dancer seating area in the front rows of the audience with their group and stage parent. Dancers may not sit in general audience space with their families. During intermission all dancers will be downstairs in dressing room with stage parents.

Performance Hair

What do I need?

All dancers (unless

otherwise instructed) must have hair secured away from

the face in a Ballet Bun.

To put hair into a Ballet

Bun you will need the following items:

Hair Elastic

Hair Brush

Bobby PinsHairspray

Watch this video for full

instruction on making the

perfect ballet bun!

https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=tLKk4r4VZZY

Events at Rockland School of BalletMARCH EVENTS

PORTRAIT DAY

Rockland School of Ballet March 28, 2015

10:00am * See schedule posted in the

studio and on page 14

PLAYBILL ADVERTISINGFill out information to advertise

in this year’s playbill

STAGE PARENTS

Parents sign up on the bulletin board to be a part of the behind

the scenes action

BiographiesStudents (and parents!) please

submit your biographies no later than April 1st!

TuitionMarch Tuition due the week

of March 2, 2015

Events at Rockland School of BalletAPRIL EVENTS

DRESS REHEARSAL

Friday April 17, 20154:15pm

Rockport Opera House

PERFORMANCEApril 18, 2015

1:30 pmTickets available

April 1, 2015 and at the door

STAGE REHEARSALPlease read the schedule

posted on the bulletin board for additional class and on stage

rehearsals

APRIL VACATION

April 20 - 24, 2015No classes

TuitionApril Tuition due the week

of April 1, 2015

Portrait Day SchedulePlease arrive at Rockland School of Ballet ready to receive your costume. Smile Big!

10:00am Froglet Spirits : Angelina Ballerina’s 1 & 211:30 Validation : Leap ‘n Learn Primary Dancers (7 - 10)

12:15 Syndromes: Barbie, Beauty, Beast (Junior and Youth)2:00 Wisdom: Adults

Events at Rockland School of BalletJUNE EVENTS

LAST WEEK OF CLASSES

June 1 - 6, 2015

SUMMER SOLSTICE

PERFORMANCEJune 21, 2015

MDTC WORKSHOP

June 27-28, 2015Ages 7 and up

Boothbay Harbor, Maine

TuitionJune Tuition due the week of

June 4, 2015

Events at Rockland School of BalletAUGUST EVENTS

RSB OPENS for Classes

August 31, 2015

REGISTRATIONAugust 31 - September 4

2015

AUDITIONSAudition for RSB’s Winter

Recital of “The Snow Queen”August 31 - September 4

2015

ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET

summer intensive program

CURRICULUMAges: 10 - 14Full Tuition: $160/studentTIme: 9:00 - 1:00pm

Dates: July 20 - 21, 2015 Morning: Ballet Class Performance Qualities Break Modern/Contemporary Group Work Choreography

This exciting, intensive dance experience is designed for serious dancers looking to develop technique, increase strength, build self confidence and ignite individual artistry. Rockland School of Ballet’s summer intensive program was developed to help each dancer recognize his or her own potential as an artist while developing technical skills and deepening an appreciation for the beautiful art form of dance. 

Dancers will be challenged to be better artists than they were when they walked through the door. If you are an open minded, eager dancer, then this is the place for you! Sign up today as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you in the studio!

Sign up today!207.542.3556/207.975.6588 http://fromthebarre.wix.com/summerintensive facebook

Level I

Happy Birthday to some very special

Rockland School of Ballet students:

Krista - 5Joanna - 27Emma - 6Elsie - 4

Marissa - 4Grace - 12

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Rockland School of Ballet

Monthly Objective

March

Relation"ip to #

Working Space and Sta$

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Relation"ip to # Working Space and Sta$

It is important for dancers to know where they are in space especially when preparing to go on stage.

Center Stage: This term defines the center point of the stage or room in which you are dancing.

Stage Right: The area of the stage to the right of center stage when facing the audience.

Stage Left: The area of the stage to the left of center stage when facing the audience.

Downstage: Towards, at, or on the front part of the stage when facing the audience.

Upstage: The rear part of the stage, away from the audience.

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Rockland School of Ballet

Movement Concept

March

Body Shapes and Rhy&m

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Body Shapes and Rhy&m

Body Shapes: A dancer’s body can make many different shapes. Dance is

created as these shapes move through space.

Shapes can be: Straight Curved or somewhere in between

Dancers can also make their body shapes symmetrical and asymmetrical using the midline of the body; matching and contrasting each side of the body.

Rhythm(n): The patterned, recurring alternations of contrasting elements of sound or speech.

Understanding musical rhythm is important for dancers as it helps us understand movement. When it comes to choreography, understanding the beats and rhythms of the song will help dancers piece together steps and dance gracefully across the stage.

ROCKLAND SCHOOL OF BALLET

summer intensive program

CURRICULUMAges: 15-20Full Tuition: $350/studentTime: 9:00 - 12:00pm 12:00 - 1:30pm Lunch 1:30 - 4:30pm

Dates: July 22 -24, 2015 Morning: Ballet Class Alignment & Mechanics Performance Qualities Choreography

Afternoon: Modern/Contemporary Stretching & Technique Partnering & Group Work Choreography

Sign up today!207.542.3556/207.975.6588 http://fromthebarre.wix.com/summerintensive facebook

This exciting, intensive dance experience is designed for serious dancers looking to develop technique, increase strength, build self confidence and ignite individual artistry. Rockland School of Ballet’s summer intensive program was developed to help each dancer recognize his or her own potential as an artist while developing technical skills and deepening an appreciation for the beautiful art form of dance. 

Dancers will be challenged to be better artists than they were when they walked through the door. If you are an open minded, eager dancer, then this is the place for you! Sign up today as space is limited. We look forward to seeing you in the studio!

Level II

Sign up for Angelina Ballerina

Dance Camp at Rockland School of Ballet!

June 22-26 Angelina Camp level 1 Ages 3 & 4 9:00-11:30am

$125.00

July 27 - 31 Angelina level 2 Ages 5 & 6 9:00-12:30pm

$175.00

Have an absolutely stupendous time dancing with Angelina Ballerina and all of your friends.

Camp will be available for dancers ages 3-6.

Xara Sunne

Rockland Ballet

Miss Xara Sunne began dancing at the age

of 5. From the very beginning, Xara

demonstrated skill, effortless technique and

graceful ability as a dancer.

As she grew up Xara danced many styles

including ballet, pointe, creative movement,

tap, jazz, contemporary, and modern. Finding

her niche in ballet and contemporary classes at

Rockland School of Ballet. Xara eagerly

participates pushing herself to be stronger and

work harder. She has taken to heart specific

goals set before her in contemporary class and

works tirelessly to meet them before the end of

each month.

In the past couple of years Xara’s

technique, strength, talent, grace, and beauty

have grown tremendously. And in the last few

months her body/mind connection and her

artistic expression have soared, rounding out

her artistry even more.

Rockland School of Ballet, Miss Emily and

Miss Jessica are so thrilled to have Xara as a

student. She is someone who continuously sets

an example of what it means to have

wonderful technique and beautiful artistry.

Thank you, Xara, for gracing us with your

presence. Always keep dancing!

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WORDS OF THE MONTH

February

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Petit Ba'ement

Petit Battement(n): (puh-TEE bat MAHN) Small battement. This is another term for a battement tendu. It is also a term for any small beating action of the foot or leg.

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Dévelo(é

Développé (n): (dayv-law-PAY) Time developed, developing movement. A Développé is a movement in which the working leg is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg and slowly extended to an open position en l’air and held there with perfect control. The hips are kept level and square to the direction in which the dancer is facing.

Développés are performed a la quatrieme devant, a la seconde and a la quatrieme derriere and may be executed in all directions of the body. They are done with the supporting foot flat on the ground, on demi pointe, full point or en fondu.

In the Cecchetti method the working foot is brought up to the retiré position with the toe pointed at the side of the knee before extending the leg in the required direction.

In the Russian and French schools, the pointed toe is brought to retiré devant before extending the leg forward or to retiré derriere before extending the leg backward. When performing the développé to second position the front foot is brought to retiré devant and then extended, or the back foot is brought to retiré derriere and then extended.

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Relevé Lent

Relevé Lent: (ruhlVAY lahn); A slow rising.

Battement Relevé Lent: From the fifth position slide the foot to pointe tendu to either fourth or second position and slowly raise the outstretched leg with strongly pointed toes to 45 or 90 degrees or higher. Slowly lower the leg to pointe tendu and close it to the fifth position. Battement relevé lent may be done in all directions.

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Relevé

Relevé: (ruhl-VAY) Raised.

A raising of the body on the points or demi points. There are two ways to relevé. In the French School, relevé is done with a smooth, continuous rise while the Cecchetti method and Russian school use a little spring. Relevé may be done in first, second, fourth or fifth position, en attitude arriere and so on.

Occasionally the term may refer to a lowering of the working foot from a position pointe tendu to the ground and re-raising it to the position pointe tendu, as in battement tendu relevé.

In the Russian school the term relevé is also used to mean the slow raising of the stretched leg to 90* in any direction.

Summer Ballet Camp 2015 at Rockland School of BalletMark your calendars and sign up for a week of fun and

all things dance.

June 29 - July 10 Coppélia 9:00am - 3:00pm

2-week Intensive level 3 (Age 10-12) $540.00

        July 13 - 17 Coppélia level 1 (Age 7-9)9:00am - 1:30pm $205.00

Level 2 Age 9 - 11 to be determined

Each Summer Dance Camp will consist of a full ballet class, the ballet Coppélia on video, as well as the study of its history, psychology and cultural implications, valuable lessons in dance history, dance vocabulary, nutrition, anatomy,

art projects and much more!

The Frog PrincessAn Original Pop Ballet

Saturday April 18, 2015

Submit an advertisement for your own business, or ask your favorite local business to advertise in our playbill!!

All proceeds go towards supporting Rockland School of Ballet’s educational dance program and toward the

production of The Frog Princess.

Without your supportthese programs would not be possible!

Bake Sale

Parents please bake (not buy) cookies or a baked good for our annual

intermission Bake Sale.

Other snacks may also be brought: carrot, celery or other vegetable sticks, popcorn – in ziplock bags, homemade

savory treats.

Please label all baked goods and snacks.

Please check the bulletin board for a sign up sheet. We look forward to

tasting your baked goods! Biographies

Rockland School of Ballet is overjoyed to

announce the premiere of ‘The Frog

Princess’ an original pop ballet. After

producing many a show over the past

twenty-five years, this is sure to be our best

yet. Big thanks to all of our beautiful dancers

and their families for their support and

encouragement along the way!

Please submit biographies to Miss Emily no

later than 4/1/15. Include the dancer’s name,

age and a little something special for the

audience to read before the show.

ZFrog Princess Press