Make up tips

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE TUTORIAL FOR SOME FABULOUS TRICKS & TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR PERFECT STAGE FACE ON. LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!

It's that time of year again when we dive into our treasure trove of make up and get our little darlings looking gorgeous for the stage! Why do we need to put make up on the kids? Well, though your little dancer may look like a mini drag queen off stage, I can assure you that on stage, they will just look like their sweet little self (with just a touch more pizzazz.) The lighting used can wipe them out and make it very hard for them to dazzle us with their brightest smiles so they need a little help to highlight their features PLUS IT'S FUN! Little girls love make up! Mums, I feel your pain....it's hard to get animated, excited little faces still long enough to weave your magic wand. And then there is the liquid eye liner....oh and the tears, you forget how easily and often little faces can crumple into tears until you spy your pain stakingly applied handi work sliding down their faces. BUT know this, it does get easier and quicker. A little bit of practise before the big day and you are good to go. Remember, children, like animals smell fear! Go into the application with confidence and assertiveness. You are a make up magician. Here is my guide to lighting up our Junior's faces.
* Use a foundation in their shade ( you can go one shade darker than skin tone for stage but make sure you cover neck etc as well). I suggest using a sponge to apply. It's much quicker and much better for coverage. Some skin tones may not require much foundation.
* DO use powder to blot out shininess and it will help rest of make up to go on with ease and stay on.
* Use a white highlighter (shadow or powder form- some have a real sheen or a glitter) and lightly place under eye area and along cheekbone. Get your little one to suck in cheeks and generously apply hot pink blusher (for very rosy cheeks.)
* Closing eyes, cover entire eye area in white or ivory eyeshadow. Using a brown eye shadow cover entire eye lid. Accentuate corner of eye with a darker brown shade. Trace top lid with crayon eye liner in black and extend along eye in a cat's eye. (I use a crayon liner rather than pencil as it is easier on little faces). Use crayon liner under eye as well but below natural line so as to enlarge eyes.
* Use a white eye liner in corner of eyes on both sides.
* If using false eye lashes apply now. Use glue on both lashes and paint along upper lid. Press firmly and hold until fully dry. If not using eye lashes ( on little ones etc) just use mascara on top and lower lashes. Apply LOTS especially if they are fair.
* You can then if you like go over crayon with liquid eye liner ( I use the pen ones) as again they are much easier.
* On fair children , it is important to draw in eye brows in slightly darker shade than hair. Just lightly colour in.
* Outline lips in lip liner- I colour in lips with it as well and then apply lip stick! HOT PINK- as bright as you can find!!
There are always lots of mums who have been there, done that all before and remember their first days of making up their children and who are only too happy to help! Please ask us if we can help you! Concerts should be fun and not stressful!

Dress Rehearsals - Orange Civic Theatre

DRESS REHEARSALS
Wednesday the 7th December- Orange Civic Theatre

4:30pm Intermediate Hip Hop (Monday 4pm class)
Pre- Senior Hip hop ( Monday 5:30pm class)
5:30pm Inter Contemporary (Mon 4:45pm class)
Senior B Jazz (Monday 6:30pm class)
Intermediate Tap
6:30pm Intermediate Ballet (Wednesday 4pm class)
Senior Contemporary
Intermediate and Senior Performance teams

7:30pm Finish


Saturday the 10th December- Orange Civic Theatre

1pm Future Stars (Saturday 9:30am class)
Junior Jazz (Saturday 10:15am class)
Thursday Boys performance group
2pm Junior Ballet (Saturday 11am class)
8 years Jazz/Hip Hop (Saturday 11:45am class)
Senior Tap
3pm Senior Jazz
Senior Ballet

4pm Finish

Tutorial: Ballet Stage Make Up

ALL THE BEST TO OUR YEAR 12 STUDENTS

Just a big shout out to our year 12 students!! Final week of school is here! Enjoy every minute this week. All your hard work is about to pay off. We wish you all the very best, CONGRATULATIONS and good luck for your HSC.

KEEP WATCHING THIS SPACE..

Hi all,

can you believe we are in the final week of term 3?!!!!!!! crazy! SO much is happening. The poor blog has been a little negleted but never fear it will be updated very soon with all eisteddfod news and photos...

P.s... keep watching this space to be first to hear the theme for the concert!!!

WHOA WHAT A START TO TERM 3

Can you believe we are already in the start of week 6 of term 3?? Time flys when your having fun!!! The poor little blog has been negleted but never fear the blog WILL be updated assap!! Before the details come out lets recap on everything thats been happening in the last 6 weeks (briefly..)

- Miss Steph has sent us a postcard (check out the notice board!!) we will be welcoming her back with open arms very soon. Word has it that Miss Steph has some amazing chorey for all our hip-hoppers!!!

- Eisteddfod!!!!!!!!!! RESULTS RESULTS RESULTS!!! Keep an eye out!!!

- GOOD LUCK!!! to all our performance groups that will be tackling the crazy weekend ahead with Miss Rachel and Miss Leesa doing a tag-team for orange and bathurst groups. A BIG GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR FIRST TIMERS!!! Especially our under 6 years! You are already superstars in our eyes.

- Welcome Miss Jasmine!!! If you havent had the pleasure of having Miss Jasmine yet, you are in for a treat!

- CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE THAT AUDITIONED LAST SUNDAY!! 100% success!!! GO STEPPING OUT 2012 DISNEY TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Until then, happy dancing everyone!

TERM 3

Welcome back everyone! WOW didn't the holidays jusy fly?! Very excited to welcome everyone back this week and to see all your smiling happy faces! What a term ahead that we have planned. Keep an eye out for dates for USA tour auditions and Information day (EXCITED!) and Eisteddfod news and updates!

Make sure that you keep checking the blog for updates from Miss Steph!!!! FYI: I just received a facebook post from Miss Steph. She has arrive safely and is Hawaii enjoying the beach and sunshine!!! (so jealous from the snowy/cold/rainy orange!!!)

We have a BIG term ahead! Keep working hard everyone!

TIP of the week! STRETCH - STRETCH - STRETCH!!!!! Most of you have had 2 weeks off from stretching! Did you know that for every week that you dont stretch you lose 6 weeks of flexibility (except for our hypermobile/floppy joint friends - they are an exception to the rule! So - you do the math!! Its cold and rainy, making it heaps harder for our muscles to get warm, leaving us prone to injury. Do you and your body a favour and ensure that your muscles and joints maintain the range of motion that they need to dance like a superstar!

Happy dancing everyone!

GOOD LUCK MISS STEPH AND SEE YOU SOON!

I have just got home after the farewell hugs and all my best wishes were given to Miss Steph! With her bags packed (including her dance gear - of course) Miss Steph will leave the "amazingly, warm winter" weather at 7am tomorrow morning, set for her 8 week adventure. Flight is at 6pm and should arrive at her first destination around 7am!!

All the bets Miss Steph! We are all very excited, jealous, (a little sad) and We will miss you like crazy! but will be here waiting to hear all about your trip!!!

Stay posted everyone and keep an eye out at the studio on OUR notice board to follow Miss Steph throughout her adventure!


With lots of love STEPPING OUT!

Farewell, goodbye, see ya soon, see ya round like a rissole, catch ya, cioa, arrivederci, Quebec, Auf Wiedersehen, Aloha xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxooxxoxoxoxoxooxoxoxxooxoxoxo

What an adventure!

I just recieved an email from Michelle Kelso! Michelle, senior hip hop dancer at Stepping Out, is off an an adventure of a lifetime! Travelling around Australia with her husband and two children!

if you would like to follow Michelle's Aussie Adventure you can at http:\\kelsoadventure.blogspot.com!!

So great to hear from you Michelle! We miss you here at Stepping Out but so excited to hear from you guys! We wish you all the best and hope to hear from you again soon!

SOLOIST RESULTS

Congratulatios to the following soloists who placed in Dubbo Eisteddfod:

- Emily Collins - 1st place Open National Character
- Steph Tranfaglia - Highly Commended Open Hip Hop

CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!!

SENIOR PERFORMANCE CLASS

Just a reminder to Senior Performance Class! You will be treated to a contemporary workshop in the holidays with Jasmine! Class is Wednesday 5pm-8pm! Cost $20 per person.


Be there or be square!!

GOOD LUCK MISS STEPH!

Miss Steph is packing her bags, ready for an adventure of a life time! Miss Steph is off overseas in 2 weeks! On her travels, Miss Steph will be taking part in a week long workshop at Pineapple studios! OMG I KNOW! Miss Steph will return to us in the final weeks of Term 3!

We wish you all the best Miss Steph! We will miss you but are so excited for you and can't wait to hear all about your trip!

We treated Miss Steph to a little 'see ya later' (not farewell) in Performance Class last week! (see picture)

DUBBO EISTEDDFOD PICTURES

Some pics from Dubbo Eisteddfod!

DUBBO EISTEDDFOD!

Hi Everyone!

Can you believe we are in the final week of Term 2? where does the time go?

A BIG congratulations to the Senior Performance Team who competed at Dubbo Eisteddfod Sundat 19th June! Not only were you all superstars in the stage but it was a real credit to each and everyone of you for how you worked together as a team off the stage! It was great to see the friendships you all have together, supporting and helping each other get ready! Well done!

On the stage, congratulations for being awarded Highly Commended for Senior Contemporary routine!

A special mention to Sara Spina, the superstar! From Forbes netball carnival to backing up with two routines in Dubbo! Well done!!!!!!!

Keep up the great work everyone! I am so proud of all of you

Stay tuned all for solo results and photos!!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY DANCE WORKSHOPS

For your information!!!

There are many dance workshops happening in the school holidays:

Sydney Dance Company. Featuring Talia Fowler (SYTUCD), Amy Campbell (SUTYCD), Katie McMahon (Brent street studios, New York, plus lots lots more!!), Pania Taku (SYTYCD), Adam Williams (choreographer for SYTYCD) and much much more!)For dancers 8 to 18years. For more information email Miss Rachel for details or "google" Sydney Dance Company!

There are many more workshops around!

It is also coming up to audition time! if you are thinking about dance as a career keep an eye out for up and coming auditions!

HELLO EVERYONE!

Hi Everyone!
The poor Stepping Out blog has been neglected! Where has this term gone?? With only 4weeks to go (including this week) so much has been happening! Eisteddfod season for Orange Stepping Out commences on Sunday 19th June! We are super excited, showing off a brand new modern expressive routine! We also welcome some new members to the senior performance team.

We have received lots of interest for the 2012 USA tour! If you havent handed your expression of interest to your teacher make sure you do ASAP!!!

Congratulations to the stepping out students who were cast members of the sound of music by the orange theatre company with our very own Emily Collins starring in lead role! Congratulations!!

Our fellow stepping out family (dubbo and forbes) have kicked off their eisteddfod season with receiving great results in Gulgong! Check out their blog for their results and photos!! Congratulations guys!!!!

The winter weather has hit us well and truly! Ensure that you are prepared for dancing! With the cold weather, it takes your muscles longer to warm up, leaving you at risk of injury! Make sure you have the correct foot wear for your style and are wearing appropriately clothing! Just because it is cold, you still need to drink fluids! Make sure you have a drink bottle with you every class!

The term is coming to an end fast! You are all working so very hard.. keep up the good work! Stay tuned for Eisteddfod updates and the latest news from the Factory floor!

USA Tour 2012

The secret is out!!! Stepping Out is keen to embark upon another opportunity to travel and perform overseas. Due to our outstanding sucess of our tour in 2008, we would like to open up expression of interest for a tour in 2012. The
USA offers great travel prices and outstanding performance opportunities for our students as well as a fabulous adventure for families. Please email leesa@steppingoutdance.com.au to express your interest. This tour offers many great opportunities,dance classes, workshops, performances at Disneyland, Main Street Parade as well as performances in Hollywood. Selection would be by audition and is open to all students from 8 years of age.

"The tour was the most incredible thing i have ever experienced! Dancing in the Disneyland main street parade cannot be explained in words. The friendships i made with fellow stepping out students will last a life time! Miss Leesa and Miss Rikki believed in us all and helped us reach our full potential" - Miss Rachel

"My USA tour experiene was life-changing and just amazing in general. I love dlearning from a whole different group of people in a different part of the world. It just broadened my knowledge of dance. It was nice to meet new people and form bonds with fellow stepping out friends" - Emily Gough

"...an unforgettable experience that inspired me to reach for the stars. The most rewarding experience i have had yet" - Miss Steph

WELLINGTON EISTEDDFOD ENTRIES NOW OPEN

Just a quick note to inform all our private tuition students that Wellington Eisteddfod entries are now open.

Visit their website to register online www.geni.gaia.com.au

Entries close 27th May 2011

UPDATE FROM TEGAN!

Hi guys, I am a little behind on posting Tegan's update... lets go down memory lane back to the 13th Feb!!!!
Miss Rachel


Hi Guys,

This week was really fun and different. Througout the year we have guest teachers come to the school and this week we had Michael Schwandt and Keath Hawley.

On Tuesday afternoon we had a two hour class with Michael Schwant. Michael is an American choreographer and stage director. He has worked on TV commercials, music videos and live events. Here are a few of the people he has worked with: Cyndi Lauper, Avril Lavigne, Lady Gaga, Kelly Rowland, David Guetta, The Veronicas and Flo Rida. Pretty impressive!

He has a website if you want to check him out...

Our class started with his warm up. It was pretty fun but extremely hard. We did a lot of sit-ups and push-ups and abit of strethching. We then moved on to the routine which was to “On the floor” by J-Lo. It was such a fun routine and we managed to learn the whole thing which was so good.

On Friday we had Keath Hawley who’s a choreographer and visual designer. He was absolutely amazing and such an inspiring man. We were told by our director to look really pretty if we’re a girl and to look buff if we’re a guy. We were also told not to talk or yawn during his class cause we’ll get kicked out. But once it was time to do his class he wasn’t as scary as everyone made out.

He will be coming back throughout the year and he is someone that we should try to impress as he is extremely well known in the performing arts industry and he’s also always on the look out for talent for the future.

We learnt a jazz dance with him that I loved. It was just such a great class I didn’t want to leave and I can’t wait to have him again in the future. He also has a website if you want to check it out.

Love Teges

Summer Holiday Workshop

Thank you very much to the Collins family for sending in some photos of what they got up to in the Jan Holidays. Emily and Nick Collins attended the URBAN DANCE CENTRE Workshop in Sydney. Nick came home with a swag of cool stuff after being awarded one of the major awards of the week.. Congrats Nick.

They both were lucky enough to learn and mix with some of the industry's big names.

WEEKLY UPDATE FROM TEGAN...

Hey everyone!

This week was my first week back after being sick so it was quite challenging! It was so fun though. On Monday my Cardio class dressed in our pajamas. This is because we are going to have a themed Cardio lesson each week, just to make it more fun.

In ballet we had a very theory based lesson where we learnt a lot about technique which I was really happy with. She let us ask a lot of questions and taught us how to stand and what posture we are supposed to have.

In Acro we are learning how to do baranees (no handed cartwheel). Because I’ve missed two acro lessons I’m still in the process of doing one-handed cartwheels but it’s so crazy how quickly you learn how to do different tricks. It’s so scary but so fun!
I’m now ready for another week back at school doing all the fun things.

We are also all receiving a disc which is a full course on how to speak with an American accent. This is just to help us in the future with auditions because in lot of musicals or TV shows you are required to be able to speak in an American accent.

Love Teges

P.S I was so thrilled to be able to go home for the Forbes concert. Thank you so much to everyone for letting me be a part of it! It was so nice to dance with Stepping Out again.

Xxx

ATTENTION ALL PRIVATE TUITION STUDENTS

Just a reminder to all those wanting to participate in Eisteddfods this year as soloist or those doing a duo that entries for Gulgong Eisteddfod CLOSE TOMORROW!!

If you do not have a syllabus yet, contact me ASAP as i have a spare.

late entries are accepted, however there is a late fee.

Also note that Dubbo and Cowra entries will be closing soon as well. You need to get onto the Eisteddfod websit, try www.dancephoto.com.au and get the syllabus for each eisteddfod you wish to compete in. Remeber this is up to the student/parent of the soloist/duo NOT your teacher.

Happy entering!!

CAN FORBES PUT ON A SHOW OR CAN FORBES PUT ON A SHOW!!!

WOW! What a great way to spend a Sunday! Congratulations to Miss Emma and Miss Jacinta for a FANTASTIC concert!!! I Must say the Intermediate Contemporary gave me goose bumps!!!

I would like to individually thank the following Orange students who performed today;
Miss Steph
Bree Selwood
Tina Jones
Samara Lloyd
Dimity Bartlet
Belle Worrard
Lara Dunston
Jodie Burns
Emily Collins
Gabby Gough
Dee Larkin

and A MASSIVE THANKS TO Tegan Oswald and Miss Kath Smith who travelled from Sydney!!

We really appreciate it guys. To be able to show support and dance with our fellow Stepping Out friends and families! It was great to see. Was also so great to see Miss Rikki, little Miss Evie and Gail!! Safe travels back to Forbes, Dubbo and Sydney everyone! See you all soon

STEPPING OUT NEWSLETTER - 21st FEBRUARY 2011

Hey Everyone,

We hope you have had a relaxing and fun holiday break.

We would like to welcome back our existing students (it's great to see a lot of you have taken up an extra class this year). we would also like to welcome the new students and families to Stepping Out in 2011.

Congratulations on a fastastic concert in December, we would love to include your photos on the blog. please send them to lessa@ steppingoutdance.com.au.

UNIFORM
We ask that all students have the correct footware for their chosen dance style by week 4 this term. it is really important for your child's safety and technical development that they wear the correct footware.

Kingfisher uniform in Summer street have a great range of dance ware and attire. Ballet studnets must wear a leotard to class (any colour) and stockings teamed with either a skirt, dance shorts etc. hair is to be pulled back into a bun.

For all other classes, dance attire must be worm.

Stepping Out t-shirts are available at Kingfisher uniforms, these can be worn with either black dance pants or shorts. Red and black dance outfits are also suitable.

Jeans, skirts (non-dance) and school uniforms are not to be worn to class. Grooming is a really important aspect of dance training. (please ensure hair is pulled back)

PERFORMANCE TEAM
Performance classes are on offer this year for Intermediate group and Seniors. To be eligible for this you must be taking 2 or more classes. Please come and see us for more information or if you would like to sign up for this class. Students have up to week 4 to join the Performance team.

The Eisteddfods we are competiting in this year:
Dubbo for Senior students (June)
Orange and Bathurst (Seniors and Intermediate students ) (September)

WE are currently on the search for more performance team members between the age of 9-12, already studying 2 or more styles of dance who especially love contemporary.

SOLOS
There are limited spaces available for solo eisteddfod work, please see your teachers if you are interested.

FEES
Term invoices will be handed out next week, please be aware of due dates as late fees will be added. We accept credit card, cash, cheque or money order. please hand out payment to your teacher in the payment envelope or send to PO Box 8160 Orange. Please note: feees are charge per term. Weekly payments will not be accepted.

ADULT CLASSES
We currently have a couple of Adult classes on offer this year. these classes are designed for fun and fitness for those with or without dance experience. you can come and try a class and pay $15 trial offer or sign up for a 10 class package for $120. Monday Night Hip Hop class 7.30 to 8.30pm or kick off your week with Monday morning Adult Jazz class at 9am to 10pm.

FORBES CONCERT
Due to flooding in December last year, we had to postpone out Forbes concert. It will be held this Sunday 27th Feb at 11am (Orange Civic Theatre)
If you are interested in coming to watch a great show, tickets are available through Orange Ticketek.

SAFETY
WE would like to express out concerns regarding our studio as we all want to keep our little ones safe. we ask that students NOT be at the studio any earlier than 10minutes prior to class start times. please ensure your arrive to collect your child promptly at the end of class. if parents of younger students are going to be late for collection we ask that students remain in the hall to wait.
All Saturday students must be picked up from inside the dance studio room.

We look forward to meeting our new students and families over the up coming weeks.

Please expect term 1 invoices next week (week 4). Thank you to those who paid for term 1 at Enrollment day.

Please ensure you have handed back enrolment forms and fees, if not, please give them back asap. if you have lost your copy, you can download a form from our website. we are still trying to finalise mailing list for future newsletters. Invoices will be emailed from term 2.

If you would like to try different styles of dance classes that are on offer, please see your teacher to discuss suitable options and to set up a trial class.

Thanks

The Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory

LOGISTICS FOR FORBES CONCERT!!

Hi All,

Attention all Senior students! This is a reminder that THIS SUNDAY IS FORBES CONCERT! For all those students that were in Senior Jazz, Senior Ballet and Senior Contemporary last year, you have the opportunity to perform again!

Incase you missed the note that was handed out in class this week, here it is:

Just a reminder that the Forbes concert that had to be postponed last year due to flooding, it is Sunday 27th Feb commencing at 11am at Orange Civic Theatre.

The Orange seniors are still performing 3 groups from last years concert.

Please be at the theatre ready with hair and make up done, ready to dance no later than 10.30am.

Order of appearance:

1st Half: Number 3 - Senior Ballet

2nd Half: Number 3 - ANZAC Contemporary
Number 7 - Senior Priscilla Jazz

We will be conducting a last minute rehearsal this Saturday 26th Feb at the Studio from 3pm to 5pm.

It will be so great to see you all perform these routines again! You all did just a great job last year!!

Cant wait! See you all tomorrow afternoon! Sleep well

FORBES CONCERT

Hi Everyone!!

I hope everyone is settling into dance for the year! It has been an amazing first few weeks. The energy and excitment is great!!! Everyone is working so hard which is so great to see!

Just reminding our senior students who danced in senior jazz, senior contemporary and senior ballet, that this weekend coming (Sunday 27th Feb, 2011), is FORBES STEPPING OUT CONCERT! We will be having a rehearsal on Saturday 26th Feb. Time is yet to be set. If you were in these routines and are unable to dance next Sunday, please speak to your teacher ASAP. Looking forward to seeing you all dance these routine again!!!

Keep up the great work everyone!!!

ADULT JAZZ

The kids are back to school and its time for our adult friends to have the fun too!
Do you wish that you could do dance or exercise classes but can't because they are on in the afternoon or night time.... we have the solution for YOU!! Drop the kids to school and 10minutes later you are stretching, strengthening and unleashing that inner dancer!!!!


What? Adult Jazz class - a fun way to exercise, includes; warm-up, stretch, conditioning, technique, corner work and a routine.

When ? Every Monday at 9am - 10am

How ? Just turn up at Anglican Church Hall or call Stepping Out

Why ? Bring out that inner dancer in you while exercising with friends!! Who would think exercise could be so much fun!!!!


No experience needed! If you are eager to learn how to dance, enjoy a laugh then JUST DO IT!! Come and try the class ~ decide after if you "can't" dance.....

See you then!!

WEEKLY UPDATE FROM TEGAN...

Hi Everyone!

Wow week two...what a crazy week. I found this one a lot easier to cope with...I think I’m starting to get used to it.
Monday morning I had cardio which we are going to have every Monday morning. It’s basically a circuit that we do for 90mins. We are starting with a minute at each station and are aiming to be up to 2.5mins for term two. It was a fairly easy lesson because all we did was go through each exercise as a class so we knew what to do. Next week is when it’ll be hard and I’m sort of dreading it.
We then had acting which was fun...We played acting games and exercises to start with. We then got in a circle and did improvisation exercises individually in the middle. We were basically given an activity that we had to act out with no dialogue or props.
I finished the day with jazz and ballet. Every Monday we have William for our Jazz lesson and he’s simply amazing. Such a great choreographer, teacher and so is inspiring. His classes definitely aren’t easy though.

Tuesday I had warm-up in the morning followed by History of Musical Theatre. After lunch I had Hip Hop which is becoming my favourite class of the week, which is funny cause it’s never been one of my favourite styles. My Hip Hop teacher is just so amazing and it’s just such a fun and active class. It’s non stop but afterwards I really feel like I’ve had a great work out and we get so much of a routine learnt in one lesson
I finished the day with Musical Theatre. This is when I met my Musical Theatre teacher for the year for the first time. She’s so lovely and is from the USA. She likes us to wear all black to her lessons and our hair and make-up to be done. We learnt a fun Musical Theatre piece.

Wednesday I started with Yoga which isn’t my favourite. But I feel really relaxed and stretched afterwards. That was then followed by singing with the Vocal Majors. We learnt a song which we needed to know by the next day for our auditions for Rep.
After lunch I had drama. I really like Wednesday drama lessons cause I feel like I learn so much and I’ve never done a lot of acting but I really love doing it and want to improve. My day finished with tap which was so fun. We started with two tap games and I won both so I was pretty happy and then we just did little routines.

Thursday we had warm-up again followed by Music Theory. I enjoyed this lesson because we are learning how to read music and our aim is to be able to look at a sheet of music and sight sing which I’m looking forward to be able to do.
We then had Rep for the rest of the afternoon but we had auditions for “A Chorus Line,” our rep showcase we are putting on at the end of term. The auditions were quite scary because they treated us exactly how we will be treated at auditions in the future. We then had a big talk at the end of the day about what we did right and wrong for an audition. For our singing audition we had to say our name, age and tell a joke before we sang. I don’t know if anyone remembers but I told the joke I told to the Performance Team just before we were about to go on stage for contemporary at Orange Eisteddfod... haha

Friday morning we had normal warm-up. I then had contemporary after this which is probably one of my least favourite classes at the moment. We haven’t had time to learn any routines yet so I’m sure my opinions of it will change soon.
After lunch we had acrobatics for the first time. This was fun. It’s recommended to have a few “tricks” up your sleeve for an audition just like it is for jokes. So I’m looking forward to seeing what I’ll be able to do at the end of the year.
I then finished my day off with Performance Coaching for the Vocal Majors. I sang for the first time in front of them all. It wasn’t as scary as I thought it would be because we’re all like a little family and everyone is very supportive. And at the end of the day I drove home to Orange for the weekend!

Hope everyone’s first week back at dancing was fun! And I hope everyone isn’t too sore...

Love always,
Teges

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISS LEESA

STEPPING OUT would like to WISH MISS LEESA A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

1ST WEEK!!

What a FANTASTIC week!!!!! It was so great to welcome back students and meet new students this week. Classes were absoultely buzzing with excitement and energy. We are so excited to see what this year will bring us all!!

Make sure your keep up to date with the blog!!!

THE WAIT IS OVER!!

Whoo Hoo!!! The countdown is over.. we have no more sleeps to go....

DANCE STARTS BACK TODAY!!!!

We are all sooooo excited to see you all and can't wait to start the 2011 dance term!

See you all this week!!

TEGAN FIRST WEEK AT ED5 INTERNATIONAL

Hi Everyone, here is a little bit about my first week at ED5!!

My week started off with acting on Monday morning. We basically just played acting games and got to know one another as well as our teacher who's done so much work around the world and in Australia, including starring on All Saints. We then had Warm up which we have in the morning 3 times a week. This was with William, the director of the school. After lunch we then had Jazz with William again. He showed us the warm ups slowly, so we did everything correctly and we didn't have time to learn a routine.After Jazz we had ballet. My ballet teacher is in her 60's and a little bit scary, but I still really liked her. We just did barre work and she was watching us to see if we would be in intermediate ballet or advanced ballet.Then it was home time and I came home and collapsed on the lounge.

Tuesday we started with the warm-up class again. We then had a theory class called History of Musical Theatre, which i really liked. I then had Musical Theatre and we learnt a routine from Chicago, “Me and My Baby.” After Musical Theatre I had Hip Hop. Our Hip Hop teacher graduated from ED5 in 2009 and he was amazing. Our warm up nearly killed me. We did an ab work out and there were some things I physically couldn’t do. He then taught us a routine and he hardly gave us any time to get it through our heads and he didn’t go over it much. It was so fast but such a cool routine.

Wednesday started with our warmup class. We then split into three groups for singing, drama and tap. I had singing first and we had to individually sing to the director and the three singing teachers. This was to determine if we were going to do Vocal Major or Dance Major, for the year. I was hoping to do Vocal Major and I sang the song I sang for my audition, “Hurt” by Christina Aguilera. The next day I found out that Vocal Major is what I’ll be doing. So instead of having two ballet classes a week I only have one and have Performance Coaching instead. I then had tap. We were taught a couple of exercises and had to do them for the tap teacher and the other director. This was to see if we were going to be in Advanced, Intermediate or Beginner tap. I was put in beginner, which wasn’t surprising. We finished the day with drama where we played a few games and got to know each other. We also had to split into groups and do a TV commercial that involved singing, simultaneous moves and had to be about time travelling sneakers.

Thursday we started with Yoga instead of Warm-up. We then had Music Theory for our theory lesson. However, because we didn’t get to do group singing on Wednesday we sang instead. We learnt “Dancing Queen” by Abba and sang in different harmonies as a choir.After lunch, the rest of the afternoon we spent doing Repertoire with William, the director. Rep is where we learn a musical and put on a showcase at the end of each term. This term we’re doing “A Chorus Line.” William taught us about 8 counts then asked us to do it with music. As soon as the music started he had already stopped it because we had done it wrong. We had to start standing facing the back with our legs straight and our leg muscles working, our shoulders down and arms back but relaxed and our core switched on. He then walked around pushing people from behind and if they stepped forward he’d yell at everyone telling us to use our core. He kept pushing people until they would stop moving. We then spent 5 minutes on one count until it was perfect. I was so scarred my eyes kept getting teary. It was like the army for dancing. We then moved at a quicker pace and learnt the rest of the routine and went over it and over it for 3 hours. I had never been so sweaty and tired ever. By the time 330 came I was so relieved and William gave us all a talk congratulating us for working so hard and warned us that this is what rep will always be like because they only want to see the best in us.

Friday morning we had a meeting with the directors and recieved our individual timetables.Usuaully we would have Acrobatics but our Acro teacher is away for a couple of weeks so instead we did Jazz. We learnt an awesome commercial Jazz routine to “Sweet Dreams” by Beyonce. Afterwards I had contemporary and went through the exercises. I finished my week with Vocal Majors had Performance Coaching. Each week in Performance Coaching we will be singing songs of different genres and being trained on how to perform them properly. It was a great way to end an extremely hard week, mentally, physically and emotionally. But I survived it and I was so relieved it was the weekend!!!

Have a great first week back to class everyone! Talk with you soon

Love, Teges!

WHOA ITS HOT

Trust that our summer finally hits when school and dance goes back!!! As dance goes back on MONDAY, 7th Feb, I wish to remimd EVERYONE to be prepared for dance... some top tips for ensuring your child is ready for dance:

- Clothing: ensure you dress appropriately for the heat. eg: shorts or 3/4 tights with a singlet top. (I would advise against long tracksuit pants and long sleeved tops!)
- Hair: Girls, please ensure to have your hair tied up and off your neck.
- WATER, WATER, WATER: THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP!! PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD HAS A WATER BOTTLE WITH THEM!! Ensure they have enough to last the entire class and for as many classes as they will be doing!!
- A small towel: for our older students, it may be a good idea that you bring a towel


With these top tips you will be ready and racing to go this week! Can't wait to see you all!!!!!!!!!!!!

BACK TO SCHOOL!!

Most of our students went back to school this week, some making that big step from primary to high school and from high school into the work force or so to be university!!! but the biggest step for our now Junior Jazz and Junior ballet (and their parents) STARTED BIG BIG SCHOOL!!!!!!! I wish all of our students all the very best with their academic year.


Picture of Amelia Bartimote on her first day of school

2010 AWARDS

2010 STEPPING OUT AWARD RECIPIANTS

CLASS AWARDS

FUTURE STARS 1:

Becka Rhodes
Elizabeth Palmer
Elyce Cisco
Emily Roads
Jessie Blowes
Isabelle Shore
Ava Peterson
Macey Jackira
Sammy Harvey
Zoe Bird
Ella Dickson
Matilda Quigley
Kaylee Grenfell
Marnie

FUTURE STARS 2:

Amelia Bartimote
Claudia Horan
Dane Whythes
Michael Whythes
Ella Roughley
Grace Schofield
Isabelle Back
Rachael Maseling
Lily Carmody
Lucy Cook
Maddy Allen
Olivia Carmody
Erica Borys
Lucy Hitchson

JNR HIP HOP: Tyler Bartimote and Ella Kingham
JNR BALLET: Karah Cisco
INTER TAP: Layne Peters
INTER HIPHOP: Bridget Miller
PRE-SENIOR HIPHOP: Mia Ridolfi
SNR CONTEMPORARY: Dee Larkin
SNR BALLET: Emily Gough
SNR TAP: Dimity Bartlet
INTER BALLET: Emma Fisher
INTER CONTEMP: Maddy Riley
STRETCH: Bella Fisher
SNR JAZZ: Lara Dunston
SNR HIPHOP: Gabby Gough
PROGRESSION TAP: Gabby Lloyd
SNR PERFORMANCE: Emily Collins

EXCELLENCE IN:
JNR HIPHOP: Nick Collins
SNR HIPHOP: Jaqui Harris
JNR BALLET: Brit Selwood
SNR BALLET: Belle Worrard
JNR TAP: Bella Fisher
SNR TAP: Samara Lloyd
JNR CONTEMP: Gidget Hall
SNR CONTEMP: Tegan Oswald
SNR JAZZ: Jaqui Harris

OUTSTANDING JUNIOR: Megan Fryer
OUTSTANDING SENIOR: Bree Selwood

SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2010: Ashleigh Littlewood

CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE, THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK IN 2010

2011 TIMETABLE!!

The 2011 Dance Timetable can be seen at the left hand side of this blog!! Check it out. Classes commence Monday 7th Feburary! Can't wait to see you all!

CONCERT PHOTOS

BEST WISHES MICHELLE AND FAMILY!

I ran into Michelle this week (one of our longest stepping out member!!). Michelle and her family are setting off next week for a once in a life time, year round tour of AUSTRALIA!!! What an adventure!!! Stepping out wishes you all the very best on this amazing experience - be safe and have a great time! Can't wait to hear all about your journey!

WHAT A CONCERT!!!

I just finished watching Stepping Out Concert - A Salute to Australia and What a concert it was!! If you havent recieved your DVD yet, you will be able to pick up your DVD at the studio when class goes back.

In all the excitement, rush and nerves, i didn't get to thank some VERY important people! Firstly, I would like to Thank Miss Leesa. Thank you for another fantastic year of dance, you continue to inspire me every single day, you give everyone the motivation and encouragement to succeed in anything they wish to do. Thank you for all your support throughout 2010!!! A big thank you to Miss Steph, who was my "right-hand-man" through everything in 2010. I could not have got through the year without you. I would also like to thank Miss Kath, Miss McRachael and Miss Bree for all your help with classes!

I thank all the students and parents for all their support with special mention to Jodie Bartimote and Kylie Back. I would also like to thank my wednesday morning adult jazz class (Catorina, Sarah, Natalie and Cathy)for their continued support.

THANK YOU, THANK YOUM THANK YOU,
From, Miss Rachel

P.S Dont forget about Forbes Concert, Sunday 27th February.

ENROLLMENT FOR 2011

Only two more sleep until Stepping Out 2011 ENROLLMENT DAY!!!!!

So, just in case any of you forgot.. Enrollment is, Thursday 20th January at Holy Trinity Church Hall (Next to Barratt and Smith Pathology, Anson Street), 4pm to 7pm.

If you are thinking about having a private lesson please book in with Miss Leesa, Miss Rachel or Miss Steph on Thursday. There is a limited amount of spaces so make sure you get in early!!

If your wondering what Stepping Out is offering for 2011 see below:

Future stars
Jnr Jazz/Hip Hop (6 years and under)
Jnr Ballet
8 years and under Jazz/Hip Hop
Intermediate Jazz/Hip Hop
Intermediate Ballet
Intermediate Contemporary
Progression Tap
Pre-senior Jazz/Hip Hop
Snr Jazz/Hip Hop
Snr Jazz/Hip Hop - B class
Snr Contemporary
Snr Tap
Snr Ballet
Stretch/Strength and conditioning class - Open class
Ballet class - open class
Jnr performance
Intermediate performance
Snr performance
Adult Jazz/Hip Hop
Private tuition


Cant wait to see all your smiling faces and to meet our new Stepping Out students!

Sleep well all... thursday, the magic begins!

CALLING ALL ADULTS!!

If your a person that loves to dance but have been too afraid to try a class or a person that had lessons as a child but work and other committments have taken over? Come try an adult dance class. An hour full of fun while your working out! What better way to work off those Christmas calories? Our adult class incorporates jazz, street funk and hip hop. So come along, bring a friend or two and make a night of it. Why should the kids have all the fun???

STRETCH!

Have you always dreamed of being able to do the splitz or perform the perfect Grand Jete? Make that dream a reality and join the Stretch Class!!!! Join a class that is dedicated to flexibilty, strength and conditioning. The class is run by an exercise scientist that also has over 18 years dance experience who educates students on safe dance practice, injury prevention and tips on dance conditioning. Students are encouraged to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and develop personal goals. The class is open to all ages and abilities. So come along and give it ago! Take that step forward to making your dreams come true!!

CONGRATULATIONS TEGAN!

Did everyone see the front page of the paper on Tuesday???!!!! If you missed it check out:

http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/news/local/news/general/hurt-was-worth-it-for-tegan/2043714.aspx

Not long now until our very own Stepping Out Super Star Tegan Oswald is off to ED5 International! I have been in contact with Tegan who is super excited and almost packed and ready to go! We are all so excited for you Tegan and can't wait to hear about your first day!!!!!

Stay tuned everyone!!

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH DANCE IN 2011

To all our fellow dance friends, ensure you keep up to date with the latest news in dance by checking out DANCELIFE and DANCEINFORMA!The 2011 newsletters are out now!!

WELCOME 2011!!!

We hope that everyone has had a fantastic Christmas and New Year!!! We have welcomed 2011 and are so excited to start a new year. We have such a big year ahead!! You will all be receiving your enrollment package in the mail soon. Make sure you have our enrollment day in your diary:

Enrollment day will be held on Thursday, January 20th 4-7pm at our studio Holy Trinity Hall.

Also Private tuition for Eisteddfods will commence early January 2011 - please register your interest with Miss Leesa 0411 295 538 or Miss Rachel 0400121161 or Miss Steph.

See you all soon!!!!!