WELCOME 2015

Dear Stepping Out Students & Families, We trust that you have had a Wonderful Christmas and are enjoying your holidays. Congratulations on your outstanding performance in our 2014 Concert “IMAGINATION". We were so incredibly proud of this production and all of your spectacular efforts. We can’t wait to see where 2015 will take us. Thank you so much for the incredible feedback we have received. Each New Year presents us with so many exciting possibilities and opportunities. Our delightful Little Stars Department, incorporating the Angelina Ballerina Academy continues to grow and we are very excited to be able to present you with more opportunities for your little people to learn and shine. Classes for 2015 will commence on Monday, 2nd February. Enrolments for 2015 will take place at our studio, 217 Summer Street on Wednesday the 14th January, 4pm- 7pm and Saturday, 17th January 10- 12pm. We are so looking forward to seeing you all. If you will not be in town on this day we would ask that you would still indicate your intention to enrol by this date. Enrolment forms will this year be available at our Enrolment Day or online at our website. If you are going to be away on this day, please email us or check our website for our online enrolment and payment facility. We ask that your enrolment fee of $25 per individual or $30 per family is paid on Enrolment Day to secure your place. We will also be offering a 10% Early Bird Discount for any student wishing to pay their Term 1 fees at our Enrolment Days. Methods of payment available on this day include cash, cheque and credit/ eftpos facilities. There will also be comprehensive handbooks available at our Enrolment Days outlining everything you need to know about Stepping Out Dance Factory and these are invaluable to our new families. The Timetable for 2015 is now on our website www.steppingoutdance.com.au . We are also asking for students to indicate interest in Eisteddfod participation by this date. If you are interested in being involved in Solo or Troupe work please ensure that you let the faculty know at Enrolment. We are hoping to offer Performance groups for all ages across all dance styles. We strongly encourage our students to consider being a part of an Eisteddfod Performance Group in 2015 as this provides lots of fabulous opportunities for students to develop their skills, form friendships and have FUN. Private Lessons are available during the summer holidays. Please contact Leesa on 0411295538 if you would like an early start to your routines for the year. Classes for 2014 include Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Stretch, Tap, Little Stars Ballet & Jazz( we can not rave enough about the wonder of the Angelina Ballerina Programme- more classes will open during the week and during day time slots with interest so please indicate your most ideal time so we can see if we can cater to it) Performance, Modern/Contemporary & Pointe. We will also have a BOYS ONLY class and age specific classes for our Tiny Tots curriculum. Merchandise for 2015 includes delightful Starter packs for the Angelina Programme, Stepping Out tank tops, bags, drink bottles and your general dance wear supplies for very competitive prices. Orders can be taken at Enrolment Day. Don’t forget that your child’s love of dance can be celebrated at Stepping Out Dance Factory’s Birthday parties. Imagine your child’s special day being combined with their love for dance?! Party themes include Angelina Ballerina, Hip Hop Dance Party ,Rock star and other assorted themes suited to your individual child’s interests and dreams. Please contact the Directors for more information on how we can best cater to your special day and take the fuss out of your next party. Don’t forget to check out the website, www.steppingoutdance.com.au and click on the News section for your relevant area. Stepping Out is also on Facebook so be sure to hit LIKE on our page for all the latest news and pictures. There is always something hot off the Factory Floor. We welcome your calls or emails for additional information leesa@steppingoutdance.com.au Looking forward to seeing you or hearing from you by the 17th January! Enjoy the remainder of your holidays- The Team at Stepping Out Dance Factory

Hair and Makeup- WEDNESDAY CLASSES

HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS - WEDNESDAY CLASSES MAKEUP 5 YEARS AND UNDER- Parents use your discretion. Lipstick and blusher will be sufficient but ensure it is bright as the lights are very strong and can wash out those gorgeous little faces and we really want to see those beautiful smiles. BOYS- Hair in own funky style. Make up at own discretion and depending on child’s fairness. Blusher or bronzer usually sufficient. 12 YEARS AND UNDER- Foundation, powder, blusher, white/cream eye shadow as base for eye, eye socket shaded with mauve eye shadow, black eye liner (white pencil as highlighter) black mascara, hot pink lipstick. 10- 12yrs- optional false eyelashes. 13 YEARS AND OVER- Makeup as above with false eyelashes, smoky colour eyeshadow and crimson lipstick Students please ensure you wear white, nude colour or plain underwear under costuming. HAIR & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GROUP AS FOLLOWS; Please note that all hairstyles will need to be slicked back from face. The best technique is to use a fine tooth comb on damp hair and gel and hairspray to smooth hair and fringes off face. Please ensure you use hair bands in matching hair shade or clear elastic bands. Students with hair accessories please ensure that these are pinned firmly. Hats, hair ties and hairpieces need to be pinned thoroughly. WEDNESDAY SENIOR TAP “CHESS” Hair in own individual style (to match character). Tap shoes WEDNESDAY SENIOR JAZZ 5:30PM ‘TOY SOLDIERS” Hair in own individual style (pulled back from face) and jazz shoes. WEDNESDAY ADVANCED JAZZ “ POP STARS” Hair in own individual style, matte skin colour stockings and jazz shoes WEDNESDAY SENIOR CONTEMPORARY “AVATAR” Hair in a very high ponytail ( you can add colour to your face with Neytiri markings if you would like) bare feet or foot thongs WEDNESDAY ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY “MUMMIES” Hair in own individual style (pulled back from face) ¾ convertibale ballet stockings with bare feet or foot thongs We need a full dress rehearsal on Saturday the 30th November as this is when our final lighting scheme will be decided upon. I understand that for a great deal of our families that there will be a rush from other activities and work and so we are very appreciative of your efforts. ( Concerts are meant to be fun so please don’t stress. We only ask that you do your best.)

Hair and Make up TUESDAY CLASSES

HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS - TUESDAY CLASSES MAKEUP 5 YEARS AND UNDER- Parents use your discretion. Lipstick and blusher will be sufficient but ensure it is bright as the lights are very strong and can wash out those gorgeous little faces and we really want to see those beautiful smiles. BOYS- Hair in own funky style. Make up at own discretion and depending on child’s fairness. Blusher or bronzer usually sufficient. 12 YEARS AND UNDER- Foundation, powder, blusher, white/cream eye shadow as base for eye, eye socket shaded with mauve eye shadow, black eye liner (white pencil as highlighter) black mascara, hot pink lipstick. 10- 12yrs- optional false eyelashes. 13 YEARS AND OVER- Makeup as above with false eyelashes, smoky colour eyeshadow and crimson lipstick Students please ensure you wear white, nude colour or plain underwear under costuming. HAIR & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GROUP AS FOLLOWS; Please note that all hairstyles will need to be slicked back from face. The best technique is to use a fine tooth comb on damp hair and gel and hairspray to smooth hair and fringes off face. Please ensure you use hair bands in matching hair shade or clear elastic bands. Students with hair accessories please ensure that these are pinned firmly. Hats, hair ties and hairpieces need to be pinned thoroughly. TUESDAY 4PM PRIMARY BALLET “ICE PRINCESS” Hair half up and half down curled. Pink Ballet stockings and Ballet Shoes. TUESDAY 4PM TAP “THRILLER” Hair in own individual style and tap shoes. Girls please wear black ¾ stockings or leggings under costume TUESDAY GRADE 2 BALLET ”PURE IMAGINATION” Hair in a high pony tail and plaited. Pink Ballet stockings and ballet shoes TUESDAY INTER TAP ”DOLLS” Hair in own individual style. Matte Skin coloured stockings and tap shoes TUESDAY INTER BALLET Hair in a high ponytail and plaited. Ballet stockings and ballet shoes TUESDAY SENIOR BALLET “CHINESE” Hair in a low classical bun. Ballet stocking and ballet shoes TUESDAY POINTE CLASS “MUSIC BOX DANCER” Hair in a low classical bun, Ballet stocking and pointe shoes We need a full dress rehearsal on Saturday the 30th November as this is when our final lighting scheme will be decided upon. I understand that for a great deal of our families that there will be a rush from other activities and work and so we are very appreciative of your efforts. ( Concerts are meant to be fun so please don’t stress. We only ask that you do your best.)

Hair and Make up MONDAY CLASSES

HAIR & MAKE UP DETAILS - MONDAY CLASSES MAKEUP 5 YEARS AND UNDER- Parents use your discretion. Lipstick and blusher will be sufficient but ensure it is bright as the lights are very strong and can wash out those gorgeous little faces and we really want to see those beautiful smiles. BOYS- Hair in own funky style. Make up at own discretion and depending on child’s fairness. Blusher or bronzer usually sufficient. 10 YEARS AND UNDER- Foundation, powder, blusher, white/cream eye shadow as base for eye, eye socket shaded with mauve eye shadow, black eye liner (white pencil as highlighter) black mascara, hot pink lipstick. 12 YEARS AND UNDER- Makeup as above with option to wear false eyelashes. Students please ensure you wear white, nude colour or plain underwear under costuming. HAIR & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GROUP AS FOLLOWS; Please note that all hairstyles will need to be slicked back from face. The best technique is to use a fine tooth comb on damp hair and gel and hairspray to smooth hair and fringes off face. Please ensure you use hair bands in matching hair shade or clear elastic bands. Students with hair accessories please ensure that these are pinned firmly. Hats, hair ties and hairpieces need to be pinned thoroughly. MONDAY ANGELINA 2pm “FAIRIES” Hair half up and half down curled ( if not enough hair, just pulled back from face. ) They will have headband. It will need to be pinned. Ballet Shoes. MONDAY 4/5 YEARS JAZZ “LOLLYLAND” Hair in 2 high piggytails curled (middle part). Jazz shoes. MONDAY 6 YEARS JAZZ ”WILD MADAGASCAR” Hair in a high pony tail and curled Jazz shoes MONDAY 6 YEARS TAP “ROCKIN ROBIN” Hair in a high ponytail curled Tap shoes MONDAY BOYS HIP HOP “NINJAS” Hair in own funky style (using gel) MONDAY 8 YEARS JAZZ “BARBIE” Hair in a very high ponytail curled, matte skin coloured stockings and Jazz shoes MONDAY 10 YEARS JAZZ “FUTURE” Hair in very high ponytail curled, matte skin coloured stockings and jazz shoes. JUNIOR CONTEMPORARY “NARNIA” High ponytail plaited. Convertible ballet stockings (or ¾ length). Bare feet or foot thongs INTERMEDIATE CONTEMPORARY “DREAMS” Hair in high ponytail plaited, convertible ballet stockings (or ¾ length), bare feet or foot thongs 12 YEARS HIP HOP “GANGSTERS” Hair in own individual style (pulled back from face) jazz shoes We need a full dress rehearsal on Saturday the 30th November as this is when our final lighting scheme will be decided upon. I understand that for a great deal of our families that there will be a rush from other activities and work and so we are very appreciative of your efforts. ( Concerts are meant to be fun so please don’t stress. We only ask that you do your best.)

Dress Rehearsal Sunday 30th November 2014

Dress Rehearsal- Sunday 30th November 2014 As stated in previous correspondence, our booked Dress Rehearsal date was Saturday the 6th December. Unfortunately we have had to move this rehearsal to accommodate another Dance School’s concert due to double booking of the theatre. We will be now holding this rehearsal on Sunday the 30th November. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Dress rehearsals prepare students in confidence, entry, exits, stage dimensions and other important features of Performance. They are an important and exciting lead up to our Concert. We please ask that you arrive at the theatre dressed and ready to dance to ensure all students have plenty of time on stage to feel prepared for the big day! Dress Rehearsals are held at the Civic Theatre (cnr of Lords Place and Byng Streets) Please enter and exit the building using the back stage door via the car park to the rear of the building on Lords Place. Parents of students 6 years and under may accompany children and wait in the Green room (option to leave also), but it is theatre regulations that no one other than performers may enter the building. We will have a staff member at the back stage door to mark off names and direct students. Please note: All rehearsals in the lead up to Concert are CLOSED to observers and this is a condition stipulated by Theatre Management. Entry for performers for both Dress Rehearsal and Concert is strictly via Back stage door. A separate note explaining Concert Day Organisation will be given to students at Dress Rehearsals. Our Dress Rehearsals are complete stage, audio and technical rehearsals. HAIR, MAKE UP & COSTUMING IS REQUIRED for lighting and staging purposes as well as photography. Thank you for your co-operation. We really appreciate your efforts in ensuring your children; our star performers look their absolute best for the rehearsals and show. Please see over for dress rehearsal times Sunday 30th November- Civic Theatre Dress Rehearsals 12pm- 1pm • Angelina Ballerina (Monday 2pm class) • 6 years jazz/Hip Hop (Monday 4:30pm class), • Boys Hip Hop (Monday 4:30pm class) • 10 years Jazz/ HH (Monday 5:15pm class) 1pm- 2pm • Angelinas (10:15am Saturday class) • Junior Contemporary (6pm Monday class) • 6 years Tap (3:45pm Monday class) • 12 Jazz Hip Hop (Monday 6:45pm class) • 4- 5 Jazz (Monday 3:45pm class) 2pm- 3pm • Angelinas (Thursday 10:45am Class) • 8 years Jazz (Mon 5:15pm class) • Inter Contemporary (Mon 6pm Class) • 8 years Tap (4pm Tuesday class) • Inter Tap (5:30pm Tuesday class) 3pm- 4pm • Angelinas (9:30am Saturday class) • Angelinas (11am Saturday class) • Primary Ballet (4pm Tuesday class) • Grade 2 Ballet (4:45pm Tuesday class) • Inter Ballet (5:30pm Tuesday class) 4pm- 6pm • All Senior and Performance classes Please pack a drink bottle and quick snack (if you are at the theatre for an extended period). Make sure you double check at the end of the rehearsal if you have collected your costumes and any accessories. It is very hard to keep track of lost property between rehearsals and concert. We have had panicked phone calls concert morning in the past from parents and students looking for items left behind at rehearsals ☺

Costume balances for 2014 concert- Imagination

Costume Balances Imagination- Sunday the 7th December 2 shows 10am and 6pm Below is a list of TOTAL amounts for each costume for the concert. Costumes will be handed out from Monday the 24th November. Please note that costumes cannot be handed out unless paid for in full and term 4 fees have been finalised. Please subtract the deposit amount you have already paid from the total. If you have a number of costumes to collect and unsure of your remaining balance, please email leesa@steppingoutdance.com.au TOTAL AMOUNT FOR EACH COSTUME Monday classes 2pm Angelina Ballerinas- Fairies $60 3:45pm 4/5 years Jazz- Lollyland $60 3:45pm Junior Tap Rockin Robin (to be advised) 4:30pm 6 years Jazz Wild Madagascar $60 4:30pm Boys HH $30 5:15pm 8 years Jazz/ HH Barbie $60 5:15pm 10 years Jazz/ HH Future Girls $60 Boys $40 6pm Junior Contemporary Narnia Girls $60 6pm Inter Contemporary Dreams Girls $60 Boys $40 6:45pm 12 years HH Gangsters Girls $60 Boys $60 Tuesday Classes 4pm Primary Ballet Ice Princess $60 4pm 8 years Tap Thriller Girls $20 Boys $20 4:45pm Grade 2 Ballet- Imagine $60 5:30pm Inter Tap- $0 5:30pm Inter Ballet Magicians Girls $60 Boys (to be advised) 6:15pm Senior Ballet Chinese Girls $60 7:15pm Pointe $20 Wednesday classes Senior Tap $0 Senior Jazz Toy Soldiers- $60 Advanced Jazz- $40 Senior Contemporary Avatar- $60 Advanced Contemporary $40 Open Hip Hop- (to be advised) Thursday 10:45am Angelinas- Bunnies $60 Saturday classes 9:30am Angelinas- Bunnies $60 10:15am Angelinas- Tinkerbell Fairies $60 11am Angelinas Snowman Ballet $60 • There will be a refund owing to some students for costumes that came in under budget. This will be handed out throughout costume collection week. • Costumes will be handed out in class from Monday the 24th November. Unfortunately only students that have a $0 balance for costumes and fees will receive costumes. • Don’t forget that Tickets for both shows are now on sale through Ticketek. • Dress Rehearsals are on Sunday the 30th November at the Civic Theatre- Please refer to your timetable for times. • A copy of all notes handed out are available via our website www.steppingoutdance.com.au follow link on home page to News and hit ORANGE NEWS. All students will be involved in performing at both our 10am and 6pm shows expect for our tiniest dancers: Miss Stephs 9:30am Saturday class and 10:15am Saturday class will be performing in the 10am show only. • Miss Rachels Monday 2pm class and Miss Leesas Thursday 10:45am class will be performing in the 6pm show only. We are busy coordinating back stage organisation to allow for supervision and collection times for both concerts, this will allow for drop off of students for the concert that parents will not be watching eg. Family watching the 10am but dropping off and collecting for the 6pm show etc. We would love helpers backstage, please let us know if you would like to help out at one of the shows leesa@steppingoutdance.com.au KEA productions will be filming the concerts, please find attached envelope to complete if you would like to purchase a copy.

TERM 2

Classes for Term 2 commence on Monday the 28th April. No need to re- enrol for this term, your enrolment continues for the entire year. Payments can now be made online for this term. If you are having trouble with the software, please contact leesa@steppingoutdance.com.au Fees must be paid by Wednesday the 14th May.