Hi All,
Only a few more sleeps before 2009 dance begins! YAY! Here is this years timetable incase you missed it.
REMEMBER if you are interested in having a private lesson this year please let me know asap as there is limited spaces availabe. you can email me at rachel.shearing@live.com.au
Stepping Out Dance Factory- Orange Timetable 2009
CLASSES COMMENCE MONDAY 2ND FEB AT THE CWA HALL BYNG STREET
Monday
4- 4:45pm 8 yrs jazz/Hip Hop
4:45-5:30pm Jnr Contemporary
5:30- 6:15pm 10 yrs Jazz/Hip Hop
6:15- 7:15pm 12 yrs Jazz/Hip Hop
7:15- 8pm Intermediate Tap
Tuesday
4- 5pm Junior Performance
5- 5:45pm Senior Tap
5:45- 6:45pm Senior Performance
6:45- 7:45pm Beginner Hip Hop
7:45-8:45pm Pilates
Wednesday Morning
9:30- 10:30am Adult Jazz
10:30-11:30am Pilates
Wednesday Afternoon
4- 4:45pm Inter Contemporary
4:45-5:30pm Stretch
5:30- 6:30pm Senior Contemporary
6:30- 7:30pm Senior Jazz
7:30- 8:30pm Advanced Hip Hop
Thursday
5- 6pm Transition Jazz/ HH
6- 6:45pm Intermediate Ballet
6:45-7:45pm Senior Ballet
7:45- 8:45pm Adult Contemporary
Saturday
9- 9:45am Future Stars
9:45- 10:30am 6 yrs Jazz
10:30-11:15am Junior Ballet
11:15- 12noon Junior Tap
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
STRETCHING?? WHY SHOULD I STRETCH?
Stretching is an important part of dance, no matter what the style. By stretching your muscles, you are increasing your range of movement. For instance with greater flexibility in your hamstring you are able to kick and leap higher. But most importantly flexibility also helps prevents injury. If your muscles are stiff and you make a sudden movement the muscle is at risk of tearing.
All dancers have the desire to be able to do the splits, hold their leg up besides their head or leap like ballerinas in the Australian Ballet. It all begins in with stretching.
Stretching can be very frustrating when you are trying your hardest and are seeing little results. It does take time BUT every little bit helps.
I have come across with some general tips to get you started:
Always remember the following when you stretch:
- Warm up first. Do about 10 minutes of aerobic activity like light jogging or do your stretching right after a class (don’t wait until you have sat in a car for 15 minutes getting home).
- Put on a layer or two, eg track pants and a jumper, so you don’t cool off too much while you stretch.
- Stretch slowly and smoothly, until you feel a stretch but never pain.
- Keep breathing and stay relaxed while you stretch. Holding your breath or trying too hard just makes your muscles tense up.
- Watch your body and joint alignment while you stretch.
- If you feel like you have injured yourself or you have pain which is not just sore muscles from stretching, stop, and see a health professional.
- Aim for a slow and steady improvement. Trying to get flexible too fast just leads to injuries and all sorts of aches and pains you don’t need. Remember that everyone’s body is different, some people are naturally flexible and some of us have to work a little harder to get there.
Try starting with just 15minutes a day and do it watching tv or listening to your favourite music. Make a goal, write it down and put a date on when you want to achieve it by. You will be amazed with the results.
stay tuned for further information and in the meantime come and try our stretch class on Wednesday at 4.45 - 5.30.
GOOD LUCK
All dancers have the desire to be able to do the splits, hold their leg up besides their head or leap like ballerinas in the Australian Ballet. It all begins in with stretching.
Stretching can be very frustrating when you are trying your hardest and are seeing little results. It does take time BUT every little bit helps.
I have come across with some general tips to get you started:
Always remember the following when you stretch:
- Warm up first. Do about 10 minutes of aerobic activity like light jogging or do your stretching right after a class (don’t wait until you have sat in a car for 15 minutes getting home).
- Put on a layer or two, eg track pants and a jumper, so you don’t cool off too much while you stretch.
- Stretch slowly and smoothly, until you feel a stretch but never pain.
- Keep breathing and stay relaxed while you stretch. Holding your breath or trying too hard just makes your muscles tense up.
- Watch your body and joint alignment while you stretch.
- If you feel like you have injured yourself or you have pain which is not just sore muscles from stretching, stop, and see a health professional.
- Aim for a slow and steady improvement. Trying to get flexible too fast just leads to injuries and all sorts of aches and pains you don’t need. Remember that everyone’s body is different, some people are naturally flexible and some of us have to work a little harder to get there.
Try starting with just 15minutes a day and do it watching tv or listening to your favourite music. Make a goal, write it down and put a date on when you want to achieve it by. You will be amazed with the results.
stay tuned for further information and in the meantime come and try our stretch class on Wednesday at 4.45 - 5.30.
GOOD LUCK
CONGRATS MISS JACINTA
I have just been informed that Miss Jacinta is ENGAGED!!!!
I would like to send a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you both and wish you every happieness!
I would like to send a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you both and wish you every happieness!
Holidays come to a end
Hi all,
We hope that you all have had a great holiday!!!
Best wishes to all those that are returning to school this week. A special Good Luck to those students who are making the BIG LEAP to kinder, primary or high school and especially those who are in their final year. Work hard but most importantly, enjoy every moment.
Can't wait to see all your smiling faces and hear about all your holiday stories in class next week! Send us your holiday pictures and stories so we can share them with everyone. =)
xoxox
We hope that you all have had a great holiday!!!
Best wishes to all those that are returning to school this week. A special Good Luck to those students who are making the BIG LEAP to kinder, primary or high school and especially those who are in their final year. Work hard but most importantly, enjoy every moment.
Can't wait to see all your smiling faces and hear about all your holiday stories in class next week! Send us your holiday pictures and stories so we can share them with everyone. =)
xoxox
Weekly Quote
"I SEE DANCE BEING USED AS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BODY AND SOUL TO EXPRESS WHAT IS TOO DEEP, TOO FINE FOR WORDS"
Ruth St. Denis
Ruth St. Denis
Monday, January 19, 2009
Keep up to date with dance in 2009
Hi everyone,
If your ever wondering whats happening in the dance world check out:
www.danceinforma.com and www.dancelife.com.au
They have great up and coming events, advice and information!
Final thought "Without dance i cannot feel my soul, hear my heart, or see my dreams"
If your ever wondering whats happening in the dance world check out:
www.danceinforma.com and www.dancelife.com.au
They have great up and coming events, advice and information!
Final thought "Without dance i cannot feel my soul, hear my heart, or see my dreams"
Dance Quotes
Hi Everyone,
WOW! Where has the holidays gone? I hope you have all had a fantastic break and are ready for an amazing year of dance!
Here is a quote i found from the amazing Grant Davies.
"THE MEASURE OF A DANCER IS NOT HOW HARD THEY WORK WHEN THE TEACHER IS WATCHING BUT HOW HARD THEY WORK WHEN THE TEACHER IS NOT"
For more inspirtation check how his book "Think like a champion, dance like a star"
We will also try and have a weekly quote posted. So if you have a inspirational quote please send it through and it may feature in our weekly "quote of the week."
Can't wait to see you all at Enrollment Day... This Thursday at Ex-services!!
See you there!! =)
WOW! Where has the holidays gone? I hope you have all had a fantastic break and are ready for an amazing year of dance!
Here is a quote i found from the amazing Grant Davies.
"THE MEASURE OF A DANCER IS NOT HOW HARD THEY WORK WHEN THE TEACHER IS WATCHING BUT HOW HARD THEY WORK WHEN THE TEACHER IS NOT"
For more inspirtation check how his book "Think like a champion, dance like a star"
We will also try and have a weekly quote posted. So if you have a inspirational quote please send it through and it may feature in our weekly "quote of the week."
Can't wait to see you all at Enrollment Day... This Thursday at Ex-services!!
See you there!! =)
Sunday, January 4, 2009
BRING ON 2009!!!
2009 Enrolment packages will be sent out later this week.
ENROLMENT DAY will be held on Thursday the 22nd January at the Ex Services Club between 4:30- 6:30pm.
See you then:)
ENROLMENT DAY will be held on Thursday the 22nd January at the Ex Services Club between 4:30- 6:30pm.
See you then:)
Saturday, January 3, 2009
CONCERT PHOTOS WANTED!!!!
Hope everyone is enjoying a well deserved break. Please email me your gorgeous concert photos so I can post them onto our new blog. Send them to leesab@austarnet.com.au
Look out for Enrolment forms which will be sent out next week, including info on Enrolment day and class commencement dates. Please let us know if you have moved recently or if you know of someone who would be interested in getting some info on classes for 09.
Cheers
Look out for Enrolment forms which will be sent out next week, including info on Enrolment day and class commencement dates. Please let us know if you have moved recently or if you know of someone who would be interested in getting some info on classes for 09.
Cheers
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