SOMEONE IS TURNING 21!!!!!!!!

HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY MISS EMMA!!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!! BEST WISHES FOR THE MANY MANY YEARS TO COME! LOTS OF LOVE STEPPING OUT ORANGE

MISS RIKKI !!! WE ARE SO JEALOUS!!

For those of you that are addicted to So You Think You Can Dance...... GUESS WHAT????
Miss Rikki has got tickets!!! She will be part of the audience being filmed this Friday!!!! So stay tuned for backstage goss!!!!!!

RELAY

What a weekend!!! Saturday morning it all began with the boys behind stepping out, Aaron and Mark, setting up the stepping out hang out. Mum and i arrived about 3pm to make sure all the formalities were under control, soon after we had Jacqui Harris, Amy Foran, Rachael Mcgarity, Bec Dilion, Kim Thompson, Emily and Helen Gough, Miss Katherine, Miss Leesa, Aaron and Dee Larkin for the opening ceremony.
Everyone did an amazing job but my stand out moment was the dedication of Emily and Helen who were first up to kick off the walk... about a half a lap around.. it started raining.. then it was POURING!!! .. by the time Helen and Emily came past they were drenched!! But this didnt stop them! they walked for the whole hour in the rain! Thank you girls! You did our team proud!

The "Hope" ceremony...WOW!! this was unreal.. too hard to put into words. the oval was lit up with hope bags.. in the middle the bags were lined up to spell "hope" which was then converted into the word "cure"! Sam (who i have spoken about before) spoke, telling her story. She added that her brother also had cancer a few years before her and sadly was taken by the illness (cancer). We all did a silent lap around the oval reflecting on those who are touched by cancer - patients, family, friends and to spread the word of hope, hope that those can beat cancer and we ultimately find a cure! I had heard about it before but it is something really touching.

I must also make mention of my mum Cathy, boyfriend Mark and friend Rachel Sullivan who were up in the early hours walking around with me at 5am!!!!!

We finished up with Miss Leesa and Aaron doing the final lap for the Stepping Out team and listening to the closing ceremony where they announced the total so far of $50,000.

A big big thank you to everyone who participated and helped raise money. I am yet to finalise our total but it is expected to be over $1200!!! GO US!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When i told the organiser how much we estimated we recieved "WOW!! THATS AWEOSME!!" so we did really well guys!!

A BIG thank you to Miss Steph who was unable to do the relay but who raise $100 for our team!! Also a special mention to Amy who sold an entire book of raffle tickets and to Cathy who sold 2 books!! From memory Jacqui, Kim and Bec were not far off the mark either. Appologies to anyone else who sold their entire book - please correct me!

SO GO TEAM STEPPING OUT!!! We did a great thing! think of all the people that we have helped!

Look out next year! lets make a goal to raise at least $1500!!!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Miss Leesa's Favourtite Quote

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

- Hilary Cooper

Thank you for sharing your favourite quote with us Miss Leesa! This photo was taken of Miss Leesa in America last year at our fairwell dinner at the Rain Forrest Cafe.
Miss Leesa, you have touched and inspired each and everyone of us. You have made us realise our potential and reach for the stars! Your love of dance, teaching and children has given us opportunities we only ever dreamed of. So THANK YOU!!!
I would also like to send you a big CONGRATULATIONS! We all wait the arrival of little Mr or Miss Chasling!!!!

80's Week!!!!

A BIG BIG THANK YOU to everyone that dressed up for 80's week to raise money for the "Relay For Life" This is your last day that you can purchase raffle tickets! remember only $2 each with 16 amazing prizes to be won! Also if you would like to make a donation to the cancer council i have a reciept book.

The relay takes place THIS Saturday!!! Stay tuned for photos!!!

EISTEDDFODS!

REMINDER! Dubbo eisteddfod enteries close 23RD MARCH! Gulgong enteries close today, 11th March. Girls who are doing solos this year remember this is your responsibility to enter yourself. Please dont not leave this to the last minute. Please refer to your private lesson guide for other eisteddfod closing dates and visit the website listed for other eisteddfods not listed.
I suggest you enter yourself in Dubbo, Wellington, Orange, Bathurst and possibily Cowra.
I have had the privledge of working with three very talented girls so far and their routines are coming along beautifully. With songs from Celin Dion, Sarah McLachlan and Martina Mcbride. Keep up the good work girls! Remember! "reach for the stars"

WEEKLY QUOTE

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet! ~Constanze

This is a Quote from Miss Steph! Thank you for sharing this with us!!! This picture was taken last year outside the amazing The Edge in LA where we all took part in either a contemporary or Hip Hop workshop! Miss Steph has made he debut teaching for Stepping Out this year teaching Hip Hop on Tuesdays! Not only does she teach, she also dances herself twice a week, works full time and has started distance study!! You Go Girl!!!! We are so happy to have you as part of the Stepping Out Team!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Hi Everyone!

I just wanted to send you a BIG THANK YOU for all dressing up last week and helping us raise money for the 'Relay for Life'!!!!!!! Over monday, Tuesday and Wendesday classes we raised about $60!! Every bit counts so thank you!!

I took some pictures of Wendesday classes which i will post as soon as i can!

Dont forget i still have "hope" bags for $1 and raffle tickets left. Hurry next week is the last week you can donate!!

Thank you everyone who has put their hand up for the relay team! I will be giving you information tonight!!!!

See you in class!!!

2008 DANCE JOURNEY